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An Act To Extend the Statute of Limitations for the Prosecution of the Crime of Robbery
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0355
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: VEROW, LYFORD, SHORT, STANLEY, GRATWICK
Amends: 17-A MRSA §8

Legislative Document 
No. 355 
H.P. 242 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Extend the Statute of Limitations for the Prosecution of 
the Crime of Robbery 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: LYFORD of Eddington, SHORT of Pittsfield, STANLEY of 
Medway, Senator: GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §8, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2013, c. 392, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
2.    Except as provided in subsection subsections 2-A and 2-B, prosecutions for 
crimes other than murder or criminal homicide in the first or 2nd degree, or, if the victim 
had not attained the age of 16 years at the time of the crime, prosecutions for: incest; 
unlawful sexual contact; sexual abuse of a minor; rape or gross sexual assault, formerly 
denominated as gross sexual misconduct, are subject to the following periods of 
limitations: 
A.  A prosecution for a Class A, Class B or Class C crime must be commenced within 
years after it is committed; and 
B.  A prosecution for a Class D or Class E crime must be commenced within 3 years 
after it is committed. 
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §8, sub-§2-B is enacted to read: 
2-B.  A prosecution for a Class A or Class B crime of robbery must be commenced 
within 12 years after it is committed. 
Sec. 3.  Application.  This Act applies to the crime of robbery under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 651 committed on or after the effective date of this 
Act or for which the prosecution has not yet been barred by the statute of limitations in 
force immediately prior to the effective date of this Act. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the statute of limitations for prosecution of a Class A or Class B 
crime of robbery from 6 years to 12 years following commission of the crime.
An Act To Provide Additional Oversight over the Management of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0358
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, HAMANN, MORRISON, STUCKEY, TIPPING-SPITZ, HASKELL
Amends: 22-A MRSA §204-A, 22-A MRSA §205

Legislative Document 
No. 358 
H.P. 245 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Provide Additional Oversight over the Management of 
the Department of Health and Human Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: HAMANN of South Portland, MORRISON of South 
Portland, STUCKEY of Portland, TIPPING-SPITZ of Orono, Senator: HASKELL of 
Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22-A MRSA §204-A is enacted to read: 
§204-A.  Appointments subject to legislative review 
The Governor shall appoint the following, subject to review by the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters 
and confirmation by the Senate: 
1.  Center for Disease Control and Prevention.  The Director of the Maine Center 
for Disease Control and Prevention; 
2.  Dorothea Dix.  The Superintendent of the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center; and 
3.  Riverview.  The Superintendent of Riverview Psychiatric Center. 
Sec. 2.  22-A MRSA §205, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. N, §44, is 
further amended to read: 
4.  Appointments.  All deputy commissioners, all office directors, the regional 
systems integration directors and the superintendents of any state institutions are 
appointed by the commissioner and serve at the pleasure of the commissioner except as 
otherwise provided pursuant to section 204-A. 
Deputy commissioners and office directors appointed pursuant to this subsection must 
have educational qualifications and professional experience directly related to the 
functions of and services provided by the relevant unit or office. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention, the Superintendent of the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center and the 
Superintendent of Riverview Psychiatric Center to be appointed by the Governor subject 
to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
health and human services matters and confirmation by the Senate.
An Act To Clarify That the Information Gathered during Investigations of Attorneys by the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services Is Confidential
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0360
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SHERMAN, NUTTING, SKOLFIELD
Amends: 4 MRSA §1806

