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An Act To Eliminate Gross Metering
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0091
Senate Amendment SA_A_S4 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " {{ " to H.P. 77, L.D. 91, Bill, "An Act To Eliminate 
Gross Metering" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSORED~ ~ 
(Senator LAWRENCE) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Membership of the Town of York Planning Board and the Town of York Appeals Board
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0090
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BLUME, LAWRENCE, HYMANSON

Legislative Document
No. 90
H.P. 76
House of Representatives, January 15, 2019
An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Membership of the Town 
of York Planning Board and the Town of York Appeals Board
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLUME of York.
Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and
Representative: HYMANSON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1977, c. 62, §10 is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the requirement that at least one member of the Town of York 
Planning Board and the Town of York Appeals Board be a resident of the York Beach 
geographical area.
An Act To Amend Teacher Evaluation Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0092
Committee Amendment CA_B_H19 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B " to H.P. 78, L.D. 92, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
Teacher Evaluation Requirements" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Improve Teacher Evaluation Requirements by Revising the Maine 
Educational Assessment' 
Amend the bill by striking out eve1ything after the title and inserting the following: 
1Sec. 1. 
Department of Education directed to revise the Maine 
Educational Assessment. Resolved: That the Department of Education shall revise 
the statewide assessment program established pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 20-A, section 6202 so that it accurately reflects measurements of student learning 
and growth. In revising the statewide assessment program, the department shall consult 
with teachers and administrators, including members of steering committees that 
regularly review and refine the performance evaluation and professional growth systems 
pursuant to Title 20-A, section 13704, subsection 5, paragraph D. The revised statewide 
assessment program must be designed to provide data and performance metrics that must 
be used as a measure of performance of English language a1is and mathematics teachers 
pursuant to Title 20-A, section 13704. The revised statewide assessment program may be 
designed to provide data and performance metrics to be used as a measure of performance 
in other content areas of the system of learning results pursuant to Title 20-A, section 
6209. 1 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority rep_ort of the committee. It strikes and replaces the 
bill with a resolve directing the Department of Education to revise the Maine Educational 
Assessment so that it accurately reflects measurements of student learning and growth. 
The department is required to consult with teachers and administrators and local steering 
committees in revising the assessment., The revised assessment must be designed to 
provide data and perfo1mance metrics that will be used as a measure of performance of 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEEAMENDMENT".8 "to H.P. 78,L.D. 92 
English language arts and mathematics teachers and may be designed to provide data and 
performance metrics to be used as a measure of performance in other content areas. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 03/08/19 ft/ac 
LD92 
LR 374(03) 
An Act To Amend Teacher Evaluation Requirements 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by CommHtee Amendment "/5' {/1-/9) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
' 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Cunent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The Department of Education has indicated that revising the Maine Education Assessment to more accurately reflect 
measurements of student learning and growth will result in increased costs to the department. The amount can not be 
determined at this time. 
LR0374(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Dissemination of Obscene Material by Public Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0094
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ARATA, CYRWAY, MARTIN
Amends: 17 MRSA §2911

Legislative Document
No. 94
H.P. 80
House of Representatives, January 15, 2019
An Act To Prohibit the Dissemination of Obscene Material by 
Public Schools
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representative: MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §2911, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1977, c. 410, §2, is 
amended to read:
A.  This section shall does not apply to any noncommercial distribution or exhibition 
for purely educational purposes by any library, art gallery, museum, public school, 
private school or institution of higher learning, nor to any commercial distribution or 
exhibition by any art gallery or museum.
SUMMARY
This bill removes public schools from the institutional exceptions to the law 
prohibiting the dissemination of obscene material to minors.
An Act To Require Disclosure at the Sale or Transfer whether Real Estate Has Been Used in the Manufacture of Methamphetamine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0096
Committee Amendment CA_A_H386 (House)
Amends: 33 MRSA §173

