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An Act To Ensure Transparency in College Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0155
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, DOUDERA, CHENETTE, EVANGELOS, PLUECKER, RYKERSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10014

Legislative Document
No. 155
S.P. 42
In Senate, January 17, 2019
An Act To Ensure Transparency in College Costs
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 DOUDERA of Camden and
Senator: CHENETTE of York, Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, PLUECKER of 
Warren, RYKERSON of Kittery.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §10014 is enacted to read:
§10014.  Student fees; financial aid offer form
1.  Student fees assessed.  A postsecondary institution may not assess a student fees 
unless the institution uses the standardized financial aid offer form under subsection 2 
when providing written or electronic financial aid offers to students enrolled or accepted 
for enrollment in the institution.  For purposes of this section, "fees" does not include the 
cost of tuition, room and board or books and supplies.
A postsecondary institution must identify and publish on a publicly accessible website all 
fees assessable to students.
2.  Financial aid offer form; standardized.  The commissioner in consultation with 
postsecondary institutions incorporated, chartered or established under the laws of the 
State shall develop a standard format for written and electronic financial aid offers to 
students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a postsecondary institution.  At a 
minimum, the standardized financial aid offer form must include the cost of tuition, room 
and board and books and supplies as determined under 20 United States Code, Chapter 
28, Subchapter IV, Part E as amended and clearly identify each additional student fee as 
determined under 20 United States Code, Chapter 28, Subchapter IV, Part E as amended 
to be paid to the postsecondary institution.
The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this subsection.  Rules adopted 
pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a postsecondary institution from assessing a student fees unless the 
institution uses the standardized financial aid offer form developed by the Commissioner 
of Education.  The bill directs the Commissioner of Education to develop a standard 
format for written and electronic financial aid offers to students enrolled or accepted for 
enrollment in a postsecondary institution.  The bill specifies that the standardized 
financial aid offer form must clearly identify each student fee to be paid to the 
postsecondary institution.
An Act To Amend the Law Governing MaineCare Coverage of Chiropractic Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0154
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LIBBY, MARTIN, BREEN, CYRWAY, JACKSON, MOORE, POULIOT, WOODSOME, CAMPBELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-A, 22 MRSA §3174-B

Legislative Document
No. 154
S.P. 41
In Senate, January 17, 2019
An Act To Amend the Law Governing MaineCare Coverage of 
Chiropractic Treatment
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, CYRWAY of Kennebec, President JACKSON of 
Aroostook, MOORE of Washington, POULIOT of Kennebec, WOODSOME of York, 
Representative: CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-AAA, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 421, §1, is 
amended to read:
1.  Reimbursement.  The department shall reimburse under the MaineCare program 
for all chiropractic evaluation and management examinations services performed by a 
chiropractic doctor licensed under Title 32, chapter 9 that are within the scope of practice 
of chiropractic doctors.  This subsection does not limit reimbursements under the 
MaineCare program that may be available for other chiropractic services or affect any 
limits that may apply to reimbursements such as limits relating to numbers of visits.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3174-AAA, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 454, §1, is reallocated 
to 22 MRSA §3174-BBB.
SUMMARY
This bill requires all chiropractic services that are within the scope of practice of 
chiropractic doctors and performed by a licensed chiropractic doctor to be reimbursed 
under the MaineCare program.  Under current law, the Department of Health and Human 
Services is required to reimburse for only chiropractic evaluation and management 
examinations.
The bill also corrects a numbering problem created by Public Law 2017, chapters 421 
and 454, which enacted 2 substantively different provisions with the same section 
number.
An Act To Add Instruction in Personal Finance to the Statewide System of Leaming Results
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0160
Committee Amendment CA_A_S16 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ilt-" to S.P. 47, L.D. 160, Bill, "An Act To Add 
Instruction in Personal Finance to the Statewide System of Leaming Results" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Learning Systems Team Z081 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the costs associated with the Department of 
Education holding meetings with stakeholders to revise the social studies standards. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$9,000 
$9,000 
2020-21 
$0 
$0 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/06/19 .$Pac 
LD 160 
LR 1265(02) 
An Act To Add Instruction in Personal Finance to the Statewide System of Learning Results 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "I~' ( ', \ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$9,000 
$9,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $9,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 to the Learning Systems 
program within the Department of Education for the costs associated with holding meetings with stakeholders to 
revise the social studies standards. The department has indicated that it has just completed a review of the social 
studies standards and, therefore, has not requested funding in the 2020-2021 biennial budget to conduct another 
review. 
LR1265(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
An Act To Require Cameras in Ambulances When a Patient Is Being Transported
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0159
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, BEEBE-CENTER, CHIPMAN, DILL, GRATWICK, DOORE, DOUDERA, RYKERSON
Amends: 32 MRSA §86