Legislative Document 
No. 360 
H.P. 247 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Clarify That the Information Gathered during 
Investigations of Attorneys by the Maine Commission on Indigent 
Legal Services Is Confidential 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: NUTTING of Oakland, SKOLFIELD of Weld. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1806, sub-§2, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 260, §1, is 
amended to read: 
F.  Any information obtained or gathered by the commission when performing an 
evaluation or investigation of an attorney is confidential, except that it may be 
disclosed to the attorney being evaluated or investigated. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that information obtained or gathered by the Maine Commission on 
Indigent Legal Services when the commission is performing an investigation of an 
attorney is confidential.  The bill retains the provision of current law that provides that 
information obtained or gathered by the commission when performing an evaluation of an 
attorney is confidential.
An Act To Allow a Sales Representative To Serve Spirits or Wine at a Tasting Event
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0364
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H185 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/1,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 251, 
L.D. 364, Bill, "An Act To Allow a Sales Representative To Serve Spirits or Wine at a 
Tasting Event" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the substitute title the following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting before the enacting clause the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective unti190 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation allows sales representatives to serve alcoholic beverages at 
tasting events; and 
Whereas, it is necessary to implement this change immediately in order for it to be 
in place for the summer tourist season; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' , 
Amend the amendment by adding before the summary the following: 
'Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the 
amendment. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Representative MALABY) 
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TOWN: Hancock 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Learner's Permits for Driver's Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0363
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HANINGTON, LONG, POULIOT, STANLEY, CYRWAY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1304

Legislative Document 
No. 363 
H.P. 250 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2015 
An Act Regarding Learner's Permits for Driver's Licenses 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: LONG of Sherman, POULIOT of Augusta, STANLEY of 
Medway, Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1304, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, 
§16, is further amended to read: 
B.  After an applicant has successfully passed all parts of an examination other than 
the driving test, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State's designee or a person 
licensed as a driver education instructor under section 1354, subsection 2 may issue a 
learner's permit. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1304, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 493, §1, is 
amended to read: 
1-A.  Learner's permit; issuance.  The following provisions apply to the issuance of 
a learner's permit. 
A.  Fees for a learner's permit may be collected only by the Secretary of State, the 
Secretary of State's designee or a person licensed as a driver education instructor 
under section 1354, subsection 2 in accordance with section 154, subsection 1. 
B.  Any required application materials for a learner's permit may be collected only by 
the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State's designee or a person licensed as a 
driver education instructor under section 1354, subsection 2. 
C.  Any required examination for a learner's permit may be administered only by the 
Secretary of State, the Secretary of State's designee or a person licensed as a driver 
education instructor under section 1354, subsection 2. 
D.  A learner's permit may be issued only by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of 
State's designee or a person licensed as a driver education instructor under section 
1354, subsection 2. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a designee of the Secretary of State or a person licensed as a driver 
education instructor to do the following: 
1.  Collect fees for a learner's permit for a driver's license; 
2.  Collect application materials for a learner's permit; 
3.  Administer an examination for a learner's permit; and 
4.  Issue a learner's permit. 
Current law allows only the Secretary of State to perform these functions.
An Act To Require Dentists To Disclose the Cost and Origin of Off-site Laboratory Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0362
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SHAW, SHORT, VEROW
Amends: 32 MRSA §1090-A

Legislative Document 
No. 362 
H.P. 249 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Require Dentists To Disclose the Cost and Origin of Off-
site Laboratory Services 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: SHORT of Pittsfield, VEROW of Brewer. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1090-A is enacted to read: 
§1090-A.  Laboratory costs and origin 
A dentist shall provide a patient with a written disclosure of the cost and origin of all 
off-site laboratory services that are or will be billed to that patient. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a dentist provide a patient with a written disclosure of the cost 
and origin of all laboratory services billed to that patient.
An Act To Allow a Sales Representative To Serve Spirits or Wine at a Tasting Event
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0364
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: MALABY, LANGLEY, HUBBELL, WARD
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1505

Legislative Document 
No. 364 
H.P. 251 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Allow a Sales Representative To Serve Spirits or Wine at 
a Tasting Event 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MALABY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, WARD of Dedham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1505, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 459, §5, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the prohibition on a sales representative's pouring or distributing 
distilled spirits or wine at a tasting event.
An Act To Allow Licensed Dental Professionals To Own Dental Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0361
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SHAW, SHORT, VEROW
Amends: 32 MRSA §1081

Legislative Document 
No. 361 
H.P. 248 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Allow Licensed Dental Professionals To Own Dental 
Practices 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: SHORT of Pittsfield, VEROW of Brewer. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1081, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2007, c. 620, Pt. C, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
3.  Proprietor. The term proprietor, as used in this chapter, includes a person who: 
A.    Employs dentists or dental hygienists, independent practice dental hygienists, 
denturists or other dental auxiliaries in the operation of a dental office; 
B.    Places in possession of a dentist or a dental hygienist, independent practice 
dental hygienist or other dental auxiliary or other agent dental material or equipment 
that may be necessary for the management of a dental office on the basis of a lease or 
any other agreement for compensation for the use of that material, equipment or 
office; or 
C.    Retains the ownership or control of dental equipment or material or a dental 
office and makes the same available in any manner for the use by dentists or dental 
hygienists, independent practice dental hygienists or other agents, except that nothing 
in this subsection applies to bona fide sales of dental equipment or material secured 
by a chattel mortgage or retain title agreement. A person licensed to practice dentistry 
may not enter into arrangements with a person who is not licensed to practice 
dentistry, with the exception of licensed denturists and independent practice dental 
hygienists, or the legal guardian or personal representative of a deceased or 
incapacitated dentist, pursuant to the provisions of Title 13, section 732. 
Any licensee of the board may be a proprietor of a place where the practice of dentistry is 
performed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that anyone licensed by the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation, Board of Dental Examiners may be a proprietor of a dental 
practice.
An Act To Provide a Tax Reduction for Modifications To Make a Home IO More Accessible for a Person with a Disability
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0365
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S490 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 252, 
L.D. 365, Bill, "An Act To Provide a Tax Reduction for Modifications To Make a Home 
IO 
More Accessible for a Person with a Disability" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the last line (page 2, line 23 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "2016" and inserting the following: '2017' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE 
Home Modification Certification Program N208 
Initiative: Provides funds for the cost of conducting the home modification certification. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
2016-17 
$50,000 
$50,000 
This amendment changes the application of the tax credit enacted in the bill, as 
amended by Committee Amendment "A," to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
0 I 7, and adjusts funding according! y. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: -+-J6o.<....M:--.L..=-~""'-1r----
(Senator HAMP 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07/16 
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LD365 
LR 1218(04) 
An Act To Provide a Tax Reduction for Modifications To Make a Home More Accessible for a Person 
with a Disability 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '}'.l'' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
(s-<-190) 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
($50,000) 
($50,000) 
$0 
$0 
FY 2016-17 
($93,250) 
-
($22,000) 
$71,250 
{$3,750) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
($25,625) 
$22,000 
$47,625 
($7,875) 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
($10,425) 
$0 
$10,425 
($9,675) 
This amendment changes the effective date from tax years beginning on or after 1-1-16 to tax years beginning on or 
after 1-J-17. It moves the General Fund appropriation of $22,000 in fiscal year 2016-17 to the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services to fiscal year 2017-18. It also eliminates the General Fund and Local 
Government Fund revenue reductions in fiscal year 2016-17 of $71,250 and $3,750, respectively. 
The amendment eliminates the $50,000 General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2015-16 to the Maine State Housing 
Authority. As amended, this bill includes General Fund appropriations of $50,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 
2016~ 17 to a newly created Home Modification Certification program within the Maine State Housing Authority for 
the cost of making the required certification. 
LR12 l 8(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Provide a Tax Reduction for Modifications To Make a Home More Accessible for a Person with a Disability
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0365
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: VEROW, STANLEY, GRATWICK

