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Resolve, To Waive Reductions to Nursing Facility Reimbursement Resulting from Payroll Protection Program Loans and Grants
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0873
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 873
S.P. 287
In Senate, March 8, 2021
Resolve, To Waive Reductions to Nursing Facility Reimbursement 
Resulting from Payroll Protection Program Loans and Grants
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, nursing facilities are facing increased cost pressures from protecting 
vulnerable residents from the risks of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19; and
Whereas, nursing facilities are struggling to remain operational and federal Paycheck 
Protection Program funds are intended to keep facilities operational, and reducing or 
adjusting allowable MaineCare costs based on Paycheck Protection Program funds the 
facilities are receiving is counterproductive; and
Whereas, nursing facilities may be filing cost reports prior to 90 days after 
adjournment; 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.  Department of Health and Human Services to waive potential 
reductions from Paycheck Protection Program funds.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall waive any reduction or adjustment to 
allowable MaineCare costs on filed or audited cost reports under department rule Chapter 
101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 67, Principles of Reimbursement 
for Nursing Facilities, that would result from the receipt of a loan or grant from the federal 
Small Business Administration under the Paycheck Protection Program established by the 
federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and any subsequent federal 
Act.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to waive any 
reduction or adjustment to allowable MaineCare costs on filed or audited cost reports that 
would result from a loan or grant received under the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0874
Senate Amendment SA_A_S191 (Senate)

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Senate Amendment SA_B_S250 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0875
Committee Amendment CA_A_S309 (Senate)

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An Act To Promote Efficiency in County and Municipal Government
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0876
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BREEN, AUSTIN, MORIARTY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §9, 30-A MRSA §2007

Legislative Document
No. 876
S.P. 290
In Senate, March 8, 2021
An Act To Promote Efficiency in County and Municipal 
Government
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative AUSTIN of Gray and
Representative: MORIARTY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §9 is enacted to read:
§9.  Public notice; electronic posting
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any obligation of a county or 
county official to provide notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the area is met by 
electronic posting on the publicly accessible website of the county government.
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §2007 is enacted to read:
§2007.  Public notice; electronic posting
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any obligation of a municipality 
or municipal official to provide notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the area is 
met by electronic posting on the publicly accessible website of the municipality.
SUMMARY
This bill allows county and municipal governments and officials to meet the 
requirement to provide public notice in a newspaper by electronic posting on the county's 
or municipality's publicly accessible website.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0879
Committee Amendment CA_A_S260 (Senate)

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An Act To Expand the Definition of Unlawful Sexual Touching
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0877
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DIAMOND, DESCHAMBAULT, COREY, FAY, WILLIAMS
Amends: 17-A MRSA §251

Legislative Document
No. 877
S.P. 291
In Senate, March 8, 2021
An Act To Expand the Definition of Unlawful Sexual Touching
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: DESCHAMBAULT of York, Representatives: COREY of Windham, 
FAY of Raymond, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §251, sub-§1, ¶G, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 138, §1, is 
amended to read:
G.  "Sexual touching" means any kissing on the mouth or touching of the breasts, 
buttocks, groin or inner thigh, directly or through clothing, for the purpose of arousing 
or gratifying sexual desire.
SUMMARY
This bill expands the definition of "sexual touching" in the Maine Criminal Code to 
include kissing on the mouth.
An Act Clarifying the Acceptance of Public Funding by Community Benefit Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0879
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: KEIM
Amends: 5 MRSA §4553

Legislative Document
No. 879
S.P. 293
In Senate, March 8, 2021
An Act Clarifying the Acceptance of Public Funding by Community 
Benefit Organizations
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4553, sub-§10, ¶G, as amended by PL 2019, c. 464, §1, is further 
amended to read:
G.  Discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, credit and 
educational opportunity on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, except 
that a religious corporation, association or organization that does not receive public 
funds is exempt from this provision with respect to:
(1)  Employment, as is more fully set forth in section 4553, subsection 4 and section 
4573‑A;
(2)  Housing; and
(3)  Educational opportunity, as is more fully set forth in section 4602, subsection 
4.
Any for-profit organization owned, controlled or operated by a religious association or 
corporation and subject to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 United 
States Code, Section 511(a) is not covered by the exemptions set forth in this 
paragraph.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Maine Human Rights Act to ensure that religious corporations, 
associations and organizations, whether or not they receive public funds, are exempt from 
discrimination prohibitions on the basis of employment, housing and educational 
opportunity.  Any for-profit organization owned, controlled or operated by a religious 
association or corporation remains subject to the discrimination prohibitions.
An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0881
Committee Amendment CA_A_S231 (Senate)
Amends: 28-B MRSA §102

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A- " to S.P. 295, L.D. 881, "An Act To Make 
Technical Changes to the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation makes important technical changes to the marijuana for 
medical use laws and ensures consistency with the definitions in the adult use laws and 
these changes must be implemented as soon as possible; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill in Part A in the first line (page 1, line 2 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "PART A" 
Amend the bill in Part A in section 3 in subsection 14-B in paragraph B in the first line 
(page 1, line 20 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
11,li" and inserting the following: 
'24' 
Amend the bill in Part A in section 3 in subsection 14-B in paragraph C in the first line 
(page 1, line 21 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
11,li" and inserting the following: 
'24' 
Amend the bill in Part B in the first line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "PART B" 
Amend the bill in Part B by striking out all of sections 1, 2, 3 and 4. 
Amend the bill in Part B by striking out all of sections 6 and 7 and inserting the 
following: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" l3- "to S.P. 295, L.D. 881 L S-Z,'Sl) 
'Sec. B-6. 28-B MRSA §102, sub-§51, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6, 
is amended to read: 
51. Seedling. "Seedling" means a marijuana plant or rooted cutting that is: 
A. Not flowering; 
B. Less than 6 24 inches in height; and 
C. Less than 6 24 inches in width.' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.' 
Amend the bill by re lettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the following changes to the bill: 
1. It adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause; 
2. It changes the definition of" seedling" to make it consistent between the medical use 
laws and the adult use laws; 
3. It removes provisions in the bill that require a registered caregiver operating a 
caregiver retail store to acquire a separate registration certificate for the caregiver retail 
store and to pay a separate registration fee for the caregiver retail store. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0880
Committee Amendment CA_A_S276 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0884
Committee Amendment CA_A_S120 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0885
Committee Amendment CA_A_H227 (House)

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An Act To Ban the Surveillance of Firearm Purchases
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0884
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: STEWART, PICKETT, TIMBERLAKE, DUCHARME
Amends: 25 MRSA §1509-B

Legislative Document
No. 884
S.P. 299
In Senate, March 8, 2021
An Act To Ban the Surveillance of Firearm Purchases
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield and
Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative: DUCHARME of Madison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §1509-B is enacted to read:
§1509-B.  Retention of information regarding firearm purchases
The Department of Public Safety may not retain any information or data concerning 
firearm purchases obtained from any activity of the department involving the collection, 
analysis and timely dissemination of information concerning suspected or actual terrorist 
acts and criminal activity.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Department of Public Safety from retaining any information or 
data concerning firearm purchases obtained from any activity involving the collection, 
analysis and timely dissemination of information concerning suspected or actual terrorist 
acts and criminal activity, functions currently performed by the Department of Public 
Safety's information analysis center.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0886
Committee Amendment CA_A_H473 (House)

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An Act To Promote Bulk Retail Purchasing
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0885
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: MORALES, GROHOSKI
Amends: 7 MRSA §219-A

Legislative Document
No. 885
H.P. 641
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Promote Bulk Retail Purchasing
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORALES of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Representative: GROHOSKI of Ellsworth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §219-A is enacted to read:
§219-A.  Reusable containers
The department shall ensure that its rules, established in accordance with the 
commissioner's rule-making authority in section 12, and guidelines neither preclude 
business owners from allowing nor require business owners to allow consumers to supply 
their own containers for the bulk purchase of certain food and nonfood items.  The 
department shall provide technical assistance and education to business owners and 
consumers regarding best practices for the use of reusable containers.
Sec. 2.  Review and report.  The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry shall review its rules and guidelines to ensure they are in compliance with the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 219-A.  By February 1, 2022, the department shall 
provide a report on its progress toward implementation of the requirements of Title 7, 
section 219-A to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic 
Advancement and Business.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to ensure 
that its rules and guidelines neither preclude business owners from allowing nor require 
business owners to allow consumers to supply their own containers for the bulk purchase 
of certain food and nonfood items and to provide technical assistance and education 
regarding best practices.  The bill requires the department to report on its progress by 
February 1, 2022 to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic 
Advancement and Business.
Resolve, To Encourage Employment in the Direct Care Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0886
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: FAY, ARFORD, BAILEY, CUDDY, GRIFFIN, HASENFUS, STOVER, CURRY

Legislative Document
No. 886
H.P. 642
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
Resolve, To Encourage Employment in the Direct Care Workforce
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BAILEY of Gorham, CUDDY of 
Winterport, GRIFFIN of Levant, HASENFUS of Readfield, STOVER of Boothbay, 
Senator: CURRY of Waldo.
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 direct care field is undergoing a shortage of workers, and new workers 
need to be attracted as soon as possible; and
Whereas, this legislation directs the Department of Labor to develop and implement 
a multimedia public service campaign that promotes direct care worker jobs as a career 
choice; 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.  Public service campaign promoting direct care worker jobs.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Labor, in coordination with the Department of 
Economic and Community Development and the Department of Health and Human 
Services, shall develop and implement a multimedia public service campaign that promotes 
direct care worker jobs as a career choice.  In developing the campaign materials, the 
Department of Labor shall ensure that new residents in the State, racial and ethnic 
minorities, men, younger persons including high school students, older persons and persons 
with disabilities are represented.  The Department of Labor shall also seek grants and other 
funds from public and private sources in developing the campaign.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This emergency resolve directs the Department of Labor, in coordination with the 
Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Health and 
Human Services, to develop and implement a multimedia public service campaign that 
promotes direct care worker jobs as a career choice.
An Act To Require Uniform Adherence to Internal Revenue Service Guidelines by Maine Nonprofit Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0887
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: STEARNS

Legislative Document
No. 887
H.P. 643
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Require Uniform Adherence to Internal Revenue Service 
Guidelines by Maine Nonprofit Organizations
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
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 establish methods to ensure the compliance of nonprofit organizations, 
particularly smaller nonprofit organizations, with standard audit practices and income 
reporting requirements.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0887
Committee Amendment CA_A_H603 (House)

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An Act Concerning Proportional Representation
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0889
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 889
H.P. 645
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act Concerning Proportional Representation
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
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 amend the law to provide for proportional representation.
An Act To Ensure Ongoing Services for Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0888
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DUNPHY, LIBBY, COREY, FAY, MEYER, STOVER, WARREN, BAILEY, JACKSON, POULIOT

Legislative Document
No. 888
H.P. 644
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Ensure Ongoing Services for Victims of Sexual Assault 
and Domestic Violence
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, FAY of Raymond, MEYER of Eliot, STOVER of 
Boothbay, WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: BAILEY of York, President JACKSON of 
Aroostook, POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative: Provides funding for sexual assault and domestic violence prevention and victim 
services.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative: Provides funding for culturally specific sexual assault and domestic violence 
prevention and victim services.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$250,000
$250,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$250,000
$250,000
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2021-22
2022-23
GENERAL FUND
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
__________
__________
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding to provide sexual assault and domestic violence 
prevention and victim services.
An Act To Protect Maine Consumers and Decrease Environmental Pollution
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0890
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 890
H.P. 646
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Protect Maine Consumers and Decrease Environmental 
Pollution
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
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 to protect Maine consumers by removing 
incentives that lead to an increase in carbon emissions.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0891
Committee Amendment CA_A_H299 (House)

