pem207/maine-bills huggingface dataset:
An Act To Increase the Safety of Home Buyers Concerning Chimney Inspections
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0229
Committee Amendment CA_A_H44 (House)
Amends: 33 MRSA §173

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ii,, to H.P. 192, L.D. 229, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Safety of Home Buyers Concerning Chimney Inspections" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 33 MRSA §173, sub-§2-A, 4'f~ and F, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 378, 
§26 and affected by §29, are amended to read: 
E. The annual fuel consumption per heating system or source; aBfi 
F. Any malfunctions per heating system or source within the past 2 years; and 
Sec. 2. 33 MRSA §173, sub-§2-A, 4'fG is enacted to read: 
G. The date of the most recent inspection of the chimneys and vents for the heating 
system or source;' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
The bill amends the laws concerning disclosures about residential real property when 
it is transferred to include information about chimneys and vents on the property, if they 
have not been inspected. This amendment replaces the bill to require that the residential 
real property disclosure include the date of the most recent inspection of the chimneys 
and vents for the system or source that is used to supply heat to the property. The 
amendment does not impose any inspection requirements. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Safety of Home Buyers Concerning Chimney Inspections
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0229
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: STEARNS, FARNSWORTH, PICKETT, SKOLFIELD, POULIOT
Amends: 33 MRSA §173, 33 MRSA §459-A

Legislative Document
No. 229
H.P. 192
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Increase the Safety of Home Buyers Concerning 
Chimney Inspections
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, PICKETT of Dixfield, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §173, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2017, c. 181, §2, is further 
amended to read:
5.  Known defects.  Any known defects; and
Sec. 2.  33 MRSA §173, sub-§6, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 181, §3, is 
amended to read:
B.  Any means other than a public way, in which case the seller shall disclose 
information about who is responsible for maintenance of the means of access, 
including any responsible road association, if known by the seller.; and
Sec. 3.  33 MRSA §173, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Chimneys and vents.  Information regarding the inspection and condition of any 
chimney or vent on the property. Unless the seller provides the purchaser with an 
inspection report and stated condition of all chimneys and vents on the property, the 
disclosure must include the statement: "The seller is making no representation as to the 
inspection or safety of chimneys or vents on the property."
Sec. 4.  33 MRSA §459-A is enacted to read:
§459-A.  Inspection reports
If a purchaser of residential real property engages an inspector to conduct an 
inspection of the property that does not include a comprehensive inspection of all 
chimneys and vents, the inspector shall provide the purchaser with a report including the 
statement: "This inspection does not include the condition or safety of chimneys and 
vents on the property."
SUMMARY
This bill requires that, in conveyances of residential real property, if the chimneys 
and vents of the property have not been inspected, the seller's disclosure to the buyer must 
state that the seller is making no representation as to the inspection or safety of the 
chimneys or vents and any inspector commissioned by the buyer must provide the buyer 
with a report stating that the inspection does not include the condition or safety of 
chimneys or vents on the property.
An Act To Improve Access to Preventive, Cost-saving Dental Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0230
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON, GATTINE, HUBBELL, HYMANSON, MADIGAN, MOONEN, BREEN, DIAMOND

Legislative Document
No. 230
H.P. 193
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Improve Access to Preventive, Cost-saving Dental 
Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, HYMANSON of York, 
MADIGAN of Waterville, MOONEN of Portland, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, 
DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to establish a managed care dental services program within the 
MaineCare program.  It also proposes to provide coverage under the MaineCare program 
for adult preventive dental services and comprehensive dental services.
An Act To Improve Public Health by Maximizing Federal Funding Opportunities
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0231
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY, CARSON, BRENNAN, CRAVEN, HEPLER

Legislative Document
No. 231
H.P. 194
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Improve Public Health by Maximizing Federal Funding 
Opportunities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CRAVEN of Lewiston, HEPLER of Woolwich.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to increase federal funding to improve the State's public health 
outcomes and workforce by designating the Maine Public Health Institute within the 
University of Southern Maine's Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service as an agent 
of the Department of Health and Human Services for the purpose of applying for federal 
funds to support public health research and programming.  To provide guidance to the 
Maine Public Health Institute in carrying out this duty, this bill would establish an 
advisory board composed of officials from the department, including the Director of the 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and representatives of statewide public 
health organizations and care providers. The bill would require that the Maine Public 
Health Institute report every 2 years to the department and the joint standing committee 
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters.
An Act To Change the Process by Which Designated Nonstate Mental Health Institutions Petition the District Court To Admit Certain Patients to a Progressive Treatment Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0232
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY, MOORE, CARDONE, CRAVEN, MADIGAN, MEYER, RECKITT
Amends: 34-B MRSA §3873-A

