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An Act To Provide Equitable Taxation for the Food and Beverage Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0607
Committee Amendment CA_A_S280 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122, 36 MRSA §5200-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/i " to S.P. 194, L.D. 607, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Equitable Taxation for the Food and Beverage Industry" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, 1QQ is enacted to read: 
00. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, an amount equal to the 
federal deduction that an employer was prohibited from claiming under the Code, 
Section 45B(c) due to claiming the federal employer social security tax credit under 
the Code, Section 45B. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§2, ~Fis enacted to read: 
FF. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, an amount equal to the 
federal deduction that an employer was prohibited from claiming under the Code, 
Section 45B(c) due to claiming the federal employer social security tax credit under 
the Code, Section 45B. 
Sec. 3. Application. This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2019.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides the correct references to the federal credit that causes the 
need for the deductions authorized by the bill and specifies that the deductions apply 
beginning with the 2019 tax year. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/04/19 feac-... 
LD607 
LR496(02) 
An Act To Provide Equitable Taxation for the Food and Beverage Industry 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" ( 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$48,450 
$48,450 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$48,450 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($48,450) 
($2,550) 
($48,450) 
($2,550) 
($48,450) 
($2,550) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$48,450 
($48,450) 
($2,550) 
The bill allows a deduction from individual and corporate taxes for the federal tax credit allowed to an employer for 
the employer's share of FICA taxes paid on the portion of an employee's tips that cause the employee's wages to 
exceed $5.15 per hour. This will annually reduce General Fund revenue by $48,450 and Other Special Revenue 
Funds Revenue by $2,550 beginning in fiscal year 2019-20. 
LR0496(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Equitable Taxation for the Food and Beverage Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0607
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GUERIN, FOLEY, LUCHINI, POULIOT, AUSTIN, STANLEY
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122, 36 MRSA §5200-A

Legislative Document
No. 607
S.P. 194
In Senate, February 5, 2019
An Act To Provide Equitable Taxation for the Food and Beverage 
Industry
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senators: FOLEY of York, LUCHINI of Hancock, POULIOT of Kennebec, 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, STANLEY of Medway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶B, as amended by PL 2005, c. 218, §52, is 
further amended to read:
B.    An amount equal to the reduction in salaries and wages expense for federal 
income tax purposes associated with the taxpayer's federal credit for employer social 
security tax on employee cash tips as determined under the Code, Section 45B, work 
opportunity credit as determined under the Code, Section 51 or empowerment zone 
employment credit as determined under the Code, Section 1396;
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2005, c. 218, §55, is 
further amended to read:
C.    An amount equal to the reduction in salaries and wages expense for federal 
income tax purposes associated with the taxpayer's federal credit for employer social 
security tax on employee cash tips as determined under the Code, Section 45B, work 
opportunity credit as determined under the Code, Section 51 or empowerment zone 
employment credit as determined under the Code, Section 1396;
SUMMARY
This bill allows a deduction from Maine individual and corporate taxable income for 
the federal tax credit allowed to an employer for the employer's share of federal social 
security taxes paid on the portion of an employee's tips that cause the employee's wages 
to exceed $5.15 per hour.  Under federal tax law, the credit amount must be subtracted 
from the taxpayer's otherwise deductible expenses, which increases federal taxable 
income.  Under current Maine law, when an employer takes the credit available under the 
federal Internal Revenue Code, the employer receives neither a Maine credit nor a return 
of the federal disallowed deduction for Maine taxable income purposes; such a deduction 
is allowed from Maine taxable income for the work opportunity credit and empowerment 
zone employment credit.  This bill makes Maine's treatment consistent across the 3 
federal credits.
An Act To Provide Funding for a Correctional Facility in Downeast Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0608
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MOORE, TUELL, ALLEY, JAVNER, PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 608
S.P. 195
In Senate, February 5, 2019
An Act To Provide Funding for a Correctional Facility in Downeast 
Maine
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, JAVNER of Chester, PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to provide funding to establish a correctional facility in the eastern 
coastal region of Maine in Washington and Hancock counties.
An Act To Provide Funding for Maine Public
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0610
Committee Amendment CA_A_H401 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 438, L.D. 610, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Funding for Maine Public" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION, MAINE 
Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation 0033 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to maintain the annual funding levels to Maine Public, 
formerly known as Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$175,000 
$175,000 
2020-21 
$350,000 
$350,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, decreases the ongoing appropriation to 
Maine Public because additional funding is included in the Governor's biennial budget. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/23/19 feae.. 
LD610 
LR 1613(02) 
An Act To Provide Funding for Maine Public 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A, { /1-l/ J /) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
J 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$175,000 
$350,000 
$175,000 
$350,000 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$350,000 
$350,000 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
$350,000 
$350,000 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $175,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $350,000 in fiscal year 2020-
to Maine Public, formerly known as Maine Public Broadcast Corporation, to maintain the annual funding levels. 
LR1613(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Promote Youth Employment
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0612
Committee Amendment CA_A_H80 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,'/t,, to H.P. 440, L.D. 612, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote Youth Employment" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Regulation and Enforcement 0159 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for one half-time Labor and Safety Inspector position 
and related All Other costs necessary to respond to an anticipated increase in the number 
of reported violations due to the establishment of a minimum wage for minors. 
GENERAL FUND 
2019-20 
2020-21 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
0.500 
0.500 
Personal Services 
$37,628 
$51,568 
All Other 
$6,450 
$6,600 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$44,078 
$58,168 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMIITEE AMENDMENT .If. to H.P. 440, L.D. 612 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/01/19 ;ldac:. 
LD612 
LR 1435(02) 
An Act To Promote Youth Employment 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment#,{11-80) 
Committee: Labor and Housing 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$44,078 
$58,168 
$44,078 
$58,168 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$59,973 
$59,973 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$61,841 
$61,841 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $44,078 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $58, 168 in fiscal year 
2020-21 to the Regulation and Enforcement program within the Depaiiment of Labor for one half-time Labor and 
Safety Inspector position and related All Other costs necessary to respond to an anticipated increase in the number of 
rep01ied instances of violations associated with establishing a minimum wage for minors. 
LR1435(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Provide Funding for Maine Public
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0610
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: JORGENSEN, SANBORN, BLUME, GATTINE, RILEY, TEPLER

