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An Act To Seal Marijuana Criminal Convictions and Civil Adjudications
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0216
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FECTEAU, ANDREWS, FAULKINGHAM, HARNETT, ROEDER, TALBOT ROSS, WARREN, MAXMIN
Amends: 16 MRSA §703

Legislative Document
No. 216
H.P. 151
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Seal Marijuana Criminal Convictions and Civil 
Adjudications
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 FECTEAU of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, 
HARNETT of Gardiner, ROEDER of Bangor, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WARREN of 
Hallowell, Senator: MAXMIN of Lincoln.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  16 MRSA §703, sub-§2, ¶K, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2, is 
amended to read:
K.  Information disclosing that a criminal proceeding has been terminated because the 
court lacked jurisdiction over the defendant; and
Sec. 2.  16 MRSA §703, sub-§2, ¶L, as amended by PL 2017, c. 432, Pt. B, §1, is 
further amended to read:
L.  Information disclosing that a person has petitioned for and been granted a full and 
free pardon.; and
Sec. 3.  16 MRSA §703, sub-§2, ¶M is enacted to read:
M.  Information disclosing a conviction or adjudication for a current or former crime 
or civil violation that consisted of conduct that is authorized under Title 28-B, chapter 
3.
SUMMARY
This bill seals criminal history record information regarding convictions or 
adjudications for crimes and civil violations relating to personal adult use of marijuana by 
making the information confidential.
An Act To Make Contributions Made To Pay Off School Meal Debt Tax-deductible
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0217
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FECTEAU, WOODSOME, DODGE, KRYZAK, ROCHE, SAMPSON, STEARNS
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122, 36 MRSA §5200-A

Legislative Document
No. 217
H.P. 152
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Make Contributions Made To Pay Off School Meal Debt 
Tax-deductible
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and
Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, KRYZAK of Acton, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, ROCHE 
of Wells, SAMPSON of Alfred, STEARNS of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶UU is enacted to read:
UU.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, a contribution made to an 
elementary or secondary school for the purpose of paying off debt owed for school 
meals for students, if the contribution is made by a person who is not the parent of a 
student for whom a debt is owed or a person otherwise obligated to cover the costs of 
the student.
For purposes of this paragraph, "elementary or secondary school" has the same 
meaning as "school" as defined in section 1752, subsection 14-E, except that it does 
not include postsecondary educational institutions.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§2, ¶HH is enacted to read:
HH.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, a contribution made to an 
elementary or secondary school for the purpose of paying off debt owed for school 
meals for students, if the contribution is made by a person who is not the parent of a 
student for whom a debt is owed or a person otherwise obligated to cover the costs of 
the student.
For purposes of this paragraph, "elementary or secondary school" has the same 
meaning as "school" as defined in section 1752, subsection 14-E, except that it does 
not include postsecondary educational institutions.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an income tax deduction for a person who makes a contribution to a 
public or nonprofit private elementary or secondary school to cover school meal debt if the 
person making the contribution is not the parent of a student or a person otherwise obligated 
to cover the costs of a student.
An Act To Enhance the Agricultural Marketing Loan Fund by Establishing a Variable Interest Rate for Loans and To Allow Participants in the Maine Farms for the Future Program To Borrow at That Rate
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0219
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PLUECKER, FECTEAU
Amends: 7 MRSA §435

Legislative Document
No. 219
H.P. 154
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Enhance the Agricultural Marketing Loan Fund by 
Establishing a Variable Interest Rate for Loans and To Allow 
Participants in the Maine Farms for the Future Program To Borrow 
at That Rate
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204.
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 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
Cosponsored by Representative: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford.
DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT        Page 1 - 130LR0075(01)        DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §435, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2007, c. 660, §12, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place:
3.  Interest rate.  The commissioner, in consultation with the Finance Authority of 
Maine, may periodically review interest rates and establish an interest rate for loans that 
varies with the prime rate of interest and is a competitive interest rate at the time of loan 
origination.  An interest rate established pursuant to this subsection may not be less than 
1% per year.
Sec. 2.  7 MRSA §435, sub-§3-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 660, §13, is amended 
to read:
3-A.  Loans for participants in the Maine Farms for the Future Program.  The 
interest rate for loans for capital improvements identified in a business plan developed 
under section 318 for a farm determined eligible under section 319 is 2% per year or the 
rate established by the commissioner pursuant to subsection 3, whichever is lower.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, in 
consultation with the Finance Authority of Maine, to periodically review interest rates and 
establish an interest rate for agricultural marketing loans that varies with the prime rate of 
interest and is a competitive interest rate at the time of loan origination.  It prohibits the 
rate from being less than 1% per year.  It also allows participants in the Maine Farms for 
the Future Program to borrow at that rate.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0220
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H18 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_B_H19 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_C_H20 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_D_H21 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_E_H22 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_F_H23 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_H9 (House)

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An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0220
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 220
H.P. 155
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for 
the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State 
Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
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 and Senate Paper 9. 
This bill as emergency legislation proposes to make supplemental appropriations and 
allocations for the expenditures of State Government and to change certain provisions of 
the law necessary to the proper operations of State Government for the fiscal year ending 
June 30, 2021. 
The 
documents 
submitted 
by 
the 
Governor 
may 
be 
found 
here:   
https://legislature.maine.gov/9724.
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2021, June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0221
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 221
H.P. 156
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds 
and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the 
Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2021, June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
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 make unified appropriations and 
allocations for the expenditures of State Government, General Fund and other funds and 
change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State 
Government for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023, as 
submitted by the Governor pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5. 
The 
documents 
submitted 
by 
the 
Governor 
may 
be 
found 
here: 
https://legislature.maine.gov/ros/9726.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0222
Committee Amendment CA_A_H149 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0223
Committee Amendment CA_A_H86 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0224
Committee Amendment CA_A_H1 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0226
Committee Amendment CA_A_H206 (House)

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An Act To Allow Travel in a Center Lane of a Restricted Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0228
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CARNEY, RECKITT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2052

Legislative Document
No. 228
S.P. 96
In Senate, January 27, 2021
An Act To Allow Travel in a Center Lane of a Restricted Highway
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 CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative RECKITT of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2052, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2011, c. 415, §1, is further 
amended to read:
6.  Ways with speed limit of 65 or more miles per hour.  An operator driving on a 
limited-access way with a speed limit of 65 or more miles per hour is restricted in ordinary 
operation to the right-hand lane and all center lanes and may use adjacent lanes the leftmost 
lane for overtaking and passing another vehicle, but must return to the right-hand lane or a 
center lane at the earliest opportunity.  This requirement does not apply to an authorized 
emergency vehicle, or to a vehicle otherwise directed by posted signs, a law enforcement 
officer or a highway maintenance crew.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that, on a limited-access way with a speed limit of 65 or more miles 
per hour, a motor vehicle operator is restricted in ordinary operation to the right-hand lane 
and all center lanes and may use the leftmost lane for overtaking and passing another 
vehicle.
Resolve, To Conduct a Feasibility Study for Extending Passenger Rail Service from Brunswick through Augusta and Waterville to Bangor
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0227
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BALDACCI, O'CONNELL, CHIPMAN, CARDONE, DOORE, DUNPHY, SUPICA, WHITE

Legislative Document
No. 227
S.P. 95
In Senate, January 27, 2021
Resolve, To Conduct a Feasibility Study for Extending Passenger 
Rail Service from Brunswick through Augusta and Waterville to 
Bangor
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 BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer and
Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, DOORE of 
Augusta, DUNPHY of Old Town, SUPICA of Bangor, WHITE of Waterville.
Sec. 1.  Rail service to Bangor.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation, in consultation with the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority 
and interested municipalities and planning organizations, shall conduct a feasibility study 
and develop a plan to implement passenger rail service from Brunswick through Augusta 
and Waterville to Bangor along existing railroad corridors.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made.
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Multimodal – Passenger Rail Z139
Initiative:  Provides one-time funding for a feasibility study and plan to implement 
passenger rail service from Brunswick through Augusta and Waterville to Bangor along 
existing railroad corridors.
HIGHWAY FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$300,000
$0
__________
__________
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$300,000
$0
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the 
Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority and interested municipalities and 
planning organizations, to conduct a feasibility study and develop a plan to implement 
passenger rail service from Brunswick through Augusta and Waterville to Bangor along 
existing railroad corridors.  It provides an allocation of $300,000 in one-time funds in fiscal 
year 2021-22 to fund the feasibility study and plan.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0227
Committee Amendment CA_A_S183 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0229
Committee Amendment CA_A_S138 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0229
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S388 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act To Allow Low-beam Headlights on Motorcycles To Flash during Daytime Hours
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0230
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, DOUDERA, EVANGELOS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1904, 29-A MRSA §2067

Legislative Document
No. 230
S.P. 98
In Senate, January 27, 2021
An Act To Allow Low-beam Headlights on Motorcycles To Flash 
during Daytime Hours
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 MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, EVANGELOS of Friendship, 
McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1904, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2005, c. 577, §25, is further 
amended to read:
6.  Motorcycle.  A motorcycle that does not have an adequate beam for headlights is 
restricted to daytime operation.  A motorcycle may be equipped with a low-beam headlight 
that is capable of flashing, the use of which is governed by section 2067, subsection 4.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2067, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Motorcycles; flashing low beam.  Notwithstanding section 2054, subsection 2, 
paragraph A, the operator of a motorcycle equipped with a low-beam headlight that is 
capable of flashing may cause the headlight to flash during the daytime.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the operator of a motorcycle to use a flashing low-beam headlight 
during the daytime.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0231
Committee Amendment CA_A_S195 (Senate)

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An Act To Recognize "My Sweet Maine" as Maine's Song of the 21st Century
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0232
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: ANDREWS, RISEMAN
Amends: 1 MRSA §210-C

Legislative Document
No. 232
H.P. 162
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Recognize "My Sweet Maine" as Maine's Song of the 
21st Century
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Cosponsored by Representative: RISEMAN of Harrison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §210-C is enacted to read:
§210-C.  State song of 21st century
The official song of the State of the 21st century is the song entitled "My Sweet Maine," 
written by Terry Swett.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes "My Sweet Maine" written by Terry Swett as the official song of 
the State of the 21st century.
An Act To Establish Open Primaries
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0231
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: MAXMIN, PLUECKER, POULIOT, EVANGELOS, GROHOSKI, HEPLER, RISEMAN, WARREN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §111, 21-A MRSA §340, 21-A MRSA §341, 21-A MRSA §441

Legislative Document
No. 231
S.P. 99
In Senate, January 27, 2021
An Act To Establish Open Primaries
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 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 MAXMIN of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and
Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, GROHOSKI 
of Ellsworth, HEPLER of Woolwich, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, RISEMAN of Harrison, 
WARREN of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §111, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2005, c. 387, §1, is further 
amended to read:
5.  Enrollment.  The person must be enrolled in a party in that municipality to vote at 
that party's caucus, or convention or primary election, unless otherwise permitted by the 
party pursuant to section 340.
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §340, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 423, §3, is repealed.
Sec. 3.  21-A MRSA §341 is enacted to read:
§341.  Unenrolled voter participation in primary elections allowed
A registered voter not enrolled in a political party may participate, subject to the 
restrictions of section 144, in a party's primary election without enrolling in that political 
party.  An unenrolled voter may vote in only one party's primary election.  The Secretary 
of State shall establish procedures to ensure that each voter voting in a party's primary 
election is offered a ballot for that primary election.
Sec. 4.  21-A MRSA §441, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 445, §4, is repealed.
Sec. 5.  21-A MRSA §441, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Unenrolled voter participation in presidential primary elections allowed.  A 
registered voter not enrolled in a political party may participate, subject to the restrictions 
of section 144, in a party's presidential primary election without enrolling in that political 
party.  An unenrolled voter may vote in only one party's presidential primary election.  The 
Secretary of State shall establish procedures to ensure that each voter voting in a party's 
presidential primary election is offered a ballot for that primary election.
SUMMARY
This bill allows an unenrolled voter to vote in a primary election, including a 
presidential primary election, without having to enroll in a political party.  An unenrolled 
voter may vote in only one party's primary election.
An Act To Provide Electronic Access to Confidential Juror Information
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0233
Committee Amendment CA_A_H836 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"//- "to H.P. 163, L.D. 233, "An Act To Provide 
Electronic Access to Confidential Juror Information" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 7 in the 7th line (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "and their agents and investigators and the pro se parties" and 
inserting the following: 'admitted to the bar of this State' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Appropriates funds on an ongoing basis for annual software licenses for a secure, 
hosted Internet service. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2021-22 
$0 
$0 
2022-23 
$80,000 
$80,000 
Sec. 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2023.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
0 
This amendment requires the court to provide the names of prospective jurors and the 
contents of juror qualification forms electronically to the attorneys admitted to the bar of 
this State at their request. 
The bill requires the court to provide this information 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "H" to H.P. 163, L.D. 233 
electronically to the attorneys and their agents and investigators and the pro se parties at 
their request. 
The amendment adds an effective date of January 1, 2023. 
It also adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/28/22 frae:. 
LD233 
LR 714(02) 
An Act To Provide Electronic Access to Confidential Juror Information 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •#-{ f/-r 13fo) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$80,000 
$0 
$80,000 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
$80,000 
$80,000 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
$80,000 
$80,000 
Provides an ongoing appropriation of $80,000 in fiscal year 2022-23 to the Judicial Department for annual software 
licenses for a secure, hosted internet service to provide electronic access to juror qualification forms. 
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An Act To Provide Electronic Access to Confidential Juror Information
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0233
Committee Amendment CA_B_H837 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,J:;" to H.P. 163, L.D. 233, "An Act To Provide 
Electronic Access to Confidential Juror Information" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Provide Access to Confidential Juror Information' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 7 in the last 3 lines (page 1, lines 9 to 11 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "The court shall also provide this information 
electronically to the attorneys and their agents and investigators and the pro se parties at 
their request." 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2023.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment eliminates the requirement that the court provide the names of 
prospective jurors and the contents of juror qualification forms electronically to the 
attorneys and their agents and investigators and the pro se parties at their request. Nothing 
in the amendment prohibits the court from providing access to the information 
electronically. 
The amendment adds an effective date of January 1, 2023. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/28/22 fe.ae 
LD233 
LR 714(03) 
An Act To Provide Electronic Access to Confidential Juror Information 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendmentbt-fl-?37) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Judicial Department are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources.
An Act To Provide Electronic Access to Confidential Juror Information
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0233
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HARNETT, MIRAMANT, EVANGELOS, MORALES, WARREN, BAILEY
Amends: 14 MRSA §1254-A

Legislative Document
No. 233
H.P. 163
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Provide Electronic Access to Confidential Juror 
Information
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 HARNETT of Gardiner.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, MORALES of South Portland, WARREN of 
Hallowell, Senator: BAILEY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §1254-A, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2005, c. 285, §1, is further 
amended to read:
7.  Availability of qualification forms.  The names of prospective jurors and the 
contents of juror qualification forms are confidential and may not be disclosed except as 
provided in this chapter.  The names of prospective jurors and the contents of juror 
qualification forms may at the discretion of the court must be made available to the 
attorneys and their agents and investigators and the pro se parties at the courthouse for use 
in the conduct of voir dire examination.  The court shall also provide this information 
electronically to the attorneys and their agents and investigators and the pro se parties at 
their request.
SUMMARY
Current law authorizes a court to provide certain individuals access to confidential juror 
questionnaires, and the law allows such discretionary access to these questionnaires only 
at the courthouse itself.  This bill eliminates the court's discretion and requires the court to 
provide access to these questionnaires at the courthouse.  The bill also requires the court to 
electronically provide these questionnaires to authorized persons upon their request.  The 
bill does not affect the confidentiality of such questionnaires and does not affect the 
receivers' obligation to maintain this confidentiality.
An Act To Amend the Law Concerning the Annual Number of Ferry Service Trips to Matinicus Isle
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0234
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MATLACK, MIRAMANT
Amends: 23 MRSA §4401

Legislative Document
No. 234
H.P. 164
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Amend the Law Concerning the Annual Number of 
Ferry Service Trips to Matinicus Isle
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MATLACK of St. George.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §4401, as amended by PL 1999, c. 20, §1, is further amended to 
read:
§4401.  Ferry service for North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, Matinicus Isle, Swan's 
Island and Frenchboro
It is the duty of the Department of Transportation to operate a ferry route or routes 
between the mainland and the towns of North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, Matinicus Isle 
and Swan's Island for the purpose of transporting vehicles, freight and passengers to and 
from these towns, and the department may operate the ferry route or routes to and from 
Frenchboro. Ferry service to Matinicus Isle must be at least 12 times per year and may be 
up to 36 times per year and may be provided by state-owned or privately contracted vessels. 
These ferry routes are designated as the "Maine State Ferry Service."  During periods of 
facility repair or maintenance or during periods of extraordinary demand, the department 
may carry out its responsibilities by utilizing privately contracted vessels to provide 
additional or substitute service to islands served by the Maine State Ferry Service as long 
as the use of privately contracted vessels is in accordance with an agreement between the 
department and the State's collective bargaining agent as defined in Title 26, section 979‑A, 
subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law concerning ferry service to Matinicus Isle to remove the upper 
limit on the number of times per year the ferry may travel to Matinicus Isle.
An Act To Require Furniture Sellers To Accept Cancellations before Delivery
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0235
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: CRAVEN, BROOKS, CLOUTIER, LIBBY

Legislative Document
No. 235
H.P. 165
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Require Furniture Sellers To Accept Cancellations 
before Delivery
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 CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Senator: 
LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA c. 233 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 233
CANCELLATION OF FURNITURE SALES BEFORE DELIVERY
§1500-N.  Cancellation of furniture sales before delivery
1. Cancellation period required.  A person who operates a business in this State that 
offers to sell and deliver furniture shall offer, and disclose at the time of sale, a cancellation 
policy that includes but is not limited to:
A.  A reasonable time frame for cancellation;
B.  Reasonable costs or fees associated with cancellation, such as shipping costs or 
restocking fees; and
C.  Reasonable exceptions to the cancellation policy, including but not limited to 
custom orders or clearance items.
The seller must promptly refund any payments or deposits made prior to delivery, less 
reasonable costs or fees associated with cancellation.
2.  Unfair trade practice.  A violation of this section constitutes an unfair or deceptive 
act or practice in violation of Title 5, chapter 10.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that any seller of furniture in Maine that offers delivery of the 
furniture allow the buyer to cancel an order according to a set policy disclosed to the buyer 
at the time of sale.  If the furniture seller fails to do so, it is a violation of the Unfair Trade 
Practices Act.
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Reportable Accident
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0236
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HEPLER, GROHOSKI, STOVER, WARREN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2251

Legislative Document
No. 236
H.P. 166
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Reportable Accident"
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, STOVER of Boothbay, 
WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2251, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 348, §23, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Definition.  As used in this section, "reportable accident" means an accident on a 
public way or a place where public traffic may reasonably be anticipated, resulting in bodily 
injury or death to a person or a domestic animal or apparent property damage of $1,000 or 
more.  Apparent property damage under this subsection must be based upon the market 
value of the necessary repairs and may not be limited to the current value of the vehicle or 
property.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the definition of "reportable accident" in the motor vehicle provisions 
by adding an accident that results in the injury or death of a domestic animal.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0220
Committee Amendment CA_B_H10 (House)

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An Act To Allow Veterans To Opt Out of Jury Duty
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0237
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, DOUDERA, HARNETT, RIELLY, SHEEHAN, LUCHINI
Amends: 14 MRSA §1213

Legislative Document
No. 237
H.P. 167
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act To Allow Veterans To Opt Out of Jury Duty
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 GROHOSKI of Ellsworth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, HARNETT of Gardiner, RIELLY 
of Westbrook, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, Senator: LUCHINI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §1213, sub-§2, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  A person who served in the United States Armed Forces and received an honorable 
discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions who does not wish to serve 
on a jury is excused from jury service.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a veteran who does not wish to serve as a juror to be excused from jury 
duty.  The veteran must have received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under 
honorable conditions to qualify for the jury service excuse.
An Act Concerning Civics Instruction
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0238
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BAILEY, CROCKETT, HEPLER, ORDWAY, SALISBURY, TALBOT ROSS, WILLIAMS, WOOD, WOODSOME
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4722

Legislative Document
No. 238
H.P. 168
House of Representatives, January 27, 2021
An Act Concerning Civics Instruction
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 25, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BAILEY of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and
Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, HEPLER of Woolwich, ORDWAY of Standish, 
SALISBURY of Westbrook, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, WOOD 
of Portland, Senator: WOODSOME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2, ¶B, as amended by PL 2019, c. 202, §1, is 
further amended to read:
B.  Social studies and history History, including American history, government, civics 
and personal finance--2 years and the histories of religious and racial minorities, 
women and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people--one year or the equivalent 
in standards achievement;
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2, ¶B-1 is enacted to read:
B-1.  Civics and economics, including citizenship, government, personal finance and 
entrepreneurship--one year or the equivalent in standards achievement; 
SUMMARY
This bill amends the minimum requirements for a high school diploma regarding 
instruction on history and civics.
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0240
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: BREEN

Legislative Document
No. 240
S.P. 101
In Senate, January 29, 2021
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and 
Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government
(EMERGENCY)
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 27, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Appropriations and Financial Affairs 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:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This emergency bill proposes to make unified appropriations and allocations for the 
expenditures of State Government, General Fund and other funds and to change certain 
provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State Government for the fiscal 
years ending June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023.
An Act To Support the Trades through a Tax Credit for Apprenticeship Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0241
Committee Amendment CA_A_S238 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /Y" to S.P. 102, L.D. 241, "An Act To Support the 
Trades through a Tax Credit for Apprenticeship Programs" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5219-TT in subsection 2 in the first line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "in 2022 or after" and inserting the following: 'on 
or after January 1, 2022' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5219-TT by inserting after subsection 3 the following: 
'4. Limitation on use of hours worked. In no case may the same hours worked by a 
participating apprentice be used by more than one employing unit to calculate the credit 
under this section.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5219-TT by renumbering the subsections to read 
consecutively. 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for computer programming to add lines to the 
individual, fiduciary and corporate income tax returns. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2021-22 
$0 
$0 
2022-23 
$33,000 
$33,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 102, L.D. 241 (2)-1.. ~i) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that hours worked by a participating apprentice may not be 
used by more than one employing unit to calculate an apprenticeship credit and changes 
language relating to tax years to reflect standard usage. The amendment also adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05/2 J frac:.. 
LD241 
LR 1198(02) 
An Act To Support the Trades through a Tax Credit for Apprenticeship Programs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Jt'C,~-L~<?J 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
,propriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2021-22 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2022-23 
$2,439,250 
$33,000 
($2,406,250) 
($93,750) 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
$2,375,000 
$0 
($2,375,000) 
($125,000) 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
$2,375,000 
$0 
($2,375,000) 
($125,000) 
This bill provides an income tax credit to employers who employ certain apprentices and will result in a reduction in 
General Fund revenue of $2,406,250 in fiscal year 2022-23 and a reduction in Local Government Fund revenue of 
$93,750 in fiscal year 2022-23. The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $33,000 in fiscal year 
2022-23 to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services for computer programming to add lines to the 
individual, fiduciary and corporate income tax returns.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0242
Committee Amendment CA_A_S6 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0242
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S376 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act To Support the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0242
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CYRWAY

Legislative Document
No. 242
S.P. 103
In Senate, January 29, 2021
An Act To Support the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 27, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
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 support the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission through 
the funding of live fire training centers.