Legislative Document
No. 232
H.P. 195
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Change the Process by Which Designated Nonstate 
Mental Health Institutions Petition the District Court To Admit 
Certain Patients to a Progressive Treatment Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, CRAVEN of Lewiston, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
MEYER of Eliot, RECKITT of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  34-B MRSA §3873-A, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 492, §1, is 
further amended to read:
1.  Application.  The superintendent or chief administrative officer of a psychiatric 
hospital, the commissioner, the director of an ACT team, a medical practitioner, a law 
enforcement officer or the legal guardian of the patient who is the subject of the 
application may obtain an order from the District Court to admit a patient to a progressive 
treatment program upon the following conditions:
A.  The patient suffers from a severe and persistent mental illness;
B.  The patient poses a likelihood of serious harm;
C.  The patient has the benefit of a suitable individualized treatment plan;
D.  Licensed and qualified community providers are available to support the 
treatment plan;
E.  The patient is unlikely to follow the treatment plan voluntarily;
F.  Court-ordered compliance will help to protect the patient from interruptions in 
treatment, relapses or deterioration of mental health; and
G.  Compliance will enable the patient to survive more safely in a community setting 
without posing a likelihood of serious harm.
If the patient who is the subject of the application is under observation, treatment or care 
at a designated nonstate mental health institution, the superintendent or chief 
administrative officer of the institution may request the commissioner to obtain an order 
from the District Court to admit the patient to a progressive treatment program under this 
subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the process by which a petition to the District Court is made to 
admit a patient at a designated nonstate mental health institution to a progressive 
treatment program.  Current law provides that the superintendent or chief administrative 
officer of a psychiatric hospital, including a designated nonstate mental health institution, 
directly petition the District Court.  This bill provides that the superintendent or chief 
administrative officer of a designated nonstate mental health institution request the 
Commissioner of Health and Human Services to petition the District Court on the 
superintendent's or chief administrative officer's behalf.
Resolve, To Increase Certain Chiropractic Reimbursement Rates under the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0234
Committee Amendment CA_A_H22 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 197, L.D. 234, "Resolve, To Increase 
Certain Chiropractic Reimbursement Rates under the MaineCare Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4 and inserting the following: 
1Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Medical Care - Payments to Provide1·s 0147 
Initiative: Provides funds for the Department of Health and H1unan Services to amend its 
rules in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter Ill, Section 15 to increase 
reimbursement rates for chiropractic• services for manipulative treatments under 
procedure codes 98940, 98941 and 98942 to no less than 70% of the federal Medicare 
reimbursement rate for these services · as long as the rate is no lower than the rate 
reimbursed as of January 1, 2019. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$29,027 
$29,027 
2019-20 
$51,557 
$51,557 
2020-21 
$58,342 
$58,342 
2020-21 
$102,825 
$102,825 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section munber to read consecutively. 
· 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~. 't:i 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 197, L.D. 234 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, amends the 
appropriations and allocations section of the bill to reflect a more accurate estimate of the 
cost of the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/22/19 ::tPac 
LD234 
LR 869(02) 
Resolve, To Increase Certain Chiropractic Reimbursement Rates under the MaineCare Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as AmendCd by Committee Amendment •A { fl, .:l~ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
,-ippropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019~20 
, $29,027 
$29,027 
$51,557 
$51,557 
FY2020-21 
· $58,342 
$58,342 
$102,825 
$102,825 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$58,342 
$58,342 
$102,825 
$102,825 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$58,342 
$58,342 
$102,825 
$102,825 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $29,027 in fiscal 
year 2019-20 and $58,342 in fiscal year 2020-21 to increase reimbursement rates for chiropractic services for 
manipulative treatments under procedure codes 98940, 98941 and 98942 to no less than 70% of the federal Medicare 
reimbursement rate. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations are also included for the FMAP match. 
LR0869(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Move the Bureau of Parks and Lands from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0233
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: SKOLFIELD, BLACK, CAMPBELL, FAY, HIGGINS, HUTCHINS, MAREAN, NADEAU, TUELL

