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An Act To Maintain High School Diploma Standards by Repealing Proficiency-based Diploma Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0985
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FECTEAU, DRINKWATER, GRIFFIN, JAVNER, MILLETT, RUDNICKI, SAMPSON, STEWART
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4722-A

Legislative Document
No. 985
H.P. 740
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act To Maintain High School Diploma Standards by Repealing 
Proficiency-based Diploma Standards
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER 
of Chester, MILLETT of Waterford, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SAMPSON of Alfred, 
STEWART of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4722-A, as amended by PL 2017, c. 466, §10, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the provisions of law that allow diplomas indicating graduation from 
a secondary school to be based on a student's demonstration of proficiency.
An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0989
Committee Amendment CA_A_S416 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §652

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~ " to S.P. 279, L.D. 989, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Maine's Tax Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws by Providing a Property Tax Exemption for 
Central Labor Councils' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §652, sub-§1, ,rF, as amended by PL 2007, c. 627, §20, is 
further amended to read: 
F. 
The real estate and personal property owned and occupied or used solely for their 
own purposes by central labor councils, chambers of commerce or boards of trade in 
this State are exempt from taxation. For the purposes of this paragraph, "central labor 
council" means an association or network of labor unions designed to promote and 
protect the interests of their members. 
Further conditions to the right of exemption are that: 
(1) 
A director, trustee, officer or employee of any organization claiming 
exemption may not receive directly or indirectly any pecuniary profit from the 
operation of that organization, except as reasonable compensation for services in 
effecting its purposes or as a proper beneficiary of its purposes; 
(2) All profits derived from the operation of the organization and the proceeds 
from the sale of its property must be devoted exclusively to the purposes for 
which it is organized; and 
(3) The institution, organization or corporation claiming exemption. under this 
paragraph must file with the assessors upon their request a report for its 
preceding fiscal year in such detail as the assessors may reasonably require.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /4 "to S.P. 279, L.D. 989 
· 1{ I Lo) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft. The amendment provides 
a property tax exemption for real estate and personal property owned and occupied or 
used solely for their own purposes by central labor councils. 
FISCAL NOTE REQum.ED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/25/20 frac.. 
LD989 
LR 1241(02)' 
An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 
114,! l S-lf i 0 
Committee: Taxation 
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 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$1,625 
$1,625 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$1,675 
$1,675 
The bill provides a property tax exemption for real estate and personal prope11y owned by central labor councils. The 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services will require a General Fund appropriation of $1,625 in fiscal 
year 2021-22 and $1,675 in fiscal year 2022-23 to reimburse municipalities 50% of the amount of the property tax 
reduction. 
LR1241(02)-Fisca1Note-Page I of!
An Act To Reduce the Landfilling of Municipal Solid Waste
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0988
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, CAMPBELL, GRAMLICH, MAREAN
Amends: 38 MRSA §2202, 38 MRSA §2204

Legislative Document
No. 988
S.P. 278
In Senate, February 26, 2019
An Act To Reduce the Landfilling of Municipal Solid Waste
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington and
Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MAREAN of Hollis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §2202, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1995, c. 465, Pt. A, §73 and 
affected by Pt. C, §2, is further amended to read:
1.  Fees established.  The department shall establish procedures to charge fees 
specified in this article and pursuant to the requirements of this article.  All Except for 
fees collected under section 2204, all fees collected by the department under this article 
must be deposited into the Maine Solid Waste Management Fund.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §2204, first ¶, as amended by PL 2015, c. 461, §10, is further 
amended to read:
 Unless otherwise provided by rule adopted in accordance with subsection 4, the 
department shall impose a fee of $2 per ton on any municipal solid waste disposed of at a 
commercial, municipal, regional association or state-owned landfill, except that there is 
no fee on municipal solid waste generated by a municipality that owns the landfill 
accepting it or that has entered into a contract with a term longer than 9 months for 
disposal of municipal solid waste in that landfill facility.  All fees collected under this 
section must be deposited into the Maine Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program under 
section 2201-B.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the exemption to the municipal solid waste disposal surcharge for 
municipal solid waste generated by a municipality that owns the landfill accepting it or 
that has entered into a contract with a term longer than 9 months for disposal of municipal 
solid waste in that landfill facility.  The bill also directs the proceeds from the surcharge 
to the Maine Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program.
An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0989
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN

Legislative Document
No. 989
S.P. 279
In Senate, February 26, 2019
An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN 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 enact changes to the tax laws to improve the application and 
efficacy of the tax laws.
Resolve, To Expunge Criminal and Civil Records Related to Marijuana Activities Legalized by the Voters of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0991
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DILL, STANLEY, BELLOWS, DAVIS, DIAMOND, GRATWICK, DUNPHY, VEROW

Legislative Document
No. 991
S.P. 281
In Senate, February 26, 2019
Resolve, To Expunge Criminal and Civil Records Related to 
Marijuana Activities Legalized by the Voters of Maine
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway and
Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DIAMOND of Cumberland, 
GRATWICK of Penobscot, Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, VEROW of Brewer.
Sec. 1.  Department of Public Safety to expunge all records relating to 
eligible marijuana convictions and violations.  Resolved:  That, by July 1, 2020, 
the Department of Public Safety shall review all records possessed by any state criminal 
justice or law enforcement agency, the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State 
Police, State Bureau of Identification or the Federal Bureau of Investigation that contain 
criminal history record information pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 16, 
section 703, subsection 3 and expunge all records that relate to criminal convictions and 
civil violations for conduct that is authorized under Title 28-B, chapter 3.  For purposes 
of this section, "expunge" means to permanently delete or to physically destroy or 
obliterate.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Public Safety to expunge, by July 1, 2020, all 
records relating to criminal convictions and civil violations for conduct now authorized 
by the adult use of marijuana provisions in the Maine Revised Statutes.
An Act To Improve Transportation in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0990
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN

Legislative Document
No. 990
S.P. 280
In Senate, February 26, 2019
An Act To Improve Transportation in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN 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 make specific changes to the law to improve transportation 
infrastructure and modes in this State.
Resolve, To Require the Approval by the Public Utilities Commission of a Proposal for a Long-term Contract for Deep-water Offshore Wind Energy
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0994
Committee Amendment CA_B_S246 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" J3" to S.P. 284, L.D. 994, "Resolve, To Require 
the Approval by the Public Utilities Commission of a Proposal for a Long-term Contract 
for Deep-water Offshore Wind Energy" 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Public Utilities Commission to approve long-term contract 
between Maine Aqua Ventus and Central Maine Power Company. Resolved: 
That, within 30 days of the effective date of this resolve, the Public Utilities Commission 
shall approve a long-term contract for capacity and associated energy between Maine 
Aqua Ventus I, GP, LLC and Central Maine Power Company. The approved contract 
must be the same as the long-term contract between Maine Aqua Ventus and Central 
Maine Power Company filed with the commission in December 2017, except for 
revisions necessary to ensure the contract price is equal to the ISO-New England 
wholesale energy market price.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
The 
amendment requires that the contract between Maine Aqua Ventus and Central Maine 
Power Company to be approved by the Public Utilities Commission under the resolve be 
revised to set the price in the contract equal to the ISO-New England wholesale energy 
market price. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
v\• 
Approved: 05/29/19 feac:.. 
LD994 
LR 1577(03) 
Resolve, To Require the Approval by the Public Utilities Commission of a Proposal for a Long-term 
Contract for Deep-water Offshore Wind Energy 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ")'~ (___ S 2.,ll UL) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
, 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Commission as a result of the inclusion of specific requirements in their 
approval of a long-term energy and capacity contract between Maine Aqua Ventus I, GP, LLC and Central Maine 
Power Company are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1577(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Extend the Down East Sunrise Trail from Ayers Junction to Calais
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0992
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: MOORE, PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 992
S.P. 282
In Senate, February 26, 2019
Resolve, To Extend the Down East Sunrise Trail from Ayers 
Junction to Calais
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Sec. 1.  Extension of Down East Sunrise Trail from Ayers Junction to 
Calais.  Resolved:  That the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall develop a fully off-road trail 
corridor linking the East Coast Greenway's northern terminus at the Ferry Point 
International Bridge in Calais with the Down East Sunrise Trail's eastern terminus at 
Ayers Junction.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to develop a fully off-road trail 
corridor linking the East Coast Greenway's northern terminus at the Ferry Point 
International Bridge in Calais with the Down East Sunrise Trail's eastern terminus at 
Ayers Junction.
Resolve, Requiring the Collection of Data on the Marriage of Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0998
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BREEN, PIERCE, DIAMOND, LIBBY, MIRAMANT, ROSEN, McCREIGHT, TERRY

