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An Act To Establish the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1185
Committee Amendment CA_B_H289 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,13" to H.P. 818, L.D. 1185, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Evaluate Broadband Access and Its Economic Benefits in Maine' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec, 1. 
Department of Economic and Community Development and 
ConnectME Authority to evaluate the economic benefits of broadband. 
Resolved: That the' Department of Economic and Community Development and the 
ConnectME Authority shall work with broadband providers, connnunities and regional 
economic developmeht groups throughout the State to determine where existing 
broadband access provides economic benefits and where additional broadband access 
may increase economic opportunities within a community or region. The department and 
authority shall deliver a joint report to the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities 
and Technology no later than January 15, 2016 indicating the findings of the department 
and authority. The committee may report out a bill based on thc rcport to the Second 
Regular Session of the 127th Legislature.' 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority repo'rt of the connnittee. This amendment replaces 
the bill with a resolve that directs the Department of Economic and Community 
Development arid the ConnectME Authority to work with broadband providers, 
communities and regional: economic development groups throughout the State to 
determine where existing broadband access provides economic benefits and where 
additional broadband access may increase economic opportunities within a community or 
region: 
This amendment directs the department and authority to report to the Joint 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMlTTEE AMENDMENT ':B" to H.P. 818, L.D. 1185 
Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology by January 15, 2016. The 
amendment provides that the committee may report out a bill based on the report. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved; 06/01115 
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LD 1185 
LR 1510(03) 
An Act To Establish the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'E (-+{ -~ «f<i) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - ConnectME Authority 
Additional costs to the Department of Economic and Community Development and the ConnectME Authority to 
implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1510(03). Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Funds to the Town of Millinocket Due to the Loss in Valuation of the Katahdin Paper Company
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1184
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: STANLEY, DILL

Legislative Document 
No. 1184 
H.P. 817 
House of Representatives, April 1, 2015 
An Act To Provide Funds to the Town of Millinocket Due to the 
Loss in Valuation of the Katahdin Paper Company 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway. 
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot. 
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 - Finance 0306 
Initiative: Provides a one-time appropriation in fiscal year 2015-16 of $216,000 to the 
Town of Millinocket for the loss of taxable value suffered with the sale of the Katahdin 
Paper Company paper mill to GNP West, Inc. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a one-time appropriation in fiscal year 2015-16 of $216,000 to the 
Town of Millinocket for the loss of taxable value suffered with the sale of the Katahdin 
Paper Company paper mill to GNP West, Inc. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$216,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$216,000
$0
An Act To Promote Professional Training and Security in Maine Courts
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1186
Committee Amendment CA_A_H358 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 819, L.D. 1186, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote Professional Training and Security in Maine Courts" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporate~ a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/19/15 .m-ac 
LD 1186 
LR 1087(02) 
An Act To Promote Professional Training and Security in Maine Courts 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'If ( f/ -~ 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
The bill authorizes the State Court Administrator to establish fees on lawyers, guardians ad litem, interpreters, 
mediators and other professionals who participate in court proceedings to cover the costs of training, orientation, 
continuing education, background investigations, entry screening and security. Fees are also authorized on 3rd parties 
to cover the costs of the use of court facilities for purposes not related to court functions by those 3rd parties. 
LRI087(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Promote Professional Training and Security in Maine Courts
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1186
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FREY, KATZ, DION, GUERIN, HOBBINS
Amends: 4 MRSA §17-D

Legislative Document 
No. 1186 
H.P. 819 
House of Representatives, April 1, 2015 
An Act To Promote Professional Training and Security in Maine 
Courts 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FREY of Bangor. 
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: DION of Portland, GUERIN of Glenburn, HOBBINS of Saco. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to provide support for critical court functions such as entry screening and 
security as soon as possible; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §17-D is enacted to read: 
§17-D.  Fees for training, security and other expenses 
The State Court Administrator may establish fees on lawyers, guardians ad litem, 
interpreters, mediators and other professionals who routinely participate in court 
proceedings to cover the costs of training, orientation, continuing education, background 
investigations, entry screening and security provided to these professionals.  The State 
Court Administrator also may establish fees on 3rd parties to cover the costs of the use of 
court facilities for purposes not related to court functions by those 3rd parties.  All fees 
collected under this section must be deposited in a nonlapsing Other Special Revenue 
Funds account to be used for these purposes only.  This account may receive money from 
grants, gifts, bequests and donations. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the State Court Administrator to establish fees on lawyers, 
guardians ad litem, interpreters, mediators and other professionals who routinely 
participate in court proceedings to cover the costs of training, orientation, continuing 
education, background investigations, entry screening and security provided to these 
professionals.  The State Court Administrator also may establish fees on 3rd parties to 
cover the costs of the use of court facilities for purposes not related to court functions by 
those 3rd parties.  All fees collected must be deposited in a nonlapsing Other Special 
Revenue Funds account to be used for these purposes only.  This account may receive 
money from grants, gifts, bequests and donations.
An Act To Amend the Androscoggin County Charter
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1190
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: LIBBY