Legislative Document
No. 159
S.P. 46
In Senate, January 17, 2019
An Act To Require Cameras in Ambulances When a Patient Is 
Being Transported
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, DILL of Penobscot, GRATWICK of Penobscot, 
Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, DOUDERA of Camden, RYKERSON of Kittery.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §86, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Video recording required.  An ambulance that is or may be used to transport a 
patient from the scene of an emergency or from a hospital or other health care facility to 
another place must be equipped with video recording equipment capable of creating a 
clear video record of the care provided to the patient during the transport.  Whenever an 
ambulance transports a patient from the scene of an emergency or from a hospital or other 
health care facility to another place, the video recording equipment required under this 
subsection must be in operation for the duration of the transport and must be producing a 
clear video record of the care provided to the patient.
A.  A licensee that operates an ambulance service required under this subsection to be 
equipped with video recording equipment shall maintain each video record required 
to be produced under this subsection for 90 days from the date of the recording, after 
which time the licensee shall ensure that the video record is destroyed.
B.  In accordance with federal health information privacy laws and regulations and 
Title 22, section 1711-C, a video record produced under this subsection must be 
maintained as confidential.  A licensee shall provide a copy of a video record 
produced under this subsection to the board or the department upon request, and the 
board or the department shall maintain the confidentiality of the video record in 
accordance with the requirements of section 91-B.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that, whenever an ambulance transports a patient from the scene of 
an emergency or from a hospital or other health care facility to another place, the 
ambulance must be equipped with video recording equipment that is in operation for the 
duration of the transport and that is producing a clear video record of the care provided to 
the patient.  In accordance with applicable federal and state law, the video records are to 
be maintained as confidential by the ambulance service operator and, if applicable, by the 
Emergency Medical Services' Board and the Department of Public Safety.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Beano
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0158
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: FARRIN, NADEAU, CYRWAY, LUCHINI, DEVIN, HANINGTON, SHEATS
Amends: 17 MRSA §313-C

Legislative Document
No. 158
S.P. 45
In Senate, January 17, 2019
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Beano
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representative NADEAU of Winslow and
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, LUCHINI of Hancock, Representatives: DEVIN of 
Newcastle, HANINGTON of Lincoln, SHEATS of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §313-C, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §7, is 
amended to read:
1.  Registration eligibility.  The Gambling Control Unit may accept registrations 
from the following organizations to conduct beano to be conducted by in the presence of 
at least one duly authorized members member for the exclusive benefit of the 
organization:
A.  A volunteer fire department;
B.  An agricultural fair association;
C.  A bona fide nonprofit, charitable, educational, political, civic, recreational, 
fraternal, patriotic, religious or veterans organization that has been in existence and 
founded, chartered or organized in the State for at least 2 years prior to its 
registration; and
D.  An auxiliary organization associated with an organization, department or 
association described in this subsection that has been in existence for at least 2 years 
prior to submitting a registration to conduct beano to the Gambling Control Unit.
The Gambling Control Unit may accept a registration submitted by an organization 
described in paragraph C that has been in existence for less than 2 years in the State if the 
organization has a charter from a national organization.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the requirement that beano conducted by organizations such as 
volunteer fire departments, agricultural fair associations and nonprofit, charitable, 
educational, political, civic, recreational, fraternal, patriotic, religious or veterans 
organizations be conducted by members of those organizations and instead requires that 
beano conducted by these organizations be conducted in the presence of at least one 
member of the organization.
An Act To Add Instruction in Personal Finance to the Statewide System of Learning Results
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0160
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: POULIOT, FECTEAU, MILLETT, BLIER, DAUGHTRY, DODGE, DRINKWATER, STEARNS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6209

