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An Act To Provide Income Tax Relief by Expanding Gaming Opportunities" the following: S.P. 272, L.D. 742 - RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That 5 Percent of Signatures on a Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each County SUMMARY This amendment amends the so-called carry-over order to add S.P. 272, L.D. 742, RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Percent of Signatures on a Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each County. SPONSOREDBY: ~ ) (Representative SANDERSON) TOWN: Chelsea Page 1 - 127LR2099(02)-1 HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0994
House Amendment HA_A_H504 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" 11-" to H.P. 994, Order, "Joint Order, That Additional 
Specified Matters Be Held Over to Any Special or Regular Session of the 127th 
Legislature" 
Amend the order in that part relating to "Veterans and Legal Affairs" by inserting 
before the following: "H.P. 876, L.D. 1280 - An Act To Provide Income Tax Relief by 
Expanding Gaming Opportunities" the following: 
'S.P. 272, L.D. 742 - RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution 
of Maine To Require That 5 Percent of Signatures on a Direct Initiative of 
Legislation Come from Each County' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the so-called carry-over order to add S.P. 272, L.D. 742, 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That 
Percent of Signatures on a Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each County. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
) 
(Representative SANDERSON) 
TOWN: Chelsea 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0804
Committee Amendment CA_A_H365 (House)

COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "Ii" 
to 
H.P, 
804, 
Resolution, 
"JOINT 
RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED 
STAtES 
CALLING 
A 
CONVENTION 
OF 
THE 
ST A TES 
TO 
PROPOSE 
AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO IMPOSE FISCAL 
RESTRAINTS, LIMIT FEDERAL POWER AND IMPOSE TERM LIMITS" 
Amend the resolution in the 2nd resolved paragraph in the 3rd to 6th lines by striking 
out the following: "but, if Congress proposes an amendment to the United States 
Constitution identical in subject matter to any of the 3 subject matters contained in this 
Joint Resolution, this application for a constitutional convention is no longer of any force 
or effect for that subj ect matter" 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the 4th resolved paragraph, 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and removes language that 
provides that if Congress proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution 
identical in subject matter to any of the 3 subject matters in the joint resolution, the 
application for a constitutional convention in the joint resolution is no longer of any force 
or effect for that subject matter, It also removes language urging action by other states, 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Flexibility in the Designation of the Closed Period for Elver Harvesting," H.P. 1025, L.D. 1502, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1116

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVENTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Mark W. Eves, Speaker of the House
Mark W. Eves, Speaker of the House
Mark W. Eves, Speaker of the House
Mark W. Eves, Speaker of the House 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
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20th Legislative Day 
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Reverend Jane Rich, United Church of Christ, Andover. 
National Anthem by Bucksport High School Band. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Bill Sturrock, M.D., Orrington. 
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. 
_________________________________ 
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Wednesday, March 9, 2016
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1116) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Provide Flexibility in the 
Designation of the Closed Period for Elver Harvesting," H.P. 1025, L.D. 1502, and all its 
accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House. 
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR 
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: 
Recognizing: 
(5-1)  the Shead High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, of Eastport, which won the 
Class D North Championship.  Members of the team include Holly Preston, Hannah Lank, 
Roxanna McGregor, Brooke Robinson, Cierra Seeley, Madison Greenlaw, Brooke Clark, 
Katelyn Mitchell, Cassidy Wilder and Taylah Kilby; manager Kaylah Kilby; assistant coach Joni 
Kinney; and head coach Corey Sullivan.  We extend to all the members of the team our 
congratulations and best wishes; 
(SLS 974) 
(5-2)  Barbara Vining, of Wilton, longtime assistant town manager and bookkeeper, on 
the occasion of her retirement from public service after nearly 45 years of serving the citizens of 
Wilton.  Ms. Vining retires as assistant town manager, deputy treasurer and deputy tax collector.  
She has served as interim town manager 4 separate times during her tenure.  We send our 
appreciation to Ms. Vining for her service to the community and to the State.  We extend our 
congratulations and best wishes to her on her retirement; 
(HLS 1073) 
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Resolve, To Name the Route 11 Bridge over the Saco River in Standish and Limington the Veterans Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0001
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SHAW, DIAMOND, EVES, KINNEY, DILL, VALENTINO

