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An Act To Facilitate the Use of Half-gallon Containers for Malt Liquor at Maine Brew Pubs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1083
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: McCABE, BEEBE-CENTER, DEVIN, LUCHINI, TEPLER, WARREN, BRAKEY, JOHNSON
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1355-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1083 
H.P. 744 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2015 
An Act To Facilitate the Use of Half-gallon Containers for Malt 
Liquor at Maine Brew Pubs 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, DEVIN of Newcastle, 
LUCHINI of Ellsworth, TEPLER of Topsham, WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: BRAKEY 
of Androscoggin, JOHNSON of Lincoln, McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1355-A, sub-§3, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 629, §22, 
is amended to read: 
C.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title, a brewery or small brewery 
licensed in accordance with this section may sell from the establishment at the site of 
the brewery licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the 
premises malt liquor to be consumed off the premises under the conditions specified 
in this paragraph.  
(1)  Only malt liquor brewed at the brewery where the on-premises establishment 
is licensed may be sold at the on-premises establishment. 
(2)  Malt liquor must be dispensed in bottles provided by and with labels unique 
to the brewery of 32 to 64 ounces in volume. 
(3)  No more than 6 bottles may be prefilled at any one time. 
(4)  A deposit may be charged per bottle. Bottles sold under this paragraph are 
not subject to Title 32, chapter 28. 
(5)  The bottle in which the malt liquor is dispensed must be sealed by the 
licensee with a seal that is tamper-evident. 
(6)  Malt liquor dispensed in accordance with this paragraph must be consumed 
off the premises. 
(7)  All sales of malt liquor from the on-premises establishment for off-premises 
consumption must be accompanied by a sales receipt with a time stamp that 
indicates time of purchase. 
(8)  Sale of malt liquor from the on-premises establishment for off-premises 
consumption may not be made after 10:00 p.m. 
The bureau may adopt rules to enforce this paragraph.  Rules adopted in accordance 
with this paragraph are routine technical rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the requirement that the bottles breweries or small breweries use to 
sell malt liquor for off-premises consumption from their licensed on-premises 
establishment, typically half-gallon containers, be provided by the breweries and have 
labels unique to each brewery.
An Act To Ensure Equitable Support of Education for Maine Students in School Administrative District No. 6 and School Administrative District No. 44
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1082
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: AUSTIN, CUSHING, FECTEAU, GERRISH, HEAD, O'CONNOR, TIMMONS, VACHON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15688

