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An Act To Reduce Childhood Exposure to Harmful Ultraviolet Radiation by Allowing Students To Use Sunscreen in Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0441
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BREEN, DOUDERA, CLAXTON, GRATWICK, MOORE, FOLEY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6307

Legislative Document
No. 441
S.P. 119
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act To Reduce Childhood Exposure to Harmful Ultraviolet 
Radiation by Allowing Students To Use Sunscreen in Schools
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden and
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, GRATWICK of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington, 
SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representative: FOLEY of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6307 is enacted to read:
§6307.  Use of sunscreen in schools
A student who attends a public school may possess and use a topical sunscreen 
product while on school property or at a school-sponsored event without prior 
authorization from a parent or legal guardian or a note or prescription from a licensed 
health care professional.
SUMMARY
This bill allows public school students to possess and use a topical sunscreen product 
while on school property or at a school-sponsored event without prior authorization from 
a parent or legal guardian or a note or prescription from a licensed health care 
professional.
An Act To Prevent Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding and Eye Damage in Infants
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0443
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO, BREEN, CLAXTON
Amends: 22 MRSA §1531

Legislative Document
No. 443
S.P. 121
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act To Prevent Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding and Eye Damage 
in Infants
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1531, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 848, §2, is amended to read:
§1531.  Care of infants after birth
Every physician, midwife or nurse in charge shall instill or cause to be instilled into 
the eyes of an infant upon its birth one or 2 drops of a prophylactic solution prescribed by 
the department and provided without cost by the department, except an infant whose 
parents object to this procedure on the grounds that it conflicts with their religious tenets 
and practices.  If one or both eyes of an infant become reddened or inflamed at any time 
within 4 weeks after birth, the midwife, nurse or person having charge of the infant shall 
report the condition of the eyes at once to a physician licensed under Title 32, chapter 36 
or 48.  Every physician, midwife or nurse in charge shall administer 0.5 or 1 milligram, 
based on the infant's weight, of vitamin K to an infant intramuscularly. Failure to comply 
with this section shall be is punishable by a fine of not more than $100 or by 
imprisonment for not more than 6 months.
SUMMARY
This bill requires every physician, midwife or nurse in charge at the birth of an infant 
to administer vitamin K to an infant intramuscularly to prevent vitamin K deficiency 
bleeding in infants.  This bill also removes the exemption for religious tenets and 
practices for the administration of a prophylactic solution instilled into an infant's eyes at 
birth.
An Act To Set Speed Limits for All-terrain Vehicles on Trails within Yards of a Stream or Pond To Prevent Runoff
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0442
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, PICKETT, BLACK, CYRWAY, HAMPER, KINNEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §13157-A

Legislative Document
No. 442
S.P. 120
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act To Set Speed Limits for All-terrain Vehicles on Trails within 
Yards of a Stream or Pond To Prevent Runoff
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Cosponsored by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield and
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, CYRWAY of Kennebec, HAMPER of Oxford, Representative: 
KINNEY of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13157-A, sub-§28 is enacted to read:
28.  Speed limits when operating near streams and ponds.  A person may not 
operate an ATV at a speed of more than 15 miles per hour within 50 yards of a stream or 
pond unless the ground is frozen and sufficiently covered with snow.
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 or more than $500 may be adjudged.
B.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this subsection within the previous 5-year 
period commits a Class E crime.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the operation of an all-terrain vehicle at a speed of more than 15 
miles per hour within 50 yards of a stream or pond, unless the ground is frozen and 
sufficiently covered with snow. It specifies that a person who violates this prohibition 
commits a civil violation, except that a person who violates this prohibition after having 
been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more violations of this prohibition within the 
previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.
An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department· of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Maintain Snowmobile Trails
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0446
Committee Amendment CA_A_S53 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '11- " to S.P. 124, L.D. 446, Bill, "An Act To 
Appropriate Funds to the Department· of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To 
Maintain Snowmobile Trails" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/10/19 :tPae 
LD446 
LR 1144(02) 
An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To 
Maintain Snowmobile Trails 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amende~ by Committee Amendment 'ft" (.s-s-i) 
Committee: Agriculture, 'Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$300,000 
$300,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time appropriation of $300,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 to the Snowmobile Trail Fund within 
the Depaiiment of Agriculture, Conservation and Forest1y to make grants-in-aid to political subdivisions, educational 
institutions, regional planning agencies, snowmobile groups and others for the maintenance of snowmobile trails. 
LRl 144(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Maintain Snowmobile Trails
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0446
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, CARPENTER, DILL, LUCHINI