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ff" to H.P. 82, L.D. 96, Bill, "An Act To Require 
Disclosure at the Sale or Transfer whether Real Estate Has Been Used in the Manufacture 
of Methamphetamine" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Require Disclosure at the Sale or Transfer whether Methamphetamine 
Is Present or Has Been Removed from Real Estate' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 33 MRSA §173, sub-§4, ,re, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 476, §1, is 
amended to read: 
C. Radon; arul 
Sec. 2. 33 MRSA §173, sub-§4, ,in, as amended by PL 2017, c. 181, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
D. Underground oil storage tanks as required under Title 38, section 563, subsection 
6;and 
Sec. 3. 33 MRSA §173, sub-§4, ,rE is enacted to read: 
E. Methamphetamine:' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
The bill requires a seller of residential real property to disclose that the property has 
been used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. Current law requires the disclosure 
of the presence or prior removal of any hazardous materials. This amendment strikes and 
replaces the text of the bill to include methamphetamine as a specific hazardous material, 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
·~· 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 82, L.D. 96 
the presence or prior removal of which must be disclosed by the seller of the residential 
real property. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require Disclosure at the Sale or Transfer whether Real Estate Has Been Used in the Manufacture of Methamphetamine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0096
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO, WOODSOME, CARNEY, FECTEAU, RYKERSON, SCHNECK, SYLVESTER
Amends: 33 MRSA §173

Legislative Document
No. 96
H.P. 82
House of Representatives, January 15, 2019
An Act To Require Disclosure at the Sale or Transfer whether Real 
Estate Has Been Used in the Manufacture of Methamphetamine
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and
Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, FECTEAU of Biddeford, RYKERSON of 
Kittery, SCHNECK of Bangor, SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §173, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2017, c. 181, §2, is further 
amended to read:
5.  Known defects.  Any known defects; and
Sec. 2.  33 MRSA §173, sub-§6, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 181, §3, is 
amended to read:
B.  Any means other than a public way, in which case the seller shall disclose 
information about who is responsible for maintenance of the means of access, 
including any responsible road association, if known by the seller.; and
Sec. 3.  33 MRSA §173, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Use for manufacture of methamphetamine.  Whether the property has been 
used for the manufacture of methamphetamine.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law requiring disclosures by the seller of residential real 
property to require the seller to disclose whether the property has been used for the 
manufacture of methamphetamine.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 38: Suicide Awareness and Prevention in Maine Public Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0097
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 97
H.P. 83
House of Representatives, January 15, 2019
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 38: 
Suicide Awareness and Prevention in Maine Public Schools, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 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, the above-named 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 38: 
Suicide Awareness and Prevention in Maine Public Schools, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Department of Education 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 38: Suicide 
Awareness and Prevention in Maine Public Schools, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 122: Grant Application and Award Procedure: Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0098
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 98
H.P. 84
House of Representatives, January 15, 2019
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 122: 
Grant Application and Award Procedure: Fund for the Efficient 
Delivery of Educational Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 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, the above-named 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 122: 
Grant Application and Award Procedure: Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational 
Services, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education 
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 122: Grant 
Application and Award Procedure: Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational 
Services, a major substantive rule of the Department of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Po1tions of Chapter 101 : MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29: Allowances for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0099
Committee Amendment CA_A_H63 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "I/ .. to H.P. 85, L.D. 99, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Po1tions of Chapter 101 : MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 29: Allowances for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or 
Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and 
Human Services" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inse1ting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29: Allowances for Support Services 
for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services 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 Appendix I to increase the rate for procedure code 
T2017 QC from $1.63 per 1/4 hour to $2.00 per 1/4 hour.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the unanimous report of the committee, amends the 
resolve. It authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt the major 
substantive rules for portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 29: Allowances for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or 
Autism Spectrum Disorder only if the rule is amended in Appendix I to increase the rate 
for procedure code T2017 QC from $1.63 per 1/4 hour to $2.00 per 1/4 hour. The 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
,·. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 85, L.D. 99 
amendment is necessary to ensure that this procedure code is reimbursed consistently 
under Chapter 101 : MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29 and Section 21. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/22/19 ;tb,,rac. 
LD 99 
LR 1036(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, 
Chapter III, Section 29: Allowances for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or 
Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services 
.. A( , I 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ff /1- h5; 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to 
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRI 036(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29: Allowances for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0099
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 99
H.P. 85
House of Representatives, January 15, 2019
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29: Allowances 
for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or 
Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HYMANSON of York for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services 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, the above-named 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: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29: Allowances for Support Services 
for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services 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: MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29: Allowances for Support Services for Adults 
with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a major substantive rule of 
the Department of Health and Human Services.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: Uniform Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0100
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Legislative Document
No. 100
H.P. 86
House of Representatives, January 15, 2019
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: 
Uniform Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative TEPLER of Topsham for the Maine Health Data Organization 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
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, the above-named 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 270: 
Uniform Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization 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 270: Uniform 
Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a major substantive rule of the Maine Health 
Data Organization.
An Act To Protect Historic Places and Structures on the Federal Aid Highway System
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0108
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HANLEY, DOW, GROHOSKI, MAREAN, REED, STEARNS, WADSWORTH
Amends: 23 MRSA §709