Legislative Document 
No. 1082 
H.P. 743 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2015 
An Act To Ensure Equitable Support of Education for Maine 
Students in School Administrative District No. 6 and School 
Administrative District No. 44 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, GERRISH of Lebanon, HEAD of Bethel, 
McCLELLAN of Raymond, O'CONNOR of Berwick, TIMMONS of Cumberland, VACHON 
of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15688, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A.  Municipalities in School Administrative District No. 6 and School 
Administrative District No. 44.  With regard to the local cost of education for member 
municipalities in School Administrative District No. 6 and School Administrative District 
No. 44, the cost-sharing formulas established between these member municipalities in 
these 2 school administrative districts prior to January 1, 2005 must be set to 50% 
valuation and 50% per pupil beginning January 1, 2016. 
Sec. 2.  PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §69 is repealed. 
Sec. 3.  P&SL 1997, c. 41, Pt. A, §8, as amended by P&SL 2001, c. 8, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
Sec. A-8.  Educational needs.  If the Town of Frye Island is incorporated and 
separated from the Town of Standish, it remains in the School Administrative District 6 
or its successor and pays its proportional share of costs, unless or until such time as it 
withdraws from the school administrative district in accordance with applicable state law.  
School transportation services must be provided as follows: The Town of Frye Island is 
authorized to require each resident with a child or children enrolled in School 
Administrative District 6 to provide transportation from the island to the mainland point 
of pickup at the resident's own expense; transportation costs from the mainland point of 
pickup to the school must be provided, as is customarily done, by the school 
administrative district. 
Sec. 4.  P&SL 1997, c. 41, Pt. A, §9, as enacted by P&SL 2001, c. 8, §2, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the exemption for member municipalities in School 
Administrative District No. 6 and School Administrative District No. 44 from the 
standard municipal cost-sharing arrangement.  For purposes of the cost-sharing 
calculation between these member municipalities in these 2 school administrative 
districts, the valuation and per-pupil figures for the member municipalities must both be 
set to 50%.  The bill also repeals the prohibition against the withdrawal of the Town of 
Frye Island from School Administrative District No. 6.
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Receipt of a Request for Public Records
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1085
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 1 MRSA §408-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1085 
H.P. 746 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2015 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know 
Advisory Committee Concerning Receipt of a Request for Public 
Records 
Reported by Representative HOBBINS of Saco for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 411, subsection 6, paragraph G. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §408-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2013, c. 350, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
3.  Acknowledgment; clarification; time estimate; cost estimate.  The agency or 
official having custody or control of a public record shall acknowledge receipt of a 
request made according to this section within 5 working days of receiving the request and 
may request clarification concerning which public record or public records are being 
requested.  Within a reasonable time of receiving the request, the agency or official shall 
provide a good faith, nonbinding estimate of the time within which the agency or official 
will comply with the request, as well as a cost estimate as provided in subsection 9.  The 
agency or official shall make a good faith effort to fully respond to the request within the 
estimated time.  For purposes of this subsection, the date a request is received is the date 
a sufficient description of the public record is received by the agency or official at the 
office responsible for maintaining the public record.  An agency or official that receives a 
request for a public record that is not maintained by the office shall forward the request to 
the office of the agency or official that maintains the record, without willful delay. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the Freedom of Access Act to clarify that the date of receipt of a 
request to copy or inspect a public record is the date a sufficient description of the public 
record is received by the agency or official at the office responsible for maintaining the 
public record.  An agency or official that receives a request for a public record that is not 
maintained by that office must forward the request to the appropriate office without 
willful delay.
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee To Create a Remedy for Unduly Burdensome and Oppressive Requests
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1086
Committee Amendment CA_A_H357 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 747, L.D. 1086, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee To Create 
a Remedy for Unduly Burdensome and Oppressive Requests" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 4-A in paragraph A in subparagraph (2) in 
the last line (page 1, line 25 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 4-A in paragraph A in subparagraph (3) in 
the last line (page 1, line 28 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "production." and 
inserting the following: 'production; and' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 4-A in paragraph A by inserting after 
subparagraph (3) the following: 
'(4) Proof that the body, agency or official has submitted a notice of intent to file 
an action under this subsection to the party requesting the records, dated at least 
days prior to filing the complaint for an order of protection under this 
subsection.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a requirement that a public body, agency or official seeking a 
protection order from unduly burdensome and oppressive public records requests under 
the provision in the bill must provide to the court proof that the body, agency or official 
provided notice of the intent to file the action at least 10 days before the complaint is filed 
with the court. 
l-ISCAL 1\OTE REQU1RED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/29/15 
frac 
LD 1086 
LR 1912(02) 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations ofthe Right To Know Advisory Committee To Create a 
Remedy for Unduly Burdensome and Oppressive Requests 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fi' (1/"'357) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil suits. 
The collection of additional filing fees may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR19l2(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Response Deadlines and Appeals
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1087
Committee Amendment CA_A_H360 (House)
Amends: 1 MRSA §408-A, 1 MRSA §409

