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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 1: Adult Use Marijuana, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Marijuana Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1837
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 1837
H.P. 1308
House of Representatives, June 6, 2019
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 1: Adult Use 
Marijuana, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department 
of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Marijuana 
Policy
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor for the Department of Administrative 
and Financial Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 and 
approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal 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 outside the 
legislative rule acceptance period; 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 Chapter 1: Adult Use 
Marijuana, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, office of marijuana policy that has been submitted 
to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule acceptance period, 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 Chapter 1: Adult Use Marijuana, a 
major substantive rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, office 
of marijuana policy that was filed outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
Resolve, To Continue until August 3, 2019 Limited-period Positions Expiring in June 2019
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1840
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT

Legislative Document
No. 1840
H.P. 1310
House of Representatives, June 7, 2019
Resolve, To Continue until August 3, 2019 Limited-period Positions 
Expiring in June 2019
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MILLETT of Waterford.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, certain positions in State Government are scheduled to expire prior to July 
1, 2019, which is prior to the end 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, be it
Sec. 1.  Continuation of limited-period positions.  Resolved:  That, 
notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, all limited-period positions 
throughout State Government that are scheduled to expire during June 2019 are continued 
until August 3, 2019.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve continues all limited-period positions that are scheduled to expire during 
June 2019 until August 3, 2019.
Resolve, Directing the Public Utilities Commission To Evaluate the Ownership of Maine's Power Delivery Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1844
Senate Amendment SA_A_S362 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1315, L.D. 1844, "Resolve, Directing the 
Public Utilities Commission To Evaluate the Ownership of Maine's Power Delivery 
Systems" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Public Utilities Commission To Evaluate the Ownership of Maine's Power Delivery Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1844
House Amendment HA_A_H646 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "~" to H.P. 1315, L.D. 1844, "Resolve, Directing the 
Public Utilities Commission To Evaluate the Ownership of Maine's Power Delivery 
Systems" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Funding for Two Positions in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1843
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 1843
H.P. 1314
House of Representatives, June 17, 2019
An Act To Provide Funding for Two Positions in the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
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.
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Land Management and Planning 0239
Initiative:  Establishes one Chief Planner position and one Planning and Research 
Associate II position in the Bureau of Land Management and Planning.
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding from Other Special Revenue Funds for 2 positions in the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Land Management and 
Planning.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
2019-20
2020-21
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
2.000
2.000
Personal Services
$169,110
$177,230
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL
$169,110
$177,230
Approved: 06/14/19
LD 1843
LR 2565(01)
FY 2019-20
FY 2020-21
Projections 
FY 2021-22
Projections 
FY 2022-23
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds
$169,110
$177,230
$182,157
$187,221
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill establishes one Chief Planner position and one Planning and Research Associate II position in the Bureau of 
Land Management and Planning within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and includes Other 
Special Revenue Funds allocations of $169,110 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $177,230 in fiscal year 2020-21.     
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
An Act To Provide Funding for Two Positions in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Hickman of Winthrop
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
LR2565(01) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Include Student Absences for Mental Health or Behavioral Health Needs as Excusable Absences
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1855
Committee Amendment CA_A_H671 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/j" to H.P. 1326, L.D. 1855, Bill, "An Act To 
Include Student Absences for Mental Health or Behavioral Health Needs as Excusable 
Absences" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the first line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "person's" the following: 'physical,' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph A in the first line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "person's" the following: 'physical,' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that a person's absence from school is excused when the 
absence is due to reasons of physical health, as well as the person's mental and behavioral 
health. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit Door-to-door Marketing of Retail Energy Supply
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1853
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BERRY
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3203

