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An Act To Provide for the Well-being of Companion Animals upon the Dissolution of Marriages
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0535
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, HARNETT, BAILEY, BENNETT, CLAXTON, CLOUTIER, DODGE
Amends: 19-A MRSA §953

Legislative Document
No. 535
S.P. 222
In Senate, February 24, 2021
An Act To Provide for the Well-being of Companion Animals upon 
the Dissolution of Marriages
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 22, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner and
Senators: BAILEY of York, BENNETT of Oxford, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast, McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §953, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Companion animals.  In the disposition of property pursuant to subsection 1, the 
court, with respect to a companion animal, shall consider the well-being of the companion 
animal and all relevant factors, including, but not limited to:
A.  The basic daily needs of the companion animal;
B.  The amount of time each party has spent with the companion animal during the 
marriage tending to the companion animal's nutritional, grooming, physical and 
medical needs;
C.  The ability of a party to continue to own, financially support and provide adequate 
care for the companion animal;
D.  The emotional attachment of a party to the companion animal;
E.  The emotional attachment of any child in the household to the companion animal 
and the benefit to the child of the companion animal's remaining in the primary 
residence of the child;
F.  Any domestic violence between the parties or in the household of the parties; and
G.  Any history of animal abuse or other unsafe conditions for the companion animal.
For the purposes of this subsection, "companion animal" means an animal kept primarily 
for companionship rather than as a working animal, service animal or farm animal kept for 
profit.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that in a proceeding for legal separation or divorce, in the disposition 
of property a court must consider the well-being of a companion animal and all relevant 
factors and specifies a number of factors that the court must consider.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0537
Committee Amendment CA_A_S166 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0538
Committee Amendment CA_A_S46 (Senate)

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An Act To Dedicate Sections of Maine's Interstate Highway System to Fallen State Troopers
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0537
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DIAMOND, CEBRA, DAVIS, FARRIN, WHITE
Amends: 23 MRSA §1952

Legislative Document
No. 537
S.P. 224
In Senate, February 24, 2021
An Act To Dedicate Sections of Maine's Interstate Highway System 
to Fallen State Troopers
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 22, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples and
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, FARRIN of Somerset, Representative: WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1952 is enacted to read:
§1952.  Fallen State Trooper Dedication Program
The Fallen State Trooper Dedication Program is established.  The Department of 
Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority shall designate one mile of the Interstate 
highway system to a state police officer who dies in the performance of that officer's 
duty within one year of the death.  The one-mile section must be located as close as possible 
to the site of the officer's death, and the department or the authority shall post and maintain 
appropriate signs on both the northbound and southbound sides of the highway.
The Maine State Police shall notify the Department of Transportation and the Maine 
Turnpike Authority of a deceased state police officer who is eligible for designation under 
this section.
Sec. 2.  Fallen State Trooper Dedication Program.  Notwithstanding the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1952, the Maine State Police shall notify the Department 
of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority of the identity of any state police 
officer who died in the performance of that officer's duty before the effective date of this 
Act and who is eligible for the Fallen State Trooper Dedication Program established under 
that section, and the department and the authority shall designate one mile of the Interstate 
highway system to that officer required under that program.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes the Fallen State Trooper Dedication Program, which requires the 
Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority to designate and place 
appropriate signs on one mile of the Interstate 95 highway system for each state police 
officer who died in the performance of that officer's duty.
An Act To Exempt Trailers Sold to Out-of-state Entities from Sales and Use Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0538
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MIRAMANT
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 538
S.P. 226
In Senate, February 24, 2021
An Act To Exempt Trailers Sold to Out-of-state Entities from Sales 
and Use Tax
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 22, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, currently, trailers that are manufactured and purchased in Maine and 
transported out of the State are subject to the sales and use tax; and
Whereas, this places manufacturers of trailers at a disadvantage with manufacturers 
of trailers in other states that do not impose a sales and use tax on trailers; and
Whereas, in order to avoid continuing this inequity any longer, it is important that 
this legislation take effect as soon as possible; 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.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§23-C, ¶C, as amended by PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. 
GGGG, §1, is further amended to read:
C.  Aircraft, if the property is an aircraft not exempted under subsection 88‑A; and
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§23-C, ¶E, as amended by PL 2015, c. 300, Pt. A, 
§17, is further amended to read:
E.  Camper trailers, including truck campers, other than those that are being leased for 
a period of less than one year.; and
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§23-C, ¶F is enacted to read:
F.  Trailers.  For purposes of this paragraph, "trailer" does not include a camper trailer.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an exemption from the sales and use tax for trailers that are purchased 
in the State but then driven or transported outside the State immediately upon delivery.  
The exemption excludes camper trailers, which are included in the definition of "trailer," 
since a similar exemption already exists for camper trailers, other than those that are being 
leased for a period of less than one year.
An Act To Promote Safety and Protect Consumers Using Peer-to-peer Car Sharing Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0540
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: TEPLER, ARFORD, BRENNAN, BROOKS
Amends: 24-A MRSA §7403

