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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0325
Committee Amendment CA_A_H72 (House)

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An Act To Limit Public Land Ownership in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0324
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: JAVNER, MOORE, STANLEY, TUELL, DAVIS
Amends: 12 MRSA §1829-A

Legislative Document
No. 324
H.P. 228
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Limit Public Land Ownership in Maine
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: STANLEY of Medway, TUELL of East Machias, Senator: DAVIS of 
Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1829-A is enacted to read:
§1829-A.  Limitation on publicly owned land
1.  Public ownership limited.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, 
publicly owned land in this State may not exceed 33% of the total land area of the State or 
50% of the land area of a county.  For purposes of this section, "publicly owned land" 
means land in which the Federal Government, the State or a municipality holds property 
rights, including easements, development rights, trust rights or other ownership interests.
With the approval of 2/3 of each House of the Legislature, the State or a municipality may 
exceed the limits of this subsection.
2.  Report.  The department shall, beginning April 15, 2022, report biannually to the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over public lands matters 
on the percentage of federal and state publicly owned land statewide and by county.
SUMMARY
This bill limits publicly owned land in the State to no more than 33% of the total land 
area of the State and 50% of the land area in any county.  The bill also allows the State or 
a municipality to exceed the limits with the approval of 2/3 of each House of the 
Legislature.
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is required to report 
biannually beginning April 15, 2022 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over public lands matters on the percentage of federal and state property 
ownership statewide and by county.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0325
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H105 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0326
Committee Amendment CA_A_H101 (House)

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An Act To Expand the Definition of "Education Disruption" To Include States of Emergency That Limit Students' Access to On-site Education for Longer Than 15 School Days
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0325
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT, DODGE, SALISBURY, DAUGHTRY, WOODSOME
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5161

Legislative Document
No. 325
H.P. 229
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Expand the Definition of "Education Disruption" To 
Include States of Emergency That Limit Students' Access to On-site 
Education for Longer Than 15 School Days
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  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 MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senators: 
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, WOODSOME of York.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting state of emergency, 
many students have been unable to access on-site education on a consistent basis; and
Whereas, this legislation allows students who have had limited access to on-site 
education to be classified as having experienced education disruption and eligible for 
school work recognition plans that will demonstrate achievement under Maine's system of 
learning results; and
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect as soon as possible in order to allow 
these students to be provided with appropriate school work recognition plans; 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.  20-A MRSA §5161, sub-§2-A, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 439, §8, is 
amended to read:
B.  Absence for 10 or more consecutive school days due to placement in an interim 
program; or
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §5161, sub-§2-A, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 439, §8, is 
amended to read:
C.  Enrollment in 3 or more schools or educational programs in a single school year.; 
or
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §5161, sub-§2-A, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  A state of emergency declared under Title 37-B, section 742 that limits student 
access to on-site education for longer than 15 days in total during the time of the 
declared emergency.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill allows students whose access to on-site education is limited as a result of a 
state of emergency, such as that resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, to be classified 
as having experienced education disruption and eligible for school work recognition plans 
that will demonstrate achievement under Maine's system of learning results.
An Act To Authorize Lifetime Teaching Certificates
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0326
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FECTEAU
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13027

