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An Act To Prohibit Unfair Discrimination in Long-term Care Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0146
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: TREAT, CRAVEN, BECK, DAUGHTRY, GOODE, MORRISON, NADEAU, ROCHELO, ROTUNDO, WELSH
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2159-D

Legislative Document 
No. 146 
H.P. 121 
House of Representatives, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Prohibit Unfair Discrimination in Long-term Care 
Insurance 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TREAT of Hallowell. 
Cosponsored by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BECK of Waterville, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, GOODE of Bangor, 
MORRISON of South Portland, NADEAU of Winslow, ROCHELO of Biddeford, ROTUNDO 
of Lewiston, WELSH of Rockport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2159-D is enacted to read: 
§2159-D.  Insurance discrimination solely on account of gender prohibited 
An insurer authorized to transact business in this State may not refuse to issue or 
renew long-term care insurance or limit the amount, extent or kind of coverage available 
to an individual or charge an individual a different rate on the basis of gender. 
Sec. 2.  Bureau of Insurance evaluation; report. The Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance shall evaluate and identify 
the best methods to stabilize rates and prevent unfair discrimination in long-term care 
insurance. In conducting the evaluation, the bureau shall consult with the National 
Association of Insurance Commissioners for information on the experience of other states 
relative to rate stabilization. On or before February 1, 2014, the bureau shall submit a 
report based on its evaluation that includes its recommendations for long-term care 
insurance rate stabilization practices and any suggested legislation to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Insurance and Financial Services. The joint standing committee may 
submit a bill based on the report to the Second Regular Session of the 126th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits unfair discrimination on the basis of gender in the underwriting of 
long-term care insurance. The bill also requires the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance to evaluate the best methods to stabilize rates 
for long-term care insurance and to submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Insurance and Financial Services.
An Act Regarding Consent for Adoption
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0147
Committee Amendment CA_A_H124 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/+" to H.P. 122, L.D. 147, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Consent for Adoption" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Adoption' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. IS-A MRSA §9-30S, sub-§(a), as enacted by PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §7 
and affected by Pt. E, §2, is amended to read: 
(a). The court shall grant a final decree of adoption if the petitioner who filed the 
petition has been heard or has waived hearing and the court is satisfied from the hearing 
or record that: 
(1). All necessary consents, relinquishments or terminations of parental rights have 
been duly executed and filed with the cOUli; 
(2). An adoption study, when required by section 9-304, has been filed with the 
cOUli; 
(3). A list of all disbursements as required by section 9-306 has been filed with the 
court; 
(4). The petitioner is a suitable adopting parent and desires to establish a parent and 
child relationship with the adoptee; 
(5). The best interests of the adoptee are served by the adoption; and 
(6). All other requirements of this article have been met.' 
SUMMARY 
This amcndment replaces the bill and provides that the Probate Court may not issuc a 
final decree of adoption unless the petitioner who filed the petition has been heard or has 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A "to H.P. 122, L.D. 147 
waived the opportunity for a hearing and the court is satisfied that all the current statutory 
requirements are met. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Consent for Adoption
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0147
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BECK, LACHOWICZ, ESPLING, LONGSTAFF
Amends: 18-A MRSA §9