Legislative Document
No. 1853
H.P. 1324
House of Representatives, December 23, 2019
An Act To Prohibit Door-to-door Marketing of Retail Energy 
Supply
Submitted by the Office of the Public Advocate pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2019.  Referred to the Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3203, sub-§4-B, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 74, §1, is 
amended to read:
4-B.  Residential consumer protections.  As a condition of licensing, a competitive 
electricity provider that provides or proposes to provide generation service to a residential 
consumer:
A.  Shall disclose, before entering into an agreement to provide service to a 
residential consumer, to the residential consumer where the residential consumer can 
obtain information with which to compare the service provided by the competitive 
electricity provider and the standard-offer service;
B.  May not renew a contract for generation service without providing a residential 
consumer with notice of renewal in advance by mail;
C.  May not renew a contract for generation service at a fixed rate that is 20% or 
more above the contract rate in the expiring contract without the express consent of 
the residential consumer;
D.  May not renew a contract for generation service for a term that is longer than the 
term of the expiring contract or 12 months, whichever is shorter, without the express 
consent of the residential consumer; and
E.  May not impose an early termination fee for any contract for generation service 
that was renewed without express consent from the residential consumer.; and
F.  May not solicit residential consumers using door-to-door sales practices.
If a residential consumer does not provide the express consent required by paragraphs C 
and D, the residential consumer must be transferred to standard-offer service.  If a 
competitive electricity provider violates paragraph F, in addition to any other remedies 
that the commission may impose, the commission shall suspend the competitive 
electricity provider's license to operate for a period of no less than one year and the 
competitive electricity provider shall refund to all residential consumers contracted with 
that competitive electricity provider any amount paid for retail energy service in excess of 
the price of standard-offer service since the competitive electricity provider's 
commencement of door-to-door sales practices.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits door-to-door sales practices directed at residential consumers by 
competitive electricity providers.
An Act To Increase the Minimum Amount of Insurance Coverage Required for Medical Payments for Vehicle Liability Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1854
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MOONEN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1605, 29-A MRSA §1605-A

Legislative Document
No. 1854
H.P. 1325
House of Representatives, December 23, 2019
An Act To Increase the Minimum Amount of Insurance Coverage 
Required for Medical Payments for Vehicle Liability Insurance
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2019.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1605, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 213, §1 and 
affected by §3, is further amended to read:
C.  Be in the amount or limit of at least:
(1)  For damage to property, $25,000;
(2)  For injury to or death of any one person, $50,000;
(3)  For one accident resulting in injury to or death of more than one person, 
$100,000; and
(4)  For medical payments pursuant to section 1605-A, $2,000 $5,000.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1605-A, as amended by PL 2007, c. 213, §2 and affected by 
§3, is further amended to read:
§1605-A.  Medical payments
A motor vehicle liability policy issued for a motor vehicle registered or principally 
garaged in this State must provide coverage in an amount equal to or greater than $2,000 
$5,000 per person for medical costs incurred as a result of injuries sustained in an 
accident involving the insured vehicle by the driver and passengers in that vehicle.  The 
coverage required by this section only applies to medical costs incurred during one year 
following the date the injuries are sustained.  This section does not apply to a policy 
insuring more than 4 motor vehicles, nor to any policy covering a garage, automobile 
sales agency, repair shop, service station or public parking place.
Sec. 3.  Application.  This Act applies to all policies, contracts and certificates 
executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or after 
January 1, 2021.  For purposes of this Act, all contracts are deemed to be renewed no 
later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
SUMMARY
This bill increases from $2,000 to $5,000 the amount of minimum medical payment 
coverage for motor vehicle liability policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 
2021.
An Act To Include Student Absences for Mental Health or Behavioral Health Needs as Excusable Absences
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1855
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: McCREIGHT, CLAXTON, DOUDERA, FARNSWORTH, PERRY, TERRY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §3272, 20-A MRSA §5001-A