Legislative Document
No. 160
S.P. 47
In Senate, January 17, 2019
An Act To Add Instruction in Personal Finance to the Statewide 
System of Learning Results
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta and
Senator: MILLETT of Cumberland, Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, DAUGHTRY of 
Brunswick, DODGE of Belfast, DRINKWATER of Milford, STEARNS of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6209, first ¶, as amended by PL 2015, c. 489, §3, is further 
amended to read:
The department in consultation with the state board shall establish and implement a 
comprehensive, statewide system of learning results, which may include a core of 
standards in English language arts and mathematics for kindergarten to grade 12 
established in common with the other states, as set forth in this section and in department 
rules implementing this section and other curricular requirements. The department must 
establish accountability standards at all grade levels in the areas of mathematics; reading; 
and science and technology. The department shall establish parameters for essential 
instruction in English language arts; mathematics; science and technology; social studies, 
including personal finance; career and education development; visual and performing 
arts; health, physical education and wellness; and world languages.  Only a public school, 
a public charter school as defined in section 2401, subsection 9 or a private school 
approved for tuition purposes that enrolls at least 60% publicly funded students, as 
determined by the previous school year's October and April average enrollment, is 
required to participate in the system of learning results set forth in this section and in 
department rules implementing this section and other curricular requirements.  The 
commissioner shall develop accommodation provisions for instances where course 
content conflicts with sincerely held religious beliefs and practices of a student's parent or 
guardian.  The system must be adapted to accommodate children with disabilities as 
defined in section 7001, subsection 1-B.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §6209, sub-§2, ¶G, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 649, §1, is 
amended to read:
G.  Social studies, including personal finance; and
Sec. 3.  Rulemaking for personal finance standards.  By January 1, 2020, the 
Department of Education shall adopt rules to include personal finance standards in the 
statewide system of learning results, pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, 
section 6209.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Education to add instruction in personal finance 
to the statewide system of learning results and to adopt rules accordingly.
An Act To Increase Access to Career and Technical Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0161
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: WOODSOME, SAMPSON

Legislative Document
No. 161
S.P. 48
In Senate, January 17, 2019
An Act To Increase Access to Career and Technical Education
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator WOODSOME of York.
Cosponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.
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 enact measures designed to increase access to career and 
technical education.
An Act To Reduce Property Taxes for Maine Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0164
Committee Amendment CA_A_S231 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §507