Legislative Document
No. 998
S.P. 288
In Senate, February 26, 2019
Resolve, Requiring the Collection of Data on the Marriage of 
Minors
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth and
Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin, MIRAMANT of Knox, 
ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TERRY of Gorham.
Sec. 1.  Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to report.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for 
Disease Control and Prevention through its division of data, research and vital statistics 
shall report by December 4, 2019 to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on data 
on the incidence of marriage of minors in the State.
Sec. 2.  Joint standing committee may report out a bill.  Resolved:  That the 
Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary may report out a bill based on the subject matter 
of the report under section 1 to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for 
Disease Control and Prevention through its division of data, research and vital statistics to 
report by December 4, 2019 to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on data on the 
incidence of marriage of minors in the State.  The joint standing committee is authorized 
to report out a bill based on the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th 
Legislature.
An Act To Allow Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Stores To Share a Common Space
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0999
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, CHIPMAN, VITELLI, ACKLEY, COLLINGS, HOBBS, TIPPING, WARREN
Amends: 28-B MRSA §504

Legislative Document
No. 999
S.P. 289
In Senate, February 26, 2019
An Act To Allow Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Stores To Share 
a Common Space
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, 
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, COLLINGS of Portland, HOBBS of Wells, 
TIPPING of Orono, WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-B MRSA §504, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 and 
amended by c. 452, §37, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  28-B MRSA §504, sub-§5-A is enacted to read:
5-A.  Use of shared facility for retail sale of adult use marijuana and adult use 
marijuana products and sale of marijuana and marijuana products for medical use.  
A marijuana store licensee that is also a registered caregiver or a registered dispensary 
may sell or offer for sale to consumers adult use marijuana and adult use marijuana 
products pursuant to this chapter within the same facility or building in which the licensee 
also sells or offers for sale to qualifying patients marijuana and marijuana products for 
medical use pursuant to the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act, as long as the adult use 
marijuana and adult use marijuana products are sold using a different cash register than 
that used for sales of marijuana and marijuana products for medical use.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the use of a shared facility for retail sale of adult use marijuana and 
adult use marijuana products and sale of marijuana and marijuana products for medical 
use, as long as the adult use marijuana and adult use marijuana products are sold using a 
different cash register than that used for sales of marijuana and marijuana products for 
medical use.
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1001
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H595 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A ,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 743, 
L.D. 1001, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021" 
Amend the amendment by insetting after Part BEEBE the following: 
'PARTFFFFF 
Sec. FFFFF-1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations 
and allocations are made. 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE 
Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 
Initiative: Adjusts funding to restore the 3% annual increase to continue current 
operations at Maine's 7 community colleges as proposed in the Governor's budget as 
submitted in February 2019. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
($296,725) 
($296,725) 
2020-21 
$1,709,410 
$1,709,410 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
S,.t-. 0{· cf\ 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ·A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 743, L.D. 1001 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adjusts funding to the Maine Community College System to provide 
a 3% increase in each year of the 2020-2021 biennium, compounded in the 2nd year of 
the biennium as proposed in the budget submitted by the Governor. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/13/19 wac 
LD 1001 
LR 2405(10) 
Au Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to tile Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 
30,2021 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 1A
to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Ordway of Standish 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
",i.ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fund Detail by Section 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
PART FFFFF, Section 1 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY2020-21 
($296,725) 
$1,709,410 
($296,725) 
$1,709,410 
($296,725) 
$1,709,410 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$1,709,410 
$1,709,410 
$1,709,410 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
$1,709,410 
$1,709,410 
$1,709,410 
This amendment reduces General Fund appropriations by $296, 725 in fiscal year 2019-20 and increases General Fund 
appropriations by $1,709,410 in fiscal year 2020-21. With this change to Committee Amendment "A", a balanced 
budget would still be maintained. 
LR2405(10) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1001
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: GATTINE, BREEN, DUNPHY, HUBBELL, JORGENSEN, MARTIN, MILLETT, PIERCE, SANBORN

