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An Act To Require the Education of High School Students in Certain Life Skills
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0701
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: O'NEIL, COPELAND, WHITE, BAILEY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4722

Legislative Document
No. 701
H.P. 513
House of Representatives, March 4, 2021
An Act To Require the Education of High School Students in 
Certain Life Skills
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 2, 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 O'NEIL of Saco.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: 
BAILEY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2, ¶B, as amended by PL 2019, c. 202, §1, is 
further amended to read:
B.  Social studies and history, including American history, government, civics and, 
financial literacy, personal finance and social-emotional competence--2 years or the 
equivalent in standards achievement.  For the purposes of this paragraph, "social-
emotional competence" means a person's knowledge, skills and motivation required to 
master social and emotional situations;
SUMMARY
This bill adds instruction in financial literacy and social-emotional competence to the 
minimum requirements for a high school diploma.
An Act To Increase the Amount to Which a State Employee or Teacher Retiree's Cost-of-living Adjustment Is Applied from $20,000 to the Retiree's Actual Retirement Benefit
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0703
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: PICKETT, COSTAIN, NEWMAN, SKOLFIELD, TUELL, UNDERWOOD
Amends: 5 MRSA §17806

Legislative Document
No. 703
H.P. 515
House of Representatives, March 4, 2021
An Act To Increase the Amount to Which a State Employee or 
Teacher Retiree's Cost-of-living Adjustment Is Applied from 
$20,000 to the Retiree's Actual Retirement Benefit
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 2, 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 PICKETT of Dixfield.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, NEWMAN of Belgrade, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld, TUELL of East Machias, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §17806, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2015, c. 334, §1, is further 
amended to read:
A.  Except as provided in paragraphs A-1 and A-2, whenever there is a percentage 
increase in the Consumer Price Index from July 1st to June 30th, the board shall 
automatically make an equal percentage increase in retirement benefits, beginning in 
September, up to a maximum annual increase of 3%.  Effective July 1, 2011, the 
increase applies to that portion of the retirement benefit up to $20,000, which amount 
must be indexed in subsequent years by the same percentage adjustments granted under 
this paragraph and paragraph A-2.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that cost-of-living increases for retired state employees and teachers 
and their beneficiaries apply to a retiree's entire retirement benefit instead of only to the 
first $20,000 of the retirement benefit.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Culvert Replacement
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0704
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HARNETT
Amends: 23 MRSA §705

Legislative Document
No. 704
H.P. 516
House of Representatives, March 4, 2021
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Culvert Replacement
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 2, 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 HARNETT of Gardiner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §705, last ¶, as amended by PL 1999, c. 473, Pt. C, §2, is further 
amended to read:
For locations on town ways and on state and state aid highways within the compact 
area of an urban compact municipality pursuant to section 754, the municipality must be 
petitioned by the abutter pursuant to section 704.  Should a permit be issued, the abutter 
shall provide, at the abutter's expense, a culvert satisfactory to the municipality, which must 
be installed at the abutter's expense by or under the direction of the municipality shall install 
and maintain.  The culvert must be maintained by the municipality, except that when the 
municipality determines a culvert replacement is required, the abutter is responsible for the 
cost of a replacement culvert.
SUMMARY
This bill makes the cost of replacing a culvert the expense of the abutter.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0705
Committee Amendment CA_A_H455 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0706
Committee Amendment CA_A_H262 (House)

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Resolve, To Improve Air Quality and Ventilation in Maine's Public Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0705
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT, CLAXTON, BRENNAN, GROHOSKI, SALISBURY, BRENNER

