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Resolve, Directing a Review of Crucial Needs and Lapses in Responding to and Preventing Sexual Trauma in the Maine National Guard
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0625
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: RIELLY, FARRIN, CAIAZZO, SUPICA, WOOD, LUCHINI

Legislative Document
No. 625
H.P. 461
House of Representatives, March 1, 2021
Resolve, Directing a Review of Crucial Needs and Lapses in 
Responding to and Preventing Sexual Trauma in the Maine 
National Guard
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 25, 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 RIELLY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, SUPICA of Bangor, 
WOOD of Portland, Senator: LUCHINI of Hancock.
Sec. 1.  Adjutant General review.  Resolved:  That the Adjutant General shall 
conduct a review of the implementation of the recommendations made to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs in the report submitted pursuant to Resolve 2013, 
chapter 66 regarding the Adjutant General's assessment of the Maine Code of Military 
Justice and other provisions of law that deal with military personnel as they relate to federal 
laws in addressing the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of sexual assault by 
members of the Maine National Guard and the appropriate treatment of Maine National 
Guard members who are victims of sexual assault.  The Adjutant General shall identify any 
crucial needs and lapses in responding to and preventing military sexual trauma and 
determine if additional action is necessary.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, by November 1, 2021, the Adjutant General shall 
submit a report, including suggested legislation, on the review conducted pursuant to 
section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs.  The committee 
is authorized to submit legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of 
the 130th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Adjutant General to conduct a review of the implementation of 
the recommendations made to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs 
in the report submitted pursuant to Resolve 2013, chapter 66 and identify any crucial needs 
and lapses in responding to and preventing military sexual trauma in the Maine National 
Guard and determine if additional action is necessary.  The Adjutant General is required to 
submit a report on the review by November 1, 2021 to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs, which may submit legislation related to the report to the
An Act To Clarify Temporary Mooring Privileges for Moorings on Inland Waters
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0626
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: STEARNS, DAVIS, COREY, FAY, LANDRY, MARTIN, ORDWAY
Amends: 12 MRSA §13072

Legislative Document
No. 626
H.P. 462
House of Representatives, March 1, 2021
An Act To Clarify Temporary Mooring Privileges for Moorings on 
Inland Waters
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, FAY of Raymond, LANDRY of Farmington, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, ORDWAY of Standish.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13072, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 492, §3, is amended 
to read:
5.  Mooring sites.  The regulation of moorings in inland waters is governed by Title 
38, except that Title 38 may not be construed to require the municipal officers of a town 
that does not border or contain territorial waters to appoint a harbor master upon the request 
of a person desiring mooring privileges or the regulation of mooring privileges.  If the 
municipal officers of a town that borders on or contains inland waters do not appoint a 
harbor master, they shall designate an individual or entity who is responsible for dealing 
with inquiries related to mooring privileges or the regulation of mooring privileges. This 
individual or entity shall coordinate with appropriate law enforcement agencies about 
issues related to the regulation of moorings under Title 38 or as otherwise provided in law.  
Nothing in this subsection limits or expands a municipality's authority to regulate moorings 
under Title 38 or as otherwise provided in law.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §13072, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Model ordinance.  The department shall develop and periodically update a model 
ordinance regarding moorings in inland waters for use by municipalities or other governing 
entities.  The department shall make the model ordinance available on its publicly 
accessible website.  The model ordinance must define "temporary mooring."  In 
development of the model ordinance, the department shall, at a minimum, consult with the 
Maine Municipal Association and a representative of county commissioners.
SUMMARY
This bill requires municipalities that border or contain inland waters to have a 
designated individual or entity responsible for dealing with inquiries related to mooring 
privileges.  It also directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to develop model 
ordinance language to support municipalities or other governing entities that choose to 
regulate moorings.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0628
Committee Amendment CA_A_H181 (House)

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An Act Relating to the Statute of Limitations for Injuries or Harm Resulting from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0627
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: PARRY, CYRWAY, COREY, FECTEAU, KINNEY, O'CONNOR, RUDNICKI, THERIAULT, TUELL, DIAMOND
Amends: 14 MRSA §752-F