Legislative Document
No. 233
H.P. 196
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Move the Bureau of Parks and Lands from the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, FAY of Raymond, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, 
HUTCHINS of Penobscot, MAREAN of Hollis, NADEAU of Winslow, TUELL of East 
Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to move the Bureau of Parks and Lands from the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife.
An Act To Appropriate Funds for Coaching Services for Existing and New Prekindergarten Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0237
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, HANDY, STEARNS, MILLETT

Legislative Document
No. 237
H.P. 200
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Appropriate Funds for Coaching Services for Existing 
and New Prekindergarten Programs
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: HANDY of Lewiston, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, 
STEARNS of Guilford, Senator: MILLETT of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for coaching services to provide teaching support for 
new and existing prekindergarten programs throughout the State.
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds for coaching services to provide teaching support 
for new and existing prekindergarten programs throughout the State.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$350,000
$350,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$350,000
$350,000
An Act To Increase the Minimum Area of Usable Space per Child Required in the Outdoor Area of a Child Care Center
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0238
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, PIERCE
Amends: 22 MRSA §7702-A, 22 MRSA §8302-A, 22 MRSA §8309

Legislative Document
No. 238
H.P. 201
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Increase the Minimum Area of Usable Space per Child 
Required in the Outdoor Area of a Child Care Center
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representative: PIERCE of Falmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §7702-A, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 2015, c. 497, §1, is 
further amended to read:
C.  Section 8302-A, subsection 1, paragraphs B to J K and subsection 2, paragraphs A 
to F and H to K.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §8302-A, sub-§1, ¶I, as amended by PL 2015, c. 497, §2, is 
further amended to read:
I.  Licensing procedures; and
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §8302-A, sub-§1, ¶J, as repealed and replaced by PL 2017, c. 
457, §2, is amended to read:
J.  Requiring a criminal background check that meets the requirements of 42 United 
States Code, Section 9858f(b) for each child care staff member.  For the purposes of 
this paragraph, "child care staff member" means an individual:
(1)  Who is employed by a child care facility for compensation, including a 
contract employee or self-employed individual; or
(2) Whose activities involve the care or supervision of children for a child care 
facility or unsupervised access to children who are cared for or supervised by a 
child care facility.
"Child care staff member" does not include an individual who is related to all 
children for whom child care services are provided or a contractor performing 
maintenance and repairs at the child care facility who does not have unsupervised 
access to children who are cared for or supervised by the child care facility.; and
Sec. 4.  22 MRSA §8302-A, sub-§1, ¶K is enacted to read:
K.  Minimum outdoor play areas in accordance with section 8309.
Sec. 5.  22 MRSA §8309 is enacted to read:
§8309.  Child care facility minimum outdoor play area; maximum child occupancy
A child care facility shall provide an outdoor play area that provides a minimum net 
area of 45 square feet of usable space per child cared for at the child care facility.  The 
maximum child occupancy of an outdoor play area may not exceed the number of 
children allowed in the outdoor play area in accordance with the usable space per child 
requirement in this section, except during infrequent community gatherings and large 
group celebrations.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a child care facility to provide an outdoor play area that provides a 
minimum net area of 45 square feet of usable space per child.
An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Educational Policies
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0240
Committee Amendment CA_A_H518 (House)
Amends: 26 MRSA §965

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT,./}" to H.P. 203, L.D. 240, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Educational Policies" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Planning 
and Preparation Periods' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §965, sub-§1, 1C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 107, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
C. To confer and negotiate in good faith with respect to wages, hours, working 
conditions, planning and preparation periods and contract grievance arbitration, 
except that by such obligation neither party may be compelled to agree to a proposal 
or be required to make a concession and except that public employers o( teachers 
shall meet and consult but not negotiate with respect to educational policies; for the 
purpose of this paragraph, educational policies may not include wages, hours, 
working conditions or contract grievance arbitration. 
Planning and preparation 
periods are not educational policies;' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that planning and preparation periods are mandatory items 
of collective bargaining and may not be considered matters of educational policy 
exempted from mandatory collective bargaining. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/30/19 feac:.. 
LD240 
LR 1783(02) 
An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Educational Policies 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A( !/-5 Jf!) 
Committee: Labor and Housing 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Maine Labor Relations Board (MLRB) that may occur due to an increase in the number of 
filings as a result of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Any costs associated with an 
increase in the number ofrequests for dispute resolution services are shared by the parties involved and will not 
impact the budgeted resources of the MLRB. 
LRl 783(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Educational Policies
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0240
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SYLVESTER, CHENETTE, COLLINGS, MADIGAN, MAXMIN, O'NEIL, PLUECKER
Amends: 26 MRSA §965

