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Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1813
Committee Amendment CA_A_H797 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1711-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "#" to H.P. 1337, L.D. 1813, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Confidentiality of Health Care Information" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, prescribers and dispensers of scheduled drugs may be prohibited by 
health information privacy laws from informing law enforcement personnel about 
suspected drug diversion, which puts emergency health care workers at risk of violence; 
and 
Whereas, emergency health care workers will remain at greater risk of violence 
unless the law governing disclosure of certain information to law enforcement personnel 
is clarified; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1711-C, sub-§6, ~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 512, Pt. A, 
§5 and affected by §7 and c. 790, Pt. A, §§58 and 60, is further amended to read: 
E. To federal, state or local governmental entities in order to protect the public health 
and welfare when reporting is required or authorized by law 6f~ to report a suspected 
crime against the health care practitioner or facility or to report information that the 
health care facility's officials or health care practitioner in good faith believes 
constitutes evidence of criminal conduct that occurred on the premises of the health 
care facility or health care practitioner; 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1337, L.D. 1813 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
It replaces the language from the bill with 
language that mirrors the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 
1996 regulations in 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 164.512(f)(5). It also adds 
an emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Confidentiality of Health Care Information
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1813
Committee: Health and Human Services
Amends: 22 MRSA §1711-C

Legislative Document 
No. 1813 
H.P. 1337 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2012 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Confidentiality of Health 
Care Information 
Reported by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland for the Joint Standing 
Committee on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Order, H.P. 1328. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1711-C, sub-§6, ¶E, as amended by PL 1999, c. 512, Pt. A, 
§5 and affected by §7 and c. 790, Pt. A, §§58 and 60, is further amended to read: 
E.  To federal, state or local governmental entities in order to protect the public health 
and welfare when reporting is required or authorized by law or, to report a suspected 
crime against the health care practitioner or facility or to report when an alleged 
crime has been committed on the premises of the health care practitioner or the 
facility; 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law regarding confidentiality of health care information to allow 
health care practitioners or facilities to report to federal, state or local governmental 
entities if an alleged crime has been committed on the premises.  Federal Health 
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 regulations allow for disclosure if a 
practitioner or a facility believes a crime has been committed on the premises.  This bill 
amends the state law to be consistent with federal law.
An Act To Establish "The Dirigo March" as the Official March of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1815
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: KATZ, MALONEY, BLODGETT, FOSTER
Amends: 1 MRSA §210-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1815 
S.P. 627 
In Senate, February 14, 2012 
An Act To Establish "The Dirigo March" as the Official March of 
the State 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative MALONEY of Augusta and 
Representatives: BLODGETT of Augusta, FOSTER of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §210-A is enacted to read: 
§210-A.  State march 
The official march of the State is the song entitled "The Dirigo March," written by 
Leo Pepin. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes "The Dirigo March" by Leo Pepin of Augusta as the official 
march of the State.
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Streamline and Prioritize Core Government Services Task Force for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013 and To Make Certain Other Allocations and Appropriations and Changes to the Law Necessary to the Operation of State Government Net Cost (Savings) General Fund Appropriations/Allocations General Fund Federal Expenditures Fund Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1816
House Amendment HA_C_H706 (House)

LD 1816 
LR 2701(10) 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Streamline and Prioritize Core Government 
Services Task Force for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013 and To Make 
Certain Other Allocations and Appropriations and Changes to the Law Necessary to the Operation of 
State Government 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" C.y 
Sponsor: Rep. Sanborn of Gorham 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2012-13 
$0 
$0 
($252,900) 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
($252,900) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
($252,900) 
This amendment includes offseting appropriations and deappropriations and results in no net General Fund impact 
during the 2012-2013 biennium. 