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1r "to S.P. 51, L.D. 164, Bill, "An Act To Reduce 
Property Taxes for Maine Residents" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §507, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. Homestead exemption eligibility. Except as provided in this subsection, each 
property tax bill issued by a municipality must contain a statement indicating that the 
property may be eligible for a homestead property tax exemption under subchapter 4-B 
and providing information on how the property tax owner may apply for an exemption. 
A municipality is not required to include this statement on a bill for property that is 
already receiving a homestead exemption or that is obviously not residential property.' 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection 1-B in the 5th line (page I, line 8 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: 
11$40,000
and inserting the following: '$20,000' 
Amend the bill by adding after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATNE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Homestead Property Tax Exemption Reimbursement 0886 
Initiative: Provides funding to increase the homestead property tax exemption from 
$20,000 to $30,000 and to increase the reimbursement to municipalities from 62.5% to 
100%. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
2019-20 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2020-21 
$71,960,000 
' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT";-•" to S.P. 51, L.D. 164 ( .'),)?)\ \ 
' 
) 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0 
$71,960,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
s 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the homestead property tax exemption to $30,000 instead 
of $50,000 as in the bill and requires municipalities to include a statement on tax bills 
regarding the availability of the homestead tax exemption and providing information on 
how to apply. The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/23/19 feac:.. 
LD 164 
LR 268(02) 
An Act To Reduce Property Taxes for Maine Residents 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "fJt1lS-:;;t!J1) 
Committee: Taxation 
· 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$71,960,000 
$96,450,000 
$97,130,000 
$0 
$71,960,000 
$96,450,000 
$97,130,000 
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services of 
$71,960,000 in fiscal year 2020-21 to increase the homestead property tax exemption from $20,000 to $30,000 and to 
increase the reimbursement to municipalities from 62.5% to 100%. 
LR0268(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Protect Schoolchildren by Increasing the Penalty for Unlawful Passing of a School Bus
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0166
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WOODSOME, CYRWAY, DIAMOND, FARRIN, MOORE, ROSEN, HARRINGTON, PRESCOTT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2308

Legislative Document
No. 166
S.P. 53
In Senate, January 17, 2019
An Act To Protect Schoolchildren by Increasing the Penalty for 
Unlawful Passing of a School Bus
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 Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, DIAMOND of Cumberland, FARRIN of 
Somerset, MOORE of Washington, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: HARRINGTON of 
Sanford, PRESCOTT of Waterboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2308, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
6.  Penalty.  A Except for subsection 2, a violation of this section is a Class E crime, 
which, notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1301, is punishable by a $250 minimum fine 
for the first offense and a mandatory 30-day suspension of a driver's license for a 2nd 
offense occurring within 3 years of the first offense. A violation of subsection 2 is a Class 
E crime, which, notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1301, is punishable by a $500 
minimum fine for the first offense and a mandatory 60-day suspension of a driver's 
license for a 2nd offense occurring within 3 years of the first offense.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the penalty for overtaking a school bus when the bus has stopped 
with its red lights flashing from a $250 minimum fine to a $500 minimum fine for the 
first offense and increases the driver's license suspension from 30 days to 60 days for a 
2nd offense.
An Act To Provide Occupants of Motor Vehicles with Gold Star Family Registration Plates Free Entry to State Parks, Camping Areas and Beaches
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0169
Committee Amendment CA_A_H13 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "I}" to H.P. 132, L.D. 169, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Occupants of Motor Vehicles with Gold Star Family Registration Plates Free 
Entry to State Parks, Camping Areas and Beaches" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Provide Occupants of Motor Vehicles with Gold Star Family 
Registration Plates Free Entry to State Parks and Historic Sites' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first paragraph in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 6 
and 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ". camping area or beach" and inserting the 
following: 'or historic site managed by the State; the free entry is for day use only. For 
purposes of this paragraph, "day use" does not include camping' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that free entry to state parks and historic sites for a person 
displaying gold star family registration plates is for day use only. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/06/19 feac 
LD 169 
LR 102(02) 
An Act To Provide Occupants of Motor Vehicles with Gold Star Family Registration Plates Free 
Entry to State Parks, Camping Areas and Beaches 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~,( f/- JS) 
Committee: Agriculture Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$8,786 
$8,786 
$8,786 
$8,786 
Revenue 
General Fund 
($8,786) 
($8,786) 
($8,786) 
($8,786) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill would allow motor vehicles with a gold star license plate free entry to all state parks. This is estimated to 
reduce General Fund revenue by $8,786 annually using the assumptions listed below: 
total active gold star license plates 
cars 
29% already buy annual park passes 
annual passes 
passes not sold @ $105 each $ 
5,633 revenue loss from passes not sold 
% do not buy annual passes 
cars 
cars make 1.5 park visits each year 
car visits 
people in car each visit 
day trips 
Average of $4 per adult visit $ 
3,152 revenue loss from day trips not sold 
$ 
5,633 
$ 
3,152 
Estimated revenue loss .$_ 
8,786 
LR0102(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Create a Universal Job Application System for Maine's Career Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0168
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SHEATS, BELLOWS, MASTRACCIO, NADEAU, SYLVESTER, LIBBY