Legislative Document
No. 705
H.P. 517
House of Representatives, March 4, 2021
Resolve, To Improve Air Quality and Ventilation in Maine's Public 
Schools
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 2, 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 Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, McCREA of Fort 
Fairfield, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Department of Education to amend rules.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Education shall amend its rule Chapter 125:  Basic Approval Standards:  
Public Schools and School Administrative Units to require standards governing air quality 
and ventilation for all public schools, including schools with mechanical and 
nonmechanical ventilation systems.  These standards must apply to all public schools and 
must apply no earlier than July 1, 2022 and no later than July 1, 2026.  The rules adopted 
pursuant to this section are major substantive rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, and the department shall submit the provisionally 
adopted rules for final adoption to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural 
Affairs by January 4, 2022.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Education to amend its rule Chapter 125:  Basic 
Approval Standards:  Public Schools and School Administrative Units to require standards 
governing air quality and ventilation for all schools, including schools with mechanical and 
nonmechanical ventilation systems.  It requires these standards to apply to all public 
schools and to apply no earlier than July 1, 2022 and no later than July 1, 2026.  It makes 
the rules adopted major substantive rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and requires the department to present the provisionally 
adopted rules for final adoption to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural 
Affairs by January 4, 2022.
An Act To Promote Student Health by Requiring School Administrative Units To Offer Extracurricular Sports as a Requirement of Receiving State Education Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0707
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15009

Legislative Document
No. 707
H.P. 519
House of Representatives, March 4, 2021
An Act To Promote Student Health by Requiring School 
Administrative Units To Offer Extracurricular Sports as a 
Requirement of Receiving State Education Funds
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 2, 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 FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15009 is enacted to read:
§15009.  Extracurricular sports
A school administrative unit may not receive funds under this Part except for funds 
under chapter 603-A unless the school administrative unit maintains a program of 
extracurricular sports that includes a sport for which there is at that school administrative 
unit a sufficient number of students willing to participate.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a school administrative unit, in order to receive state education 
funding, to offer a program of extracurricular sports if there is a sufficient number of 
students willing to participate.
An Act To Increase the Homestead Exemption to $50,000
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0708
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, CARMICHAEL, GIFFORD, GRIGNON, MASON, O'CONNOR, PARRY, THORNE, TUELL
Amends: 36 MRSA §683

Legislative Document
No. 708
H.P. 520
House of Representatives, March 4, 2021
An Act To Increase the Homestead Exemption to $50,000
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 2, 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 FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, GIFFORD of Lincoln, 
GRIGNON of Athens, MASON of Lisbon, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PARRY of Arundel, 
THORNE of Carmel, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §683, sub-§1-B, as amended by PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. H, §2, is 
further amended to read:
1-B.  Additional exemption.  A homestead eligible for an exemption under subsection 
is eligible for an additional exemption of $5,000 of the just value of the homestead for 
property tax years beginning on April 1, 2016, $10,000 of the just value of the homestead 
for property tax years beginning on April 1, 2017, April 1, 2018 and April 1, 2019, and 
$15,000 of the just value of the homestead for property tax years beginning on or after 
April 1, 2020 and $40,000 of the just value of the homestead for property tax years 
beginning on or after April 1, 2021.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the property tax exemption for homesteads from $25,000 to $50,000 
for property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2021.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0708
Committee Amendment CA_A_H322 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0711
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S62 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0710
Committee Amendment CA_A_H538 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0711
Committee Amendment CA_A_S51 (Senate)

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An Act To Eliminate the Requirement for an Inspection for a Noncommercial Vehicle Less Than 20 Years Old
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0712
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MIRAMANT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1752

Legislative Document
No. 712
S.P. 277
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Eliminate the Requirement for an Inspection for a 
Noncommercial Vehicle Less Than 20 Years Old
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 3, 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 MIRAMANT of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1752, sub-§11, as amended by PL 2011, c. 8, §2, is further 
amended to read:
11.  Low-speed vehicle.  A low-speed vehicle registered pursuant to section 501, 
subsection 11.  A low-speed vehicle must be equipped in accordance with section 1925; 
and
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1752, sub-§12, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 8, §3, is amended 
to read:
12.  Antique motorcycle.  An antique motorcycle registered under section 457.; and
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §1752, sub-§13 is enacted to read:
13.  Motor vehicle less than 20 years old.  A motor vehicle less than 20 years from 
the date it was manufactured.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts a motor vehicle that is less than 20 years old from inspection.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0714
Committee Amendment CA_A_H156 (House)

