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An Act Regarding the Licensing of Funeral Practitioners
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0679
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: STANLEY, HICKMAN, NADEAU, TUCKER, TUELL, VEROW
Amends: 32 MRSA §1501-C

Legislative Document
No. 679
H.P. 500
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
An Act Regarding the Licensing of Funeral Practitioners
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway.
Cosponsored by Representatives: HICKMAN of Winthrop, NADEAU of Winslow, TUCKER 
of Brunswick, TUELL of East Machias, VEROW of Brewer.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1501-C is enacted to read:
§1501-C.  Permanent license for out-of-state licensees
Notwithstanding section 1504, subsection 1, the board may issue a permanent license 
to an applicant who holds an active license to practice funeral service in another state the 
license requirements of which are substantially similar to the license requirements under 
this chapter and board rules.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the State Board of Funeral Service to issue a permanent license to 
engage in the funeral service profession and operate a funeral establishment to an 
applicant who holds an active license to practice funeral service in another state the 
license requirements of which are substantially similar to the license requirements in 
Maine.
An Act To Clarify the Intent of the Federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 To Ensure the Federal Principle of Inherent Tribal Sovereignty
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0680
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: EVANGELOS, CHIPMAN, COOPER, DAUGHTRY, HICKMAN, NEWELL, TALBOT ROSS, WARREN, BELLOWS, MIRAMANT

Legislative Document
No. 680
H.P. 501
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
An Act To Clarify the Intent of the Federal Maine Indian Claims 
Settlement Act of 1980 To Ensure the Federal Principle of Inherent 
Tribal Sovereignty
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: COOPER of Yarmouth, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, HICKMAN of 
Winthrop, NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WARREN of 
Hallowell, Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, MIRAMANT of Knox.
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 clarify the intent of the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement 
Act of 1980 to ensure the federal principle of inherent tribal sovereignty.
An Act To Restore the Former State of Maine Flag"·
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0687
Committee Amendment CA_A_H72 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "t.\'" to H.P. 508, L.D. 687, Bill, "An Act To 
Restore the Former State of Maine Flag"· 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Create a Flag To Recognize the Bicentennial of the State' 
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Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
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'Sec. 1. State of Maine Bicent¢nnial Flag. Resolved: That the Secretary of 
State shall create, within existing resources, a commemorative flag in recognition and 
celebration of the bicentennial of the State, which became the 23rd state on March 15, 
1820.' 
SUMMARY 
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This amendment changes the bill to a resolve directing the Secretary of State to create 
a bicentennial flag for the State. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/19/19 wac:.. 
LD687 
LR 131(02) 
An Act To Restore the Former State of Maine Flag 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';lj• ( /1-7 J, ) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Secretary of State associated with designing and creating a bicentennial flag can 
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRO 131 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Relating to the Prevention and Management of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0684
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: NADEAU, FARRIN, COREY, FARNSWORTH, FAY, HYMANSON, INGWERSEN, MAREAN, PERRY, PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 684
H.P. 505
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
Resolve, Relating to the Prevention and Management of Neonatal 
Abstinence Syndrome
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NADEAU of Winslow.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FAY of Raymond, 
HYMANSON of York, INGWERSEN of Arundel, MAREAN of Hollis, PERRY of Calais, 
PIERCE of Falmouth.
Sec. 1.  Prevention and management of neonatal abstinence syndrome.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall develop 
recommendations for measures related to the prevention and management of neonatal 
abstinence syndrome.  The measures must be designed to:
1.  Promote the health and well-being of mothers and infants and prevent or minimize 
neonatal abstinence syndrome;
2.  Improve access to family planning services and contraceptive management in 
order to prevent unplanned pregnancies in women with substance use disorder; and
3.  Create targeted treatment programs for antepartum and postpartum women with 
substance use disorder.  The targeted treatment must focus on multidisciplinary treatment, 
education and access to community resources and support.
For the purposes of this resolve, "neonatal abstinence syndrome" means a collection 
of withdrawal symptoms experienced by newborns and infants after exposure in utero to 
substances such as opioids and cocaine, benzodiazepines and other narcotics.  
Sec. 2.  Report; authority to submit a bill.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall submit its recommendations developed under section 1 
to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services by December 4, 2019, 
and the committee may submit a bill related to the recommendations to the Second 
Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop 
recommendations for measures related to the prevention and management of neonatal 
abstinence syndrome.
An Act To Ease Record-keeping Requirements for Auctioneers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0686
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: CUDDY, HERBIG
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3971

Legislative Document
No. 686
H.P. 507
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
An Act To Ease Record-keeping Requirements for Auctioneers
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CUDDY of Winterport.
Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3971, sub-§§1 and 2, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 582, §2, 
are amended to read:
1.  Records required. Every dealer in used personal property shall record the 
following information before completing the purchase of any used personal property:
A.  The date of the purchase;
B.  The seller's name and address; and
C.  A brief description of the property, including any identification numbers.
Notwithstanding paragraph C, an auctioneer licensed under Title 32, chapter 5-B is not 
required to record the serial numbers of paper money being auctioned.
Before recording the information required by this subsection, a dealer shall require 
reasonable written proof of the seller's identification in the form of a motor vehicle 
operator's license, military identification card, adult liquor identification card or similar 
item.
2.  Form of records.  The records required under subsection 1 must be kept for the 
purpose of complying with this section, maintained in order by date of purchase and 
contained either in a bound volume or ledger or in a binder in which pages can be affixed.  
An auctioneer licensed under Title 32, chapter 5-B may keep the records required under 
subsection 1 in electronic form.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that an auctioneer is not required to record the serial numbers on 
paper money that is subject to purchase.  It retains the provision in current law that an 
auctioneer record a brief description of property the auctioneer purchases.  It also allows 
an auctioneer to keep certain records regarding the purchase of used personal property in 
electronic form.
An Act To Provide Social Workers to Persons with Mental Illness to Help Them Avoid Incarceration
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0683
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, BRENNAN, CLOUTIER, FAY, GRAMLICH, HANDY, MADIGAN, PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 683
H.P. 504
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
An Act To Provide Social Workers to Persons with Mental Illness to 
Help Them Avoid Incarceration
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: BRENNAN of Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, FAY of 
Raymond, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, HANDY of Lewiston, MADIGAN of 
Waterville, 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 social workers to persons with mental illness who are in 
crisis or pose a threat to themselves or others in order for them to avoid incarceration and 
protect their safety and the safety of others.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0685
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CUDDY, HERBIG

Legislative Document
No. 685
H.P. 506
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine School for 
Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CUDDY of Winterport.
Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo.
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 amend the laws governing the Maine School for Marine 
Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering.
An Act To Set Maine Dental Provider Licensing Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0688
Committee Amendment CA_A_H112 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §18323

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 509, L.D. 688, Bill, "An Act To Set 
Maine Dental Provider Licensing Fees ' 
Amend the bill by strildng out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §18323, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 429, §21, is 
amended to read: 
3. Fees. The authol'ity to adopt by rule fees for purposes authorized under this 
chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except 
that the fee for any one purpose may not exeeed $550;l 
A. The fee for any one purpose may not exceed $550 unless another fee is authorized 
by paragraph B or C; 
B. The fee for an initial license or a license renewal under section 18342 or a permit 
under section 18379 may not exceed $1,000; and 
C. The fee for an initial license or a license renewal under section 18345 may not 
exceed $200;' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment l'eplaces the bill and clarifies the maximum licensing fees fol' dental 
providers. The amendment provides that the maximum fee for ati initial license or a 
license renewal for a dentist and for a sedation permit is $1,000 and that the maximum 
fee for an initial license or a license renewal for a dental hygienist is $200; otherwise the 
maximum fee of $550 for any one purpose under current law continues to apply. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Restore the Former State of Maine Flag
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0687
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: COOPER, ACKLEY, FARRIN, AUSTIN, DOORE, RYKERSON, SKOLFIELD
Amends: 1 MRSA §206

Legislative Document
No. 687
H.P. 508
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
An Act To Restore the Former State of Maine Flag
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COOPER of Yarmouth.
Cosponsored by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth, Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, DOORE of Augusta, RYKERSON of Kittery, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §206 is amended to read:
§206.  State flag
The flag to be known as the official flag of the State shall be of blue, of the same 
color as the blue field in the flag of the United States, and of the following dimensions 
and designs; to wit, the length or height of the staff to be 9 feet, including brass spearhead 
and ferrule; the fly of said flag to be 5 feet 6 inches, and to be 4 feet 4 inches on the staff; 
in the center of the flag there shall be embroidered in silk on both sides of the flag the 
coat of arms of the State, in proportionate size; the edges to be trimmed with knotted 
fringe of yellow silk, 2 1/2 inches wide; a cord, with tassels, to be attached to the staff at 
the spearhead, to be 8 feet 6 inches long and composed of white and blue silk strands 
must be buff, charged with the emblem of the State, a pine tree proper, in the center, and 
the North Star, a mullet of 5 points, in blue in the upper corner; the star to be equidistant 
from the hoist and the upper border of the flag, the distance from the 2 borders to the 
center of the star being equal to about 1/4 of the hoist, this distance and the size of the star 
being proportionate to the size of the flag. A flag made in accordance with the description 
given in this section shall must be kept in the office of the Adjutant General as a model. 
SUMMARY
This bill replaces the current State of Maine flag with the flag that was in use before 
1909.
An Act Regarding Temporary Signs Related to an Event That Are Placed in the Public Right-of-way
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0689
Committee Amendment CA_A_S393 (Senate)
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f.1) "to S.P. 205, L.D. 689, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Temporary Signs Related to an Event That Are Placed in the Public Right-of-way" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Temporary Signs That Are Placed in the Public Right-of-way' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inse1iing the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§1, ~' as amended by PL 2017, c. 321, §1, is 
fwiher amended to read: 
L. Temporary signs placed within the public right-of-way for a maximum of 12 
weeks per calendar year, except that a temporary sign may not be placed within the 
public right-of-way for more than 6 weeks from January 1st to June 30th or for more 
than 6 weeks from July 1st to December 31st. A temporary sign may not be placed 
within 30 feet of another temporary sign bearing the same or substantially the same 
message. A temporary sign may not exceed 4 feet by 8 feet in size. A sign under this 
paragraph must include or be marked with the name and address of the individual, 
entity or organization that placed the sign within the public right-of-way and the date 
the sign was erected within the public right-of-way.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits a temporary sign from being placed within the public 
right-of-way for more than 6 weeks from January 1st to June 30th or for more than 6 
weeks from July 1st to December 31st. 
Page I - 129LR1238(03)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Set Maine Dental Provider Licensing Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0688
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO, DENNO, KORNFIELD, SCHNECK
Amends: 32 MRSA §18323

Legislative Document
No. 688
H.P. 509
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
An Act To Set Maine Dental Provider Licensing Fees
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DENNO of Cumberland, KORNFIELD of Bangor, 
SCHNECK of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §18323, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 429, §21, is 
amended to read:
3.  Fees.  The authority to adopt by rule fees for purposes authorized under this 
chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except 
that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $550;:
A.  The fee for any one purpose may not exceed $550; and
B.  The total fee for a license under section 18345, together with any additional 
authorities applied for under section 18345, subsection 2, may not exceed $150;
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the total fee for a dental hygienist license, together with any 
additional authorities, may not exceed $150.
An Act Regarding Temporary Signs Related to an Event That Are Placed in the Public Right-of-way
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0689
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, DIAMOND, FARRIN, BRYANT, SHEATS, WHITE
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

Legislative Document
No. 689
S.P. 205
In Senate, February 7, 2019
An Act Regarding Temporary Signs Related to an Event That Are 
Placed in the Public Right-of-way
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset, Representatives: 
BRYANT of Windham, SHEATS of Auburn, WHITE of Waterville, WHITE of Washburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§1, ¶L, as amended by PL 2017, c. 321, §1, is 
further amended to read:
L.  Temporary signs placed within the public right-of-way for a maximum of 12 
weeks per calendar year.  A temporary sign related to an event may not be placed 
within the public right-of-way more than 6 weeks before the event.  A temporary sign 
may not be placed within 30 feet of another temporary sign bearing the same or 
substantially the same message.  A temporary sign may not exceed 4 feet by 8 feet in 
size.  A sign under this paragraph must include or be marked with the name and 
address of the individual, entity or organization that placed the sign within the public 
right-of-way and the date the sign was erected within the public right-of-way.
SUMMARY
This bill limits the placement of temporary signs related to an event in the public 
right-of-way by prohibiting their placement more than 6 weeks before the event.
An Act Regarding County Jail Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0691
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: RILEY, COREY, GATTINE, HALL, HEAD, SKOLFIELD
Amends: 34-A MRSA §1210-D

Legislative Document
No. 691
H.P. 511
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
An Act Regarding County Jail Funding
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COREY of Windham, GATTINE of Westbrook, HALL of 
Wilton, HEAD of Bethel, SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §1210-D, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 335, §23, is 
amended to read:
1.  County Jail Operations Fund.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the 
contrary, at least $12,202,104 in state funding 20.22% of the cost of county jail 
operations must be appropriated from state funds annually and used for the purposes of 
the County Jail Operations Fund, as established pursuant to this section and referred to in 
this section as "the fund."  The department shall administer the fund and shall distribute 
funds to the jails in accordance with this section for the purposes set forth in subsections 
and 3.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that instead of a specific dollar amount the State provide at least 
20.22% of the cost of county jail operations to the County Jail Operations Fund for 
distribution to county jails.
Resolve, To Address Reimbursement Rates for Licensed Clinical Social Workers under MaineCare
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0692
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, BELLOWS, BRENNAN, CRAVEN, FECTEAU, GATTINE, MADIGAN, WARREN, MOORE

Legislative Document
No. 692
H.P. 512
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
Resolve, To Address Reimbursement Rates for Licensed Clinical 
Social Workers under MaineCare
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CRAVEN of Lewiston, FECTEAU of Biddeford, 
GATTINE of Westbrook, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, WARREN 
of Hallowell, Senator: MOORE of Washington.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to increase 
MaineCare rates. Resolved:  That, no later than January 1, 2020, the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall amend its rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits 
Manual, Chapter III to increase reimbursement rates for counseling services provided by 
licensed clinical social workers as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, section 
7001-A to no less than the lowest reimbursement rate for the same counseling services 
paid by an insurance carrier licensed in this State in accordance with Title 24-A. Rules 
adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rule 
Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III to increase reimbursement rates for 
counseling services provided by licensed clinical social workers to no less than the lowest 
reimbursement rate for the same counseling services paid by an insurance carrier licensed 
in this State. The rules are routine technical rules and must be amended no later than 
January 1, 2020.
An Act To Create a Regional Prerelease Center
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0693
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 693
H.P. 513
House of Representatives, February 7, 2019
An Act To Create a Regional Prerelease Center
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to establish and fund a regional prerelease center.
An Act To Require Biodegradable Hooks and Lures for Freshwater Fishing
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0695
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, MASON, BLACK, DILL, MARTIN, STEARNS
Amends: 12 MRSA §10001, 12 MRSA §12665

Legislative Document
No. 695
S.P. 208
In Senate, February 7, 2019
An Act To Require Biodegradable Hooks and Lures for Freshwater 
Fishing
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Cosponsored by Representative MASON of Lisbon and
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, DILL of Penobscot, Representatives: MARTIN of Sinclair, 
STEARNS of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10001, sub-§8-A is enacted to read:
8-A.  Biodegradable.  "Biodegradable," with regard to a material, means that the 
material will undergo degradation by biological processes when exposed to ordinary 
environmental conditions to yield carbon dioxide, water, inorganic compounds and 
biomass at a rate consistent with other materials that undergo degradation by biological 
processes and will leave no visible, distinguishable or toxic residue.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12665 is enacted to read:
§12665.  Unlawful use of nonbiodegradable hooks or artificial lures
Beginning January 1, 2024, a person may not fish in inland waters using a hook or an 
artificial lure unless the hook is composed wholly of biodegradable materials and those 
rubber or plastic portions of the artificial lure are composed wholly of biodegradable 
materials.  A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
SUMMARY
Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill prohibits fishing in inland waters using 
nonbiodegradable hooks or certain nonbiodegradable artificial lures.  A person who 
violates this prohibition commits a Class E crime.
An Act To Protect Public Employees from Identity Theft
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0696
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S364 (Senate)

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE AMENDMENT ''l+ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 209, 
L.D. 696, Bill, "An Act To Protect Public Employees from Identity Theft" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of the last blocked paragraph 
(page 2, lines 8 to 13 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'The notices required under paragraphs A and B must be made as expediently as possible 
and without unreasonable delay, consistent with the legitimate needs of law enforcement 
pursuant to subsection 3 or with measures necessary to determine the scope of the 
security breach and restore the reasonable integrity, security and confidentiality of the 
data in the system. If there is no delay of notification due to law enforcement 
investigation pursuant to subsection 3, the notices must be made no more than 30 days 
after the person identified in paragraph A or B becomes aware of a breach of security and 
identifies its scope.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the requirement to provide notice of a breach of 
security within 30 days_applies only if)ln,{e is not a delay due to a law enforcement 
investigation. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~~~~+---,...._~~~~~~~ 
(Senator BREEN) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Town of Madison's Department of Electric Works
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0694
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FARRIN, CURTIS, DAVIS, AUSTIN, BERRY, GRIGNON, NADEAU

Legislative Document
No. 694
S.P. 207
In Senate, February 7, 2019
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Town of Madison's 
Department of Electric Works
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representative CURTIS of Madison and
Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, BERRY of 
Bowdoinham, GRIGNON of Athens, NADEAU of Winslow.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1975, c. 53, §8, as amended by P&SL 1999, c. 7, §2, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place:
Sec. 8.  Borrowing.  The Department of Electric Works constitutes a utility district 
for the purpose of borrowing amounts of money by the issuance of its revenue obligation 
securities for its electric works for any purpose allowed by law.  Borrowing pursuant to 
this section must be approved by the board of directors of the electric works and, unless 
the vote authorizing such securities otherwise provides, bonds and notes must be signed 
by the board of directors and by a treasurer appointed by the board of directors for the 
purpose of assisting in the issuance and post-issuance requirements associated with the 
securities, who may also be the superintendent.
Sec. 2.  P&SL 1975, c. 53, §9, as amended by P&SL 1995, c. 15, §1 and affected 
by §2, is repealed.
Sec. 3.  P&SL 1975, c. 53, §14, first ¶, as amended by P&SL 1999, c. 7, §7, is 
further amended to read:
Sec. 14.  Duties of superintendent.  Subject to any specific limitations imposed 
by the board of directors pursuant to section 9 7, the superintendent is responsible for the 
daily administration and operation of the electric works department.
SUMMARY
This bill replaces language regarding the bonding authority of the Madison 
Department of Electric Works to provide that it is the electric works that issues bonds for 
its purposes and not the Town of Madison.  The bill also removes the $1,200,000 cap on 
the issuance of bonds or notes for current operating expenses.
An Act To Protect Public Employees from Identity Theft
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0696
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BELLOWS, DAUGHTRY, DOW, MIRAMANT, WOODSOME, BEEBE-CENTER, FECTEAU, INGWERSEN, TUCKER

Legislative Document
No. 696
S.P. 209
In Senate, February 11, 2019
An Act To Protect Public Employees from Identity Theft
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick and
Senators: DOW of Lincoln, MIRAMANT of Knox, WOODSOME of York, Representatives: 
BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, INGWERSEN of Arundel, 
McCREA of Fort Fairfield, TUCKER of Brunswick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA c. 43 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 43
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL INFORMATION
§3501.  Public employer notice upon breach of confidentiality of employee personal 
information
1.  Definitions.  As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Personal information" means information listed under Title 5, section 7070, 
subsection 2.
B.  "Public employer" means the State, including an executive, legislative or judicial 
agency, department, bureau, division, board or commission, a public postsecondary 
educational institution or an entity listed in section 962, subsection 7, paragraph A. 
2.  Breach of employee personal information.  If a public employer determines or 
suspects that there has been a breach of confidentiality or theft of personal information of 
an employee of the public employer due to cyber activity or other means, the public 
employer shall:
A.  Notify the employee within 24 hours of being notified of or discovering the 
breach or theft; and
B.  Provide financial counseling to the employee.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a public employer, if the public employer determines or suspects 
there has been a breach of confidentiality or theft of an employee's personal information 
due to cyber activity or other means, to notify the employee within 24 hours of being 
notified of or discovering the breach or theft and to provide the employee financial 
counseling.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Conduct a Review of Rules Governing In-home Personal Care Assistance Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0697
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BELLOWS, PEOPLES, CARPENTER, WOODSOME, BAILEY, DOORE, HICKMAN, MATLACK, RECKITT, VEROW

Legislative Document
No. 697
S.P. 210
In Senate, February 11, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Conduct a Review of Rules Governing In-home Personal Care 
Assistance Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative PEOPLES of Westbrook and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, WOODSOME of York, Representatives: BAILEY of 
Saco, DOORE of Augusta, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MATLACK of St. George, RECKITT of 
South Portland, VEROW of Brewer.
Sec. 1.  Review.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services 
shall review its rules governing the provision of and reimbursement for in-home personal 
care assistance services, including direct support provided in an individual's home by a 
direct support professional; habilitative training; and assistance with self-care, personal 
development and well-being.  In the course of its review, the department shall also 
examine the manner in which entities providing personal care assistance services provide 
to affected individuals information such as advance notice of staff absences, termination 
of services and training requirements.  The department shall complete its review no later 
than September 1, 2020, and shall update its rules to ensure the provision of high-quality 
care and to provide protections to vulnerable people who receive personal care assistance 
services.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to review and 
update its rules governing the provision of and reimbursement for in-home personal care 
assistance services to ensure the provision of high-quality care and to provide protections 
to vulnerable people who receive personal care assistance services.
An Act To Authorize Maine Courts To Award Attorney's Fees and Costs to Citizens Who Prevail in Civil Litigation against the Executive Branch
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0698
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARSON, BELLOWS, CARPENTER, BAILEY, BEEBE-CENTER, HYMANSON, MAXMIN, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 14 MRSA §1501-A

Legislative Document
No. 698
S.P. 211
In Senate, February 11, 2019
An Act To Authorize Maine Courts To Award Attorney's Fees and 
Costs to Citizens Who Prevail in Civil Litigation against the 
Executive Branch
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, CARPENTER of Aroostook, SANBORN, 
H. of Cumberland, Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, 
HYMANSON of York, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §1501-A is enacted to read:
§1501-A.  Suit against State prevails
When one or more citizens sue the Governor or any agency of the executive branch 
of this State for the purpose of enforcing state or federal law and the citizen or citizens 
prevail or substantially prevail on the merits of the case, the citizen or citizens may 
petition the court for payment by the State for all recoverable costs identified in sections 
1502-B and 1502-C.  If the citizen or citizens demonstrate that the defendant knowingly 
violated the law, the court shall also award reasonable attorney's fees.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that when one or more citizens sue the Governor or any executive 
branch agency to enforce federal or state law and the citizen or citizens prevail or 
substantially prevail, the citizen or citizens may petition the court for the State to pay all 
costs.  If the citizen or citizens demonstrate that the agency or Governor knowingly 
violated the law, the court is required to also award reasonable attorney's fees.
Resolve, To Provide for Outreach Programs To Assist Women at Risk of Giving Birth to Substance-exposed Inf ants
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0699
Committee Amendment CA_A_S121 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 212, L.D. 699, "Resolve, To Provide 
for Outreach Programs To Assist Women at Risk of Giving Birth to Substance-exposed 
Inf ants" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/10/19 fe'ac. 
LD699 
LR 1731(02) 
Resolve, To Provide for Outreach Programs To Assist Women at Risk of Giving Birth to Substance-
exposed Infants 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ti-" ( \ 1 .. 2 \ ,) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY2020-21 
$160,000 
$160,000 
$160,000 
$160,000 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$160,000 
$160,000 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$160,000 
$160,000 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $160,000 
beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 for a contract with an entity to develop outreach and educational programs regarding 
reproductive and sexual health care for women and adolescents at highest risk of experiencing an unintended 
pregnancy with a focus on women in danger of giving birth to a substance-exposed infant. 
LRl 731 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Provide for Outreach Programs To Assist Women at Risk of Giving Birth to Substance-exposed Infants
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0699
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CARSON, CLAXTON, MOORE, McCREIGHT, MEYER, PERRY, TEPLER

Legislative Document
No. 699
S.P. 212
In Senate, February 11, 2019
Resolve, To Provide for Outreach Programs To Assist Women at 
Risk of Giving Birth to Substance-exposed Infants
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MOORE of Washington, SANBORN, 
H. of Cumberland, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representatives: McCREIGHT of 
Harpswell, MEYER of Eliot, PERRY of Calais, TEPLER of Topsham.
Sec. 1.  Outreach and educational programs.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall contract with a community-based 
nonprofit organization to develop outreach and educational programs regarding 
reproductive and sexual health care for women and adolescents at highest risk of 
experiencing an unintended pregnancy.  All programming must emphasize the right to 
individual self-determination regarding family planning and childbearing.  Programming 
must be targeted to women and adolescents who are:
1.  Experiencing substance use disorder;
2.  Experiencing homelessness;
3.  Involved in the correctional system; or
4.  Experiencing other circumstances that indicate a need for family planning 
services.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143
Initiative: Provides an appropriation for a contract with an entity to develop outreach and 
educational programs regarding reproductive and sexual health care for women and 
adolescents at highest risk of experiencing an unintended pregnancy with a focus on 
women in danger of giving birth to a substance-exposed infant.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to contract with 
a community-based nonprofit organization to develop outreach and educational programs 
regarding reproductive and sexual health care for women and adolescents at highest risk 
of experiencing an unintended pregnancy.  The programming must emphasize the right to 
individual self-determination regarding family planning and childbearing and be targeted 
to women and adolescents experiencing substance use disorder, homelessness or other 
circumstances that indicate a need for family planning services or who are involved in the 
correctional system.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$160,000
$160,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$160,000
$160,000
Resolve, To Provide for Outreach Programs To Assist Women at Risk of Giving Birth to Substance-exposed Infants
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0699
Senate Amendment SA_A_S328 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "fr " to S.P. 212, L.D. 699, "Resolve, To Provide for 
Outreach Programs To Assist Women at Risk of Giving Birth to Substance-exposed 
Infants" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
Initiative: Provides an appropriation for a contract with an entity to develop outreach and 
educational programs regarding reproductive and sexual health care for women and 
adolescents at highest risk of experiencing an unintended pregnancy with a focus on 
women in danger of giving birth to a substance-exposed infant. 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 
All Other 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2019-20 
$160,000 
$160,000 
2020-21 
$160,000 
$160,000 
This amendment changes the funding source from the General Fund to the Fund for a 
Healthy Maine. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SPONSORED BY: ~~~~-f+~~~~~~~~ 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/19/19 feac:. 
LD699 
LR 1731(04) 
Resolve, To Provide for Outreach Programs To Assist Women at Risk of Giving Birth to Substance-
exposed Infants 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "ff to Original Bill ( S · 3':;;l..8'J 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
($160,000) 
$160,000 
($160,000) 
$160,000 
($160,000) 
$160,000 
($160,000) 
$160,000 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
($160,000) 
$160,000 
($160,000) 
$160,000 
The amendment changes the funding source from General Fund to Fund for a Healthy Maine. 
LRl 731 (04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
($160,000) 
$160,000 
($160,000) 
$160,000
An Act Regarding the Pricing of Spirits
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0702
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LUCHINI, HANDY, JACKSON, LIBBY, TIMBERLAKE

Legislative Document
No. 702
S.P. 215
In Senate, February 11, 2019
An Act Regarding the Pricing of Spirits
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston and
Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, LIBBY of Androscoggin, TIMBERLAKE of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to ensure a thorough appeals process 
relating to the pricing of spirits by the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations and the State Liquor 
and Lottery Commission.
An Act To Help Maine Students Succeed
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0703
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT

Legislative Document
No. 703
S.P. 216
In Senate, February 11, 2019
An Act To Help Maine Students Succeed
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to help Maine students succeed.
An Act To Clarify the Laws Regarding Driver's License Suspensions
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0704
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HAMPER, ARATA
Amends: 29-A MRSA §101, 29-A MRSA §2436, 29-A MRSA §2458

Legislative Document
No. 704
S.P. 217
In Senate, February 11, 2019
An Act To Clarify the Laws Regarding Driver's License Suspensions
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HAMPER of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §101, sub-§17-A is enacted to read:
17-A.  Criminal negligence.  "Criminal negligence" has the same meaning as in Title 
17-A, section 35, subsection 4.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2436 is enacted to read:
§2436.  Result as an element; causation
1.  Causation.  Unless otherwise provided, when causing a result is an element of an 
offense under this chapter, causation may be found when the result would not have 
occurred but for the conduct of the defendant, operating either alone or concurrently with 
another cause.
2.  Concurrent causation.  In cases in which concurrent causation is generated as an 
issue, the defendant's conduct must also have been sufficient by itself to produce the 
result.
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §2458, sub-§2-A, as amended by PL 2015, c. 13, §1, is 
further amended to read:
2-A.  Minimum suspension for negligent operation.  The Secretary of State 
without preliminary hearing shall suspend for a period of at least 3 years a person's 
license if the Secretary of State, based on the Secretary of State's records or other 
sufficient evidence, finds that person to have negligently operated a motor vehicle with 
criminal negligence in a manner so as to cause the death of another person.  Prior to the 
determination and issuance of the suspension, the Secretary of State shall notify any 
family of the victim and shall consider written or oral statements received from the family 
in response to the notice.  Upon suspending the person's license, the Secretary of State 
shall notify that person of an opportunity for hearing as provided in section 2483.  If a 
person whose license is suspended under this subsection requests a hearing, the 
suspension is stayed pursuant to section 2483.
SUMMARY
This bill applies to motor vehicle offenses the definition of "criminal negligence" and 
the use of causation as an element of an offense as used in the Maine Criminal Code.  
This bill also changes the standard for minimum suspension for negligent operation of a 
motor vehicle causing the death of another person from "negligently" to "with criminal 
negligence" and removes the provision requiring the Secretary of State to notify any 
family of the victim or to consider written or oral statements from the family prior to the 
determination and issuance of the suspension.