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Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0255
Committee Amendment CA_A_S247 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" fr" to S.P. 67, L.D. 255, "Resolution, Proposing 
an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures on a Direct 
Initiative of Legislation Come from Each Congressional District" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/15/19 ;fl);pae 
LD255 
LR848(02) 
Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures on a 
Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each Congressional District 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''lf-'l S· ZLll) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Month/Year 
Nov-19 
Election Type 
General 
Question 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a secor 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107 ,25 0 may be required. 
LR0848(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ban the Use of Leadership Political Action Committees for Personal Profit
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0256
Committee Amendment CA_A_S6 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 68, L.D. 256, Bill, "An Act To Ban the 
Use of Leadership Political Action Committees for Personal Profit" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Ensure Responsible Operation of Political Action Committees' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title of the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure That the Legislature Has the Information Necessary To Do the Work of the People of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0257
Committee Amendment CA_A_S76 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §21201

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A;" to S.P. 69, L.D. 257, Bill, "An Act To Ensure 
That the Legislature Has the Information Necessary To Do the Work of the People of 
Maine" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Help Ensure That the Legislature Has the Information Necessary To Do 
the Work of the People of Maine' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §21201, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 675, Pt. C, § 12, is amended to 
read: 
§21201. Findings 
The Legislature finds that difficulties in interactions among the Exeoutive 
Department executive branch, the Legislature and the Judioial Department judicial branch 
often arise from the lack of understanding of the functions, structures, needs and 
perspectives of the 3 separate but coequal branches of government. 
Increased 
communication and coordination in daily activities as well as in long-range planning are 
possible to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of all 3 branches without the 
imposition of the views or directions of one or 2 branches upon another. The Legislature 
finds that active participation by the executive branch in the lawmaking process is 
essential to producing informed and effective legislation. The Legislature finds that the 
Constitution of Maine, Articles IV and V provide for shared participation in the 
lawmaking process and that shared responsibility has long been recognized and respected. 
The Legislature finds that a blanket policy by the executive branch that severely limits 
executive branch engagement and participation in the legislative process is contrary to 
these fundamental understandings and intentions underlying the Constitution of Maine 
and that the Governor should provide reasonably accessible information and expertise 
when the Legislature reasonably so requests.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 69, L.D. 2s1( S ,;-ne) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report. 
It replaces the bill with several new 
legislative findings regarding the participation of the executive branch in the legislative 
process. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ban the Use of Leadership Political Action Committees for Personal Profit
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0256
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CHENETTE, SCHNECK, JACKSON, LUCHINI
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1054-B

Legislative Document
No. 256
S.P. 68
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Ban the Use of Leadership Political Action Committees 
for Personal Profit
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHENETTE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor and
Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, LUCHINI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1054-B, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 98, §1, is amended to 
read:
§1054-B.  Payments to Legislators by political action committees
If a Legislator is a principal officer or treasurer of a political action committee or is 
one of the individuals primarily responsible for raising contributions or making decisions 
for the political action committee, the committee may not compensate the Legislator for 
services provided to the committee. The committee may not make payments or distribute, 
loan, advance, deposit or gift money or anything of value to or compensate a business 
owned or operated by the Legislator.  The committee may reimburse the Legislator for 
expenses incurred in the proper performance of the duties of the Legislator, for purchases 
made on behalf of the committee and for travel expenses associated with volunteering for 
the committee.  Allowable reimbursement for expenses does not include payments from 
the committee that are determined by the commission to be for the purpose of personal 
financial enrichment of the Legislator.  The funds of the committee may not be 
commingled with the personal funds of the Legislator or the funds of a business owned or 
operated by the Legislator.
SUMMARY
Current law prohibits a political action committee from compensating a Legislator or 
a business owned or operated by the Legislator if the Legislator is a principal officer or 
treasurer of the committee or one of the individuals primarily responsible for raising 
contributions or making decisions for the committee.  This bill further prohibits such a 
political action committee from making loans or gifts to a business owned or operated by 
the Legislator and prohibits commingling the funds of such a political action committee 
with the personal funds of the Legislator or the funds of a business owned or operated by 
the Legislator.
An Act To Establish and Coordinate a Volunteer Corps of Search and Rescue Specialists within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0258
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, DOUDERA, BELLOWS, CYRWAY, DODGE, EVANGELOS, HOBBS, LANDRY, PLUECKER, RISEMAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §10105

