pem207/maine-bills huggingface dataset:
An Act To Reduce the Incidence of Obesity and Chronic Disease in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0706
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LIBBY, CLAXTON, GRATWICK, CRAVEN, HYMANSON, MADIGAN, PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 706
S.P. 219
In Senate, February 11, 2019
An Act To Reduce the Incidence of Obesity and Chronic Disease in 
the State
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, GRATWICK of Penobscot, 
SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, HYMANSON of 
York, MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §§3174-BBB and 3174-CCC are enacted to read:
§3174-BBB.  Medical nutritional therapy; rules
The department shall provide for the reimbursement under the MaineCare program 
for medical nutritional therapy services to treat obesity, unhealthy weight, hypertension, 
diabetes, prediabetes, disorders of lipid metabolism, HIV infection, unintended weight 
loss in older adults, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal conditions, malnutrition and 
inappropriate eating habits.  Medical nutritional therapy services may be provided by 
physicians licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 36 or 48, dietitians licensed pursuant to 
Title 32, chapter 104 or nurse practitioners licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 31 who 
practice in hospitals, outpatient settings or private offices.
As used in this section, "medical nutritional therapy" means a therapeutic approach to 
treating medical conditions and their associated symptoms by use of counseling and a 
specifically tailored diet devised and monitored by a physician licensed pursuant to Title 
32, chapter 36 or 48, a dietitian licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 104 or a nurse 
practitioner licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 31.
The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant 
to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A.
§3174-CCC.  Prescription drug therapy; rules
The department shall provide for the reimbursement under the MaineCare program 
for prescription drug therapy services to treat obesity, unhealthy weight, hypertension, 
diabetes, prediabetes, disorders of lipid metabolism, HIV infection, unintended weight 
loss in older adults, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal conditions, malnutrition and 
inappropriate eating habits.  Prescription drug therapy services may be provided by 
physicians licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 36 or 48 or nurse practitioners licensed 
pursuant to Title 32, chapter 31 who practice in hospitals, outpatient settings or private 
offices.
The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant 
to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill provides for reimbursement under the MaineCare program for medical 
nutritional therapy and prescription drug therapy.
An Act To Require the Clearing of Vegetation along Roads
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0707
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN

Legislative Document
No. 707
S.P. 220
In Senate, February 11, 2019
An Act To Require the Clearing of Vegetation along Roads
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
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 require the Department of Transportation to clear from the sides of 
roads vegetation that poses a risk to drivers.
An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0709
Committee Amendment CA_A_H328 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «f)" to H.P. 514, L.D. 709, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 to 6 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§75-A is enacted to read: 
75-A. Certain meals provided to employees. Meals provided to an employee at no 
cost by an eating establishment as defined in Title 22, section 2491, subsection 7 while 
the employee is actually working as a food service employee. For the purpose of this 
subsection, "meal" does not include alcoholic beverages.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the tax exemption applies to meals that are provided at 
no cost to an employee who is actually working as a food service employee and that the 
exempted meals do not include alcoholic beverages. The amendment also removes the 
maximum meal cost limitation and inflation indexing provisions and allocates the 
exemption to a more appropriate subsection. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/11/19 feac:;.. 
LD709 
LR 1432(02) 
An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,(4 ( }I- }).8) 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$1,045,000 
($1,045,000) 
($55,000) 
$1,614,525 
($1,614,525) 
($84,975) 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$1,662,961 
($1,662,961) 
($87,524) 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$1,712,850 
($1,712,850) 
($90,150) 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption for meals that are provided at no cost to employees working as food service 
employees and would result in a reduction in General Fund revenue of $1,045,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 and 
$1,614,525 in fiscal year 2020-21. It would also result in a reduction in Local Government Fund revenue of $55,000 
in fiscal year 2019-20 and $84,~75 in fiscal year 2020-21. 
LR! 432(02) - Fiscal Note - Page l of 1
Resolve, To Require the Department of Environmental Protection To Study the Establishment of a Product Stewardship Program for Mattresses
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0710
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BERRY, BREEN, ACKLEY, MARTIN, MOONEN, PEOPLES, RISEMAN, VITELLI

