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An Act To Improve Student Retention in Maine's Postsecondary Institutions
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0215
Committee Amendment CA_A_S21 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "11 "to S.P. 84, L.D. 215, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
Student Retention in Maine's Postsecondary Institutions" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6902-A in the first paragraph in the 3rd line (page 1, 
line 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "up to 4 postsecondary institutions in the 
State to assist up to 200" and inserting the following: 'postsecondary institutions in the 
State to assist' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the limitations included in the bill on the number of 
postsecondary education institutions and the number of students that may be served by 
Jobs for Maine's Graduates as authorized by the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attachedj 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04115 
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LD 215 
LR 845(02) 
An Act To Improve Student Retention in Maine's Postsecondary Institutions 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~' (5 -2 Y 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
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 
$250,000 
$250,000 
$2.50,000 
$250,000 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$250,000 
$250,000 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$250,000 
$250,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $250,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 to Jobs 
for Maine's Graduates to support college retention efforts for eligible students. Additional costs to Jobs for Maine's 
Graduates to develop the required implementation plan and to prepare the required report can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR0845(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Improve Student Retention in Maine's Postsecondary Institutions
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0215
Senate Amendment SA_A_S489 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "?}" to S.P. 84, L.D. 215, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
Student Retention in Maine's Postsecondary Institutions" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3. 
SUMMARY 
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COUNTY: Oxford 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attaelled) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07/16 
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LD215 
LR 845(04) 
An Act To Improve Student Retention in Maine's Postsecondary Institutions 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ';4' to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
($250,000) 
($250,000) 
($250,000) 
($250,000) 
(s--l(~4) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
($250,000) 
($250,000) 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
($250,000) 
($250,000) 
This amendment eliminates the ongoing General Fund appropriations of $250,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 
2015-16 to Jobs for Maine's Graduates to support college retention efforts for eligible students. The funding for this 
purpose is already included in Public Law 2015, chapter 267, the 2016-2017 biennial budget, as part of the 
miscellaneous costs within the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program, Department of Education. 
LR0845(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Stay Certain Suspensions Imposed by the Secretary of State Pending Appeal
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0214
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: COLLINS, PARRY, ROSEN, HOGAN, SIROCKI
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2458

Legislative Document 
No. 214 
S.P. 83 
In Senate, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Stay Certain Suspensions Imposed by the Secretary of 
State Pending Appeal 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COLLINS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative PARRY of Arundel and 
Senator: ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, McLEAN of 
Gorham, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2458, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 486, §1, is 
amended to read: 
2-A.  Minimum suspension for negligent operation.  The Secretary of State 
without preliminary hearing shall suspend for a period of at least 3 years a person's 
license if the Secretary of State, based on the Secretary of State's records or other 
sufficient evidence, finds that person to have recklessly or negligently operated a motor 
vehicle in a manner so as to cause the death of another person.  Prior to the determination 
and issuance of the suspension, the Secretary of State shall notify any family of the victim 
and shall consider written or oral statements received from the family in response to the 
notice.  Upon suspending the person's license, the Secretary of State shall notify that 
person of an opportunity for hearing as provided in section 2483.  If a person whose 
license is suspended under this subsection requests a hearing, the suspension is stayed 
pursuant to section 2483, subsection 4. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that a suspension of a person's driver's license by the Secretary of 
State based upon a determination that the person recklessly or negligently operated a 
motor vehicle in a manner that caused the death of another person is stayed upon a 
request for a hearing by the person.
An Act To Require Proper Notification of Life Insurance Cancellation
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0220
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: DOORE, KATZ, BROOKS, FOWLE, GILBERT, HICKMAN, MARTIN, NADEAU, SAUCIER, JOHNSON
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2556

Legislative Document 
No. 220 
H.P. 152 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Require Proper Notification of Life Insurance 
Cancellation 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DOORE of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, FOWLE of Vassalboro, GILBERT of Jay, 
HICKMAN of Winthrop, MARTIN of Sinclair, NADEAU of Winslow, SAUCIER of Presque 
Isle, Senator: JOHNSON of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2556, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 40, §1, is amended 
to read: 
1.  Notice to 3rd party.  An individual life insurance policy that has been in force for 
at least one year may not be terminated for nonpayment of premium unless, at least 21 
days prior to the expiration of the grace period, the insurer has mailed by registered mail 
a notice of cancellation to the policyholder and any 3rd party designated by the 
policyholder by name and address in writing. The bureau shall adopt rules to implement 
the notice requirements under this subsection.  
SUMMARY 
This bill requires insurers to provide notice of the lapse or termination of a life 
insurance policy by registered mail.
An Act To Reduce Commercial Shellfish License Fees for Persons under 18 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0222
Committee Amendment CA_A_H33 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 154, L.D. 222, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce Commercial Shellfish License Fees for Persons under 18 Years of Age" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect May 1, 2016.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays the effective date of the bill to May 1, 2016. 
FISC-\L \"orr Hrr}rmEIJ 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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127th MAINE IJEGISLATURE 
LD222 
LR 1602(02) 
An Act To Reduce Commercial Shellfish License Fees for Persons under 18 Years of Age 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fir (//-13 ) 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
$4,136 
($4,136) 
($550) 
FY2016-17 
$4,136 
($4,136) 
($550) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$4,136 
($4,136) 
($550) 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$4,136 
($4,136) 
($550) 
The bill reduces the cost of a conunercia1 shellfish license fi:om $133 to $67 for applicants under 18 years of age 
starting May 1,2016. This will annually reduce revenue to 1he General Fund and to the Shellfish Fund account within 
the Department of Marine Resources by $4,136 and $550, respectively, beginning in fiscal year 2015-16. 
LR1602(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce Commercial Shellfish License Fees for Persons under 18 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0222
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: TUELL, BURNS, ALLEY, DEVIN, HUBBELL, PIERCE, TIMMONS, TUCKER, BAKER, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 12 MRSA §6601

Legislative Document 
No. 222 
H.P. 154 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Reduce Commercial Shellfish License Fees for Persons 
under 18 Years of Age 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DEVIN of Newcastle, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, PIERCE 
of Dresden, TIMMONS of Cumberland, TUCKER of Brunswick, Senators: BAKER of 
Sagadahoc, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6601, sub-§5-A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. G, §14, 
is further amended to read: 
5-A.  Exception.  The fee for a commercial shellfish license for applicants 70 years 
of age or older and applicants under 18 years of age is $67. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces a commercial shellfish license for persons under 18 years of age to 
$67.
An Act To Eliminate Outdated Provisions of the Laws Governing the Maine Turnpike Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0223
Committee Amendment CA_A_H9 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §1741

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "1\,, to H.P. 155, L.D. 223, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate Outdated Provisions of the Laws Governing the Maine Turnpike Authority" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §1741, first~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 313, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
Whenever the words "public improvement" or "public improvements" appear in 
chapters 141 to 155, those words mean and include the construction, major alteration or 
repair of buildings or public works now owned or leased or constructed, acquired or 
leased by the State or any department, officer, board, commission or agency of the State, 
or constructed, acquired or leased, in whole or in part with state funds, and including the 
construction, major alteration or repair of school buildings, in excess of $25,000, by any 
school administrative unit and for which state school construction aid is to be paid, except 
that sections 1743 and 1745 are not applicable to construction, major alteration or repair 
of school buildings. This subchapter does not apply to contracts for transportation-related 
services and contracts for construction and maintenance that, by law, are under the 
supervision ofthe Department of Transportation or the Maine Turnpike Authority.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 153, 
subchapter 1 relating to bids and contracts for public improvement projects does not 
apply to contracts for transportation-related services and contracts for construction and 
maintenance that, by law, are under the supervision of the Department of Transportation. 
This amendment clarifies that Title 5, chapter 153, subchapter 1 also does not apply to 
contracts for transportation-related services and contracts for construction and 
maintenance that, by law, are under the supervision of the Maine Turnpike Authority. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote Efficiency in Food Pantry Operation
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0226
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CHAPMAN, HAMANN
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 226 
H.P. 158 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Promote Efficiency in Food Pantry Operation 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHAPMAN of Brooksville. 
Cosponsored by Representative: HAMANN of South Portland. 
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.  Used goods.  Sales of used tangible personal property by a nonprofit 
organization when the profits from the sales of that property are used by that nonprofit 
organization to purchase food products and provide those food products to the indigent at 
no cost. 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2015. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption for sales of used goods by a nonprofit 
organization when the profits from those sales are used by that nonprofit organization to 
purchase food and provide that food for free to the indigent.
An Act To Limit the Information Required To Be Printed on Municipal Referenda Ballots
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0224
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PICCHIOTTI, O'CONNOR, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2528

Legislative Document 
No. 224 
H.P. 156 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Limit the Information Required To Be Printed on 
Municipal Referenda Ballots 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield. 
Cosponsored by Representative: O'CONNOR of Berwick, Senator: WHITTEMORE of 
Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §2528, sub-§6, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 
and Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  Any question or questions required by law to be submitted to a vote shall must be 
printed either below the list of candidates or on a separate ballot from the ballot 
listing candidates.  The full text of the proposal and any financial information may be 
printed on the ballot.  If a separate ballot is used, this ballot must be a different color 
than the ballot listing candidates. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws governing municipal referenda elections to specify that 
only the question to the voters is required to be printed on the ballot and that the printing 
of the full text of the proposal and any financial information is optional.
An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2016
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0228
Committee Amendment CA_A_H7 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 160, L.D. 228, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for 
the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2016" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 03/06115 
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127th MAINE I~EGISLATURE 
LD228 
LR 1692(02) 
An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the 
Calendar Year Endilllg December 31,2016 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/1.' ( t+ ... 7) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Maine Turnpike Authority 
This bill makes allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority funds of $40,655,249 for the authority's operating expenses for the 
calendar year ending December 31,2016. Maine Turnpike Authority revenue of $131,995,373 is budgeted to fund those 
allocations. Included in the budgeted revenue but not allocated is $3,700,613 to pay off bonds authorized by the Legislature for 
specified Department of Transportation projects. These bonds were issued by the Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to the Maj· 
Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1968, subsection 2-A. This bill also includes budgeted revenue of $37,000,000 for the Reservt.. 
Maintenance Fund, $35,089,696 for the Debt Service Fund and $15,549,815 for capital improvements at new interchanges. The 
funds that are not allocated in the bill are not subject to the transfer limitations in section 2 of the bill. 
LR1692(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Collection of Signatures for Referenda
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0225
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PARRY, COLLINS, BABBIDGE, FARRIN, GERRISH, GOLDEN, HOGAN, SANDERSON, TIMMONS, ROSEN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §903-D

Legislative Document 
No. 225 
H.P. 157 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Collection of Signatures 
for Referenda 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, FARRIN of Norridgewock, GERRISH of 
Lebanon, GOLDEN of Lewiston, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, SANDERSON of Chelsea, 
TIMMONS of Cumberland, Senator: ROSEN of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §903-D is enacted to read: 
§903-D.  Limitation on circulators of petitions 
A person collecting signatures on a petition for the direct initiative of legislation or a 
people's veto referendum must have been a resident of the State for at least one year prior 
to the beginning of the collection process. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the collecting of signatures on petitions for the direct initiative of 
legislation or a people's veto referendum to persons who have been residents of the State 
for at least one year.
An Act To Remove Barriers to Job Opportunities for Young Truck Drivers
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0227
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PARRY, COLLINS, FARRIN, HOGAN, LONG, TIMBERLAKE, ROSEN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §555

Legislative Document 
No. 227 
H.P. 159 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Remove Barriers to Job Opportunities for Young Truck 
Drivers 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: FARRIN of Norridgewock, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, LONG of 
Sherman, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senator: ROSEN of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §555, sub-§2, ¶A-2, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 251, §1, is 
amended to read: 
A-2.  The Except for a program under subsection 5, the bureau may not adopt any 
rule that exempts motor carriers, vehicles or drivers transporting hazardous materials 
of a type or quantity that requires the vehicle to be marked or placarded in accordance 
with 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 172 from any federal regulation adopted 
and incorporated by reference into any rule adopted by the bureau pursuant to this 
subsection.  Notwithstanding paragraph A-1, the Maine Administrative Procedure 
Act does not apply to the amendment of any rule consistent with the prohibition set 
forth in this paragraph. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §555, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Program for drivers 18 to 21 years of age.  Notwithstanding subsection 2, 
paragraph A-2, the bureau may create a program of limited duration exempting a driver 
to 21 years of age from federal regulations adopted by the bureau under that paragraph 
that: 
A.  Encourages the driver to enter the commercial trucking profession; 
B.  Reduces the regulatory barriers for drivers 18 to 21 years of age; and 
C.  Monitors and records the skills and driving records of drivers 18 to 21 years of 
age. 
The bureau shall seek input from the commercial trucking industry in the development of 
a program under this subsection.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine 
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police to create a 
program of limited duration for truck drivers 18 to 21 years of age under an exemption 
from federal regulations concerning transporting hazardous materials adopted by the 
bureau that encourages the drivers to enter the commercial trucking profession and 
reduces the regulatory barriers for and monitors and records the skills and driving records 
of the drivers.
An Act To Allow a Person To Request a Pardon from the Governor for the Purpose of Restoring Gun Rights
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0230
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: O'CONNOR, BURNS, DUNPHY, FARRIN, GERRISH, HOBBINS, LONG, MARTIN, TIMBERLAKE, DAVIS
Amends: 15 MRSA §2168

Legislative Document 
No. 230 
H.P. 162 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Allow a Person To Request a Pardon from the Governor 
for the Purpose of Restoring Gun Rights 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, FARRIN of Norridgewock, GERRISH of Lebanon, 
HOBBINS of Saco, LONG of Sherman, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, 
Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §2168 is enacted to read: 
§2168.  Restoration of right to possess a firearm 
A person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm under section 393 may request 
a pardon from the Governor for the purpose of restoring the person's ability to possess a 
firearm. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a 
criminal conviction or other judicial reason to request a pardon from the Governor for the 
purpose of restoring the person's ability to possess a firearm.
An Act To Adjust Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the I 1 Expenditures of the Department of Education, the Maine Arts Commission and the Maine State Museum arid To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A_H16 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 167, L.D. 235, Bill, "An Act To Adjust 
Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the 
I 1 
Expenditures of the Department of Education, the Maine Arts Commission and the Maine 
State Museum arid To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of Part C. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendme!?t stIikes Part C from the bill. Part C proposed to provide for the 
transfer of the payment for students who attend public charter schools authorized by the 
Maine Chalter School Commission from the resident school administrative unit to the 
State. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/1 0/15 
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LD 235 
LR 1862(02) 
An Act To Adjust Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the 
Expenditures ofthe Department of Education, the Maine Arts Commission and the Maine State 
Museum and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State 
Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2015 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fi' (/1-/") 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2014-15 
FY201l5-16 
FY2016-17 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$76,435 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
$76,435 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
($5,598) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$3,688 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Fund Detail by Section 
Appropriations! Allocations 
. General Fund 
PART B, Section 1 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
. PART D, Section 1 
$76,435 
$0 
$0 
$0 . 
$0 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
PART A, Section I 
($5,598) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 . 
Other Special Revenll;~ Funds 
PART B, Section I 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
PARTE, Section 1 
$3,688 
$0 
$0 
$0 
. $0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes one-time appropriations and allocations in fiseal year 2014-15 to various programs within the 
Department of Education, the Maine Arts Commission and the Maine State Museum to support position 
reorganizations, reclassifications and payroll obligations. 
This bill also amends the Lease-purchase authorization for the Maine learning technology initiative enacted in Public 
Law 2013, c. 368, Pt. JJ, section I to revise the principal and interest caps to include not only leases that the State 
pays for but leases that schools pay for. There is no fiscal impaet to the State. 
LR 1862(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Extend the Period of Time for Persons Who Purchase Special Fuel and Gasoline for Off-highway Use To Apply for the Special Fuel and Gasoline Tax Refunds
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0238
Committee Amendment CA_A_H12 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " II" to H.P. 170, L.D. 238, Bill, "An Act To 
Extend the Period of Time for Persons Who Purchase Special Fuel and Gasoline for Off-
highway Use To Apply for the Special Fuel and Gasoline Tax Refunds" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, many taxpayers when they file income tax returns request a fuel tax 
refund for fuel purchased for off-highway purposes such as farming and fishing; and 
Whereas, it is important to change the period for which refund requests may be 
made during the income tax filing period ending April 15, 2015; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill 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 bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Address Recommendations from the Report by the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability Regarding the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0237
Committee Amendment CA_A_H53 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 169, L.D. 237, Bill, "An Act To 
Address Recommendations from the Report by the Office of Program Evaluation and 
Government Accountability Regarding the Public Utilities Commission" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. 5. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC ADVOCATE 
Public Advocate 0410 
Initiative: Establishes one Consumer Advisor position to advise members of the using and 
consuming public regarding participation in proceedings before the Public Utilities 
Commission. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
1.000 
$102,924 
$8,825 
$111,749 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2016-17 
1.000 
$101,033 
$8,825 
$109,858 
Approved: 03/29/15 
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LD237 
LR 559(02) 
An Act To Address Recommendations from the Report by the Office of Program Evaluation and 
Government Accountability Regarding the Public Utilities Commission 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fit (H-S3) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
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Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special. Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$111,749 
$109,858 
Projections' 
FY 2017-18 
$115,729 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$121,074 
The bill establishes a Consumer Advisor position within the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) to advise members 
of the using and consuming public regarding participation in proceedings beforethe Public Utilities Commission. The 
bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation in fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17 of $111,749 and 
$109,858, respectively, for the position plus support costs. The I?osition was previously established by Financial Order 
as a Limited Period position and is set to end on June 30, 2015. The OPA has indicated that it already has sufficient 
resources available to fund the allocation. 
The Governor's Proposed Budget for the 2016-2017 Biennium also includes $111,749 in fiscal year 2015-16 and 
$109,858 in fiscal year 2016-17 in the Public Advocate program within the OPA to establish this Consumer Advisor 
position. [fthis bill is enacted the budget initiative. will not be necessary. . 
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An Act To Address Recommendations from the Report by the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability Regarding the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0237
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DUNPHY, WOODSOME, BEAVERS, DION, FREDETTE, HIGGINS, O'CONNOR, RYKERSON, STETKIS, WADSWORTH
Amends: 35-A MRSA §1701, 35-A MRSA §1702

Legislative Document 
No. 237 
H.P. 169 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Address Recommendations from the Report by the Office 
of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability Regarding 
the Public Utilities Commission 
Submitted by the Office of the Public Advocate pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. 
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, DION of Portland, FREDETTE of Newport, 
HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, O'CONNOR of Berwick, RYKERSON of Kittery, STETKIS of 
Canaan, WADSWORTH of Hiram. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §1701, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Staff of the Public Advocate.    The staff of the Public Advocate shall consist 
consists of such other personnel, including staff attorneys, as the Public Advocate 
determines necessary to represent and advise the using and consuming public, as required 
by subsection section 1702.  All such personnel shall be are appointed, supervised and 
directed by the Public Advocate.  The Public Advocate is not subject to the supervision, 
direction or control of the chairman chair or members of the commission. 
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §1701, sub-§3, ¶¶E and F, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 259, 
§4, are amended to read: 
E.  Business Services Manager, salary range 26; and 
F.  Special Assistant to the Public Advocate, salary range 20.; and 
Sec. 3.  35-A MRSA §1701, sub-§3, ¶G is enacted to read: 
G.  Consumer Advisor, salary range 25. 
Sec. 4.  35-A MRSA §1702, sub-§11 is enacted to read: 
11.  Advice to using and consuming public.  The Public Advocate may advise a 
member of the using and consuming public regarding participation in proceedings before 
the commission. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes a consumer advisor position in the Office of the Public Advocate 
to advise citizens participating in proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission. 
The position is established to address a recommendation in the Office of Program 
Evaluation and Government Accountability's 2013 report on the Public Utilities 
Commission that the Public Utilities Commission and the Public Advocate explore ways 
to facilitate consumers' ability to effectively represent themselves in adjudicatory 
proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission.
An Act To Extend the Period of Time for Persons Who Purchase Special Fuel and Gasoline for Off-highway Use To Apply for the Special Fuel and Gasoline Tax Refunds
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0238
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FARRIN, CUSHING, CHACE, DUNPHY, SKOLFIELD, WADSWORTH
Amends: 36 MRSA §2908, 36 MRSA §3218

Legislative Document 
No. 238 
H.P. 170 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Extend the Period of Time for Persons Who Purchase 
Special Fuel and Gasoline for Off-highway Use To Apply for the 
Special Fuel and Gasoline Tax Refunds 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FARRIN of Norridgewock. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representatives: CHACE of Durham, DUNPHY of Embden, SKOLFIELD of Weld, 
WADSWORTH of Hiram. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §2908, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §70, is further 
amended to read: 
A refund application on a form prescribed by the State Tax Assessor must be filed to 
claim a refund pursuant to this section. Interest must be paid at the rate determined 
pursuant to section 186, calculated from the date of receipt of the claim, for all proper 
claims not paid within 30 days of receipt.  Applications for refunds must be filed with the 
assessor within 12 18 months from the date of purchase. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §3218, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §87, is further 
amended to read: 
A refund application on a form prescribed by the assessor must be filed to claim a 
refund pursuant to this section.  Interest must be paid at the rate determined pursuant to 
section 186, calculated from the date of receipt of the claim, for all valid claims not paid 
within 30 days of receipt.  Applications for refunds must be filed with the assessor within 
18 months from the date of purchase. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends from 12 months to 18 months the period of time within which an 
application for a refund of taxes paid on internal combustion engine fuel or on special 
fuel may be made by a person who purchases and uses the fuel for any use other than the 
operation of a registered motor vehicle on the highways of the State and has paid the tax 
imposed on that fuel for highway use.
An Act To Amend the School Funding Formula
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0240
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HOGAN, COLLINS, BEAVERS, BROOKS, BRYANT, GILBERT, HARLOW, LONGSTAFF, SHORT

Legislative Document 
No. 240 
H.P. 172 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Amend the School Funding Formula 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, BROOKS of Lewiston, BRYANT of 
Windham, GILBERT of Jay, HARLOW of Portland, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, McCABE 
of Skowhegan, SHORT of Pittsfield. 
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 school funding formula.
Resolve, Regarding Metallic Mineral Mining Rules of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0241
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: MARTIN, SAVIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 241 
H.P. 173 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Metallic Mineral Mining Rules of the 
Department of Environmental Protection 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Sec. 1.  Resubmission of metallic mineral mining rule.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Environmental Protection shall resubmit for legislative review Rule 
Chapter 200:  Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection provisionally adopted 
and previously submitted to the 126th Legislature for review; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Legislative review; final adoption.  Resolved:  That legislative review 
of the rule resubmitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to 
section 1 must be conducted in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, except that, notwithstanding Title 5, section 8072, 
subsection 11, final adoption of the rule or any part of the rule by the Department of 
Environmental Protection is prohibited unless legislation submitted to the 127th 
Legislature authorizing adoption of the rule or part of the rule becomes law. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Environmental Protection to resubmit for 
legislative review Rule Chapter 200:  Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced 
Exploration and Mining, a major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental 
Protection previously provisionally adopted and submitted to the 126th Legislature for 
review.  During the Second Regular Session of the 126th Legislature, the department 
submitted its provisionally adopted mining rule for legislative review, but the Legislature 
did not enact into law legislation authorizing final adoption of the rule.  This resolve 
directs that the Legislature review the rule in accordance with the Maine Administrative 
Procedure Act, but stipulates that the rule may not be finally adopted by the department 
unless legislation submitted to the 127th Legislature authorizing final adoption becomes 
law.
An Act To Allow Hunters To Wear Hunter Pink Instead of Hunter Orange in October in Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0242
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: LONG, CRAFTS, DUNPHY, O'CONNOR, STANLEY, TIMBERLAKE, VEROW
Amends: 12 MRSA §11203

Legislative Document 
No. 242 
H.P. 174 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Allow Hunters To Wear Hunter Pink Instead of Hunter 
Orange in October in Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness 
Month 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LONG of Sherman.  (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, DUNPHY of Embden, O'CONNOR of 
Berwick, STANLEY of Medway, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, VEROW of Brewer. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11203, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 477, §6, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Hunter orange or hunter pink required.  A person may not hunt with firearms 
or crossbows during the open firearm season on deer unless that person is wearing 2 
articles of hunter orange clothing that are in good, serviceable condition and visible from 
all sides, except that a person hunting waterfowl from a boat or blind or in conjunction 
with waterfowl decoys is not required to wear hunter orange clothing.  One article of 
clothing must be a solid-colored hunter orange hat.  The other article of clothing must 
cover a major portion of the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat or poncho, and must be a 
minimum of 50% hunter orange in color.  The presence of a decal on an article of 
clothing that is otherwise solid-colored hunter orange does not disqualify that article of 
clothing from satisfying the requirements of this subsection. 
During the month of October, a person may hunt with firearms or crossbows during the 
open firearm season on deer while wearing 2 articles of hunter pink clothing in lieu of 
hunter orange clothing as long as those articles of clothing otherwise meet the 
requirements of this subsection.  The commissioner shall define what constitutes hunter 
pink for purposes of this subsection.  
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that during the month of October a hunter may wear pink hunter 
safety clothing in lieu of hunter orange clothing in recognition of Breast Cancer 
Awareness Month.
An Act To Create Corridor Districts for the Purpose of Funding Transportation and Transit Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0247
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, ROSEN, FARRIN, GILLWAY, GOLDEN, HEAD, HOBART, PARRY, DIAMOND

Legislative Document 
No. 247 
H.P. 179 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Create Corridor Districts for the Purpose of Funding 
Transportation and Transit Services 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and 
Representatives: FARRIN of Norridgewock, GILLWAY of Searsport, GOLDEN of Lewiston, 
HEAD of Bethel, HOBART of Bowdoinham, McLEAN of Gorham, PARRY of Arundel, 
Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to provide for a more predictable and stable environment to fund 
transit and mobility needs, including passenger rail, ferries and bus, bike and pedestrian 
routes, by allowing the creation of multimunicipal, multijurisdictional transportation 
districts along defined transportation corridors and to form service sharing and revenue 
partnerships.  The corridor districts will have the authority to bond infrastructure; raise 
funds for operations, capital investment and maintenance of facilities; purchase, own and 
lease real estate, including station and station area infrastructure financing; and support 
downtown infrastructure financing strategies, transit corridor infrastructure financing 
strategies and regional transportation initiatives. 
A local referendum will be required in each municipality desiring to participate in a 
transit partnership.  District membership will be identified by criteria specific to a defined 
transportation corridor.  The districts will provide inducements for expanding, retaining 
businesses and attracting new investments and provide adequate revenues to support 
critical state and local transportation services.
An Act To Prohibit the Handling of a Mobile Telephone While Operating a Motor Vehicle
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0246
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO, PATRICK, BURSTEIN, CAMPBELL, GILBERT, RYKERSON, STETKIS, KATZ
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2120

Legislative Document 
No. 246 
H.P. 178 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Prohibit the Handling of a Mobile Telephone While 
Operating a Motor Vehicle 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: BURSTEIN of Lincolnville, CAMPBELL of Newfield, DeCHANT of Bath, 
GILBERT of Jay, RYKERSON of Kittery, STETKIS of Canaan, Senator: KATZ of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2120 is enacted to read: 
§2120.  Handling mobile telephone while operating motor vehicle; prohibition 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Mobile telephone" means a device used to access wireless telephone service. 
B.  "Handling" means manipulating, talking into or otherwise physically interacting 
with a mobile telephone. 
2.  Prohibition.  A person may not operate a motor vehicle while handling a mobile 
telephone. 
3.  Penalty.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section. 
A.  A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of 
not less than $50 may be adjudged. 
B.  A person who violates this section after having been previously adjudicated as 
violating this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than 
$250 may be adjudged. 
4.  Exceptions.  This section does not apply to the following persons operating a 
motor vehicle within the scope of their employment: 
A.  Drivers of authorized emergency vehicles, as defined in section 2054, subsection 
1, paragraph B; 
B.  Physicians; 
C.  Holders of commercial driver's licenses; and 
D.  Municipal public works personnel, Maine Turnpike Authority personnel and state 
transportation personnel, including all employees and contractors of the department. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits operating a motor vehicle while handling a mobile telephone.  The 
bill allows certain people to handle mobile telephones while driving within the scope of 
their employment, including drivers of authorized emergency vehicles, holders of 
commercial driver's licenses, physicians, municipal public works personnel, Maine 
Turnpike Authority personnel and state transportation personnel, including all employees 
and contractors of the Department of Transportation.  The bill makes the offense a traffic 
infraction.
An Act To Enable Seniors To Remain in Their Homes
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0249
Committee Amendment CA_A_S10 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 87, L.D. 249, Bill, "An Act To Enable 
Seniors To Remain in Their Homes" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/23/15 hac 
LD249 
LR 1034(02) 
An Act To Enable Seniors To Remain in Their Homes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '1f' (5 -(c) 
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 
$750,000 
$750,000 
$750,000 
$750,000 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$750,000 
$750,000 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$750,000 
$750,000 
This bill establishes the Home Weatherization and Repair for Seniors Fund as a non-lapsing fund within the 
Department of Economic and Community Development and includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of 
$750,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 for the newly created Home Weatherization and Repair for 
Seniors Program. Additional costs to the Department of Economic and Community Development to administer the 
program can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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