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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1287
Committee Amendment CA_A_H260 (House)

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An Act To Require an Official Declaration of War or a Congressional Action To Call Out the State Militia before the Maine National Guard Is Released for Combat Duty
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1285
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SAMPSON
Amends: 37-B MRSA §191

Legislative Document
No. 1285
H.P. 945
House of Representatives, March 29, 2021
An Act To Require an Official Declaration of War or a 
Congressional Action To Call Out the State Militia before the Maine 
National Guard Is Released for Combat Duty
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 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 SAMPSON of Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §191 is enacted to read:
§191.  Mobilization of Maine National Guard into active duty combat
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Active duty combat" means performing any of the following services in the active 
federal military service of the United States:
(1)  Participation in an armed conflict;
(2)  Performance of a hazardous service in a foreign state; or
(3)  Performance of a duty through an instrumentality of war.
B.  "Official declaration of war" means an official declaration of war made by the 
United States Congress pursuant to the United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8, 
Clause 11.
2.  Release of guard.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Maine 
National Guard and any member of the Maine National Guard may not be released from 
the State into active duty combat unless the United States Congress has passed an official 
declaration of war or has taken an official action pursuant to the United States Constitution, 
Article I, Section 8, Clause 15 to explicitly call forth the Maine National Guard and any 
member of the Maine National Guard to expressly execute the laws of the union, repel an 
invasion or suppress an insurrection.  The Governor shall take all actions necessary to 
comply with the requirements of this section.
SUMMARY
This bill requires an official declaration of war or an action to call forth the state militia 
by the United States Congress before members of the Maine National Guard may be 
released from state control to participate in active duty combat.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety To Apply for an Exemption from Background Checks for Holders of Concealed Weapons Permits
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1286
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: KINNEY

Legislative Document
No. 1286
H.P. 947
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety To Apply for an 
Exemption from Background Checks for Holders of Concealed 
Weapons Permits
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 26, 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 KINNEY of Knox.
Sec. 1.  Department of Public Safety to apply for an exemption from 
background checks for holders of concealed weapons permits. Resolved: That 
the Department of Public Safety shall apply to the United States Department of Justice, 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for an exemption for concealed 
weapons permit holders under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 25, section 2003 when 
purchasing a firearm from undergoing a background check under the national instant 
criminal background check system under 18 United States Code, Section 922(t).
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Public Safety to apply to the United States 
Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for an 
exemption from background checks under the national instant criminal background check 
system for holders of concealed weapons permits when purchasing a firearm.
An Act Regarding Interconnectivity of Small Electric Distributed Generation Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1288
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: KINNEY
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3483

Legislative Document
No. 1288
H.P. 949
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act Regarding Interconnectivity of Small Electric Distributed 
Generation Resources
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 26, 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 KINNEY of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3483, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Interconnection of in-state distributed generation resources.  A standard buyer 
shall give preference in a list of requests for the interconnection of new, or uprated to 
increased capacity, distributed generation resources to those resources of 500 kilowatts or 
less owned by a resident of the State or owned by an entity with its principal place of 
business in the State.  For purposes of this subsection, “resident of the State” includes a 
business or entity with 51% or more ownership by one or more residents of the State.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that a transmission and distribution utility give preference in a list 
requesting interconnection to the transmission and distribution utility’s electric distribution 
system to renewable electricity generators of 500 kilowatts or less owned by a resident of 
the State or owned by an entity that has its principal place of business in the State.
An Act To Amend the Statement of Purpose of the Maine Emergency Medical Services Act of 1982 To Include Emergency Responses That Do Not Require Transportation
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1290
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FARRIN
Amends: 32 MRSA §81-A

Legislative Document
No. 1290
S.P. 391
In Senate, March 29, 2021
An Act To Amend the Statement of Purpose of the Maine 
Emergency Medical Services Act of 1982 To Include Emergency 
Responses That Do Not Require Transportation
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §81-A, last ¶, as amended by PL 2007, c. 274, §1, is further 
amended to read:
It is the intent of the Legislature to designate that a central agency be responsible for 
the coordination and integration of all state activities concerning emergency medical 
services and the overall planning, evaluation, coordination, facilitation and regulation of 
emergency medical services systems.  Further, the Legislature finds that the provision of 
prompt, efficient and effective emergency medical dispatch and emergency medical care, 
a well-coordinated trauma care system, effective communication between prehospital care 
providers and hospitals and the safe handling and transportation, and the treatment and 
nontransport under appropriate medical guidance, of the sick and injured are key elements 
of an emergency medical services system.  This chapter is intended to promote the public 
health, safety and welfare by providing for the creation of a statewide emergency medical 
services system with standards for all providers of emergency medical services.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the statutory purpose of the Maine Emergency Medical Services Act 
of 1982 to provide that the treatment and nontransport of the sick and injured is a key 
element of an emergency medical services system.
An Act To Allow Unlicensed Persons To Sell Caskets To Bury Human Remains
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1287
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: KINNEY
Amends: 32 MRSA §1508

Legislative Document
No. 1287
H.P. 948
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act To Allow Unlicensed Persons To Sell Caskets To Bury 
Human Remains
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 26, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 
and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KINNEY of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1508 is enacted to read:
§1508.  Manufacture and sale of caskets
A person may manufacture or sell a casket or container for the final disposition of 
human remains without a license under this chapter.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a person to manufacture or sell a casket or container for the final 
disposition of human remains without being licensed for the practice of funeral service.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1291
Committee Amendment CA_A_S126 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1292
Committee Amendment CA_A_S272 (Senate)

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An Act To Reduce Fire Response Time by Eliminating Standardized Dispatch Protocols for Fire 9-1-1 Calls
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1291
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: WOODSOME, WADSWORTH
Amends: 25 MRSA §2927

Legislative Document
No. 1291
S.P. 399
In Senate, March 29, 2021
An Act To Reduce Fire Response Time by Eliminating Standardized 
Dispatch Protocols for Fire 9-1-1 Calls
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator WOODSOME of York.
Cosponsored by Representative: WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2927, sub-§3-C, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 230, §1, is amended 
to read:
3-C.  Payment for standardized Standardized dispatch protocols for fire 9-1-1 
calls.  To assist public safety answering points in the adoption and implementation of 
standardized dispatch protocols for answering fire 9-1-1 calls, the bureau shall use up to 5¢ 
of each surcharge collected under subsections 1-E and 1-F to provide public safety 
answering points dispatcher training consistent with the protocols, necessary software and 
printed support materials.  The bureau shall provide quality assurance training and software 
to assist public safety answering points in ensuring compliance with the protocols.:
A.  The bureau shall adopt rules related to the adoption, implementation and 
administration of Eliminate standardized dispatch protocols for answering fire 9-1-1 
calls.  Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates the funding requirement for standardized dispatch protocols for fire 
9-1-1 calls and directs the Public Utilities Commission, Emergency Services 
Communication Bureau to eliminate the protocols.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1294
Committee Amendment CA_A_S261 (Senate)

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An Act Regarding the Parental Right To Direct the Health Care of Children
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1292
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: KEIM, MIRAMANT
Amends: 22 MRSA §802, 32 MRSA §3300-J

Legislative Document
No. 1292
S.P. 405
In Senate, March 29, 2021
An Act Regarding the Parental Right To Direct the Health Care of 
Children
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §802, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 487, §11, is 
amended to read:
A.  Procedures for the isolation and placement of infected persons for purposes of care 
and treatment or infection control.  In carrying out procedures under this paragraph, 
the department may not place an infected minor in isolation without the permission of 
that minor's parent or guardian;
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §3300-J is enacted to read:
§3300-J.  Unauthorized medical procedures; minors
1.  Unauthorized medical treatment of a minor prohibited.  Except as provided in 
subsection 3, an individual licensed, registered or certified under this chapter may not 
perform a physical examination or surgical procedure on, administer a vaccine to or 
prescribe a prescription drug to a minor without the permission of that minor's parent or 
guardian.
2.  Unauthorized withholding of medical treatment of a minor prohibited.  An 
individual licensed, registered or certified under this chapter may not institute an order not 
to resuscitate, an order to withhold an artificial life-sustaining procedure or an order to 
withhold artificial nutrition and hydration for a minor without the permission of that minor's 
parent or guardian.
3.  Exception.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, an individual licensed, registered or 
certified under this chapter may perform a physical examination or surgical procedure on 
or prescribe a prescription drug to a minor without the permission of that minor's parent or 
guardian if that individual determines that an emergency exists and that the examination, 
procedure or prescription drug is necessary to save the life of the minor or when the parent 
or guardian cannot be located or contacted after a reasonably diligent effort.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to obtain permission 
from a parent or guardian before placing an infected minor in isolation during a public 
health emergency.  It also prohibits physical examinations, surgical procedures, vaccine 
administrations and drug prescriptions for a minor without parent or guardian permission, 
as well as a physician's orders not to resuscitate, to withhold an artificial life-sustaining 
procedure or to withhold artificial nutrition and hydration.  An exception is provided for 
life-threatening situations or when the parent or guardian cannot be readily located or 
contacted.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1296
Committee Amendment CA_A_H675 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1298
Committee Amendment CA_A_H428 (House)

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An Act To Provide Funds for Community-based Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Services and To Reduce by Half the Funding for the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1298
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 1298
H.P. 954
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act To Provide Funds for Community-based Substance Use 
Disorder Treatment and Recovery Services and To Reduce by Half 
the Funding for the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Transfers from Department of Public Safety Other Special Revenue 
Funds balances to General Fund.  At the close of fiscal year 2021-22 and each fiscal 
year thereafter, the State Controller shall transfer $66,295 from available balances in the 
Other Special Revenue Funds accounts within the Department of Public Safety, Maine 
Drug Enforcement Agency to the General Fund unappropriated surplus.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Z199
Initiative: Provides funding for community-based substance use disorder treatment and 
recovery services.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$3,205,077
$3,205,077
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$3,205,077
$3,205,077
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2021-22
2022-23
GENERAL FUND
$3,205,077
$3,205,077
__________
__________
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$3,205,077
$3,205,077
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Drug Enforcement Agency 0388
Initiative: Deappropriates and deallocates funding in the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
($3,138,782)
($3,138,782)
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
($3,138,782)
($3,138,782)
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
($66,295)
($66,295)
__________
__________
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL
($66,295)
($66,295)
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2021-22
2022-23
GENERAL FUND
($3,138,782)
($3,138,782)
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
($66,295)
($66,295)
__________
__________
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
($3,205,077)
($3,205,077)
SECTION TOTALS
2021-22
2022-23
GENERAL FUND
$66,295
$66,295
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
($66,295)
($66,295)
__________
__________
SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$0
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding for community-based substance use disorder treatment and 
recovery services by reducing by 1/2 the funding for the Department of Public Safety, 
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1299
Committee Amendment CA_A_H252 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1300
Committee Amendment CA_A_H699 (House)

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An Act To Require County Governments To Coordinate with Municipalities To Create Plans To Address Homelessness
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1300
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SUPICA, BALDACCI, CUDDY, EVANS, MAXMIN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §109

Legislative Document
No. 1300
H.P. 956
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act To Require County Governments To Coordinate with 
Municipalities To Create Plans To Address Homelessness
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, Senator: MAXMIN of 
Lincoln.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §109 is enacted to read:
§109.  Homelessness plan and protocols
The county commissioners shall develop a county plan, in consultation and 
coordination with the Statewide Homeless Council under section 5046, regional homeless 
councils and the municipalities in the county, to address homelessness within the county 
and establish protocols to implement the plan.  The plan's purpose is to provide guidance 
to the municipalities and the residents of the municipalities to assist persons suffering from 
homelessness and to prevent persons from becoming homeless.  The plan must detail the 
issues and nature of homelessness specific to the county, the resources available to address 
these issues and the steps necessary to further the plan's purpose.  The plan must be 
provided to the municipalities, be published and be made publicly available.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the county commissioners of each county, in consultation and 
coordination with the Statewide Homeless Council, regional homeless councils and the 
municipalities in the county, to develop and implement a plan with protocols to address 
homelessness within the county.
An Act To Permit Emergency Funding for Food Banks When a State of Emergency is Declared
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1299
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: PAULHUS, BAILEY, BERRY, HEPLER, MATLACK, TEPLER, VITELLI
Amends: 5 MRSA §1532

Legislative Document
No. 1299
H.P. 955
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act To Permit Emergency Funding for Food Banks When a 
State of Emergency is Declared
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PAULHUS of Bath.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BAILEY of Gorham, BERRY of Bowdoinham, HEPLER of 
Woolwich, MATLACK of St. George, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TEPLER of Topsham, 
Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1532, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Emergency funding for nonprofit food banks.  During a state of emergency 
declared in accordance with Title 37-B, section 742, subsection 1, the Governor may 
distribute up to $400,000 from the stabilization fund to nonprofit entities, including food 
banks, food pantries and soup kitchens, that provide or distribute food to low-income, 
indigent or unemployed individuals or households without charge.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the Governor to distribute up to $400,000 from the Maine Budget 
Stabilization Fund during a state of emergency to nonprofit entities, including food banks, 
food pantries and soup kitchens, that provide or distribute food to low-income, indigent or 
unemployed individuals or households without charge.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1303
Committee Amendment CA_A_H574 (House)

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An Act To Support Transitional Housing for Persons Experiencing Abuse, Dangerous Living Conditions, Economic Insecurity Due to Divorce or Separation, Chronic Homelessness, Substance Use Disorder or Mental Disorders
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1301
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: COLLINGS, BALDACCI, MADIGAN, PERRY, STOVER, SYLVESTER
Amends: 22 MRSA §7864

Legislative Document
No. 1301
H.P. 957
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act To Support Transitional Housing for Persons Experiencing 
Abuse, Dangerous Living Conditions, Economic Insecurity Due to 
Divorce or Separation, Chronic Homelessness, Substance Use 
Disorder or Mental Disorders
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, STOVER of Boothbay, 
SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §7864 is enacted to read:
§7864.  Transitional housing for persons experiencing abuse, dangerous living 
conditions, economic insecurity due to divorce or separation, chronic 
homelessness, substance use disorder or mental disorders
The department shall, in every county of the State or by region, if all counties are 
provided for, coordinate and arrange for transitional housing and services including job 
training and health care services for persons in need of transitional housing, including those 
experiencing abuse, dangerous living conditions, economic insecurity due to divorce or 
separation, chronic homelessness, substance use disorder or mental disorders, including 
post-traumatic stress disorder.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Transitional housing for persons experiencing abuse, dangerous living conditions, 
economic insecurity due to divorce or separation, chronic homelessness, substance 
use disorder or mental disorders
Initiative:  Provides ongoing funding to support transitional housing under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 7864.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$0
$8,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$0
$8,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate and 
arrange for transitional housing and services including job training and health care services 
for persons in need of transitional housing, including those experiencing abuse, dangerous 
living conditions, economic insecurity due to divorce or separation, chronic homelessness, 
substance use disorder or mental disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder, in 
every county of the State or by region if all counties are provided for.  It also provides an 
ongoing appropriation of $8,000,000 beginning in fiscal year 2022-23.
An Act To Create the Career and Technical Education Workforce Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1304
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FECTEAU
Amends: 20-A MRSA §8308, 36 MRSA §1811

Legislative Document
No. 1304
H.P. 960
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act To Create the Career and Technical Education Workforce 
Fund
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §8308 is enacted to read:
§8308.  Career and Technical Education Workforce Fund
The Career and Technical Education Workforce Fund, referred to in this section as "the 
fund," is established as an interest-bearing account administered by the department.  Any 
private or public funds appropriated, allocated or dedicated to the fund must be deposited 
into the fund as well as income from any other source directed to the fund.  All interest 
earned by the fund becomes part of the fund.  Any balance remaining in the fund at the end 
of the fiscal year does not lapse but is carried forward into subsequent fiscal years.  
Balances in the fund may be used for the necessary expenses of the department in the 
administration of the fund.  The commissioner shall make available to centers on a basis 
determined by the commissioner balances in the fund for the purposes of purchasing new 
equipment and making capital improvements.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1811, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Sales of building supplies and materials.  For sales occurring on or after 
November 1, 2021, in addition to the tax otherwise levied under this section, a tax of 1¢ 
per item on the sale of building supplies and materials is imposed.  The State Tax Assessor 
shall determine annually the total amount contributed pursuant to this subsection and 
forward that amount to the Career and Technical Education Workforce Fund under Title 
20-A, section 8308.
This subsection is repealed November 1, 2023.
SUMMARY
This bill creates the Career and Technical Education Workforce Fund under the 
Department of Education to pay for equipment and capital improvements in the career and 
technical education centers throughout the State, paid for by a one cent per item additional 
sales tax on building supplies and materials that terminates November 1, 2023.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1305
Committee Amendment CA_A_H349 (House)

