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An Act To Require the State To Adequately Pay for Emergency Medical Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1465
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LAJOIE, BAKER, BEAVERS, BLACK, DION, FOWLE, MAKER, SHORT, THERIAULT, TUELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-J

Legislative Document 
No. 1465 
H.P. 1006 
House of Representatives, December 21, 2015 
An Act To Require the State To Adequately Pay for Emergency 
Medical Services 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 17, 2015.  Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator BAKER of Sagadahoc and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, BLACK of Wilton, DION of Portland, 
FOWLE of Vassalboro, MAKER of Calais, SHORT of Pittsfield, THERIAULT of China, 
TUELL of East Machias. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-JJ, as amended by PL 2013, c. 441, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
§3174-JJ.  MaineCare reimbursement for ambulance services  
The department shall reimburse for ambulance services under MaineCare at a level 
that is not less than the average allowable reimbursement rate under Medicare for such 
services or at the highest percent of that level that is possible within resources 
appropriated for those purposes.  Beginning March 1, 2015, the department shall 
reimburse for ambulance services under MaineCare at a level that is not less than 65% of 
the average allowable reimbursement rate under Medicare for such services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the law to ensure that MaineCare reimbursement for ambulance 
services is not less than the average Medicare allowable rate.
An Act To Exempt Certain Liquor Sales Representatives from Licensing Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1466
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PATRICK, LUCHINI, BLUME, FECTEAU, GOLDEN, MAREAN, PICCHIOTTI, SAUCIER, SHORT
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1502

Legislative Document 
No. 1466 
S.P. 564 
In Senate, December 18, 2015 
An Act To Exempt Certain Liquor Sales Representatives from 
Licensing Requirements 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2015.  Referred to the Committee 
on Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PATRICK of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth and 
Representatives: BLUME of York, FECTEAU of Biddeford, GOLDEN of Lewiston, 
MAREAN of Hollis, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, SAUCIER of 
Presque Isle, SHORT of Pittsfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1502, first ¶, as amended by PL 1997, c. 373, §135, is 
further amended to read: 
The A sales representatives representative shall apply to the bureau for a license 
disclosing the person, firm or corporation represented, except that a license is not 
required for a sales representative who is employed by a distributor and who does not 
participate in product sampling under section 1504 or tasting events with the public under 
section 1505. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from licensing by the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations a sales representative 
who is employed by a distributor and who does not participate in product sampling or 
tasting events with the public.
An Act To Improve the Safety of Ferries in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1468
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S483 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 566, 
L.D. 1468, Bill, "An Act To Improve the Safety of Ferries in the State" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 4 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 4. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Multimodal - Island Ferry Service Z016 
Initiative: Provides allocations to conduct a peer review of the Maine State Ferry Service 
and to outfit all Maine State Ferry Service vessels with lockboxes for medical samples. 
HIGHWAY FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOT AL 
ISLAND FERRY SERVICES FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
ISLAND FERRY SERVICES FUND TOTAL 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
$0 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2016-17 
$5,000 
$1,500 
$6,500 
2016-17 
$10,000 
$3,000 
$13,000 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT 'A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 566, LD. 1468 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the appropriations and allocations section and 
increases the allocations from the Island Ferry Services Fund. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SPONSORED BY: 
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COUNTY: York 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/16 
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LD 1468 
LR 2364(04) 
Resolve, To Improve the Safety of Ferries in the State 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'jt" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Collins of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
(5-41;3) 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Island Ferry Services Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$6,500 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This Highway Table amendment increases the allocation to the Island Ferry Services Fund by $6,500 in fiscal year 
2016-17. 
