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An Act To Permit All Public Employers To Implement Payroll Deductions for Disability and Life Insurance Policies
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0189
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: JACKSON
Amends: 26 MRSA §640

Legislative Document
No. 189
S.P. 77
In Senate, January 27, 2021
An Act To Permit All Public Employers To Implement Payroll 
Deductions for Disability and Life Insurance Policies
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Labor and Housing pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §640 is enacted to read:
§640.  Public employee voluntary payroll deductions for certain insurance
Upon a public employee's written request, a public employer may deduct voluntary 
payroll deductions designated in writing by the employee to the employer for disability 
insurance and life insurance offered in conjunction with the employee's membership in an 
employee organization recognized by the employer or designated by a collective bargaining 
agreement.  The employee may rescind the authorization for the deductions by giving the 
employer 30 days' written notice.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes a public employer to deduct payroll deductions designated in 
writing by a public employee for disability insurance and life insurance offered in 
conjunction with the employee's membership in an employee organization recognized by 
the employer or designated by a collective bargaining agreement.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0188
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S95 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0190
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S367 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0191
Committee Amendment CA_A_S47 (Senate)

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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Retirement Benefit Reductions for Corrections Officers Currently Included in the 1998 Special Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0190
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 190
S.P. 78
In Senate, January 27, 2021
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Retirement Benefit 
Reductions for Corrections Officers Currently Included in the 1998 
Special Plan
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Labor and Housing pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Computation of service retirement benefits for certain employees 
of the Department of Corrections.  Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, section 17851-A, subsection 4 or any other provision of law to the contrary, the service 
retirement benefit of a qualified member must be computed on the basis of all of the 
qualified member's creditable service in the capacity specified in Title 5, section 17851-A, 
subsection 1, paragraph I, regardless of when that creditable service was earned, except 
that for a member qualifying for a retirement benefit under Title 5, section 17851-A, 
subsection 2, paragraph B:
1.  If the member had 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the benefit must 
be reduced as provided in Title 5, section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B for each 
year the member's age precedes 55 years of age; or
2.  If the member had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the 
benefit must be reduced by 6% for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of 
age.
Sec. 2.  Qualified member; definition. As used in this Act, "qualified member" 
means a member on the effective date of this Act to whom the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 5, section 17851-A, subsection 1, paragraph I applies and who:
1.  Was employed by the Department of Corrections prior to January 1, 2000;
2.  Is employed in a correctional facility as defined in Title 34-A, section 1001, 
subsection 6; and
3.  Receives a direct care stipend pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement in effect 
on the effective date of this Act.
As used in this Act, the terms "creditable service," "member" and "retirement benefit" have 
the same meanings as in Title 5, section 17001.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that service retirement benefits for employees of the Department of 
Corrections included in the 1998 Special Plan as of the effective date of the bill who receive 
a direct care stipend pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement and who were employed 
prior to January 1, 2000 be computed on the same basis as benefits for other members under 
the plan are computed; creditable service is included regardless of when that service was 
earned.
An Act To Permit Municipalities To Provide Assistance to Veterans in Paying Property Taxes
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0191
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BAILEY, GRAMLICH, CURRY, JACKSON, MAXMIN, RAFFERTY
Amends: 36 MRSA §6234

Legislative Document
No. 191
S.P. 79
In Senate, January 27, 2021
An Act To Permit Municipalities To Provide Assistance to Veterans 
in Paying Property Taxes
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BAILEY of York.
Cosponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach and
Senators: CURRY of Waldo, President JACKSON of Aroostook, MAXMIN of Lincoln, 
RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §6234 is enacted to read:
§6234.  Municipal authority; veterans
The legislative body of a municipality may by ordinance adopt a program to provide 
benefits to veterans with homesteads in the municipality.
1.  Definitions.  For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the following 
meanings.
A.  "Homestead" has the same meaning as in section 6201, subsection 5.
B.  "Veteran" has the same meaning as in section 653, subsection 1, paragraph E and 
includes any family members eligible for an exemption under that subsection.
2.  Conditions of program.  A program adopted under this section must:
A.  Require that the claimant has maintained a homestead in the municipality for a 
certain period of time, as determined by the municipality;
B.  Provide benefits for both owners and renters of homesteads; and
C. Calculate benefits in a way that provides that:
(1)  If the claimant is the owner of the property, the benefit is equal to the difference 
between the reduction in property tax due to the exemptions provided in section 
and the amount of property tax reduction that would have applied if the 
assessed value of the property was the same as the just value; and
(2)  If the claimant is a renter, the benefit is equal to $100.
3.  Repeal of program.  A municipality that has adopted a program under this section 
may repeal it through the same procedure by which the program was adopted.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes municipalities to adopt a program that provides benefits to veterans 
and their eligible family members who own or rent a homestead in the municipality.  The 
benefit for owners is based on the impact of property tax equalization on the amount 
received as a property tax exemption compared to the amount that would have applied if 
no equalization was applied.  The benefit for renters is $100.
Resolve, To Name a Mountain in Oxford County
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0193
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BENNETT, KEIM