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An Act To Eliminate or Forgive Fines and Penalties on Persons and Businesses Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0891
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HUTCHINS

Legislative Document
No. 891
H.P. 647
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Eliminate or Forgive Fines and Penalties on Persons and 
Businesses Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary 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:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would eliminate or forgive fines and penalties on persons and businesses due 
to the pandemic caused by coronavirus disease 2019, known as COVID-19.
An Act To Enable Motor Vehicle Technicians To Safely Disable Breathalyzer Starter Devices
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0893
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HUTCHINS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2508

Legislative Document
No. 893
H.P. 649
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Enable Motor Vehicle Technicians To Safely Disable 
Breathalyzer Starter Devices
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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.  29-A MRSA §2508, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Exemption.  Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, this 
section does not apply to an owner or employee of a repair facility, as defined in section 
1801, subsection 4, who is not the person whose license is reinstated pursuant to this section 
or section 2412-A, subsection 7, who disconnects or disables the ignition interlock device 
using a procedure approved by the Secretary of State for the purpose of servicing the 
vehicle.
Sec. 2.  Rulemaking for approved methods of disabling an ignition interlock 
device by a repair facility.  The Secretary of State shall furnish to every repair facility, as 
defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 1801, subsection 4, upon request, 
a code or procedure that allows a person authorized to perform service on a motor vehicle 
equipped with an ignition interlock device, as defined in Title 29-A, section 2401, 
subsection 5-A, at that repair facility to disable or disconnect the ignition interlock device 
without providing a breath sample, as long as that person's driver's license was not 
reinstated due to the installation of an ignition interlock device on the vehicle being 
serviced.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as described in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an explicit exemption from the prohibition against tampering with 
an ignition interlock device, or "breathalyzer," when done for the express purpose of 
servicing a vehicle with such a device installed.  This bill also requires the Secretary of 
State to furnish a repair facility, upon request, with a code or procedure that allows a motor 
vehicle technician at that repair facility to disable or disconnect a breathalyzer without 
providing a breath sample by blowing into the device, as long as the vehicle being serviced 
is not the technician's.
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Governor's Economic Recovery Committee
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0892
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 892
H.P. 648
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Governor's 
Economic Recovery Committee
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to implement the recommendations of the 
Governor's Economic Recovery Committee within the Governor's Office of Policy 
Innovation and the Future.
An Act To Increase Government Accountability by Removing the Restriction on the Dissemination of Information Regarding Investigations
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0894
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WARREN, ANDREWS, EVANGELOS, FECTEAU, MORALES, PLUECKER, POULIOT
Amends: 16 MRSA §807

Legislative Document
No. 894
H.P. 650
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Increase Government Accountability by Removing the 
Restriction on the Dissemination of Information Regarding 
Investigations
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, EVANGELOS of Friendship, Speaker 
FECTEAU of Biddeford, MORALES of South Portland, PLUECKER of Warren, Senator: 
POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  16 MRSA §807, as amended by Pl 2013, c. 507, §8, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law prohibiting a Maine criminal justice agency from confirming 
the existence or nonexistence of confidential intelligence and investigative record 
information to any person or public or private entity that is not eligible to receive that 
information.
An Act To Make Necessary Changes to State Law
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0895
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DUNPHY

Legislative Document
No. 895
H.P. 651
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Make Necessary Changes to State Law
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to make necessary changes to state law.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0896
Committee Amendment CA_A_H458 (House)

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An Act Concerning Mental Health in Public Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0896
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 896
H.P. 652
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act Concerning Mental Health in Public Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
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 amend the laws relating to mental health in public schools.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0897
Committee Amendment CA_A_H136 (House)

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An Act To Protect Maine Veterans from Unfair Consequences of Taxation Policy
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0897
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 897
H.P. 653
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Protect Maine Veterans from Unfair Consequences of 
Taxation Policy
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
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 protect Maine veterans from the unfair consequences of property 
taxation laws.
An Act To Provide Incentives to Unemployed Workers To Become Part of the Caregiver Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0898
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: FAY

Legislative Document
No. 898
H.P. 654
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Provide Incentives to Unemployed Workers To Become 
Part of the Caregiver Workforce
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This emergency bill proposes to provide incentives and assistance to unemployed 
workers to become part of the caregiver workforce.
An Act To Protect Privacy and Security at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0899
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: O'NEIL

Legislative Document
No. 899
H.P. 655
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Protect Privacy and Security at the Bureau of Motor 
Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.
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 protect the privacy and security of an 
individual's personal information at the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of 
Motor Vehicles.
An Act To Facilitate the Recycling of Clean Energy Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0900
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: KESSLER

Legislative Document
No. 900
H.P. 656
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Facilitate the Recycling of Clean Energy Equipment
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KESSLER of South 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 related to the challenges of and opportunities for 
recycling clean energy equipment such as solar panels, wind turbines and battery energy 
storage systems in the State.  It also establishes a funding mechanism for the Public Utilities 
Commission to subsidize start-up costs for such recycling.
An Act To Assist Maine Residents Negatively Affected by Climate Change
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0901
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 901
H.P. 657
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Assist Maine Residents Negatively Affected by Climate 
Change
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
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 protect those Maine residents who are 
disproportionately negatively affected by climate change and to ensure that their safety is 
prioritized in the development of environmental policies.
An Act To Enact the Uniform Registration of Canadian Money Judgments Act
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0902
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MORIARTY

Legislative Document
No. 902
H.P. 658
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Enact the Uniform Registration of Canadian Money 
Judgments Act
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland.
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 adoption of laws for the registration of money judgments rendered 
in Canada, as have been adopted by the Uniform Law Commission in the Uniform 
Registration of Canadian Money Judgments Act, the text of which can be found here:  
http://legislature.maine.gov/doc/5145.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0900
Committee Amendment CA_A_H617 (House)

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An Act To Enact the Uniform Foreign-country Money Judgments Recognition Act
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0903
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MORIARTY

Legislative Document
No. 903
H.P. 659
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Enact the Uniform Foreign-country Money Judgments 
Recognition Act
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland.
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 adoption of laws for the recognition of money judgments rendered 
in other countries, as have been adopted by the Uniform Law Commission in the Uniform 
Foreign-country Money Judgments Recognition Act, the text of which may be found here:  
http://legislature.maine.gov/doc/5146.
An Act Concerning the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0904
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MORIARTY

Legislative Document
No. 904
H.P. 660
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act Concerning the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland.
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 changes to notarial laws to provide for notarial actions 
performed for remotely located individuals, which have been adopted by the Uniform Law 
Commission at Section 14A of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (2018), text of 
which can be found here:  http://legislature.maine.gov/doc/5147.  This bill is intended to 
address Executive Order 37 FY19/20, April 8, 2020, and the changes necessary after the 
Executive Order is rescinded or terminated.
An Act To Enact the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0905
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MORIARTY

Legislative Document
No. 905
H.P. 661
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Enact the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland.
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 changes to the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act that have 
been adopted as the updates of the Uniform Law Commission in what is now titled the 
Uniform Voidable Transactions Act, the text of which may be found here:  
http://legislature.maine.gov/doc/5165.
An Act To Provide Passamaquoddy Tribal Members Access to Clean Dl'inking Water
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0906
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H1035 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ''.-4" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 662, 
L.D. 906, "An Act To Provide Passamaquoddy Tribal Members Access to Clean Dl'inking 
Water" 
Amend the amendment in section 8 in subsection 10 by insetting after paragraph C the 
following: 
'Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Passamaquoddy Tribe's 
iurisdiction does not extend beyond the Passamaquoddy Indian territory.' 
Amend the amendment in section 9 in §6207-A by inserting after subsection 2 the 
following: 
'Notwithstanding any other prnvision of this section, the Passamaquoddy Tribe's 
iurisdiction does not extend beyond the Passamaquoddy Indian territory.' 
Amend the amendment in section 12 in paragraph Fin the last line (page 4, line 14 in 
amendment) by inse1ting after the following: "10" the following: ', except that the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe may not exercise jurisdiction over a nonprofit public municipal 
corporation. including, but not limited to, the water district established by Private a11d 
Special Law 1983, chapter 25' 
Amend the amendment by relettedng or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the Passamaquoddy Tribe's jurisdiction with respect to 
drinking water does not extend beyond the Passamaquoddy Indian tenitory. It also provides 
that, with respect to the Passamaquoddy Tribe's jurisdiction over civil and criminal actions 
regarding the enforcement of ordinances enacted by the Passamaquoddy Tribe regulating 
drinking water within the Passamaquoddy Indian ten·itory, the Passamaquoddy Tribe may 
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s 
HOUSE AMENDMENT~ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 662, L.D. 906 
not exercise jurisdiction over a nonprofit public municipal corporation, including, but not 
limited to, the water district established by, rivate an Special Law 1983, chapter 25. 
SPONSORED BY:,--#'-'~'-"--"---"-i.:;..;::;...;___..;;..;'--"--"-----
(Representative HARNETT, T.) 
TOWN: Gardiner 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Concerning State Pension Funds and Climate Change
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0907
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 907
H.P. 663
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act Concerning State Pension Funds and Climate Change
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
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 change certain laws concerning state pension funds and climate 
change.
An Act To Provide Passamaquoddy Tribal Members Access to Clean Drinking Water
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0906
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: NEWELL

Legislative Document
No. 906
H.P. 662
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Provide Passamaquoddy Tribal Members Access to 
Clean Drinking Water
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe.
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, as emergency legislation, proposes to provide clean drinking water to the 
Passamaquoddy Reservation at Pleasant Point and to nearby municipalities.
An Act To Protect Maine Residents and Organizations from Unreasonable and Illegal Surveillance, Monitoring or Tracking
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0908
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 908
H.P. 664
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act To Protect Maine Residents and Organizations from 
Unreasonable and Illegal Surveillance, Monitoring or Tracking
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
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 protect Maine residents and organizations from unreasonable and 
illegal surveillance, monitoring or tracking.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0909
Committee Amendment CA_A_H307 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0910
Committee Amendment CA_A_H223 (House)

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An Act Regarding the Depth of Phillips Lake in the Town of Dedham
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0909
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: O'CONNELL, BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 909
H.P. 665
House of Representatives, March 8, 2021
An Act Regarding the Depth of Phillips Lake in the Town of 
Dedham
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation is necessary to provide the Lucerne-in-Maine Village 
Corporation the authority to adopt at an annual meeting the height of the dam at the north 
end of Phillips Lake in the Town of Dedham; and
Whereas, it is necessary for this legislation to take effect prior to the expiration of the 
90-day period in order to ensure sufficient time for any necessary research regarding 
seasonal changes in water flow associated with the dam; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  P&SL 2005, c. 17 is amended to read:
Sec. 1.  Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation authorized to construct, 
operate and maintain dam.  The Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation in the Town 
of Dedham, Hancock County is authorized to construct, operate and maintain a dam at the 
outlet at the north end of Phillips Lake in the Town of Dedham.  The Notwithstanding the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, chapter 5, subchapter 1, article 3-A, subarticle 4, the dam, 
including any flashboards, must be constructed, operated and maintained at no higher than 
feet above sea level as established by the National Geodetic Survey a height adopted 
by the Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation at an annual meeting and at a width that is 
no less than the current width of the dam.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
Under current law, the Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation in the Town of Dedham 
is required to construct, operate and maintain a dam at the north end of Phillips Lake at no 
higher than 227 feet above sea level.  The bill removes that height restriction and instead 
requires the dam to be constructed, operated and maintained at a height adopted by the 
Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation at an annual meeting.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0911
Committee Amendment CA_A_H440 (House)

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