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Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review of the Proposal To License Court Reporters and Legal Recorders
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1404
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: KATZ, DION

Legislative Document 
No. 1404 
S.P. 522 
In Senate, May 12, 2015 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review of the Proposal To License 
Court Reporters and Legal Recorders 
(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. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative DION of Portland. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to conduct a 
sunrise review regarding the proposal to license court reporters and legal 
recorders.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Professional and Financial 
Regulation shall conduct an independent assessment pursuant to the sunrise review 
requirements in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 1-A, subchapter 2 of the 
proposal to license court reporters and legal recorders; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Reporting date established.  Resolved:  That, no later than February 
17, 2016, the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall submit a 
report with any necessary legislation following the independent assessment under section 
to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic 
Development.  That committee is authorized to submit legislation on the subject matter of 
the report to the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation to 
conduct an independent assessment pursuant to the sunrise review requirements in the 
Maine Revised Statutes of the proposal to license court reporters and legal recorders.
An Act To Require Screening and Testing for Illegal Substances of Beneficiaries under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1407
House Amendment HA_A_H468 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "If" to H.P. 955, L.D. 1407, Bill, "An Act To Require 
Screening and Testing for Illegal Substances of Beneficiaries under the Temporary 
Assistance for Needy Families Program" 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 20 by striking out all of paragraph K (page 
2, lines 25 and 26 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'I(, The result of an individual written screening questionnaire under paragraph F and 
the result of an individual drug test under paragraph G are not public records under 
Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1 and disclosure to a 3rd party is prohibited. The 
department may release aggregate data related to the results of screening 
questiOimaires and drug tests.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the result of an individual written screening 
questionnaire is exempt from the Freedom of Access Act, along with the result of an 
individual dIUg test as specified in the bill. This amendment allows the Department of 
Health and Human Services to release the aggregate data related to the results of 
screening questionnaires and dru~g 
tests, 
/ 
SPONSORED BY: 1J--.. -~ 
"-
(Representative SANDERSON) 
TOWN: Chelsea 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 21: Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in Shoreland Areas, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1408
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 1408 
H.P. 957 
House of Representatives, May 12, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 21: 
Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities 
in Shoreland Areas, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of 
Forestry 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop for the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 8072 and approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 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 outside the legislative rule acceptance period; 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 21:  
Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in Shoreland Areas, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry that has been submitted to the Legislature 
for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A 
outside the legislative rule acceptance period, 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 21:  Statewide 
Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in Shoreland Areas, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of 
Forestry that was filed outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
An Act To Amend the Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1411
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H452 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/I,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 526, 
L.D. 1411, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Tax Laws" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the 4th indented paragraph after the title the 
following: 
'Amend the bill in Part A by inserting after section 18 the following; 
'Sec. A-19. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§25-C is enacted to read: 
2S-C. Snowmobile; all-terrain vehicle. The sale of a snowmobile, as defined in 
Title 12, section 13001, subsection 25, or an all-tenain ~ehicle, as defined in Title 12, 
section 13001, subsection 3, to an individual who is not a resident of th1s State, unless the 
seller is a retailer in this State.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides a sales and use tax exemption for snowmobiles and 
all-terrain vehicles purchased by a no 
. dent individual unless the seller is a retailer in 
this State. 
SPONSORED B 
(Representative SHAW) 
TOWN: Standish 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Pagel - 127LR0480(OS)-1 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
i.-
Approved: 06116/15 
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127th MAIl\JE LEGISLATURE 
LD 1411 
LR 480(05) 
An Act To Amend the Tax Laws 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment.# to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Shaw of Standish 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment provides a sales and use tax exemption for snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles 
purchased by a nonresident unless the seller is a retailer in this state and would reduce General Fund 
and Other Special Revenue Funds revenue for sales tax collected on casual sales. This reduction is 
expected to be minor not requiring any change to the budget. 