Legislative Document 
No. 1190 
S.P. 417 
In Senate, April 1, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Androscoggin County Charter 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the Androscoggin County charter.
An Act To Remove the Municipal Mandate To Enforce the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code Amend,the amendment in section 3 in subsection l-C in the first line (page 1, line 34 in amendment) by striking out the following: "10,000" and inserting the following: '6,000
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1191
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S297 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" Pr" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 418, 
L.D. 1191, Bill, "An Act To Remove the Municipal Mandate To Enforce the Maine 
Uniform Building and Energy Code" 
Amend,the amendment in section 3 in subsection l-C in the first line (page 1, line 34 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "10,000" and inserting the following: '6,000' 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in subsection l-C in the 2nd line (page 1, line 35 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "10,000" and inserting the following: '6,000' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the upper popUlation limit for a municipal vote regarding 
the Maine Uniform .Building 1Jmand 
Energy Code from 10,000, as proposed in the 
corunrittcc amendm~ 7f? 
SPONSORED BY: ~<t 
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(Senator DAVIS; SR.) 
COUNTY: Piscataquis 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Campaign Finance Refonn
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1192
Committee Amendment CA_A_S154 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 419, L.D. 1192, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Campaign Finance Refonn" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 to 3. 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 6 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 13 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following; "will not" and inserting the following; 'has voluntarily pledged 
not to' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 5 to 7. 
Amend the biII by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive. Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes all of the sections of the bill except for the provision that 
requires the Commission on Govel11mental Ethics and Election Practices to provide a 
form to political action committees on which the treasurer or principal officer of a 
political action committee pledges not to spend money in a Maine Clean Election Act 
candidate's race. The amendment also clarifies that the pledge is voluntary, 
Page I - 127LR1232(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Campaign Finance Refonn
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1192
Senate Amendment SA_A_S172 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 419, L.D. 1192, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Campaign Finance Refonn" 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 6 in the last line (page 2, line 14 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "race" the following: 'or a race of a candidate who is not a 
Maine Clean Election Act candidate or in both types of races' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the provision in the bill that requires the Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to provide a fonn to political action 
committees on which the treasurer or principal officer of a political action committee may 
pledge not to spend money in a Maine Clean Election Act candidate's race to also provide 
that the treasurer or principal officer of a political action committee may pledge not to 
spend money in a race of a candidate who is not a Maine Clean Election Act candidate or 
in both types of races. 
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SPONSOREDB~ ~ 
(Senator MILLETT) 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Encourage Good Nutrition and Healthy Choices in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1193
Committee Amendment CA_A_S230 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 420, L.D. 1193, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage Good Nutrition and Healthy Choices in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 
Program" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3109 by striking out all of subsection 5 (page 2, lines 
to 42 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'5. Healthy Local Foods Incentive Fund. The Healthy Local Foods Incentive 
Fund, referred to in this subsection as "the fund," is a revolving, nonlapsing fund 
administered by the department to carry out the purposes of the program. The fund 
includes funds received from a hospital organization in the State pursuant to the 
implementation strategy to meet the community's health needs identified through a 
community health needs assessment under Section 501er) of the United States Internal 
Revenue Code of 1985, as amended, and any other funds that the department considers 
suitable.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3109 in subsection 6 in the last 2 lines (page 3, lines 2 
and 3 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "subsection 5, paragraph D" and inserting the 
following: 'subsection 5' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, removes the funding 
sources for the bill's Healthy Local Foods Incentive Fund that come from bonus payments 