Legislative Document
No. 240
H.P. 203
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate 
Regarding Educational Policies
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, 
McCREA of Fort Fairfield, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §965, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 107, §5, is 
further amended to read:
C.  To confer and negotiate in good faith with respect to wages, hours, working 
conditions and contract grievance arbitration, except that by such obligation neither 
party may be compelled to agree to a proposal or be required to make a concession 
and except that public employers of teachers shall meet and consult but not and may 
negotiate with respect to educational policies; for the purpose of this paragraph, 
educational policies may not include wages, hours, working conditions or contract 
grievance arbitration;
SUMMARY
This bill allows, but does not require, public employers of teachers to negotiate with 
respect to educational policies.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Explore the Development of a Behavioral Health Unit at the Cumberland County Jail
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0239
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, SANBORN, BRENNAN, BRYANT, COREY, FAY, MOONEN, MORALES, RECKITT

Legislative Document
No. 239
H.P. 202
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Explore the Development of a Behavioral Health Unit at the 
Cumberland County Jail
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, BRYANT of Windham, COREY of Windham, FAY 
of Raymond, MOONEN of Portland, MORALES of South Portland, RECKITT of South 
Portland.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services and Cumberland 
County Sheriff's Office to explore development of behavioral health unit at 
the Cumberland County Jail.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and 
Human Services and the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office shall jointly explore the 
development of a behavioral health unit at the Cumberland County Jail to determine the 
competency of inmates to stand trial.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services 
and the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office shall submit a joint report and 
recommendations, including recommended legislation, resulting from the directive under 
section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services no later than 
January 10, 2020.  The Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services may 
report out legislation based upon the study and recommendations to the Second Regular 
Session of the 129th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services and the 
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office to jointly explore the development of a behavioral 
health unit at the Cumberland County Jail to determine the competency of inmates to 
stand trial. This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services and the 
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office to submit the results of this directive along with 
recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services, which 
may report out legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
An Act To Adjust the Personal Property Tax Exemption for Farm Machinery
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0241
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: O'NEIL, CARPENTER, DUNPHY, HICKMAN, MAREAN, MEYER, STEWART, DIAMOND, WOODSOME
Amends: 36 MRSA §655

Legislative Document
No. 241
H.P. 204
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Adjust the Personal Property Tax Exemption for Farm 
Machinery
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MAREAN of Hollis, 
McCREA of Fort Fairfield, MEYER of Eliot, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senators: 
DIAMOND of Cumberland, WOODSOME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §655, sub-§1, ¶M, as amended by PL 1977, c. 263, is further 
amended to read:
M.  All farm machinery used exclusively in production of hay and field crops to the 
aggregate actual market value not exceeding $10,000 $45,000, excluding motor 
vehicles.  Motor vehicle shall mean As used in this paragraph, "motor vehicle" means 
any self-propelled vehicle;
SUMMARY
This bill increases the amount of the exemption from personal property taxation for 
farm machinery from $10,000 to $45,000.
Resolve, To Rename the Stinson Bridge the Woodsome-Carroll Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0244
Committee Amendment CA_A_S2 (Senate)

