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Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Amend Its Rules To Improve the Oral Health Education of Children
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0507
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, MASTRACCIO, CAIN, COLLINS, CRAVEN, SAVIELLO, TUTTLE, PRINGLE, STUCKEY

Legislative Document 
No. 507 
S.P. 197 
In Senate, February 19, 2013 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Amend Its Rules To Improve the Oral Health Education of 
Children 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford and 
Senators: CAIN of Penobscot, COLLINS of York, CRAVEN of Androscoggin, SAVIELLO of 
Franklin, TUTTLE of York, Representatives: PRINGLE of Windham, STUCKEY of Portland. 
Sec. 1.  Rules.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services 
shall amend its rules to require a child care provider licensed in the State to assist children 
in a toothbrushing exercise whenever the children are in the provider’s care for more than 
hours or consume a meal while in the provider's care. 
The rules must require that each child use an individual, labeled toothbrush that is 
stored in a safe and sanitary manner and open to the air without touching other 
toothbrushes. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its 
rules to require a child care provider to assist children in brushing their teeth as a part of a 
daily curriculum.
An Act To Exempt Certain Supervised Medical Assistants from Licensing under the Medical Radiation Health and Safety Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0509
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: ALFOND, HERBIG, CRAVEN, LACHOWICZ, MILLETT, PATRICK, HAMANN
Amends: 32 MRSA §9854

Legislative Document 
No. 509 
S.P. 199 
In Senate, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Exempt Certain Supervised Medical Assistants from 
Licensing under the Medical Radiation Health and Safety Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by President ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative HERBIG of Belfast and 
Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, LACHOWICZ of Kennebec, MILLETT of Cumberland, 
PATRICK of Oxford, Representative: HAMANN of South Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §9854, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 2005, c. 166, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  A resident physician or a student enrolled in and attending a school or college of 
medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry, dentistry or radiologic technology or an 
individual who is concurrently obtaining the education and clinical training required 
by the board by rule who applies ionizing radiation to a human being while under the 
supervision of a licensed practitioner; or 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §9854, sub-§3, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 524, is amended 
to read: 
D.  Any person serving in the United States Armed Services or public health service 
or employed by the Veterans' Administration or other federal agency performing his 
the person's official duties, provided that as long as the duties are limited to that 
service or employment.; or 
Sec. 3.  32 MRSA §9854, sub-§3, ¶E is enacted to read: 
E.  A medical assistant who has been properly instructed and trained in fluoroscopy 
C-arm or other imaging equipment positioning and who is assisting a physician who 
is operating the fluoroscopy C-arm or other imaging equipment and supervising the 
procedure. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from the licensing requirements of the medical radiation health and 
safety laws a medical assistant who has been properly instructed and trained in 
fluoroscopy C-arm or other imaging equipment positioning and who is assisting a 
physician who is operating the fluoroscopy C-arm or other imaging equipment and 
supervising the procedure.
An Act To Remove the Disqualification of Full-time Law Enforcement Officers from Obtaining a Liquor License
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0508
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, BLACK, GILBERT, HARVELL
Amends: 28-A MRSA §601

Legislative Document 
No. 508 
S.P. 198 
In Senate, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Remove the Disqualification of Full-time Law 
Enforcement Officers from Obtaining a Liquor License 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, GILBERT of Jay, HARVELL of 
Farmington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §601, sub-§2, ¶F, as amended by PL 1995, c. 192, §1, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows full-time law enforcement officers that have a direct or indirect 
benefit in a place of business to hold a liquor license if they meet all the other 
requirements.
An Act To Ensure Equity in Funding to State Postsecondary Institutions of Higher Learning
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0510
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: THOMAS, DAVIS, BURNS, COLLINS, LANGLEY, SHERMAN, COTTA, NADEAU
Amends: 8 MRSA §1036