Legislative Document
No. 710
H.P. 515
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
Resolve, To Require the Department of Environmental Protection 
To Study the Establishment of a Product Stewardship Program for 
Mattresses
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MOONEN of Portland, 
PEOPLES of Westbrook, RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Sec. 1.  Department of Environmental Protection to study the 
establishment of a product stewardship program for mattresses. Resolved: 
That the Department of Environmental Protection, referred to in this resolve as "the 
department," shall study the establishment of a new stewardship program in the State for 
mattresses, in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, chapter 18.
Sec. 2.  Reporting date established. Resolved:  That the department shall report 
the findings of its study in section 1, including recommendations and recommended 
legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources by 
December 4, 2019. The joint standing committee may report out a bill relating to the 
subject matter of this report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Environmental Protection to study the 
establishment of a new stewardship program in the State for mattresses and report the 
results of its study to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural 
Resources by December 4, 2019.  The department is required to include recommended 
legislation to implement its recommendations related to the report, and the joint standing 
committee is authorized to report out a bill relating to the subject matter of the report to 
the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
An Act To Fully Fund After-school and Preschool Programs in the School Funding Fo1mula, Increase the Economically Disadvantaged Student Factor in the School Funding Formula and Increase the School Construction Debt Service Limit
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0712
Committee Amendment CA_A_H290 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 517, L.D. 712, Bill, "An Act To Fully 
Fund After-school and Preschool Programs in the School Funding Fo1mula, Increase the 
Economically Disadvantaged Student Factor in the School Funding Formula and Increase 
the School Construction Debt Service Limit" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase the School Construction Debt Service Limit' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 to 10. 
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, changes the title and 
strikes all sections of the bill except the provision that raises the maximum debt service 
limit for school construction projects from $126,000,000 to $150,000,000 beginning in 
2020. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/11/19 feac 
LD 712 
LR 343(02) 
An Act To Fully Fund After-school and Preschool Programs in the School Funding Formula, Increase 
the Economically Disadvantaged Student Factor in the School Funding Formula and Increase the 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
School Construction Debt Service Limit 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'f\' (fl--J_9{) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biem1ium cost increase - General Fund 
Increasing the major capital maximum debt service limit for school construction projects from $126 million to $150 
million beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 will not increase the total state and local cost ofK-12 public education, or the 
State's share of that cost, in the 2020-2021 biennium. Sufficient lead time is not available to bring new projects on line 
that would require funding for additional debt service payments in the 2020-2021 biennium. 
The increase in the debt service limit for school constrnction may increase the total cost of K-12 public education in 
future biennia as a result of higher debt service costs. The impact can not be estimated and will depend on the number 
of projects approved and the debt service required for those projects. Unless additional funds are appropriated to 
cover the increased costs, the distribution of state subsidy to local school administrative units may be impacted. 
LR0343(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit Public Charter Schools from Expending Funds for Advertising
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0714
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HANDY, FARNSWORTH
Amends: 20-A MRSA §2415

Legislative Document
No. 714
H.P. 519
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Prohibit Public Charter Schools from Expending Funds 
for Advertising
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANDY of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representative: FARNSWORTH of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §2415, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Advertising.  A public charter school may not pay for advertising in print media 
or on television, radio, yard signs or digital or electronic media.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a public charter school from paying for advertising in print media 
or on television, radio, yard signs or digital or electronic media.
An Act To Change the Allocation Formula for Revenue from Slot Machines
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0715
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HANDY, CHIPMAN, SYLVESTER, LUCHINI

Legislative Document
No. 715
H.P. 520
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Change the Allocation Formula for Revenue from Slot 
Machines
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANDY of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representative: SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: LUCHINI of Hancock.
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 change the allocation of the revenue from slot machines 
operated by casinos, as established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 8, section 1036, 
subsections 2 and 2-A.  This bill would not change the percentage of the net slot machine 
income being distributed, but would:
1.  Return to the allocation formula established in the legislation allowing casinos that 
was approved at referendum, which would require reducing the funding of certain items, 
such as the fund to supplement harness racing purses and the Sire Stakes Fund, and 
eliminating the funding of other items, such as the Fund to Encourage Racing at Maine's 
Commercial Tracks and the Fund to Stabilize Off-track Betting Facilities.  Under this 
proposal, the 14% of the net slot machine income attributable to the reduction or 
elimination of those allocations would be distributed elsewhere;
2.  Reallocate the net slot machine income among the current receivers of the income, 
increasing the share of some, such as the Fund for a Healthy Maine, the University of 
Maine System Scholarship Fund, the Maine Maritime Academy and the Maine 
Community College System, while decreasing the share of others, such as the fund to 
supplement harness racing purses, and eliminating the share of others, such as the Fund to 
Encourage Racing at Maine's Commercial Tracks, the Sire Stakes Fund and the Fund to 
Stabilize Off-track Betting Facilities; or
3.  Enact a combination of the 2 methods and include different recipients.
An Act To Increase Railroad Freight Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0716
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: RYKERSON, AUSTIN, COLLINGS, WHITE, LIBBY
Amends: 23 MRSA §7015

Legislative Document
No. 716
H.P. 521
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Increase Railroad Freight Safety
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, COLLINGS of Portland, WHITE of 
Waterville, Senator: LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §7015 is enacted to read:
§7015.  Freight train crew size
A railroad company shall ensure that there are at least 2 employees on a freight train 
traveling on a railroad line, as defined in section 7152, subsection 3, within the State, 
except for a freight train traveling for hostler service.  A railroad company that violates 
this section is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each violation of this section.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a railroad company to ensure that there are at least 2 employees on 
a freight train traveling on a railroad line within the State, except for a freight train 
traveling for hostler service.  It provides that a railroad company that violates this 
provision is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each violation.
An Act To Provide Comprehensive Mental Health Treatment Reform
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0717
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, AUSTIN, CLOUTIER, FARNSWORTH, FAY, MADIGAN, PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 717
H.P. 522
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Provide Comprehensive Mental Health Treatment 
Reform
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, 
FARNSWORTH of Portland, FAY of Raymond, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREA of Fort 
Fairfield, PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to create a seamless crisis services system that allows high-risk 
patients timely access to inpatient care and to increase communication within the crisis 
services system to better manage patients after discharge. The purpose of this bill is to 
save lives and improve the overall quality and integrity of the crisis services system by:
1.  Creating a single point of entry for a high-risk patient by designating an 
independent entity of a hospital to provide clinical assessment of the patient and 
determine whether the patient meets inpatient criteria of care;
2.  Adopting universal criteria under which priority admission for a patient is based 
on acuteness of crisis and length of stay in an emergency room;
3.  Requiring hospitals to communicate with and make referrals to community 
providers for aftercare within 24 hours following discharge from the emergency room or 
inpatient treatment when patients are most at risk of suicide; and
4.  Exploring further significant upgrades, access and training in developing 
prevention and postintervention services with the goal of avoiding hospitalization of 
patients with mental illness who are not in need of psychiatric hospitalization and can be 
stabilized in the community.
An Act To Increase Funding for Adult Basic Literacy, Workplace Education and College Preparedness
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0718
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, DOW, CRAVEN, DODGE, GIDEON, MASTRACCIO, MILLETT, STEWART, POULIOT, VITELLI

Legislative Document
No. 718
H.P. 523
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Increase Funding for Adult Basic Literacy, Workplace 
Education and College Preparedness
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and
Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast, Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MILLETT of Waterford, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senators: 
POULIOT of Kennebec, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
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.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Adult Education 0364
Initiative: Provides an increase in the adult education subsidy to local school units that 
operate adult education programs.
Adult Education 0364
Initiative: Provides targeted funds to improve the capacity of local adult education 
programs to meet students' academic needs in basic education, high school completion 
and preparation for postsecondary education and to meet students' work readiness and 
workforce training needs.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an increase in funding for the adult education subsidy to local 
school units that operate adult education programs.  It also provides targeted funds to 
improve the capacity of local adult education programs to meet students' academic and 
work readiness and training needs.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$2,700,000
$2,700,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,700,000
$2,700,000
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2019-20
2020-21
GENERAL FUND
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
An Act To Encourage Public Participation in School Board Meetings
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0721
Committee Amendment CA_A_H394 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1001

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 526, L.D. 721, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage Public Participation in School Board Meetings" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §1001, sub-§20 is enacted to read: 
20. School board meeting public comment period. A school board shall provide 
the opportunity for the public to comment on school and education matters at a school 
board meeting. Nothing in this subsection restricts the school board from establishing 
reasonable standards for the public comment period, including time limits and conduct 
standards. For purposes of this subsection, "school board meeting" means a full meeting 
of the school board and does not include meetings of subcommittees .1 
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, removes the 
provision that a school board must provide the opportunity for the public to comment at 
the beginning of each school board meeting and instead requires that a school board 
provide the opportunity for the public to comment at a school board meeting. A school 
board meeting is defined as a full meeting of the school board that does not include 
meetings of subcommittees. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Adult Use Marijuana Law
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0719
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 719
H.P. 524
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Amend the Adult Use Marijuana Law
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative 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 bill proposes to amend the Marijuana Legalization Act.
An Act Regarding Maine's Adult Use Marijuana Law
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0720
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 720
H.P. 525
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act Regarding Maine's Adult Use Marijuana Law
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative 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 bill proposes to amend the laws governing adult use marijuana in the State.
An Act To Encourage Public Participation in School Board Meetings
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0721
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CUDDY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1001

Legislative Document
No. 721
H.P. 526
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Encourage Public Participation in School Board 
Meetings
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CUDDY of Winterport.
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.  School board meeting public comment period.  A school board shall provide 
the opportunity for the public to comment on school and education matters at the 
beginning of each school board meeting.  Nothing in this subsection restricts the school 
board from establishing reasonable standards for the public comment period, including 
time limits and conduct standards.
SUMMARY
This bill requires school boards to hold public comment periods at the beginning of 
each school board meeting.
An Act To Make Sales to Area Agencies on Aging Tax-exempt
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0726
Committee Amendment CA_A_H56 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §2557

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 531, L.D. 726, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Sales to Area Agencies on Aging Tax-exempt" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §2557, sub-§38, as amended by PL 2017, c. 445, §2 and 
affected by § 5, is :further amended to read: 
38. 
Nonprofit library collaboratives. 
Sales to nonprofit collaboratives of 
academic, public, school and special libraries that provide support for library resource 
sharing, promote quality library information services and suppo1t the cultural, educational 
and economic development of the State; end 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §2557, sub-§39, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 445, §3 and 
affected by § 5, is amended to read: 
39. 
Certain support organizations for combat-injured veterans. 
Sales to 
incorporated nonprofit organizations organized for the primary purpose of operating a 
retreat in the State for combat-injured veterans and their families free of charge,; and 
Sec. 4. 36 MRSA §2557, sub-§40 is enacted to read: 
40. Area agency on aging. Sales to an area agency on aging designated under Title 
22, section 5116, subsection 1, paragraph B, or sales to a public or nonprofit private 
agency that is operating under grants authorized by Title 22, chapter 1457, that is 
providing social services in order to secure and maintain maximum independence and 
dignity in a home environment for older people capable of self-care with appropriate 
supportive services.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"~" to H.P. 531, L.D. 726 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an exemption from the service provider tax for sales of taxable 
services to agencies that the bill makes eligible for a sales tax exemption. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Levenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 03/12/19 frae... 
LD726 
LR 2048(02) 
An Act To Make Sales to Area Agencies on Aging Tax-exempt 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fl, {/I· 'i 0 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal NoteRequired: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$26,600 
$37,525 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$39,900 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$42,275 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($26,600) 
($1,400) 
($37,525) 
($1,975) 
($39,900) 
($2, 100) 
($42,275) 
($2,225) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill provides sales tax and service provider tax exemptions for sales to area agencies on aging and would result in 
a loss of General Fund revenue of $26,600 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $3 7,525 in fiscal year 2020-21. It would also 
result in a loss of Other Special Revenue Funds revenu~ of$ i ,400 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $1,97 5 in fiscal year 
2020-21. 
. ~~ :· . 
LR2048(02) ~ <Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Provide an Income Tax Credit To Encourage Small Business Hiring
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0725
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FAY, HERBIG, COREY, MASTRACCIO, NADEAU, O'CONNOR, TERRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-V

Legislative Document
No. 725
H.P. 530
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Provide an Income Tax Credit To Encourage Small 
Business Hiring
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, McCREA of Fort 
Fairfield, NADEAU of Winslow, O'CONNOR of Berwick, TERRY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-VV is enacted to read:
§5219-VV.  Small business hiring incentive credit
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Employment" means, for each tax year, the amount determined by adding the 
total number of full-time employees of an employer on each of 6 consecutive 
measurement days of that tax year chosen by the employer and then dividing that sum 
by 6.
B.  "Full-time" means an average of at least 32 hours weekly during the period that an 
employee is employed.
C.  "Measurement day" means the last business day of every other month of a tax 
year.
D.  "Qualified employee" means:
(1)  A year-round, full-time employee first hired no more than 24 months prior to 
the end of the tax year for which the credit is claimed and who was retained by 
the employer for at least 12 consecutive months during the 24 months prior to the 
end of the tax year; or
(2)  A seasonal full-time employee first hired for a season beginning no more 
than 24 months prior to the end of the tax year for which the credit is claimed and 
who was reemployed for a 2nd season during the 24 months prior to the end of 
the tax year.
2.  Credit allowed.  An employer with employment of 25 or fewer full-time 
employees during the tax year is allowed a refundable credit equal to the amount of the 
employer's share of federal social security tax and Medicare tax paid by the employer that 
is attributable to the first 40 hours of employment of a qualified employee.
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2020.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a new employee hiring incentive by means of an income tax credit 
for employers with an average of 25 or fewer full-time employees during a tax year.  The 
credit is equal to the amount of federal social security tax and Medicare tax paid by the 
employer for the first 40 hours of employment for new employees who are employed for 
at least 12 consecutive months for year-round jobs or at least 2 consecutive seasons for 
seasonal jobs.
An Act To Enhance Resource Management of Submerged Lands beneath Impounded Waters
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0723
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: RYKERSON, MIRAMANT, ALLEY, DOUDERA, EVANGELOS, ZEIGLER
Amends: 12 MRSA §1862

Legislative Document
No. 723
H.P. 528
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Enhance Resource Management of Submerged Lands 
beneath Impounded Waters
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DOUDERA of Camden, EVANGELOS of Friendship, 
McDONALD of Stonington, ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1862, sub-§1, ¶D-2 is enacted to read:
D-2.  "Impounded waters" means waters not subject to or marginally subject to tidal 
action resulting from a barrier or obstruction constructed in or across a watercourse 
impounding or partially impounding the water.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §1862, sub-§14 is enacted to read:
14.  Impounded waters.  For the purposes of this section, all lands beneath the mean 
low-water mark of impounded waters that were impounded prior to January 1, 1997 are 
state-owned submerged lands held in trust for the benefit of the people of the State.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that all lands beneath the mean low-water mark of waters 
impounded prior to January 1, 1997 are state-owned submerged lands held in trust for the 
benefit of the people of Maine.
An Act To Amend the Maine Background Check Center Act To Provide Employers Flexibility To Use Approved Alternate Vendors
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0724
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FAY, HERBIG, AUSTIN, COREY, DENNO, FARNSWORTH, MASTRACCIO, MEYER
Amends: 22 MRSA §9054

Legislative Document
No. 724
H.P. 529
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Amend the Maine Background Check Center Act To 
Provide Employers Flexibility To Use Approved Alternate Vendors
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, COREY of Windham, DENNO of Cumberland, 
FARNSWORTH of Portland, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MEYER of Eliot.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect within the 90-day period in order to help 
ensure public safety; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §9054, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 299, §25, is amended 
to read:
2.  Employer obligations.  An employer subject to this chapter shall use the 
Background Check Center to conduct a comprehensive background check that includes a 
criminal history records check for all direct access workers.  The employer shall comply 
with the requirements of this chapter when making employment-related decisions for 
direct access workers.  Notwithstanding any other law or rule to the contrary, an 
employer at any time may apply for and obtain approval from the department to use an 
approved alternate vendor instead of the Background Check Center as long as all other 
laws and rules under this chapter pertaining to the use of alternate vendors are complied 
with in order for the employer to obtain approval.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill allows an employer seeking to conduct a comprehensive background check 
for a direct access worker under the Maine Background Check Center Act to apply for 
and obtain at any time from the Department of Health and Human Services approval to 
use an approved alternate vendor instead of the Background Check Center as long as all 
other laws and rules pertaining to the use of alternate vendors are complied with in order 
for the employer to obtain approval.
An Act Concerning Funding of Alternative Organizational Structures
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0727
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TUELL, MOORE, ALLEY, CAMPBELL, STEARNS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1461-B

Legislative Document
No. 727
H.P. 532
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act Concerning Funding of Alternative Organizational 
Structures
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CAMPBELL of Orrington, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, 
STEARNS of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §1461-B, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Funding.  An alternative organizational structure must be funded at the same level 
as a school management and leadership center under chapter 123.
SUMMARY
This bill requires alternative organizational structures, a type of school administrative 
unit, to be funded at the same level as school management and leadership centers.
An Act To Make Sales to Area Agencies on Aging Tax-exempt
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0726
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: McCREA, JACKSON, BRENNAN, COLLINGS, DODGE, FARNSWORTH, FAY, HARNETT, KORNFIELD, NADEAU
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 726
H.P. 531
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Make Sales to Area Agencies on Aging Tax-exempt
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, 
FARNSWORTH of Portland, FAY of Raymond, HARNETT of Gardiner, KORNFIELD of 
Bangor, NADEAU of Winslow.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§103 is enacted to read:
103.  Area agency on aging.  Sales to an area agency on aging designated under 
Title 22, section 5116, subsection 1, paragraph B, or sales to a public or nonprofit private 
agency that is operating under grants authorized by Title 22, chapter 1457, that is 
providing social services in order to secure and maintain maximum independence and 
dignity in a home environment for older people capable of self-care with appropriate 
supportive services.
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2019.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an exemption from the sales and use tax to area agencies on aging, 
as designated by the Department of Health and Human Services, and public and private 
nonprofit agencies that are operating under grants provided by the department, that 
provide social services in order to secure and maintain maximum independence and 
dignity in a home environment for older people capable of self-care with appropriate 
supportive services.
An Act To Fairly Compensate Registration Stations for Bear, Deer, Moose and Turkey Registrations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0728
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SAMPSON, BLACK, COREY, HANLEY, LANDRY, MASON, ORDWAY, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 12 MRSA §10264, 12 MRSA §12301-A

