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An Act To Provide Flexibility to the Application of the State Prevailing Wage and Benefit Rates
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0248
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DeCHANT, PATRICK, DUTREMBLE, EVANGELOS, GILBERT, MASTRACCIO, LIBBY
Amends: 26 MRSA §1303

Legislative Document 
No. 248 
H.P. 180 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Provide Flexibility to the Application of the State 
Prevailing Wage and Benefit Rates 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DeCHANT of Bath. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford, Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, GILBERT of Jay, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, 
Senator: LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1303, as amended by PL 1997, c. 757, §1, is further amended 
to read: 
§1303.  Public works; minimum wage and benefits 
In the employment of laborers in the construction of public works, including state 
highways, by the State or by persons contracting for the construction, preference must 
first be given to citizens of the State who are qualified to perform the work to which the 
employment relates and, if they can not be obtained in sufficient numbers, then to citizens 
of the United States.  Every contract for public works construction must contain a 
provision for employing citizens of this State or the United States.  The hourly wage and 
benefit rate paid to laborers employed in the construction of public works, including state 
highways, may not be less than the fair minimum rate as determined in accordance with 
section 1308.  A contractor may allot wages and benefits in any proportion, as long as the 
sum of the hourly wage and benefit rate paid is not less than the sum of the appropriate 
hourly wage and benefit rate, determined in accordance with section 1308, to the extent 
that the wage rate is otherwise in compliance with law.  Any contractor who knowingly 
and willfully violates this section is subject to a fine of not less than $250 per employee 
violation.  Each day that any contractor employs a laborer at less than the wage and 
benefit minimum stipulated in this section constitutes a separate violation of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows flexibility in the minimum hourly wage and benefit rates for workers 
employed in the construction of public works by the State or persons contracting with the 
State by allowing any allocation between hourly wage and benefit rates, as long as the 
sum of the hourly wage and benefit rates equals the sum of the appropriate hourly wage 
and benefit rates determined by the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards.
An Act To Limit Allowable Health Care Charges in Certain Specified Situations
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0251
Committee Amendment CA_A_S35 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1718-D

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 89, L.D. 251, BilL, "An Act To Limit 
Allowable Health Care Charges in Certain Specified Situations" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Require Hospitals To Disclose Information about Provider Participation 
in Health Insurance Carrier Networks' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1718-D is enacted to read: 
§1718-D. Provider network participation status 
Prior to services being rendered to a patient, a hospital or ambulatory surgical center 
licensed under chapter 405 shall disclose in writing to a patient or a patient's designee 
when a radiologist, anesthesiologist, pathologist or other licensed health care practitioner 
who provides nonemergency surgical or other health care services within the hospital or 
ambulatory surgical center is not employed by the hospital or ambulatory surgical center. 
The written disclosure must also include a statement that the health care practitioner may 
not be a participating provider in the provider network of the patient's health insurance 
carrier. This section may not be construed to limit or change the application of the rules 
of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance 
governing health plan accountability.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment replaces 
the bill and changes the title. The amendment requires hospital and ambulatory surgical 
centers to disclose to patients when a health care provider rendering non emergency 
surgical or other medical services is not employed by the hospital or ambulatory surgical 
center and may not be a participating provider in the patient's health insurance carrier 
network. The amendment also clarifies that the provision does not limit or change the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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application of the rules of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, 
Bureau of Insurance governing health plan accountability. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LD251 
LR 589(02) 
An Act To Limit Allowable Health Care Charges in Certain Specified Situations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'J\!' (S~35) 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to adopt the changes in this bill are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0589(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Improve Permit Oversight for the Cutting of Christmas Trees and Evergreen Boughs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0253
Committee Amendment CA_A_S50 (Senate)

LD253 
LR 916(02) 
An Act To Improve Permit Oversight for the Cutting of Christmas Trees and Evergreen Boughs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (~- S"D ') 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Requiring immediate possession of written permission to cut Christmas trees or evergreen boughs may increase the 
number of violations of a Class E crime. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0916(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Transparency of Entities Receiving Substantial Amounts of Public Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0252
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BURNS, LOCKMAN, COLLINS, DAVIS, HAMPER, HERRICK, O'CONNOR, PICKETT, SHERMAN, STETKIS