Legislative Document
No. 168
H.P. 131
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
Resolve, To Create a Universal Job Application System for Maine's 
Career Centers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEATS of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: MASTRACCIO of Sanford, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, NADEAU of 
Winslow, SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Sec. 1.  Universal job application system.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Labor shall create a universal job application system for use in the State's career centers 
and make universal job applications available at each of the State's career centers.  The 
department shall work with public and private employers in the State in the creation and 
maintenance of the universal job application system.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Labor to create a universal job application 
system for use in the State's career centers and make universal job applications available 
at each of the centers.  It also requires the department to work with public and private 
employers in the creation and maintenance of the system.
An Act To Provide Occupants of Motor Vehicles with Gold Star Family Registration Plates Free Entry to State Parks, Camping Areas and Beaches
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0169
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: SHEATS, CARSON, ALLEY, DEVIN, SCHNECK, FARRIN, LIBBY
Amends: 12 MRSA §1819

Legislative Document
No. 169
H.P. 132
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Provide Occupants of Motor Vehicles with Gold Star 
Family Registration Plates Free Entry to State Parks, Camping 
Areas and Beaches
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEATS of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DEVIN of Newcastle, SCHNECK of Bangor, Senators: 
FARRIN of Somerset, LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1819, as amended by PL 2013, c. 1, Pt. J, §1 and c. 405, Pt. A, 
§24, is further amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read:
A person displaying on the person's motor vehicle gold star family registration plates 
issued in accordance with Title 29-A, section 524-B and any passengers in that vehicle 
are not required to pay a fee for admission to any state-owned park, camping area or 
beach.
SUMMARY
This bill provides for free entry to state parks, camping areas and beaches for those 
persons who have gold star family registration plates on their motor vehicles and for 
passengers in those vehicles.
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Evaluate and Address the Transportation Needs of Maine's Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0171
Committee Amendment CA_A_H116 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A:'' to H.P. 134, L.D. 171, "Resolve, To Establish 
a Pilot Project To Evaluate and Address the Transportation Needs of Maine's Veterans" 
Amend the resolve by adding after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made.' 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Multimodal - Transit 0443 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the implementation of a 30-month pilot project 
in Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin counties to provide transportation to veterans. This 
funding does not lapse but must be carried over to future fiscal years for its intended 
purpose. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$150,000 
$150,000 
2020-21 
$0 
$0 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
The amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page f-129LR0106(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03/19 feac 
LD 171 
LR 106(02) 
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Evaluate and Address the Transportation Needs of Maine's 
Veterans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '41 { H ..-/ / (;) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$150,000 
$0 
$150,000 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$0 
The bill provides for the implementation of a 30-month pilot project in Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin counties 
to provide transportation for veterans. The project will run from January 1, 2020 until June 30, 2022. The bill includes 
a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Transportation in fiscal year 2019-20 to implement the 
project. 
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An Act To Prohibit Questions Regarding Criminal History on Certain State Employment Applications
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0170
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SHEATS, BELLOWS, McCREIGHT, SYLVESTER, LIBBY
Amends: 5 MRSA §792