LR2364(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0 
$0
An Act To Amend Maine's Death Certificate Disclosure Law
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1470
Committee Amendment CA_A_S358 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 568, L.D. 1470, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Maine's Death Certificate Disclosure Law" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 5 (page 1, lines 4 to 24 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'5. Records disclosed. Certified or noncertified copies of vital records of a person 
must be made available at any reasonable time upon that person's request or the request of 
that person's spouse, registered domestic partner, descendant, parent or guardian, 
grandparent, sibling, stepparent, stepchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, 
father-in-law, personal representative or that person's duly designated attorney or agent or 
attorney for an agent designated by that person or by a court having jurisdiction over that 
person whether the request be made in person, by mail, by telephone or otherwise, if the 
state registrar is satisfied as to the identity of the requester and, if an attorney or agent, if 
the state registrar is satisfied as to the attorney's or agent's authority to act as that person's 
agent or attorney. If the agent or attorney has been appointed by a court of competent 
jurisdiction, or the attorney's or agent's appearance for the person is entered therein, the 
state registrar shall upon request so ascertain by telephone call to the register, clerk or 
recorder of the court, and this must be deemed sufficient justification to compel 
compliance with the request for the record. Certified or noncertified copies of the death 
certificate of a minor's parent must be made available at any reasonable time upon the 
request of that minor's living parent, as defined in Title 19-A, section 1832, subsection 
13, if the requester's parental rights with respect to that minor have not been terminated 
and the state registrar is satisfied as to the identity of the requester. The state registrar 
shall, as soon as possible, designate persons in the Office of Data, Research and Vital 
Statistics who may act in the state registrar's absence or, in case of the state registrar's 
disqualification, to carry out the intent of this subsection. A record of birth, death, fetal 
death, marriage, divorce or domestic partner registration may be disclosed as necessary 
for the department to carry out its responsibilities.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 568, L.D. 1470 
SUMMARY 
This committee amendment establishes that certified or noncertified copies of the 
death certificate of a minor's parent may not be made available to that minor's living 
parent if that parent's parental rights with respect to that minor have been terminated. It 
also specifies that "parent" with respect to this provision has the same meaning as in the 
Maine Parentage Act. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Maine Spirits
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1467
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: COLLINS, KINNEY, ESPLING, GIDEON, GOLDEN, LUCHINI
Amends: 28-A MRSA §606, 28-A MRSA §755

Legislative Document 
No. 1467 
S.P. 565 
In Senate, December 18, 2015 
An Act Regarding Maine Spirits 
(EMERGENCY) 
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint 
Rule 203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2015.  Referred to the Committee 
on Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COLLINS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative KINNEY of Limington and 
Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, GIDEON of Freeport, GOLDEN of Lewiston, 
LUCHINI of Ellsworth, McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, legislative action is immediately necessary to ensure continued and 
efficient administration of the state liquor contract; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §606, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. PPPP, §1 
and PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §61, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §606, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A.  Reselling agents report sales.  All reselling agents shall report all spirits sales 
to on-premises retail licensees to the bureau in a manner determined by the bureau. 
Sec. 3.  28-A MRSA §755, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is amended to 
read: 
§755.  Records confidential 
All business and financial records of licensees are confidential, except that the 
information required to be provided under section 606, subsection 2-A by reselling agents 
is not confidential.  The bureau shall keep confidential the name of a reselling agent 
selling to on-premises retail licensees. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, on-premises retailers are required to report their liquor purchases 
from reselling agents to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau 
of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations.  This bill instead requires reselling 
agents to report sales of spirits to on-premises retail licensees.  This bill further provides 
that sales of spirits to on-premises retail licensees reported to the bureau from reselling 
agents are not confidential except for the names of the reselling agents.
An Act To Promote Private Fund-raising for the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1469
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BREEN, PIERCE, HASKELL, LANGLEY, MILLETT, BEAVERS, MAKER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §7413

Legislative Document 
No. 1469 
S.P. 567 
In Senate, December 18, 2015 
An Act To Promote Private Fund-raising for the Maine Educational 
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter 
School for the Deaf 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2015.  Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth and 
Senators: HASKELL of Cumberland, LANGLEY of Hancock, MILLETT of Cumberland, 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, MAKER of Calais. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §7413 is enacted to read: 
§7413.  Private support organization 
1.  Designation of private support organization.  The executive director shall 
designate a nonprofit organization as the private support organization for the school.  The 
designated organization must be incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of 
the State, and its sole purpose, as reflected in its bylaws, must be to organize and foster 
support for the school and the school's programs. 
2.  Nonvoting member on board of directors.  The executive director, or the 
executive director's designee, shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member of the private 
support organization's board of directors. 
3.  Plan of work.  The executive director shall negotiate an annual memorandum of 
understanding between the school and the private support organization that outlines a 
plan of work identifying priority projects of mutual benefit and cooperation. 
4.  Use of property.  The executive director may permit the appropriate use of fixed 
property, equipment and facilities of the school by the private support organization.  Such 
use must be directly in keeping with the purpose of the private support organization as set 
out in subsection 1 and must comply with all appropriate state policies and procedures. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Executive Director of the Maine Educational Center for the 
Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf to designate a 
nonprofit organization as the private support organization for the Maine Educational 
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf to 
organize and foster support for the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of 
Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf and its programs.