Legislative Document 
No. 147 
H.P. 122 
House of Representatives, January 31, 2013 
An Act Regarding Consent for Adoption 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BECK of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Senator LACHOWICZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, LONGSTAFF of Waterville. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  18-A MRSA §9-302, sub-§(a), ¶¶(3) and (4), as enacted by PL 1995, c. 
694, Pt. C, §7 and affected by Pt. E, §2, are amended to read: 
(3).  The person or agency having legal custody or guardianship of the child or to 
whom the child has been surrendered and released, except that the person's or 
agency's lack of consent, if adjudged unreasonable by a judge of probate, may be 
overruled by the judge.  In order for the judge to find that the person or agency acted 
unreasonably in withholding consent, the petitioner must prove, by a preponderance 
of the evidence, that the person or agency acted unreasonably.  The court may hold a 
pretrial conference to determine who will proceed.  The court may determine that 
even though the burden of proof is on the petitioner, the person or agency should 
proceed if the person or agency has important facts necessary to the petitioner in 
presenting the petitioner's case.  The judge shall consider the following: 
(i)  Whether the person or agency determined the needs and interests of the child; 
(ii)  Whether the person or agency determined the ability of the petitioner and 
other prospective families to meet the child's needs; 
(iii)  Whether the person or agency made the decision consistent with the facts; 
(iv)  Whether the harm of removing the child from the child's current placement 
outweighs any inadequacies of that placement; and 
(v)  All other factors that have a bearing on a determination of the reasonableness 
of the person's or agency's decision in withholding consent; and 
(4).  A guardian appointed by the court, if the adoptee is a child, when the child has 
no living parent, guardian or legal custodian who may consent.; and 
Sec. 2.  18-A MRSA §9-302, sub-§(a), ¶(5) is enacted to read: 
(5).  If the adoptee has an adoptive parent, that adoptive parent. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that, if an adoptee already has an adoptive parent, before the 
petition of a 2nd adoptive parent may be granted, written consent to the adoption must be 
given by the existing adoptive parent.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0148
Committee Amendment CA_A_H83 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ;4" to H.P. 123, L.D. 148, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Drugs and Vaccines Administered by Pharmacists" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Pharmacy Interns' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page I, lines 2 to 20 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 1 in the last line (page 1, line 27 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "supervision" the following: 'and who has obtained drug 
administration training pursuant to section 13832, subsection 3. A pharmacy intern may 
administer drugs and vaccines only to a person 18 years of age or older' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision that allows a pharmacist to administer certain 
vaccines to a person 9 years of age or older. It allows a pharmacy intern to administer 
drugs and vaccines to a person 18 years of age or older under a pharmacist's direct 
supervision, as long as the phannacy intern has obtained drug administration training. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Gold and Silver Coins and Bars Legal Tender
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0149
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: LONGSTAFF, FITZPATRICK, KINNEY, TUTTLE, JOHNSON, LIBBY, MONAGHAN-DERRIG, NADEAU, COLLINS, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 149 
H.P. 124 
House of Representatives, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Make Gold and Silver Coins and Bars Legal Tender 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LONGSTAFF of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FITZPATRICK of Houlton, KINNEY of Limington, Senator 
TUTTLE of York and Representatives: JOHNSON of Eddington, LIBBY of Waterboro, 
MONAGHAN-DERRIG of Cape Elizabeth, NADEAU of Winslow, Senators: COLLINS of 
York, WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA c. 207-A is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 207-A 
GOLD AND SILVER 
§1258.  Gold and silver legal tender 
Gold or silver in coin or bar form is legal tender for all transactions public and private 
in the State.  In order for gold or silver to be used as legal tender under this section, the 
buyer and seller must agree on the fair market value of the gold or silver. 
§1259.  Possession of gold and silver 
A person may possess any amount of gold or silver in coin or bar form. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§95 is enacted to read: 
95.  Gold and silver as legal tender.  The sale of gold or silver in coin or bar form 
for use as legal tender. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes gold and silver in coin or bar form legal tender for all transactions as 
long as the buyer and seller agree as to the fair market value of the gold or silver.  This 
bill also allows the possession of any amount of gold or silver in coin or bar form and 
exempts from the sales tax the sale of gold or silver in coin or bar form for use as legal 
tender.
An Act To Modernize State Income Tax Refunds
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0150
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DUPREY, WEAVER
Amends: 36 MRSA §5280-A

Legislative Document 
No. 150 
H.P. 125 
House of Representatives, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Modernize State Income Tax Refunds 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DUPREY of Hampden. 
Cosponsored by Representative: WEAVER of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5280-A is enacted to read: 
§5280-A.  Refund of income tax overpayments for individuals 
1.  Debit card.  Except as provided in subsection 2, a refund issued to a taxpayer as 
the result of overpayment or excess withholding of taxes under chapters 803 to 807 must 
be made in the form of a debit card issued to the taxpayer.  The card must be issued 
without fee to the taxpayer and must permit the taxpayer to withdraw amounts available 
on the card at automated teller machines or make payments using the card without fees. 
2.  Exceptions.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, a refund may be issued in the 
following ways: 
A.  By direct deposit to a financial institution approved by the bureau; or 
B.  Upon the request of a person 56 years of age or older, in the form of a check. 
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to income tax refunds issued on or after 
January 1, 2014. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that, beginning in 2014, individual income tax refunds must be 
made in the form of a debit card or by direct deposit, or by check if requested by a person 
years of age or older.
An Act To Allow 2 Eligible Organizations To Jointly Hold a Game of Beano or Bingo
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0151
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: KESCHL, SAVIELLO, CHASE, CLARK
Amends: 17 MRSA §314

Legislative Document 
No. 151 
H.P. 126 
House of Representatives, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Allow 2 Eligible Organizations To Jointly Hold a Game 
of Beano or Bingo 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KESCHL of Belgrade. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: CHASE of Wells, CLARK of Easton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §314, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 1997, c. 684, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
The fee for such a license to any nonprofit organization is $12.00 for each calendar 
week, or portion thereof, that the amusement is to be operated, or the license may be 
issued for a calendar month for a fee of $36.00 or a calendar year for a fee of $400.  A 
special per-game license may be issued to any qualified nonprofit organization for the 
purposes of operating a game of "beano" or "bingo" for a fee of $5.00.  The special per-
game license may not be issued more than 6 times to any one organization in a calendar 
year.  All license fees must be paid to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the General 
Fund.  A license is not assignable or transferable. Nothing contained in this section may 
be construed to prohibit any volunteer fire department or any agricultural fair association 
or bona fide nonprofit charitable, educational, political, civic, recreational, fraternal, 
patriotic, religious, veterans' organization or auxiliary of any of them from obtaining 
licenses for a period not to exceed 6 months on one application.  No more than one 
license may be issued to any organization for any one period.  No more than one licensee 
licensees may jointly operate or conduct a game of "beano" or "bingo" on the same 
premises on the same date. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows 2 organizations licensed to operate or conduct a game of beano or 
bingo to jointly operate that game on the same premises on the same date.
An Act To Streamline the Approval of Accessibility Structures
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0155
Committee Amendment CA_A_H222 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Fi " to H.P. 130, L.D. 155, Bill, "An Act To 
Streamline the Approval of Accessibility Structures" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §4353-A in the first paragraph in the first line (page 1, 
line 31 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "municipality" the following: '!2y 
ordinance' 
SUMMARY 
The bill allows a municipality to authorize a code enforcement officer to issue a 
permit to an owner of a dwelling to make the dwelling accessible to a person with a 
disability; this amendment specifies that the authorization is provided by municipal 
ordinance. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0156
Committee Amendment CA_A_H127 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A " 
to H.P. 131, L.D. 156, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Concerning Early Voting and 
Voting by Absentee Ballot" 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of section 4 (page 1, lines 5 to 15 in L.D.) 
and inserting the following: 
'Section 4. Time of state election; absentee ballot; early voting. 
The 
election of Senators and Representatives shall be on the Tuesday following the first 
Monday of November biennially forever and the election of Governor shall be on the 
Tuesday following the first Monday of November every 4 years. The Legislature by 
proper enactment shall authorize a process of early voting that allows voting to occur in 
the same manner as on election day during a period immediately preceding an election. 
The Legislature 'Hftdet: by proper enactment shall authorize and provide for voting by 
absentee ballot by citizens of the State absent therefrom in the Armed Forces of the 
United States or of this State and for voting by absentee ballot by other citizens absent or 
physically incapacitated for reasons deemed sufficient.' 
Amend the resolution by striking all of the question (page 1, lines 23 to 27 in L.D.) 
and inserting the following: 
, "Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to direct the 
Legislature to adopt a process of early voting?" , 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A "toH.P. 131,L.D. 156 
SUMMARY 
This amendment eliminates the language in the resolution that requires the 
Legislature to authorize early voting by voters within or outside their places of residence 
and instead directs the Legislature to authorize a process of early voting that allows 
voting to occur in the same manner as on election day during a period immediately 
preceding an election. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attacbed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04129113 
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LD 156 
LR 132(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Concerning Early Voting and 
Voting by Absentee Ballot 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~' (tl-IJ1) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-13 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required. 
LR0132(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0156
Committee Amendment CA_B_H587 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "15 " to H.P. 131, L.D. 156, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Concerning Early Voting and 
Voting by Absentee Ballot" 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of section 4 (page 1, lines 5 to 15 in L.D.) 
and inserting the following: 
'Section 4. 
Time of state election; absentee ballot; early voting. 
The 
"election of Senators and Representatives shall be on the Tuesday following the first 
Monday of November biennially forever and the election of Governor shall be on the 
Tuesday following the first Monday of November every 4 years. The Legislature by 
proper enactment shall authorize a process of early voting that allows voting to occur in 
the same manner as on election day during a period immediately preceding an election. 
The Legislature tHtde!= Qy proper enactment shall authorize and provide for voting Qy 
absentee ballot by citizens of the State absent therefrom in the Armed Forces of the 
United States or of this State and for voting by absentee ballot by other citizens absent or 
physieally ineapaeitated for reasons deemed sufficient.' 
Amend the resolution by striking all of the question (page 1, lines 23 to 27 in L.D.) 
and inserting the following: 
' "Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to direct the 
Legislature to adopt a process of early voting?" , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment eliminates the language in the resolution that requires the 
Legislature to authorize early voting by voters within or outside their places of residence 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" B" to H.P. 131, L.D. 156 
and instead directs the Legislature to authorize a process of early voting that allows 
voting to occur in the same manner as on election day during a period immediately 
preceding an election. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/22/14 ;:t?ac 
LD 156 
LR 132(04) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Concerning Early Voting and 
Voting by Absentee Ballot 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '8(J~ .. 5f1) 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-14 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $1 07,250 may be required. 
LR0132(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Modify Administration of the Fund Insurance Review Board
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0157
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: WELSH, BOYLE, SAVIELLO
Amends: 38 MRSA §568-B

Legislative Document 
No. 157 
H.P. 132 
House of Representatives, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Modify Administration of the Fund Insurance Review 
Board 
Submitted by the Finance Authority of Maine pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WELSH of Rockport. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOYLE of Cumberland and 
Senator: SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §568-B, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2011, c. 243, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  To contract with the Finance Authority of Maine department for such assistance 
in fulfilling the review board's duties as the review board may require; 
Sec. 2.  38 MRSA §568-B, sub-§2, ¶E, as repealed and replaced by PL 2011, c. 
691, Pt. A, §41 and affected by §42, is amended to read: 
E.  To, at such times and in such amounts as it determines necessary, and in 
consultation with the Finance Authority of Maine department, direct the transfer of 
funds from the Underground Oil Storage Replacement Fund to the Ground Water Oil 
Clean-up Fund; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the duties of the Fund Insurance Review Board to require that the 
board will no longer consult with or contract for assistance with the Finance Authority of 
Maine but rather with the Department of Environmental Protection.
An Act To Prohibit a Health Insurance Carrier from Establishing a Separate Premium Rate Based on Geographic Area
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0161
Committee Amendment CA_A_H288 (House)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2736-C, 24-A MRSA §2

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "R" to H.P. 136, L.D. 161, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit a Health Insurance Carrier from Establishing a Separate Premium Rate Based on 
Geographic Area" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Restrict a Health Insurance Carrier to Rating on the Basis of One 
Geographic Area' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. t. 24-A MRSA §2736-C, sub-§2, ~C-t, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. 
A, §2, is amended to read: 
C-I. A carrier may vary the premium rate due to geographic area in accordance with 
the limitation set out in this paragraph. For all policies, contracts or certificates that 
are executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or 
after July I, 2012 and until December 31, 2014, the rating factor used by a carrier for 
geographic area may not exceed 1.5. For all policies, contracts or certificates that are 
executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or after 
January 1, 20 IS, a carrier may use only one rating area based on geography within 
the State. 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §2S0S-B, sub-§2, ~C-l, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. 
A, § 7, is amended to read: 
C-l. A carrier may vary the premium rate due to geographic area in accordance with 
the limitation set out in this paragraph. For all policies, contracts or certificates that 
are executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or 
after October 1, 2011 and until December 31, 2014, the rating factor used by a carrier 
for geographic area may not exceed 1.5. For all policies, contracts or certificates that 
are executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or 
after January 1, 2015, a carrier may use only one rating area based on geography 
within the State.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
R Of S COMMITTEE AMENDMENT If" to H.P. 136, L.D. 161 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee and replaces the bill. The 
amendment requires health insurance carriers to use only one rating area based on 
geography within the State when establishing rates for individual and small group health 
plans issued or renewed on or after January 1,2015. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Number of Rafting Passengers Allowed for Licensed Outfitters on Unallocated Rivers
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0163
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 12 MRSA §12912

Legislative Document 
No. 163 
S.P. 52 
In Senate, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Increase the Number of Rafting Passengers Allowed for 
Licensed Outfitters on Unallocated Rivers 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12912, sub-§3, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§336 and affected by §422, is amended to read: 
A.  Except as provided in this subsection, an outfitter may not carry: 
(1)  On any unallocated rapidly flowing river more than 92 120 passengers per 
day; or 
(2) On any allocated rapidly flowing river more than 92 passengers per day or 
more than the allocations for that outfitter's largest single day on that river, 
whichever number is greater.  On allocated days, that limit may be exceeded only 
as provided in section 12913, subsection 2, paragraph A, subparagraph 4.  On 
unallocated days, an outfitter may occasionally carry up to 4 additional 
passengers to accommodate problems in booking.  Abuse of the privilege to carry 
additional passengers results in its loss for a period to be determined by the 
commissioner. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the number of rafting passengers allowed on unallocated rapidly 
flowing rivers for licensed outfitters from 92 passengers per day to 120 passengers per 
day.
An Act To Provide MaineCare Reimbursement for Pastoral Counselors
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0164
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-W

Legislative Document 
No. 164 
S.P. 53 
In Senate, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Provide MaineCare Reimbursement for Pastoral 
Counselors 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-WW is enacted to read: 
§3174-WW.  Reimbursement for services provided by licensed pastoral counselor 
Beginning January 1, 2014, the department shall provide reimbursement under the 
MaineCare program for services provided by a pastoral counselor licensed under Title 32, 
chapter 119. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide 
reimbursement under the MaineCare program for services provided by a licensed pastoral 
counselor beginning January 1, 2014.
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Eminent Domain in Certain Public-Private Partnerships
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0165
Committee Amendment CA_A_S233 (Senate)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 54, L.D. 165, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit 
the Use of Eminent Domain in Certain Public-Private Partnerships" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph D in the 2nd line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "transportation facility" and inserting the following: 'public-
private road or toll road' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 
SU~ARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
It provides that the prohibition in the bill on the use of eminent domain power with 
respect to transportation facilities under public-private partnerships applies only to 
pUblic-private roads and toll roads. 
FISCAL I\OTE REQrJRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: OS/27113 
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LD 165 
LR 675(02) 
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Eminent Domain in Certain Public-Private Partnerships 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Ame~ded by C~~mittee Amendment x'6-z ~S ) 
CommIttee: JudIcIary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund 
Prohibiting the use of eminent domain for all aspects of a public-private roadway or toll road could increase the cost 
of such projects. Since there are currently no projects in process which meet this definition, no estimate can be made. 
LR0675(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Eminent Domain in Certain Public-Private Partnerships
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0165
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: THOMAS, BOLAND, SAVIELLO, WHITTEMORE, BENNETT, BLACK, SIROCKI, STANLEY, WOOD
Amends: 1 MRSA §816, 23 MRSA §4251

Legislative Document 
No. 165 
S.P. 54 
In Senate, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Eminent Domain in Certain Public-
Private Partnerships 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator THOMAS of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative BOLAND of Sanford and 
Senators: SAVIELLO of Franklin, WHITTEMORE of Somerset, Representatives: BENNETT 
of Kennebunk, BLACK of Wilton, SIROCKI of Scarborough, STANLEY of Medway, WOOD 
of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §816, sub-§1, ¶¶B and C, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 579, §1 
and affected by §2, are amended to read: 
B.  Primarily for the enhancement of tax revenue; or 
C.  For transfer to an individual or a for-profit business entity.; or 
Sec. 2.  1 MRSA §816, sub-§1, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  For the development, operation, management, ownership, leasing or maintenance 
of a transportation facility proposed or authorized under Title 23, section 4251. 
Sec. 3.  23 MRSA §4251, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 648, Pt. A, §1, is 
amended to read: 
7.  Exercise of powers.  If the The department exercises may not exercise its power 
of eminent domain for the development and construction of a transportation facility 
pursuant to this subchapter, the department must retain ownership rights and interests 
taken.  The State may provide maintenance, law enforcement and other services with 
respect to a transportation facility owned by a private entity when the agreement provides 
for reasonable reimbursement for such services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the use of the power of eminent domain for the development, 
operation, management, ownership, leasing or maintenance of a transportation facility as 
a public-private partnership project.
An Act To Criminalize Importation of So-called Bath Salts Containing Synthetic Hallucinogenic Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0166
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MAZUREK, BOYLE, GERZOFSKY, GOODALL, GRATWICK, JACKSON, LACHOWICZ, DICKERSON, THERIAULT
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1124

Legislative Document 
No. 166 
S.P. 55 
In Senate, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Criminalize Importation of So-called Bath Salts 
Containing Synthetic Hallucinogenic Drugs 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MAZUREK of Knox. 
Cosponsored by Senators: BOYLE of Cumberland, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
GOODALL of Sagadahoc, GRATWICK of Penobscot, JACKSON of Aroostook, 
LACHOWICZ of Kennebec, Representatives: DICKERSON of Rockland, THERIAULT of 
Madawaska. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1124 is enacted to read: 
§1124.  Illegal importation of synthetic hallucinogenic drugs 
1.   A person is guilty of illegal importation of synthetic hallucinogenic drugs if the 
person intentionally or knowingly conveys or causes to be conveyed a synthetic 
hallucinogenic drug into the State from another state or country, unless the person is 
authorized to import or to possess the synthetic hallucinogenic drug under any law of the 
United States, of another state or of a foreign country. 
2.   A violation of this section is a Class D crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the importation of synthetic hallucinogenic drugs.
An Act To Establish Reasonable Restrictions on the Use of Fireworks
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0168
Committee Amendment CA_A_S380 (Senate)
Amends: 8 MRSA §223-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 57, L.D. 168, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish Reasonable Restrictions on the Use of Fireworks" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'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. noon and 10:00 
p.m., except that on the following dates they may be used between the hours of 9fOO 
it;ffi;- noon 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. 
Sec. 2. 8 MRSA §223-A, sub-§8, ~C is enacted to read: 
C. Consumer fireworks may not be used if the Governor has prohibited out-of-door 
fires pursuant to Title 12, section 9001, subsection 2. 
Sec. 3. 8 MRSA §223-A, sub-§14 is enacted to read: 
14. Disorderly conduct. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, a person 
may be guilty of disorderly conduct pursuant to Title 17 -A, section 50 I-A if the person 
uses consumer fireworks in a manner that causes loud and unreasonable noises.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the concept 
draft and makes the following changes to the consumer fireworks law. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
1\." S. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 57, L.D. 168 
1. It changes the hours that consumer fireworks can be used to specify that they may 
not be used before noon. 
2. 
It prohibits the use of consumer fireworks whenever the Governor issues a 
proclamation prohibiting out-of-door fires. 
3. 
It clarifies that the use of consumer fireworks may constitute loud and 
unreasonable noise under the disorderly conduct law pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 17-A, section 501-A. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish Reasonable Restrictions on the Use of Fireworks
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0168
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: JOHNSON, LAJOIE, CRAVEN, GERZOFSKY, MILLETT, PATRICK, MacDONALD, POULIOT

Legislative Document 
No. 168 
S.P. 57 
In Senate, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Establish Reasonable Restrictions on the Use of 
Fireworks 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston and 
Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, MILLETT of 
Cumberland, PATRICK of Oxford, Representatives: MacDONALD of Boothbay, POULIOT 
of Augusta. 
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 reasonable restrictions on the sales and use of 
fireworks in the State.  This bill would establish a mechanism for reviewing and 
determining whether restrictions should be placed on the use of fireworks depending on 
factors, including, but not limited to: 
1.  The level of fire danger within the area at the time of intended use; 
2.  The presence of farm animals in the area, and the propensity of such animals to 
suffer adverse health effects from exposure to the noise accompanying fireworks or, as a 
result of fear resulting from exposure to such noise, to endanger others; 
3.  The interests of summer residents and tourists, and the interests of local businesses 
that provide services to such residents and tourists; 
4.  The interests of year-round residents in living without unreasonable disturbances 
to their peace and tranquility; and 
5.  The effects on veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, for whom 
exposure to fireworks carries the potential to trigger debilitating symptoms that have 
severe and long-lasting effects on their health and ability to function. 
The mechanism for reviewing and determining the establishment of fireworks 
restrictions must evaluate the impact of the use of fireworks on tourism in the State, and 
balance the interests of the private individuals who choose to use fireworks and the 
members of the public who are then necessarily exposed to those fireworks.  Restrictions 
imposed on the use of fireworks may include, among other things, a requirement to obtain 
a permit from the State Fire Marshal, a requirement to obtain local fire permits, 
limitations on the times during the day, week or month that fireworks may be used and 
the establishment of firework-free zones throughout the State.
Resolve, To Allow the Use of Live Bait When Ice Fishing in Certain Waters of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0170
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, THERIAULT, DUTREMBLE, THIBODEAU, DAVIS, ESPLING, GUERIN, SHAW, WOOD

Legislative Document 
No. 170 
S.P. 59 
In Senate, January 31, 2013 
Resolve, To Allow the Use of Live Bait When Ice Fishing in Certain 
Waters of the State 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska and 
Senators: DUTREMBLE of York, THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representatives: DAVIS of 
Sangerville, ESPLING of New Gloucester, GUERIN of Glenburn, SHAW of Standish, WOOD 
of Sabattus. 
Sec. 1.  Live bait rule change. Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall amend Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife rules 
concerning ice fishing in waters of the State to allow the use of live bait on the following 
lakes:  Chase Lake, T9 R10 WELS; Munsungan Lake, T8 R9, T8 R10, T9 R10 WELS; 
Wheelock Lake, St. John Plantation; Millimagassett Lake, T7 R8 WELS; Millinocket 
Lake and Little Millinocket Lake, T7 R9, T8 R9, T7 R10 WELS; Twin Island Pond, 
Lowelltown Township; Webster Lake, T6 R10, T6 R11 WELS; Mountain Catcher Pond, 
T6 R8 WELS; Fish Pond, Holeb Township; and Attean Pond, Attean Township; and be it 
further 
Sec. 2.  Review and report. Resolved:  That the Joint Standing Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall review the issue of the use of live bait for ice fishing 
and shall examine and establish guidelines on the use of live bait and is authorized to 
submit legislation related to its findings to the Second Regular Session of the 126th 
Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to reverse 
recent rulemaking that is effective April 1, 2013.  Those proposals prohibit the use of live 
bait for ice fishing in specific lakes.  The resolve also requires the Joint Standing 
Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to review the issue of live bait and authorizes 
the committee to submit legislation.
An Act To Facilitate the Licensing of International Mail Order Prescription Pharmacies by the Maine Board of Pharmacy
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0171
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: JACKSON, THOMAS, TREAT, CAIN, GRATWICK, HILL
Amends: 32 MRSA §13702-A, 32 MRSA §13721

Legislative Document 
No. 171 
S.P. 60 
In Senate, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Facilitate the Licensing of International Mail Order 
Prescription Pharmacies by the Maine Board of Pharmacy 
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 JACKSON of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset, Representative TREAT of Hallowell and 
Senators: CAIN of Penobscot, GRATWICK of Penobscot, HILL of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §13702-A, sub-§17, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, 
§2, is amended to read: 
17.  Mail order prescription pharmacy.  "Mail order prescription pharmacy" means 
an entity located inside or outside the United States that dispenses prescription 
medications by mail or carrier from a facility not located in this State to a pharmacy or to 
a patient who resides in this State. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §13721, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1997, c. 245, §8, is further 
amended to read: 
2.  Reciprocal inspections.  The board may enter into reciprocal inspection 
agreements with any state or country in which a mail order prescription facility selling 
drugs to Maine citizens is located. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the licensing of international mail order 
prescription pharmacies by the Maine Board of Pharmacy. This bill: 
1.  Specifies that, for the purposes of the Maine Pharmacy Act, "mail order 
prescription pharmacy" includes an entity located outside the United States that dispenses 
prescription medications by mail or carrier from a facility not located in this State to a 
pharmacy or to a patient who resides in this State; and 
2.  Authorizes the Maine Board of Pharmacy to enter into reciprocal inspection 
agreements with any country in which a mail order prescription facility that sells drugs to 
Maine citizens is located.
An Act To Make Permanent the Reciprocal Agreement between Maine and Other States Regarding a Snowmobile Weekend
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0172
Committee Amendment CA_A_S61 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 61, L.D. 172, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Permanent the Reciprocal Agreement between Maine and Other States Regarding a 
Snowmobile Weekend" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
The amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04116113 
~.::zc. 
LD 172 
LR 845(02) 
An Act To Make Permanent the Reciprocal Agreement between Maine and Other States Regarding a 
Snowmobile Weekend 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'PC' (S-19\) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
This bill allows a nonresident to snowmobile in Maine during one 3-consecutive-day period annually without being 
registered under certain circumstances. This provision could result in a reduction in General Fund revenue which 
cannot be estimated at this time. 
LR0845(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Facilitate the Licensing of International Mail Order Prescription Pharmacies by the Maine Board of Pharmacy
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0171
Committee Amendment CA_B_S242 (Senate)

LD 171 
LR 93(03) 
An Act To Facilitate the Licensing of International Mail Order Prescription Pharmacies by the Maine 
Board of Pharmacy 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'E;'{.l Y 2-) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Board of Pharmacy within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, to direct residents of the State that request information on the 
safe importation of prescription drugs through internet pharmacies to organizations that provide information on how to 
reduce prescription drug costs and ensure the safety of prescription drugs can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. However, the Board of Pharmacy will incur additional costs to establish the required standards and 
reciprocal license agreements if the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services provides the required 
certification to Congress. The impact to the board and the ability of the board to absorb the costs within existing 
resources can not be determined at this time. 
LR0093(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Permanent the Reciprocal Agreement between Maine and Other States Regarding a Snowmobile Weekend
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0172
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 12 MRSA §13104

Legislative Document 
No. 172 
S.P. 61 
In Senate, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Make Permanent the Reciprocal Agreement between 
Maine and Other States Regarding a Snowmobile Weekend 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13104, sub-§15, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 437, §1, is 
amended to read: 
15.  Reciprocity.  The commissioner may allow a nonresident to operate in this State 
a snowmobile that is not registered in this State during one 3-consecutive-day period, 2 
days of which are weekend days, annually if: 
A.  The nonresident's snowmobile has a valid registration from another state; and  
B.  The nonresident's state of residency allows a snowmobile registered in Maine to 
be operated in that state for a period of time of at least 3 consecutive days without 
being registered in that state. 
This subsection may not be construed to authorize the operation of a snowmobile in a 
manner contrary to this chapter except as provided in this subsection. 
This subsection is repealed October 1, 2013. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes permanent the reciprocal agreement between Maine and other states 
regarding a snowmobile weekend, which by current law is repealed on October 1, 2013.
An Act To Prohibit the Placement of Political Signs within 25 Feet of a Cemetery or Burial Site
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0174
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

Legislative Document 
No. 174 
S.P. 63 
In Senate, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Prohibit the Placement of Political Signs within 25 Feet of 
a Cemetery or Burial Site 
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. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§1, ¶H, as amended by PL 1999, c. 152, Pt. G, 
§2, is further amended to read: 
H.  Signs bearing political messages relating to an election, primary or referendum, 
provided except that these signs may not be placed within the right-of-way prior to 6 
weeks before the election, primary or referendum to which they relate and must be 
removed by the candidate or political committee not later than one week thereafter 
after the election nor may they be erected or maintained within 25 feet of a known 
burial site or within 25 feet of the boundaries of an established cemetery, whether or 
not the burial site or established cemetery is properly recorded in a deed; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the placement of political signs within 25 feet of a known burial 
site or of the boundaries of an established cemetery.
An Act To Remove the Rangeley Plantation Sanctuary from the List of Wildlife Sanctuaries
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0173
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 12 MRSA §12706, 12 MRSA §12707

Legislative Document 
No. 173 
S.P. 62 
In Senate, January 31, 2013 
An Act To Remove the Rangeley Plantation Sanctuary from the List 
of Wildlife Sanctuaries 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12706, sub-§1, ¶Z, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12707, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes Rangeley Plantation Sanctuary from the list of territories 
designated as wildlife sanctuaries subject to the authority of the Commissioner of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife.