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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0036
Committee Amendment CA_A_S25 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0037
Committee Amendment CA_A_S7 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0038
Committee Amendment CA_A_S149 (Senate)

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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305: Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Traffic Movement Permits, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Transportation
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0040
Committee: Transportation

Legislative Document
No. 40
H.P. 6
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305:  
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Traffic Movement Permits, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Transportation
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair for the Department of Transportation 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation 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 305:  Rules 
and Regulations Pertaining to Traffic Movement Permits, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Transportation 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 305:  Rules and 
Regulations Pertaining to Traffic Movement Permits, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Transportation.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0041
Senate Amendment SA_A_S244 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0041
Committee Amendment CA_A_H453 (House)

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An Act To Remove the Plastic Bag Ban
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0039
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: GUERIN, JAVNER, TUELL
Amends: 38 MRSA §1605, 38 MRSA §1611

Legislative Document
No. 39
S.P. 47
In Senate, January 13, 2021
An Act To Remove the Plastic Bag Ban
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative JAVNER of Chester and
Representative: TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1605, as repealed by PL 2019, c. 346, §1, is reenacted to read:
§1605.  Plastic bags; recycling
A retailer may use plastic bags to bag products at the point of retail sale only if the 
retailer:
1.  Location.  Locates inside the store or within 20 feet of the main entrance to the 
store a receptacle for collecting any used plastic bags; and
2.  Recycles.  Ensures that the plastic bags collected are recycled or delivered to a 
person engaged in recycling plastics.
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §1611, as amended by PL 2019, c. 617, Pt. J, §§1 and 2 and c. 
674, §1, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law restricting the use of single-use carry-out plastic bags by retail 
stores and instead allows a retailer to use plastic bags to bag products at the point of retail 
sale if the retailer locates inside the store or within 20 feet of the main entrance to the store 
a receptacle for collecting any used plastic bags and ensures that the plastic bags collected 
are recycled or delivered to a person engaged in recycling plastics.
An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0042
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 42
H.P. 8
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act Making Certain Supplemental 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 January 11, 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 adjust certain appropriations and allocations from the 
General Fund and other funds for the expenditures of State Government related to position 
changes and to change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of 
State Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 570: Uniform Reporting System for Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0041
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Legislative Document
No. 41
H.P. 7
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 570:  
Uniform Reporting System for Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative TEPLER of Topsham for the Maine Health Data Organization 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial 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 570: 
Uniform Reporting System for Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization 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 570: Uniform 
Reporting System for Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a major substantive rule of the 
Maine Health Data Organization.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0044
Committee Amendment CA_A_H15 (House)

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An Act To Require the Department of Transportation To Provide Ferry Service to Frenchboro
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0043
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McDONALD, LUCHINI
Amends: 23 MRSA §4401

Legislative Document
No. 43
H.P. 9
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Require the Department of Transportation To Provide 
Ferry Service to Frenchboro
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 McDONALD of Stonington.
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §4401, as amended by PL 1999, c. 20, §1, is further amended to 
read:
§4401.  Ferry service for North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, Matinicus Isle, Swan's 
Island and Frenchboro
It is the duty of the Department of Transportation to operate a ferry route or routes 
between the mainland and the towns of North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, Matinicus Isle 
and, Swan's Island and Frenchboro for the purpose of transporting vehicles, freight and 
passengers to and from these towns, and the department may operate the ferry route or 
routes to and from Frenchboro. Ferry service to Matinicus Isle must be at least 12 times per 
year and may be up to 36 times per year and may be provided by state-owned or privately 
contracted vessels. These ferry routes are designated as the "Maine State Ferry Service."  
During periods of facility repair or maintenance or during periods of extraordinary demand, 
the department may carry out its responsibilities by utilizing privately contracted vessels 
to provide additional or substitute service to islands served by the Maine State Ferry Service 
as long as the use of privately contracted vessels is in accordance with an agreement 
between the department and the State's collective bargaining agent as defined in Title 26, 
section 979‑A, subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to provide ferry service to 
Frenchboro.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0046
Committee Amendment CA_A_H452 (House)

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Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Improve a Bridge over the West Branch of the Mattawamkeag River in Moro Plantation and Associated Culverts
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0045
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JOHANSEN, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 45
H.P. 11
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Improve a 
Bridge over the West Branch of the Mattawamkeag River in Moro 
Plantation and Associated Culverts
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 JOHANSEN of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Sec. 1.  Moro Plantation bridge flooding mitigation.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation shall, using existing budgeted resources or available grants 
or other funding sources, design and construct ancillary culverts or other flooding 
mitigation devices in support of Bridge 6239 in Moro Plantation.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Transportation, using existing budgeted 
resources or available grants or other funding sources, to design and construct ancillary 
culverts or other flooding mitigation devices in support of Bridge 6239 in Moro Plantation.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0047
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S387 (Senate)

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An Act To Fund the State's Free Health Clinics
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0047
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRENNAN

Legislative Document
No. 47
H.P. 13
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Fund the State's Free Health Clinics
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 BRENNAN of Portland.
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.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the State's free health clinics.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$250,000
$250,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$250,000
$250,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding to support free health clinics in the State.
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Request a Waiver Relating to Support Services and To Provide Funds To Prevent Homelessness
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0048
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRENNAN

Legislative Document
No. 48
H.P. 14
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Request a Waiver Relating to Support Services and To Provide 
Funds To Prevent Homelessness
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 BRENNAN of Portland.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to seek federal waiver.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall apply to the United 
States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services for a waiver from the requirements of federal law and regulations.  The application 
must seek approval for the Department of Health and Human Services to provide 
Medicaid-funded direct support services to individuals experiencing homelessness.  The 
Department of Health and Human Services shall submit the application for a waiver by 
October 1, 2021.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made.
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE
Housing First Assistance Program N232
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to be distributed to community action agencies to assist 
individuals on the verge of becoming homeless.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$500,000
$500,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$500,000
$500,000
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to apply to the 
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services for a waiver from the requirements of federal law and regulations to 
allow Maine to provide Medicaid-funded direct support services to individuals 
experiencing homelessness.  In addition, the resolve provides ongoing funds to the Housing 
First Assistance Program established within the Maine State Housing Authority to be 
distributed to community action agencies to assist individuals on the verge of becoming 
homeless.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0052
Committee Amendment CA_A_H103 (House)

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An Act To Limit Political Advertising
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0053
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: O'CONNELL

Legislative Document
No. 53
H.P. 19
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Limit Political Advertising
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 O'CONNELL of Brewer.
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 limit excessive political advertising in a manner that does not 
infringe on First Amendment rights.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0054
Committee Amendment CA_A_H715 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0054
Committee Amendment CA_B_H716 (House)

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An Act To Protect Minority Religious Groups by Eliminating the Prior Approval Requirement for a School Absence for a Recognized Religious Holiday
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0055
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FECTEAU, HARNETT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §3272

Legislative Document
No. 55
H.P. 21
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Protect Minority Religious Groups by Eliminating the 
Prior Approval Requirement for a School Absence for a Recognized 
Religious Holiday
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representative: HARNETT of Gardiner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §3272, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 304, §2, is 
further amended to read:
C.  Observance of a recognized religious holiday when the observance is required 
during the regular school day and the absence has prior approval;
SUMMARY
This bill removes the requirement for prior approval for a school absence for a 
recognized religious holiday.
An Act To Prohibit Insurers and Third-party Payors from Adjusting Their Fee Schedules for In-network Providers Unless the Adjustments Apply to All Specialties
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0056
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: DOORE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4303

Legislative Document
No. 56
H.P. 22
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Prohibit Insurers and Third-party Payors from 
Adjusting Their Fee Schedules for In-network Providers Unless the 
Adjustments Apply to All Specialties
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 DOORE of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4303, sub-§24 is enacted to read:
24.  Reimbursement; nondiscrimination.  A carrier may not make any change to a 
reimbursement rate or fee schedule applying to any provider who participates in the 
carrier's network, as long as the provider is acting within the lawful scope of that provider's 
license in the delivery of the covered service or procedure, unless the change in 
reimbursement rate or fee schedule is applied in the same manner to all participating 
providers for a health care service or procedure covered by the carrier.  A carrier may not 
discriminate based on a provider's license or specialty in a manner that denies payment to 
a provider for an increase in reimbursement to account for a cost-of-living adjustment.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a carrier from making any change in reimbursement rates or fee 
schedules applying to any providers participating in the carrier's network unless the 
changes are applied in the same manner to all participating providers able to provide a 
health care service or procedure within the lawful scope of the providers' individual 
licenses.  The bill also prohibits a carrier from discriminating against a provider based on 
the provider's license or specialty in a manner that denies payment to the provider for an 
increase in reimbursement to account for a cost-of-living adjustment.
An Act To Reduce the Landfilling of Municipal Solid Waste
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0057
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: TUCKER, CHIPMAN
Amends: 38 MRSA §2203-A, 38 MRSA §2204

Legislative Document
No. 57
H.P. 23
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Reduce the Landfilling of Municipal Solid Waste
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 TUCKER of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §2203-A, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2015, c. 461, §8, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Fees.  Unless otherwise provided by rule adopted in accordance with subsection 3, 
fees are imposed in the following amounts to be levied for solid waste that is disposed of 
at commercial, municipal, state-owned and regional association landfills.
 Asbestos
$5 per cubic 
yard
 Oil-contaminated soil, gravel, brick, concrete and other aggregate
$25 per ton
 Waste water facility sludge
$5 per ton
 Ash, coal and oil
$5 per ton
 Paper mill sludge
$5 per ton
 Industrial waste
$5 per ton
 Sandblast grit
$5 per ton
 All other special waste
$5 per ton
 Municipal solid waste or municipal solid waste ash
$1 per ton
 Front end process residue (FEPR)
$1 per ton
  Construction and demolition debris and residue from the processing of 
construction and demolition debris
$2 per ton
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §2204, as amended by PL 2015, c. 461, §§10 and 11, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the existing $2 per ton municipal solid waste surcharge statute in the 
laws governing solid waste management.  It also amends the State's waste handling fee 
statute to impose a $1 per ton disposal fee on all municipal solid waste disposed of at a 
commercial, municipal, state-owned or regional association landfill.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0057
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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0058
Committee Amendment CA_A_H548 (House)

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An Act To Improve Information Sharing by Criminal Justice Agencies with Government Agencies Responsible for Investigating Child or Adult Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0058
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HARNETT
Amends: 16 MRSA §806

Legislative Document
No. 58
H.P. 24
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Improve Information Sharing by Criminal Justice 
Agencies with Government Agencies Responsible for Investigating 
Child or Adult Abuse
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 HARNETT of Gardiner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  16 MRSA §806, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2013, c. 507, §6, is further 
amended to read:
1.  A government agency responsible for investigating child or adult abuse, neglect 
or exploitation or regulating facilities and programs providing care to children or 
adults.  A government agency or subunit of a government agency in this State or another 
state that pursuant to statute is responsible for investigating abuse, neglect or exploitation 
of children or incapacitated or dependent adults or for licensing or regulating the programs 
or facilities that provide care to children or incapacitated or dependent adults if the 
intelligence and investigative record information concerns the investigation of suspected 
abuse, neglect or exploitation;
Sec. 2.  16 MRSA §806, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  A government agency responsible for investigating child or adult abuse.  A 
government agency or subunit of a government agency in this State or another state that 
pursuant to statute is responsible for investigating abuse, neglect or exploitation of children 
or incapacitated or dependent adults;
SUMMARY
This bill expands the authority of criminal justice agencies to share confidential 
intelligence and investigative record information with government agencies responsible for 
the investigation of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children or incapacitated or dependent 
adults.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0061
Senate Amendment SA_A_S27 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0060
Committee Amendment CA_A_H5 (House)

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An Act To Clarify the Minimum Amount of Emergency Refills of Insulin
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0060
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: TEPLER, SANBORN, ARFORD, BLIER, BROOKS, EVANS, MATHIESON, BRENNER
Amends: 32 MRSA §13786-D

Legislative Document
No. 60
H.P. 26
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Clarify the Minimum Amount of Emergency Refills of 
Insulin
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TEPLER of Topsham.
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and
Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BLIER of Buxton, BROOKS of Lewiston, EVANS 
of Dover-Foxcroft, MATHIESON of Kittery, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §13786-D, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 666, Pt. B, §1, is 
amended to read:
2.  Authorization.  As authorized by the board in accordance with rules adopted under 
subsection 3, a pharmacist may dispense emergency refills of insulin and associated 
insulin-related devices and supplies by prescription drug order or standing order or 
pursuant to a collaborative practice agreement authorizing insulin to be dispensed. The 
insulin dispensed under this subsection must be in a quantity that is the lesser of a 30-day 
supply and the smallest available package at least a 30-day supply. The intended recipient 
shall provide evidence of a previous prescription from a practitioner and attest that a refill 
of that previous prescription may not be readily or easily obtained under the circumstances.
SUMMARY
Current law authorizes a pharmacist to dispense emergency refills of insulin and 
associated insulin-related supplies.  This bill requires that the insulin dispensed be in a 
quantity that is at least a 30-day supply.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0063
Committee Amendment CA_A_H235 (House)

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An Act To Include Grandparents under Maine's Family Medical Leave Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0061
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: STEARNS, DAVIS, COREY, FAY, LANDRY, TUELL, GUERIN
Amends: 26 MRSA §843

Legislative Document
No. 61
H.P. 27
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Include Grandparents under Maine's Family Medical 
Leave Laws
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, FAY of Raymond, LANDRY of Farmington, TUELL 
of East Machias, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation allows an employee to request family medical leave to care 
for a grandchild who has a serious health condition; and
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect as soon as possible in order to allow 
grandparents to take family medical leave in order to care for their grandchildren, especially 
in light of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases; 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.  26 MRSA §843, sub-§4, ¶D, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 519, 
§1, is amended to read:
D.  A child, domestic partner's child, grandchild, domestic partner's grandchild, parent, 
domestic partner, sibling or spouse with a serious health condition;
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a grandparent to request employee family medical leave in order to 
care for a grandchild who has a serious health condition.
An Act Regarding the Northeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0063
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: PLUECKER

Legislative Document
No. 63
H.P. 29
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act Regarding the Northeastern Interstate Forest Fire 
Protection Compact
(EMERGENCY)
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204.
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 PLUECKER of Warren.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation extends liability protection for the State and firefighters who 
travel to fight wildfires or other emergencies outside of the Northeastern Interstate Forest 
Fire Protection Compact area; and
Whereas, it is important that this legislation take effect immediately in order that the 
liability protection be extended as soon as possible; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1949, c. 75, §1 is amended by adding at the end a new Article to read: 
ARTICLE XV
The provisions of Article IX that relate to mutual aid in combating, controlling or 
preventing forest fires are operative as between any member state and any other state that 
is party to a regional forest fire protection compact in another region, as long as the 
legislature of that other state has given its consent to those mutual aid provisions of this 
compact. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
Currently, all the New England states, New York and the Canadian provinces of 
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and the Maritimes make up the Northeastern 
Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact.  This bill extends liability protection for the State 
and firefighters who travel to fight wildfires or other emergencies outside of the compact 
area.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0065
Committee Amendment CA_A_H34 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0066
Committee Amendment CA_A_H93 (House)

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An Act To Assist in the Restoration of Atlantic Salmon
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0067
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: MARTIN
Amends: 38 MRSA §465

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No. 67
H.P. 33
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Assist in the Restoration of Atlantic Salmon
Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 MARTIN of Sinclair.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §465, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 193, §2, is further 
amended by repealing subparagraph (2), division (a).
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §465, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 193, §2, is further 
amended by repealing subparagraph (2), division (b).
Sec. 3.  38 MRSA §465, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 193, §3, is further 
amended by repealing subparagraph (2), division (a).
Sec. 4.  38 MRSA §465, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 193, §3, is further 
amended by repealing subparagraph (2), division (b).
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates restrictions for the total number of discharge licenses allowed to 
be issued for Class AA and Class A waters.  It retains the requirement in current law that 
those discharges assist in the restoration of Atlantic salmon and will return the waters to a 
state that is closer to historically natural chemical quality.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0068
Committee Amendment CA_A_H351 (House)

