pem207/maine-bills huggingface dataset:
An Act To Exempt Fraternal and Veterans' Organizations from Cribbage Tournament Licensing Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0034
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TUELL, MOORE, CAMPBELL, HANINGTON, KINNEY, SKOLFIELD, DESCHAMBAULT
Amends: 17 MRSA §1832

Legislative Document
No. 34
H.P. 35
House of Representatives, January 9, 2019
An Act To Exempt Fraternal and Veterans' Organizations from 
Cribbage Tournament Licensing Requirements
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, HANINGTON of Lincoln, KINNEY of Knox, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senator: DESCHAMBAULT of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §1832, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, 
§15, is further amended to read:
1.  License or registration required.  A Except as provided in subsection 9, a 
person, firm, corporation, association or organization may not hold, conduct or operate a 
game of chance without a license issued by or, as applicable, without registering with the 
Gambling Control Unit in accordance with this section.  A license is not required when a 
game of chance constitutes social gambling.
Sec. 2.  17 MRSA §1832, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Exception for cribbage tournaments conducted by fraternal and veterans' 
organizations.  The following organizations may conduct a cribbage tournament in 
which cash prizes are not awarded without obtaining a license from or registering with 
the Gambling Control Unit:
A.  A nonprofit fraternal or veterans' organization that has been in existence and 
founded, chartered or organized in the State for at least 2 consecutive years prior to 
operating the cribbage tournament; and
B.  An auxiliary organization associated with an organization described in paragraph 
A that has been in existence for a least 2 consecutive years prior to operating the 
cribbage tournament.
For the purposes of this subsection, "cribbage" has the same meaning as in section 1836, 
subsection 4-B.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes nonprofit fraternal and veterans' organizations to conduct 
cribbage tournaments in which no cash prizes are awarded without obtaining a license 
from or registering with the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Unit.
An Act To Change the Composition of the Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0036
Committee Amendment CA_A_H304 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1471-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. !-)" to H.P. 37, L.D. 36, Bill, "An Act To Change 
the Composition of the Board of Pesticides Control" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1471-B, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 119, §1 and 
affected by §2 and amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is further amended to read: 
1. Board established. The Board of Pesticides Control is established by Title 5, 
section 12004-D, subsection 3, within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry. Except as provided in this chapter, the board must be composed of 7 members, 
appointed by the Governor, subject to approval by the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over agricultural matters and confirmation by the Senate. 
To provide the knowledge and experience necessaty for carrying out the duties of the 
board, the board must consist of the following members: 
one person with practical 
experience and knowledge regarding the agricultural use of chemicals; one person who 
has practical experience and knowledge regarding the use of chemicals in forest 
management; one person from the medical community; a scientist from the University of 
Maine System having practical experience and expertise in integrated pest management; 
one commercial applicator; and 2 persons appointed to represent the public. +hH 
members appointed to represent tho publio must represent different geographio areas of 
the State. One of the members appointed to represent the public must have practical 
experience and knowledge of methods of sustainable management of indoor or outdoor 
pests. The term must be for 4 years, except that of the initial appointees, 2 shall serve 
4-year terms, 2 shall serve 3-year terms, 2 shall serve 2-year terms and one shall ssrve 
serves a one-year term. Any vacancy must be filled by an appointment for the remainder 
of the unexpired term.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, strikes from the bill the requirement 
that the 2 public members of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, 
Board of Pesticides Control have a demonstrated interest in environmental protection and 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"'" to H.P. 37, L.D. 36 
strikes from the law the requirement that these members represent different areas of the 
State. Instead, the amendment requires that one of the 2 public members have practical 
experience and knowledge of methods of sustainable management of indoor and outdoor 
pests. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt All Disabled Veterans in Maine from All Income Tax and To Increase Their Homestead Exemption to $50,000
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0035
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: O'CONNOR, FOLEY, DRINKWATER, HAGGAN, SAMPSON, STETKIS, STROM, WADSWORTH, BLACK, DAVIS
Amends: 36 MRSA §683, 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document
No. 35
H.P. 36
House of Representatives, January 9, 2019
An Act To Exempt All Disabled Veterans in Maine from All Income 
Tax and To Increase Their Homestead Exemption to $50,000
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick.
Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York and
Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, HAGGAN of Hampden, SAMPSON of Alfred, 
STETKIS of Canaan, STROM of Pittsfield, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senators: BLACK of 
Franklin, DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §683, sub-§1-B, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. J, §1, is 
amended to read:
1-B.  Additional exemption.  A homestead eligible for an exemption under 
subsection 1 is eligible for an additional exemption of $5,000 of the just value of the 
homestead for property tax years beginning on April 1, 2016 and of, $10,000 of the just 
value of the homestead for property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2017 and, for 
property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2020, $40,000 of the just value of the 
homestead of a veteran of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast 
Guard who is receiving disability compensation from the United States Government due 
to a service-connected disability.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶QQ is enacted to read:
QQ.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, all income received by a 
veteran of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard who is 
receiving disability compensation from the United States Government due to a 
service-connected disability.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the homestead exemption to $50,000 for veterans of the United 
States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard who are receiving disability 
compensation from the United States Government due to a service-connected disability 
and provides an income tax deduction for all income of those individuals.
An Act To Change the Composition of the Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0036
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PLUECKER, BERRY, DUNPHY, HALL, HICKMAN, INGWERSEN, MAXMIN, O'NEIL, BLACK
Amends: 22 MRSA §1471-B

Legislative Document
No. 36
H.P. 37
House of Representatives, January 9, 2019
An Act To Change the Composition of the Board of Pesticides 
Control
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, DUNPHY of Old Town, HALL of 
Wilton, HICKMAN of Winthrop, INGWERSEN of Arundel, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, 
O'NEIL of Saco, Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1471-B, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 119, §1 and 
affected by §2 and amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is further amended to read:
1.  Board established.  The Board of Pesticides Control is established by Title 5, 
section 12004-D, subsection 3, within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry.  Except as provided in this chapter, the board must be composed of 7 members, 
appointed by the Governor, subject to approval by the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over agricultural matters and confirmation by the Senate.  
To provide the knowledge and experience necessary for carrying out the duties of the 
board, the board must consist of the following members:  one person with practical 
experience and knowledge regarding the agricultural use of chemicals; one person who 
has practical experience and knowledge regarding the use of chemicals in forest 
management; one person from the medical community; a scientist from the University of 
Maine System having practical experience and expertise in integrated pest management; 
one commercial applicator; and 2 persons appointed to represent the public.  The 2 
members appointed to represent the public must have a demonstrated interest in 
environmental protection and represent different geographic areas of the State.  The term 
must be for 4 years, except that of the initial appointees, 2 shall serve 4-year terms, 2 
shall serve 3-year terms, 2 shall serve 2-year terms and one shall serve serves a one-year 
term.  Any vacancy must be filled by an appointment for the remainder of the unexpired 
term.
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act does not require the terms of members serving on 
the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control 
on the effective date of this Act to be terminated.
SUMMARY
This bill restores the requirement that the 2 public members of the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control have a demonstrated 
interest in environmental protection.  The change does not require the termination of the 
terms of current members of the board.
An Act To Allow for the Sale of Nonprescription Drugs through Vending Machines
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0037
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Commerce
Sponsors: TERRY, SANBORN, McCREIGHT, TALBOT ROSS, TEPLER
Amends: 32 MRSA §13792

Legislative Document
No. 37
H.P. 38
House of Representatives, January 9, 2019
An Act To Allow for the Sale of Nonprescription Drugs through 
Vending Machines
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Commerce suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and
Representatives: McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TEPLER of 
Topsham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §13792, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 710, §5, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place:
§13792.  Sale by certain methods prohibited
1.  Methods of sale prohibited.  A person may not sell, distribute, vend or otherwise 
dispose of any drug, medicine or pharmaceutical or medical preparation by means of any 
public exhibition, entertainment, performance or carnival or by vending machines, except 
as described in subsection 2.
2.  Sale of nonprescription drugs by vending machines.  A person may sell or 
distribute nonprescription drugs by vending machines.
SUMMARY
This bill creates a limited exception to the prohibition against the sale of drugs by 
vending machines to allow for the sale of nonprescription drugs by vending machines.
Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study Children's Mental Health
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0040
Committee Amendment CA_A_H246 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 41, L.D. 40, "Resolve, To Establish the 
Commission To Study Children's Mental Health" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/07/19 feae 
LD40 
LR453(02) 
Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study Children's Mental Health 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ { J-/- ;)'Ito) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $1,810 in fiscal year 2018-19. The uncommitted 
balance of the Legislature's study budget for fiscal year 2018-19 is $6,910. Whether this amount is sufficient to fund 
all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to serve on and provide staffing service for the 
commission are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Any additional costs to 
the Department of Education to serve on the commission are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR0453(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Designate a Bridge in Waterville as the Specialist Wade A. Slack Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0039
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MADIGAN, CYRWAY, NADEAU, PERKINS, WHITE

Legislative Document
No. 39
H.P. 40
House of Representatives, January 9, 2019
Resolve, To Designate a Bridge in Waterville as the Specialist Wade 
A. Slack Memorial Bridge
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: NADEAU of Winslow, PERKINS of Oakland, WHITE of Waterville.
Sec. 1.  Interstate 95 bridge in Waterville named. Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge 1457 on Interstate 95, which crosses 
Main Street in the City of Waterville, the Specialist Wade A. Slack Memorial Bridge and 
shall erect an appropriate sign or signs to proclaim this designation.
SUMMARY
This resolve designates Bridge 1457 on Interstate 95, which crosses Main Street in 
the City of Waterville, the Specialist Wade A. Slack Memorial Bridge.
An Act Regarding the Designation of Traumatic Brain Injury on Driver's Licenses and Nondriver Identification Cards
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0049
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S360 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" ft" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 50, 
L.D. 49, Bill, "An Act Regarding the Designation of Traumatic Brain Injury on Driver's 
Licenses and Nondriver Identification Cards" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
(Senator DL--u.u•Ln 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
1· 1 SCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/18/19 wac 
LD49 
LR 178(04) 
An Act Authorizing the Issuance on Request of Acquired Brain Injury Identification Cards 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A" to Committee Amendment "A" ( '.:> 
Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cumberland 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
($5,936) 
$0 
($5,936) 
$0 
The amendment removes the one-time Highway Fund allocation from the bill. 
LRO 178(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$0 
$0 
,? 
\ 
-3.,;u. ) 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$0
An Act To Establish a Substance Use Disorder Clinic at the Cumberland County Jail
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0046
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRENNAN, CHENETTE, BERRY, CROCKETT, FARNSWORTH, GATTINE, GRAMLICH, HYMANSON, MOONEN, CHIPMAN

Legislative Document
No. 46
H.P. 47
House of Representatives, January 9, 2019
An Act To Establish a Substance Use Disorder Clinic at the 
Cumberland County Jail
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CROCKETT of Portland, FARNSWORTH of 
Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, HYMANSON of 
York, MOONEN of Portland, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Z199
Initiative: Provides funding to create a substance use disorder clinic at the Cumberland 
County jail.
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding to create a substance use disorder clinic at the Cumberland 
County jail.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$250,000
$250,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$250,000
$250,000
An Act Regarding the Designation of Traumatic Brain Injury on Driver's Licenses and Nondriver Identification Cards
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0049
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ORDWAY, DIAMOND, BICKFORD, GATTINE, GRIGNON, O'CONNOR, PRESCOTT, TIPPING, WADSWORTH, WARREN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1404-A

Legislative Document
No. 49
H.P. 50
House of Representatives, January 9, 2019
An Act Regarding the Designation of Traumatic Brain Injury on 
Driver's Licenses and Nondriver Identification Cards
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ORDWAY of Standish.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, GATTINE of Westbrook, GRIGNON of Athens, 
O'CONNOR of Berwick, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, TIPPING of Orono, WADSWORTH of 
Hiram, WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1404-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 123, §1, is repealed and 
the following enacted in its place:
§1404-A.  Stickers; deaf or hard-of-hearing designation; traumatic brain injury 
designation
1.  Deaf or hard-of-hearing.  The Secretary of State shall issue, at the request of a 
person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing, a sticker to that person to place in a location 
designated by the Secretary of State on the back of the person's driver's license to indicate 
that the person is deaf or hard-of-hearing. The Secretary of State may require appropriate 
documentation that a person is deaf or hard-of-hearing before issuing the sticker. For 
purposes of this subsection, "deaf person" and "hard-of-hearing person" have the same 
meanings as in section 1358, subsection 1.
2.  Traumatic brain injury.  The Secretary of State shall issue, at the request of a 
person who has a traumatic brain injury, a sticker to that person to place in a location 
designated by the Secretary of State on the back of the person's driver's license or 
nondriver identification card to indicate that the person has a traumatic brain injury. The 
Secretary of State may require appropriate documentation that a person has a traumatic 
brain injury before issuing the sticker.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Secretary of State, upon request, to issue a sticker to be placed 
on a person's driver's license or nondriver identification card to indicate that the person 
has a traumatic brain injury.
An Act To Clarify O Local Referendum Ballots
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0053
Committee Amendment CA_A_S41 (Senate)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2501

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Rr, "to S.P. 17, L.D. 53, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
O 
Local Referendum Ballots" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §2501, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Ballot questions. Notwithstanding the provision of Title 21-A, section 906, 
subsection 7 requiring sequential numbering of ballot questions, municipal officers may 
elect to list municipal initiative and referendum questions on the ballot using sequential 
capital letters of the alphabet instead of sequential numbers. All other provisions of Title 
21-A, section 906, subsection 7 apply.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph C by striking out all of the 2nd sentence 
(page 1, lines 11 to 13 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 'Notwithstanding the 
provision of Title 21-A, section 906, subsection 7 requiring sequential numbering of 
ballot questions, the questions may be listed on the ballot using sequential capital letters 
of the alphabet instead of sequential numbers in accordance with section 2501, subsection 
4. All other provisions of Title 21-A, section 906, subsection 7 apply.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows municipal officers to use sequential capital letters for 
municipal initiative and referendum questions, rather than requiring the use of sequential 
capital letters as in the bill. This amendment also clarifies that only the portion of the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, section 906, subsection 7 regarding the required use 
of sequential numbers is not applicable to the provisions of this legislation. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force on Health Care Coverage for All of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0051
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Legislative Document
No. 51
S.P. 14
In Senate, January 9, 2019
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force on 
Health Care Coverage for All of Maine
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SANBORN, H. 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 implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Health 
Care Coverage for All of Maine.
An Act To Provide an Affordable and Accessible Health Care System for all Residents of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0052
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, HYMANSON, CLAXTON, FOLEY, JACKSON, VITELLI, McCREIGHT, RYKERSON

Legislative Document
No. 52
S.P. 15
In Senate, January 9, 2019
An Act To Provide an Affordable and Accessible Health Care 
System for all Residents of Maine
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative HYMANSON of York and
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, FOLEY of York, President JACKSON of Aroostook, 
SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, 
Representatives: McCREIGHT of Harpswell, RYKERSON of Kittery.
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 a health care system in the State that will be simple and 
efficient for all consumers and providers.  The bill proposes to provide all Maine 
residents with access to an affordable health benefit plan covering essential health 
benefits.  The bill proposes to create the Health Care Trust, which will have authority to 
determine essential health care benefits, to negotiate with providers, to reimburse 
providers for the costs of providing care at negotiated rates and to manage the financing 
mechanisms for the trust.  All Maine residents will be eligible to enroll in the trust on a 
voluntary basis.  Those residents currently eligible for MaineCare or other public 
coverage will be automatically enrolled; MaineCare and other public coverage programs 
will be replaced by the trust's health care coverage.
The bill proposes to use several funding sources to pay for the costs of the trust and 
for coverage of all Maine residents enrolled in the trust for coverage, including payroll 
taxes, transaction taxes and available federal funding.
The Health Care Trust will be administered by a health care administrator and 
overseen by a board of trustees.  In addition, a stakeholder advisory board will provide 
input and guidance for the trust.
An Act To Limit the Influence of Lobbyists by Expanding the Prohibition on Accepting Political Contributions
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0054
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S150 (Senate)

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A- "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 18, 
L.D. 54, Bill, "An Act To Limit the Influence of Lobbyists by Expanding the Prohibition 
on Accepting Political Contributions" 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §1015-A in subsection 3 by inserting after 
paragraph B the following: 
'C. 
The prohibitions in paragraphs A and B apply to contributions directly and 
indirectly solicited or accepted by or given, offered and promised to a political action 
committee, ballot question committee or party committee of which the Governor, a 
member of the Legislature or the staff or agent of these officials is a treasurer, officer 
or primary fund-raiser or decision maker.' 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §1015-A in subsection 3 by relettering the 
paragraphs to read alphabetically. 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §1015-A in subsection 4 by inserting after 
paragraph B the following: 
'C. 
The prohibitions in paragraphs A and B apply to contributions directly and 
indirectly solicited or accepted by or given. offered and promised to a political action 
committee, ballot question committee or party committee of which a gubernatorial or 
legislative candidate who is not the Governor or a member of the Legislature, or the 
staff or agent of these persons, is a treasurer, officer or primary fund-raiser or 
decision maker.' 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §1015-A in subsection 4 by relettering the 
paragraphs to read alphabetically. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment applies the prohibitions on campaign contributions and solicitations 
when the Legislature is not in legislative session to contributions directly and indirectly 
solicited or accepted by or given, offered and promised to a political action committee, 
ballot question committee or party committee of which the Governor, a member of the 
Legislature or the staff or agent of these officials is a treasurer, officer or primary fund-
raiser or decision maker. The amendment also applies the prohibitions on campaign 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
\ 
SENATEAMENDMENT" J+ "toCOMMITTEEAMENDMENT"A"toS.P.18,L.D.54 ( 
'\ 
\ 
contributions and solicitations at all times, regardless of whether the Legislature is in 
legislative session, to contributions directly and indirectly solicited or accepted by or 
given, offered and promised to a political action committee, ballot question committee or 
party committee of which a gubernatorial or legislative candidate who is not the 
Governor or a member of the Legislature, or the staff or agent of these persons, is a 
treasurer, officer or primary fund-raiser or decision maker. 
SPONSOREDBY:~--~~~~~~~~-
(Senator C~~ 
COUNTY: York 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify Local Referendum Ballots
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0053
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: JORGENSEN, CLAXTON, GRATWICK, LIBBY, CARDONE, CROCKETT
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2501, 30-A MRSA §2528

Legislative Document
No. 53
S.P. 17
In Senate, January 9, 2019
An Act To Clarify Local Referendum Ballots
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland and
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, GRATWICK of Penobscot, LIBBY of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, CROCKETT of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §2501, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Ballot questions.  Notwithstanding Title 21-A, section 906, subsection 7, 
municipal initiative and referendum questions must be listed on the ballot using 
sequential capital letters of the alphabet instead of sequential numbers.
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §2528, sub-§6, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 
and Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is 
further amended to read:
C.  Any question or questions required by law to be submitted to a vote shall must be 
printed either below the list of candidates or on a separate ballot from the ballot 
listing candidates.  Notwithstanding Title 21-A, section 906, subsection 7, the 
questions must be listed on the ballot using sequential capital letters of the alphabet 
instead of sequential numbers.  If a separate ballot is used, this ballot must be a 
different color than the ballot listing candidates.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that municipal initiative and referendum questions be listed on 
election ballots using sequential capital letters of the alphabet rather than sequential 
numbers.
An Act To Limit the Influence of Lobbyists by Expanding the Prohibition on Accepting Political Contributions
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0054
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S196 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "_b" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 18, 
L.D. 54, Bill, "An Act To Limit the Influence of Lobbyists by Expanding the Prohibition 
on Accepting Political Contributions" 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §1015-A in subsection 3 by inserting after 
paragraph B the following: 
'C. The prohibitions in paragraphs A and B apply to contributions directly and 
indirectly solicited or accepted by or given, offered and promised to a political action 
committee of which the Governor, a member of the Legislature or the staff or agent 
of these officials is a treasurer, officer or primary fund-raiser or decision maker.' 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §1015-A in subsection 3 by relettering the 
paragraphs to read alphabetically. 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §1015-A in subsection 4 by inserting after 
paragraph B the following: 
'C. The prohibitions in paragraphs A and B apply to contributions directly and 
indirectly solicited or accepted by or given, offered and promised to a political action 
committee of which a gubernatorial or legislative candidate who is not the Governor 
or a member of the Legislature, or the staff or agent of these persons, is a treasurer, 
officer or primary fund-raiser or decision maker.' 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §1015-A in subsection 4 by relettering the 
paragraphs to read alphabetically. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment applies the prohibitions on campaign contributions and solicitations 
when the Legislature is not in legislative session to contributions directly and indirectly 
solicited or accepted by or given, offered and promised to a political action committee of 
which the Governor, a member of the Legislature or the staff or agent of these officials is 
a treasurer, officer or primary fund-raiser or decision maker. 
The amendment also 
applies the prohibitions on campaign contributions and solicitations at all times, 
regardless of whether the Legislature is in legislative session, to contributions directly 
and indirectly solicited or accepted by or given, offered and promised to a political action 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT 'f) "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 18, L.D. 54 () -f1 Le) 
committee of which a gubernatorial or legislative candidate who is not the Governor or a 
member of the Legislature, or the staff or agent of these persons, is a treasurer, officer or 
primary fund-raiser or decision maker. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
(Senator CHE:NhTE) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Return the Normal Cost of Teacher Retirement to the State
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0055
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: STEARNS, JACKSON, BICKFORD, CAMPBELL, FOSTER, HAGGAN, TUELL
Amends: 5 MRSA §17154, 20-A MRSA §15688, 20-A MRSA §15689-C, 20-A MRSA §15689-E

Legislative Document
No. 55
H.P. 52
House of Representatives, January 9, 2019
An Act To Return the Normal Cost of Teacher Retirement to the 
State
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, CAMPBELL of Orrington, FOSTER of Dexter, 
HAGGAN of Hampden, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §17154, sub-§6, ¶¶G to I, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 
C, §1, are repealed.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §15688, sub-§1, ¶¶B and C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 
368, Pt. C, §11, is further amended to read:
B.  The other subsidizable costs described in section 15681-A; and
C.  The total debt service allocation described in section 15683-A; and.
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §15688, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. C, 
§11, is repealed.
Sec. 4.  20-A MRSA §15689-C, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 
C, §16, is further amended to read:
D.  The requested funding levels for miscellaneous costs under section 15689-A; and
Sec. 5.  20-A MRSA §15689-C, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 
C, §17, is amended to read:
E.  The requested funding levels for the costs of enhancing student performance and 
opportunity under section 15688-A; and.
Sec. 6.  20-A MRSA §15689-C, sub-§2, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 
C, §17, is repealed.
Sec. 7.  20-A MRSA §15689-E, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2015, c. 54, §10, 
is further amended to read:
B.  The state share of the total operating allocation and the total debt service 
allocation described in sections 15683, 15683-A and 15683-B; and
Sec. 8.  20-A MRSA §15689-E, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 
C, §19, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the method for funding teacher retirement costs.  It repeals those 
provisions of law enacted pursuant to Public Law 2013, chapter 368 that require school 
administrative units and private schools to pay for teacher retirement.
An Act To Establish a Recall Process for Elected Officials in Plantations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0059
Committee Amendment CA_A_H8 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §7006

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /J "to H.P. 56, L.D. 59, Bill, "An Act To Establish 
a Recall Process for Elected Officials in Plantations" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Permit Plantations To Fill Vacancies of Town Officials' 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble by striking out all of the 3rd paragraph 
(page 1, lines 5 to 8 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Whereas, the inability to fill a vacancy when an official is unable or unwilling to 
fulfill the duties required of the office directly affects the ability of the plantation to 
conduct its official business, which has a negative effect on the public interest and is of a 
direct concern to the State; and' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §7006, sub-§1, ~' as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, 
§2 and Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, 
is further amended to read: 
B. 
Laws relating to the election, appointment, hiring, qualification, filling of 
vacancies, duties, powers, compensation, liabilities and penalties for official neglect 
and misconduct of town officials and employees.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill except for the emergency preamble and clause, and, 
instead of establishing a recall process, it gives plantations the authority to fill a vacancy 
in the office of a town official. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Enhance the Senio1· Volunteer Benefit Pro gram
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0062
Committee Amendment CA_A_H33 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 59, L.D. 62, Bill, "An Act To Enhance 
the Senio1· Volunteer Benefit Pro gram" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1-A in the 3rd and 4th lines (page 1, lines 6 
and 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or 100 times the state minimum hourly 
wage under Title 26. section 664. subsection 1, whichever is greate.r.." 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the bill a provision that requires a maximum payment 
under the senior volunteer benefit program of 100 times the state minimum hourly wage 
if that amount is greater than $1,000. 
co 
'JTTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Improve the Maine Bottle Redemption Process
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0061
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: FAY, MASTRACCIO

Legislative Document
No. 61
H.P. 58
House of Representatives, January 15, 2019
An Act To Improve the Maine Bottle Redemption Process
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Representative: MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to simplify and improve the efficiency of the bottle redemption 
process.
An Act To Require the Disclosure of the Names of Members of a Limited Liability Company
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0060
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FECTEAU
Amends: 31 MRSA §1531, 31 MRSA §1622, 31 MRSA §1665

Legislative Document
No. 60
H.P. 57
House of Representatives, January 15, 2019
An Act To Require the Disclosure of the Names of Members of a 
Limited Liability Company
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  31 MRSA §1531, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by §3, is amended to read:
A.  One or more authorized persons must execute a certificate of formation.  The 
certificate of formation must be filed in the office of the Secretary of State and set 
forth:
(1)  The name of the limited liability company;
(2)  The information required by Title 5, section 105, subsection 1; and
(2-A)  The name of each member of the limited liability company and, if any 
member of the limited liability company is an organization, the name of each 
person who forms the governing body of that organization as determined by rule 
pursuant to section 1668; and
(3)  Any other matters the members determine to include.  The certificate of 
formation may include the information required for a statement of authority as 
provided in section 1542, subsection 1;
Sec. 2.  31 MRSA §1622, sub-§2, ¶G-1 is enacted to read:
G-1.  The name of each member of the foreign limited liability company and, if any 
member of the foreign limited liability company is an organization, the name of each 
person who forms the governing body of that organization as determined by rule 
pursuant to section 1668;
Sec. 3.  31 MRSA §1665, sub-§1, ¶E, as amended by PL 2011, c. 113, Pt. B, §8, 
is further amended to read:
E.  The name of each member and, if any member of the company is an organization, 
the name of each person who forms the governing body of that organization as 
determined by rule pursuant to section 1668 and the name and address of at least one 
person who is a member, manager or other authorized person of the limited liability 
company.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the disclosure of the name of each member of a limited liability 
company formed in Maine to be included in the company's certificate of formation and 
the name of each member to be included in the company's annual report to the Secretary 
of State.  The bill also requires the disclosure of the name of each member of a foreign 
limited liability company in the company's statement of foreign qualifications to conduct 
activities.  The bill also requires that if any member of a limited liability company or 
foreign limited liability company is an organization, the names of each person who forms 
that organization's governing body be listed.
An Act To Enhance the Senior Volunteer Benefit Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0062
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BAILEY, CHENETTE, MAREAN, O'NEIL
Amends: 36 MRSA §6232

Legislative Document
No. 62
H.P. 59
House of Representatives, January 15, 2019
An Act To Enhance the Senior Volunteer Benefit Program
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BAILEY of Saco.
Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and
Representatives: MAREAN of Hollis, O'NEIL of Saco.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §6232, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 635, §2, is 
amended to read:
1-A.  Volunteer program.  A municipality may by ordinance adopt a program that 
permits claimants who are at least 60 years of age to earn benefits up to a maximum of 
$750 $1,000 or 100 times the state minimum hourly wage under Title 26, section 664, 
subsection 1, whichever is greater, by volunteering to provide services to the 
municipality.  A program adopted under this subsection does not need to meet the 
requirements of subsection 1, paragraph B or C.  Benefits provided under this subsection 
must be related to the amount of volunteer service provided.  Benefits received under this 
subsection may not be considered income for purposes of Part 8.  A municipality may by 
ordinance establish procedures and additional standards of eligibility for a program 
adopted under this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the maximum benefit that a municipality may provide under a 
senior volunteer benefit program from $750 to the greater of $1,000 and 100 times the 
state minimum hourly wage.
An Act To Improve Responsiveness of Elected School Boards to the Public
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0063
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ARATA, CYRWAY, BERRY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1001

Legislative Document
No. 63
H.P. 60
House of Representatives, January 15, 2019
An Act To Improve Responsiveness of Elected School Boards to the 
Public
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representative: BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §1001, sub-§20 is enacted to read:
20.  Accountability to the public.  A school board is accountable to the residents 
who live within the boundaries of the school board's district, who are the school board's 
constituents.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that a school board is accountable to the residents of the school 
board's district, who are the school board's constituents.
An Act To Ensure Access to Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0067
Committee Amendment CA_A_S72 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A-" to S.P. 20, L.D. 67, Bill, "An Act To Ensure 
Access to Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/18/19 feae 
LD67 
LR 787(02) 
An Act To Ensure Access to Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';t}' ( S-1 i) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new felony cases does not require additional fundinp 
at this time for the courts. 
The collection of additional fine revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill amends the Maine Criminal Code to extend from 8 to 20 years the statute of limitations applicable to certain 
Class A, B and C crimes. While there could be an increase in the number of cases filed and individuals incarcerated, 
the changes to the statute of limitations apply only to instances committed on or after the effective date of the bill or 
for cases where the statute of limitations has not yet expired under current law. As such, any increased costs to the 
Judicial Branch, the Department of Corrections, and Indigent Legal Services would occur in a future biennium. 
LR0787(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit Hospitals from Discussing Alternative Payment Options with Hospitalized Patients
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0066
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LAWRENCE, MEYER
Amends: 22 MRSA §1716, 22 MRSA §1716-A

Legislative Document
No. 66
S.P. 19
In Senate, January 15, 2019
An Act To Prohibit Hospitals from Discussing Alternative Payment 
Options with Hospitalized Patients
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1716, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 653, Pt. B, §7 and affected by 
Pt. B, §8 and enacted by c. 696, Pt. A, §36, is amended to read:
§1716.  Charity care guidelines
The department shall adopt reasonable guidelines for policies to be adopted and 
implemented by hospitals with respect to the provision of health care services to patients 
who are determined unable to pay for the services received.  The department shall adopt 
income guidelines that are consistent with the guidelines applicable to the Hill-Burton 
Program established under 42 United States Code, Section 291, et seq. (1995).  The 
Except as provided in section 1716-A, the guidelines and policies must include the 
requirement that upon admission or, in cases of emergency admission, before discharge 
of a patient, hospitals must investigate the coverage of the patient by any insurance or 
state or federal programs of medical assistance.  The guidelines must include provisions 
for notice to the public and the opportunity for a fair hearing regarding eligibility for 
charity care.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1716-A is enacted to read:
§1716-A.  Communication about alternative payment options with hospitalized 
patients
1.  Definition.  As used in this section, "alternative payment options" means a 
hospital charity care or financial assistance program, a state or federal program of 
medical assistance, a health insurance or health maintenance organization plan, a 
prescription drug coverage program or any other payment arrangement intended to 
provide payment for the costs associated with a patient's hospitalization.
2.  No communication about alternative payment options with patients during 
hospitalization.  A hospital licensed by the State under chapter 405 may not 
communicate with a patient regarding alternative payment options at any time during a 
patient's hospitalization unless that communication is requested by the patient.
3.  Permissible communication.  A hospital may communicate with a patient about 
alternative payment options prior to or upon the patient's admission to the hospital or at 
the time of discharge.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a hospital from communicating with a patient regarding alternative 
payment options at any time during a patient's hospitalization unless that communication 
is requested by the patient.  The bill permits communication with a patient prior to or 
upon the patient's admission to the hospital or at the time of discharge.