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Resolve,Directingthe Department of Health and Human ServicesTo Update the Rights of Recipients of Mental Health Services
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1080
Committee Amendment CA_A_H758 (House)

COMMITTEEAMENDMENT"H "to H.P. 795,L.D.1080, "Resolve,Directingthe 
Department of Health and Human ServicesTo Update the Rights of Recipients of Mental 
Health Services" 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec.1. Department of Health and Human Services to update the rights of 
recipients of mental health services. Resolved: 
That, by July 1, 2025, the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall by rule update the rights of recipients of 
mental health services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-B, sections 3003 
and 15002. Notwithstanding the rule-making requirements of Title 34-B, section 3003, 
subsection 4 and section 15002, subsection 7, rules adopted pursuant to this resolve are 
major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
The Department of Health and Human Services shall comply with the following 
requirements prior to adopting the updates to the rules as required by this section: 
1. By September 1, 2022, the department shall submit to the Joint Standing Committee 
on Health and Human Services a work plan for developing and promulgating these rule 
changes and ensuring stakeholder engagement prior to the drafting of the rule changes. 
Stakeholders must include, but are not limited to, consumers of mental health services, 
advocates for consumers of mental health services, providers of mental health services and 
health care systems in the State. 
2. Beginning January 1, 2023 and every 6 months thereafter until provisional rule 
changes are adopted under this section, the department shall report to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters 
on its progress toward compliance with this resolve.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
-COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/25/22 ::tPae. 
, LD 1080 
LR 702(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Update the Rights of Recipients 
of Mental Health Services 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment iff {,H- rz 58) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to implement the provisions of this bill are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0702(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1082
Committee Amendment CA_A_H248 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1083
Committee Amendment CA_A_H405 (House)

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An Act To Improve Educational Opportunities by Exempting Children Who Attend Virtual Public Charter Schools from Immunization Requirements and Expanding Enrollment at Virtual Public Charter Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1082
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SAMPSON, POULIOT, DRINKWATER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §2404, 20-A MRSA §2408, 20-A MRSA §6355

Legislative Document
No. 1082
H.P. 797
House of Representatives, March 11, 2021
An Act To Improve Educational Opportunities by Exempting 
Children Who Attend Virtual Public Charter Schools from 
Immunization Requirements and Expanding Enrollment at Virtual 
Public Charter Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representative: DRINKWATER of Milford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §2404, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 253, §1, is amended 
to read:
4.  Maximum virtual public charter school enrollment.  The total enrollment at all 
a virtual public charter schools school authorized by the commission may not exceed 1,000 
1,500 students.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §2408, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2019, c. 253, §2, is further 
amended by amending the 3rd blocked paragraph to read:
A virtual public charter school authorized by the commission may not expand to serve a 
grade level not included in levels 5 and 6 beyond the school's initial charter contract or, for 
a school whose charter was renewed prior to November 1, 2019, the renewed charter 
contract.
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §6355, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Virtual public charter school.  The child is enrolled in or attends a virtual public 
charter school, as defined in section 2401, subsection 11.  The Maine Charter School 
Commission established under Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 10-D may adopt safety 
protocols for physical attendance by the child at any class or school program.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the total enrollment at virtual public charter schools authorized by 
the Maine Charter School Commission from 1,000 at all virtual public charter schools to 
1,500 at a virtual public charter school.  It allows a virtual public charter school to expand 
to serve grade levels beyond the grade levels under the school's initial or renewed charter 
contract to include grade levels 5 and 6.  It exempts children who are enrolled in or attend 
a virtual public charter school from immunization requirements.  It also allows the Maine 
Charter School Commission to adopt safety protocols for physical attendance by such 
children at any class or school program.
An Act To Create a Voter Identification System
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1083
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, CONNOR, FECTEAU, SAMPSON
Amends: 21-A MRSA §671

Legislative Document
No. 1083
H.P. 798
House of Representatives, March 11, 2021
An Act To Create a Voter Identification System
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CONNOR of Lewiston, FECTEAU of Augusta, SAMPSON 
of Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §671, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2019, c. 371, §20, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Name announced.  A voter who wishes to vote must present proof of identity in 
the form of a photograph identification document and state the voter's name and residence 
address to an election clerk, who shall announce the name in a loud, clear voice.  If the 
voter's stated residence address is different from the residence address listed on the 
incoming voting list, the voter must be directed to complete an updated voter registration 
application before voting.  For purposes of this subsection, "photograph identification 
document" means a current and valid driver's license or nondriver identification card issued 
in this State, a United States passport, a military identification or a permit to carry a 
concealed handgun issued under Title 25, chapter 252 if that permit includes a photograph.  
"Photograph identification document" does not include an identification issued by a college 
or university in this State. 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §671, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Special voter photograph identification card.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, a 
voter who wishes to vote and who does not possess a photograph identification document 
may request from the Secretary of State a special voter photograph identification card, 
which must be issued free of charge and is valid for voter identification under this section.  
The Secretary of State shall establish procedures through rulemaking for the issuance of 
special voter photograph identification cards under this subsection.  Rules adopted pursuant 
to this subsection are routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 3.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect January 1, 2022.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the presentation of proof of identity in the form of a photograph 
identification document when voting in person.  Acceptable photograph identification is a 
current and valid driver's license or nondriver identification card issued in this State, a 
United States passport, a military identification or a permit to carry a concealed handgun 
issued in this State if that permit includes a photograph.  An identification issued by a 
college or university in this State may not be accepted for voter identification.  The bill also 
allows a person who does not possess a photograph identification document to request a 
free special voter photograph identification card from the Secretary of State.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1083
Committee Amendment CA_B_H406 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1085
Committee Amendment CA_A_H454 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1088
Committee Amendment CA_A_S81 (Senate)

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An Act To Save Maine Businesses
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1087
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: PRESCOTT

Legislative Document
No. 1087
H.P. 802
House of Representatives, March 11, 2021
An Act To Save Maine Businesses
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PRESCOTT of Waterboro.
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 state law in order to help save Maine businesses.
An Act To Allow Nonresidents Who Own Property To Speak at Town Meetings on Local Issues
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1088
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MOORE
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2524

Legislative Document
No. 1088
S.P. 349
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act To Allow Nonresidents Who Own Property To Speak at 
Town Meetings on Local Issues
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §2524, sub-§3, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 
and Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is 
further amended to read:
A.  All persons shall be silent at the moderator's command.  A person may not speak 
before that person is recognized by the moderator.  A person who is not neither a voter 
in the town nor the owner of residential real property in the town may speak at the 
meeting only with the consent of 2/3 of the voters present.  For the purposes of this 
paragraph, a mortgagor of residential real property is deemed the owner of that 
residential real property.
(1)  If any person, after a command for order by the moderator, continues to act in 
a disorderly manner, the moderator may direct that person to leave the meeting.  If 
the person refuses to leave, the moderator may have that person removed by a 
constable and confined until the meeting is adjourned.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a nonresident individual who owns residential real property in a town 
to speak at a town meeting to the same extent as a resident of the town.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1091
Committee Amendment CA_A_S78 (Senate)

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An Act To Improve the Long-term Outcomes for Youth Transitioning from State Care by Raising the Upper Age Limit for Voluntary Support Eligibility
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1091
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CURRY, CLAXTON, CYRWAY
Amends: 22 MRSA §4010-C, 22 MRSA §4037-A

Legislative Document
No. 1091
S.P. 352
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act To Improve the Long-term Outcomes for Youth 
Transitioning from State Care by Raising the Upper Age Limit for 
Voluntary Support Eligibility
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 CURRY of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4010-C, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 577, §1, is amended 
to read:
1.  Age; enrollment in postsecondary education institution.  In order to be eligible 
to participate in the program, an individual must be at least 21 23 years of age but less than 
years of age, must have exited the voluntary extended care and support agreement with 
the State under section 4037‑A at 21 23 years of age and must be enrolled in a 
postsecondary education institution.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4037-A, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 402, §5, is amended 
to read:
1.  Extended care requirements.  A person who is 18, 19 or, 20, 21 or 22 years of age 
and who attained 18 years of age while in the care and custody of the State may continue 
to receive care and support if the person:
A.  Is enrolled in secondary school or its equivalent or is enrolled in postsecondary or 
career and technical school;
B.  Is participating in a program or activity that promotes employment or removes 
barriers to employment;
C.  Is employed for at least 80 hours per month; or
D.  Is found to be in special circumstances, including but not limited to being incapable 
of qualifying under paragraphs A to C due to a documented medical or behavioral 
health condition.
SUMMARY
This bill raises the upper age limit from 20 years of age to 22 years of age for voluntary 
participation in extended care for persons who attained 18 years of age while in the care 
and custody of the State.  It makes a corresponding change in the transition grant program 
for individuals exiting extended care and pursuing a postsecondary education by changing 
the requirement that to be eligible to participate in the program an individual must be at 
least 21 years of age to a requirement that an individual must be at least 23 years of age.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1096
Committee Amendment CA_A_S341 (Senate)

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An Act To Clarify the Rule-making Authority of the Supreme Judicial Court Concerning Electronic Records and Filing
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1096
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARNEY
Amends: 4 MRSA §8-C

Legislative Document
No. 1096
S.P. 357
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act To Clarify the Rule-making Authority of the Supreme 
Judicial Court Concerning Electronic Records and Filing
Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §8-C, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 78, §1, is amended to 
read:
1.  Rules and orders; processes and procedures.  Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, the Supreme Judicial Court may adopt rules and issue orders to permit or 
require the use of electronic forms, filings, records, e-mail and electronic signatures 
whenever paper forms, filings, records, written notice, postal mail and written signatures 
are required for judicial, legal or any other court-related process under the Maine Revised 
Statutes.
The Supreme Judicial Court, by rule, may determine any other processes or procedures 
appropriate to ensure adequate preservation, disposition, integrity, security, appropriate 
accessibility and confidentiality of the electronic records.  After the effective date of the 
rules as adopted or amended, all laws in conflict with the rules are of no further effect.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies the rule-making authority of the Supreme Judicial Court regarding 
rules concerning processes and procedures related to the filing of electronic records.  The 
bill adds a provision that nullifies laws that conflict with duly adopted rules.
An Act Regarding Election Reform
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1099
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: MOORE
Amends: 21-A MRSA §111, 21-A MRSA §112, 21-A MRSA §601, 21-A MRSA §671, 21-A MRSA §683, 21-A MRSA §751

Legislative Document
No. 1099
S.P. 360
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act Regarding Election Reform
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §111, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Incarcerated persons.  A person who is incarcerated in any jail, correctional or 
detention facility may not vote.
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §112, sub-§14, as amended by PL 1997, c. 436, §21, is 
repealed.
Sec. 3.  21-A MRSA §601, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Form.  A ballot must be in paper form.
Sec. 4.  21-A MRSA §671, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Identification.  The election clerk may not accept a ballot unless the voter provides 
photo identification.
Sec. 5.  21-A MRSA §671, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Close of polls.  The election clerk may not accept a ballot after the close of the 
polls.
Sec. 6.  21-A MRSA §683 is enacted to read:
§683.  Vote buying
A person may not purchase a vote of any other person for money or any other thing of 
value.
Sec. 7.  21-A MRSA §751, first ¶, as repealed and replaced by PL 1999, c. 645, §4, 
is amended to read:
Absentee ballots may be cast at any election by any voter who requests an absentee 
ballot as provided under this subchapter.  The voter need not specify a reason to receive an 
absentee ballot only by a person who is unable to vote, the reason for which must be 
certified by the person.  An absentee ballot under this chapter must be collected and 
delivered by 2 other people, both of whom must certify the collection and delivery.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the voting laws in the following ways. It:
1.  Prohibits incarcerated persons from voting;
2.  Requires ballots to be in paper form;
3.  Requires photo identification to vote;
4.  Prohibits accepting ballots after the polls close;
5.  Prohibits the buying of a vote by another person for money or any other thing of 
value; and
6.  Allows absentee voting only for a person who is unable to vote, the reason for which 
is certified by the person, and requires 2 other persons to collect and deliver the ballot, each 
of whom must certify the collection and delivery.
An Act To Support Rural Maine Residents through the Winter by Providing Rebates for Backup Power Generators
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1098
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY
Amends: 35-A MRSA §10128

Legislative Document
No. 1098
S.P. 359
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act To Support Rural Maine Residents through the Winter by 
Providing Rebates for Backup Power Generators
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §10128 is enacted to read:
§10128.  Rebate for backup power generators in rural areas
The trust shall provide a rebate of $1,000 toward the purchase of a residential backup 
power generator for a person who resides in a rural area.  For purposes of this section, "rural 
area" has the same meaning as in 7 United States Code, Section 1991(a)(13).
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Efficiency Maine Trust to provide a rebate of $1,000 toward the 
purchase of a residential backup power generator for a person who resides in a rural area.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1101
Committee Amendment CA_A_S85 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1102
Committee Amendment CA_A_S154 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1103
Committee Amendment CA_A_S145 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1105
House Amendment HA_A_H339 (House)

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An Act To Increase the Time for Which a Temporary Motor Vehicle Registration Plate Is Valid
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1104
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FARRIN, PARRY, CHIPMAN, DIAMOND, MARTIN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §462

Legislative Document
No. 1104
S.P. 365
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act To Increase the Time for Which a Temporary Motor Vehicle 
Registration Plate Is Valid
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 FARRIN of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representative PARRY of Arundel and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative: MARTIN 
of Sinclair.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §462, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
2.  Payment of fee for temporary registration plate.  The fee for a temporary 
registration plate is $1 per plate.  A purchaser may operate the motor vehicle or trailer with 
a temporary registration plate for a period of 14 30 consecutive days without payment of a 
regular fee.  If the purchaser is a nonresident member of the Armed Services, the purchaser 
may operate a motor vehicle or trailer for a period of 20 consecutive days without payment 
of a regular fee.  At the end of this initial period, a resident who is unable to comply with 
the requirements of chapter 7 or a nonresident who has applied for but has not yet received 
a registration certificate from a home state may request the Secretary of State to extend this 
period without charge for an additional 20 days.
SUMMARY
This bill increases from 14 days to 30 days the number of days a person may operate a 
motor vehicle or trailer with a temporary registration plate without payment of a regular 
registration plate fee.
An Act To Prohibit an Employer from Charging an Employee for Direct Deposit for Wages
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1106
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: POULIOT
Amends: 26 MRSA §621-A

Legislative Document
No. 1106
S.P. 367
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act To Prohibit an Employer from Charging an Employee for 
Direct Deposit for Wages
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §621-A, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Direct deposit of wages.  An employer may not charge a fee for the payment of 
wages by means of direct deposit.  For purposes of this section, "direct deposit" means the 
transfer of wages through electronic funds transfer directly into an employee's account in 
an accredited financial institution designated by the employee.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits an employer from charging a fee for the payment of wages to an 
employee by means of direct deposit of funds.
Resolve, Directing the Maine Public Employees Retirement System To Convene a Working Group To Investigate Public Pension Options
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1105
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: MAXMIN, HICKMAN, STEWART, BRENNAN, FECTEAU

Legislative Document
No. 1105
S.P. 366
In Senate, March 22, 2021
Resolve, Directing the Maine Public Employees Retirement System 
To Convene a Working Group To Investigate Public Pension 
Options
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, STEWART of Aroostook, 
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, FECTEAU of Augusta, McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Sec. 1.  Maine Public Employees Retirement System to convene working 
group.  Resolved:  That the Maine Public Employees Retirement System shall convene 
a working group of representatives of public employers, including the State and school 
administrative units, and public employees, including the Maine Service Employees 
Association and the Maine Education Association, to work together to develop new designs 
for public employee pensions that are based on social security and have comparable 
benefits to the current defined benefit plan.  The working group shall build on work 
completed by the working group that was convened pursuant to Public Law 2011, chapter 
380, Part U to refine and further develop options.  The Maine Public Employees Retirement 
System shall submit to the Legislature no later than December 1, 2021 a report containing 
options for public pensions developed by the working group and proposed plans and 
timelines for implementation.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Maine Public Employees Retirement System to convene a 
working group of representatives of public employers, including the State and school 
administrative units, and public employees, including the Maine Service Employees 
Association and the Maine Education Association, to work together to develop new designs 
for public employee pensions that are based on social security and have comparable 
benefits to the current defined benefit plan. The working group must submit to the 
Legislature no later than December 1, 2021 a report containing options for public pensions 
developed by the working group and proposed plans and timelines for implementation.
An Act To Create Needed Broadband Infrastructure in Rural Maine through the Establishment of a Satellite.,.based Broadband Grant Program Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1107
Committee Amendment CA_A_S496 (Senate)

LD 1107 
LR328(02) 
An Act To Create Needed Broadband Infrastructure in Rural Maine through the Establishment of a 
Satellite.,.based Broadband Grant Program 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'}{¥' Cs-<-11Gv) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Maine Connectivity Authority 
Any additional costs to the Maine Connectivity Authority as a result of developing strategies to encourage regional 
partnerships among appropriate entities to identify and implement strategies to bring high-speed broadband to 
unserved areas of the State and to report back on available federal funding for these activities are anticipated to be 
minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0328(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Promote Legislative Oversight of Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1108
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BREEN
Amends: 37-B MRSA §744, 37-B MRSA §746

Legislative Document
No. 1108
S.P. 370
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act To Promote Legislative Oversight of Federal COVID-19 
Relief Funds
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 BREEN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §744, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Application.  This section does not apply to federal funds received under section 
746.
Sec. 2.  37-B MRSA §746 is enacted to read:
§746.  Federal funds received due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 744 and Title 5, section 1669, an expenditure 
proposed by the Governor from discretionary funds not otherwise earmarked for use by the 
State that are received directly by the State from the Federal Government due to the 
pandemic related to coronavirus disease 2019, also known as Covid-19, following the 
effective date of this section must be approved by a majority vote of both houses of the 
Legislature.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that an expenditure proposed by the Governor from discretionary 
funds not otherwise earmarked for use by the State that are received directly by the State 
from the Federal Government due to the COVID-19 pandemic following the effective date 
of this Act must be approved by a majority vote of both houses of the Legislature.
An Act To Clarify the Authority To Manage Electric Bicycle Access to Off-road Trails
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1110
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2063

Legislative Document
No. 1110
S.P. 372
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act To Clarify the Authority To Manage Electric Bicycle Access 
to Off-road Trails
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2063, sub-§14, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 349, §7, is 
amended by amending subparagraph (3) to read:
(3)  Notwithstanding subparagraphs (1) and (2), an A Class 1 or Class 2 electric 
bicycle may not be operated on a bicycle path or trail designated for nonmotorized 
traffic if significant portions of the bicycle path have a natural surface, including 
gravel, stones or wooden bridging, unless authorized by at the discretion of the 
municipality, local authority or governing body of a public agency that has 
jurisdiction over the bicycle path or trail.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that a municipality, local authority or governing body of a public 
agency has the discretion to permit the operation of Class 1 and Class 2 electronic bicycles 
on bicycle paths or trails designated for nonmotorized traffic.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1111
Committee Amendment CA_A_S194 (Senate)

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An Act To Align Equipment Requirements for Electric Bicycles with National Manufacturing Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1109
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2063

Legislative Document
No. 1109
S.P. 371
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act To Align Equipment Requirements for Electric Bicycles with 
National Manufacturing Standards
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2063, sub-§14, ¶G, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 349, §7, is 
amended to read:
G.  An A Class 3 electric bicycle must be equipped with a speedometer that displays 
the speed the electric bicycle is traveling in miles per hour.
SUMMARY
This bill restricts the speedometer requirement for electric bicycles to Class 3 electric 
bicycles to align the requirement with national manufacturing standards.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1113
Committee Amendment CA_A_S116 (Senate)

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Resolve, To Classify Employee Health Insurance as a Fixed Cost for MaineCare Reimbursement in Nursing Homes
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1112
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, MORRIS, CLAXTON, KEIM, MOORE, LYMAN, PERRY

Legislative Document
No. 1112
S.P. 374
In Senate, March 22, 2021
Resolve, To Classify Employee Health Insurance as a Fixed Cost for 
MaineCare Reimbursement in Nursing Homes
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner and
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, KEIM of Oxford, MOORE of Washington, 
Representatives: LYMAN of Livermore Falls, PERRY of Calais.
Sec. 1.  Amendment of Principles of Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its rule 
Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 67, Principles of 
Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities no later than January 1, 2022 as follows.
1.  The costs of health insurance for those personnel currently included in the direct 
care cost component in section 16.1.7(3) must be removed from the direct care cost 
component and included in the fixed costs component in section 18.
2.  The costs of health insurance for those personnel currently included in the routine 
cost component in section 17.4.1(o)(3) must be removed from the routine cost component 
and included in the fixed costs component in section 18.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rule 
Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 67, Principles of 
Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities no later than January 1, 2022 to move health 
insurance costs for personnel from direct care and routine cost components to fixed costs 
components.  This was a majority recommendation of the Commission To Study Long-
term Care Facilities, which reported in December 2013.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1113
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S159 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1113
Committee Amendment CA_B_S117 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1114
Committee Amendment CA_A_S163 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1117
Committee Amendment CA_A_S282 (Senate)

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Committee Amendment CA_B_S283 (Senate)

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An Act To Limit Credit Card Fees by Requiring Monthly Credit Card Billing
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1119
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, EVANGELOS, CHIPMAN, DOUDERA, MATLACK
Amends: 9-A MRSA §3

Legislative Document
No. 1119
S.P. 382
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act To Limit Credit Card Fees by Requiring Monthly Credit 
Card Billing
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and
Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, MATLACK of 
St. George.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  9-A MRSA §3-317 is enacted to read:
§3-317.  Monthly billing for credit cards
The issuer of a credit card shall bill once per month a holder of a credit card who has a 
balance due on that credit card.  The issuer of a credit card may not bill more than once per 
month such a holder. The issuer of a credit card that bills such a holder more than 12 times 
in a calendar year forfeits the balance on that holder's credit card and may not report 
negative information related to that forfeiture to a credit bureau.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the issuer of a credit card to bill once per month a holder of a credit 
card who has a balance due on that credit card.  The bill provides that the issuer of a credit 
card may not bill more than once per month such a holder. The issuer of a credit card that 
bills such a holder more than 12 times in a calendar year forfeits the balance on that holder's 
credit card and may not report negative information related to that forfeiture to a credit 
bureau.
An Act To Allow Dentists To Receive Continuing Education Credits for Uncompensated Volunteer Work
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1120
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, DIAMOND, POULIOT, STEWART, LYMAN
Amends: 32 MRSA §18350

Legislative Document
No. 1120
S.P. 383
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act To Allow Dentists To Receive Continuing Education Credits 
for Uncompensated Volunteer Work
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec, STEWART of 
Aroostook, Representative: LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §18350, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 429, §21, is amended to read:
§18350.  Continuing education
As a condition of renewal of a license to practice, an applicant must have a current 
cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification and complete continuing education during the 
licensing cycle prior to application for renewal.  The board may prescribe by rule the 
content and types of continuing education activities that meet the requirements of this 
section.  In accordance with rules adopted by the board, uncompensated volunteer dental 
care rendered by a dentist is eligible for not more than 8 credit hours per year continuing 
education credit for renewal of a license issued pursuant to section 18342.
SUMMARY
This bill allows dentists to receive continuing education credit for uncompensated 
volunteer dental care.  The credit is limited to not more than 8 credit hours per year.
An Act To Promote Public Safety by Allowing Lighted Signs on Ce1iain Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1122
Committee Amendment CA_A_S214 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1922

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /Jr " to S.P. 385, L.D. 1122, "An Act To Promote 
Public Safety by Allowing Lighted Signs on Ce1iain Vehicles" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inse1iing the following: 
'Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §1922, sub-§4, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
D. On a delivery vehicle, on the roof of the vehicle as long as the only information on 
the illuminated sign is the name and telephone number of the company providing the 
delivery. The sign may be illuminated only when making a delivery, as determined by 
the Department of Public Safety by rule. The sign may not have words that scroll or 
change messages while the vehicle is in transit and a vehicle is limited to one sign. The 
sign must be securely fastened to the vehicle to prevent it from falling off the vehicle. 
For the purposes of this paragraph, "delivery vehicle" means a motor vehicle used to 
transport customers or property. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine 
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that an illuminated sign on a delivery vehicle may be 
illuminated only when making a delivery, as determined by the Department of Public 
Safety by rule. It also adds requirements regarding messages on the illuminated sign and 
fastening the sign to the delivery vehicle. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/21 :w-ac:. 
LD 1122 
LR 1720(02) 
An Act To Promote Public Safety by Allowing Lighted Signs on Certain Vehicles 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "{i.' ls ·2.11) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with rule-making can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1123
Committee Amendment CA_A_S334 (Senate)

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An Act To Promote Public Safety by Allowing Lighted Signs on Certain Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1122
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, DIAMOND, FARRIN, MARTIN, O'CONNELL, PERKINS, WHITE, WILLIAMS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1922

Legislative Document
No. 1122
S.P. 385
In Senate, March 22, 2021
An Act To Promote Public Safety by Allowing Lighted Signs on 
Certain Vehicles
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 18, 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 CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset, Representatives: 
MARTIN of Sinclair, MARTIN of Greene, O'CONNELL of Brewer, PERKINS of Oakland, 
WHITE of Waterville, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1922, sub-§4, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
B.  On a semitrailer, on the front portion of the semitrailer; and
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1922, sub-§4, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
C.  On a truck, on the front portion of the storage compartment above and behind the 
cab.; and
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §1922, sub-§4, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  On a delivery vehicle, on the roof of the vehicle as long as the only information on 
the illuminated sign is the name and telephone number of the company providing the 
delivery.  For the purposes of this paragraph, "delivery vehicle" means a motor vehicle 
used to transport customers or property. 
Sec. 4.  29-A MRSA §1922, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
7.  Exception.  This section does not apply to the illuminated name and telephone 
number identification affixed to vehicles, including the illuminated name and telephone 
number identification affixed to the roof, for the conveyance of passengers.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the display of illuminated signs on delivery vehicles that transport 
customers or property as long as the only information on the sign is the name and telephone 
number of the company providing the delivery.  It also amends the law to clarify that an 
illuminated sign with the same information may be affixed to the roof of a vehicle for the 
conveyance of passengers.