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An Act To Amend the Penalty for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0567
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: HANLEY

Legislative Document
No. 567
H.P. 412
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Amend the Penalty 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 HANLEY of Pittston.
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.
An Act To Study the Fee Structure for Motor Vehicle Inspections as It Relates to the Viability of Inspection Stations
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0565
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HARRINGTON

Legislative Document
No. 565
H.P. 410
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Study the Fee Structure for Motor Vehicle Inspections as 
It Relates to the Viability of Inspection Stations
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 HARRINGTON of Sanford.  (BY REQUEST)
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 study the fee structure for motor vehicle inspections as it relates to the 
viability of inspection stations.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0569
Committee Amendment CA_A_H76 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0568
Committee Amendment CA_A_H121 (House)

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An Act To Provide for Fairness in the Taxation of Extraordinary and Unearned Income by Establishing a 3 Percent Surcharge on Net Capital Gains and Dividends Income over $250,000 for Taxpayers Filing Single or Married Separate Returns and over $500,000 for Taxpayers Filing Joint Returns
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0570
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BERRY, CHIPMAN, CARDONE, COLLINGS, DUNPHY, KESSLER, TALBOT ROSS, SANBORN
Amends: 36 MRSA §5111

Legislative Document
No. 570
H.P. 415
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Provide for Fairness in the Taxation of Extraordinary 
and Unearned Income by Establishing a 3 Percent Surcharge on Net 
Capital Gains and Dividends Income over $250,000 for Taxpayers 
Filing Single or Married Separate Returns and over $500,000 for 
Taxpayers Filing Joint Returns
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, COLLINGS of Portland, DUNPHY of Old Town, 
KESSLER of South Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator: SANBORN of 
Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5111, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Tax surcharge; net capital gains and dividends.  For tax years beginning on or 
after January 1, 2021, in addition to any other tax imposed by this chapter, for taxpayers 
whose Maine taxable income exceeds the threshold amount, a tax at the rate of 3% is 
imposed on that portion of the taxpayer's Maine taxable income equal to the lesser of:
A.  The taxpayer's Maine taxable income from net capital gains and dividends; and
B.  The taxpayer's Maine taxable income that exceeds the threshold amount.
For the purposes of this subsection, "threshold amount" means: for taxpayers filing as 
single individuals or married persons filing separate returns, $250,000; for taxpayers filing 
as heads of households, $375,000; and for taxpayers filing married joint returns or as 
surviving spouses, $500,000.
SUMMARY
This bill imposes an income tax surcharge on the portion of a taxpayer's taxable income 
that exceeds the lesser of the taxpayer's taxable income from net capital gains and dividends 
and the amount by which the taxpayer's taxable income exceeds $250,000 for persons filing 
returns as single individuals or married individuals filing separately, $375,000 for persons 
filing returns as heads of households or $500,000 for persons filing married joint returns or 
as surviving spouses.
Resolve, To Name a Bridge in the Town of Veazie the Hayward Carl Spencer Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0571
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LYFORD

Legislative Document
No. 571
H.P. 416
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
Resolve, To Name a Bridge in the Town of Veazie the Hayward Carl 
Spencer Memorial Bridge
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 LYFORD of Eddington.
Sec. 1.  Main Street bridge in Veazie renamed.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation shall designate Bridge 3684 on Main Street in the Town of 
Veazie, currently known as the County Road Crossing Bridge, the Hayward Carl Spencer 
Memorial Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 3684 on 
Main Street in the Town of Veazie the Hayward Carl Spencer Memorial Bridge.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0572
Committee Amendment CA_A_H92 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0573
Committee Amendment CA_A_H549 (House)

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An Act To Assist Students in Preparing for Opportunities To Live and Work in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0572
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STEARNS, POULIOT, BRENNAN, CROCKETT, ROCHE, WHITE, TIMBERLAKE, WOODSOME
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4713, 20-A MRSA §4730