Legislative Document
No. 610
H.P. 438
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Provide Funding for Maine Public
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and
Representatives: BLUME of York, DeCHANT of Bath, GATTINE of Westbrook, RILEY of 
Jay, TEPLER of Topsham.
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.
PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION, MAINE 
Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation 0033
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to maintain the annual funding levels to Maine Public, 
formerly known as Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation.
Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation 0033
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to increase the State's contribution to funding the cost 
of the emergency alert system.
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds to Maine Public and increases the State's 
contribution to funding the cost of the emergency alert system.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$500,000
$1,000,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$500,000
$1,000,000
PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION, 
MAINE 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2019-20
2020-21
GENERAL FUND
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
An Act To Provide Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0611
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: JORGENSEN

Legislative Document
No. 611
H.P. 439
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Provide Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations 
for the Operations of State Government
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland.
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 emergency bill proposes to provide supplemental appropriations and allocations 
necessary for the operation of State Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
Resolve, Concerning the Adoption of Rules To Carry Out the Purpose of the Bridging Rental Assistance Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0613
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, ACKLEY, BRENNAN, HYMANSON, PERRY, RECKITT, WARREN, CARSON

Legislative Document
No. 613
H.P. 441
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
Resolve, Concerning the Adoption of Rules To Carry Out the 
Purpose of the Bridging Rental Assistance Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BRENNAN of Portland, 
HYMANSON of York, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PERRY of Calais, RECKITT of South 
Portland, WARREN of Hallowell, Senator: CARSON of Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Adoption of rules.  Resolved:  That, by January 1, 2020, the Department 
of Health and Human Services shall adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 34-B, section 3011 for the Bridging Rental Assistance Program in order to ensure 
fairness, equity and access to the program for those persons with mental illness who 
qualify for the program.
Sec. 2.  Delay in adoption of rules.  Resolved:  That if the Department of 
Health and Human Services anticipates a delay in the adoption of rules under section 1, 
the department shall submit a report by January 1, 2020 to the Joint Standing Committee 
on Health and Human Services detailing the reason for the delay and the progress made.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rules for 
the Bridging Rental Assistance Program in order to ensure fairness, equity and access to 
the program for those persons with mental illness who qualify for the program.  The 
department is required to submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and 
Human Services if the department anticipates a delay in the adoption of the rules.
An Act To Promote Youth Employment
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0612
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: BRADSTREET, GUERIN, ARATA, FAULKINGHAM, KESCHL, LOCKMAN, STETKIS, TUELL
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 612
H.P. 440
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Promote Youth Employment
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, KESCHL 
of Belgrade, LOCKMAN of Bradley, STETKIS of Canaan, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Youth wage.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, an employer may pay a person 
who is:
A.  Sixteen or 17 years of age $1.00 per hour less than the minimum hourly wage 
established in subsection 1;
B.  Fifteen years of age $2.00 per hour less than the minimum hourly wage 
established in subsection 1; and
C.  Fourteen years of age or under $3.00 per hour less than the minimum hourly wage 
established in subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes a minimum hourly wage for persons who are 16 or 17 years of 
age that is $1.00 per hour less than the regular minimum hourly wage, a minimum hourly 
wage for persons who are 15 years of age that is $2.00 per hour less than the regular 
minimum hourly wage and a minimum hourly wage for persons who are 14 years of age 
and under that is $3.00 per hour less than the regular minimum hourly wage.
An Act To Protect the Integrity of the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0615
Committee Amendment CA_A_H306 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Q