Legislative Document
No. 627
H.P. 463
House of Representatives, March 1, 2021
An Act Relating to the Statute of Limitations for Injuries or Harm 
Resulting from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 25, 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 PARRY of Arundel.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, KINNEY of Knox, 
O'CONNOR of Berwick, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, THERIAULT of China, TUELL of East 
Machias, Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §752-F is enacted to read:
§752-F.  Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
An action arising out of any harm or injury caused by a perfluoroalkyl or 
polyfluoroalkyl substance must be commenced within 6 years after the date the plaintiff 
discovers or reasonably should have discovered such harm or injury.  For the purposes of 
this section, "perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance" means any member of the class 
of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
Nothing in this section may be construed to alter the notice period applicable to claims 
and causes of actions against governmental entities in section 8107 or the time to file an 
action against a governmental entity in section 8110.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that an action arising out of any harm or injury caused by a 
perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance must be commenced within 6 years after the 
plaintiff discovers or should have discovered such harm or injury.
It makes clear that the notice of claim and statute of limitations provisions of the Maine 
Tort Claims Act apply to actions against governmental entities that arise out of any harm 
or injury caused by a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0629
Committee Amendment CA_A_H311 (House)

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An Act To Protect Businesses and Civic and Religious Organizations from Actions Taken Pursuant to an Emergency Proclamation
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0628
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CARMICHAEL, DILLINGHAM, DUCHARME, GIFFORD, GRIFFIN, MASON, O'CONNOR, WADSWORTH
Amends: 37-B MRSA §742

Legislative Document
No. 628
H.P. 464
House of Representatives, March 1, 2021
An Act To Protect Businesses and Civic and Religious Organizations 
from Actions Taken Pursuant to an Emergency Proclamation
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CARMICHAEL of Greenbush.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, DUCHARME of Madison, 
GIFFORD of Lincoln, GRIFFIN of Levant, MASON of Lisbon, O'CONNOR of Berwick, 
WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §742, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2019, c. 617, Pt. H, §1, 
is further amended by amending subparagraph (12) to read:
(12)  Take whatever action is necessary to abate, clean up or mitigate whatever 
danger may exist within the affected area. Any action taken under this 
subparagraph that would directly result in the temporary or permanent closure of a 
business or a civic or religious organization must be approved by a 2/3 vote of the 
membership of the Legislative Council; and
SUMMARY
This bill requires any action taken pursuant to an emergency proclamation of the 
Governor intended to abate, clean up or mitigate whatever danger may exist within an 
affected area to be approved by a 2/3 vote of the Legislative Council if the action would 
directly result in the temporary or permanent closure of a business or a civic or religious 
organization.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0630
Committee Amendment CA_A_S90 (Senate)

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An Act To Provide Funding for Maine's Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0631
Committee Amendment CA_A_S40 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "l'i "to S.P. 245, L.D. 631, "An Act To Provide 
Funding for Maine's Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and 3 and inse1ting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE 
Administration - Attorney General 0310 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to the Attorney General to contract with a designated 
nonprofit and independent health insurance consumer assistance entity to continue to 
operate the Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2021-22 
$200,000 
$200,000 
2022-23 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority repo1t of the committee. The amendment requires that 
the continued funding in fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23 for the Health Insurance 
Consumer Assistance Program be provided through the General Fund, instead of a transfer 
of Other Special Revenue Funds balances from the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation as in the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 130LR1629(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
A roved: 03/26/21 Mac 
LD631 
LR 1629(02) 
An Act To Provide Funding for Maine's Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''11'ls-1-o) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
$200,000 
FY2022-23 
$200,000 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$200,000 
$200,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations of $200,000 in fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23 only to the Office of 
the Attorney General to contract for a Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program. 
LRJ.629(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit Shelf-stable Products from Being Sold as Cider and To Amend the Definition for Those Products That Are Heated
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0630
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, HALL, DILL, KINNEY, O'NEIL, PLUECKER
Amends: 7 MRSA §543-A