Legislative Document
No. 446
S.P. 124
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry To Maintain Snowmobile Trails
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, DILL of Penobscot, LUCHINI of Hancock.
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
Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program Z224
Initiative: Provides a one-time appropriation to the Snowmobile Trail Fund to make 
grants-in-aid to political subdivisions, educational institutions, regional planning 
agencies, snowmobile groups and others for the maintenance of snowmobile trails.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a one-time appropriation to the Snowmobile Trail Fund to make 
grants-in-aid to political subdivisions, educational institutions, regional planning 
agencies, snowmobile groups and others for the maintenance of snowmobile trails.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$300,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$300,000
$0
An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Maintain All-terrain Vehicle Trails
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0445
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, CARPENTER, DILL, LUCHINI

Legislative Document
No. 445
S.P. 123
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry To Maintain All-terrain Vehicle Trails
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, DILL of Penobscot, LUCHINI of Hancock.
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
Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program Z224
Initiative: Provides a one-time appropriation to the ATV Recreational Management Fund 
to make grants-in-aid to political subdivisions, educational institutions, regional planning 
agencies, all-terrain vehicle groups and others for the maintenance of all-terrain vehicle 
trails.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a one-time appropriation to the ATV Recreational Management 
Fund to make grants-in-aid to political subdivisions, educational institutions, regional 
planning agencies, all-terrain vehicle groups and others for the maintenance of all-terrain 
vehicle trails.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$300,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$300,000
$0
An Act Regarding the Substance Use Disorder Continuum of Care
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0447
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, McCREIGHT, CYRWAY, DILL, DOW, VITELLI, WOODSOME, BEEBE-CENTER, SCHNECK, TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 447
S.P. 125
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act Regarding the Substance Use Disorder Continuum of Care
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell and
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, DILL of Penobscot, DOW of Lincoln, VITELLI of 
Sagadahoc, WOODSOME of York, Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, 
SCHNECK of Bangor, TIPPING of Orono.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to provide support for persons with substance use disorder along a 
continuum of care that includes prevention, law enforcement diversion, treatment, harm 
reduction and recovery.  The bill proposes to provide:
1.  Funding for programs that reduce the use of marijuana and so-called "vaping" by 
youth in Maine in order to reduce the likelihood of neural pathway changes that can lead 
to addiction later in life;
2.  Ongoing support for detoxification as a path to recovery;
3.  Reimbursement under the MaineCare program for substance use disorder peer 
recovery coaches;
4.  Funding to the Bangor Area Recovery Network for addiction recovery support;
5.  Support for regional 2-1-1 hotlines to offer referrals to persons with substance use 
disorder for local services; and
6.  Access to evidence-based approaches to prevent substance use and treat substance 
use disorder in rural areas.
An Act To Increase Funding for the St. Croix Intemational Waterway Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0450
Committee Amendment CA_A_S19 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 128, L.D. 450, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Funding for the St. Croix Intemational Waterway Commission" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/11/19 _?.,;pac.. 
LD450 
LR804(02) 
An Act To Increase Funding for the St. Croix International Waterway Commission 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "I\' 
( 5-\~) 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General F uud 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY2020-21 
$25,000 
$25,000 
$25,000 
$25,000 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$25,000 
$25,000 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$25,000 
$25,000 . 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations to the St. Croix International Waterway Commission of 
$25,000 starting: in fis(~al year 2019-20 to support a portion of operational costs and a portion of the cost of one full-
time administratiire as5istant position. The funding is contingent upon the Province of New Brnnswick, Canada 
providing a matching amount to the commission. 
LR0804(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Funding for the St. Croix International Waterway Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0450
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: MOORE, PERRY, ALLEY, JAVNER, TUELL

