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An Act To Promote Equity in the Joint and Several Liability Law in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0434
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CUSHING, GUERIN, DILL, MASON, HANINGTON, LOCKMAN, LONG, THERIAULT, WARD
Amends: 14 MRSA §156

Legislative Document 
No. 434 
S.P. 163 
In Senate, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Promote Equity in the Joint and Several Liability Law in 
Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative GUERIN of Glenburn and 
Senators: DILL of Penobscot, MASON of Androscoggin, Representatives: HANINGTON of 
Lincoln, LOCKMAN of Amherst, LONG of Sherman, THERIAULT of China, WARD of 
Dedham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §156, 5th ¶, as amended by PL 1999, c. 633, §1 and affected 
by §3, is further amended to read: 
In a case involving multiparty defendants, each defendant is jointly and severally 
liable to the plaintiff for the full amount of the plaintiff's damages. However, any, except 
that, if a defendant is less than 50% at fault, that defendant’s liability is several and not 
joint and the defendant is liable for only the amount of the damages attributable to that 
defendant.  This limitation on liability also applies in any claim for contribution or action 
brought by another defendant.  A defendant has the right through the use of special 
interrogatories to request of the jury the percentage of fault contributed by each 
defendant.  If a defendant is released by the plaintiff under an agreement that precludes 
the plaintiff from collecting against remaining parties that portion of any damages 
attributable to the released defendant's share of responsibility, then the following rules 
apply. 
SUMMARY 
Under current Maine law, if 2 or more defendants are found to be liable to a plaintiff 
for the same injury, the defendants are jointly and severally liable for the full amount of 
the plaintiff’s damages. 
This bill provides that, if a defendant is less than 50% at fault for the plaintiff’s 
injury, that defendant’s liability for damages is equal to the percentage attributable to that 
defendant.  This limitation also applies to claims for contribution and actions brought by 
another defendant.
An Act To Ensure the Responsibility of the Department of Transportation for a Portion of U.S. Route 1 in York and for the U.S. Route 1 Bypass in Kittery
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0437
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HILL, EVES, BLUME, HYMANSON, RYKERSON
Amends: 23 MRSA §754

Legislative Document 
No. 437 
S.P. 166 
In Senate, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Ensure the Responsibility of the Department of 
Transportation for a Portion of U.S. Route 1 in York and for the 
U.S. Route 1 Bypass in Kittery 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Speaker EVES of North Berwick and 
Representatives: BLUME of York, HYMANSON of York, RYKERSON of Kittery. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §754, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
1-A.  Exception.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, the department shall maintain in 
good repair the U.S. Route 1 Bypass in the Town of Kittery and U.S. Route 1 in the Town 
of York from the Kittery town line north to Mountain Road. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to maintain the U.S. Route 1 
Bypass in the Town of Kittery and U.S. Route 1 in the Town of York from the Kittery 
town line north to Mountain Road.
An Act To Prohibit Excessive Idling of Passenger Trains
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0439
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, DION, COLLINS, DIAMOND, GRATWICK, LIBBY, MASON, MIRAMANT
Amends: 23 MRSA §5006

Legislative Document 
No. 439 
S.P. 168 
In Senate, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Prohibit Excessive Idling of Passenger Trains 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative DION of Portland and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot, LIBBY 
of Androscoggin, MASON of Androscoggin, MIRAMANT of Knox. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §5006 is enacted to read: 
§5006.  Prolonged passenger train engine operation 
1.  Prolonged passenger train engine operation.  Beginning January 1, 2016, 
except for engine operation under subsection 2, a railroad company may not operate a 
passenger train engine while the passenger train is stopped for longer than 30 minutes. 
2.  Exceptions.  This section does not apply to a passenger train engine that is: 
A.  Being repaired or serviced if the operation of the train engine is essential to the 
proper repair of the train engine; or 
B.  Engaged in the delivery or acceptance of merchandise or a passenger for which 
engine-assisted power is necessary and another means of power is unavailable. 
3.  Penalty; enforcement.  A railroad company that violates this section commits a 
civil violation for which a fine of $2,500 must be adjudged.  The Attorney General may 
bring an action seeking injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a passenger train engine from operating for more than 30 minutes 
while the train is stopped except for during repairs or servicing requiring the engine to be 
running or delivering or accepting merchandise or passengers requiring engine-assisted 
power and includes a fine of $2,500 for a violation of these provisions.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0441
Committee Amendment CA_A_S45 (Senate)
Amends: Title 20-A, Section 15690

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 170, L.D. 441, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Local Share of Education Costs" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SU~ARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04112/15 
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LD441 
LR 692(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Local Share of Education Costs 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "W (3- ys-") 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No state fiscal impact 
Extending the time that some schpol administrative units (SAO's) are allowed to raise less than the required local 
contribution of the total cost of essential programs and services and not have the state share reduced pursuant to Title 
20-A, § 15690, sub-§ I (C) by 2 years will not impact the total cost of K-12 public education or the State's share of that 
cost. 
LR0692(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Help Stabilize Homeless Shelters in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0443
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: ALFOND, MARTIN, GERZOFSKY, GRATWICK, JOHNSON, KATZ, LIBBY, MIRAMANT, PATRICK, ROSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 443 
S.P. 172 
In Senate, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Help Stabilize Homeless Shelters in Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and 
Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot, JOHNSON of Lincoln, 
KATZ of Kennebec, LIBBY of Androscoggin, MIRAMANT of Knox, PATRICK of Oxford, 
ROSEN of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE 
Shelter Operating Subsidy 0661 
Initiative:  Provides ongoing funds for homeless shelters. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides ongoing General Fund appropriations of $3,500,000 per year 
beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 to the Maine State Housing Authority to increase 
funding for homeless shelters. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
An Act Regarding the Sick Days of an Employee Who Is Tenninated While on Sick Leave
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0445
Committee Amendment CA_A_S78 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 174, L.D. 445, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
the Sick Days of an Employee Who Is Tenninated While on Sick Leave" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Regulation and Enforcement 0159 
Initiative: Provides funds for additional enforcement and compliance assistance. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
$32,500 
$32,500 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2016-17 
$32,500 
$32,500 
• 
Approved: 03/29115 
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LD445 
LR 1353(02) 
An Act Regarding the Sick Days of an Employee Who Is Terminated While on Sick Leave 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "Il' (S -[<s ') 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$32,500 
$32,500 
$32,500 
$32,500 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$32,500 
$32,500 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$32,500 
$32,500 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $32,500 per year beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 to the 
Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor for the costs associated with the additional 
enforcement and compliance assistance needed as a result of this legislation. 
LR1353(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act Regarding the Sick Days of an Employee Who Is Terminated While on Sick Leave
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0445
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: WOODSOME
Amends: 26 MRSA §626

Legislative Document 
No. 445 
S.P. 174 
In Senate, February 24, 2015 
An Act Regarding the Sick Days of an Employee Who Is 
Terminated While on Sick Leave 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WOODSOME of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §626, first ¶, as amended by PL 1991, c. 162, is further 
amended to read: 
An employee leaving employment must be paid in full within a reasonable time after 
demand at the office of the employer where payrolls are kept and wages are paid, 
provided that any overcompensation may be withheld if authorized under section 635 and 
any loan or advance against future earnings or wages may be deducted if evidenced by a 
statement in writing signed by the employee. Whenever the terms of employment include 
provisions for paid vacations, vacation pay on cessation of employment has the same 
status as wages earned.  When an employer terminates the employment of an employee 
while that employee is out on compensated sick leave, sick leave accrued on cessation of 
employment has the same status as wages earned. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an employer who terminates the employment of an employee while 
that employee is out on compensated sick leave to compensate that employee for all 
accrued sick leave.
An Act To Repeal Outdated Statutory Sections Relating to Regional Ride Share Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0447
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: WOODSOME, DION

Legislative Document 
No. 447 
S.P. 176 
In Senate, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Repeal Outdated Statutory Sections Relating to Regional 
Ride Share Programs 
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WOODSOME of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative DION of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA c. 216, as amended, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals outdated statutory sections related to regional ride share programs.
An Act Regarding the Payment of Commissions by Car Rental Companies
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0449
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE, PICCHIOTTI, BURNS, COLLINS, KATZ, VOLK, PRESCOTT, STETKIS, WALLACE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §1420-L

Legislative Document 
No. 449 
S.P. 178 
In Senate, February 24, 2015 
An Act Regarding the Payment of Commissions by Car Rental 
Companies 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield and 
Senators: BURNS of Washington, COLLINS of York, KATZ of Kennebec, VOLK of 
Cumberland, Representatives: PRESCOTT of Waterboro, STETKIS of Canaan, WALLACE of 
Dexter. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §1420-L, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Motor vehicle rental company.  A motor vehicle rental company in compliance 
with and licensed pursuant to section 1413, subsection 8 may pay an employee selling 
insurance in connection with and incidental to the rental of a motor vehicle a commission 
or other valuable consideration. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows motor vehicle rental companies to pay commissions to employees 
selling insurance.
An Act Regarding the Use of Remote-access Technology at Public Meetings of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0448
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: WOODSOME, DION
Amends: 35-A MRSA §108-A

Legislative Document 
No. 448 
S.P. 177 
In Senate, February 24, 2015 
An Act Regarding the Use of Remote-access Technology at Public 
Meetings of the Public Utilities Commission 
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WOODSOME of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative DION of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §108-A, first ¶, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 36, §2, is 
amended to read: 
A majority of the duly appointed commissioners constitutes a quorum and the act or 
decision of a majority of commissioners present, if at least a quorum is present, is the act 
or decision of the commission in any formal proceeding before the commission.  
Commissioners may participate in proceedings through telephonic, video, electronic or 
similar means of communication. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifically authorizes the commissioners of the Public Utilities 
Commission to participate in proceedings of the commission through telephonic, video, 
electronic or similar means of communication.
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Upgrade and Replace Infrastructure of the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0453
Committee Amendment CA_A_S537 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 182, L.D. 453, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Upgrade and Replace Infrastructure of the 
Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "$6, 100,000" and inserting the following: '$1,000,000' 
Amend the bill in section 5 in the last line (page 1, line 36 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "$6, 100,000" and inserting the following: '$1,000,000' 
Amend the bill in section 9 in the question in the first line (page 2, line 20 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$6,100,000" and inserting the following: '$1,000,000' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 9 the following: 
'Sec. 10. Contingent transfer for additional ballot. If the number or length 
of referendum questions to be submitted to the voters at the general election in November 
2016 requires the production and delivery of more than a single ballot by the Secretary of 
State, the State Controller by August 1, 2016 shall transfer from the unappropriated 
surplus of the General Fund to the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of 
Administrative Services and Corporations program, General Fund account, $107,500 for 
each ballot in addition to the initial ballot required by the Secretary of State, unless the 
Secretary of State has already received a transfer of funds for that additional ballot.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the bond issue amount to $1,000,000 from $6,100,000. 
This amendment also provides for a transfer to the Secretary of State if the number or 
length of the referendum questions to be submitted to the voters at the general election in 
November 2016 requires the Secretary of State to produce and distribute more than one 
ballot to accommodate those questions. 
FISCAL NOTE REQillRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 127LR1020(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
,pproved: 04/14/16 
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127th MAINE LE,GISLATURE 
LD453 
LR 1020(02) 
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Upgrade and Replace Infrastructure of the 
Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''..4' ($ _ 53 7\ 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
\.: 
) 
Bond Issues 
General Fund - Non-Taxable 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Term (years) 
Principal 
$1,000,000 
Rate(%) 
4.0% 
Interest 
$220,000 
Total Cost 
$1,220,000 
Referendum Costs 
MonthNear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-16 
General 
Bond Issue 
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. 
LR I 020(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Require a Work Search for Job-ready Applicants for Benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0452
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: KATZ, MALABY, LANGLEY, MAREAN, POULIOT, SANDERSON
Amends: 22 MRSA §3762

Legislative Document 
No. 452 
S.P. 181 
In Senate, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Require a Work Search for Job-ready Applicants for 
Benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
Program 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative MALABY of Hancock and 
Senator: LANGLEY of Hancock, Representatives: MAREAN of Hollis, POULIOT of 
Augusta, SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3762, sub-§21 is enacted to read: 
21.  Work search requirement.  The department may not grant TANF assistance to 
an applicant who is job-ready as determined by the department unless the applicant has 
applied in writing for 3 separate advertised jobs and submitted verifiable documentation 
of the applications to the department.  To satisfy this work search requirement, the 
applicant may submit the job applications at any time from one week prior to the date of 
the application to the department for TANF assistance to 2 weeks following that date. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a work search requirement for job-ready applicants to the Temporary 
Assistance for Needy Families program.
An Act To Prohibit Deceptive Practices Regarding Unsolicited Loans
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0455
Committee Amendment CA_A_S17 (Senate)
Amends: 10 MRSA §1212

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 184, L.D. 455, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit Deceptive Practices Regarding Unsolicited Loans" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Prohibit Deceptive Practices Regarding Negotiable Instruments' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 10 MRS A §1211, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A. Negotiable instrument. "Negotiable instrument" has the same meaning as in 
Title 11, section 3-1104. 
Sec. 2. 10 MRSA §1212, sub-§l, ~~K and L, as enacted by PL 1969, c. 503, 
are amended to read: 
K. Makes false or misleading statements of fact concerning the reasons for, existence 
of or amounts of, price reductions; er 
L. 
Engages in any other conduct whish that similarly creates a likelihood of 
confusion or of misunderstanding~.;..QI 
Sec.3. 10 MRSA §1212, sub-§l, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
M. Uses an advertisement or solicitation that resembles a negotiable instrument, but 
that is not a negotiable instrument, unless the advertisement or solicitation clearly and 
conspicuously discloses on the face of the advertisement or solicitation that it is 
nonnegotiable.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment enacts a new provision in the 
Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act prohibiting the use of an advertisement or a 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
R·~f,$. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "11" to S.P. 184, L.D. 455 
solicitation designed to resemble a negotiable instrument, including a check, unless the 
document clearly states on its face that it is not negotiable. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit Deceptive Practices Regarding Unsolicited Loans
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0455
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: VALENTINO, JORGENSEN, GRANT, MARTIN, ROTUNDO
Amends: 9-A MRSA §3, 9-A MRSA §9, 9-B MRSA §242

Legislative Document 
No. 455 
S.P. 184 
In Senate, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Prohibit Deceptive Practices Regarding Unsolicited 
Loans 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator VALENTINO of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland and 
Representatives: GRANT of Gardiner, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  9-A MRSA §3-201, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1987, c. 129, §54, is 
further amended to read: 
1.    No creditor may engage in this State in false or misleading advertising 
concerning the terms or conditions of credit with respect to a consumer credit transaction 
or an open-end credit plan.  A creditor may not make an unsolicited loan offer through 
the mail in the form of a check that when cashed by the recipient constitutes acceptance 
of a loan. 
Sec. 2.  9-A MRSA §9-301, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 396, §12, is 
amended to read: 
1.    No creditor may engage in this State in false or misleading advertising 
concerning the terms and conditions of a consumer credit transaction subject to this 
article.  A creditor may not make an unsolicited loan offer through the mail in the form of 
a check that when cashed by the recipient constitutes acceptance of a loan. 
Sec. 3.  9-B MRSA §242, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Unsolicited loan offers.  A financial institution authorized to do business in this 
State, a credit union authorized to do business in this State, an association of such 
institutions or a financial institution holding company may not make an unsolicited loan 
offer through the mail in the form of a check that when cashed by the recipient constitutes 
acceptance of a loan. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits financial institutions and creditors from mailing unsolicited loan 
offers in the form of checks that when cashed by the recipient constitute acceptance of a 
loan.
An Act To Include Nonalcoholic Malt Beverages in the List of Exempt Products in the Law Regarding the Labeling of Genetically Engineered Products
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0456
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, DILL, CAMPBELL, GREENWOOD, HANLEY, HILLIARD, TIMMONS
Amends: 22 MRSA §2594

Legislative Document 
No. 456 
H.P. 295 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Include Nonalcoholic Malt Beverages in the List of 
Exempt Products in the Law Regarding the Labeling of Genetically 
Engineered Products 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, GREENWOOD of Wales, HANLEY of Pittston, 
HILLIARD of Belgrade, TIMMONS of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2594, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 436, §1 and affected 
by §2, is amended to read: 
3.  Exempt products.  Alcoholic beverages, nonalcoholic malt beverages and 
medical food are exempt from the disclosure requirements of this chapter.  For purposes 
of this subsection, "nonalcoholic malt beverage" means a malt beverage that contains less 
than 1/2 of 1% alcohol by volume. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts nonalcoholic malt beverages from the disclosure requirements of 
the laws regulating the labeling of genetically engineered products.
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0461
Committee Amendment CA_A_H51 (House)

FIRST REGULARSESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 300, L.D. 461, Bill, "An 
Change the Notification Deadline for the Nonrenewal of a Teacher's Contract" 
Act To 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRS A §13201, 2nd ~, as amended by PL 2011, c. 420, Pt. F, § 1 
and affected by §2, is further amended to read: 
After a probationary period of 3 years, subsequent contracts of duly certified teachers 
must be for not less than 2 years. Unless a duly certified teacher receives written notice 
to the contrary at least 6 months before the terminal date of the contract, the contract must 
be extended automatically for one year and similarly in subsequent years, except for duly 
certified teachers 
who received 
a· summative effectiveness rating indicating 
ineffectiveness pursuant to chapter 508 for the preceding school year. The right to an 
extension for a longer period of time through a new contract is specifically reserved to the 
contracting parties. 
Unless a duly certified teacher who received a summative 
effectiveness rating indicating ineffectiveness pursuant to chapter 508 for the preceding 
school year receives written notice to the contrary from the superintendent not later than 
May 15th, the contract must be extended automatically for one year.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the bill to provide that the deadline for a 
superintendent to notifY a teacher of the superintendent's decision not to renew the 
teacher's contract is at least 6 months before the terminal date of the contract except for 
teachers who received a summative effectiveness rating indicating ineffectiveness 
pursuant to the performance evaluation and professional growth system established under 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 508 for the preceding school year. The 
amendment also requires that unless the superintendent provides a written notice to the 
contrary not later than May 15th to a teacher who received a suminative effectiveness 
rating indicating ineffectiveness pursuant to chapter 508 for the preceding school year, 
the teacher's contract must be extended automatically for one year. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect the Environment from Fireworks Debris
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0459
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: LAJOIE, LIBBY, CHIPMAN, GOLDEN, LONG, MAKER, NADEAU, SHAW, STANLEY, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 17 MRSA §2263

Legislative Document 
No. 459 
H.P. 298 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Protect the Environment from Fireworks Debris 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: CHIPMAN of Portland, GOLDEN of Lewiston, LONG of Sherman, MAKER 
of Calais, NADEAU of Winslow, SHAW of Standish, STANLEY of Medway, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §2263, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1995, c. 667, Pt. A, §37, is 
further amended to read: 
2.  Litter.  "Litter" means all waste materials, including, but not limited to, bottles, 
glass, crockery, cans, scrap metal, junk, paper, garbage, rubbish, offal, except waste parts 
or remains resulting from the normal field dressing of lawfully harvested wild game or 
the lawful use of waste parts or remains of wild game as bait, feathers, except feathers 
from live birds while being transported, abandoned ice-fishing shacks, old automobiles or 
parts of automobiles or similar refuse, debris from the discharge of consumer fireworks 
under Title 8, chapter 9-A or disposable packages or containers thrown or deposited as 
prohibited in this chapter, but not including the wastes of the primary processes of 
mining, logging, sawmilling, farming or manufacturing. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds debris from the discharge of consumer fireworks to the definition of 
"litter" under the Maine Litter Control Act.
An Act To Change the Notification Deadline for the Nonrenewal of a Teacher's Contract
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0461
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MAKER, EDGECOMB, HUBBELL, STEARNS, LANGLEY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13201

Legislative Document 
No. 461 
H.P. 300 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Change the Notification Deadline for the Nonrenewal of a 
Teacher's Contract 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MAKER of Calais. 
Cosponsored by Senator EDGECOMB of Aroostook and 
Representatives: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, McCLELLAN of Raymond, STEARNS of 
Guilford, Senator: LANGLEY of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §13201, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2011, c. 420, Pt. F, §1 
and affected by §2, is further amended to read: 
After a probationary period of 3 years, subsequent contracts of duly certified teachers 
must be for not less than 2 years.  Unless a duly certified teacher receives written notice 
to the contrary at least 6 months before the terminal date of the contract, the contract must 
be extended automatically for one year and similarly in subsequent years.  The 
superintendent shall notify the teacher in writing of the superintendent's decision not to 
renew the teacher's contract at least 90 days before the terminal date of the contract. If, 
after receiving a complaint from a teacher, the commissioner finds that notice of 
nonrenewal was given less than 90 days before the terminal date of the contract, the 
school administrative unit shall pay a forfeiture to the teacher equal to the teacher's per 
diem salary rate times the number of days between the terminal date of the contract and 
days after the date written notice is given.  The right to an extension for a longer 
period of time through a new contract is specifically reserved to the contracting parties. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the deadline for a superintendent to notify a teacher of the 
superintendent's decision not to renew the teacher's contract from at least 6 months before 
the terminal date of the contract to at least 90 days before the terminal date of the 
contract. It also requires the school administrative unit to pay a forfeiture to the teacher if 
this deadline is not met.
An Act To Clarify Rulemaking for Transportation of Public School Students
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0462
Committee Amendment CA_A_H62 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A " to H.P. 301, L.D. 462, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify Rulemaking for Transportation of Public School Students" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 17 (page 1, lines 4 to 12 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'17. Rules; federal or state requirements for public preschool transportation. 
The department may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. A-mle 
authorized or provisionally adopted by the department pursuant to this subsection or Title 
A, seetion 2311 after January 1, 2008 that concerns the transportation of publie 
presohool students is a major substantive rule and subjeot to legislative revie'li in 
aceordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2 A. An amendmeflt to a rule adopted 
pursuant to this subsection or Title 29 A, section 2311 prior to January 1, 2008 is 
considered a major substantive rule when the amendment concerns the transportation of 
publio preschool students, and it is subject to legislative review in acoordanoe with Title 
5, ohapter 375, subchapter 2 A. Should the Federal Government or the State require 
transportation of public preschool children, the department shall develop and adopt rules 
regarding such transportation, and those rules are major substantive rules as defined in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §2311 by striking out all of the indented paragraph 
(page 1, lines 16 to 20 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'The Commissioner of Education may adopt or amend rules consistent with this Title 
and in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, concerning school bus 
construction, equipment, operation and identification. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
seotion that ooneern the transportation of public presehool students are major substantive 
rules as defined in Title 5, ohapter 375, subchapter 2 A. Should the Federal Government 
or the State require transportation of public preschool children, the Department of 
Education.shall develop and adopt rules regarding such transportation, and those rules are 
major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT Ii" to H.P. 30 I, L.D. 462 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of Education to adopt major substantive 
rules in the event that the Federal Government or the State requires transportation to be 
provided for public preschool children. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Eligibility of Children Placed in Guardianship for the School Lunch and Milk Program
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0463
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MALABY

Legislative Document 
No. 463 
H.P. 302 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act Regarding Eligibility of Children Placed in Guardianship 
for the School Lunch and Milk Program 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MALABY of Hancock. 
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 that a student placed in legal guardianship is eligible for 
free meals under the school lunch and milk program in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
20-A, chapter 223, subchapter 7 without considering the income of the student's guardian.
An Act To Clarify Rulemaking for Transportation of Public School Students
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0462
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HUBBELL, LANGLEY, DAUGHTRY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5401, 29-A MRSA §2311

Legislative Document 
No. 462 
H.P. 301 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Clarify Rulemaking for Transportation of Public School 
Students 
Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representative: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §5401, sub-§17, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §5, is 
amended to read: 
17.  Rules.  The department may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this 
section.  A rule authorized or provisionally adopted by the department pursuant to this 
subsection or Title 29-A, section 2311 after January 1, 2008 that concerns the 
transportation of public preschool students is a major substantive rule and subject to 
legislative review in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.  An 
amendment to a rule adopted pursuant to this subsection or Title 29-A, section 2311 prior 
to January 1, 2008 is considered a major substantive rule when the amendment concerns 
the transportation of public preschool students, and it is subject to legislative review in 
accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2311, as amended by PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §17, is further 
amended to read: 
§2311.  Rules 
The Commissioner of Education may adopt or amend rules consistent with this Title 
and in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, concerning school bus 
construction, equipment, operation and identification.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section that concern the transportation of public preschool students are major substantive 
rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes from the education laws rule-making language regarding the 
transportation of public preschool students.
An Act To Improve Science and Engineering Education for Maine's Students
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0464
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S60 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 303, 
L.D. 464, Bill, "An Act To Improve Science and Engineering Education for Maine's 
Students" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the first indented paragraph after the title 
the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 3 in the last indented paragraph in the 6th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "2015" and inserting the following: '2016' , 
Amend the amendment in the 2nd indented paragraph after the title in the last line 
(page 1, line 16 in amendment) by striking out the following: "Second Regular Session of 
the 127th Legislature" and inserting the following: 'First Regular Session of the 128th 
Legislature' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the date by which the Department of Education is required 
to provisionally adopt rules from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016 and requires 
the rules to be submitted to t 
Irst Reg 
r Session of the 128th Legislature. 
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(Senator LANG 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Eliminate the Broadband Sustain ability Fee
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0465
Committee Amendment CA_A_H219 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 304, L.D. 465, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate the Broadband Sustain ability Fee" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 6 in the first paragraph in the 4th line (page 
2, line 1 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "municipal governments in developing 
plans to" and inserting the following; 'and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the ConnectME Authority to use any remaining funds from 
the broadband sustain ability fund to support and promote broadband service in unserved 
or underserved areas. 
The bill directs the funds to municipal governments for the 
development of plans to promote broadband. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED. 
(See attacbed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/27/15 
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LD465 
LR 1181(02) 
An Act To Eliminate the Broadband Sustain ability Fee 
Fiscal Note for BiU as Amended by Committee Amendment If L f/ -tv ci) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue decrease - Broadband Sustainability Fund 
The bill eliminates the broadband sustainability fee and requires funds in the Broadband Sustainability Fund (BSF) 
within the ConnectME Authority (ConnectME) to be used to support and promote broadband service in unserved or 
underserved areas. ConnectME is a legally separate entity from the State and is a component unit of the State that is, 
not funded using state funds. Under current law, 95% of the funds from this fee go to the BSF and 5% go to the 
' 
ConnectME Fund. Eliminating the broadband sustainability fee will reduce revenue to the two funds at ConnectME 
by an estimated $350,000 in fiscal year 2015-16, $900,000 in fiscal year 2016-17 and $750,000 in fiscal year 2017-18. 
Under current law, this fee will end on December 31, 2017. There is currently $343,728 in the BSF, but ConnectME 
has indicated that the BSF will have a substantially smaller balance before this bill becomes law due to certain 
companies requesting disbursements from the BSF as allowed under current law. There is a Superior Court case 
pending concerning delinquent broadband sustainability fee payments owed to ConnectME. ConnectME estimates a 
$320,000 judgment if ConnectME prevails in the court case. This $320,000 would not be disbursed to certain 
companies if the case is resolved after the bill becomes law and that additional revenue could potentially be available 
to support and promote broadband service in unserved or underserved areas. 
LRI181(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Science and Engineering Education for Maine's Students
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0464
Committee Amendment CA_A_H43 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "R" to H.P. 303, L.D. 464, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Science and Engineering Education for Maine's Students" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in the last indented paragraph in the 4th and 5th lines 
(page 1, lines 40 and 41 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and assessment beginning 
with the 2016-2017 school year" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in the last indented paragraph in the next to the last line 
(page 2, line 2 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "in 2016" and inserting the 
following: 'for the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement that the assessment of the Next Generation 
Science Standards for kindergarten to grade 12 must be implemented beginning with the 
2016-2017 school year. The amendment also changes the language to clarify that the 
amendments to the Department of Education rules chapters must be provisionally adopted 
and submitted to the Legislature for legislative review during the Second Regular Session 
of the 127th Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04115 
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LD464 
LR 1016(02) 
An Act To Improve Science and Engineering Education for Maine's Students 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~' C H- J.f3) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Re~quired: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LRlO16(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Competition and Ensure a Robust Information and Telecommunications Market
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0466
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DUNPHY, WHITTEMORE, BEAVERS, DION, HIGGINS, O'CONNOR, PIERCE, RYKERSON, TURNER, WADSWORTH

Legislative Document 
No. 466 
H.P. 305 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Increase Competition and Ensure a Robust Information 
and Telecommunications Market 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. 
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, DION of Portland, HIGGINS of Dover-
Foxcroft, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PIERCE of Dresden, RYKERSON of Kittery, TURNER of 
Burlington, WADSWORTH of Hiram. 
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 determine public policy for provider of last resort 
telecommunications service in the State.
An Act To Change the Borders of the Saco River Corridor
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0467
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: WADSWORTH, GINZLER, KINNEY, MAREAN, SKOLFIELD
Amends: 38 MRSA §953

Legislative Document 
No. 467 
H.P. 306 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Change the Borders of the Saco River Corridor 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: GINZLER of Bridgton, KINNEY of Limington, MAREAN 
of Hollis, SKOLFIELD of Weld. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §953, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 1995, c. 171, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
The corridor also includes the lands adjacent to these rivers to a distance of 500 250 
feet as measured on a horizontal plane from the normal or mean high water line of these 
rivers or to the edge of the 100-year floodplain if that extends beyond 500 250 feet, up to 
a maximum of 1,000 250 feet. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces the size of the Saco River Corridor.  Under current law, the corridor 
includes lands adjacent to the rivers within the corridor to a distance of 500 feet from the 
high water line of the rivers or the edge of the floodplain if that extends beyond 500 feet, 
up to a maximum of 1,000 feet.  The bill changes the distance to 250 feet from the high 
water line or to the edge of the floodplain if that extends beyond 250 feet, up to a 
maximum of 250 feet.
An Act To Promote the Disposal of Unused Medications
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0469
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HILLIARD, McCORMICK, HICKMAN, LYFORD, POULIOT, SANDERSON, STEARNS
Amends: 32 MRSA §13791-A

Legislative Document 
No. 469 
H.P. 308 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Promote the Disposal of Unused Medications 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HILLIARD of Belgrade. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
Representatives: HICKMAN of Winthrop, LYFORD of Eddington, POULIOT of Augusta, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea, STEARNS of Guilford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §13791-A is enacted to read: 
§13791-A.  Prescriptions no longer required; disposal 
A prescription drug or legend drug may be returned to the issuing pharmacy by the 
person for whom the prescription drug or legend drug was dispensed, by the person's 
guardian or by the staff of a residential facility providing services to the person.  The 
pharmacy shall accept that prescription drug or legend drug and dispose of it in a manner 
that is designed to be effective, secure and in compliance with local, state and federal 
environmental requirements, including the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery 
Act of 1976, as amended.  A fee may not be charged by the pharmacy for the cost of 
disposal. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the return of a prescription drug to the issuing pharmacy by the 
person for whom the drug was dispensed, by the person's guardian or by the staff of a 
residential facility providing services to the person.  The pharmacy is required to dispose 
of the prescription drug in a manner that complies with local, state and federal 
environmental requirements.  The cost of disposal is borne by the issuing pharmacy.