Legislative Document
No. 326
H.P. 230
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Authorize Lifetime Teaching Certificates
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  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 FECTEAU of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §13027 is enacted to read:
§13027.  Lifetime teaching certificate
1.  Application, review and certificate issuance.  A person who meets the eligibility 
requirements of subsection 2 may apply for a lifetime teaching certificate by filing an 
application with the department.  The commissioner shall review the application, and if the 
commissioner approves the application, the commissioner shall reissue the applicant's 
professional teacher certificate as a lifetime teaching certificate.
2.  Eligibility.  To be eligible for a lifetime teaching certificate, a person must:
A.  Hold a valid professional teacher certificate issued pursuant to this Title; and
B.  Have taught in the State within the area of endorsement on the person's professional 
teacher certificate for at least 20 years while maintaining a teaching certificate issued 
pursuant to this Title.
3.  State and federal laws, rules and regulations.  A lifetime teaching certificate 
holder is subject to all state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to the holder's 
certification, including, but not limited to, laws, rules and regulations related to criminal 
history record checks and special education training.
4.  Proof of qualifications.  The department may not require a holder of a lifetime 
teaching certificate to provide proof of professional development, continuing education 
credits, education or other similar qualifications to maintain the certificate.
5.  Revocation.  A lifetime teaching certificate is subject to the same laws for 
revocation as any teaching certificate.
6.  Renewal not required.  A person who holds a lifetime teaching certificate is not 
required to renew the certificate.
7.  No annual fee.  The department may assess a one-time fee for a lifetime teaching 
certificate but may not require a holder of a lifetime teaching certificate to pay an annual 
fee to maintain the certificate.
Sec. 2.  Rules.  The Department of Education shall adopt rules setting a reasonable 
one-time fee for a lifetime teaching certificate under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
20-A, section 13027, subsection 7.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Education to issue lifetime teaching 
certificates to teachers in the State who have maintained a teaching certificate and taught 
in the State for at least 20 years.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0328
Committee Amendment CA_A_H80 (House)

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An Act To Return Surplus Money to Maine Taxpayers
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0327
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: HANLEY, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 327
H.P. 231
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Return Surplus Money to Maine Taxpayers
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Pittston.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
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 distribute the funds in the State Treasury by:
1.  Placing in the General Fund only the amount necessary to cover the outstanding 
obligations of the State required by law, such as for bond debt and payment of contracts 
and salaries;
2.  After the transfer of funds required to meet the legal obligations of the State, 
distributing 75% of the remaining funds to Maine taxpayers on a pro rata basis, based on 
tax data for the 2020 tax year; and
3.  After the transfer and the distributions, transferring the remaining 25% to the Maine 
Budget Stabilization Fund, also known as the Maine Rainy Day Fund.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Issuance of Bonds
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0329
Committee Amendment CA_A_H884 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 233, L.D. 329, "An Act To Amend the 
Laws Governing the Issuance of Bonds" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, removes the provision 
in the bill that requires the Governor to issue a general obligation bond that has been ratified 
by the legal voters of the State unless one of 5 specific conditions exists and requires the 
Governor to provide certain information upon delaying or forgoing issuance of a bond. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/22 :tvac::.. 
LD329 
LR 1520(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Issuance of Bonds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment/}'' cH-gt4) 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
. 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Removes Governor's facsimile signature from general obligation bonds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Removing the requirement that general obligation bonds ratified by the legal voters of the State must bear the 
facsimile of the signature of the Governor does not, by itself, have a financial impact. To the extent that this leads tc 
bond sale that is strongly opposed by a Governor, there may be unintentional tax and other consequences if that 
Governor blocks Executive Branch participation in pre-sale preparation of documents and the logistics of post-sale 
funding of projects. 
LR 1520(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0330
Committee Amendment CA_A_H348 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0331
Committee Amendment CA_A_H647 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0332
Committee Amendment CA_A_H146 (House)

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An Act To Help Maine Students Catch Up and Keep Up by Providing Remedial and Compensatory Assistance in Response to Education Disruption
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0334
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT

Legislative Document
No. 334
H.P. 238
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Help Maine Students Catch Up and Keep Up by 
Providing Remedial and Compensatory Assistance in Response to 
Education Disruption
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  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 MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill, as emergency legislation, would establish methods, services and programs to 
help provide students with remedial and compensatory assistance in response to education 
disruption resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0334
Committee Amendment CA_A_H544 (House)

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An Act To Encourage Research To Support the Maine Offshore Wind Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0336
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LAWRENCE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210-H

