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An Act To Strengthen Basic Telephone Service
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0797
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, BERRY, BROOKS, PEOPLES, THERIAULT, TREAT, WERTS

Legislative Document 
No. 797 
H.P. 548 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Strengthen Basic Telephone Service 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BROOKS of Winterport, 
PEOPLES of Westbrook, THERIAULT of Madawaska, TREAT of Hallowell, WERTS of 
Auburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to strengthen basic telephone service in order to ensure that all 
consumers have access to a certain minimum level of telecommunications service that is 
adequate to meet the needs of consumers, reliable and affordable.
An Act To Expand Migratory Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0800
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: PARRY, DUTREMBLE, BENNETT, DICKERSON, HARVELL, POULIOT, SAVIELLO
Amends: 12 MRSA §11205

Legislative Document 
No. 800 
H.P. 551 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Expand Migratory Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel. 
Cosponsored by Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, DICKERSON of Rockland, HARVELL of 
Farmington, POULIOT of Augusta, Senator: SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11205, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
A.  Hunt wild animals or wild birds on Sunday, except as provided by rule for 
migratory waterfowl; or 
Sec. 2.  Waterfowl hunting on Sunday in coastal zone.  The Commissioner of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall amend Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Rule Chapter 4: Hunting and Trapping in section 4.02: Migratory Birds to allow for 
Sunday migratory waterfowl hunting during the 2nd duck hunting open season in the 
coastal zone for a person who has a valid migratory waterfowl permit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows Sunday migratory waterfowl hunting during the 2nd duck hunting 
season established by rule by directing the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
to amend the rule for that duck hunting season to allow for Sunday hunting.
Resolve, To Allow Use of Live Bait for Fishing in the Allagash Wilderness Waterway and Fish River Waterway
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0799
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BROOKS, TUTTLE, FARNSWORTH, GATTINE, VEROW

Legislative Document 
No. 799 
H.P. 550 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
Resolve, To Allow Use of Live Bait for Fishing in the Allagash 
Wilderness Waterway and Fish River Waterway 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BROOKS of Winterport. 
Cosponsored by Senator TUTTLE of York and 
Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, VEROW of Brewer. 
Sec. 1.  Live bait in certain waterways. Resolved:  That the Commissioner of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall amend Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
rules concerning fishing in waters of the State to allow the use of live bait on the Allagash 
Wilderness Waterway and the Fish River waterway. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend 
department rules to allow the use of live bait on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway and 
the Fish River waterway.
Resolve, To Extend the Deadline for the Department of Health and Human Services To Submit a Report on Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0801
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, CRAVEN, GATTINE, SANDERSON, HAMPER

Legislative Document 
No. 801 
H.P. 552 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
Resolve, To Extend the Deadline for the Department of Health and 
Human Services To Submit a Report on Persons with Intellectual 
Disabilities or Autism 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, SANDERSON of Chelsea, Senator: HAMPER of 
Oxford. 
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 34-B, section 5003-A, subsection 3 
requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit the 2013 system of care 
plan for persons with intellectual disabilities or autism; and 
Whereas, the plan must be prepared once every 2 years no later than January 15th; 
and 
Whereas, the Department of Health and Human Services needs additional time to 
fulfill the requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-B, section 5003-A, 
subsection 3; 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.  Date extension.  Resolved:  That the deadline for the Department of 
Health and Human Services to submit its 2013 system of care plan for persons with 
intellectual disabilities or autism as described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-B, 
section 5003-A, subsection 3 is extended to December 15, 2013; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Joint Standing Committee on Health and 
Human Services may submit a bill based on the report in section 1 to the Second Regular 
Session of the 126th Legislature; and be it further 
Sec. 3.  Retroactivity.  Resolved:  That this resolve is retroactive to January 15, 
2013. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve extends the deadline for the Department of Health and Human Services 
to submit its 2013 system of care plan for persons with intellectual disabilities or autism 
from January 15, 2013 to December 15, 2013.  The resolve is retroactive to January 15, 
2013.
An Act To Encourage Alternative Forms of Treatment for Opiate or Opioid Addiction by Prohibiting MaineCare Coverage for Medication-assisted Treatment for Addiction
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0802
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LOCKMAN, THOMAS, CHASE, GUERIN, MALABY, NEWENDYKE, SIROCKI, TURNER, VOLK, MASON
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-S, 22 MRSA §3174-V, 22 MRSA §3174-W