for the Department of Health and Human Services for the department's administration of 
the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and from the collection of the 
program's overpayment claims. 
FTSCAL ~OTE REQL'lRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/08/15 
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LD 1193 
LR 874(02) 
An Act To Encourage Good Nutrition and Healthy Choices in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 
Program 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'f\t' (S -;230") 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to implement the provisions of this bill are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0874(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Representation on the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1198
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SAVIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 1198 
S.P. 425 
In Senate, April 2, 2015 
An Act To Improve Representation on the Board of Trustees of the 
University of Maine System 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1865, c. 532, §4, sub-§§3-B and 3-C are enacted to read: 
3-B.  Faculty member.  One of the members must be a full-time faculty member at 
one of the campuses of the University of Maine System at the time of appointment and 
must be a permanent resident of the State. The faculty member must be a full voting 
member of the Board of Trustees and serves for a 2-year term and until a successor is 
qualified.  The Governor shall nominate the faculty member from a list of 3 eligible 
faculty members submitted by the University of Maine System full-time faculty union.  
The nomination must be made within 30 days of receiving the list of names and is subject 
to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
education matters and confirmation by the Senate.  The faculty member may not come 
from the same campus in any 2 consecutive terms. 
3-C.  Member with agricultural background.  The Governor shall make every 
effort to appoint to the Board of Trustees, subject to review by the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters and confirmation 
by the Senate, one member who has a strong background in agriculture. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that one member of the Board of Trustees of the University of 
Maine System be a full-time faculty member of the university system and directs the 
Governor to make every effort to appoint one member with a strong agricultural 
background.
An Act To Create a Civil Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Business Operations
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1200
Senate Amendment SA_A_S149 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A-" to S.P. 427, L.D. 1200, Bill, "An Act To Create a 
Civil Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Business Operations" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §8802 in subsection 3 in the 4th line (page 1, line 24 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: 
"chapter." the following: 
'In order to prove 
liability, a private entity must also prove by a preponderance of the evidence all elements 
of a crime under Title 17-A that existed when the act that hindered, impaired or 
obstructed or attempted to hinder, impair or obstruct the performance of the business 
operations of the private entity was committed.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §8802 in subsection 3 in the last line (page 1, line 26 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "act." the following: 'A person signatory to a 
collective bargaining agreement participating in labor relations activities is exempt from 
liability under this chapter.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that in order to prove liability for intentional interference 
with business operations, a private entity must also prove by a preponderance of the 
evidence all elements of a crime under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17 -A that 
existed when the act that hindered, impaired or obstructed or attempted to hinder, impair 
or obstruct the performance of the business operations of the private entity was 
committed. 
The amendment also provides that any person signatory to a collective 
bargaining agreement participating in labor relations activities is exempt from liability. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Senator BURNS) 
COUNTY: Washington 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support the Independence of Maine's Seniors
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1205
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S340 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 823, 
L.D. 1205, Bill, "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support the 
Independence of Maine's Seniors" 
Amend the amendment in section 5 in the 11 th line (page 1, line 24 in amendment) 
by inserting at the end the following: 
'At least 4 homes must be located in counties 
having populations under 100,000.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that at least 4 homes must be located in counties having 
populations under l~ 
SPONSORED BY 
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(Senator BURNS) 
COUNTY: Washington 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Ensure the Stocking of Inland Waters in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1202
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, SHORT, CYRWAY, DUTREMBLE, LIBBY, THIBODEAU, CRAFTS, HOBART, MARTIN, SKOLFIELD