Legislative Document
No. 630
S.P. 244
In Senate, March 3, 2021
An Act To Prohibit Shelf-stable Products from Being Sold as Cider 
and To Amend the Definition for Those Products That Are Heated
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 1, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative HALL of Wilton and
Senator: DILL of Penobscot, Representatives: KINNEY of Knox, O'NEIL of Saco, 
PLUECKER of Warren.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §543-A, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 175, §1, is amended 
to read:
1.  Restriction on product labeled as cider.  A person may not sell, advertise, offer 
or expose for sale any product labeled as "cider" if that product does not require 
refrigeration from pressing through purchase or has been heated to a temperature of 155° 
Fahrenheit or higher for more than 10 5 seconds.
SUMMARY
Current law prohibits the selling, advertising or offering or exposing for sale any 
product labeled "cider" if that product has been heated to a temperature of 155º Fahrenheit 
or higher for more than 10 seconds.  This bill adds to the prohibition a product that does 
not require refrigeration from pressing through purchase.  It also, with regard to products 
that are heated, reduces the duration of the heating to 5 seconds.
An Act To Provide Funding for Maine's Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0631
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BRENNER, BROOKS, MATHIESON, TEPLER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4326

Legislative Document
No. 631
S.P. 245
In Senate, March 3, 2021
An Act To Provide Funding for Maine's Health Insurance 
Consumer Assistance Program
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 1, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, MATHIESON of Kittery, TEPLER 
of Topsham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4326, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Funding.  The State shall provide necessary funding for the consumer assistance 
program.
Sec. 2.  Transfers from available fiscal year 2021-22 and fiscal year 2022-
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance, 
Other Special Revenue Funds balances to the Department of the Attorney 
General.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on October 1, 2021 and 
on July 1, 2022 the State Controller shall transfer $200,000 from available balances in the 
Bureau of Insurance Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation to the Department of the Attorney General.
Sec. 3.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Administration - Attorney General 0310
Initiative:  Provides allocations for the Attorney General to contract with a designated 
nonprofit and independent health insurance consumer assistance entity to continue to 
operate the Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$200,000
$200,000
__________
__________
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL
$200,000
$200,000
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that the State is responsible for funding the Health Insurance 
Consumer Assistance Program. The bill also provides continued funding for the Health 
Insurance Consumer Assistance Program in fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23 through a 
transfer of available Other Special Revenue Funds balances from the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation to the Department of the Attorney General.
An Act To Provide Funding for Maine's Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0631
Committee Amendment CA_B_S41 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "j3 " to S.P. 245, L.D. 631, "An Act To Provide 
Funding for Maine's Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page I - 130LR1629(03) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/21 ,;t:J:,ae. 
LD631 
LR 1629(03) 
An Act To Provide Funding for Maine's Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~ ( S -4 i) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
FY2022-23 
FY2023-24 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$200,000 
$200,000 
$0 
Transfers 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY2024-25 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of$200,000 in fiscal year 2021-22 and 2022-23 to the 
Office of the Attorney General to contract for a Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program. The allocations are 
funded by transfers to the Attorney General of $200,000 from available balances within the Bureau of Insurance, 
Other Special Revenue Funds accounts in fiscal year 2021-22 and 2022-23 only. 
LR1629(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the l O Department of Education To Implement Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training for Educators
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0633
Committee Amendment CA_A_S211 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f-t "to S.P. 247, L.D. 633, "Resolve, Directing the 
l O 
Department of Education To Implement Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training for 
Educators" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Review Diversity, Equity and 
Inclusion Training and Other Professional Development for School Staff 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Department to review diversity, equity and inclusion training. 
Resolved: That the Department of Education, refened to in this resolve as "the 
department," shall review best practices for the training of school staff on issues related to 
diversity, equity and inclusion. The depattment shall identify gaps in training, areas of 
strength and areas needing improvement and shall identify cunicula best suited to the needs 
of the State, its students and school staff. 
Sec. 2. Department to review professional development requirements. 
Resolved: That the depa1tment shall review all cunent statewide professional 
development requirements and shall identify gaps in professional development, areas of 
strength and areas needing improvement. 
Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That the depaitment shall rep01t its findings and 
recommendations under this resolve to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and 
Cultural Affairs no later than January 18, 2022. The Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs may report out a bill related to the rep01t to the Second 
Regular Session of the 130th Legislature.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"/'.} "to S.P. 247, L.D. 633 [ S-2A() 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve with a resolve requiring the Department of 
Education to review training of school staff on issues related to diversity, equity and 
inclusion and to review statewide professional development requirements. The amendment 
requires the depaiiment to repo1i on its findings to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs no later than January 18, 2022. The amendment provides 
authority for the committee to report out related legislation in the Second Regular Session 
of the 130th Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/02/21 frac 
LD 633 
LR 1013(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Implement Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
Training for Educators 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '!4' ( S-z,J() 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to conduct the required reviews and submit the required report can 
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Implement Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training for Educators
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0633
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 633
S.P. 247
In Senate, March 3, 2021
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Implement 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training for Educators
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 1, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Diversity, equity and inclusion training required.  Resolved:  That 
the Department of Education, State Board of Education shall amend its rules to require a 
certified employee in a school, including but not limited to a superintendent, principal, 
teacher or educational technician, to successfully complete a diversity, equity and inclusion 
training program as a condition of recertification.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section 
are major substantive rules as described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A and must be presented to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and 
Cultural Affairs no later than January 2, 2022.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Education, State Board of Education to amend 
its rules to require a certified employee in a school, including but not limited to a 
superintendent, principal, teacher or educational technician, to successfully complete a 
diversity, equity and inclusion training program as a condition of recertification.  These 
rules are major substantive rules and must be presented to the Joint Standing Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs no later than January 2, 2022.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0635
Committee Amendment CA_A_S83 (Senate)

