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An Act To Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention To Be Credentialed
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1277
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S339 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to CO:MMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 397, 
L.D. 1277, Bill, "An Act To Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease 
Control and Prevention To Be Credentialed" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 3rd indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, line 21 in amendment). 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the appropriati 
and allocations section. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~2~~~--,l~,-1-~~~~~-
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/18/19 wac:.. 
LD 1277 
LR 1373(05) 
An Act To Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention To Be 
Credentialed 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "It' to Committee Amendment "A" (S,. 33 '7) 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
($25,569) 
($25,569) 
($49,044) 
FY 2020-21 
($27,292) 
($27,292) 
($52,348) 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
($29,131) 
($29,131) 
($55,875) 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
($31,094) 
($31,094) 
($59,639) 
This amendment strikes the appropriations and allocations from the bill. The funding required to meet the provisions 
of this bill was included in the biennial budget without any statutory language. The statutory language is included in 
this bill. 
LR1373(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Better Enforce the Prohibition against Dangerous Persons Possessing Firearms
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1276
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GATTINE, HUBBELL, MEYER
Amends: 15 MRSA §394

Legislative Document
No. 1276
S.P. 396
In Senate, March 14, 2019
An Act To Better Enforce the Prohibition against Dangerous 
Persons Possessing Firearms
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, 
MEYER of Eliot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §394 is enacted to read:
§394.  Background checks of firearm buyers
1.  Requirement.  If neither the seller nor buyer in a transaction involving the 
transfer or sale of a firearm, as defined in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 12-A, is a 
federally licensed firearms dealer, referred to in this section as "the dealer," the 
transaction must be facilitated by such a dealer.  The dealer shall perform a background 
check of the buyer in the same manner as if the dealer were the seller of the firearm that 
is the subject of the transaction.  If the background check reveals that the buyer is 
prohibited from purchasing a firearm, the dealer shall notify the seller of that fact.  The 
dealer may charge a reasonable fee for serving as the facilitator.
2.  Limitations.  This section applies only to transactions in which:
A.  The seller offers to sell or transfer the firearm at a gun show, event or function:
(1)  The purpose of which is to facilitate the purchase and sale of firearms;
(2)  At which 3 or more vendors of firearms offer firearms for sale; and
(3)  At which 25 or more firearms are offered for sale; or
B.  Pursuant to an advertisement, posting, display or other listing on the Internet or in 
a publication, the seller offers to sell or transfer, or indicates an intent to sell or 
transfer, a firearm.
SUMMARY
This bill requires background checks of purchasers of firearms for all private sales at 
gun shows or private sales resulting from advertising or marketing.
An Act To Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention To Be Credentialed
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1277
Committee Amendment CA_B_S102 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §20

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ''b" to S.P. 397, L.D. 1277, Bill, "An Act To 
Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention To Be 
Credentialed" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention To Submit an Annual Report' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
1Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §20 is enacted to read: 
§20. Director of Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to submit an 
annual report 
The Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall report 
annually to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health 
and human services matters on the challenges and threats to the health of the residents of 
the State and the ways in which the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has 
responded to the challenges and threats and has aided in keeping the residents of the State 
healthy and safe. 1 
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, removes the required 
qualifications for the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/23/19 :b.:'ac. 
LD 1277 
LR 1373(03) 
An Act To Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention To Be 
Credentialed 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment f:y (S -\49.) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Director of the Maine Center for 
Disease Control and Prevention to report annually to the legislature are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1373(03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention To Be Credentialed
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1277
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, GRATWICK, GATTINE, KESCHL, MEYER, PERRY
Amends: 22 MRSA §20

Legislative Document
No. 1277
S.P. 397
In Senate, March 14, 2019
An Act To Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease 
Control and Prevention To Be Credentialed
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach and
Senator: GRATWICK of Penobscot, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, KESCHL of 
Belgrade, MEYER of Eliot, PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §20 is enacted to read:
§20.  Director of Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
1.  Qualifications.  The Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention, referred to in this section as "the director," must:
A.  Be licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a physician under Title 32, chapter 36 or 
or an advanced practice registered nurse under Title 32, chapter 31;
B.  Have a degree in public health or a related field or any equivalent combination of 
education and experience in public health; and
C.  Have significant experience in administration of public health or human services, 
or both.
2.  Annual report.  The director shall report annually to the joint standing committee 
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters on:
A.  Challenges and threats to the health of the residents of the State; and
B.  The ways in which the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has 
responded to those challenges and threats and has aided in keeping the residents of 
the State healthy and safe.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes qualifications for the Director of the Maine Center for Disease 
Control and Prevention within the Department of Health and Human Services, and 
requires that the director report annually to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters on challenges and 
threats to public health and ways in which the Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention has responded to those challenges and threats.
An Act To Establish a Green New Deal for Maineu
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1282
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H460 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 924, 
L.D. 1282, Bill, "An Act To Establish a Green New Deal for Maineu 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §3501 in subsection 1 in the first line (page 1, 
line 19 Jn amendment) by inserting after the following: "subsection 1
the following: 1or 
means a person who is in an apprenticeship program registered with the United States 
Department ofLabor1 
SUMMARY 
This amendment includes as a qualifying apprentice an apprentice who is in an 
apprenticeship program regis,tered with the United States Department of Labor. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish Criteria for a Permit To Conduct Research in the Intertidal Zone
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1285
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: BLUME
Amends: 12 MRSA §6052

Legislative Document
No. 1285
H.P. 927
House of Representatives, March 14, 2019
An Act To Establish Criteria for a Permit To Conduct Research in 
the Intertidal Zone
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLUME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6052, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. QQ, §3, is 
further amended to read:
4.  Research. Serve as the primary state agency engaging in research for the 
conservation of marine resources; and engage in all aspects of marine research, including: 
A.  Providing information on stock levels and environments of commercially and 
recreationally valuable marine and anadromous fish organisms;
B.  Solving particular problems that relate to the State's commercial, marine 
recreational and anadromous fishing industry;
C.  Providing technical and scientific information and support for all department 
activities; and
D.  Establishing a marine research revolving fund for soliciting and receiving funds 
for conducting marine research.  A marine research fund established under this 
paragraph may be used only for research purposes set forth under paragraphs A and B 
and may not be used for research specific to any one company; and
E.  Establishing criteria for a permit to conduct research in the intertidal zone;
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the Department of Marine Resources to establish criteria for a 
permit to conduct research in the intertidal zone.
An Act To Allow the Deposition of Oyster Shell Cultch To Ameliorate Ocean and Coastal Acidification
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1286
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: BLUME
Amends: 12 MRSA §6521

Legislative Document
No. 1286
H.P. 928
House of Representatives, March 14, 2019
An Act To Allow the Deposition of Oyster Shell Cultch To 
Ameliorate Ocean and Coastal Acidification
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLUME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6521, sub-§1, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 615, 
§16, is amended to read:
1.  Deposition of dead marine animals; exception.  A person may not deposit or 
discard, in intertidal zones or in harbors or rivers below the dividing line between 
tidewater and fresh water, any dead marine animal or its parts, except that:
A.  A person may deposit oyster shell cultch in those waters solely to promote growth 
of oysters with the written permission of the commissioner and under any conditions 
the commissioner determines appropriate; and
B.  The commissioner may grant an exception to this subsection within federal 
requirements for the purpose of conducting research on dead marine animals.; and
C.  A person may deposit oyster shell cultch in those waters to ameliorate ocean and 
coastal acidification with the written permission of the commissioner, who may issue 
permission taking into consideration any conditions the commissioner considers 
appropriate.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the deposition of oyster shell cultch in intertidal zones or in harbors 
or rivers below the dividing line between tidewater and fresh water to ameliorate ocean 
and coastal acidification with the written permission of the Commissioner of Marine 
Resources, who may issue permission taking into consideration any conditions the 
commissioner considers appropriate.
An Act To Increase Transparency with Regard to Pawnshops
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1290
Committee Amendment CA_A_H415 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3962

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 933, L.D. 1290, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Transparency with Regard to Pawnshops" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3962, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1993, c. 59, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
3. List filed with law enforcement agency and regional tracking system. B&fefe 
the 15th day of e>1ery month, the Within 10 days of a transaction, a pawnbroker shall file 
with the law enforcement agency of jurisdiction submit to a regional property and 
recovery tracking system administered by a regional law enforcement support 
organization designated by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, in a 
form acceptable to that agency the recipient, a summary report of the pawn transactions 
entered into durin!! ths nrncsdin!! oalendar month. transaction, including: 
A. The name and address of the pawnbroker; 
B. The date and time of the transaction: 
C. The name, address, date of birth, telephone number, if any, and unique identifying 
number on the written proof of identification required under section 3971 of the 
consumer or seller: and 
D. Info1mation on every item involved in the transaction, including a description of 
the item, manufacturer, if lmown, serial number, if any, and amount of the loan or 
purchase price given for the item. 
Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, 2020.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 't\ "to H.P. 933, L.D. 1290 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the criminal provision included in the bill, removes the 
requirement for reporting to a law enforcement agency of jurisdiction and provides an 
effective date ofJuly 1, 2020. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Reduce the Incidence of Infants Exposed to Illegal Substances
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1289
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN

Legislative Document
No. 1289
H.P. 931
House of Representatives, March 14, 2019
Resolve, To Reduce the Incidence of Infants Exposed to Illegal 
Substances
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Sec. 1.  Outreach and educational programs.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall contract with a community-based 
nonprofit organization to develop outreach and educational programs regarding family 
planning options and availability for women and adolescents at risk of giving birth to an 
infant exposed to illegal substances.  All programs must emphasize the right to individual 
self-determination regarding family planning and childbearing.  Programming must be 
targeted to women and adolescents who are:
1.  Experiencing substance use disorder;
2.  Housed in a correctional facility;
3.  Experiencing homelessness; or
4.  Living in other circumstances that indicate a need for family planning services.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143
Initiative: Provides an appropriation for a contract with an entity to develop outreach and 
educational programs regarding family planning options and availability for women and 
adolescents at risk of giving birth to an infant exposed to illegal substances.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to contract for 
community-based outreach and education regarding family planning options and 
availability that is targeted toward women and adolescents who are experiencing 
substance use disorder, housed in correctional facilities, experiencing homelessness or 
living in other circumstances that indicate a need for family planning services.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$120,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$120,000
$0
An Act To Increase Transparency with Regard to Pawnshops
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1290
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: HARRINGTON, DeVEAU, MASTRACCIO, PICKETT
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3962

Legislative Document
No. 1290
H.P. 933
House of Representatives, March 19, 2019
An Act To Increase Transparency with Regard to Pawnshops
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DeVEAU of Caribou, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, PICKETT 
of Dixfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3962, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1993, c. 59, §2, is further 
amended to read:
3.  List filed with law enforcement agency and regional tracking system.  Before 
the 15th day of every month, the Within 10 days of a transaction, a pawnbroker shall file 
with the law enforcement agency of jurisdiction and submit to a regional property and 
recovery tracking system administered by a regional law enforcement organization 
recognized by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, in a form 
acceptable to that agency the recipient, a summary report of the pawn transactions entered 
into during the preceding calendar month. transaction, including:
A.  The name and address of the pawnbroker;
B.  The date and time of the transaction;
C.  The name, address, date of birth, telephone number, if any, and unique identifying 
number on the written proof of identification required under section 3971 of the 
consumer or seller; and
D.  Information on every item involved in the transaction, including a description of 
the item, manufacturer, if known, serial number, if any, and amount of the loan or 
purchase price given for the item.
In addition to the provisions of subsection 4, a violation of this subsection is a Class E 
crime.
SUMMARY
Current law requires pawnbrokers to provide before the 15th day of every month to 
the law enforcement agency of jurisdiction a summary of the pawn transactions entered 
into during the preceding month.  This bill requires pawnbrokers within 10 days of a 
pawn transaction to submit a report of the transaction to the law enforcement agency of 
jurisdiction and to a regional property and recovery tracking system administered by a 
regional law enforcement agency, currently the Regional Information Sharing Systems 
Program administered by the New England State Police Information Network, listing 
information concerning the consumer or seller in the transaction and of every item 
pawned or sold in the transaction.  This bill makes a violation of the reporting 
requirements a Class E crime.
An Act To Update the Maine Parentage Act
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1291
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARDONE

Legislative Document
No. 1291
H.P. 934
House of Representatives, March 19, 2019
An Act To Update the Maine Parentage Act
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CARDONE of Bangor.
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 changes to the Maine Parentage Act that have been 
adopted as updates to the Uniform Parentage Act by the Uniform Law Commission.
Resolve, Directing the Maine Human Rights Commission To Implement a Pilot Program To Investigate and Report on Incidents of Harassment Due to Housing Status, Lack of Employment and Other Issues
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1294
House Amendment HA_A_H666 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 937, L.D. 1294, "Resolve, Directing the 
Maine Human Rights Commission To Implement a Pilot Program To Investigate and 
Report on Incidents of Harassment Due to Housing Status, Lack of Employment and 
Other Issues" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 by striking out all of the 3rd paragraph (page 1, lines 
to 15 in L.D.), 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 4th paragraph in the 2nd line (page 1, line 17 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
112020
and inserting the following: '2021' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 4th paragraph in the 4th line (page 1, line 19 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
112021
and inserting the following: '2022' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the authority of the Maine Human Rights Commission to 
establish an advisory board to assist the commission in carrying out the pilot program. 
The amendment also extends by one year the due dates for the interim and fmal reports of 
the commission. 
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(Representative TALBOT ROSS) 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Improve Investigative Efficiencies at the State Fire Marshal's Office
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1293
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: NADEAU

Legislative Document
No. 1293
H.P. 936
House of Representatives, March 19, 2019
An Act To Improve Investigative Efficiencies at the State Fire 
Marshal's Office
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NADEAU of Winslow.
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 provide increased funding to the Department of Public Safety, 
Office of the State Fire Marshal, criminal investigative unit for additional supervisory and 
support staff.  This bill would also establish a more stable source of funding for the 
Office of the State Fire Marshal going forward.
An Act To Determine the Need To Increase the Number of Forensic Emergency and Crisis Beds
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1295
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, DOW, BAILEY, MADIGAN, MAXMIN, MOONEN, CLAXTON, GRATWICK, MOORE, ROSEN

Legislative Document
No. 1295
H.P. 938
House of Representatives, March 19, 2019
An Act To Determine the Need To Increase the Number of Forensic 
Emergency and Crisis Beds
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 DOW of Lincoln and
Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, MADIGAN of Waterville, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, 
MOONEN of Portland, Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, GRATWICK of Penobscot, 
MOORE of Washington, ROSEN of Hancock.
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 direct the Department of Health and Human Services and the 
Department of Corrections to determine the current need for forensic emergency and 
crisis beds to ensure the prompt and humane treatment of arrested individuals who are 
suffering from mental illness and awaiting trial.  In making this determination, the 
departments shall consider:
1.  The number of currently available forensic emergency and crisis beds;
2.  The number of individuals currently awaiting placement pretrial;
3.  The annual average number of individuals needing forensic services pretrial;
4.  Proposals to address unmet needs and associated costs; and
5.  Other factors that would lessen wait times for placements and provide needed 
mental health services to individuals pretrial.
An Act To Reduce Youth Cancer Risk
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1297
Senate Amendment SA_A_S209 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 940, L.D. 1297, Bill, "An Act To Reduce 
Youth Cancer Risk" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §689-A in subsection 2 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 22 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "tanning device" the following: 'unless that 
individual has a written prescription from a physician licensed under Title 32, chapter 36 
or 47' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §689-A in subsection 3 in paragraph A in the last line 
(page 1, line 28 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "tanning device" the following: 
'unless that individual has a written prescription from a physician licensed under Title 32, 
chapter 36 or 47' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §689-A in subsection 5 in paragraph A in the last line 
(page 2, line 10 in L.D.) by inse1iing after the following: "tanning facility" the following: 
'unless that individual has a written prescription from a physician licensed under Title 32, 
chapter 36 or 47' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits a tanning facility from allowing an individual under 18 
years of age to use a tanning device unless the individual has a written prescription from a 
physician. 
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COUNTY: Androscoggin 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Enhance Fish and Wildlife Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1298
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §12456

Legislative Document
No. 1298
H.P. 941
House of Representatives, March 19, 2019
An Act To Enhance Fish and Wildlife Laws
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representative: MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the open-water fishing season is scheduled to begin April 1, 2019 and the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife intends to conduct emergency rulemaking 
this year regarding that date; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12456, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 3, §2, is 
amended to read:
E.  In accordance with section 10104, the commissioner may change the established 
opening date of an open open-water recreational fishing season and may change the 
established closing date of a recreational ice-fishing season if, in the commissioner's 
opinion, the change is necessary warranted due to earlier-than-normal seasonal 
temperature changes or weather conditions.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12456, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §244 
and affected by §422, is amended to read:
3.  Rules.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and may be adopted by emergency 
rulemaking pursuant to Title 5, section 8054.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill provides the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife the authority to 
change the closing date of the recreational ice-fishing season by rule.  It also amends the 
rule-making provision of the law governing open seasons for fishing to explicitly provide 
for adoption of emergency rules.
Resolve, To Transfer the Guilford Butler School Property to the Town of South Thomaston
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1300
Committee Amendment CA_A_H264 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. fr,, to H.P. 943, L.D. 1300, "Resolve, To Transfer 
the Guilford Butler School Property to the Town of South Thomaston" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/30/19 ?Hae.. 
LD 1300 
LR 742(02) 
Resolve, To Transfer the Guilford Butler School Property to the Town of South Thomaston 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment /J,{ //-,).(, </) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Transfer of Land 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This resolve authorizes the State to transfer ownership of the Guilford Butler School property in South Thomaston to 
the Town of South Thomaston and exempts this conveyance from the statutory requirement that any state property 
first be offered to the Maine State Housing Authority or another state agency. 
LR0742(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish the State Board of Dental Hygiene
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1303
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO

Legislative Document
No. 1303
H.P. 946
House of Representatives, March 19, 2019
An Act To Establish the State Board of Dental Hygiene
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to establish the State Board of Dental Hygiene as a board affiliated 
with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation that is separate from, but 
shares resources with, the Board of Dental Practice.  The State Board of Dental Hygiene 
would regulate the licensing, practice and discipline of dental hygienists.
An Act To Encourage Savings through Contributions to Family Development Accounts
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1305
Committee Amendment CA_A_S137 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl- " to S.P. 401, L.D. 1305, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage Savings through Contributions to Family Development Accounts" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5219-VV in subsection 3 in the first line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "State Tax Assessor" and inserting the 
following: 'state agency with responsibility for overseeing the family development 
account program under Title 10, chapter 110, subchapter 4-A' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5219-VV in subsection 3 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "State Tax Assessor" and inserting the 
following: 'state agency' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for computer programming to add one additional 
line to the income tax returns. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$0 
$0 
2020-21 
$33,000 
$33,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" h "to S.P. 401,L.D. 1305 
· .. ,'·! j 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the responsibility for the verification of eligibility for the 
tax credit for contributions to a family development account reserve fund from the State 
Tax Assessor to the state agency with responsibility for overseeing the family 
development account program. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/11/19 .fea~ 
LD 1305 
LR 1029(02) 
An Act To Encourage Savings through Contributions to Family Development Accounts 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "If (5 ,. J 2:;-1\ 
Committee: Taxation 
) 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2020-21 
$42,500 
$33,000 
($9,500) 
($500) 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$9,500 
$0 
($9,500) 
($500) 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$9,500 
$0 
($9,500) 
($500) 
The bill creates a tax credit for taxpayers who make contributions to family development account reserve funds and 
would result in a reduction in General Fund revenue of $9,500 in fiscal year 2020-21 and a reduction in Local 
Government Fund revenue of $500 in fiscal year 2020-21. The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of 
$33,000 in fiscal year 2020-21 to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services for computer programming 
to add one additional line to the income tax returns. 
LR1029(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Encourage Savings through Contributions to Family Development Accounts
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1305
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: VITELLI, BROOKS, CHIPMAN, LIBBY, ALLEY, BLUME, HEPLER
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-V

Legislative Document
No. 1305
S.P. 401
In Senate, March 19, 2019
An Act To Encourage Savings through Contributions to Family 
Development Accounts
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin, Representatives: ALLEY of 
Beals, BLUME of York, HEPLER of Woolwich.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-VV is enacted to read:
§5219-VV.  Contributions to family development account reserve funds
1.  Credit allowed.  A taxpayer who contributes to a family development account 
reserve fund as defined in Title 10, section 1075 is allowed a credit against the tax 
imposed by this Part equal to the lower of:
A.  Twenty-five thousand dollars; or
B.  Fifty percent of the amount contributed by the taxpayer.
Only one credit may be claimed on each annual income tax return regardless of filing 
status.  The credit allowed under this section may not reduce the tax to less than zero and 
must be applied after allowance for all other eligible credits.  A taxpayer who claims a 
credit under this section may not claim an itemized charitable deduction under section 
5125 for the amount of the contribution that qualified for the credit.
2.  Aggregate limitation.  The total amount of contributions that may be claimed as 
credits under this section in a state fiscal year is limited to $200,000.
3.  Verification of eligibility.  The State Tax Assessor shall verify all claims for a 
credit under this section.  The State Tax Assessor may establish procedures requiring 
submission of information necessary to verify eligibility by family development account 
reserve fund administrators.
4.  Application.  The tax credit allowed under this section applies to taxable years 
beginning on or after January 1, 2020.
SUMMARY
This bill creates a tax credit of up to $25,000 for taxpayers who make contributions to 
family development account reserve funds.
An Act To O Promote Safe Schools through the Creation of the Safe School Climate Council
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1306
Committee Amendment CA_A_S105 (Senate)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fr " to S.P. 402, L.D. 1306, Bill, "An Act To 
O 
Promote Safe Schools through the Creation of the Safe School Climate Council" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Examine Issues Relating to Bullying in Schools' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Stakeholder group. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Education 
shall form a stakeholder group to comprehensively examine issues associated with 
bullying in schools and in particular how the State's laws relating to bullying should be 
improved. The stakeholder group must include educators, administrators, students and 
experts on bullying in schools. The stakeholder group shall provide the commissioner 
with information on how administrators are currently handling bullying situations, the 
difficulties in enforcing current laws and the effects of the lack of comprehensive relevant 
data. 
By February 1, 2020, the commissioner shall report on the findings and 
recommendations of the stakeholder group as well as 
the 
commissioner's 
recommendations for changes to laws relating to bullying to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs. The committee may report out a bill on 
the subject of the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that directs the Commissioner of 
Education to form a stakeholder group to comprehensively examine issues associated 
with bullying in schools and in particular how Maine's laws relating to bullying should be 
improved. 
The stakeholder group is required to include educators, administrators, 
students and experts on bullying in schools. By February 1, 2020, the commissioner is 
required to report on the findings and recommendations of the stakeholder group as well 
as the commissioner's recommendations for changes to laws relating to bullying to the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"/+" to S.P. 402, L.D. 1306 ts-\ os) 
Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs. The committee may report 
out a bill on the subject of the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th 
Legislature. 
PlSCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/07/19 feac 
LD 1306 
LR 1677(02) 
An Act To Promote Safe Schools through the Creation of the Safe School Climate Council 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'JF{$-105) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1677(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Promote Snowmobiling in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1307
Committee Amendment CA_A_S113 (Senate)

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "F\ " to S.P. 403, L.D. 1307, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote Snowmobiling in Maine" 
Amend the bill in section 4 in the first line (page 2, line 15 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "December 1, 2019" and inserting the following: 'January 1, 2020' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays the effective date of the legislation to January 1, 2020. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
''i.1\'. 
/'i. ~\ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/11/19 feac 
LD 1307 
LR 1171(02) 
An Act To Promote Snowmobiling in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,r ( 
S= \ \ ~ 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Office of Tourism within the Department of Economic and Community Development and the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LRl 171(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Better Fund Nursing Homes in the State To Better Help the Elderly and Disabled
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1308
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, MORRIS, BLACK

Legislative Document
No. 1308
S.P. 404
In Senate, March 19, 2019
An Act To Better Fund Nursing Homes in the State To Better Help 
the Elderly and Disabled
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner and
Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
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 improve the funding of nursing 
homes in the State.
An Act To Address the Shortage of Department of Transportation Snowplow Drivers and Other Transportation Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1310
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, BRYANT, BELLOWS, CARSON, CHIPMAN, JACKSON, TALBOT ROSS, TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 1310
S.P. 406
In Senate, March 19, 2019
An Act To Address the Shortage of Department of Transportation 
Snowplow Drivers and Other Transportation Workers
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham and
Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, CARSON of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, 
President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TIPPING of 
Orono.
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.
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maintenance and Operations 0330
Initiative: Establishes 5 Transportation Crew Supervisor positions.
Maintenance and Operations 0330
Initiative: Provides funding to increase the rate of pay for Transportation Worker, Field 
Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Technician, Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Technician, 
Highway Laborer, Transportation Crew Leader, Transportation Crew Supervisor, 
Transportation Crew Technician, Highway Maintenance Superintendent and Welder and 
Fabricator positions by $2 per hour.
SUMMARY
This bill addresses the shortage of snowplow drivers and other transportation workers 
in the Department of Transportation by:
1. Establishing 5 new Transportation Crew Supervisor positions; and
2. Increasing the rate of pay for certain positions in the Department of Transportation
by $2 per hour.
HIGHWAY FUND
2019-20
2020-21
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
5.000
5.000
Personal Services
$308,568
$411,424
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$308,568
$411,424
HIGHWAY FUND
2019-20
2020-21
Personal Services
$5,556,087
$7,408,116
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$5,556,087
$7,408,116
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2019-20
2020-21
HIGHWAY FUND
$5,864,655
$7,819,540
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$5,864,655
$7,819,540
An Act To Extend Protections for Genetic Information
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1314
Committee Amendment CA_A_H271 (House)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2159-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 949, L.D. 1314, Bill, "An Act To 
Extend Protections for Genetic Information" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2159-C, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Use of information obtained through direcMo-consumer genetic testing. In 
connection with the issuance, withholding. extension or renewal of an insurance policy 
for life, credit life, disability. long-term care, accidental injury. specified disease. hospital 
indemnity or credit accident insurance or an annuity. an insurer may not request. require, 
purchase or use information obtained from an entity providing direct-to-consumer genetic 
testing without the informed written consent of the individual who has been tested.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment requires that an insurer obtain the 
informed written consent of an individual before requesting, requiring, purchasing or 
using any information from an entity providing direct-to-consumer genetic testing in 
connection with the issuance, withholding, extension or renewal of an insurance policy 
for life, credit life, disability, long-term care, accidental injury, specified disease, hospital 
indemnity or credit accident insurance or an annuity. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Supp01t Medically Monitored Crisis Support and Intervention
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1315
Committee Amendment CA_A_H351 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f-\" to H.P. 950, L.D. 1315, Bill, "An Act To 
Supp01t Medically Monitored Crisis Support and Intervention" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3174-BBB by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, 
lines 5 to 12 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
11. Reimbursement. By December 31, 2019, the department shall establish a rate 
under the MaineCare program that is sufficient to provide medically monitored crisis 
support and intervention to a person 18 years of age or older with mental health and co-
occurring substance use disorders who seeks treatment voluntarily. Medically monitored 
crisis support and intervention includes, but is not limited to: psychiatric medical 
evaluation; psychiatric stabilization; substance detoxification; 24-hour nursing care; 
medication stabilization, monitoring, administration and education; and individual, group 
and family counseling.' 
· 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the Department of Health and Human Services must 
establish a rate under the MaineCare program that is sufficient to provide medically 
monitored crisis supp01t and intervention to an adult. The rate must be established in rule 
by December 31, 2019. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/18/19 feac::.. 
LD 1315 
LR 2241(02) 
An Act To Support Medically Monitored Crisis Support and Intervention 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A( N-ss) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
CutTent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
CutTent biennium cost increase - Federal Expenditures Fund 
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish an enhanced crisis stabilization 
reimbursement rate under the MaineCare program that is sufficient to provide medically monitored crisis support and 
intervention provided to persons 18 years of age or older with inental health and co-occurring substance use disorders 
who voluntarily seek treatment. The department will need to update rules which will include a rate review to identify 
the rate or rates for this service, who will qualify for the services and which providers will be eligible to provide the 
service. As the rate for the service and how many individuals would voluntarily seek treatment are not known, no 
estimate of the cost of this change is made at this time. 
LR2241(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1