Legislative Document
No. 258
S.P. 70
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Establish and Coordinate a Volunteer Corps of Search 
and Rescue Specialists within the Department of Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden and
Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representatives: DODGE of 
Belfast, EVANGELOS of Friendship, HOBBS of Wells, LANDRY of Farmington, 
PLUECKER of Warren, RISEMAN of Harrison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10105, sub-§4, ¶E is enacted to read:
E.  The commissioner shall establish and coordinate a volunteer corps of search and 
rescue specialists whose initial and ongoing training is delivered by the department 
and who are deputized to engage in search and rescue operations.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to establish and 
coordinate a volunteer corps of search and rescue specialists whose initial and ongoing 
training is delivered by the department and who are deputized to engage in search and 
rescue operations.
An Act To Ensure That the Legislature Has the Information Necessary To Do the Work of the People of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0257
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, EVANGELOS, DODGE, HOBBS, LANDRY, PLUECKER, RISEMAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §21203

Legislative Document
No. 257
S.P. 69
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Ensure That the Legislature Has the Information 
Necessary To Do the Work of the People of Maine
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and
Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, HOBBS of Wells, LANDRY of Farmington, 
PLUECKER of Warren, RISEMAN of Harrison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §21203 is enacted to read:
§21203.  Sharing information
The Governor may not limit the Legislature's access to department commissioners or 
other executive branch personnel when the Legislature is seeking information necessary 
for the Legislature to do the work of the people of Maine.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the chapter of the Maine Revised Statutes concerning interbranch 
communication and coordination to prohibit the Governor from limiting access to 
department commissioners and other executive branch personnel when the Legislature is 
seeking information necessary for the Legislature to do the work of the people of Maine.
An Act To Require the State To Meet the Mandatory 55 Percent Contribution to Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0259
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, EVANGELOS, DILL, MILLETT, DODGE, DOUDERA, HOBBS, LANDRY, PLUECKER, RISEMAN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15671

Legislative Document
No. 259
S.P. 71
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Require the State To Meet the Mandatory 55 Percent 
Contribution to Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and
Senators: DILL of Penobscot, MILLETT of Cumberland, Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, 
DOUDERA of Camden, HOBBS of Wells, LANDRY of Farmington, PLUECKER of Warren, 
RISEMAN of Harrison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15671, sub-§7, ¶B, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. C, 
§19, is further amended to read:
B.  The annual targets for the state share percentage of the statewide adjusted total 
cost of the components of essential programs and services are as follows.
(1)  For fiscal year 2005-06, the target is 52.6%.
(2)  For fiscal year 2006-07, the target is 53.86%.
(3)  For fiscal year 2007-08, the target is 53.51%.
(4)  For fiscal year 2008-09, the target is 52.52%.
(5) For fiscal year 2009-10, the target is 48.93%.
(6)  For fiscal year 2010-11, the target is 45.84%.
(7)  For fiscal year 2011-12, the target is 46.02%.
(8)  For fiscal year 2012-13, the target is 45.87%.
(9)  For fiscal year 2013-14, the target is 47.29%.
(10)  For fiscal year 2014-15, the target is 46.80%.
(11)  For fiscal year 2015-16, the target is 47.54%.
(12)  For fiscal year 2016-17, the target is 48.14%.
(13)  For fiscal year 2017-18, the target is 49.14%.
(14)  For fiscal year 2018-19, the target is 50.14%.
(15)  For fiscal year 2019-20 and thereafter, the target is 55%.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the target for the state share percentage of the statewide adjusted 
total cost of the components of essential programs and services to 55%, as required by 
law, beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 and continuing at that rate annually.
An Act To Permit Disability Insurance To Be Offered through the Surplus Lines Market
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0260
Committee Amendment CA_A_S7 (Senate)

8. 
FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /t "to S.P. 72, L.D. 260, Bill, "An Act To Permit 
Disability Insurance To Be Offered through the Surplus Lines Market" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Maine residents who work in certain professions and occupations are 
unable to obtain adequate disability insurance coverage; and 
Whereas, this bill would allow disability insurance to be offered through the surplus 
lines market if other admitted insurance is not available; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of paragraph B (page l, lines 4 and 5 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'B. Health insurance, except disability insurance; or' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the restriction in the bill that would have limited the offer 
of disability insurance to only the excess of policy limits available from an admitted 
insurer. The amendment would allow a licensed producer to place disability insurance 
through the surplus lines market if coverage is not available from an admitted insurer. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMJTTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 72, LD. 260 
The amendment also adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 02/27/19 .:!:Pae!. 
LD260 
LR 863(02) 
An Act To Permit Disability Insurance To Be Offered through the Surplus Lines Market 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A' @·-"l) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional revenues collected by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation as a result of additional 
applications for surplus lines authority are expected to be minor. 
LR0863(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Permit Disability Insurance To Be Offered through the Surplus Lines Market
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0260
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FOLEY, PRESCOTT, GUERIN, MAREAN
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2002-A

Legislative Document
No. 260
S.P. 72
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Permit Disability Insurance To Be Offered through the 
Surplus Lines Market
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FOLEY of York.
Cosponsored by Representative PRESCOTT of Waterboro and
Senators: GUERIN of Penobscot, SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, Representative: MAREAN 
of Hollis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2002-A, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 153, §16, 
is amended to read:
B.  Health insurance, except disability insurance that is in excess of policy limits 
available from an admitted insurer; or
SUMMARY
This bill permits disability insurance to be offered through the surplus lines market in 
excess of policy limits available from an admitted insurer.
An Act Regarding the Taking of a Blood Sample from an Operator of a Motor Vehicle Involved in a Fatal Accident
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0264
Committee Amendment CA_A_S118 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2528

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 76, L.D. 264, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
the Taking of a Blood Sample from an Operator of a Motor Vehicle Involved in a Fatal 
Accident" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Liability for Taking a Blood Sample from an Operator of a 
Motor Vehicle Involved in a Fatal Crash' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2528, as amended by PL 2013, c. 459, §12, is further 
amended to read: 
§2528. Liability 
A physician, physician's assistant,; physician assistant; registered nurse,; other health 
care provider; other person whose occupational license or training allows that person to 
draw blood, including but not limited to an emergency medical services person or law 
enforcement officer; hospital or other health oare provider; emergency medical service; or 
law enforcement agency in the exercise 6f due care is not liable for an act done or omitted 
in collecting or withdrawing specimens of blood at the request of a law enforcement 
officer pursuant to this chapter.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title of the bill and strikes and replaces the bill. The 
amendment makes grammatical changes to clarify the law providing immunity from 
liability for an act done or omitted in collecting or withdrawing specimens of blood at the 
request of a law enforcement officer and extends that immunity to an emergency medical 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 76, L.D. 264 ( ,'.)-) \ '6) 
services person, a law enforcement officer, an emergency medical service and a law 
enforcement agency. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit Certain Sex Offenders from Establishing Residence in Certain Multiunit Residential Buildings in which Minors Reside
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0263
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CYRWAY, ARATA, CLAXTON, FOLEY, BRADSTREET, CAMPBELL, COSTAIN, NADEAU, WHITE
Amends: 17-A MRSA §261

Legislative Document
No. 263
S.P. 75
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Prohibit Certain Sex Offenders from Establishing 
Residence in Certain Multiunit Residential Buildings in which 
Minors Reside
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester and
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, FOLEY of York, Representatives: BRADSTREET of 
Vassalboro, CAMPBELL of Orrington, COSTAIN of Plymouth, NADEAU of Winslow, 
WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §261, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:
2-A.  A person is guilty of prohibited contact with a minor if that person:
A.  Was convicted on or after June 30, 1992 of an offense under this chapter or 
chapter 12 against another person who had not in fact attained 14 years of age or was 
convicted on or after June 30, 1992 in another jurisdiction for conduct substantially 
similar to that contained in this chapter or chapter 12 against another person who had 
not in fact attained 14 years of age; and
B.  Intentionally or knowingly establishes residence in a dwelling unit of a multiunit 
residential building in which another dwelling unit that shares the same entryway is 
occupied by a person under 18 years of age.
Violation of this subsection is a Class E crime.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits certain convicted sex offenders who were convicted of an offense 
against a minor under 14 years of age from intentionally or knowingly establishing 
residence in a dwelling unit of a multiunit residential building in which another dwelling 
unit that shares the same entryway is occupied by a person under 18 years of age.  The 
bill makes violation of this provision a Class E crime.
An Act To Increase O Opportunities for Hunters, Anglers and Sporting Camps by Extending the Seasons on Upland Game
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0265
Committee Amendment CA_A_S26 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §10954

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ft "to S.P. 77, L.D. 265, Bill, "An Act To Increase 
O 
Opportunities for Hunters, Anglers and Sporting Camps by Extending the Seasons on 
Upland Game" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this Act must become effective before the end of the 90-day period in 
order for the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to adopt rules relating to the 
open season on the hunting of upland game before the 2019 season; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10954 is enacted to read: 
§10954. Start of open season on upland game 
The open season on upland game must begin on the last Saturday in September. The 
commissioner, by rule, shall determine the length of the open season on upland game. 
As used in this section, "upland game" means snowshoe hare, gray squirrel, ruffed 
grouse and bobwhite quail. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 77, L.D. 265 ( ::,-~} 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and adds an emergency preamble and an emergency 
clause. It establishes that the open season on upland game must begin on the last Saturday 
in September and authorizes the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to 
establish the length of the season. It also removes ring-necked pheasant from the 
definition of "upland game." 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/26/19 feac 
LD265 
LR 860(02) 
An Act To Increase Opportunities for Hunters, Anglers and Sporting Camps by Extending the 
Seasons on Upland Game 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" ( $-.2.~j 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as a result of changing the beginning date for 
the open season on upland game and allowing the department to dete1mine the length of the upland game open season 
are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0860(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Taking of a Blood Sample from an Operator of a Motor Vehicle Involved in a Fatal Accident
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0264
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CYRWAY, ARATA, CLAXTON, FOLEY, GUERIN, BRADSTREET, CAMPBELL, COSTAIN, NADEAU, WHITE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2524, 29-A MRSA §2528

Legislative Document
No. 264
S.P. 76
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act Regarding the Taking of a Blood Sample from an Operator 
of a Motor Vehicle Involved in a Fatal Accident
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester and
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, FOLEY of York, GUERIN of Penobscot, 
Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, CAMPBELL of Orrington, COSTAIN of 
Plymouth, NADEAU of Winslow, WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2524, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2013, c. 459, §11, is 
further amended to read:
1.  Persons qualified to draw blood for blood tests.  Only a physician, registered 
physician's assistant, registered nurse or person whose occupational license or training 
allows that person to draw blood samples may draw a specimen of blood for the purpose 
of determining the blood-alcohol level or the presence of a drug or drug metabolite except 
that, for the purposes of a test administered to an operator of a motor vehicle pursuant to 
section 2522, subsection 2, an emergency medical services person or law enforcement 
officer whose training allows that person to draw blood samples may draw a specimen of 
blood.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2528, as amended by PL 2013, c. 459, §12, is further 
amended to read:
§2528.  Liability
A physician,; physician's assistant,; registered nurse,; emergency medical services 
person, law enforcement officer or other person whose occupational license or training 
allows that person to draw blood,; hospital; or other health care provider in the exercise of 
due care is not liable for an act done or omitted in collecting or withdrawing specimens of 
blood at the request of a law enforcement officer pursuant to this chapter.
SUMMARY
This bill allows an emergency medical services person or law enforcement officer 
whose training allows that person to draw blood samples to draw a specimen of blood 
from the operator of a motor vehicle involved in a fatal traffic accident for the purpose of 
determining the blood-alcohol level or the presence of a drug or drug metabolite.  This 
bill extends to those same persons the current law shielding persons from liability for acts 
done or omitted in collecting or withdrawing specimens of blood.
An Act To Eliminate the 2-year Limit on MaineCare Coverage for Approved Drugs for Opioid Use Disorder
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0266
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HYMANSON, CLAXTON, GRATWICK, MOORE, PERRY
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-S, 22 MRSA §3174-U

Legislative Document
No. 266
S.P. 78
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Eliminate the 2-year Limit on MaineCare Coverage for 
Approved Drugs for Opioid Use Disorder
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative HYMANSON of York and
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, GRATWICK of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington, 
Representative: PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-SS, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 477, Pt. I, §1, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3174-UU, sub-§7, ¶D, as amended by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 
AAAAA, §1, is further amended to read:
D.  A MaineCare member for whom MaineCare reimbursement for opioid drugs for 
the treatment of addiction is restricted by limits applicable to methadone and a 
MaineCare member who is receiving buprenorphine and naloxone combination drugs 
for the treatment of addiction; and
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the 24-month limit on MaineCare coverage or reimbursement for 
buprenorphine and naloxone combination drugs, also known as Suboxone, for the 
treatment of addiction to opioids.
An Act To Increase Opportunities for Hunters, Anglers and Sporting Camps by Extending the Seasons on Upland Game
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0265
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BLACK, LANDRY, DAVIS, JACKSON, LUCHINI, COSTAIN, DUNPHY, HALL, MARTIN
Amends: 12 MRSA §10954

Legislative Document
No. 265
S.P. 77
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Increase Opportunities for Hunters, Anglers and 
Sporting Camps by Extending the Seasons on Upland Game
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington and
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, President JACKSON of Aroostook, LUCHINI of Hancock, 
Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, DUNPHY of Old Town, HALL of Wilton, MARTIN 
of Eagle Lake, MARTIN of Sinclair.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10954 is enacted to read:
§10954.  Upland game seasons extended
The commissioner shall extend the open seasons on upland game by one additional 
day, the last Saturday of September, annually.
As used in this section, "upland game" means snowshoe hare, gray squirrel, ring-
necked pheasant, ruffed grouse and bobwhite quail.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the general hunting season provisions to direct the Commissioner of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to extend the open seasons on upland game by one 
additional day, the last Saturday of September, annually.  It defines the term "upland 
game" as snowshoe hare, gray squirrel, ring-necked pheasant, ruffed grouse and bobwhite 
quail.
An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0268
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S277 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "fr " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 80, 
L.D. 268, Bill, "An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for 
Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §2729 in subsection 2 in the first line (page 1, 
line 21 in amendment) by striking out the following: "An" and inserting the following: 
'For taxes based on the status of property on or after April 1. 2022. an' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §2729 in subsection 3 in paragraph A in the 
first line (page 1, line 31 in amendment) by striking out the following: "At
and inserting 
the following: 'For taxes based on the status of property on April 1. 2022 and April 1. 
2023. at least 90% of the employees of the business or contractor are residents of the 
United States and for taxes based on the status of property on or after April 1. 2024. at' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the starting date for the credit to tax years based on the 
status of property on or after April 1, 2022 and changes the percentage of employees who 
must be residents of the United States from 7 5% to 90% for the first 2 years of the credit. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~~---
(President JACKSON) 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
FISCAL NOTE REQUi.Kt:.~, 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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LD268 
LR 68(04) 
An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using 
Businesses Based in the United States 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A-' to Committee Amendment "A." 
Sponsor: Pres. Jackson of Aroostook 
(S-2) 7,\ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
) 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY2020-21 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
($2,000,000) 
($2,000,000) 
($2,000,000) 
($2,000,000) 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
This amendment changes the starting date for the commercial forestry excise tax credit to tax years based on the status 
of property on or after April 1, 2022 and changes the percentage of employees who must be residents of the United 
States from 75% to 90% for the first two years. The incremental impact (shown above) is to remove the revenue loss 
in the biennium and postpone the full impact beyond the years shown above. 
LR0068(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding a Transmission and Distribution Utility's Use of the Right of Eminent Domain To Locate Its Transmission Lines
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0271
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, EVANGELOS, DAVIS, BERRY, HUBBELL, RISEMAN, RYKERSON
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3136

Legislative Document
No. 271
S.P. 83
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act Regarding a Transmission and Distribution Utility's Use of 
the Right of Eminent Domain To Locate Its Transmission Lines
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and
Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, HUBBELL of Bar 
Harbor, RISEMAN of Harrison, RYKERSON of Kittery.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3136, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2001, c. 608, §2, is 
further amended to read:
D.  Lands or easements owned or used by railroad corporations, except as authorized 
pursuant to section 2311; and
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §3136, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 608, §2, is 
amended to read:
E.  Lands or easements owned by the State.; and
Sec. 3.  35-A MRSA §3136, sub-§2, ¶F is enacted to read:
F.  Lands or easements to be acquired for the purpose of an elective transmission 
upgrade that is not required for reliability of service to customers in the State or the 
ISO-NE region.  For purposes of this paragraph, "ISO-NE region" has the same 
meaning as in section 1902, subsection 3.
SUMMARY
This bill withholds the right of eminent domain from a transmission and distribution 
utility for lands or easements to be acquired for an elective transmission upgrade that is 
not required for reliability of service to customers in the State or the ISO-New England 
region.
An Act To Require Transmission and Distribution Utilities To Purchase Electricity from Renewable Resources at Certain Prices
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0273
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, DOUDERA, EVANGELOS, HUBBELL, MASTRACCIO, PLUECKER, RISEMAN
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210-G

Legislative Document
No. 273
S.P. 85
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Require Transmission and Distribution Utilities To 
Purchase Electricity from Renewable Resources at Certain Prices
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, EVANGELOS of Friendship, 
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, PLUECKER of Warren, RISEMAN of 
Harrison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210-G is enacted to read:
§3210-G.  Purchase of renewable energy
A transmission and distribution utility shall, in accordance with this section, at the 
request of the owner of a renewable resource, purchase the electricity generated by that 
renewable resource at a price per kilowatt-hour that is 50% of the average cost per 
kilowatt-hour to generate electricity using a fossil fuel in this State.  For the purposes of 
this section, "renewable resource" has the same meaning as in section 3210, subsection 2, 
paragraph C, except that "renewable resource" does not include hydroelectric generators.
1.  Standards and procedures.  The commission by rule or order shall:
A.  Establish reasonable terms and conditions governing the purchase of electricity 
under this section;
B.  Annually determine the average cost per kilowatt-hour to generate electricity 
using a fossil fuel in this State; and
C.  Require an investor-owned transmission and distribution utility to resell 
electricity purchased under this section.
2.  Cost recovery.  Reasonable costs incurred by a transmission and distribution 
utility under this section are just and reasonable expenses for rate-making purposes.
3.  Rules.  The commission may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a transmission and distribution utility, at the request of the owner of 
a renewable resource, to purchase the electricity generated by that renewable resource at a 
price per kilowatt-hour that is 50% of the average cost per kilowatt-hour to generate 
electricity using a fossil fuel in this State.
An Act To Allow the Sale of Ethanol-free Gasoline Statewide
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0274
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, EVANGELOS, BERRY, FAULKINGHAM, HOBBS, LANDRY, PLUECKER, RYKERSON
Amends: 38 MRSA §585-N