Legislative Document
No. 450
S.P. 128
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act To Increase Funding for the St. Croix International 
Waterway Commission
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, JAVNER of Chester, TUELL of East Machias.
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.
ST. CROIX INTERNATIONAL WATERWAY COMMISSION
St. Croix International Waterway Commission 0576
Initiative: Increases ongoing funding to the St. Croix International Waterway 
Commission to cover increased operational costs and for a portion of the cost of one full-
time Administrative Assistant position. The funding is contingent upon the Province of 
New Brunswick, Canada providing a matching amount to the commission.
Sec. 2.  Contingent effective date.  This Act takes effect only if the St. Croix 
International Waterway Commission notifies the Commissioner of Environmental 
Protection and the State Controller that the Province of New Brunswick, Canada has 
committed to providing at least $25,000 per fiscal year to cover the increased operational 
costs of the commission and a portion of the cost of one full-time Administrative 
Assistant position.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an additional $25,000 per fiscal year to the St. Croix International 
Waterway Commission but only if the Province of New Brunswick, Canada commits to 
match the funding.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$25,000
$25,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$25,000
$25,000
An Act To Ensure the Integrity and Accountability of Persons Who Are Elected to Public Office
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0453
Committee Amendment CA_A_S119 (Senate)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §441

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" I\ "to S.P. 131, L.D. 453, Bill, "An Act To Ensure 
the Integrity and Accountability of Persons Who Are Elected to Public Office" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Ensure the Integrity and Accountability of County Sheriffs' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §441, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 and Pt. C, 
§106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is further 
amended to read: 
§441. Removal or suspension of sheriff 
Whenever the county commissioners find that the sheriff is not faithfully or 
efficiently performing any duty imposed by this chapter or that the sheriff is improperly 
exercising or acting outside the sheriffs authority, the commissioners may file a 
complaint with the Governor describing in detail the facts of those actions or omissions 
and requesting that the Governor to remove the sheriff from offioe and appoint another 
sheriff in that offioe for the remainder of the term., pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, 
Article IX, Section 10: 
1. Remove the sheriff. Remove the sheriff from office and appoint another sheriff 
to that office for the remainder of the term; or 
2. Suspend the sheriff. Suspend the sheriff until the Governor determines whether 
to remove the sheriff from office or dismiss the complaint filed against the sheriff.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, strikes the bill, 
which is a concept draft. This amendment sets out a process for county commissioners to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
r\. 01 ii, 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ft to S.P. 131, L.D. 453 { Y \ \ 4) 
request that the Governor suspend a county sheriff while considering a complaint to 
remove the sheriff pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 10. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Change the Penalty When Land under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law Is Transferred
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0452
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MOORE, PERRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §581-H

Legislative Document
No. 452
S.P. 130
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act To Change the Penalty When Land under the Maine Tree 
Growth Tax Law Is Transferred
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §581-H is enacted to read:
§581-H.  Transfer of land
1.  Notification by owner.  An owner of land classified under this subchapter that 
intends to transfer all or a portion of the land shall provide the following notifications.
A.  The owner shall notify an intended purchaser that the land is subject to a 
withdrawal penalty if the intended transferee fails to make the notification required 
under subsection 2 or the use of the land is changed by the transferee so that the land 
no longer qualifies for classification under this subchapter.
B.  The owner shall notify the assessor of the intent to transfer the land.
2.  Notification by intended transferee.  An intended transferee of land subject to 
classification under this subchapter who intends to maintain the classification of the land 
under this subchapter shall notify the assessor of that intent prior to completion of the 
sale.
3.  Assessment of penalty.  If land or a portion of land subject to the notification 
requirements  under subsection 1 is transferred, unless the intended transferee of the land 
notifies the assessor under subsection 2 that the transferee intends to maintain eligibility 
of the land for classification under this subchapter, the land or portion of the land must be 
considered withdrawn by the transferor from classification under section 581 prior to 
completion of the transfer and the penalty assessed under section 581 against the 
transferor of the land.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that if land classified under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law is to 
be transferred, the owner must notify the assessor of the intended transfer and the 
intended transferee of a potential withdrawal penalty.  If land is transferred, a withdrawal 
penalty must be assessed against the transferor unless the intended transferee notifies the 
assessor of intent to maintain eligibility of the land for tree growth classification.
An Act To Ensure the Integrity and Accountability of Persons Who Are Elected to Public Office
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0453
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: KEIM, WADSWORTH, CLAXTON

