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An Act To Bring Maine's Laws Concerning Implied Consent in Operating a Motor Vehicle into Compliance with Recent Opinions of the United States Supreme Court
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0762
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S198 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" ft" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 567, 
L.D. 762, Bill, "An Act To Bring Maine's Laws Concerning Implied Consent in 
Operating a Motor Vehicle into Compliance with Recent Opinions of the United States 
Supreme Court" 
Amend the amendment in section 5 in subsection 3 in paragraph B in the 2nd and 3rd 
lines (page 3, lines 14 and 15 in amendment) by striking out the following: "except that, 
when the person has refused or failed to submit to a blood test in the absence of a 
warrant, the refusal or failure is not admissible in evidence at trial" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the committee amendment wording regarding the 
admissibility of evidence at trial, correcting a drafting error in the committee amendment. 
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COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure the Availability of Community Integration Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0763
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S162 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" :J\" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 568, 
L.D. 763, Bill, "An Act To Ensure the Availability of Community Integration Services" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "July" and inserting the following: 'October' ' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEAL TH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides funding to increase existing reimbursement rates in the Department of 
Health and Human Services rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 17 for community integration services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
2019-20 
$2,010,828 
$2,010,828 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2020-21 
$2,681,104 
$2,681,104 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause, changes 
the date by which the reimbursement rate increase must start to October 1, 2019 and 
reduces the appropriation for fiscal year 2019-20 due to the delayed start. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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LD763 
LR 753(04) 
An Act To Ensure the Availability of Community Integration Services 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment"/~ to Committee Amendment "A" (:S-- l(.Q ~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Gratwick of Penobscot 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
;~ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($670,276) 
($670,276) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and changes the start date of the rate changes to October 1, 2019 
which decreases the General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services by $670,276 in 
fiscal year 2019-20. 
LR0753(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and the Maine Maritime Academy from Considering the Criminal Records of Applicants
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0760
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, BELLOWS, BAILEY, EVANGELOS, FARNSWORTH, MARTIN, NEWELL, O'NEIL, WARREN, LIBBY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10014

Legislative Document
No. 760
H.P. 565
House of Representatives, February 12, 2019
An Act To Prohibit the University of Maine System, the Maine 
Community College System and the Maine Maritime Academy from 
Considering the Criminal Records of Applicants
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, EVANGELOS of Friendship, FARNSWORTH of Portland, 
MARTIN of Greene, NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, O'NEIL of Saco, WARREN of 
Hallowell, Senator: LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §10014 is enacted to read:
§10014.  Criminal record of applicant
The University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and the 
Maine Maritime Academy may not inquire about or consider the criminal record of an 
applicant for admission to any postsecondary educational program.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College 
System and the Maine Maritime Academy from inquiring about or considering the 
criminal record of an applicant for admission to any postsecondary educational program.
An Act To Ensure the Availability of Community Integration Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0763
Committee Amendment CA_A_H252 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/J " to H.P. 568, L.D. 763, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure the Availability of Community Integration Services" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Medical Care-Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides funding to increase existing reimbursement rates in the Department of 
Health and Human Services rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 17 for community integration services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$2,681,104 
$2,681,104 
2020-21 
$2,681,104 
$2,681,104 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/25/19 feac 
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LR 753(02) 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'f1 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$2,681,104 
$2,681,104 
$2,681,104 
$2,681,104 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$2,681,104 
$2,681,104 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
$2,681,104 
$2,681,104 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$2,681,104 beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 to increase existing reimbursement rates in the Department of Health 
and Human Services rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 17 for community 
integration services. 
This estimate assumes all costs will be covered by General Fund appropriations because of PL 2017 c. 460, which 
increased rates for services in sections 17, 23 and 65, which are included in the Clinic Upper Payment Limit 
calculations. The impact of those increases put the department at or slightly above the amount allowed to be paid by 
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. As a result, the rate increase in this bill will be paid with state 
General Fund money only. 
LR0753(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Penobscot Nation's and Passamaquoddy Tribe's Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 and the Federal Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0766
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H655 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 571, 
L.D. 766, Bill, "An Act Regarding the Penobscot Nation's and Passamaquoddy Tribe's 
Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 
and the Federal Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013" 
Amend the amendment in Part B in section 1 in subsection 1-A in the 8th line (page 
2, line 11 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
11juveniles
the following: 'm: 
criminal offenses committed against an individual who is not a member of any federally 
recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group or against the property of an 
individual who is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or 
other group' 
Amend the amendment in Pait C in section 1 in subsection 1-A in the 8th line (page 
3, line 30 in amendment) by insetting after the following: 
11juveniles
the following: 'or 
criminal offenses committed against an individual who is not a member of the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the Penobscot Nation or 
against the property of an individual who is not a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the Penobscot Nation' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the a,EPlication of the expanded jurisdiction. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure the Availability of Community Integration Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0763
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, MOORE, BRENNAN, GATTINE, GRAMLICH, STOVER, TEPLER, BREEN, LIBBY