Legislative Document
No. 540
H.P. 385
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Promote Safety and Protect Consumers Using Peer-to-
peer Car Sharing Programs
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 2021.  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 TEPLER of Topsham.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BRENNAN of Portland, BROOKS 
of Lewiston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §7403, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 367, §1, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the provision providing an exemption from vicarious liability for 
persons facilitating peer-to-peer motor vehicle sharing and owners of the motor vehicles.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0541
Committee Amendment CA_A_H187 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0542
Committee Amendment CA_A_H102 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0543
Committee Amendment CA_A_H174 (House)

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An Act To Provide Support Services for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0542
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TERRY

Legislative Document
No. 542
H.P. 387
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Provide Support Services for Military Members 
Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 TERRY of Gorham.
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.
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF
Administration - Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management 0109
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for personalized and proactive support for active duty 
military members who are transitioning to civilian life in the State and their families, 
including assistance with employment, navigating transition services and community 
reintegration.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$250,000
$250,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$250,000
$250,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding for the Department of Defense, Veterans and 
Emergency Management to provide personalized and proactive support for active duty 
military members who are transitioning to civilian life in Maine and their families.
An Act To Provide That the Minimum Wage Increases by the Cost of Living Every 3 Years
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0543
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: BRADSTREET, ARATA, HAGGAN, MORRIS
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 543
H.P. 388
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Provide That the Minimum Wage Increases by the Cost 
of Living Every 3 Years
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 2021.  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 BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, HAGGAN of Hampden, 
MORRIS of Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1, as amended by IB 2015, c. 2, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Minimum wage.  The minimum hourly wage is $7.50 per hour.  Starting January 
1, 2017, the minimum hourly wage is $9.00 per hour; starting January 1, 2018, the 
minimum hourly wage is $10.00 per hour; starting January 1, 2019, the minimum hourly 
wage is $11.00 per hour; and starting January 1, 2020, the minimum hourly wage is $12.00 
per hour.  On Starting January 1, 2021 and each January 1st every 3 years thereafter, on 
January 1st the minimum hourly wage then in effect must be increased by the increase, if 
any, in the cost of living. The increase in the cost of living must be measured by the total 
percentage increase, if any, as of August of the previous year over the level as of August 
of the year preceding that year January 4 years prior to the date of increase to January of 
the year prior to the date of increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners 
and Clerical Workers, CPI-W, for the Northeast Region, or its successor index, as published 
by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or its successor 
agency, with the amount of the minimum wage increase rounded to the nearest multiple of 
5¢.   If the highest federal minimum wage is increased in excess of the minimum wage in 
effect under this section, the minimum wage under this section is increased to the same 
amount, effective on the same date as the increase in the federal minimum wage, and must 
be increased in accordance with this section thereafter.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the annual cost-of-living increase in the minimum hourly wage from 
annual to triennial.  Current law provides that the minimum hourly wage is adjusted for the 
cost of living annually.
An Act To Eliminate Moose Permits for Hunting Lodges
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0544
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: ANDREWS
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document
No. 544
H.P. 389
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Eliminate Moose Permits for Hunting Lodges
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 ANDREWS of Paris.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2017, c. 427, §11 and 
affected by §19 and amended by c. 458, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its 
place:
2.  Issuance of moose hunting permits.  In accordance with section 11552, the 
commissioner may issue moose hunting permits and may establish the number of moose 
hunting permits to be issued for each wildlife management district established by the 
commissioner by rule open to moose hunting. No more than 10% of the moose hunting 
permits may be issued to nonresident hunters.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§14, as amended by PL 2017, c. 458, §2, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the provision of law that granted moose permits to hunting lodges 
through a separate chance lottery.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0545
Committee Amendment CA_A_H702 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0547
Committee Amendment CA_A_H78 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_H616 (House)

