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An Act To Define Commercial and Noncommercial Purveyors of Accommodations for Short-term Rental
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1590
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SYLVESTER
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3015

Legislative Document
No. 1590
H.P. 1179
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act To Define Commercial and Noncommercial Purveyors of 
Accommodations for Short-term Rental
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3015 is enacted to read:
§3015.  Definitions used in ordinances regarding short-term rentals
1.  Application and scope.  If a municipality enacts an ordinance regarding or 
regulating short-term rental units, commercial short-term rental purveyors, noncommercial 
short-term rental purveyors or owners of short-term rental units, the municipality shall use 
the definitions in subsection 2 when using or defining a term defined in subsection 2.  The 
definitions in subsection 2 must be made publicly available on the publicly accessible 
website of the State and on the publicly accessible website of the Maine State Housing 
Authority.
2.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Commercial short-term rental purveyor" means a person who offers a short-term 
rental in a building owned by the person:
(1) Containing more than 2 short-term rental units owned or offered by the person 
and in which the person does not reside; or
(2) Containing more than 3 short-term rental units owned or offered by the person 
and in which the person may reside.
B.  "Noncommercial short-term rental purveyor" means a person who offers a short-
term rental that does not meet the criteria of paragraph A.
C.  "Owner of a short-term rental unit" means a person:
(1) Who owns or possesses a short-term rental unit; or
(2) Who owns more than 10% of shares or any other type of membership or 
ownership interest in a business entity that owns or possesses a short-term rental 
unit.
D.  "Short-term rental unit" means living quarters offered for rental through a transient 
rental platform as defined by Title 36, section 1752, subsection 20-C.
Sec. 2.  Notice to municipalities.  Upon the effective date of this Act, the Maine 
State Housing Authority shall send electronically to all municipalities the provisions of this 
Act.
SUMMARY
This bill defines terms to be used by municipalities when enacting ordinances regarding 
or regulating short-term rentals of living quarters offered through a transient rental 
platform, including definitions for "commercial short-term rental purveyor," 
"noncommercial short-term rental purveyor," "owner of a short-term rental unit" and 
"short-term rental unit."  This bill requires these definitions to be made publicly available 
on the State's website and on the Maine State Housing Authority's website and to be sent 
electronically to all municipalities in the State.
An Act To Ensure Equity in the Cannabis Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1589
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, MIRAMANT, CUDDY, PLUECKER, ROEDER, WARREN, WILLIAMS, HICKMAN, MAXMIN

Legislative Document
No. 1589
H.P. 1178
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act To Ensure Equity in the Cannabis Industry
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, PLUECKER of Warren, ROEDER of Bangor, 
WARREN of Hallowell, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, 
MAXMIN of Lincoln.
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 provide equity in the cannabis industry for communities that have 
been disproportionately adversely affected by the criminalization of the cannabis industry 
due to their race, gender, economic class or sexual orientation.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1591
Committee Amendment CA_A_H719 (House)

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Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Identify Places with Offensive Names and Methods of Changing Those Names
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1591
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, HICKMAN, EVANS, O'NEIL, PLUECKER, MAXMIN

Legislative Document
No. 1591
H.P. 1180
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry To Identify Places with Offensive Names and Methods of 
Changing Those Names
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and
Representatives: EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, McDONALD of 
Stonington, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren, Senator: MAXMIN of Lincoln.
Sec. 1.  Identification of offensive names for geographic features and other 
places.  Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall 
form a working group to identify place names that are in violation of the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 1, chapter 27.  The working group shall:
1. Seek to develop the best methods to identify all offensive place names in the State;
2. Study and suggest the most effective methods of changing the place names, including 
development of a process to automatically change offensive names;
3. Review the effectiveness of the current method for reporting offensive place names 
found in Title 5, section 4632 and suggest changes or modifications; and
4. Examine methods to identify other place names that may have negative historical 
connotations or meanings that require further review, including, but not limited to, 
identifying the individuals and institutions in the State that profited or benefited from the 
global economy of enslavement.  As part of this examination, the department may 
recommend or identify groups or organizations that may be helpful in such identification 
and review going forward.  
By December 1, 2021, the department shall submit a report pursuant to this section, 
including any suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to form 
a working group to identify place names that are in violation of the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 1, chapter 27.  It directs the working group to seek to develop the best methods of 
identification, study and suggest the most effective methods to change names, review 
current methods and identify other place names with negative historical connotations.  It 
directs the department to report the findings of the working group, including any suggested 
legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary by December 1, 2021.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1592
Committee Amendment CA_A_H624 (House)

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An Act To Provide Pathways to Rehabilitation, Reentry and Reintegration
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1593
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 1593
H.P. 1182
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act To Provide Pathways to Rehabilitation, Reentry and 
Reintegration
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS 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 provide multiple pathways to rehabilitation and reentry into a 
community for people who are or have been incarcerated.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1595
Committee Amendment CA_A_H523 (House)

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An Act To Suspend the Collection of the Container Fee for Hand Sanitizer and Sanitizing Wipes during the COVID-19 Pandemic (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1594
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: TEPLER, McCREA, OSHER, PLUECKER

Legislative Document
No. 1594
H.P. 1183
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act To Suspend the Collection of the Container Fee for Hand 
Sanitizer and Sanitizing Wipes during the COVID-19 Pandemic
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TEPLER of Topsham.
Cosponsored by Representatives: McCREA of Fort Fairfield, OSHER of Orono, PLUECKER 
of Warren.
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 spread of the novel coronavirus disease referred to as COVID-19 has 
created a public health emergency; and
Whereas, in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, the World Health Organization 
has declared a pandemic, the President of the United States has declared a national 
emergency and the Governor of Maine has declared a state of civil emergency; and
Whereas, proper sanitation and hygiene is an important tool to prevent the spread of 
COVID-19; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 4941, subsection 1 has 
imposed a 15¢ container fee on sales of hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes; and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this legislation is necessary to minimize additional 
costs to residents of the State during the COVID-19 pandemic; 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.  Suspension of the pesticide container fee for certain products during 
the declared state of emergency.  For the duration of the state of emergency declared 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 37-B, section 742 as a result of the COVID-
pandemic, retailers within the State may not collect or remit to the State Tax Assessor 
the fee imposed on the sale of pesticide containers by Title 36, section 4941, subsection 1 
for sales of hand sanitizer or sanitizing wipes in the State.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill suspends the 15¢ container fee on the sale of hand sanitizer and sanitizing 
wipes for the duration of the state of emergency declared as a result of the COVID-19 
pandemic.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1593
Committee Amendment CA_A_H556 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1600
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S386 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1599
Committee Amendment CA_A_H521 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1601
Committee Amendment CA_A_H413 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1600
Committee Amendment CA_A_H494 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1603
Committee Amendment CA_A_H495 (House)

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An Act Regarding Criminal Records
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1602
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 1602
H.P. 1191
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act Regarding Criminal Records
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS 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 the laws regarding criminal records.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1605
Committee Amendment CA_A_H325 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1606
Committee Amendment CA_A_H567 (House)

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An Act To Reclassify Certain Offenses under the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws and Motor Vehicle Laws and Increase the Efficiency of the Criminal Justice System
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1604
Committee Amendment CA_B_H978 (House)

LD 1604 
LR 1256(03) 
An Act To Reclassify Certain Offenses under the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws and Motor 
Vehicle Laws and Increase the Efficiency of the Criminal Justice System 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "l:>' ct-1- Cf 78) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY2022-23 
Projections 
FY2023-24 
Projections 
FY2024-25 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
$0 
$0 
$3,500 
$0 
$3,500 
$0 
$0 
There may be some minor reduction of workload associated with the minimal number of cases that will no longer be 
filed in the court system. Reductions in the collection of fines may decrease General Fund or other dedicated revenue 
by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill provides one-time General Fund appropriations of $3,500 in fiscal year 2022-23 to the Judicial Department 
for programming changes necessary to implement the provisions of the bill. Any additional costs to the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from the provisions in this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1256(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expand Tenant Representation on Boards of Directors of Nonprofit Housing Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1606
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GROHOSKI, GERE, MORALES, WHITE, STEWART
Amends: 13-B MRSA §701-A

Legislative Document
No. 1606
H.P. 1195
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act To Expand Tenant Representation on Boards of Directors of 
Nonprofit Housing Organizations
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MORALES of South Portland, 
WHITE of Waterville, Senator: STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  13-B MRSA §701-A is enacted to read:
§701-A.  Board of directors of a nonprofit housing corporation
A corporation organized under this Title that enters into a rental agreement for dwelling 
units in a multi-unit residential building shall include on its board of directors a current 
tenant of that building.  This section does not apply to a corporation that only provides 
emergency shelter or short-term transitional housing.  For purposes of this section, 
"dwelling unit" has the same meaning as in Title 14, section 6021, subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a nonprofit corporation that provides dwelling units in a multi-unit 
residential building to include a current tenant on its board of directors.  It does not apply 
to a nonprofit corporation that only provides emergency shelter or short-term transitional 
housing.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1611
Committee Amendment CA_A_H403 (House)

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An Act To Promote Equity in Policy Making by Enhancing the State's Ability To Collect, Analyze and Apply Data
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1610
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 1610
H.P. 1199
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act To Promote Equity in Policy Making by Enhancing the 
State's Ability To Collect, Analyze and Apply Data
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS 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 improve the State's ability to collect, centralize and use data to improve 
equity in state policy making.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1611
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H546 (House)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_B_H687 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1612
Committee Amendment CA_B_H654 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1612
Committee Amendment CA_A_H653 (House)

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An Act To Facilitate Children's Testimony in Certain Sex Crime Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1612
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: McDONALD
Amends: 15 MRSA §1321

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No. 1612
H.P. 1201
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act To Facilitate Children's Testimony in Certain Sex Crime 
Cases
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McDONALD of Stonington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §1321 is enacted to read:
§1321.  Child witnesses in certain sex crime cases
1.  Testimony of a child outside the presence of the defendant.  Upon motion by the 
State prior to trial and with reasonable notice to the defendant, a court shall allow a child 
who is 14 years of age or younger to testify outside the presence of the defendant pursuant 
to this section in a criminal proceeding concerning a crime under Title 17-A, chapter 11 or 
in which the child is the alleged victim.
2.  Requirements for direct testimony outside the presence of the defendant.  Direct 
testimony of a child outside the presence of the defendant under subsection 1 must meet 
the following requirements:
A.  The testimony must be conducted by way of 2-way closed-circuit television or other 
audiovisual electronic means;
B.  The testimony must occur at a recognized children's advocacy center with only a 
victim or witness advocate present in the room in which the child is testifying; and
C.  Live cross-examination of the child must be provided to the defendant's attorney 
after the child's direct testimony.
3.  Exception.  This section does not apply if the defendant is an attorney pro se or if 
the positive identification of the defendant is required.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the court, upon motion by the State, to allow a child 14 years of age 
or younger to provide direct testimony in certain sex crime cases outside the presence of 
the defendant from a children's advocacy center through the use of audiovisual electronic 
means.
An Act To Implement Strategies Relating to Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Other Financial Technology
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1615
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: WADSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 1615
H.P. 1204
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act To Implement Strategies Relating to Blockchain, 
Cryptocurrency and Other Financial Technology
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.
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 implement strategies relating to blockchain, cryptocurrency and 
other financial technology to promote regulatory efficiency, enable business organizational 
and governance structures that may expand opportunities in financial technology and 
promote education regarding and adoption of financial technology in the public and private 
sectors.  This bill also proposes to:
1.  Define "blockchain" and "blockchain technology";
2.  Enable the creation and regulation of personal information protection companies;
3.  Enable the creation of blockchain-based limited liability companies; and
4.  Create a study for the potential use of blockchain technology in government record 
keeping.
An Act To Ensure That Municipalities and Multimunicipal Regions of Every Size and Capacity Have Guidance on Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategies for Policy, Implementation and Investment Decision Support
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1616
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BLUME, BRENNER, BAILEY, DOUDERA, PERRY, MAXMIN

Legislative Document
No. 1616
H.P. 1205
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act To Ensure That Municipalities and Multimunicipal Regions 
of Every Size and Capacity Have Guidance on Climate Adaptation 
and Resilience Strategies for Policy, Implementation and Investment 
Decision Support
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLUME of York.
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and
Representatives: BAILEY of Gorham, DOUDERA of Camden, PERRY of Calais, Senator: 
MAXMIN of Lincoln.
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 implement the recommendations of the Community Resilience 
Planning, Public Health, and Emergency Management Working Group of the Maine 
Climate Council in order to provide municipalities and multimunicipal regions of every 
size and capacity with guidance on climate adaptation and resilience strategies for policy, 
implementation and investment decision support.
The bill seeks to:
1.  Require municipalities to incorporate climate vulnerability and resilience plans into 
their comprehensive plans or make separate climate vulnerability and resilience plans.  
These plans would be updated at least every 5 years;
2.  Require the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to develop a 
guidance document to assist municipalities in their review of comprehensive plans and 
development of separate climate vulnerability and resilience plans and ensure that each 
element of a comprehensive plan or separate climate vulnerability and resilience plan 
considers climate adaptation and resilience planning when appropriate;
3.  Amend the laws governing planning and land use regulation to include among the 
state goals providing overall direction and consistency to the planning and regulatory 
actions of all state and municipal agencies affecting natural resource management, land use 
and development the goal of planning for climate change adaptation and resilience; and
4.  Strengthen the ability of regional planning organizations to provide tools to 
municipalities and multimunicipal regions to develop climate adaptation and resilience 
strategies.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1618
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S355 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1617
Committee Amendment CA_A_H676 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1618
Committee Amendment CA_A_S254 (Senate)

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An Act To Establish and Practice Restorative Justice
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1617
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS

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No. 1617
H.P. 1206
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act To Establish and Practice Restorative Justice
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS 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 Maine Juvenile Code and the Maine Criminal Code to 
incorporate the principles and values of restorative justice.  Restorative justice is a 
mechanism to address crime, disputes and community conflict through one or more 
meetings that are facilitated by one or more trained and impartial individuals and that 
include the victim, offender and representatives of the community.  A central focus of 
restorative justice is identifying the harm caused by the offender, attempting to make 
amends and promoting reintegration while emphasizing the importance of community 
partnership and engagement.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1619
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S351 (Senate)

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Committee Amendment CA_A_S316 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1620
Committee Amendment CA_A_S87 (Senate)

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An Act To Support Maine Theaters by Expanding Eligibility for Off-premises Catering Licenses (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1620
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LUCHINI
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1012, 28-A MRSA §1052

Legislative Document
No. 1620
S.P. 513
In Senate, April 28, 2021
An Act To Support Maine Theaters by Expanding Eligibility for 
Off-premises Catering Licenses
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1012, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1999, c. 236, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Off-premise Off-premises catering license.  A Class A restaurant, hotel, bed and 
breakfast or, club, auditorium, civic auditorium or performing arts center licensed to sell 
spirits, wine and malt liquor may obtain a license to conduct off-premise off-premises 
catering of spirits, wine and malt liquor as provided in section 1052.
A.  The license fee per calendar day of the event or gathering is .......................$10.
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1052, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1999, c. 236, §3, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Off-premise Off-premises catering license for sale of liquor off-premise off 
premises.  Class A restaurants, Class A lounges, Class A restaurant/lounges, hotels, bed 
and breakfasts and, clubs, auditoriums, civic auditoriums and performing arts centers 
licensed to sell spirits, wine and malt liquor may apply for an additional license to conduct 
off-premises catering of spirits, wine and malt liquor at planned events or gatherings to be 
held at locations other than the licensee's premises under this section.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes auditoriums, civic auditoriums and performing arts centers licensed 
to sell spirits, wine and malt liquor to apply for an additional license to conduct off-
premises catering of spirits, wine and malt liquor at planned events or gatherings.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1621
Committee Amendment CA_A_S196 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1621
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H502 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1622
Committee Amendment CA_A_S312 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1623
Committee Amendment CA_A_H363 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1624
Committee Amendment CA_A_H250 (House)

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An Act To Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow and Ice When Operated on Public Ways (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1623
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WHITE, WOODSOME, WILLIAMS, WOOD, DILL
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2396

Legislative Document
No. 1623
H.P. 1207
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act To Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow and Ice 
When Operated on Public Ways
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Mars Hill.
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and
Representatives: WHITE of Waterville, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, WOOD of Portland, 
Senator: DILL of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2396, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Solid precipitation.  A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a public way 
with a load of solid precipitation on the motor vehicle.  For the purposes of this subsection, 
"solid precipitation" includes, but is not limited to, snow, ice, hail and sleet.
When a reasonable effort has been made to completely remove a load of solid precipitation 
from a motor vehicle, minor amounts blown from the motor vehicle while in transit do not 
evidence a violation of this subsection.
Notwithstanding subsection 2, a violation of this subsection is a traffic infraction subject 
to a fine of not less than $250 for the first offense and not less than $500 for a 2nd or 
subsequent offense.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2396, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Exemption.  Subsection 5 does not apply to commercial motor vehicles.
This subsection is repealed May 1, 2026.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle on a public way without 
clearing the motor vehicle of solid precipitation.  Operating a motor vehicle under such 
circumstances is a traffic infraction subject to a $250 fine for a first offense and $500 for a 
2nd or subsequent offense.  The prohibition does not apply to commercial vehicles until 
May 1, 2026.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1625
Committee Amendment CA_A_H370 (House)

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An Act To Increase the Number of Lincolnville Sewer District Trustees from 3 to 5 (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1625
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: ZEIGLER

Legislative Document
No. 1625
H.P. 1209
House of Representatives, April 27, 2021
An Act To Increase the Number of Lincolnville Sewer District 
Trustees from 3 to 5
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  P&SL 2009, c. 32, §5 is amended to read:
Sec. 5.  Number of trustees.  The board of trustees of the district is composed of 3 
trustees; notwithstanding any law to the contrary, 2 of the trustees are alternates, and an 
alternate may vote only if a quorum has not yet been reached.  Trustees must be residents 
and voters of the district.
Sec. 2.  P&SL 2009, c. 32, §5-A is enacted to read:
Sec. 5-A.  Trustees; alternates.  The 2 trustees of the district next elected pursuant 
to section 5 after the effective date of this section are alternate members who may vote only 
if a quorum has not yet been reached, and the trustees subsequently elected to those 
positions are alternates.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the number of trustees of the Lincolnville Sewer District from 3 to 
5.  Two of the new members are alternates who may vote only if a quorum has not yet been 
reached.
An Act To Enhance Behavioral Health Services To Better Protect Maine Residents (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1627
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, MORRIS, DIAMOND, DILL, KEIM, LYMAN

Legislative Document
No. 1627
S.P. 517
In Senate, April 28, 2021
An Act To Enhance Behavioral Health Services To Better Protect 
Maine Residents
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner and
Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, DILL of Penobscot, KEIM of Oxford, Representative: 
LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
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 enhance behavioral health services and assist law enforcement 
officers to better protect the residents of this State.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1629
Committee Amendment CA_A_H431 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1630
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S349 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1630
Committee Amendment CA_A_H668 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1631
Committee Amendment CA_A_H416 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1633
Committee Amendment CA_A_H726 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1638
Committee Amendment CA_A_S335 (Senate)

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An Act To Protect the Health and Welfare of Maine Communities and Reduce Harmful Solid Waste
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1639
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S522 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 523, 
L.D. 163 9, "An Act To Protect the Health and Welfare of Maine Communities and Reduce 
Harmful Solid Waste" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the first blocked paragraph in the first line (page 
1, line 15 in amendment) by striking out the following: "Notwithstanding" and inserting 
the following: 'Beginning January 1, 2023, notwithstanding' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 7 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Remediation and Waste Management 0247 
Initiative: Deallocates funding for grants to municipalities for the costs of landfill closure 
arid remediation. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2021-22 
$0 
$0 
2022-23 
($187,500) 
($187,500) 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 523, L.D. 1639 ( s~s Z.½ 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to delay the change to the 
definition of "waste generated within the State" to January 1, 2023. It also replaces the 
appropriations and allocations section. 
SPONSOREDBY: Cl,...,,._.,e l4A~ 
(Senator CARNEY, A.) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/22 feaC'!-
LD 1639 
LR 1260(04) 
An Act To Protect the Health and Welfare of Maine Communities and Reduce Harmful Solid Waste 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'h" to Committee Amendment "A" ( ~- S 7.,2-) 
Sponsor: Sen. Carney of Cumberland 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$187,500 
$0 
$187,500 
Projections 
FY2023-24 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
$0 
$0 
This amendment adds an implementation date of January 1, 2023 for the changed definition of "waste generated 
within the State". Delaying the start date will restore half of the Other Special Revenue Funds revenue loss reflected 
in Committee "A1' in fiscal year 2022-23 and the allocation for that amount is restored as well. As amended, the bill 
will still reduce Other Special Revenue Funds by $187,500 in fiscal year 2022-23 and continue to reduce by $375,000 
in subsequent years. 
LR1260(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect the Health and Welfare of Maine Communities and Reduce Harmful Solid Waste
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1639
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_B_S525 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "l'?:J "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 523, 
L.D. 163 9, "An Act To Protect the Health and Welfare of Maine Communities and Reduce 
Harmful Solid Waste" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the first blocked paragraph in the first line (page 
1, line 15 in amendment) by striking out the following: "Notwithstanding" and inserting 
the following: 'Beginning February 1, 2023, notwithstanding' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 7 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Remediation and Waste Management 0247 
Initiative: Deallocates funding for grants to municipalities for the costs of landfill closure 
and remediation. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2021-22 
$0 
$0 
2022-23 
($156,250) 
($156,250) 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" B" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 523, L.D. 1639 ( S-520 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to delay the change to the 
definition of "waste generated within the State" to February 1, 2023. It also replaces the 
appropriations and allocations section. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Senator CARNEY, A.) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/06/22 feae 
LD 1639 
LR 1260(06) 
An Act To Protect the Health and Welfare of Maine Communities and Reduce Harmful Solid Waste 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "rs to Committee Amendment "A"lS· 5 -z.,s J 
Sponsor: Sen. Carney of Cumberland 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$218,750 
$0 
$218,750 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
$0 
$0 
This amendment adds an implementation date of February 1, 2023 for the changed definition of "waste generated 
within the State". Delaying the start date will restore $218,750 of the Other Special Revenue Funds revenue loss 
reflected in Committee "A" in fiscal year 2022-23 and the allocation for that amount is restored as well. As amended, 
the bill will still reduce Other Special Revenue Funds by $156,250 in fiscal year 2022-23 and continue to reduce by 
$375,000 in subsequent years. 
LR1260(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1