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "!),, to H.P. 443, L.D. 615, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect the Integrity of the MaineCare Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out eve1ything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3174-Q, as amended by PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. PPP, §1, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
§3174-0, Medicaid stability 
1. Legislative authorization. Except as provided in subsection 2, the department. in 
its administration of the Medicaid program and the federal State Children's Health 
Insurance Program or any successor program. shall obtain authorization from the 
Legislature by proper enactment of law before: 
A. Implementing changes in eligibility for the Medicaid program that are reasonably 
likely to cause a decrease in excess of 10% in the percentages of enrollment in any 
covered group during any year or over any 5-year period unless individuals losing 
eligibility in a covered group are eligible in any other covered group with 
substantially similar or greater coverage; 
B. Eliminating, having the effect of significantly limiting or significantly reducing 
eligibility for a category of service covered under the Medicaid program or the 
federal State Children's Health Insurance Program without comparable service 
provided in its place; 
C. Accepting a block grant or any other fundamental alteration in the method of 
federal funding for the Medicaid program that could result in a substantial decrease in 
total funding for the program; or 
D. Applying for or amending a waiver, including a waiver pursuant to Section 1115 
of the Social Security Act, or adopting a state plan amendment that could 
significantly reduce the scope of services of or eligibility for the Medicaid program or 
the federal State Children's Health Insurance Program. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. fi "to H.P. 443, L.D. 615 
2. Exceptions in the event of federal law changes. If an action must be taken by 
the department to comply with federal law and obtaining authorization from the 
Legislature cannot be achieved timely to comply with federal requirements, the 
department may act only to the extent necessaiy to achieve compliance with federal law, 
pending further action of the Legislature under this section. 
3. Failure to comply. A person may not be denied eligibility for the Medicaid 
program or the federal State Childl'en's Health Insurance Program as the result of a 
change to those rirograms as described in subsections 1 and 2 if the department failed to 
comply with this section.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the unanimous report of the committee, adds language 
describing the situations in which the Department of Health and Human Services may not 
implement changes in the Medicaid program or the federal State Children's Health 
Insurance Program without proper authorization from the Legislature. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect the Integrity of the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0615
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HYMANSON, GRATWICK, MADIGAN, STOVER
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Q

Legislative Document
No. 615
H.P. 443
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Protect the Integrity of the MaineCare Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, STOVER of Boothbay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-Q, as amended by PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. PPP, §1, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place:
§3174-Q.  Medicaid stability
1.  Legislative authorization.  Except as provided in subsection 2, the department, in 
its administration of the Medicaid program and the federal State Children's Health 
Insurance Program or any successor program shall obtain authorization from the 
Legislature by proper enactment of law before:
A.  Implementing changes in eligibility for the Medicaid program that could cause a 
decrease in excess of 10% in the percentages of enrollment in any covered group 
during any year or over any 5-year period;
B.  Eliminating or having the effect of significantly reducing a category of service 
covered under the Medicaid program or the federal State Children's Health Insurance 
Program;
C.  Accepting a block grant or any other alteration in the method of federal funding 
for the Medicaid program; or
D.  Participating in a waiver pursuant to Section 1115 of the Social Security Act that 
could significantly reduce the scope of services or eligibility for the Medicaid 
program or the federal State Children's Health Insurance Program.
2.  Exceptions in the event of federal law changes.  If an action must be taken by 
the department to comply with federal law and obtaining authorization from the 
Legislature is not feasible, the department may act only to the extent necessary to achieve 
compliance with federal law, pending further action of the Legislature under this section.  
Any action taken under this subsection must be done through rulemaking under the 
Maine Administrative Procedure Act.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
3.  Failure to comply.  A person may not be denied eligibility for the Medicaid 
program or the federal State Children's Health Insurance Program if the department fails 
to comply with this section.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that, without authorization from the Legislature by proper 
enactment of a law, the Department of Health and Human Services may not implement 
changes in the Medicaid program or the federal State Children's Health Insurance 
Program that significantly change enrollment in the program, the category or scope of 
covered services or the funding mechanisms for the program, unless required by federal 
law.
An Act To Create Uniform Practices for Medicare Beneficiaries in Small Group Plans
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0616
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: HUTCHINS
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2844

Legislative Document
No. 616
H.P. 444
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Create Uniform Practices for Medicare Beneficiaries in 
Small Group Plans
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2844, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Groups with fewer than 20 employees; coordination with Medicare.  
Notwithstanding subsection 1-A and any provision of federal law or regulation, an insurer 
that provides health care coverage to a group with fewer than 20 employees is the 
primary insurer for the payment of benefits to or on behalf of any insured under the group 
contract who is eligible for Medicare Part B coverage without regard to whether the 
insured is enrolled in Medicare Part B and Medicare Part B is the secondary insurer.
SUMMARY
This bill requires an insurer that provides health care coverage to a group with fewer 
than 20 employees to be the primary insurer for the payment of benefits to or on behalf of 
any insured under the group contract who is eligible for Medicare Part B coverage.
An Act To Increase to 3 the Number of Youth Deer Hunting Days
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0617
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HUTCHINS, DeVEAU, LYFORD, ORDWAY, STEWART, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 12 MRSA §11402

Legislative Document
No. 617
H.P. 445
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Increase to 3 the Number of Youth Deer Hunting Days
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DeVEAU of Caribou, LYFORD of Eddington, McCREIGHT 
of Harpswell, ORDWAY of Standish, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senator: TIMBERLAKE of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11402, sub-§4, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read:
C.  Establish a 3 youth deer hunting day days, which must include the Saturday 
preceding the residents-only Saturday of the regular deer hunting season, as described 
in section 11401, subsection 1, paragraph A, and the Monday and Tuesday following 
the last Saturday of the regular deer hunting season.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to establish 2 
additional youth deer hunting days, the Monday and Tuesday following the last Saturday 
of the regular firearms season on deer, to the current youth deer hunting day, which 
occurs on the Saturday preceding the residents-only Saturday of the regular deer hunting 
season.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0619
Committee Amendment CA_A_H42 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl." to H.P. 447, L.D. 619, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding Early Voting" 
Amend the resolution by incorporatiiig the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the connnittee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/12/19 ;b,?aC!-
LD 619 
LR239(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding Early Voting 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment .A, ( fl- l/ 0 
Committee: Veterims and Legal Affairs 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note .Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Cunent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Month/Year 
Nov-19 
Election Type 
General 
Question 
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 delive1y of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107 ,25 0 may be required. 
LR0239(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Remove Nighttime Restrictions on Lobster Fishing in a Certain Area in the Bay of Fundy
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0618
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: TUELL, MOORE, ALLEY, DEVIN, FAULKINGHAM
Amends: 12 MRSA §6440