Legislative Document
No. 1001
H.P. 743
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, 
and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the 
Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and
Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, JORGENSEN of 
Portland, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MILLETT of Waterford, PIERCE of Falmouth, Senator: 
SANBORN, L. 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 as emergency legislation proposes to make unified appropriations and 
allocations for the expenditures of State Government, General Fund and other funds and 
change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State 
Government for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021, 
as submitted by the Governor pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5.
The 
documents 
submitted 
by 
the 
Governor 
may 
be 
found 
here: 
https://legislature.maine.gov/ros/9635.
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1002
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McLEAN, DIAMOND, AUSTIN, BRYANT, COLLINGS, PERKINS, SHEATS, WHITE, CHIPMAN, FARRIN

Legislative Document
No. 1002
H.P. 744
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other 
Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to 
the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years 
Ending June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McLEAN of Gorham.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, BRYANT of Windham, COLLINGS of Portland, 
PERKINS of Oakland, SHEATS of Auburn, WHITE of Waterville, Senators: CHIPMAN of 
Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset.
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 as emergency legislation proposes to make unified appropriations and 
allocations for the expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and other funds and 
change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State 
Government for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021, 
as submitted by the Governor pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5.
The 
documents 
submitted 
by 
the 
Governor 
may 
be 
found 
here: 
https://legislature.maine.gov/ros/9634.
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Save Lives and Support People with Substance Use Disorder in Washington County
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1005
Committee Amendment CA_A_H160 (House)
Committee: Health and Human Servic

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "II" to H.P. 747, L.D. 1005, "Resolve, To Establish 
a Pilot Project To Save Lives and Support People with Substance Use Disorder in 
Washington County" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 27 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "October 1, 201_9" and inserting the following: 'January 1, 2020' 
Amend the resolve in section 6 in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 3, lines 4 and 5 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Servic.es 
no later than November 30, 2020" and inserting the following: 'joint standing committee 
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters no later 
than November 30, 2022' 
Amend the resolve in section 6 in the last line (page 3, line 11 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "130th" and inserting the following: '131st' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the dates in the resolve for the central coordinating 
telephone system to be established and the evaluation report to be submitted to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services 
matters. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/16/19 ~ae!. 
LD 1005 
LR 775(02) 
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Save Lives and Support People with Substance Use Disorder 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
in Washington County 
"\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,IJ( f/-/ L6J 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Federal Expenditures Fund 
Establishing a pilot project in Washington County to provide treatment and recovery services for people with 
substance use disorder will require substantial time and resources from DHHS to assist with mobilizing, 
implementing, operating and evaluating the pilot project. As it is not known what potential federal funding may be 
available to fund this pilot and what type of services and administration might be covered by those federal sources, it 
is not currently known what impact this bill will have on DHHS funding. 
LR0775(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure Accurate Explanations of Electric Bills
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1003
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BERRY, CHENETTE, ACKLEY, CAIAZZO, COLLINGS, CROCKETT, KESSLER, RILEY, RISEMAN, GRATWICK
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3106

Legislative Document
No. 1003
H.P. 745
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act To Ensure Accurate Explanations of Electric Bills
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, COLLINGS of 
Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, KESSLER of South Portland, RILEY of Jay, RISEMAN of 
Harrison, Senator: GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3106 is enacted to read:
§3106.  Written rate and charge information
An investor-owned transmission and distribution utility may not provide any 
information to a customer that explains electricity rate components without the approval 
of the commission.  The commission shall ensure that the information provided by an 
investor-owned transmission and distribution utility accurately reflects the overall rate 
structure and cost components for the supply and delivery of electricity.  Information 
provided by an investor-owned transmission and distribution utility under this section 
must include a graph or chart that displays trends over the past 10 years and an 
explanation of how the electricity is competitively supplied while delivery is provided 
through a transmission and distribution utility.  Prior to approving or disapproving any 
written information under this section, the commission must receive input from the Public 
Advocate and other interested parties.
SUMMARY
This bill requires an investor-owned transmission and distribution utility to obtain the 
approval of the Public Utilities Commission before providing information explaining 
electricity rate components to a customer.  The bill requires the commission to ensure that 
the information provided to a customer accurately reflects the overall rate structure and 
cost components for the supply and delivery of electricity.  The bill also requires the 
commission to receive input from the Public Advocate and other interested parties before 
approving or disapproving any written information provided by an investor-owned 
transmission and distribution utility to a customer.
Resolve, To Require the Development of Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities Based on Social Determinants
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1006
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GATTINE, SANBORN, DUNPHY, HUBBELL, MORALES, PIERCE, TALBOT ROSS, MILLETT