FIRST REG~ SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/i "to S.P. 56, L.D. 244, "Resolve, To Rename the 
Stinson Bridge the Woodsome-Carroll Bridge" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Rename the Stinson Bridge the Woodsome Bridge' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Woodsome-Carroll" and inserting the following: 'Woodsome' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of Transportation to rename the Stinson 
Bridge in the Town of Waterboro and the Town of Limerick the Woodsome Bridge. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/07/19 ~a¢.. 
LD244 
LR 1410(02) 
Resolve, To Rename the Stinson Bridge the Woodsome-Carroll Bridge 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Transpo1tation associated with signage can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR1410(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create an Hourly Rate Compensation System for Loggers and Truckers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0243
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, BELLOWS, DIAMOND, DILL, LAWRENCE, SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 243
S.P. 55
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Create an Hourly Rate Compensation System for 
Loggers and Truckers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and
Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DILL of Penobscot, 
LAWRENCE of York, Representative: SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to create an hourly rate compensation system for loggers and 
truckers.
An Act To Secure the Future of the Frances Perkins Homestead
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0246
Committee Amendment CA_A_S15 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A "to S.P. 58, L.D. 246, Bill, "An Act To Secure 
the Future of the Frances Perkins Homestead" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Transfer of funds. The Maine Historic Preservation Commission shall 
transfer $250,000 to the Frances Perkins Center to be used for the acquisition of the 
Frances Perkins Homestead in Newcastle if the following requirements are met: 
1. The commission receives confirmation that the Frances Perkins Center has raised 
$1,350,000 to be used for the acquisition of the Frances Perkins Homestead; and 
2. 
The commission receives from the Frances Perkins Center necessary 
documentation as determined by the commission, including, but not limited to, an 
itemized financial budget for the acquisition of the Frances Perkins Homestead, an 
appraisal of the property by a certified real estate appraiser and a copy of the signed 
preservation agreement with the commission.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the initiative in the 2nd line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "Newcastle" the following: 'if certain conditions are met' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
· 26 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, directs the Maine Historic 
Preservation Commission to transfer $250,000 in state fiscal year 2019-20 to be used for 
the acquisition of the Frances Perkins Homestead in Newcastle if certain requirements are 
met. 
FISCAL :\'OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
n.pproved: 03/15/19 feac 
LD246 
LR 1205(02) 
An Act To Secure the Future of the Frances Perkins Homestead 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'l.." !> 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
.~ \ c.) 
/ 
FY2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$250,000 
$250,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $250,000 to the Maine Historic Preservation 
Commission for the Frances Perkins Center to acquire the Frances Perkins homestead in Newcastle if ce1iain 
conditions are met. If the Frances Perkins Center does not meet the conditions established in this legislation, this 
appropriation will lapse to the General Fund unappropriated surplus at the end of fiscal year 2019-20. 
LR1205(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
Resolve, To Rename the Stinson Bridge the Woodsome-Carroll Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0244
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WOODSOME, DIAMOND

Legislative Document
No. 244
S.P. 56
In Senate, January 22, 2019
Resolve, To Rename the Stinson Bridge the Woodsome-Carroll 
Bridge
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator WOODSOME of York.
Cosponsored by Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Stinson Bridge renamed.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 2807 in the Town of Waterboro and the Town of 
Limerick, currently known as the Stinson Bridge, the Woodsome-Carroll Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Transportation to rename the Stinson Bridge 
in the Town of Waterboro and the Town of Limerick the Woodsome-Carroll Bridge.
An Act To Reestablish a Presidential Primary System in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0245
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LUCHINI, MOONEN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §335

Legislative Document
No. 245
S.P. 57
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Reestablish a Presidential Primary System in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §335, sub-§5, ¶B-3 is enacted to read:
B-3.  For a candidate for the office of President of the United States, at least 2,000 
and not more than 3,000 voters;
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA c. 5, sub-c. 8 is enacted to read:
SUBCHAPTER 8
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS
§441.  Determination and date of primary; voter eligibility
1.  Determination of primary.  No later than November 1st of the year prior to a 
presidential election year, the Secretary of State shall set the date of the presidential 
primary election, which must be held on a Tuesday in March of the year in which a 
presidential election is held.  Whenever the state committee of a party certifies that there 
is a contest among candidates for nomination as the presidential candidate, the Secretary 
of State shall consult with the state committee of each party to determine the date of the 
presidential primary.
2.  Eligible voter.  Notwithstanding section 340, subsection 1, only a voter who is 
enrolled in a party may vote in the party's presidential primary election.
§442.  Petitions
On or before November 1st of the year prior to a presidential election year, the 
Secretary of State shall prepare and make available petitions for circulation by a person 
desiring to be a contestant in the Maine presidential primary election of any party.  This 
petition must be completed and filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 21st of the year 
prior to a presidential election year in the manner provided in sections 335 and 336.
§443.  Ballot preparation
The Secretary of State shall prepare ballots for a presidential primary election.  A 
ballot must include the name of a person who files with the Secretary of State a petition 
in accordance with section 442.  The Secretary of State shall determine if a petition meets 
the requirements of sections 335, 336 and 442, subject to challenge and appeal under 
section 337.
SUMMARY
This bill makes permanent the temporary provisions in law for presidential primaries 
that were repealed on December 1, 2018.
An Act To Secure the Future of the Frances Perkins Homestead
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0246
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DOW, GIDEON, JACKSON, DEVIN, KORNFIELD, STOVER