Legislative Document
No. 336
S.P. 142
In Senate, February 8, 2021
An Act To Encourage Research To Support the Maine Offshore 
Wind Industry
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 4, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210-H is enacted to read:
§3210-H.  Offshore wind energy research
An entity seeking to undertake research on the development of floating offshore wind 
energy projects pursuant to 30 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 585 on the outer 
continental shelf in the Gulf of Maine may petition the commission to enter into or to order 
an entity to enter into any long-term contracts to facilitate that research.  Consistent with 
the legislative findings and goals of the Maine Wind Energy Act and with the regulations 
regarding renewable energy and alternate uses of existing facilities on the outer continental 
shelf adopted by the federal Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy 
Management in 30 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 585, the commission shall negotiate 
and, to the maximum extent practicable, enter into or, consistent with authority granted 
under this Title, order another entity to enter into long-term contracts necessary to facilitate 
that research.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Public Utilities Commission to negotiate and, to the maximum 
extent practicable, enter into or, consistent with authority granted under the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 35-A, order another entity to enter into long-term contracts necessary to 
facilitate research on the development of floating offshore wind energy projects on the 
outer continental shelf in the Gulf of Maine.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0338
Committee Amendment CA_A_S31 (Senate)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_S317 (Senate)

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An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0337
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LAWRENCE

Legislative Document
No. 337
S.P. 143
In Senate, February 8, 2021
An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 4, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing energy, utilities and technology.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Issuance of Bonds
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0339
Committee Amendment CA_A_S481 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",4 "to S.P. 146, L.D. 339, "An Act To Amend the 
Laws Governing the Issuance of Bonds" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, removes the provisions 
in the bill that require the Governor to issue a general obligation bond that has been ratified 
by the legal voters of the State unless one of 5 specific conditions exists, require the 
Governor to provide certain informatioh upon delaying or forgoing issuance of a bond and 
provide that the bill applies to all general obligation bonds ratified by the voters but as yet 
unissued as well as all future general obligation bonds ratified by the voters. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/28/22 feaC!. 
LD339 
LR 994(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Issuance of Bonds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '4-" ( S-'-Hri) 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Removes Governor's facsimile signature from general obligation bonds 
Removing the requirement that general obligation bonds ratified by the legal voters of the State must bear the 
facsimile of the signature of the Governor does not, by itself, have a financial impact. To the extent that this leads tr ~ 
bond sale that is strongly opposed by a Governor, there may be unintentional tax and other consequences if that 
Governor blocks Executive Branch participation in pre-sale preparation of documents and the logistics of post-sale 
funding of projects. 
LR0994(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0338
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: MIRAMANT
Amends: 12 MRSA §6455

Legislative Document
No. 338
S.P. 145
In Senate, February 8, 2021
An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Maine Lobster Marketing 
Collaborative
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 4, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6455, sub-§5-A, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 309, §2, is 
repealed.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §6455, sub-§5-A, ¶B, as amended by PL 2013, c. 492, §5, is 
repealed.
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §6455, sub-§5-A, ¶C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 492, §5, is 
repealed.
Sec. 4.  12 MRSA §6455, sub-§5-A, ¶D, as amended by PL 2017, c. 368, §3, is 
further amended to read:
D.  For the years 2016 to 2021 the The surcharges are, for:
(1)  Class I lobster and crab fishing licenses for persons 18 to 69 years of age, 
$165.25;
(2)  Class II lobster and crab fishing licenses, $330.50, except that for license 
holders 70 years of age or older the surcharge is $165;
(3)  Class III lobster and crab fishing licenses, $480.75, except that for license 
holders 70 years of age or older the surcharge is $240;
(4)  Nonresident lobster and crab landing permits, $480.75;
(5)  Wholesale seafood licenses with lobster permits if the license holders hold no 
supplemental wholesale seafood licenses with lobster permits, or lobster 
transportation licenses if the license holders hold no supplemental lobster 
transportation licenses, $1,200;
(6)  Supplemental wholesale seafood licenses with lobster permits or supplemental 
lobster transportation licenses as follows:
(a)  One thousand eight hundred dollars for up to 2 supplemental wholesale 
seafood licenses with lobster permits or supplemental lobster transportation 
licenses;
(b)  Two thousand four hundred dollars for 3 to 5 supplemental wholesale 
seafood licenses with lobster permits or supplemental lobster transportation 
licenses; and
(c)  Three thousand dollars for 6 or more supplemental wholesale seafood 
licenses with lobster permits or supplemental lobster transportation licenses; 
and
(7)  Lobster processor licenses, $1,000 if less than 1,000,000 pounds of raw product 
is processed, and $4,000 if 1,000,000 pounds or more of raw product is processed.
Sec. 5.  12 MRSA §6455, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 368, §5, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the provision repealing the laws governing the Maine Lobster 
Marketing Collaborative.  The bill also makes the collaborative's license surcharges 
ongoing at current amounts.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0341
Committee Amendment CA_A_S203 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0341
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S251 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0340
Committee Amendment CA_B_S67 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0340
Committee Amendment CA_A_S66 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0342
Committee Amendment CA_A_H69 (House)

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An Act To Address the Windfall Elimination Provision
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0341
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: STEWART, HANLEY, RAFFERTY, BRADSTREET, COLLINGS

Legislative Document
No. 341
S.P. 148
In Senate, February 8, 2021
An Act To Address the Windfall Elimination Provision
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 4, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Labor and Housing pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative HANLEY of Pittston and
Senator: RAFFERTY of York, Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, COLLINGS of 
Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would provide a method to reduce or eliminate the effects of the federal 
windfall elimination provision, which reduces social security benefits for a person who 
qualifies for social security benefits and also earns a retirement or disability pension from 
an employer that did not withhold social security taxes from the earnings of that person.
An Act To Set Aside Funds from Federal Block Grants for Certain Communities
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0343
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, MOORE, MARTIN
Amends: 22 MRSA §51

Legislative Document
No. 343
H.P. 241
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Set Aside Funds from Federal Block Grants for Certain 
Communities
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  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 TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representative: MARTIN of Greene.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §51 is enacted to read:
§51.  Block grant set aside; vulnerable communities and Indian tribes
Notwithstanding section 5327 or any other provision of law to the contrary, from each 
block grant received by the department from the Federal Government, the department shall 
annually set aside an amount equal to 20% of the total amount of the block grant to be 
awarded to the most vulnerable communities in the State, as determined by the department 
by rule, and an amount equal to at least 12% of the total amount of the block grant to be 
awarded to federally recognized Indian nations, tribes and bands in the State.  The 
department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to annually set aside 
20% of each federal block grant it receives for the most vulnerable communities in the State 
and at least 12% of each federal block grant it receives for federally recognized Indian 
nations, tribes and bands in the State.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0344
Committee Amendment CA_A_H764 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ff" to H.P. 242, L.D. 344, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Explicitly Prohibit 
Discrimination Based on the Sex of an Individual" 
Amend the resolution in that part designated "Constitution, Art. I, §25
(page 1, 
line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
11§25
and inserting the following: '§26' 
Amend the resolution in that part designated "Constitution, Art. I, §25'' in the first 
line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Section 25
and inserting the 
following: 'Section 26' 
Amend the resolution by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reallocates the provision to avoid a numbering cbnflict. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/24/22 fr,ac;,. 
LD344 
LR 620(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Explicitly Prohibit 
Discrimination Based on the Sex of an Individual 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,'Jn (lf-10 L.() 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-22 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $266,000 may be required. 
LR0620(02) - Fiscal Note= Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0344
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: RECKITT

Legislative Document
No. 344
H.P. 242
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine To Explicitly Prohibit Discrimination Based on the Sex of an 
Individual
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  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 RECKITT of South Portland.
Constitutional amendment. Resolved: Two thirds of each branch of the 
Legislature concurring, that the following amendment to the Constitution of Maine be 
proposed:
Constitution, Art. I, §25 is enacted to read:
Section 25.  Equality of rights.  Equality of rights under the law may not be denied 
or abridged by the State or any political subdivision of the State based on the sex of an 
individual.  The Legislature has the power to enforce this section by appropriate legislation.
Constitutional referendum procedure; form of question; effective date. 
Resolved:  That the municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their 
respective cities, towns and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding 
a statewide election, at a statewide election held in the month of November following the 
passage of this resolution, to vote upon the ratification of the amendment proposed in this 
resolution by voting upon the following question:
"Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to prohibit the denial 
or abridgment by the State or any political subdivision of the State of equal 
rights based on the sex of an individual?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within the corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No."  The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared 
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in 
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature.  The Governor shall review the 
returns.  If it appears that a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of the amendment, 
the Governor shall proclaim that fact without delay and the amendment becomes part of 
the Constitution of Maine on the date of the proclamation.
Secretary of State shall prepare ballots. Resolved: That the Secretary of State 
shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all ballots, returns and copies of 
this resolution necessary to carry out the purposes of this referendum.
SUMMARY
This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine to prohibit the denial or 
abridgment by the State or any political subdivision of the State of equal rights based on 
the sex of an individual.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0346
Committee Amendment CA_A_H313 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0347
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S340 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0347
Committee Amendment CA_A_H651 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0349
Committee Amendment CA_A_H234 (House)