Legislative Document
No. 618
H.P. 446
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Remove Nighttime Restrictions on Lobster Fishing in a 
Certain Area in the Bay of Fundy
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DEVIN of Newcastle, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, 
McCREIGHT of Harpswell, McDONALD of Stonington.
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 current legal times for raising and hauling lobster traps are determined 
based upon sunrise and sunset; and
Whereas, the area described in this Act is fished by Canadians, for whom 
commercial fishing is not subject to the same restrictions on the raising or hauling of 
lobster traps; and
Whereas, it is necessary that this Act take effect by Labor Day in order to take 
advantage of the fall harvest and in order to allow lobster license holders to fish 
efficiently and safely and on equal footing with other persons who fish commercially in 
the area; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6440, as amended by PL 2017, c. 32, §1, is further amended by 
adding at the end a new paragraph to read:
Notwithstanding subsection 1, a person may raise or haul any lobster trap from Labor 
Day to Memorial Day, both days inclusive, during any time of day in an area in the Bay 
of Fundy that encompasses approximately 70 square miles around Machias Seal Island 
and where there are overlapping claims of sovereignty between the United States and 
Canada if that person is authorized to fish in the lobster management zone in which the 
area described in this paragraph is located.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a person who holds a lobster and crab fishing license to raise and 
haul lobster traps during any time of day between Labor Day and Memorial Day in an 
area in the Bay of Fundy encompassing approximately 70 square miles around Machias 
Seal Island, as long as that person is authorized to fish in that area.
An Act To Improve Public Sector Labor Relations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0622
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: TUCKER

Legislative Document
No. 622
H.P. 450
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Improve Public Sector Labor Relations
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing 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 improve, encourage and support public sector collective 
bargaining and sound labor relations in the public sector by more clearly defining the 
rights and obligations of public employers and labor organizations that represent public 
employees under state public employment labor relations laws concerning information, 
representation, collective bargaining and other matters.
An Act To Amend the Charter of the City of Brewer High School District
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0623
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: VEROW, LIBBY, CAMPBELL, LYFORD, STANLEY, ROSEN

Legislative Document
No. 623
H.P. 451
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Amend the Charter of the City of Brewer High School 
District
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, LYFORD of Eddington, STANLEY of Medway, 
Senator: ROSEN of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1925, c. 4, §4, 2nd ¶, 5th sentence is repealed and the following 
enacted in its place:
Each trustee of the City of Brewer High School District receives compensation annually 
as determined by the council of the City of Brewer, except that, beginning in the 2018-19 
fiscal year, the president, treasurer and clerk receive additional compensation annually as 
determined by the council of the City of Brewer.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the charter of the City of Brewer High School District to provide 
that each trustee of the district receives annual compensation as determined by the city 
council and to provide that the president, treasurer and clerk receive additional annual 
compensation as determined by the city council.  Currently, the district charter provides 
that only the treasurer receives compensation.
An Act To Amend the Charter of the City of Brewer High School District Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0623
Committee Amendment CA_A_H71 (House)

LD 623 
LR911(02) 
An Act To Amend the Charter of the City of Brewer High School District 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee AmendmentJ1' (f/-7 /) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No state fiscal impact 
The fiscal impact to the Brewer High School District to compensate each trustee will depend on the annual 
compensation amount established by the council of the City of Brewer. 
LR0911(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Facilitate the Purchase of Textbooks for Low-income College Students
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0624
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §11614

Legislative Document
No. 624
H.P. 452
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Facilitate the Purchase of Textbooks for Low-income 
College Students
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §11614, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2011, c. 642, §3, is 
further amended to read:
2.  Minimum amount.  It is the intent of the Legislature that grants awarded under 
this chapter, except as provided in subsections 4, 5 and 6, may not be less than $1,000, 
which does not include the amount of the textbook grant awarded pursuant to subsection 
2-A. The authority may establish by rule increased grant amounts for students attending 
their 2nd, 3rd and 4th years, or the equivalents thereof, at institutions of higher education.  
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §11614, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:
2-A.  Additional grant for textbooks.  A student who meets the eligibility 
requirements established in section 11612 is eligible for a textbook grant.  In addition to 
the amount awarded pursuant to subsection 2, the authority shall award a textbook grant 
not to exceed $500 for the cost of textbooks required for courses in which the student is 
enrolled.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Maine State Grant Program, which is a grant program 
administered by the Finance Authority of Maine to award grants to Maine residents who 
are students at postsecondary institutions of higher education in this State based on 
financial need.  Under the program, the minimum grant is $1,000 per year.
This bill allows the authority, using the same need and residency criteria as for the 
grants, to award up to an additional $500 grant for textbooks per year.
An Act To Provide Funding for the Naval Museum and Gardens in Brunswick
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0626
Committee Amendment CA_A_H64 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. 14,, to H.P. 454, L.D. 626, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Funding for the Naval Museum and Gardens in Brunswick" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and-inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves - Finance 0306 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to the Brunswick Naval Museum and Memorial 
Gardens to support and preserve Maine's maritime patrol aviation heritage. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$5,000 
$5,000 
2020-21 
. $0 
$0 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pa1i letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft. The amendment, which is 
the majority report, provides one-time funds to the Brunswick Naval Museum and 
Memorial Gardens to support and preserve Maine's maritime patrol aviation heritage. 
co 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
1TTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/01/19 feac 
LD 626 
LR 398(02) 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Naval Museum and Gardens in Brunswick 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ./} ( //-~ ~ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$5,000 
$5,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $5,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 to the Miscellaneous Acts 
and Resolves - Finance program within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to provide funds to 
the Brunswick Naval Museum and Memorial Gardens to support and preserve Maine's maritime patrol aviation 
heritage. 
LR0398(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Funding for the Naval Museum and Gardens in Brunswick
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0626
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TEPLER, CARSON, ALLEY, DAUGHTRY, SCHNECK, SHEATS, SKOLFIELD, TUCKER, ZEIGLER

