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An Act To Redefine Geographic Association for Multiple-employer Welfare Arrangements
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0368
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FOLEY, PERKINS, CARSON, GUERIN, CAMPBELL, PRESCOTT, SWALLOW, TUELL
Amends: 24-A MRSA §6603

Legislative Document
No. 368
S.P. 109
In Senate, January 24, 2019
An Act To Redefine Geographic Association for Multiple-employer 
Welfare Arrangements
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FOLEY of York.
Cosponsored by Representative PERKINS of Oakland and
Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, GUERIN of Penobscot, SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, SWALLOW of 
Houlton, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §6603, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 570, §2, is 
amended to read:
1-A.  Eligibility based on geographic association.  To meet the requirements for 
approval and to maintain a multiple-employer welfare arrangement, an arrangement 
based on geographic association:
A.  Must be established by an association with a principal office in a location within a 
40-mile radius of the principal place of business of eligible employers located in the 
State;
B.  Must permit eligibility for an employer that has employed an average of 100 or 
fewer full-time employees during the preceding calendar year, more of whom are 
employed in this State than any other state, and for an employer that is a licensed 
nonprofit hospital if the employer or hospital is located within a 40-mile radius of the 
association;
C.  May establish eligibility standards for membership in the association, except that 
an association may not deny eligibility to an otherwise eligible employer or hospital 
on the basis of health status or claims experience; and
D.  Must meet the requirements for approval in subsection 1, except as provided in 
subsection 1, paragraphs B and D.
SUMMARY
This bill replaces the requirement that a multiple-employer welfare arrangement 
based on geographic association must be established by an association with a principal 
office in a location within a 40-mile radius of the principal place of business of eligible 
employers with a requirement that the arrangement must be established by an association 
with a principal office located in the State.
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Insurer" under the Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association Act
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0367
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FOLEY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3952

Legislative Document
No. 367
S.P. 108
In Senate, January 24, 2019
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Insurer" under the Maine 
Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association Act
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FOLEY of York.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3952, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. B, §8, is 
amended to read:
6.  Insurer.  "Insurer" means an entity that is authorized to write medical insurance 
or that provides medical insurance in this State.  For the purposes of this chapter, 
"insurer" includes an insurance company, a nonprofit hospital and medical service 
organization, a fraternal benefit society, a health maintenance organization, a self-insured 
employer subject to state regulation as described in section 2848-A, a 3rd-party 
administrator, a multiple-employer welfare arrangement, a reinsurer that reinsures health 
insurance in this State, a captive insurance company established pursuant to chapter 83 
that insures the health coverage risks of its members, the Dirigo Health Program 
established in chapter 87 or any other state-sponsored health benefit program whether 
fully insured or self-funded.
SUMMARY
This bill removes multiple-employer welfare arrangements from the definition of 
"insurer" under the Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association Act.
An Act To Create the Small Communities Tourism Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0371
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: HERBIG, FECTEAU, KEIM, LUCHINI, DAUGHTRY, HANDY, HIGGINS, MAXMIN, RILEY
Amends: 5 MRSA §13090-N

Legislative Document
No. 371
S.P. 112
In Senate, January 24, 2019
An Act To Create the Small Communities Tourism Fund
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HERBIG of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford and
Senators: KEIM of Oxford, LUCHINI of Hancock, Representatives: DAUGHTRY of 
Brunswick, HANDY of Lewiston, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, 
RILEY of Jay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §13090-N is enacted to read:
§13090-N.  Small Communities Tourism Fund
1.  Fund established.  The Small Communities Tourism Fund, referred to in this 
section as "the fund," is established in the Office of Tourism to issue grants to small 
communities to promote tourism and events.  The fund consists of money received as 
appropriations, allocations and contributions from private and public sources.  The fund, 
to be accounted within the Office of Tourism, must be held separate and apart from all 
other money, funds and accounts.  Eligible investment earnings credited to the assets of 
the fund become part of the assets of the fund.  Any unexpended balances remaining in 
the fund at the end of any fiscal year do not lapse and must be carried forward to the next 
fiscal year.
2.  Rules.  The Office of Tourism may adopt routine technical rules as defined in 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to carry out the purposes of the fund.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes the Small Communities Tourism Fund in the Department of 
Economic and Community Development, Office of Tourism to issue grants to small 
communities to promote tourism and events.
An Act To Increase the Safety of Municipal Residents by Allowing Municipalities To Address Downed Wires in Extended Power Outages
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0372
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: McCREIGHT, GUERIN, ACKLEY, BAILEY, BERRY, DAUGHTRY, HANDY, HEPLER, TEPLER, CARSON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3111

Legislative Document
No. 372
H.P. 281
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Increase the Safety of Municipal Residents by Allowing 
Municipalities To Address Downed Wires in Extended Power 
Outages
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BAILEY of Saco, BERRY of Bowdoinham, 
DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, HANDY of Lewiston, HEPLER of Woolwich, TEPLER of 
Topsham, Senator: CARSON of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3111 is enacted to read:
§3111.  Extended power outages
In the event of a power outage of 5 or more days, a municipality may hire 
appropriately licensed professionals to address power, telephone and similar lines that 
have been felled by weather events and that are preventing access to roadways within the 
municipality.  A municipality's costs pursuant to this section must be paid by the 
municipality, but the municipality may apply to receive compensation from the local 
electric utility, the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine 
Emergency Management Agency, the United States Department of Homeland Security, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency or another funding source.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a municipality, in the event of a power outage of 5 or more days, to 
hire appropriately licensed professionals to address power, telephone and similar lines 
that have been felled by weather events and that are preventing access to roadways within 
the municipality.  It allows a municipality to apply to receive compensation from the 
local electric utility, the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, 
Maine Emergency Management Agency, the United States Department of Homeland 
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency or another funding source.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0374
Committee Amendment CA_A_H41 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/)" to H.P. 283, L.D. 374, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures on a 
Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each State Senatorial District" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
,,...-
Approved: 03/15/19 feae 
LD374 
LR 100(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures 
on a Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each State Senatorial District > \ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ./J,. { //-</') 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Cunent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-19 
General 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required. 
LR0100(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide MaineCare Coverage for Dental Services to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0373
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TEPLER, GRATWICK, BEEBE-CENTER, CRAVEN, DILLINGHAM, HANDY, HEAD, PERRY, CLAXTON
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-B

Legislative Document
No. 373
H.P. 282
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Provide MaineCare Coverage for Dental Services to 
Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TEPLER of Topsham.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DILLINGHAM of 
Oxford, HANDY of Lewiston, HEAD of Bethel, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PERRY of 
Calais, Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-BBB is enacted to read:
§3174-BBB.  Dental services to certain persons 21 years of age or older receiving 
MaineCare services
1.  Reimbursement.  By December 31, 2019, the department shall provide for  
reimbursement under the MaineCare program for dental services to a person 21 years of 
age or older who receives under the MaineCare program support services for adults with 
intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.  Dental services provided to such a 
person must be the same as those provided under the MaineCare program to an eligible 
person under 21 years of age.
2.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to extend MaineCare 
dental services to a person 21 years of age or older who receives support services for 
adults with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.  Dental services provided 
to such a person must be the same as those provided under the MaineCare program to an 
eligible person under 21 years of age.
An Act To Promote the Forest Products Industry in School Construction and Renovation Involving Heating Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0375
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STEWART, JACKSON, ACKLEY, HUBBELL, MAREAN, STEARNS, WADSWORTH, BLACK, DILL
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15908-B

Legislative Document
No. 375
H.P. 284
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Promote the Forest Products Industry in School 
Construction and Renovation Involving Heating Systems
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MAREAN of Hollis, 
McCREA of Fort Fairfield, STEARNS of Guilford, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senators: 
BLACK of Franklin, DILL of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15908-B is enacted to read:
§15908-B.  Modern wood heating systems
In approving school construction projects, the state board shall ensure that school 
administrative units have considered and demonstrated a preference for modern wood 
heating systems, with wood biomass fuels sourced locally and in a manner that benefits 
the State's economy, in all planning and design for new or substantially renovated schools 
or school buildings subject to state board approval.
As used in this section, "substantially renovated" has the same meaning as in section 
15908-A, subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill requires consideration of modern wood heating systems, with wood biomass 
fuels sourced locally and in a manner that benefits the State's economy, in the 
construction of new or substantially renovated schools or school buildings subject to State 
Board of Education approval.
An Act To Promote the Forest Products Industry in School Construction and Renovation Involving Heating Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0375
Committee Amendment CA_A_H60 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15908-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to H.P. 284, L.D. 375, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote the Forest Products Industry in School Construction and Renovation Involving 
Heating Systems" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §15908-B is enacted to read: 
§15908-B. Heating systems 
In approving school construction projects, the state board shall ensure that school 
administrative units have considered heating systems that use renewable, locally sourced 
wood-based fuels and that benefit the State's economy and reduce carbon dioxide 
emissions in all planning and design for new or substantially renovated schools or school 
buildings subject to state board approval. 
As used in this section, "substantially renovated" has the same meaning as in section 
15908-A, subsection 1.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that, in approving school construction projects, the State 
Board of Education is required to ensure that school administrative units have considered 
heating systems that use renewable, locally sourced wood-based fuels and that benefit the 
State's economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions in all planning and design for new 
or substantially renovated schools or school buildings subject to state board approval. The 
amendment strikes the requirement that the school administrative unit demonstrates a 
preference for modern wood heating systems. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/19/19 feac. 
LD375 
LR97(02) 
An Act To Promote the Forest Products Industry in School Construction and Renovation Involving 
Heating Systems 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,(/,{fl-~ 0 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the State Board of Education to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0097(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expand Health Insurance Options for Town Academies
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0376
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DEVIN, DOW
Amends: 5 MRSA §285

Legislative Document
No. 376
H.P. 285
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Expand Health Insurance Options for Town Academies
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1, ¶J, as amended by PL 2011, c. 438, §2, is further 
amended to read:
J.  Legislative employees that are recipients of retirement allowances from the Maine 
Public Employees Retirement System based upon creditable service as teachers, as 
defined by section 17001, subsection 42; and
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1, ¶K, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 438, §3, is 
amended to read:
K.  Any employee of a school administrative unit as defined in Title 20-A, section 1, 
subsection 26 or of an educational advisory organization as described in Title 30-A, 
section 5724, subsection 9.; and
Sec. 3.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1, ¶L is enacted to read:
L.  Any employee of an academy approved for tuition purposes in accordance with 
Title 20-A, sections 2951 to 2955.
Sec. 4.  5 MRSA §285, sub-§1-B, as amended by PL 2011, c. 438, §4, is further 
amended to read:
1-B.  Ineligibility.  Except as provided in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs K and 
L and subsection 11-A, members of the Maine Municipal Association and employees of 
counties and municipalities and instrumentalities thereof, including quasi-municipal 
corporations, are not eligible to participate in the group health plan under this section.
SUMMARY
This bill makes an employee of an academy approved for tuition purposes in 
accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, sections 2951 to 2955 eligible 
for coverage under the group health plan available to state employees and other eligible 
persons.
An Act To Amend Maine's Bottle Deposit Law
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0378
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: DEVIN

Legislative Document
No. 378
H.P. 287
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Amend Maine's Bottle Deposit Law
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle.
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 make changes designed to improve the State's laws governing 
deposits on beverage containers.
An Act To Fund Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons at the Maine State Library
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0382
Committee Amendment CA_A_H7 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
.. to H.P. 291, L.D. 382, Bill, "An Act To Fund 
Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons at the Maine State Library" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/01/19 wac 
LD382 
LR 488(02) 
An Act To Fund Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons at the Maine State Library 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, { H- 7 ) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$40,000 
$40,000 
$40,000 
$40,000 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$40,000 
$40,000 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$40,000 
$40,000 
This bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $40,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 to a 
newly established Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund within the Maine State Library to be used to 
provide access to the National Federation of the Blind's news network for blind and visually impaired persons. The 
allocation is to be funded by transfers by the Public Utilities Commission of $40,000 each year from the Maine 
Universal Service Fund (MUSF) to the newly created fund to support the annual cost of providing access to the 
network. The MUSF currently has sufficient funding to support this transfer and no adjustments to the assessment 
collected from telecommunications providers is required at this time. 
LR0488(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Revise the Calculation of Tolls Established for the Maine State Ferry Service
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0380
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DOUDERA, HERBIG, BABBIDGE, BEEBE-CENTER, PERKINS
Amends: 23 MRSA §4210-C, 23 MRSA §4404

Legislative Document
No. 380
H.P. 289
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Revise the Calculation of Tolls Established for the Maine 
State Ferry Service
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.
Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo and
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, PERKINS of 
Oakland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §4210-C, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 664, Pt. C, §1, is 
further amended to read:
2.  Purpose of account.  The purpose of the account is to allow the Highway Fund to 
provide support to the Maine State Ferry Service that was previously provided by the 
General Fund because ferries are an integral part of the highway system and carry motor 
vehicles and are the only method of vehicular transportation available to and from the 
islands.  The state support to the Marine Highway account may not exceed 50% of the 
budgeted revenues that support must fund 100% of the capital costs and no more than 
75% of the operating cost of the Maine State Ferry Service.
Sec. 2.  23 MRSA §4404, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §88, is amended to 
read:
§4404.  Tolls
The Department of Transportation shall, in a manner consistent with the Maine 
Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, establish adopt rules establishing tolls 
for the use of such the ferry line route or lines routes under this subchapter by vehicles, 
freight and passengers.  Tolls must be calculated based upon the cost of service for 
vehicles, freight and passengers on each route of travel.  In order to ensure affordability 
for island residents and the viability of the island community, the department may 
provide discounted tolls to island residents and other frequent users of the service based 
upon their daily travel needs.  Tolls collected from the operation of the Maine State Ferry 
Service shall must at all times be kept in a separate fund distinct from all other moneys 
money of the State and shall must be used for the operation and debt retirement of the 
ferry service.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Transportation, by rule, to establish ferry tolls for 
each route of travel that are based upon the cost of service for vehicles, freight and 
passengers, and allows the department to provide discounted tolls for frequent usage of 
the Maine State Ferry Service. This bill also requires that the Marine Highway account 
must fund 100% of the capital costs and no more than 75% of the operating costs of the 
Maine State Ferry Service.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: ConnectME Authority, a Major Substantive Rule of the ConnectME Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0383
Committee Amendment CA_A_H74 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 292, L.D. 383, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: ConnectME Authority, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the ConnectME Authority" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101: 
ConnectME Authority, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the ConnectME 
Authority that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized only if the following 
change is made: 
1. 
The rule must be amended in section 2, subsection A, in the definition of 
"advanced communications technology infrastructure" to clarify the conditions of the 
definition by stating the definition in outline form. 
The ConnectME Authority is not required to hold hearings or undertake further 
proceedings prior to final adoption of the rule in accordance with this section.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows for the fmal adoption of portions of Chapter 101: 
ConnectME Authority, a major substantive rule of the ConnectME Authority, as long as 
the ConnectME Authority amends the rule to clarify the definition of advanced 
communications technology infrastructure. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
(See Attachedj 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/19/19 feac. 
LD383 
LR2248(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: ConnectME Authority, a Major 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Substantive Rule of the ConnectME Authority 
\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ),{ fl,.. It/; 
Committee: Energy Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the ConnectME Authority as a result of final adoption of rules incorporating statutory 
changes regarding the operations of the ConnectME Authority are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR2248(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Fund Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons at the Maine State Library
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0382
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GIDEON, CARSON
Amends: 27 MRSA §9, 35-A MRSA §7104

Legislative Document
No. 382
H.P. 291
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Fund Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons 
at the Maine State Library
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Speaker GIDEON of Freeport.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  27 MRSA §9 is enacted to read:
§9.  Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund
The Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund, referred to in this section as 
"the fund," is established as a dedicated fund within the Maine State Library to be used to 
provide access to a news service provided by a national federation for blind and visually 
impaired persons. The fund is nonlapsing. The fund receives money transferred by the 
Public Utilities Commission from the state universal service fund pursuant to Title 35-A, 
section 7104, subsection 9. The Maine State Library may accept gifts or grants, including, 
but not limited to, federal grants, for the purposes of this section. Funds transferred from 
the state universal service fund pursuant to Title 35-A, section 7104, subsection 9 and all 
gifts and grants and authorized appropriations must be deposited in the fund.
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §7104, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund.  The commission shall 
annually transfer $40,000 from a state universal service fund established pursuant to this 
section to the Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund established under Title 27, 
section 9.
Sec. 3.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
LIBRARY, MAINE STATE 
Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund N292
Initiative: Allocates ongoing funds to support access to the National Federation of the 
Blind's news network for blind and visually impaired persons.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes the Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund as a 
dedicated fund within the Maine State Library to be used to provide access to the 
National Federation of the Blind's news network for blind and visually impaired persons.  
This bill directs the Public Utilities Commission to transfer $40,000 per year from the 
state universal service fund to the Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund to 
support the annual cost of providing access to the network.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$40,000
$40,000
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL
$40,000
$40,000
An Act To Recognize Employee Background Checks Conducted for Out-of-state Schools Eligible for Maine Tuition Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0388
House Amendment HA_A_H189 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 297, L.D. 388, Bill, "An Act To Recognize 
Employee Background Checks Conducted for Out-of-state Schools Eligible for Maine 
Tuition Assistance" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5808 by adding after the 2nd paragraph a new 
paragraph to read: 
'Notwithstanding any Qthe,r proyjsion oflaw to the contrruy. an out-of-stote secondary 
school that was includetl on the list of aP})to\>ed out-of-St!\te t;eCOndary schools 
maintained by the deprutment for the 2017-2018 school year must continue to receive 
tuition payments under this section for any student who was enrolled at that school for the 
2018-2019 school year. Tuition payments must continue for such a student until that 
student graduates or terminates enrollment. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that an out-of-state secondary school that was included on 
the list of approved out-of-state secondary schools maintained by the Department of 
Education for the 2017-2018 school year continues to receive tuition payments for any 
student who resides in Maine in a school administrative unit that does not maintain a 
secondary school and who was enrolled at that out-of-state secondary school for the 
2018-2019 school year. Tuition payments must continue for such a student until that 
student graduates or terminates enrollment. 
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TOWN: Monmouth 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Review the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0384
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MOONEN

Legislative Document
No. 384
H.P. 293
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Review the Revised 
Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Sec. 1.  Secretary of State to review uniform legislation. Resolved:  That the 
Secretary of State shall review the uniform law entitled "Revised Uniform Law on 
Notarial Acts," which was approved and recommended for enactment by the National 
Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws on November 15, 2010 and any 
subsequent amendments to that uniform law approved by the National Conference of 
Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.  In conducting this review, the Secretary of State 
may consult with state and national associations for notaries public, as well as other 
experts in the field of notarial law and practice.  Based on that review, the Secretary of 
State shall submit a report including a recommendation regarding whether the Legislature 
should adopt the uniform law, with or without changes, together with any proposed 
implementing legislation, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over judiciary matters no later than January 15, 2021.  Following receipt and 
review of the report, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over judiciary matters is authorized to report out a bill to the First Regular Session of the 
130th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Secretary of State to review uniform legislation governing 
notarial practice and to submit a report including a recommendation regarding adoption 
of the uniform law, along with any proposed implementing legislation, to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters, which is 
authorized to report out a bill to the 130th Legislature.
An Act To Establish a Comprehensive Wildlife Biology Internship Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0386
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SAMPSON, McCREA, STEARNS

Legislative Document
No. 386
H.P. 295
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Establish a Comprehensive Wildlife Biology Internship 
Program
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.
Cosponsored by Representatives: McCREA of Fort Fairfield, STEARNS of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to create a paid internship program in the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife in order to provide beginning wildlife biologists with a diversity of 
opportunities to increase their experience and make them more versatile and more likely 
to pursue careers in the State.
The program must:
1.  Employ a competitive process to choose interns;
2.  Offer a paid internship to each chosen participant for a period of no less than 2 
years;
3.  Include various fields of study in incremental blocks over the course of the 
internship; and
4.  Be offered to no fewer than 3 interns per year.
It is intended that funding for this program would come, in part, from the 
consolidation of seasonal and other part-time positions in the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife the duties of which can be performed by interns participating in the 
program.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: ConnectME Authority, a Major Substantive Rule of the ConnectME Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0383
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document
No. 383
H.P. 292
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
ConnectME Authority, a Major Substantive Rule of the ConnectME 
Authority
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham for the ConnectME Authority 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101:  
ConnectME Authority, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the ConnectME 
Authority that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 101:  ConnectME 
Authority, a major substantive rule of the ConnectME Authority.
An Act To Require Cursive Handwriting Instruction in Grade 3 to Grade 5
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0387
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SAMPSON, CHENETTE, DOLLOFF, GRIGNON, HANDY, WOODSOME
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4711

Legislative Document
No. 387
H.P. 296
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Require Cursive Handwriting Instruction in Grade 3 to 
Grade 5
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.
Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and
Representatives: DOLLOFF of Rumford, GRIGNON of Athens, HANDY of Lewiston, 
Senator: WOODSOME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4711, as amended by PL 2009, c. 313, §11, is further 
amended to read:
§4711.  Elementary course of study
The basic course of study for the elementary schools must provide for the instruction 
of all students in career and education development, English language arts, world 
languages, health education and physical education, mathematics, science and 
technology, social studies and visual and performing arts, as described in the parameters 
for essential instruction and graduation requirements subject to the schedule specified in 
section 6209.
Beginning July 1, 2020 the parameters for essential instruction and graduation 
requirements adopted by the department pursuant to section 6209 for English language 
arts must provide for continual, regular instruction of and opportunities to use cursive 
handwriting beginning no later than grade 3 and continuing to the end of grade 5.  The 
instruction must be designed to enable students to demonstrate competency in cursive 
handwriting by the end of grade 5.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Education to provide for continual, regular 
instruction of and opportunities to use cursive handwriting beginning in grade 3.  The 
instruction must be designed to enable students to demonstrate competence in cursive 
handwriting by the end of grade 5.
An Act To Recognize Employee Background Checks Conducted for Out-of-state Schools Eligible for Maine Tuition Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0388
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ACKLEY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5808

Legislative Document
No. 388
H.P. 297
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Recognize Employee Background Checks Conducted for 
Out-of-state Schools Eligible for Maine Tuition Assistance
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth.  (BY REQUEST)
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period 
so that it applies to the next school year; 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.  20-A MRSA §5808, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is amended 
to read:
§5808.  Schools outside state
The tuition payment for students educated in whole in another state or country may 
not exceed the average per pupil cost in all secondary schools of this State.  The 
legislative body of the school administrative unit may vote to authorize its school board 
to pay a larger tuition rate.
For an out-of-state secondary school that serves a student who resides in a school 
administrative unit that does not maintain a secondary school, the tuition payment may 
not be withheld solely because persons regularly employed in that school do not meet the 
requirements of section 6103, as long as those persons are required to meet background 
check standards in that state determined by the commissioner to be equivalent to the 
requirements of section 6103.  The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this 
paragraph.  Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the tuition payment to an out-of-state high school that serves a 
student who resides in a school administrative unit that does not maintain a high school 
may not be withheld solely because persons regularly employed in that school do not 
meet the background check requirements in Maine law.  The provisions apply as long as 
those persons are required to meet background check standards in that state determined 
by the Commissioner of Education to be equivalent to the requirements of Maine law.
An Act To Require Biennial State Motor Vehicle Inspections
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0389
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CEBRA
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1751

Legislative Document
No. 389
H.P. 298
House of Representatives, January 29, 2019
An Act To Require Biennial State Motor Vehicle Inspections
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1751, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
1.  Inspection required.  Except as provided in this chapter or section 2307, 
subsection 1, a motor vehicle required to be registered in this State must have an annual a 
biennial inspection.  A person may have a motor vehicle inspected more frequently.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1751, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 786, §1, is 
amended to read:
2-A.  Enhanced inspection.  Beginning January 1, 1999, a A motor vehicle that is 
required to be registered in Cumberland County and that is subject to inspection pursuant 
to subsection 1 must have an annual a biennial enhanced inspection.  The following 
equipment is subject to inspection:
A.    Equipment subject to inspection pursuant to subsection 2;
B.    The fuel tank cap on 1974 and subsequent models of gasoline-powered vehicles; 
and
C.    The on-board diagnostic system on 1996 and subsequent models.
A motor vehicle that is not required to be registered in Cumberland County may have an 
enhanced inspection under this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill changes noncommercial automobile inspection requirements from an annual 
inspection to a biennial inspection.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Dangerous Buildings
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0390
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: JOHANSEN, STANLEY, DeVEAU, MORRIS, PICKETT
Amends: 17 MRSA §2851, 17 MRSA §2859

Legislative Document
No. 390
H.P. 299
House of Representatives, January 29, 2019
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Dangerous Buildings
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway and
Representatives: DeVEAU of Caribou, MORRIS of Turner, PICKETT of Dixfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §2851, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2017, c. 136, §1, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Proceedings in Superior Court.  In addition to proceedings before the municipal 
officers or the county commissioners, the municipality or the county may seek an order of 
demolition by filing a complaint in the Superior Court situated in the county where the 
building is located.  The complaint must identify the location of the property and set forth 
the reasons why the municipality or the county seeks its removal.  The municipality or the 
county may seek a writ of attachment of the property on which the building is located in 
accordance with Title 14, chapter 507 and the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.  Service 
of the complaint must be made upon the owner and parties in interest in accordance with 
the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.  After hearing before the court sitting without a jury, 
the court shall issue an appropriate order and, if it requires removal of the building, it 
shall award costs as authorized by this subchapter to the municipality or the county.  
Appeal from a decision of the Superior Court is to the law court in accordance with the 
Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.
Sec. 2.  17 MRSA §2859, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2017, c. 136, §7, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Commencement of action.  A municipality, acting through its building official, 
code enforcement officer, fire chief or municipal officers, shall file a verified complaint 
setting forth such facts as would justify a conclusion that a building is dangerous, as 
described in section 2851, and shall state in the complaint that the public health, safety or 
welfare requires the immediate removal of that building.  The municipality may seek a 
writ of attachment of the property on which the building is located in accordance with 
Title 14, chapter 507 and the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a municipality or county seeking an order of demolition of a 
dangerous building to seek a writ of attachment of the property on which the building is 
located.
An Act To Fund Maine's School-based Health Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0392
Committee Amendment CA_A_H156 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "#" to H.P. 301, L.D. 392, Bill, "An Act To Fund 
Maine's School-based Health Centers" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/08/19 ;?.1Pac:.. 
LD392 
LR292(02) 
An Act To Fund Maine's School-based Health Centers 
. 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •A ( fj-JS-9 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
FY2020-21 
FY2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Fun~ for a Healthy Maine 
$600,000 
$600,000 
$600,000 
$600,000 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
$600,000 
$600,000 
$600,000 
$600,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of$600,000 in fiscal 
year 2019-20 and $600,000 in fiscal year 2020-21 for the State's school-based health centers. 
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