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An Act To Streamline Requests for Housing Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1305
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MORALES
Amends: 22 MRSA §3110

Legislative Document
No. 1305
H.P. 961
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act To Streamline Requests for Housing Assistance
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORALES of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3110 is enacted to read:
§3110.  Facilitating requests for housing assistance
The department shall include on all applications for aid programs established under 
this Part, including the statewide food supplement program and the MaineCare program, 
and for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program described in chapter 
1053-B, an option for an applicant to request housing assistance from the State, including 
assistance provided by the department or the Maine State Housing Authority under Title 
30-A, chapter 201.  If an applicant requests housing assistance on the application, the 
department shall review and act upon the application or deliver it to the Maine State 
Housing Authority, as appropriate.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to include on certain 
applications for aid, including those for the statewide food supplement program, the 
MaineCare program, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, an option 
for the applicant to request housing assistance from the department or the Maine State 
Housing Authority.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1306
Committee Amendment CA_A_H186 (House)

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An Act To Restrict the Sale, Purchase and Use of Fireworks in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1307
Committee Amendment CA_A_H757 (House)
Amends: 8 MRSA §223-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
"to H.P. 963, L.D. 1307, "An Act To Restrict the 
Sale, Purchase and Use of Fireworks in the State" 
Amend the bill by strildng out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding the Sale and Use of Consumer Fireworks' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. l, 8 MRSA §223-A, sub-§10, as amended by PL 2019, c. 646, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
10. Disclosures to customers. A person authorized to sell consumer fireworks shall 
provide to the purchaser at the point of sale written guidelines, which must be published or 
approved by the commissioner before distribution, describing the safe and proper use of 
consumer fireworks, whieh must include, but are including, but not limited to, guidelines 
regarding the safe and proper use of consumer fireworks around bodies of water; guidelines 
regarding the prevention of littering in the use of consumer fireworks; and guidelines 
regarding the effects from the use of consumer fireworks on wildlife, livestock and 
domesticated animals. The guidelines must also include the following statements in a 
conspicuous location: "W..n,.rn Ll.N>/ EXPRESSLY PR-OHIBITS PERSONS illlDER 21 
YEARS OF ,A,.GE FR-OM PURCHASING, POSSESSING OR USING cmisu~rnR 
FIRWNORKS" Bfl:d "FURNISHIWG CO:Jl-~SUMER FIREWORKS TO PERSONS U1'1DER 
YEARS OF AGE IS ,\ GRIMINl..L OFFENSE IN MAINE." Such guidelines must be 
published or Elf)pro•,red by the eorn-raissioner prior to distribution. 
A. "MAINE LAW EXPRESSLY PROHIBITS PERSONS UNDER 21 YEARS OF 
AGE 
FROM 
PURCHASING, 
POSSESSING 
OR 
USING 
CONSUMER 
FIREWORKS"; 
B. "FURNISHING CONSUMER FIREWORKS TO PERSONS UNDER 21 YEARS 
OF AGE IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN MAINE"; and 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •A "to H.P. 963, L.D. 1307 
It amends disorderly conduct law to provide that the making of loud and unreasonable 
noise, which can be an element of the crime of disorderly conduct, includes loud and 
unreasonable noise resulting from the use of consumer fireworks. 
FISCAL NOTE REQIDRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow the Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard To Request Quick Response Funds from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund after Receiving Authorization from the Governor
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1308
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: HUTCHINS
Amends: 5 MRSA §1532

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No. 1308
H.P. 964
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act To Allow the Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard 
To Request Quick Response Funds from the Maine Budget 
Stabilization Fund after Receiving Authorization from the Governor
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1532, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Maine National Guard emergency funding.  The State Controller may transfer up 
to $100,000 from the stabilization fund to the Maine National Guard based on amounts 
certified by the Adjutant General to be necessary to respond to a major disaster or 
emergency declared by the President of the United States.  Any amounts transferred from 
the stabilization fund pursuant to this subsection must be returned to the stabilization fund 
upon receipt of federal funding designated for response to the declared major disaster or 
emergency.  Transfers under this subsection are authorized only if:
A.  The funds are allotted by financial order upon the recommendation of the State 
Budget Officer and approval of the Governor; and
B.  The funds needed to meet the obligations of the Maine National Guard in 
responding to the declared major disaster or emergency are in excess of available 
appropriations and any other funding sources at the time of the transfer.
This subsection is repealed 90 days after the adjournment of the First Regular Session of 
the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the State Controller to transfer up to $100,000 from the Maine 
Budget Stabilization Fund to the Maine National Guard based on amounts certified by the 
Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard to be necessary to respond to a major 
disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States.  The transfer is 
authorized only if approved by the Governor, and the amount transferred must be returned 
to the stabilization fund once federal funding is available.  These provisions are repealed 
days after the adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
An Act To Address Systemic Racism and Improve Economic Prosperity
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1309
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 1309
H.P. 965
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act To Address Systemic Racism and Improve Economic 
Prosperity
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to address systemic racism and to 
improve economic prosperity within the State.
An Act Regarding Criminal Records
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1310
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 1310
H.P. 966
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act Regarding Criminal Records
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would make changes to the laws regarding criminal records.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1311
Committee Amendment CA_A_H565 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1312
Committee Amendment CA_A_H608 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1313
Committee Amendment CA_A_H312 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1312
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H697 (House)

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An Act To Clarify Who Signs and Swears to a Certificate Stating the Results of a Breath-alcohol Test
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1313
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: O'NEIL, MIRAMANT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2431

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No. 1313
H.P. 969
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act To Clarify Who Signs and Swears to a Certificate Stating the 
Results of a Breath-alcohol Test
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2431, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
B.  A person qualified to operate a self-contained, breath-alcohol testing apparatus may 
issue a certificate stating the results of the an analysis performed by the person.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that a certificate of a chemical analysis of a breath test with respect 
to a motor vehicle offense may be used as prima facie evidence only if the certificate is 
issued by the qualified person who performed the analysis.
An Act To Require Dispatch Units To Employ a Person with a Social Work Background
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1314
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: TERRY
Amends: 25 MRSA §2936

Legislative Document
No. 1314
H.P. 970
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act To Require Dispatch Units To Employ a Person with a 
Social Work Background
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2936 is enacted to read:
§2936.  Social workers at public safety answering points
A public safety answering point shall have on staff on a 24-hour basis a person licensed 
under Title 32, chapter 83 to screen 9-1-1 calls to determine whether a 9-1-1 call requires 
dispatch of social work services, listed under Title 32, section 7053-A, or other emergency 
services.
SUMMARY
This bill requires public safety answering points receiving 9-1-1 calls to have on staff 
on a 24-hour basis a licensed social worker to screen 9-1-1 calls to determine whether a 
9-1-1 call requires dispatch of social work services or other emergency or law enforcement 
services.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1315
Committee Amendment CA_A_H583 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1316
Committee Amendment CA_A_H224 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1316
Senate Amendment SA_A_S381 (Senate)

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An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Length of Service Award Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1316
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ZEIGLER, CRAFTS, CUDDY, FAY, CURRY

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No. 1316
H.P. 972
House of Representatives, March 30, 2021
An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Length of Service Award 
Program
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, CUDDY of Winterport, FAY of 
Raymond, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, Senator: CURRY of Waldo.
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.
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES COMMISSION, MAINE
Maine Fire Protection Services Commission 0936
Initiative: Provides funding for the Maine Length of Service Award Program to provide 
length of service awards to eligible volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services 
personnel.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing General Fund appropriations of $2,500,000 beginning in 
fiscal year 2021-22 to the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission for the Maine 
Length of Service Award Program.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1318
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S363 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1318
Committee Amendment CA_A_S246 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1319
Committee Amendment CA_A_S327 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1320
Committee Amendment CA_A_S161 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1323
Committee Amendment CA_A_H429 (House)

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