Legislative Document
No. 108
H.P. 90
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Protect Historic Places and Structures on the Federal Aid 
Highway System
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Pittston.
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and
Representatives: GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, MAREAN of Hollis, REED of Carmel, STEARNS 
of Guilford, WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §709 is enacted to read:
§709.  Historic preservation
Any construction or maintenance of a highway that receives federal funds under 
section 57 or is a federal aid highway under this Title must comply with the National 
Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and any supporting federal regulations if the 
construction or maintenance involves or affects a structure or place listed on the National 
Register of Historic Places.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to comply with the National 
Historic Preservation Act when performing construction or maintenance on a federal aid 
highway that involves or affects a structure or place listed on the National Register of 
Historic Places.
An Act Regarding Credit Ratings Related to Overdue Medical Expenses
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0110
Committee Amendment CA_B_H90 (House)
Amends: 10 MRSA §1310-H

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/!; " to H.P. 92, LD. 110, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Credit Ratings Related to Overdue Medical Expenses" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 10 MRSA §1310-H, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. 
Reporting of debt from medical expenses on a consumer report. 
Notwithstanding any provision of federal law, a consumer reporting agency may not 
report debt from medical expenses on a consumer's consumer report.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment prohibits a 
consumer reporting agency from reporting debt from medical expenses on a consumer's 
consumer report. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/07/19 :&?ac. 
LD 110 
LR 901(03) 
An Act Regarding Credit Ratings Related to Overdue Medical Expenses 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,f){ H-?o) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection within the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0901(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Credit Ratings Related to Overdue Medical Expenses
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0110
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: JOHANSEN, COLLINGS, MORRIS, ORDWAY, GUERIN
Amends: 10 MRSA §1310-H

Legislative Document
No. 110
H.P. 92
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act Regarding Credit Ratings Related to Overdue Medical 
Expenses
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, MORRIS of Turner, ORDWAY of 
Standish, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1310-H, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 228, §1, is 
amended to read:
3.  Nonliability.  A person may not be held liable for any violation of this section if 
the person shows by a preponderance of the evidence that at the time of the alleged 
violation the person maintained reasonable procedures to ensure compliance with the 
provisions of subsections 1 and, 2 and 4.
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §1310-H, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Reporting of overdue medical expenses on consumer report.  Notwithstanding 
any provision of federal law, a consumer reporting agency may not report debt from 
overdue medical expenses on a consumer's consumer report in a manner that adversely 
affects the consumer's credit history or credit rating as long as the consumer is making 
regular, scheduled periodic payments toward the debt.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a consumer reporting agency from reporting debt from overdue 
medical expenses on a consumer report in a manner that adversely affects the consumer's 
credit history or credit rating as long as that consumer is making regular, scheduled 
periodic payments toward the debt.
An Act To Implement Changes to Maine's Solid Waste Laws Pursuant to a Review of the State Waste Management and Recycling Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0112
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: TUCKER

