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An Act To Dedicate a Percentage of the Sales and Use Tax on Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Parts to the Highway Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1162
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CEBRA, DIAMOND, BRYANT, MARTIN, ORDWAY, PARRY, PERKINS, WHITE
Amends: 36 MRSA §1820

Legislative Document
No. 1162
H.P. 840
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Dedicate a Percentage of the Sales and Use Tax on Motor 
Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Parts to the Highway Fund
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 CEBRA of Naples.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, MARTIN of Sinclair, MARTIN of Greene, 
ORDWAY of Standish, PARRY of Arundel, PERKINS of Oakland, WHITE of Mars Hill.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1820 is enacted to read:
§1820.  Transfer to Highway Fund
Beginning on July 1, 2022, and every July 1st thereafter, the State Controller shall 
transfer to the Highway Fund an amount, as certified by the State Tax Assessor, that is 
equal to 20% of the remainder of the revenue from the tax imposed on the sale or use of 
motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts pursuant to section 1811 or 1861 for the first 6 
months of the prior fiscal year after the reduction for the transfer to the Local Government 
Fund under Title 30-A, section 5681, subsection 5. Beginning on October 1, 2022, and 
every October 1st thereafter, the State Controller shall transfer to the Highway Fund an 
amount, as certified by the State Tax Assessor, that is equal to 20% of the remainder of the 
revenue from the tax imposed on the sale or use of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts 
pursuant to section 1811 or 1861 for the last 6 months of the prior fiscal year after the 
reduction for the transfer to the Local Government Fund. For the purposes of this section, 
the tax amount must be based on actual sales for that fiscal year and may not consider any 
accruals that may be required by law. The amount transferred from General Fund sales and 
use tax revenues may not affect the calculation for the transfer to the Local Government 
Fund. For the purposes of this section, "motor vehicle" does not include an all-terrain 
vehicle or a snowmobile as defined in Title 12, section 13001.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that 20% of the sales or use tax on motor vehicles and motor vehicle 
parts must be transferred to the Highway Fund beginning in 2022.
An Act To Provide Secured Drop Boxes for Absentee Ballots
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1165
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: BAILEY, CAIAZZO, RIELLY, SUPICA, TUTTLE
Amends: 21-A MRSA §765

Legislative Document
No. 1165
H.P. 843
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Provide Secured Drop Boxes for Absentee Ballots
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 BAILEY of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, 
RIELLY of Westbrook, SUPICA of Bangor, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §765 is enacted to read:
§765.  Absentee ballot secured drop boxes
The Secretary of State may provide to each municipality secured drop boxes that are 
accessible by only the municipal clerk for depositing a voted absentee ballot in accordance 
with section 754-A, subsection 1, paragraph D.
SUMMARY
Current law authorizes voters or immediate family members of voters to return a voted 
absentee ballot by depositing the ballot into a secured drop box accessible by only the 
municipal clerk.  This bill authorizes the Secretary of State to provide to each municipality 
secured drop boxes that are accessible by only the municipal clerk for depositing a voted 
absentee ballot.
An Act Relating to Fair Chance in Employment
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1167
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H742 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A '' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 845, 
L.D. 1167, "An Act Relating to Fair Chance in Employment" 
Amend the amendment by inse1ting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 1 in §600-A in subsection 2 in the first line (page 1, line 14 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
111" and inserting the following: '1' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §600-A in subsection 2 by striking out all of the first 
blocked paragraph (page 1, lines 21 to 23 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'3. Interviews. An employer may inquire about a prospective employee's criminal 
history record information during an interview 01· once the prospective employee has been 
determined othe1wise qualified for the position. An employer that inquires about a 
prospective employee's criminal history record information shall afford to the prospective 
employee the oppmtunity to explain the information and the circumstances regarding any 
convictions. including post-conviction rehabilitation.' 
Amend the amendment in the 4th instructional paragraph after the title in the 2nd line 
(page 1, line 20 in amendment) by striking out the following: "and inserting the following:" 
and inse1tingthe foJlowing: '.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of subsection 4 (page 1, lines 21 to 25 in 
amendment). 
Amend the amendment by inserting after subsection 4 the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 1 in §600-A by renumbering the subsections to read 
consecutively.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment modifies Committee Amendment 
11A
to provide that, if an employer 
inquires about a prospective employee's criminal history record information during an 
interview or once the employee has been determined othe1wise qualified, the employer 
must afford the prospective employee an opportunity to explain the information and the 
circumstances regarding any conviction, including post-conviction rehabilitation. The 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ':4 "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 845, L.D. 1167 
amendment removes a provision that provides a prospective employee with the oppo1tunity 
to explain criminal history record information in certain circumstances. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans by 50 Percent
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1166
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DODGE, ALLEY, CUDDY, DOORE, DOUDERA, GRAMLICH, ZEIGLER
Amends: 36 MRSA §653

Legislative Document
No. 1166
H.P. 844
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Increase the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans by 50 
Percent
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 DODGE of Belfast.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CUDDY of Winterport, DOORE of 
Augusta, DOUDERA of Camden, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, ZEIGLER of 
Montville.
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 exemptions provided 
under paragraphs C and D are increased to $9,000 and the exemptions provided under 
paragraphs C-1, D-2 and D-3 are increased to $10,500.
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to property taxes based on the status of 
property on or after April 1, 2022.
SUMMARY
This bill increases by 50%, for tax years 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.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1167
Committee Amendment CA_A_H305 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1170
Committee Amendment CA_A_H533 (House)

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An Act Regarding Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Correctional Facility
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1170
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: COSTAIN, NEWMAN, PICKETT, RUDNICKI
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1059

Legislative Document
No. 1170
H.P. 848
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act Regarding Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a 
Correctional Facility
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: NEWMAN of Belgrade, PICKETT of Dixfield, RUDNICKI 
of Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1059 is enacted to read:
§1059.  Unauthorized possession of firearm in a correctional facility
1.  A person is guilty of unauthorized possession of a firearm in a correctional facility 
if that person in fact possesses a firearm in a correctional facility.
2.  This section does not apply to:
A.  A law enforcement officer, a corrections officer or a corrections supervisor engaged 
in the performance of the law enforcement officer's, corrections officer's or corrections 
supervisor's public duty; or
B.  An employee of a courier or security service in the course and scope of employment 
for the courier or security service, as approved by the chief administrative officer of 
the correctional facility.
3.  It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person holds a valid 
permit to carry a concealed handgun issued under Title 25, chapter 252.
4.  Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a correctional facility is a Class D crime.
5.  For the purposes of this section, "chief administrative officer" and "correctional 
facility" have the same meanings as in Title 34-A, section 1001, subsections 1 and 6, 
respectively.
SUMMARY
This bill makes the unauthorized possession of a firearm in a correctional facility a 
Class D crime.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1171
Committee Amendment CA_A_H536 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1172
Committee Amendment CA_A_H241 (House)

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An Act To Curtail No-knock Warrants
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1171
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FECTEAU, ANDREWS, FAULKINGHAM, MAXMIN, POULIOT
Amends: 15 MRSA §57

Legislative Document
No. 1171
H.P. 849
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Curtail No-knock Warrants
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, 
Senators: MAXMIN of Lincoln, POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §57 is enacted to read:
§57.  Requirement to provide notice prior to execution of search warrant
1.  Law enforcement officer defined.  As used in this section, "law enforcement 
officer" has the same meaning as in Title 25, section 2801-A, subsection 5.
2.  Prohibition against so-called no-knock warrants.  Notwithstanding any provision 
of law to the contrary, a state, county or local law enforcement officer may not execute a 
warrant by forcibly entering the location that is the subject of the warrant until after that 
law enforcement officer provides notice of the authority to execute the warrant and the 
purpose for which the warrant was issued.
3.  Exception.  This section does not apply if the authority issuing the warrant clearly 
states that providing notice prior to execution of the warrant would create an imminent risk 
of death or bodily harm to a law enforcement officer or an individual in the location that is 
the subject of the warrant.
4.  Penalty.  A law enforcement officer who violates this section commits a Class E 
crime.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a law enforcement officer, prior to forcibly entering a location that is 
the subject of a search warrant, to announce the law enforcement officer's authority to 
execute the warrant and the purpose for which the warrant was issued.  This requirement 
does not apply if the authority issuing the warrant clearly states that providing such notice 
would create an imminent risk of death or bodily harm to a law enforcement officer or an 
individual in the location that is the subject of the warrant.
An Act To Delay State-mandated Teacher and Principal Evaluation
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1172
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: McCREA, STEWART, DOORE, HALL, HARNETT, HEPLER, MARTIN, MELARAGNO, PIERCE, TUCKER

Legislative Document
No. 1172
H.P. 850
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Delay State-mandated Teacher and Principal Evaluation
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, HALL of Wilton, HARNETT of Gardiner, HEPLER of 
Woolwich, MARTIN of Sinclair, MELARAGNO of Auburn, PIERCE of Falmouth, TUCKER 
of Brunswick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Temporary waiver of educator performance evaluations.  
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a school administrative unit is not 
required to evaluate an educator as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, 
section 13701, subsection 1 pursuant to a performance evaluation and professional growth 
system developed in accordance with Title 20-A, chapter 508 until the 2022-2023 school 
year.
SUMMARY
This bill temporarily waives, until the 2022-2023 school year, the requirement that 
school administrative units evaluate the performance of teachers and principals.
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Send Separate Tax Bills for Municipal, County and School Taxes
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1174
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ORDWAY
Amends: 36 MRSA §507-A

Legislative Document
No. 1174
H.P. 852
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Send Separate Tax Bills for 
Municipal, County and School Taxes
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 ORDWAY of Standish.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §507-A is enacted to read:
§507-A.  Separate bills
1.  Separate bills.  A municipality may issue separate bills for the portions of its tax 
commitment attributable to:
A.  Education funding; and
B.  County taxes and all other municipal costs.
2.  Information required.  Each separate bill issued under subsection 1 must contain 
the information required under section 507.
SUMMARY
This bill permits municipalities to issue separate bills for the portion of their tax 
commitments attributable to education funding and the portion attributable to county taxes 
and all other municipal costs.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1176
Committee Amendment CA_A_H178 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1178
Committee Amendment CA_A_H378 (House)

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An Act To Improve Fairness in Auto Insurance Claims
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1176
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FAY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2910-B

Legislative Document
No. 1176
H.P. 854
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Improve Fairness in Auto Insurance Claims
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 FAY of Raymond.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2910-B is enacted to read:
§2910-B.  Assessment of value of motor vehicle
If an insurer uses the value of a comparable motor vehicle to assess the value of a 
damaged motor vehicle, the comparable motor vehicle used must be in Maine, New 
Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island or New York and the 
value of that comparable motor vehicle must be its value in Maine, New Hampshire, 
Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island or New York.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that if an insurer uses the value of a comparable motor vehicle to assess 
the value of a damaged motor vehicle, the comparable motor vehicle used must be in Maine, 
New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island or New York and the 
value of that comparable motor vehicle must be its value in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, 
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island or New York.
An Act To Increase Access to Intranasal Naloxone Hydrochloride for Syringe Services Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1177
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: McDONALD, COLLINGS, ROEDER, SUPICA, TALBOT ROSS, WARREN, CLAXTON
Amends: 22 MRSA §1341, 22 MRSA §2353

Legislative Document
No. 1177
H.P. 855
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Increase Access to Intranasal Naloxone Hydrochloride 
for Syringe Services Programs
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 McDONALD of Stonington.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, ROEDER of Bangor, SUPICA of 
Bangor, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: CLAXTON of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1341, sub-§2, ¶I, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 507, §1, is amended 
to read:
I.  Complaint investigation procedures; and
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1341, sub-§2, ¶J, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 507, §1, is amended 
to read:
J.  Criteria for decertification of hypodermic apparatus exchange programs.; and
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §1341, sub-§2, ¶K is enacted to read:
K.  Distribution of intranasal naloxone hydrochloride through a vending machine 
accessible with a card provided, monitored and distributed by a certified hypodermic 
apparatus exchange program to a participant in the program.
Sec. 4.  22 MRSA §2353, sub-§4, ¶C is enacted to read:
C.  An overdose prevention program established under this subsection in partnership 
with a certified hypodermic apparatus exchange program may distribute intranasal 
naloxone hydrochloride through a vending machine in accordance with section 1341, 
subsection 2, paragraph K.
Sec. 5.  Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules 
regarding hypodermic apparatus exchange programs.  The Department of Health 
and Human Services shall amend its rules in Chapter 252: Rules Governing the 
Implementation of Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Programs, no later than October 1, 
2021 to permit intranasal naloxone hydrochloride distribution through vending machines 
in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 1341, subsection 2, 
paragraph K.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill allows hypodermic apparatus exchange programs and overdose prevention 
programs to distribute intranasal naloxone hydrochloride through vending machines in 
accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1179
Committee Amendment CA_A_H319 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1180
Committee Amendment CA_A_H673 (House)

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An Act To Restrict Maine Law Enforcement Participation in Federal Firearm Confiscation or Buy-back Programs without Legislative Approval
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1179
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: COREY, DIAMOND, ALLEY, CONNOR, COSTAIN, LANDRY, MARTIN, O'CONNOR, PICKETT
Amends: 25 MRSA §2015

Legislative Document
No. 1179
H.P. 857
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Restrict Maine Law Enforcement Participation in 
Federal Firearm Confiscation or Buy-back Programs without 
Legislative Approval
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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 DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CONNOR of Lewiston, COSTAIN of Plymouth, LANDRY 
of Farmington, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MARTIN of Sinclair, O'CONNOR of Berwick, 
PICKETT of Dixfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2015 is enacted to read:
§2015.  Participation in federal firearm confiscation or buy-back program
Any use of a law enforcement agency or officer in a federal firearm confiscation or 
buy-back program requires approval by a majority vote of each House of the Legislature 
and approval by the Governor.
Sec. 2.  Application. This Act applies to a federal confiscation or buy-back program 
for a firearm or ammunition magazine legally owned on or before January 1, 2021.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a majority vote of each House of the Legislature and approval by the 
Governor for any use of a law enforcement officer or agency in a federal firearm 
confiscation or buy-back program. This bill applies to any firearm or ammunition magazine 
legally owned on or before January 1, 2021.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1180
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H696 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1182
Committee Amendment CA_A_H125 (House)

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An Act To Reduce Property Taxes on the Primary Residence of Veterans Who Are 100 Percent Disabled Due to Service-connected Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1181
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: WADSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 1181
H.P. 859
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Reduce Property Taxes on the Primary Residence of 
Veterans Who Are 100 Percent Disabled Due to Service-connected 
Disabilities
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 WADSWORTH of Hiram.
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 reduce property taxes on the primary residence of veterans who 
are 100% disabled due to service-connected disabilities.
An Act To Allow Commercial Lobster License Holders To Possess a Marine Harvesting Demonstration License
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1182
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM
Amends: 12 MRSA §6810-A

Legislative Document
No. 1182
H.P. 860
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Allow Commercial Lobster License Holders To Possess a 
Marine Harvesting Demonstration License
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Marine Resources 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.  12 MRSA §6810-A, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 146, §2, is 
amended to read:
1-A.  Eligibility.  A marine harvesting demonstration license may be issued only to an 
individual, except that a person who holds a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab 
fishing license or a noncommercial lobster and crab fishing license may not be issued a 
marine harvesting demonstration license.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §6810-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 169, §1 and affected 
by §3, is amended to read:
3.  License limitations.  An individual who holds a marine harvesting demonstration 
license may not sell, retain, ship or transport any portion of the catch and shall release all 
organisms alive into the area from which the organisms were harvested.  A vessel identified 
under subsection 6 may not be used for the commercial harvest of marine organisms unless 
the operator of the vessel holds a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab fishing 
license or as otherwise provided by the department.
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §6810-A, sub-§4, ¶C is enacted to read:
C.  A marine harvesting demonstration license holder who also holds a Class I, Class 
II or Class III lobster and crab fishing license shall use a different buoy and a different 
tag for fishing activities under subsection 2 than the buoy the individual uses for 
commercial harvesting.
Sec. 4.  12 MRSA §6810-A, sub-§7-A, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 146, §3, is 
amended to read:
7-A.  Closed period exemption.  The holder of a marine harvesting demonstration 
license is exempt from the prohibition on raising or hauling any lobster trap pursuant to 
section 6440, subsection 2 when raising or hauling lobster traps from the vessel identified 
on the marine harvesting demonstration license while engaging in fishing activities under 
subsection 2.
SUMMARY
This bill allows holders of commercial lobster and crab fishing licenses to hold a 
marine harvesting demonstration license.  The commercial license holders are required to 
use different buoys and tags for the demonstration harvesting than they use for their 
commercial harvesting.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1184
Committee Amendment CA_A_H324 (House)

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An Act To Exempt from Taxation Certain Out-of-state Pensions
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1184
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: WADSWORTH
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document
No. 1184
H.P. 862
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Exempt from Taxation Certain Out-of-state Pensions
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶UU is enacted to read:
UU.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, to the extent included in 
federal adjusted gross income, an amount equal to the amount of the taxpayer's 
contribution to a pension plan.  This paragraph does not apply to amounts deducted 
under paragraph M-1 or to a taxpayer who does not meet the requirements of 
subparagraph (1).
(1)  The subtraction allowed pursuant to this paragraph is permitted only for a 
taxpayer who:
(a)  Made all of the contributions to the pension plan while residing in another 
jurisdiction that allows a similar modification by a former resident of this State 
for contributions made to a pension plan while a resident of this State; and
(b)  Paid income taxes on the amount contributed to the pension plan.
(2)  As used in this paragraph, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following 
terms have the following meanings.
(a)  "Another jurisdiction" means another state or territory of the United States, 
a political subdivision of such a state or territory and the District of Columbia.
(b)  "Contribution" means the total amount paid by a taxpayer to a pension plan 
divided by the life expectancy of that member, as determined by the United 
States Social Security Administration.
(c)  "Employee retirement plan" has the same meaning as in paragraph M-1.
(d)  "Individual retirement account" has the same meaning as in paragraph 
M-1.
(e)  "Pension plan" means an employee retirement plan or an individual 
retirement account.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts from Maine income tax certain income from out-of-state pensions in 
order to avoid double taxation of that income.  The exemption is only for the amount of the 
contribution made by the taxpayer divided by the life expectancy of the taxpayer and 
applies only if the income is included in federal adjusted gross income and not deducted 
under the general pension deduction.
In order to qualify for the exemption, the contribution must have been made using 
income on which income tax was paid and is available only if the state in which the taxpayer 
resided at the time of the contribution provides a similar exemption to a former resident of 
Maine.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1186
Committee Amendment CA_A_H613 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1188
Committee Amendment CA_A_H354 (House)

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An Act To Require a Course Regarding the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Maine To Be Taught to High School Seniors
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1186
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CEBRA, GRIGNON, HARRINGTON, JOHANSEN, O'CONNOR, ORDWAY, WADSWORTH
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4722

Legislative Document
No. 1186
H.P. 864
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Require a Course Regarding the United States 
Constitution and the Constitution of Maine To Be Taught to High 
School Seniors
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 CEBRA of Naples.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GRIGNON of Athens, HARRINGTON of Sanford, 
JOHANSEN of Monticello, O'CONNOR of Berwick, ORDWAY of Standish, WADSWORTH 
of Hiram.
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 
personal finance--2 years or the equivalent in standards achievement and, for grade 12, 
instruction regarding the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Maine;
SUMMARY
This bill requires instruction in the United States Constitution and the Constitution of 
Maine for high school seniors.
An Act To Support the Provision of Universal, Affordable Broadband Internet
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1190
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BERRY

Legislative Document
No. 1190
H.P. 868
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Support the Provision of Universal, Affordable 
Broadband Internet
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to support the provision of universal, affordable 
broadband Internet.
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Time-of-use Rates
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1191
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: KESSLER

Legislative Document
No. 1191
H.P. 869
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Time-of-use Rates
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 KESSLER of South Portland.
Sec. 1.  Public Utilities Commission review.  Resolved:  That the Public Utilities 
Commission shall study the feasibility of establishing time-of-use rates for commercial and 
residential electricity customers.  The study must include a review of the viability of using 
the State's existing electric grid infrastructure, the upgrades to the electric grid that would 
be required under a time-of-use rate design and the full range of potential costs and benefits, 
including but not limited to nonenergy benefits to ratepayers, of implementing a time-of-
use rate design.  By December 1, 2021, the commission shall submit a report on its study, 
including findings and suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, 
Utilities and Technology.  The committee may submit legislation regarding the report to 
the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Public Utilities Commission to study the feasibility of 
establishing time-of-use rates for commercial and residential electricity customers.  The 
commission must submit a report on the study to the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, 
Utilities and Technology, and the committee may submit legislation regarding the report to 
the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1189
Committee Amendment CA_A_H451 (House)

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An Act Concerning the Composition of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1192
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TUELL
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1352, 17-A MRSA §1358

Legislative Document
No. 1192
H.P. 870
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act Concerning the Composition of the Criminal Law Advisory 
Commission
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1352, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1977, c. 671, §34, is further 
amended to read:
1.   The commission shall be Criminal Law Advisory Commission, referred to in this 
chapter as "the commission," is composed of 9 members to be appointed by the Attorney 
General. The members shall must be qualified by reason of their experience in the 
prosecution or defense of criminal cases or by reason of their knowledge of the criminal 
law. At least 2 members shall must be qualified by reason of their knowledge of juvenile 
law.  At least one member must be a law enforcement officer from a state law enforcement 
agency and at least one member must be a law enforcement officer from a county or 
municipal law enforcement agency.  Members who are officers from a law enforcement 
agency must have met the training requirements of Title 25, section 2804-C or equivalent 
training in another state prior to appointment to the commission.
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §1358 is enacted to read:
§1358.  Meeting notification
The chair of the commission shall provide written notice of each commission meeting 
to every state, county and municipal law enforcement agency in the State.
Sec. 3.  Transition for appointment of Criminal Law Advisory Commission 
members.  Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1352, 
members of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission appointed by the Attorney General 
serving on the effective date of this Act continue to serve until the completion of their 
terms.  Their successors are appointed as provided in Title 17-A, section 1352.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the membership of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission to require 
that at least one member be a law enforcement officer from a state law enforcement agency 
and at least one member be a law enforcement officer from a county or municipal law 
enforcement agency.  It also requires the chair of the commission to provide written notice 
of each commission meeting to every state, county and municipal law enforcement agency 
in the State.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1193
Committee Amendment CA_A_H437 (House)

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An Act To Exempt Certain Disabled Veterans from the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1193
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BROOKS, LIBBY, CLOUTIER, CRAVEN, DOORE, FAY, O'NEIL, CLAXTON
Amends: 36 MRSA §1483

Legislative Document
No. 1193
H.P. 871
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act To Exempt Certain Disabled Veterans from the Motor 
Vehicle Excise Tax
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 BROOKS of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DOORE of Augusta, FAY 
of Raymond, O'NEIL of Saco, Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1483, sub-§12, as amended by PL 2009, c. 434, §20, is further 
amended to read:
12.  Certain veterans.  Automobiles owned by veterans who are granted free 
registration of those vehicles by the Secretary of State under Title 29‑A, section 523, 
subsection 1 or who provide certification from the United States Department of Veterans 
Affairs or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States that they are permanently 
disabled and receive benefits based on a rating of 100% for service-connected disability;
SUMMARY
This bill provides a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for veterans who are receiving 
benefits based on 100% permanent service-connected disability.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1195
Committee Amendment CA_A_H201 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1197
Committee Amendment CA_A_H446 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1198
Committee Amendment CA_A_H361 (House)

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Resolve, To Require Continued MaineCare Reimbursement to Nursing Facilities for Bed Hold Days during Hospitalizations and Therapeutic Leaves of Absence
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1197
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, JAVNER, PERRY, STOVER

Legislative Document
No. 1197
H.P. 875
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
Resolve, To Require Continued MaineCare Reimbursement to 
Nursing Facilities for Bed Hold Days during Hospitalizations and 
Therapeutic Leaves of Absence
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: JAVNER of Chester, PERRY of Calais, STOVER of 
Boothbay.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse nursing 
facilities for certain costs.  Resolved:  That, for costs incurred by nursing facilities on 
or after October 6, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services shall reimburse 
nursing facilities for direct costs on bed holds during hospitalizations under the 
department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 67.05-11 
and therapeutic leaves of absence under the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 67.05-12.  Costs requiring reimbursement under this 
section must be included in all appropriate categories of costs by the department's principles 
of reimbursement for nursing facilities under the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 67.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to continue to 
provide reimbursement under the MaineCare program to nursing facilities for direct costs 
on bed holds during hospitalizations and therapeutic leaves of absence.
An Act Authorizing an Increase to the Maximum Annual Fund Balance for Public School Districts
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1198
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CARLOW, BAILEY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15689-B

Legislative Document
No. 1198
H.P. 876
House of Representatives, March 22, 2021
An Act Authorizing an Increase to the Maximum Annual Fund 
Balance for Public School Districts
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 18, 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 CARLOW of Buxton.
Cosponsored by Representative: BAILEY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15689-B, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. XXX, 
§1, is further amended to read:
6.  Balance of allocations.  Notwithstanding any other law, general operating fund 
balances at the end of a school administrative unit's fiscal year must be carried forward to 
meet the unit's needs in the next year or over a period not to exceed 3 years.  Unallocated 
balances in excess of 3% 15% of the previous fiscal year's school budget must be used to 
reduce the state and local share of the total allocation for the purpose of computing state 
subsidy.  School boards may carry forward unallocated balances in excess of 3% 15% of 
the previous year's school budget and disburse these funds in the next year or over a period 
not to exceed 3 years.  For fiscal years 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 
2013-14 and 2014-15 only, the carry-forward of a school administrative unit's unallocated 
balances is not limited to 3% of the previous fiscal year's school budget.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a school board may carry forward unallocated balances in excess 
of 15% of the previous year's school budget, instead of 3% as current law provides.