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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Agricultural Development Grant Program, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1770
Committee Amendment CA_A_H661 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1268, L.D. 1770, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Agricultural Development Grant Program, 
a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/28114 
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LD 1770 
LR 2796(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Agricultural Development Grant 
Program, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Forestry 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A' C H 
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Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential increase in grants - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Removing the $30,000 limit on Agricultural Development Grants and allowing individual grants to go from 20% of 
the total funds available to be granted in a given year to 50% will not impact the amount of funds appropriated to the 
Agricultural Development Grant Fund. However, this change may result in some projects receiving more funding than 
they would have had this provision not been in place and some programs receiving less. 
LR2796(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1772
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H776 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "fj" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f/" to H.P. 
1270, L.D. 1772, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic 
Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Late-filed Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause from the 
committee amendment. 
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SPONSORED BY:~CLM/ D)l/i:L 
(Representative W 
SH) 
TOWN: Rockport 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1772
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H810 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,8 "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1270, 
L.D. 1772, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral 
Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of 
the Department of Environmental Protection" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause from the 
committee amendment 
SPONSOREDBY:'·i?.·~ U~ 
(Representative WELSH) 
TOWN: Rockport 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 13: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1771
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 1771 
H.P. 1269 
House of Representatives, February 11, 2014 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 13: 
Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Land Use Planning 
Commission 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative WELSH of Rockport for the Maine Land Use Planning 
Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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 portions of Chapter 13: 
Metallic Mineral Exploration,  Advanced Exploration and Mining, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Portions of Chapter 13: Metallic 
Mineral Exploration,  Advanced Exploration and Mining, a major substantive rule of the 
Maine Land Use Planning Commission.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1772
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S486 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1270, L.D. 1772, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic 
Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Late-filed Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause from the 
committee amendment. 
SPONSORED BY: 
~Md2 A: ~7e 
(Senator BOYLE) 
f 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 106: Low Sulfur Fuel, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1773
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 1773 
H.P. 1271 
House of Representatives, February 11, 2014 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 106: 
Low Sulfur Fuel, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative WELSH of Rockport for the Department of Environmental 
Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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 outside the legislative rule acceptance period; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 106: 
Low Sulfur Fuel, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A outside the legislative 
rule acceptance period, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 106: Low Sulfur 
Fuel, a major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection that was 
filed outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1772
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 1772 
H.P. 1270 
House of Representatives, February 11, 2014 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic 
Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Late-
filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental 
Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative WELSH of Rockport for the Department of Environmental 
Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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 outside the legislative rule acceptance period; 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 200: Metallic 
Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection that has been submitted 
to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule acceptance period, 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 200: Metallic Mineral 
Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection that was filed outside the legislative rule 
acceptance period.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1774
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 1774 
H.P. 1272 
House of Representatives, February 11, 2014 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, 
a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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 outside the legislative rule acceptance period; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule acceptance period, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 115: Certification, 
Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Education that was filed outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1774
Committee Amendment CA_A_H688 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1272, L.D. 1774, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization and Approval 
of Education Personnel, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Education" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 14 to 18 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, a provisionally 
adopted maj or substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule acceptance period, is authorized only if the 
following change is made: 
1. The rule must be amended in Part II, Section 3.1.B.1.f.2 to clarify that the 4 
approved pedagogical courses that may be part of an alternative pathway for the 
endorsement of a secondary career and technical education teacher must cover 
collectively the following subject matter: curriculum and instruction; assessment; career 
and technical education shop safety and classroom and lab management; and literacy in 
career and technical education.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that final adoption of portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, a major substantive 
rule of the Department of Education that was flIed outside the legislative rule acceptance 
period, is authorized contingent upon the State Board of Education making a specific 
change to the proposed rule. 
FISCAL 1\"OTE REQlIl{! iJ 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/13/14 
~ac. 
