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An Act To Limit the Number of Charter Schools in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0307
Committee Amendment CA_A_H365 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §2405

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A "to H.P. 231, L.D. 307, Bill, "An Act To Limit 
the Number of Charter Schools in Maine" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §2405, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10. Limit on number of public charter schools. No more than 10 public charter 
schools may operate at any time. Any time the cap is reached. the commissioner may not 
accept further registrations from the commission or from local school boards and 
collaboratives of local school boards. 
Sec. 3. Public charter school charter revocation and nonrenewal. The 
Maine Charter School Commission shall develop a process for the revocation or 
nonrenewal of a public charter school's charter for public charter schools that are not 
meeting required performance framework provisions and report to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, no later than January 1, 2020, on the 
recommended process and submit any suggested legislation to implement the process to 
revoke or not renew a public charter school's charter.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, caps the total number 
of public charter schools in the state to 10 public charter schools, regardless of whether 
the public charter school is authorized by the commission or by local school boards or 
collaboratives of local school boards. 
This amendment also directs the Maine Charter School Commission to develop a 
process for the revocation or nonrenewal of a public charter school's charter for public 
charter schools that are not meeting required performance framework provisions and 
report to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, no later than 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
R.d 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 231, L.D. 307 
January 1, 2020, on the recommended process and submit any suggested legislation to 
implement the process to revoke or not renew a public charter school's charter. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Revised: 05/02/19 feac.. 
LD307 
LR 976(02) 
An Act To Limit the Number of Charter Schools in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment .,4 ( H-3 is) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes. 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs'to the Maine Charter School Commission to implement the requirements of this legislation can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
Limiting the number of public charter schools that may operate in the State at any one time to 10 will not affect the 
total cost ofK.-12 public education or the distribution of the State's contribution to the total cost, as there are currently 
public charter schools operating in the State. 
LR0976(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Job Applicants from Identity Theft
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0305
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: RILEY
Amends: 26 MRSA §598-A

Legislative Document
No. 305
H.P. 229
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Protect Job Applicants from Identity Theft
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §598-A is enacted to read:
§598-A.  Prospective employee's social security number
An employer may not request a social security number from a prospective employee 
on an employment application or during the application process for employment except 
for the purposes of substance abuse testing under subchapter 3-A or a preemployment 
background check.  This section does not apply to an employer's request for a social 
security number after the employee has been hired.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the request of a social security number from a prospective 
employee by an employer on an employment application or during the application 
process.  Under this bill, an employer may still request a social security number from a 
prospective employee for purposes of a substance abuse test or preemployment 
background check, and an employer is not prohibited from asking for a social security 
number from an individual for any reason after the individual has been hired.
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Public Safety To Study and Determine What Constitutes a Violation of Air Space by a Drone
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0306
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ZEIGLER, ACKLEY, ALLEY, CUDDY, DODGE, MATLACK, MEYER, SHEATS, WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 306
H.P. 230
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Public Safety To Study and 
Determine What Constitutes a Violation of Air Space by a Drone
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, ALLEY of Beals, CUDDY of 
Winterport, DODGE of Belfast, MATLACK of St. George, MEYER of Eliot, SHEATS of 
Auburn, WARREN of Hallowell.
Sec. 1.  Drone airspace violation study and determination.  Resolved:  That 
the Department of Public Safety shall study and determine what constitutes a violation of 
air space by a drone.  The department shall report the results of the study to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety by December 4, 2019.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Public Safety to study and determine what 
constitutes a violation of air space by a drone and to report the results of the study to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety by December 4, 2019.
An Act To Limit the Number of Charter Schools in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0307
Committee Amendment CA_B_H366 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. g "to H.P. 231, L.D. 307, Bill, "An Act To Limit 
the Number of Charter Schools in Maine" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Direct the Department of Education To Develop a Process for the 
Revocation or Nonrenewal of a Public Charter School's Charter' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Public charter school charter revocation and nonrenewal. 
Resolved: That the Department of Education shall develop a process for the revocation 
or nonrenewal of a public charter school's charter for public charter schools that are not 
meeting required performance framework provisions and report to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, no later than January 1, 2020, on the 
recommended process and submit any suggested legislation to implement the process to 
revoke or not renew a public charter school's charter.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, strikes and replaces 
the bill with a resolve directing the Department of Education to develop a process for the 
revocation or nonrenewal of a public charter school's charter for public charter schools 
that are not meeting required perfotmance framework provisions and report to the Joint 
Stahding Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, no later than Januaty 1, 2020, on 
the recommended process and submit any suggested legislation to implement the process 
to revoke or not renew a public chatter school's charter. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Revised: 05/09/19 feac 
LD 307 
LR 976(03) 
An Act To Limit the Number of Charter Schools in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment /]" { /J" 5 t 0 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additio11al costs to the Department of Education to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0976(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Limit the Number of Charter Schools in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0307
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN, VITELLI, CRAVEN, FARNSWORTH, GRAMLICH, KORNFIELD, PERRY, RECKITT, CHIPMAN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §2405

Legislative Document
No. 307
H.P. 231
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Limit the Number of Charter Schools in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and
Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GRAMLICH of Old 
Orchard Beach, KORNFIELD of Bangor, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PERRY of Calais, 
RECKITT of South Portland, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §2405, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. 
XXXXX, §1, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §2405, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Limit on number of public charter schools approved by the commission.  No 
more than 10 public charter schools approved by the commission may operate at any 
time.  Any time the cap is reached, the commissioner may not accept further registrations 
from the commission and only local school boards and collaboratives of local school 
boards may approve charters.
SUMMARY
Under current law, the number of public charter schools approved by the Maine 
Charter School Commission that may operate at any time is capped at 10 until July 1, 
2022.  This bill makes that cap permanent.
An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0310
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: GATTINE, BREEN, ARATA, HUBBELL, MILLETT, PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 310
H.P. 234
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations and 
Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary 
to the Proper Operations of State Government
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MILLETT of 
Waterford, PIERCE of Falmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This emergency bill proposes to adjust certain appropriations and allocations from the 
General Fund and other funds for the expenditures of State Government related to 
position changes and to change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper 
operations of State Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
An Act To Eliminate the Regional Adjustment for Public School Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0309
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STEWART, DRINKWATER, FECTEAU, O'CONNOR, RUDNICKI, SAMPSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15676, 20-A MRSA §15682

Legislative Document
No. 309
H.P. 233
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Eliminate the Regional Adjustment for Public School 
Systems
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, FECTEAU of Augusta, 
McCREA of Fort Fairfield, O'CONNOR of Berwick, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SAMPSON of 
Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15676, sub-§§1 and 2, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, 
Pt. C, §31, are further amended to read:
1.  Teaching staff costs.  Beginning July 1, 2017, the The salary and benefit costs for 
school level teaching staff that are necessary to carry out this Act, calculated in 
accordance with section 15678 and adjusted by the regional adjustment under section 
15682;
2.  Other staff costs.  Beginning July 1, 2017, the The salary and benefit costs for 
school-level staff who are not teachers, but including substitute teachers, that are 
necessary to carry out this Act, calculated in accordance with section 15679 and adjusted 
by the regional adjustment under section 15682; and
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §15682, as amended by PL 2011, c. 419, §2, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the regional adjustment in the total operating allocation for school 
administrative units under the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act.
An Act To Reduce the Cost of Workers' Compensation Insurance for Small Employers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0312
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: HANDY, CLAXTON, BABINE, DOORE, SHEATS, SYLVESTER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2381-C, 24-A MRSA §2382-G

Legislative Document
No. 312
H.P. 236
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Reduce the Cost of Workers' Compensation Insurance 
for Small Employers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANDY of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BABINE of Scarborough, DOORE of Augusta, SHEATS of Auburn, 
SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2381-C, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §12 
and affected by §13, is amended to read:
8.  Rate.  "Rate" means the cost of insurance per exposure base unit, prior to any 
application of individual risk variations based on loss or expense considerations, and does 
not include minimum premiums.
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §2381-C, sub-§12, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, 
§12 and affected by §13, is amended to read:
12.  Supplementary rate information.  "Supplementary rate information" means 
any manual or plan of rates, classification system, rating schedule, minimum premium, 
policy fee, rating rule, rating plan and any other similar information needed to determine 
the applicable premium for an insured.
Sec. 3.  24-A MRSA §2382-G is enacted to read:
§2382-G.  Minimum premiums
A workers' compensation insurer may not charge a minimum premium in connection 
with a workers' compensation insurance policy.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a workers' compensation insurer from charging a minimum 
premium in connection with its issuance of a workers' compensation policy.
An Act To Increase Access to Moose and Doe Permits for Combat-injured Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0313
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JAVNER, CARNEY, DRINKWATER, HANINGTON, LANDRY, TUELL

Legislative Document
No. 313
H.P. 237
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Increase Access to Moose and Doe Permits for Combat-
injured Veterans
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
HANINGTON of Lincoln, LANDRY of Farmington, TUELL of East Machias.
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 would increase access to moose and doe permits for the rehabilitation of 
combat-injured veterans.
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0311
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: GATTINE, BREEN, ARATA, HUBBELL, MILLETT, PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 311
H.P. 235
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and 
Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MILLETT of 
Waterford, PIERCE of Falmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This emergency bill proposes to make unified appropriations and allocations for the 
expenditures of State Government, General Fund and other funds and to change certain 
provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State Government for the 
fiscal years ending June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
An Act To Simplify Apprenticeship Requirements for Student and Apprentice Lobster and Crab Fishing License Holders
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0314
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, DOW, ALLEY, BABINE, BLUME, HUTCHINS, JAVNER, TUELL, MIRAMANT
Amends: 12 MRSA §6422

Legislative Document
No. 314
H.P. 238
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Simplify Apprenticeship Requirements for Student and 
Apprentice Lobster and Crab Fishing License Holders
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BABINE of Scarborough, BLUME of York, HUTCHINS 
of Penobscot, JAVNER of Chester, McDONALD of Stonington, TUELL of East Machias, 
Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6422, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Validation of experience.  The commissioner shall allow a person with an 
apprentice lobster and crab fishing license or a student lobster and crab fishing license to 
demonstrate program completion through documentation that the license holder has 
verified landings of at least 4,000 pounds of lobster over a period of not less than 2 years. 
Nothing in this subsection prohibits the commissioner from establishing additional 
methods for a person with an apprentice lobster and crab fishing license or a student 
lobster and crab fishing license to demonstrate program completion. 
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Commissioner of Marine Resources to allow a person with an 
apprentice lobster and crab fishing license or a student lobster and crab fishing license to 
demonstrate apprentice program completion through verified landings of at least 4,000 
pounds of lobster over a period of not less than 2 years.
An Act To Promote Healthy Living in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0315
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, POULIOT, AUSTIN, CRAVEN, FAY, HICKMAN, PERRY, BELLOWS, CHIPMAN, MOORE

Legislative Document
No. 315
H.P. 239
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Promote Healthy Living in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, CRAVEN of Lewiston, FAY of Raymond, 
HICKMAN of Winthrop, PERRY of Calais, Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, CHIPMAN of 
Cumberland, MOORE of Washington.
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 Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140
Initiative: Appropriates funds for evidence-based programs to promote healthy living of 
the State's older adults.
SUMMARY
This bill appropriates funds for evidence-based programs to promote healthy living of 
the State's older adults.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$282,000
$282,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$282,000
$282,000
An Act To Protect Adults 66 Years of Age and Older from Financial and Other Types of Exploitation through Theft by Deception
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0316
Committee Amendment CA_B_H298 (House)

LD316 
LR 806(03) 
An Act To Protect Adults 66 Years of Age and Older from Financial and Other Types of Exploitation 
through Theft by Deception 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment {3{ H- J qg) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$17,850 
$23,800 
$17,850 
$23,800 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$23,800 
$23,800 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$23,800 
$23,800 
This bill would raise the class of various theft crimes by one class, up to a maximum of Class B, if the victim is a 
vuln~rable person. Cunently, theft from a vulnerable person could range from a Class E to a Class B crime, depending 
on the circumstances of the case. 
In 2018 the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services handled about 3 ,400 cases under the theft crime sections 
changed in this bill that were not already charged as Class B crimes. Of these, about half were class E crimes. The 
commission does not face increased costs from a crime moving from a Class E to a Class D. However, the average 
incremental cost of one case moving from a Class D to a Class C or from a Class C to a Class B is $400. Assuming 
that 2%-5% of the relevant non-Class E cases are committed against a vulnerable person, it is estimated that 34 to 85 
cases could face an elevation in the class of the crime. This would represent increased costs to the commission of 
$13,600 to $34,000, or an average of $23,800 per year. The bill provides $17,850 to the commission in fiscal year 
2019-20 and $23,800 in fiscal year 2020-21. 
In addition, the Maine Department of Conections (DOC) will face increased costs due to more incarcerated 
individuals and individuals incarcerated for longer periods of time. It is unclear how many individuals would be 
convicted of an elevated class of crime as a result of this bill. The incremental difference to the DOC of increasing a 
Class C crime to a Class Bis $27,506 per sentence. The incremental cost of increasing from a Class D to a Class C is 
$44, 106. The DOC has not indicated the need for additional funding at this time and no funding is included in the bill 
for the DOC. 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed does not require additional funding at 
this time for the courts. The collection of additional fine revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by 
minor amounts. 
LR0806(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Adults 66 Years of Age and Older from Financial and Other Types of Exploitation through Theft by Deception
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0316
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CARNEY, CYRWAY, FAY, HANINGTON, JAVNER, MORALES, RECKITT, CARPENTER, LAWRENCE, MILLETT
Amends: 17-A MRSA §354

Legislative Document
No. 316
H.P. 240
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Protect Adults 66 Years of Age and Older from Financial 
and Other Types of Exploitation through Theft by Deception
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: FAY of Raymond, HANINGTON of Lincoln, JAVNER of Chester, 
MORALES of South Portland, RECKITT of South Portland, Senators: CARPENTER of 
Aroostook, LAWRENCE of York, MILLETT of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §354, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2007, c. 476, §11, is 
further amended to read:
B.  The person violates paragraph A and:
(1)  The value of the property is more than $10,000.  Violation of this 
subparagraph is a Class B crime;
(1-A)  The other person is in fact 66 years of age or older at the time of the 
offense.  Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;
(2)  The property stolen is a firearm or an explosive device.  Violation of this 
subparagraph is a Class B crime;
(3)  The person is armed with a dangerous weapon at the time of the offense.  
Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;
(4)  The value of the property is more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000.  
Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
(5)  The value of the property is more than $500 but not more than $1,000.  
Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or
(6)  The person has 2 or more prior convictions for any combination of the Maine 
offenses listed in this subparagraph or for engaging in substantially similar 
conduct to that of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph in another 
jurisdiction.  The Maine offenses are:  theft; any violation of section 401 in which 
the crime intended to be committed inside the structure is theft; any violation of 
section 405 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the motor vehicle 
is theft; any violation of section 651; any violation of section 702, 703 or 708; or 
attempts to commit any of these crimes.  Section 9-A governs the use of prior 
convictions when determining a sentence.  Violation of this subparagraph is a 
Class C crime.
SUMMARY
This bill makes the crime of theft by deception when the victim is 66 years of age or 
older at the time of the offense a Class B crime.
An Act To Amend the Scope of Practice of Podiatric Medicine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0320
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: KESCHL, BRADSTREET, RUDNICKI, BLACK
Amends: 32 MRSA §3551

Legislative Document
No. 320
H.P. 245
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Amend the Scope of Practice of Podiatric Medicine
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KESCHL of Belgrade.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, 
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §3551, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2017, c. 14, §1, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Practice of podiatric medicine.  "Practice of podiatric medicine" means the 
diagnosis and treatment of maladies of the human foot and, ankle and soft tissue of the 
lower leg by medical, surgical or mechanical means and the evaluation, diagnosis, 
management and prevention of conditions of the lower extremities, which may include 
osseous and soft tissue procedures that address the pathology of the foot, ankle and 
contiguous attachments below the tibial tuberosity. "Practice of podiatric medicine" 
includes the performance of a history and physical on a podiatrist's preoperative patient 
and upon the patient's admission into a hospital or ambulatory surgical center. "Practice 
of podiatric medicine" includes the administration of local anesthesia in conjunction with 
the practice of podiatry.  The use of general anesthesia is permitted in conjunction with 
the practice of podiatry when administered or supervised by a medical or osteopathic 
physician who assumes responsibility for the administration of that anesthesia to a patient 
being treated by a podiatrist.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the scope of practice of podiatric medicine to include the diagnosis 
and treatment of maladies of the soft tissue of the lower leg and the evaluation, diagnosis, 
management and prevention of conditions of the lower extremities.
An Act To Set the Minimum Penalty for Littering on State Highways at $1,000
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0323
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CEBRA
Amends: 17 MRSA §2264-A

Legislative Document
No. 323
H.P. 248
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Set the Minimum Penalty for Littering on State 
Highways at $1,000
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §2264-A, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §34 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is further amended to read:
1.  Disposal of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter.  A person who 
disposes of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter commits a civil violation for 
which a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged, except that a 
person who disposes of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter on a state 
highway commits a civil violation for which a fine of $1,000 must be adjudged.
Sec. 2.  17 MRSA §2264-A, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 208, §4, is 
further amended to read:
1-A.  Disposal of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter; subsequent 
offenses.  A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 
commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 and not more than 
$1,000 may be adjudged, except that a person who disposes of 15 pounds or less or 27 
cubic feet or less of litter on a state highway commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
$1,000 must be adjudged.
Sec. 3.  17 MRSA §2264-A, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 208, §4, is 
amended to read:
A.  Shall impose a fine of not less than $500, except that a person who disposes of 
more than 15 pounds or more than 27 cubic feet of litter on a state highway commits 
a civil violation for which a fine of $1,000 must be adjudged;
SUMMARY
This bill sets the minimum penalty for littering on state highways at $1,000.
An Act To Provide Emergency Funds for Clients of the Adult Protective Services System
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0325
Committee Amendment CA_A_H140 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 250, L.D. 325, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Emergency Funds for Clients of the Adult Protective Services System" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/25/19 frac 
LD325 
LR 704(02) 
An Act To Provide Emergency Funds for Clients of the Adult Protective Services System 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,fl, { j/-}'/~ 
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 
.$10,000 
$10,000 
· $10,000 
$10,000 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$10,000 
$10,000 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$10,000 
. $10,000 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $10,000 in fiscal 
year 2019-20 and $10,000 in fiscal year 2020-21 for emergency funds for Adult Protective Services caseworkers to 
access for needy clients. 
LR0704(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0322
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CEBRA, HARRINGTON, GRIGNON, ORDWAY
Amends: 21-A MRSA §671

Legislative Document
No. 322
H.P. 247
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring 
Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples.
Cosponsored by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford and
Representatives: GRIGNON of Athens, ORDWAY of Standish.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §671, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 453, §55, is 
further amended to read:
1.  Name announced.  A voter who wishes to vote must provide proof of identity 
with photographic identification documentation approved by the Secretary of State by 
rule and state the voter's name and, upon request, residence address to an election clerk, 
who shall announce the name in a loud, clear voice.
Sec. 2.  Rules.  The Secretary of State shall adopt rules establishing a photographic 
identification standard for a voter providing proof of identity to an election clerk.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that a voter provide proof of identity with photographic 
identification approved by the Secretary of State by rule for the purpose of voting.
An Act To Ensure the Continuation of the Landowner Relations Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0321
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: KESCHL, BREEN, BRADSTREET, CAMPBELL, COREY, MAREAN, NADEAU, REED, BLACK

Legislative Document
No. 321
H.P. 246
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Ensure the Continuation of the Landowner Relations 
Program
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KESCHL of Belgrade.
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and
Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, CAMPBELL of Orrington, COREY of 
Windham, MAREAN of Hollis, NADEAU of Winslow, REED of Carmel, Senator: BLACK of 
Franklin.
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.
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Landowner Relations Fund Z140
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to the Landowner Relations Fund to improve 
relationships or maintain good relationships between landowners and outdoor 
recreationists.
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to allow 
the department through the landowner relations program to improve relationships or 
maintain good relationships between landowners and outdoor recreationists.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$150,000
$150,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$150,000
$150,000
An Act To Provide Emergency Funds for Clients of the Adult Protective Services System
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0325
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: RECKITT, BRADSTREET, CARNEY, HARNETT, PERRY, STOVER

Legislative Document
No. 325
H.P. 250
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Provide Emergency Funds for Clients of the Adult 
Protective Services System
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RECKITT of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, 
HARNETT of Gardiner, PERRY of Calais, STOVER of Boothbay.
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 Aging and Disability Services Adult Protective Services Z040
Initiative: Provides funding for emergency funds for Adult Protective Services 
caseworkers to access for needy clients.
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding for emergency funds for Adult Protective Services 
caseworkers to access for needy clients.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$10,000
$10,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$10,000
$10,000
An Act To Revise Maine's Environmental Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0327
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: TUCKER

Legislative Document
No. 327
H.P. 252
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Revise Maine's Environmental Laws
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to revise laws governing environmental protection.
An Act To Exempt from Criminal Liability Persons Reporting a Drug-related Medical Emergency
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0329
Committee Amendment CA_A_H178 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,) " to H.P. 254, L.D. 329, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt from Criminal Liability Persons Reporting a Drug-related Medical Emergency" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/15/19 feac. 
LD 329 
LR 352(02) 
An Act To Exempt from Criminal Liability Persons Reporting a Drug-related Medical Emergency 
F1scal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment .. ;4 { /)-/ J $) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Possible reduction in costs to the Depannent of Con-ections and to Indigent Legal Services from fewer anests and 
prosecutions. 
Minor reduction of workload associated with the minimal number of cases that will no longer be filed in the court 
system. 
A reduction in fine revenue will decrease General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0352(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Define Licensed Massage Therapists as Health Care Practitioners
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0330
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: DeCHANT, HUBBELL, WARREN
Amends: 32 MRSA §14301, 32 MRSA §14306-C

Legislative Document
No. 330
H.P. 255
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Define Licensed Massage Therapists as Health Care 
Practitioners
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DeCHANT of Bath.
Cosponsored by Representatives: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §14301, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1997, c. 681, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Massage therapist or massage practitioner.  "Massage therapist" or "massage 
practitioner" means a person who is a health care practitioner as defined in Title 24, 
section 2502, subsection 1-A and who provides or offers to provide massage therapy for a 
fee, monetary or otherwise. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §14301, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. E, is 
further amended to read:
4.  Massage therapy.  "Massage therapy" means a health care practice that uses 
scientific or skillful manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic or remedial purposes, 
specifically for improving muscle tone and circulation and promoting health and physical 
well-being.  The term includes, but is not limited to, manual and mechanical procedures 
for the purpose of treating soft tissue only, the use of supplementary aids such as rubbing 
alcohol, liniments, oils, antiseptics, powders, herbal preparations, creams or lotions, 
procedures such as oil rubs, salt glows and hot or cold packs or other similar procedures 
or preparations commonly used in this practice.  This term specifically excludes 
manipulation of the spine or articulations and excludes sexual contact as defined in Title 
17-A, section 251, subsection 1, paragraph D.
Sec. 3.  32 MRSA §14306-C, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 681, §7, is 
amended to read:
1.  License required.  Beginning on the effective date of this section, a A person may 
not, unless licensed in accordance with or specifically exempted by this chapter, claim to 
be a massage therapist or a massage practitioner unless licensed in accordance with this 
chapter or claim to provide any procedure that is described by any of the following 
words: "massage," "bodywork," "body therapy," "manual therapy," "neuromuscular 
therapy," "touch therapy" or "myotherapy" or related terms.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that massage therapists and massage practitioners are health care 
practitioners and that massage therapy is a health care practice.  It prohibits unlicensed 
persons from claiming to provide procedures that are described as "massage," 
"bodywork," "body therapy," "manual therapy," "neuromuscular therapy," "touch 
therapy" or "myotherapy" or related terms.
An Act To Exempt from Criminal Liability Persons Reporting a Drug-related Medical Emergency
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0329
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CARDONE, DESCHAMBAULT, BAILEY, HANDY, MADIGAN, SYLVESTER, CARPENTER
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1111-B

Legislative Document
No. 329
H.P. 254
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Exempt from Criminal Liability Persons Reporting a 
Drug-related Medical Emergency
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CARDONE of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and
Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, HANDY of Lewiston, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
McCREIGHT of Harpswell, SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1111-B is enacted to read:
§1111-B.  Exemption from criminal liability for reporting a drug-related medical 
emergency
A person who in good faith seeks medical assistance for another person experiencing 
a drug-related overdose or who is experiencing a drug-related overdose and is in need of 
medical assistance may not be arrested or prosecuted for a violation of section 1107-A, 
1108, 1111 or 1111-A or a violation of probation as authorized by chapter 49 if the 
grounds for arrest or prosecution are obtained as a result of the person's seeking medical 
assistance or experiencing a drug-related overdose.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts from arrest or prosecution a person who in good faith seeks medical 
assistance for another person experiencing a drug-related overdose or who is 
experiencing a drug-related overdose and is in need of medical assistance.  The person 
may not be arrested or prosecuted for a violation of laws prohibiting the possession of 
scheduled drugs, acquiring drugs by deception, the possession of hypodermic apparatuses 
and the use of drug paraphernalia or a violation of probation if the grounds for arrest or 
prosecution are obtained as a result of the person's seeking medical assistance or 
experiencing a drug-related overdose.
An Act To Prohibit the Operation of Large Commercial Vessels in the Waters of Southern Mount Desert Island
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0331
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HUBBELL, BELLOWS, BREEN, CARSON, CHENETTE, CHIPMAN, GRATWICK, MILLETT
Amends: 38 MRSA §286

Legislative Document
No. 331
H.P. 256
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Prohibit the Operation of Large Commercial Vessels in 
the Waters of Southern Mount Desert Island
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, CARSON of Cumberland, CHENETTE of York, 
CHIPMAN of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot, MILLETT of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §286 is enacted to read:
§286.  Operation of commercial vessels; southern Mount Desert Island
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Commercial vessel" means any type of watercraft used exclusively in a business 
or trade.
B.  "Waters of southern Mount Desert Island" means the No Discharge Area for 
Southern Mount Desert Island designated in Maine Marine Sanitation Device 
Standard--Notice of Determination, 74 Federal Register, 34,340 (2009).
2.  Prohibition.  A person may not operate, moor or anchor in the waters of southern 
Mount Desert Island a commercial vessel greater than 200 feet in length or that has the 
capacity to carry more than 100 passengers.
3.  Vessels exempt.  The following vessels are exempt from subsection 2:
A.  Vessels operated for the purpose of scientific research;
B.  Vessels owned and operated by a municipality;
C.  Vessels owned and operated by the State Government; and
D.  Vessels owned and operated by the Federal Government.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the operation, mooring or anchoring of commercial vessels over 
feet in length or with the capacity to carry more than 100 passengers in the waters of 
southern Mount Desert Island.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Dangerous Dogs and Nuisance Dogs To Allow for Flexibility in Protection Dog Training
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0333
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: SKOLFIELD, BLACK, LANDRY, STEWART, DAVIS
Amends: 7 MRSA §3954

Legislative Document
No. 333
H.P. 258
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Dangerous Dogs and 
Nuisance Dogs To Allow for Flexibility in Protection Dog Training
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: LANDRY of Farmington, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senator: DAVIS of 
Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §3954, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 404, §13, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law prohibiting a person from training or encouraging a dog that 
is not directly involved with a protection dog training program recognized by the 
Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police to be aggressive toward or attack 
another person or domesticated animal.