Legislative Document 
No. 1202 
S.P. 429 
In Senate, April 2, 2015 
Resolve, To Ensure the Stocking of Inland Waters in the State 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Cosponsored by Representative SHORT of Pittsfield and 
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, DUTREMBLE of York, LIBBY of Androscoggin, 
President THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, HOBART of 
Bowdoinham, MARTIN of Sinclair, SKOLFIELD of Weld. 
Sec. 1.  Purchase fish for stocking.  Resolved:  That, notwithstanding any other 
law, during the 2016-2017 biennium, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
may spend up to $200,000 from the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife carrying account, 
General Fund account within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to purchase 
fish to stock the inland waters of the State. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve allows the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to spend up to 
$200,000 from the department's carrying account during the 2016-2017 biennium to 
purchase fish to stock the inland waters of the State.
Resolve, To Convene a Work Group To Propose Changes to the Statutes Governing Dental Practice
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1210
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SIROCKI

Legislative Document 
No. 1210 
H.P. 828 
House of Representatives, April 2, 2015 
Resolve, To Convene a Work Group To Propose Changes to the 
Statutes Governing Dental Practice 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Sec. 1.  Work group established.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of 
Professional and Financial Regulation shall convene a work group to propose changes to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 16 and any laws associated with the 
provisions of that chapter.  The work group must include the commissioner, the president 
of the Board of Dental Examiners and any subgroup of the board or membership of the 
board that deals with rulemaking.  The commissioner shall report to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development by October 1, 
2016.  The joint standing committee may report out a bill to the First Regular Session of 
the 128th Legislature related to the commissioner's report. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation to 
convene a work group to propose changes to the laws pertaining to dental practitioners.  
The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor, 
commerce, research and economic development matters is authorized to report out a bill 
related to the work group's work to the First Regular Session of the 128th Legislature.
An Act To Support Transparency in Government through the Maine Capitol Connection Channel Program
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1212
Committee Amendment CA_A_H127 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f1" to H.P. 830, L.D. 1212, Bill, "An Act To 
Support Transparency in Government through the Maine Capitol Connection Channel 
Program" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03/1 5 
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LD 1212 
LR 1915(02) 
An Act To Support Transparency in Government through the Maine Capitol Connection Channel 
Program 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment .1+ ( /1-/ J 7) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
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 
$451,950 
$465,509 
$451,950 
$465,509 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$465,509 
$465,509 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$465,509 
$465,509 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $451 ,950 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $465,509 per year 
beginning in fiscal year 2016-17 to fund the newly created Maine Capitol Connection Channel Program at the Maine 
Public Broadcasting Corporation. 
LR 1915(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Support Transparency in Government through the Maine Capitol Connection Channel Program
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1212
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MARTIN, CUSHING, FREDETTE, JORGENSEN, MAKER, ALFOND, HILL

Legislative Document 
No. 1212 
H.P. 830 
House of Representatives, April 2, 2015 
An Act To Support Transparency in Government through the 
Maine Capitol Connection Channel Program 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representatives: FREDETTE of Newport, JORGENSEN of Portland, MAKER of Calais, 
McCABE of Skowhegan, Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, HILL of York. 
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. 
PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION, MAINE  
Maine Capitol Connection Channel Program N184 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine Public Broadcasting Network to operate 
the Maine Capitol Connection channel. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides ongoing funds to the Maine Public Broadcasting Network to 
operate the Maine Capitol Connection channel. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$451,950
$465,509
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$451,950
$465,509
An Act To Provide Lower Energy Costs to Maine Businesses and Residences by Carrying Out the Legislature's Intent Regarding Funding of the Efficiency Maine Trust
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1215
Committee Amendment CA_A_H113 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A " to H.P. 833, L.D. 1215, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Lower Energy Costs to Maine Businesses and Residences by Carrying Out the 
Legislature's Intent Regarding Funding of the Efficiency Maine Trust" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05104115 
Mac. 
LD 1215 
LR 96(02) 
An Act To Provide Lower Energy Costs to Maine Businesses and Residences by Carrying Out the 
Legislature's Intent Regarding Funding of the Efficiency Maine Trust 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~r 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Efficiency Maine Trust 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Efficiency Maine Trust 
(H~ 113) 
Under current law the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is allowed to require certain utilities to provide funding for 
electric conservation and efficiency programs administered by the Efficiency Maine Trust (EMT). The maximum 
amount that may be included in rates is 4% of transmission and distribution sales. This bill will change the maximum 
amount that may be included in rates to 4% oftotal retail electricity and transmission and distribution sales. The 
current cap is estimated to have allowed a maximum of $25,000,000 annually be collected and passed to the EMT and 
the PUC has already granted a rate increase of$18,500,000 for fiscal year 2015-16. The proposed cap in this bill is an 
estimated $59,000,000.
An Act Regarding the Administration of Vaccines by Pharmacists
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1218
Committee Amendment CA_A_H379 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §13831