LD 1774 
LR 2798(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization and 
Approval of Education Personnel, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Education 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fit (H -to 8"8' ') 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with the rulemaking process can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR2798(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Amend the Resolve To Promote the Expansion of the Maine Maple Sugar Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1777
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 1777 
H.P. 1274 
House of Representatives, February 13, 2014 
Resolve, To Amend the Resolve To Promote the Expansion of the 
Maine Maple Sugar Industry 
Reported by Representative DILL of Old Town for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Resolve 2011, chapter 132, section 8. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Sec. 1.  Resolve 2011, c. 132, §7, amended. Resolved: That Resolve 2011, c. 
132, §7 is amended to read: 
Sec. 7.  Final report. Resolved:  That, no later than December 4, 2013 January 
15, 2015, the commissioner shall submit a report that includes the findings and 
recommendations of the task force, including suggested legislation to implement the 
recommendations, for presentation to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over agriculture matters; and be it further 
; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Resolve 2011, c. 132, §8, amended. Resolved: That Resolve 2011, c. 
132, §8 is amended to read: 
Sec. 8.  Authority to submit legislation. Resolved:  That the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over agriculture matters may submit 
legislation pertaining to the Maine maple sugar industry to the Second First Regular 
Session of the 126th 127th Legislature. 
; and be it further 
Sec. 3.  Retroactivity.  Resolved:  That this resolve applies retroactively to 
December 4, 2013. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve authorizes the task force convened pursuant to Resolve 2011, chapter 
to develop strategies to address obstacles to the expansion of Maine's maple sugar 
industry to continue its work during the interim between the Second Regular Session of 
the 126th Legislature and the First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature.  The resolve 
changes the deadline for the final report of the task force from December 4, 2013 to 
January 15, 2015.
An Act To Revise the Description of Commercial Fishing Vessels That Are Exempt from Attachment
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1778
Committee Amendment CA_A_H709 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" fl, to RP. 1275, L.D. 1778, Bill, "An Act To 
Revise the Description of Commercial Fishing Vessels That Are Exempt from 
Attachment" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 9 in the first line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "45" and inserting the following: '46' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the maximum length of a fishing boat subject to the 
exemption to 46 feet. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Revise the Description of Commercial Fishing Vessels That Are Exempt from Attachment
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1778
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: COOPER, JOHNSON, DILL, KRUGER, KUMIEGA, MORIARTY, PRIEST, SAXTON
Amends: 14 MRSA §4422

Legislative Document 
No. 1778 
H.P. 1275 
House of Representatives, February 18, 2014 
An Act To Revise the Description of Commercial Fishing Vessels 
That Are Exempt from Attachment 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
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 COOPER of Yarmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln and 
Representatives: DILL of Old Town, KRUGER of Thomaston, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, 
MORIARTY of Cumberland, PRIEST of Brunswick, SAXTON of Harpswell. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, current civil forfeiture law provides for many exemptions from 
attachment; and 
Whereas, the description of a debtor's fishing boat that is used for income-
generating purposes is out of date; and 
Whereas, the continued use of the out-of-date description allows the attachment of 
fishing boats that are commonly used in commercial fishing, leading to an inability of the 
debtor to generate income, which is contradictory to the reason for the exemption; 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.  14 MRSA §4422, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 431, §2, is amended 
to read: 
9.  Fishing boat. The debtor's interest in one boat, not exceeding 5 tons burden 45 
feet in length, used by the debtor primarily for commercial fishing. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the description of commercial fishing boats exempt from 
attachment under the civil forfeiture laws from those not exceeding 5 tons burden to those 
not exceeding 45 feet in length.
