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An Act Directing the Department of Education To Fonnulate and Implement a Citizenship Educational Component for the School CUlTiculum
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1726
Committee Amendment CA_A_H676 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1234, L.D. 1726, Bill, "An Act 
Directing the Department of Education To Fonnulate and Implement a Citizenship 
Educational Component for the School CUlTiculum" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/06114 frac 
LD 1726 
LR 2227(02) 
An Act Directing the Department of Education To Formulate and Implement a Citizenship 
Educational Component for the School Curriculum 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential State Mandate - Unfunded 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Adds the history, organization and operation of the Federal and State government 
and different models of local government to the law requiring instruction in history, 
government and citizenship in elementary and secondary schools. 
U nit Affected 
School 
Local Cost 
Significant 
statewide 
The required local activIties in this bill may represent a State mandate pursuant to the Constitution of Maine. Unless 
General Fund appropriations are provided to fund at least 90% of the additional costs or a Mandate Preamble is 
amended to the bill and two-thirds of the members of each House vote to exempt this mandate from the funding 
requirement, municipalities may not be required to implement these changes. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This fiscal note assumes that the role of the Department of Education continues to be limited to providing resources 
and technical assistance in supporting school districts in developing curricula and instructional practices. Therefore, 
the cost to the department can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. If the intent of this legislation is to 
require the Department of Education to fonnulate and implement curricula related to the history, organization and 
operation of federal, State and local governments, the department would require a General Fund appropriation of 
$97,294 in fiscal year 2014-15 for one Education Specialist III position to perfonn the additional work.' 
LR2227(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Directing the Department of Education To Formulate and Implement a Citizenship Educational Component for the School Curriculum
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1726
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PETERSON, JOHNSON, DAUGHTRY, KORNFIELD
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4706

Legislative Document 
No. 1726 
H.P. 1234 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2014 
An Act Directing the Department of Education To Formulate and 
Implement a Citizenship Educational Component for the School 
Curriculum 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PETERSON of Rumford. 
Cosponsored by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln and 
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, KORNFIELD of Bangor, MacDONALD of 
Boothbay. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4706, as amended by PL 2009, c. 313, §§8 and 9, is further 
amended to read: 
§4706.  Instruction in American history, Maine studies and Maine Native American 
studies 
Instruction in American history, government, citizenship and Maine studies must be 
aligned with the parameters for essential instruction and graduation requirements 
established under section 6209. 
1.  American history.  American history, government and citizenship, including the 
Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, the history, 
organization and operation of the Federal Government, the importance of voting and the 
privileges and responsibilities of citizenship, must be taught in and required for 
graduation from all elementary and secondary schools, both public and private.  
2.  Maine studies.  Maine history, government and citizenship, including the 
Constitution of Maine, the history, organization and operation of State Government, 
different models of local government, Maine geography and environment and the natural, 
industrial and economic resources of Maine and Maine's cultural and ethnic heritage, 
must be taught.   A required component of Maine studies is Maine Native American 
studies, which must be included in the review of content standards and performance 
indicators of the learning results conducted in accordance with section 6209, subsection 
4.  The Maine Native American studies must address the following topics: 
A.  Maine tribal governments and political systems and their relationship with local, 
state, national and international governments; 
B.  Maine Native American cultural systems and the experience of Maine tribal 
people throughout history; 
C.  Maine Native American territories; and 
D.  Maine Native American economic systems. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law requiring instruction in history, government and citizenship 
in elementary and secondary schools.  This bill specifies instruction be provided 
concerning different models of local government and the history, organization and 
operation of the Federal Government and of Maine government.