Legislative Document
No. 112
H.P. 94
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Implement Changes to Maine's Solid Waste Laws 
Pursuant to a Review of the State Waste Management and Recycling 
Plan
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to implement changes to the laws governing the management, 
reduction and recycling of solid waste determined necessary based on a review of 
revisions to the state waste management and recycling plan prepared by the Department 
of Environmental Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 
2122 and submitted to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over natural resources matters pursuant to Title 38, section 2124.
An Act To Exclude Antique Tractors from the Laws Governing Motor Vehicle Racing
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0113
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: JOHANSEN, DeVEAU, FECTEAU, HYMANSON, JAVNER, PICKETT
Amends: 8 MRSA §567

Legislative Document
No. 113
H.P. 95
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Exclude Antique Tractors from the Laws Governing 
Motor Vehicle Racing
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DeVEAU of Caribou, FECTEAU of Augusta, HYMANSON 
of York, JAVNER of Chester, PICKETT of Dixfield.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, it is necessary that this Act take effect prior to the spring tractor racing 
season; 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.  8 MRSA §567, as enacted by PL 1973, c. 662, §2, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place:
§567.  Motorcycle and antique tractor racing excluded
This chapter does not apply to:
1.  Motorcycle racing.  Motorcycle racing; or
2.  Antique tractor racing.  Antique tractor racing.  For purposes of this subsection, 
"antique tractor" means a tractor built during or before 1965 that meets the following 
requirements:
A.  The engine, frame, transmission and rear end and axle housings must be either 
original or manufacturer's replacements; and
B.  The engine may not exceed by more than 10% the manufacturer's recommended 
horsepower or revolutions per minute and may be no greater than 100 horsepower.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill excludes antique tractors from regulation under the motor vehicle racing 
laws.
An Act To Extend the Duration of Temporary Licenses for Sale and Consumption of Liquor
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0116
Committee Amendment CA_A_H5 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. 4,, to H.P. 98, L.D. 116, Bill, "An Act To Extend 
the Duration of Temporary Licenses for Sale and Consumption of Liquor" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'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 Act extends the permissible duration of a temporary license for the 
sale of alcoholic beverages that may be issued to an incorporated civic organization from 
consecutive days to 10 consecutive days; and 
Whereas, it is necessary that this Act take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to ensure that agricultural fairs that take place in the summer and fall may 
obtain licenses of the necessary length; 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,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/08/19 W&C':. 
LD 116 
LR 1255(02) 
An Act To Extend the Duration of Temporary Licenses for Sale and Consumption of Liquor 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~" (f/' ~) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations within the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services as a result of extending the duration of liquor licenses issued to an 
incorporated civic organization from 7 days to 10 days are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1255(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Appropriate Funds for Home Visiting Services To Provide Child Development Education and Skills Development for New Parents
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0115
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, CARNEY, GROHOSKI, HANDY, PERRY, WARREN, GRATWICK, LIBBY

Legislative Document
No. 115
H.P. 97
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Appropriate Funds for Home Visiting Services To 
Provide Child Development Education and Skills Development for 
New Parents
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, 
HANDY of Lewiston, PERRY of Calais, WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: GRATWICK of 
Penobscot, LIBBY of Androscoggin, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative: Appropriates funds for home visiting services to provide child development 
education and skills development for new parents.
SUMMARY
This bill appropriates funds for home visiting services to provide child development 
education and skills development for new parents.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
An Act To Extend the Duration of Temporary Licenses for Sale and Consumption of Liquor
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0116
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: WADSWORTH, LUCHINI, ACKLEY, ANDREWS, BRYANT, HARRINGTON, HICKMAN, STROM, HAMPER
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1071

Legislative Document
No. 116
H.P. 98
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Extend the Duration of Temporary Licenses for Sale and 
Consumption of Liquor
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, ANDREWS of Paris, BRYANT of Windham, 
HARRINGTON of Sanford, HICKMAN of Winthrop, STROM of Pittsfield, Senator: 
HAMPER of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1071, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1997, c. 373, §97, is 
further amended to read:
3.  Length of licenses.  One license issued under this section to each incorporated 
civic organization is valid for up to 7 10 consecutive days.  The other 4 licenses for which 
the incorporated civic organization is eligible are valid for one day each.  The bureau may 
not issue separate licenses under this section to the same incorporated civic organization 
for events or gatherings held on consecutive days.
SUMMARY
This bill extends the duration of a liquor license issued to an incorporated civic 
organization from 7 days to 10 days.
An Act To Exempt Motor Vehicles Less Than 5 Years Old from Inspection
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0117
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CEBRA
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1751

Legislative Document
No. 117
H.P. 99
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Exempt Motor Vehicles Less Than 5 Years Old from 
Inspection
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-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Exception; new motor vehicles.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, a new motor 
vehicle that has had an inspection under this section is not required to have another 
inspection until 5 years from the last day of the month in which it was initially registered.  
For purposes of this subsection, "new motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has not 
been previously titled and registered and does not include a commercial motor vehicle, 
trailer or semitrailer.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a new motor vehicle that has had an inspection is not required 
to have another inspection until 5 years from the last day of the month in which it was 
initially registered.  After this time period has passed, the motor vehicle is required to 
have an annual motor vehicle safety inspection.
An Act To Direct Vehicle Excise Tax Revenue for Local Transportation Infrastructure
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0118
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CEBRA
Amends: 36 MRSA §1489

Legislative Document
No. 118
H.P. 100
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Direct Vehicle Excise Tax Revenue for Local 
Transportation Infrastructure
Reference to the Committee on Taxation 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.  36 MRSA §1489, as amended by PL 1985, c. 459, Pt. C, §12, is further 
amended to read:
§1489.  Crediting and apportionment of tax received
1.  Municipal excise tax account. In municipalities the treasurer shall credit money 
received from excise taxes to an excise tax account, from which it may.  Funds from that 
account may be appropriated by the municipality only for any purpose for which a 
municipality may appropriate money maintenance or improvement of transportation 
infrastructure within that municipality.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that revenue received by a municipality from the vehicle excise tax 
must be used for maintenance or improvement of transportation infrastructure within that 
municipality.
An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Implement a Firearm Safety and Firearm Violence Prevention Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0121
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: FECTEAU
Amends: 12 MRSA §10103

Legislative Document
No. 121
H.P. 103
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Implement a Firearm Safety and Firearm Violence Prevention 
Program
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10103, sub-§13 is enacted to read:
13.  Firearm safety and firearm violence prevention program.  Beginning July 1, 
2020 and annually thereafter, the commissioner shall develop and implement a program 
focused on increasing the awareness and education of the public on matters relating to 
firearm safety and the prevention of firearm violence.  In developing and implementing 
the program, the commissioner may consult with public and private entities with 
expertise in firearm safety and the prevention of firearm violence, including, but not 
limited to, the Department of Public Safety.  The program may include, but is not limited 
to, print, radio, television and Internet advertising, the distribution of written materials 
and the offering or facilitation of public events.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to develop and 
implement a program focused on increasing the awareness and education of the public on 
matters relating to firearm safety and the prevention of firearm violence.  The program 
may include, but is not limited to, print, radio, television and Internet advertising, the 
distribution of written materials and the offering or facilitation of public events.
An Act To Prohibit an Employer from Asking a Prospective Hire about the Person's Compensation History until after a Job Offer Is Made
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0122
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: BRYANT, DESCHAMBAULT, DOORE, EVANGELOS, MARTIN, NADEAU, DIAMOND, LIBBY
Amends: 26 MRSA §626-A, 26 MRSA §628-A