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An Act To Repeal the Requirement To Obtain a Permit before Hunting with a Noise Suppression Device
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0635
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: STEWART, POULIOT
Amends: 12 MRSA §11161

Legislative Document
No. 635
S.P. 249
In Senate, March 3, 2021
An Act To Repeal the Requirement To Obtain a Permit before 
Hunting with a Noise Suppression Device
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 1, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11161, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2017, c. 366, §1, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11161, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 262, §1, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the provisions of law allowing the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife to issue permits to use noise suppression devices with firearms while hunting.
An Act To Cap the Value of Contracts for Renewable Resources and Distributed Generation Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0634
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: STEWART, DILLINGHAM, FOSTER, STETKIS, WADSWORTH
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210-G, 35-A MRSA §3484

Legislative Document
No. 634
S.P. 248
In Senate, March 3, 2021
An Act To Cap the Value of Contracts for Renewable Resources and 
Distributed Generation Resources
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 1, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, FOSTER of Dexter, STETKIS of 
Canaan, WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210-G, sub-§2, ¶A is enacted to read:
A.  The total value of renewable energy credits from a Class 1A resource contracted 
for under this section on or after the effective date of this paragraph may not exceed by 
more than $100,000 the reasonable costs associated with the Class 1A resource 
becoming commercially operable.  The commission shall adopt rules to implement this 
paragraph.  Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and must include the method the 
commission will use to determine the contract limitations imposed by this paragraph 
on each contract entered into under this section.
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §3484, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Contract limits.  The total value of a contract entered into under this chapter on or 
after the effective date of this subsection between a standard buyer and a project sponsor 
may not exceed by more than $100,000 the reasonable costs associated with a project 
becoming commercially operable.  The commission shall adopt rules to implement this 
subsection.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and must include the method the commission will 
use to determine the contract limitations imposed by this subsection on each contract.
SUMMARY
This bill caps contracts entered into under the renewable portfolio standard 
procurement laws and the distributed generation procurement laws to reasonable costs 
associated with making a resource or project commercially operable, plus $100,000.  It 
directs the Public Utilities Commission to adopt routine technical rules to develop the 
method the commission will use to determine the contract limitations imposed by this cap 
for each contract.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0636
Committee Amendment CA_A_S106 (Senate)