Legislative Document 
No. 252 
S.P. 90 
In Senate, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Increase Transparency of Entities Receiving Substantial 
Amounts of Public Funding 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BURNS of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representative LOCKMAN of Amherst and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, DAVIS of Piscataquis, HAMPER of Oxford, Representatives: 
HERRICK of Paris, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PICKETT of Dixfield, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, 
STETKIS of Canaan. 
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 enact measures designed to increase transparency by requiring 
that entities that receive a certain percentage of their funding from the State disclose the 
sources of their funding and the names of their donors on a publicly accessible website 
within 30 days of receipt of the donation.  If the donation is associated with a specific 
exhibit or program, the name of the donor must be prominently displayed at the exhibit or 
before or after the program.
An Act To Improve Permit Oversight for the Cutting of Christmas Trees and Evergreen Boughs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0253
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BURNS, LOCKMAN, COLLINS, CYRWAY, DAVIS, LANGLEY, DeCHANT, HERRICK, PICKETT, SHERMAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §8842-A

Legislative Document 
No. 253 
S.P. 91 
In Senate, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Improve Permit Oversight for the Cutting of Christmas 
Trees and Evergreen Boughs 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BURNS of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representative LOCKMAN of Amherst and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, CYRWAY of Kennebec, DAVIS of Piscataquis, LANGLEY of 
Hancock, Representatives: DeCHANT of Bath, HERRICK of Paris, PICKETT of Dixfield, 
SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §8842-A, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, 
§40 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
A.  Cut Christmas trees or evergreen boughs on land of another without securing and 
possessing written permission or a bill of sale from the owner or the owner's 
authorized agents.  Only one such permit is needed per work crew.  Violation of this 
paragraph is a Class E crime; or 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires all members of a work crew with permission to cut Christmas trees 
or evergreen boughs on the property of another to possess a copy of the landowner's 
permission.
An Act To Preserve the Integrity of Maine's Shellfish Industry by Increasing the Penalty for II Interfering with Permitted Harvest
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0255
Committee Amendment CA_A_S84 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §6674

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 93, L.D. 255, Bill, "An Act To 
Preserve the Integrity of Maine's Shellfish Industry by Increasing the Penalty for 
II 
Interfering with Permitted Harvest" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6674, as amended by PL 2009, c. 229, § 18, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place: 
§6674. Interference with municipal shellfish aquaculture permit 
1. Prohibition. A person may not knowingly interfere with the ability of a person 
who holds a municipal shellfish aquaculture permit to carry out the privileges granted to 
the permittee under that permit. Except for the permittee or the permittee's designee, a 
person may not take, disturb or molest any shellfish in the intertidal zone in the area that 
is included in a municipal shellfish aquaculture permit. 
2, Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a 
fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged. 
3. Restitution. In addition to the penalty under subsection 2, if a person violates this 
section by interfering with the ability of a person who holds a municipal shellfish 
aquaculture permit to carry out the privileges granted to that permittee under that permit, 
the court shall: 
A. Order that person to pay to the holder of the municipal shellfish aquaculture 
permit an amount equal to twice the replacement value of any damaged equipment on 
the permit site: and 
B. Direct that person to provide proof of payment of restitution under paragraph A to 
the commissioner.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 11 "to S.P. 93, L.D. 255 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. Unlike the bill, it excludes the designee of a holder 
of a municipal shellfish aquaculture permit from potential liability for taking, disturbing 
or molesting any shellfish on the permit site. This amendment reduces the maximum 
penalty for a person who interferes with the ability of a permittee to carry out the 
privileges granted under the permit from $2,000, as provided in the bill, to $1,000 and 
provides restitution by that person to the permittee in an amount equal to twice the 
replacement value of any damaged equipment on the permit site. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/05/15 
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LD255 
LR 965(02) 
An Act To Preserve the Integrity of Maine's Shellfish Industry by Increasing the Penalty for 
Interfering with Permitted Harvest 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "If' (S- 8l{) 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0965(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Preserve the Integrity of Maine's Shellfish Industry by Increasing the Penalty for Interfering with Permitted Harvest
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0255
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, KUMIEGA, DIAMOND, HASKELL, HILL, JOHNSON, MIRAMANT, DeCHANT, GIDEON
Amends: 12 MRSA §6674