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 748, L.D. 1087, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee 
Concerning Response Deadlines and Appeals" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §408-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2013, c. 350, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
4. Refusals; denials. If a body or an agency or official having custody or control of 
any public record refuses permission to inspect or copy or abstract a public record, the 
body or agency or official shall provide, within 5 working days of the receipt of the 
request for inspection or copying, written notice of the denial, stating the reason for the 
denial, witbifl: 5 \vorking days of the reoeipt of the reqaest for tnSfleotion or oopying, or 
the expectation that the request will be denied in full or in part following a review. 
Failure to comply with this subsection is considered failure to allow inspection or 
copying and is subject to appeal as provided in section 409. 
Sec. 2. 1 MRSA §409, sub-§l, as repealed and replaced by PL 2013, c. 350, §3, 
is amended to read: 
1. Records. Any person aggrieved by a refusal or denial to inspect or copy a record 
or the failure to allow the inspection or copying of a record under section 408-A may 
appeal the refusal, denial or failure within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the written 
notice of refusal, denial or failure to any the Superior Court within the State as a trial de 
neve for the county where the person resides or the agency has its principal office. The 
agency or official shall file an answer a statement of position explaining the basis for 
denial within 14 calendar days of service of the appeal. If a court, after a trial de novo 
review, with taking of testimony and other evidence as determined necessary. determines 
such refusal, denial or failure was not for just and proper cause, the court shall enter an 
order for disclosure. Appeals may be advanced on the docket and receive priority over 
other cases when the court determines that the interests of justice so require.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 748, L.D. 1087 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the wording of the starting point of the 5-day period within 
which a written notice of denial of a public records request must be provided. 
This amendment deletes the language referring to a trial de novo, which was 
inadvertently retained in the bill. 
This amendment strikes out the section of the bill that requires public access officers 
to acknowledge requests for public records within 5 working days because that proposal 
is included in another bill as amended. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1088
Committee Amendment CA_A_H359 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" Pt" to H.P. 749, L.D. 1088, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee" 
Amend the bill in Part C by striking out all of section 4. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the section of the bill that removes language authorizing 
the Secretary of State to adopt rules regarding the maintenance and use of data processing 
information files required to be kept confidential. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Agriculture by Expanding the Powers of the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1089
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: McCABE
Amends: 7 MRSA §21

Legislative Document 
No. 1089 
H.P. 750 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Agriculture by Expanding 
the Powers of the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §21 is enacted to read: 
§21.  Acquisition and disposal of land 
1.  Acquisition of land.  The commissioner may, in order to further the purposes of 
this Title: 
A.  Acquire in the name of the State, by gift, bequest or otherwise, real and personal 
property; and 
B.  Purchase or lease, for and on behalf of the State as for public uses, land and all 
materials in and upon it. 
A plan of the land or rights acquired must be filed and recorded in the registry of deeds 
where the land or rights are located. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
acquire, purchase and lease property for and on behalf of the State.
An Act To Allow Youth Who Referee Sports To Be Paid Stipends
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1091
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BEAVERS, CUSHING, BATES, COREY, DAUGHTRY, GILBERT, MAKER, STETKIS, MILLETT, PATRICK
Amends: 26 MRSA §773-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1091 
H.P. 752 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2015 
An Act To Allow Youth Who Referee Sports To Be Paid Stipends 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representatives: BATES of Westbrook, COREY of Windham, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, 
GILBERT of Jay, MAKER of Calais, STETKIS of Canaan, Senators: MILLETT of 
Cumberland, PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §773-A is enacted to read: 
§773-A.  Minors; refereeing at youth athletic programs 
A minor 12 years of age or older may work for a stipend as a referee, umpire or 
official in a youth athletic program pursuant to the requirements under this article, as long 
as the minor is a referee, umpire or official for an age group younger than the minor’s 
own age and an adult representing the youth athletic program is on the premises where 
the athletic event is occurring. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a minor 12 years of age or older to referee, umpire or officiate in a 
youth athletic program for a stipend if the minor referees, umpires or officiates for an age 
group younger than the minor’s own age and an adult representing the youth athletic 
program is on the premises.
An Act To Enhance the Property Tax Fairness Credit for Maine's Low-income Seniors and Other Net Cost (Savings) General Fund Revenue General Fund Low-income Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1095
Committee Amendment CA_A_H232 (House)