Legislative Document
No. 453
S.P. 131
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act To Ensure the Integrity and Accountability of Persons Who 
Are Elected to Public Office
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram and
Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to ensure the integrity and 
accountability of persons who are elected to public office.
An Act To Encourage the Purchase of Local Produce for Public Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0454
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: VITELLI, ACKLEY, JACKSON, MILLETT, MOORE, BRENNAN, CUDDY, DUNPHY, PLUECKER

Legislative Document
No. 454
S.P. 132
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act To Encourage the Purchase of Local Produce for Public 
Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth and
Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, MILLETT of Cumberland, MOORE of 
Washington, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CUDDY of Winterport, DUNPHY of 
Old Town, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PLUECKER of Warren.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
School Finance and Operations Z078
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for one Education Specialist III position to administer 
the Local Produce Fund established pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, 
section 6602, subsection 12.  This position will also provide training to food staff and 
outreach to local farmers as well as manage the new program promoting seasonally 
available local products.
School Finance and Operations Z078
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to provide a $1 match for every $3 a school 
administrative unit pays for produce or minimally processed foods purchased directly 
from a farmer, farmers' cooperative or local food hub in the State pursuant to the 
provisions established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6602, subsection 
12.  Funds appropriated for this purpose do not lapse but must be carried forward into the 
next fiscal year to be used only to support the provisions of the Local Produce Fund as 
established in Title 20-A, section 6602, subsection 12.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000
1.000
Personal Services
$65,111
$90,591
All Other
$6,500
$6,500
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$71,611
$97,091
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$430,000
$430,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$430,000
$430,000
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2019-20
2020-21
GENERAL FUND
$501,611
$527,091
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$501,611
$527,091
SUMMARY
This bill provides funds to the Department of Education to administer the Local 
Produce Fund and to provide a $1 match for every $3 expended by a school 
administrative unit for produce or minimally processed foods purchased directly from a 
farmer, farmers' cooperative or local food hub in this State.
An Act To Strengthen the Qualifications for County Sheriffs
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0456
Committee Amendment CA_A_S13 (Senate)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §371-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " fA " to S.P. 134, L.D. 456, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen the Qualifications for County Sheriffs" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §371-B, sub-§3, ,rE, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 342, §34, is 
amended to read: 
E. The candidate swears to or affirms that the candidate has at least$- 1 years of 
supervisory employment experience in law enforcement or corrections or a 
combination of both and submits the name, address and telephone number for the 
relevant employer or employers.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the required number of years of supervisory experience 
from 5 years to 2 years and specifies that the supervisory experience must be in law 
enforcement or corrections or a combination of both. 
FISCAL }';OTE REQUIRED 
(See attac~ed) 
1TTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/06/19 feac 
LD456 
LR 1772(02) 
An Act To Strengthen the Qualifications for County Sheriffs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''It" (.5- \ 3) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Secretary of State associated with updating forms can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LRl 772(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen the Qualifications for County Sheriffs
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0456
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DESCHAMBAULT, COSTAIN, PICKETT, WARREN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §371-B

Legislative Document
No. 456
S.P. 134
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act To Strengthen the Qualifications for County Sheriffs
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York.
Cosponsored by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth and
Representatives: PICKETT of Dixfield, WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §371-B, sub-§3, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 342, §34, is 
amended to read:
E.  The candidate swears to or affirms that the candidate has at least 5 years of law 
enforcement supervisory employment experience and submits the name, address and 
telephone number for the relevant employer or employers.
SUMMARY
This bill requires candidates for the office of county sheriff to have 5 years of law 
enforcement supervisory experience.  Currently, the law requires 5 years of supervisory 
experience generally.
An Act To Require Motorists To Yield to Transit Buses
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0458
Committee Amendment CA_A_S129 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2053