LR0480(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Fund a Training Partnership between Riverview Psychiatric Center and the University of Maine at Augusta
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1412
Committee Amendment CA_A_H332 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/+" to H.P. 959, L.D. 1412, Bill, "An Act To Fund 
a Training Partnership between Riverview Psychiatric Center and the University of 
Maine at Augusta" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY BDS) 
Riverview Psychiatric Center 0105 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for Riverview Psychiatric Center to contract with the 
University of Maine at Augusta to provide training and educational opportunities for its 
staff. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2015-16 
$250,000 
$250,000 
2016-17 
$250,000 
$250,000 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the appropriation in the bill for Riverview Psychiatric 
Center in both fiscal years from $500,000 to $250,000. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
. 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/03115 
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LD 1412 
LR 644(02) 
An Act To Fund a Training Partnership between Riverview Psychiatric Center and the University of Maine at 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropria tions/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
~p~ 
~ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' L H -3 ?Xl) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections FY Projections FY 
FY2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
2017-18 
2018-19 
$250,000 
$250,000 
$0 
$0 
$250,000 
$250,000 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations of $250,000 in fiscal year 2015-16 and fiscal year 2016-17 for Riverview 
Psychiatric Center to contract with the University of Maine at Augusta to provide training and educational opportunities for its 
staff. 
LR0644(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow a Victim of a Crime To Be Represented by an Attorney at a Sentencing Hearing
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1413
Committee Amendment CA_A_H398 (House)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1174

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 960, L.D. 1413, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow a Victim of a Crime To Be Represented by an Attorney at a Sentencing Hearing" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow an Attorney To Speak or Provide a Written Statement for a 
Victim at Sentencing' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1174, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 680, §5, is 
amended to read: 
1. 
The victim must be provided the OppOlturuty to participate at sentencing by: 
A. 
Making an oral statement in open court; or 
B. 
Submitting a written statement to the court either directly or through the attorney 
for the State. A written statement must be made part of the record. 
An attorney for the victim may submit Ii written statement or make an oral statement on 
the victim's behalf.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment changes 
the title and removes from the bill the provision that provides that an attorney may 
represent the victim at a sentencing hearing. It retains and clarifies the provision of the 
bill that allows an attorney to submit a written statement or speak on the victim's behalf. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Fund a Training Partnership between Riverview Psychiatric Center and the University of Maine at Augusta
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1412
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: EVES, KATZ, POULIOT

Legislative Document 
No. 1412 
H.P. 959 
House of Representatives, May 14, 2015 
An Act To Fund a Training Partnership between Riverview 
Psychiatric Center and the University of Maine at Augusta 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Speaker EVES of North Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and 
Representative: POULIOT of Augusta. 
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 BDS) 
Riverview Psychiatric Center 0105 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for Riverview Psychiatric Center to contract with the 
University of Maine at Augusta to provide training and educational opportunities for its 
staff. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $500,000 in fiscal years 
2015-16 and 2016-17 for Riverview Psychiatric Center to contract with the University of 
Maine at Augusta to provide training and educational opportunities for its staff. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$500,000
$500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$500,000
$500,000
An Act To Authorize Two General Fund Bond Issues To Improve Highways, Bridges and Multimodal Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1415
Committee Amendment CA_A_S339 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 530, L.D. 1415, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize Two General Fund Bond Issues To Improve Highways, Bridges and 
Multimodal Facilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the first line after the enacting clause (page 1, 
line 6 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill by striking out all of Part B. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes Part B of the bill, which provides for a $90,000,000 bond 
referendum in November 2016. 
FISCAL KOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/30115 
7.Pac 
127th MAINE I.iEGISLA TURE 
LD 1415 
LR 2021(02) 
An Act To Authorize Two General Fund Bond Issues To Improve Highways, Bridges and Multimodal 
Facilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'WI (S-::):::51 ') 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biemlium cost increase - General Fund 
Bond Issues 
Term (years) 
Principal 
Rate (%) 
Interest 
Total Cost 
General Fund - Non-Taxable 
$68,000,000 
4.0% 
$14,960,000 
$82,960,000 
General Fund - Taxable 
$17,000,000 
4.5% 
$4,207,500 
$21,207,500 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlYear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-15 
General 
Bond Issue 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required.
An Act To Allow a Victim of a Crime To Be Represented by an Attorney at a Sentencing Hearing
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1413
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HERBIG, KATZ, EVES, HOBBINS, MONAGHAN, CUSHING, VOLK
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1174, 17-A MRSA §1257

Legislative Document 
No. 1413 
H.P. 960 
House of Representatives, May 14, 2015 
An Act To Allow a Victim of a Crime To Be Represented by an 
Attorney at a Sentencing Hearing 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HERBIG of Belfast. 
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: Speaker EVES of North Berwick, HOBBINS of Saco, MONAGHAN of Cape 
Elizabeth, Senators: CUSHING of Penobscot, VOLK of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1174, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 680, §5, is 
amended to read: 
1.    The victim must be provided the opportunity to participate at sentencing by: 
A.  Making an oral statement in open court; or 
B.  Submitting a written statement to the court either directly or through the attorney 
for the State.  A written statement must be made part of the record. 
An attorney may represent the victim in the proceedings and submit a written statement 
or speak on the victim's behalf at sentencing. 
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §1257, sub-§2, as repealed and replaced by PL 1995, c. 680, 
§8, is amended to read: 
2.    A victim has the right to participate in the sentencing process pursuant to section 
1174 and to receive notification of a defendant's release pursuant to section 1175.  An 
attorney may represent a victim at the time of sentence and submit a written statement or 
speak on the victim's behalf at sentencing. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that a victim may participate in the process of a defendant's 
sentencing and requires the court to consider any oral or written statement made by the 
victim to the court.  This bill provides that the victim may have an attorney represent the 
victim and submit a written statement or speak on the victim's behalf during the 
sentencing process.
An Act Regarding Interstate Shellfish Depuration
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1416
Committee Amendment CA_A_H286 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pr" to H.P. 962, L.D. 1416, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Interstate Shellfish Depuration" 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble by striking out all of the 3rd, 4th and 5th 
paragraphs (page 1, lines 5 to 11 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Whereas, interstate transfer of shellfish may occur only by formal agreement 
between states and in compliance with the National Shellfish Sanitation Program; and 
Whereas, shellfish depuration may currently be performed at a facility that is not 
listed on the Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List; and' 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of §6104 (page 1, lines 20 to 25 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'§6104. Shellfish depuration; memorandum of agreement 
If the commissioner enters into a memorandum of agreement regarding interstate 
transport of shellfish for depuration pursuant to the National Shellfish Sanitation 
Program. the agreement must provide that depuration of shellfish may occur only in a 
facility listed for depuration on the Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies references in the bill to the National Shellfish Sanitation 
Program and facilities where depuration of shellfish may occur. The amendment also 
removes the requirement that a memorandum of agreement regarding interstate transport 
of shellfish for depuration be reciprocal among the states involved. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1417
Committee Amendment CA_A_H392 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 964, L.D. 1417, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Selection Process 
for the Attorney General" 
Amend the resolution on page 1 in line 30 by striking out tht; following: "the date of 
the proclamation" and inserting the following: 'December 1, 2616' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report and changes the effective date the amendment 
becomes part of the Constitution of Maine from the date of the proclamation, as stated in 
the resolution, to December 1, 2016 to allow the current Attorney General, who was 
elected by the Legislature, to finish the term. 
:[SeAL KOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06109/15 
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LD 1417 
LR2022(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Selection 
Process for the Attorney General 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A' 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthfYear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-15 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required. 
LR2022(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Interstate Shellfish Depuration
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1416
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: BEAVERS
Amends: 12 MRSA §6104

Legislative Document 
No. 1416 
H.P. 962 
House of Representatives, May 14, 2015 
An Act Regarding Interstate Shellfish Depuration 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, shellfish harvested in moderately contaminated marine environments may 
be suitable for human consumption after undergoing a depuration process; and 
Whereas, interstate transfer of shellfish may occur only by formal agreement 
between states and in compliance with the United States Food and Drug Administration's 
National Shellfish Sanitation Program; and 
Whereas, agreements regarding interstate transfer of shellfish do not currently 
require reciprocity between states; and 
Whereas, shellfish depuration may currently be performed at a facility that is not 
certified by the United States Food and Drug Administration; and 
Whereas, to prevent a possible public health risk regarding shellfish depuration, it is 
necessary that this legislation take effect as soon as possible; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6104 is enacted to read: 
§6104.  Shellfish depuration; memorandum of agreement 
If the commissioner enters into a memorandum of agreement regarding interstate 
transport of shellfish for depuration pursuant to the United States Food and Drug 
Administration's National Shellfish Sanitation Program, the agreement must be reciprocal 
among the states involved and provide that depuration of shellfish may occur only in a 
facility certified for depuration by the United States Food and Drug Administration. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a memorandum of agreement entered into by the 
Commissioner of Marine Resources regarding interstate transport of shellfish for 
depuration must be reciprocal among the states involved and require that the depuration 
occur in a facility certified for depuration by the United States Food and Drug 
Administration.
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1419
Committee Amendment CA_A_H366 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 966, L.D. 1419, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Selection Process 
for the Treasurer of State" 
Amend the resolution on page 1 In line 34 by striking out the following: "the date of 
the proclamation" and inserting the following: 'December 1, 2016' 
' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report and changes the date the amendment becomes 
part of the Constitution of Maine from the date of the proclamation, as stated in the 
resolution, to December 1,2016, to allow the current Treasurer of State, who was elected 
by the Legislature, to finish the treasurer's term. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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I.· 
Approved: 06/05/1 5 
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LD 1419 
LR 2023(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Selection 
Process for the Treasurer of State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ff C+J --3b~ \ 
Committee: State and Local Government 
r::J 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-IS 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in Novem ber. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
LR2023(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish a Tax-free Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1421
Committee Amendment CA_A_H509 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 967, L.D. 1421, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a Tax-free Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Treasurer of State To Study the Most Effective Options for 
Maine Residents To Participate in Tax-advantaged Savings Accounts for Persons 
with Disabilities' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Treasurer of State to study options for participation in federal 
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014. Resolved: That the Treasurer 
of State shall review federal law under the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 
2014 relating to the establishment of tax-advantaged qualified savings programs for the 
benefit of qualified individuals with disabilities. The Treasurer of State shall research 
relevant federal regulations and the experience of other states that have established 
savings programs pursuant to the federal law and submit a report by January 15, 2017 to 
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters 
containing the results of the Treasurer of State's research and recommendations for the 
most cost-effective way to ensure that residents of the State are able to obtain the tax 
advantages of participation in qualified programs. The committee may submit a bill to 
the First Regular Session of the 128th Legislature related to the Treasurer of State's 
report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the bill to a resolve directing the Treasurer of State to 
review the experience of other states in implementing tax-advantaged qualified savings 
programs for qualified individuals with disabilities and report the results of the Treasurer 
of State's research and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters by January 15, 2017. 
The 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROFS 
COMMITIEE AMENDMENT ·A "to H.P. 967, L.D. 1421 
committee is authorized to submit a related bill to the First Regular Session of the I 28th 
Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/29/16 ~e 
LD 1421 
LR 1928(02) 
An Act To Establish a Tax-free Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ;4' ( ~ · 5cf1) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Office of the Treasurer of State associated with performing the review required in the 
legislation and reporting the results can be performed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1928(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expand Access to Workforce Development at Brunswick Landing
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1423
Committee Amendment CA_A_S225 (Senate)

FmST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ft" to S.P. 532, L.D. 1423, Bill, "An Act To 
Expand Access to Workforce Development at Brunswick Landing" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE 
Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to Southern Maine Community College to support base 
redevelopment through economic growth and the operation of the new Midcoast Campus 
at Brunswick Landing. The funding supports public-private partnerships for academic 
programming in composites manufacturing, nursing, business and the arts and sciences 
and ensures student success through advising, library and tutoring services and support 
services for workforce development. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
$1,300,000 
$1,300,000 
2016-17 
$1,300,000 
$1,300,000 
This amendment changes the bill by providing ongoing General Fund appropriations 
of $1,300,000 per year, beginning in fiscal year 2015-16, directly to Southern Maine 
Community College to fund operations at its new Midcoast Campus at Brunswick 
Landing instead of directing the funding through the Governor's Jobs Initiative Program. 
The amendment also clarifies that funding will support public-private partnerships for 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROFS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" Pr "to S.P. 532, L.D. 1423 
academic programming and ensure student success through support services for 
workforce development. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE A.MENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05/15 
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LD 1423 
LR 1997(02) 
An Act To Expand Access to Workforce Development at Brunswick Landing 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment tiff' (S-~;;L5 ') 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$1,300,000 
$1,300,000 
$1,300,000 
$1,300,000 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$1,300,000 
$1,300,000 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$1,300,000 
$1,300,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,300,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 to the 
Maine Community College System to provide funding for the Southern Maine Community College to support the 
operations at its new Midcoast Campus at Brunswick Landing. 
LRI997(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Authorizing Celiain Land Transactions by the Department of Agric1.Jlture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1424
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H422 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,/I" to ,COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 970, 
L.p. 1424, "Resolve, Authorizing Celiain Land Transactions by the Department of 
Agric1.Jlture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the first 4 indented paragraphs after the title 
(page 1, lines 12 to 20 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out the last 2 indented paragraphs before the 
summalY (page 2, lines 1 to 3 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause as added 
by the committee, amcndment.12 _ -= ~ ~ j /.'1.a._---_ 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1426
Committee Amendment CA_A_H342 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 972, L.D. 1426, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of paragraph A-3 (page 1, lines 9 to 13 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'A-3. 
"Direct care worker" means an individual who by virtue of employment 
generally provides to individuals direct contact assistance with personal care or 
activities of daily living or has direct access to provide care and services to clients, 
patients or residents regardless of setting. "Direct care worker" does not include a 
certified nursing assistant employed in that person's capacity as a certified nursing 
assistant.' 
. 
Amend the bill in section 9 in §1812-G in subsection I-B by striking out all of 
paragraph D (page 4, lines 13 to 17 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'D. "Direct care worker" means an individual who by viltue of employment generally 
provides to individuals direct contact assistance with personal care or activities of 
daily living or has direct access to provide care and services to clients, patients or 
residents regardless of setting. "Direct care worker" does not include a certified 
nursing assistant employed in that person's capacity as a certified nursing assistant.' 
Amend the bill in section 9 in §1812-G in subsection 6-A in paragraph A in the 2nd 
line (page 8, line 24 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "secure and" and inserting the 
following: 'secure or' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 10 (page 11, lines 36 and 37 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the definition of "direct care worker" in the bill in 
provisions relating to registration of personal care agencies and placement agencies as 
well as the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers. It 
·COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMEND:MENT CIA" to H.P. 972, L.D. 1426 
removes from the bill the section repealed relating to unlicensed assistive personnel. It 
allows for a training program to pay for or secure a background check. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 06/07/15 
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LD 1426 
LR 555(02) 
An Act Regarding the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care vVorkers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' ( \-\~ 3Lf-J) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Depmtment of Health and Human Services from the provisions of this bill are expected to 
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0555(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish the Forensic Treatment Fund To Establish a Behavioral Assessment and Safety Net Cost (Savings) General Fund Evaluation Unit
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1428
Committee Amendment CA_A_H334 (House)

LD 1428 
LR 2012(02) 
An Act To Establish the Forensic Treatment Fund To Establish a Behavioral Assessment and Safety 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Evaluation Unit 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '1/' 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
FY 2017-18 
$0 
$1,541,666 
$0 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
$1,541,666 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$0 
I 
$1.-
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$1,541,666 in fiscal year 2016-17 for one month, June 1 to June 30, 2017, of a contract for establishing and operating 
a behavioral assessment and safety evaluation unit. 
LR2012(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish the Forensic Treatment Fund To Establish a Behavioral Assessment and Safety Evaluation Unit
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1428
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MARTIN
Amends: 22-A MRSA §217

Legislative Document 
No. 1428 
H.P. 974 
House of Representatives, May 21, 2015 
An Act To Establish the Forensic Treatment Fund To Establish a 
Behavioral Assessment and Safety Evaluation Unit 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22-A MRSA §217 is enacted to read: 
§217.  Forensic Treatment Fund 
1.  Forensic Treatment Fund.  The Forensic Treatment Fund, referred to in this 
section as "the fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund in the department to carry out 
the purpose under subsection 2.  The department shall administer the fund.  The fund 
consists of appropriations and allocations made to the fund.  The fund must be held 
separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts. 
2.  Fund purpose.  The purpose of the fund is to provide funding for the 
establishment and operation by the commissioner of a freestanding behavioral assessment 
and safety evaluation unit to provide a secure facility for the psychiatric care and 
treatment of persons who are being evaluated pursuant to Title 15, section 101-D or who 
have been committed to the custody of the commissioner pursuant to Title 15, section 103 
and adult jail inmates who are eligible for admission to a state mental health institute 
under Title 34-B, section 3863. 
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Forensic Treatment Fund 
Initiative:  Provides funds for establishing and operating a behavioral assessment and 
safety evaluation unit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes and appropriates funds to the Forensic Treatment Fund in the 
Department of Health and Human Services.  It funds the establishment and operation by 
the Commissioner of Health and Human Services of a behavioral assessment and safety 
evaluation unit. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$0
$1,541,666
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0
$1,541,666
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding On-premises and Off-premises Liquor Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1429
Amends: 28-A MRSA §10

Legislative Document 
No. 1429 
H.P. 975 
House of Representatives, May 21, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding On-premises and Off-
premises Liquor Licenses 
Reported by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Order 2015, H.P. 954. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §10, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 344, §1, is 
amended to read: 
2-A.  Access exception.  Notwithstanding subsection 2, there may be access between 
the 2 licensed areas by the public as provided by this subsection. 
A.  There may be access between the 2 licensed areas when there is a clear 
delineation of space, by a wall or permanent barrier that separates the 2 licensed areas 
and allows only one clearly defined and controlled point of access for patrons 
between the licensed establishments.  The controlled point of access is not required to 
include a door that must be physically opened and closed. 
B.  When access between the 2 licensed areas exists for patrons of either 
establishment, all malt liquor and wine sold for on-premises consumption must be 
served by an employee of the licensed establishment and may be served only when 
accompanying a full meal prepared in a separate and complete kitchen on the 
premises.  For the purposes of this paragraph, "full meal" means a diversified 
selection of food that cannot ordinarily be consumed without the use of tableware and 
cannot be conveniently consumed while standing or walking. 
C.  Malt liquor or wine sold or served on the premises may not be transported by a 
patron or employee of either establishment from one licensed area to another.  The 
licensee shall ensure that easily readable signs are conspicuously posted to inform the 
public that transfer of alcoholic beverages from one licensed area to another is strictly 
prohibited. 
This subsection is repealed September 30, 2015. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the provision in law that repeals the authority for a single location, 
under certain conditions, to have a license to sell beer and wine for on-premises 
consumption in one area of the establishment and a license to sell beer and wine for off-
premises consumption in a separate area of the establishment.
An Act To Allow Hunters Whose Religion Prohibits Wearing Hunter Orange Clothing To Instead Wear Red
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1430
Committee Amendment CA_A_S244 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 538, L.D. 1430, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow Hunters Whose Religion Prohibits Wearing Hunter Orange Clothing To Instead 
Wear Red" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection I-A in the last line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "clothing" the following: 'and the person is hunting on 
the person's own land. Articles of red clothing permitted under this subsection must have 
an excitation purity not less than 85% and.luminance factor of not less than 40%' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the 5th line (page 1, line lOin L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "required by current law" and inserting the following: 'pursuant to the 
requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 11203, subsection I-A' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the 6th line (page 1, line 11 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "the Maine Revised Statutes," 
SU~Y 
This amendment provides that a person may substitute articles of red clothing with a 
specified excitation purity and luminance factor for articles of hunter orange clothing, as 
long as the person is hunting on the person's own land. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/09/15 
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LD 1430 
LR 2041(02) 
An Act To Allow Hunters Whose Religion Prohibits Wearing Hunter Orange Clothing To Instead 
Wear Red 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ljo/I( S-,;) ~ Y) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from mlemaking to clarify that a person may 
wear articles of red clothing rather than articles of hunter orange clothing are expected to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2041(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Hunters Whose Religion Prohibits Wearing Hunter Orange Clothing To Instead Wear Red
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1430
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: THIBODEAU, DAVIS, MASON, SHERMAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §11203

Legislative Document 
No. 1430 
S.P. 538 
In Senate, May 21, 2015 
An Act To Allow Hunters Whose Religion Prohibits Wearing 
Hunter Orange Clothing To Instead Wear Red 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by President THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Cosponsored by Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, MASON of Androscoggin, Representative: 
SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11203, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
1-A.  Religious opposition exemption.  A person may substitute articles of red 
clothing for the articles of hunter orange clothing required under subsection 1 if the 
person has a religious opposition to the wearing of hunter orange clothing. 
Sec. 2.  Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend rules.  The 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall amend Rule Chapter 4: Hunting and 
Trapping to clarify that a person who has a religious opposition to the wearing of hunter 
orange clothing may substitute articles of red clothing for the articles of hunter orange 
clothing required by current law.  Rules amended pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a hunter whose religion prohibits the wearing of hunter orange to 
instead wear red.  It also directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to 
amend its rules to reflect this exemption.
An Act To Consolidate the Investigation of Out-of-home Child Abuse and Neglect
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1432
Committee Amendment CA_A_H453 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 977, L.D. 1432, Bill, "An Act To 
Consolidate the Investigation of Out-of-home Child Abuse and Neglect" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in §8357 by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 8, lines 
to 8 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'1. 
Disclosure; report of abuse or neglect. 
Notwithstanding section 7703, 
subsection 2, paragraph B, the department may disclose a statement indicating whether or 
not a report of out-of-home child abuse or neglect has been received, the nature of the 
alleged abuse or neglect and the conclusion reached by the investigation team, upon the 
conclusion of the investigation.,,' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in §8357 in subsection 2 in the 3rd line (page 8, line 11 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "shall" and inserting the following: 'may' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in §8357 in subsection 5 in the 1st line (page 8, line 24 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "investigation team" and inserting the following: 
'department' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in §8357 in subsection 5 in the last line (page 8, line 26 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "website" the following: 'upon the conclusion of an 
investigation' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows the Department of Health and Human Services' investigation 
team to notify a child's parent, guardian or custodian that the child has been allegedly 
abused or neglected, rather than requiring the notification, to reflect that there are 
situations when the parent, guardian or custodian should not be notified. It also clarifies 
that the department, rather than the investigation team, may publish information on the 
department's publicly accessible website regarding an investigation, but only upon the 
conclusion ofthe investigation. 
~CALNOTEREQUmED 
(See IiIttaeMd) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06115115 
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LD 1432 
LR 552(02) 
An Act To Consolidate the Investigation of Out-of-home Child Abuse and Neglect 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' C H -453) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Depaliment of Health and Human Services to implement the provisions of this bill are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0552(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create the Office of the Public Defender and Amend the Duties of the Commission on Indigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1433
Committee Amendment CA_A_S387 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §191

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 540, L.D. 1433, Bill, "An Act To 
Create the Office of the Public Defender and Amend the Duties of the Commission on 
Indigent Legal Services" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 14 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 14. 36 MRSA §191, sub-§2, ,AAA is enacted to read: 
AAA. The disclosure by employees of the bureau to an authorized representative of 
the Office of the Public Defender for the administration of Title 4, section 1804-A, 
subsection 1, paragraph A for determining eligibility for indigent legal services under 
Title 4, chapter 37.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, corrects a lettering 
conflict and adds a fiscal note to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/19/16 
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LD 1433 
LR 1894(02) 
An Act To Create the Office of the Public Defender and Amend the Duties of the Commission on 
Indigent Legal Services 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fl"~-~ij 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
The General Fund cost of establishing the Office of the Public Defender cannot be estimated at this time, but is likely 
to exceed the cost of the current system based on the staffing requirements identified in the bill. 
LR! 894(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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