Legislative Document 
No. 255 
S.P. 93 
In Senate, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Preserve the Integrity of Maine's Shellfish Industry by 
Increasing the Penalty for Interfering with Permitted Harvest 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle and 
Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, HASKELL of Cumberland, HILL of York, JOHNSON 
of Lincoln, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: DeCHANT of Bath, GIDEON of 
Freeport, McCREIGHT of Harpswell. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6674, as amended by PL 2009, c. 229, §18, is further amended 
to read: 
§6674.  Interference with municipal shellfish aquaculture permit 
A person may not knowingly interfere with the ability of a person who holds a 
municipal shellfish aquaculture permit from carrying to carry out the privileges granted to 
the permittee under that permit.  Except for the permittee, a person may not take disturb 
or molest any shellfish in an the intertidal zone in the area that is included in a municipal 
shellfish aquaculture permit.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation 
for which a fine of not less than $100 $500 nor more than $500 $2,000 may be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the fine for a person who commits a civil violation of interfering 
with the ability of a person who holds a municipal shellfish aquaculture permit to carry 
out the privileges granted under the permit.  The fine is changed from not less than $100 
nor more than $500 to not less than $500 nor more than $2,000.  The bill specifies that 
the area in which the interference is prohibited is the intertidal zone in the area that is 
included in the permit.  The bill also clarifies that the prohibited action includes 
disturbing or molesting shellfish, not only the taking of shellfish.
An Act To Allow Nonresident College Students To Obtain Resident Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0256
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, BRAKEY, BURNS, CYRWAY, DIAMOND, HAMPER, KATZ, SAVIELLO, MARTIN
Amends: 12 MRSA §10752

Legislative Document 
No. 256 
S.P. 94 
In Senate, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Allow Nonresident College Students To Obtain Resident 
Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses 
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 Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, BURNS of Washington, CYRWAY of 
Kennebec, DIAMOND of Cumberland, HAMPER of Oxford, KATZ of Kennebec, 
SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representative: MARTIN of Sinclair. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10752, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7.  Nonresident student enrolled in an institution of higher education.  A 
nonresident enrolled as a full-time student in an institution of higher education is eligible 
for any trapping, fishing, hunting or combination fishing and hunting license or permit 
under this Part at the resident fee and has the same privileges as a resident of this State in 
regard to trapping, hunting and fishing. 
In order to obtain a resident trapping, hunting, fishing or combination fishing and hunting 
license or permit, a nonresident student must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the 
commissioner or the commissioner's agent that the person is enrolled as a full-time 
student in an institution of higher education and that the person has been enrolled as a 
full-time student in an institution of higher education for at least one semester prior to 
applying for a resident license or permit. 
For purposes of this subsection, "institution of higher education" means an institution of 
higher education located in this State that meets the requirements of and conforms to the 
definitions contained in the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 20 United 
States Code, Section 1001(a) and the regulations, guidelines and procedures promulgated 
by the Secretary of Education pursuant to that Act. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a nonresident enrolled as a full-time student in an institution of 
higher education in this State is eligible for any trapping, fishing, hunting or combination 
fishing and hunting license or permit at the resident fee and has the same privileges as a 
resident of this State in regard to trapping, hunting and fishing.
An Act To Allow a Person To Take a 20-minute Break from Monitoring Ice Fishing Lines
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0257
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, BLACK, BURNS, SAVIELLO, CRAFTS, MARTIN, PICCHIOTTI, WALLACE
Amends: 12 MRSA §12659-A

Legislative Document 
No. 257 
S.P. 95 
In Senate, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Allow a Person To Take a 20-minute Break from 
Monitoring Ice Fishing Lines 
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.  (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Representative BLACK of Wilton and 
Senators: BURNS of Washington, SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: CRAFTS of 
Lisbon, MARTIN of Sinclair, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, WALLACE of Dexter. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12659-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2005, c. 477, §18, is 
further amended to read: 
3.  Unattended lines.  Except as provided in subsection 4, a person licensed to fish 
shall have all lines under that person's immediate supervision, except that the person may 
leave those lines unattended for up to 20 minutes every 2 hours. 
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person to leave that person's ice fishing lines unattended for up to 
minutes every 2 hours.
An Act To Increase Compensation for Jurors
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0259
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DAVIS, BLACK, DUTREMBLE, KATZ, SAVIELLO, CRAFTS, TIMMONS
Amends: 14 MRSA §1215

Legislative Document 
No. 259 
S.P. 97 
In Senate, February 3, 2015 
An Act To Increase Compensation for Jurors 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary 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: DUTREMBLE of York, KATZ of Kennebec, McCORMICK of Kennebec, 
SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, TIMMONS of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §1215, as amended by PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. E, §13 and affected 
by Pt. RRR and amended by c. 591, Pt. E, §13, is further amended to read: 
§1215.  Mileage and compensation of jurors 
A juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate of 15¢ per mile for travel expenses from 
the juror's residence to the place of holding court and return, to parking fees related to 
attendance at sessions of the court and to compensation at the rate of $10 $25 for each 
day of required attendance at sessions of the court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds parking fees to the compensation paid to citizens who serve as jurors 
and increases their daily compensation rate from $10 per day to $25 per day.
An Act Regarding Posting of Legal Notices and Legal Advertising
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0258
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DAVIS, FREDETTE, MIRAMANT, CRAFTS, HIGGINS, STEARNS, WALLACE
Amends: 1 MRSA §601

Legislative Document 
No. 258 
S.P. 96 
In Senate, February 3, 2015 
An Act Regarding Posting of Legal Notices and Legal Advertising 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Cosponsored by Representative FREDETTE of Newport and 
Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, HIGGINS of Dover-
Foxcroft, STEARNS of Guilford, WALLACE of Dexter. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §601, first ¶, as amended by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. YYYY, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
To be qualified as a medium for the publication of legal notices, legal advertising and 
other matter required by law to be published in a newspaper, a newspaper, unless 
otherwise ordered by the court in the proceedings, must be printed in the English 
language; must be entered as 2nd class postal matter in the United States mails; and must 
have general circulation in the vicinity where the notice is required to be published; and 
may be offered to the public either for free or for a fee.  Any legal notice, legal 
advertising or other matter required by law to be published in a newspaper must appear in 
all editions of that newspaper and must appear on any publicly accessible website that the 
newspaper maintains in accordance with the requirements of section 603. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that legal notices may be placed in newspapers offered to the public 
for free as long as all other requirements for an eligible newspaper are met.
Resolve, To Create a License Plate To Recognize the Centennial of the United States Navy Reserve
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0260
Committee Amendment CA_A_S11 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 98, L.D. 260, "Resolve, To Create a 
License Plate To Recognize the Centennial of the United States Navy Reserve" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LR 698(02) 
Resolve, To Create a License Plate To Recognize the Centennial of the United States Navy Reserve 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'if' (S-Il) 
Committee: Transportation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
($5,000) 
$4,000 
$9,000 
$18,000 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes a Highway Fund allocation of$4,000 to the Department of Secretary of State in fiscal year 2015-16 
for materials to manufacture 1,800 special commemorative license plates celebrating the United States Navy Reserve 
centennial. 
Sales of these plates will increase Highway Fund revenue by $9,000 in fiscal year 2015-16 and Other Special Revenue 
Funds revenue to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management by $18,000 in fiscal year 2015-
16. 
LR0698(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority To Erect Highway Signs for Thornton Academy
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0262
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: VALENTINO, CHENETTE, FECTEAU, HOBBINS, HOGAN