Legislative Document 
No. 510 
S.P. 200 
In Senate, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Ensure Equity in Funding to State Postsecondary 
Institutions of Higher Learning 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville and 
Senators: BURNS of Washington, COLLINS of York, LANGLEY of Hancock, SHERMAN of 
Aroostook, Representatives: COTTA of China, NADEAU of Fort Kent. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §1036, sub-§2, ¶F, as amended by PL 2005, c. 663, §12, is 
further amended to read: 
F.  Two percent of the net slot machine income must be forwarded by the board to the 
University of Maine System Scholarship Fund created in Title 20-A, section 10909; 
and to the Board of Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy to be applied by the 
board of trustees to fund its scholarship program.  The slot machine income under 
this paragraph must be distributed as follows: 
(1)  The University of Maine System share is the total amount of the distribution 
multiplied by the ratio of enrolled students in the system to the total number of 
enrolled students both in the system and at the Maine Maritime Academy; and 
(2)  The Maine Maritime Academy share is the total amount of the distribution 
multiplied by the ratio of enrolled students at the academy to the total number of 
enrolled students both in the system and at the academy; 
Sec. 2.  8 MRSA §1036, sub-§2-A, ¶B, as enacted by IB 2009, c. 2, §45, is 
further amended to read: 
B.  Four percent of the net slot machine income must be forwarded by the board to 
the University of Maine System Scholarship Fund created in Title 20-A, section 
10909; and to the Board of Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy to be applied 
by the board of trustees to fund its scholarship program.  The slot machine income 
under this paragraph must be distributed as follows: 
(1)  The University of Maine System share is the total amount of the distribution 
multiplied by the ratio of enrolled students in the system to the total number of 
enrolled students both in the system and at the Maine Maritime Academy; and 
(2)  The Maine Maritime Academy share is the total amount of the distribution 
multiplied by the ratio of enrolled students at the academy to the total number of 
enrolled students both in the system and at the academy; 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Board to forward 
revenue from slot machines operated by a casino operator and by a slot machine operator 
to the Board of Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy to help fund its scholarships 
program.
An Act To Allow Licensed Foresters To Use Mechanics Liens
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0512
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: PLUMMER, TYLER, HASKELL, MASON, TUTTLE, YOUNGBLOOD, WILSON
Amends: 10 MRSA §3251

Legislative Document 
No. 512 
S.P. 202 
In Senate, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Allow Licensed Foresters To Use Mechanics Liens 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PLUMMER of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative TYLER of Windham and 
Senators: HASKELL of Cumberland, MASON of Androscoggin, TUTTLE of York, 
YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot, Representative: WILSON of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §3251, as amended by PL 1997, c. 264, §1, is further amended 
to read: 
§3251.  Lien established 
Whoever performs labor or furnishes labor or materials, including repair parts of 
machines used, or performs services as a surveyor, an architect, a forester licensed under 
Title 32, chapter 76 or an engineer, or as a real estate licensee, or as an owner-renter, 
owner-lessor, or owner-supplier of equipment used in erecting, altering, moving or 
repairing a house, building or appurtenances, including any public building erected or 
owned by any city, town, county, school district or other municipal corporation, or in 
constructing, altering or repairing a wharf or pier, or any building thereon, including the 
surveying, clearing, grading, draining, excavating or landscaping of the ground adjacent 
to and upon which any such objects are constructed, or in selling any interest in land, 
improvements or structures, by virtue of a contract with or by consent of the owner, has a 
lien thereon and on the land on which it stands and on any interest such owner has in the 
same, to secure payment thereof, with costs. If the owner of the building has no legal 
interest in the land on which the building is erected or to which it is moved, the lien 
attaches to the building, and if the owner of the wharf or pier has no legal interest in the 
land on which the wharf or pier is erected, the lien attaches to the wharf or pier, and in 
either case may be enforced as provided. If the owner of such land, building, wharf or 
pier, so contracting, is a minor or married woman, such lien exists and such minority or 
coverture does not bar a recovery in any proceeding brought to enforce it. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds licensed foresters to the list of people who can place a lien on the 
property of another for nonpayment of services.
An Act To Allow Boards and Associations of Lakes and Ponds To Stock Fish Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0514
Committee Amendment CA_A_S210 (Senate)

LD514 
LR 1300(02) 
An Act To Allow Boards and Associations of Lakes and Ponds To Stock Fish 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A( 2-(0) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife associated with the provisions of this legislation 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
T ,R 1100(07) - Fisr.il1 Notf'. - PilP"f'. 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Boards and Associations of Lakes and Ponds To Stock Fish
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0514
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MASON, CRAFTS, COLLINS, FLOOD, HAMPER, WHITTEMORE, SHAW, TIMBERLAKE, WILLETTE
Amends: 12 MRSA §12758-B

Legislative Document 
No. 514 
S.P. 204 
In Senate, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Allow Boards and Associations of Lakes and Ponds To 
Stock Fish 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Lisbon and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, FLOOD of Kennebec, HAMPER of Oxford, WHITTEMORE of 
Somerset, Representatives: SHAW of Standish, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WILLETTE of 
Mapleton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12758-B is enacted to read: 
§12758-B.  Fish stocking by a lake association 
This section governs the stocking of ponds with fish by lake associations as defined 
by Title 14, section 159-C, subsection 1, paragraph B. 
1.  Authority to stock fish.  A lake association may stock a pond subject to the 
association's activities with fish as long as the lake association: 
A.  Purchases the fish to be used for stocking from the department or a hatchery 
approved by the department; 
B.  Pays all costs incurred by the department for activities related to stocking by the 
lake association; and 
C.  Provides to the public, residents and nonresidents, year-round watercraft access to 
the pond. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes a lake association to stock a pond subject to the association's 
activities with fish when the association purchases the fish to be stocked from the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the association provides the public with 
boat access to the pond being stocked by the association.  It also requires the association 
to pay any costs incurred by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife associated 
with the association's stocking activity.
An Act Regarding the Annual Service Fee for Child Support Services Provided by the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0515
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MASON, CRAFTS, LANGLEY, PLUMMER, THIBODEAU, THOMAS, TUTTLE, WHITTEMORE, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 22 MRSA §51

Legislative Document 
No. 515 
S.P. 205 
In Senate, February 19, 2013 
An Act Regarding the Annual Service Fee for Child Support 
Services Provided by the Department of Health and Human Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Lisbon and 
Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, PLUMMER of Cumberland, THIBODEAU of Waldo, 
THOMAS of Somerset, TUTTLE of York, WHITTEMORE of Somerset, Representative: 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §51 is enacted to read: 
§51.  Annual service fee 
The department shall pay the $25 annual fee required by the federal Deficit 
Reduction Act of 2005, Public Law 109-171, for the assistance of the department in the 
collection of child support for families that are not receiving assistance under the 
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program under chapter 1053-B for whom the 
department has collected over $500 during the federal fiscal year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to pay the $25 
annual fee required by the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Public Law 109-171, 
for the assistance of the department in the collection of child support for certain families. 
This bill reverses an initiative enacted in Public Law 2011, chapter 477.
An Act To Restore Funding for Head Start II
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0517
Committee Amendment CA_A_S199 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to S.P. 207, L.D. 517, Bill, "An Act To 
Restore Funding for Head Start" 
II 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/28/l3 
;iJvaG 
LD517 
LR298(02) 
An Act To Restore Funding for Head Start 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/\' (s -/ q1) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
Projections 
FY2015-16 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
Provides appropriations of $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2013-14 and in fiscal year 2014-15 to the Head Start program in 
the Department of Health and Human Services to restore funding that was eliminated during fiscal year 2012-13. 
LR0298(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restore Funding for Head Start
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0517
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TUTTLE, FREDETTE, BOYLE, CAIN, CRAVEN, DUTREMBLE, MILLETT, VALENTINO, GRANT, MASTRACCIO

Legislative Document 
No. 517 
S.P. 207 
In Senate, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Restore Funding for Head Start 
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 FREDETTE of Newport and 
Senators: BOYLE of Cumberland, CAIN of Penobscot, CRAVEN of Androscoggin, 
DUTREMBLE of York, MILLETT of Cumberland, VALENTINO of York, Representatives: 
GRANT of Gardiner, MASTRACCIO of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Head Start 0545 
Initiative: Provides funds to restore funding for Head Start services that was eliminated 
during fiscal year 2012-13. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a General Fund appropriation of $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2013-14 
and fiscal year 2014-15 for the Department of Health and Human Services to restore 
funding for Head Start services that was eliminated during fiscal year 2012-13. 
GENERAL FUND 
2013-14
2014-15
All Other 
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
An Act To Protect Maine Consumers from Predatory Medical Pricing
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0520
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PATRICK

Legislative Document 
No. 520 
S.P. 210 
In Senate, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Protect Maine Consumers from Predatory Medical 
Pricing 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PATRICK of Oxford. 
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 establish standardized pricing for health care procedures in order 
to protect Maine consumers from predatory pricing.
An Act To Increase the Membership of the Land for Maine's Future Board
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0524
Committee Amendment CA_A_H59 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pr" to H.P. 343, L.D. 524, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Membership of the Land for Maine's Future Board" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Change the Quorum Requirement for Meetings of the Land for Maine's 
Future Board' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRS A §6205, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1993, c. 728, §7, is further 
amended to read: 
4. Quorum. A quorum of the board for the transaction of business is + 2. members.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the bill and changes the title. The amendment 
reduces the quorum requirement to transact business by the Land for Maine's Future 
Board from 7 to 5 members. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require Health Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids for Adults
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0523
Committee Amendment CA_A_S378 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 213, L.D. 523, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Health Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids for Adults" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Require Health Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids for Young Adults' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 by striking out all of paragraph D (page 1, 
lines 12 and 13 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'D. From 19 to 26 years of age, who is covered under a policy or contract that is 
issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2015.' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 3 by striking out all of paragraph D (page 2, 
lines 1 and 2 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'D. From 19 to 26 years of age, who is covered under a policy or contract that is 
issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2015.' 
Amend the bill in section 5 in subsection 3 by striking out all of paragraph D (p~ge 2, 
lines 26 and 27 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'D. From 19 to 26 years of age, who is covered under a policy or contract that is 
issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2015.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 6 (page 2, lines 28 to 30 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 7 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 33 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "2014" and inserting the following: '2015' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It changes the title. The 
amendment requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for hearing aids for 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 213, L.D. 523 
individuals 26 years of age and under. Under current law, coverage must be provided for 
individuals 18 years of age and under. The requirements apply to all policies, contracts 
and certificates issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2015. 
FISCAL 1\OT£ R£Qt;IRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01124114 frac:.. 
LD523 
LR 1370(02) 
An Act To Require Health Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids for Adults 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '.!4" (S -31 ~) 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the State Employee Health Insurance Program are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1370(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Membership of the Land for Maine's Future Board
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0524
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: SHAW, SAVIELLO, BLACK, DILL, HICKMAN, MAREAN, SAUCIER, TIMBERLAKE, MASON
Amends: 5 MRSA §6204

Legislative Document 
No. 524 
H.P. 343 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Increase the Membership of the Land for Maine's Future 
Board 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, DILL of Old Town, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MAREAN 
of Hollis, McCABE of Skowhegan, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, 
Senator: MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §6204, sub-§1, as affected by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. II, §11 and 
amended by c. 657, Pt. X, §3, is further amended to read: 
1.  Composition.  The board consists of 9 11 members, 6 8 who are private citizens 
and 3 who are permanent members.  The permanent members are the Commissioner of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; the Commissioner of Marine Resources; and the 
Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. 
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §6204, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1999, c. 603, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
2.  Appointments.  The 6 8 private citizens are appointed by the Governor, subject to 
review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over matters 
pertaining to state parks and public lands and to confirmation by the Legislature. 
Sec. 3.  5 MRSA §6204, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1993, c. 728, §6, is further 
amended to read: 
3.  Qualifications.  The 6 8 private citizens must be selected for their knowledge of 
the State's natural resources and landscape and their demonstrated commitment to land 
conservation.  Appointments must provide broad geographic representation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the membership of the Land for Maine's Future Board from 9 
members to 11 members.
An Act To Allow for the Disposition of Certain Items Confiscated from Criminals Convicted of Sexual Exploitation of Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0526
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TYLER, PLUMMER, JONES, KINNEY, KNIGHT, PEASE
Amends: 17-A MRSA §285

Legislative Document 
No. 526 
H.P. 345 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Allow for the Disposition of Certain Items Confiscated 
from Criminals Convicted of Sexual Exploitation of Minors 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TYLER of Windham. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLUMMER of Cumberland and 
Representatives: JONES of Freedom, KINNEY of Limington, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, 
McCLELLAN of Raymond, PEASE of Morrill. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §285, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12, is 
amended to read: 
1.  Upon Within one year subsequent to a finding of guilt of any violation of this 
chapter, but prior to sentencing, an attorney for the State or a representative of a law 
enforcement agency may, in writing, move the court for an order requiring the forfeiture 
to the State of any equipment, including computers a computer, cellular telephone, 
personal digital assistant or other electronic device, that may have facilitated the 
commission of the offense.  Notice of the motion must be made by the State to the 
defendant and any party of interest; this notice must be done by registered mail. 
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §285, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12, is 
amended to read: 
4.  Upon a finding by a preponderance of the evidence that the equipment was used to 
facilitate the commission of a violation of this chapter, the court shall order the 
equipment forfeited and may, upon the written recommendation of the attorney for the 
State or the representative of a law enforcement agency, provide in its order for the 
disposition or use of the equipment by any state, county or municipal law enforcement 
agency that made a substantial contribution to the investigation or prosecution of the case.  
Any equipment forfeited that is not transferred to an investigating or prosecuting agency 
must be sold and the proceeds deposited in the General Fund. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law concerning criminal forfeiture of equipment used in the 
sexual exploitation of minors by extending the period in which a motion may be filed for 
forfeiture of the equipment, allowing a representative of a law enforcement agency to 
bring the motion, expanding the list of electronic equipment that may be seized and 
allowing the representative of a law enforcement agency to recommend to the court the 
final disposition or use of the forfeited equipment.
An Act To Require Parental Consent for a School To Conduct Mental Health or Behavioral Screening on a Student
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0528
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FITZPATRICK, BURNS, AYOTTE, BLACK, DAVIS, ESPLING, GIFFORD, TIMBERLAKE, WILLETTE, WILSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6456

Legislative Document 
No. 528 
H.P. 347 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Require Parental Consent for a School To Conduct 
Mental Health or Behavioral Screening on a Student 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FITZPATRICK of Houlton. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, BLACK of Wilton, DAVIS of Sangerville, ESPLING 
of New Gloucester, GIFFORD of Lincoln, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WILLETTE of 
Mapleton, WILSON of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6456 is enacted to read: 
§6456.  Mental health or behavioral screening or testing 
1.  Written consent required.  A school administrative unit shall obtain a written 
consent form from a student's parent before conducting any mental health or behavioral 
screening or testing, including conducting a survey, analysis or evaluation, of the student.  
The school administrative unit shall make available the content and questions of the 
screening or testing for inspection by a parent of the student upon request of the parent. 
2.  Form of written consent.  A written consent form under subsection 1 must: 
A.  Clearly explain the nature of the screening or testing and when and where the 
screening or testing will take place; 
B.  State that the content and questions of the screening or testing are available upon 
request of the parent; and 
C.  Be signed by the parent of the student to be screened or tested. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a school administrative unit to obtain written consent from a 
student's parent or guardian before conducting any mental health or behavioral screening 
or testing of the student.
An Act To Apply the Standard of Best Educational Interest to Superintendent Agreements for Transfer Students
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0530
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: NELSON, KORNFIELD, MILLETT, DAUGHTRY, HUBBELL, KUSIAK, MONAGHAN-DERRIG, POULIOT, JOHNSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5205

Legislative Document 
No. 530 
H.P. 349 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Apply the Standard of Best Educational Interest to 
Superintendent Agreements for Transfer Students 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative NELSON of Falmouth. 
Cosponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor, Senator MILLETT of Cumberland 
and Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, KUSIAK of 
Fairfield, MacDONALD of Boothbay, MONAGHAN-DERRIG of Cape Elizabeth, POULIOT 
of Augusta, Senator: JOHNSON of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §5205, sub-§6, ¶¶A and B, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, 
§§5 and 8, are amended to read: 
A.  Two superintendents may approve the transfer of a student from one school 
administrative unit to another if: 
(1)  They find that a transfer is in the student's best educational interest; and 
(2)  The student's parent approves. 
The superintendents shall notify the commissioner of any transfer approved under 
this paragraph. 
B.  On the request of the parent of a student requesting transfer under paragraph A, 
the commissioner shall review the transfer.  The commissioner's decision shall be 
final and binding. The commissioner may modify the transfer decision only upon a 
written finding that the student may not have the opportunity to receive the benefits 
of a free public education without the transfer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the standard to be applied by superintendents when considering the 
transfer of a student from one school administrative unit to another by incorporating the 
standard set forth in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 2, which is that a 
student must be provided an opportunity to receive the benefits of a free public education.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0532
Committee Amendment CA_A_H73 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" fI " to H.P. 351, L.D. 532, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing the Maine State Library" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
Amend the bill in section 13 in § 121 in the first paragraph in the first line (page 3, 
line 7 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "library," the following: 'as defined in 
section 110, subsection 10,' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the section of the bill that modifies the relationship 
between the Maine State Library and the Department of Education with respect to the 
school library media section. 
This amendment also adds a definition to the confidentiality section of law amended 
by the bill. The section governs the confidentiality of public library records that identify 
patrons relative to use of library materials; current law provides confidentiality for local 
public municipal libraries. The bill removes "municipal" so that all local public libraries 
are included. The amendment defines "public library" by reference to the definition of 
that term in the chapter of law governing the regional library system; the definition 
encompasses any library freely open to the public that serves the needs of all the residents 
of the area for which its governing body is responsible. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Students To Audit Classes at University of Maine System Campuses
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0531
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SANDERSON, LACHOWICZ, CASSIDY, FREDETTE, PETERSON, REED, SIROCKI
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10910

Legislative Document 
No. 531 
H.P. 350 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Allow Students To Audit Classes at University of Maine 
System Campuses 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Cosponsored by Senator LACHOWICZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: CASSIDY of Lubec, FREDETTE of Newport, McCLELLAN of Raymond, 
PETERSON of Rumford, REED of Carmel, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §10910 is enacted to read: 
§10910.  Auditing classes 
1.  Auditing permitted.  The university shall allow a student to audit a class under 
the following circumstances: 
A.  The auditing student may attend all classes and participate in all class activities 
but may not take examinations or have assignments graded; 
B.  The auditing student may be a matriculated or nonmatriculated student; 
C.  The class may not be full; 
D.  A student who is enrolled to audit a class must be unenrolled if necessary to 
permit a student who is not auditing to enroll; and 
E.  An auditing student may not receive credit or grades for auditing the class. 
2.  Costs related to auditing a class.  The university shall charge a fee for auditing a 
class that is no less than $50 and no more than $250.  A student auditing a class must pay 
the costs of all materials, lab fees and other fees required for the course. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the University of Maine System to permit students to audit a class if 
space is available in the class.  The university is required to charge a fee from $50 to 
$250 for auditing a class, and the student must pay the cost of materials and related fees 
for the class.  An auditing student does not receive credit or grades for the class.
An Act To Improve Care Coordination for Persons with Mental Illness
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0534
Committee Amendment CA_A_H341 (House)
Amends: 34-B MRSA §1207

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 353, L.D. 534, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Care Coordination for Persons with Mental Illness" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in subparagraph (2) by striking out all of 
the last blocked paragraph (page 1, lines 33 to 39 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'This subparagraph does not prohibit the disclosure without authorization of 
health care information covered under this paragraph to a health care practitioner 
or health care facility, or to a payor or person engaged in payment for health care, 
for purposes of care· management or coordination of care. 
Disclosure of 
psychotherapy notes is governed by 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 
164.508(a)(2). A person who has made a disclosure under this subparagraph 
shall make a reasonable effort to notify the individual or the authorized 
representative of the individual of the disclosure;' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 34-B MRSA §1207, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. Disclosure for care management or coordination of care. Notwithstanding any 
provision of this section to the contrary, a health care practitioner may disclose without 
authorization health information for the purposes of care management or coordination of 
care pertaining to a client as provided in this subsection. 
A. Disclosure is permitted to a health care practitioner or health care facility as 
defined in Title 22, section I71I-C, subsection 1. 
B. Disclosure is permitted to a payor or person engaged in payment for health care 
for the purpose of care management or coordination of care. 
C. 
Disclosure of psychotherapy notes is governed by 45 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Section 164.508(a)(2). 
D. 
A person who has made a disclosure under this subsection shall make a 
reasonable effort to notify the individual or the authorized representative of the 
individual of the disclosure.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 353, L.D. 534 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. This amendment amends 
the bill regarding disclosure of protected health care information for care management or 
coordination of care purposes to require a person who discloses information without 
authorization to make a reasonable effort to notify the individual or the authorized 
representative of the individual of the disclosure. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote Greater Flexibility in the Provision of Long-term Care Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0535
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HUBBELL, LANGLEY, HARVELL, MALABY, SIROCKI, STUCKEY, VOLK
Amends: 22 MRSA §2147

Legislative Document 
No. 535 
H.P. 354 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Promote Greater Flexibility in the Provision of Long-
term Care Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: HARVELL of Farmington, MALABY of Hancock, SIROCKI of 
Scarborough, STUCKEY of Portland, VOLK of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2147, sub-§10, as amended by PL 1987, c. 486, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
10.  Facilities licensed pursuant to chapter 405. Hospitals, intermediate care 
facilities, skilled nursing facilities or other facilities licensed pursuant to chapter 405 
when the services are provided to clients residing in those facilities or in facilities owned 
by, adjacent to or physically connected to those facilities in which a continuum of care 
exists that includes assisted living or independent senior living, or to 6 or fewer clients at 
any one time in their homes under a plan of care approved by the department or its 
designee when it is documented in the patient's record that the licensed home health care 
agency or agencies serving the patient's area: 
A.  Have indicated that they are unable to provide those services; or 
B.  Agree that the plan of care is an acceptable plan. 
The plan of care must meet standards for staff qualifications and supervision consistent 
with the standards required of licensed home health care providers; 
SUMMARY 
Current law precludes facilities licensed pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
22, chapter 405 from providing certain services under one license to residents living in a 
facility under a lower level license on the same campus.  The purpose of this bill is to 
allow facilities licensed under Title 22, chapter 405 to provide a continuum of care and 
services to clients residing in those facilities without requiring the clients to leave the 
facility, without requiring the creation of a licensed home health agency and without 
having to seek approval of area licensed home health agencies.
An Act To Improve the Efficiency of Use of MaineCare Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0536
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TIPPING-SPITZ, CRAVEN, FARNSWORTH, STUCKEY

Legislative Document 
No. 536 
H.P. 355 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Improve the Efficiency of Use of MaineCare Funds 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TIPPING-SPITZ of Orono. 
Cosponsored by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, STUCKEY of Portland. 
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 amend the law and direct the Department of Health and Human 
Services to amend its rules to ensure that a person who has applied for MaineCare 
coverage is discharged from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility promptly as 
appropriate to that person's medical condition.  The purpose of the bill will be to ensure 
appropriate care in the appropriate setting and to decrease inappropriate hospital use.
An Act To Help Maine Residents Receive Private Health Care Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0537
Committee Amendment CA_A_H367 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §18

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 356, L.D. 537, Bill, "An Act To Help 
Maine Residents Receive Private Health Care Insurance" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §18, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. 
Acceptance of cash, benefits or other consideration from employer. 
An 
individual eligible for or receiving medical assistance under chapter 855 may not accept 
any cash, benefit or other consideration from an employer in return for not enrolling in 
the employer's group health plan.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. This amendment strikes the 
bill but retains and reallocates the provision prohibiting an individual from accepting 
anything of value in exchange for not enrolling in the individual's employer's group 
health plan. 
trt~eAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 06/01113 
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LD537 
LR 943(02) 
An Act To Help Maine Residents Receive Private Health Care Insurance 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment /1' (tl-3/.Q ~ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor fiscal impact - General Fund 
Any fiscal impact to the Department of Health and Human Services is expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0943(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Help Maine Residents Receive Private Health Care Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0537
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PARRY, HAMPER, CASSIDY, CHASE, HARVELL, MALABY, SANDERSON, SIROCKI, MASON, TUTTLE
Amends: 22 MRSA §18-A

Legislative Document 
No. 537 
H.P. 356 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Help Maine Residents Receive Private Health Care 
Insurance 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel. 
Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford and 
Representatives: CASSIDY of Lubec, CHASE of Wells, HARVELL of Farmington, 
MALABY of Hancock, SANDERSON of Chelsea, SIROCKI of Scarborough, Senators: 
MASON of Androscoggin, TUTTLE of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §18-A is enacted to read: 
§18-A.  Enrollment in employer-sponsored health insurance; conditions of eligibility 
1.  Condition for eligibility.  The department shall require, as a condition of being or 
remaining eligible for medical assistance, an individual otherwise entitled to medical 
assistance under this Title to apply for enrollment in an employer-sponsored group health 
plan in which the individual or the individual's dependents, including dependents up to 26 
years of age, are otherwise eligible to be enrolled. 
2.  Private health insurance premium program.  Except as otherwise provided in 
section 18, the department is not responsible for payments of any premiums, deductibles, 
coinsurance and other cost-sharing obligations of an individual under an employer-
sponsored group health plan under subsection 1. 
3.  Treatment of employer-sponsored group health plan.  If an individual is 
enrolled in an employer-sponsored group health plan as required under this section, the 
department shall treat coverage under the group health plan as the primary coverage and 
any medical assistance to which the individual or any dependents are entitled under this 
Title is secondary coverage. 
4.  Acceptance of cash, benefits or other consideration from employer.  An 
individual eligible for or receiving medical assistance under this Title may not accept any 
cash, benefit or other consideration from an employer in return for not enrolling in the 
employer's group health plan. 
5.  No limit on medical assistance.  This section may not be construed to limit the 
benefits for medical assistance available to an individual otherwise entitled to medical 
assistance under this Title. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that, as a condition of eligibility for MaineCare, individuals must 
apply for enrollment in an employer's group health plan. The bill makes clear that the 
employer's group health plan is the primary coverage and any MaineCare benefits are 
secondary.
An Act To Ensure Parity in the Ability To Counsel Patients
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0539
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, LACHOWICZ, GIDEON, GOODE, WELSH, HASKELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §1597-A

Legislative Document 
No. 539 
H.P. 358 
House of Representatives, February 19, 2013 
An Act To Ensure Parity in the Ability To Counsel Patients 
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 LACHOWICZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: GIDEON of Freeport, GOODE of Bangor, WELSH of Rockport, Senator: 
HASKELL of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1597-A, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. B, 
§21, is further amended to read: 
B.  "Counselor" means a person who is: 
(1)  A psychiatrist; 
(2)  A psychologist licensed under Title 32, chapter 56; 
(3)  A social worker licensed under Title 32, chapter 83; 
(4)  An ordained member of the clergy; 
(5)  A physician's assistant registered by the Board of Licensure in Medicine, 
Title 32, chapter 48; 
(6)  A nurse practitioner registered by the Board of Licensure in Medicine, Title 
32, chapter 48; 
(7)  A certified guidance counselor; 
(8)  A registered professional nurse licensed under Title 32, chapter 31; or 
(9)  A practical nurse licensed under Title 32, chapter 31.; or 
(10)  A clinical professional counselor licensed under Title 32, chapter 119. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds licensed clinical professional counselors to the list of persons who may 
provide counseling to a minor in connection with the minor's decision regarding 
pregnancy.