Legislative Document
No. 170
H.P. 133
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Prohibit Questions Regarding Criminal History on 
Certain State Employment Applications
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEATS of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: McCREIGHT of Harpswell, SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: LIBBY of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §792 is enacted to read:
§792.  Application forms for employment
An application form for employment for a position in State Government may not 
include any questions regarding an applicant's criminal history except when, due to the 
nature and requirements of the position, a person who has a criminal history may be 
disqualified from eligibility for the position.  For purposes of this section, "position in 
State Government" means a position in the legislative, executive or judicial branch of 
State Government or a position with a quasi-independent state entity or public 
instrumentality of the State. "Position in State Government" does not include a position in 
a school administrative unit, municipality, county or other political subdivision of the 
State.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the State from including questions about criminal history on its 
employment application forms.  The bill provides an exception to that prohibition when, 
due to the nature and requirements of the position, a person who has a criminal history 
may be disqualified from eligibility, such as for a law enforcement officer, corrections 
officer, child protective or adult protective services caseworker or child development 
services worker position.  The bill applies to state employment positions in the 
legislative, executive or judicial branch of State Government and positions with quasi-
independent state entities or public instrumentalities of the State; it does not apply to 
positions in school administrative units, municipalities, counties or other political 
subdivisions of the State.
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Evaluate and Address the Transportation Needs of Maine's Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0171
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SHEATS, CARSON, AUSTIN, BICKFORD, SCHNECK, CLAXTON, FARRIN, LIBBY

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No. 171
H.P. 134
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Evaluate and Address the 
Transportation Needs of Maine's Veterans
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEATS of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, BICKFORD of Auburn, SCHNECK of Bangor, 
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, FARRIN of Somerset, LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Sec. 1.  Pilot project.  Resolved: That, beginning January 1, 2020 and ending 
June 30, 2022, the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of 
Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, shall establish a pilot project in Oxford, 
Franklin and Androscoggin counties to provide transportation to veterans, including a 
veteran's caregiver or dependent, to and from employment or employment-related 
services, medical appointments, mental health services, social services and community 
activities.  The pilot project must be administered by a regional transportation agency in a 
manner that will supplement existing public transit services.  For purposes of the pilot 
project, "veteran" means any person who served on active duty, inclusive of active duty 
for training purposes, in the United States Armed Forces or served in the Maine National 
Guard or the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces and who received a 
discharge other than dishonorable.
Sec. 2.  Funding. Resolved: That the Department of Transportation may receive 
funds from any public or private source for the purposes for which the pilot project has 
been established.
Sec. 3.  Report. Resolved: That by July 1, 2021 the Department of Transportation 
shall submit an initial written report on the progress of the pilot project, including number 
of trips and number of veterans served, and by October 1, 2022 the Department of 
Transportation shall submit a final written report, including findings and 
recommendations, to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over transportation, health and human services, and labor and veterans matters.  The joint 
standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation, health and 
human services and labor and veterans matters may each submit a bill to the First Regular 
Session of the 131st Legislature relating to the subject matter of the final report.
SUMMARY
This resolve establishes a 30-month pilot project in Oxford, Franklin and 
Androscoggin counties to provide transportation to veterans and their caregivers or 
dependents to and from employment or employment-related services, medical 
appointments, mental health services, social services and community activities.
An Act To Promote Economic Development and Critical Communications for Family Farms, Businesses and Residences by Strategic Public Investment in High-speed Internet
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0173
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: McCREA, CARSON, BLUME, BRYANT, FARNSWORTH, GROHOSKI, HANDY, ROBERTS-LOVELL, SCHNECK, STANLEY

