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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Part II Requirements for Specific Certificates and Endorsements, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2075
Committee Amendment CA_A_H774 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1476, L.D. 2075, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Part II Requirements for Specific 
Certificates and Endorsements, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Education" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Part II 
Requirements for Specific Certificates and Endorsements, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the State Board of Education' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 16 in resolve) by striking 
out the following: "Department" and inserting the following: 'State Board' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title and provides that final adoption of portions of 
Chapter 115: Part II Requirements for Specific Certificates and Endorsements, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the State Board of Education, is 
authorized. 
FISCAL NOTE REQU1RED-
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved; 03/13/20 .?dac 
LD 2075 
LR 3181(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Part II Requirements for Specific 
Certificates and Endorsements, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment{).,(//-77~ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the State Board of Education associated with the legislative review of portions of Chapter 115: 
Part II Requirements for Specific Certificates and Endorsements can be absorbed within existing budgeted resourceil 
LR3 l 81(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2072
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2072
H.P. 1473
House of Representatives, January 23, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: 
Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 132: 
Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 132: Learning 
Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Education.
An Act To Update the Mileage Allowance Paid to State Employees Not Subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2074
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MARTIN
Amends: 5 MRSA §8

Legislative Document
No. 2074
H.P. 1475
House of Representatives, January 28, 2020
An Act To Update the Mileage Allowance Paid to State Employees 
Not Subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint 
Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §8, as amended by PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. SSS, §1 and affected by 
§16, is further amended to read:
§8.  Mileage allowance
The State shall pay for the use of privately owned automobiles for travel by 
employees of the State in the business of the State such reimbursement as agreed to 
between the State and their certified or recognized bargaining agent.  For employees 
Employees and state officers and officials not subject to any such agreement, the State 
shall pay 36¢ per mile effective January 1, 2006, 38¢ per mile effective January 1, 2007, 
40¢ per mile effective July 1, 2007, 42¢ per mile effective July 1, 2008 and 44¢ per mile 
effective January 1, 2009, or the federal rate of reimbursement, whichever is lower, must 
be paid at the same rate as employees who are covered by collective bargaining and 
consistent with the policies of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Office of the State Controller for miles actually traveled on state business.  The Governor 
may suspend the operation of this section and require state officials and employees to 
travel in automobiles owned or controlled by the State, if such automobiles are available.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the mileage allowance for state employees, officers and officials not 
subject to a collective bargaining agreement to be consistent with the rate for employees 
covered under collective bargaining.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 4: Water-based Fire Protection Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2073
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Legislative Document
No. 2073
H.P. 1474
House of Representatives, January 23, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 4: 
Water-based Fire Protection Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of 
the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative WARREN of Hallowell for the Department of Public Safety, 
Office of the State Fire Marshal pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 4: 
Water-based Fire Protection Systems, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of 
the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal that has been submitted 
to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 4: Water-based 
Fire Protection Systems, a major substantive rule of the Department of Public Safety, 
Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 180: Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2077
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S448 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "ft" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1478, L.D. 2077, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 180: 
Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of 
the Department of Education" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first paragraph after the title (page 1, 
lines 12 and 13 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and inserting the 
following:' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to strike the emergency 
preamble and emergency clause from the resol 
· 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Senator MILLETT, R.) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 40: Rule for Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2076
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2076
H.P. 1477
House of Representatives, January 28, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 40: 
Rule for Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 40: Rule 
for Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 40: Rule for 
Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 40: Rule for Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education”
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2076
Committee Amendment CA_A_H805 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 1477, L.D. 2076, “Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 40: Rule for Medication Administration in 
Maine Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education”
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following:
'Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 40: Rule 
for Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A within the rule acceptance period, is authorized only if the following 
change is made:
1.  The rule must be amended in Section 4, paragraph F, subparagraph c, which 
governs procedures for medication administration on school field trips and off-campus 
events for a child who holds a written certification for the medical use of marijuana, to 
provide specifically that in accordance with Title 20-A, section 6306, a child who holds a 
written certification for the medical use of marijuana under Title 22, section 2423-B may 
not be denied eligibility to attend school solely because the child requires medical 
marijuana in a nonsmokeable form as a reasonable accommodation necessary for the 
child to attend school.  The rule must also be amended to provide that it is the duty of the 
school administrative unit to know what the applicable state law is with respect to 
medical marijuana for any out-of-state trip.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment provides that final adoption of portions of Chapter 40: Rule for 
Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a provisionally adopted major substantive 
Date: 
(Filing No. H-          )
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 1477, L.D. 2076
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
rule of the Department of Education, is authorized only if the department incorporates 
specific amendments to the rule prior to final adoption.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Approved: 03/06/20
LD 2076
LR 3185(02)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Additional costs to the Department of Education to make the required changes to Chapter 40: Rule for Medication 
Administration in Maine Schools can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 40: Rule for Medication Administration 
in Maine Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
LR3185(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Part II Requirements for Specific Certificates and Endorsements, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2075
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2075
H.P. 1476
House of Representatives, January 28, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: 
Part II Requirements for Specific Certificates and Endorsements, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 115: Part 
II Requirements for Specific Certificates and Endorsements, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 115: Part II 
Requirements for Specific Certificates and Endorsements, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 180: Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2077
Committee Amendment CA_A_H739 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1478, L.D. 2077, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 180: Performance Evaluation and Professional 
Growth Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the emergency preamble and 
before the emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 180: 
Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A is authorized only if the rule is amended in Section 9, subsection 2 to 
reorder the effectiveness ratings to be consistent with Section 8 of the rule in the 
following order: highly effective, effective, partially effective and ineffective.' 