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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 21: Rules for the Provision of Room and Board Payments for Residential Programs Serving Children, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0637
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 637
H.P. 468
House of Representatives, March 3, 2021
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 21:  
Rules for the Provision of Room and Board Payments for 
Residential Programs Serving Children, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child 
and Family 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 March 1, 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 21:  Rules 
for the Provision of Room and Board Payments for Residential Programs Serving Children, 
a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services, Office of Child and Family 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 portions of Chapter 21: Rules for the 
Provision of Room and Board Payments for Residential Programs Serving Children, a 
major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child 
and Family Services.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0639
Committee Amendment CA_A_H365 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0642
Committee Amendment CA_A_H649 (House)

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An Act To Ban Single-serving, Disposable Plastic Water Bottles
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0640
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, DOUDERA, GROHOSKI, KESSLER, ZEIGLER, MAXMIN
Amends: 38 MRSA §1612

Legislative Document
No. 640
H.P. 471
House of Representatives, March 3, 2021
An Act To Ban Single-serving, Disposable Plastic Water Bottles
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 1, 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 GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, 
KESSLER of South Portland, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senator: MAXMIN of Lincoln.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1612 is enacted to read:
§1612.  Sale of certain plastic water bottles prohibited
1.  Definition.  As used in this section, "plastic" means a synthetic material made from 
fossil fuel or organic-based polymers, including polyethylene, polystyrene, polypropylene 
and polycarbonate, that can be molded or blown into specific shapes.
2.  Plastic water bottles prohibited.  A person may not sell or offer to sell or distribute 
for promotional purposes uncarbonated, unflavored drinking water in containers of one liter 
or less that are made of plastic.
3.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation subject to 
section 349. 
4.  Exemption.  This section does not apply to a person who sells, offers to sell or 
distributes drinking water for the immediate preservation of public health or safety during 
an event for which a Governor's state of emergency proclamation has been issued pursuant 
to Title 37-B, section 742. 
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the sale, offering for sale and distribution for promotional purposes 
of uncarbonated, unflavored drinking water in containers of one liter or less that are made 
of plastic, except for the immediate preservation of public health or safety during an event 
for which a Governor's state of emergency proclamation has been issued.
An Act To Improve Professional Training for School Counselors
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0639
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CRAFTS, DODGE, HEPLER, STOVER, MAXMIN

Legislative Document
No. 639
H.P. 470
House of Representatives, March 3, 2021
An Act To Improve Professional Training for School Counselors
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 1, 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 CRAFTS of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, HEPLER of Woolwich, STOVER of 
Boothbay, Senator: MAXMIN of Lincoln.
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 make changes to the certification requirements for school 
counselors to require that applicants demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department of 
Education successful completion of a minimum of 6 hours of course work in family or 
intimate partner violence, including course work in spousal or partner abuse that addresses 
screening, referral and intervention strategies, including knowledge of community 
resources, cultural factors, evidence-based risk assessment and same-gender abuse 
dynamics.  The requirements must be based on similar course work requirements for 
psychologists, clinical professional counselors and clinical social workers.  The Maine 
Coalition to End Domestic Violence must be consulted in the development of the course 
work.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0644
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S379 (Senate)

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An Act To Direct the Department of Education To Establish a Working Group To Determine Best Practices and Accountability Standards for School Boards To Manage the Performance of Superintendents
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0643
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GERE, DAUGHTRY, BAILEY, CUDDY, EVANS, MILLETT, ROEDER, SUPICA, TEPLER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §256

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No. 643
H.P. 474
House of Representatives, March 3, 2021
An Act To Direct the Department of Education To Establish a 
Working Group To Determine Best Practices and Accountability 
Standards for School Boards To Manage the Performance of 
Superintendents
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 1, 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 GERE of Kennebunkport.
Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and
Representatives: BAILEY of Gorham, CUDDY of Winterport, EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, 
McDONALD of Stonington, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, ROEDER of Bangor, SUPICA of 
Bangor, TEPLER of Topsham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §256, sub-§12 is enacted to read:
12.  School board oversight of superintendents.  The commissioner shall administer 
a program to improve the training of school boards in their role of hiring, evaluating and 
overseeing superintendents.  The program must include a best practices module for diverse 
and inclusive executive hiring practices, a performance evaluation system that incorporates 
best practices and board member training tools and must be available to all school boards.
Sec. 2.  Department of Education to establish working group.  The 
Commissioner of Education shall establish a working group to study, develop and 
disseminate a program to improve the training of school boards in their role of hiring, 
evaluating and overseeing superintendents pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
20-A, section 256, subsection 12.  The working group shall develop a best practices module 
for diverse and inclusive executive hiring practices and create a standardized, 360-degree 
performance evaluation system that incorporates best practices and board member training 
tools.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Commissioner of Education to establish a working group to study 
and disseminate a program to improve the training of school boards in their role of hiring, 
evaluating and overseeing superintendents, which must include the development of a best 
practices module for diverse and inclusive executive hiring practices and a standardized, 
360-degree performance evaluation system that incorporates best practices and board 
member training tools.  The Commissioner of Education is also required to administer the 
program and make it available to all school boards.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0644
Committee Amendment CA_A_H353 (House)