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No. 173
H.P. 136
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Promote Economic Development and Critical 
Communications for Family Farms, Businesses and Residences by 
Strategic Public Investment in High-speed Internet
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: BLUME of York, BRYANT of Windham, FARNSWORTH of Portland, 
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, HANDY of Lewiston, ROBERTS-LOVELL of South Berwick, 
SCHNECK of Bangor, STANLEY of Medway.
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 funding to the ConnectME Authority from $1,000,000 
to $5,000,000 to expand universal broadband and high-speed Internet into rural areas 
identified as the 6% of the State unserved by high-speed Internet.  This bill proposes to 
make expanding high-speed Internet into unserved rural areas a key emphasis in the 
economic development of and to multiply the return to the State by directing the 
ConnectME Authority to use the increased funding to increase the rate of strategic 
broadband investment and leverage additional federal funding to provide middle-mile and 
last-mile infrastructure in the unserved areas and to correct broadband deficiencies 
identified in the ConnectME Authority's baseline update of 2013.
An Act To Extend the Deer Hunting Season by 2 Saturdays
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0175
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: McCREA, CARPENTER, BROOKS, BRYANT, COLLINGS, COREY, HARRINGTON, MARTIN, ORDWAY, STANLEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §11401

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No. 175
H.P. 138
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Extend the Deer Hunting Season by 2 Saturdays
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, BRYANT of Windham, COLLINGS of Portland, 
COREY of Windham, HARRINGTON of Sanford, MARTIN of Sinclair, ORDWAY of 
Standish, STANLEY of Medway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11401, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 134, §1, is 
further amended to read:
A.  Except as otherwise provided in this subsection and sections 10952, 11152, 11403 
and 11404 or by rule adopted by the commissioner pursuant to section 11402, 
subsection 4, there is an open season for deer in each calendar year in all counties of 
the State between September 15th and December 20th annually.  In a year that the 
regular season extends beyond November 30th, the regular season must start no later 
than from the 4th Monday preceding Thanksgiving to the Saturday following 
Thanksgiving and the next 2 Saturdays.
SUMMARY
This bill extends the end of the regular firearm deer hunting season by 2 Saturdays.
An Act To Enhance Participation on the State Boarq of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0176
Committee Amendment CA_A_H29 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,If', to H.P. 139, L.D. 176, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance Participation on the State Boarq of Education" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 6 in the last line (page 1, line 12 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: 
"any cost related to the release time" and inserting the 
following: 'the cost of any substitute teacher for a teacher granted release time under this 
subsection' 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and aUocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
State Board of Education 0614 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the cost of substitute teachers needed when a 
teacher is granted release time to serve on the State Board of Education. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$4,950 
$4,950 
2020-21 
$4,950 
$4,950 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEBAMENDMENT'1f"toH.P. 139,L.D. 176 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the State Board of Education is responsible for the 
costs of a substitute teacher when a teacher is granted release time to serve on the State 
Board of Education. It also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General' Fund 
Approved: 03/07/19 P/aC 
LD 176 
LR 674(02) 
An Act To Enhance Participation on the State Board of Education 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment f/, (/1-;}q) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$4,950 
$4,950 
$4,950 
$4,950 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$4,950 
$4,950 
$4,950 
$4,950 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $4,950 per year beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 to the 
State Board of Education for the cost of substitute teachers needed when a teacher is granted release time to serve on 
the State Board of Education. This estimate assumes that one teacher will be appointed to the board and that a 
substitute teacher will be needed for the board member teacher to attend 3 meetings per month for 10 months and an 
additional 3 clays per year for other duties, or a total of 33 days per year at a cost of $150 per clay. Absent this General 
Fund appropriation, the State Board of Education will not have sufficient funds within its existing budgeted resources 
to accommodate the cost of paying substitute teachers. 
LR0674(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Enhance Participation on the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0176
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DODGE, COLLINGS, DRINKWATER, HIGGINS, INGWERSEN, MEYER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §401

Legislative Document
No. 176
H.P. 139
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Enhance Participation on the State Board of Education
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DODGE of Belfast.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, INGWERSEN of Arundel, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, MEYER 
of Eliot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §401, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2007, c. 179, §2, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Composition.  The membership of the state board must be broadly representative 
of the geographic regions of the State and of municipalities of varying sizes.  A person 
whose income is derived in substantial portion from work as a teacher or as an 
administrator in an educational institution is not eligible for appointment to or service on 
the state board.  Members must have a strong interest in and knowledge of education.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §401, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Release time for state board meeting attendance.  A teacher or administrator 
serving on the state board must be granted release time for attendance at state board 
meetings.  The state board is responsible for any cost related to the release time.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates the provision in current law prohibiting teachers and school 
administrators from serving on the State Board of Education.  It also provides that a 
teacher or school administrator serving on the state board must be granted release time for 
attendance at state board meetings.  Any cost related to the release time is the 
responsibility of the state board.
An Act To Change the Name of Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0179
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: COLLINGS, CARPENTER, CARDONE, MAXMIN, NEWELL, O'CONNOR, PERRY, RECKITT, RYKERSON, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 4 MRSA §1051, 9-B MRSA §145, 20-A MRSA §4802, 32 MRSA §4691

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No. 179
H.P. 142
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Change the Name of Columbus Day to Indigenous 
Peoples Day
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, NEWELL of the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PERRY of Calais, RECKITT of South 
Portland, RYKERSON of Kittery, TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1051, first ¶, as repealed and replaced by PL 1985, c. 819, Pt. 
A, §1, is amended to read:
No court may be held on Sunday or any day designated for the annual Thanksgiving; 
New Year's Day, January 1st; Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, the 3rd Monday in January; 
Washington's Birthday, the 3rd Monday in February; Patriot's Day, the 3rd Monday in 
April; Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, but if the Federal Government designates 
May 30th as the date for observance of Memorial Day, the 30th of May; the 4th of July; 
Labor Day, the first Monday of September; Columbus Day Indigenous Peoples Day, the 
2nd Monday in October; Veterans' Veterans Day, November 11th; or on Christmas Day.  
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court may order that court be held on a legal 
holiday when he finds that the interests of justice and judicial economy in any particular 
case will be served.  The public offices in county buildings may be closed to business on 
the holidays named in this section.  When any one of the holidays named in this section 
falls on Sunday, the Monday following shall must be observed as a holiday, with all the 
privileges applying to any of the days named in this section.
Sec. 2.  9-B MRSA §145, sub-§1, ¶I, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 398, Pt. B, §2, is 
amended to read:
I.  The 2nd Monday in October, Columbus Day Indigenous Peoples Day;
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §4802, sub-§1, ¶E, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 
8, is amended to read:
E.  Columbus Day Indigenous Peoples Day, the 2nd Monday in October;
Sec. 4.  32 MRSA §4691, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 571, is amended to 
read:
2.  Business day.  "Business day" means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or the 
following national holidays: New Year's Day; Washington's Birthday; Memorial Day; 
Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day Indigenous Peoples Day; Veteran's 
Veterans Day; Thanksgiving and Christmas.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the Columbus Day holiday in the State to Indigenous Peoples Day.
Resolve, To Improve Access to Bariatric Care
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0177
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY, GRATWICK, COREY, CRAVEN, MEYER

Legislative Document
No. 177
H.P. 140
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
Resolve, To Improve Access to Bariatric Care
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 GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, CRAVEN of Lewiston, MEYER of Eliot.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to provide specialized 
bariatric care beds. Resolved:  That, by September 1, 2020, the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall provide 16 new specialized bariatric care beds in one or 
more nursing facilities to serve individuals with a body mass index greater than 40 who 
are eligible for long-term care.  A nursing facility with a specialized bariatric care bed 
must be reimbursed at a rate that considers the special needs of individuals with a body 
mass index greater than 40, including, but not limited to, additional staffing for safety in 
transfers, transportation needs, specialized equipment, private rooms, extensive 
environmental modifications and mental health services.  The department shall ensure 
that staff of a nursing facility with a specialized bariatric care bed have mental health 
training and that the facility provides safe and adequate space for free movement and 
transportation for activities in the community.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide 16 new 
specialized bariatric care beds in one or more nursing facilities to serve individuals with a 
body mass index greater than 40.