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An Act To Make Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0715
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H55 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 525, 
L.D. 71 S, "An Act To Make Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" 
Amend the amendment on page l by striking out all of the 2nd indented paragraph 
(page 1, line 17 in amendment). 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the amendment on page 289 by striking out all of line 42. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emerge11cy clause. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt lette1· 01· 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the en~~rgency preamble and the emergency clause. 
(Representative PIERCE, T,) 
TOWN: Falmouth 
Page I - 130LR0432(03) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/29/21 .:wac:; 
LD71S 
LR432(03) 
An Act To Make Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the 
Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Gov~rnment 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment '4
to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Pierce of Falmouth 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes · 
Assuming an effective date 90 days after the statutory adjournment date of June 16, 2021, removing the emergency 
preamble will delay the bill's proposed reduction in the municipal revenue sharing rate from 5% to 3.75% in fiscal 
year 2()21-22 for three months and will decrease General Fund revenue by $11. 7 million from the levels assumed in 
the bill. Similarly, removing the emergency preamble could delay the availability offunding provided in the bill for 
fiscal year 2021-22, but will not affect overall funding levels provided for each year of the biennium. 
Assuming an effective date 90 days prior to the start of fiscal year 2021-22, removing the emergency preamble will 
not delay the bill's proposed reduction in the municipal revenue sharing rate, will not reduce General Fund revenue 
from the levels assumed in the bill and this amendment will not delay the availability of funding for fiscal year 2021-
22. 
LR0432{03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Support the Recovery of Maine's Craft Spirits Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0714
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 714
H.P. 524
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Support the Recovery of Maine's Craft Spirits Industry
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 3, 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 PIERCE of Falmouth.
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 support the recovery of the State's craft spirits industry by permitting 
distilleries to sell directly to consumers and also providing for contactless sales and 
fulfillment of orders.
An Act To Make Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0715
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 715
H.P. 525
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Make Certain Appropriations and Allocations and 
Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 3, 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 PIERCE of Falmouth.
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 emergency bill proposes to make unified appropriations and allocations for the 
expenditures of State Government, General Fund and other funds and to change certain 
provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State Government for the fiscal 
years ending June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0716
Committee Amendment CA_A_H660 (House)

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An Act To Allow the Efficiency Maine Trust To Own Electricity Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0717
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BERRY
Amends: 35-A MRSA §10105

Legislative Document
No. 717
H.P. 527
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Allow the Efficiency Maine Trust To Own Electricity 
Facilities
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 3, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §10105, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Acquisitions, ownership and operation of facilities.  In carrying out the purposes 
of this chapter and in accordance with this Title, the trust may acquire, own and operate 
electric generation facilities, energy storage systems as defined in section 3481, subsection 
and transmission and distribution plants.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Efficiency Maine Trust to acquire, own and operate electric 
generation facilities, energy storage systems and transmission and distribution plants to 
carry out its purposes and in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0719
Committee Amendment CA_A_H588 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0718
Committee Amendment CA_A_H630 (House)

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An Act To Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Closing Coverage Gaps in the MaineCare Program and the Children's Health Insurance Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0718
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, CRAVEN, DUNPHY, FECTEAU, MEYER, TEPLER, CLAXTON
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-F

Legislative Document
No. 718
H.P. 529
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Closing 
Coverage Gaps in the MaineCare Program and the Children's 
Health Insurance Program
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 3, 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 Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DUNPHY of Old Town, Speaker 
FECTEAU of Biddeford, MEYER of Eliot, TEPLER of Topsham, Senator: CLAXTON of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-FFF is enacted to read:
§3174-FFF.  MaineCare program and Children's Health Insurance Program 
coverage for noncitizens
1.  Coverage provided.  The department shall provide the same scope of medical 
assistance provided under section 3174-G for comparable enrollment groups to a person 
who would be eligible for assistance under the federal Medicaid program under Title XIX 
of the federal Social Security Act but for their immigration status.  In accordance with 8 
United States Code, Section 1621, the State shall appropriate funds in the state budget to 
provide medical assistance through the MaineCare program and the Children's Health 
Insurance Program as defined in section 3174-X, subsection 1, paragraph A for noncitizen 
individuals who reside in the State and are ineligible for coverage due to federal restrictions 
in the federal Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
2.  Maximization of federal funds.  The department shall maximize the receipt of 
available federal matching funds for coverage provided under this section, including, but 
not limited to, the state option to cover a noncitizen pregnant person by covering that 
person's child from conception through birth.
3.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.
4.  Waivers and state Medicaid plan.  The department shall seek any waivers and 
make amendments to the state Medicaid plan as needed to increase access to any federal 
funds that may be available to provide coverage under this section.
SUMMARY
This bill provides MaineCare program and the Children's Health Insurance Program 
coverage for noncitizen residents of this State who are ineligible for coverage under the 
federal Medicaid program or Children's Health Insurance Program due to their immigration 
status.
An Act To Provide Funds to Aroostook County for Broadband Development
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0720
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: MARTIN

Legislative Document
No. 720
H.P. 531
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Provide Funds to Aroostook County for Broadband 
Development
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 3, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
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.
CONNECTMAINE AUTHORITY
Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund Z196
Initiative: Provides a one-time appropriation to the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network 
Access Fund to be used to develop broadband infrastructure in Aroostook County.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$500,000
$0
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$500,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides a one-time appropriation to the Municipal Gigabit Broadband 
Network Access Fund to be used to develop broadband infrastructure in Aroostook County.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0722
Committee Amendment CA_A_H97 (House)

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An Act To Increase Transparency in Certain Expenditures of the Governor
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0721
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TUELL, MOORE, CARMICHAEL, DOLLOFF
Amends: 2 MRSA §2

Legislative Document
No. 721
H.P. 532
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Increase Transparency in Certain Expenditures of the 
Governor
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 3, 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 TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, DOLLOFF of Milton Township.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  2 MRSA §2, as amended by PL 2019, c. 475, §9, is repealed and the following 
enacted in its place:
§2.  Expense account
1.  Use by Governor.  The "Governor's Expense Account" must be credited with those 
amounts that are appropriated by the Legislature for that purpose. This appropriation must 
be available for expenditure by the Governor at the Governor's discretion.  This account is 
not subject to audit, except as to total amount to be paid and as provided in subsection 2.
2.  Report of certain expenditures.  Annually, by March 1st, the Governor shall 
submit a report to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices detailing 
any expenditure of $250 or more made from the Governor's Expense Account.
SUMMARY
This bill requires an annual report by the Governor to the Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices of any expenditure of $250 or more from the 
Governor's Expense Account.
An Act To Amend the Laws Establishing Regional School Units
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0723
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MARTIN

Legislative Document
No. 723
H.P. 534
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Amend the Laws Establishing Regional School Units
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 3, 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 MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
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 establishing regional school units.
Resolve, To Study the Establishment of the Maine Climate Corps
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0722
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: RIELLY, GRAMLICH, O'NEIL, TUCKER, BRENNER, CARNEY

Legislative Document
No. 722
H.P. 533
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
Resolve, To Study the Establishment of the Maine Climate Corps
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 3, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, O'NEIL of Saco, 
TUCKER of Brunswick, Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Service projects; Maine Climate Corps.  Resolved:  That the Maine 
Commission for Community Service, established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, section 7501, shall study and identify short-term projects and tasks in state agencies that 
could be made into service projects for young citizens of the State.  The commission shall 
provide the basis for an establishment of the Maine Climate Corps as proposed in the Maine 
Climate Council's climate action plan, "Maine Won't Wait: A Four-year Plan for Climate 
Action."  The commission shall also study existing service programs to identify potential 
hosts for the Maine Climate Corps, along with identifying possible public and private 
partnerships.  The commission shall submit a report based on its findings to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources by January 31, 2022.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Maine Commission for Community Service to study and 
identify short-term projects and tasks in state agencies that could be made into service 
projects for young citizens of the State.  It directs the commission to provide the basis for 
an establishment of the Maine Climate Corps as proposed in the Maine Climate Council's 
climate action plan, "Maine Won't Wait:  A Four-year Plan for Climate Action."  It directs 
the commission to study existing service programs to identify potential hosts for the Maine 
Climate Corps, along with identifying possible public and private partnerships.  It also 
directs the commission to submit a report based on its findings to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Environment and Natural Resources by January 31, 2022.
An Act To Improve Transparency in State Code and License Violations by Making Public the Names of Complainants
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0725
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DILLINGHAM
Amends: 1 MRSA §402

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No. 725
H.P. 536
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Improve Transparency in State Code and License 
Violations by Making Public the Names of Complainants
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 3, 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 DILLINGHAM of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §402, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Public records; complaints alleging violations of orders, codes or license 
provisions.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, "public record" includes 
the name or identity of any person who files a complaint alleging a violation of an order, 
code, license provision or any other requirement placed upon a person by a government 
official or agency under the laws or rules of the State or any government subdivision of the 
State.
SUMMARY
This bill requires under the Freedom of Access Act the name or identity of any person 
who files a complaint alleging a violation of an order, code, license provision or any other 
requirement placed upon a person by a government official or agency under the laws or 
rules of the State or any government subdivision of the State to be made public upon 
request.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0727
Committee Amendment CA_A_H632 (House)

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An Act To Combat Climate Change and Address Its Impact in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0726
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS

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No. 726
H.P. 537
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Combat Climate Change and Address Its Impact in 
Maine
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 3, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources 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.
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 propose actions to take as identified by the Maine Climate Council, 
described under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 577-A, to combat climate 
change and mitigate the impact of climate change on the State's environment and economy.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0729
Senate Amendment SA_A_S197 (Senate)

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Resolve, Directing State Agencies That Maintain Public Lands for Recreation To Make Certain Information Readily Accessible to the General Public
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0728
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, MARTIN, JACKSON, LANDRY

Legislative Document
No. 728
S.P. 279
In Senate, March 5, 2021
Resolve, Directing State Agencies That Maintain Public Lands for 
Recreation To Make Certain Information Readily Accessible to the 
General Public
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 3, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and
Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative: LANDRY of Farmington.
Sec. 1.  Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of 
Parks and Lands and Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to make 
information available on activities allowed and applicable rules for each parcel 
of recreational land.  Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands and the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife shall make information available on activities allowed and applicable rules for 
each parcel of land under the bureau's jurisdiction as described under the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 12, section 1803 and for each parcel of land under the jurisdiction of the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.  The bureau and the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall provide information on how to access activities allowed and 
applicable rules.  The bureau and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall 
make such information readily accessible to the general public, including, but not limited 
to, on the bureau's and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's publicly accessible 
websites.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, 
Bureau of Parks and Lands and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to make 
information available on activities allowed and applicable rules for each parcel of land 
under the bureau's jurisdiction and for each parcel of land under the jurisdiction of the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.  The resolve requires the bureau and the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to make the information readily accessible to 
the general public.
An Act To Provide Transparency Regarding State Contracts during a State of Emergency
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0729
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: KEIM, BENNETT
Amends: 37-B MRSA §742

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No. 729
S.P. 280
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Provide Transparency Regarding State Contracts during 
a State of Emergency
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 3, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senator: BENNETT of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §742, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Contracts.  For any contract entered into by the State pursuant to the powers granted 
the Governor under this chapter that does not meet the requirements of Title 5, Part 4, 
within 72 hours after execution of the contract the Governor shall publish and make 
publicly available, including on the Governor's publicly accessible website, the complete 
terms and text of the contract.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Governor to publish and make publicly available within 72 hours 
the complete terms and text of a contract that does not follow the competitive bidding or 
other procedures required by the statutes because the Governor entered into the contract 
pursuant to the powers granted the Governor during an emergency.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0731
Committee Amendment CA_A_S187 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0730
Committee Amendment CA_A_S174 (Senate)

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An Act To Refund 50 Percent of 2020 State Liquor Licensing Fees to Nonprofit Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0732
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: STEWART, DOLLOFF

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No. 732
S.P. 284
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Refund 50 Percent of 2020 State Liquor Licensing Fees to 
Nonprofit Organizations
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 3, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs 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: DOLLOFF of Milton Township.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the spread of the novel coronavirus disease referred to as COVID-19 has 
created a public health emergency; and
Whereas, the combined effects of the public health emergency and subsequent public 
health measures have negatively impacted the ability of nonprofit organizations to sell 
liquor for on-premises consumption as permitted by their licenses; 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.  Refund 50% of liquor license fees.  Notwithstanding any provision of the 
law to the contrary, a nonprofit charitable, educational, political, civic, recreational, 
fraternal, patriotic, religious or veterans' organization that was licensed under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 28-A, chapters 41 and 43 to sell liquor for on-premises consumption 
on March 18, 2020 and that was not able to remain open in the year 2020 due to emergency 
public health restrictions may request, and is eligible to receive, a 50% refund of the initial 
licensure or license renewal fees it paid in the year 2020 for a license issued by the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and 
Lottery Operations under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 28-A.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill allows nonprofit organizations that were licensed by the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery 
Operations to sell liquor for on-premises consumption on March 18, 2020 and not able to 
remain open in the year 2020 due to emergency public health restrictions to request a 50% 
refund of the initial licensure or license renewal fees they paid for a liquor license.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0733
Committee Amendment CA_A_S109 (Senate)

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An Act To Set a Minimum Wage for School Support Staff
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0734
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: COLLINGS, JACKSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4014

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No. 734
H.P. 539
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Set a Minimum Wage for School Support Staff
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4014 is enacted to read:
§4014.  Minimum wage for school support staff
1.  Minimum wage.  For the school year starting after June 30, 2022, and for each 
subsequent school year, the minimum hourly wage for school support staff is $16 per hour.  
For the purposes of this section, "school support staff" means a public school employee 
who is not an administrator, as defined in section 13001-A, subsection 1, or a certified 
teacher subject to the minimum salary requirement pursuant to section 13407.
Sec. 2.  State contribution.  For the school year starting after June 30, 2022 only, 
notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 606-B, the State shall 
provide 100% of the additional funding necessary to achieve the minimum hourly wage for 
school support staff established under Title 20-A, section 4014.  The Department of 
Education shall determine the additional funding necessary to achieve the minimum hourly 
wage for school support staff for each school administrative unit through the collection of 
data from school administrative units.  A school administrative unit shall provide to the 
Department of Education on or before October 1, 2021 the current wage per hour paid to 
school support staff eligible for the minimum wage established in Title 20-A, section 4014.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes a minimum hourly wage of $16 per hour for school support staff 
for school years beginning after June 30, 2022.  The bill requires the State on a one-time 
basis, for the school year beginning after June 30, 2022, to provide funds to school 
administrative units to make up the difference between what a school administrative unit 
currently pays school support staff and what the unit is required to pay under the minimum 
wage requirement.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0734
Committee Amendment CA_A_H135 (House)

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An Act To Establish a Funding Mechanism To Protect Private Roads Endangered by Climate Action Impacts
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0735
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BLUME

Legislative Document
No. 735
H.P. 540
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Establish a Funding Mechanism To Protect Private 
Roads Endangered by Climate Action Impacts
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLUME 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 provide financial support for privately developed roads and areas 
that have infrastructure that needs to be protected from climate action effects in order that 
residents may continue to live there and contribute to the local tax base.
An Act To Enhance the Ecological Reserve System
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0736
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: GROHOSKI

Legislative Document
No. 736
H.P. 541
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Enhance the Ecological Reserve System
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth.
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 assess the status of the ecological reserve system and consider 
changes that reflect the importance of the ecological reserve system for supporting wildlife, 
sequestering and storing carbon, providing scenic and recreational value and serving as 
long-term ecological research sites.
An Act To Provide High-quality Health Care for All Maine Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0738
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 738
H.P. 543
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Provide High-quality Health Care for All Maine 
Residents
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
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 high-quality health care for all residents.