Legislative Document
No. 763
H.P. 568
House of Representatives, February 12, 2019
An Act To Ensure the Availability of Community Integration 
Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, GRAMLICH of Old 
Orchard Beach, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, STOVER of Boothbay, TEPLER of Topsham, 
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, community integration services are important for the overall health and 
well-being of recipients of those services; and
Whereas, low rates of reimbursement for these services create barriers to providers 
willing to provide these services; and
Whereas, instability of willing providers reduces access to services; and
Whereas, this legislation requires that an amendment to rules to address this issue 
be made by July 1, 2019; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to increase 
community integration services rates.  The Department of Health and Human 
Services shall amend rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 
17, Allowances for Community Support Services to increase the reimbursement rate for 
community integration services, effective July 1, 2019, to $24.25 per quarter-hour.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147
Initiative: Provides funding to increase reimbursement rates in the Department of Health 
and Human Services rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 
for community integration services.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$2,167,025
$2,167,025
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,167,025
$2,167,025
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$3,932,975
$3,932,975
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding to increase reimbursement rates in the Department of 
Health and Human Services rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 17 for community integration services to $24.25 per quarter-hour.
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL
$3,932,975
$3,932,975
Resolve, To Revise Asset Limits for Social Service Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0765
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, GRATWICK, AUSTIN, CRAVEN, DENNO, FARNSWORTH, FECTEAU, GATTINE, HYMANSON, PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 765
H.P. 570
House of Representatives, February 12, 2019
Resolve, To Revise Asset Limits for Social Service Programs
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DENNO of Cumberland, 
FARNSWORTH of Portland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, GATTINE of Westbrook, 
HYMANSON of York, PERRY of Calais.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to revise asset limits 
for social service programs.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall review asset limits for social service programs and revise the limits to 
increase the effectiveness of the programs.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to review asset 
limits for social service programs and revise the limits to increase the effectiveness of the 
programs.
An Act To Ensure the Availability ofln-person Visitation in County Jails
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0767
Committee Amendment CA_A_H65 (House)

COMMITIBE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 572, L.D. 767, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure the Availability ofln-person Visitation in County Jails" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding the Availability ofln-person Visitation in County Jails' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §1556-A in the first paragraph·inthe 3rd line (page 1, 
line 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
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and inserting the following: 'may' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §1556-A in subsection 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 16 
in LD.) by striking out the following: 
11shal1
and inserting the following: 'may' 
Amend the bill by relettel'ing or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes, instead of requfres as in the bill, the sheriff of a county 
jail to provide for in-person visitation between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner, 
subject to any conditions and limitations required for the safety and security of the jail as 
determined on a case-by-case basis by the sheriff. 
The amendment also authorizes, 
instead of requires as in the bill, the sheriff to provide opportunities for in-person 
visitation involving physical contact between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner, 
subject to any conditions and limitations required for the safety and security of the jail as 
determined on a case-by-case basis by the sheriff. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure the Availability of In-person Visitation in County Jails
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0767
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, BELLOWS, BAILEY, BEEBE-CENTER, HEPLER, MARTIN, TEPLER, WARREN, CARPENTER, DESCHAMBAULT
Amends: 30-A MRSA §1556-A