LR2701(10) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Streamline and Prioritize Core Government Services Task Force for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013 and To Make Certain Other Allocations and Appropriations and Changes to the Law Necessary to the Operation of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1816
Senate Amendment SA_A_S379 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1339, L.D. 1816, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement the Recommendations of the Streamline and Prioritize Core Government 
Services Task Force for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013 and To 
Make Certain Other Allocations and Appropriations and Changes to the Law Necessary 
to the Operation of State Government" 
Amend the bill in Part Z by striking out all of section 2. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Under the bill, the scheduled decrease of the Dirigo Health access payment rate from 
1.87% to 1.64% between July 1,2012 and June 30, 2013 is eliminated. This amendment 
reinstates the schedu 
(lec ase of the 
Health access payment rate. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~+-__ ~~~~~~~. 
COUNTY: Somerset 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02114112 
'JD 1 R16 
LR 2701(05) 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Streamline and Prioritize Core 
Government Services Task Force for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013 
and To Make Certain Other Allocations and Appropriations and Changes to the Law 
Necessary to the Operation of State Government 
Revenue 
Dirigo Health Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A" S - :3 rr 9 
Sponsor: Sen. Thomas of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections FY Projections FY 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
2013-14 
2014-15 
$0 
($4,812,061) 
$0 
$0 
This amendment eliminates the proposed extension of the current 1.87% Dirigo Health access payment rate 
through June 30, 2013 and allows the rate to decrease to 1.64% on July 1,2012 consistent with current law. 
LR2701(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Access to Eastern Road in Scarborough
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1817
Committee Amendment CA_A_H770 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. l340, L.D. 1817, "Resolve, Regarding 
Access to Eastern Road in Scarborough" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/05112 
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LD 1817 
LR 2749(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Access to Eastern Road in Scarborough 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~,{ H -770) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will incur General Fund costs related to conveying these easements 
which will be reimbursed by the grantee. 
LR2749(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, Regarding Access to Eastern Road in Scarborough
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1817
House Amendment HA_A_H799 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,4 " to H.P. 1340, L.D. 1817, "Resolve, Regarding 
Access to Eastern Road in Scarborough" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Transfer. Resolved: That, no later than 14 calendar days after the 
effective date of this resolve, the department shall submit any required application and 
related documents to the United States Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service to obtain the approval of the service to grant the easement in section 1 
and the department shall deliver the deeds conveying the easement under section 1 to the 
Attardos no later than 60 days after all necessary permits and approvals have been 
received from the service; and be it further' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to 
submit, within 14 days of the effective date of the resolve, any required application and 
documents for federal approvals necessary to convey the easement authorized by the 
resolve and to convey the easement no later than 60 days after all permits and approvals 
are received. 
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SPONSOREDBy:dmd 
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(Representative VOLK) 
TOWN: Scarborough 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Extend the Reporting Deadline of the Working Group on an All-payor Claims Database System
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1818
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. ISIS 
S.P.628 
In Senate, February 15,2012 
Resolve, To Extend the Reporting Deadline of the Working Group 
on an All-payor Claims Database System 
Reported by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 353. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 1.  Resolve 2011, c. 109, §6, amended. Resolved: That Resolve 2011, c. 
109, §6 is amended to read: 
Sec. 6.  Report. Resolved:  That, by January 31 December 1, 2012, the department 
shall report the recommendations based on the findings and conclusions, determined by 
vote, of the working group, along with any recommended implementing legislation, to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters. 
; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity.  Resolved:  That this resolve applies retroactively to 
January 31, 2012. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve amends the reporting date of Resolve 2011, chapter 109 to extend the 
reporting date of the working group on an all-payor claims database system from January 
31, 2012 to December 1, 2012. 
Approved: 02/07/12
LD 1818
LR 2737(01)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services and to the Maine Health Data Organization can 
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Resolve, To Extend the Reporting Deadline of the Working Group on an All-payor Claims Database 
System
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Committee: Health and Human Services
LR2737(01) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 26: Producer Margins, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Milk Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1819
Committee Amendment CA_A_H841 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1341, L.D. 1819, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 26: Producer Margins, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Maine Milk Commission" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "is" the following: 'not' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment stipulates that the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry does not authorize final adoption of the target prices for the 
dairy stabilization program that were provisionally adopted in Chapter 26: Producer 
Margins, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine Milk Commission. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 26: Producer Margins, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Milk Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1819
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 1819 
H.P. 1341 
House of Representatives, February 14, 2012 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 26: Producer 
Margins, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Milk Commission 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou for the Maine Milk Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
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, the above-named 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 26: Producer 
Margins, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine Milk 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 Chapter 26: Producer Margins, a major 
substantive rule of the Maine Milk Commission.
Resolve, Regarding Prequalification Processes for Contractors
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1821
Committee Amendment CA_B_S457 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" i3" to S.P. 629, L.D. 1821, "Resolve, Regarding 
Prequalification Processes for Contractors" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 5th line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: ", the Maine Community College System or municipalities" and inserting 
the following: 'and the Maine Community College System' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 13th line (page 1, line 13 in L.D.) by striking 
out the following: "municipalities, a statewide organization representing" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is a minority report of the committee, removes municipalities 
from the bill. The stakeholder group does not include a representative of municipalities, 
and municipal proj ects that require prequalification are not included as part of the review 
of when the state prequalification process can be used. 
FISCAL .\{JJE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/19/12 ;tvac:.. 
LD 1821 
LR 2759(03) 
Resolve, Regarding Prequalification Processes for Contractors 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" e" :s - IofS 'T 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services and the Department of Transportation 
associated with performing this review and reporting the results can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2759(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
Resolve, Regarding Prequalification Processes for Contractors
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1821
Committee Amendment CA_A_S456 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 629, L.D. 1821, "Resolve, Regarding 
Prequalification Processes for Contractors" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 5th line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: ", the Maine Community College System or municipalities" and inserting 
the following: 'and the Maine Community College System' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 13th line (page 1, line 13 in L.D.) by striking 
out the following: "municipalities" and inserting the following: 'organized labor, a 
statewide organization representing building trades within the State' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, removes 
municipalities from the stakeholder group reviewing prequalification processes for 
contractors. In the amendment, the stakeholder group does not include a representative of 
municipalities, and municipal projects that require prequalification are not included as 
part of the review of when the state prequalification process can be used. 
The 
amendment adds to the stakeholder group representatives from a statewide organization 
representing organized labor and a statewide organization representing building trades 
within the State. 
FISCAL .\OTE REeUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/19/12 
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LD 1821 
LR27S9(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Prequalification Processes for Contractors 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" '5'" 'fSto 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services and the Department of Transportation 
associated with perfonning this review and reporting the results can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2759(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow the Change of Location of a Licensed Large Game Shooting Area 0
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1822
Senate Amendment SA_A_S454 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 630, L.D. 1822, Bill, "An Act To Allow the 
Change of Location of a Licensed Large Game Shooting Area" 
0 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amend 
SPONSOREDB~~~~~ ____ ~~~~~~ 
COUNTY: Somerset 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow the Change of Location of a Licensed Large Game Shooting Area
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1822
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: THOMAS, DAVIS
Amends: 7 MRSA §1342-C

Legislative Document 
No. 1822 
S.P. 630 
In Senate, February 15, 2012 
An Act To Allow the Change of Location of a Licensed Large Game 
Shooting Area 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, statutory limitations on the number and location of licenses for 
commercial large game shooting areas restrict the opportunity for current licensees to 
change the location of existing facilities to provide improved service to the public; and 
Whereas, this limitation constitutes an impediment to economic development in the 
State that should be removed as soon as possible in order to have a prompt, positive 
impact on the State's economy; 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.  7 MRSA §1342-C is enacted to read: 
§1342-C.  Change of location of licensed commercial large game shooting area 
A person holding a license for a commercial large game shooting area under section 
1342 or 1342-A may apply to the commissioner for permission to change the location of 
the licensed area.  The commissioner shall approve the change in location if the applicant 
demonstrates that the old location of the commercial large game shooting area will be 
discontinued and that the new location meets all of the applicable requirements of the 
section of law under which the original license was approved. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits a person holding a license for a commercial large game shooting 
area to change the location of the shooting area if the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food 
and Rural Resources determines that the old location will be discontinued and the new 
location meets the applicable requirements of the law under which the original license 
was approved.
An Act To Allow the Maine Wild Mushroom Harvesting Certification Program To Be Self-funded
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1823
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SIROCKI, O'CONNOR, PARKER
Amends: 22 MRSA §2175

Legislative Document 
No. 1823 
H.P. 1343 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2012 
An Act To Allow the Maine Wild Mushroom Harvesting 
Certification Program To Be Self-funded 
(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. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: O'CONNOR of Berwick, PARKER of Veazie. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2175, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 412, §2, is amended 
to read: 
7.  Fees.  The training, examination and certification fees may not exceed $20 $75, 
may be imposed no more than once every 5 years and must be established by the 
Department of Health and Human Services by rule.  Revenues from applicants for 
certification pursuant to subsection 2 failing the examination must be retained in the Wild 
Mushroom Harvesting Fund established in subsection 6. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the maximum fees for training, examination and certification 
under the Maine Wild Mushroom Harvesting Certification Program within the 
Department of Health and Human Services from $20 to $75 to permit the program to be 
funded solely from the revenue from program fees.
An Act To Provide Immunity for Prescribing and Dispensing Intranasal Naloxone Kits
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1824
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 24 MRSA §2908

Legislative Document 
No. 1824 
H.P. 1344 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2012 
An Act To Provide Immunity for Prescribing and Dispensing 
Intranasal Naloxone Kits 
Reported by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland for the Joint Standing 
Committee on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Order, H.P. 1328. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24 MRSA §2908 is enacted to read: 
§2908.  Limited immunity for intranasal naloxone 
1.  Professional immunity.  A health care professional licensed under Title 32 is 
immune from civil or criminal liability or professional disciplinary action for prescribing, 
dispensing, purchasing, acquiring or possessing an intranasal naloxone kit or for 
administering naloxone intranasally to a person who is experiencing or is likely to 
experience an opiate-related drug overdose if the health care professional acts in good 
faith and within the applicable scope of practice of that health care professional's 
profession. 
2.  General immunity.  A person is immune from civil or criminal liability for 
purchasing, acquiring or possessing an intranasal naloxone kit or for administering 
naloxone intranasally to a person who is experiencing or is likely to experience an 
opiate-related drug overdose. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides immunity for health care professionals and persons who assist a 
person who is experiencing or likely to experience an opiate-related drug overdose with 
intranasal naloxone.  This bill is a recommendation from the Substance Abuse Services 
Commission's work group convened pursuant to Resolve 2011, chapter 81 and is 
submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services.
An Act To Review and Repeal Income Tax Return Checkoffs
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1826
Committee Amendment CA_B_H881 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "],, to H.P. 1347, L.D. 1826, Bill, "An Act To 
Review and Repeal Income Tax Return Checkoffs" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. 
This amendment 
incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/30/12 
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LD 1826 
LR 2763(03) 
An Act To Review and Repeal Income Tax Return Checkoffs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'B" ( H -gg 'J 
. 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2012-13 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY2013-14 
($28,874) 
($50,800) 
($21,926) 
($1,154) 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
($28,874) 
($50,800) 
($21,926) 
($1,154) 
Maine Revenue Services estimates that the elimination of income tax checkoffs would reduce their annual operating 
expenses by $50,800, beginning with FY 2013-14. The retention of a small portion of the revenue from the checkoff 
funds has historically served to partially offset the costs of administering the funds by annually generating estimated 
General Fund revenue of$21,926 and revenue sharing of$l, 154. These amounts will not be available after the tax 
checkoffs are eliminated. The combined effect on the General Fund would be an annual savings of $28,874 beginning 
with FY 2013-14. Contributions collected via the income tax checkoff mechanism totalled $141,876 in FY 2010-11. 
LR2763(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Public Safety in the Operation of Casinos
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1828
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FARNHAM, PATRICK, BEAULIEU, CAREY, CROCKETT, DAMON, LONGSTAFF, RUSSELL, WILLETTE

Legislative Document 
No. 1828 
S.P. 632 
In Senate, February 21, 2012 
An Act To Protect Public Safety in the Operation of Casinos 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOSEPH G. CARLETON, JR. 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator FARNHAM of Penobscot.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Cosponsored by Senator: PATRICK of Oxford, Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, 
CAREY of Lewiston, CROCKETT of Bethel, DAMON of Bangor, LONGSTAFF of 
Waterville, RUSSELL of Portland, WILLETTE of Presque Isle. 
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 operation of a casino has been approved by the voters of the State; and 
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the people of the State to have appropriate 
oversight of the operation of table games at the casino; and 
Whereas, the casino is opening this summer and it is important to have the funding 
to hire the additional public safety positions prior to the opening of the casino; 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.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Gambling Control Board Z002 
Initiative:  Establishes one State Police Detective position, one Office Assistant II 
position, one Auditor II position, 6 Public Safety Inspector I positions and one Public 
Safety Inspector III position; funds overtime for all inspector positions; and provides 
funds for licensing and monitoring software to provide adequate resources for the 
Gambling Control Board to regulate gambling in the State in light of the addition of a 2nd 
casino and the addition of table games. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill appropriates funds to establish 10 new positions in the Department of Public 
Safety and provides funding for licensing and monitoring software for the Gambling 
Control Board to regulate gambling in the State. 
GENERAL FUND 
2011-12
2012-13
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
10.000
10.000
Personal Services 
$111,069
$769,279
All Other 
$44,849
$26,952
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$155,918
$796,231
An Act To Protect Public Safety in the Operation of Casinos
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1828
Committee Amendment CA_A_S431 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 632, L.D. 1828, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Public Safety in the Operation of Casinos" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/07112 /!?ac 
LD 1828 
LR 2761(02) 
An Act To Protect Public Safety in the Operation of Casinos 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A-" S - 431 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$155,918 
$796,231 
$155,918 
$796,231 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$819,924 
$819,924 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$844,348 
$844,348 
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $155,918 in fiscal year 2011-12 and $796,231 in fiscal year 2012-
to the Department of Public Safety for one State Police Detective, one Office Assistant II position, one Auditor II 
position, 6 Public Safety Inspector I positions and one Public Safety Inspector III position, overtime for all inspector 
positions and funding for licensing and monitoring for the Gambling Control Board to regulate the Oxford casino and 
Bangor table games. 
LR276 1 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1830
Senate Amendment SA_A_S549 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1350, L.D. 1830, Bill, "An Act To Establish 
the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill in Part E by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. E-l. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of the Commissioner 0222 
Initiative: Reduces funding by eliminating one Commissioner of Conservation position. 
This initiative relates to the creation of the new Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2012-13 
($104,985) 
($104,985) 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1350, L.D. 1830 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
The 
amendment also changes the appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
SPONSORED BY: ------1f-1t--',.P-<t--:-+-f:--v::"---.:=-'+..L,P-fL-f-!L¥ 
(Senator SHERMAN) 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
'. 
Approved: 04111112 M'ac:.. 
LD 1830 
LR 2736(11) 
An Act To Establish the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A" 8- 5~Cj 
Sponsor: Sen. Sherman of Aroostook 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2011-12 
FY 2012-13 
$0 
$34,995 
$0 
$34,995 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
This floor amendment removes the emergency preamble. The incremental impact compared to the original bill is to 
delay the elimination of the Commissioner of Conservation position, increasing General Fund appropriations by 
$34,995 in fiscal year 2012-13. 
LR2736(ll) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Forfeiture of Maine Public Employees Retirement System Benefits for Persons Convicted of Certain Crimes
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1831
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: FOSSEL, KATZ, BENNETT, BURNS, COTTA, CURTIS, ESPLING, GILLWAY, GUERIN, HARVELL, KESCHL, MALABY, O'CONNOR, OLSEN, PARRY, PICCHIOTTI, RIOUX, SANDERSON, SARTY, SIROCKI
Amends: 5 MRSA §17813

Legislative Document 
No. 1831 
H.P. 1351 
House of Representatives, February 23, 2012 
An Act To Allow Forfeiture of Maine Public Employees Retirement 
System Benefits for Persons Convicted of Certain Crimes 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FOSSEL of Alna. 
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, BURNS of Whiting, COTTA of China, CURTIS 
of Madison, ESPLING of New Gloucester, GILLWAY of Searsport, GUERIN of Glenburn, 
HARVELL of Farmington, KESCHL of Belgrade, MALABY of Hancock, O'CONNOR of 
Berwick, OLSEN of Phippsburg, PARRY of Arundel, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, RIOUX of 
Winterport, SANDERSON of Chelsea, SARTY of Denmark, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §17813 is enacted to read: 
§17813.  Forfeiture of benefits for crime; restitution 
Notwithstanding section 17054 or any other provision of this Part, if a member is 
convicted of or pleads guilty or no contest to a crime committed in connection with the 
member's public office or public employment or to a crime the member's position placed 
the member in a position to commit: 
1.  Forfeiture of retirement benefit.  If the penalties for the crime are greater than or 
equal to a Class C crime, the court may order the forfeiture of the member's right to 
receive any benefit or payment of any kind under this Part except a return of the amount 
contributed by the member to the retirement system without interest; and 
2.  Restitution.  If the court orders the member to make restitution to the State or any 
political subdivision of the State for monetary loss incurred as a result of the crime, the 
court may order that restitution payments be made by the retirement system from 
amounts credited to the member's account. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits a court to order the forfeiture of benefits of a public employee who 
is a member of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System if the member is 
convicted of a crime for which the penalties are equal to or greater than a Class C crime if 
the crime is committed in connection with the member's public office or public 
employment or if the member's position placed the member in a position to commit the 
crime. 
The bill also provides that amounts credited to the account of a member of the 
retirement system are available to pay any court-ordered restitution for economic loss 
suffered by the State or a political subdivision of the State as the result of the crime.
An Act To Encourage Enrollment in High School Electrical Education Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1833
Committee Amendment CA_A_H836 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1353, L.D. 1833, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage Enrollment in High School Electrical Education Programs" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Exempt High School Students from Paying the Helper Electrician 
License Fee' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Rules. Resolved: That the Director of the Office of Professional and 
Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation 
shall amend its rules pertaining to the establishment of fees for helper electrician licenses 
to exempt a high school student from paying the fee to obtain a helper electrician license.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It changes the bill to a 
resolve and removes provisions in the bill that amend the electrician licensing laws by 
changing the number of helper electricians that may work with and be supervised by a 
journeyman electrician. It retains the section of the bill that requires the Director of the 
Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation to amend its rules to exempt a high school student 
from paying the fee for a license to be a helper electrician. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/21112 ;!.o/ac:. 
LD 1833 
LR 2735(02) 
An Act To Encourage Enrollment in High School Electrical Education Programs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H., g 3 t..o ) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional anf 
Financial Regulation associated with rulemaking can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Exempting a 
high school student from paying the fee to obtain a helper electrician license will result in a minor loss of dedicated 
revenue to the Electricians' Examining Board. 
LR2735(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Encourage Enrollment in High School Electrical Education Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1833
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H850 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "If" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1353, 
L.D. 1833, Bill, "An Act To Encourage Enrollment in High School Electrical Education 
Programs" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the 
following: 
'Resolve, To Encourage Enrollment in Electrical Education Programs' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 19 in amendment) by 
inserting after the following: "student" the following: 'or a community college student 
approved by the Electricians' Examining Board' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment extends the helper electrician license fee exemption to community 
college students approved by the Electricians' Examining Board and changes the title of 
the resolve to reflect that change. 
" 
SPONSORED BY: -".;''''-=_'---''-'-~~_---'--~'-----+----_ 
(Representative DA 
TOWN: Sangerville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/12 
~ac:. 
LD 1833 
LR 2735(05) 
An Act To Encourage Enrollment in Electrical Education Programs 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,P" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Sr. of Sangerville 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Exempting a student approved by the Electricians' Examining Board from paying the fee to obtain a helper electrician 
license will result in a minor loss of dedicated revenue to the board. 
LR2735(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Encourage Enrollment in High School Electrical Education Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1833
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_A_H871 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "if, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 1353, 
L.D. 1833, Bill, "An Act To Encourage Enrollment in High School Electrical Education 
Programs" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and inserting the following: 
'An Act To Encourage Enrollment in Electrical Education Programs' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 2 in the last line (page I, line 30 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "student" the following: 'or a community college student approved by the 
Electricians' Examining Board' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment extends the helper electrician license fee exemption to community 
college students approved by the Electricians' Examining Board and changes the title of 
the bill to reflect that change. 
OTE REQUIRED 
SPONSORED BY: -""~--".""'-:"---"-=:!"'--_--'l:.... ___ 
_ 
(Representative DA 
TOWN: Sangerville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/31112 .:tvae 
LD 1833 
LR 2735(06) 
Resolve, To Encourage Enrollment in Electrical Education Programs 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment .~. 
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Sr. of Sangerville 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Exempting a student approved by the Electricians' Examining Board from paying the fee to obtain a helper electrician 
license will result in a minor loss of dedicated revenue to the board. 
LR2735(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Encourage Enrollment in High School Electrical Education Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1833
Senate Amendment SA_A_S536 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1353, L.D. 1833, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage Enrollment in High School Electrical Education Programs" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 29 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "helper electrician" the following: 'and apprentice electrician' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line 30 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "helper electrician" the following: 'or apprentice electrician' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational 
Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to amend its 
rules to exempt a high school student from paying the fee for a license to be an apprentice 
electrician as well as a helper electrician as specified in the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
ached) 
(Senator 
CO 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/06/12
LD 1833
LR 2735(08)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Exempting a high school student from paying the fee to obtain an apprentice electrician license will result in a minor 
loss of dedicated revenue to the board.
Resolve, To Encourage Enrollment in Electrical Education Programs
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "   "
Sponsor: Sen. Alfond of Cumberland
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
LR2735(08) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restore Equity in Revenue Sharing
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1835
Committee Amendment CA_A_S501 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 635, L.D. 1835, Bill, "An Act To 
Restore Equity in Revenue Sharing" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of paragraph E (page 1, lines 4 to 8 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'E. "Disproportionate tax burden" means the total real and personal property taxes 
assessed in the municipal fiscal year pertaining to the latest state valuation, except the 
taxes assessed on captured value within a tax increment financing district, divided by 
the latest state valuation certified to the Secretary of State and reduced by .01. 
Beginning on July 1, 2013 and each July 1st thereafter, if the total revenue-sharing 
distribution as calculated by subsection 5 is distributed to the municipalities without 
transfer or reduction, the reduction factor must be increased by either .0005 or the 
percentage increase necessary to equal the statewide average property tax rate, 
whichever increase is smaller, until the fiscal year when the percentage reduction 
factor reaches the statewide average property tax rate.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment implements over several years a change in the distribution of 
revenue-sharing funds from the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund, commonly referred 
to as "revenue sharing 2," from municipalities with an equalized property tax rate 
exceeding 1 0 mills to municipalities with an equalized property tax rate exceeding the 
statewide average property tax rate. The phased-in change may occur only if the total 
revenue-sharing distribution as established in statute is being provided without reduction 
or transfer. In addition, the adjustment of the reduction factor in the revenue sharing 2 
distribution formula from 10 mills to the statewide average property tax rate is 
accomplished through an adjustment of no more than 1/2 of one mill per year until the 
statewide average property tax rate is reached. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03127112 
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LD 1835 
LR 2603(02) 
An Act To Restore Equity in Revenue Sharing 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" S .. 50 l 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
The bill provides for a phased-in change in the distribution of revenue-sharing funds from the Disproportionate Tax 
Burden Fund. Under current law, only municipalities with a property tax burden greater than 10 mills share in the 
distribution ofthese funds. The bill gradually increases the eligibility threshold until only municipalities with an 
equalized property tax rate in excess of the statewide average property tax rate are entitled to a share of the funds. The 
phased-in change can only ocur if the total revenue sharing distribution as established in statute is being provided 
without reduction or transfer. The bill would have no impact on total State revenues or expenditures, but would result 
in a different allocation of revenue sharing from the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund than under current law. 
LR2603(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1