Legislative Document
No. 1855
H.P. 1326
House of Representatives, December 23, 2019
An Act To Include Student Absences for Mental Health or 
Behavioral Health Needs as Excusable Absences
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2019.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and
Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, FARNSWORTH of Portland, PERRY of Calais, 
TERRY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §3272, sub-§3, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 490, §8, is 
amended to read:
A.  Personal illness health, including the person's mental and behavioral health;
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §5001-A, sub-§4, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 806, §49, 
is amended to read:
A.  Personal illness health, including the person's mental and behavioral health;
SUMMARY
Current law provides that a person's absence from school is excused when the 
absence is due to personal illness.  This bill specifies that a person's absence is excused 
when the absence is due to reasons of personal health, including the person's mental and 
behavioral health.
Resolve, To Support Individuals with Acute Mental Health Needs
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1856
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO

Legislative Document
No. 1856
H.P. 1327
House of Representatives, December 23, 2019
Resolve, To Support Individuals with Acute Mental Health Needs
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2019.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to increase 
MaineCare rates.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services 
shall amend its rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 45.03 
to provide reimbursement for patients discharged from Southern Maine Health Care's 
psychiatric inpatient unit in the amount of $13,396.47 per distinct discharge.  The 
department shall amend its rule pursuant to this section in time to be submitted to the 
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services with an effective date of the reimbursement required by this section of 
July 1, 2020.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rule 
Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 45.03 to provide 
reimbursement for patients discharged from Southern Maine Health Care's psychiatric 
inpatient unit in the amount of $13,396.47 per distinct discharge; the amended rule must 
be submitted to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services in time for the increased rate of reimbursement to apply 
beginning July 1, 2020.
An Act To Protect Teachers from Punitive or Retaliatory Transfers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1857
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: McCREA, MILLETT, BRENNAN, DODGE, FARNSWORTH, INGWERSEN, SAMPSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13203

Legislative Document
No. 1857
H.P. 1328
House of Representatives, December 23, 2019
An Act To Protect Teachers from Punitive or Retaliatory Transfers
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2019.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, FARNSWORTH of Portland, 
INGWERSEN of Arundel, SAMPSON of Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §13203 is enacted to read:
§13203.  Punitive or retaliatory transfers
A school administrative unit may not transfer a teacher to another location or 
teaching assignment for a punitive or retaliatory reason unless the teacher consents to the 
transfer.  A teacher who has been involuntarily transferred and believes the transfer is for 
a punitive or retaliatory reason may request a hearing with the school board.  The school 
board shall hold a hearing within 15 days of the receipt of the teacher's request.  If the 
teacher demonstrates that the transfer was for a punitive or retaliatory reason, the school 
board must reverse the transfer.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the transfer of a teacher to another location or teaching assignment 
for a punitive or retaliatory reason without the teacher's consent.  It authorizes a teacher 
who has been involuntarily transferred to request a hearing with the school board and 
requires the school board to reverse the transfer if the teacher demonstrates that the 
transfer was for a punitive or retaliatory reason.
An Act To Increase Access to Justice and Maine's Rural Lawyer Workforce by Expanding Student Attorney Practice Opportunities
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1859
Committee Amendment CA_A_H690 (House)
Amends: 4 MRSA §807