Legislative Document
No. 728
H.P. 533
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Fairly Compensate Registration Stations for Bear, Deer, 
Moose and Turkey Registrations
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, DeVEAU of Caribou, HANLEY of Pittston, LANDRY 
of Farmington, MASON of Lisbon, ORDWAY of Standish, Senator: TIMBERLAKE of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10264, last ¶, as amended by PL 2011, c. 668, §3, is further 
amended to read:
Notwithstanding section 10801, subsection 4, $2 $1 of each deer registration fee 
collected under section 12301-A, subsection 3, paragraph C must be deposited in the 
fund.  Fifty percent of the funds deposited in the fund from the deer registration fees must 
be used for predator control purposes and 50% of the deposited fees must be used to 
enhance deer habitat.  The commissioner may accept and deposit into the fund monetary 
gifts, donations or other contributions from public or private sources for the purposes 
specified in this section.  The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, 
funds and accounts.  The department shall report annually to the joint standing committee 
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters on the 
fund and its utilization.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12301-A, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 387, §5, is 
further amended to read:
C.  Collect $5 and retain $2 $4 for each seal from the person registering a bear, deer 
or moose.  The remaining $3 $1 must be returned to the department by the agent 
pursuant to section 10801, subsection 3; and
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §12301-A, sub-§3, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 387, §6, is 
amended to read:
D.  Collect $3 and retain $2 for each wild turkey registered.  The remaining $1 must 
be returned to the department by the agent pursuant to section 10801, subsection 3.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law governing registration of harvested animals to have 
registration agents retain $4 of each registration seal for a bear, deer or moose.  It also 
increases the amount collected for each wild turkey registered to $3, leaving the amount 
retained at $2.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Career and Technical Student Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0732
Committee Amendment CA_A_H391 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 537, L.D. 732, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Career and Technical Student 
Organizations" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for computer programming costs to create an 
exemption certificate. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$5,000 
$5,000 
2020-21 
$0 
$0 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/08/19 feac 
LD732 
LR 499(02) 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Career and Technical Student Organizations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A { H--3 q /) 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
$6,330 
$5,000 
($1,330) 
($70) 
FY 2020-21 
$1,957 
$0 
($1,957) 
($103) 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$2,016 
$0 
($2,016) 
($106) 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$2,076 
$0 
($2,076) 
($109) 
The bill provides a sales tax exemption for sales to career and technical student organizations and would result in a 
reduction in General Fund revenue of $1,3 3 0 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $1,957 in fiscal year 2020-21. It would also 
result in a reduction in Local Government Fund revenue of $70 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $103 in fiscal year 2020-21. 
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $5,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 to the Depatiment of 
Administrative and Financial Services for computer programming costs to create an exemption certificate. 
LR0499(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Amend the Maine Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0731
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 731
H.P. 536
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Amend the Maine Tax Laws
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TIPPING of Orono.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the Maine tax laws.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Career and Technical Student Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0732
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TIPPING, LUCHINI, DAUGHTRY, KORNFIELD, DOW, POULIOT
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 732
H.P. 537
House of Representatives, February 11, 2019
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Career and 
Technical Student Organizations
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TIPPING of Orono.
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, KORNFIELD of Bangor, Senators: DOW of 
Lincoln, POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§103 is enacted to read:
103.  Career and technical student organizations.  Sales to nonprofit career and 
technical student organizations recognized by the Department of Education.
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2019.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a sales tax exemption to nonprofit career and technical education 
student organizations recognized by the Department of Education.
An Act To Promote Keeping Workers in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0733
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S330 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "b "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 538, 
L.D. 733, Bill, "An Act To Promote Keeping Workers in Maine" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 (page 2, lines 39 and 40 and 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
/"} 
(Senator BREEN) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/19/19 fr.a<=. 
LD733 
LR 238(06) 
An Act To Promote Keeping Workers in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "6' to Committee Amendment "A" (S- 33t) 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
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 
($32,601) 
($41,974) 
($32,601) 
($41,974) 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
($43,354) 
($43,354) 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
($44,789) 
($44,789) 
This amendment eliminates the General Fund appropriations in the bill of $32,601 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $41,974 
in fiscal year 2020-21 to the Department of Labor for one half-time Labor and Safety Inspector position and related 
All Other costs. 
As amended, the additional costs to the Department of Labor to implement the requirements of this bill can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0238(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Promote Keeping Workers in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0733
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S208 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "iL\ "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 538, 
L.D. 733, Bill, "An Act To Promote Keeping Workers in Maine" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §599-A in subsection 3 in the 2nd line (page 2, 
line 4 in amendment) by striking out the following: "300%" and inserting the following: 
'400%' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits an employer from requiring or permitting an employee 
earning wages at or below 400% of the federal poverty level, instead of at or below 300% 
of the federal poverty level as in the commi~ndment, to enter into a noncompete 
agreement with the employer. 
SPONSORED BY. 
--!,£ v A~ 
.,......_.,... · · 
~ 
( 
~ 
(Senator DIAMOND) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Expedite the Processing of Applications for Certification under the Federal Wade Opportunity Tax Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0734
Committee Amendment CA_A_H51 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 539, L.D. 734, "Resolve, To Expedite 
the Processing of Applications for Certification under the Federal Wade Opportunity Tax 
Credit" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/11/19 feac.. 
LD734 
LR 485(02) 
Resolve, To Expedite the Processing of Applications for Certification under the Federal Work 
Opportunity Tax Credit 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '.J':' {f-/-j /) 
Committee: Labor and Housing 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
• $60,581 
$81,077 
$60,581 
$81,077 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$83,993 
$83,993 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$87,025 
$87,025 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $60,581 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $81,077 in fiscal year 2020-21 
to the Employment Services Activity program within the Department of Labor for one Eligibility Specialist position 
and related All Other costs to expedite the processing of employer applications for certification required for the 
federal work opportunity tax credit. 
Additional costs to the Department of Labor to prepare and submit the required report can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources 
LR0485(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1