Legislative Document
No. 767
H.P. 572
House of Representatives, February 12, 2019
An Act To Ensure the Availability of In-person Visitation in County 
Jails
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, HEPLER of Woolwich, 
MARTIN of Greene, TEPLER of Topsham, WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: CARPENTER 
of Aroostook, DESCHAMBAULT of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §1556-A is enacted to read:
§1556-A.  Visitation
Except as otherwise provided in this section, and subject to any conditions and 
limitations required for the safety and security of a county jail as determined on a case-
by-case basis by the sheriff of the county jail, the sheriff shall provide for in-person 
visitation between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner.
1.  Video-only visitation.  Upon a determination by the sheriff of a county jail that 
in-person visitation between a particular prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner may 
jeopardize the safety and security of the jail, the sheriff may restrict that prisoner to 
video-only visitation.  Upon a determination by the sheriff that the jail facility is unable to 
provide a safe and secure location for any in-person visitation, the sheriff, on a short-term 
basis only, may restrict all visitation at the jail to video-only visitation.
2.  Contact visitation.  Subject to any conditions and limitations required for the 
safety and security of a county jail as determined on a case-by-case basis by the sheriff, 
the sheriff shall provide opportunities for in-person visitation involving physical contact 
between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner, unless the sheriff determines that the jail 
facility is unable to provide a safe and secure location for any in-person visitation 
involving physical contact.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the sheriff of a county jail to provide for in-person visitation 
between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner, subject to any conditions and limitations 
required for the safety and security of the jail as determined on a case-by-case basis by 
the sheriff.  The bill authorizes a sheriff to restrict a particular prisoner to video-only 
visitation upon a determination that allowing in-person visitation for that prisoner may 
jeopardize the safety and security of the jail.  The bill also requires the sheriff to provide 
opportunities for in-person visitation involving physical contact between a prisoner and a 
visitor of the prisoner, subject to any conditions and limitations required for the safety 
and security of the jail as determined on a case-by-case basis by the sheriff.
An Act To Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0770
Committee Amendment CA_A_H130 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4801

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft" to H.P. 575, L.D. 770, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §4801, sub-§2-B is enacted to read: 
2-B. Start time. A school administrative unit may authorize a secondary school in 
the unit to start a school day no earlier than 8:30 a.m.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a school administrative unit to authorize its secondary 
schools' school days to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0770
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, CROCKETT, FECTEAU, HANDY, HUBBELL, HYMANSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4801