Legislative Document
No. 1006
H.P. 748
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
Resolve, To Require the Development of Strategies for Reducing 
Health Disparities Based on Social Determinants
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and
Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MORALES of South 
Portland, PIERCE of Falmouth, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator: MILLETT of 
Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Health disparities action plan.  Resolved:  That, by December 4, 2019, 
the Department of Health and Human Services shall present to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Health and Human Services an action plan detailing strategies for reducing 
health disparities based on social determinants.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to present to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services an action plan detailing 
strategies for reducing health disparities based on social determinants.
An Act To Include State Employee Stipends as Earnable Compensation
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1008
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: GATTINE, BELLOWS, CARNEY, SYLVESTER
Amends: 5 MRSA §17001

Legislative Document
No. 1008
H.P. 750
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act To Include State Employee Stipends as Earnable 
Compensation
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §17001, sub-§13, ¶A, as amended by PL 1989, c. 800, is further 
amended to read:
A.  "Earnable compensation" includes:
(1)  Workers' compensation benefits;
(2)  Maintenance, if any; 
(3)  Any money paid by an employer to a 3rd party under a tax sheltered annuity 
contract or a deferred compensation plan for the future benefit of an employee 
provided that as long as the money is not derived from amounts excluded from 
earnable compensation by paragraph B; and
(4)  Pick-up contributions.; and
(5)  Stipends received as part of the member's compensation for services rendered 
in an employment position.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that stipends paid to a member of the Maine Public Employees 
Retirement System be counted as earnable compensation for purposes of calculating 
retirement benefits.
An Act To Expand and Enhance Maine's Behavioral Health Direct Care Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1007
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GATTINE, SANBORN, HYMANSON, MADIGAN

Legislative Document
No. 1007
H.P. 749
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act To Expand and Enhance Maine's Behavioral Health Direct 
Care Workforce
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and
Representatives: HYMANSON of York, MADIGAN of Waterville.
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 expand and enhance the State's behavioral 
health direct care workforce, including, but not limited to, community-based mental 
health rehabilitation technicians, direct support professionals and behavioral health 
professionals.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Develop a Model School Disciplinary Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1010
Committee Amendment CA_A_H129 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 752, L.D. 1010, "Resolve, Directing 
the Department of Education To Develop a Model School Disciplinary Policy" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 7th line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "economic" the following:', disability-related, gender' 
Amend the resolve by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Education, in developing a 
model school disciplinary policy under section 1, shall review existing law regarding 
disciplinary policies, including but not limited to policies on bullying and cyberbullying, 
and report back to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on 
any recommended legislation no later than January 15, 2020. 
The Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs may report out a bill to the Second Regular 
Session of the 129th Legislature to implement the recommendations on school 
disciplinary policies.' 
Amend the resolve 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, adds a requirement 
that the Department of Education's model school disciplinary policy promote 
interventions designed to close disability-related and gender gaps and requires the 
department, while developing the model school disciplinary policy, to review existing 
law regarding disciplinary policies and report back to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs on any recommended legislation on disciplinary policies 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. J4..,,toH.P. 752, L.D. 1010 
no later than January 15, 2020. The committee may report out a bill to the Second 
Regular Session of the 129th Legislature to implement the recommendations on school 
disciplinary policies. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/19 :?dac 
LD 1010 
LR 1870(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Develop a Model School Disciplinary Policy 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment,/).( }l~}:J. ~ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1870(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Clarify Filing Requirements for Proposed Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1011
Committee Amendment CA_A_S73 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §8053

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f} " to S.P. 290, L.D. 1011, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify Filing Requirements for Proposed Rules" 
Amend the bill by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §8053, sub-§3, ,r:E, as amended by PL 2007, c. 181, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
E. 
Refer to the substantive state or federal law to be implemented by the rules; aoo 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §8053, sub-§3, ~' as enacted by PL 2007, c. 181, §4, is 
amended to read: 
F. Indicate where a copy of the statement of impact on small business pursuant to 
section 8052, subsection 5-A may be obtained:-; and 
Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §8053, sub-§3, ,f G is enacted to read: 
G. Indicate whether the rule is routine technical or major substantive as those terms 
are defined in section 8071. 
Sec. 4. 5 MRSA §8053, sub-§7, ,r~ and G, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 256, §4, 
are amended to read: 
F. Indicate where a copy of the statement of impact on small business pursuant to 
section 8052, subsection 5-A may be obtained; aoo 
G. Indicate the impact on municipalities or counties only if there is an expected 
financial impact on municipalities identified under section 8063-:-; and 
Sec. 5. 5 MRSA §8053, sub-§7, ,rH is enacted to read: 
H. Indicate whether the rule is routine technical or major substantive as those terms 
are defined in section 8071.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEEAMENDMENT"A "toS.P.290,L.D.1011 (5·1~ 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds the requirement that the public notice required for proposed 
and adopted rules identify the type of rule being proposed or adopted. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/16/19 feac 
LD 1011 
LR 1508(02) 
An Act To Clarify Filing Requirements for Proposed Rules 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A" (<;: ~10} 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to state agencies to identify in public notices required for proposed and adopted rules whether 
the rule changes are routine technical or major substantive are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. Additional costs to the Department of Secretary of State associated with updating fonns 
are also expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1508(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Develop a Model School Disciplinary Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1010
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MORALES, SANBORN, BEEBE-CENTER, PIERCE, BREEN

Legislative Document
No. 1010
H.P. 752
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Develop a 
Model School Disciplinary Policy
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORALES of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, PIERCE of Falmouth, Senator: BREEN of 
Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Model school disciplinary policy.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Education shall develop a model school disciplinary policy to effectuate the policies in 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 1001, subsection 15-A, including, but not 
limited to, policies that focus on positive and restorative interventions designed to 
strengthen relationships, improve the connection to school and promote a strong sense of 
accountability.  The model policy must also promote interventions designed to close 
economic and racial gaps.  The department shall provide assistance to school 
administrators, superintendents and school boards to implement the model school 
disciplinary policy.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Education to develop a model school 
disciplinary policy that focuses on positive and restorative interventions designed to 
strengthen relationships, improve the connection to school, promote a strong sense of 
accountability and close economic and racial gaps.  It also requires the department to 
provide support to school administrative units that choose to implement the model policy.
An Act To Clarify Filing Requirements for Proposed Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1011
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MILLETT, PIERCE, BREEN, JACKSON, DUNPHY
Amends: 5 MRSA §8053-A

Legislative Document
No. 1011
S.P. 290
In Senate, February 26, 2019
An Act To Clarify Filing Requirements for Proposed Rules
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative: 
DUNPHY of Old Town.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §8053-A, sub-§1, as repealed and replaced by PL 1989, c. 574, 
§5, is amended to read:
1.  Proposed rules.  At the time of giving notice of rulemaking under section 8053 or 
within 10 days following the adoption of an emergency rule, the agency shall provide to 
the Legislature, in accordance with subsection 3, a fact sheet providing the information as 
described in section 8057-A, subsection 1 and a written notice identifying whether the 
proposed rule or adopted emergency rule is a routine technical rule or a major substantive 
rule as defined in subchapter 2-A.
A.  If an agency determines that a rule which that it intends to adopt will be 
substantially different from the proposed rule, it shall provide the Legislature with a 
revised fact sheet with the information defined in section 8057-A, subsection 1, as it 
relates to the substantially different rule.  The revised fact sheet shall must be 
provided to the Legislature in accordance with subsection 3.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that when an agency provides notice to the Legislature of a 
proposed rule or the adoption of an emergency rule, it must identify whether the proposed 
rule or adopted emergency rule is a routine technical rule or a major substantive rule.
An Act To Clarify the Disqualification from Unemployment Benefits of a Person Who Is Terminated from Employment for Being Under the Influence of Marijuana
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1013
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S51 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 292, 
L.D. 1013, Bill, "An Act To Clarify the Disqualification from Unemployment Benefits of 
a Person Who Is Terminated from Employment for Being Under the Influence of 
Marijuana" 
Amend the amendment in subparagraph ( 6) in the last line (page 1, line 15 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: "duty" the following: 'except for the use of 
marijuana permitted under Title 22, chapter 558-C' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment excepts from the disqualification from unemployment benefits for 
marijuana use the use of marijuana permitted under the laws governing the medical use of 
marijuana. 
SPONSORED BY: b~"'-Y?c-
(};)~_iliL, 
(Senator BELLOWS) 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify the Disqualification from Unemployment Benefits of a Person Who Is Terminated from Employment for Being Under the Influence of Marijuana
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1013
Committee Amendment CA_A_S39 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 292, L.D. 1013, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Disqualification from Unemployment Benefits of a Person Who Is Terminated 
from Employment for Being Under the Influence of Marijuana" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A by striking out all of subparagraphs ( 6) 
and (7) (page 1, lines 20 to 23 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'(6) Intoxication while on duty or when reporting to work or unauthorized use of 
alcohol or marijuana while on duty; 
(7) Using illegal drugs or being under the influence of such drugs while on duty 
or when reporting to work;' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision of the bill that includes being under the 
influence of marijuana while on duty or when reporting to work, which is the same 
provision as using illegal drugs, and instead includes marijuana in the current 
disqualification from unemployment benefits for an individual whose employment is 
terminated because of intoxication while on duty or when reporting to work or engaging 
in unauthorized use of alcohol while on duty. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify the Disqualification from Unemployment Benefits of a Person Who Is Terminated from Employment for Being Under the Influence of Marijuana
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1013
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S71 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "B "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 292, 
L.D. 1013, Bill, "An Act To Clarify the Disqualification from Unemployment Benefits of 
a Person Who Is Terminated from Employment for Being Under the Influence of 
Marijuana" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of subparagraph ( 6) (page 1, lines 14 and 
in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'( 6) Intoxication while on duty or when reporting to work., or unauthorized use of 
alcohol or marijuana while on duty except for the use of marijuana permitted 
under Title 22, chapter 558-C;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment excepts from the disqualification from unemployment benefits for 
marijuana use the use of marijuana permitted under the laws governing the medical use of 
marijuana. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
~ 
(Senator BELLOWS) 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Attract and Retain Firefighters
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1014
Committee Amendment CA_A_S242 (Senate)

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 293, L.D. 1014, Bill, "An Act To 
Attract and Retain Firefighters" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/19 feac.. 
LD 1014 
LR 308(02) 
An Act To Attract and Retain Firefighters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';;" 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
·, '·1 ).\ 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $2,500,000 to the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission to 
provide length of service awards to eligible volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel through 
the Maine Length of Service Award Program. 
LR0308(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Attract and Retain Firefighters
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1014
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HERBIG, THERIAULT, BLACK, CYRWAY, DIAMOND, DILL, KEIM, KINNEY, MASTRACCIO, STANLEY

Legislative Document
No. 1014
S.P. 293
In Senate, February 26, 2019
An Act To Attract and Retain Firefighters
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HERBIG of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of China and
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, CYRWAY of Kennebec, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DILL of 
Penobscot, KEIM of Oxford, Representatives: KINNEY of Knox, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, 
STANLEY of Medway.
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.
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES COMMISSION, MAINE 
Maine Fire Protection Services Commission 0936
Initiative: Provides funding to the Maine Length of Service Award Program to provide 
length of service awards to eligible volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services 
personnel.
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding to the Maine Length of Service Award Program to provide 
length of service awards to eligible volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services 
personnel.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,500,000
$2,500,000