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, authorizes final 
adoption of portions of Chapter 180: Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth 
Systems, a major substantive rule of the Department of Education, only if the rule is 
amended to reorder the effectiveness ratings for consistency. 
FISCAL ;\"QTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/05/20 ;:wac 
LD 2077 
LR 3186(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 180: Performance Evaluation and 
Professional Growth Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A{ /I- 739\ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Y 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with implementing the requirements of this legislation can 
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR3 l 86(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100: Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2078
Committee Amendment CA_A_H689 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 1479, L.D. 2078, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100: Enforcement Procedures, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization" 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the emergency preamble and 
before the emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 100: 
Enforcement Procedures, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine 
Health Data Organization that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized only if 
the following change is made. 
1. The rule must be amended in Section 2 in paragraph M to change the cross-
reference in the definition of "pharmacy benefits manager" to Title 24-A, section 4347, 
subsection 17. 
The Maine Health Data Organization is not required to hold hearings or undertake 
further proceedings prior to the final adoption of the rule in accordance with this section.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that final adoption of portions of Chapter 100: 
Enforcement Procedures, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine 
Health Data Organization, is authorized only if the organization corrects a cross-reference 
to a statutmy definition used in the rule prior to final adoption. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100: Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2078
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 2078
H.P. 1479
House of Representatives, January 28, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100: 
Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine 
Health Data Organization
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HYMANSON of York for the Maine Health Data Organization 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 100: 
Enforcement Procedures, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine 
Health Data Organization that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 100: Enforcement 
Procedures, a major substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 180: Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2077
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2077
H.P. 1478
House of Representatives, January 28, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 180: 
Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 180: 
Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 180: Performance 
Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Education.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2079
Committee Amendment CA_A_H758 (House)

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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 104: Maine State Services Manual, Section 8, Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2080
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 2080
H.P. 1481
House of Representatives, January 28, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 104: 
Maine State Services Manual, Section 8, Wholesale Prescription 
Drug Importation Program, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HYMANSON of York for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 104: 
Maine State Services Manual, Section 8, Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation 
Program, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and 
Human Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 104: Maine State 
Services Manual, Section 8, Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 28: Notification Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2082
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document
No. 2082
H.P. 1483
House of Representatives, January 28, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 28: 
Notification Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop for the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 28: 
Notification Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of 
Pesticides Control that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 28: Notification 
Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 311: Portfolio Requirement, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2081
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document
No. 2081
H.P. 1482
House of Representatives, January 28, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 311: 
Portfolio Requirement, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public 
Utilities Commission
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham for the Public Utilities Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 311: 
Portfolio Requirement, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Public 
Utilities Commission that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 311: Portfolio 
Requirement, a major substantive rule of the Public Utilities Commission.
An Act To Require the Board of Pesticides Control To Annually Publish Certain Information Regarding Pesticides and To Prohibit Certain Uses of Neonicotinoids”
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2083
Committee Amendment CA_A_H858 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 1484, L.D. 2083, Bill, “An Act To 
Require the Board of Pesticides Control To Annually Publish Certain Information 
Regarding Pesticides and To Prohibit Certain Uses of Neonicotinoids”
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'Resolve, Directing the Board of Pesticides Control To Prohibit the Use of Certain 
Neonicotinoids for Outdoor Use' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following:
'Sec. 1.  Prohibit the use of certain neonicotinoids for outdoor use.  
Resolved: That, pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 610, the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control shall 
prohibit the use of any product containing the active ingredient dinotefuran, clothianidin, 
imidacloprid or thiamethoxam used for application in outdoor residential landscapes such 
as on lawn, turf or ornamental vegetation.  Products used for preserving wood, controlling 
or treating indoor insects and treating pets, as defined under Title 7, section 712, 
subsection 16, are specifically exempt from the prohibition under this section.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY
This amendment strikes and replaces the bill.  The amendment directs the Department 
of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control to prohibit the use 
of any product containing certain neonicotinoids used for application in outdoor 
residential landscapes such as on lawn, turf or ornamental vegetation.  The amendment 
also provides that products used for preserving wood, controlling or treating indoor 
insects and treating pets are specifically exempt from the prohibition.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Date: 
(Filing No. H-          )
Approved: 08/11/20
LD 2083
LR 3083(02)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Board of Pesticides Control within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry as a result of the establishment of an Environmental Risk Advisory Committee to assess the environmental 
risk associated with the use of neonicotinoids are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
An Act To Require the Board of Pesticides Control To Annually Publish Certain Information 
Regarding Pesticides and To Prohibit Certain Uses of Neonicotinoids
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
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An Act Prohibiting Certain Confinement of Egg-laying Hens and the Sale of Their Eggs”
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2084
Committee Amendment CA_A_H792 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 1485, L.D. 2084, Bill, “An Act 
Prohibiting Certain Confinement of Egg-laying Hens and the Sale of Their Eggs”
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To 
Update Best Management Practices for Poultry Facilities' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following:
'Sec. 1.  Best management practices for poultry facilities.  Resolved:  That 
the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall update department best 
management practices for poultry facilities in the State and establish guidelines for cage-
free production of eggs.  The department may cross-reference 3rd-party certifiers' 
specifications for keeping egg-laying hens humanely in cage-free housing systems.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report, directs the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry to update its best management practices for poultry facilities in 
the State and to establish guidelines for cage-free production of eggs.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Date: 
(Filing No. H-          )
Approved: 07/15/20
LD 2084
LR 2897(03)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry as a result of new requirements 
regarding the confinement of egg-laying hens and a prohibition on the sale of eggs from hens that are not kept in cage-
free housing systems after December 31, 2029 are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources.
An Act Prohibiting Certain Confinement of Egg-laying Hens and the Sale of Their Eggs
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
LR2897(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Net Energy Billing Limits
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2093
Committee Amendment CA_A_S413 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 744, L.D. 2093, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Net Energy Billing Limits" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect December 31, 2021.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is a minority report of the committee. The amendment adds an 
effective date of December 31, 2021. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To sa..J.e Lives by Capping the Out-of-pocket Cost of Certain Medications
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2096
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H778 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "N, to H.P. 1493, 
L.D. 2096, Bill, "An Act To sa..J.e Lives by Capping the Out-of-pocket Cost of Certain 
Medications" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, it is critically important that this legislation take effect before the 
expiration of the 90-day period; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 1 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part B the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and an emergency clause. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY~---
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(Representative MOONEN) 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/16/20 frac 
LD 2096 
LR 3128(03) 
An Act To Save Lives by Capping the Out-of-pocket Cost of Certain Medications 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment •~ to Committee Amendment '..!4' 
Sponsor: Rep. Moonen of Portland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Emergency preamble and clause added 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Making this bill an emergency will allow it to be effective in fiscal year 2019-20, which will not change the fiscal 
impact described in the committee amendment. 
LR3128(03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Membership of the Archives Advisory Board
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2101
Committee: State and Local Government
Amends: 5 MRSA §96

Legislative Document
No. 2101
H.P. 1496
House of Representatives, February 11, 2020
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know 
Advisory Committee Concerning Membership of the Archives 
Advisory Board
Reported by Representative BAILEY of Saco for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 411, subsection 6, paragraph 
G.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §96, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 50, §12, is amended to 
read:
2.  Members.  The Archives Advisory Board consists of  9  12 voting members with 
expertise in the administrative, fiscal, legal and historical value of records.  Voting 
members of the board must represent the spectrum of records in the State and are 
appointed by the Secretary of State as follows:
A.  Two public members representing the interests of public access to government 
records, recommended by a public interest group;
B.  Two members from municipal or county government with expertise in local 
government records, recommended by local or county government entities;
C.  One member representing a state or local historical society, recommended by a 
state or local historical society;
D.  One member with expertise in the legal requirements of records retention and 
public records law, recommended by the Attorney General;
E.  One member with expertise in the State's fiscal requirements of records retention, 
recommended by the Governor;
F.  One member from the executive branch with expertise in executive branch 
records, recommended by the Governor; and
G.  One member from the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Office of Information Technology with expertise in electronic records, electronic 
records management systems and emerging technology related to electronic records, 
recommended by the Governor.;
H.  Two members representing journalists, newspapers, broadcasters and other news 
media interests; and
I.  One member representing advocates for the protection of personal privacy 
interests.
The State Archivist serves as a nonvoting member.
SUMMARY
This bill implements the recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory 
Committee in the Fourteenth Annual Report of the Right to Know Advisory Committee 
concerning the membership of the Archives Advisory Board.
This bill adds 3 members to the Archives Advisory Board to ensure that journalists, 
newspapers, broadcasters and other news media as well as personal privacy protection 
advocates are represented in the expertise involved in the development of records 
retention schedules.
An Act To Protect Consumers from Surprise Emergency Medical Bills
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2105
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H777 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A," to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1501, 
L.D. 2105; Bill, "An Act To Protect Consumers from Surprise Emergency Medical Bills" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
1Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, it is critically important that this legislation take effect before the 
expiration of the 90-day period; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore; ' 
Amend the amendment by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
~ 
(See attached) 
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SPONSORED BY: ---
~--::::::::::;;::~ 
<:....____----..___ ___ _ 
(Representative MOONEN) 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/16/20 :tvac:.. 
LD2105 
LR2881(03) 
An Act To Protect Consumers from Surprise Emergency Medical Bills 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment,;;4' to Committee Amendment-'4" 
Sponso1·: Rep. Moonen of Portland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Emergency preamble and clause added 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Making this bill an emergency will allow it to be effective in fiscal year 2019-20, which will not change the fiscal 
impact described in the committee amendment. 
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