Legislative Document
No. 770
H.P. 575
House of Representatives, February 12, 2019
An Act To Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, HANDY 
of Lewiston, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, HYMANSON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4801, sub-§2-B is enacted to read:
2-B.  Start time.  A school administrative unit shall ensure that a secondary school in 
the unit does not start a school day before 8:30 a.m.
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  That section of this Act that enacts the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 20-A, section 4801, subsection 2-B takes effect September 1, 2020.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that, by September 1, 2020, each school administrative unit ensure 
that its secondary schools' school days start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
An Act To Encourage Continued Learning
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0772
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 772
H.P. 577
House of Representatives, February 12, 2019
An Act To Encourage Continued Learning
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick.
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 encourage continued learning by 
Maine residents, including, but not limited to, creating incentives and implementing 
strategies to enable so-called stranded learners who have some college credit but no 
degree to complete degree and certificate programs and graduate from college.
An Act Regarding the Cancellation of Subscription Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0771
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S99 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 576, 
L.D. 771, Bill, "An Act Regarding the Cancellation of Subscription Services" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §1210-C in subsection 3 in the 5th and 6th 
lines (page 2, lines 32 and 33 in amendment) by striking out the following: "notice must 
be provided in the same manner as the manner used by the consumer to purchase the 
subscription" and inserting the following: 'seller must provide for online cancellation of 
the subscription by any means of communicating information over a computer network' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the seller of extended automatic subscription renewals to 
provide for online cancellation. 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Secondary School Education Concerning Sexual Activity and Sexual Assault
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0773
Committee Amendment CA_A_H266 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. fl-,, to H.P. 578, L.D. 773, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Secondary School Education Concerning Sexual Activity and Sexual Assault" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a mandate preamble. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05/14/19 feac 
LD773 
LR 1850(02) 
An Act Regarding Secondary School Education Concerning Sexual Activity and Sexual Ass.ault 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment {Jrr(!l~fo(,) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Exempted 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Unit Affected 
Local Cost 
Requires that instruction involving affirmative consent, communication and decision 
School 
Moderate 
making regarding sexual activity and the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants and 
statewide 
narcotics on the ability to give affinnative consent, communicate and make 
appropriate decisions be included in a secondary school's course of study in health, 
safety and physical education. 
Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all members elected to each House exempts the State from 
the constitutional requirement to fund 90% of the additional costs. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to include affirmative consent, communication and decision making 
regarding sexual activity and the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants and narcotics on the ability to give affinnative 
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consent in the commissioner's review of the content standards and perfonnance indicators for the health, physical 
education and wellness content area beginning in the 2019-2020 school year can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR1850(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve the Definition of "Strangulation" in the Aggravated Assault Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0779
Committee Amendment CA_A_S47 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 223, L.D. 779, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Definition of "Strangulation" in the Aggravated Assault Laws" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph C (page 1, 
lines 4 to 10 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'C. Bodily injury to another under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to 
the value of human life. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, the 
number, location or nature of the injuries, the manner or method inflicted, the 
observable physical condition of the victim or the use of strangulation. For the 
purpose of this paragraph, "strangulation" means the intentional impeding e:f the 
breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by intentionally, knowingly or 
recklessly applying pressure on the person's throat or neck. 
Violation of this 
paragraph is a Class B crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that, in order for the act of strangulation to be considered 
aggravated assault, the actor must intentionally, knowingly or recklessly apply pressure 
on another person's throat or neck. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Post-judgment Motion by a Person Seeking To Satisfy the Prerequisites for Obtaining Special Restrictions on the Dissemination and Use of Criminal History Record Information for Certain Criminal Convictions
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0776
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, JACKSON, BRENNAN, CARDONE, COLLINGS, EVANGELOS, MOONEN, TIPPING
Amends: 15 MRSA §2251, 15 MRSA §2252, 15 MRSA §2259

Legislative Document
No. 776
H.P. 581
House of Representatives, February 12, 2019
An Act Regarding Post-judgment Motion by a Person Seeking To 
Satisfy the Prerequisites for Obtaining Special Restrictions on the 
Dissemination and Use of Criminal History Record Information for 
Certain Criminal Convictions
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CARDONE of Bangor, COLLINGS of Portland, 
EVANGELOS of Friendship, MOONEN of Portland, TIPPING of Orono.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §2251, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 354, §1, is amended 
to read:
6.  Eligible criminal conviction.  "Eligible criminal conviction" means a conviction 
for a current or former Class D or Class E crime, except a conviction for a current or 
former Class D or Class E crime under Title 17-A, chapter 11.
Sec. 2.  15 MRSA §2252, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 354, §1, is amended 
to read:
2.  Age of person at time of commission.  At the time of the commission of the 
crime underlying the eligible criminal conviction, the person had in fact attained 18 years 
of age but not 21 26 years of age;
Sec. 3.  15 MRSA §2259, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 354, §1, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law concerning a post-judgment motion by a person seeking to 
satisfy the prerequisites for obtaining special restrictions on the dissemination and use of 
criminal history record information for certain criminal convictions in the following 
ways:
1.  Current law makes convictions of only certain Class E crimes eligible for special 
restrictions on dissemination and use of criminal history record information.  This bill 
expands eligibility to include convictions of both certain Class E crimes and certain Class 
D crimes;
2.  Current law allows eligibility for restrictions on dissemination and use of criminal 
history record information only for persons who at the time of the commission of the 
crime were 18 to 20 years of age.  This bill expands eligibility to a person who at the time 
of the commission of the crime was 18 to 25 years of age; and
3.  This bill removes the provision repealing the current law October 1, 2019.
An Act To Improve the Definition of "Strangulation" in the Aggravated Assault Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0779
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CLAXTON, DESCHAMBAULT, MILLETT, MOORE
Amends: 17-A MRSA §208