An Act Relating to Nursing Facility and Inpatient Hospice Patients and Medical Marijuana Use
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1779
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LACHOWICZ, HICKMAN, CRAVEN, GRATWICK, JOHNSON, VALENTINO, COOPER, SANDERSON
Amends: 22 MRSA §2423-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1779 
S.P. 706 
In Senate, February 18, 2014 
An Act Relating to Nursing Facility and Inpatient Hospice Patients 
and Medical Marijuana Use 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LACHOWICZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop and 
Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, GRATWICK of Penobscot, JOHNSON of Lincoln, 
VALENTINO of York, Representatives: COOPER of Yarmouth, McGOWAN of York, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2423-A, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10.  Use in inpatient hospice or nursing facility permitted.  A qualifying patient 
may use forms of marijuana or prepared marijuana that are not smoked, including, but not 
limited to, vaporized marijuana, edible marijuana and tinctures and salves of marijuana, 
in an inpatient hospice licensed under chapter 1681 or nursing facility licensed under 
chapter 405 and may keep forms of marijuana or prepared marijuana that are not smoked 
in that qualifying patient's room.  The qualifying patient is not required to obtain a 
registry identification card in order to use a form of marijuana or prepared marijuana that 
is not smoked in the inpatient hospice or nursing facility. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a qualifying patient to use forms of marijuana or prepared marijuana 
that are not smoked, including, but not limited to, vaporized marijuana, edible  marijuana 
and tinctures and salves of marijuana, in an inpatient hospice or nursing facility and to 
keep forms of marijuana or prepared marijuana that are not smoked in that qualifying 
patient's room.  The qualifying patient is not required to obtain a registry identification 
card in order to use a form of marijuana or prepared marijuana that is not smoked in the 
inpatient hospice or nursing facility.
An Act Relating to Nursing Facility and Inpatient Hospice Patients and Medical Marijuana Use
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1779
Committee Amendment CA_A_S430 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §2423-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 706, L.D. 1779, Bill, "An Act Relating 
to Nursing Facility and Inpatient Hospice Patients and Medical Marijuana Use" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2423-A, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A. Use and storage in inpatient hospice facility or nursing facility permitted. 
A qualifying patient who is a resident of a hospice provider facility licensed under 
chapter 1681 or nursing facility licensed under chapter 405, while in the hospice provider 
facility or nursing facility, may use forms of prepared marijuana that are not smoked, 
including, but not limited to, vaporized marijuana, edible marijuana and tinctures and 
salves of marijuana. 
A qualifying patient who uses a form of prepared marijuana 
pursuant to this subsection may store the prepared marijuana in the qualifying patient's 
room and is not required to obtain a registry identification card or to designate the 
hospice provider or nursing facility as a primary caregiver under subsection 4. A hospice 
provider or nursing facility is not required to be named as a primary caregiver by a 
qualifying patient who uses prepared marijuana pursuant to this subsection. 
This 
subsection does not limit the ability of a hospice provider or nursing facility to prohibit or 
restrict the use or storage of prepared marijuana by a qualifying patient.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It allows a hospice provider facility or nursing 
facility to allow a qualifying patient to use prepared marijuana for medical use without 
requiring the facility to be named as a primary caregiver or the qualifying patient to 
obtain a registry identification card as long as the prepared marijuana is used in a form 
that is not smoked. The amendment allows a hospice provider facility or nursing facility 
to adopt a policy that restricts or prevents the use or storage of marijuana by qualifying 
patients residing within the facility. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Technical Amendments to the Criminal History Record Information Act and the Intelligence and Investigative Record Infonnation Act and a Related Provision in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1782
Committee Amendment CA_A_S427 (Senate)
Amends: 16 MRSA §703

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 709, L.D. 1782, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Technical Amendments to the Criminal History Record Information Act and the 
Intelligence and Investigative Record Infonnation Act and a Related Provision in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 16 MRSA §703, sub-§2, ~, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2, is 
amended to read: 
F. Infonnation disclosing that a criminal charge has been filed, if the filing period is 
indefinite or for more than one year has elapsed since the date of the filing;' 
Amend the bill in section 6 in subsection 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 38 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "investigator" the following: " an insurer' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the Maine Revised Stahltes, Title 16, section 703, 
subsection 2, paragraph F regarding confidential criminal history record infonnation to be 
consistent with other changes proposed in the bill. This recommendation of the Criminal 
Law Advisory Commission was inadvertently omitted from the bill. 
It also restores the ability of an insurer to receive confidential investigative records. 
Public Law 2013, chapter 267, Part A, section 3 inadvertently changed the long-standing 
practice oflaw enforcement's sending this infonnation to insurers. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Expand Consumer Choice for Wine
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1783
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H813 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "If" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1276, 
L.D. 1783, Bill, "An Act To Expand Consumer Choice for Wine" 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in § 1209 by inserting after subsection 3 the 
following: 
'4. Limit on license issuance until 2017. Before June 1, 2017, the bureau may issue 
no more than 3 wine auction licenses in any 12-month period. The bureau shall issue the 
licenses based on the order in which applications for a wine auction license are received. 
The bureau shall verify, in a manner determined by the bureau, that the applicant has 
access to a private collection for the purpose of holding a wine auction. 
This subsection is repealed June 1, 2017.' 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in § 1209 by inserting after subsection 9 the 
following: 
'10. Report. By February 1, 2017, the bureau shall report to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over alcoholic beverages regarding the 
administration of this section and the enforcement requirements related to the conduct of 
wine auctions in accordance with this section.' 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in § 1209 by renumbering the subsections to read 
consecutively. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 5. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A." The amendment limits the 
number of wine auction licenses the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery 
Operations may issue to no more than 3 in any 12-month period until June 1,2017. The 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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~ 
HOUSE AMENDMENT"~" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1276, L.D. 1783 
amendment also requires the bureau to issue a report by February 1, 2017 regarding the 
administration and enforcement of wine auction licenses. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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(Sec attached) 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative GIDEON) 
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TOWN: Freeport 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 04/04114 frac:.. 
126tb MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 1783 
LR 2727(04) 
An Act To Expand Consumer Choice for Wine 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment '#' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Gideon of Freeport 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
($53,287) 
$0 
($76,787) 
$0 
($23,500) 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
($53,287) 
($76,787) 
($23,500) 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
($53,287) 
($76,787) 
($23,500) 
This floor amendment limits issuance of wine auction licenses to 3 per year. The General Fund appropriation for one 
Office Associate II position and related costs to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services is removed 
from the bill and General Fund revenue is reduced from $25,000 to $1,500. The net effect is a General Fund savings 
of $53,287 compared to the committee amendment. 
Additional costs to the department associated with issuing 3 licenses and enforcement can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2727(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Refonn Regulation of Consumer-owned Water Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1784
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H817 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" if" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 710, 
L.D. 1784, Bill, "An Act To Refonn Regulation of Consumer-owned Water Utilities" 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in § 6114 by striking out all of subsection 5 (page 
3, lines 26 to 30 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'5. Rescission. The commission shall establish by rule a process by which: 
A. Customers of a consumer-owned water utility may petition the commission to 
rescind an exemption granted under this section to an individual consumer-owned 
water utility or to a class of consumer-owned water utilities; and 
B. The commission may on its own motion rescind an exemption granted under this 
section to an individual consumer-owned water utility or to a class of consumer-
owned water utilities. 
A rescission may be in whole or in part and may be specific to an individual consumer-
owned water utility.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Ame,ndment "A." The amendment authorizes 
the Public Utilities Co~ 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/08114 
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IJD 1784 
LR 2781(05) 
An Act To Reform Regulation of Consumer-owned Water Utilities 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ff to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Hobbins of Saco 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscall)etail and Notes 
The amendment explicitly allows the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), on its own motion without a petition, to 
rescind an exemption to an individual consumer-owned water utility or a class of consumer-owned water utilities frorr 
certain regulations under Title 35-A. Any additional costs to the PUC are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2781 (05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Refonn Regulation of Consumer-owned Water Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1784
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S506 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 710, 
L.D. 1784, Bill, "An Act To Refonn Regulation of Consumer-owned Water Utilities" 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in §6114 by striking out all of subsection 5 (page 
3, lines 26 to 30 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'5. Rescission. The commission shall establish by rule a process by which: 
A. Customers of a consumer-owned water utility may petition the commission to 
rescind an exemption granted under this section to an individual consumer-owned 
water utility or to a class of consumer-owned water utilities; and 
B. The commission may on its own motion rescind an exemption granted under this 
section to an individual consumer-owned water utility or to a class of consumer-
owned water utilities. 
A rescission may be in whole or in part and may be specific to an individual consumer-
owned water utility.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A." The amendment authorizes 
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Approved: 04/07114 ;t?ac.. 
LD 1784 
LR 2781(04) 
An Act To Reform Regulation of Consumer-owned Water Utilities 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '~' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Cleveland of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The amendment explicitly allows the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), on its own motion without a petition, to 
rescind an exemption to an individual consumer-owned water utility or a class of consumer-owned water utilities from 
certain regulations under Title 35-A. Any additional costs to the PUC are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2781 (04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Consistent the Sales and Use Tax Imposed on Various Fuels Used To Heat Buildings for Human Habitation
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1785
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: JACKSON, STANLEY, ALFOND, GRATWICK, HASKELL, LACHOWICZ, MILLETT, PATRICK, BROOKS
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 1785 
S.P. 711 
In Senate, February 18, 2014 
An Act To Make Consistent the Sales and Use Tax Imposed on 
Various Fuels Used To Heat Buildings for Human Habitation 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway and 
Senators: President ALFOND of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot, HASKELL of 
Cumberland, LACHOWICZ of Kennebec, MILLETT of Cumberland, PATRICK of Oxford, 
Representative: BROOKS of Winterport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2011, c. 670, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
9.  Coal, oil, wood and gas.  Coal, oil, wood, gas and all other fuels, except gas and 
electricity, when bought for cooking and heating in buildings designed and used for both 
human habitation and sleeping.  Kerosene or home heating oil that is prepackaged or 
dispensed from a tank for retail sale in containers with a capacity of 5 gallons or less is 
presumed to meet the requirements of this subsection.  Until September 30, 2013, a 
purchase of 1,000 pounds or less of wood pellets or of any 100% compressed wood 
product intended for use in a wood stove or fireplace is presumed to meet the 
requirements of this subsection.  Beginning October 1, 2013, a purchase of any amount of 
wood pellets is presumed to meet the requirements of this subsection.  A purchase of less 
than one cord of wood is presumed to meet the requirements of this subsection.  For 
purposes of this subsection, "cord" has the same meaning as in Title 10, section 2302, 
subsection 1. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§9-C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §36, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates language that requires hotels to pay tax on the sale of gas used to 
heat buildings designed and used for both human habitation and sleeping and adds gas to 
the list of fuels that are exempt from the sales and use tax when they are used to heat 
buildings designed and used for both human habitation and sleeping.
An Act To Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1788
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S554 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1256

SENATE AMENDMENT " A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1280, L.D. 1788, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway 
Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part I the following: 
'PART J 
Sec. J-l. 29-A MRSA §1256, first ~, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
A person who has reached 15 years of age and who has successfully completed a 
driver education course may be issued a special restricted license based on educational ef~ 
employment or medical need as follows. 
Sec. J-2. 29-A MRSA §1256, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Medical need. The Secretary of State may grant a person who has reached 15 
years of age a special restricted license under circumstances of medical necessity that are 
experienced by the person or a member of the person's immediate family if the Secretary 
of State determines the circumstances to be exigent and not inconsistent with the interest 
of highway safety. 
A. An application must include: 
(1) A signed, notarized statement from the applicant and the applicant's parent or 
guardian that: 
(a) No readily available alternative means of transportation exists; and 
(b) Use of a motor vehicle is necessary for transportation in connection with 
circumstances of medical necessity that are experienced by the person or a 
member of the person's immediate family.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1280, L.D. 1788 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates the substance of House Amendment "A" to Committee 
Amendment" A", except that it requires that an application for a special restricted license 
based on medical need be accompanied by a notarized statement from the parent or 
guardian attesting that no readily available alternative means of transportation exists and 
that use of a motor vehicle is necessary under the circumstances. 
SPONSORED BY: a.P~~~ 
(Senator MAZUREK) 
COUNTY: Knox 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1788
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H843 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1256

HOUSE AMENDMENT "If .. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1280, 
L.D. 1788, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and 
Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions 
of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years 
Ending June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part I the following: 
'PARTJ 
Sec. J-l. 29-A MRSA §1256, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Certain conditions. The Secretary of State may grant a person who has 
reached 15 years of age a special restricted license under conditions that the Secretary of 
State determines to be exigent and not inconsistent with the interest of highway safety. I 
SUMMARY 
Current law authorizes the Secretary of State to issue a special restricted license to a 
person who is 15 years of age based on educational need or employment need. This 
amendment authorizes the Secretary of State to grant such a license under other 
conditions that the Secretary of State determines to be extenuating and not inconsistent 
with the interest of highway safety. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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(Representative WILLETTE) 
TOWN: Mapleton 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/15/14 ;:tvac:.. 
LD 1788 
LR 2753(04) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the 
Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Willette of Mapleton 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of the Secretary of State can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2753(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1788
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H847 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1256

HOUSE AMENDMENT "6,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1280, 
L.D. 1788, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and 
Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions 
of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years 
Ending June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part I the following: 
'PARTJ 
Sec. J-l. 29-A MRSA §1256, first ~, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2· 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
A person who has reached 15 years of age and who has successfully completed a 
driver education course may be issued a special restricted license based on educational eF~ 
employment or medical need as follows. 
Sec. J-2. 29-A MRSA §1256, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Medical need. The Secretary of State may grant a person who has reached 15 
years of age a special restricted license under circumstances of medical necessity that are 
experienced by the person or a member of the person's immediate family if the Secretary 
of State determines the circumstances to be exigent and not inconsistent with the interest 
of highway safety.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Current law authorizes the Secretary of State to issue a special restricted license to a 
person who is 15 years of age based on educational need or employment need. This 
amendment authorizes the Secretary of State to grant such a license under circumstances 
of medical necessity that are experienced by the person or a member of the person's 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
RO~S 
HOUSE AMENDMENT.g" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1280, L.D. 1788 
immediate family if the Secretary of State determines the circumstances to be exigent and 
not inconsistent with the int! of highway safety. 
SPONSORED BY: L- ~ 
(Representative WILLETTE) 
TOWN: Mapleton 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Modemize and Improve the Efficiency of Maine's Courts
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1789
Committee Amendment CA_A_H765 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1281, L.D. 1789, Bill, "An Act To 
Modemize and Improve the Efficiency of Maine's Courts" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03120/14 
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LD 1789 
LR 2778(02) 
An Act To Modernize and Improve the Efficiency of Maine's Courts 
}'iscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ (111&5 '\ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Judiciary 
) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$1,390,209 
$1,390,209 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$1,797,311 
$1,797,311 
The additional debt service cost to the Judicial Department is estimated to be $1,390,209 in fiscal year 2015-16 and 
$1,797,311 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LR2778(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expand Benefits from Maine's Wind Resource
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1791
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: HARVELL, PATRICK, BEAVERS, DUNPHY, ESPLING, JONES, LIBBY, NEWENDYKE, SANDERSON, JACKSON
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3404

Legislative Document 
No. 1791 
H.P. 1282 
House of Representatives, February 25, 2014 
An Act To Expand Benefits from Maine's Wind Resource 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, DUNPHY of Embden, ESPLING of New 
Gloucester, JONES of Freedom, LIBBY of Waterboro, NEWENDYKE of Litchfield, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea, Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3404, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. A, §4, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §3404, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  State wind energy goals.  The goals for wind energy development in the State are 
that there be: 
A.  Expanded economic opportunities within the State, including increasing the 
number of jobs in the manufacturing, construction and development of wind energy 
projects; and 
B.  Lower electricity prices for the State's residential, commercial and industrial 
consumers. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the goals for wind energy development in the Maine Wind Energy 
Act from a schedule of increasing levels of installed capacity to a statement that the goals 
are expanded economic opportunities in the State, including increasing the number of 
jobs in the manufacturing, construction and development of wind energy projects, and 
lower electricity prices for the State's residential, commercial and industrial consumers.