Legislative Document
No. 193
S.P. 81
In Senate, January 27, 2021
Resolve, To Name a Mountain in Oxford County
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 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.
Cosponsored by Senator: KEIM of Oxford.
Sec. 1.  Jason's Mountain.  Resolved:  That a certain mountain located at the south 
end of Twitchell Pond of the Town of Greenwood, lying opposite Rowe's Ledge and north 
of Sheepskin Bog and unofficially known as Jason's Mountain or Oak Hill, is named Jason's 
Mountain.
SUMMARY
This resolve names a mountain in the Town of Greenwood Jason's Mountain.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0194
House Amendment HA_A_H581 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S252 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0195
Committee Amendment CA_A_S137 (Senate)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_S125 (Senate)

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Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Study a Voluntary Licensing System for General Contractors for Home Improvement and Construction
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0195
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: BREEN, BELL

Legislative Document
No. 195
S.P. 83
In Senate, January 27, 2021
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation To Study a Voluntary Licensing System for General 
Contractors for Home Improvement and Construction
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business pursuant to Joint Rule 
308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative BELL of Yarmouth.
Sec. 1.  Voluntary licensing system for general contractors for home 
improvement and construction.  Resolved:  That the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation, in conjunction with the Department of Labor, shall study the 
development of a voluntary licensing system for general contractors for home improvement 
and construction.  The study must address costs of the voluntary licensing system, state 
agency resources, system implementation and the potential impact on the construction 
industry.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation shall submit a report on the study conducted under section 1, including 
suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, 
Economic Advancement and Business by December 1, 2021.  The committee is authorized 
to submit a bill based on the report to the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, in 
conjunction with the Department of Labor, to study the development of a voluntary 
licensing system for general contractors for home improvement and construction.  The 
department is required to submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, 
Development, Economic Advancement and Business by December 1, 2021, and the 
committee is authorized to submit a bill based on the report to the Second Regular Session 
of the 130th Legislature.
An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws by Providing a Prope1iy Tax Exemption for Central Labor Councils
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0198
Committee Amendment CA_A_S36 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Jt " to S.P. 86, L.D. 198, "An Act To Improve 
Maine's Tax Laws by Providing a Prope1iy Tax Exemption for Central Labor Councils" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/05/21 feac::. 
130th MAINE .LEGISLATURE 
LD 198 
LR-717(02) 
An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws by Prov~ding a Property Tax Exemption for Central Labor 
Councils 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~" Ls-v~) 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY2022-23 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
$1,300 
$1,300 
Projections 
FY2024-25 
$1,350 
$1,350 
This bill provides a property tax exemption for real estate and personal property owned by central labor councils. The 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services will require a General Fund appropriation of $1,300 in fiscal 
year 2023-24 and $1,350 in fiscal year 2024-25 to reimburse municipalities 50% of the amount of the property tax 
reduction. 
LR0717(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0197
Committee Amendment CA_A_S131 (Senate)

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Resolve, To Ensure Access to Community Mental Health Services
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0196
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BREEN, WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 196
S.P. 84
In Senate, January 27, 2021
Resolve, To Ensure Access to Community Mental Health Services
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to increase MaineCare 
rates. Resolved:  That, no later than October 1, 2021, the Department of Health and 
Human Services shall amend rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 17, Allowances for Community Support Services and Section 65, Behavioral 
Health Services to increase reimbursement rates for daily living support services and any 
home and community-based services provided by behavioral health professionals by 15%. 
The department shall ensure that the increase in reimbursement rates be applied to ensure 
providers are located in a sufficient geographical range for MaineCare members to access 
services and so that providers can maintain the services provided to MaineCare members.  
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rule 
Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Sections 17 and 65 to increase 
reimbursement rates for daily living support services and any home and community-based 
services provided by behavioral health professionals by 15%.  It requires that the 
department ensure that the increase in reimbursement rates be applied to ensure providers 
are located in a sufficient geographical range for MaineCare members to access services 
and so that providers can maintain the services provided to MaineCare members.
Resolve, To Ensure That Community Mental Health Service Providers Can Access Pandemic Stimulus Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0197
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BREEN, MILLETT, CLAXTON, BRENNAN, CRAVEN, WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 197
S.P. 85
In Senate, January 27, 2021
Resolve, To Ensure That Community Mental Health Service 
Providers Can Access Pandemic Stimulus Funds
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth and
Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CRAVEN of 
Lewiston, WARREN of Hallowell.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to designate COVID-19 
stimulus funding for community mental health service providers.  Resolved:  
That, to the extent resources are available from federal funding allocated to the State in any 
federal law enacted after December 15, 2020 that provides stimulus funds due to the 
ongoing pandemic related to coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall designate a total of $15,000,000 for community mental 
health service providers.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations. Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Mental Health Services - Community Z198
Initiative: Allocates one-time funding from the federal stimulus funding due to the ongoing 
COVID-19 pandemic to community mental health service providers.
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$15,000,000
$0
__________
__________
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL
$15,000,000
$0
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to designate 
$15,000,000 of federal COVID-19 stimulus funding allocated to the State pursuant to a 
federal law enacted after December 15, 2020 for community mental health service 
providers.
An Act To Allow the Secretary of State To Refuse To Issue or To Recall a Vanity Registration Plate with Vulgar, Obscene, Contemptuous or Profane Language
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0200
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GUERIN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §453

Legislative Document
No. 200
S.P. 89
In Senate, January 27, 2021
An Act To Allow the Secretary of State To Refuse To Issue or To 
Recall a Vanity Registration Plate with Vulgar, Obscene, 
Contemptuous or Profane Language
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §453, sub-§3-A, ¶A-1 is enacted to read:
A-1.  Consists of or comprises language that is vulgar, obscene, contemptuous or 
profane;
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Secretary of State to refuse to issue or to recall a vanity registration 
plate that consists of or comprises language that is vulgar, obscene, contemptuous or 
profane.
An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws by Providing a Property Tax Exemption for Central Labor Councils
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0198
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, TERRY, DAUGHTRY, BICKFORD, GRAMLICH, MATLACK, OSHER
Amends: 36 MRSA §652

Legislative Document
No. 198
S.P. 86
In Senate, January 27, 2021
An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws by Providing a Property Tax 
Exemption for Central Labor Councils
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative TERRY of Gorham and
Senator: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, GRAMLICH 
of Old Orchard Beach, MATLACK of St. George, OSHER of Orono.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §652, sub-§1, ¶F, as amended by PL 2007, c. 627, §20, is further 
amended to read:
F.  The real estate and personal property owned and occupied or used solely for their 
own purposes by central labor councils, chambers of commerce or boards of trade in 
this State are exempt from taxation.  For the purposes of this paragraph, "central labor 
council" means an association or network of labor unions designed to promote and 
protect the interests of their members.
Further conditions to the right of exemption are that:
(1)  A director, trustee, officer or employee of any organization claiming exemption 
may not receive directly or indirectly any pecuniary profit from the operation of 
that organization, except as reasonable compensation for services in effecting its 
purposes or as a proper beneficiary of its purposes;
(2)  All profits derived from the operation of the organization and the proceeds 
from the sale of its property must be devoted exclusively to the purposes for which 
it is organized; and
(3)  The institution, organization or corporation claiming exemption under this 
paragraph must file with the assessors upon their request a report for its preceding 
fiscal year in such detail as the assessors may reasonably require.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a property tax exemption for real estate and personal property owned 
and occupied or used solely for their own purposes by central labor councils.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0201
Committee Amendment CA_A_S56 (Senate)

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An Act To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Promote Weatherization in the Buildings Sector by Extending the Sunset Date for the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0201
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: LIBBY, BAILEY, POULIOT, CLOUTIER, ROBERTS, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-B

Legislative Document
No. 201
S.P. 90
In Senate, January 27, 2021
An Act To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Promote 
Weatherization in the Buildings Sector by Extending the Sunset 
Date for the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: BAILEY of York, POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: 
CLOUTIER of Lewiston, ROBERTS of South Berwick, TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-BB, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2019, c. 659, Pt. J, 
§2, is further amended to read:
C.  "Certified qualified rehabilitation expenditure" means a qualified rehabilitation 
expenditure, as defined by the Code, Section 47(c)(2), made on or after January 1, 2008 
with respect to a certified historic structure, if:
(1)  For credits claimed under subsection 2, paragraph A, the United States 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service issues a determination on or 
before December 31, 2025 2040 that the proposed rehabilitation of that structure 
meets the Secretary of the Interior's standards for rehabilitation, with or without 
conditions; or
(2)  For credits claimed under subsection 2, paragraph B, the Maine Historic 
Preservation Commission issues a determination on or before December 31, 2025 
2040 that the proposed rehabilitation of that structure meets the Secretary of the 
Interior's standards for rehabilitation, with or without conditions.
For purposes of subsection 2, paragraph B, qualified rehabilitation expenditures 
incurred in the certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure located in the 
State do not include a requirement that the certified historic structure be substantially 
rehabilitated.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the definition of "certified qualified rehabilitation expenditure" under 
the law governing the tax credit for rehabilitation of historic properties to extend from 
December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2040 the date by which the United States Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service must determine a proposed rehabilitation of a 
structure meets its standards for rehabilitation in order for a taxpayer to claim an income 
tax credit for a qualified rehabilitation expenditure.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0203
Committee Amendment CA_A_S13 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0202
Committee Amendment CA_A_S172 (Senate)