Legislative Document
No. 779
S.P. 223
In Senate, February 12, 2019
An Act To Improve the Definition of "Strangulation" in the 
Aggravated Assault Laws
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: DESCHAMBAULT of York, MILLETT of Cumberland, MOORE 
of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §208, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2015, c. 358, §1, is 
further amended to read:
C.  Bodily injury to another under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to 
the value of human life. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, the 
number, location or nature of the injuries, the manner or method inflicted, the 
observable physical condition of the victim or the use of strangulation.  For the 
purpose of this paragraph, "strangulation" means the intentional impeding of the 
breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by applying pressure on the 
person's throat or neck.  Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the requirement that the act of strangulation has to be intentional in 
order to be considered aggravated assault.
An Act To Change Municipal Campaign Contribution Limits
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0780
Committee Amendment CA_A_S21 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft " to S.P. 224, L.D. 780, Bill, "An Act To 
Change Municipal Campaign Contribution Limits" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "legislative candidate, more than $350" and inserting the 
following: 'legislative candidate, more than~ $500' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 in the 5th line (page 1, line 23 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "more than $350" and inserting the following: 'more than~ 
$500' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, reduces from $750 to 
$500 the maximum statutory allowable contribution for candidates for municipal office. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/06/19 feac.. 
LD780 
LR 941(02) 
An Act To Change Municipal Campaign Contribution Limits 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'W' (:'.:>-2.\) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices from reducing the maximum 
allowable contribution for a candidate for municipal office from $750 to $500 are expected to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR094 I (02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Relating to Animals in Pulling Events
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0782
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CARPENTER, McCREA, DILL, ROSEN, DOORE, HICKMAN, JOHANSEN, MAREAN
Amends: 7 MRSA §97, 7 MRSA §101

Legislative Document
No. 782
S.P. 226
In Senate, February 12, 2019
An Act Relating to Animals in Pulling Events
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield and
Senators: DILL of Penobscot, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, 
HICKMAN of Winthrop, JOHANSEN of Monticello, MAREAN of Hollis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §97, sub-§4, ¶S is enacted to read:
S.  A person handling or responsible for an animal may not use on the animal any 
technique, force or method of preparing the animal for pulling that subjects the 
animal to pain, fear or undue stress, including but not limited to electric shock, 
physical punishment or artificial sweating to achieve weight.
Sec. 2.  7 MRSA §101, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Pulling event participation banned.  A person who engages in the activity 
described in section 97, subsection 4, paragraph S may not participate as an animal owner 
or handler or in any other capacity, directly or indirectly, in a pulling event for a period of 
one year for the first offense and is subject to a lifetime ban from pulling events for a 2nd 
offense.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a person handling or responsible for an animal in a pulling event 
from using on the animal any technique, force or method of preparing the animal for 
pulling that subjects the animal to pain, fear or undue stress, including but not limited to 
electric shock, physical punishment or artificial sweating to achieve weight.  A person 
who engages in that activity is banned from participating in pulling events for one year 
for the first offense and permanently for a 2nd offense.
An Act To Increase Judicial Compensation
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0781
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARPENTER, BAILEY