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If " to S.P. 136, L.D. 458, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Motorists To Yield to Transit Buses" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2053, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. Yield to transit buses. An operator of a vehicle on a public way that has a 
maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less shall yield the right-of-way to a transit 
bus traveling in the same direction as the vehicle if: 
A. The transit bus is equipped with a yield sign on the left side of the rear of the 
transit bus that illuminates to signal the transit bus is reentering the traffic flow; and 
B. The driver of the transit bus has illuminated the yield sign and has activated a turn 
signal to reenter the traffic flow from a bus stop or shoulder on a roadway. 
For purposes of this subsection, "transit bus" means a bus operated or contracted by the 
State, a municipality or other political subdivision for the purpose of transporting 
members of the public from one destination to another but does not include a school bus.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the bill. The amendment requires that the 
operator of a vehicle on a public way that has a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less 
must yield the right-of-way to a transit bus that has an illuminated yield sign on the left 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
t1' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f\ "to S.P. 136, L.D. 458 ( .-~; '{ t.'Cff) 
side of the rear of the bus and the bus driver has activated a turn signal to reenter the 
traffic flow from a bus stop or shoulder on the roadway. The amendment also clarifies the 
definition of "transit bus." 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/30/19 .tk:'.ac. 
LD458 
LR936(02) 
An Act To Require Motorists To Yield to Transit Buses 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Yi'' ( S · / z 9) 
Committee: Transportation 
· 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require 
additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional fines will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0936(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Include Homelessness in the Laws Governing Emergency General Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0459
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S363 (Senate)

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE AMENDMENT" 'fr "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 137, 
L.D. 459, Bill, "An Act To Include Homelessness in the Laws Governing Emergency 
General Assistance" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 4. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the language requiring the Department of Health and 
Human Services to reimburse a municipality 100% of direct general assistance costs after 
a person has spent 90 consecutive nights homeless or living in an emergency shelter for 
the homeless. ~ 
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(Senator BREEN) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE REQT'ffiED 
(See attachl·d) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/19/19 wa~ 
LD459 
LR937(04) 
An Act Regarding Presumptive Eligibility and Homelessness under the General Assistance Laws 
( 
:2- r?_\ 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "~' to Committee Amendment "A" S - :__i(Q ::> 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Reduction of cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment removes the requirement that the Department of Health and Human Services must reimburse 
municipalities 100% of direct GA costs after a person has spent 90 consecutive nights homeless. This will decrease 
the amount of additional assistance payments made by municipalities due to this bill. 
LR0937(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Motorists To Yield to Transit Buses
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0458
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, DIAMOND, FARRIN, BRYANT, CEBRA, PERKINS, SHEATS, WHITE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2053

Legislative Document
No. 458
S.P. 136
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act To Require Motorists To Yield to Transit Buses
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset, Representatives: 
BRYANT of Windham, CEBRA of Naples, McLEAN of Gorham, PERKINS of Oakland, 
SHEATS of Auburn, WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2053, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Yield to transit buses.  An operator of a vehicle must yield the right-of-way to a 
transit bus traveling in the same direction if the transit bus has signaled and is reentering 
the traffic flow from a bus stop or shoulder of the roadway.  This subsection does not 
relieve the operator of a transit bus from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety 
of all persons using the roadway.  For purposes of this subsection, "transit bus" means a 
bus operated by a public mass transit operator and does not include a school bus.
SUMMARY
This bill requires an operator of a vehicle to yield the right-of-way to a transit bus 
traveling in the same direction if the transit bus has signaled and is reentering the traffic 
flow from a bus stop or shoulder of the roadway.
An Act To Improve the Affordability of Higher Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0461
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, ACKLEY, ALLEY, CROCKETT, HUBBELL, KORNFIELD, PIERCE, TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 461
H.P. 345
House of Representatives, January 29, 2019
An Act To Improve the Affordability of Higher Education
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, ALLEY of Beals, CROCKETT of 
Portland, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, KORNFIELD of Bangor, PIERCE of Falmouth, TIPPING 
of Orono.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Expansion of program.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the 
contrary, the Finance Authority of Maine shall expand the Maine State Grant Program, as 
established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 11612, to enable more low-
income residents of the State to attend an institution of higher education within the State.
Sec. 2.  Delivery of federally funded support services.  Notwithstanding any 
provision of law to the contrary, the Finance Authority of Maine and the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall jointly examine ways to maximize the delivery of 
federally funded support services to postsecondary students, including, but not limited to, 
the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program administered by the State pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3104.
Sec. 3.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE
Student Financial Assistance Programs 0653
Initiative: Provides additional one-time funds to the Maine State Grant Program.
SUMMARY
This bill provides additional funding to the Maine State Grant Program in the 2020-
2021 biennium.  It requires the Finance Authority of Maine to expand the Maine State 
Grant Program to enable more low-income residents of the State to attend an institution 
of higher education within the State.  It also requires the Finance Authority of Maine and 
the Department of Health and Human Services to jointly examine ways to maximize the 
delivery of federally funded support services to postsecondary students, including, but not 
limited to, the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$45,000,000
$45,000,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$45,000,000
$45,000,000
An Act To Amend the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Make Best Efforts To Prevent Removal of a Child from a Home
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0471
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HYMANSON, MADIGAN, PIERCE, SYLVESTER, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 22 MRSA §4003