An Act To Prohibit Possession of a Replica or Simulated Firearm on or near School Property
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1728
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HILL, MacDONALD, GERZOFSKY, MILLETT, DION
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6555

Legislative Document 
No. 1728 
S.P. 686 
In Senate, January 14, 2014 
An Act To Prohibit Possession of a Replica or Simulated Firearm on 
or near School Property 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay and 
Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, MILLETT of Cumberland, Representative: DION of 
Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6555 is enacted to read: 
§6555.  Replica or simulated firearms 
1.  Definition.  For the purposes of this section, "replica or simulated firearm" means 
an object that: 
A.  Is similar in size, color and general appearance to a firearm; 
B.  Is or is not capable of expelling a projectile; and 
C.  A reasonable person would believe is a firearm. 
2.  Prohibition.  A person may not possess a replica or simulated firearm on public 
school property or the property of an approved private school or within 500 feet of public 
school property or the property of an approved private school. 
3.  Exception.  The prohibition on possession of a replica or simulated firearm under 
subsection 2 does not apply to a person possessing a replica or simulated firearm as part 
of a school-sanctioned program if the program is authorized by a written policy adopted 
by the school's governing body. 
4.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section is guilty of a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the possession of a replica or simulated firearm on or near public 
or private school property and makes a violation of the law a Class E crime.
Resolve, Directing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Convey the Chesuncook Community Church Building in Chesuncook Township to the Greenville Union Evangelical Church
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1732
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: JOHNSON, McCLELLAN

Legislative Document 
No. 1732 
H.P. 1240 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2014 
Resolve, Directing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands 
To Convey the Chesuncook Community Church Building in 
Chesuncook Township to the Greenville Union Evangelical Church 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
Cosponsored by Representative: McCLELLAN of Raymond. 
Sec. 1.  Conveyance of building.  Resolved:  That the Director of the Bureau of 
Parks and Lands within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall 
convey the Chesuncook Community Church building in Chesuncook Township to the 
Greenville Union Evangelical Church. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to convey the Chesuncook 
Community Church building in Chesuncook Township to the Greenville Union 
Evangelical Church.
Resolve, Directing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Convey the Chesuncook Community Church Building in Chesuncook Township to the Greenville Union Evangelical Church
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1732
Committee Amendment CA_A_H660 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 1240, L.D. 1732, "Resolve, Directing 
the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Convey the Chesuncook Community 
Church Building in Chesuncook Township to the Greenville Union Evangelical Church" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02128114 
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LD 1732 
LR 2448(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Convey the Chesuncook 
Community Church Building in Chesuncook Township to the Greenville Union Evangelical Church 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/{' {+/- ~ u 0 ') 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential loss of un budgeted revenue - General Fund 
The bill requires the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
transfer the Chesuncook Community Church building in Chesuncook Township to the Greenville Union Evangelical 
Church at no cost. Maine Revenue Services under the Department of Administrative & Financial Services assessed the 
tax value of the church building at $65,090 in 2012.
An Act To Create a Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department of the Attorney General II
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1734
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S535 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1242, L.D. 1734, Bill, "An Act To Create a Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department 
of the Attorney General" 
II 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Federal funding; cold case homicide unit. The Commissioner of 
Public Safety and the Attorney General shall pursue any federal funding available in 
order to establish a cold case homicide unit within the Department of the Attorney 
General as described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 200-J. 
Sec. 4. Contingent effective date. Those sections of this Act that enact the 
Maine Revised 'Statutes, Title 5, section 200-J and repeal Title 25, section 1505-A do not 
take effect unless sufficient federal funding becomes available to support the costs of the 
cold case homicide unit. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall notify the Secretary of 
State and the Revisor of Statutes when sufficient federal funding is available.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations section. It directs the 
Commissioner of Public Safety and the Attorney General to pursue federal funding for 
the cost of the cold case homicide unit. The amendment provides that the statutory 
changes do not take effect un~fficient fundin2 is available. 
SPONSORE c....---- . 
(Senator HILL) 
COUNTY: York 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04115114 ;tv'ac 
LD 1734 
LR 2719(06) 
An Act To Create a Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department of the Attorney General 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ';4:' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hill of York 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2014-15 
($332,020) 
($178,779) 
($332,020) 
($178,779) 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
($279,441) 
($150,467) 
($279,441) 
($150,467) 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
($286,970) 
($154,521) 
($286,970) 
($154,521) 
This amendment removes the General Fund and Highway Fund appropriations and allocations from the bill. It directs 
the Commissioner of Public Safety and the Attorney General to pursue federal funding for the cost of the cold case 
homicide unit. It establishes an effective date contingent upon the receipt of sufficient federal funding. 
LR2719(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create a Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department of the Attorney General
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1734
Committee Amendment CA_A_H708 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/+" to H.P. 1242, L.D. 1734, Bill, "An Act To 
Create a Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department of the Attorney General" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
State Police 0291 
Initiative: Provides funding for 2 State Police Detective positions and one Forensic 
Chemist position and related All Other costs to establish a cold case homicide unit. 
GENERAL FUND 
2013-14 
2014-15 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
0.000 
3.000 
Personal Services 
$0 
$243,648 
All Other 
$0 
$88,372 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0 
$332,020 
HIGHWAY FUND 
2013-14 
2014-15 
Personal Services 
$0 
$131,194 
All Other 
$0 
$47,585 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
$0 
$178,779 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 1242, L.D. 1734 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/06114 frac.. 
LD 1734 
LR 2719(02) 
An Act To Create a Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department of the Attorney General0 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, CH -708 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$0 
$332,020 
$279,441 
$286,970 
Highway Fund 
$0 
$178,779 
$150,467 
$154,521 
A ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
$332,020 
$279,441 
$286,970 
Highway Fund 
$0 
$178,779 
$150,467 
$154,521 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $332,020 and a Highway Fund allocation of $178,779 in fiscal year 
2014-15 for two State Police Detective positions, one Forensic Chemist position and related costs to establish a cold 
case unit. The Department of the Attorney General did not identifY a need for additional resources at this time. 
LR2719( 02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act Regarding the Registration of Motor Vehicles of Deployed Members of the National Guard or Reserves of the United States Armed Forces
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1733
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CROCKETT, DAVIS, MORIARTY
Amends: 36 MRSA §1483

Legislative Document 
No. 1733 
H.P. 1241 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2014 
An Act Regarding the Registration of Motor Vehicles of Deployed 
Members of the National Guard or Reserves of the United States 
Armed Forces 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, MORIARTY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1483, sub-§16, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 404, §3 and 
affected by §4, is amended to read: 
16.  Active military stationed in Maine.  Vehicles owned, including those jointly 
owned with a spouse, by a person on active duty serving in the Armed Forces of the 
United States who is permanently stationed at a military or naval post, station or base in 
the State.  A member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in the State who 
desires to register that member's vehicle in this State shall present certification from the 
commander of the member's post, station or base, or from the commander's designated 
agent, that the member is permanently stationed at that post, station or base.  For purposes 
of this subsection, "a person on active duty serving in the Armed Forces of the United 
States" does not include a member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United 
States Armed Forces unless that person is under an order to active duty for a period of 
more than 30 days, as defined in 10 United States Code, Section 101(d)(2). 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides an exemption from the excise tax imposed on vehicles owned 
by a person on active duty serving in the Armed Forces of the United States; a member of 
the National Guard or Reserves of the United States Armed Forces does not qualify for 
the exemption.  This bill extends that exemption to a member of the National Guard or 
Reserves of the United States Armed Forces if that member is under an order to active 
duty for more than 30 days.  This bill also specifies that a vehicle jointly owned with a 
spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is on active duty is 
eligible for the exemption.
An Act Regarding the Registration of Motor Vehicles of Deployed Members of the National Guard or Reserves of the United States Armed Forces
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1733
Committee Amendment CA_A_H747 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1483

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1241, L.D. 1733, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Registration of Motor Vehicles of Deployed Members of the National 
Guard or Reserves of the United States Armed Forces" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
MRSA §1483, sub-§16, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 404, §3 and 
affected by §4, is amended to read: 
16. Active military stationed in Maine. Vehicles owned, including those jointly 
owned with a spouse, by a person on active duty serving in the Armed Forces of the 
United States who is permanently stationed at a military or naval post, station or base in 
the State. 
Joint ownership of the vehicle must be indicated in the vehicle's title 
documentation. A member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in the 
State, or that member's spouse, who desires to register that member's vehicle in this State 
pursuant to this subsection shall present certification from the commander of the 
member's post, station or base, or from the commander's designated agent, that the 
member is permanently stationed at that post, station or base. 
For purposes of this 
subsection, "a person on active duty serving in the Armed Forces of the United States" 
does not include a member of the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States 
Armed Forces.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and specifies that a vehicle jointly owned by a 
member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is on active duty and the member's 
spouse is eligible for the motor vehicle excise tax exemption whether registered by the 
COMMITTEE A~MENDMENT 
.,. 
~. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "./1" to H.P. 1241, L.D. 1733 
service member or the service member's spouse as long as the joint ownership is indicated 
in the motor vehicle's title documentation. The amendment removes provisions from the 
bill that propose to extend the exemption to motor vehicles owned by members of the 
National Guard or Reserves of the Armed Forces. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
" 
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Approved: 03/03114 ;t;?ac.. 
LD 1733 
LR 2504(02) 
An Act Regarding the Registration of Motor Vehicles of Deployed Members of the National Guard or 
Reserves of the United States Armed Forces 
i) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/)' CH -717 
Committee: Taxation 
f1 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
Reduction in excise tax collections - Municipalities 
Fiscal Dctail and N otcs 
As excise tax is collected and retained by municipalities, this bill has no State fiscal impact. The impact on individual 
municipalities is not expected to be significant. 
LR2504(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Create a Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department of the Attorney General
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1734
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: STANLEY, JACKSON, BROOKS, CHIPMAN, DILL, EVANGELOS, MAKER, SHORT, LACHOWICZ, VITELLI
Amends: 5 MRSA §200-J, 25 MRSA §1505-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1734 
H.P. 1242 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2014 
An Act To Create a Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department of 
the Attorney General 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BROOKS of Winterport, CHIPMAN of Portland, DILL of Old Town, 
EVANGELOS of Friendship, MAKER of Calais, SHORT of Pittsfield, Senators: 
LACHOWICZ of Kennebec, VITELLI of Sagadahoc. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §200-J is enacted to read: 
§200-J.  Cold case homicide unit 
The Attorney General in collaboration with the Commissioner of Public Safety shall 
establish a cold case homicide unit within the Department of the Attorney General to 
work exclusively on unsolved murders in the State.  The unit must consist of personnel 
from the Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Public Safety, 
Bureau of State Police and must include at a minimum one attorney from the Department 
of the Attorney General, 2 detectives from the Bureau of State Police and one employee 
of the bureau's crime laboratory.  The Attorney General shall adopt rules for the operation 
of the unit.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2.  25 MRSA §1505-A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. XXXX, §1, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Attorney General in collaboration with the Commissioner of 
Public Safety to establish a cold case homicide unit within the Department of the 
Attorney General to work exclusively on unsolved murders in the State.
Resolve, To Create a State-run Virtual Academy Providing Maine Students with Access to Online Learning through Their Existing School Districts
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1736
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H631 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,/I " 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 689, 
L.D. 1736, "Resolve, To Create a State-run Virtual Academy Providing Maine Students 
with Access to Online Learning through Their Existing School Districts" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSORED By:$ 
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(Representative HUBBELL) 
TOWN: Bar Harbor 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend Forester Licensing Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1735
Committee Amendment CA_A_S448 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 687, L.D. 1735, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Forester Licensing Requirements" 
Amend the bill in section 5 in subsection 6 in the 4th line (page 2, line 27 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "forestty." the following: 'An applicant with an associate 
degree or higher from a program that has a curriculum in forestry from a school or 
college approved by the board is required to pass only the examination section that tests 
the applicant's knowledge of the State's forestry laws, mles and practices.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 8 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 8. Transition. An applicant for a forester license pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 76, subchapter 3 who possesses an intern forester 
license issued prior to the effective date of this Act and who earns forestry experience 
pursuant to the mle of the Board of Licensure of Foresters, Chapter 60: Sponsorship of 
Intern Foresters in effect on the effective date of this Act may not be required to meet 
additional forestry experience standards adopted by the board by mle after the effective 
date of this Act in order to qualify for a forester license.' 
Amend the bill in section 9 in the first line (page 3, line 18 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "June" and inserting the following: 'April' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes changes to the laws governing the examination requirements 
for applicants for a forester license by providing that an applicant with an associate 
degree or higher from a program that has a curriculum in forestry from a school or 
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college approved by the board is required to pass only the examination section that tests 
the applicant's knowledge of the State's forestry laws, mles and practices. It also changes 
the effective date of the Act from June 1, 2015 to April 1, 2015 and specifies that an 
applicant with an intern forester license and with experience earned as a forester pursuant 
to mle currently in effect may not be required to meet additional forestry experience 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
f .. ,-ji ~~. 
\ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 687, L.D. 1735 
standards adopted by the board after the effective date of this Act in order to qualify for a 
forester license. 
FISCAL NOTE REQIDRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/12114 
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LD 1735 
LR 2630(02) 
An Act To Amend Forester Licensing Requirements 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~' (S-I./~~J 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Board of Licensure of Foresters within the Office of Professional and Occupational 
Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, associated with the rulemaking process can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2630(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Create a State-run Virtual Academy Providing Maine Students with Access to Online Learning through Their Existing School Districts
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1736
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H635 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "8" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 689, 
L.D. 1736, "Resolve, To Create a State-run Virtual Academy Providing Maine Students 
with Access to Online Learning through Their Existing School Districts" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in the last 2 lines (page 3, lines 5 and 6 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "; and be it further" and inserting the 
following: '.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 4. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to eliminate the moratorium on 
the authorization and operation of virtual public charter schools that have not commenced 
operations as of the effective date of this legislation. 
SPONSORED BY: -#:-~/~ 
(Representative POULIOT) 
TOWN: Augusta 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1739
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H732 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "j}" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1245, 
L.D. 1739, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act" 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in subsection 14 in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 
and 29 in amendment) by striking out all of the last underlined sentence. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the exclusion of hashish from the definition of "prepared 
marijuana" as proposed in Committee Amendment "A." 
SPONSORED BY: 'C -
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(Representative SANDERSON) 
TOWN: Chelsea 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Extending the Date by Which the Family Law Advisory Commission Must Report on Its Study of the Uniform Parentage Act and Other Similar Laws and Proposals
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1737
Committee: Judiciary

Legislative Document 
No. 1737 
H.P. 1243 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2014 
Resolve, Extending the Date by Which the Family Law Advisory 
Commission Must Report on Its Study of the Uniform Parentage 
Act and Other Similar Laws and Proposals 
Reported by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick for the Family Law Advisory 
Commission pursuant to Resolve 2013, chapter 12, section 2. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Preamble.  Whereas, Maine law may require clarification and updating with 
regard to issues relating to parental rights and responsibilities, ethics, inheritance and 
property rights when genetic, biological and factual parentage cannot be determined in 
traditional ways; and 
Whereas, Maine courts are in need of legislative guidance respecting the 
determination of parentage in some cases; and 
Whereas, the Legislature is desirous of protecting children in such nontraditional 
circumstances from unnecessary litigation, uncertainty and insecurity; and 
Whereas, the Family Law Advisory Commission is authorized to review and make 
recommendations on family law issues generally under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
19-A, chapter 5; and 
Whereas, the Family Law Advisory Commission began its study of the Uniform 
Parentage Act pursuant to Resolve 2013, chapter 12 and needs additional time to prepare 
legislation to carry out its recommendations; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Resolve 2013, c. 12, §2, amended.  Resolved: That Resolve 2013, c. 
12, §2 is amended to read: 
Sec. 2.  Reports. Resolved: That the Family Law Advisory Commission shall 
submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary an interim report no later 
than December 1, 2013 and submit a final report to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters no later than December 15, 2014, 
together with any necessary implementing legislation, for presentation to the Second First 
Regular Session of the 126th 127th Legislature. The Family Law Advisory Commission 
is 
authorized 
to 
submit 
legislation 
related 
to 
its the final 
report 
to 
the 
Second First Regular Session of the 126th 127th Legislature. 
; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity.  Resolved: That this resolve applies retroactively to 
December 1, 2013. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve extends the date for the Family Law Advisory Commission to issue its 
final report on the Uniform Parentage Act to December 15, 2014.  Resolve 2013, chapter 
established the commission's duty to conduct a comprehensive study and set a 
reporting date of December 1, 2013.  The Family Law Advisory Commission submitted 
an interim report before the report was originally due.
Resolve, Extending the Date by Which the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission Must Report on Its Work on Maine's Probate Code and the Uniform Probate Code
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1741

Legislative Document 
No. 1741 
H.P. 1247 
House of Representatives, January 21, 2014 
Resolve, Extending the Date by Which the Probate and Trust Law 
Advisory Commission Must Report on Its Work on Maine's Probate 
Code and the Uniform Probate Code 
Reported by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick for the Probate and Trust Law Advisory 
Commission pursuant to Resolve 2013, chapter 5, section 2. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Preamble. Whereas, the current Probate Code was enacted in 1980 based on the 
Uniform Probate Code in effect at that time; and 
Whereas, since its original adoption in 1980, the Uniform Probate Code has been 
substantially revised by the Uniform Law Commission, including an update adopted in 
1990, technical and substantive amendments adopted in 2008 and technical amendments 
adopted in 2010 and refined in 2011; and 
Whereas, it is in the best interest of Maine citizens and residents to have up-to-date 
statutes consistent with those of other states and that address issues that arise in today's 
social and technological environment; and 
Whereas, the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission is authorized to 
examine and evaluate the operation of the Probate Code and recommend changes; and 
Whereas, the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission began its study of the 
Uniform Probate Code pursuant to Resolve 2013, chapter 5 and needs additional time to 
prepare legislation to carry out its recommendations; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Resolve 2013, c. 5, §2, amended.  Resolved: That Resolve 2013, c. 5, 
§2 is amended to read:  
Sec. 2.  Reports.  Resolved:  That the Probate and Trust Law Advisory 
Commission shall submit a report regarding the review in section 1 to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Judiciary an interim report regarding the review in section 1 no later than 
December 1, 2013 and submit a final report to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters no later than December 15, 2014, 
together with any necessary implementing legislation, for presentation to the Second First 
Regular Session of the 126th 127th Legislature. The Probate and Trust Law Advisory 
Commission is authorized to submit a bill related to its the final report to the Second First 
Regular Session of the 126th 127th Legislature. 
; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity.  Resolved:  That this resolve applies retroactively to 
December 1, 2013. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve extends the date for the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission to 
issue its final report on its work on the Uniform Probate Code to December 15, 2014.  
Resolve 2013, chapter 5 established the commission's duty to conduct a review and set a 
reporting date of December 1, 2013.  The Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission 
submitted an interim report before the report was originally due.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management To Develop a Portable Voucher System To Subsidize Rental Housing for Veterans in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1743
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: VILLA, BURNS, BRIGGS, DEVIN, DORNEY, FOWLE, JOHNSON, KINNEY, LONGSTAFF, MORIARTY, NADEAU, PLANTE, POWERS, PRIEST, SAUCIER, SCHNECK, VEROW

Legislative Document 
No. 1743 
H.P. 1249 
House of Representatives, January 21, 2014 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Defense, Veterans and 
Emergency Management To Develop a Portable Voucher System To 
Subsidize Rental Housing for Veterans in the State 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VILLA of Harrison. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, DEVIN of Newcastle, DORNEY of Norridgewock, 
FOWLE of Vassalboro, JOHNSON of Greenville, KINNEY of Limington, LONGSTAFF of 
Waterville, MORIARTY of Cumberland, NADEAU of Winslow, PLANTE of Berwick, 
POWERS of Naples, PRIEST of Brunswick, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, SCHNECK of 
Bangor, VEROW of Brewer. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to 
develop a portable voucher system to subsidize rental housing for veterans in 
the State.  Resolved:  That the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management, in collaboration with the Maine State Housing Authority, shall work with 
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the United States 
Department of Veterans Affairs to develop a portable voucher system to provide rental 
housing assistance for veterans of the United States Armed Forces residing in the State.  
The portable voucher system must use as much as possible the existing administrative 
framework in the State for dispensing rental housing assistance, which includes 
disbursing portable vouchers, and must access federal funds through the United States 
Department of Veterans Affairs available for supportive housing for homeless veterans. 
For purposes of this resolve, "portable voucher" means a voucher for rental housing 
assistance that attaches to the recipient and not to a specific address or rental housing 
unit. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management, in collaboration with the Maine State Housing Authority, to work with the 
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the United States 
Department of Veterans Affairs to develop a portable voucher system to provide rental 
housing assistance in the State for veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Resolve, Extending the Date by Which the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission Must Report on Its Review of the Issue of Inheritance of Digital Assets
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1742

Legislative Document 
No. 1742 
H.P. 1248 
House of Representatives, January 21, 2014 
Resolve, Extending the Date by Which the Probate and Trust Law 
Advisory Commission Must Report on Its Review of the Issue of 
Inheritance of Digital Assets 
Reported by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Resolve 2013, chapter 27, section 2. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Sec. 1.  Resolve 2013, c. 27, §2, amended. Resolved: That Resolve 2013, c. 27, 
§2 is amended to read: 
Sec. 2.  Reports.  Resolved:  That the Probate and Trust Law Advisory 
Commission shall submit a report regarding the review under section 1 to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Judiciary an interim report regarding the review under section 1 
no later than December 1, 2013 and submit a final report, together with any necessary 
implementing legislation, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over judiciary matters no later than December 15, 2014.  The Joint Standing 
Committee on Judiciary joint standing committee is authorized to report out a bill based 
on the final report to the Second First Regular Session of the 126th 127th Legislature. 
; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity. Resolved:  That this resolve applies retroactively to 
December 1, 2013. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve extends the date for the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission to 
issue its final report on the inheritance of digital assets to December 15, 2014.  Resolve 
2013, chapter 27 established the commission's duty to conduct a review and set a 
reporting date of December 1, 2013. The commission submitted an interim report before 
the original reporting date of December 1, 2013.
An Act To Protect Maine Lakes
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1744
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S552 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions) 
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L.D. 1744 
Date: Y/ Il (\ L{ 
(Filing No. S-S5d) 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate. 
SENATE 
126TH LEGIS LA TURE 
SENATE AMENDMENT" 6" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1250, L.D. 1744, Bill, "An Act To Protect Maine Lakes" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator BOYLE) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
Sf-
A· 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Preserve Maine's Long-term Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1745
Committee Amendment CA_A_H690 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1251, L.D. 1745, Bill, "An Act To 
Preserve Maine's Long-term Care Facilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides funds for a 2% cost-of-living rate increase for MaineCare Appendix C 
private nonmedical institutions. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
PNMI Room and Board Z009 
2013-14 
$0 
$0 
2013-14 
$0 
$0 
2014-15 
$779,875 
$779,875 
2014-15 
$1,261,549 
$1,261,549 
Initiative: Provides funds for a 2% cost-of-living rate increase for MaineCare Appendix C 
private nonmedical institutions. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 1251, L.D. 1745 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2013-14 
$0 
$0 
2013-14 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2014-15 
$300,000 
$300,000 
2014-15 
$1,079,875 
$1,261,549 
$2,341,424 
This amendment strikes and replaces the appropriations and allocations section of the 
bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/06/14 frac 
LD 1745 
LR2459(02) 
An Act To Preserve Maine's Long-term Care Facilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'h' ( II -l, ~ 0 ) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY2014-15 
$1,079,875 
$1,079,875 
$1,261,549 
Projections 
FY2015-16 
$1,079,875 
$1,079,875 
$1,261,549 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$1,079,875 
$1,079,875 
$1,261,549 
The bill provides appropriations totaling $1,079,875 in 2014-15 for the State's share of the costs of providing a 2% 
cost-of-living rate increase for MaineCare Appendix C private non-medical institutions (PNMI's). 
LR2459(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Preserve Maine's Long-term Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1745
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CASSIDY, BURNS, DOAK, LOCKMAN, MAKER, TURNER

Legislative Document 
No. 1745 
H.P. 1251 
House of Representatives, January 23, 2014 
An Act To Preserve Maine's Long-term Care Facilities 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CASSIDY of Lubec. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: DOAK of Columbia Falls, LOCKMAN of Amherst, MAKER of Calais, 
TURNER of Burlington. 
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 (FORMERLY DHS) 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides funds for a 2% cost-of-living rate increase for MaineCare Appendix C 
private nonmedical institutions. 
PNMI Room and Board Z009 
Initiative: Provides funds for a 2% cost-of-living rate increase for MaineCare Appendix C 
private nonmedical institutions. 
GENERAL FUND 
2013-14
2014-15
All Other 
$0
$687,601
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0
$687,601
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
2013-14
2014-15
All Other 
$0
$1,100,699
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
$0
$1,100,699
GENERAL FUND 
2013-14
2014-15
All Other 
$0
$300,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0
$300,000
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
2013-14
2014-15
GENERAL FUND 
$0
$987,601
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
$0
$1,100,699
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
$0
$2,088,300
SUMMARY 
This bill provides funds to give MaineCare Appendix C private nonmedical 
institutions a 2% cost-of-living rate increase in funding.
An Act To Facilitate Infonned Planning for Higher Education and Careers
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1746
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S537 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1253, L.D. 1746, Bill, "An Act To Facilitate Infonned Planning for Higher Education and 
Careers" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 
Lapsed balances; Legislature, General Fund account. 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall lapse $2,500 from 
the All Other line category from the Legislature, General Fund account in the Legislature 
to the General Fund unappropriated surplus no later than June 30, 2015.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment offsets the General Fund appropriation of $2,500 to the Legislature 
in fiscal year 2014-15 with the requirement that $2,500 lapses from the Legislature, 
General Fund account to the unappropriated surplus in fiscal year 2014-15. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SPONSO~ 
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(Senator HILL) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04115114 ;tvac 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
LD 1746 
LR 2238(04) 
An Act To Facilitate Informed Planning for Higher Education and Careers 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,~, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hill of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
($2,500) 
$0 
$2,500 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
$0 
This amendment offsets the General Fund appropriation of $2,500 to the Legislature in fiscal year 2014-15 with the 
requirement that $2,500 lapse from the Legislature, General Fund account to the unappropriated surplus in fiscal year 
2014-15. 
LR2238(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1748
Committee Amendment CA_A_H724 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1255, L.D. 1748, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03120114 
~a-c 
LD 1748 
LR 2749(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, 
Chapter III, Section 97, Private Non-Medicallnstitution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Department of Health and Human Services 
\ 
Fiscal Note. for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, [ tl-'] d. Lf ) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium savings - General Fund 
This resolve provides for Legislative review of a major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services. The rules implement initiatives included in PL 2013. c.368, the 2014-2015 Biennial Budget that eliminate 
funding for the Infant Mental Health program and use the funding for other related purposes. The budget initiatives 
deappropriated $3 million in MaineCare seed funding each of fiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15. The Department of 
Health and Human Services nbW estimates the rules implementing these initiatives would have an annual General 
Fund savings of $3.4 million. The fiscal note does not include a deappropriation for these additional savings. It 
assumes they are being used for the related purposes identified in the budget initiatives or are being used to help 
address the current MaineCare funding shortfall. 
LR2749(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1