Legislative Document
No. 572
H.P. 417
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Assist Students in Preparing for Opportunities To Live 
and Work in Maine
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 STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, ROCHE of Wells, WHITE 
of Waterville, Senators: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, WOODSOME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4713 is enacted to read:
§4713.  Statewide employment projections
A junior high school or middle school, when providing career or educational 
programming materials and guidance for students and parents, shall include an electronic 
link to the publicly accessible website of the Department of Labor, Center for Workforce 
Research and Information containing statewide employment projections. The department, 
working with the Department of Labor, shall develop age-appropriate advice for navigating 
the website containing the statewide employment projections and shall update this advice 
from time to time as needed.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §4730 is enacted to read:
§4730.  Statewide employment projections
A secondary school, when providing career or educational programming materials and 
guidance for students and parents, shall include an electronic link to the publicly accessible 
website of the Department of Labor, Center for Workforce Research and Information 
containing statewide employment projections. The department, working with the 
Department of Labor, shall develop age-appropriate advice for navigating the website 
containing the statewide employment projections and shall update this advice from time to 
time as needed.
SUMMARY
This bill requires secondary schools, junior high schools and middle schools, when 
providing career or educational programming materials and guidance for students and 
parents, to include an electronic link to the publicly accessible website of the Department 
of Labor, Center for Workforce Research and Information containing statewide 
employment projections.
It directs the Department of Education, working with the Department of Labor, to 
develop age-appropriate advice for navigating the website containing the statewide 
employment projections and to update the advice from time to time.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0574
Committee Amendment CA_A_H402 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0574
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_C_S543 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0575
Committee Amendment CA_A_S73 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0576
Committee Amendment CA_A_S139 (Senate)

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An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability for Certain Employees in Cases oflmpairment from Hypertension or Heart Disease
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0575
Senate Amendment SA_A_S598 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 228, L.D. 575, "An Act To Establish a 
Conditional Presumption of Compensability for Certain Employees in Cases oflmpairment 
from Hypertension or Heart Disease" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §328-C in the first indented paragraph in the first line 
(page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or of a county" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §328-C in the first indented paragraph in the 3rd line 
(page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "jail, 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE RE(,;,;, ...... 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/20/22 feae. 
LD575 
LR 575(04) 
An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability for Certain Employees in Cases of 
Impairment from Hypertension or Heart Disease 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "fr' to Original Bill ('::1-59~) 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Removes counties - Eliminates State Mandate 
Removing counties from the provisions of this bill eliminates the potential unfunded state mandate. 
As amended, this bill still shifts the burden of proof that an employee of the State whose regular or incidental d, 
require the care, supervison or custody of a person confined in a state correctional facility contracted heart disease or 
hypertension as a result of that employment from the claimant to the State and may result in increased costs to the 
Workers' Compensation Management Fund within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services 
beginning in fiscal year 2022-23. 
LR0575(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability for Certain Employees in Cases of Impairment from Hypertension or Heart Disease
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0575
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: JACKSON
Amends: 39-A MRSA §328-C

Legislative Document
No. 575
S.P. 228
In Senate, February 24, 2021
An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability 
for Certain Employees in Cases of Impairment from Hypertension 
or Heart Disease
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 22, 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 President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §328-C is enacted to read:
§328-C.  Heart disease or hypertension suffered by certain employees
There is a rebuttable presumption that an employee of the State or of a county whose 
regular or incidental duties require the care, supervision or custody of a person confined in 
a jail, prison or state correctional facility pursuant to an order of a court or as a result of an 
arrest and who contracts heart disease or hypertension has contracted the heart disease or 
hypertension in the course of employment and as a result of that employment, that sufficient 
notice of the heart disease or hypertension has been given and that the heart disease or 
hypertension was not occasioned by any willful act of that employee to cause the heart 
disease or hypertension, as long as the employee successfully passed a physical 
examination upon entry into that employment or during the time of that employment that 
failed to reveal any evidence of heart disease or hypertension.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that there is a rebuttable presumption that an employee of the State 
or of a county whose regular or incidental duties require the care, supervision or custody 
of a person confined in a jail, prison or state correctional facility pursuant to an order of a 
court or as a result of an arrest and who contracts heart disease or hypertension has 
contracted the heart disease or hypertension in the course of employment and as a result of 
that employment, that sufficient notice of the heart disease or hypertension has been given 
and that the heart disease or hypertension was not occasioned by any willful act of that 
employee to cause the heart disease or hypertension, as long as the employee successfully 
passed a physical examination upon entry into that employment or during the time of that 
employment that failed to reveal any evidence of that condition.
An Act To Increase Property Tax Relief for Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0576
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: JACKSON, FECTEAU, BALDACCI, CLAXTON, MAXMIN, RAFFERTY, BRYANT, DOUDERA
Amends: 36 MRSA §653