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 836, L.D. 1218, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Administration of Vaccines by Pharmacists" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summalY and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §13831, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 308, §3, is 
amended to read: 
1. Administration of influenza vaccines. A pharmacist licensed in this State who 
meets the qualifications and requirements of section 13832 and rules adopted by the 
board may administer topically or by injection or by inhalation all forms of influenza 
vaccines, including intranasal influenza vaccines, to a person 9 1 years of age or older 
without a prescription.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which allows a phalmacist to administer vaccines 
licensed and recommended by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Current 
law allows a pharmacist to administer an influenza vaccine to a person 9 years of age or 
older. The amendment lowers that age to 7 years of age. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Administration of Vaccines by Pharmacists
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1218
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: NUTTING, CUSHING, AUSTIN, CAMPBELL, CHACE
Amends: 32 MRSA §13831, 32 MRSA §13833

Legislative Document 
No. 1218 
H.P. 836 
House of Representatives, April 2, 2015 
An Act Regarding the Administration of Vaccines by Pharmacists 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CHACE of Durham, McCABE 
of Skowhegan. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §13831, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 308, §3, is amended 
to read: 
1.  Administration of vaccines.  A pharmacist licensed in this State who meets the 
qualifications and requirements of section 13832 and rules adopted by the board may 
administer topically or by injection or by inhalation all forms of influenza vaccines, 
including intranasal influenza vaccines, to a person 9 vaccines licensed and recommended 
by the United States Food and Drug Administration or recommended by the United States 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization 
Practices or other competent authority to persons who are 7 years of age or older without 
a prescription. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §13831, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2013, c. 6, §1, is repealed. 
Sec. 3.  32 MRSA §13833, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2011, c. 577, §6, is further 
amended to read: 
3.  Notification.  Notification to the authorized practitioner who issued the 
prescription, or standing order or protocol under section 13831, subsection 2 of the 
administration by the pharmacist of the drug or vaccine, or both, within 3 business days. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law authorizing a pharmacist to administer influenza shots to a 
person 9 years of age or older to allow a licensed pharmacist who has received training to 
administer vaccines to persons 7 years of age or older.
An Act To Increase Funding for the Maine Community College System
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1220
Committee Amendment CA_A_H107 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4,, to H.P. 838, L.D. 1220, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Funding for the Maine Community College System" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/24115 
Mac. 
LD 1220 
LR 1901(02) 
An Act To Increase Funding for the Maine Community College System 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'it 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
CH--f Ot) 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
FY2017-18 
$2,772,926 
$2,911,573 
$2,911,573 
$2,772,926 
$2,911,573 
$2,911,573 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$2,911,573 
$2,911,573 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $2,772,926 in fiscal year 2015--16 and $2,911,573 in fiscal year 
2016-17 to the Maine Community College System. 
LR 190 1 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Funding for the Maine Community College System
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1220
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: McCABE, LIBBY, BLUME, DAVITT, GRANT, MAKER, SAUCIER, DAVIS, HASKELL, ROSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 1220 
H.P. 838 
House of Representatives, April 2, 2015 
An Act To Increase Funding for the Maine Community College 
System 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BLUME of York, DAVITT of Hampden, GRANT of Gardiner, MAKER of 
Calais, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, HASKELL of 
Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock. 
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. 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE 
Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 
Initiative: Provides additional funding for the Maine Community College System 
representing a 5% per year increase in fiscal year 2015-16 and fiscal year 2016-17. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a 5% increase in appropriations to the Maine Community College 
System for the 2015-2016 biennium. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$2,772,926
$2,911,573
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$2,772,926
$2,911,573
An Act To Enhance Energy Cost Reduction and Facilitate Heating Alternatives in furtherance of the Omnibus Energy Act
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1221
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H423 (House)

