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An Act To Set Case Load Standards for the Office of Child and Family Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0821
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, BELLOWS, AUSTIN, BEEBE-CENTER, DENNO, DODGE, DOORE, HICKMAN, MEYER, PERRY
Amends: 22 MRSA §4004

Legislative Document
No. 821
H.P. 595
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Set Case Load Standards for the Office of Child and 
Family Services
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 BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, DENNO of 
Cumberland, DODGE of Belfast, DOORE of Augusta, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MEYER of 
Eliot, PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4004, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Staffing.  The department shall ensure that:
A.  A caseworker is not assigned a number of cases that exceeds a number 
established by the department by rule.  The number established by the department 
must be a number recommended by a national organization with expertise in 
maximum case loads that ensures caseworkers can adequately focus on each case; 
and
B.  The number of department caseworkers assigned to any individual support staff 
may not exceed 8.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that the Department of Health and Human Services ensure that a 
caseworker in the Office of Child and Family Services is not assigned a number of cases 
that exceeds a number established by the department by rule.  The number established by 
the department must be a number recommended by a national organization with expertise 
in maximum case loads that ensures caseworkers can adequately focus on each case.  The 
bill also provides that the number of caseworkers assigned to any individual support staff 
may not exceed 8.
An Act To Prohibit the Sale of Motor Fuel Containing More than 10% Ethanol
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0822
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: O'CONNOR, TIMBERLAKE, CAMPBELL, DRINKWATER, HANLEY, KINNEY, LOCKMAN, MASON, SAMPSON, HAMPER
Amends: 10 MRSA §1457-C, 38 MRSA §585-M

Legislative Document
No. 822
H.P. 596
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Prohibit the Sale of Motor Fuel Containing More than 
10% Ethanol
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, DRINKWATER of Milford, HANLEY of 
Pittston, KINNEY of Knox, LOCKMAN of Bradley, MASON of Lisbon, SAMPSON of 
Alfred, Senator: HAMPER of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1457-C is enacted to read:
§1457-C.  Prohibition on sale, consignment or distribution of motor fuel containing 
more than 10% ethanol by volume
1.  Prohibition.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, except 
as provided in subsection 2, a distributor, blender or retail dealer may not sell, consign or 
distribute motor fuel containing more than 10% ethanol by volume.
2.  Exception.  A distributor, blender or retail dealer may sell, consign or distribute 
motor fuel containing more than 10% ethanol by volume if the motor fuel is sold, 
consigned or distributed in a sealed container that contains one quart or less of the motor 
fuel.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §585-M, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 69, §1, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a distributor, blender or retail dealer from selling, consigning or 
distributing motor fuel containing more than 10% ethanol by volume unless the motor 
fuel is sold, consigned or distributed in a sealed container that contains one quart or less 
of the motor fuel.  It also repeals a contingent prohibition on the sale of motor fuel 
containing more than 10% ethanol by volume.
An Act To Change the Harassment Prevention Training Required for Legislators, Legislative Staff and Lobbyists
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0825
Committee Amendment CA_A_H30 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 599, L.D. 825, Bill, "An Act To 
Change the Harassment Prevention Training Required for Legislators, Legislative Staff 
and Lobbyists" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §170-B in the first paragraph in the 2nd line (page 1, 
line 5 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "including" the following: ', but not 
limited to,' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that sexual and racial harassment are some, but not all, of 
the types of harassment about which Legislators, legislative staff and lobbyists must be 
trained. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See ltftHked} 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/15/19 fe.a:c 
LD825 
LR2126(02) 
An Act To Change the Harassment Prevention Training Required for Legislators, Legislative Staff 
and Lobbyists 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ir (H-30) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mi.nor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Legislature are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR2126(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt Vehicles That Are More Than 15 Years Old from Titling Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0823
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BRYANT, JACKSON, COREY, MARTIN, BLACK, MIRAMANT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §652

Legislative Document
No. 823
H.P. 597
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Exempt Vehicles That Are More Than 15 Years Old 
from Titling Requirements
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, MARTIN of Sinclair, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, 
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, MIRAMANT of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §652, sub-§13, as amended by PL 2009, c. 435, §10, is 
further amended to read:
13.  Certain automobiles, commercial vehicles and vehicles.  Automobiles and all 
over-the-road commercial vehicles with a model year prior to 1995 that are more than 15 
years old, except when the Secretary of State determines it is in the best interest of the 
State and the applicant to issue a title to a vehicle with a model year prior to 1995 that is 
more than 15 years old;
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §652, sub-§16, as amended by PL 2015, c. 88, §1, is further 
amended to read:
16.  Low-speed vehicle.  A low-speed vehicle loaned by a dealer to a municipality; 
and
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §652, sub-§17, as amended by PL 2015, c. 88, §2, is further 
amended to read:
17.  Off-road vehicle.  An off-road vehicle; and.
Sec. 4.  29-A MRSA §652, sub-§18, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 88, §3, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law exempting motor vehicles from certificate of title or 
certificate of salvage requirements to exempt automobiles and all over-the-road 
commercial vehicles that are more than 15 years old, unless the Secretary of State 
determines it is in the best interest of the State and an applicant for certificate of title to 
issue a title to a vehicle more than 15 years old.
An Act To Allow a Municipality To Opt Out of Collecting Personal Property and Business Equipment Taxes
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0824
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: THERIAULT, STETKIS, POULIOT, ORDWAY
Amends: 36 MRSA §614

Legislative Document
No. 824
H.P. 598
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Allow a Municipality To Opt Out of Collecting Personal 
Property and Business Equipment Taxes
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representative STETKIS of Canaan, Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representative: ORDWAY of Standish.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §614 is enacted to read:
§614.  Municipal option to exempt all personal property from taxation
Notwithstanding the provisions of this subchapter or any other provision of law to the 
contrary, by referendum vote conducted in accordance with the provisions of the 
municipality's charter or Title 30-A, section 2528 or 2532, even if the municipality has 
not accepted the provisions of Title 30-A, section 2528, a municipality may adopt an 
ordinance to exempt personal property from municipal assessment and collection of tax.  
The exemption must be uniform in application and include all personal property including 
business equipment.  A referendum to remove the exemption on the assessment and 
collection of tax on personal property must be conducted in the same manner as the 
referendum exempting personal property from assessment and collection of tax and must 
comply with the provisions of this chapter.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a municipality, by referendum, to exempt all personal property, 
including business equipment, located in that municipality from assessment and 
collection of tax by that municipality.
An Act To Change the Harassment Prevention Training Required for Legislators, Legislative Staff and Lobbyists
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0825
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, BLACK, FECTEAU, HICKMAN, MAREAN, NEWELL, PLUECKER, TEPLER, MOORE, POULIOT
Amends: 3 MRSA §170-B

Legislative Document
No. 825
H.P. 599
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Change the Harassment Prevention Training Required 
for Legislators, Legislative Staff and Lobbyists
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: FECTEAU of Augusta, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MAREAN of Hollis, 
NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, PLUECKER of Warren, TEPLER of Topsham, 
Senators: MOORE of Washington, POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  3 MRSA §170-B, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 443, §1, is amended to read:
§170-B.  Required training regarding harassment
All Legislators, legislative staff and lobbyists shall attend and complete a course of 
in-person education and training regarding harassment, including sexual harassment and 
racial harassment, at the beginning of each regular session of the Legislature.  The 
Legislative Council shall develop and implement this course of education and training.  
For the purpose of this section, "lobbyist" has the same meaning as in section 312-A, 
subsection 10.
SUMMARY
This bill expands the scope of harassment prevention training required for 
Legislators, legislative staff and lobbyists to include racial harassment.
An Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Registration Plate Numbers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0826
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PICKETT, KEIM, COSTAIN, DILLINGHAM, HALL, SKOLFIELD, STROM, BLACK, CYRWAY, DAVIS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §461