LD 1095 
LR 157(02) 
An Act To Enhance the Property Tax Fairness Credit for Maine's Low-income Seniors and Other 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Low-income Residents 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment Iff (~- ~ 3;L) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
$37,952,500 
$0 
($37,952,500) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$39,520,000 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$40,185,000 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0· 
($1,997,500) 
($39,520,000) 
($2,080,000) 
($40,185,000) 
($2,115,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill increases the benefit base, changes the calculation of the tax credit and increases the maximum credit under 
the property tax fairness credit and would result in a reduction in General Fund revenue of $37,952,500 in fiscal year 
2016-17 and a reduction in Local Government Fund revenue of $1,997,500 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LR0157(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 ofl
An Act To Protect Children from Exposure to Pesticides
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1098
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, BLACK, CHAPMAN, DUNPHY, HICKMAN, MAREAN, NOON, SAVIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 1098 
H.P. 758 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2015 
An Act To Protect Children from Exposure to Pesticides 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CHAPMAN of Brooksville, DUNPHY 
of Old Town, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MAREAN of Hollis, McELWEE of Caribou, NOON 
of Sanford, Senator: SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
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 extend laws and rules regarding pesticides in schools and on 
school grounds to other areas when children are present.
An Act To Improve the Integrity of Maine's Welfare Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1097
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LIBBY
Amends: 22 MRSA §3763

Legislative Document 
No. 1097 
S.P. 384 
In Senate, March 25, 2015 
An Act To Improve the Integrity of Maine's Welfare Programs 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3763, sub-§11 is enacted to read: 
11.  Restrictions on use of electronic benefits transfer system.  A recipient of 
benefits under this chapter may not use the electronic benefits transfer system established 
in section 22: 
A.  Outside of the State, except in the State of New Hampshire; 
B.  In a calendar month to withdraw as cash an amount over 25% of the recipient's 
monthly benefits under this chapter received in the recipient's electronic benefits 
transfer system account; or 
C.  To expend benefits on the following: 
(1)  Tobacco products, as defined in Title 22, section 1551, subsection 3; 
(2)  Imitation liquor or liquor, as defined in Title 28-A, section 2, subsections 13 
and 16, respectively; 
(3)  Gambling activity, as defined in Title 8, section 1001, subsection 15; 
(4)  Lotteries conducted by the State pursuant to Title 8, chapter 14-A or the Tri-
State Lotto Commission pursuant to Title 8, chapter 16; 
(5)  Bail, as defined by Title 15, section 1003, subsection 1; 
(6)  Firearms or ammunition; 
(7)  Vacation or travel services; 
(8)  Publications, services or entertainment that contain or promote obscene 
matter.  For purposes of this paragraph, "obscene matter" has the same meaning 
as Title 17, section 2911, subsection 1, paragraph D; or 
(9)  Tattoos, as defined by Title 32, section 4201, or body art. 
Sec. 2.  Department of Health and Human Services to hire fraud 
investigators.  By January 1, 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services shall 
hire an additional 5 fraud investigators for the Human Services Fraud Investigation Unit 
under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 13. 
SUMMARY 
This bill restricts the use of benefits for recipients of temporary assistance for needy 
families under the electronic benefits transfer system by prohibiting use of the electronic 
benefits transfer system outside of the State, except for in New Hampshire, withdrawals 
of cash per month in an amount over 25% of a recipient's monthly benefits and 
expenditures on items such as tobacco products, liquor and lottery tickets and several 
other similar items.  This bill also directs the Department of Health and Human Services 
to hire 5 additional fraud investigators.
Resolve, To Study Understaffing in State Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1103
Committee Amendment CA_A_H380 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 763, L.D. 1103, "Resolve, To Study 
Understaffing in State Agencies" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line 11 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "Government." the following: 'The joint standing committee may 
. report out a bill related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 127th 
Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of thy committee. It allows the Joint Standing 
Committee on State and Local Government to report out a bill related to the Department 
of Administrative and Financial Services report in the resolve to the Second Regular 
Session of the 127th Legislature. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/08/15 
.:J.?7aC".. 
LD 1103 
LR 1044(02) 
Resolve, To Study Understaffing in State Agencies 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'If {j/ -380 ) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
CUlTent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services has identified the need for General Fund appropriations for 
additional positions for the 2016-2017 biennium to perform the data collection and review required by this resolve. 
Since this resolve does not contain emergency language, its effective date is assumed to be close to October 1,2015. 
With a report deadline of January 4, 2016, any positions would be limited-period positions or contracted professional 
services for a short duration. 
LRI044(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Study Understaffing in State Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1103
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: ROTUNDO

Legislative Document 
No. 1103 
H.P. 763 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2015 
Resolve, To Study Understaffing in State Agencies 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Administrative and Financial Services to collect 
information.  Resolved:  That the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services shall collect and compile information on staffing levels, caseload and workload 
averages, turnover rates and use of overtime for each job title in each department of the 
State and shall review any available studies comparing private sector positions and pay 
with comparable state positions and pay for comparable work.  The department shall draft 
a report based upon this information to identify risks to public safety and the safety of 
workers; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, by January 4, 2016, the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services shall submit its report under section 1 to the Joint 
Standing Committee on State and Local Government. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to collect 
and compile information concerning staffing of all the departments of the State and 
review any available studies comparing private sector positions and pay with comparable 
state positions and pay for comparable work and to report its findings to the Joint 
Standing Committee on State and Local Government.
Resolve, To Exempt Local Fuel Delivery Vehicles from Hours-of-service Restrictions during Winter Months
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1104
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SHAW, DIAMOND, BRYANT, COREY, MAREAN, MARTIN, NUTTING, POWERS, DUTREMBLE, VOLK

Legislative Document 
No. 1104 
H.P. 764 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2015 
Resolve, To Exempt Local Fuel Delivery Vehicles from Hours-of-
service Restrictions during Winter Months 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, COREY of Windham, MAREAN of Hollis, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, NUTTING of Oakland, POWERS of Naples, Senators: 
DUTREMBLE of York, VOLK of Cumberland. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police to adopt rules 
to amend Maine Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.  Resolved:  That, pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 555, the Department of Public Safety, 
Bureau of State Police shall adopt major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A to amend Chapter 4, Maine Motor Carrier Safety Regulations by 
amending the rule adopting by reference 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 395 to 
exempt intrastate motor carriers, vehicles and drivers delivering fuel oil and bulk 
petroleum products that operate less than 100 air miles from their regular place of 
business from hours-of-service restrictions annually from December 1st to May 1st. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police to adopt 
major substantive rules amending the Maine Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to exempt 
intrastate motor carriers, vehicles and drivers delivering fuel oil and bulk petroleum 
products that operate less than 100 air miles from their regular place of business from 
hours-of-service restrictions annually from December 1st to May 1st.
An Act To Protect Children and the Public from Electronic Cigarette Vapor
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1108
Committee Amendment CA_A_H428 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1541

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 769, L.D. 1108, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Children and the Public from Electronic Cigarette Vapor" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Protect Children and the Public from Vapor from Electronic Smoking 
Devices' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRS A §1541, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
1-A. Electronic smoking device. "Electronic smoking device" means a device used 
to deliver nic~tine or' any other substance intended for human' consumption that may \1e 
used ~y a l~erson to simulate smoking through inhalation of vapgr gr ,aerosol f!0tn the 
devi<;e) il1cluding, without limitatiol1, a device manufact\lred/ d~stri~ute~" marketed or 
sQld as an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic pipe, electronic hookah or so-
called vapepen. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §1541, sub-§6, as enacted Oy PlJ 1993, c. 342, §1 and affected 
by §9, is amended to read: 
6. Smoking. "Smoking" includes carrying or having in one's possession a lighted or 
heated cigarette, cigar, Q! pipe or other oWeot giving oft: tobaooo smoke a lighted or 
heated tobacco or plant product intended for human consumption throu,gh inhalation 
whether natural or synthetic in any manner or in any form. "Smoking" includes the use of 
an electronic smoking device.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the maj ority report, changes the bill's title, replaces the 
defined term "electronic cigarette" with a new term, "electronic smoking device," and 
definition and amends the definition of "smoking" to include use of an electronic smoking 
device. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Populations of Bees and Other Pollinators
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1105
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: McCABE, HARLOW, HICKMAN, SAUCIER