Legislative Document
No. 576
S.P. 229
In Senate, February 24, 2021
An Act To Increase Property Tax Relief for Veterans
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 President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and
Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MAXMIN of Lincoln, 
RAFFERTY of York, Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, DOUDERA of Camden.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §653, sub-§1, ¶L is enacted to read:
L.  For property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2022, the following exemptions 
are increased or expanded:
(1)  The exemptions under paragraphs C, C-1, D, D-1, D-2 and D-3 are expanded 
to include otherwise eligible veterans who served during the period from February 
1, 1955 to February 27, 1961; and
(2)  The exemptions provided under paragraphs C, C-1, D, D-2 and D-3 are 
increased to $10,000.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §653, sub-§1, ¶M is enacted to read:
M.  Notwithstanding paragraph H, a municipality granting increased or expanded 
exemptions under paragraph L is entitled to reimbursement from the State equal to 
100% of the property tax revenue loss suffered by that municipality during the previous 
calendar year as a result of increased or expanded exemption authorized under 
paragraph L.  Application for and processing of reimbursement due under this 
paragraph must be made in the manner provided in section 661.
Sec. 3.  Application.  This Act applies to property taxes based on the status of 
property on or after April 1, 2022.
SUMMARY
This bill increases to $10,000, beginning on or after April 1, 2022, the property tax 
exemption for all categories of eligible veterans other than paraplegic veterans receiving a 
$50,000 exemption for specially adapted housing units.  It also expands the dates of 
federally recognized war periods to include February 1, 1955 to February 27, 1961.  State 
reimbursement is provided for 100% of the property tax revenue loss to municipalities as 
a result of the increase and expansion of exemptions.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 6: Crisis Prevention and Intervention Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0577
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 577
H.P. 420
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 6:  Crisis 
Prevention and Intervention Services, a Major Substantive Rule of 
the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and 
Disability Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative MEYER of Eliot for the Department of Health and Human 
Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 6:  Crisis Prevention 
and Intervention Services, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services, office of aging and disability services that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 6:  Crisis Prevention and 
Intervention Services, a major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services office of aging and disability services.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 113: Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs: Infection Prevention and Control, a Major Substantive Rule of the Depa11ment of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0578
Committee Amendment CA_A_H53 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 421, L.D. 578, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 113: Regulations Governing the Licensing and 
Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs: Infection Prevention and Control, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Depa11ment of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing 
and Certification" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by inse11ing 
after the following: "authorized. 
the following: 'Notwithstanding Title 5, section 8072, 
subsection 8, when finally adopted in accordance with this resolve, this rule takes effect 
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immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows the Chapter 113 rules to go into effect immediately upon filing 
with the Secretary of State instead of 3 0 days after filing. 
Page I - 130LR1995(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0580
Committee Amendment CA_A_H95 (House)

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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 113: Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs: Infection Prevention and Control, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0578
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 578
H.P. 421
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 113:  
Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted 
Housing Programs:  Infection Prevention and Control, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, 
Division of Licensing and Certification
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative MEYER of Eliot for the Department of Health and Human 
Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 113: 
Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs: 
Infection Prevention and Control, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services, division of licensing and certification that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 113: Regulations 
Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs: Infection 
Prevention and Control, a major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services, division of licensing and certification.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0581
Committee Amendment CA_A_H127 (House)

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Resolve, To Expedite Processing of Applications for Certification under the Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0581
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 581
H.P. 424
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
Resolve, To Expedite Processing of Applications for Certification 
under the Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit
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 TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Sec. 1.  Position added; Department of Labor, Bureau of Employment 
Services.  Resolved:  That the Department of Labor shall add one new permanent 
position in the Bureau of Employment Services to expedite the processing of employer 
applications for certification of an employee as a member of a targeted group for purposes 
of the employer's qualifying for the federal work opportunity tax credit under Section 51 
of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Department of Labor shall submit a report to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing by February 1, 2022 with the most 
recent information available concerning employer applications for certification pursuant to 
the federal work opportunity tax credit under Section 51 of the United States Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 submitted to the department and the extent of any backlog in 
application processing.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Labor to establish a new permanent position in 
the Bureau of Employment Services to expedite the processing of employer applications 
for certification required for the federal work opportunity tax credit under Section 51 of the 
United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986.  The resolve also requires the Department 
of Labor to submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing with 
the most recent information available concerning applications submitted by employers, 
including information on the extent of any backlog in application processing, by February 
1, 2022.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0582
Committee Amendment CA_A_H310 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0584
Committee Amendment CA_A_H99 (House)

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An Act To Restore to the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe the Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 201 0
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0585
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H1034 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 428, 
L.D, 585, "An Act To Restore to the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe the 
Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 201 0" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the 
following: 
'An Act To Enhance Tribal-State Collaboration, To Revise the Tax Laws Regai·ding 
the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot 
Nation and To Authorize Casinos, Off-track Betting Facilities, Federally Recognized 
Indian Tribes and Certain Commercial Tracks To Conduct Sports Wagel'ing' 
Amend the amendment in Part J in section 6 in c. 3 S in § 1206 in subsection 2 in 
paragraph A in the first line (page 23, line 3 in amendment) by inse1ting after the following: 
"l" the following: 'not located in Bangor' 
Amend the amendment in Pait Jin section 6 inc. 35 in§ 1206 in subsection 2 by striking 
out all of paragraph B (page 23, lines 4 and 5 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'B. A casino licensed under section 1011: or' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that any licensed casino is eligible to receive a facility sports 
wagering license and that the commercial track in Bangor is not eligible to receive such a 
license. 
SPONSORED BY: KruA--G~umYo 
(Representative TALBOT ROSS, R.) 
TOWN: Portland 
Page I - 130LR1337(09) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Restore to the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe the Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of2010
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0585
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S568 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 
"to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 428, 
L.D. 585, "An Act To Restore to the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe the 
Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of2010" 
Amend the amendment in Part J in section 6 in c. 35 in § 1206 in subsection 2 in 
paragraph A in the first line (page 23, line 3 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"l" the following: 'not located in Bangor' 
Amend the amendment in Part Jin section 6 inc. 35 in § 1206 in subsection 2 by striking 
out all of paragraph B (page 23, lines 4 and 5 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'B. A casino licensed under section 1011; or' 
7 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that any licensed casino is eligible to receive a facility sports 
wagering license and that the commercial track in Bangor is not eligible to receive such a 
license. 
SPONSORED BY: ____________ _ 
(Senator BALDACCI, J.) 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
Page I - 130LR1337(08) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Restore to the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe the Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0585
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_B_S577 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "J3 "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 428, 
L.D. 585, "An Act To Restore to the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe the 
Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the 
following: 
'An Act To Enhance Tribal-State Collaboration, To Revise the Tax Laws Regarding 
the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot 
Nation and To Authorize Casinos, Off-track Betting Facilities, Federally Recognized 
Indian Tribes and Certain Commercial Tracks To Conduct Sports Wagering' 
Amend the amendment in Part J in section 6 in c. 35 in § 1206 in subsection 2 in 
paragraph A in the first line (page 23, line 3 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"l" the following: 'not located in Bangor' 
Amend the amendment in Part Jin section 6 inc. 3 5 in § 1206 in subsection 2 by striking 
out all of paragraph B (page 23, lines 4 and 5 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'B. A casino licensed under section 1011; or' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that any licensed casino is eligible to receive a facility sports 
wagering license and that the commercial track in Bangor is not eligible to receive such a 
license. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~ ao 
(Senator CARNEY, A.) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Restore to the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe the Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0585
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_C_S579 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" C./' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 428, 
L.D. 585, "An Act To Restore to the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe the 
Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the 
following: 
'An Act To Enhance Tribal-State Collaboration and To Revise the Tax Laws 
Regarding the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the 
Penobscot Nation' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Parts I and J, 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title and removes Part J of Committee Amendment "A," 
which authorizes the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Unit to regulate 
sports wagering in the State, including the awarding of up to 10 total facility sports 
wagering licenses to conduct in-person sports wagering in the State, and allows each of the 
State's 4 federally recognized Indian tribes to apply for a single mobile sports wagering 
license to conduct sports wagering. The ame dment also removes Part I of Committee 
Amendment "A,
which sets fort ..the 1 isla • e findings and purposes underlying Part J. 
,, I 
SPONSORED BY: -1-~~L¼____!~~........::::::::=:.,...,=:.:.._ __ 
V 
(Senator FARRIN, B.) 
COUNTY: Somerset 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/19/22 feae.. 
LD585 
LR 1337(12) 
An Act To Restore to the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe the Authority To Exercise 
Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '<2' to Committee Amendment "A" (:S-'Sli) 
Sponsor: Sen. Farrin of Somerset 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2022-23 
$1,456,852 
($207,023) 
($1,663,875) 
($129,375) 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
$192,419 
($215,112) 
($407,531) 
($135,844) 
This amendment removes the provisions of Committee Amendment "A" related to sports wagering. The 
appropriations and revenues associated with sports wagering are removed from the bill. 
LR1337(12) - Fiscal Note - Page l of l 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
$205,708 
($222,200) 
($427,908) 
($142,636)
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0586
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: O'NEIL

Legislative Document
No. 586
H.P. 429
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry
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 O'NEIL of Saco.
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 agriculture, conservation and forestry.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0589
Committee Amendment CA_A_H602 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0587
Committee Amendment CA_A_H658 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Resolve, To Study Veterans' Benefits in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0588
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, CAIAZZO, DRINKWATER, EVANS, MARTIN, O'CONNELL, WHITE, DAVIS

Legislative Document
No. 588
H.P. 431
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
Resolve, To Study Veterans' Benefits 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 GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, MARTIN of Sinclair, O'CONNELL of Brewer, WHITE of 
Waterville, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Sec. 1.  Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to 
study veterans' benefits. Resolved:  That the Department of Defense, Veterans and 
Emergency Management shall conduct a study of federal and state benefits available to 
veterans in the State and the efficacy of the benefits in addressing deficiencies in 
comprehensively and fairly addressing issues experienced by the veterans, including 
whether:
1. Elderly veterans are receiving proper care and benefits commensurate with their 
advanced age and health care and living accommodation needs;
2. The provision of benefits based upon factors such as length and type of service, 
whether the veteran incurred a service-related disability, the level of a service-related 
disability, the income of the veteran and other factors leaves gaps in the provision of 
benefits to veterans who have a need for the benefits;
3.  Health care, dental care and mental health care benefits adequately address the 
issues experienced by veterans; and
4. Mental health care benefits can be augmented or enhanced to adequately address the 
large number of suicides by veterans.
Sec. 2.  Report. Resolved: That the Department of Defense, Veterans and 
Emergency Management shall report its findings under section 1, including proposed 
legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs by January 1, 
2022.  The joint standing committee may report out a bill on the subject of the report to the 
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management to study the provision of federal and state benefits available to veterans in the 
State and the efficacy of the benefits in addressing deficiencies in comprehensively and 
fairly addressing issues experienced by the veterans and by January 1, 2022 report its 
findings, including proposed legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and 
Legal Affairs, which may report out a bill on the subject of the report to the Second Regular 
Session of the 130th Legislature.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0590
Committee Amendment CA_A_H110 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act To Require MaineCare Coverage for Ostomy Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0590
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LEMELIN, MOORE, CONNOR, GRIFFIN, JAVNER
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-F

Legislative Document
No. 590
H.P. 433
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Require MaineCare Coverage for Ostomy Equipment
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 LEMELIN of Chelsea.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: CONNOR of Lewiston, GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester.
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.  Ostomy equipment reimbursement
The department shall reimburse under the MaineCare program for ostomy equipment 
and supplies without prior authorization or limitation when that equipment or those 
supplies have been prescribed or recommended by a physician licensed under Title 32, 
chapter 36 or 48.  The department shall reimburse at no less than the cost of the equipment 
being provided.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules adopted 
pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, Chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 2.  Ostomy equipment reimbursement rules.  By January 1, 2022, the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall adopt rules to implement the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3174-FFF.  The department shall reimburse at no less 
than the cost of the equipment being provided.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the MaineCare program to reimburse for ostomy equipment and 
supplies without prior authorization or limitation when recommended or prescribed by a 
physician.  The reimbursement rate must be no less than the cost of the equipment.  The 
Department of Health and Human Services is required to adopt implementing rules no later 
than January 1, 2022.
An Act To Ensure Access to Outpatient Mental Health Services by Increasing Reimbursement for Outpatient Therapists
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0592
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, BAILEY, CRAVEN, MADIGAN, STOVER

Legislative Document
No. 592
H.P. 435
House of Representatives, February 24, 2021
An Act To Ensure Access to Outpatient Mental Health Services by 
Increasing Reimbursement for Outpatient Therapists
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 22, 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 GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and
Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, MADIGAN of Waterville, STOVER of Boothbay.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, outpatient mental health services are an important service for an 
individual's overall health and well-being; and
Whereas, rates of reimbursement for services create barriers to the abundance of 
services provided; 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.  Department of Health and Human Services to increase MaineCare 
rates.  No later than July 1, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services shall 
amend its rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 65, 
Behavioral Health Services, Outpatient Therapy-Individual/Family and Outpatient 
Therapy-Group, to increase reimbursement rates by 25%.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147
Initiative: Provides funding for the Department of Health and Human Services to amend 
its rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 65, Behavioral 
Health Services, Outpatient Therapy-Individual/Family and Outpatient Therapy-Group, to 
increase reimbursement rates by 25%.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$4,232,234
$4,223,143
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$4,232,234
$4,223,143
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$7,498,718
$7,507,809
__________
__________
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL
$7,498,718
$7,507,809
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to increase 
reimbursement rates in its rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 65, Behavioral Health Services, Outpatient Therapy-Individual/Family and 
Outpatient Therapy-Group, by 25% no later than July 1, 2021.