Legislative Document
No. 826
H.P. 600
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Registration Plate Numbers
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and
Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, HALL of Wilton, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld, STROM of Pittsfield, Senators: BLACK of Franklin, CYRWAY of 
Kennebec, DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §461, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1999, c. 470, §4, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Plate issue year. In a year in which new registration plates are issued, the 
Secretary of State shall reserve until July 1st the same registration number for the 
succeeding registration year for a person who notifies in writing the Secretary of State 
prior to May 1st of that person's desire to retain that registration number. The fee for 
retention of the same registration number is $15, except that this fee does not apply for 
the retention of the registration number of a special veterans registration plate or a special 
disability registration plate for veterans under section 523, subsection 3.
The Secretary of State may issue a facsimile plate that is valid for a 90-day period during 
production of a reserved plate.  A facsimile plate must be attached to the rear plate 
bracket.
If a person does not have a vehicle to register on May 1st, a registration number may be 
held for a maximum of 2 registration years by depositing with the Secretary of State $15 
for each year; except that the registered owner of an antique vehicle may reserve the 
antique registration assigned to that person for 4 years by depositing the sum of $15 for 
each registration year. These fees are not refundable and may not be applied against the 
registration fee.
All numbers other than those reserved must be released and issued in rotation after July 
1st.
A person wishing to select a number out of rotation may do so by paying the registration 
fee and a reserved number fee of $15.
A holder of vanity registration plates must pay the sum of $15 to reserve those letters or 
combination of letters and numbers, which is credited toward the renewal fee.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the $15 fee imposed to retain a motor vehicle registration 
number in a year in which new registration plates are issued does not apply for the 
retention of the registration number of a special veterans registration plate or a special 
disability registration plate for veterans.
An Act Concerning the Release of the Name of a Deceased Individual
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0828
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DILLINGHAM, TIMBERLAKE, PICKETT, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 828
H.P. 602
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act Concerning the Release of the Name of a Deceased 
Individual
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and
Representatives: PICKETT of Dixfield, STEWART of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to ensure that the name of a deceased individual 
is not released publicly before the family of the deceased individual has been notified.
An Act Regarding the Placement of Campaign Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0827
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DILLINGHAM, TIMBERLAKE, PICKETT, WADSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 827
H.P. 601
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act Regarding the Placement of Campaign Signs
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and
Representatives: PICKETT of Dixfield, WADSWORTH of Hiram.
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 allow a business to move a campaign sign that is placed directly 
in front of a storefront.
Resolve, To Reestablish the Commission To Improve the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and Incarceration of Prisoners
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0829
House Amendment HA_A_H659 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/J " to H.P. 603, L.D. 829, "Resolve, To Reestablish the 
Commission To Improve the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and Incarceration of 
Prisoners" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSOREDBY: (<o;vf&~] 
(Representative TALBOT ROSS) 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Reestablish the Commission To Improve the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and Incarceration of Prisoners
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0829
Senate Amendment SA_A_S309 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT"\'.\ "to H.P. 603, L.D. 829, "Resolve, To Reestablish the 
Commission To Improve the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and Incarceration of 
Prisoners" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 2, lines 6 to 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'2. Appointments; chair; meetings. All appointments must be made no later than 
days following the effective date of this resolve. The first-named Senate member is 
the Senate chair and the first-named House member is the House chair of the 
commission, who shall call and convene the first meeting of the commission no later than 
days after appointments of all members. The commission may hold up to 6 meetings, 
which, at the discretion of the chairs, may include public hearings.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the method of appointing the commission chairs so as to 
conform with Joint Rull!' l L 
SPONSOREDBY: -~/ Av~ 
(Senator LIBBY) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Balance Maine's Minimum Wage for Small and Large Employers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0830
Committee Amendment CA_A_H79 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/(" to H.P. 604, L.D. 830, Bill, "An Act To 
Balance Maine's Minimum Wage for Small and Large Employers" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This committee amendment is the minority report. This amendment incorporat~s a 
fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/01/19 ~a~ 
LD830 
LR 1780(02) 
An Act To Balance Maine's Minimum Wage for Small and Large Employers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1/,,(/-1-11) 
Committee: Labor and Housing 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - All funds 
Potential savings to municipalities 
Current law requires the $11.00 per hour minimum wage to increase to $12.00 per hour on January 1, 2020 and by the 
percent increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) annually beginning on January 1, 2021. This bill delays the 
increase until January 1, 2021 and specifies that these provisions apply only to employers that employ at least 50 full-
time employees in the State. This delay may result in savings to the State and municipalities that employ at least 50 
full-time employees beginning in fiscal year 2019-20, depending on the wages currently in place and decisions on 
future wages when increases required by law are less than they would have been under current law. 
This bill also reduces the minimum wage for employers that employ less than 50 full-time employees in the State from 
$11.00 per hour that is currently in place to $10.00 per hour effective October 1, 2019. This wage will remain in 
place until January 1, 2022 when it will be increased by the percent increase in the CPI. This change in the minimum 
wage law may result in savings to those municipalities that employ fewer than 50 full-time employees beginning in 
fiscal year 2019-20, depending on the wages currently in place and decisions made by municipalities on future wages 
when increases required by law are less than they would have been under current law. 
LRl 780(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure Grandparents and Great-grandparents Have Visitation Rights
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0831
Committee Amendment CA_A_H315 (House)
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1801, 19-A MRSA §1802

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. 4" to H.P. 605, L.D. 831, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure Grandparents and Great-grandparents Have Visitation Rights" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Concerning Visitation Rights of Great-grandparents' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §1801, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 and affected 
by Pt. E, §2, is amended to read: 
§1801. Short title 
This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Grandparents and Great-grandparents 
Visitation Act.
Sec. 2. 19-A MRSA §1802, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §37 
and affected by Pt. F, § 1, is further amended to read: 
1. Grandparent. 
11Grandparent
is a parent of a child's parent or the parent of the 
parent of a child's parent. 
11Grandparent
includes a parent of a child's parent whose 
parental rights have been terminated pursuant to Title 18-C, section 9-204 or Title 22, 
chapter 1071, sub chapter 6, but only until the child's adoption. 
Sec. 3. Maine Revised Statutes headnote amended; revision clause. In the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, chapter 59, in the chapter headnote, the words 
"visitation rights of grandparents" are amended to read "visitation rights of grandparents 
and great-grandparents" and the Revisor of Statutes shall implement this revision when 
updating, publishing or republishing the statutes.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
f.,. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 605, L.D. 831 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill, which is a concept draft, and replaces the title 
accordingly. It amends the definition of "grandparent" in the Grandparents Visitation Act 
to include great-grandparents. It also amends the title of the chapter of the statutes and 
the short title of the Act to include great-grandparents. This amendment does :not affect 
the standing requirements or the standard for awarding visiting rights. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03/19 frae.. 
LD 831 
LR 1225(02) 
An Act To Ensure Grandparents and Great-grandparents Have Visitation Rights 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~ { J/·] is) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system. 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require 
additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional filing fees may increase General Fund and other dedicated revenue by minor amounts. 
LR1225(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure Grandparents and Great-grandparents Have Visitation Rights
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0831
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CUDDY

Legislative Document
No. 831
H.P. 605
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Ensure Grandparents and Great-grandparents Have 
Visitation Rights
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary 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:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to ensure rights of visitation and contact with a 
minor child for the child's grandparents and great-grandparents when the child's parents 
divorce.
An Act To Balance Maine's Minimum Wage for Small and Large Employers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0830
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: STETKIS, ANDREWS, DRINKWATER, FAULKINGHAM, GRIGNON, MASON, PICKETT, DAVIS, FARRIN
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 830
H.P. 604
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Balance Maine's Minimum Wage for Small and Large 
Employers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STETKIS of Canaan.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GRIGNON of Athens, MASON of Lisbon, PICKETT of 
Dixfield, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, FARRIN of Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1, as amended by IB 2015, c. 2, §1, is repealed and 
the following enacted in its place:
1.  Minimum wage for small and large employers.  The minimum hourly wage is 
as established in this subsection.
A.  For an employer that employs at least 50 full-time employees in this State:
(1) Starting January 1, 2019, the minimum hourly wage is $11.00 per hour; and
(2)  Starting January 1, 2021, the minimum hourly wage is $12.00 per hour.
B.  For an employer that employs fewer than 50 full-time employees in this State, 
starting October 1, 2019, the minimum hourly wage is $10.00 per hour.
Sec. 2.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Indexing of minimum wage for cost of living.  On January 1, 2022 and each 
January 1st thereafter, the minimum hourly wage then in effect must be increased by the 
increase, if any, in the cost of living. The increase in the cost of living must be measured 
by the percentage increase, if any, as of August of the previous year over the level as of 
August of the year preceding that year in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage 
Earners and Clerical Workers, CPI-W, for the Northeast Region, or its successor index, as 
published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or its 
successor agency, with the amount of the minimum wage increase rounded to the nearest 
multiple of 5¢. If the highest federal minimum wage is increased in excess of the 
minimum wage in effect under this section, the minimum wage under this section is 
increased to the same amount, effective on the same date as the increase in the federal 
minimum wage, and must be increased in accordance with this section thereafter.
Sec. 3.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2019.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes a minimum hourly wage for small employers that is less than the 
minimum hourly wage for large employers.  Beginning October 1, 2019, for an employer 
with fewer than 50 full-time employees in Maine, the minimum hourly wage is 
established at $10; the minimum hourly wage for an employer of at least 50 full-time 
employees in Maine remains at $11 until January 1, 2021, when it increases to $12.  This 
bill also delays the  indexing of the minimum hourly wage for cost-of-living adjustments 
by one year until 2022.
An Act To Expand Options for Consumers of Cable Television in Purchasing Individual Channels and Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0832
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: EVANGELOS, BLACK, BICKFORD, BRENNAN, HARNETT, JORGENSEN, STEWART, TIPPING, VEROW, POULIOT
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3008

Legislative Document
No. 832
H.P. 606
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Expand Options for Consumers of Cable Television in 
Purchasing Individual Channels and Programs
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, BRENNAN of Portland, HARNETT of Gardiner, 
JORGENSEN of Portland, STEWART of Presque Isle, TIPPING of Orono, VEROW of 
Brewer, Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3008, sub-§3, ¶F is enacted to read:
F.  Notwithstanding any provision in a franchise, a cable system operator shall offer 
subscribers the option of purchasing access to cable channels, or programs on cable 
channels, individually.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that cable television system operators offer subscribers the option of 
purchasing access to cable channels or programs on cable channels individually.
An Act To Provide the Same Retirement Benefits for State Employees Working in Law Enforcement as Are Provided to Law Enforcement Officers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0833
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: DOORE, CARPENTER, ALLEY, BABINE, COLLINGS, CUDDY, FECTEAU, HICKMAN, MARTIN, SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 833
H.P. 607
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Provide the Same Retirement Benefits for State 
Employees Working in Law Enforcement as Are Provided to Law 
Enforcement Officers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DOORE of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BABINE of Scarborough, COLLINGS of Portland, 
CUDDY of Winterport, FECTEAU of Biddeford, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MARTIN of 
Sinclair, SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing the Maine Public Employees 
Retirement System to provide the same retirement benefits as are provided to law 
enforcement officers to state employees working in law enforcement, including these job 
classifications:
1.  Emergency dispatchers;
2.  Staff in the Maine State Police computer crimes unit;
3.  Staff in the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory;
4.  Law enforcement staff at the Attorney General's office; and
5.  Forest rangers.
An Act To Establish Minimum Service Standards for Electric Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0834
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: HIGGINS, ACKLEY, DODGE, MEYER, RYKERSON, DAVIS
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3106

Legislative Document
No. 834
H.P. 608
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Establish Minimum Service Standards for Electric 
Utilities
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, DODGE of Belfast, MEYER of 
Eliot, RYKERSON of Kittery, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3106 is enacted to read:
§3106.  Utility service standards
The commission by rule shall establish service standards for transmission and 
distribution utilities in accordance with this section.
1.  Service interruption reporting.  The commission shall adopt rules that require 
transmission and distribution utilities to track and report service interruptions. The rules 
must include but are not limited to requirements for the following:
A.  Record keeping regarding interruptions to service affecting the distribution 
system of the utility; and
B.  Reporting service interruption information to the commission.
2.  Minimum service standards; corrective action requirements.  The commission 
shall adopt rules governing standards and requirements regarding service interruption 
rates.  The rules must establish:
A.  A method for calculating the statewide average service interruption rate; and
B.  Requirements for corrective actions by a transmission and distribution utility if 
that utility's service interruption rate exceeds the statewide average, calculated 
pursuant to paragraph A, by 50% or more. Requirements must include, but are not 
limited to, submission of a corrective action plan and annual status reports on 
corrective actions implemented for 3 years following submission of the plan.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill proposes to establish service interruption standards and require transmission 
and distribution utilities that do not meet these standards to take corrective action. The 
bill directs the Public Utilities Commission to require, by rule, transmission and 
distribution utilities to keep records and report service interruptions to the commission. It 
also requires a utility that experiences service interruptions at a rate that exceeds the 
statewide average service interruption rate by 50% or more to submit a plan for, 
implement and track corrective actions to address the service interruptions.
An Act To Increase Funding for Case Managers for Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0835
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: ROBERTS-LOVELL, BERRY, COLLINGS, FECTEAU, HICKMAN, MASTRACCIO, MEYER, TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 835
H.P. 609
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Increase Funding for Case Managers for Veterans
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROBERTS-LOVELL of South Berwick.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, COLLINGS of Portland, 
FECTEAU of Biddeford, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, McCREIGHT 
of Harpswell, MEYER of Eliot, TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to provide funding for additional case managers in the Department 
of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services 
to provide information and assistance to veterans regarding the availability of benefits 
and services for veterans such as health care, home financing, property tax exemptions 
and income tax credits.
An Act To Expand Maine's School-based Health Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0836
Committee Amendment CA_A_H158 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 610, L.D. 836, Bill, "An Act To 
Expand Maine's School-based Health Centers" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
Initiative: Provides additional ongoing funding to the State's school-based health centers 
to add additional school-based health center sites awarded through a request for proposals 
process. 
FUND FORA HEALTHY MAINE 
All Other 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2019-20 
$600,000 
$600,000 
2020-21 
$600,000 
$600,000 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, removes the 
reference to 15 new school-based health centers from the bill but retains the funding 
amount. The Department of Health and Human Services distributes the funding through 
a request for proposals process for the number of sites the funding will support. 
FISCAL NOTE REQVlRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/10/19 wac 
LD836 
LR293(03) 
An Act To Expand Maine's School-based Health Centers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "AC#')~ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Fund for_ a Healthy Maine 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
, 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$600,000 
$600;000 
$600,000 
$600,000 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$600,000 
$600,000 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
$600,000 
$600,000 
The bill includes Fund for a Healthy Maine allocations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $600,000 
beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 to add additional school-based health center sites awarded through a request for 
proposals process. 
LR0293(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expand Maine's School-based Health Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0836
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HANDY, BELLOWS, DODGE, HIGGINS, MEYER, PERRY, TEPLER, CARSON, GRATWICK, MOORE