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An Act To Increase Funding for the St. Croix International Waterway Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0203
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: MOORE, JAVNER, PERRY, TUELL

Legislative Document
No. 203
S.P. 92
In Senate, January 27, 2021
An Act To Increase Funding for the St. Croix International 
Waterway Commission
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 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 MOORE of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative JAVNER of Chester and
Representatives: PERRY of Calais, TUELL of East Machias.
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.
ST. CROIX INTERNATIONAL WATERWAY COMMISSION
St. Croix International Waterway Commission 0576
Initiative:  Increases ongoing funding to the St. Croix International Waterway Commission 
to cover increased operational costs and for a portion of the cost of one full-time 
Administrative Assistant position.  The funding is contingent upon the Province of New 
Brunswick, Canada providing a matching amount to the commission.
GENERAL FUND
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
__________
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
Sec. 2.  Contingent effective date.  Section 1 of this Act does not take effect unless 
the St. Croix International Waterway Commission notifies the Commissioner of 
Environmental Protection and the State Controller that the Province of New Brunswick, 
Canada has committed to providing at least $25,000 per fiscal year to cover the increased 
operational costs of the commission and a portion of the cost of one full-time 
Administrative Assistant position.  The State Controller shall notify the Revisor of Statutes 
upon receipt of notification from the St. Croix International Waterway Commission that 
the Province of New Brunswick, Canada has committed to providing funding under this 
section.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an additional $25,000 per fiscal year to the St. Croix International 
Waterway Commission but only if the Province of New Brunswick, Canada commits to 
match the funding.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0204
Committee Amendment CA_A_S23 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0205
Committee Amendment CA_A_S11 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0206
Committee Amendment CA_A_H207 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_B_H208 (House)

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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 234: Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0206
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 206
H.P. 141
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 234: 
Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Rule, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine 
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative MEYER of Eliot for the Department of Health and Human 
Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 25, 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 234:  Lead 
Testing in School Drinking Water Rule, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of 
the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention 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 234:  Lead Testing 
in School Drinking Water Rule, a major substantive rule of the Department of Health and 
Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0207
Committee Amendment CA_A_H44 (House)

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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1: Fee Schedule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine Land Use Planning Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0207
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document
No. 207
H.P. 142
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1: Fee 
Schedule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine Land Use Planning 
Commission
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative O'NEIL of Saco for the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Maine Land Use Planning Commission pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 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 1:  Fee 
Schedule, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Maine Land Use Planning Commission 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 1:  Fee Schedule, a 
major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine 
Land Use Planning Commission.
An Act To Require Crane Operators To Be Licensed
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0210
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: CUDDY

Legislative Document
No. 210
H.P. 145
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Require Crane Operators To Be Licensed
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 25, 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 CUDDY of Winterport.
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 require licensure of crane operators by the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation. A sunrise review regarding licensure of crane 
operators was completed by the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation in 
2020 pursuant to Resolve 2019, chapter 75.
An Act To Support Emergency Shelter Access for Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0211
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: CLOUTIER, SANBORN, BRENNAN, CRAVEN, LOOKNER, MORALES, SUPICA, TALBOT ROSS, CLAXTON, DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 211
H.P. 146
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Support Emergency Shelter Access for Persons 
Experiencing Homelessness
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 25, 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 CLOUTIER of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LOOKNER of Portland, 
MORALES of South Portland, SUPICA of Bangor, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: 
CLAXTON of Androscoggin, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE
Shelter Operating Subsidy 0661
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to support operations and capacity at low-barrier 
emergency homeless shelters across the State.  This funding is supplemental to the Maine 
State Housing Authority's emergency shelter and housing assistance program and is to be 
delivered outside of the funding formula set forth in the Maine State Housing Authority's 
rule under 99-346 C.M.R. Chapter 19, Homeless Solutions Rule.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $3,000,000 per year to the 
Shelter Operating Subsidy program within the Maine State Housing Authority to support 
operations and capacity at low-barrier emergency homeless shelters across the State. This 
bill specifies that the funding is supplemental to the Maine State Housing Authority's 
emergency shelter and housing assistance program and is to be delivered outside of the 
funding formula set forth in the Maine State Housing Authority's rule under 99-346 C.M.R. 
Chapter 19, Homeless Solutions Rule.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0211
Committee Amendment CA_A_H74 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0210
Committee Amendment CA_A_H543 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0213
Committee Amendment CA_A_H140 (House)

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An Act To Support Senior Hunting by Allowing Lifetime Licensed Hunters over 65 Years of Age To Automatically Receive an Antlerless Deer Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0212
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DUCHARME, CARMICHAEL, GRIGNON, O'CONNOR, POIRIER, ROCHE, FARRIN
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document
No. 212
H.P. 147
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Support Senior Hunting by Allowing Lifetime Licensed 
Hunters over 65 Years of Age To Automatically Receive an 
Antlerless Deer Permit
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 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 DUCHARME  of Madison.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, GRIGNON of Athens, 
O'CONNOR of Berwick, POIRIER of Skowhegan, ROCHE of Wells, Senator: FARRIN of 
Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Senior hunters; antlerless deer.  The commissioner shall issue an antlerless deer 
permit to a person who is 65 years of age or older and possesses a valid senior resident 
lifetime hunting license under section 10851.  A person who is issued an antlerless deer 
permit under this subsection may take an antlerless deer in any part of the State open to the 
taking of antlerless deer pursuant to subsection 3.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a person 65 years of age or older who possesses a valid senior 
resident lifetime hunting license must receive a permit to lawfully take an antlerless deer 
in any part of the State open to the taking of antlerless deer.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0213
House Amendment HA_B_H686 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0213
House Amendment HA_A_H505 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0214
Committee Amendment CA_A_H680 (House)

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An Act To Require Coverage for Female Firefighters Facing Reproductive System Cancer
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0213
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: MILLETT, JACKSON, GROHOSKI, SACHS, SUPICA, BREEN
Amends: 39-A MRSA §328-B

Legislative Document
No. 213
H.P. 148
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Require Coverage for Female Firefighters Facing 
Reproductive System Cancer
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 25, 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 MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, SACHS of Freeport, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: 
BREEN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §328-B, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 408, §1, is 
amended to read:
A.  "Cancer" means kidney cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, colon cancer, leukemia, 
brain cancer, bladder cancer, multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, testicular cancer or, 
breast cancer or gynecologic cancer.
SUMMARY
Under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992, there is a rebuttable 
presumption that a firefighter who has contracted kidney cancer, non-Hodgkin's 
lymphoma, colon cancer, leukemia, brain cancer, bladder cancer, multiple myeloma, 
prostate cancer, testicular cancer or breast cancer has contracted the cancer as a result of 
that firefighter's employment.  This bill adds gynecologic cancer to the definition of 
"cancer" so that there is also a rebuttable presumption under that Act for a firefighter who 
contracts gynecologic cancer.
An Act To Eliminate Qualified Immunity for Police Officers
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0214
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: EVANGELOS, MIRAMANT, HARNETT, MORALES, TALBOT ROSS, WARREN
Amends: 5 MRSA §4682

Legislative Document
No. 214
H.P. 149
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Eliminate Qualified Immunity for Police Officers
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 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 EVANGELOS of Friendship.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: HARNETT of Gardiner, MORALES of South Portland, TALBOT ROSS of 
Portland, WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4682, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Qualified immunity; civil actions.  Qualified immunity, including the immunity 
provided by Title 14, section 8103, is not a defense to a civil action brought pursuant to 
this section when the civil action concerns the actions of a state police officer, as defined 
in section 17708; a marine patrol officer, as described in Title 12, section 6025; a game 
warden, as described in Title 12, chapter 905, subchapter 1; a Capitol Police officer 
appointed pursuant to Title 25, section 2908; a deputy, as defined in Title 30-A, section 
351; a sheriff elected or appointed pursuant to Title 30-A, section 371-B; a constable, as 
described in Title 30-A, section 2673; or a police officer appointed by municipal officers 
pursuant to Title 30-A, section 2671.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates the ability to assert a defense of qualified immunity for civil actions 
concerning the actions of state police officers, sheriffs, deputies, constables, municipal police 
officers, marine patrol officers, game wardens and Capitol Police officers brought under the Maine 
Civil Rights Act.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0215
Committee Amendment CA_A_H243 (House)

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