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 1330, L.D. 1859, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Access to Justice and Maine's Rural Lawyer Workforce by Expanding Student 
Attorney Practice Opportunities" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ,rs, as affected by PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 
and amended by c. 449, §2, is further amended to read: 
S. An individual who is the sole member of a limited liability company or is a 
member of a limited liability company that is owned by a married couple, registered 
domestic partners or an individual and that individual's issue as defined in Title 18-C, 
section 1-201, subsection 27 who is not an attorney but is appearing for that company 
in an action for forcible entry and detainer pursuant to Title 14, chapter 709; 01' 
Sec. 2. 4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ,rT, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 449, §3, is 
amended to read: 
T. A marine patrol officer who is not an attorney but is representing the Department 
of Marine Resources in a libel proceeding before a District Court under Title 12, 
section 6207.,._;__m: 
Sec. 3. 4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ,U is enacted to read: 
U. Practice, pursuant to a rule of the Supreme Judicial Court, by a law student 
enrolled in a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Current law authorizes senior law students to appear in court on behalf of the State or 
under the supervision of a legal services organization approved by the Supreme Judicial 
Court. The bill changes the eligibility to cover law students who have completed at least 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 1330, L.D. 1859 
full semesters of law school. This amendment replaces that portion of the bill and 
instead provides an exception to the unauthorized practice of law for practice by a law 
student enrolled in a law school accredited by the American Bar Association when the 
practice is pursuant to a rule of the Supreme Judicial Court. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
{See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/11/20 .:Wac 
LD 1859 
LR 2798(02) 
An Act To Increase Access to Justice and Maine's Rural Lawyer Workforce by Expanding Student 
Attorney Practice Opportunities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Judicial Branch are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
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An Act To Increase Access to Justice and Maine's Rural Lawyer Workforce by Expanding Student Attorney Practice Opportunities
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1859
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BAILEY, HARNETT, KEIM
Amends: 4 MRSA §807

Legislative Document
No. 1859
H.P. 1330
House of Representatives, December 23, 2019
An Act To Increase Access to Justice and Maine's Rural Lawyer 
Workforce by Expanding Student Attorney Practice Opportunities
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2019.  Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BAILEY of Saco.
Cosponsored by Representative: HARNETT of Gardiner, Senator: KEIM of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §807, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Practice by law students.  Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this 
chapter and under such terms, conditions, limitations, qualifications and supervision as 
the Supreme Judicial Court by rule requires, a law student who is enrolled in and has 
completed 3 or more full semesters or the equivalent at a law school accredited by the 
American Bar Association may appear in the courts of the State on behalf of the State or 
an agency of the State or under the supervision of an organization providing legal 
services to the indigent approved by the Supreme Judicial Court on behalf of an 
individual receiving services through the organization.
Sec. 2.  4 MRSA §807, last ¶, as repealed and replaced by PL 1989, c. 755, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a law student who is enrolled in and has completed 3 or more 
full semesters or the equivalent at a law school accredited by the American Bar 
Association may appear in court on behalf of the State or under the supervision of an 
approved organization providing legal services to the indigent.
An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2021
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1861
Committee Amendment CA_A_H673 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 1332, L.D. 1861, Bill, "An Act To 
Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike 
Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2021" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine 
Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2021 and To 
Increase the Maine Turnpike Authority Revenue Bond Limit' 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 23 MR.SA §1968, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 270, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Turnpike revenue bonds. In addition to bonds outstanding pursuant to any other 
provision of this chapter, the authority may provide by resolution from time to time for 
the issuance of turnpike revenue bonds, including notes or other evidences of 
indebtedness or obligations defined to be bonds under this chapter, but not exceeding 
$48G,OOO,OOO $600,000,000 in the principal amount at any one time outstanding 
exclusive ofrefundings, for any purpose described in section 1969, subsection 1.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the Maine Turnpike Authority revenue bond limit from 
$486,000,000 to $600,000,000. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/31 /20 ?-'7'ac:. 
LD 1861 
LR 3124(02) 
A:11 Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike 
Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2021 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1;41 { H___. 0 7 3) 
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Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Maine Turnpike Authority 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill makes allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority funds of $49,223,687 for the authority's operating 
expenses for the calendar year ending December 31, 2021. Maine Turnpike Authority revenue of $154,800,983 is 
budgeted to fund those allocations. Included in the budgeted revenue but not allocated is $2,444,000 to pay off bor, 
authorized by the Legislature for specified Department of Transportation projects. These bonds were issued by the 
Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1968, subsection 2-A. This bill 
also includes budgeted revenue of $40,000,000 for the Reserve Maintenance Fund, $36,077,640 for the Debt Service 
Fund and $27,055,656 for capital improvements at new interchanges. The funds that are not allocated in the bill are 
not subject to the transfer limitations in section 2 of the bill, 
The bill also increases the Maine Turnpike revenue bond limit from $486,000,000 to $600,000,000. 
LR3124(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Authorizing the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission To Submit Trust Decanting Legislation
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1862
Committee: Judiciary