LD 1221 
LR207(08) 
An Act To Enhance Energy Cost Reduction and Facilitate Heating Alternatives in furtherance of the 
Omnibus Energy Act 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment e to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Dunphy of Embden 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Transfer from Efficiency Maine Trust to Maine Energy Office 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
FY 2015-16 
($90,483) 
($90,483) 
$300,000 
FY 2016-17 
($92,340) 
($92,340) 
$300,000 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
($96,934) 
($96,934) 
$300,000 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
($99,671) 
($99,671) 
$300,000 
This amendment removes the General Fund appropriations of $90,483 and $92,340 in fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-
17, respectively, that were in the committee amendment. It requires $300,000 to be transferred annually from the 
Efficiency Maine Trust (EMT) to the Maine Energy Office (MEO) for activities supporting the EMT, unless federal 
funds are adequate to meet the funding needs of the office. The committee amendment had limited these transfers to a 
total of $300,000 over time. The amendment adds Other Special Revenue Funds allocations to the MEO of $232, 138 
and $207,660 in fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17, respectively, to fund certain activities related to energy resources, 
planning and development. The amendment also adds Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of$67,862 and 
$92,340 in fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17, respectively, to establish a deputy commissioner position within the 
MEO. The amendment removes the emergency preamble and clause from the bill and this fiscal note assumes that the 
bill will become law on October 1, 2015. 
LR0207(08) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Enhance Energy Cost Reduction and Facilitate Heating Alternatives in furtherance of the Omnibus Energy Act
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1221
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_A_H498 (House)

HOUSE ANlENDMENT " 4" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 839, 
L.D. 1221, Bill, "An Act To Enhance Energy Cost Reduction and Facilitate Heating 
Alternatives in furtherance of the Omnibus Energy Act" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first paragraph after the title (page 1, 
lines 12 and 13 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill by strildng out all of section 2 (page 1, lines 17 to 36 and page 2, 
-lines 1 and 2 in L.D.)' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision of the bill, as amended by Committee 
Amendment "B," that requires the Director of the Efficiency Maine Trust to be appointed 
by the Governor. 
SPONSORED BY: _~ I. ~4= 
(Representative W ADSW~--" 
TOWN: Hiram 
HOUSE A ENDMENT
An Act To Remove Barriers to School Constmction Financing in Regional School Units
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1222
Committee Amendment CA_A_H197 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " 
to H.P. ~40, L.D. 1222, Bill, "An Act To 
Remove Barriers to School Constmction Financing in Regional School Units" 
Amend the bill in section I by striking out all of paragraph D (page 1, lines 3 to R in 
L.D.) and inserting the following;' 
'D. Notwithstanding paragraph C, bonds issued by a regional school unit for a non-
state-funded school constmction project under section 15905-A that is 100% locally 
funded may be repaid using a level debt payment stmcture only if the payment 
structure results in lower costs for the regional school unit throughout the life of the 
issue of the bonds. For purposes of this paragraph, 1l1evel debt payment structurell 
means a debt service stmcture in which the combined annual principal and interest 
payments remain approximately the same throughout the life of the issue of the bonds 
with lncreasing p-rincipal amounts and decreasing interest amounts each year.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides 'that the ieve1 debt payment structure authorized in the bill 
applies only to a' regional school unit that issues bonds for a non-state-funded school 
construction project that is 100% locally funded. Tn'e amendment also authorizes a level 
debt payment structure only if the payment stmcture results in lower costs for the regional 
school unit throughout the life of the issue of the bonds. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Remove Barriers to School Construction Financing in Regional School Units
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1222
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BABBIDGE, COLLINS, HIGGINS, KUMIEGA, MAKER, PARRY, SEAVEY, STEARNS, TURNER, PATRICK
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1490

Legislative Document 
No. 1222 
H.P. 840 
House of Representatives, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Remove Barriers to School Construction Financing in 
Regional School Units 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, MAKER of Calais, 
PARRY of Arundel, SEAVEY of Kennebunkport, STEARNS of Guilford, TURNER of 
Burlington, Senator: PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §1490, sub-§2, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  Notwithstanding paragraph C, bonds issued by a regional school unit may be 
repaid using a level debt payment structure.  For purposes of this paragraph, "level 
debt payment structure" means a debt service structure in which the combined annual 
principal and interest payments remain approximately the same throughout the life of 
the issue of the bonds with increasing principal amounts and decreasing interest 
amounts each year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes a regional school unit to issue bonds that may be repaid using a 
level debt payment structure.
An Act To Amend the Child Protective Services Laws IO
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1224
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S462 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §4003, 22 MRSA §4005-E

