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An Act To Improve Access to Oral Health Care
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1230
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H564 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Date:h-f1-13 
L.D. 1230 
(Filing No. H-S~~') 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House. 
HOUSJ~ OF REPRESENTATIVES 
U6TH LEGISLATURE 
HOUSE AMENDMENT" ,}, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 870, 
L.D. 1230, Bill, "An Act To Improve Access to Oral Health Care" 
Amend the amendment on page 3 by inserting after the 3rd indented paragraph the 
following: 
'Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1094-FF in the first paragraph in the 11 th and 12th 
lines (page 3, lines 8 and 9 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "a setting in a county 
designated as a dental shortage area by the federal Department of Health and Human 
Services;" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1 094-FF in the first paragraph in the 2nd line from the 
end (page 3, line 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "25%" and inserting the 
following: '50%" 
Amend the amendment on page 3 in subsection 7 in the 2nd line from the end (page 
3, line 17 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"anti-inflammatories," the 
following: 'nonprescription' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment does the following. 
1. The bill allows a dental hygiene therapist to provide certain services while under 
the general supervision of a dentist in certain health settings, including a setting in a 
county designated as a dental shortage area by the federal Department of Health and 
Human Services and in a private dental practice that serves a population that is at least 
25% patients covered by the MaineCare program or underserved adults. This amendment 
removes a designated dental shortage area as an eligible setting and increases the 
threshold for eligibility for private dental practices to those serving a population that is at 
least 50% patients covered by the MaineCare program or underserved adults. 
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2. The bill, as amended by Committee Amendment "A," allows a dental hygiene 
therapist to provide, dispense and administer certain medications, including analgesics. 
This amendment specifies that the analgesics are limited to nonprescription analgesics. 
SPONSORED BY: ;,~ ~ /,.J. ~ 
(Representative SIROCKI) 
TOWN: Scarborough 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Improve Access to Oral Health Care
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1230
Committee Amendment CA_A_H531 (House)

LD 1230 
LR 1022(02) 
An Act To Improve Access to Oral Health Care 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ·If (J/- 5:3 ~ 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fisc al Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential future biennium CDst increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
While the bill requires MaineCare reimburse for dental hygiene therapist services beginning October 1,2014, any 
increase in MaineCare costs would not likely occur until the following biennium. The fiscal impact on MaineCare 
will ultimately depend on the timing and number of dental hygiene therapists licensed in Maine, the type and volume 
of services provided and the extent to which thesl~ services replace existing dental services provided. 
The Board of Dental Examiners will incur additional costs to implement and administer a licensure process for dental 
hygiene therapists. However, these costs are not expected to be incurred until future biennia as it is anticipated that it 
will take several years before potential candidates become qualified to apply for and receive licensure. Additional 
costs to the Board of Dental Examiners, affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, for 
the rulemaking process can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1022(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Access to Oral Health Care
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1230
House Amendment HA_A_H541 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 870, L.D. 1230, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
Access to Oral Health Care" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1 094-FF in the first paragraph in the next to the last 
line (page 3, line lOin L.D.) ''Jy striking out the following: "25%" and inserting the 
following: '50%' 
SUMMARY 
The bill allows a dental hygiene therapist to provide certain services while under the 
general supervision of a dentist in certain health settings, including a private dental 
practice that serves a population that is at least 25% patients covered by the MaineCare 
program or underserved adults. This amendment increases that threshold to 50%. 
SPONSORED BY: k4v---w ~ 
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(Representative SIROCKI) 
TOWN: Scarborough 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Maintain the Integrity of the Fund for a Healthy Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1232
Committee Amendment CA_A_S204 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A. " to S.P. 426, L.D. 1232, Bill, "An Act To 
Maintain the Integrity of the Fund for a Healthy Maine" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Health and Human Services, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMI'TTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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Approved: OS/29/13 ;tvac:.. 
LD 1232 
LR680(02) 
An Act To Maintain the Integrity of the Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1\'(5-2D~) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
This bill creates a potential conflict with proposals included in the Governor's proposed 2014-2015 Biennial Budget 
(LD 1509). 
LR0680(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1231
Committee Amendment CA_A_H432 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5001-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 871, L.D. 1231, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Compulsory School Attendance Laws" 
II 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §5001-A, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 806, §49, is 
amended to read: 
1. Requirement. Persons 7 years of age or older and under 17 years shall attend a 
public day school during the time it is in regular session. A person who enrolls in a 
school administrative unit in accordance with section 5201, subsection 2, paragraph B 
before the person is 7 years of age is required to remain in attendance at a public day 
school or at an alternative to attendance at a public day school in accordance with 
subsection 3 unless the person's parent provides the school officials of the school 
administrative unit in which the student resides a written notice of intent to withdraw the 
person from the school the person attends and a written assurance that the person will 
enroll in a public day school or an alternative to a public day school in accordance with 
subsection 3 by the time the person reaches 7 years of age. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs, strikes and replaces the bill to change the compulsory 
school attendance laws to provide that a child who enrolls in a public day school before 
the child is 7 years of age is required to remain in attendance at a public day school or at 
an equivalent instruction alternative to attendance at a public day school unless the child's 
parent provides school officials with a written notice of intent to withdraw the child from 
school and a written assurance that the child will be enrolled in a school before the child 
reaches 7 years of age. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Maintain the Integrity of the Fund for a Healthy Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1232
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CRAVEN, GRAHAM, GRATWICK, JOHNSON, LACHOWICZ, BERRY, FARNSWORTH, GATTINE, STUCKEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §1511

Legislative Document 
No. 1232 
S.P. 426 
In Senate, March 26, 2013 
An Act To Maintain the Integrity of the Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth and 
Senators: GRATWICK of Penobscot, JOHNSON of Lincoln, LACHOWICZ of Kennebec, 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GATTINE of 
Westbrook, STUCKEY of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1511, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. V, §1, is 
amended to read: 
5.  General Fund limitation.  Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this 
section, any program, expansion of a program, expenditure or transfer authorized by the 
Legislature using the Fund for a Healthy Maine may not be transferred to the General 
Fund without specific legislative approval. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, the Fund for a Healthy Maine is funded by ongoing funds from 
the so-called tobacco settlement.  These funds may not be transferred to the General Fund 
to be used for any purpose other than specified prevention and health promotion purposes 
except when specifically approved by the Legislature. 
This bill removes the provision of current law that allows the Legislature to approve 
transfers of funds from the Fund for a Healthy Maine to the General Fund.
An Act To Maintain the Integrity of the Fund for a Healthy Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1232
Senate Amendment SA_A_S354 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 426, L.D. 1232, Bill, "An Act To Maintain 
the Integrity of the Fund for a Healthy Maine" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1,2016.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the legislation takes effect January 1, 2016. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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(Senator HILL) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06124/13 ;lvac.. 
LD 1232 
LR680(04) 
An Act To Maintain the Integrity of the Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '1\' to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Hill of Y ~rk 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Eliminates Current Budget Conflict 
This amendment eliminates a potential conflict with proposals included in the 2014-2015 Biennial Budget (LD 1509) 
by delaying the effective date until January 1,2016. A potential General Fund future biennium impact would remain 
LR0680(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Cyberbullying
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1233
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CRAVEN, GATTINE, LACHOWICZ, VALENTINO, BEAULIEU, CASSIDY, FARNSWORTH, KINNEY, LAJOIE, LIBBY
Amends: 17-A MRSA §517

Legislative Document 
No. 1233 
S.P. 427 
In Senate, March 27, 2013 
An Act Regarding Cyberbullying 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook and 
Senators: LACHOWICZ of Kennebec, VALENTINO of York, Representatives: BEAULIEU 
of Auburn, CASSIDY of Lubec, FARNSWORTH of Portland, KINNEY of Limington, 
LAJOIE of Lewiston, LIBBY of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §517 is enacted to read: 
§517.  Cyberbullying 
1.    As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following 
terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Bullying" has the same meaning as in Title 20-A, section 6554, subsection 2, 
paragraph B. 
B.  "Cyberbullying" has the same meaning as in Title 20-A, section 6554, subsection 
2, paragraph  C. 
2.  A person is guilty of cyberbullying if: 
A.  The person engages in cyberbullying with the intent to bully another person.  
Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or  
B.  The person violates paragraph A and, at the time of the cyberbullying, the person 
has 2 or more prior convictions under this section in which the victim was the same 
person or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this 
paragraph in another jurisdiction.  Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions 
when determining a sentence.  Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime.  
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the crime of cyberbullying and makes a violation a Class E 
crime.  It references the definition of cyberbullying in the education statutes that defines 
"cyberbullying" to mean bullying through the use of technology or any electronic 
communication device.
An Act To Establish the Computer Crimes Unit Fund and Authorize the Department of Public Safety To Accept Donations for the Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1234
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, DION, PLUMMER, CASAVANT, KAENRATH, LAJOIE, LONG, MARKS, TYLER, WILSON
Amends: 25 MRSA §1510

Legislative Document 
No. 1234 
S.P. 428 
In Senate, March 27, 2013 
An Act To Establish the Computer Crimes Unit Fund and 
Authorize the Department of Public Safety To Accept Donations for 
the Fund 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative DION of Portland and 
Senator: PLUMMER of Cumberland, Representatives: CASAVANT of Biddeford, 
KAENRATH of South Portland, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LONG of Sherman, MARKS of 
Pittston, TYLER of Windham, WILSON of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §1510 is enacted to read: 
§1510.  Computer Crimes Unit Fund 
The Computer Crimes Unit Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is 
established within the Department of Public Safety.  The department may accept 
donations to the fund for the purposes of establishing, maintaining and operating a 
computer crimes laboratory.  Restrictions on solicitations under section 3702-C apply to 
any solicitations made for donation to the fund.  The fund must be held separate and apart 
from all other money, funds and accounts.  Any balance remaining in the fund at the end 
of any fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the Computer Crimes Unit Fund to fund the establishment, 
maintenance and operation of the computer crimes laboratory.  It allows the Department 
of Public Safety to accept donations to the fund for those purposes.
An Act To Establish the Computer Crimes Unit Fund and Authorize the Department of Public Safety To Accept Donations for the Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1234
Committee Amendment CA_A_S114 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 428, L.D. 1234, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish the Computer Crimes Unit Fund and Authorize the Department of Public Safety 
To Accept Donations for the Fund" 
Amend the bill by adding afiter section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations, and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Computer Crimes 0048 
Initiative: Establishes the Computer Crimes Unit Fund within the Department of Public 
Safety. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2013-14 
$500 
$500 
2014-15 
$500 
$500 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an 
appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
F'ISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/16/13 ;tv"ae 
LD 1234 
LR365(02) 
An Act To Establish the Computer Crimes Unit Fund and Authorize the Department of Public Safety 
To Accept Donations for the Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A S-ll' 1 "\ 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
C: 
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Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$500 
$500 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$500 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$500 
The bill establishes the Computer Crimes Unit Fund within the Department of Public Safety. The bill includes a base 
allocation of $500 to the department beginning in fiscal year 2013-14 to allow the department to spend any money 
deposited into the Fund. 
LR0365(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding School Construction
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1235
Committee Amendment CA_A_S239 (Senate)

LD 1235 
LR 1881(02) 
An Act Regarding School Construction 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment!f\' (f; -2 ')q) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs tothe Department of Education associated with the rulemaking process can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1881 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding School Construction
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1235
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, MacDONALD, CRAVEN, FLOOD, GOODALL, HASKELL, JACKSON, MILLETT, CHIPMAN, MAKER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15905

Legislative Document 
No. 1235 
S.P. 429 
In Senate, March 27, 2013 
An Act Regarding School Construction 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
DAREK M. GRANT 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by President ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay and 
Senators: CRAVEN of Androscoggin, FLOOD of Kennebec, GOODALL of Sagadahoc, 
HASKELL of Cumberland, JACKSON of Aroostook, MILLETT of Cumberland, 
Representatives: CHIPMAN of Portland, MAKER of Calais. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15905, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. J, §1 
and affected by §2, is further amended to read: 
4.  Rules.  The state board may adopt or amend rules relating to the approval of 
school construction projects.  The rules must allow a school administrative unit to begin 
the school construction planning process without losing points in the Department of 
Education's rating system used to develop any priority lists for funding school 
construction projects.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection relating to the approval 
of major capital school construction projects under this chapter are major substantive 
rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
The state board is encouraged to review school construction rules regarding costs per 
square foot, consider other measures for containing building costs and report on these 
efforts to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
education matters during the First Regular Session of the 115th Legislature.  On or before 
February 1, 1994 the state board shall adopt rules for approving movable equipment costs 
for school construction. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the State Board of Education to amend its rules regarding major 
capital school construction projects to allow a school administrative unit to begin the 
school construction planning process without being penalized on any of the Department 
of Education's school construction priority lists.
An Act To Protect School Athletes from Head Injuries
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1241
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LAJOIE, CRAVEN, JONES, KAENRATH, MAKER, MORRISON, ROTUNDO, THERIAULT, TYLER, WERTS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6555

Legislative Document 
No. 1241 
H.P. 875 
House of Representatives, March 27, 2013 
An Act To Protect School Athletes from Head Injuries 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator CRAVEN of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: JONES of Freedom, KAENRATH of South Portland, MAKER of Calais, 
MORRISON of South Portland, ROTUNDO of Lewiston, THERIAULT of Madawaska, 
TYLER of Windham, WERTS of Auburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6555 is enacted to read: 
§6555.  Head protection for certain athletic activities 
Beginning July 1, 2014, a student while participating in field hockey, lacrosse, 
snowboarding or skiing as part of the curriculum or as an interscholastic sport for an 
elementary school or secondary school shall wear headgear that is designed for that sport 
and provides adequate protection from head injuries that may occur while participating in 
that sport. 
Sec. 2.  Working group to study field hockey and lacrosse injuries.  The 
Commissioner of Education, no later than October 15, 2013, shall convene a working 
group to study the injuries that occur to students in elementary and secondary schools 
while participating in field hockey and lacrosse.  The working group shall determine what 
measures may be taken, including but not limited to the use of protective equipment, to 
avoid injuries and to avoid aggravating or exacerbating existing injuries.  The working 
group shall report its findings, with any necessary implementing legislation, to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs no later than January 15, 2014.  
The joint standing committee may submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of 
the 126th Legislature based upon the report. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires all students participating in field hockey, lacrosse, snowboarding or 
skiing as part of an activity of an elementary or secondary school, beginning with the 
2014-2015 school year, to wear protective headgear.  This bill also requires the 
Commissioner of Education to convene a working group to study the injuries that occur 
to students participating in field hockey and lacrosse and determine measures, including 
the use of protective equipment, that may be taken to avoid injuries.  The working group 
is required to report its findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and 
Cultural Affairs, which may submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 
126th Legislature.
An Act To Dissolve the Anson Water District
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1242
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DUNPHY

Legislative Document 
No. 1242 
H.P. 876 
House of Representatives, March 27, 2013 
An Act To Dissolve the Anson Water District 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1915, c. 200, as amended by P&SL 2011, c. 5, §§1 and 2, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2014. 
SUMMARY 
This bill dissolves the Anson Water District on September 1, 2014.
An Act To Expand Coverage of Family Planning Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1247
Committee Amendment CA_A_H655 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",4" to H.P. 881, L.D. 1247, Bill, "An Act To 
Expand Coverage of Family Planning Services" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 11 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "2013" and inserting the following: '2014' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Health and Human Services, changes the date for implementation of a Medicaid state 
plan amendment that provides family planning services from October 1, 2013 to October 
1,2014. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/24114 
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LD 1247 
LR 1522(03) 
An Act To Expand Coverage of Family Planning Services 
. Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '11' (}.J-b5 ~ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential current biennium savings - General Fund 
Expanding MaineCare coverage for family planning services to individuals who have incomes less than or equal to 
200% of the Federal Poverty Line (FPL) would have a cost to the State beginning after a Medicaid State Plan 
Amendment (SPA) is submitted and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The expansion 
would result in an increase in participation estimated at between 7,400 and 13,700 individuals with a State cost 
estimated between $215,000 and $538,000 annually (assuming a 90% federal match). 
This expansion of family planning coverage could potentially reduce MaineCare costs as a result of a reduction in 
pregnancy and other services. The potential savings in State MaineCare costs have been estimated at between $1.9 to 
$3.3 million annually but would not likely be realized until the 2016-2017 biennium.
An Act To Expand Coverage of Family Planning Services
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1247
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PRINGLE, COOPER, DION, DORNEY, GRANT, MASTRACCIO, TYLER
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-G

Legislative Document 
No. 1247 
H.P. 881 
House of Representatives, March 27, 2013 
An Act To Expand Coverage of Family Planning Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PRINGLE of Windham. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: COOPER of Yarmouth, DION of Portland, DORNEY of 
Norridgewock, GRANT of Gardiner, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, TYLER of Windham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-G, sub-§1, ¶A-1 is enacted to read: 
A-1.  A qualified adult or adolescent, in order to prevent pregnancy and the spread of 
sexually transmitted infection, when the family income is equal to or below 200% of 
the nonfarm income official poverty line, for family planning services in accordance 
with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, as 
amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, 
Public Law 111-152. 
Sec. 2.  Medicaid state plan amendment.  The Department of Health and 
Human Services shall prepare and submit a Medicaid state plan amendment to the federal 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that, effective October 1, 2013, provides 
Medicaid coverage for family planning services for adults and adolescents who have 
incomes less than or equal to 200% of the nonfarm income official poverty line as 
defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget, and who are not otherwise 
eligible for Medicaid. 
Sec. 3.  Contingent effective date.  That section of this Act that enacts the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3174-G, subsection 1, paragraph A-1 takes effect only 
if: 
1.  The Commissioner of Health and Human Services receives written approval of the 
state plan amendment submitted in accordance with section 2 from the federal Centers for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services; and 
2.  The Commissioner of Health and Human Services notifies the Secretary of State, 
the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Revisor of 
Statutes that written approval of the state plan amendment has been received. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands Medicaid coverage for family planning services to adults and 
adolescents who have incomes less than or equal to 200% of the nonfarm income official 
poverty line as defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget.
An Act To Make Statutory Changes To Address Certain Conflicting Requirements of the Maine Rules of Professional Conduct and the Federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of2000 Regarding Maine's Protection and Advocacy Agency
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1249
Committee Amendment CA_A_H332 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 883, L.D. 1249, Bill, "An Act To 
Make Statutory Changes To Address Certain Conflicting Requirements of the Maine 
Rules of Professional Conduct and the Federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and 
Bill of Rights Act of2000 Regarding Maine's Protection and Advocacy Agency" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 38 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "in at least 5 regions" and inserting the following: 'statewide in 
at least 5 geographically dispersed locations' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 in paragraph G in the next to the last line 
(page 2, line 26 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "matters" the following: 'and the 
department' 
Amend the bill in section 9 in §5611 ~the first paragraph in the 3rd line (page 4, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "of the department or" 
Amend the bill in section 9 in §5611 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 4, lines 
to 39 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'2. Complaints arising in community. A complaint arising in the community must 
be addressed to the executive director of the provider agency.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires Maine's protection and advocacy agency, the Disability 
Rights Center, to conduct its duties on a statewide basis. It clarifies that the services must 
be provided in geographically dispersed locations, rather than regions. 
It requires 
reporting to the Department of Health and Human Services and deletes from the 
complaint process complaints about practices, procedures and policies of the department 
and depaIiment personnel. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Revise Maine's Unemployment Compensation Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1250
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BEAULIEU, CUSHING, CAREY, HARVELL, KNIGHT, LIBBY, WEAVER, WINCHENBACH
Amends: 26 MRSA §1043

Legislative Document 
No. 1250 
H.P. 884 
House of Representatives, March 27, 2013 
An Act To Revise Maine's Unemployment Compensation Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAULIEU of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representatives: CAREY of Lewiston, HARVELL of Farmington, KNIGHT of Livermore 
Falls, LIBBY of Lewiston, WEAVER of York, WINCHENBACH of Waldoboro. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1043, sub-§11, ¶H is enacted to read: 
H.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, "employment" does not 
include service provided by a temporary employee hired solely to perform services in 
place of a regular employee who is on family medical leave under chapter 7, 
subchapter 6-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the definition of "employment" in the unemployment compensation 
laws to exclude the services provided by a temporary employee hired solely to fill in for a 
regular employee while the regular employee is on family medical leave.  An employer of 
a temporary employee in this situation cannot be charged for unemployment benefits for 
that temporary employee.
An Act To Increase Consumption of Maine Foods in All State Institutions
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1254
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: HICKMAN, LACHOWICZ, CAREY, EVANGELOS, GUERIN, JONES, KUMIEGA, POULIOT, PATRICK, SAVIELLO
Amends: 7 MRSA §213

Legislative Document 
No. 1254 
H.P. 888 
House of Representatives, March 27, 2013 
An Act To Increase Consumption of Maine Foods in All State 
Institutions 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator LACHOWICZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: CAREY of Lewiston, EVANGELOS of Friendship, GUERIN of Glenburn, 
JONES of Freedom, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, POULIOT of Augusta, Senators: PATRICK of 
Oxford, SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §213, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Implementation schedule.  The following percentages of foodstuffs purchased by 
a state or school purchaser must come directly from Maine food producers or food 
brokers who assist in the distribution of foodstuffs produced or harvested by Maine food 
producers according to the following schedule: 
A.  From January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2023, at least 15%; 
B.  From January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2033, at least 25%; and 
C.  Beginning January 1, 2034, at least 35%. 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires state and school purchasers to buy meat, fish, dairy products, 
excluding milk and eggs, and species of fruits and fresh vegetables directly from Maine 
food producers or from food brokers.  This bill establishes a minimum percentage of 
Maine foodstuffs that must be purchased, requiring at least 15% for the 10 years 
beginning January 1, 2014, at least 25% for the next 10 years and at least 35% beginning 
in 2034.
An Act To Increase Consumption of Maine Foods in All State Insti tuti ons
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1254
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S355 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ·-It " 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 888, 
L.D. 1254, Bill, "An Act To Increase Consumption of Maine Foods in All State 
Insti tuti ons" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title and before the first paragraph the 
following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendme~;;t::yreamble. ~ 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator HILL) 
COUNTY: York 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 06/25/13 
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LD 1254 
LR 892(05) 
An Act To Increase Consumption of Maine Foods in All State Institutions 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 1\ to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hill of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Exempted 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Unit Affected 
Local Cost 
Requires local school administrative units that do not participate in the National 
School Lunch Program to track and purchase a minimum percentage of Maine 
foodstuffs directly from Maine food producers or food brokers. 
School 
Moderate 
limited SCOpl 
Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all members elected to each House exempts the state from 
the constitutional requirement to fund 90% of the additional costs. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment adds a Mandate Preamble to the bill. 
LR0892(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create Corridor Transit Districts
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1257
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, THERIAULT, VEROW, CRAVEN, MAZUREK

Legislative Document 
No. 1257 
H.P. 891 
House of Representatives, March 27, 2013 
An Act To Create Corridor Transit Districts 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: THERIAULT of Madawaska, VEROW of Brewer, Senators: 
CRAVEN of Androscoggin, MAZUREK of Knox. 
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 provide municipalities with the ability to form districts for the 
purpose of coordinating transit services, such as bike paths, pedestrian paths, bus routes 
and rail routes, in individual municipalities and in coordination with other municipalities 
along defined transportation corridors.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 17: Rules Regarding Proof of Ownership and Recruitment by Employers Employing Foreign Laborers To Operate Logging Equipment, a Major Substantive Rule of the: Department of Labor
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1259
Senate Amendment SA_A_S246 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate. 
SENATE 
1l26TH LEGISLATURE 
FlllST REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE AMENDMENT t\ " to H.P. 893, L.D. 1259, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 17: Rules Regarding Proof of Ownership and 
Recruitment by Employers Employing Foreign Laborers To Operate Logging Equipment, 
a Major Substantive Rule of the: Department of Labor" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes tl7ency preamble and emergency clause. 
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SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator JACKSON, T.) 
COUNTY: AroostoaIC 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 17: Rules Regarding Proof of Ownership and Recruitment by Employers Employing Foreign Laborers To Operate Logging Equipment, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1259
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development

Legislative Document 
No. 1259 
H.P. 893 
House of Representatives, March 27, 2013 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 17: 
Rules Regarding Proof of Ownership and Recruitment by 
Employers Employing Foreign Laborers To Operate Logging 
Equipment, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HERBIG of Belfast for the Department of Labor pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 17:  
Rules Regarding Proof of Ownership and Recruitment by Employers Employing Foreign 
Laborers to Operate Logging Equipment, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule 
of the Department of Labor that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 17: Rules 
Regarding Proof of Ownership and Recruitment by Employers Employing Foreign 
Laborers to Operate Logging Equipment, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Labor.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 17: Rules Regarding Proof of Ownership and Recruitment by Employers Employing Foreign Laborers To Operate Logging Equipment, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1259
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S318 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 893, 
L.D. 1259, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 17: Rules 
Regarding Proof of Ownership and Recruitment by Employers Employing Foreign 
Laborers To Operate Logging Equipment, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Labor" 
Amend the amendment in section I by inserting at the end the following: 
'The department shall implement the rule using existing resources.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Department of Labor to implement the rule using 
existing resources and ~ 
allocations section, 
SPONSORED ~ , 
(Senator JAC~ 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
FISCAL :\OTE REQrJRrt> 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 06/13/13 
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LD 1259 
LR2075(05) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 17: Rules Regarding Proof of 
Ownership and Recruitment by Employers Employing Foreign Laborers To Operate Logging 
Equipment, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'k to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Jackson of Aroostook 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
($58,350) 
($80,295) 
($58,350) 
($80,295) 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
($81,607) 
($81,607) 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
($82,945' 
($82,945) 
This amendment eliminates the General Fund appropriations in the bill of$58,350 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $80,295 
in fiscal year 2014-15 to the Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor for one Labor and 
Safety Inspector position and related all other costs and requires the department to implement the requirements of this 
legislation within existing resources. The Department of Labor has indicated that the Regulation and Enforcement 
program will need additional Labor and Safety Inspector positions due to the increased enforcement activities required 
under this legislation. The ability of the department to implement the requirements of this bill within existing 
resources without impacting current programs and services cannot be determined at this time. 
LR2075(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Funding for the Snowmobile Trail Fund and Adjust the Sales Tax Relating to Snowmobiles and Trail-grooming Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1263
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S356 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 902, 
L.D. 1263, Bill, "An Act To Increase Funding for the Snowmobile Trail Fund and Adjust 
the Sales Tax Relating to Snowmobiles and Trail-grooming Equipment" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 7 the following: 
'Sec. 8. Transfer of funds; Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry Off-road Recreational Vehicles Program. On or before June 30, 2014 
and on or before June 30, 2015, the State Controller shall transfer $17,500 and $18,450, 
respectively, from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Off-road 
Recreational Vehicles Program, Snowmobile Trail Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds 
account to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to offset the loss in revenue 
from exempting diesel fuel used for grooming snowmobile trails from the sales tax.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment transfers funds from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry Off-road Recreational Vehicles Program, Snowmobile Trail Fund, Other 
Special Revenue Funds account to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to 
offset the loss in revenue from exempting diesel fuel used for grooming snowmobile 
trails from the sales t~l 
years 201 Y-f4 and 20 JA..15 
SPONSO 
(Senator HILL) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/25113 
~.tZc;. 
LD 1263 
LR 1559(05) 
An Act To Increase Funding for the Snowmobile Trail Fund and Adjust the Sales Tax Relating to 
Snowmobiles and Trail-grooming Equipment 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''/\' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hill of York 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2013-14 
($17,500) 
$17,500 
($17,500) 
FY 2014-15 
($18,450) 
$18,450 
($18,450) 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment transfers $17,500 and $18,450 in fiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15, respectively, from the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Off-road Recreational Vehicles Program, Snowmobile Trail 
Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to offset the loss in 
revenue from exempting diesel fuel used for grooming snowmobile trails from the sales tax. The revenue loss is not 
offset in future years. 
LR1559(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1264
Committee Amendment CA_A_H172 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 903, 
Allowing the Harvesting of Yellow Perch with Seines" 
L.D. 1264, Bill, "An Act 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Allowing the Harvesting of Yellow Perch with Seines
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1264
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: KNIGHT, THOMAS, BEAR, DAVIS, DEVIN, DILL, JACKSON, KENT, MARKS, SHAW
Amends: 12 MRSA §12506

Legislative Document 
No. 1264 
H.P. 903 
House of Representatives, March 28, 2013 
An Act Allowing the Harvesting of Yellow Perch with Seines 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KNIGHT of Livermore Falls. 
Cosponsored by Senator THOMAS of Somerset and 
Representatives: BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, DAVIS of Sangerville, 
DEVIN of Newcastle, DILL of Old Town, JACKSON of Oxford, KENT of Woolwich, 
MARKS of Pittston, SHAW of Standish. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, open-water fishing in the State's inland waters begins in the springtime, 
once the ice thaws from our rivers, lakes and ponds, and presents the greatest opportunity 
to begin removing the threat of nuisance species of fish such as yellow perch from state 
waters; and 
Whereas, it is imperative that the provisions of this legislation be implemented 
before the commencement of inland open-water fishing; and 
Whereas, the 90-day period is likely to end well after springtime fishing has 
commenced; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12506, sub-§2, ¶¶B and C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 463, 
§6 and affected by §9, are further amended to read: 
B.  Suckers and yellow perch using trap nets, dip nets or spears; and 
C.  Lampreys by hand or using hand-held dip nets.; and 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12506, sub-§2, ¶E is enacted to read: 
E.  Yellow perch using seines. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to adopt rules to 
issue a permit allowing a person to use seines to fish for and possess yellow perch.