Legislative Document
No. 1862
H.P. 1333
House of Representatives, December 23, 2019
Resolve, Authorizing the Probate and Trust Law Advisory 
Commission To Submit Trust Decanting Legislation
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative BAILEY of Saco for the Probate and Trust Law Advisory 
Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 18-C, section 1-803, subsection 2.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2019.  Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
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, this legislation authorizes submission of a bill in this legislative session; 
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.  Review.  Resolved:  That the Probate and Trust Law Advisory 
Commission established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-I, 
subsection 73-B is directed to conduct a review of the existing laws governing trusts and 
the Uniform Trust Decanting Act from the National Conference of Commissioners on 
Uniform State Laws and develop legislative recommendations based on the review.  The 
Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission shall invite the participation of interested 
parties in the review and in the development of recommendations.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Probate and Trust Law Advisory 
Commission is authorized to submit a bill related to its review under section 1 to the 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission to review the 
existing trust laws of this State and the Uniform Trust Decanting Act from the National 
Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws and develop legislative 
recommendations based on the review.  The Probate and Trust Law Advisory 
Commission may submit a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1865
Committee Amendment CA_A_H674 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl" to H.P. 1336, L.D. 1865, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Protection from Abuse Laws Concerning Consent Agreements" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 by striking out all of the first paragraph 
(page 1, lines 4 to 13 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'1. Protection order; consent agreement. The court, after a hearing and upon 
finding that the defendant has committed the alleged abuse as defined in section 4002, 
subsection 1 or engaged in the alleged conduct described in section 4005, subsection 1, 
may grant a protective order or, :1pon making that finding, approve a consent agreement 
to bring about a cessation of abuse or the alleged conduct. This subsection does not 
preolude the parties from voluntarily requesting a consent agreement without a finding of 
a&use-:- Alternatively, when the parties voluntarily request a consent agreement, the court 
may grant a protective order with or without a finding that the defendant committed abuse 
as defined in section 4002, subsection 1 or with or without a finding that the defendant 
engaged in conduct described in section 4005, subsection 1. 
The court may enter a 
finding that the defendant represents a credible threat to the physical safety of the plaintiff 
or a minor child residing in the plaintiffs household. The court may enter a finding of 
economic abuse. Relief granted under this section may include:' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a court may grant a protection from abuse order 
without holding a hearing if the patties have voluntarily requested a consent agreement. 
The court may enter the protective order based on the consent agreement with or without 
a finding that the defendant engaged in abuse. If the protection from abuse order is 
granted to stop alleged conduct described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, 
section 4005, subsection 1, it may be granted with or without a finding that the alleged 
conduct occurred. Current law is silent on the issue of a protection from abuse order 
when the patties request a consent agreement based on alleged conduct, as opposed to 
abuse. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Automatic Draft Authority for Licensed Insurance Producers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1866
Committee Amendment CA_A_S399 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft " to S.P. 638, L.D. 1866, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Automatic Draft Authority for Licensed Insurance Producers" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph C in the last line (page 1, line 15 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "in the event of a severe weather occurrence" and inserting the 
following: 'under the same circumstance described in section 1475' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a cross-reference to the bill to maintain consistency with 
current law that recognizes the ability of the Superintendent of Insurance to authorize the 
adjustment of insurance claims by unlicensed adjusters after catastrophic losses. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1867
Committee Amendment CA_A_S389 (Senate)

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An Act To Increase the Automatic Draft Authority for Licensed Insurance Producers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1866
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FOLEY, SAMPSON, SANBORN, WOODSOME, BLIER, HARRINGTON, MORRIS, PRESCOTT, TEPLER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §1402

Legislative Document
No. 1866
S.P. 638
In Senate, December 23, 2019
An Act To Increase the Automatic Draft Authority for Licensed 
Insurance Producers
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2019.  Referred to the Committee 
on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FOLEY of York.
Cosponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred and
Senators: SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, WOODSOME of York, Representatives: BLIER of 
Buxton, HARRINGTON of Sanford, MORRIS of Turner, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, TEPLER 
of Topsham.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the end of the 90-day period to 
address, as soon as possible, the increased frequency of severe weather occurrences 
between December and April and the resulting property damage claims; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §1402, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 457, §23 and 
affected by §55, is amended to read:
C.  Licensed producers authorized by contract to settle and pay claims within a 
specified limit established by the insurer or fraternal benefit society not to exceed 
$5,000 $10,000 or, temporarily in the event of a severe weather occurrence, $20,000;
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the standard automatic draft authority for licensed insurance 
producers from $5,000 to $10,000 and allows for a temporary increase of $20,000 in the 
event of a severe weather occurrence.
An Act To Improve the Reporting of Grassroots Lobbying
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1868
Committee Amendment CA_A_S397 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/Jr" to S.P. 640, L.D. 1868, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Reporting of Grassroots Lobbying" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph E-1 in the first line (page 1, line 29 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "expenditures" the following: 'made or incurred' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph E-1 in the 7th line (page 1, line 35 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "employer's" the following: 'regular' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
The bill requires a lobbyist to report expenditures by a client for grassroots lobbying 
if those expenditures exceed $2,000 in a month. This amendment, which is the majority 
report of the committee, clarifies that a lobbyist must report on grassroots lobbying if the 
lobbyist's client either made or incurred expenditures in excess of $2,000 during a month 
for the purposes of grassroots lobbying. As amended, the grassroots lobbying reporting 
threshold for lobbyists will match the grassroots lobbying reporting threshold established 
in the bill for persons who have not engaged a lobbyist. The amendment also clarifies 
that the $2,000 threshold does not apply to the employer's regular employees. 
,:· 1 SC.\ L KOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/18/20 ::Wac 
LD 1868 
LR 2938(02) 
An Act To Improve the Reporting of Grassroots Lobbying 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'h"( s-3'7-,) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the C01m11ission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices as a result of changes to the 
reporting thresholds for grassroots lobbying activities are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2938(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To O Create the Maine Lighthouse Trnst Registration Plate
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1870
Committee Amendment CA_A_S394 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "(,) " to S.P. 642, L.D. 1870, Bill, "An Act To 
O 
Create the Maine Lighthouse Trnst Registration Plate" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to design and manufacture Maine Lighthouse Trnst 
license plates. 
HIGHWAY FUND 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$0 
$0 
2020-21 
$52,247 
$52,247 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbeting any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides funding for the design and manufacture of the new Maine 
Lighthouse Trust license plate. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/11/20 feac.. 
LD 1870 
LR3070(02) 
An Act To Create the Maine Lighthouse Trust Registration Plate 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "n" (., · :·i / · ( 
Committee: Transportation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
($50,000) 
$0 
$50,000 
$0 
FY 2020-21 
$47,371 
$52,247 
$4,876 
$6,534 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
($10,136) 
$0 
$10,136 
$22,374 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
($9,557) 
$0 
$9,557 
$20,505 
The bill creates the Maine Lighthouse Trust license plate. The bill includes a one-time Highway Fund allocation of 
$52,247 in fiscal year 2020-21 to the Depaiiment of Secretaty of State to design and manufacture the Maine 
Lighthouse Trust license plates. Highway Fund revenue would be increased by $50,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 and 
$4,876 in fiscal year 2020-21. Other Special Revenue Funds revenue would be increased by $6,534 in fiscal year 
2020-21. 
LR3070(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 12: Licensure of Manufacturers and Wholesalers, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Maine Board of Pharmacy
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1872
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Legislative Document
No. 1872
H.P. 1338
House of Representatives, December 24, 2019
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 12: 
Licensure of Manufacturers and Wholesalers, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, 
Maine Board of Pharmacy
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative TEPLER of Topsham for the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation, Maine Board of Pharmacy pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, section 8072.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 20, 2019.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed.
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 12: 
Licensure of Manufacturers and Wholesalers, a provisionally adopted major substantive 
rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Maine Board of 
Pharmacy 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 12: Licensure of 
Manufacturers and Wholesalers, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation, Maine Board of Pharmacy.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1874
Committee Amendment CA_A_H724 (House)