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An Act To Ensure That Children Receive Behavioral Health Services
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0642
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, MADIGAN, PEBWORTH, WARREN, BALDACCI, MOORE
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1653-B

Legislative Document
No. 642
H.P. 473
House of Representatives, March 3, 2021
An Act To Ensure That Children Receive Behavioral Health 
Services
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 1, 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 GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, 
WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §1653-B is enacted to read:
§1653-B.  Parental rights and responsibilities; behavioral health services
This section governs the provision of behavioral health services to a minor child when 
one parent opposes treatment.  Notwithstanding section 1651, if the parents of a minor child 
are unable to agree on the provision of behavioral health services to the child, the parents 
of the minor child shall participate in mediation with a 3rd party in a manner that is timely 
to the minor child's situation.  For purposes of this section, "behavioral health services" 
means all treatment or other services to support a child's mental health, including substance 
use disorder treatment.
This section does not apply to parents who have a court order establishing parental 
rights and responsibilities under section 1653, subsection 2 if that order allocates decision 
making among the parents regarding the provision of behavioral health services to the child 
or otherwise addresses parental decision making related to behavioral health services.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that in the event one parent of a minor child opposes providing 
behavioral health services to the child, the parents are required to enter mediation with a 
3rd party in a manner that is timely to the minor child's situation.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0645
Committee Amendment CA_A_H160 (House)

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An Act To Improve the Administration of Elections by Ensuring an Adequate Number of Poll Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0646
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BENNETT
Amends: 5 MRSA §19-C

Legislative Document
No. 646
S.P. 251
In Senate, March 3, 2021
An Act To Improve the Administration of Elections by Ensuring an 
Adequate Number of Poll Workers
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 1, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §19-C is enacted to read:
§19-C.  Volunteer poll worker paid leave
A state employee must be granted a paid day off in addition to all other earned hours 
of vacation time and sick leave and earned overtime accumulation if the employee provides 
at least 6 hours of volunteer time on the day of any election assisting election officials.  The 
Director of Human Resources shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.  Rules 
adopted under this section are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A.
As used in section, "any election" has the same meaning as in Title 21-A, section 1, 
subsection 2 and "election official" has the same meaning as in Title 21-A, section 1, 
subsection 14.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a state employee must be granted a paid day off in addition to 
all other earned hours of vacation time and sick leave and earned overtime accumulation if 
the employee provides at least 6 hours of volunteer time on the day of an election assisting 
election officials.
An Act To Expand Eligibility for the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0647
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S599 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT"~ "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 252, 
L.D. 647, "An Act To Expand Eligibility for the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in the last line (page 1, line 31 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "2022" and inserting the following: '2023' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays the application o 
·u from 2022 to 2023. 
SPONSORED BY:......_"'-------+--+-------
(Senator BREEN, C.) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/23/22 ~ae 
LD647 
LR 517(04) 
An Act To Expand Eligibility for the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" {S-51, 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
· 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
I 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
($105,000) 
($105,000) 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
($6,000) 
($6,000) 
The amendment changes the bill to apply to property taxes based on the status of property on or after April 1, 2023 
instead of April 1, 2022. The General Fund appropriation needed in fiscal year 2023-24 is not needed until fiscal year 
2024-25. 
LROS 17(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0647
Committee Amendment CA_A_S178 (Senate)

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