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An Act To Give Oversight Powers to the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0348
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: EVANGELOS
Amends: 4 MRSA §1804

Legislative Document
No. 348
H.P. 246
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Give Oversight Powers to the Maine Commission on 
Indigent Legal Services
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  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 EVANGELOS of Friendship.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1804, sub-§4, ¶D, as amended by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. RRR, §1 
and affected by §4, is further amended to read:
D.  Adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, 
except that rules adopted to establish standards under subsection 2, paragraph B and 
rates of compensation for assigned counsel and contract counsel under subsection 2, 
paragraph F are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A; and
Sec. 2.  4 MRSA §1804, sub-§4, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 419, §2, is amended 
to read:
E.  Appear in court and before other administrative bodies represented by its own 
attorneys.; and
Sec. 3.  4 MRSA §1804, sub-§4, ¶F is enacted to read:
F.  Remove an attorney from a roster when the commission determines, after notice 
and hearing, that the attorney has violated the law or a standard adopted by the 
commission.
SUMMARY
Currently there is no process for the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services to 
remove an attorney from the roster of attorneys qualified to provide legal services.  This 
bill authorizes the commission to remove an attorney from a roster when the commission 
determines, after notice and hearing, that the attorney violated the law or a standard adopted 
by the commission.
An Act To Increase the Number of Courses Regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder That Count toward Special Education Certification
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0350
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CRAFTS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13013

Legislative Document
No. 350
H.P. 248
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Increase the Number of Courses Regarding Autism 
Spectrum Disorder That Count toward Special Education 
Certification
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  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 CRAFTS of Newcastle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §13013, sub-§3-A is enacted to read:
3-A.  Special education endorsement; course requirements.  Requirements for a 
professional teacher certificate endorsement for special education must allow for up to 3 
courses related to autism spectrum disorder to count toward certification.
SUMMARY
This bill allows for up to 3 courses related to autism spectrum disorder to count toward 
professional teacher certification with an endorsement for special education.
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Personal Watercraft on Keyes Pond in the Town of Sweden
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0349
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MILLETT
Amends: 12 MRSA §13071-A

Legislative Document
No. 349
H.P. 247
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Personal Watercraft on Keyes Pond 
in the Town of Sweden
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MILLETT of Waterford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13071-A, sub-§4, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§384 and affected by §422, is amended by amending subparagraph (32) to read:
(32)  Highland Lake or Woods Pond in the Town of Bridgton in Cumberland 
County if the personal watercraft is rented and does not display a decal identifying 
the rental agency that owns the personal watercraft; or
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §13071-A, sub-§4, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§384 and affected by §422, is amended by amending subparagraph (33) to read:
(33)  Lake St. George in the Town of Liberty.; or
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §13071-A, sub-§4, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§384 and affected by §422, is amended by enacting a new subparagraph (34) to read:
(34)  Keyes Pond in the Town of Sweden in Oxford County.
SUMMARY
This bill adds Keyes Pond in the Town of Sweden in Oxford County to the list of water 
bodies in the State on which the operation of personal watercraft is prohibited.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0351
Committee Amendment CA_A_H114 (House)

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An Act Regarding Municipal Valuation and State-owned Property
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0351
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FOSTER, LANDRY, STEARNS, TUELL, DAVIS, MOORE
Amends: 36 MRSA §651

Legislative Document
No. 351
H.P. 249
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act Regarding Municipal Valuation and State-owned Property
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
Cosponsored by Representatives: LANDRY of Farmington, STEARNS of Guilford, TUELL of 
East Machias, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §651, sub-§1, ¶B, as corrected by RR 2013, c. 1, §51, is amended 
to read:
B.  The property of the State of Maine up to 10% of the total equalized value of the 
otherwise taxable property in the municipality;
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to property taxes based on the status of 
property beginning April 1, 2022.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the property tax exemption for state-owned property by requiring the 
State to pay municipal property taxes on the state-owned property in a municipality that 
exceeds 10% of the total valuation of taxable property in the municipality.
An Act To Establish Medical Marijuana Cooperatives
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0353
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: WARREN, FARRIN, COLLINGS, GRIGNON, HARRINGTON, WHITE, CHIPMAN, MOORE

Legislative Document
No. 353
H.P. 251
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Establish Medical Marijuana Cooperatives
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, GRIGNON of Athens, HARRINGTON of Sanford, 
WHITE of Waterville, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington.
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 establish medical marijuana cooperatives.
An Act To Require Motor Vehicle Inspections Every 2 Years
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0354
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CONNOR, ARATA, COLLAMORE, GRIFFIN, LIBBY, MORRIS, O'CONNOR, ROCHE, RUDNICKI
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1751

Legislative Document
No. 354
H.P. 252
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Require Motor Vehicle Inspections Every 2 Years
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  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 CONNOR of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, 
GRIFFIN of Levant, LIBBY of Auburn, MORRIS of Turner, O'CONNOR of Berwick, 
ROCHE of Wells, RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1751, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
1.  Inspection required.  Except as provided in this chapter or section 2307, subsection 
1, a motor vehicle required to be registered in this State must have an annual a biennial 
inspection.  A person may have a motor vehicle inspected more frequently.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1751, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 786, §1, is 
amended to read:
2-A.  Enhanced inspection.  Beginning January 1, 1999, a A motor vehicle that is 
required to be registered in Cumberland County and that is subject to inspection pursuant 
to subsection 1 must have an annual a biennial enhanced inspection.  The following 
equipment is subject to inspection:
A.  Equipment subject to inspection pursuant to subsection 2;
B.  The fuel tank cap on 1974 and subsequent models of gasoline-powered vehicles; 
and
C.  The on-board diagnostic system on 1996 and subsequent models.
A motor vehicle that is not required to be registered in Cumberland County may have an 
enhanced inspection under this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill changes noncommercial automobile inspection requirements from an annual 
inspection to a biennial inspection.
An Act To Require Pest Disclosure in All Real Estate Transactions
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0355
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CONNOR
Amends: 33 MRSA §173

Legislative Document
No. 355
H.P. 253
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Require Pest Disclosure in All Real Estate Transactions
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  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 CONNOR of Lewiston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §173, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2019, c. 234, §§1 to 3, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Hazardous materials; pest or wildlife infiltration.  The presence or prior removal 
of hazardous materials or elements, or pests or wildlife as described in paragraph F, on the 
residential real property, including, but not limited to:
A.  Asbestos;
B.  Lead-based paint for pre-1978 homes in accordance with federal regulations;
C.  Radon;
D.  Underground oil storage tanks as required under Title 38, section 563, subsection 
6; and
E.  Methamphetamine; and 
F.  Pest or wildlife infiltration within the last 5 years and any steps taken to remedy the 
infiltration.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the seller of residential real property to provide to the purchaser a 
property disclosure statement containing information regarding the presence or prior 
removal of pests or wildlife within the last 5 years and any steps taken to remedy the 
infiltration.
An Act To Increase Opportunities for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities To Participate in Moose Hunting
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0356
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: ALLEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document
No. 356
H.P. 254
House of Representatives, February 8, 2021
An Act To Increase Opportunities for Seniors and Persons with 
Disabilities To Participate in Moose Hunting
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 4, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§18 is enacted to read:
18.  Persons 70 years of age or older and persons with disability.  Notwithstanding 
subsection 9, a moose permit must be issued upon application and payment of the moose 
hunting permit fee to a resident who:
A.  Is 70 years of age or older; or
B.  Is a person with a disability as defined in the federal Americans with Disabilities 
Act of 1990, Section 12102 and as determined and certified by a licensed physician.
A moose permit issued under this subsection is nontransferable.
SUMMARY
This bill allows residents 70 years of age or older and persons with a disability to apply 
for and receive a moose hunting permit without going through the public chance drawing.