Legislative Document
No. 246
S.P. 58
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Secure the Future of the Frances Perkins Homestead
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DOW of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Speaker GIDEON of Freeport and
Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, 
KORNFIELD of Bangor, STOVER of Boothbay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, MAINE 
Historic Preservation Commission 0036
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to the Frances Perkins Center to be applied toward the 
acquisition of the Frances Perkins homestead in Newcastle.
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funds to the Frances Perkins Center to be applied toward 
the acquisition of the Frances Perkins homestead in Newcastle.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$250,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$250,000
$0
An Act To Ensure Protection of Patients in Medical Reviews by Health Insurance Carriers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0249
Committee Amendment CA_A_S107 (Senate)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4301-A, 24-A MRSA §4304

s 
COMMITTEE AMEN:DMENT "f!r» to S.P. 61, L.:O. 249, Bill, "An Act To Ensure 
Protection of Patients in Medical Reviews by Health Insurance Carriers" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §4301-A, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 742, §3, is 
amended to read: 
4. Clinical peer. "Clinical peer" means a physician or other licensed health care 
practitioner who holds a nonrestricted license in a state of the United States, is board 
certified in the same or similar specialty as typically manages the medical condition, 
procedure or treatment under review, or other physician or health cam practitioner 1.vith 
demonstrable expertise necessary to reviev, a case and whose compensation does not 
depend, directly or indirectly, upon the quantity, type or cost of the medical condition, 
procedure or treatment that the physician or other licensed health care practitioner 
approves or denies on behalf of a carrier. 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §4304, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. Requirements for an appeal of adverse health care treatment decision. An 
appeal of a carrier's adverse health care treatment decision must be conducted by a 
clinical peer. The clinical peer may not have been involved in making the initial adverse 
health care treatment decision unless additional information not previously considered 
during the initial review is provided on appeal. For the purposes of this subsection, 
"adverse health care treatment decision" does not include a carrier's rescission 
determination or a carrier's determination of initial coverage eligibility for coverage. 
Sec. 3. Rules. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 24-A, section 
4309, any rules adopted by the Bureau of Insurance to conform as necessary to this Act 
are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",kt" to S.P. 61, L.D. 249 
( :> ··\ o-i) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment requires that appeals of a. health 
insurance carrier's adverse health care treatment decision be conducted by a licensed 
health care practitioner who is board certified in the same or similar specialty as typically 
manages the medical condition, procedure or treatment under review and whose 
compensation does not directly or indirectly depend upon the quantity, type or cost of the 
medical condition, procedure or treatment the practitioner approves or denies on behalf of 
a carrier. The bill would have required that all medical reviews be conducted by a 
clinical peer who was board certified and in active medical practice in the same specialty. 
The amendment also provides that any rules adopted by the Bureau of Insurance to 
conform to changes made in the bill are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine 
Administrative Procedures Act. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure Protection of Patients in Medical Reviews by Health Insurance Carriers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0249
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, PERRY, CLAXTON, DAVIS, LIBBY, VITELLI, McCREIGHT, MEYER, TEPLER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4301-A, 24-A MRSA §4304

Legislative Document
No. 249
S.P. 61
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Ensure Protection of Patients in Medical Reviews by 
Health Insurance Carriers
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 GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, DAVIS of Piscataquis, LIBBY of Androscoggin, 
SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representatives: McCREIGHT of 
Harpswell, MEYER of Eliot, TEPLER of Topsham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4301-A, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 742, §3, is 
amended to read:
4.  Clinical peer.  "Clinical peer" means a physician or other licensed health care 
practitioner who holds a nonrestricted license in a state of the United States and is both 
board certified and in active medical practice in the same or similar specialty as typically 
manages the medical condition, procedure or treatment under review, or other physician 
or health care practitioner with demonstrable expertise necessary to review a case.
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §4304, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 199, Pt. B, §13, 
is further amended to read:
1.  Requirements for medical review or utilization review practices.  A carrier 
must appoint a medical director who is responsible for reviewing and approving the 
carrier's policies governing the clinical aspects of coverage determinations by any health 
plan that it offers or renews.  A carrier's medical review or utilization review practices 
must be governed by the standard of medically necessary health care as defined in this 
chapter.  All of a carrier's medical reviews, including utilization reviews, case 
management or any other type of medical review, must be conducted by a clinical peer.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that a health insurance carrier's medical reviews, including 
utilization reviews and case management, be conducted by a health care practitioner who 
is board certified and in active medical practice in the same specialty as typically 
manages the medical condition, procedure or treatment under review.
An Act To Establish the Statute of Limitations in Product Liability Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0250
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DAVIS
Amends: 14 MRSA §872