Legislative Document
No. 836
H.P. 610
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Expand Maine's School-based Health Centers
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANDY of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, MEYER of Eliot, PERRY 
of Calais, TEPLER of Topsham, Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, GRATWICK of 
Penobscot, 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
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143
Initiative: Provides additional ongoing funding to the State's school-based health centers 
to add an additional 15 school-based health center sites.
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding to the school-based health centers within the Fund 
for a Healthy Maine program within the Department of Health and Human Services to 
add an additional 15 school-based health center sites.
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$600,000
$600,000
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL
$600,000
$600,000
An Act To Increase Funding for Multimodal Transportation
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0839
Committee Amendment CA_A_H329 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 613, L.D. 839, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Funding for Multimodal Transportation" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 24th line (page 1, line 27 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "15%" and inserting the following: '12%
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Multimodal Transportation Fund Z017 
Initiative: Provides an allocation from increasing the sales tax rate on short-term rentals 
of automobiles, small trucks and vans from 10% to 12%. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2019-20 
$0 
$0 
2020-21 
$890,226 
$890,226 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces from 15% to 12% the increased rate of the sales tax on 
short-term rental of automobiles, small trucks and vans and adds an appropriations and 
allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
@See A~it,ndled) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/09/19 feac:.. 
LD839 
LR566(02) 
An Act To Increase Funding for Multimodal Transportation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1f' { fJ- J l ~ 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
FY2020-21 
FY2021-22 
FY2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
($890,226) 
($1,062,594) 
($78,660) 
($82,080) 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$890,226 
$1,952,820 
$2,031,480 
Revenue 
General Fund 
$890,226 
$1,062,594 
$78,660 
$82,080 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$44,640 
$993,006 
$2,059,740 
$2,142,720 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill increases the sales tax rate on short-term rentals of automobiles, small trucks and vans from 10% to 12% and 
increases General Fund revenue by $890,226 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $1,062,594 in fiscal year 2020-21. It also 
increases Local Government Fund revenue by $44,640 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $102,780 in fiscal year 2020-21. 
The transfer of this tax from the General Fund to the Multimodal Transportation Fund does not occur until the fiscal 
year after the tax is collected. Therefore, Multimodal Transportation Fund revenues would not be increased until 
fiscal year 2020-21 in the amount of $890,226. The bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the 
Department of Transportation of $890,226 in fiscal year 2020-21 to allow expenditure of the increased revenue. 
LR0566(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Control of Browntail Moths
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0840
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: COOPER, BREEN

Legislative Document
No. 840
H.P. 614
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act Regarding the Control of Browntail Moths
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COOPER of Yarmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to control the problems caused by browntail moths by:
1.  Requiring a state agency, on its own or by contracting with an outside entity, to 
determine the best practices for controlling or eliminating the browntail moth infestation 
in Maine; and
2.  Appropriating funds for payment to members of the public for the collection and 
disposal of browntail moth cocoons.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0841
Committee Amendment CA_A_H314 (House)

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 615, L.D. 841, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Damages Awarded for Wrongful Death" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 1, lines 4 to 30 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'2. Wrongful death action; damages; limitation. Every wrongful death action 
must be brought by and in the name of the personal representative or special 
administrator of the deceased person, and is distributable, after payment for funeral 
expenses and the costs of recovery including attorney's fees, directly to the decedent's 
heirs without becoming part of the probate estate, except as may be specifically provided 
in this subsection. The amount recovered in every wrongful death action, except as 
specifically provided in this subsection, is for the exclusive benefit of the deceased's heirs 
to be distributed to the individuals and in the proportions as provided in sections 2-102 
and 2-103. The jury may give damages as it determines a fair and just compensation with 
reference to the pecuniary injuries resulting from the death. Damages are payable to the 
estate of the deceased person only if the jury specifically makes an award payable to the 
estate for reasonable expenses of medical, surgical and hospital care and treatment and 
for reasonable funeral expenses or, in the case of a settlement, the settlement documents 
specifically provide for such an allocation to the estate for the same. In addition, the jury 
may give damages not exceeding $500,000 $750,000 for the loss of comfort, society and 
companionship of the deceased, including any damages for emotional distress arising 
from the same facts as those constituting the underlying claim, to the persons for whose 
benefit the action is brought. The jury may also give punitive damages not exceeding 
$250,000. An action under this section must be commenced within 2 years after the 
decedent's death, except that if the decedent's death is caused by a homicide, the action 
may be commenced within 6 years of the date the personal representative or special 
administrator of the decedent discovers that there is a just cause of action against the 
person who caused the homicide. If a claim under this section is settled without an action 
having been commenced, the amount paid in settlement must be distributed as provided 
in this subsection. A settlement on behalf of minor children is not valid unless approved 
by the court, as provided in Title 14, section 1605.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
rJ 
COMMITTEEAMENDMENT"A"toH.P. 615,L.D. 841 
SUMMARY 
This amendment deletes from the bill new language on compensatory damages based 
on the probable duration of the deceased person's life if the injury hadn't occurred. It also 
reduces the cap on noneconomic damages from $1,000,000 to $750,000 and retains the 
cap on punitive damages. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Relating to Insurance Companies and Totaled Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0842
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: COLLINGS, GRATWICK, ALLEY, DOORE, EVANGELOS, MARTIN, RYKERSON, TALBOT ROSS, CHIPMAN, LAWRENCE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2910-B

Legislative Document
No. 842
H.P. 616
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act Relating to Insurance Companies and Totaled Motor 
Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DOORE of Augusta, EVANGELOS of Friendship, 
MARTIN of Sinclair, RYKERSON of Kittery, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: 
CHIPMAN of Cumberland, LAWRENCE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2910-B is enacted to read:
§2910-B.  Motor vehicles determined a total loss
A motor vehicle insurance policy must allow the insured to maintain possession of a 
damaged motor vehicle insured under the policy that the insurer determines is a total loss 
if the insured provides a credible estimate from a motor vehicle mechanic or repair 
facility detailing repairs that, if performed, would conform the motor vehicle to the motor 
vehicle inspection standards in Title 29-A, section 1751.  An insurer may deduct from a 
settlement paid for damage to an insured motor vehicle determined a total loss by the 
insurer an amount equal to the salvage value of the motor vehicle if the insured elects to 
maintain possession of the motor vehicle under this section.
SUMMARY
This bill requires motor vehicle insurance policies to allow an insured to maintain 
possession of an insured motor vehicle determined a total loss by the insurer if the 
insured provides a credible estimate from a motor vehicle mechanic or repair facility 
detailing repairs that, if performed, would conform the motor vehicle to state motor 
vehicle inspection standards.  This bill allows an insurer to deduct from a settlement paid 
for damage to a totaled vehicle an amount equal to the motor vehicle’s salvage value if 
the insured elects to maintain possession of the motor vehicle.
An Act To Clarify Parental Consent Regarding the Release of Student Information
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0843
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: RYKERSON

Legislative Document
No. 843
H.P. 617
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Clarify Parental Consent Regarding the Release of 
Student Information
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to clarify the laws governing parental consent regarding the release 
of student information.
An Act To Prohibit Driverless Commercial Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0844
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HUTCHINS, LYFORD, PERKINS, DAVIS, ROSEN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2093

Legislative Document
No. 844
H.P. 618
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Prohibit Driverless Commercial Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representatives: LYFORD of Eddington, PERKINS of Oakland, Senators: 
DAVIS of Piscataquis, ROSEN of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2093 is enacted to read:
§2093.  Driverless commercial vehicles prohibited
A person may not operate on a public way a commercial motor vehicle unless the 
person is the driver and is in the vehicle during operation.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the operation of a commercial motor vehicle that does not have a 
driver in the vehicle.