Legislative Document 
No. 1 
H.P. 4 
House of Representatives, January 7, 2015 
Resolve, To Name the Route 11 Bridge over the Saco River in 
Standish and Limington the Veterans Memorial Bridge 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: Speaker EVES of North Berwick, KINNEY of Limington, Senators: DILL of 
Penobscot, VALENTINO of York. 
Sec. 1.  Route 11 bridge named.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 3328 on Route 11 that crosses the Saco River 
between the Town of Standish and the Town of Limington the Veterans Memorial Bridge 
and shall erect an appropriate sign or signs to proclaim this designation. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate the Route 11 
bridge that crosses the Saco River between the Town of Standish and the Town of 
Limington as the Veterans Memorial Bridge and to erect an appropriate sign or signs to 
proclaim this designation.
An Act To Reduce Diabetes and Obesity among Members of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians by Recognizing and Providing for the Right of Tribal Members To Hunt Moose for Sustenance throughout Aroostook County.
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1161
Committee: Health and Human Services shall report out, to the House, a bill related to the infrastructure at Riverview Psychiatric Center

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVENTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Mark W. Eves, Speaker of the House
Mark W. Eves, Speaker of the House
Mark W. Eves, Speaker of the House
Mark W. Eves, Speaker of the House 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
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35th Legislative Day 
Thursday, April 7, 2016 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Stuart Kestenbaum, State Poet Laureate, Deer Isle. 
National Anthem by Sarah Ann Vigue, Dexter. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Amy Madden, M.D., Rome. 
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, April 5, 2016. 
_________________________________ 
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Thursday, April 7, 2016
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative MALABY of Hancock, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1160) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Health and 
Human Services shall report out, to the House, a bill related to the infrastructure at Riverview 
Psychiatric Center. 
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(4-2)  On motion of Representative BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the 
following Joint Order:  (H.P. 1161) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall report out, to the House, a Bill, "An Act To Reduce Diabetes and 
Obesity among Members of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians by Recognizing and Providing 
for the Right of Tribal Members To Hunt Moose for Sustenance throughout Aroostook County." 
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR 
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: 
Recognizing: 
(5-1)  James T. Gallagher, of Eddington, the owner of Whoopie Pie Cafe in Bangor, who 
has received the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2016 for Maine from the United 
States Small Business Administration.  Mr. Gallagher sold more than 10,000 whoopie pies in one 
month last summer while attending fairs and local shows.  We congratulate Mr. Gallagher on his 
receiving this award; 
(SLS 1081) 
(5-2)  Elizabeth Ward Saxl, of Belgrade, who was inducted into the Maine Women's Hall 
of Fame at the University of Maine at Augusta.  Mrs. Saxl has served as Executive Director of 
the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault for sixteen years.  We extend to Mrs. Saxl our 
congratulations and best wishes; 
(SLS 1096)
Resolve, To Name the Route 11 Bridge over the Saco River in Standish and Limington the Veterans Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0001
House Amendment HA_A_H5 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 4, L.D. 1, "Resolve, To Name the Route 11 
Bridge over the Saco River in Standish and Limington the Veterans Memorial Bridge" 
Amend the resolve by inserting after the title 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, a ceremony to honor veterans is planned for Memorial Day, May 25, 
2015 at the Route 11 bridge renamed in the legislation; and 
Whereas, that date will pass before the 90-day period expires; 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 resolve by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the resolve. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~ 
(Representative SHAW) 
TOWN: Standish 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Remove the Limit on the Number of Patients a Primary Caregiver May Provide for under the Medical Marijuana Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0005
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: RUSSELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §2423-A