Legislative Document 
No. 1105 
H.P. 766 
House of Representatives, March 26, 2015 
An Act To Protect Populations of Bees and Other Pollinators 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: HARLOW of Portland, HICKMAN of Winthrop, SAUCIER 
of Presque Isle. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA c. 417 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 417 
LABELING AND ADVERTISING OF PLANTS 
§2441.  Pollinator protection 
1.  Definition.  As used in this section, "insecticide lethal to pollinators" means a 
product that has a detectable level of systemic insecticide that: 
A.  Has a pollinator protection box on the label; or 
B.  Has a precautionary statement concerning pollinators, bees or honeybees in the 
environmental hazards section of the insecticide product label. 
"Insecticide lethal to pollinators" includes, but is not limited to, the neonicotinoid class of 
insecticides that affect the central nervous system of pollinators and may cause pollinator 
paralysis or death. 
2.  Prohibition.  A person may not label or advertise an annual plant, bedding plant 
or other plant, plant material or nursery stock as beneficial to pollinators if the annual 
plant, bedding plant or other plant, plant material or nursery stock has been treated with 
an insecticide lethal to pollinators. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits labeling or advertising an annual plant, bedding plant or other 
plant, plant material or nursery stock as beneficial to pollinators if the plant or material 
has been treated with an insecticide absorbed by a plant that makes the plant lethal to 
pollinators.
An Act To Protect Children and the Public from Electronic Cigarette Vapor
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1108
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: McCABE, HYMANSON, SANBORN
Amends: 22 MRSA §1541

Legislative Document 
No. 1108 
H.P. 769 
House of Representatives, March 26, 2015 
An Act To Protect Children and the Public from Electronic 
Cigarette Vapor 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: HYMANSON of York, SANBORN of Gorham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1541, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
1-A.  Electronic cigarette.  "Electronic cigarette" means an electronic nicotine 
delivery system that uses a battery-powered vaporizer that turns a liquid containing 
nicotine into a vapor, resulting in an effect to the user similar to smoking a cigarette. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1541, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 342, §1 and affected 
by §9, is amended to read: 
6.  Smoking.  "Smoking" includes carrying or having in one's possession a lighted 
cigarette, cigar, pipe or other object giving off tobacco smoke or an electronic cigarette 
giving off vapor. 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes in the definition of "smoking" an electronic cigarette giving off 
vapor for the purpose of restricting smoking in public places.
An Act To Modernize Road User Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1110
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McLEAN

Legislative Document 
No. 1110 
H.P. 771 
House of Representatives, March 26, 2015 
An Act To Modernize Road User Fees 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McLEAN of Gorham. 
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 modernize current state road user fee funding mechanisms to 
promote equity and sustainability and to yield the predictable funding levels needed to 
support a safe and reliable highway and bridge system that supports economic 
opportunity. 
In order to attain these goals, the bill proposes to require some or all of the following: 
1.  A review and revision, if necessary, of the funding levels, including any 
anticipated shortfalls, necessary to achieve the highway and bridge capital goals 
enumerated in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 73, subsection 7, paragraphs 
A to D; 
2.  A mechanism to address the erosion of Highway Fund receipts that is caused in 
part by higher automobile fuel efficiency such as registration fee surcharges on electric or 
hybrid cars or the establishment of a voluntary vehicle miles traveled program that allows 
a user to self-report the miles traveled and pay a tax based on those miles; 
3.  A method of placing a more equitable share of the costs of the highway system on 
nonresidents such as reducing baseline fuel tax rates and adding a seasonal gasoline tax 
surcharge or imposing seasonal electronic tolling; 
4.  Reducing baseline fuel tax rates and adding a wholesale tax component; 
5.  Fuel tax surcharges that are tied to fuel prices or federal fuel taxes and that would 
be reduced or eliminated as fuel prices or the federal tax increases; and 
6.  The dedication of a portion of sales tax receipts from sales of transportation-
related products, such as vehicles and tires, for transportation needs.
An Act To Provide Funding to Municipalities To Assist with the Maintenance of Veterans' Graves
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1111
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: EVANGELOS, MIRAMANT, JOHNSON
Amends: 37-B MRSA §515

Legislative Document 
No. 1111 
H.P. 772 
House of Representatives, March 26, 2015 
An Act To Provide Funding to Municipalities To Assist with the 
Maintenance of Veterans' Graves 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship. 
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and 
Senator: JOHNSON of Lincoln. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §515 is enacted to read: 
§515.  Municipal Veterans' Graves Fund 
The Municipal Veterans' Graves Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is 
established as a nonlapsing, interest-bearing fund administered by the bureau.  The fund 
consists of appropriations and allocations for inclusion into the fund, gifts and grants 
from outside sources and interest from investments of the fund as the bureau determines 
appropriate.  The bureau shall disburse grants from the fund to municipalities for the 
purpose of maintaining veterans' graves under Title 13, section 1101 on an as-needed 
basis as determined by the bureau.  The bureau shall adopt routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to carry out the purposes of this section. 
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF 
Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services 
Initiative:  Provides funds for the Municipal Veterans' Graves Fund under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 37-B, section 515 to provide grants to municipalities for the 
maintenance of veterans' graves in municipal cemeteries. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates the Municipal Veterans' Graves Fund, administered by the 
Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Bureau of Maine 
Veterans' Services, and appropriates $1,000,000 to provide grants to municipalities for 
the maintenance of veterans' graves in municipal cemeteries. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$1,000,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$1,000,000
$0
An Act To Replace the Bail Code with a System of Validated Risk Assessment Tools
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1113
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BRAKEY, DION, KATZ, LIBBY, MASON, SAVIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 1113 
S.P. 385 
In Senate, March 26, 2015 
An Act To Replace the Bail Code with a System of Validated Risk 
Assessment Tools 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative DION of Portland and 
Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, LIBBY of Androscoggin, MASON of Androscoggin, 
SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
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 standards for preconviction release by eliminating 
cash bail and requiring a judge or justice when making bail determinations to consider 
validated risk assessment tools.  The purpose of this bill is to shift the emphasis from cash 
to suitability for release based on risk, in order to ensure the defendant's appearance in 
court and to prevent the defendant from committing new crimes.
An Act To Make the State's Standard for Lead Exposure in Children Consistent with the Federal Standard
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1115
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: VOLK, STUCKEY, KATZ, LIBBY, BECK, GATTINE, GOLDEN, HERBIG, MALABY, ROTUNDO
Amends: 22 MRSA §1315

Legislative Document 
No. 1115 
S.P. 387 
In Senate, March 26, 2015 
An Act To Make the State's Standard for Lead Exposure in 
Children Consistent with the Federal Standard 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator VOLK of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative STUCKEY of Portland and 
Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, LIBBY of Androscoggin, Representatives: BECK of 
Waterville, GATTINE of Westbrook, GOLDEN of Lewiston, HERBIG of Belfast, MALABY 
of Hancock, ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1315, sub-§5-C, as amended by PL 1995, c. 453, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
5-C.  Lead poisoning.  "Lead poisoning" means a confirmed elevated level of blood 
lead that is injurious, as defined in rules adopted by the department using intervention 
reference levels no higher than those set the 97.5th percentile of blood lead levels in 
children established by a national health and nutrition examination survey adopted by the 
federal Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the definition of "lead poisoning," making the State's standard for 
lead exposure in children consistent with the federal standard.
An Act To Fund the Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department of the Attorney General
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1121
Committee Amendment CA_A_S92 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 393, L.D. 1121, Bill, "An Act To Fund 
the Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department of the Attorney General" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
ISec• 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
State Police 0291 
Initiative: Provides funding for 2 State Police Detective positions and one Forensic 
Chemist position and related All Other costs to establish a cold case homicide unit. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATNE COUNT 
0.000 
Personal Services 
$0 
All Other 
$0 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0 
ffiGHWAYFUND 
2015-16 
Personal Services 
$0 
All Other 
$0 
lllGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2016-17 
3.000 
$246,462 
$73,128 
$319,590 
2016-17 
$132,711 
$39,377 
$172,088 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 393, L.D. 1121 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations section included in the 
bill with a corrected appropriations and allocations section. It also adds a fiscal note. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/06115 
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LD 1121 
LR 610(02) 
An Act To Fund the Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department of the Attorney General 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S~q 1-) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$319,590 
$172,088 
$319,590 
$172,088 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$300,553 
$161,836 
$300,553 
$161,836 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$308,169 
$165,937 
$308,169 
$165,937 
The bill establishes 2 State Police detective positions and one Forensic Chemist position to establish a cold case 
homicide unit. The bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Public Safety of $319,590 in 
fiscal year 2016-17 and a Highway Fund allocation of $172,088 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LR06 I 0(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Fund the Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department of the Attorney General
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1121
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: VALENTINO, STANLEY, WARD, HOBBINS, BURNS, DIAMOND, JOHNSON, LIBBY, ROSEN, CHENETTE, JORGENSEN, SANBORN

Legislative Document 
No. 1121 
S.P. 393 
In Senate, March 26, 2015 
An Act To Fund the Cold Case Homicide Unit in the Department of 
the Attorney General 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator VALENTINO of York. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: STANLEY of Medway, WARD of Dedham, Representative 
HOBBINS of Saco and 
Senators: BURNS of Washington, DIAMOND of Cumberland, JOHNSON of Lincoln, LIBBY 
of Androscoggin, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: CHENETTE of Saco, JORGENSEN 
of Portland, SANBORN of Gorham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  PL 2013, c. 585, §§3 and 4 are repealed 
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF  
State Police 0291 
Initiative: Provides funding for 2 State Police Detective positions and one Forensic 
Chemist position and related All Other costs to establish a cold case homicide unit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the requirement that the Commissioner of Public Safety and the 
Attorney General pursue federal funding to establish a cold case homicide unit.  The bill 
also repeals the provision of law that makes establishment of a cold case homicide unit 
contingent upon availability of federal funding.  The provision of law directing the 
Attorney General in collaboration with the Commissioner of Public Safety to establish a 
cold case homicide unit is not repealed.  The bill provides funding for the fiscal year 
2016-17. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
0.000
3.000
Personal Services 
$0
$243,648
All Other 
$0
$88,372
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0
$332,020
HIGHWAY FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
Personal Services 
$0
$131,194
All Other 
$0
$47,585
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
$0
$178,779
An Act Regarding the Use of Vehicles on Monhegan Island
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1122
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JOHNSON, DEVIN, MIRAMANT, EVANGELOS
Amends: 23 MRSA §2956

Legislative Document 
No. 1122 
S.P. 394 
In Senate, March 26, 2015 
An Act Regarding the Use of Vehicles on Monhegan Island 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle and 
Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox, Representative: EVANGELOS of Friendship. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §2956 is enacted to read: 
§2956.  Use of motor vehicles on Monhegan Island 
The Monhegan Island Plantation Board of Assessors may regulate the use of motor 
vehicles on roads on Monhegan Island.  Any regulation of motor vehicles under this 
section must be approved by the voters of Monhegan Island Plantation.  As used in this 
section, "motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively on 
railroad tracks except for a motorized wheelchair or an electric personal assistive mobility 
device. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Monhegan Island Plantation Board of Assessors to regulate the 
use of motor vehicles on roads on Monhegan Island.  Any regulation of motor vehicles 
must be approved by the voters of Monhegan Island Plantation.