An Act To Amend Maine's Death Certificate Disclosure Law
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1470
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LIBBY, MAREAN, THIBODEAU, McCREIGHT
Amends: 22 MRSA §2706

Legislative Document 
No. 1470 
S.P. 568 
In Senate, December 18, 2015 
An Act To Amend Maine's Death Certificate Disclosure Law 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2015.  Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative MAREAN of Hollis and 
Senator: President THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representative: McCREIGHT of Harpswell. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2706, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2011, c. 58, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
5.  Records disclosed.  Certified or noncertified copies of vital records of a person 
must be made available at any reasonable time upon that person's request or the request of 
that person's spouse, registered domestic partner, descendant, parent or guardian, 
grandparent, sibling, stepparent, stepchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, 
father-in-law, personal representative or that person's duly designated attorney or agent or 
attorney for an agent designated by that person or by a court having jurisdiction over that 
person whether the request be made in person, by mail, by telephone or otherwise, if the 
state registrar is satisfied as to the identity of the requester and, if an attorney or agent, if 
the state registrar is satisfied as to the attorney's or agent's authority to act as that person's 
agent or attorney.  If the agent or attorney has been appointed by a court of competent 
jurisdiction, or the attorney's or agent's appearance for the person is entered therein, the 
state registrar shall upon request so ascertain by telephone call to the register, clerk or 
recorder of the court, and this must be deemed sufficient justification to compel 
compliance with the request for the record.  A certified or noncertified copy of a death 
certificate of a minor's parent must be made available at any reasonable time upon the 
request of that minor's sole living parent if the state registrar is satisfied as to the identity 
of the requester.  The state registrar shall, as soon as possible, designate persons in the 
Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics who may act in the state registrar's absence 
or, in case of the state registrar's disqualification, to carry out the intent of this subsection. 
A record of birth, death, fetal death, marriage, divorce or domestic partner registration 
may be disclosed as necessary for the department to carry out its responsibilities. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the sole living parent of a minor to obtain a certified or noncertified 
copy of the death certificate of the minor's deceased parent.
Resolve, To Enhance the Administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program by Creating Clear Guidelines for Organizations and Streamlining the Application Process
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1472
Committee Amendment CA_A_S411 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ,A "to S.P. 570, L.D. 1472, "Resolve, To Enhance 
the Administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program by Creating Clear 
Guidelines for Organizations and Streamlining the Application Process" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last paragraph in the last line (page 1, line 27 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "2-A." and inserting the following: '2-A; and be it 
further' 
Amend the resolve by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DRS) 
Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 
Initiative: Provides funding to enable online completion and submission of all forms 
required for an organization to participate in the federal Child and Adult Care Food 
Program. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOT AL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
2016-17 
$79,800 
$79,800 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, adds an 
appropriations and allocations section to the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/11/16 ~ae 
LD 1472 
LR2410(02) 
Resolve, To Enhance the Administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program by Creating 
Clear Guidelines for Organizations and Streamlining the Application Process 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~'(s-q I IJ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
$79,800 
$0 
$79,800 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$13,300 
$13,300 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$13,300 
$13,300 
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $79 ,800 in fiscal year 2016-17 to the Department of Health and 
Human Services to enable online completion and submission of all forms required for an organization to participate in 
the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program. 
LR24 l 0(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Enhance the Administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program by Creating Clear Guidelines for Organizations and Streamlining the Application Process
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1472
Senate Amendment SA_A_S445 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A_,, to S.P. 570, L.D. 1472, "Resolve, To Enhance the 
Administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program by Creating Clear Guidelines 
for Organizations and Streamlining the Application Process" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in subsection 2 in the first line (page 1, line 21 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "website" the following: 'no later than August 1, 
2017' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that the forms for an organization to apply to participate in 
the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program be made available on the Department of 
Health and Human Services' publicly accessible website no later than August 1, 2017. 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide for the 2016 and 2017 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1474
Committee Amendment CA_A_S348 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 572, L.D. 1474, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide for the 2016 and 2017 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity 
Bonds" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 01/19/16 
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LD 1474 
LR2386(02) 
An Act To Provide for the 2016 and 2017 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~" (S-3~R) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net effect on general or moral obligation debt 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The establishment of the allocations of the state ceiling on private activity bonds for calendar years 2016 and 2017 
will not affect the general or moral obligation of the State. 
LR2386(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Increase Access to Opiate Addiction Treatment in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1473
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: WOODSOME, DION, BATTLE, BEAVERS, BLUME, DEVIN, GROHMAN, HARRINGTON, MASTRACCIO, POULIOT

Legislative Document 
No. 1473 
S.P. 571 
In Senate, December 18, 2015 
Resolve, To Increase Access to Opiate Addiction Treatment in 
Maine 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2015.  Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WOODSOME of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative DION of Portland and 
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, BEAVERS of South Berwick, BLUME of York, 
DEVIN of Newcastle, GROHMAN of Biddeford, HARRINGTON of Sanford, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, POULIOT of Augusta. 
Sec. 1.  MaineCare reimbursement rates for outpatient opioid treatment.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend Rule 
Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 65 regarding the 
reimbursement rate paid to outpatient opioid treatment providers to increase the rate from 
$60 to $80 a week.  The department shall take all necessary actions to implement the 
reimbursement increase under this section. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its 
MaineCare rules regarding the reimbursement rate paid to outpatient opioid treatment 
providers to increase the rate from $60 to $80 a week.
An Act To Improve the Law Concerning Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1476
Committee Amendment CA_A_S370 (Senate)
Amends: 25 MRSA §2468

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to S.P. 574, L.D. 1476, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Law Concerning Carbon Monoxide Detectors" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2468, sub-§2, ,A, as amended by PL 2015, c. 375, §2 and 
affected by §5, is further amended to read: 
A. Each unit in any building of multifamily occupancy; a fraternity house, sorority 
house or dormitory that is affiliated with an educational facility; a children's home, 
emergency children's shelter, children's residential care facility, shelter for homeless 
children or specialized children's home as defined in Title 22, section 8101; or a 
hotel, motel, inn or bed and breakfast licensed as an eating and lodging place or a 
lodging place under Title 22, chapter 562. The owner shall use a carbon monoxide 
detector that is powered by: 
(1) Both the electrical service in the building and a battery; 0f 
(2) A nonreplaceable 10-year battery; or 
(3) A replaceable battery if the carbon monoxide detector uses a low-power 
radio frequency wireless communication signal. uses multiple sensors, has low-
frequency audible notification capability or is connected to a control panel; 
Sec. 2. 25 MRSA §2468, sub-§11, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 375, §3 and 
affected by §5, is amended to read: 
11. Educational facilities. 
An educational facility shall install, or cause to be 
installed, by the manufacturer's requirements at least one approved carbon monoxide 
detector in each building of the educational facility that is used for educational purposes 
by at least 6 persons for at least 4 hours per day or more than 12 hours per week. The 
owner shall use a carbon monoxide detector that is powered by: 
A. Both the electrical service in the building and a battery; et= 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 574, L.D. 1476 
B. A nonreplaceable 10-year battery7_;_m: 
C. A replaceable battery if the carbon monoxide detector uses a low-power radio 
frequency wireless communication signal, uses multiple sensors. has low-frequency 
audible notification capability or is connected to a control panel.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
The bill allows a carbon monoxide detector 
installed in certain buildings to be powered by a battery other than a nonreplaceable 10-
year battery if the detector uses low-power radio frequency wireless communication, uses 
multiple sensors, has low-frequency audible notification capability or is connected to a 
control panel. The amendment clarifies that a carbon monoxide detector that is powered 
by replaceable batteries is allowed if the carbon monoxide detector uses a low-power 
radio frequency wireless communication signal, uses multiple sensors, has low-frequency 
audible notification capability or is connected to a control panel. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Victims of Sexual Assault
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1477
Committee Amendment CA_A_S436 (Senate)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 575, L.D. 1477, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Victims of Sexual Assault" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 165 8 by striking out all of the first indented paragraph 
(page 1, lines 6 to 8 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'This section applies to the termination of parental rights and responsibilities with 
respect to a specific child conceived as a result of an act of sexual assault by the parent of 
that child.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1658 by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 1, lines 
to 21 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'3. Termination. Except as provided in subsection 4, if the petitioner proves the 
allegation in subsection 2, paragraph A by a preponderance of the evidence, the court 
shall terminate the parental rights and responsibilities of the parent. If the petitioner 
proves the allegation in subsection 2, paragraph B by clear and convincing evidence, the 
court may terminate the parental rights and responsibilities of the parent.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of subsection 1-B (page 1, lines 30 to 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'1-B. Conception by sexual assault as grounds for termination. The court may 
order termination of parental rights if the court finds, based on clear and convincing 
evidence, that the child was conceived as a result of an act by the parent of sexual assault 
or a comparable crime in another jurisdiction. For purposes of this subsection, "sexual 
assault" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 253, 254 or 556. A guilty plea or 
conviction for sexual assault is considered clear and convincing evidence for purposes of 
this subsection.' 
SUMMARY 
This is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITIEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 575, L.D. 1477 
This amendment allows a court, instead of requires as in the bill, to terminate the 
parental rights of a person if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the 
child was conceived as a result of an act of sexual assault by that person. The amendment 
applies the same standard in the child protection laws. 
FISCALNOTE REQlJIRID 
(Seeaa.lMd) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/14/16 
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LO 1477 
LR 2347(02) 
An Act To Protect Victims of Sexual Assault 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment)\' t;- L(~(o\ 
Committee: Judiciary 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil suits. 
LR2347(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create and Sustain High-quality Maine Jobs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1480
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S384 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT"/-\"" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 578, 
L.D. 1480, Bill, "An Act To Create and Sustain High-quality Maine Jobs" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the 2nd paragraph after the title the 
following: 
'Amend the bill in section 1 in §1026-U by striking out all of subsection 4 (page 1, 
lines 21 to 30 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'4. 
Maine Capital Investment Fund. 
The Maine Capital Investment Fund is 
established as a nonlapsing revolving loan and equity fund administered by the authority 
to support the capital needs of business development projects under the program. The 
fund is capitalized by sums transferred by the State Controller from interest earned from 
the investment of fund balances, institutional endowments and other funds from any 
private source received for use for any of the purposes for which the fund has been 
established. The use of public funds from any source is prohibited. The authority may 
charge the fund reasonable fees for the cost of implementing and administering the 
program and any loans or bonds authorized by this section.'' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the last paragraph (page 2, lines 33 and 
in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Contingent effective date. This Act takes effect only upon the receipt by 
the Finance Authority of Maine for the Maine Capital Investment Fund under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 10, section 1026-U of funds from a funding source other than 
public funds, as identified in Title 10, section 1026-U, subsection 4, in the amount of at 
least $50,000,000. The Finance Authority of Maine shall notify the Secretary of State, 
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SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S,P, 578, L.D. 1480 
the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Revisor of 
Statutes when the funds are received pursuant to this section.' ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits the use of public funds to fund the Maine Capital 
Investment Fund, including initial funding to meet the contingency. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Senator BRAKEY) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 03/09/16 fea~ 
LD 1480 
LR 2196(04) 
An Act To Create and Sustain High-quality Maine Jobs 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment~" to Committee Amendment "A" 5-'31~1 
Sponsor: Sen. Brakey of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Eliminates any state or public funding sources 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment eliminates any state or public funding for the Maine Capital Investment Program within the Finance 
Authority of Maine and is now contingent upon receipt of at least $50,000,000 from only private sources. The 
program still establishes a nonlapsing revolving loan and equity fund to provide loans to certain eligible business 
projects. 
LR2196(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 ofl
An Act To Protect Maine's Natural Resources Jobs by Exempting from Sales Tax Petroleum Products Used in Commercial Farming, Fishing and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1481
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S529 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 579, 
L.D. 1481, Bill, "An Act To Protect Maine's Natural Resources Jobs by Exempting from 
Sales Tax Petroleum Products Used in Commercial Farming, Fishing and Forestry" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first paragraph after the substitute 
title (page 1, lines 15 and 16 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after section 1 (page 2, lines 36 to 
in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSORED BY:#~ 
(Senator HAM 
) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/14/16 
feac;. 
127th MAINE LE(~lSLATURE 
LO 1481 
LR 2215(06) 
An Act To Protect Maine's Natural Resources Jobs by Exempting from Sales Tax Fuel Used in 
Commercial Farming, Fishing and Forestry 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. HampE~r of Oxford 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
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Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$0 
($730,998) 
$730,998 
$14,919 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble, moving the e:ffective date of the bill back approximately one 
month. This lowers the General Fund revenue loss by $730,998 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LR2215(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0 
$0
An Act To Revise the Charter of the Rumford Water District
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1482
Committee Amendment CA_A_S347 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 580, L.D. 1482, Bill, "An Act To 
Revise the Charter of the Rumford Water District" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 15 (page 4, lines 38 and 39 and page 5, 
lines 1 and 2 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 15. Retains rights, powers and authorities. Nothing in this Act may be 
construed to affect the district's property rights, powers or authorities acquired through 
the district's acquisition of Union Construction Company, Virginia Spring Water 
Company, Rumford Falls Light and Water Company and the Mexico Water Company 
unless those rights, powers or authorities are inconsistent with this Act.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that property rights, powers or authorities the Rumford 
Water District acquired through the acquisition of Union Construction Company, 
Virginia Spring Water Company, Rumford Falls Light and Water Company and the 
Mexico Water Company are not affected by the revised charter of the Rumford Water 
District unless those rights, powers or authorities are inconsistent with the revised charter 
of the Rumford Water District. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Revise the Charter of the Rumford Water District
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1482
Senate Amendment SA_A_S349 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 580, L.D. 1482, Bill, "An Act To Revise the 
Charter of the Rumford Water District" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Board of trustees. All the affairs of the district must be managed by a 
board of trustees composed of 3 members who are residents of the district, to be chosen 
by a majority of the municipal officers of the Town of Rumford. Notwithstanding the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 6410, subsection 5, the trustees shall when 
necessary elect a president, clerk, treasurer and all other officers and agents for the proper 
conduct and management of the affairs of the district. Trustees may adopt a corporate 
seal. The trustees shall serve staggered 3-year terms, such that one trustee term ends each 
year. Notwithstanding Title 35-A, section 6410, subsection 4, the term of each trustee 
ends on the first Monday in August immediately following the end of the term for which 
that trustee was appointed; except that a trustee shall serve until a successor is appointed. 
Whenever the term of office of a trustee expires, the municipal officers of the Town of 
Rumford shall appoint a successor to serve the full term of 3 years, and in case any other 
vacancy arises it must be filled in like manner for the unexpired term. The trustees may 
also adopt and establish such bylaws as are necessary for their own convenience and the 
proper management of the affairs of the district. The trustees may procure an office and 
incur such expenses as may be necessary. Each trustee is entitled to compensation, as 
recommended by the trustees and approved by a majority of municipal officers of the 
Town of Rumford, in accordance with Title 35-A, section 6410, subsection 7. At the 
close of each fiscal year, the trustees shall make a detailed report of their doings, of the 
receipts and expenditures of the water district, of the water district's financial and 
physical condition and of such other matters and things pertaining to the district as 
demonstrate how the trustees are fulfilling the duties and obligations of their trust, such 
reports to be made and filed with the municipal officers of the Town of Rumford.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment updates the language regarding the board of trustees for the 
Rumford Water District by removing language that is no longer applicable because the 
district is already in existence and has an established board of trustees. It makes clear 
that trustees are to be residents of the district and are to serve staggered terms. It also 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT"'" to S.P. 580, L.D. 1482 
changes the expiration of a trustee's term from the first Monday in April to the first 
Monday in August. 
SPONSORED BY: ·\2Ww~. 
(Senator WOODSOME) 
COUNTY: York 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend Maine's Motor Vehicle Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1483
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H537 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1484

HOUSE AMENDMENT .. 4" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 581, 
L.D. 1483, Bill, "An Act To Amend Maine's Motor Vehicle Laws" 
Amend the amendment on page 3 by inserting after section 24 the following: 
'Sec. 25. 36 MRSA §1484, sub-§3, ,rE, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 627, §33, is 
amended to read: 
E. Wheft Except as provided in paragraph B, when an excise tax is paid to the 
Secretary of State under this subsection, it must be deposited in the General Fund.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Committee Amendment "A" provides that the motor vehicle excise tax paid to the 
Secretary of State by a nonresident with no temporary or occasional residing place in the 
State must be credited to the Highway Fund. This amendment adds a cross-reference to 
clarify that that excise tax is not required to be deposited in the General Fund. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~~ 
(Representative MCLEAN) 
TOWN: Gorham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend Maine's Motor Vehicle Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1483
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S512 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 581, 
L.D. 1483, Bill, "An Act To Amend Maine's Motor Vehicle Laws" 
Amend the amendment by strildng out all of section 24 (page 3, lines 11 to 16 in 
amendment). 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to remove the section that 
provides that the excise tax paid to the Secretary of State by a nonresident with no 
temporary or occasional residing place in the State must be credited to the Highway 
Food. 
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SPONSORED8:d~~ 
(Senator H 
R) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
FISCAL XOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/11/16 
feae 
LD 1483 
LR2332(06) 
An Act To Amend Maine's Motor Vehicle Laws 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'i-f' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
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Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
($38,428) 
$38,428 
$38,428 
($38,428) 
FY 2016-17 
($230,568) 
$230,568 
$230,568 
($230,568) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
($230,568) 
$230,568 
$230,568 
($230,568) 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
($230,568) 
$230,568 
$230,568 
($230,568) 
This amendment removes the section of the committee amendment that credited the excise tax for certain nonresidents 
to the Highway Fund instead of the General Fund. Therefore, the General Fund and Highway Fund revenue impacts 
are removed form the bill. 
LR2332(06) - Fiscal Note - Pagf: 1 of I
An Act Regarding the Election Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1484
Senate Amendment SA_A_S359 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 582, L.D. 1484, Bill, "An Act Regarding the 
Election Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 30. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision of the bill that allows a municipality to 
process absentee ballots as early as the 4th day before the election and authorizes the 
Secretary of State to make available high-speed ballot tabulators for absentee ballots and 
to allow a municipality to bring absentee ballots to a state-designated central location for 
tabulating by the high-speed ballot tabulators as long as security guidelines are properly 
followed. 
SPONSORED BY: _iw;tc:: t/. ~ 
(Senator CYRWAY) 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Transfer Ownership of Snowmobile Trail Maintenance Equipment to Incorporated Nonprofit Snowmobile Clubs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1485
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, MASON, HANLEY, KINNEY, PICKETT, STETKIS
Amends: 12 MRSA §1808

Legislative Document 
No. 1485 
H.P. 1008 
House of Representatives, December 23, 2015 
An Act To Allow the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands To 
Transfer Ownership of Snowmobile Trail Maintenance Equipment 
to Incorporated Nonprofit Snowmobile Clubs 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 21, 2015.  Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: HANLEY of Pittston, KINNEY of Knox, PICKETT of Dixfield, STETKIS of 
Canaan. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1808 is enacted to read: 
§1808.  Transfer of state-owned snowmobile trail maintenance equipment 
With the consent of the commissioner, the director may transfer ownership of state-
owned snowmobile trail maintenance equipment, including trail-grooming equipment as 
defined in section 13113, snowmobiles, trail drags and tools, to incorporated nonprofit 
snowmobile clubs for the purpose of maintaining snowmobile trail systems that were 
previously maintained by the State before the transfer of the snowmobile trail 
maintenance equipment occurred. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, with the consent of the 
Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, to transfer ownership of state-
owned snowmobile trail maintenance equipment to incorporated nonprofit snowmobile 
clubs for the maintenance of snowmobile trail systems that were maintained by the State 
before the transfer of the snowmobile trail maintenance equipment occurred.
An Act To Establish the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1488
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S498 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1011, L.D. 1488, Bill, "An Act To Establish the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion 
Program in Maine" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 4 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Public Safety 0088 
Initiative: Provides funding for one Contract Grant Specialist position and related 
administrative costs to administer and oversee the Substance Abuse Assistance Program. 
This funding comes from the 5% allowed for administrative costs as specified in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 25, section 5101, subsection 5. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS -LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Administration - Public Safety 0088 
2015-16 
0.000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Initiative: Provides funds for the Substance Abuse Assistance Program. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
2016-17 
1.000 
$73,898 
$3,270 
$77,168 
2016-17 
$1,022,832 
$1,022,832 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT ",4 " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1011, L.D. 1488 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
2016-17 
$0 
$1,100,000 
$0 
$1,100,000 
This amendment reduces the funding for the Substance Abuse Assistance Program. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSOREDBY: #d~ 
(Senator HAMP 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07/16 
;Wae!. 
LD 1488 
LR2385(04) 
An Act To Support Substance Abuse Assistance Projects Provided by Municipalities and Counties 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
(s-4~iJ 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
$0 
$0 
FY 2016-17 
($900,000) 
($900,000) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
($900,000) 
($900,000) 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
($900,000) 
($900,000) 
This amendment reduces funding for the program from $2, 000, 000 to $1, 100, 000 and reduces the cost of the bill by 
$ 900, 000 beginning in fiscal year 2016-17. 
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