Legislative Document 
No. 5 
H.P. 8 
House of Representatives, January 7, 2015 
An Act To Remove the Limit on the Number of Patients a Primary 
Caregiver May Provide for under the Medical Marijuana Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services 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.  22 MRSA §2423-A, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 516, §6, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the provision in the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act that limits 
to 5 the number of qualifying patients a primary caregiver may assist.
Resolve, To Implement Recommendations of the Government Oversight Committee To Strengthen the Ethics Practices and Procedures for Executive Branch Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0006
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H87 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "it" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 9, 
L.D. 6, "Resolve, To Implement Recommendations of the Government Oversight 
Committee To Strengthen the Ethics Practices and Procedures for Executive Branch 
Employees" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the resolve in section 4 in the first line (page 1, line 38 in L.D.) by striking 
out the following: "an interim" and inserting the following: 'a' 
Amend the resolve in section 4 in the 5th line (page 2, line 2 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "final'" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 6 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Human Resources 0038 
Initiative: Provides funds for one Staff Development Specialist IV position and related 
All Other costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
2016-17 
1.000 
1.000 
$53,513 
$73,015 
$4,978 
$4,978 
$58,491 
$77,993 
This amendment reduces from 5 to one the number of new positions authorized in the 
committee amendment and reduces the costs appropriated accordingly. This amendment 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT ,/t" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 9, L.D. 6 
also amends the reporting language to allow for the possibility that there may be 
implementation work going on beyond December 1,2015. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
SPONSOREDBY: __ LC~~~~~~~~~ 
___ 
TOWN: Thomaston 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04117115 
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Resolve, To Implement Recommendations of the Government Oversight Committee To Strengthen the 
Ethics Practices and Procedures for Executive Branch Employees 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment Pi' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Kruger of Thomaston 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
($436,816) 
($582,704) 
($436,816) 
($582,704) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
($333,302) 
($333,302) 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
($342,703) 
($342,703) 
This fiscal note reflects the incremental impact of removing the positions and appropriations that were added to the 
committee amendment and replacing them with an appropriation section that provides one position and a General 
Fund appropriation of $58,491 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $77,993 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LR0323(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, To Implement Recommendations of the Government Oversight Committee To Strengthen the Ethics Practices and Procedures for Executive Branch Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0006
Committee Amendment CA_A_H52 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A, to H.P. 9, L.D. 6, "Resolve, To Implement 
Recommendations of the Government Oversight Committee To Strengthen the Ethics 
Practices and Procedures for Executive Branch Employees" 
Amend the resolve in section 5 in the last line (page 2, line 12 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Legislature." and inserting the following: 'Legislature; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by adding after section 5 the following: 
'Sec. 6. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Human Resources 0038 
Initiative: Provides funds for one limited-period Planning and Research Associate II 
position through fiscal year 2016-17, one Field Investigator position, one limited-period 
Staff Development Specialist position through fiscal year 2016-17, one Staff 
Development Coordinator position, one limited-period Staff Development Specialist IV 
position through fiscal year 2016-17 and 3 Staff Development Specialist IV positions and 
related All Other costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2015-16 
5.000 
$455,483 
$39,824 
$495,307 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2016-17 
5.000 
$620,873 
$39,824 
$660,697 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,fr" to H.P. 9, L.D. 6 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It adds an appropriations 
and allocations section to the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Resolve, To Implement Recommendations of the Government Oversight Committee To Strengthen the 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Ethics Practices and Procedures for Executive Branch Employees 
) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''It l Ii -5 :1 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$495,307 
$660,697 
Projections 
FY2017-18 
$413,485 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$425,143 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$495,307 
$660,697 
$413,485 
$425,143 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services has identified the need for additional General Fund 
appropriations for 5 positions and associated costs to implement recommendations of the Government Oversight 
Committee related to ethics practices and procedures for executive branch employees. The bill includes appropriations 
of$495,307 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $660,697 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
Any additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election practices are expected to be minor and 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0323(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0007
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 7 
H.P. 10 
House of Representatives, January 7, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances 
for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual 
Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, 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 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, 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances for Home and 
Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, a 
provisionally adopted 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 portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances for Home and Community Benefits 
for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, a major substantive rule of 
the Department of Health and Human Services.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 301: Fee Schedule and Administrative Procedures for Payment of Commission Assigned Counsel, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0008
Committee: Judiciary

Legislative Document 
No. 8 
H.P. 11 
House of Representatives, January 7, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 301: 
Fee Schedule and Administrative Procedures for Payment of 
Commission Assigned Counsel, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HOBBINS of Saco for the Maine Commission on Indigent 
Legal Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary 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 301:  
Fee Schedule and Administrative Procedures for Payment of Commission Assigned 
Counsel, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine Commission on 
Indigent Legal 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 portions of Chapter 301:  Fee Schedule 
and Administrative Procedures for Payment of Commission Assigned Counsel, a major 
substantive rule of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services.
An Act To Establish Native American Heritage and Culture Day
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0010
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MITCHELL, DILL, BEAR, BECK, DANA, DION, MARTIN, MELARAGNO, ROTUNDO, SCHNECK
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-L

Legislative Document 
No. 10 
H.P. 13 
House of Representatives, January 8, 2015 
An Act To Establish Native American Heritage and Culture Day 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MITCHELL of the Penobscot Nation. 
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Representatives: BEAR of the Houlton Band 
of Maliseet Indians, BECK of Waterville, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DION of 
Portland, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MELARAGNO of Auburn, ROTUNDO of Lewiston, 
SCHNECK of Bangor. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §150-L is enacted to read: 
§150-L.  Native American Heritage and Culture Day 
In recognition of the service and sacrifice of Maine Indian tribes since the beginning 
of our nation in support for its liberties, and to recognize the thousands of years of Native 
American heritage and the culture Maine Indian tribes have contributed to the State, the 
Governor annually shall issue a proclamation designating March 20th as Native 
American Heritage and Culture Day, and the Governor shall urge the people of the State 
to observe this day in suitable places and with appropriate ceremony and activity. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes Native American Heritage and Culture Day to honor the service, 
sacrifice, heritage and cultural contributions of Maine Indian tribes.
An Act To Exempt the Sale ofthe United States Flag from the Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0011
Committee Amendment CA_A_H11 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 14, L.D. 11, BiII, "An Act To Exempt 
the Sale ofthe United States Flag from the Sales Tax" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect October 1,2015.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an effective date of October 1, 2015. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/13115 kac:::. 
127th MAINE L:EGISLATURE 
LD 11 
LR 76(02) 
An Act To Exempt the Sale of the United States Flag from the Sales Tax 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'i4' {i-! -l ij 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note RE~quired: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2~015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$93,337 
$129,926 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$135,772 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$141,883 
Other Special Re:venue Funds 
($93,337) 
($4,913) 
($129,926) 
($6,838) 
($135,772) 
($7,146) 
($141,883) 
($7,467) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill exempts from sales tax sales of the United States flag as long as the flag is made of cloth. It would result in a 
loss of General Fund revenue of $93,337 in fiscal year 2015··16 and $129,926 in fiscal year 2016-17 and a loss to the 
Local Government Fund of $4,913 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $6,838 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LR0076(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt the Sale of the United States Flag from the Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0011
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SHORT, EVANGELOS, DAVIS, BECK, BLACK, DUNPHY, GILBERT, HARLOW, NOON, PETERSON, SHAW
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 11 
H.P. 14 
House of Representatives, January 8, 2015 
An Act To Exempt the Sale of the United States Flag from the Sales 
Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHORT of Pittsfield. 
Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis 
and Representatives: BECK of Waterville, BLACK of Wilton, DUNPHY of Embden, 
GILBERT of Jay, HARLOW of Portland, NOON of Sanford, PETERSON of Rumford, 
SHAW of Standish. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§96 is enacted to read: 
96.  United States flag.  Sales of the United States flag as long as the flag is made 
entirely of cloth or similar material, except that the flag may include grommets or 
noncloth fasteners for use in displaying the flag. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from the sales and use tax sales of the United States flag as long as 
the flag is made entirely of cloth or similar material, except for grommets or noncloth 
fasteners used in displaying the flag.
An Act To Provide an Exemption from Sales Tax and Service Provider Tax to Nonprofit Collaboratives of Libraries
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0013
Committee Amendment CA_A_S1 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 14, L.D. 13, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
an Exemption from Sales Tax and Service Provider Tax to Nonprofit Collaboratives of 
Libraries" 
Amend the bill in section 5 in the first line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "2014" and inserting the following: '20 IS' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects an effective date. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Limit the Liability of Landowners Who Allow Recreational Climbing on Their Land
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0012
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GRATWICK, STANLEY, DILL, EDGECOMB, HASKELL, MILLETT, MIRAMANT, HICKMAN, HOBBINS, MASTRACCIO
Amends: 14 MRSA §159-A

Legislative Document 
No. 12 
S.P. 13 
In Senate, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Limit the Liability of Landowners Who Allow 
Recreational Climbing on Their Land 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway and 
Senators: DILL of Penobscot, EDGECOMB of Aroostook, HASKELL of Cumberland, 
MILLETT of Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: HICKMAN of Winthrop, 
HOBBINS of Saco, MASTRACCIO of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §159-A, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2009, c. 156, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
B.  "Recreational or harvesting activities" means recreational activities conducted 
out-of-doors, including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, 
environmental education and research, hiking, rock climbing, ice climbing, 
bouldering, rappelling, recreational caving, sight-seeing, operating snow-traveling 
and all-terrain vehicles, skiing, hang-gliding, noncommercial aviation activities, dog 
sledding, equine activities, boating, sailing, canoeing, rafting, biking, picnicking, 
swimming or activities involving the harvesting or gathering of forest, field or marine 
products. It includes entry of, volunteer maintenance and improvement of, use of and 
passage over premises in order to pursue these activities.  "Recreational or harvesting 
activities" does not include commercial agricultural or timber harvesting. 
SUMMARY 
Current law limits the liability of landowners who allow certain recreational or 
harvesting activities on their land.  This bill provides that recreational climbing is 
included in these activities.
An Act To Provide an Exemption from Sales Tax and Service Provider Tax to Nonprofit Collaboratives of Libraries
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0013
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GRATWICK, HUBBELL, DILL, HASKELL, LIBBY, MILLETT, EVANGELOS, HICKMAN, MASTRACCIO, STANLEY
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760, 36 MRSA §2557

Legislative Document 
No. 13 
S.P. 14 
In Senate, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Provide an Exemption from Sales Tax and Service 
Provider Tax to Nonprofit Collaboratives of Libraries 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor and 
Senators: DILL of Penobscot, HASKELL of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin, 
MILLETT of Cumberland, Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, HICKMAN of 
Winthrop, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, STANLEY of Medway. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§96 is enacted to read: 
96.  Nonprofit library collaboratives.  Sales to nonprofit collaboratives of 
academic, public, school and special libraries that provide support for library resource 
sharing, promote quality library information services and support the cultural, educational 
and economic development of the State. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §2557, sub-§35, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 434, §34, is 
amended to read: 
35.  Certain fabrication services. The production of tangible personal property if a 
sale to the consumer of that tangible personal property would be exempt or otherwise not 
subject to tax under Part 3; and 
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §2557, sub-§36, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 434, §35, is 
amended to read: 
36.  Fuel used at a manufacturing facility. Ninety-five percent of the sale price of 
fabrication services for the production of fuel for use at a manufacturing facility as 
defined in section 1752, subsection 6-A.; and 
Sec. 4.  36 MRSA §2557, sub-§37 is enacted to read: 
37.  Nonprofit library collaboratives.  Sales to nonprofit collaboratives of 
academic, public, school and special libraries that provide support for library resource 
sharing, promote quality library information services and support the cultural, educational 
and economic development of the State. 
Sec. 5.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2014. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an exemption from sales tax and service provider tax for certain 
nonprofit library collaboratives.
An Act Regarding the Registration of an Antique Motor Vehicle That Is the Owner's Sole Vehicle
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0014
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, BABBIDGE, ALFOND, GERZOFSKY, GRATWICK, HASKELL, SUKEFORTH
Amends: 29-A MRSA §457

Legislative Document 
No. 14 
S.P. 15 
In Senate, January 13, 2015 
An Act Regarding the Registration of an Antique Motor Vehicle 
That Is the Owner's Sole Vehicle 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox. 
Cosponsored by Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk and 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, GRATWICK of 
Penobscot, HASKELL of Cumberland, Representative: SUKEFORTH of Appleton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §457, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2005, c. 321, §3 and 
affected by §6, is further amended to read: 
6.  Application.  An application for registration of a vehicle under this section must 
be accompanied by an affidavit that includes a statement indicating the year and make of 
the motor vehicle and that the vehicle is garaged or maintained in the State.  
Notwithstanding section 101, subsection 3, paragraph D and subsection 4, paragraph D, if 
an owner is registering an antique auto or antique motorcycle and the antique auto or 
antique motorcycle is the owner's sole vehicle, an application for registration must be 
accompanied by an affidavit that includes a statement indicating the motor vehicle is not 
used year-round. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that an owner of an antique auto or antique motorcycle may 
register that vehicle if it is the owner's sole vehicle as long as the owner provides an 
affidavit stating that the motor vehicle is not used year-round.
An Act To Increase Transparency in Campaign Funding in Legislative Elections
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0015
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: BROOKS, TURNER, CYRWAY, GERZOFSKY, VALENTINO, BEAVERS, O'CONNOR, RUSSELL, SIROCKI
Amends: 1 MRSA §1008

Legislative Document 
No. 15 
S.P. 16 
In Senate, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Increase Transparency in Campaign Funding in 
Legislative Elections 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Representative TURNER of Burlington and 
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, VALENTINO of York, 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, O'CONNOR of Berwick, RUSSELL of 
Portland, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §1008, sub-§5, as enacted by IB 1995, c. 1, §6, is amended to 
read: 
5.  Maine Clean Election Act and Maine Clean Election Fund.  To administer and 
ensure the effective implementation of the Maine Clean Election Act and the Maine 
Clean Election Fund according to Title 21-A, chapter 14; and 
Sec. 2.  1 MRSA §1008, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2005, c. 301, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
6.  Enhanced monitoring.  To provide for enhanced monitoring and enforcement of 
election practices and the electronic submission of reports and computerized tracking of 
campaign, election and lobbying information under the commission's jurisdiction.; and 
Sec. 3.  1 MRSA §1008, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7.  Online campaign finance information.  To provide campaign finance 
information for legislative elections on a publicly accessible website, including all 
contributions and independent expenditures used to support or oppose a candidate, sorted 
by candidate and district. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to 
provide campaign finance information for legislative elections on a publicly accessible 
website, including all contributions and independent expenditures used to support or 
oppose a candidate, sorted by candidate and district.
An Act To Eliminate Retirement Benefits and Paid Health Insurance for Legislators Elected after 2016
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0016
Committee Amendment CA_A_H482 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" H" to H.P. 15, L.D. 16, I? ill, "An Act To 
Eliminate Retirement Benefits and Paid Health Insurance for Legislators Elected after 
2016" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/18/15 
P.fi...';ZC 
LD 16 
LR 643(02) 
An Act To Eliminate Retirement Benefits and Paid Health Insurance for Legislators Elected after 
2016 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendmentl~LH ~Lf~d 
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Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill would result in savings to the State Employee Health and Benefits Program and the Legislative Retirement 
Program, The amount and timing of these savings cannot be determined at this time. While the bill does not 
specifically reference heath plan benefits for Legislators, participation in the health plan requires participation in the 
Legislative Retirement Program, 
LR0643(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Eliminate Retirement Benefits and Paid Health Insurance for Legislators Elected after 2016
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0016
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: DUNPHY, BRAKEY, CHENETTE, FARRIN, HARLOW, MAKER, MALABY, O'CONNOR, SIROCKI, BURNS
Amends: 3 MRSA §801

Legislative Document 
No. 16 
H.P. 15 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Eliminate Retirement Benefits and Paid Health 
Insurance for Legislators Elected after 2016 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: CHENETTE of Saco, FARRIN of Norridgewock, HARLOW of Portland, 
MAKER of Calais, MALABY of Hancock, O'CONNOR of Berwick, SIROCKI of 
Scarborough, Senator: BURNS of Washington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  3 MRSA §801, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 491, §18, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Membership mandatory.  Every Except for a Legislator elected for the first time 
after 2016, every Legislator serving in the Legislature on or after December 3, 1986 is a 
member of the Legislative Retirement Program, except that any Legislator who was a 
member of the Maine State Retirement System on December 2, 1986 may choose to be a 
member of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program instead of becoming a 
member of the Legislative Retirement Program, and any Legislator who is a public school 
teacher or an employee of the Maine Community College System on leave of absence for 
the purpose of serving in the Legislature continues to be a member of the State Employee 
and Teacher Retirement Program and to have contributions deducted from the member's 
legislative earnable compensation as provided by Title 5, section 17701.  A Legislator 
who terminates employment from a position requiring membership in the State Employee 
and Teacher Retirement Program no longer contributes to the State Employee and 
Teacher Retirement Program and, if qualified, is eligible to become a benefit recipient 
under Title 5, section 17804.  Upon such termination, the Legislator becomes a member 
of the Legislative Retirement Program.  Except as provided in section 802, subsection 4, 
paragraph A, creditable service granted under the State Employee and Teacher 
Retirement Program may not be transferred to the Legislative Retirement Program. A 
member ceases to be a member when the member withdraws the member's contributions, 
becomes a beneficiary as a result of the member's own retirement or dies.  A Legislator 
elected for the first time after 2016 may not be a member of the Legislative Retirement 
Program. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a Legislator elected for the first time after 2016 from being a 
member of the Legislative Retirement Program, which also removes the Legislator from 
eligibility for a post-retirement state group health plan.
An Act To Restore Programs and Faculty to the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0017
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: RUSSELL, BROOKS, HARLOW, MELARAGNO, MOONEN

Legislative Document 
No. 17 
H.P. 16 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Restore Programs and Faculty to the University of Maine 
System 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, HARLOW of Portland, 
MELARAGNO of Auburn, MOONEN of Portland. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, state funding for the University of Maine System has remained relatively 
flat for a number of years; and 
Whereas, this flat funding has led to the proposal to eliminate certain university 
programs and faculty; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect immediately to provide sufficient 
funding to avoid irreparable harm to the University of Maine System; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 
Initiative:  Provides ongoing funds to restore programs and faculty to the University of 
Maine System. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides ongoing funds to restore programs and faculty to the University of 
Maine System. 
GENERAL FUND 
2014-15 
2015-16 
2016-17
All Other 
$28,604,154 
$45,632,820 
$58,786,465
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$28,604,154 
$45,632,820 
$58,786,465
Resolve, To Review and Audit the University of Maine System's Finances and Governance Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0018
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: RUSSELL, BEAVERS, BROOKS, HARLOW, MELARAGNO, MOONEN, ALFOND, BRAKEY

Legislative Document 
No. 18 
H.P. 17 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
Resolve, To Review and Audit the University of Maine System's 
Finances and Governance Practices 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, BROOKS of Lewiston, 
HARLOW of Portland, MELARAGNO of Auburn, MOONEN of Portland, Senators: 
ALFOND of Cumberland, BRAKEY of Androscoggin. 
Sec. 1.  Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability to 
review and audit the University of Maine System.  Resolved:  That the Office of 
Program Evaluation and Government Accountability shall conduct a review and audit of 
the University of Maine System's finances and governance practices.  The office shall 
submit a report of its review and audit to the Government Oversight Committee and the 
Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs no later than January 15, 
2016.  The joint standing committee is authorized to submit legislation on the topic of the 
report to the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Office of Program Evaluation and Government 
Accountability to review and audit the University of Maine System's finances and 
governance practices and submit a report of its findings to the Joint Standing Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs no later than January 15, 2016.  The joint standing 
committee may submit legislation on the topic of the report to the Second Regular 
Session of the 127th Legislature.
An Act Regarding Special Education for Students Enrolled in a Home Instruction Program
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0019
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ESPLING, BRAKEY, SANDERSON, SAWICKI, SIROCKI
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5021

Legislative Document 
No. 19 
H.P. 18 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act Regarding Special Education for Students Enrolled in a 
Home Instruction Program 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: SANDERSON of Chelsea, SAWICKI of Auburn, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §5021, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 610, §1, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
3.  Special education and related services.  For purposes of the federal Individuals 
with Disabilities Education Act, 20 United States Code, Section 1400 et seq., a student 
enrolled in a home instruction program that meets the requirements of section 5001-A, 
subsection 3, paragraph A, subparagraph (4) is deemed to be a private school student and 
must be provided access to the same special education and related services as students 
enrolled in private schools.  The special education and related services must be provided 
on the premises of the school administrative unit unless the school administrative unit 
determines another location is more appropriate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a student enrolled in a home instruction program is eligible for 
special education and related services in the same manner that students enrolled in a 
private school are eligible for these services.
An Act To Improve Substance Abuse Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0020
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GOODE

Legislative Document 
No. 20 
H.P. 19 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Improve Substance Abuse Treatment 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GOODE of Bangor. 
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 improve the delivery of substance abuse treatment.
An Act To Amend the Medical Marijuana Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0021
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: RUSSELL

Legislative Document 
No. 21 
H.P. 20 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Medical Marijuana Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services 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: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act.