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An Act Regarding Nuisance Beavers
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0547
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: KINNEY, MOORE, DOLLOFF, KRYZAK, MASON, SKOLFIELD, STEARNS, TUELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §12404

Legislative Document
No. 547
H.P. 392
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act Regarding Nuisance Beavers
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 KINNEY of Knox.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: DOLLOFF of Milton Township, KRYZAK of Acton, MASON of Lisbon, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld, STEARNS of Guilford, TUELL of East Machias.
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 in time for the 2021 growing season; 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.  12 MRSA §12404, sub-§2, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and amended 
by c. 655, Pt. B, §242 and affected by §422, is repealed.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
Current law makes it a Class E crime to take or kill a nuisance beaver.  This bill repeals 
that law.
An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0548
Committee Amendment CA_A_H785 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 393, L.D. 548, "An Act Regarding 
Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees 
Retirement System" 
Amerrd the bill in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "October 1, 2021" and inserting the following: 'August 1, 2022' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 
Retirement System - Retirement Allowance Fund 0085 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to pay the unfunded actuarial liability created by 
permitting certain state employees who retired between July 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012 
and teachers who retired between July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012 to have their benefits 
recalculated based on an early retirement reduction of 2.25% per year rather than a 6% 
reduction. 
• 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2021-22 
$0 
$0 
2022-23 
$6,700,000 
$6,700,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
0 
number to read consecutively. 
Page I - 130LR1715(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 393, L.D. 548 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment changes the 
date, from October 1, 2021 to August 1, 2022, the reduction in the retirement benefit 
provided in the bill begins. The amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/15/22 .::tPae 
LD548 
LR 1715(02) 
An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public 
Employees Retirement System 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '14, (~ - 7J'5) 
Committee: Labor and Housing 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
Projections 
FY2023-24 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$6,700,000 
$0 
$0 
$6,700,000 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $6,700,000 in fiscal year 2022-23 to the Retirement 
System - Retirement Allowance Fund program within the Maine Public Employees Retirement System to pay for the 
unfunded actuarial liability created by permitting certain state employees who retired between July 1, 2011 and 
January 1, 2012 and certain teachers who retired between July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012 to have their retirement 
benefits recalculated based on an early retirement reduction of 2.25% per year rather than the 6% early retirement 
reduction in current law. This recalculation would be effective on August 1, 2022. 
LR1715(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0548
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: DOORE

Legislative Document
No. 548
H.P. 393
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain 
Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 2021.  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 DOORE of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Reduction in early retirement penalty for certain state employees 
and teachers.  Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 17852, 
subsection 3-A or any other provision of law to the contrary, beginning October 1, 2021 
the reduction in the retirement benefit for a qualified member is 2.25% for each year that 
the qualified member's age precedes 62 years of age at retirement.
As used in this section, "qualified member" means a member of the Maine Public 
Employees Retirement System who:
1.  Retired from service as a state employee between July 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012 
or as a teacher between July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012;
2.  Had completed 25 or more years of creditable service upon retirement;
3.  Had neither 10 years of creditable service nor had reached 60 years of age with one 
year of creditable service immediately before July 1, 1993; and
4.  Had not attained 62 years of age as of retirement from service as a state employee 
or teacher.
As used in this section, the terms "creditable service," "employee," "member," 
"retirement," "retirement benefit," "state employee" and "teacher" have the same meanings 
as in Title 5, section 17001.
SUMMARY
Under changes made to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System in 1993, 
employees who were members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System as of 
July 1, 1993 but did not have 10 years of creditable service as of July 1, 1993 are required 
to have 25 years of creditable service and attain 62 years of age in order to avoid incurring 
a penalty of 6% of earned benefits for each year the person retires before attaining 62 years 
of age.  Prior to that change, the penalty was 2.25% for each year below 60 years of age 
the person retired.
Beginning October 1, 2021, this bill changes the rate of the penalty for those state 
employees who retired between July 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012 and for teachers who 
retired between July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012 who had at least 25 years of service on July 
1, 2011 but had not attained 62 years of age to 2.25% for each year the person was below 
years of age upon retirement from service.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0549
Committee Amendment CA_A_H246 (House)

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An Act To Include Community Service Hours in High School Graduation Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0549
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: POIRIER, DUCHARME
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4722

Legislative Document
No. 549
H.P. 394
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Include Community Service Hours in High School 
Graduation Standards
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 POIRIER of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Representative: DUCHARME of Madison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Community service.  Students must complete no less than 40 hours of community 
service for a high school diploma in accordance with the following:
A.  The community service may not be performed during the hours that the student is 
required to attend school; and
B.  The community service may not be advocacy or of a political nature.
A local school board may adopt policies defining community service that meets this 
requirement, providing an exception to this requirement for a student who is a child with a 
disability, as defined in section 7001, subsection 1-B, and providing educational credit for 
completed community service hours.
SUMMARY
This bill requires students to complete 40 hours of community service to receive a high 
school diploma.  Community service may not be performed during school hours and may 
not be advocacy or of a political nature.  School boards may adopt policies to exempt 
students with disabilities from the requirement and to provide educational credit for 
completed community service hours.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0550
Committee Amendment CA_A_H359 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0551
Committee Amendment CA_A_H376 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0552
Committee Amendment CA_A_H247 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0553
Committee Amendment CA_B_H482 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0553
Committee Amendment CA_A_H481 (House)

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An Act To Expand the Rights of Public Sector Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0555
Committee Amendment CA_A_H755 (House)

. , COMMITTEE AJV1ENDMENT'fr "to H.P. 400, L.D. 555, "An Act To Expand the 
Rights of Public Sector Employees" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Create Gaming Equity and Fairness for the Native American Tribes in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0554
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: COLLINGS, NEWELL, PERRY, MOORE
Amends: 30 MRSA §6206

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No. 554
H.P. 399
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Create Gaming Equity and Fairness for the Native 
American Tribes in Maine
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 COLLINGS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, PERRY of Calais, 
Senator: MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30 MRSA §6206, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Gaming.  Pursuant to United States Public Law 96-420, Section 6(e), the State and 
the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians hereby 
agree and establish that, with respect to the conduct of gaming activities by the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians within 
their respective Indian territory or trust land, the government responsibility and jurisdiction 
of the State and the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation and Houlton Band of Maliseet 
Indians are governed by the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Public Law 100-497, 
United States Code, Section 2701 et seq. Any law of this State that is contrary to this 
subsection or to any provision of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act does not apply to the 
conduct of gaming activities by Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation and Houlton 
Band of Maliseet Indians within their respective Indian territory or trust land.
SUMMARY
Section 6(e) of the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980, authorizes the 
amendment of the Act to Implement the Maine Indian Claims Settlement if such 
amendment is made with the agreement of the affected Tribe and relates to the enforcement 
or application of civil, criminal or regulatory laws of the Tribes or State, to the allocation 
or determination of governmental responsibility of the Tribes and the State over specified 
subject matters or geographical areas or to the allocation of jurisdiction between tribal and 
state courts. This amends the Maine law to provide that gaming is allowed under the terms 
established by the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0558
Committee Amendment CA_A_H123 (House)

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An Act To Require Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0557
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: JOHANSEN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §671

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No. 557
H.P. 402
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Require Photographic Identification for the Purpose of 
Voting
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 JOHANSEN of Monticello.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §671, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2019, c. 371, §20, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Name announced.  A voter who wishes to vote must present proof of identity in 
the form of a photograph identification document and state the voter's name and residence 
address to an election clerk, who shall announce the name in a loud, clear voice.  If the 
voter's stated residence address is different from the residence address listed on the 
incoming voting list, the voter must be directed to complete an updated voter registration 
application before voting.  For purposes of this subsection, "photograph identification 
document" means a current and valid driver's license or nondriver identification card issued 
in this State, a United States passport, a military identification or a permit to carry a 
concealed handgun issued under Title 25, chapter 252 if that permit includes a photograph.  
"Photograph identification document" does not include an identification issued by a college 
or university in this State. 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect January 1, 2022.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the presentation of proof of identity in the form of a photograph 
identification document when voting in person.  Acceptable photograph identification is a 
current and valid driver's license or nondriver identification card issued in this State, a 
United States passport, a military identification or a permit to carry a concealed handgun 
issued in this State if that permit includes a photograph.  An identification issued by a 
college or university in this State may not be accepted for voter identification.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0557
Committee Amendment CA_A_H381 (House)

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Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Study Alternative Cropping Systems for Farmers Affected by Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Contamination
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0558
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PLUECKER, MAXMIN, GRAMLICH, LANDRY, O'NEIL, OSHER, WHITE, DILL

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No. 558
H.P. 403
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry To Study Alternative Cropping Systems for Farmers 
Affected by Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances 
Contamination
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 PLUECKER of Warren.
Cosponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln and
Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, LANDRY of Farmington, McCREA of 
Fort Fairfield, O'NEIL of Saco, OSHER of Orono, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: DILL of 
Penobscot.
Sec. 1.  Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; alternative 
cropping systems.  Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry, in consultation with the University of Maine, shall study alternative cropping 
systems that are more cost-effective than soil and water remediation systems for farmers 
whose land has been contaminated by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and 
whose business development has been limited.  The study must include an assessment of 
how contaminated land can be used for food and energy production in ways that create 
products that are safe and uncontaminated.  As part of its study, the department may 
consider studying the production of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and cucumbers in 
greenhouses, how pH and salinity of irrigation water affect perfluoroalkyl and 
polyfluoroalkyl substances uptake in plants, how meat production using contaminated hay 
but uncontaminated water affects the food product and dual-use solar photovoltaic panel 
installation with production of meat and poultry from pastured animals.  The department 
shall submit a report of the study's findings, which must include proposals for funding 
opportunities to help farmers develop alternative business opportunities, to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry by February 1, 2022. 
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, in 
consultation with the University of Maine, to study alternative cropping systems that are 
more cost-effective than soil and water remediation systems for farmers whose land has 
been contaminated by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and whose business 
development has been limited.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0559
Committee Amendment CA_A_H271 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0554
Committee Amendment CA_A_H713 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0560
Committee Amendment CA_A_H570 (House)

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An Act To Amend the Safe Haven Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0560
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: COREY, ROSEN, ARATA, COSTAIN, KINNEY, MADIGAN, WHITE, DIAMOND
Amends: 17-A MRSA §553, 22 MRSA §4018

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No. 560
H.P. 405
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Amend the Safe Haven Laws
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 COREY of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, COSTAIN of Plymouth, KINNEY of Knox, 
MADIGAN of Waterville, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §553, sub-§3, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 543, §1, is 
amended to read:
B.  The child was delivered by the person charged under this section to a safe haven 
baby box as defined in Title 22, section 4018, subsection 1, paragraph A-1 or to an 
individual the person reasonably believed to be:
(1)  A law enforcement officer;
(2)  Staff at a medical emergency room;
(3)  A medical services provider as defined in Title 22, section 4018; or
(4)  A hospital staff member at a hospital.; or
(5)  A firefighter at a fire department facility.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4018, sub-§1, ¶A-1 is enacted to read:
A-1.  "Safe haven baby box" means a device or container to safely accept delivery of a 
child less than 31 days of age that is:
(1) Voluntarily installed by a medical services provider, law enforcement agency 
or fire department;
(2) Physically located inside a hospital, law enforcement facility or fire department 
facility that is staffed 24 hours a day by a medical services provider; and
(3) Located in an area that is conspicuous and visible to the employees of the 
hospital, law enforcement agency or fire department.
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §4018, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 543, §2, is 
amended to read:
B.  "Safe haven provider" means:
(1)  A law enforcement officer;
(2)  Staff at a medical emergency room;
(3)  A medical services provider; or
(4)  A hospital staff member at a hospital.;
(5)  A firefighter; or
(6)  A person staffing a facility with a safe haven baby box.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the safe haven laws regarding abandoned children by including a safe 
haven baby box to the list of safe havens that a person may deliver a newborn child to under 
the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act and to serve as an affirmative 
defense to the criminal offense of abandonment of a child.  A safe haven baby box is a 
device or container that can safely accept delivery of a newborn child that is located in a 
hospital, law enforcement facility or fire department facility that is staffed 24 hours a day 
by a medical services provider.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0563
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S357 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0562
Committee Amendment CA_A_H569 (House)

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Resolve, To Improve Standards for Animal Rescue Entities
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0561
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: STEARNS, KINNEY, LANDRY, BLACK, DAVIS

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No. 561
H.P. 406
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
Resolve, To Improve Standards for Animal Rescue Entities
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: KINNEY of Knox, LANDRY of Farmington, Senators: 
BLACK of Franklin, DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Sec. 1.  Department to adopt rules regarding animal rescue entities.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall adopt 
rules that set standards for animal rescue entities, including but not limited to rescue dog 
operations, that specify staff-to-animal ratios and that govern animals that are returned 
multiple times and resold or placed in multiple homes.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
adopt rules that set standards for animal rescue entities, including but not limited to rescue 
dog operations, that specify staff-to-animal ratios and that govern animals that are returned 
multiple times and resold or placed in multiple homes.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0563
Committee Amendment CA_A_H297 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0564
Committee Amendment CA_A_H83 (House)

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An Act To Save Money by Eliminating the Requirement That the Annual Reports of State Agencies Be Printed
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0564
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CONNOR, COLLAMORE, DUCHARME, LEMELIN, NADEAU, ROCHE
Amends: 1 MRSA §501-A, 5 MRSA §43

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No. 564
H.P. 409
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Save Money by Eliminating the Requirement That the 
Annual Reports of State Agencies Be Printed
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
State and Local Government 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: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, DUCHARME of Madison, 
LEMELIN of Chelsea, NADEAU of Winslow, ROCHE of Wells.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §501-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 299, §1, is amended 
to read:
3.  Annual or biennial reports.  Immediately upon receipt of any annual or biennial 
report that is not included in the online Maine State Government Annual Report provided 
for in Title 5, sections 43 to 46, the State Purchasing Agent shall deliver at least 55 copies 
of that annual or biennial report to the State Librarian for exchange and library use.  The 
State Purchasing Agent shall deliver the balance of the number of each such report to the 
agency that prepared the report.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §43, 4th ¶, as repealed and replaced by PL 1975, c. 436, §3, is 
amended to read:
The Governor shall consolidate such reports and shall cause them to be printed and 
published in convenient form for distribution and sale available online as a public document 
entitled "The Maine State Government Annual Report" no later than December 31st.
Sec. 3.  5 MRSA §43, 5th ¶, as repealed and replaced by PL 1975, c. 436, §3, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the annual reports of state agencies to be published online rather than 
printed and distributed for sale.