Legislative Document
No. 781
S.P. 225
In Senate, February 12, 2019
An Act To Increase Judicial Compensation
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative BAILEY of Saco.
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 judicial compensation.
Resolve, Directing the Board of Pesticides Control To Educate the Public on the Proper Use of Pesticides and To Promote Integrated Pest Management
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0785
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, DUNPHY, DAVIS, TIMBERLAKE, HALL, KINNEY, PLUECKER, SKOLFIELD

Legislative Document
No. 785
S.P. 229
In Senate, February 12, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Board of Pesticides Control To Educate the 
Public on the Proper Use of Pesticides and To Promote Integrated 
Pest Management
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town and
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representatives: HALL of 
Wilton, KINNEY of Knox, PLUECKER of Warren, SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Sec. 1.  Board of Pesticides Control educational outreach.  Resolved:  That 
the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control 
shall, within existing budgeted resources, develop and disseminate to the public 
educational materials that promote the proper use of pesticides and promote integrated 
pest management.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, 
Board of Pesticides Control to develop and disseminate to the public educational 
materials that promote the proper use of pesticides and promote integrated pest 
management.
An Act To Reduce Hunger and Promote Maine Agriculture
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0786
Committee Amendment CA_A_S81 (Senate)

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fr " to S.P. 230, L.D. 786, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce Hunger and Promote Maine Agriculture" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of the last 4 lines (page 1, lines 12 to 15 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2019-20 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
2020-21 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
This amendment decreases the ongoing annual General fund appropriation to the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and F orestiy for statewide hunger relief 
services from $2,500,000 to $1,500,000. 
FISCAL NOTE REQlJIRED 
(See att~ched) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/26/19 feac 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD786 
LR 727(02) 
An Act To Reduce Hunger and Promote Maine Agriculture 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~" L s-~I') 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$1,500,000 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
This bill includes ongoing appropriations of $1,500,000 beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 to the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to contract with a nonprofit organization that provides statewide htmger relief 
services. 
LR0727(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce Hunger and Promote Maine Agriculture
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0786
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: JACKSON, HICKMAN, BLACK, BREEN, DILL, FECTEAU, HALL, HIGGINS, SKOLFIELD, WADSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 786
S.P. 230
In Senate, February 12, 2019
An Act To Reduce Hunger and Promote Maine Agriculture
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop and
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, BREEN of Cumberland, DILL of Penobscot, Representatives: 
FECTEAU of Biddeford, HALL of Wilton, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, SKOLFIELD of 
Weld, WADSWORTH of Hiram.
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.
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Statewide Hunger Relief Program N230
Initiative:  Provides ongoing funds to contract with a nonprofit organization that provides 
statewide hunger relief services to allow that organization to engage in statewide hunger 
relief services, including, but not limited to, the purchase of food from Maine food 
producers and processors, to provide grants to local hunger relief programs and to pay the 
operational and distribution expenses of the organization.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an appropriation to allow the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry to contract with a nonprofit organization that provides 
statewide hunger relief services to allow that organization to:
1. Engage in statewide hunger relief services, including, but not limited to, the 
purchase of food from Maine food producers and processors;
2.  Provide grants to local hunger relief programs; and
3.  Pay its operational and distribution expenses.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
An Act To Appropriate General Fund Money for Basic Government Functions
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0789
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: BREEN, GATTINE, SANBORN

Legislative Document
No. 789
S.P. 233
In Senate, February 12, 2019
An Act To Appropriate General Fund Money for Basic Government 
Functions
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook and
Senator: SANBORN, L. 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 appropriate money from the General Fund to support basic 
government functions.
An Act To Improve Accountability of Opioid Manufacturers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0793
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S321 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A- " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 237, 
L.D. 793, Bill, "An Act To Improve Accountability of Opioid Manufacturers" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in § 13 724 by striking out all of subsection 2 
(page 2, lines 31 and 32 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'2. Manufacturer of an opioid medication fee. The fee for a manufacturer of an 
opioid medication is $55,000. This subsection does not apply to a manufacturer of an 
opioid medication if all of that manufacturer's opioid medications are approved by the 
United States Food and Drug Administration for use only in veterinary medicine.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment exempts from the opioid medication fee a manufacturer of opioid 
medications exclusively for use in veterinary medicine. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
(President JACKSON) 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
---------------------------------
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/18/19 wac::. 
LD793 
LR 1130(03) 
An Act To Improve Accountability of Opioid Manufacturers 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "ff' to Committee Amendment ''A" (S-32 ') 
Sponsor: Pres. Jackson of Aroostook 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential reduction in revenue received- Opiod Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Excluding manufacturers of an opioid product or products from the annual license fee for manufacturers of opioid 
medication under certain conditions may reduce the amount ofrevenue deposited into the Opioid Use Disorder 
Prevention and Treatment Fund from the annual license fee. The amount cannot be estimated at this time. 
LRl 130(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Eliminate the Cap on the Number of Accounts or Meters Designated for Net Energy Billing
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0790
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, EVANGELOS, BELLOWS, CHIPMAN, DILL, LIBBY, BEEBE-CENTER, FECTEAU, RYKERSON
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3209-A

Legislative Document
No. 790
S.P. 234
In Senate, February 12, 2019
An Act To Eliminate the Cap on the Number of Accounts or Meters 
Designated for Net Energy Billing
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and
Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, DILL of Penobscot, LIBBY of 
Androscoggin, Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, 
RYKERSON of Kittery.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3209-A, as corrected by RR 2017, c. 1, §32, is amended to 
read:
§3209-A.  Net energy billing
The commission may adopt or amend rules governing net energy billing. Rules 
adopted or amended under this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.  "Net energy billing" means a billing and metering practice 
under which a customer is billed on the basis of net energy over the billing period taking 
into account accumulated unused kilowatt-hour credits from the previous billing period.  
Rules adopted or amended pursuant to this section may not impose any limit on the 
number of accounts or meters that customers may designate for net energy billing and 
may not limit the number of customers that may share an interest in a generation facility 
for which the energy output is credited as part of any net energy billing.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from adopting or amending net 
energy billing rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 3209-A to 
impose any limit on the number of accounts or meters that customers may designate for 
net energy billing or any limit on the number of customers that may share an interest in a 
generation facility for which the energy output is credited as part of any net energy 
billing.
An Act To Provide School Districts with Full State Funding for Students with High-cost Special Education Needs
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0791
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, EVANGELOS, BELLOWS, CHIPMAN, LIBBY, MILLETT, BEEBE-CENTER, DODGE, RYKERSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15681-A

Legislative Document
No. 791
S.P. 235
In Senate, February 12, 2019
An Act To Provide School Districts with Full State Funding for 
Students with High-cost Special Education Needs
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and
Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin, 
MILLETT of Cumberland, Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, DODGE of 
Belfast, RYKERSON of Kittery.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15681-A, sub-§2-B is enacted to read:
2-B.  Full state funding for high-cost special education students.  Beginning July 
1, 2020, a school administrative unit must receive additional funds for each high-cost 
special education placement equal to the amount by which that placement's estimated 
costs exceed the statewide average EPS per-pupil rate.  The funds provided pursuant to 
this subsection are in place of, and not in addition to, state funds received pursuant to 
subsection 2 or any other funding provided pursuant to this chapter;
SUMMARY
This bill requires the State, beginning July 1, 2020, to provide a school administrative 
unit 100% of the funding needed for high-cost special education students.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0795
Committee Amendment CA_A_H430 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fi" to H.P. 583, L.D. 795, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to Food" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/12/19 feac.. 
LD795 
LR 2014(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to Food 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,fJ.( //- l/3 0 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-19 
General 
Referendum 
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 $172,000 may be required. 
LR2014(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1