Legislative Document
No. 274
S.P. 86
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Allow the Sale of Ethanol-free Gasoline Statewide
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, HOBBS of 
Wells, LANDRY of Farmington, PLUECKER of Warren, RYKERSON of Kittery.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §585-N, as amended by PL 2013, c. 453, §1, is further amended 
to read:
§585-N.  Reformulated gasoline
Beginning June 1, 2015, a retailer who sells gasoline in York, Cumberland, 
Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox or Lincoln County may sell only 
reformulated gasoline in those counties.
This section is repealed November 1, 2020.
SUMMARY
Since June 1, 2015, retailers who sell gasoline in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, 
Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox or Lincoln County have been required to sell only 
reformulated gasoline in those counties.  This bill repeals that sales requirement effective 
November 1, 2020.
An Act To Raise Juror Pay to $50 per Day
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0279
Committee Amendment CA_B_S25 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "l3" to S.P. 91, L.D. 279, Bill, "An Act To Raise 
Juror Pay to $50 per Day" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Raise Juror Pay to $25 per Day' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §1215 in the next to the last line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "$50" and inserting the following: '$25' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides funding for an increase in the per diem paid to jurors from $15 per 
day to $25. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$285,983 
$285,983 
2020-21 
$381,310 
$381,310 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the increased juror compensation amount in the bill to $25 
per day. The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/19/19 ;l#ac. 
LD279 
LR681(03) 
An Act To Raise Juror Pay to $50 per Day 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment I{,' (~ ·c/~', 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$285,983 
$381,310 
$285,983 
$381,310 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$381,310 
$381,310 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$381,310 
$381,310 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Judicial Department of $285,983 in fiscal year 2019-20 and 
$381,310 in fiscal year 2020-21 to increase the per diem rate paid to jurors from $15 to $25. 
LR0681(03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Raise Juror Pay to $50 per Day
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0279
Committee Amendment CA_A_S24 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/t " to S.P. 91, L.D. 279, Bill, "An Act To Raise 
Juror Pay to $50 per Day" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides funding for an increase in the per diem paid to jurors from $15 per 
day to $50. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2019-20 
$1,000,939 
$1,000,939 
2020-21 
$1,334,585 
$1,334,585 
This amendment adds an appropriation and allocations section and incorporates a 
fiscal note. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 02/19/19 frac 
LD279 
LR 681(02) 
An Act To Raise Juror Pay to $50 per Day 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "PF (sft·'2..J\.') 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$1,000,939 
$1,334,585 
$1,000,939 
$1,334,585 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$1,334,585 
$1,334,585 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$1,334,585 
$1,334,585 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Judicial Department of$1,000,939 in fiscal year 2019-20 and 
$1,334,585 in fiscal year 2020-21 to increase the per diem rate paid to jurors from $15 to $50. 
LR0681(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Raise Juror Pay to $50 per Day
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0279
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DAVIS, PERRY, BLACK, DIAMOND, GUERIN, HAMPER, MIRAMANT, TIMBERLAKE, ALLEY, HUTCHINS
Amends: 14 MRSA §1215

Legislative Document
No. 279
S.P. 91
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Raise Juror Pay to $50 per Day
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, DIAMOND of Cumberland, GUERIN of Penobscot, HAMPER 
of Oxford, MIRAMANT of Knox, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representatives: ALLEY 
of Beals, HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §1215, as amended by PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. PPP, §1, is further 
amended to read:
§1215.  Mileage and compensation of jurors
A juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate of 15¢ per mile for travel expenses from 
the juror's residence to the place of holding court and return, except that, beginning July 
1, 2016, a juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate established in Title 5, section 8.  A 
juror is entitled to compensation at the rate of $15 $50 for each day of required 
attendance at sessions of the court.
SUMMARY
This bill increases a juror's daily compensation rate from $15 to $50.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0283
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 283
H.P. 207
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: 
Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 132: 
Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 132: Learning 
Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0282
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 282
H.P. 206
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances 
for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual 
Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the Department of Health and Human Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HYMANSON of York for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances for Home and 
Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum 
Disorder, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and 
Human Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances for Home and Community Benefits 
for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a major substantive 
rule of the Department of Health and Human Services.