Legislative Document 
No. 802 
H.P. 553 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Encourage Alternative Forms of Treatment for Opiate or 
Opioid Addiction by Prohibiting MaineCare Coverage for 
Medication-assisted Treatment for Addiction 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LOCKMAN of Amherst. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: CHASE of Wells, GUERIN of Glenburn, MALABY of Hancock, 
NEWENDYKE of Litchfield, SIROCKI of Scarborough, TURNER of Burlington, VOLK of 
Scarborough, Senator: MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-SS, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 477, Pt. I, §1, is amended 
by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
This section is repealed January 1, 2015. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3174-VV, as reallocated by RR 2011, c. 2, §27, is amended by 
adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
This section is repealed January 1, 2015. 
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §3174-WW is enacted to read: 
§3174-WW.  Termination of coverage or reimbursement for addiction 
1.  Termination of coverage for opioid addiction.  Beginning January 1, 2015, the 
MaineCare program may not provide coverage for buprenorphine and naloxone 
combination drugs for an individual for the treatment of addiction to opioids. 
2.  Termination of reimbursement for opiate addiction.  Beginning January 1, 
2015, the MaineCare program may not provide reimbursement for methadone for the 
treatment of addiction to opiates as defined in Title 17-A, section 1101, subsection 7. 
SUMMARY 
Current law limits to 24 months MaineCare coverage or reimbursement for 
buprenorphine and naloxone combination drugs, also known as Suboxone, for the 
treatment of addiction to opioids and for methadone for the treatment of addiction to 
opiates. 
This bill, beginning January 1, 2015, prohibits all MaineCare coverage or 
reimbursement for Suboxone and methadone for treatment of addiction to opioids and 
opiates, respectively.
An Act Regarding Certain Aspects of Infant Care in Child Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0803
Committee Amendment CA_A_H268 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 554, L.D. 803, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Certain Aspects of Infant Care in Child Care Facilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services To Amend the 
Rules Regarding Child Care Facilities and Family Child Care Providers' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Department of Health and Human Services to amend rules 
regarding child care facilities and rules regarding family child care 
providers. Resolved: 
That the Department of Health and Human Services shall 
amend its rules by February 1, 2014 to authorize both licensed child care facilities and 
certified family child care providers to allow the use of cloth diapers for any child rather 
than only for those children with a medical reason that requires the use of cloth diapers. 
The rules must require a parent or guardian to provide clean diapers for the child and 
require a licensed child care facility or certified family child care provider that uses a 
cloth diaper upon the request of a parent or guardian to comply with diapering guidelines 
available from the Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services within the department, 
place soiled cloth diapers in a sealed bag or container and return the soiled diapers to the 
parent. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules as defined in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve. It requires the Department of Health 
and Human Services to amend its rules by February 1,2014 to allow both licensed child 
care facilities and certified family child care providers to use cloth diapers for any child. 
The rules must require the parent or guardian to provide clean diapers for the child, and a 
licensed child care facility or certified family child care provider that uses a cloth diaper 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 554, L.D. 803 
upon the request of a parent or guardian is required to comply with diapering guidelines 
available from the department's Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services. 
FISCAL J\OTE hL,<, . 
. 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05128113 
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LD803 
LR 1653(02) 
An Act Regarding Certain Aspects of Infant Care in Child Care Facilities 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for BiD as Amended by Committee Amendment A' ( \-l-a lo e) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs for the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LRI653(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Certain Aspects of Infant Care in Child Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0803
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MOONEN, ALFOND, DORNEY, FARNSWORTH, NOON
Amends: 22 MRSA §8309

Legislative Document 
No. 803 
H.P. 554 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act Regarding Certain Aspects of Infant Care in Child Care 
Facilities 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by President ALFOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: DORNEY of Norridgewock, FARNSWORTH of Portland, McGOWAN of 
York, NOON of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §8309 is enacted to read: 
§8309.  Cloth diapers 
A child care facility may use a cloth diaper for a child upon the request of the parent 
or guardian of the child.  If a parent or guardian of a child requests that a child care 
facility use a cloth diaper for the child, the parent or guardian must provide clean diapers.  
A child care facility that uses a cloth diaper upon the request of a parent or guardian shall 
comply with diapering guidelines available from the Division of Licensing and 
Regulatory Services and place soiled cloth diapers in a sealed bag or container and return 
the soiled diapers to the parent or guardian. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a parent or guardian to request that a child care facility use cloth 
diapers for the parent's or guardian's child if allowed by the child care facility.
An Act To Improve Preventive Dental Health Care and Reduce Costs in the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0804
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CAREY, LACHOWICZ, FARNSWORTH, ROCHELO, ROTUNDO, CRAVEN
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-F

Legislative Document 
No. 804 
H.P. 555 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Improve Preventive Dental Health Care and Reduce 
Costs in the MaineCare Program 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAREY of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator LACHOWICZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, ROCHELO of Biddeford, ROTUNDO of 
Lewiston, Senator: CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-F, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 1997, c. 159, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
D.  Treatment necessary to relieve pain, eliminate infection or prevent imminent 
tooth loss; and 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3174-F, sub-§1, ¶F, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 159, §2, is 
amended to read: 
F.  Other dental services, including full and partial dentures, medically necessary to 
correct or ameliorate an underlying medical condition, if the department determines 
that provision of those services will be cost-effective in comparison to the provision 
of other covered medical services for the treatment of that condition.; and 
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §3174-F, sub-§1, ¶G is enacted to read: 
G.  A preventive oral health service once every 12 months to include, as necessary, 
an oral examination, prophylaxis and radiographs. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds one annual preventive oral health visit to the MaineCare-covered oral 
health services for adults 21 years of age and older.
An Act To Improve Preventive Dental Health Care and Reduce Costs in the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0804
Committee Amendment CA_A_H517 (House)
Committee: Health and Human Services, adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 555, L.D. 804, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Preventive Dental Health Care and Reduce Costs in the MaineCare Program" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. 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: Appropriates and allocates funds for the net costs of providing MaineCare 
coverage for one annual preventative oral health visit for MaineCare eligible adults 21 
years of age and older. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2013-14 
$1,364,616 
$1,364,616 
2013-14 
$2,208,145 
$2,208,145 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2014-15 
$1,651,154 
$1,651,154 
2014-15 
$2,643,135 
$2,643,135 
1\ If •. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A "to H.P. 555, L.D. 804 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Health and Human Services, adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/13/13 
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LD804 
LR 1205(02) 
An Act To Improve Preventive Dental Health Care and Reduce Costs in the MaineCare Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'It{ H -5'~ 
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 
$1,364,616 
$1,364,616 
$2,208,145 
FY 2014-15 
$1,651,154 
$1,651,154 
$2,643,135 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$1,290,192 
$1,290,192 
$2,065,313 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$1,290,192 
$1,290,192 
$2,065,313 
Provides General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of$I,364,616 in fiscal year 
2013-14 and $1,651,154 in fiscal year 2014-15 for the State share of the net costs of providing MaineCare coverage 
for one annual preventative oral health visit for MaineCare eligible adults 21 years of age and older. This assumes 
50,242 MaineCare eligible adults (37.4% ofthos{: eligible) would use this service annually at a cost of$113.50 per 
person. Offsetting against these costs are assumed savings in the estimated $11.7 million in MaineCare emergency 
services used annually by this population. The bill's additional spending is assumed to be fully phased in during the 
biennium while offsetting savings are assumed to phase-in over a longer period of time. 
LR1205(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Notice to and Input from Municipalities in Which Certain Group Homes Are Located
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0805
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: WILSON, KATZ, POULIOT
Amends: 34-B MRSA §3612

Legislative Document 
No. 805 
H.P. 556 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Require Notice to and Input from Municipalities in 
Which Certain Group Homes Are Located 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WILSON of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and 
Representative: POULIOT of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-B MRSA §3612 is enacted to read: 
§3612.  Municipal notification 
With regard to residential services for persons committed to the custody of the 
commissioner pursuant to Title 15, chapter 5, 120 days prior to the opening of a 
residential facility by the department or to signing a contract with a community agency to 
provide a community-based residential facility, the department shall provide the specific 
location and detailed information to the municipality in which the facility is to be located.  
The department shall review any response or site alternatives provided by municipal 
officials prior to the opening of the facility or signing of the contract. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide specific 
information on the location of a residential facility providing services to forensic patients 
to the municipality in which the facility is to be located.  Notice must be provided 120 
days prior to the opening of the facility or to signing a contract with a community agency 
to provide residential services.  The department must review any response and site 
alternatives provided by municipal officials.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0808
Committee Amendment CA_A_H128 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3772

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 559, L.D. 808, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Concerning Metal Dealers" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Scrap Metal Processors' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3772, sub-§l-A, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 545, §3, is 
amended to read: 
I-A. 
Form and method of payment. A scrap metal processor shall provide 
payment to a seller only in the form of a credit card, as defined in Title 9-A, section 
1-301, subsection 16, a debit card, as defined in Title 10, section 1271, subsection 3, or a 
check and. If payment is made by check, the scrap metal processor shall maintain a 
record of the payee, check number and name of the financial institution upon which the 
check is drawn.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which was a concept draft. It broadens the form of 
payment allowed by scrap metal processors for the purchase of scrap metal to include 
payment by credit card or debit card, in addition to payment by check as currently 
required by law. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow the Purchase of Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Domestic Employees from an Insurance Company That Provides Liability Insurance for Homeowners or Tenants
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0806
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SANDERSON, MASON, DOAK, HARVELL, PARRY, POULIOT, WEAVER
Amends: 39-A MRSA §401, 39-A MRSA §405-A

Legislative Document 
No. 806 
H.P. 557 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Allow the Purchase of Workers' Compensation 
Insurance Coverage for Domestic Employees from an Insurance 
Company That Provides Liability Insurance for Homeowners or 
Tenants 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: DOAK of Columbia Falls, HARVELL of Farmington, PARRY of Arundel, 
POULIOT of Augusta, WEAVER of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §401, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 
and affected by §§9 to 11, is amended to read: 
A.  Employers Except as provided in section 405-A, employers of employees 
engaged in domestic service; 
Sec. 2.  39-A MRSA §405-A is enacted to read: 
§405-A.  Voluntary coverage of employees engaged in domestic service 
An employer of an employee engaged in domestic service is subject to this Act if the 
employer voluntarily obtains workers' compensation insurance covering that employee as 
provided under section 405 from an insurance company providing liability insurance for 
homeowners or tenants in this State.  An insurance company authorized to provide 
liability insurance for homeowners or tenants in this State may, in connection with such 
insurance, provide workers' compensation insurance covering employees engaged in 
domestic service.  Workers' compensation insurance provided under this section is not 
subject to the financial or other requirements with respect to workers' compensation 
insurance in addition to those requirements for writing liability insurance for homeowners 
or tenants.  Premium rates and policy forms or endorsements used by an insurance 
company to provide workers' compensation insurance under this section must be 
approved by the Superintendent of Insurance. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits employers of domestic workers to voluntarily procure workers' 
compensation insurance for those workers from an insurance company providing liability 
insurance for homeowners or tenants in this State and authorizes those companies to 
provide such insurance.
An Act To Provide Protection to a Condominium Association When a Condominium Is Foreclosed On
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0807
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CROCKETT, PATRICK
Amends: 33 MRSA §1601, 33 MRSA §1603

Legislative Document 
No. 807 
H.P. 558 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Provide Protection to a Condominium Association When 
a Condominium Is Foreclosed On 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §1601-103, sub-§(19-A) is enacted to read: 
(19-A)  "Priority amounts" means the amount of the association's regular assessments 
established under a periodic budget that would have become due during the 6-month 
period immediately prior to initiating a lawsuit to enforce a lien under section 1603-116, 
the expenses of heat and utilities paid by the association in order to preserve the unit 
during the 6-month period and the association's costs and reasonable attorney's fees 
incurred in enforcing the lien. "Priority amounts" does not include amounts attributable to 
special assessments, late charges, fines, penalties and interest assessed by the association. 
Sec. 2.  33 MRSA §1603-116, sub-§(k) is enacted to read: 
(k)  Notwithstanding subsection (b), paragraph (2), a lien under this section securing 
priority amounts is prior to a first mortgage.  The association's failure to send notice to 
the first mortgagee either that the owner of the unit is 60 days delinquent in the payment 
of common expenses or that the association intends to file an action to enforce the lien 
within 30 days does not affect the priority of the lien securing the 6 months of regular 
assessments and heat and utility components of the priority amounts, but failure to send at 
least one notice means that the association is not entitled to receive any costs or attorney's 
fees incurred in an action to enforce the lien.  The full payment of the priority amounts 
discharges the lien under this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the Maine Condominium Act to create a definition of "priority 
amounts," which includes heat and utility expenses and regular condominium association 
assessments for a 6-month period before filing a lawsuit to enforce a lien and the costs 
and attorney's fees to enforce the lien.  This bill also gives a lien based upon priority 
amounts priority over a first mortgage and establishes that, if the association fails to send 
the first mortgagee notice of a lien action, the association may not collect costs or 
attorney's fees.
An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Metal Dealers
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0808
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: LONGSTAFF, ESPLING, KATZ, BECK, GATTINE, MITCHELL, NUTTING, MASON

Legislative Document 
No. 808 
H.P. 559 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Metal Dealers 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LONGSTAFF of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester, Senator KATZ of Kennebec 
and Representatives: BECK of Waterville, GATTINE of Westbrook, MITCHELL of the 
Penobscot Nation, NUTTING of Oakland, Senator: MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to address methods of preventing and punishing thefts of copper, 
especially when the illegally obtained copper is being sold by one business to another.
An Act To Provide Guidance for the Development of Marine Fisheries Management Plans
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0811
Committee Amendment CA_A_H259 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 562, L.D. 811, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Guidance for the Development of Marine Fisheries Management Plans" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2-A in paragraph B in subparagraph (6) in 
the first line (page 1, line 23 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "; and" and inserting 
the following: 
'~' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2-A in paragraph B in subparagraph (7) in 
the first line (page 1, line 24 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "needs." and inserting 
the following: 'needs; and' 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection 2-A in paragraph B by inserting after 
subparagraph (7) the following: 
'(8) An ecosystem-based characterization of each species under consideration.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds to the bill the requirement that each species' fishery 
management plan must include an ecosystem-based characterization of the species under 
consideration. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Create a License for Metal Dealers
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0809
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: LONGSTAFF, ESPLING, MASON, BECK, GATTINE, MITCHELL, NUTTING, KATZ

Legislative Document 
No. 809 
H.P. 560 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Create a License for Metal Dealers 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LONGSTAFF of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester, Senator MASON of 
Androscoggin and Representatives: BECK of Waterville, GATTINE of Westbrook, 
MITCHELL of the Penobscot Nation, NUTTING of Oakland, Senator: KATZ of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to create a licensing requirement for scrap metal processors similar 
to that for persons operating an automobile graveyard, automobile recycling business or 
junkyard.
Resolve, To Amend the Lobster Trap Tag System Rules for Certain Zones
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0810
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: CASAVANT, COLLINS, BENNETT, CHENETTE, PARRY, ROCHELO, DUTREMBLE

Legislative Document 
No. 810 
H.P. 561 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
Resolve, To Amend the Lobster Trap Tag System Rules for Certain 
Zones 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CASAVANT of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: BENNETT of Kennebunk, CHENETTE of Saco, PARRY of Arundel, 
ROCHELO of Biddeford, Senator: DUTREMBLE of York. 
Sec. 1.  Lobster trap tag system.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Marine 
Resources shall amend Department of Marine Resources rule Chapter 25.08, A (3) 
concerning lobster fishing Zones F and G to reduce the number of lobster traps that a 
person may fish in the limited entry zone other than the person's declared lobster zone 
from 49% of the person's traps to 25%. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Marine Resources to amend Department of 
Marine Resources rule Chapter 25.08, A (3) concerning lobster fishing Zones F and G to 
reduce the number of lobster traps that a person may fish in the limited entry zone other 
than the person's declared lobster zone from 49% of the person's traps to 25%.
An Act To Create a License for Metal Dealers
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0809
Committee Amendment CA_A_H147 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 560, L.D. 809, Bill, "An Act To Create 
a License for Metal Dealers" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Study the Need for a State Regulatory 
Process for Scrap Metal Dealers' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Secretary of State directed to study the need for a state regulatory 
process for scrap metal dealers. Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall study 
the need for state regulation of scrap metal dealers and review the advantages and 
disadvantages of pursuing a state license, permit or registration process for scrap metal 
dealers. The Secretary of State shall invite participation from stakeholders in the scrap; 
metal industry and law enforcement and other interested parties in order to identify 9te 
most effective system for statewide regulation and the enforcement of laws relating to 
scrap metal dealers and scrap metal thefts; and be it further 
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Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall submit a report on the 
study described in section 1 and any recommended legislation to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development by January 30, 
2014. The committee is authorized to submit a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 
126th Legislature related to the subject matter of the report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It replaces the bill, which is 
a concept draft, with a resolve that directs the Secretary of State to study the need for 
state regulation of scrap metal dealers and review the advantages and disadvantages of 
pursuing a state license, permit or registration process for scrap metal dealers. It directs 
the Secretary of State to submit a report on the study and any recommended legislation to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROFS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 560, L.D. 809 
the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic 
Development by January 30,2014. It also authorizes the committee to submit a bill to the 
report. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24/13 
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LD809 
LR 1496(02) 
An Act To Create a License for Metal Dealers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A' ( H -/4 7 ) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of the Secretary of State associated with studying the need for a state licensing 
process for scrap metal dealers and reporting the results can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1496(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Guidance for the Development of Marine Fisheries Management Plans
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0811
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DEVIN, WOODBURY, KRUGER
Amends: 12 MRSA §6171

Legislative Document 
No. 811 
H.P. 562 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Provide Guidance for the Development of Marine 
Fisheries Management Plans 
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator WOODBURY of Cumberland and 
Representative: KRUGER of Thomaston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6171, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 404, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
2-A.  Management plans. The commissioner may adopt a management plan or other 
policy on the conservation or regulation of marine organisms only after prior notice and 
public hearing and with the advice and consent of the Marine Resources Advisory 
Council under section 6024. 
A.  A management plan is a guidance document, which must seek to: 
(1)  Establish management goals and a long-term vision for the relevant fishery; 
(2)  Ensure the long-term viability of the resource and the relevant fishery; 
(3)  Provide for the rebuilding of any depleted fisheries; 
(4)  Provide for future opportunities and access to the relevant fishery; 
(5)  Provide the greatest overall benefit to the State, including biological, 
economic and social considerations; and 
(6)  Preserve the legacy of the seafood industry in the State and its benefits to the 
people of the State. 
B.  A management plan must include, to the degree possible: 
(1)  Clearly articulated management goals and objectives; 
(2)  A description of the biology of the relevant species; 
(3)  A description of the relevant fishery; 
(4)  Any available information regarding stock status; 
(5)  Current management measures; 
(6)  Any recommendations to achieve goals and objectives; and 
(7)  Findings of current research and future research needs. 
C.  A management plan must be developed with advice and input from the advisory 
council for the species for which the plan is developed, if such an advisory council 
exists. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes general requirements for the development of fisheries 
management plans by the Commissioner of Marine Resources, including objectives plans 
must seek to address and the management and scientific content for the plans.  The bill 
also provides that the commissioner may adopt a management plan or other policy on the 
conservation or regulation of marine organisms only after prior notice and public hearing 
and with the advice and consent of the Marine Resources Advisory Council.  The bill 
requires that a management plan be developed with advice and input from the advisory 
council for the species for which the plan is developed, if such an advisory council exists.
An Act To Create an Open Enrollment Period Consistent with Federal Regulations for Health Insurance Exchanges
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0812
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BECK, LACHOWICZ, FITZPATRICK, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2736-C

Legislative Document 
No. 812 
H.P. 563 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Create an Open Enrollment Period Consistent with 
Federal Regulations for Health Insurance Exchanges 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BECK of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Senator LACHOWICZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: FITZPATRICK of Houlton, McCABE of Skowhegan, McLEAN of Gorham, 
Senator: WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2736-C, sub-§11 is enacted to read: 
11.  Open enrollment.  Notwithstanding subsection 3, for individual health plans that 
are offered outside a health benefit exchange established or operated in the State pursuant 
to Section 1311 of the federal Affordable Care Act, a carrier shall: 
A.  Provide an open enrollment period from October 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014; 
B.  For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, provide an annual 
enrollment period from October 15th to December 7th of the preceding calendar year; 
and 
C.  Provide special enrollment periods consistent with the requirements applicable to 
open enrollment for health insurance exchanges pursuant to 45 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Section 155.420. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes an open enrollment period for individual health insurance plans 
that is consistent with the open enrollment period established by federal regulations for 
health benefit exchanges, and provides for the same special enrollment periods as exist 
for coverage purchased through a health insurance exchange.
An Act To Promote the Sale of Maine Milk
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0813
Committee Amendment CA_A_H153 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '11 " to H.P. 564, L.D. 813, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote the Sale of Maine Milk" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1820-A in the first paragraph in the 2nd line (page 1, 
line 5 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "beverages directly to the public, including 
a facility on the Maine Turnpike," and inserting the following: 'milk directly to the 
public' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1820-A in the first paragraph in the last line (page 1, 
line 10 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "section." the following: 'This section 
does not apply to a facility on the Maine Turnpike.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment clarifies 
that a state-owned or state-operated facility that sells or contracts with a private person to 
sell milk directly to the public must make available for sale milk that has been processed 
in the State. The bill requires a facility that sells beverages, which may not necessarily 
include milk, to make available for sale milk processed in the State. The amendment 
excludes facilities on the Maine Turnpike from the facilities that must make milk 
processed in the State available for sale. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/02/13 ;tvac:.. 
LD813 
LR 1685(02) 
An Act To Promote the Sale of Maine Milk 
Fiscal Note for BUI as Amended by Committee Amendment 1\' (H -l53) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Requiring state-owned or operated facilities to sell milk processed in Maine could increase amounts deposited to the 
Maine Milk Pool for redistribution to milk producers based upon the current rate paid by the processor applied to the 
amount produced. The revenue impact has not been estimated at this time. 
LR1685(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create an Open Enrollment Period Consistent with Federal Regulations for Health Insurance Exchanges
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0812
Committee Amendment CA_A_H240 (House)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2736-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 563, L.D. 812, Bill, "An Act To Create 
an Open Enrollment Period Consistent with Federal Regulations for Health Insurance 
Exchanges" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, individuals seeking to enroll in a health insurance exchange in this State 
may do so only during open enrollment periods and certain special enrollment periods as 
permitted by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; and 
Whereas, current law requires health insurance carriers to enroll individuals at any 
time in individual health plans not offered through the health insurance exchange; and 
Whereas, this legislation would make enrollment periods under state law consistent 
with federal law related to individual health plans offered without regard to whether the 
health plans are purchased on the health insurance exchange; and 
Whereas, if the law is not changed to be consistent with federal law, those health 
insurance carriers not offering coverage through the health insurance exchange are likely 
to experience adverse selection; and 
Whereas, this legislation must be enacted before October 1,2013, which is the date 
open enrollment for health insurance exchanges begins; 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: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 563, L.D. 812 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2736-C, sub-§l1 is enacted to read: 
11. Open enrollment. Notwithstanding subsection 3, on or after January 1, 2014, a 
carrier may restrict enrollment in individual health plans to open enrollment periods and 
special enrollment periods consistent with requirements of the federal Affordable Care 
Act. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
S~Y 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
The amendment permits carriers to restrict 
enrollment in individual health insurance plans to open enrollment periods and special 
enrollment periods consistent with requirements of the federal Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act. The amendment also adds an emergency preamble and emergency 
clause to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Tax Political Action Committees
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0815
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HAYES, GOODE, VALENTINO

Legislative Document 
No. 815 
H.P. 566 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Tax Political Action Committees 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HAYES of Buckfield. 
Cosponsored by Representative: GOODE of Bangor, Senator: VALENTINO of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA c. 723 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 723 
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES  
§4951.  Tax on political action committees 
1.  Imposition of tax.  A tax is imposed on a political action committee as defined in 
Title 21-A, section 1052, subsection 5, equal to 5% of the amount contributed to the 
political action committee. 
2.  Reporting; payment.  A political action committee that receives contributions, as 
defined in Title 21-A, section 1052, subsection 3, shall file with the State Tax Assessor an 
initial report at the time of the committee's registration and reports at the same times as 
campaign finance reports are required to be filed with the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices under Title 21-A, section 1059.  A report must indicate the 
total amount of contributions received by the political action committee since the 
previous report and include payment of the tax imposed under subsection 1. 
3.  Coordination.  The State Tax Assessor shall coordinate with the Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to permit political action committees to pay 
the tax required under this section in conjunction with reports required under Title 21-A, 
section 1059. 
SUMMARY 
This bill imposes a tax on political action committees equal to 5% of the amount 
contributed to the committees.  The tax must be reported and may be paid by political 
action committees at the same time as campaign reports under the election laws.
An Act To Promote the Sale of Maine Milk
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0813
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BROOKS, JACKSON, BEAR, EVANGELOS, JONES, MORRISON, NADEAU, PEASE, CAIN, THIBODEAU
Amends: 5 MRSA §1820-A

Legislative Document 
No. 813 
H.P. 564 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2013 
An Act To Promote the Sale of Maine Milk 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BROOKS of Winterport. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, EVANGELOS of 
Friendship, JONES of Freedom, MORRISON of South Portland, NADEAU of Winslow, 
PEASE of Morrill, Senators: CAIN of Penobscot, THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1820-A is enacted to read: 
§1820-A.  Milk sold at state-owned and state-operated facilities 
A state-owned or state-operated facility that sells or contracts with a private person to 
sell beverages directly to the public, including a facility on the Maine Turnpike, shall 
make available for sale milk that has been processed at a milk plant in the State as 
identified by the United States Department of Agriculture.  A facility in an institutional 
setting in which sales to the public are incidental, including a facility located on a state-
owned postsecondary educational facility or correctional facility, is exempt from this 
section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a state-owned or state-operated facility that sells or contracts with a 
person to sell beverages directly to the public, including a facility on the Maine Turnpike, 
to have available for sale milk processed at a milk plant in the State.  This bill exempts 
facilities in an institutional setting in which sales of beverages to the public are incidental, 
including a state-owned postsecondary institution or correctional facility.