Legislative Document
No. 250
S.P. 62
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Establish the Statute of Limitations in Product Liability 
Cases
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §872 is enacted to read:
§872.  Product liability actions
Notwithstanding section 859 and Title 18-C, section 2-807, an action involving 
product liability must be commenced within 15 years after the cause of action accrues.  
For purposes of this section, "product liability" has the same meaning as in Title 24-A, 
section 6093, subsection 9. 
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to all product liability claims that arose 
within 15 years prior to the effective date of this Act and all product liability claims 
subsequent to the effective date of this Act.
SUMMARY
This bill extends the statute of limitations for product liability actions from 6 to 15 
years.
An Act To Amend the Maine Condominium Act by Extending the Lien Period for Nonpayment of Assessments
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0251
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FOLEY, BLACK, FARRIN, GUERIN, MAREAN, PRESCOTT
Amends: 33 MRSA §1603

Legislative Document
No. 251
S.P. 63
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Amend the Maine Condominium Act by Extending the 
Lien Period for Nonpayment of Assessments
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FOLEY of York.
Cosponsored by Senators: BLACK of Franklin, FARRIN of Somerset, GUERIN of Penobscot, 
Representatives: MAREAN of Hollis, PRESCOTT of Waterboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §1603-116, sub-§(e), as amended by PL 2011, c. 368, §6, is 
further amended to read:
(e)  A lien for unpaid assessments is extinguished unless proceedings to enforce the 
lien are instituted within 5 6 years after the full amount of the assessments becomes due.
SUMMARY
This bill extends the lien period for nonpayment of assessments under the Maine 
Condominium Act from 5 years to 6 years.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0252
Committee Amendment CA_A_S23 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " It " to S.P. 64, L.D. 252, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit New or Increased 
Fees or Taxes by Means of Direct Initiatives of Legislation" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/15/19 feac:.. 
LD252 
LR 1720(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit New or Increased 
Fees or Taxes by Means of Direct Initiatives of Legislation 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "It' ( 5 - Z 3) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Cunent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
MonthN ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-19 
General 
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 second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required. 
LRl 720(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Remove the Bet Limit for Winner-take-all Hands in Games of Chance Tournament Games
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0253
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: BELLOWS, HICKMAN, CYRWAY, FARRIN, LUCHINI, SCHNECK, SHEATS
Amends: 17 MRSA §1836

Legislative Document
No. 253
S.P. 65
In Senate, January 22, 2019
An Act To Remove the Bet Limit for Winner-take-all Hands in 
Games of Chance Tournament Games
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop and
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, FARRIN of Somerset, LUCHINI of Hancock, 
Representatives: SCHNECK of Bangor, SHEATS of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §1836, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2013, c. 306, §2, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Tournament.  The organization licensed to conduct a tournament game under this 
section shall display the rules of the tournament game and the license issued.  The 
maximum number of players allowed is 100 unless the tournament game is held on 
premises owned by the licensee, in which case the maximum number of players allowed 
is 300.  Winners are determined by a process of elimination.  The use of currency is 
prohibited as part of tournament game play.  The maximum entry fee to play in the 
tournament game is $100, except the organization may add to the player entry fee to 
defray the cost of the license fee, as long as the total additional amount collected from all 
players does not exceed $125.  Only one entry fee is permitted per person.  A tournament 
game must be completed within 48 hours. Other games of chance on the premises are 
prohibited during a tournament game, except for lucky seven or similar sealed tickets and 
no more than one 50/50 raffle per tournament with a prize value up to $1,000.  This 
subsection does not prohibit a licensee from conducting one winner-take-all hand per 
tournament game with a no bet limit of $5.  The total number of bets received in a 
winner-take-all round must be awarded to the winner or in the case of multiple winners 
divided among them as evenly as possible.  All prizes awarded in accordance with this 
subsection must be paid in cash.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the $5 bet limit for a winner-take-all hand conducted during a game 
of chance tournament game.