Legislative Document 
No. 365 
H.P. 252 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Provide a Tax Reduction for Modifications To Make a 
Home More Accessible for a Person with a Disability 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Representative: STANLEY of Medway, Senator: GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to provide a means to offset the costs incurred by a person with a 
disability who modifies a residence, such as by installing ramps or stairlifts, widening 
entryways or remodeling, to make it more accessible for that person.  The offset could be 
in the form of an income tax credit or an exemption from property taxes.
An Act To Integrale lhe State's General Assistance and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0368
Committee Amendment CA_A_S200 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 136, L.D. 368, Bill, "An Act To 
Integrale lhe State's General Assistance and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
Programs" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in the last line (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "subsection 18" the following: " except that a person who 
has applied for an extension of benefits under that section but with respect to whom the 
process is not yet complete may be considered eligible' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
General Assistance ~ Reimbursement to Cities and Towns 0130 
Initiative: Deappropriates savings associated with people being ineligible to receive 
municipal general assistance program benefits once they have exhausted the 60-month 
lifetime limit on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015"16 
($351,717) 
($351,717) 
2016-17 
($351,717) 
($351,717) 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment adds 
language to clarify that the provisions in the bill do not apply to a person who is in the 
process of seeking an extension of benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy 
Families program. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROf S 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 136, L.D. 36::l 
The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/03/15 
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LD368 
LRS96(02) 
An Act To Integrate the State's General Assistance and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
Programs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "Pf(S-ZW') 
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 
($351,717) 
($351,717) 
($351,717) 
($351,717) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
($351,717) 
($351,717) 
Pl'oj ections 
FY 2018-19 
($351,717) 
($351,717) 
The bill includes a General Fund deappropriation for the Department of Health and Human Services beginning in 
fiscal year 2015-16 of $351,717 associated with savings from people being ineligible to receive municipal general 
assistance program benefits once they have exhausted the 60-month lifetime limit on the Temporary Assistance for 
Needy Families program. 
LR0596(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Align Municipal General Assistance Programs with the Immigration Status Policies of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0369
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S293 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §4309

SENATE AMENDMENT" c:, " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 137, 
L.D. 369, Bill, "An Act To Align Municipal General Assistance Programs with the 
Immigration Status Policies of the Department of Health and Human Services" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 1, lines 
to 26 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'3. Eligible person. "Eligible person" means a person who is qualified to receive 
general assistance from a municipality according to standards of eligibility determined by 
the municipal officers whether or not that person has applied for general assistance. 
"Eligible person" does not include a person who is a fugitive from justice as defined in 
Title 15, section 201, subsection 4. 
Tn accordance with 8 United States Code, Section 
1621 (d), an "eligible person" includes a person who is lawfully present in the United 
States and who has expressed an intention to apply for United States citizenship.' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §4309, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. 
Durational limit on benefits. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the 
contrary, an eligible person may not receive general assistance benefits for more than 5 
years.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a person who is lawfully present in the United States to 
qualify for general assistance as long as that person has expressed an intention to become 
a United States citizen. This amendment also places a 5-year limit on general assistance 
benefits for all eligible persons. 
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SPONSORED BY, ~ 
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(Sen~tor YOLK)' 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/16/15 *ac 
LD 369 
LR 598(07) 
An Act To Align Municipal General Assistance Programs with the Immigration Status Policies of the 
Department of Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "6' to Committee Amendment "A"(S -;PiS) 
Sponsor: Sen. Yolk of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will put a 5-year limit on general assistance benefits. This change may create some savings, but due 
to the transitory nature of the program any savings are expected to be minor. 
LR0598(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Integrate the State's General Assistance and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0368
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S306 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A- "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 136, 
L.D. 368, Bill, "An Act To Integrate the State's General Assistance and Temporary 
Assistance for Needy Families Programs" 
Amend the amendment in the first paragraph after the title in the last line (page 1, line 
in amendment) by inserting after the following: "eligible" the following: 'and except 
that a person who has been ineligible to receive benefits under the Temporary Assistance 
for Needy Families program for 5 or more years may be considered eligible' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds language to clarify that the provisions in the bill do not apply 
to a person who has been ineligible to receive benefits under the Temporary Assistance 
for Needy Families program for 5 or more years. 
SPONSORED BY: ~J~ 
(Senator BRAKEY) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQVIRED 
(See IttIetMd) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06118115 
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LD368 
LR 596(04) 
An Act To Integrate the State's General Assistance and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
Programs 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "tt' to Committee Amendment "A';(s-~ ') 
Sponsor: Sen. Brakey of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Incrementally Reduced Savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Providing an exception that allows a person who has been ineligible for temporary assistance for needy families for 5 
or more years to now be eligible to ·receive general assistance will reduce savings from the bill. The reduction is 
expected to be minor and overall the bill will continue to be savings to the General Assistance - Reimbursement to 
Cities and Towns program.
An Act To Align Municipal General Assistance Programs with the Immigration Status Policies of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0369
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S292 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A- "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 137, 
L.D. 369, Bill, "An Act To Align Municipal General Assistance Programs with the 
Immigration Status Policies of the Department of Health and Human Services" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 1, lines 
to 26 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'3. Eligible person. "Eligible person" means a person who is qualified to receive 
general assistance from a municipality according to standards of eligibility detennined by 
the municipal officers whether or not that person has applied for general assistance. 
"Eligible person" does not include a person who is a fugitive from justice as defined in 
Title 15, section 201, subsection 4. Beginning July 1, 2015, in accordance with 8 United 
States Code, Section 1621 Cd), "eligible person" means a person who is lawfully present in 
the United States or who is pursuing a lawful process to apply for immigration relief, 
except that assistance for such a person may not exceed 24 months.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a person, beginning July 1, 2015, who is lawfully present in 
the United States or who is pursuing a lawful process to apply for immigration relief to 
qualify for general assistance, but only for 24 months. 
SI'ONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Senator YOLK) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL KOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06116115 
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LD 369 
LR 598(06) 
An Act To Align Municipal General Assistance Programs with the Immigration Status Policies of the 
Department of HeaIth and Human Services 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "if' to Committee Amendment "A" (S-;).DQ.) 
Sponsor: Sen. Yolk of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will put a 24-month limit on general assistance benefits for persons who are lawfully present or 
pursuing a lawful process to apply for immigration relief. This change may create some savings, but due to the 
transitory nature of the program any savings are expected to be minor. 
LR0598(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Align Municipal General Assistance Programs with the Immigration Status Policies of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0369
Committee Amendment CA_A_S271 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §4301

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 137, L.D. 369, Bill, "An Act To Align 
Municipal General Assistance Programs with the Immigration Status Policies of the 
Department of Health and Human Services" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and sUbstituting the following: 
'An Act To Clarify the Immigration Status of Noncitizens Eligible for General 
Assistance' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4301, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 00, §4, is 
further amended to read: 
3. Eligible person. "Eligible person" means a person who is qualified to receive 
general assistance from a municipality according to standards of eligibility determined by 
the municipal officers whether or not that person has applied for general assistance. 
"Eligible person" does not include a person who is a fugitive from justice as defined in 
Title 15, section 201, subsection 4. In accordance with 8 United States Code, Section 
1621(d), an "eligible person" who is a noncitizen is limited to a person who is lawfully 
present in the United States or who is pursuing a lawful process to apply for immigration 
relief.' 
SU~Y 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, allows a noncitizen 
who is lawfully present in the United States or pursuing a lawful process to apply for 
immigration relief to be eligible for general assistance. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Sale and Taxation of Hard Cider
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0366
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, MASON, BLACK, GREENWOOD, LUCHINI, NOON, TURNER, DIAMOND
Amends: 28-A MRSA §2

Legislative Document 
No. 366 
H.P. 253 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2015 
An Act Regarding the Sale and Taxation of Hard Cider 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, GREENWOOD of Wales, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, 
McCABE of Skowhegan, NOON of Sanford, TURNER of Burlington, Senator: DIAMOND of 
Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §2, sub-§12-A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §41, 
is further amended to read: 
12-A.  Hard cider.  "Hard cider" means liquor produced by fermentation of the juice 
of apples, pears, cranberries or any combination of those fruits, including, but not limited 
to, flavored, sparkling or carbonated cider, that contains not less than 1/2 of 1% alcohol 
by volume and not more than 7% alcohol by volume. 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes within the definition of "hard cider" liquor produced by 
fermentation of pears and cranberries or combinations of apples, pears and cranberries.
An Act To Integrate the State's General Assistance and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0368
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, MASON, BLACK, CRAFTS, GUERIN, VACHON
Amends: 22 MRSA §4301

Legislative Document 
No. 368 
S.P. 136 
In Senate, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Integrate the State's General Assistance and Temporary 
Assistance for Needy Families Programs 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Senator: MASON of Androscoggin, Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, 
CRAFTS of Lisbon, GUERIN of Glenburn, VACHON of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4301, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. OO, §4, is 
further amended to read: 
3.  Eligible person.  "Eligible person" means a person who is qualified to receive 
general assistance from a municipality according to standards of eligibility determined by 
the municipal officers whether or not that person has applied for general assistance. 
"Eligible person" does not include a person who is a fugitive from justice as defined in 
Title 15, section 201, subsection 4.  "Eligible person" does not include a person who is 
ineligible to receive benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
program pursuant to section 3762, subsection 18. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a person who has exhausted the 60-month lifetime limit on 
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program benefits is ineligible to receive 
municipal general assistance program benefits.
An Act To Align Municipal General Assistance Programs with the Immigration Status Policies of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0369
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, DAVIS, MASON, BLACK, CRAFTS, GUERIN
Amends: 22 MRSA §4301

Legislative Document 
No. 369 
S.P. 137 
In Senate, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Align Municipal General Assistance Programs with the 
Immigration Status Policies of the Department of Health and 
Human Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, MASON of Androscoggin, Representatives: 
BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, GUERIN of Glenburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4301, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. OO, §4, is 
further amended to read: 
3.  Eligible person.  "Eligible person" means a person who is qualified to receive 
general assistance from a municipality according to standards of eligibility determined by 
the municipal officers whether or not that person has applied for general assistance. 
"Eligible person" does not include a person who is a fugitive from justice as defined in 
Title 15, section 201, subsection 4.  "Eligible person" does not include a person who has 
been determined ineligible to receive benefits administered by the Department of Health 
and Human Services on the basis of a law, rule or regulation related to that person's 
immigration status. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a person who has been determined ineligible to receive 
benefits administered by the Department of Health and Human Services on the basis of a 
law, rule or regulation related to that person's immigration status is ineligible to receive 
municipal general assistance program benefits.
An Act To °
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0370
Committee Amendment CA_A_S14 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 4" to S.P. 138, L.D. 370, Bill, "An Act To 
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Amend the Lobbyist Disclosure Procedures Law" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
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LR 1383(02) 
An Act To Amend the Lobbyist Disclosure Procedures Law 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A' (5- 14) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$59,900 
$65,600 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$59,900 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$65,600 
Other Special Revenue Fun,ds 
($59,900) 
$59,900 
($65,600) 
$65,600 
($59,900) 
$59,900 
($65,600) 
$65,600 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill directs that 100% of registration fees from lobbyists and lobbyist associates be deposited into an Other 
Special Revenue Funds account within the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 
(Commission). Under current law, 50% of these fees goes into the Commission's Other Special Revenue Funds 
account and 50% goes to the General Fund. This will reduce General Fund undedicated revenue and increase Other 
Special Revenue Funds revenue credited to the Commission by an estimated $59,900 in fiscal year 2015-16 and 
$65,600 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LRI383(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow lOa Moose Permit To Be Transferred to a Family Member
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0373
Committee Amendment CA_A_S42 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 141, L.D. 373, Billl, "An Act To Allow 
lOa Moose Permit To Be Transferred to a Family Member" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 15 (page 1, lines 3 to 17 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'15. 
Moose permit transfer; family members. 
The commissioner, in cases 
involving exceptional extenuating circumstances as determined by the commissioner, 
may authorize a person who holds a valid moose permit to transfer that permit to a family 
member who meets the eligibility and permit requirements under this section and who is 
not otherwise prohibited from holding the moose permit. A transferor and a transferee 
are subject to the elimination of any accumulated points under subsection 8 and the 
3-year ineligibility period under subsection 5. For purposes of this subsection, "family 
member" means the, transferor's spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, grandparent, 
stepparent, brother, sister, half-sister, half-brother or adopted child. 
The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this subsection and may establish a 
transfer fee to recover administrative costs associated with transferring moose permits. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It limits the allowed transfer of a moose permit to 
a family member to cases determined by the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife to involve exceptional extenuating circumstances. It adds to the definition of 
"family member" in the bill the transferor's stepchild and grandchild. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LR 1180(02) 
An Act To Allow a Moose Permit To Be Transferred to a Family Member 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '!A:' (S ·42) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs or revenue to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) from authorizing certain 
moose pennit holders to transfer that pennit to a family member and allowing IFW to establish a fee to cover 
administrative costs associated with this activity are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LRl180(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Enhance the Promotion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities in Maine by the Office of Tourism
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0372
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DAVIS, BLACK, BRAKEY, BURNS, DUTREMBLE, HASKELL, SAVIELLO, CRAFTS, GUERIN, SHORT
Amends: 5 MRSA §13090-C

Legislative Document 
No. 372 
S.P. 140 
In Senate, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Enhance the Promotion of Hunting and Fishing 
Opportunities in Maine by the Office of Tourism 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Cosponsored by Representative BLACK of Wilton and 
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, BURNS of Washington, DUTREMBLE of York, 
HASKELL of Cumberland, SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, 
GUERIN of Glenburn, SHORT of Pittsfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §13090-C, sub-§2, ¶A, as reallocated by RR 1995, c. 2, §11, is 
amended to read: 
A.  Implement advertising and promotion programs to market the State's travel 
industry and to attract on-location filming of movies, advertisements and videos in 
the State.  At least 25% of all advertising by the Office of Tourism must include 
promotional information related to hunting or fishing; 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires at least 25% of all advertising by the Department of Economic and 
Community Development, Office of Tourism to include promotional information related 
to hunting or fishing.
An Act To Enhance Safety for Highway Maintenance Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0371
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: COLLINS, O'CONNOR, BAKER, BURNS, CYRWAY, DAVIS, GERZOFSKY, HAMPER, VOLK, GERRISH
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2054

Legislative Document 
No. 371 
S.P. 139 
In Senate, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Enhance Safety for Highway Maintenance Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COLLINS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick and 
Senators: BAKER of Sagadahoc, BURNS of Washington, CYRWAY of Kennebec, DAVIS of 
Piscataquis, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, HAMPER of Oxford, VOLK of Cumberland, 
Representative: GERRISH of Lebanon. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2054, sub-§1, ¶H, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, 
§2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
H.    "Highway maintenance vehicle" means a public or private commercial vehicle 
used to maintain, construct or inspect the highways or the property of a public utility, 
including, but not limited to, a plow, grader, sand truck, sweeper and tar truck. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2054, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2007, c. 348, §20, is 
further amended to read: 
9.  Stationary vehicles.  The operator of a vehicle passing a stationary authorized 
emergency vehicle using an emergency light or, a stationary highway maintenance 
vehicle or a stationary wrecker using its authorized lights, with due regard to the safety 
and traffic conditions, shall: 
A.    Pass in a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle, highway 
maintenance vehicle or wrecker, if possible; or 
B.    If passing in a nonadjacent lane is impossible or unsafe, pass the emergency 
vehicle, highway maintenance vehicle or wrecker at a careful and prudent speed 
reasonable for passing the authorized emergency vehicle, highway maintenance 
vehicle or wrecker safely. 
A violation of this subsection is a traffic infraction for which a minimum fine of $250 
must be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds highway maintenance vehicles to the list of stationary vehicles for 
which a motorist must slow down or move to a nonadjacent lane, if possible.
An Act To Amend the Lobbyist Disclosure Procedures Law
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0370
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Amends: 3 MRSA §314, 3 MRSA §316-A, 3 MRSA §320

Legislative Document 
No. 370 
S.P. 138 
In Senate, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Lobbyist Disclosure Procedures Law 
Reported by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec for the Commission on Governmental Ethics 
and Election Practices pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  3 MRSA §314, 2nd ¶, as repealed and replaced by PL 1993, c. 691, §12, 
is amended to read: 
A joint registration expires if the lobbyist or employer notifies the commission in 
writing that the lobbyist is no longer engaged by the employer to lobby. If termination 
occurs prior to November 30th, the notification must be given within 30 days of the 
termination. 
Sec. 2.  3 MRSA §316-A, last ¶, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 691, §17, is amended 
to read: 
These forms must be signed by the employee and the signature serves as a certificate 
The employee must certify that the information entered on that the form is true, correct 
and complete. 
Sec. 3.  3 MRSA §320, first ¶, as amended by IB 1995, c. 1, §8, is further 
amended to read: 
Fees collected pursuant to this chapter must go in equal portions to the General Fund 
and to be deposited into a special revenue account of the commission to be used for the 
purposes of administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter, including the costs 
of obtaining, maintaining and upgrading technology to facilitate disclosure of lobbying 
and campaign finance information to the public. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws governing disclosures made by lobbyists by: 
1.  Permitting a lobbyist to notify the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices of the termination of a lobbying relationship rather than requiring 
notice by the lobbyist's employer; 
2.  Removing the requirement that state employees must sign annual registration 
forms in order to facilitate electronic submission of registrations; and 
3.  Requiring the commission to deposit the entire registration fee paid by lobbyists 
and lobbyist associates into a special revenue account to be spent on administrative and 
technology costs to facilitate disclosure of lobbying and campaign finance information to 
the public.
An Act To Allow a Moose Permit To Be Transferred to a Family Member
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0373
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, EVANGELOS, DAVIS, VALENTINO, CRAFTS, GRANT, JORGENSEN, PIERCE
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document 
No. 373 
S.P. 141 
In Senate, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Allow a Moose Permit To Be Transferred to a Family 
Member 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox. 
Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and 
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, VALENTINO of York, Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, 
GRANT of Gardiner, JORGENSEN of Portland, PIERCE of Dresden. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
15.  Moose permit transfer.  A person who holds a valid moose permit may transfer 
that permit to a family member who meets the eligibility and permit requirements under 
this section and who is not otherwise prohibited from holding the moose permit.  A 
permittee may transfer a moose permit to a family member until 30 days prior to the start 
of the applicable moose hunting season.  A moose permit may not be transferred more 
than once.  A transferor retains any accumulated points received prior to obtaining a 
moose permit and is eligible to obtain another moose permit the following year.  A 
transferee is subject to the elimination of any accumulated points under subsection 8 and 
the 3-year ineligibility period under subsection 5.  For purposes of this subsection, 
"family member" means the transferor's spouse, parent, grandparent, stepparent, brother, 
sister, half-brother, half-sister, child or adopted child. 
The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this subsection and may establish a 
transfer fee to recover administrative costs associated with transferring moose permits.  
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes a person who holds a moose permit to transfer that permit to a 
family member.  The bill defines "family member."  It also authorizes the Commissioner 
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to adopt rules to establish an administrative fee to cover 
costs associated with transferring moose permits.