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An Act To Establish the Mobile Crime Laboratory'i-lund
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0647
Committee Amendment CA_A_S112 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,11 " to S.P. 238, L.D. 647, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish the Mobile Crime Laboratory'i-lund" 
Amend the bill by adding after section I the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
State Police 0291 
Initiative: Establishes the Mobile Crime Laboratory Fund within the Department of 
Public Safety. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2013-14 
$500 
$500 
2014-15 
$500 
$500 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMI1-TEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/16/13 ;tvac:. 
LD647 
LR366(02) 
An Act To Establish the Mobile Crime Laboratory Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1< "(S -112) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
Projections 
FY2016-17 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$500 
$500 
$500 
$500 
The bill establishes the Mobile Crime Laboratory Fund within the Department of Public Safety. The bill includes a 
base allocation of$500 to the department beginning in fiscal year 2013-14 to allow the department to spend any 
money deposited into the Fund. 
LR0366(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Establish the Mobile Crime Laboratory Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0647
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, PRIEST, CRAVEN, HASKELL, JOHNSON, BROOKS, COTTA, DAVIS, FREDETTE, HARLOW
Amends: 25 MRSA §1510

Legislative Document 
No. 647 
S.P. 238 
In Senate, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Establish the Mobile Crime Laboratory Fund 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick and 
Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, HASKELL of Cumberland, JOHNSON of Lincoln, 
Representatives: BROOKS of Winterport, COTTA of China, DAVIS of Sangerville, 
FREDETTE of Newport, HARLOW of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §1510 is enacted to read: 
§1510.  Mobile Crime Laboratory Fund 
The Mobile Crime Laboratory Fund is established within the Department of Public 
Safety and may accept donations for the sole purpose of establishing, maintaining and 
operating a mobile crime laboratory.  Restrictions on solicitations under section 3702-C 
apply to any solicitations made for donation to the fund.  The fund must be held separate 
and apart from all other money, funds and accounts.  Any balance remaining in the fund 
at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the Mobile Crime Laboratory Fund to establish, operate and 
maintain a mobile crime laboratory.
An Act To Make Records of External Review Proceedings Overseen by the Bureau of Insurance Confidential
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0648
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, TREAT
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4312

Legislative Document 
No. 648 
S.P. 239 
In Senate, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Make Records of External Review Proceedings Overseen 
by the Bureau of Insurance Confidential 
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative TREAT of Hallowell. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4312, sub-§7-A is enacted to read: 
7-A.  Confidentiality.  All records of the bureau or an independent review 
organization relating to an external review request or external review proceeding are 
confidential, except that a party to an external review may obtain from the independent 
review organization a transcript or recording of the external review hearing and a copy of 
any evidence introduced by the opposing party. The reasonable expense, if any, of the 
independent review organization contracted by the bureau under subsection 4 in 
producing the requested documents is the responsibility of the requesting party. 
SUMMARY 
This bill protects the confidentiality of records of external review proceedings 
arranged by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of 
Insurance concerning an insurance carrier's adverse health care treatment decision.
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Seek a Federal Waiver of Certain Requirements Regarding Contracting for Transportation Services under MaineCare
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0650
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TUTTLE, CHASE, COLLINS, DUTREMBLE, VALENTINO, BEAUDOIN, BOLAND, MASTRACCIO, NOON

Legislative Document 
No. 650 
S.P. 241 
In Senate, February 26, 2013 
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Seek a Federal Waiver of Certain Requirements Regarding 
Contracting for Transportation Services under MaineCare 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator TUTTLE of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative CHASE of Wells and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, DUTREMBLE of York, VALENTINO of York, 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, BOLAND of Sanford, MASTRACCIO of 
Sanford, NOON of Sanford. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to seek federal waiver.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall submit an 
application for a waiver from the requirements of federal law and regulations to the 
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services.  The application must seek approval for the Department of Health and 
Human Services to award nonprofit regional transportation providers in the State with 
contracts for MaineCare nonemergency transportation without the required involvement 
of a broker to separate the requests for trips from those who provide them.  The 
Department of Health and Human Services shall submit the application for a waiver by 
October 1, 2013. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to request a 
federal waiver from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  The application must seek approval for the 
Department of Health and Human Services to award nonprofit regional transportation 
providers in the State with contracts for MaineCare nonemergency transportation without 
the required involvement of a broker to separate the requests for trips from those who 
provide them.  The department is required to submit the application for a waiver by 
October 1, 2013.
An Act To Amend the Captive Insurance Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0651
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CUSHING, McCLELLAN, THIBODEAU, WHITTEMORE, BLACK, JOHNSON, MALABY, POULIOT, TYLER, VOLK
Amends: 24-A MRSA §6706

Legislative Document 
No. 651 
S.P. 242 
In Senate, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Amend the Captive Insurance Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative McCLELLAN of Raymond and 
Senators: THIBODEAU of Waldo, WHITTEMORE of Somerset, Representatives: BLACK of 
Wilton, JOHNSON of Greenville, MALABY of Hancock, POULIOT of Augusta, TYLER of 
Windham, VOLK of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §6706, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. I, §4, is 
amended to read: 
2-A.  Association captive insurance company providing health insurance.  An 
association captive insurance company that provides health insurance may elect to 
require, in its plan of operation, that all association members who participate in the health 
insurance be jointly and severally liable for the health insurance obligations of the 
association captive insurance company and meet the financial criteria and employer 
required wellness criteria established in the plan of operation.  The joint and several 
liability of an association member that is a state or federally chartered financial institution 
that holds funds in a fiduciary capacity for citizens of this State; a municipality that has 
the power to tax to provide municipal services for its citizens; or a hospital licensed in 
this State that provides health care for citizens of this State may not exceed an amount per 
year equal to the premium for the most recently completed annual insurance period, or 
such other greater amount as may be established by the association captive insurance 
company.  The wellness criteria may not have the effect of making health status a 
condition of eligibility for any association member.  The superintendent may not require 
joint and several liability as a condition of approval of an application. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the joint and several liability for a bank, municipality or 
hospital that is a member of an association captive insurance company is limited to an 
amount per year equal to the premium for the most recently completed annual insurance 
period or a greater amount as established by the association captive insurance company.
An Act To Remove an Unnecessary Provision in the Maine Insurance Code
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0653
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FITZPATRICK, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §5002-B

Legislative Document 
No. 653 
H.P. 445 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Remove an Unnecessary Provision in the Maine 
Insurance Code 
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FITZPATRICK of Houlton. 
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §5002-B, sub-§2-A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 401, Pt. C, 
§7, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals a provision of the Maine Insurance Code that requires a carrier 
offering standardized Medicare supplement plans that include prescription drug coverage 
to allow an insured of that carrier who was formerly eligible for the low-cost drugs for the 
elderly or disabled program to purchase a plan with drug benefits from that carrier. This 
provision of law is no longer relevant since Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage 
was removed from all standardized Medicare supplement plans.
An Act To Raise the Speed Limit on Interstate 295
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0654
Committee Amendment CA_A_H64 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENl)MENT " f} " to H.P. 446, L.l). 654, Bill, "An Act To Raise 
the Speed Limit on Interstate 295" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding the Maximum Rate of Speed on the Interstate Highway System' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'29-A MRS A §2073, sub-§l, ~C, as amended by PL 2011, c. 415, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
C. 
Make an adjustment of maximum rates of speed. An adjustment under this 
paragraph is exempt from the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. 
The commissioner may not set maximums that exceed 60 miles per hour or, on the 
interstate system or other divided controlled-access highways, M- 75 miles per hour 
or 75 miles per hour on the Interstate Highway System from the City of Old Tovm to 
the Tovm of Houlton. 
The commissioner may not set maximums for the Maine Turnpike. 
29-A MRS A §2074, sub-§3-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 415, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
3-A. Minimum fine. A person who operates a motor vehicle on the Maine Turnpike 
or the Interstate Highway System at a speed that exceeds the posted speed of 65 miles per 
hour or of 75 miles per hour on the Interstate Highvlay System from the City of Old 
Town to the Town of Houlton by less than 30 miles per hour commits a traffic infraction 
punishable by a fine of not less than $50.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 446, L.D. 654 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which strikes and replaces the bill, authorizes the Commissioner of 
Transportation to raise the speed limit on the Interstate Highway System to 75 miles per 
hour. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/05113 
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LD654 
LR 1941(02) 
An Act To Raise the Speed Limit on Interstate 295 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A' ( H -h Y) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Authorizing the Commissioner of Transportation to raise the speed limit on the interstate system or other divided 
controlled-access highway may decrease General Fund revenue generated by fines. The actual loss of revenue over 
time will depend on the location or locations where the limit is raised, enforcement policies of the State Police and 
how drivers choose to adjust to the new speed limit. 
Additional costs, if any, to the Department of Transportation associated with new speed limit signs can be absorbed 
with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources. 
LRI941(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Raise the Speed Limit on Interstate 295
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0654
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHENETTE, VALENTINO, NADEAU, TURNER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2073, 29-A MRSA §2074

Legislative Document 
No. 654 
H.P. 446 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Raise the Speed Limit on Interstate 295 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHENETTE of Saco. 
Cosponsored by Senator VALENTINO of York and 
Representatives: NADEAU of Winslow, TURNER of Burlington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2073, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2011, c. 415, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  Make an adjustment of maximum rates of speed.  An adjustment under this 
paragraph is exempt from the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. 
The commissioner may not set maximums that exceed 60 miles per hour or, on the 
interstate system or other divided controlled-access highways, 65 miles per hour or 
miles per hour on the Interstate Highway System, on Interstate 295, from the 
Town of Scarborough to the Town of West Gardiner or, on Interstate 95, from the 
City of Old Town to the Town of Houlton. 
The commissioner may not set maximums for the Maine Turnpike. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2074, sub-§3-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 415, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
3-A.  Minimum fine.  A person who operates a motor vehicle on the Maine Turnpike 
or the Interstate Highway System at a speed that exceeds the posted speed of 65 miles per 
hour or of 75 miles per hour on the Interstate Highway System, on Interstate 295, from 
the Town of Scarborough to the Town of West Gardiner or, on Interstate 95, from the 
City of Old Town to the Town of Houlton by less than 30 miles per hour commits a 
traffic infraction punishable by a fine of not less than $50. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Transportation to raise the speed limit on 
the Interstate Highway System on Interstate 295 from the Town of Scarborough to the 
Town of West Gardiner to 75 miles per hour.
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Economic and Community Development To Develop Incentives for Industries in the State To Increase Employment of Maine Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0656
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BEAVERS, LANGLEY, GILBERT, JOHNSON, MASTRACCIO, MONAGHAN-DERRIG, MORRISON, CLEVELAND

Legislative Document 
No. 656 
H.P. 448 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Economic and Community 
Development To Develop Incentives for Industries in the State To 
Increase Employment of Maine Residents 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: GILBERT of Jay, JOHNSON of Greenville, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, 
MONAGHAN-DERRIG of Cape Elizabeth, MORRISON of South Portland, Senator: 
CLEVELAND of Androscoggin. 
Sec. 1.  Development of hiring incentives. Resolved:  That the Department of 
Economic and Community Development shall work with the Department of Labor, the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services and 
regional planning commissions to develop incentives for manufacturing, agricultural and 
creative industries in the State to increase their employment of residents of the State; and 
be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report. Resolved:  That the Department of Economic and Community 
Development shall submit a report of its findings under section 1, including any 
necessary implementing legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, 
Commerce, Research and Economic Development by December 4, 2013.  Upon receipt 
and review of the report, the committee may submit legislation to the Second Regular 
Session of the 126th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Economic and Community Development to work 
with the Department of Labor, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Bureau of Revenue Services and regional planning commissions to develop incentives for 
manufacturing, agricultural and creative industries in the State to increase their 
employment of Maine residents.  The Department of Economic and Community 
Development is directed to submit a report of its findings, including any necessary 
implementing legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, 
Research and Economic Development by December 4, 2013.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Review, Clarify and Update Its Rules Pertaining to the Maple Syrup Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0657
Committee Amendment CA_A_H106 (House)
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 449, L.D. 657, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Review, Clarify and Update Its 
Rules Pertaining to the Maple Syrup Industry" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "processors." and inserting the following: 'processors; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Report. 
Resolved: 
That, no later than December 15, 2013, the 
Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall report on the results of the 
review, clarification and updating of the rules relating to the licensing of maple syrup 
processors under section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry to report on the results of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry's review of rules relating to the licensing of maple syrup processors to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry by December 15,2013. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/19113 
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LD657 
LR 1419(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Review, Clarify and 
Update Its Rules Pertaining to the Maple Syrup Industry 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ft' (I-I-IOG ) 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase .. General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry associated with rulemaking and 
reporting the results can be absorbed within existing budgebi resources. 
LR1419(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Reimburse Philip Wolley for Litigation Expenses Incurred in Connection with His Termination and Reinstatement as a State Employee
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0659
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: GILLWAY

Legislative Document 
No. 659 
H.P. 451 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Reimburse Philip Wolley for Litigation Expenses 
Incurred in Connection with His Termination and Reinstatement as 
a State Employee 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GILLWAY of Searsport.  (BY REQUEST) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves 
Initiative:  Provides funds to reimburse Philip Wolley for attorney's fees, expenses and 
interest based on the rate charged by the Maine Public Employees Retirement System for 
the reinstatement of past service credits. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $28,000 in fiscal year 
2013-14 to reimburse Philip Wolley for litigation expenses incurred in connection with 
his termination and subsequent reinstatement as a state employee. 
GENERAL FUND 
2013-14
2014-15
All Other 
$28,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$28,000
$0
An Act To Enhance Self-defense by Removing Restrictions on the Carrying and Use of Weapons
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0660
Committee Amendment CA_A_H361 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENr>MENT "A" to H.P. 452, L.r>. 660, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance Self-defense by Removing Restrictions on the Carrying and Use of Weapons" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Remove the Concealed Handgun Permit Requirement for Carrying a 
Concealed Handgun for Persons Who Are Maine Residents and Are Not Otherwise 
Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 25 MRS A §2001-A, sub-§2, ~A-l is enacted to read: 
A-I. A handgun carried by a person who is a resident of this State and is not 
otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm; 
Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Licensing and Enforcement - Public Safety 0712 
Initiative: Eliminates 2 Office Associate I positions as a result of eliminating the 
requirement for concealed handgun permits for certain individuals. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2013-14 
(2.000) 
($102,382) 
($102,382) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2014-15 
(2.000) 
($109,242) 
($109,242) 
ROVS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 452, L.D. 660 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the bill and is the minority report. 
The 
amendment specifies that a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a 
firearm and is a resident of this State may carry a concealed handgun without a permit. 
The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 06/04113 
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LD660 
LR 338(02) 
An Act To Enhance Self-defense by Removing Restrictions on the Carrying and Use of Weapons 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~, CH -~ 
) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
($102,382) 
($109,242) 
($100,000) 
($100,000) 
Eliminates Class D and Class E crimes and civil violations; 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
($112,520) 
($100,000) 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
($115,895) 
($100,000) 
This legislation eliminates the requirement for concealed handgun permits for residents who are not otherwise 
prohibited from possessing a firearm and would result in a reduction in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue of 
$100,000 beginning in fiscal year 2013-14. The bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds deallocation of 
$102,382 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $109,242 in fiscal year 2014-15 from eliminating two Office Associate I positions 
as a result of processing fewer permits. 
LR0338(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reimburse Philip Wolley for Litigation Expenses Incurred in Connection with His Termination and Reinstatement as a State Employee
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0659
Committee Amendment CA_A_H109 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "H" to IlP. 451, L.D. 659, Bill, "An Act To 
Reimburse Philip Wolley for Litigation Expenses Incurred in Connection with His 
Termination and Reinstatement as a State Employee" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves - Finance 0306 
lnitiative: Provides funds to reimburse Philip Wolley for attorney's fees and expenses 
associated with the legal defense of criminal charges that were later dismissed by the 
Attorney General. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2013-14 
$28,000 
$28,000 
2014-15 
$0 
$0 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment clarifies 
that the litigation expenses to be reimbursed are associated with Philip Wolley's defense 
against criminal charges that were ultimately dismissed by the Attorney General. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05113 
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LD659 
LR 1457(02) 
An Act To Reimburse Philip Wolley for Litigation Expenses Incurred in Connection with His 
Termination and Reinstatement as a State Employee 
}'iscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~, Cfi~ Jacfj 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$28,000 
$28,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $28,000 to the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services in fiscal year 2013-14 to reimburse Phillip Wolley for certain costs associated with the legal 
defense of criminal charges that were later dismissed by the Attorney General. 
LR1457(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Review, Clarify and Update Its Rules Pertaining to the Maple Syrup Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0657
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, SHERMAN, DAVIS, GIFFORD, JACKSON, JONES, MAREAN, NOON, TIMBERLAKE, TURNER

Legislative Document 
No. 657 
H.P. 449 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry To Review, Clarify and Update Its Rules Pertaining to the 
Maple Syrup Industry 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, GIFFORD of Lincoln, JACKSON of Oxford, JONES 
of Freedom, MAREAN of Hollis, NOON of Sanford, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, TURNER of 
Burlington. 
Sec. 1.  Rules.  Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry shall review, clarify and update its rules relating to the licensing of maple syrup 
processors. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
review, clarify and update its rules relating to the licensing of maple syrup processors.
An Act To Prohibit Sale or Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0661
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GOODE, CUSHING, DILL, DION, FREY, KORNFIELD, SCHNECK, DUTREMBLE, GRATWICK, LACHOWICZ
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1101, 17-A MRSA §1102

Legislative Document 
No. 661 
H.P. 453 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Prohibit Sale or Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GOODE of Bangor. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representatives: DILL of Old Town, DION of Portland, FREY of Bangor, KORNFIELD of 
Bangor, SCHNECK of Bangor, Senators: DUTREMBLE of York, GRATWICK of Penobscot, 
LACHOWICZ of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1101, sub-§16-B is enacted to read: 
16-B.  "Synthetic cannabinoid" means any chemical compound that is chemically 
synthesized and either: 
A.  Has been demonstrated to have binding activity at one or more cannabinoid 
receptors; or 
B.  Is a chemical analog or isomer of a compound that has been demonstrated to have 
binding activity at one or more cannabinoid receptors. 
For the purposes of this subsection, "chemical analog" means any chemical that is 
substantially similar in chemical structure to another chemical compound. 
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §1102, sub-§4, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 428, §7 and 
affected by §9, is amended to read: 
F.  JWH-018, JWH-073, HU-210 and HU-211 and any other synthetic cannabinoid. 
SUMMARY 
This bill defines "synthetic cannabinoid," commonly known as "spice" or "K2," in 
general terms and lists it as a schedule Z drug.  Current law only lists specific chemical 
compounds that are synthetic cannabinoids, so chemical compounds that are synthetic 
cannabinoids but differ from the compounds listed in statute are not considered schedule 
Z drugs and are legal in the State.
An Act Regarding Sexually Explicit Text Messaging by Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0662
Committee Amendment CA_A_H586 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "R " to H.P. 454, L.D. 662, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Sexually Explicit Text Messaging by Minors" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Study the Legal and Policy Ramifications of Sexually Explicit Text 
Messaging by Minors' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Sexually explicit text messaging study. Resolved: That the Criminal 
Law Advisory Commission under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17 -A, section 1351 
shall study the legal and policy ramifications of a minor texting a sexually explicit image 
of that minor or another minor. For purposes of this study, "texting a sexually explicit 
image" means the act of recording, copying or transmitting images, photographs or 
videos of a person's breasts, genitals, anus or pubic area using a telephone, computer, 
camera, memory device or other piece of electronic equipment. As part of its study, the 
commission shall review Maine and federal laws and laws of other states; and be it 
further 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Criminal Law Advisory Commission shall 
report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, relating to 
the study under section 1 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters by January 15,2015.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. 
It directs the Criminal Law Advisory 
Commission to study the legal and policy ramifications of a minor texting a sexually 
explicit image of that minor or another minor. It also requires the commission to report 
its findings, recommendations and any proposed legislation to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety 
matters by January 15,2015. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Sexually Explicit Text Messaging by Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0662
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO, TUTTLE, DION, GRANT, KORNFIELD, MAKER, MASON, PLANTE, SANBORN

Legislative Document 
No. 662 
H.P. 454 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
An Act Regarding Sexually Explicit Text Messaging by Minors 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator TUTTLE of York and 
Representatives: DION of Portland, GRANT of Gardiner, KORNFIELD of Bangor, 
MacDONALD of Boothbay, MAKER of Calais, MASON of Topsham, PLANTE of Berwick, 
SANBORN of Gorham. 
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 prohibit sexually explicit text messaging, also known as sexting, 
by a minor in a manner different from the prohibition in current law.  Sexting is the act of 
recording, copying or transmitting images, photographs or videos of a person's breasts, 
genitals, anus or pubic area using a telephone, computer, camera, memory device or other 
piece of electronic equipment.  Sexting is a practice that is common and widespread 
among minors in the State, with minors sexting images of themselves and of other minors 
with and without consent of the persons who are the subjects of the images.  The current 
provisions in the criminal law that prohibit sexting images of a minor do not except 
minors, even minors who transmit images of themselves, and potentially subject minors 
prosecuted for sexting to being listed on the sex offender registry for life.  This bill would 
create exceptions or other avenues in the law to discourage sexting by minors and provide 
educators and other adults with tools to prevent sexting and to punish minors short of 
treating them as sexual predators or serious criminals as current law does.
An Act To Increase the Penalties for Crimes Involving Illegal or Prescription Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0664
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CHASE, GERZOFSKY, KESCHL, KNIGHT, LIBBY, MAKER, PARRY, VOLK, WILSON
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1160

Legislative Document 
No. 664 
H.P. 456 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Increase the Penalties for Crimes Involving Illegal or 
Prescription Drugs 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHASE of Wells. 
Cosponsored by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: KESCHL of Belgrade, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, LIBBY of Waterboro, 
MAKER of Calais, PARRY of Arundel, VOLK of Scarborough, WILSON of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1160 is enacted to read: 
§1160.  Crimes involving illegal or prescription drugs 
Notwithstanding the provisions of chapters 51 and 53, a person who is convicted of a 
crime other than a crime under Title 29-A, chapter 23 may receive for that crime up to 
twice the maximum term of imprisonment under chapter 51 and up to twice the maximum 
fine under chapter 53 if: 
1.  The crime involved the theft of illegal or prescription drugs; or 
2.  At the time of the commission of the crime the person was under the influence of a 
drug prohibited under chapter 45 or a drug that the person was not legally authorized to 
possess. 
SUMMARY 
This bill doubles the maximum term of imprisonment and fine a person convicted of 
a crime may receive if the crime involved the theft of an illegal or prescription drug or the 
person committed the crime while under the influence of an illegal drug or a drug that the 
person was not legally authorized to possess.
An Act To Facilitate the Transition to a Standards-based Educational System
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0665
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: KUSIAK
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4722-A

Legislative Document 
No. 665 
H.P. 457 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Facilitate the Transition to a Standards-based 
Educational System 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KUSIAK of Fairfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4722-A, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 669, §7, is 
amended to read: 
4.  Grants; contingent extension of full implementation.  During the period of 
transition to proficiency-based graduation in accordance with this section, the department, 
if funds are available, shall make annual transition grants to each school administrative 
unit equal to 1/10 of 1% of the school administrative unit's total cost of education 
calculated under section 15688, subsection 1 to be used in the manner determined by the 
school administrative unit to fund the costs of the transition not otherwise subsidized by 
the State.  The date for implementation of the awarding of diplomas based on student 
demonstration of proficiency as described in this section is extended one year for each 
year for which transition grants are not made available to a school administrative unit or 
for which levels of general purpose aid for local schools fall below school year 2012-
2013 levels 55% of the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 
pursuant to the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that the date for implementation of awarding diplomas based on 
student demonstration of proficiency is extended one year for each year for which levels 
of general purpose aid for local schools falls below the levels provided in school year 
2012-2013.  This bill instead extends the implementation date one year for each year for 
which levels of general purpose aid for local schools falls below 55% of the total cost of 
funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 pursuant to the Essential 
Programs and Services Funding Act.
An Act To Change the Time Restriction on the Use of Fireworks
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0663
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CROCKETT
Amends: 8 MRSA §223-A

Legislative Document 
No. 663 
H.P. 455 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Change the Time Restriction on the Use of Fireworks 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Bethel. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §223-A, sub-§8, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 416, §5 and 
affected by §9, is amended to read: 
A.  Consumer fireworks may be used between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 9:00 
p.m., except that on the following dates they may be used between the hours of 9:00 
a.m. and 12:30 a.m. the following day: 
(1)  July 4th; 
(2)  December 31st; and 
(3)  The weekends immediately before and after July 4th and December 31st. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces the permissible hours when fireworks may be used from between 
the hours of  9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. to between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
An Act To Limit the Amount a School Administrative Unit May Spend without Voter Approval
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0666
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GIFFORD, THOMAS, AYOTTE, CRAY, DUNPHY, FITZPATRICK, LONG, TURNER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1351, 20-A MRSA §15904

Legislative Document 
No. 666 
H.P. 458 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Limit the Amount a School Administrative Unit May 
Spend without Voter Approval 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, CRAY of Palmyra, DUNPHY of Embden, 
FITZPATRICK of Houlton, LONG of Sherman, TURNER of Burlington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §1351, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 
8, is amended to read: 
A.  To approve the issuance of bonds or notes for school construction projects or, in 
the case of a project not involving the issuance of bonds or notes, to approve 
spending on any school construction project with a cost greater than $2,000,000; 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §15904, first ¶, as amended by PL 1985, c. 248, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
Prior to final approval by the state board, A school administrative unit may not spend 
any funds on a school construction project, other than a small scale school construction 
project, as defined in section 15901, subsection 4-A, with a total cost of less than 
$2,000,000, and the state board may not give final approval to a school construction 
project, except a small scale school construction project as defined in section 15901, 
subsection 4-A, must receive unless the project receives a favorable vote conducted in 
accordance with the following this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires approval in a local vote before a school administrative unit  may 
spend any funds on a school construction project other than a small scale school 
construction project with a total cost of less than $2,000,000.
An Act To Increase Funding to Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0667
House Amendment HA_A_H125 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT 'It" to H.P. 459, L.D. 667, Bill, "An Act To Increase 
Funding to Schools" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first 2 lines (page 1, lines 18 and 19 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. C, § 12" and inserting the following: 'PL 
2013, c. 1, Pt. C, §6' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause and 
corrects a history. ~ 
SPONSORED BY: ----=~ ~ 
(Representative 
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TOWN: Calais 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Requiring School Administrative Units To Adopt School Volunteer Policies
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0669
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BEAULIEU, LANGLEY, DeCHANT, FOWLE, JOHNSON, LUCHINI, MAKER, POULIOT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §254, 20-A MRSA §1001

Legislative Document 
No. 669 
H.P. 461 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
An Act Requiring School Administrative Units To Adopt School 
Volunteer Policies 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAULIEU of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: DeCHANT of Bath, FOWLE of Vassalboro, JOHNSON of Greenville, 
LUCHINI of Ellsworth, MAKER of Calais, McCLELLAN of Raymond, POULIOT of 
Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §254, sub-§18 is enacted to read: 
18.  Model policy on screening and assignment of school volunteers.  By July 1, 
2014, the commissioner, in consultation with state and local law enforcement agencies, 
school boards and appropriate school personnel, shall develop model policies on the 
screening and assignment of school volunteers.  In developing the model policies, the 
commissioner shall consider the following: 
A.  Appropriate screening procedures for volunteers based on the assignments of the 
volunteers; 
B.  The use of fingerprinting or criminal history record information or both as part of 
the screening process for volunteers; 
C.  Procedures for ensuring appropriate protection of, access to and handling of 
confidential information about volunteers; 
D.  The appropriate supervision of volunteers; and 
E.  Duties that may be or may not be assigned to a volunteer based on the screening 
or assignment of the volunteer or other relevant factors. 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §1001, sub-§20 is enacted to read: 
20.  Policy on screening and assignment of school volunteers.  By the beginning of 
the 2014-2015 school year, each school board shall adopt and implement policies 
governing the screening and assignment of school volunteers that are consistent with the 
model policies developed by the commissioner in accordance with section 254, 
subsection 18. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires each school board to adopt and implement by the beginning of the 
2014-2015 school year policies governing the screening and assignment of school 
volunteers.  The policies must be consistent with model policies developed by the 
Commissioner of Education.  The model policies must be developed no later than July 1, 
2014 by the commissioner in consultation with state and local law enforcement officials, 
school boards and appropriate school personnel.
An Act To Encourage the Use of Career Interest and Aptitude Tests in Higher Education
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0670
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BOLAND, CUSHING, BLACK, GIFFORD, HARLOW, KUSIAK, MAKER, MORRISON, NELSON, TUTTLE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10013

Legislative Document 
No. 670 
H.P. 462 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2013 
An Act To Encourage the Use of Career Interest and Aptitude Tests 
in Higher Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BOLAND of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, GIFFORD of Lincoln, HARLOW of Portland, KUSIAK 
of Fairfield, MAKER of Calais, MORRISON of South Portland, NELSON of Falmouth, 
Senator: TUTTLE of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §10013 is enacted to read: 
§10013.  Career interest test; course registrations 
The Maine Community College System and the University of Maine System shall 
allow a student to receive priority in course registration if the student takes and submits 
prior to registration, in accordance with procedures approved by the respective system, a 
career interest test.  For purposes of this section, "career interest test" includes any test 
approved by the respective system the results of which indicate a person's career interests 
or aptitudes. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Maine Community College System and the University of Maine 
System to allow a student to receive priority in course registration if the student takes and 
submits prior to course registration, in accordance with procedures approved by the 
respective system, a career interest test.