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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Subminimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1874
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: FECTEAU, LIBBY, BROOKS, CARNEY, CUDDY, MOONEN, RILEY, STOVER, SYLVESTER, VITELLI
Amends: 26 MRSA §666

Legislative Document
No. 1874
H.P. 1340
House of Representatives, December 24, 2019
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Subminimum Wage
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 20, 2019.  Referred to the Committee on 
Labor and Housing pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, CUDDY of Winterport, 
MOONEN of Portland, RILEY of Jay, STOVER of Boothbay, SYLVESTER of Portland, 
Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §666, as amended by PL 2011, c. 483, §1, is further amended to 
read:
§666.  Workers with disabilities
For any employment to which the minimum wage is applicable, the The director may 
not issue to an employer for any a person with a disability a special certificate authorizing 
the employer to pay that person a wage less than the minimum wage, based on the ability 
of the person to perform the duties required for that employment in comparison to the 
ability of a person who does not have a disability to perform the same duties.  The 
director may hold hearings and conduct investigations as necessary for the purpose of 
fixing the special minimum wage for the person.  A certificate is valid for 2 years from 
the date of issue and may be renewed by the director.  The director may issue a certificate 
to cover several employees with disabilities as long as the employer provides 
documentation justifying the special minimum wage.  An employer may not pay less than 
the minimum wage to a person by virtue of that person's having a mental or physical 
disability.  A special certificate authorizing the payment of less than minimum wage to a 
person with a mental or physical disability issued pursuant to a law of this State or to a 
federal law is without effect.
Sec. 2.  Existing special certificates.  A special certificate issued pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 26, section 666 before the effective date of this Act is not 
valid.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates current exemptions from the minimum wage law that allow the 
payment of wages at less than the minimum wage rate to certain individuals with 
disabilities.
An Act Regarding the Naming of Bridges and Designating Bridge 5818 as the Specialist Wade A. Slack Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1875
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WHITE, CYRWAY, BRADSTREET, MADIGAN, NADEAU, PERKINS
Amends: 23 MRSA §356

Legislative Document
No. 1875
H.P. 1341
House of Representatives, December 24, 2019
An Act Regarding the Naming of Bridges and Designating Bridge 
5818 as the Specialist Wade A. Slack Memorial Bridge
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 20, 2019.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, MADIGAN of Waterville, NADEAU of 
Winslow, PERKINS of Oakland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §356 is enacted to read:
§356.  Parallel bridge naming
When designating a bridge in this State with a specific name, the Department of 
Transportation shall deem separate bridges that run parallel to one another on the same 
highway as one bridge for the purposes of that designation.
Sec. 2.  Interstate 95 bridge in Waterville named.  The Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 5818 on Interstate 95, which crosses Main Street in 
the City of Waterville, the Specialist Wade A. Slack Memorial Bridge and shall erect an 
appropriate sign or signs to proclaim this designation.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 5818 on 
Interstate 95, which crosses Main Street in the City of Waterville, the Specialist Wade A. 
Slack Memorial Bridge.  The bill also requires the department, when designating a bridge 
in this State with a specific name, to deem separate bridges that run parallel to one 
another on the same highway as one bridge for the purposes of that designation.