Legislative Document 
No. 262 
S.P. 101 
In Senate, February 5, 2015 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation and the Maine 
Turnpike Authority To Erect Highway Signs for Thornton 
Academy 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator VALENTINO of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative CHENETTE of Saco and 
Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, HOBBINS of Saco, HOGAN of Old Orchard 
Beach. 
Sec. 1.  Signs placed for Thornton Academy.  Resolved: That, 
notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1912-C, the Maine 
Turnpike Authority shall place directional signs to Thornton Academy in the City of Saco 
on the portion of Interstate 95 designated as the Maine Turnpike at the northbound and 
southbound exits of the highway that are located closest to Thornton Academy and that 
the Department of Transportation shall place directional signs on the portion of Interstate 
closest to Thornton Academy in each direction; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Costs. Resolved:  That Thornton Academy shall assume all costs 
associated with the directional signs described in section 1. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine Turnpike Authority to place directional signs to 
Thornton Academy in the City of Saco on the Maine Turnpike at the northbound and 
southbound exits of the highway that are located closest to Thornton Academy, and the 
Department of Transportation to place directional signs on Interstate 195 in each 
direction.  The resolve directs Thornton Academy to assume all costs associated with the 
signs.
An Act To Provide a Minor with a Defense to Prosecution in a Situation That Involves Risk of Alcohol Overdose
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0263
Committee Amendment CA_A_H142 (House)
Amends: 28-A MRSA §2087

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ~" to H.P. 181, L.D. 263, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide a Minor with a Defense to Prosecution in a Situation That Involves Risk of 
Alcohol Overdose" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 28-A MRS A §2051, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Defense. It is a defense to prosecution under subsection I if in a situation that 
involved risk to the minor or to another person of overdose from the consumption of 
alcohol, including· but not limited to extreme physical illness, decreased level of 
consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania or death from the consumption of 
alcohol: 
A.- The minor in good faith sought medical or emergency treatment or assistance for 
the minor or the other person; or 
B. 
The minor was the person for whom medical or emergency treatment or 
assistance was sought and the evidence of the violation of this section is obtained as a 
result of a person contacting emergency medical services or law enforcement. 
This subsection does not provide a defense to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while 
under the influence of alcohol. 
. 
Sec. 2. 28-A MRSA §2087, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Defense. It is a defense to prosecution under subsection 1 if in a situation that 
involved risk to the minor or to another person of overdose from the consumption of 
alcohol, including but not limited to extreme physical illness, decreased level of 
consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania or death from the consumption of 
alcohol: 
A. The minor in good faith sought medical or emergency treatment or assistance for 
the minor or the other person: or 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMlrrEE AMENDMENT" A .. to H.P. 181> L.D. 263 
B. 
The minor was the person for whom medical or emergency treatment or 
assistance was sought and the evidence of the violation of this section is obtained as a 
result of a person contacting emergency medical services or law enforcement. 
This subsection does not provide a defense to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while 
under the influence of alcohol.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee and replaces the bill. The 
amendment provides a minor with a defense to prosecution under the alcoholic beverages 
laws applicable to minors when there is a risk of alcohol overdose. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Restore the Right To Possess Certain Knives That Are Used by Many Citizens as Tools
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0264
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: STETKIS, BRAKEY, DUNPHY, HANLEY, LONG, PICKETT, PIERCE, WARD, DAVIS, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1055

Legislative Document 
No. 264 
H.P. 182 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2015 
An Act To Restore the Right To Possess Certain Knives That Are 
Used by Many Citizens as Tools 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STETKIS of Canaan. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, HANLEY of Pittston, LONG of Sherman, PICKETT 
of Dixfield, PIERCE of Dresden, WARD of Dedham, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, 
WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1055, as amended by PL 2011, c. 464, §18, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the provision of law making possession or distribution of dangerous 
knives a Class D crime.
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0267
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MITCHELL, BEAR

Legislative Document 
No. 267 
H.P. 185 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2015 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Truth and 
Reconciliation Commission 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MITCHELL of the Penobscot Nation. 
Cosponsored by Representative: BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. 
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 implement the recommendations of the Maine Wabanaki-State 
Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
An Act To Allow Access for Law Enforcement Officers to the List of Registered Primary Caregivers for Medical Marijuana Patients
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0266
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BLUME, BURSTEIN, HYMANSON, SCHNECK, BRAKEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §2425

Legislative Document 
No. 266 
H.P. 184 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2015 
An Act To Allow Access for Law Enforcement Officers to the List of 
Registered Primary Caregivers for Medical Marijuana Patients 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BLUME of York. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BURSTEIN of Lincolnville, HYMANSON of York, 
SCHNECK of Bangor, Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2425, sub-§8, ¶G, as amended by PL 2013, c. 516, §13, is 
further amended to read: 
G.  Records maintained by the department pursuant to this chapter that identify 
applicants for a registry identification card, registered patients, registered primary 
caregivers and registered patients' medical providers are confidential and may not be 
disclosed except as provided in this subsection and as follows: 
(1)  To department employees who are responsible for carrying out this chapter;  
(2)  Pursuant to court order or subpoena issued by a court; 
(3)  With written permission of the registered patient or the patient's guardian, if 
the patient is under guardianship, or a parent, if the patient has not attained 18 
years of age; 
(4) As permitted or required for the disclosure of health care information 
pursuant to section 1711-C; 
(5) To a law enforcement official for verification purposes. The records may not 
be disclosed further than necessary to achieve the limited goals of a specific 
investigation, except that a list of the registered primary caregivers in a law 
enforcement official's jurisdiction may be disclosed to assist the law enforcement 
official in ruling out a caregiver when verifying reports of criminal activity; and 
(6) To a registered patient's treating medical provider and to a registered patient's 
registered primary caregiver for the purpose of carrying out this chapter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits the disclosure of the Department of Health and Human Services list 
of registered caregivers for medical marijuana patients in a law enforcement official's 
jurisdiction to allow the law enforcement official to rule out a registered primary 
caregiver when verifying reports of criminal activity.
An Act To Reduce the Annual High-stakes Beano Fee from $50,000 to $12,500
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0270
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: MITCHELL, BEAR, CHAPMAN, DANA, RUSSELL
Amends: 17 MRSA §314-A

Legislative Document 
No. 270 
H.P. 188 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2015 
An Act To Reduce the Annual High-stakes Beano Fee from $50,000 
to $12,500 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MITCHELL of the Penobscot Nation. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, CHAPMAN 
of Brooksville, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, RUSSELL of Portland. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, passage of this legislation is necessary to ensure the continued operation 
of high-stakes beano gaming by the Penobscot Nation; and 
Whereas, many jobs and the operation of an elderly assisted living center depend 
upon high-stakes beano gaming; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before next year's license fee to 
operate high-stakes beano games becomes due; 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.  17 MRSA §314-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2011, c. 410, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
4.  Term of license; fees.  A license issued under this section is valid for a period of 
one year.  The annual license fee for a high-stakes beano license is $50,000, except that 
the annual license fee due in 2008 to 2013 is $25,000 $12,500. License fees may be paid 
in advance in quarterly installments.  All license fees must be paid to the Treasurer of 
State to be credited to the General Fund. 
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity.  This Act applies retroactively to July 1, 2014. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill sets the fee for a high-stakes beano license, currently $50,000, at $12,500.
An Act To Reduce the Annual High-stakes Beano Fee from $50,000 to $12,500
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0270
Committee Amendment CA_A_H23 (House)
Amends: 17 MRSA §314-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 188, L.D. 270, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce the Annual High-stakes Beano Fee from $50,000 to $12,500" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Temporarily Reduce the Annual High-stakes Beano Fee from $50,000 to 
$25,000' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §314-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2011, c. 410, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
4. Term of license; fees. A license issued under this section is valid for a period of 
one year. The annual license fee for a high-stakes beano license is $50,000, except that 
the annual license fee due in 2008 to;w.g 2016 is $25,000. License fees may be paid in 
advance in quarterly installments. All license fees must be paid to the Treasurer of State 
to be credited to the General Fund.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the provision in the bill that reduces the annual fee for high-
stakes beano from $50,000 to $12,500. Existing law states that the annual fee was to be 
set at $25,000 from 2008 to 2013. The amendment provides that the fee be set at $25,000 
through 2016. The amendment retains the provision of the bill that makes the change 
retroactive to apply to the 2014 fee. 
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LR 664(02) 
An Act To Reduce the Annual High-stakes Beano Fee from $50,000 to $12,500 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment71" ( H -J.3 ) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note R(~quired: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2014-15 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($25,000) 
($25,000) 
($25,000) 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill reduces the annual license fee for a high-stakes beano license from $50,000 to $25,000 through 2016. This 
will reduce Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the Department of Public Safety by an estimated $25,000 in each 
of fiscal years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17. 
LR0664(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require the Maine Turnpike Authority To Consider Certain Third-party Studies and Municipal Recommendations in Its Decision-making Process
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0269
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BLUME, HILL, HYMANSON, RYKERSON, COLLINS
Amends: 23 MRSA §1961

Legislative Document 
No. 269 
H.P. 187 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2015 
An Act To Require the Maine Turnpike Authority To Consider 
Certain Third-party Studies and Municipal Recommendations in Its 
Decision-making Process 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BLUME of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator HILL of York and 
Representatives: HYMANSON of York, McLEAN of Gorham, RYKERSON of Kittery, 
Senator: COLLINS of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1961, sub-§5, as enacted by IB 1991, c. 1, §3, is amended to 
read: 
5.  Transportation policy.  Transportation planning decisions, capital investment 
decisions and project decisions of the Maine Turnpike Authority authority are governed 
by and must comply with the transportation policy set forth in section 73 and rules 
implementing that policy. Prior to funding a significant transportation project, the 
authority shall review any 3rd-party study relating to the project and consider 
recommendations of a municipality that is entirely or in part within the boundaries of the 
project area as expressed in a vote of the legislative body of that municipality. 
For purposes of this subsection, "significant transportation project" means a project that 
increases carrying capacity of the turnpike by constructing: 
A.  One or more through travel lanes that connect major distribution areas; 
B.  A new highway, bridge or toll facility in a new location; or 
C.  Projects funded by public investments that create new capacity. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Maine Turnpike Authority, prior to funding a significant 
transportation project, to review any 3rd-party study relating to the project and to 
consider recommendations of a municipality that is entirely or in part within the 
boundaries of the project area as expressed in a vote of the legislative body of that 
municipality.
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Juvenile Provisional Licenses To Foster Military Service
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0272
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: THERIAULT, KATZ, BATTLE, HANINGTON, LONG, DAVIS

Legislative Document 
No. 272 
H.P. 190 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Juvenile Provisional Licenses 
To Foster Military Service 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China. 
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, HANINGTON of Lincoln, LONG of Sherman, 
Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
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 juvenile provisional license laws so that a person who 
violates a condition of that person's provisional license by operating a motor vehicle with 
a detectable blood-alcohol level is not rendered ineligible to serve in the Armed Forces of 
the United States as long as the blood-alcohol concentration is below 0.08 grams per 100 
milliliters of blood.
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Health and Human Services To Address the Growing Deficit in Room and Board Allowances Paid to Agencies Providing Residential Services to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0274
Committee Amendment CA_A_H131 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
"to H.P. 192, L.D. 274, "Resolve, To Direct the 
Department of Health and Human Services To Address the Growing Deficit in Room and 
Board Allowances Paid to Agencies Providing Residential Services to Adults with 
Intellectual Disabilities or Autism" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 25 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Services." and inserting the following: 'Services; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by inserting at the end before the emergency clause the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY BDS) 
Developmental Services - Community 0122 
Initiative: Provides funding for an Auditor III project position for 6 months. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2015-16 
$35,680 
$3,039 
$38,719 
2016-17 
$0 
$0 
$0 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee. adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03115 
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LD274 
LR 1107(02) 
Resolve, To Direct the Departmcnt of Health and Human Services To Address the Growing Deficit in 
Room and Board Allowances Paid to Agencies Providing Residential Services to Adults with 
Intdlectual Disabilities or Autism 
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) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'HI If-J 31 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
FY2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$38,719 
$0 
$0 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$38,719 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of$38.719 in fiscal year 2015-16 to fund an Auditor III 
project position for 6 months to gather information required to identifY the cost to the General Fund to ensure full 
funding of room and board costs incurred by agencies providing residential support to individuals with intellectual 
disabilities or autistic disorder served under MaineCare. 
LRI \07(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1 
$0 
$0
An Act Regarding Maine's Power of Sale Foreclosure Law
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0276
Committee Amendment CA_A_H201 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pr" to' H.P. 194, CD. 276, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Maine's Power of Sale Foreclosure Law" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6203 -A in subsection 1 in the 16th and 17th lines 
(page 1, lines 20 and 21 in CD.) by striking out the following: "a business, commercial or 
agricultural purpose." and inserting the following: 'a- one or more of the following 
purposes: business, commercial or agricultural purpose.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6203-A in subsection 2 in the 2nd line (page 2, line 16 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "subsection .J-" and inserting the following: 
'sue-sootiGn subsections 1 and' 
. Amend the bill in section 7 in §50 I-A in the first paragraph in the 5th line (page 7, 
line 18 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "section 6203-A" and inserting the 
following: 'chapter 713, subchapter 3' 
. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a power of sale foreclosure may be used only if a 
mortgage deed executed on or after October 1, 1993 states that it is given primarily for 
one or more of the following purposes: business, commercial or agricultural. The deed is 
not required to name all 3 purposes. 
This amendment amends the bill to retain a cross-reference to existing notice 
requirements. 
This amendment clarifies a cross-reference to provisions listing foreclosure 
procedures. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/08/15 
Mac. 
LD276 
LR 676(02) 
An Act Regarding Maine's Power of Sale Foreclosure Law 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment I~I {JI--(10 I) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Decreases the number of civil suits. 
A reduction in filing fees may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0676(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Remove Crossbows from the Restriction on Discharging Weapons near Buildings
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0275
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOOD, DAVIS, HOBART, LYFORD, SHAW, SHORT
Amends: 12 MRSA §11209

Legislative Document 
No. 275 
H.P. 193 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2015 
An Act To Remove Crossbows from the Restriction on Discharging 
Weapons near Buildings 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WOOD of Sabattus. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and 
Representatives: HOBART of Bowdoinham, LYFORD of Eddington, SHAW of Standish, 
SHORT of Pittsfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11209, as amended by PL 2013, c. 538, §26, is further 
amended to read: 
§11209.  Discharge of firearm near dwelling or building 
1.  Prohibition.  A person may not: 
A.  Unless a relevant municipal ordinance provides otherwise and except as provided 
in sections 12401 and 12402, discharge a firearm, including a muzzle-loading 
firearm, or crossbow or cause a projectile to pass as a result of that discharge within 
yards of a building or residential dwelling without the permission of the owner 
or, in the owner's absence, of an adult occupant of that building or dwelling 
authorized to act on behalf of the owner; or 
B.  Possess a wild animal or wild bird taken in violation of this subsection, except as 
otherwise provided in this Part. 
This subsection may not be construed to prohibit a person from killing or taking a wild 
animal in accordance with sections 12401 and 12402. 
For purposes of this subsection, "building" means any residential, commercial, retail, 
educational, religious or farm structure that is designed to be occupied by people or 
domesticated animals or is being used to shelter machines or harvested crops. 
For purposes of this subsection, "projectile" means a bullet, pellet, shot, shell, ball, bolt or 
other object propelled or launched from a firearm or crossbow. 
2.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits discharging a crossbow within 100 yards of a building or a 
residential dwelling without the permission of the owner or an authorized person.  This 
bill removes that restriction.