Legislative Document
No. 626
H.P. 454
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Provide Funding for the Naval Museum and Gardens in 
Brunswick
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TEPLER of Topsham.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, 
SCHNECK of Bangor, SHEATS of Auburn, SKOLFIELD of Weld, TUCKER of Brunswick, 
ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to provide funding for the Brunswick Naval Museum and 
Memorial Gardens in Brunswick.
An Act To Ensme Comprehensive Access to Menstrual Products in All Maine's Jails, County Correctional Facilities and State Correctional and Detention Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0628
Committee Amendment CA_A_H176 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/}" to H.P. 457, L.D. 628, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensme Comprehensive Access to Menstrual Products in All Maine's Jails, County 
Correctional Facilities and State Correctional and Detention Facilities" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §1565 by striking out all of the indented paragraph 
(page 1, lines 4 to 7 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Any person who is incarcerated in a jail or other county correctional facility who 
menstruates has a right to comprehensive access to menstrual products, including, but not 
limited to, sanitary pads and tampons, provided and available at all times and without 
inconvenience or charge to the incarcerated person.' 
Amend the bill in section 3 by str:ildng out all of subsection 9 (page 1, lines 17 to 19 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'9. Menstrual products. Comprehensive access to menstrual products, including, 
but not limited {o. sanitary pjlds and tampons. provido,d .and available at all times and 
without inconvenience or charge to a person who menstruates who resides in a 
correctional or detention facility.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment changes 
the person entitled to menstrual products from a female person to a person who 
menstruates. The amendment removes menstrual cups from the products in the bill that 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~MMITTEE AMF.NDMENT ·A "to H.P. 457, L.D, 628 
are required to be provided. The amendment requires that products, including but not 
limited to sanitary pads and tampons, be provided and available at all times and without 
inconvenience to the person who resides in the jail, county correctional facility or state 
correctional or detention facility. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/22/19 :?..7/ac 
LD 628 
LR 896(02) 
An Act To Ensure Comprehensive Access to Menstrual Products in All .Maine's Jails, County 
Correctional Facilities and State Correctional and Detention Facilities 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment/}, { f/· J?0 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Products already available 
The Maine Department of Co1Tections and the Maine Sheriffs Association have indicated that menstrual products are 
currently available in Maine's jails, county c01Tectional facilities and state c01Tectional and detention facilities. To the 
extent that that is accurate, no additional costs are anticipated from this bill. 
LR0896(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure Comprehensive Access to Menstrual Products in All Maine's Jails, County Correctional Facilities and State Correctional and Detention Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0628
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WARREN, DESCHAMBAULT, DUNPHY, EVANGELOS, GROHOSKI, MADIGAN, O'NEIL, SHARPE, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 30-A MRSA §1565, 34-A MRSA §3031

Legislative Document
No. 628
H.P. 457
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Ensure Comprehensive Access to Menstrual Products in 
All Maine's Jails, County Correctional Facilities and State 
Correctional and Detention Facilities
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and
Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, EVANGELOS of Friendship, GROHOSKI of 
Ellsworth, MADIGAN of Waterville, O'NEIL of Saco, SHARPE of Durham, TALBOT ROSS 
of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §1565 is enacted to read:
§1565.  Menstrual products
Any female person incarcerated in a jail or other county correctional facility has a 
right to comprehensive access to menstrual products, including, but not limited to, 
sanitary pads, tampons and menstrual cups, provided without charge to the incarcerated 
person.
Sec. 2.  34-A MRSA §3031, sub-§§7 and 8, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 459, §6, 
are amended to read:
7.  Area for personal effects.  A reasonably secure area for the maintenance of 
permitted personal effects; and
8.  Visitation.  A reasonable opportunity to visit with relatives and friends, in 
accordance with departmental policies and institutional procedures, provided that the 
department may restrict or prohibit visits when the restriction or prohibition is necessary 
for the security of the institution.; and
Sec. 3.  34-A MRSA §3031, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Menstrual products.  Comprehensive access to menstrual products, including, 
but not limited to, sanitary pads, tampons and menstrual cups, provided without charge to 
a female person residing in the correctional or detention facility.
SUMMARY
This bill adds to the rights of a person residing in a correctional or detention facility 
under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections the right to comprehensive access 
to menstrual products, including sanitary pads, tampons and menstrual cups, provided 
without charge to a female person residing in the correctional or detention facility.
This bill provides that any female person incarcerated in a jail or other county 
correctional facility has a right to comprehensive access to menstrual products, including, 
but not limited to, sanitary pads, tampons and menstrual cups, without charge to the 
incarcerated person.
An Act To Fund the Operations of the Tick Identification Laboratory in the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0631
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DUNPHY
Amends: 7 MRSA §2405, 8 MRSA §374

Legislative Document
No. 631
H.P. 460
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
An Act To Fund the Operations of the Tick Identification 
Laboratory in the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 
Diagnostic and Research Laboratory
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §2405, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 497, §3, is amended to read:
§2405.  Integrated Pest Management Fund
There is created a dedicated, nonlapsing Integrated Pest Management Fund.  The 
commissioner shall credit funds from any source to the Integrated Pest Management Fund 
for the purpose of developing and implementing integrated pest management programs.  
Funds received pursuant to Title 8, section 374, subsection 6 must be used solely to 
support the operation of a diagnostic and research laboratory focused on ticks and tick-
borne diseases in the State.  Appropriations from the General Fund may not be credited to 
the Integrated Pest Management Fund.
Sec. 2.  8 MRSA §374, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Lottery game to fund tick identification lab.  The commission, in consultation 
with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pest Management Office, shall 
develop and initiate a lottery game designed to raise funds for the Integrated Pest 
Management Fund established pursuant to Title 7, section 2405.  Tickets for the instant 
lottery game established under this subsection must be sold for $2 and must be changed 
by the commission periodically throughout the year.  The sales commission paid to agents 
for the sale of the tickets must be one percentage point higher than the sales commission 
paid to agents for the sale of other instant lottery game tickets except tickets under 
subsection 5.  The commission shall provide the net proceeds of the lottery game 
established under this subsection to the Integrated Pest Management Fund annually.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the State Liquor and Lottery Commission, in consultation with the 
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pest Management Office, to develop and 
initiate a $2 instant lottery game designed to raise funds to support the operation of a 
diagnostic and research laboratory focused on ticks and tick-borne diseases in the State.
An Act To Promote Free, Appropriate Public Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0632
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: WARREN, LIBBY, BRENNAN, FARNSWORTH, HANDY, MADIGAN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §7001

Legislative Document
No. 632
H.P. 461
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
An Act To Promote Free, Appropriate Public Education
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, FARNSWORTH of Portland, HANDY of Lewiston, 
MADIGAN of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §7001, sub-§2-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 477, Pt. F, §1, 
is further amended to read:
2-A.  Free, appropriate public education.  "Free, appropriate public education" 
means special education and related services that are provided at public expense, under 
public supervision and direction and without charge; meet the standards of the 
department; include an appropriate preschool, elementary school or secondary school 
education in the State; and are provided in conformity with the individualized family 
service plan or individualized education program.  The Child Development Services 
System shall provide free, appropriate public education to a preschool child with 
disabilities who reaches 5 years of age between July 1st and October 15th if that child is 
already receiving free, appropriate public education through the Child Development 
Services System and the child's individualized education program team determines, in 
accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner, that it is in the best interest of the 
child not to enroll that child in kindergarten until the start of the following school year.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates the provision that requires the Child Development Services 
System to provide free, appropriate public education to a preschool child with disabilities 
who reaches 5 years of age between July 1st and October 15th if the child's individualized 
education program team determines that it is in the best interest of the child to delay 
enrollment in kindergarten for one year.