Legislative Document
No. 471
H.P. 356
House of Representatives, January 29, 2019
An Act To Amend the Child and Family Services and Child 
Protection Act To Require the Department of Health and Human 
Services To Make Best Efforts To Prevent Removal of a Child from 
a Home
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, PIERCE of Falmouth, 
SYLVESTER of Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4003, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2017, c. 470, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Rehabilitation and reunification as a priority.  Require that reasonable best 
efforts be made to rehabilitate and reunify families as a means for protecting the welfare 
of children, but prevent needless delay for permanent plans for children when 
rehabilitation and reunification is not possible;
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act to require 
that best efforts, rather than reasonable efforts, be made by the Department of Health and 
Human Services to rehabilitate and reunify families as a means of protecting the welfare 
of children.
An Act To Allow Flexibility in Residential Rental Agreements
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0473
Committee Amendment CA_A_H150 (House)
Amends: 14 MRSA §6032

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,.fl.,, to H.P. 358, L.D. 473, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Flexibility in Residential Rental Agreements" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §6032, as amended by PL 2009, c. 566, §22, is further amended 
to read: 
§6032. Maximum security deposit 
A lease or tenancy at will agreement for a dwelling intended for human habitation 
may not require a security deposit equivalent to more than the rent for 2 months. For 
purposes of this section, "security deposit" does not include prepaid rent.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill and replaces it with a provision specifying that the 
limit on security deposits on residential rental units does not apply to prepaid rent. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Meals to Homebound Individuals
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0472
Committee Amendment CA_A_H12 (House)

LD472 
LR 1852(02) 
An Act To Provide Meals to Homebound Individuals 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,/J, ( }J- i .;i.) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $1,500,000 in 
fiscal year 2019-20 and $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2020-21 to provide meals to homebound individuals and to leverage 
all federal funds available. 
LR1852(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Meals to Homebound Individuals
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0472
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MATLACK, DENNO, MIRAMANT, BEEBE-CENTER, FAY, MASTRACCIO, SHEATS, ZEIGLER, MOORE

Legislative Document
No. 472
H.P. 357
House of Representatives, January 29, 2019
An Act To Provide Meals to Homebound Individuals
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MATLACK of St. George.
Cosponsored by Representative DENNO of Cumberland, Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, FAY of Raymond, MASTRACCIO of 
Sanford, SHEATS of Auburn, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senator: MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Work group established.  The office of aging and disability services 
within the Department of Health and Human Services shall convene a work group to 
research food access barriers, both regionally and statewide, and make recommendations 
about how to leverage resources to ensure regular, adequate nutrition for homebound 
individuals in the State and to forecast future demand and identify the appropriate level of 
funding in the future.  The office shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health 
and Human Services by November 1, 2019. The joint standing committee may report out 
a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature related to the report.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to provide meals to homebound individuals and to 
leverage all federal funds available.
SUMMARY
This bill provides for the appropriation of funding to provide meals to homebound 
individuals.  This bill also establishes a work group to research food access barriers and 
make recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services 
about how to leverage resources to ensure regular, adequate nutrition for homebound 
individuals in the State and to forecast future demand and identify the appropriate level of 
funding in the future.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
An Act To Allow Flexibility in Residential Rental Agreements
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0473
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: ARATA, ACKLEY, BRADSTREET, COREY, DOUDERA, KESCHL, SHEATS
Amends: 14 MRSA §6032

Legislative Document
No. 473
H.P. 358
House of Representatives, January 29, 2019
An Act To Allow Flexibility in Residential Rental Agreements
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, 
COREY of Windham, DOUDERA of Camden, KESCHL of Belgrade, SHEATS of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6032, as amended by PL 2009, c. 566, §22, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the limit on security deposits on residential rental units.
Resolve, To Review the Delivery of Services to the Citizens of the State by the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0476
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: WOODSOME, DESCHAMBAULT, FOLEY, O'NEIL

Legislative Document
No. 476
S.P. 140
In Senate, January 29, 2019
Resolve, To Review the Delivery of Services to the Citizens of the 
State by the Department of Health and Human Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator WOODSOME of York.
Cosponsored by Senators: DESCHAMBAULT of York, FOLEY of York, Representative: 
O'NEIL of Saco.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services review.  Resolved:  
That the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall review the programs, 
services and operations of the Department of Health and Human Services and determine 
if any of those programs, services and operations can be delivered more efficiently at the 
county level.  In performing the review, the commissioner shall work with health and 
human services providers in York County and Cumberland County as well as with other 
stakeholders as the commissioner determines appropriate.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, by December 4, 2019, the Commissioner of 
Health and Human Services shall submit a report detailing the findings of the review 
under section 1, including suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Health and Human Services.  The committee is authorized to submit legislation based on 
the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, working with 
health and human services providers in York County and Cumberland County as well as 
with other stakeholders, to review the programs, services and operations of the 
Department of Health and Human Services and determine if any of those programs, 
services and operations can be delivered more efficiently at the county level.  The 
commissioner is required to submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health 
and Human Services detailing the findings of the review.  The committee is authorized to 
submit legislation based on the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th 
Legislature.
An Act To Ensure Caller Access to E-9-1-1 Call Recordings
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0475
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LIBBY
Amends: 25 MRSA §2929

Legislative Document
No. 475
S.P. 139
In Senate, January 29, 2019
An Act To Ensure Caller Access to E-9-1-1 Call Recordings
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2929, sub-§4, ¶C-1, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 153, §4, is 
amended to read:
C-1.  To a person accused of a crime or that person's agent or attorney for trial and 
sentencing purposes if authorized by:
(1)  The responsible prosecutorial office or prosecutor; or
(2)  A rule or order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
As used in this paragraph, "agent" means a licensed professional investigator or an 
expert witness, or a parent, foster parent or guardian if the accused person has not 
attained 18 years of age; and
Sec. 2.  25 MRSA §2929, sub-§4, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 291, §3, is 
amended to read:
D.  In accordance with an order issued on a finding of good cause by a court of 
competent jurisdiction.; and
Sec. 3.  25 MRSA §2929, sub-§4, ¶E is enacted to read:
E.  To the person who made the call or the person's attorney upon request of the 
person or the person's attorney.
SUMMARY
This bill allows disclosure of an audio recording of an E-9-1-1 call to the person who 
made the call or the person's attorney.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0479
Committee Amendment CA_A_S166 (Senate)
Amends: 19-A MRSA §951-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "I'\ " to S.P. 144, L.D. 479, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Law Regarding Cessation of Alimony upon Cohabitation" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Concerning Spousal Support' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §951-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2013, c. 327, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
4. Modification. An award of spousal support issued before October 1, 2013 is 
subject to modification when it appears that justice requires unless and to the extent the 
order awarding or modifying spousal support expressly states that the award, in whole or 
in part, is not subject to future modification. An award of spousal support issued on or 
after October 1, 2013 is subject to modification when there is a substantial change in 
financial circumstances and it appears that justice requires. 
Sec. 2. 19-A MRSA §951-A, sub-§12, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 327, §2, is 
repealed.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill and amends the provision regarding modification of 
an order of spousal support by specifying that an award of spousal support issued on or 
after October 1, 2013, is subject to modification when there is a substantial change in 
financial circumstances and additionally, as required in cun-ent law, it appears that justice 
requires the modification. The amendment also repeals the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
19-A, section 951-A, subsection 12, because this amendment addresses the modification 
of spousal support including in cases of cohabitation. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT