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An Act To Provide Free State Park Passes to Persons with Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0457
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CUDDY
Amends: 12 MRSA §1819-C

Legislative Document
No. 457
H.P. 333
House of Representatives, February 16, 2021
An Act To Provide Free State Park Passes to Persons with 
Disabilities
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 11, 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 CUDDY of Winterport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1819-C is enacted to read:
§1819-C.  Day use passes for persons determined to be permanently disabled
The bureau shall issue a free day use pass upon request to a person who has been 
determined to be permanently disabled by the United States Social Security 
Administration, any workers' compensation board, any insurance company, any state 
retirement system, any pension plan administrator or any other entity approved by the 
bureau.  The pass entitles the holder to admission free of charge to all state parks and 
historic sites.
The bureau shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of 
Parks and Lands to issue a free state park pass upon request to persons determined to be 
permanently disabled.
An Act To Support Public Transportation Infrastructure in York and Cumberland Counties
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0458
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: O'NEIL, COPELAND, BAILEY

Legislative Document
No. 458
H.P. 334
House of Representatives, February 16, 2021
An Act To Support Public Transportation Infrastructure in York 
and Cumberland Counties
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 11, 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 O'NEIL of Saco.
Cosponsored by Representative: COPELAND of Saco, Senator: BAILEY of York.
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 public transportation infrastructure in York County and 
Cumberland County.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0461
Committee Amendment CA_A_H600 (House)

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An Act To Amend Certain Employment Laws To Help Front-line and Other Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0460
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 460
H.P. 336
House of Representatives, February 16, 2021
An Act To Amend Certain Employment Laws To Help Front-line 
and Other Workers
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Labor and Housing pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would amend certain employment laws to help front-line and other workers.
An Act To Reexamine the Relationship among County, Municipal and State Governments
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0462
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 462
H.P. 338
House of Representatives, February 16, 2021
An Act To Reexamine the Relationship among County, Municipal 
and State Governments
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 11, 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 SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would create a committee to study:
1.  The relationship among county, municipal and state governments;
2.  The roles of county government in other states;
3.  Which, if any, of those roles might be beneficial in this State;
4.  Whether the existing powers of county government are adequate to fill those roles; 
and
5.  Whether the powers of county government should be increased to help county 
governments provide regional leadership in various areas, including health care, education 
data collection and workforce development.
An Act To Better House Maine Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0463
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 463
H.P. 339
House of Representatives, February 16, 2021
An Act To Better House Maine Residents
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Labor and Housing pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to change certain laws to help the people of this State obtain housing.
An Act To Change Certain Labor Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0464
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 464
H.P. 340
House of Representatives, February 16, 2021
An Act To Change Certain Labor Laws
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Labor and Housing pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to change certain labor laws to help the people of this State in 
organizing a labor union and negotiating a fair contract.
An Act To Update the Laws Regarding Private Schools That Serve At-risk Youth
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0465
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 465
H.P. 341
House of Representatives, February 16, 2021
An Act To Update the Laws Regarding Private Schools That Serve 
At-risk Youth
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 11, 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 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 regarding the laws governing private schools that 
serve at-risk youth.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0467
Committee Amendment CA_A_H118 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0467
Senate Amendment SA_A_S372 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0469
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S377 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0469
Committee Amendment CA_A_H104 (House)

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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Labor and Housing
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0468
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 468
H.P. 344
House of Representatives, February 16, 2021
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Labor and Housing
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Labor and Housing pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing labor and housing.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 104: Certain Payments Not Immediate, a Major Substantive Rule of the Treasurer of State
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0472
Committee: State and Local Government

Legislative Document
No. 472
H.P. 346
House of Representatives, February 16, 2021
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 104: Certain 
Payments Not Immediate, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Treasurer of State
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative MATLACK of St. George for the Treasurer of State pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 104: Certain Payments 
Not Immediate, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Treasurer of State 
that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 104: Certain Payments Not 
Immediate, a major substantive rule of the Treasurer of State.
An Act To Require Legislative Approval for Certain Leases of Public Lands
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0471
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, BENNETT, O'NEIL
Amends: 12 MRSA §1852

Legislative Document
No. 471
S.P. 177
In Senate, February 16, 2021
An Act To Require Legislative Approval for Certain Leases of 
Public Lands
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Senator: BENNETT of Oxford, Representative: O'NEIL of Saco.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1852, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 678, §13 and amended 
by PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 and PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24, is further amended to read:
4.  Lease of public reserved land for utilities and rights-of-way.  The Subject to the 
provisions of section 598-A, the bureau may lease the right, for a term not exceeding 25 
years, to:
A.  Set and maintain or use poles, electric power transmission and telecommunication 
transmission lines and facilities, roads, bridges and landing strips;
B.  Lay and maintain or use pipelines and railroad tracks; and
C.  Establish and maintain or use other rights-of-way.
Any such poles, transmission lines and facilities, landing strips, pipelines and railroad 
tracks under this subsection are deemed to substantially alter the uses of the land within the 
meaning of the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 23, and a lease or conveyance 
for the purpose of constructing and operating such poles, transmission lines and facilities, 
landing strips, pipelines and railroad tracks under this subsection may not be granted 
without first obtaining the vote of 2/3 of all the members elected to each House of the 
Legislature.
Notwithstanding Title 1, section 302 or any other provision of law to the contrary, this 
subsection applies retroactively to September 16, 2014.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the approval of 2/3 of all the members elected to each House of the 
Legislature for any use of public reserved lands for transmission lines and facilities and 
certain other projects.  This provision applies retroactively to September 16, 2014.  This 
bill confirms the Legislature's understanding of the applicability of the Constitution of 
Maine, Article IX, Section 23 and the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 598-A to 
leases of public reserved lands.
An Act To Allow a Veteran Who Was a Member of the Military Reserves or Served in the National Guard To Qualify for the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0470
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DAVIS
Amends: 36 MRSA §653

Legislative Document
No. 470
S.P. 187
In Senate, February 16, 2021
An Act To Allow a Veteran Who Was a Member of the Military 
Reserves or Served in the National Guard To Qualify for the 
Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §653, sub-§1, ¶E, as amended by PL 2017, c. 170, Pt. B, §6, is 
further amended to read:
E.  The word "veteran" as used in this subsection means any person, male or female, 
who was on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and who, if 
discharged, retired or separated from the Armed Forces, was discharged, retired or 
separated under other than dishonorable conditions.  For the purposes of this 
subsection, "Armed Forces of the United States" includes the National Guard and the 
Reserves of the United States Armed Forces.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that persons who served on active duty in the National Guard or the 
Reserves of the United States Armed Forces are considered veterans eligible for veterans' 
property tax exemptions.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0473
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S286 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0473
Committee Amendment CA_A_H488 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0474
Committee Amendment CA_A_H599 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0475
Committee Amendment CA_A_H167 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0477
Committee Amendment CA_A_H607 (House)

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An Act To Allow for Fair Restitution by Providing That Restitution Does Not Include the Cost of Analysis of Suspected Illegal Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0477
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WARREN, ANDREWS, EVANGELOS, LOOKNER, PERRY
Amends: 17-A MRSA §2002

Legislative Document
No. 477
H.P. 351
House of Representatives, February 16, 2021
An Act To Allow for Fair Restitution by Providing That Restitution 
Does Not Include the Cost of Analysis of Suspected Illegal Drugs
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 11, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, EVANGELOS of Friendship, 
LOOKNER of Portland, PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §2002, sub-§3, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2, 
is amended to read:
B.  "Critical investigation expense" means a necessary expense incurred by a 
government or by a victim while investigating or prosecuting suspected criminal 
conduct.  "Critical investigation expense" is limited to the cost of an audit or other 
financial analysis when that analysis is necessary to determine whether and to what 
extent a victim has suffered financial harm from criminal conduct by an employee or 
other person in a position of trust and the cost of analysis of suspected illegal drugs.
SUMMARY
In current law, critical investigation expenses are recoverable as restitution in criminal 
cases.  This bill amends the definition of "critical investigation expense" to remove the cost 
of analysis of suspected illegal drugs.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0478
Committee Amendment CA_A_H575 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0478
Committee Amendment CA_B_H576 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0483
Committee Amendment CA_A_S320 (Senate)

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An Act Regarding Pet Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0482
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SANBORN

Legislative Document
No. 482
S.P. 186
In Senate, February 19, 2021
An Act Regarding Pet Insurance
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 17, 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 SANBORN 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 would adopt a model act for the regulation of pet insurance.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0485
Committee Amendment CA_A_S44 (Senate)

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An Act To Change Maine's Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0484
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN

Legislative Document
No. 484
S.P. 190
In Senate, February 19, 2021
An Act To Change Maine's Tax Laws
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 17, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
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 specific changes to the laws governing taxation that are within 
the jurisdiction of the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation.
An Act To Continue Funding for Home-delivered Meals for Homebound Seniors and To Address Growing Demand
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0485
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S594 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 191, 
L.D. 485, "An Act To Continue Funding for Home-delivered Meals for Homebound 
Seniors and To Address Growing Demand" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Mileage reimbursement rates for meals on wheels services. 
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8 and until June 30, 2023, the 
Department of Health and Human Services may provide funding to an area agency with an 
area plan approved by the department pursuant to Title 22, section 5118 to reimburse the 
agency for mileage accrued as a result of providing so-called meals on wheels services in 
an amount that exceeds the state reimbursement rate established in Title 5, section 8. 
Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services 0420 
fuitiative: Provides ongoing funding to provide home-delivered meals to homebound 
seniors and to leverage all federal funds available. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2021-22 
$0 
$0 
2022-23 
$250,000 
$250,000 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" by authorizing the Department 
of Health and Human Services to reimburse an area agency with an area plan approved by 
the department for mileage accrued as a result of providing so-called meals on wheels 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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services in an amount that exceeds the state reimbursement rate. It also amends the 
appropriations and allocations section. 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 04/22/22 feae. 
LD485 
LR943(04) 
An Act To Continue Funding for Home-delivered Meals for Homebound Seniors and To Address 
Growing Demand 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment"~' to Committee Amendment "A" ( $-'S9'9 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
... ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
($1,500,000) 
($1,250,000) 
($1,250,000) 
($1,250,000) 
($1,500,000) 
($1,250,000) 
($1,250,000) 
($1,250,000) 
This amendment removes the General Fund appropriations in fiscal year 2021-22 and reduces the General Fund 
appropriations from $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2022-23 to $250,000 in fiscal year 2022-23 to provide meals to 
homebound individuals. 
LR0943(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0486
Committee Amendment CA_A_S54 (Senate)

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Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Convey Certain Land in Township 12, Range 13 WELS in Exchange for Other Land in Township 11, Range 10 WELS
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0486
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: FARRIN, DAVIS, STEWART, VITELLI, STEARNS

Legislative Document
No. 486
S.P. 192
In Senate, February 19, 2021
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Convey 
Certain Land in Township 12, Range 13 WELS in Exchange for 
Other Land in Township 11, Range 10 WELS
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 17, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, STEWART of Aroostook, VITELLI of 
Sagadahoc, Representative: STEARNS of Guilford.
Preamble.  The Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 23 requires that real estate 
held by the State for conservation or recreation purposes may not be reduced or its uses 
substantially altered except on the vote of 2/3 of all members elected to each House.
Whereas, the real estate authorized for conveyance by this legislation is under the 
designations described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 598-A; and
Whereas, the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may sell or exchange lands with the approval of 
the Legislature in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, sections 1814, 
1837 and 1851; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Director of Bureau of Parks and Lands directed to convey certain 
land in Township 12, Range 13 WELS in exchange for other land in Township 
11, Range 10 WELS.  Resolved:  That the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands 
within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall by quitclaim deed 
without covenant convey to Clayton Lake Woodlands Holdings, LLC all of the State's 
common and undivided interest in T.12 R.13 WELS, which is approximately 6,000 acres, 
in exchange for all right, title and interest in and to approximately 6,000 acres in T.11 R.10 
WELS or T.12 R.13 WELS, which is currently owned by Clayton Lake Woodlands 
Holdings, LLC.  The resulting state fee ownership is subject to the tax applied to forest 
land in Aroostook County under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department 
of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to enter into a land exchange with Clayton Lake 
Woodlands Holdings, LLC to separate common and undivided interest in a parcel of land 
in Aroostook County.
An Act To Continue Funding for Home-delivered Meals for Homebound Seniors and To Address Growing Demand
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0485
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CLAXTON, WHITE

Legislative Document
No. 485
S.P. 191
In Senate, February 19, 2021
An Act To Continue Funding for Home-delivered Meals for 
Homebound Seniors and To Address Growing Demand
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 17, 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 CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative: WHITE of Waterville.
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
Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to provide home-delivered meals to homebound 
seniors and to leverage all federal funds available.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding to provide home-delivered meals to homebound 
seniors and to leverage all federal funds available.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0487
Committee Amendment CA_B_S170 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0488
Committee Amendment CA_A_S157 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0487
Committee Amendment CA_A_S169 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0489
Committee Amendment CA_A_S53 (Senate)

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An Act Regarding Certain Employees of and To Allow Supplemental Funding for the Public Advocate
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0487
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LAWRENCE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §116, 35-A MRSA §1701

Legislative Document
No. 487
S.P. 194
In Senate, February 19, 2021
An Act Regarding Certain Employees of and To Allow 
Supplemental Funding for the Public Advocate
Submitted by the Office of the Public Advocate pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 17, 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 LAWRENCE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §116, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Supplemental sources of funding.  The Public Advocate may accept funds from 
3rd parties, including amounts received as grants, settlement amounts paid in connection 
with matters litigated before the commission or in other venues or amounts derived from 
any other source that is not prohibited by law.  Notwithstanding any provision of this 
section to the contrary, the Public Advocate may expend funds received pursuant to this 
subsection in its discretion to fulfill its duties as set out in section 1702, subject to any 
conditions or restrictions attached to such grants, settlement amounts or other funding 
source that is not prohibited by law.
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §1701, sub-§3, ¶E, as amended by PL 2019, c. 226, §2, is 
further amended to read:
E.  Business Services Manager Senior Assistant to the Public Advocate, salary range 
26;
SUMMARY
This bill changes the title of the Business Services Manager position to Senior Assistant 
to the Public Advocate to clarify that a person in the position may perform duties aside 
from business-related duties.  The bill also clarifies that the Public Advocate may legally 
accept funds from sources other than an assessment on utilities for the purpose of carrying 
out its statutory duties.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0491
Committee Amendment CA_A_S143 (Senate)

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An Act To Create the Crime of Hate Crime False Public Alarm or Report
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0491
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, BAILEY, MAXMIN, DOUDERA, GEIGER, MORALES, O'NEIL, RECKITT, TALBOT ROSS
Amends: 17-A MRSA §509-A

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No. 491
S.P. 198
In Senate, February 19, 2021
An Act To Create the Crime of Hate Crime False Public Alarm or 
Report
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 17, 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 MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Senators: BAILEY of York, MAXMIN of Lincoln, Representatives: 
DOUDERA of Camden, GEIGER of Rockland, MORALES of South Portland, O'NEIL of 
Saco, RECKITT of South Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §509-A is enacted to read:
§509-A.  Hate crime false public alarm or report
1.  A person is guilty of hate crime false public alarm or report if:
A.  The person, motivated by or because of the actual or perceived race, color, religion, 
religious practice, disability or origin of any person, gives or causes to be given 
information that the person knows or should reasonably know to be false concerning 
an emergency to any emergency responder, government agency or public utility 
involving danger to life or property with the intent of inducing the responder, agency 
or utility to respond; or
B.  The person, motivated by or because of the actual or perceived race, color, religion, 
religious practice, disability or national origin of any person, gives or causes to be given 
false information that the person knows or should reasonably know to be false to a law 
enforcement officer with the intent of inducing the belief in the law enforcement officer 
in the law enforcement officer that a crime has been committed.
2.  Hate crime false public alarm or report is a Class C crime.
SUMMARY
This bill creates the Class C crime of hate crime false public alarm or report in which 
a person gives or causes to be given information the person, motivated by or because of the 
actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, disability or origin of any 
person, knows or should reasonably know is false to an emergency responder, government 
agency or utility with the intent of inducing the responder, agency or utility to respond or 
to a law enforcement officer with the intent to cause the belief in the law enforcement 
officer that a crime has been committed.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0492
Committee Amendment CA_A_S74 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0492
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S373 (Senate)