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An Act To Allow a Parent or Guardian of a Student Who Has Been Affected by COVID-19 To Keep the Student in the Student's Current Grade Level
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0070
Committee Amendment CA_A_H60 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "!l "to H.P. 36, L.D. 70, "An Act To Allow a Parent 
or Guardian of a Student Who Has Been Affected by COVID-19 To Keep the Student in 
the Student's Current Grade Level" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/22/21 7'dac:. 
LD70 
LR309(02) 
An Act To Allow a Parent or Guardian of a Student Who Has Been Affected by COVID-19 To Keep 
the Student in the Student's Current Grade Level 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee _Amendment /f'{ff--( 0) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No significant cost to schools 
This legislation requires a principal or superintendent to approve a request from a parent or legal guardian of a 
student who has been affected by COVID-19 to not graduate the student or not promote the student to the next grar 
level if the student's school can accommodate adding the student to the affected grade level. Assuming that 
principals and superintendents will use cost as one of the criteria in determining a school's ability to accommodate 
such requests, there should be no significant costs to schools from this bill. 
LR0309(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Introduce a Career and Fiscal Management Elective Course at the High School Level
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0068
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CROCKETT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4730

Legislative Document
No. 68
H.P. 34
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Introduce a Career and Fiscal Management Elective 
Course at the High School Level
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 CROCKETT of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4730 is enacted to read:
§4730.  Career and fiscal management
Each school administrative unit operating a secondary school shall offer a career and 
fiscal management course.
1.  Career management.  The career management component of the course offered 
under this section must describe student career options after high school, including but not 
limited to 4-year colleges or universities, community colleges, vocational schools, the 
military and the workforce; examine the advantages and disadvantages of each option; and 
provide information on workforce needs in the next 5 to 20 years.
2.  Fiscal management.  The fiscal management component of the course offered 
under this section must provide information on opening bank accounts, using checking 
accounts, using credit cards and mortgages, loans, stocks, bonds, dividends and retirement 
accounts.
SUMMARY
This bill requires school administrative units operating a secondary school to offer a 
career and fiscal management course to students.
An Act To Allow a Parent or Guardian of a Student Who Has Been Affected by COVID-19 To Keep the Student in the Student's Current Grade Level
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0070
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FECTEAU, POULIOT, DRINKWATER, FAULKINGHAM, RUDNICKI, SAMPSON

Legislative Document
No. 70
H.P. 36
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Allow a Parent or Guardian of a Student Who Has Been 
Affected by COVID-19 To Keep the Student in the Student's 
Current Grade Level
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, 
RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SAMPSON of Alfred.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect in time for the 2021-2022 school year; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA c. 231 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 231
STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY COVID-19
§6981.  Students who have been affected by COVID-19
The parent or legal guardian of a student may, by written notice to the principal of the 
student's school or to the superintendent of the school administrative unit in which the 
student attends school, request that the student not be promoted to the next grade level or 
graduated due to the various effects of coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19, 
and the related pandemic on the student's learning during the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 
school years.  A principal or superintendent shall approve such a request as long as the 
student's school can accommodate adding the student to the affected grade level.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a parent or legal guardian of a student to request, by written notice to 
the principal of the student's school or to the superintendent of the school administrative 
unit in which the student attends school, that the student not be promoted to the next grade 
level or graduated due to the various effects of COVID-19 and the related pandemic on the 
student's learning during the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years.  It requires the 
principal or superintendent to approve the request as long as the student's school can 
accommodate adding the student to the affected grade level.
An Act To Provide State Recognition for the Kineo Band of Maliseet Indians
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0071
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: STEARNS, DAVIS

Legislative Document
No. 71
H.P. 37
House of Representatives, January 13, 2021
An Act To Provide State Recognition for the Kineo Band of Maliseet 
Indians
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 11, 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 STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30 MRSA c. 605 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 605
STATE RECOGNITION OF KINEO BAND OF MALISEET INDIANS
§8201.  Recognition of Kineo Band of Maliseet Indians
1.  Recognition.  The Kineo Band of Maliseet Indians is recognized by the State as a 
Native American tribe.
2.  Effect of recognition.  Recognition of the Kineo Band of Maliseet Indians may not 
be construed to create, extend or form the basis of any right or claim to land or real estate 
in the State or any right to conduct gambling activities prohibited by law.  The Kineo Band 
of Maliseet Indians and the individual members of the band remain subject to all the laws 
of the State.
SUMMARY
This bill provides for state recognition of the Kineo Band of Maliseet Indians as a 
Native American tribe.  Recognition does not create, extend or form the basis of any right 
or claim to land or real estate in the State or any right to conduct gambling activities 
prohibited by law.  The Kineo Band of Maliseet Indians and the individual members of the 
band remain subject to all the laws of the State.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0073
Committee Amendment CA_A_H2 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0074
Committee Amendment CA_A_H308 (House)

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