Legislative Document
No. 122
H.P. 104
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Prohibit an Employer from Asking a Prospective Hire 
about the Person's Compensation History until after a Job Offer Is 
Made
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and
Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, EVANGELOS of Friendship, MARTIN of Sinclair, 
NADEAU of Winslow, Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §626-A, first ¶, as amended by PL 1999, c. 465, §5, is further 
amended to read:
Whoever violates any of the provisions of sections 621-A to 623 or section 626, 628, 
628-A, 629 or 629-B is subject to a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 
for each violation.
Sec. 2.  26 MRSA §628-A is enacted to read:
§628-A.  Job applicant compensation questions
An employer may not inquire about the compensation history of a prospective 
employee from the prospective employee or a current or former employer of the 
prospective employee or require that a prospective employee's compensation history meet 
certain criteria, unless an offer of employment that includes all terms of compensation has 
been negotiated and made to the prospective employee, after which the employer may 
inquire about or confirm the prospective employee's compensation history.
This section may be enforced pursuant to section 626-A.  The civil action provided 
pursuant to section 626-A may be brought to enforce this section by or on behalf of one 
or more applicants for employment or by the Department of Labor on behalf of one or 
more applicants for employment, and the plaintiff or plaintiffs may also seek judgment 
for compensatory damages.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits an employer from inquiring about a prospective employee's 
compensation history until after an offer of employment that includes all terms of 
compensation has been negotiated and made to the prospective employee.  The bill also 
prohibits an employer from requiring that a prospective employee's compensation history 
meet certain criteria.  An employer that violates this provision is subject to a fine of not 
less than $100 and not more than $500 per violation and is also subject to a civil action 
that may be brought by or on behalf of an affected prospective employee by the 
Department of Labor or the affected employee.
An Act To Prohibit the State from Asking a Prospective Hire about the Person's Compensation History until after a Job Offer Is Made
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0123
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BRYANT, DESCHAMBAULT, DOORE, EVANGELOS, MARTIN, NADEAU, LIBBY
Amends: 26 MRSA §628-A

Legislative Document
No. 123
H.P. 105
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Prohibit the State from Asking a Prospective Hire about 
the Person's Compensation History until after a Job Offer Is Made
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and
Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, EVANGELOS of Friendship, MARTIN of Sinclair, 
NADEAU of Winslow, Senator: LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §628-A is enacted to read:
§628-A.  State job applicant compensation questions
The State, acting as an employer, may not inquire about the compensation history of 
a prospective employee from the prospective employee or a current or former employer 
of the prospective employee or require that a prospective employee's compensation 
history meet certain criteria, unless an offer of employment that includes all terms of 
compensation has been negotiated and made to the prospective employee, after which the 
State may inquire about or confirm the prospective employee's compensation history.
For the purposes of this section, "State" has the same meaning as in Title 14, section 
8102, subsection 4.
For every intentional violation of this section, the department, agency or entity of the 
State whose employee committed the violation is liable for a civil violation for which a 
fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the State, as an employer, from inquiring about a prospective 
employee's compensation history until after an offer of employment that includes all 
terms of compensation has been negotiated and made to the prospective employee.  The 
bill also prohibits the State from requiring that a prospective employee's compensation 
history meet certain criteria.  A department, agency or entity of the State that violates this 
provision is subject to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 per intentional 
violation.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Convey Certain Lands to Roosevelt Conference Center Doing Business as Eagle Lake Sporting Camps
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0125
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S288 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A." to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 107, 
L.D. 125, "Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
To Convey Certain Lands to Roosevelt Conference Center Doing Business as Eagle Lake 
Sporting Camps" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of the last indented paragraph 
(page 2, lines 1 to 4 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'The director shall ensure that the deed conveying the land contains the following 
covenant, or words to such effect: As a condition of the conveyance of the property, 
Eagle Lake Sporting Camps and its successors and assigns agree that they will never ask 
for any changes to the deed and that they will neither ask for nor accept any further grants 
of land from the State other than the 12.86-acre parcel conveyed pursuant to this resolve. 
A violation of this covenant results in the immediate reversion of the parcel to the State.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the language from the committee amendment that required 
the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry to provide an opportunity for comment if the director intends 
to lease any more land to Eagle Lake Sporting Camps other than the land conveyed 
pursuant to the resolve. Instead, this amendment requires that the director have placed in 
the deed words to the effect that Eagle Lake Sporting Camps and its successors and 
assigns agree that they will never ask for any changes to the deed and that they will 
neither ask for nor accept any further grants of land from the State other than the 12.86-
acre parcel conveyed pursuant to this resolve. A violation of this covenant results in the 
immediate reversion of the parcel to the State. 
SPONSORED BY: ~==---
(President JACKSON) 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT