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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Final Repeal of Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 32: Allowances for Waiver Services for Children with Intellectual Disabilities or Pervasive Developmental Disorders, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1522
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 1522 
H.P. 1047 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2016 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Final Repeal of 
Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 32: 
Allowances for Waiver Services for Children with Intellectual 
Disabilities or Pervasive Developmental Disorders, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
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, 
amended, suspended or repealed by the agency; and 
Whereas, the final repeal of 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 repeal 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.  Repeal.  Resolved:  That final repeal of Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits 
Manual, Chapter III, Section 32:  Allowances for Waiver Services for Children with 
Intellectual Disabilities or Pervasive Developmental Disorders, a provisionally repealed 
major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services 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 the repeal of Chapter 101, MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 32:  Allowances for Waiver Services for Children 
with Intellectual Disabilities or Pervasive Developmental Disorders, a major substantive 
rule of the Department of Health and Human Services.
An Act To Create Equity among Essential Nonprofit Health Care Providers in Relation to the Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1521
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GATTINE, HASKELL, BATTLE, HAMANN, SKOLFIELD, VACHON, ALFOND, LANGLEY, LIBBY, VOLK
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 1521 
H.P. 1046 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2016 
An Act To Create Equity among Essential Nonprofit Health Care 
Providers in Relation to the Sales Tax 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator HASKELL of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, HAMANN of South Portland, SKOLFIELD of 
Weld, VACHON of Scarborough, Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, LANGLEY of 
Hancock, LIBBY of Androscoggin, VOLK of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§16, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 622, §6, is 
amended to read: 
F.    Incorporated nonprofit rural community health centers; 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect August 1, 2016. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends to all incorporated nonprofit community health centers the 
exemption from the sales and use tax currently provided for sales made to incorporated 
nonprofit rural community health centers.
An Act To Encourage the Purchase of Products Made in Maine and in the United States and To Give Preference to Maine Businesses When Awarding Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1525
Committee Amendment CA_B_S460 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §1825-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "l3" to S.P. 587, L.D. 1525, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage the Purchase of Products Made in Maine and in the United States and To Give 
Preference to Maine Businesses When Awarding Contracts" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Include the Economic Impact on the State as a Factor To Consider 
During the Evaluation of Competitively Bid Service Contracts over $100,000 and 
Printer Service Contracts over $5,000' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §1825-B, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
15. Economic impact considerations. The following service contracts established 
under this subchapter and advertised for competitive bid must include scoring criteria to 
evaluate a bidder's economic impact on the State's economy and revenues: 
A. Service contracts expected to exceed $100,000 in total value; and 
B. Printing service contracts expected to exceed $5,000 in total value.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It requires the use of scoring 
criteria on service contracts expected to exceed $100,000 and printing service contracts 
expected to exceed $5,000 to evaluate a bidder's economic impact on Maine's economy 
and state revenues. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Permit Disclosure of Certain Intelligence and Investigative Record Information by a Criminal Justice Agency to a Nongovernmental Advocacy Program for Persons with Mental Illness
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1526
Committee Amendment CA_A_S379 (Senate)
Amends: 16 MRSA §806

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 588, L.D. 1526, Bill, "An Act To 
Permit Disclosure of Certain Intelligence and Investigative Record Information by a 
Criminal Justice Agency to a Nongovernmental Advocacy Program for Persons with 
Mental Illness" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding the Disclosure of Intelligence and Investigative Record 
Information' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 16 MRSA §806, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §3, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2. 16 MRSA §806, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. A counselor or advocate. A sexual assault counselor, as defined in section 53-A, 
subsection 1, paragraph B, or an advocate, as defined in section 53-B, subsection 1, 
paragraph A. A person to whom intelligence and investigative record information is 
disclosed pursuant to this subsection: 
A. May use the information only for planning for the safety of the victim of a sexual 
assault or domestic or family violence incident to which the information relates; 
B. May not further disseminate the information; 
C. 
Shall ensure that physical copies of the information are securely stored and 
remain confidential; 
D. Shall destroy all physical copies of the information within 30 days after their 
receipt; 
E. 
Shall permit criminal justice agencies providing such information to perform 
reasonable and appropriate audits to ensure that all physical copies of information 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ,4 "to S.P. 588, L.D. 1526 
obtained pursuant to this subsection are maintained in accordance with this 
subsection; and 
F. 
Shall indemnify and hold harmless criminal justice agencies providing 
information pursuant to this subsection with respect to any litigation that may result 
from the provision of the information to the person.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. Current law allows a criminal 
justice agency to disclose intelligence and investigative record information to a sexual 
assault counselor or an advocate for victims of domestic or family violence if a specific 
agreement exists between the counselor or advocate and the agency and the agreement 
contains terms provided in the statute. The amendment repeals these provisions and 
instead places into law a list of requirements that must be met by a sexual assault 
counselor or an advocate that receives intelligence and investigative record information 
from a criminal justice agency. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Modernize and Consolidate Court Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1528
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: VALENTINO, HOBBINS, BURNS, HAMPER, HILL, JOHNSON, KATZ, THIBODEAU, CHENETTE

Legislative Document 
No. 1528 
S.P. 590 
In Senate, January 6, 2016 
An Act To Modernize and Consolidate Court Facilities 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator VALENTINO of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative HOBBINS of Saco and 
Senators: BURNS of Washington, HAMPER of Oxford, HILL of York, JOHNSON of Lincoln, 
KATZ of Kennebec, President THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representative: CHENETTE of Saco. 
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 increase the maximum amount of securities that may be issued 
by the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority for specific allocation to the judicial 
branch.  The increase would be used to fund projects for court facilities in Waldo, Oxford 
and York counties.
An Act Regarding the Application Fees and Inspection Fees Associated with the Provision of Amusement Rides
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1529
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ROSEN, BURNS

Legislative Document 
No. 1529 
S.P. 591 
In Senate, January 6, 2016 
An Act Regarding the Application Fees and Inspection Fees 
Associated with the Provision of Amusement Rides 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Senator: BURNS of Washington. 
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 review and change, if necessary, the application fees and 
inspection fees charged by the Department of Public Safety for amusement rides set forth 
in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 8, chapter 18.
An Act To Exempt MaineCare Appendix C Private Nonmedical Institutions from the Service Provider Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1530
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CUSHING, MAREAN, FREDETTE, HAMANN, MAKER, POULIOT, TUELL
Amends: 36 MRSA §2552

Legislative Document 
No. 1530 
S.P. 592 
In Senate, January 6, 2016 
An Act To Exempt MaineCare Appendix C Private Nonmedical 
Institutions from the Service Provider Tax 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative MAREAN of Hollis and 
Representatives: FREDETTE of Newport, HAMANN of South Portland, MAKER of Calais, 
McCABE of Skowhegan, POULIOT of Augusta, TUELL of East Machias. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §2552, sub-§1, ¶G, as amended by PL 2015, c. 300, Pt. A, 
§32, is further amended to read: 
G.  Private nonmedical institution services except for those residential care facilities 
that are maintained wholly or partly for the purpose of providing residents with 
medical and remedial treatment services; 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect August 1, 2016. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the service provider tax for so-called MaineCare Appendix C private 
nonmedical institutions, which are residential care facilities maintained wholly or partly 
for the purpose of providing residents with medical and remedial treatment services.  The 
service provider tax continues to apply to private nonmedical institution services that are 
provided by MaineCare Appendix B, D, E or F private nonmedical institutions.
An Act To Reduce the Trafficking of Illegal Drugs in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1534
Committee Amendment CA_A_S371 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 596, L.D. 1534, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce the Trafficking of Illegal Drugs in the State" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
State Police 0291 
Initiative: Provides funding for 3 State Police Trooper positions, one State Police 
Sergeant position and related costs to establish the Maine State Police Drug Interdiction 
Unit. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOT AL 
HIGHWAY FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOT AL 
2015-16 
0.000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2016-17 
4.000 
$304,200 
$144,840 
$449,040 
2016-17 
$163,800 
$81,808 
$245,608 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"A "to S.P. 596, L.D. 1534 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. This amendment provides 
funding for 3 State Police Trooper positions, one State Police Sergeant position and 
related costs for the Maine State Police Drug Interdiction Unit in the Department of 
Public Safety, Bureau of State Police as established in the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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General Fund 
Highway Fund 
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LR2363(02) 
An Act To Reduce the Trafficking of Illegal Drugs in the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "It-'( S -3, \) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
$0 
$449,040 
$245,608 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$441,779 
$241,631 
Projections 
FY2018-19 
$452,558 
$247,534 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
$0 
$449,040 
$245,608 
$441,779 
$241,631 
$452,558 
$247,534 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill establishes the Maine State Police Drug Interdiction Unit and includes a General Fund appropriation to the 
Department of Public Safety of $449,040 and a Highway Fund allocation of$245,608 in fiscal year 2016-17 for 3 
State Police Troopers and one State Police Sergeant, as well as related costs, to run the unit. 
LR2363(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce the Trafficking of Illegal Drugs in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1534
Committee Amendment CA_B_S372 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "e," to S.P. 596, L.D. 1534, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce the Trafficking of Illegal Drugs in the State" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in section 17 51 in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, 
line 8 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "State Police" the following: 'using 
existing resources' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in section 1751 in subsection 2 in the last line (page 1, 
line 16 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "Public Safety" the following: 'using 
vacant positions within the Maine State Police' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. This amendment specifies 
that the Maine State Police Drug Interdiction Unit in the Department of Public Safety, 
Bureau of State Police must be established using existing resources and vacant positions 
within the Maine State Police. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 127LR2363(03)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/16/16 
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LD 1534 
LR 2363(03) 
An Act To Reduce the Trafficking of Illegal Drugs in the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'S'(S-}12) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund 
This bill establishes the Maine State Police Drug Interdiction Unit and provides that it be established within existing 
budgeted resources. The Department of Public Safety is required to use currently vacant positions to dedicate 3 Stat~ 
Police Officer positions and one State Police Sergeant position to the new unit. The impact on existing programs and 
services cannot be determined at this time. 
LR2363(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide an Annual Cost-of-living Adjustment to Nursing Facilities To Further Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Study Long-term Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1533
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BURNS, POULIOT, ALFOND, BLUME, DEVIN, FREDETTE, HAMANN, MAKER, TUELL

Legislative Document 
No. 1533 
S.P. 595 
In Senate, January 6, 2016 
An Act To Provide an Annual Cost-of-living Adjustment to Nursing 
Facilities To Further Implement the Recommendations of the 
Commission To Study Long-term Care Facilities 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BURNS of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representative POULIOT of Augusta and 
Senator: ALFOND of Cumberland, Representatives: BLUME of York, DEVIN of Newcastle, 
FREDETTE of Newport, HAMANN of South Portland, MAKER of Calais, McCABE of 
Skowhegan, TUELL of East Machias. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Nursing Facilities 0148 
Initiative: Provides funding in the Nursing Facilities program to provide an annual 
cost-of-living adjustment required by Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter 
III, Section 67, Principles of Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides funds to provide an annual cost-of-living adjustment to nursing 
facilities under the MaineCare program. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$0
$2,986,030
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0
$2,986,030
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$0
$7,499,012
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
$0
$7,499,012
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$0
$1,215,413
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
$0
$1,215,413
An Act To Provide Ballistic Vests to State Law Enforcement Officers
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1536
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S501 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 598, 
L.D. 1536, Bill, "An Act To Provide Ballistic Vests to State Law Enforcement Officers" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 on pages 2 and 3 by striking out all of that part 
designated 
"AGRICULTURE, 
CONSERVATION 
AND 
FORESTRY, 
DEPARTMENT OF" (page 2, line 30 to 35 and page 3, lines 1 to 8 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out the last 10 lines (page 4, lines 25 
to 34 and page 5, lines 1 to 5 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SECTION TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2016-17 
$12,060 
$12,060 
2016-17 
$12,060 
$12,060 
2016-17 
$171,312 
$171,312 
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SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"A" to S.P. 598, L.D. 1536 
SUMMARY 
This amendment eliminates the funding for ballistic vests for forest rangers and 
reduces the funding for law enforcement officers in the Department of Marine Resources, 
Bureau of Marine Patrol. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COUNTY: Oxford 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07/16 
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LD 1536 
LR2463(05) 
An Act To Provide Ballistic Vests to State Law Enforcement Officers and Certain Other State Agents 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '!4' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
(s-5'0\J 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
($82,008) 
$0 
($82,008) 
$0. 
$12,060 
$0 
$12,060 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$12,060 
$0 
$12,060 
$0 
The amendment eliminates the $54,672 General Fund appropriation to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry in fiscal year 2016-1 7 and reduces the General Fund appropriation to the Department of Marine 
Resources (DMR) by $27 ,336 in fiscal year 2016-17. DMR will instead receive a General Fund appropriation of 
$12,060 in fiscal year 2016-17 and require the same appropriation in subsequent years. 
Overall, as amended, the bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $171,312 in fiscal year 2016-17 for ballistic 
vests and vest carriers. 
LR2463(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Quorum Requirements That Apply to the Citizen Trade Policy Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1538
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Amends: 10 MRSA §12

Legislative Document 
No. 1538 
H.P. 1049 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2016 
An Act To Amend the Quorum Requirements That Apply to the 
Citizen Trade Policy Commission 
Reported by Representative HERBIG of Belfast for the Citizen Trade Policy Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, section 11, subsection 9, paragraph F. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §12, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 266, §4, is amended to read: 
§12.  Quorum 
For purposes of holding a meeting, a quorum is 11 9 members.  A quorum must be 
present to start a meeting but not to continue or adjourn a meeting.  For purposes of 
voting, a quorum is 9 7 voting members. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the minimum number of members of the Citizen Trade Policy 
Commission necessary to hold a meeting from 11 to 9 members, and the minimum 
number of members necessary for purposes of voting from 9 to 7 members.
An Act To Protect All Students in Elementary or Secondary Schools from Sexual Assault by School Officials
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1540
Committee Amendment CA_A_S365 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to S.P. 601, L.D. 1540,· Bill, "An Act To 
Protect All Students in Elementary or Secondary Schools from Sexual Assault by School 
Officials" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 3 and 5. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes those sections of the bill that remove the age limit on the 
victim of the crime of unlawful sexual contact and unlawful sexual touching when the 
victim is a student at an elementary, secondary or special education school and the actor 
is a person at the school who does not have authority over the student. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED_ 
(See attachedt 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LR 2578(02) 
An Act To Protect All Students in Elementary or Secondary Schools from Sexual Assault by School 
Officials 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,,.,,(S-~S) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Cmnnt biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class C and Class D crimes; increases con-ectional and judicial costs. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR2578(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expand the Early Processing of Absentee Ballots
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1539
Committee Amendment CA_A_H560 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1050, L.D. 1539, Bill, "An Act To 
Expand the Early Processing of Absentee Ballots" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation makes changes to improve the administration of absentee 
voting; and 
Whereas, required planning necessary for administration of absentee voting for the 
next general election must begin well before the election; 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,' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in section 760-B in the 2nd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by 
striking the following: "4th" and inserting the following: '3rd' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in section 760-B in subsection 3 in the first paragraph in 
the 3rd line (page 1, line 30 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the first" and inserting 
the following: 'the each' 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking all of subsection 4-A. (page 2, lines 1 to 15 in 
L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 1 in section 760-B in subsection 5 in the 5th line (page 2, 
line 20 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "pursuant to subsection 4-A" 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·R "to H.P. 1050, L.D. 1539 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that a municipality may opt to process absentee ballots on 
the 3rd day prior to election day, unlike the bill, which permits absentee ballot processing 
on the 3rd and 4th days. The amendment clarifies that any person may request an 
opportunity to inspect ballots subject to early processing if that person provides notice by 
9:00 a.m. on the day the ballots will be processed. This amendment strikes the portion of 
the bill that allows municipalities to use a high-speed tabulator at a central location for 
counting absentee ballots. 
Finally, this amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the 
bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2017
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1546
Committee Amendment CA_A_H518 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 1053, L.D. 1546, Bill, "An Act To 
Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike 
Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2017" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LD 1546 
LR2587(02) 
An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike 
Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2017 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''4. ( ~ -51 g) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Maine Turnpike Authority 
This bill makes allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority funds of$43,701,834 for the authority's operating 
expenses for the calendar year ending December 31, 2016. Maine Turnpike Authority revenue of $138,403,680 is 
budgeted to fund those allocations. Included in the budgeted revenue but not allocated is $3,698,300 to pay off bonds 
authorized by the Legislature for specified Department of Transportation projects. These bonds were issued by the 
Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1968, subsection 2-A. This bill 
also includes budgeted revenue of$36,500,000 for the Reserve Maintenance Fund, $33,643,865 for the Debt Service 
Fund and $20,859,681 for capital improvements at new interchanges. The funds that are not allocated in the bill are 
not subject to the transfer limitations in section 2 of the bill. 
LR2587(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Teaching Assignments in Maine's Public Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1544
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BAKER

Legislative Document 
No. 1544 
S.P. 604 
In Senate, January 7, 2016 
An Act To Improve Teaching Assignments in Maine's Public 
Schools 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BAKER of Sagadahoc. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend municipal public employees labor relations law to allow 
a public employer and a teacher to confer and negotiate regarding the assignment of the 
teacher to a grade level or content area.
An Act To Provide Access to Affordable Naloxone Hydrochloride for First Responders
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1547
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S473 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTE~ AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1054, L.D. 1547, Bill, "An Act To Provide Access to Affordable Naloxone 
Hydrochloride for First Responders" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergetify preamble and emergency clause added by 
Committee Amendment "A". 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator HASKELL) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Shellfish Conservation Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1550
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, KUMIEGA, BAKER, BURNS, DIAMOND, PATRICK, BRYANT, GIDEON, LONG
Amends: 12 MRSA §6671

Legislative Document 
No. 1550 
S.P. 606 
In Senate, January 12, 2016 
An Act To Protect Shellfish Conservation Areas 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle and 
Senators: BAKER of Sagadahoc, BURNS of Washington, DIAMOND of Cumberland, 
PATRICK of Oxford, Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, GIDEON of Freeport, LONG 
of Sherman, McCREIGHT of Harpswell. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6671, sub-§10-B, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 517, §1, is 
amended to read: 
10-B.  Molesting municipal shellfish gear placed in protected areas; netting 
buffer zones.  A municipality may, as part of a municipal shellfish conservation program, 
place protective netting, fencing, traps or other gear in the intertidal zone to provide 
protection from shellfish predators.  Any netting, fencing, traps or other gear placed for 
this purpose must be clearly marked with signs or tags that identify the municipality that 
placed the gear and indicate the purpose of the gear. 
A.  A person may not tamper with, molest, disturb, alter, destroy or in any manner 
handle gear placed by a municipality in accordance with this subsection, and a person 
with a recreational or a commercial shellfish or marine worm license may not harvest 
shellfish or marine worms commercially or for personal use within a buffer zone of 
feet around any protective netting. 
B.  A person who violates paragraph A commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not less than $300 and not more than $1,000 may be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that a person with a recreational or commercial shellfish or marine 
worm license may not harvest shellfish or marine worms within a buffer zone of 10 feet 
around protective netting placed as part of a municipal shellfish conservation program.
An Act To Reduce Morbidity and Mortality Related to Injected Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1552
Senate Amendment SA_A_S513 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1057, L.D. 1552, Bill, "An Act To Reduce 
Morbidity and Mortality Related to Injected Drugs" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations section. 
SPONSOREDBY: / ~  
(Senator HAMP 
COUNTY: Oxford 
FISCALNOTEREQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/11/16 
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LD 1552 
LR2590(04) 
An Act To Reduce Morbidity and Mortality Related to Injected Drugs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A!-' to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
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Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
-
($75,000) 
$0 
($75,000) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
($75,000) 
($75,000) 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
($75,000) 
($75,000) 
The amendment removes the General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of $75,000 
in fiscal year 2016-17 for the existing and new hypodermic apparatus exchange programs certified by the Maine 
Center for Disease Control. As no funding is provided for the provisions of the bill, the impact on other programs and 
services cannot be determined at this time. 
LR2590(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age 20, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1555
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 1555 
H.P. 1058 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2016 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101:  
Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age 20, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
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 101:  
Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age 20, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Department of Education 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 101:  Maine 
Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age 20, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 40: Rule for Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1556
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 1556 
H.P. 1059 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2016 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 40: 
Rule for Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
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 40:  
Rule for Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education 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 40:  Rule for 
Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Education.
An Act To Encourage Roller Derby
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1559
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: RUSSELL
Amends: 8 MRSA §606

Legislative Document 
No. 1559 
H.P. 1062 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2016 
An Act To Encourage Roller Derby 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §606, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 124, is amended to 
read: 
2.  Control.  Each skater shall maintain control of the skater's speed and course at all 
times when skating and be alert and observant as to avoid other skaters, spectators and 
objects.  A the inherent dangers described in section 607.  Except when the skater is 
taking part in an organized team sport during practice, scrimmage, games, clinics or an 
officially sanctioned skating or roller derby event, a skater attempting to overtake other 
skaters shall do so in a manner that avoids collision with objects and other skaters in that 
skater's field of vision. 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits skaters at roller-skating rinks from colliding with objects and 
other skaters.  This bill provides an exception for skaters taking part in an organized team 
sport during practice, scrimmage, games, clinics or an officially sanctioned skating or 
roller derby event.
An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Laws Governing Child Support
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1562
Committee Amendment CA_A_S395 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 614, L.D. 1562, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Technical Changes to the Laws Governing Child Support" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 15 the following: 
'Sec. 16. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY OHS) 
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 0138 
Initiative: Provides an allocation for technology updates to the department's division of 
support enforcement and recovery case management system. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
Capital Expenditures 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2016-17 
$77,175 
$2,490 
$79,665 
• 
Approved: 03/02/16 ;tvae 
LD 1562 
LR2466(02) 
An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Laws Governing Child Support 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':4' ("5-3445"'") 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
~"41-4 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$79,665 
$0 
$0 
$79,665 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $79,665 in fiscal year 2016-17 for the Department of 
Health and Human Services for technology updates to the Child Support Enforcement Maine case management 
system. Revenue for incentive funds from a federal grant will be utilized to fund these changes. 
LR2466(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen Intragovernment Communication
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1560
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: KATZ, POULIOT, BREEN, CYRWAY, DIAMOND, DOORE, FOWLE, GRANT, TUELL

Legislative Document 
No. 1560 
S.P. 611 
In Senate, January 14, 2016 
An Act To Strengthen Intragovernment Communication 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative POULIOT of Augusta and 
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, CYRWAY of Kennebec, DIAMOND of Cumberland, 
Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, FOWLE of Vassalboro, GRANT of Gardiner, TUELL 
of East Machias. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  2 MRSA c. 7 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 7 
AGENCIES 
§201.  Participation by agencies in legislative process 
Upon the request of a joint standing committee of the Legislature or a study 
commission or work group formed by legislative action, a commissioner or director of a 
state agency or the commissioner's or director's designee shall appear before and 
participate in the public hearings and work sessions of that committee, commission or 
work group.  The request to appear must be in writing and must specify the date and time 
of the hearing or work session. 
As used in this chapter, "state agency" means a state department, agency, office, 
board or commission or a quasi-independent agency, board, commission, authority or 
institution. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the commissioner or director of a state agency, which includes 
executive branch departments and quasi-independent agencies, to appear before a joint 
standing committee of the Legislature or a study commission or work group formed by 
legislative action and to participate in the hearing and work sessions of that committee, 
commission or work group.  The committee, commission or work group must request the 
attendance of the commissioner or director in writing and provide the date and time of the 
hearing or work session.
An Act To Attract and Retain Medical Examiners by Increasing the Fees for Services Provided by Medical Examiners
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1565
Committee Amendment CA_A_S443 (Senate)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 617, L.D. 1565, Bill, "An Act To 
Attract and Retain Medical Examiners by Increasing the Fees for Services Provided by 
Medical Examiners" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE 
Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 
Initiative: Allocates funds to increase the fee paid to nonsalaried medical examiners and 
medicolegal death investigators. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
2016-17 
$11,000 
$11,000 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
It adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Revised: 03/22/16 
;tk,ac. 
LD 1565 
LR2467(02) 
An Act To Attract and Retain Medical Examiners by Increasing the Fees for Services Provided by 
Medical Examiners 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';tJ' (5-y43"\ 
Committee: Judiciary 
) J 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
$11,000 
$0 
$11,000 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$11,000 
$11,000 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$11,000 
$11,000 
This bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $11,000 in fiscal year 2016-17 for the Department of 
the Attorney General to increase the fee paid to nonsalaried medical examiners and medicolegal death investigators. 
This bill also includes an increase in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue of $11,000 in fiscal year 2016-17 from 
the increase in fees for certifications by duly appointed medical examiners. 
LR2467(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1