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An Act To Allow Custom Slaughterhouses To Produce Cuts of Meat To Be Sold Commercially in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0493
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, BLACK, DILL, JACKSON, LYMAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §2511, 22 MRSA §2517-F

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No. 493
S.P. 201
In Senate, February 19, 2021
An Act To Allow Custom Slaughterhouses To Produce Cuts of Meat 
To Be Sold Commercially in the State
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 17, 2021.  Referred to the Committee 
on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 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: BLACK of Franklin, DILL of Penobscot, President JACKSON of 
Aroostook, Representative: LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2511, sub-§11, as amended by PL 2013, c. 252, §1, is further 
amended to read:
11.  Custom slaughterhouse.  "Custom slaughterhouse" means a person who 
maintains a slaughtering facility that is a licensed establishment or a registered 
establishment under this chapter for the purposes of slaughtering livestock or poultry for 
another person's exclusive use by that person and members of that person's household and 
that person's nonpaying guests and employees, and who is not engaged in the business of 
buying or selling carcasses, parts of carcasses, meat or meat food products or any cattle, 
domesticated deer, sheep, swine, goats, domestic rabbits, equines, poultry or other 
designated animals useable as human food, except that a custom slaughterhouse may 
produce cuts of meat to be sold commercially in the State pursuant to section 2517-F.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §2517-F is enacted to read:
§2517-F.  Custom slaughterhouse; cuts of meat sold commercially
A custom slaughterhouse may produce cuts of meat to be sold commercially in the 
State.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes custom slaughterhouses to produce cuts of meat to be sold 
commercially in the State.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0494
Committee Amendment CA_A_H98 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0497
Committee Amendment CA_A_H165 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0496
Committee Amendment CA_A_H309 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0498
Committee Amendment CA_A_H612 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0500
Committee Amendment CA_A_H87 (House)

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An Act To Eliminate the Waiting Lists for Older and Disabled Residents Who Are Eligible To Receive Home-based Care
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0499
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, CLOUTIER, GROHOSKI, MADIGAN, PERRY, SACHS, STOVER, BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 499
H.P. 362
House of Representatives, February 19, 2021
An Act To Eliminate the Waiting Lists for Older and Disabled 
Residents Who Are Eligible To Receive Home-based Care
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 17, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services 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: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, 
MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, SACHS of Freeport, STOVER of Boothbay, 
Senator: BALDACCI of Penobscot.
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
Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services 0420
Initiative: Provides funding to eliminate the waiting lists for services provided under rule 
Chapter 10-149: Office of Aging and Disability Services, Chapter 5, Office of Aging and 
Disability Services Policy Manual, Section 63, In-Home and Community Support Services 
for Elderly and Other Adults.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$10,400,000
$10,400,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$10,400,000
$10,400,000
Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140
Initiative: Provides funding to eliminate the waiting lists for services provided under rule 
Chapter 14-197: Office of Aging and Disability Services, Chapter 11, Consumer Directed 
Personal Assistance Services.
GENERAL FUND
2021-22
2022-23
All Other
$3,100,000
$3,100,000
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$3,100,000
$3,100,000
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2021-22
2022-23
GENERAL FUND
$13,500,000
$13,500,000
__________
__________
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$13,500,000
$13,500,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding to eliminate the waiting lists for services provided under 
Department of Health and Human Services rule Chapter 10-149:  Office of Aging and 
Disability Services, Chapter 5, Office of Aging and Disability Services Policy Manual, 
Section 63, In-Home and Community Support Services for Elderly and Other Adults and 
for services provided under Chapter 14-197:  Office of Aging and Disability Services, 
Chapter 11, Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 895: Underground Facility Damage Prevention Requirements, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0500
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document
No. 500
H.P. 363
House of Representatives, February 19, 2021
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 895: 
Underground Facility Damage Prevention Requirements, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham for the Public Utilities Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 17, 2021.  Referred to the Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's 
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 895:  
Underground Facility Damage Prevention Requirements, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Public Utilities Commission that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 895: Underground 
Facility Damage Prevention Requirements, a major substantive rule of the Public Utilities 
Commission.