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 842, 
L.D. 1224, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Child Protective Services Laws" 
IO 
Amend the amendment in the first paragraph after the title in the first line (page 1, 
line 11 in amendment) by striking out the following: "5." and inserting the following: '5 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4003, sub-§3-A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 374, § 1, is 
amended to read: 
3-A. Kinship placement. Place children who are taken from the custody of their 
parents with an adult relative when possible; there is a rebuttable presumption that 
placement with an adult relative is in the best interests of the child; 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §4005-E, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2007, c. 371, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
2. Placement. A relative who is designated as an interested person or a participant 
under section 4005-D or who has been granted intervenor status under the Maine Rules of 
Civil Procedure, Rule 24 may request the court to order that the child be placed with the 
relative. A relative who has not been designated as a participant under section 4005-D 
may make the request for placement in writing. In making a decision on the request, the 
court shall make placement with a relative a priority for consideration for placement if 
that placement is in the best interests of the child and consistent with section 4003. There 
is a rebuttable presumption that placement with an adult relative is in the best interests of 
the child. as long as that such placement does not substantially interfere with reunification 
efforts.'' 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
~'2> 
~o 
SENA TE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 842, L.D. 1224 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the best interests standard when determining the placement 
of a child in custody such that there is a rebuttable presumption that placement with an 
adult relative is in the best interests of the child, as long as such placement does not 
substantially interfere wit!w-eunification efforts. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
~ 
(Senator BURNS) 
COUNTY: Washington 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Limit the Use of Ropes and Buoys in Swim Areas in Great Ponds
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1225
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SHAW, DAVIS, ALLEY, CRAFTS, MARTIN, REED, SHORT, WOOD, CYRWAY, DUTREMBLE
Amends: 12 MRSA §1900

Legislative Document 
No. 1225 
H.P. 843 
House of Representatives, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Limit the Use of Ropes and Buoys in Swim Areas in 
Great Ponds 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CRAFTS of Lisbon, MARTIN of Sinclair, REED of 
Carmel, SHORT of Pittsfield, WOOD of Greene, Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, 
DUTREMBLE of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1900, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 312, §1, is amended 
to read: 
3.  Swim area prohibition.  A person may not establish or maintain a swim line or a 
developed swim area without a permit issued under subsection 4.  A person may not 
establish or maintain a swim line or a developed swim area unless the length of the 
developed swim area or of the area delineated by a swim line is equal to or less than 50% 
of the entire length of the shore frontage of the property from which the developed swim 
area or the area delineated by a swim line extends or 200 feet, whichever is greater.  The 
length of a developed swim area or of an area delineated by a swim line is measured 
parallel to the shore. 
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 or more than $500 may be adjudged.  Each day a person 
violates this subsection is a separate violation. 
B.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this subchapter within the previous 5-year 
period commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a person may not establish or maintain a swim line or a 
developed swim area unless the length of the developed swim area or of the area 
delineated by a swim line is equal to or less than 50% of the entire length of the shore 
frontage of the property from which the developed swim area or the area delineated by a 
swim line extends or 200 feet, whichever is greater.  The length of a developed swim area 
or of an area delineated by a swim line is measured parallel to the shore.  The length of 
the swim line will determine where a line, rope or series of buoys used to delineate an 
area of surface water for the purpose of swimming may be placed.
Resolve, To Create a Pilot Program To Conduct Screenings for Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1229
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LIBBY, SANDERSON

Legislative Document 
No. 1229 
S.P. 434 
In Senate, April 7, 2015 
Resolve, To Create a Pilot Program To Conduct Screenings for 
Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Education to develop a scotopic sensitivity 
syndrome screening pilot program.  Resolved:  That the Department of Education 
shall design and implement a scotopic sensitivity syndrome screening pilot program in 10 
elementary schools to screen children in grades 3 to 6 for scotopic sensitivity syndrome, 
also know as Irlen syndrome, in order to successfully mainstream a portion of the 
schools’ special education students.  The pilot program must be conducted in the 2016-
2017 school year and must involve screening children and providing corrective lenses, if 
appropriate; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Department of Education shall submit a 
report, including findings and recommendations, on the pilot program established under 
section 1 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
education matters.  The joint standing committee may report out a bill related to the 
report to the First Regular Session of the 128th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Education to design and implement a scotopic 
sensitivity syndrome screening pilot program in 10 elementary schools to screen children 
in grades 3 to 6 for scotopic sensitivity syndrome in the 2016-2017 school year and report 
its findings and results to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over education matters.  The joint standing committee may report out a bill 
related to the report to the 128th Legislature.