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An Act To Provide Anger Management Courses or Additional Imprisonment for Domestic Violence Offenders
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0150
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S67 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 108, 
L.D. 150, Bill, "An Act To Provide Anger Management Courses or Additional 
Imprisonment for Domestic Violence Offenders" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 18 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "the Department of Corrections and" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 28 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "the Department of Corrections and" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes references to the Department of Corrections from Committee 
Amendment "A" leaving only the Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse to 
review pretrial and post-convi ion use of batterers' . 
rvention pro "<lms. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~r1f1!!:.~===-c.=~~-=n~~-
COUNTY: Penobscot 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/30/15 
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LD 150 
LR 467(05) 
Resolve, Requiring a Review of and a Report on Pretrial and Post-conviction Use of Batterers' 
Intervention Programs 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "~' to Committee Amendment "A" (S-l..9l) 
Sponsor: Sen. Cushing of Penobscot 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment eliminates reference to the Department of Corrections, which removes the minor costs to the 
department associated with it's review and report on batterers' intervention programs. 
LR0467(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Public Health in the Maine Community College System
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0151
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, MILLETT, GATTINE, HAMANN, HEAD, MAKER, PETERSON, STUCKEY, VACHON, HASKELL
Amends: 20-A MRSA §12723

Legislative Document 
No. 151 
H.P. 109 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Protect Public Health in the Maine Community College 
System 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and 
Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, HAMANN of South Portland, HEAD of Bethel, 
MAKER of Calais, PETERSON of Rumford, STUCKEY of Portland, VACHON of 
Scarborough, Senator: HASKELL of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §12723 is enacted to read: 
§12723.  Smoking prohibited 
Except for smoking undertaken as part of a religious ceremony or as part of a cultural 
activity by a defined group, smoking is prohibited on the grounds of any campus of the 
Maine Community College System. For purposes of this section, "smoking" has the same 
meaning as in Title 22, section 1580-A, subsection 2, paragraph D. 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 15, 2015. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits smoking on the grounds of any campus of the Maine Community 
College System.  The bill provides an effective date of October 15, 2015 and an 
exception to the smoking ban for smoking undertaken as part of a religious ceremony or 
as part of a cultural activity by a defined group.
An Act To Encourage Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation To Be Taught in High School
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0152
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, HARLOW, LYFORD, MAKER, NADEAU, SIROCKI, TUELL, TURNER, VEROW
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6304

Legislative Document 
No. 152 
H.P. 110 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Encourage Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation To Be 
Taught in High School 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: HARLOW of Portland, LYFORD of Eddington, MAKER of 
Calais, NADEAU of Winslow, SIROCKI of Scarborough, TUELL of East Machias, TURNER 
of Burlington, VEROW of Brewer. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6304, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 267, §1, is amended to 
read: 
§6304.  Automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
School boards may place automated external defibrillators in occupied school 
buildings and at school athletic events.  School personnel and members of the public may 
receive training on how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use automated 
external defibrillators in order to acquire the skills and confidence to respond to 
emergencies.  The department shall develop and maintain a model training program on 
performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation for a school administrative unit to offer to 
school personnel, secondary school students, parents and members of the public.  In 
developing the training program, the department may seek collaboration and support in 
the form of monetary donations, staffing and expertise from one or more organizations 
that have the purpose of promoting cardiac health.  The department shall encourage all 
school administrative units to implement the training program. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Education to develop a cardiopulmonary 
resuscitation model training program for school administrative units to offer to school 
personnel, secondary school students, parents and members of the public.  In developing 
the training program, the department is authorized to seek collaboration and support in 
the form of money, staffing and expertise from organizations with the purpose of 
promoting cardiac health.  The department is directed to encourage school administrative 
units to implement the training program.
An Act To Promote Greater Flexibility in the Provision of Long-term Care Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0154
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STUCKEY, HUBBELL, MALABY, LANGLEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §2147

Legislative Document 
No. 154 
H.P. 112 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Promote Greater Flexibility in the Provision of Long-
term Care Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STUCKEY of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MALABY of Hancock, Senator: 
LANGLEY of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2147, sub-§10, as amended by PL 1987, c. 486, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
10.  Facilities licensed pursuant to chapter 405. Hospitals, intermediate care 
facilities, skilled nursing facilities or other facilities licensed pursuant to chapter 405 
when the services are provided to clients residing in those facilities or in facilities owned 
by, adjacent to or physically connected to those facilities in which a continuum of care 
exists that includes assisted living or independent senior living, or to 6 or fewer clients at 
any one time in their homes under a plan of care approved by the department or its 
designee when it is documented in the patient's record that the licensed home health care 
agency or agencies serving the patient's area: 
A.  Have indicated that they are unable to provide those services; or 
B.  Agree that the plan of care is an acceptable plan. 
The plan of care must meet standards for staff qualifications and supervision consistent 
with the standards required of licensed home health care providers; 
SUMMARY 
Current law precludes facilities licensed pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
22, chapter 405 from providing certain services under one license to residents living in a 
facility under a lower level license on the same campus.  The purpose of this bill is to 
allow facilities licensed under Title 22, chapter 405 to provide a continuum of care and 
services to clients residing in those facilities without requiring the clients to leave the 
facility, without requiring the creation of a licensed home health agency and without 
having to seek approval of area licensed home health agencies.
An Act To Expand Housing Opportunities for Patients with Complex Medical Conditions
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0155
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MALABY, CRAFTS, HARLOW, HEAD, PETERSON, SANDERSON, SIROCKI, VACHON

Legislative Document 
No. 155 
H.P. 113 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Expand Housing Opportunities for Patients with 
Complex Medical Conditions 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MALABY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, HARLOW of Portland, HEAD of 
Bethel, PETERSON of Rumford, SANDERSON of Chelsea, SIROCKI of Scarborough, 
VACHON of Scarborough. 
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. 
The purpose of this bill is to help ensure that patients with complex medical 
conditions who are in hospitals are placed in more appropriate nonhospital settings. 
The bill proposes to fund the ongoing costs associated with beds in nonhospital 
settings for: 
1.  Patients with severe brain injuries; 
2.  Bariatric patients; 
3.  Patients who are dependent on a ventilator for the long-term; 
4. Young adult patients with substance abuse issues who receive extended 
intravenous therapy due to infections; 
5.  Young adult patients with spinal cord injuries; 
6.  Young adult patients who have had strokes; 
7.  Homeless patients who need preoperative care such as feeding tubes; and 
8.  Patients who are violent and have been previously discharged from a health care 
facility due to violence.
An Act To Lower the Eligibility Age for a Junior. Hunting License
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0156
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S123 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 0 ",to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 114, 
L.D. 156, Bill, "An Act To Lower the Eligibility Age for a Junior. Hunting License" 
Amend the amendment in section 8 in § 111 08-C by striking out all of subsection 3 
(page 2, lines 34 to 36 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'3. Supervision of junior hunters. A hunter who is at least 10 years of age and 
under 16 years of age may not hunt unless that person holds a junior hunting license and 
is in the presence of and under the effective control of an adult supervisor. A hlmter who 
is under 10 years of age may, not hunt unless that person holds a junior hunting license 
and is in the presence of and under the effective control of an adult supervisor who 
remains at all times within 20 feet of that hunter,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that hunters under 10 years of age must: 
1. Hold a junior hunting license; and 
2. Be in the presence of and under the effective control of an adult supervisor who 
<emains at all time: r::! ~nwr. 
SI'ONSOREDB~ Q. 
(Senator DAVIS, SR.) 
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COUNTY: Piscataquis 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Modify Fishing Rules for Webster Stream in Piscataquis County
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0158
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: EDGECOMB, MARTIN, WHITE, DILL

Legislative Document 
No. 158 
H.P. 116 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Modify Fishing Rules for Webster Stream in Piscataquis County 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative EDGECOMB of Fort Fairfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator EDGECOMB of Aroostook and 
Representatives: MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MARTIN of Sinclair, WHITE of Washburn, 
Senator: DILL of Penobscot. 
Sec. 1.  Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to establish a daily 
bag limit on trout, landlocked salmon and togue for Webster Stream in 
Piscataquis County.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife shall amend Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Rule Chapter 1:  Open 
Water and Ice Fishing Regulations to establish for Webster Stream in Piscataquis County 
from the Telos Lake dam downstream to Webster Lake a daily bag limit of one trout, one 
landlocked salmon and one togue effective between August 16th and September 30th 
annually. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Rule Chapter 1:  Open Water and Ice 
Fishing Regulations to establish for Webster Stream in Piscataquis County from the Telos 
Lake dam downstream to Webster Lake a daily bag limit of one trout, one landlocked 
salmon and one togue effective between August 16th and September 30th annually.
An Act To Prevent Bad Faith Assertions of Patent Infringement
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0159
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, HASKELL, BROOKS, DEVIN, EVANGELOS, HICKMAN, HOGAN, KORNFIELD, KRUGER
Amends: 14 MRSA §8701

Legislative Document 
No. 159 
H.P. 117 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Prevent Bad Faith Assertions of Patent Infringement 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator HASKELL of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, DeCHANT of Bath, DEVIN of Newcastle, 
EVANGELOS of Friendship, HICKMAN of Winthrop, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, 
KORNFIELD of Bangor, KRUGER of Thomaston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §8701, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 543, §1, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits a person from making a bad faith assertion of patent 
infringement against another person.  A person who does make a bad faith assertion may 
have to pay remedies awarded by the court, including equitable relief, damages, costs and 
fees and punitive damages; however, the law exempts persons seeking relief pursuant to 
United States Code, Section 271(e)(2) or 42 United States Code, Section 262 from the 
law prohibiting bad faith assertions of patent infringement, which may include businesses 
such as pharmaceutical companies.  This bill removes the exemption.
An Act To Provide Reasonable Compensation to Jurors
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0160
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: THERIAULT, BURNS, ESPLING, HANLEY, HEAD, NADEAU, SAWICKI
Amends: 14 MRSA §1215

Legislative Document 
No. 160 
H.P. 118 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Provide Reasonable Compensation to Jurors 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, HANLEY of Pittston, HEAD of Bethel, 
NADEAU of Winslow, SAWICKI of Auburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §1215, as amended by PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. E, §13 and affected 
by Pt. RRR and amended by c. 591, Pt. E, §13, is further amended to read: 
§1215.  Mileage and compensation of jurors 
A juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate of 15¢ 44¢ per mile for travel expenses 
from the juror's residence to the place of holding court and return and to compensation at 
the rate of $10 $32 for each day of required attendance at sessions of the court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the mileage reimbursement for citizens who serve as jurors from 
15¢ per mile to 44¢ per mile and the per diem compensation to $32 per day, the amount 
paid to Legislators for meals.
An Act To Protect the Rights of Property Owners
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0162
Committee Amendment CA_A_H48 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 120, L.D. 162, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect the Rights of Property Owners" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 03/25115 
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LD 162 
LR433(02) 
An Act To Protect the Rights of Property Owners 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'if (f) -if'l)''1 
Committee: Judiciary 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Multiple Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation could increase Highway Fund costs to the Department of Transportation and General Fund, Other 
Special Revenue Funds and Federal Expenditures Fund costs to the Department of Environmental Protection if they 
are required to pay landowners compensation to enforce land use regulations. Although these costs cannot be 
estimated, it is anticipated they could be substantial. 
LR0433(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Economic Development Assistance to Rural Communities
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0163
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MARTIN

Legislative Document 
No. 163 
H.P. 121 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Provide Economic Development Assistance to Rural 
Communities 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Representative: MARTIN of Sinclair. 
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 economic development assistance to rural communities 
with fewer than 1,500 residents.
An Act To Establish the Maine Length of Service Award Program
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0164
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H177 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/t,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 122, 
L.D. 164, Bill, "An Act To Establish the Maine Length of Service Award Program" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 2nd indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, line 13 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of subsection 11 (page 1, lines 14 to 19 in 
amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 3rd indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, lines 20 and 21 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in the 4th indented paragraph after the title in the last line 
(page 1, line 23 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"and inserting the 
following:" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 (page 1, lines 24 to 32 in 
amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to eliminate the dedicated 
funding from the State. This amendment also strikes the appropriations and allocations 
section added by the committee amendment. This amendment retains the elimination of 
the 10% sales tax on the value of consumer fireworks by Committee Amendment" A" 
The effect of these changes is to remove all funding for the Maine Length of Service 
Award Program. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY; ~ 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05120/15 
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LD 164 
LR 357(04) 
An Act To Establish the Maine Length of Service Award Program 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment /rto Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Evangelos of Friendship 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2015-16 
($109,250) 
($115,000) 
$109,250 
($109,250) 
FY2016-17 
($109,250) 
($115,000) 
$109,250 
($109,250) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY2018-19 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment reverses all fiscal impacts of the bill as amended by committee A. It eliminates the 50% dedication 
of the sales tax on consumer fireworks, increasing General Fund revenue by $109,250 in fiscal years 2015-16 and 
2016-17. It also restores transfers to Municipal Revenue Sharing by $5,750 in both fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17. 
All allocations are removed. As amended here, the bill does no! contain any funding to support the establishment of 
the Maine Length of Service Award Program and the mandated activities are still in place. 
LR0357(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow York County To Better Provide Rescue and Ambulance Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0166
Committee Amendment CA_A_H124 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 124, L.D. 166, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
York County To Better Provide Rescue and Ambulance Services" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow Counties To Better Provide Rescue and Ambulance Services' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §456 by striking out all of the indented paragraph 
(page 1, lines 6 to 8 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Each county may provide rescue services thrsl:lgh the sheriffs de~artffieflt afld 
de~l:lties.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and replaces the substance of 
the bill, which applies only to York County. It changes the title and removes language in 
current law that provides that a county may provide rescue services through the sheriffs 
department and deputies and instead provides that each county may provide rescue 
services. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Funding of Volunteer Fire Departments
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0165
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: THERIAULT, CYRWAY, ESPLING, GUERIN, HANLEY, HEAD, SAWICKI
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5722

Legislative Document 
No. 165 
H.P. 123 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act Regarding the Funding of Volunteer Fire Departments 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China. 
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and 
Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, GUERIN of Glenburn, HANLEY of Pittston, 
HEAD of Bethel, SAWICKI of Auburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §5722, sub-§4, ¶A, 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 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals statutory language that specifies how a municipality may appropriate 
amounts of $1,000 or less to its incorporated volunteer fire department.
An Act To Allow York County To Better Provide Rescue and Ambulance Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0166
Committee Amendment CA_B_H513 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §456, 30-A MRSA §457

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,:B,, to H.P. 124, L.D. 166, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
York County To Better Provide Rescue and Ambulance Services" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow Counties To Better Provide Rescue Services' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §456, 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 repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
§456. Rescue services 
1. Scope of service. Each county may provide rescue services: 
A. To the entire county, omitting only those municipalities that request not to be 
included; or 
B. 
By municipal-county contracts under section 107 or chapter 115 to those 
municipalities that enter into contracts as long as county tax revenues are not used to 
support the rescue services. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §457, sub-§1, 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: 
1. Scope of service. Each county may provide ambulance service: 
A. To the entire county, omitting only those municipalities whe that request not to be 
included; or 
B. 
By municipal-county contracts under section 107 or chapter 115; to those 
municipalities whe that enter into contracts, flFeviaed tJ:iat as long as county tax 
revenues are not used to support the ambulance services.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITIEE AMENDMENT :13,, to H.P. 124, L.D. 166 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the substance of the bill, which applies only to York 
County. It changes the title and removes language in current law that provides that a 
county may provide rescue services through the sheriffs department and deputies and 
instead provides that each county may provide rescue services to the entire county, 
omitting municipalities that ask to be excluded, or by municipal-county contracts to 
municipalities that enter into contracts as long as county tax revenues are not used to 
support the services. It also makes minor nonsubstantive technical changes to reflect 
current usage. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow York County To Better Provide Rescue and Ambulance Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0166
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BEAVERS, DUTREMBLE, BABBIDGE, EVES, WOODSOME
Amends: 30-A MRSA §456

Legislative Document 
No. 166 
H.P. 124 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Allow York County To Better Provide Rescue and 
Ambulance Services 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, Speaker EVES of North Berwick, Senator: 
WOODSOME of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §456, 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: 
§456.  Rescue services 
Each county may provide rescue services through the sheriff's department and 
deputies except that York County may provide for rescue services pursuant to section 
457. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows York County Government to provide rescue services pursuant to the 
law governing counties' provision of ambulance services.
An Act Relating to the Sales Tax Exemption on Depreciable Equipment Used in Commercial Wood Harvesting
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0168
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MARTIN
Amends: 36 MRSA §2013

Legislative Document 
No. 168 
H.P. 126 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act Relating to the Sales Tax Exemption on Depreciable 
Equipment Used in Commercial Wood Harvesting 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §2013, sub-§1, ¶B-1, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. N, §2 
and affected by §3, is amended to read: 
B-1.  "Commercial wood harvesting" means the commercial severance and yarding of 
trees for sale or for processing into logs, pulpwood, bolt wood, wood chips, stud 
wood, poles, pilings, biomass or fuel wood or other products commonly known as 
forest products by a person who is a resident of the United States or a corporation or 
other business entity with headquarters in the United States. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the sales tax exemption or refund for depreciable equipment 
used in commercial wood harvesting applies only when the harvesting is performed by 
residents of the United States or by business entities with headquarters in the United 
States.
An Act To Provide a License Plate Decal for Emergency Medical Services Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0171
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HEAD, ALLEY, CRAFTS, DILLINGHAM, MALABY, PETERSON, PICKETT, TUELL
Amends: 29-A MRSA §527

Legislative Document 
No. 171 
H.P. 129 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Provide a License Plate Decal for Emergency Medical 
Services Providers 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HEAD of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CRAFTS of Lisbon, DILLINGHAM of 
Oxford, MALABY of Hancock, PETERSON of Rumford, PICKETT of Dixfield, TUELL of 
East Machias. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §527 is enacted to read: 
§527.  Special identification license plate decals for emergency medical services 
providers 
The Secretary of State may issue a set of special identification license plate decals for 
use with the registration plates issued under section 451 to any emergency medical 
services provider licensed under Title 32, chapter 2-B.  One of the 2 identification decals 
must be displayed on the front plate, and one decal must be displayed on the back plate. 
The annual fee for a set of identification decals may not exceed $10.  Five dollars of the 
annual identification fee for special identification license plate decals is credited to the 
Department of Public Safety to distribute to a Maine emergency medical services 
memorial and education center. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Secretary of State to issue identifying special license plate decals 
to be displayed on the registration plates of licensed emergency medical services 
providers. Half of the annual fee for the decals goes to a Maine emergency medical 
services memorial and education center.
An Act To Allow Gold Star Parents Who Are Maine Residents To Use the Maine Turnpike at No Charge
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0172
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DOORE, CYRWAY, BECK, BROOKS, BRYANT, LONGSTAFF, LUCHINI, NADEAU, SHORT, PATRICK
Amends: 23 MRSA §1973

Legislative Document 
No. 172 
H.P. 130 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Allow Gold Star Parents Who Are Maine Residents To 
Use the Maine Turnpike at No Charge 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DOORE of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and 
Representatives: BECK of Waterville, BROOKS of Lewiston, BRYANT of Windham, 
LONGSTAFF of Waterville, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, NADEAU of Winslow, SHORT of 
Pittsfield, Senator: PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1973, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6.  Use by gold star parents.  The authority shall waive tolls on the turnpike for a 
person who is a resident of this State and who is a parent eligible to receive a gold star 
lapel button under 10 United States Code, Section 1126 (2010).  The authority shall issue 
a windshield placard to a person for whom tolls are waived under this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Maine Turnpike Authority to waive tolls on the Maine Turnpike 
for a person who is a Maine resident and who is a parent eligible to receive a gold star 
lapel button under 10 United States Code, Section 1126 (2010).
An Act To Restrict the Raising of Money by Maine Clean Election Act Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0174
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PARRY, VALENTINO, CHENETTE, FREDETTE, HARLOW, POULIOT, SANDERSON, TIMMONS, CUSHING, DIAMOND
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document 
No. 174 
H.P. 132 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Restrict the Raising of Money by Maine Clean Election 
Act Candidates 
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 VALENTINO of York and 
Representatives: CHENETTE of Saco, FREDETTE of Newport, HARLOW of Portland, 
POULIOT of Augusta, SANDERSON of Chelsea, TIMMONS of Cumberland, Senators: 
CUSHING of Penobscot, DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§6-F is enacted to read: 
6-F.  Participation in political action committees.  During the period of time 12 
months before becoming a certified candidate and while a certified candidate, a person 
may not establish or participate in the activities of a political action committee for which 
the person is a principal officer, fund-raiser or decision maker. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a Maine Clean Election Act candidate from establishing or 
participating in the activities of a political action committee for which the candidate is a 
principal officer, fund-raiser or decision maker.  This prohibition also applies to the 12 
months preceding certification as a Maine Clean Election Act candidate.
An Act To Limit Maine Clean Election Act Funding to First-time Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0175
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SIROCKI, COLLINS, HARLOW, KINNEY, MALABY, O'CONNOR, PARRY, SANDERSON, VACHON, VOLK
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1122

Legislative Document 
No. 175 
H.P. 133 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Limit Maine Clean Election Act Funding to First-time 
Candidates 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: HARLOW of Portland, KINNEY of Limington, MALABY of Hancock, 
O'CONNOR of Berwick, PARRY of Arundel, SANDERSON of Chelsea, VACHON of 
Scarborough, Senator: VOLK of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1122, sub-§6, as enacted by IB 1995, c. 1, §17, is amended 
to read: 
6.  Participating candidate.  "Participating candidate" means a candidate who is 
running for the first time for Governor, State Senator or State Representative who is 
seeking to be certified as a Maine Clean Election Act candidate under section 1125, 
subsection 5. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits participating candidates under the Maine Clean Election Act to first-
time candidates for Governor, State Senator or State Representative.
An Act To Protect Farm Animals from Noise from the Discharge of Fireworks and Explosives
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0177
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HOBART, LIBBY, ALLEY, CHACE, GROHMAN, HANLEY, HILLIARD, LAJOIE, TEPLER, TIMMONS
Amends: 8 MRSA §223-A, 25 MRSA §2478

Legislative Document 
No. 177 
H.P. 135 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Protect Farm Animals from Noise from the Discharge of 
Fireworks and Explosives 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HOBART of Bowdoinham. 
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CHACE of Durham, GROHMAN of Biddeford, HANLEY 
of Pittston, HILLIARD of Belgrade, LAJOIE of Lewiston, TEPLER of Topsham, TIMMONS 
of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §223-A, sub-§8, ¶C is enacted to read: 
C.  A person may not use consumer fireworks within 1,000 feet of any pasture or 
field that contains livestock.  For purposes of this paragraph, "livestock" has the same 
meaning as in Title 17, section 1011, subsection 18-A. 
Sec. 2.  25 MRSA §2478 is enacted to read: 
§2478.  Use of explosives near livestock 
A person may not use explosives, either loose or contained in a tube or other 
enclosure, within 1,000 feet of any pasture or field that contains livestock.  For purposes 
of this section, "livestock" has the same meaning as in Title 17, section 1011, subsection 
18-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the use of consumer fireworks or explosives, either loose or 
contained in a tube or other enclosure, within 1,000 feet of a field or pasture that contains 
livestock.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Marine Resources To Conduct an Impact Study in the St. George River Estuary
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0178
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: KRUGER, GERZOFSKY, EVANGELOS, KUMIEGA, PARRY, PIERCE, LANGLEY, MIRAMANT

Legislative Document 
No. 178 
H.P. 136 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Marine Resources To Conduct 
an Impact Study in the St. George River Estuary 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KRUGER of Thomaston. 
Cosponsored by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, PARRY of Arundel, 
PIERCE of Dresden, Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, MIRAMANT of Knox. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Marine Resources to conduct an impact study in 
the St. George River estuary on the effect of harvesting marine worms and 
softshell clams in the same area.  Resolved:  That the Department of Marine 
Resources shall conduct an impact study in the intertidal area of the St. George River 
estuary on the effects of harvesting marine worms and softshell clams in the same area.  
The department must investigate the effects harvesting marine worms has on softshell 
clams in areas where softshell clams are harvested, in particular the effects harvesting 
marine worms has on nearby seed clams.  The department shall collaborate with the 
Georges River Regional Shellfish Management Committee and the member towns of St. 
George, Thomaston, South Thomaston, Cushing and Warren in determining the intertidal 
area to be studied and the practices being used in harvesting both marine worms and 
softshell clams and developing best management practices for harvesting marine worms 
and softshell clams in the same area; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Department of Marine Resources shall 
submit a report on the study under section 1 and any recommended legislation to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Marine Resources by January 4, 2016.  The Joint Standing 
Committee on Marine Resources may report out a bill based upon the report to the 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Marine Resources to conduct an impact study 
in the intertidal area of the St. George River estuary in collaboration with the Georges 
River Regional Shellfish Management Committee and the member towns on the effects 
of harvesting marine worms and softshell clams in the same intertidal area in order to 
develop the best management practices in harvesting both species in the same area.  The 
resolve directs the department to report its findings and any recommended legislation to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Coverage under the MaineCare Program for Routine Male Newborn Circumcisions
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0179
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANBORN, GRATWICK

Legislative Document 
No. 179 
H.P. 137 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Provide Coverage under the MaineCare Program for Routine 
Male Newborn Circumcisions 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SANBORN of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Sec. 1.  MaineCare reimbursement for male newborn circumcisions.  
Resolved:  That, by January 1, 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services 
shall amend its Rule Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 90 to 
provide for reimbursement for routine male newborn circumcisions.  Rules adopted 
pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its 
MaineCare rules to provide for coverage for routine male newborn circumcisions rather 
than only for those considered medically necessary under existing rules.
An Act To Create Efficiencies in Court Process
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0181
Committee Amendment CA_A_H91 (House)
Amends: 4 MRSA §8-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 139, L.D. 181, Bill, "An Act To Create 
Efficiencies in Court Process" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §8-C is enacted to read: 
§8-C. Rules concerning electronic records and filing 
1. 
Rules and orders; processes and procedures. Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, the Supreme Judicial Court may adopt rules and issue orders to pennit 
or require the use of electronic forms, filings, records, e-mail and electronic signatures 
whenever paper forms, filings, records, written notice, postal mail and written signatures 
are required for judicial, legal or any other court-related process under the Maine Revised 
Statutes. 
The Supreme Judicial Court, by rule, may determine any other processes or procedures 
appropriate to ensure adequate preservation, disposition, integrity, security, appropriate 
accessibility and confidentiality of the electronic records. 
2. Electronic signatures. An electronic signature may be accepted as a substitute 
for and, if accepted, has the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature. The 
Supreme Judicial Court shall determine the type of electronic signature required, the 
manner and format in which the signature is affixed to the electronic record and the 
criteria that must be met by a party, including attorneys, filing a document.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill but retains the provision of the bill that provides the 
Supreme Judicial Court the authority to adopt rules governing the use of electronic forms 
and filing processes. This amendment authorizes the judicial branch to accept electronic 
signatures, which is already authorized for executive branch agencies under the Maine 
Digital Signature Act. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Eliminate Term Limits for Legislators
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0182
Committee Amendment CA_A_H140 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §553

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 140, L.D. 182, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate Term Limits for Legislators" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase the Number of Terms a Legislator May Serve' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §553, sub-§§1 and 2, as enacted by IB 1993, c. 1, §1 and 
affected by §2, are amended to read: 
1. State Senate. A person may not serve more than -4- Q consecutive terms as a state 
State Senator or more than 12 consecutive years, whichever is less in duration. 
2. State Representative. A person may not serve more than -4- Q consecutive terms 
as a member of the state State House of Representatives or more than 12 consecutive 
years, whichever is less in duration.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It replaces the bill and 
instead increases the amount of time that a State Senator and State Representative may 
serve from 4 consecutive terms, as in current law, to 6 consecutive terms or 12 
consecutive years, whichever is less in duration. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05108115 
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LD 182 
LR 806(02) 
An Act To Eliminate Term Limits for Legislators 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fJr( /t-Il.fn ) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
A reduction in legislative turnover may generate a small savings in new legislator orientation costs. Any savings to 
. the Legislature are expected to be minor. 
LR0806(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create Efficiencies in Court Process
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0181
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MONAGHAN, BURNS, FREDETTE, MOONEN, SHERMAN, KATZ, VALENTINO
Amends: 4 MRSA §1

Legislative Document 
No. 181 
H.P. 139 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Create Efficiencies in Court Process 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: FREDETTE of Newport, MOONEN of Portland, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, 
Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, VALENTINO of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1, 3rd ¶, as amended by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. QQ, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
The Supreme Judicial Court has general administrative and supervisory authority 
over the judicial branch and shall make and promulgate rules, regulations and orders 
governing the administration of the judicial branch.  Notwithstanding any other provision 
of law, the Supreme Judicial Court may adopt rules or issue orders to permit or require 
the use of electronic or digital forms, filings, records, e-mail and electronic signatures 
whenever paper forms, filings, records, written notice, postal mail and written signatures 
are required for judicial, legal, law enforcement or any other court processes under the 
Maine Revised Statutes. 
Sec. 2.  Notification to Legislature.  The Supreme Judicial Court shall notify the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters of 
any rules adopted or orders issued pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 
to permit or require the use of electronic or digital forms, filings, records, e-mail and 
electronic signatures whenever paper forms, filings, records, written notice, postal mail 
and written signatures are required for judicial, legal, law enforcement or any other court 
processes and recommend to the committee by February 15, 2017 any changes in law 
necessary to implement or promote the electronic case management and filing system 
implemented by the judicial branch. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Supreme Judicial Court to adopt any rules or issue any orders 
necessary to implement its electronic case management and filing system.  The bill 
requires the court to notify the Legislature of any such rules or orders and to recommend 
any changes in law needed to implement or promote the system.
An Act To Eliminate Term Limits for Legislators
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0182
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MARTIN, DION
Amends: 21-A MRSA §553

Legislative Document 
No. 182 
H.P. 140 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Eliminate Term Limits for Legislators 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Representative: DION of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §553, sub-§§1 and 2, as enacted by IB 1993, c. 1, §1 and 
affected by §2, are repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates term limits for Legislators.
An Act To Reimburse Philip Wolley for Litigation Expenses Incurred in Connection with His Termination and Reinstatement as a State Employee
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0184
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: GILLWAY

Legislative Document 
No. 184 
H.P. 142 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Reimburse Philip Wolley for Litigation Expenses 
Incurred in Connection with His Termination and Reinstatement as 
a State Employee 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GILLWAY of Searsport.  (BY REQUEST) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves 
Initiative:  Provides funds to reimburse Philip Wolley for attorney's fees, expenses and 
interest based on the rate charged by the Maine Public Employees Retirement System for 
the reinstatement of past service credits. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $28,000 in fiscal year 
2015-16 to reimburse Philip Wolley for litigation expenses incurred in connection with 
his termination and subsequent reinstatement as a state employee. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$28,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$28,000
$0