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An Act To Protect Maine Lakes
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0568
Committee Amendment CA_A_H66 (House)
Amends: 38 MRSA §418-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 392, L.D. 568, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Maine Lakes" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §418-B is enacted to read: 
§418-B. Prohibition on application of fertilizers near great ponds 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not apply a fertilizer 
containing phosphorus or nitrogen within 25 feet of the normal high-water line of a great 
pond, except that a person may apply a fertilizer containing phosphorus or nitrogen 
within 25 feet but not closer than 10 feet of the normal high-water line of a great pond if 
applying the fertilizer using a drop spreader, rotary spreader with a deflector or targeted 
spray liquid. As used in this section, "fertilizer" has the same meaning as in section 419, 
subsection 1, paragraph A-3.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and creates a prohibition on the application of 
fertilizers containing phosphorus or nitrogen within 25 feet of the normal high-water line 
of a great pond, except that a person may apply a fertilizer within 25 feet but not closer 
than 10 feet of the normal high-water line of a great pond using a drop spreader, rotary 
spreader with a deflector or targeted spray liquid. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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LD 568 
LR 1507(02) 
An Act To Protect Maine Lakes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ C f-/ -&'0 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection from prohibiting fertilizer containing phosphorus 
or nitrogen from being applied within a certain number of feet of the normal high-water line of a great pond are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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LR1507(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce Municipal Liability outside Federally Declared Flood Zones
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0569
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: DeCHANT, BECK, FOWLE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3062

Legislative Document 
No. 569 
H.P. 393 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2015 
An Act To Reduce Municipal Liability outside Federally Declared 
Flood Zones 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DeCHANT of Bath. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BECK of Waterville, FOWLE of Vassalboro, McCREIGHT 
of Harpswell. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3062 is enacted to read: 
§3062.  Exclusion for certain flood damage prohibited 
An insurance company issuing a property insurance policy subject to this subchapter 
may not exclude coverage under any policy for flood damages to the property caused by 
the failure of any municipal or government infrastructure despite the property's location 
outside a flood zone designated by the Federal Government. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits an insurance company from excluding coverage under a 
homeowner's property insurance policy for flood damages caused by the failure of 
municipal or government infrastructure whether or not the home is located in a flood zone 
designated by the Federal Government.
An Act To Authorize the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries ,al1d Wildlife To Postpone or Cancel an Open Hunting Season
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0570
House Amendment HA_A_H89 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" 4" to H.P. 394, L.D. 570, Bill, "An Act To Authorize 
the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries ,al1d Wildlife To Postpone or Cancel an Open 
Hunting Season" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 17 and inserting the 
following: 
'17. Postpone or cancel the start of an open hunting season. Notwithstanding any 
provision of subpart 4, the commissioner, based on sound scientific wildlife management 
principles, may postpone or cancel an open hunting season on any game species if the 
commissioner has concerns regarding disease, weather conditions, reduction in 
population or other unforeseen factors that may prevent publicly derived management 
goals from being met.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the reasons for which the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife may postpone or cancel an open hunting season. Unlike the bill, which 
authorized the commissioner to postpone the season if "necessary for wildlife 
conservation purposes," this amendment sp~cifies that the commissioner may postpone 
the season if the commissioner has concerns regarding disease, weather conditions, 
reduction in population or other unforeseen factors that may prevent publicly derived 
management goals fro~ 
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SPONSOREDBY~ 
(Representative SHAW) 
TOWN: Standish 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Authorize the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Postpone or Cancel an Open Hunting Season
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0570
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOOD, DAVIS, CRAFTS, DUNPHY, HOBART, SHORT, DUTREMBLE
Amends: 12 MRSA §10105

Legislative Document 
No. 570 
H.P. 394 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2015 
An Act To Authorize the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife To Postpone or Cancel an Open Hunting Season 
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: CRAFTS of Lisbon, DUNPHY of Old Town, HOBART of Bowdoinham, 
SHORT of Pittsfield, Senator: DUTREMBLE of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10105, sub-§17 is enacted to read: 
17.  Postpone or cancel the start of an open hunting season.  Notwithstanding any 
provision of subpart 4, the commissioner, based on sound scientific wildlife management 
principles, may postpone or cancel an open hunting season on any game species if it is 
necessary for wildlife conservation purposes. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to postpone or 
cancel an open hunting season if, based on principles of sound scientific wildlife 
management, it is necessary for wildlife conservation purposes.
Resolve, To Study the Need for a Standard Formula for the Horsepower of Motors Used on the Lakes and Ponds of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0571
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CRAFTS, DAVIS, BLACK, GREENWOOD, LONG, TIMBERLAKE, WOOD

Legislative Document 
No. 571 
H.P. 395 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2015 
Resolve, To Study the Need for a Standard Formula for the 
Horsepower of Motors Used on the Lakes and Ponds of the State 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Lisbon. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, GREENWOOD of Wales, LONG of Sherman, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WOOD of Sabattus. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to create working 
group to study horsepower of watercraft motors on lakes and ponds.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall create a working 
group of interested parties to study the horsepower of watercraft motors used on lakes and 
ponds in the State pursuant to the department's authority under the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 12, section 13051, subsection 5 to determine the need for a standard 
formula for determining maximum horsepower based upon the activity the watercraft are 
engaged in, the size of the lake or pond, interference with other users and uses of the lake 
or pond not requiring a watercraft motor and other related factors.  The working group 
must include owners of property on lakes and ponds, persons representing fishing 
interests and users of lakes and ponds who use motorized watercraft and users who do not 
use motorized watercraft; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, by December 2, 2015, the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall submit a report and any recommended legislation from the 
working group under section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife.  The Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may report out 
legislation based upon the report to the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to create a 
working group to study and recommend legislation regarding the need for a standard 
formula for determining maximum horsepower for motorized watercraft on lakes and 
ponds in the State.  The department is directed to submit the report and any recommended 
legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by 
December 2, 2015.
An Act To Ensure Appropriate Health Insurance Coverage for Prescription Eye Drops
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0572
Committee Amendment CA_A_H81 (House)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4314-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If" to H.P. 396, L.D. 572, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure Appropriate Health Insurance Coverage for Prescription Eye Drops" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §4314-A is enacted to read: 
§4314-A. Coverage for early refills of prescription eye drops 
1. Required coverage. A carrier offering a health plan in this State shall provide 
coverage for one early refill of a prescription for eye drops if the following criteria are 
met: 
A. The enrolleereguests the refill no earlier than the date on which 70% of the days 
of use authorized by the prescribing health care provider have elapsed; 
B. The prescribing health care provider indicated on the original prescription that a 
specific number of refills are authorized; 
C. 
The refill requested by the enrollee does not exceed the number of refills 
indicated on the original prescription; 
D. 
The prescription has not been refilled more than once during the period 
authorized by the prescribing health care provider prior to the request for an early 
refill; and 
E. The prescription eye drops are a covered benefit under the enrollee's health plan. 
2. Cost sharing. A carrier may impose a deductible, copayment or coinsurance 
requirement for an early refill under this section as permitted under the health plan. 
Sec. 2. Application. The requirements of this Act apply to all policies, contracts 
and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this 
State on or after January 1,2016. For purposes of this Act, all contracts are deemed to be 
renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A "to H.P. 396, L.D. 572 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. Like the bill, the amendment requires all health 
insurance carriers offering health plans to provide coverage for early refills of 
prescription eye drop medication under certain circumstances. Unlike the bill, under the 
amendment the enrollee must request the refill no earlier than the date on which 70% of 
the days of use authorized by the prescribing health care provider have elapsed. Like the 
bill, the amendment applies to all policies and contracts issued or renewed on or after 
January 1,2016. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure Appropriate Health Insurance Coverage for Prescription Eye Drops
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0572
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MORRISON, GRATWICK, BECK, COOPER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4314-A

Legislative Document 
No. 572 
H.P. 396 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2015 
An Act To Ensure Appropriate Health Insurance Coverage for 
Prescription Eye Drops 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MORRISON of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and 
Representatives: BECK of Waterville, COOPER of Yarmouth. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4314-A is enacted to read: 
§4314-A.  Coverage for early refills of prescription eye drops 
1.  Required coverage.  A carrier offering a health plan in this State shall provide 
coverage for one early refill of a prescription for eye drops if the following criteria are 
met: 
A.  For prescription eye drops dispensed as a 30-day supply, the enrollee requests the 
refill fewer than 30 days after the later of the following dates: 
(1)  The date the original prescription was dispensed to the enrollee; or 
(2)  The date that the most recent refill of the prescription was dispensed to the 
enrollee;  
B.  For prescription eye drops dispensed as a 90-day supply, the enrollee requests the 
refill fewer than 90 days after the later of the following dates: 
(1)  The date the original prescription was dispensed to the enrollee; or 
(2)  The date that the most recent refill of the prescription was dispensed to the 
enrollee; 
C.  The prescribing health care provider indicated on the original prescription that a 
specific number of refills are authorized;  
D.  The refill requested by the enrollee does not exceed the number of refills 
indicated on the original prescription; 
E.  The prescription has not been refilled more than once during the 30-day or 90-day 
period prior to the request for an early refill; and 
F.  The prescription eye drops are a covered benefit under the enrollee's health plan. 
2.  Cost sharing.  A carrier may not impose a deductible, copayment or coinsurance 
requirement for coverage required under this section as long as the deductible, copayment 
or coinsurance does not exceed the deductible, copayment or coinsurance applicable to 
other prescription drug coverage under the health plan. 
Sec. 2.  Application.  The requirements of this Act apply to all policies, contracts 
and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this 
State on or after January 1, 2016.  For purposes of this Act, all contracts are deemed to be 
renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires all health insurance carriers offering health plans to provide 
coverage for early refills of prescription eye drop medication in certain circumstances.  
The bill applies to all policies and contracts issued or renewed on or after January 1, 
2016.
An Act To Redefine the Method by Which the Department of Education Determines Cost Sharing for School Constlllction and Renovation Projects for Municipalities within a School Adnunistrative Unit
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0578
Committee Amendment CA_A_H263 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15688

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If" to H.P. 402, L.D. 578, Bill, "An Act To 
Redefine the Method by Which the Department of Education Determines Cost Sharing 
for School Constlllction and Renovation Projects for Municipalities within a School 
Adnunistrative Unit" 
Amend the bill by striking out everythlng after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §15688, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A. Method of cost sharing for school construction or renovation projects; 
exception. For the purpose of local cost sharing of debt service for the costs of school 
constlllction or renovation projects as described in section 15672, subsection 2-A, 
paragraph A, the provisions of subsection 3-A do not apply to municipalities that are 
members of a school administrative district. community school district or regional school 
unit. Beginning in fiscal year 2016-17 and notwithstanding any provision of law to the 
contraly, a school administrative district. community school district or regional school 
unit must use a method of cost sharing that distributes local costs of school construction 
or renovation projects to each member municipality based on a cost-sharing formula that 
combines 60% pupil enrollment and 40% property fiscal capacity.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, strikes and replaces 
the concept draft. It provides an alternative method for determining cost sharing for 
school constlllction and renovation projects for the member municipalities within a 
school administrative district, community school district or regional school unit. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/29/15 
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LD578 
LR 875(02) 
An Act To Redefine the Method by Which the Department of Education Determines Cost Sharing for 
School Construction and Renovation Projects for Municipalities within a School Administrative Unit 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ (/I ~ J It, 3 ) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Req uired: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No state fiscal impact 
This legislation will not impact the total cost of funding public education from kindergruten to grade 12 or the State's 
share of that cost. This legislation may impact the local contribution of member municipalities within a school 
administrative district, community school district and regional school unit. The impact can not be determined at this 
time. 
LR0875(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Redefine the Method by Which the Department of Education Determines Cost Sharing for School Construction and Renovation Projects for Municipalities within a School Administrative Unit
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0578
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GINZLER, HAMPER, GUERIN, MAKER

Legislative Document 
No. 578 
H.P. 402 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2015 
An Act To Redefine the Method by Which the Department of 
Education Determines Cost Sharing for School Construction and 
Renovation Projects for Municipalities within a School 
Administrative Unit 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GINZLER of Bridgton. 
Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford and 
Representatives: GUERIN of Glenburn, MAKER of Calais. 
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 current education statutes pertaining to the methods 
by which the Department of Education determines how the costs for school construction 
and renovation projects are shared among the member municipalities of a school 
administrative unit.  The bill would implement: 
1.  An alternative method for determining the sharing of costs for a school 
construction or renovation project among member municipalities of a school 
administrative unit comparable to the methods established under the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 20-A, section 1481-A, subsection 3; and 
2.  An amendment to the provisions of the Essential Programs and Services Funding 
Act regarding the sharing of debt service costs related to school construction and 
renovation projects in order to more equitably distribute the local share of school 
construction and renovation project costs among the member municipalities of a school 
administrative unit by including the number of resident pupils in each municipality and 
the property fiscal capacity of each municipality as the basis for sharing the debt service 
costs related to school construction and renovation projects.
An Act To Extend the Funding Period for Landfin'dosure Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0580
Committee Amendment CA_A_H115 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Dr" to H.P. 404, L.D. 580, Bill, "An Act To 
Extend the Funding Period for Landfin'dosure Costs" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/28/15 
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LD580 
LR 534(03) 
An Act To Extend the Funding Period for Landfill Closure Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment .*. [M -/IS) 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
. 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Current law requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to pay 75% of the costs incurred before 
December 31, 2015 of closing municipal landfills that meet certain criteria. This bill extends that deadline to 
December 31, 2025. The DEP has indicated that there are at least two active landfills that are contemplating closure 
due to groundwater contamination indicators and that it would incur costs totaling $400,000 to $800,000 to close 
them. All costs to DEP will be funded by the Maine Solid Waste Management Fund within DEP. The fund has 
sufficient resources to absorb these costs from a $2 per ton fee on construction and demolition debris and residue. 
LR0534(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Extend the Funding Period for Landfill Closure Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0580
Senate Amendment SA_A_S113 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 404, L.D. 580, Bill, "An Act To Extend the 
Funding Period for Landfill Closure Costs" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph E in subparagraph (1) in the first line (page 
1, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "September 1, 1989" and inserting the 
following: 'September 1, 1989 January 10, 1990' 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Remediation and Waste Management 0247 
Initiative: Provides allocations of $91,400 in each of fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17 for 
landfill closure costs. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
$91,400 
$91,400 
2016-17 
$91,400 
$91,400 
This amendment changes the date by which a license must have been issued for a 
landfill from September 1, 1989 to January 10, 1990 in order for the Department of 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to H.P. 404, L.D. 580 
Environmental Protection to pay 75% of certain closure costs for that landfill. 
The 
amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~~~~~~~~~ 
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(Senator DILL) 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/20/15 
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LD580 
LR 534(05) 
An Act To Extend the Funding Period for Landfill Closure Costs 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A-" to Original Bill (<3, --II ~ ) 
Sponsor: Sen. Dill of Penobscot 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Projections 
FY2017-18 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$91,400 
$91,400 
$91,400 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$91,400 
The amendment extends the date that a license must have been issued for a landfill from September 1, 1989 to January 
10, 1990 in order for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to pay 75% of closure costs for that landfill. 
DEP estimates that at least one additional landfill would become eligible with the extension. DEP will expend an 
estimated $365,600 for these closure costs. This amendment includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of 
$91,400 in each of fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17 for landfill closure costs. All costs to the DEP will be funded 
from the Maine Solid Waste Management Fund within DEP. The fund has sufficient resources to absorb these costs. 
LR0534(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Extend the Funding Period for Landfill Closure Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0580
Senate Amendment SA_B_S182 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" g "to H.P. 404, L.D. 580, Bill, "An Act To Extend the 
Funding Period for Landfill Closure Costs" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph E in subparagraph (1) in the first line (page 
1, line 7 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "license" the following: 'or received a 
license application' 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Remediation and Waste Management 0247 
Initiative: Provides allocations of $91,400 in each of fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17 for 
landfill closure costs. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
$91,400 
$91,400 
2016-17 
$91,400 
$91,400 
This amendment provides that a license application for a landfill received on or 
before September 1, 1989 makes the landfill eligible for payment of 75% of certain 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" 6 "to H.P, 404, L.D, 580 
landfill closure costs by the Department of Environmental Protection. The amendment 
also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
SPONSORED BY: _--=~=-=-:' __ 
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(Senator DILL) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/03/15 
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LD580 
LR 534(06) 
An Act To Extend the Funding Period for Landfill Closure Costs 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment liB' to Original Bill (:5- J 8'i) 
, Sponsor: Sen. Dill of Penobscot 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
Appropriationsl Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$91,400 
$91,400 
$91,400 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY2018-19 
$91,400 
The amendment allows landfills that sent applications received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 
on or before September 1, 1989 to become eligible to have DEP pay 75% of closure costs incurred between July 1, 
1994 and before December 31,2025. DEP estimates that at least one additiona11andfill would become eligible. DEP 
will expend an estimated $365,600 for these closure costs. This amendment includes Other Special Revenue Funds 
allocations of $91,400 in each of fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17 for landfill closure costs. All costs to the DEP will 
be funded from the Maine Solid Waste Management Fund within DEP. The fund has sufficient resources to absorb 
these costs. 
LR0534(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish a State Educational Medicaid Officer
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0582
Committee Amendment CA_A_H227 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 406, L.D. 582, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a State Educational Medicaid Officer" 
Amend the bill by adding 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) 
Office of MaineCare Services 0129 
Initiative: Provides funding for a Comprehensive Health Planner II position to serve as a 
liaison between the State and school administrative units to help schools alleviate the 
challenges 
in navigating the 
complexity of MaineCare 
billing and improve 
communication. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16 
2016-17 
POSITIONS - LEGIS LA TIVE COUNT 
1.000 
1.000 
Personal Services 
$30,970 
$42,292 
All Other 
. $2,355 
$3,139 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$33,325 
$45,431 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
2015-16 
2016-17 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
1.000 
1.000 
Personal Services 
$30,970 
$42,292 
All Other 
$2,355 
$3,139 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
$33,325 
$45,431 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ~ " to H.P. 406, L.D. 582 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/18/15 
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LD582 
LR 1361(02) 
. An Act To Establish a State Educational Medicaid Officer 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment /I. ( /-1- ).. 27) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
FY2017-18 
FY2018-19 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$33,325 
$45,431 
$46,633 
$47,834 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$33,325 
$45,431 
$46,633 
$47,834 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
$33,325 
$45,431 
$46,633 
$47,834 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
$33,325 
$45,431 
$46,633 
$47,834 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations of$33,325 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $45,431 in fiscal year 2016-17 to 
the Department of Health and Human Services for a Comprehensive Health Planner II position to work as the liaison 
between DOE, DHHS and the school administrative units to help schools alleviate the challenges in navigating the 
complexity of Mainecare billing and improve communication. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be 
required for the administrative federal match. 
LR1361(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Extend the Funding Period for Landfill Closure Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0580
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: DUCHESNE, SAVIELLO, BUCKLAND, CAMPBELL, HARLOW, WELSH, WHITE
Amends: 38 MRSA §1310-F

Legislative Document 
No. 580 
H.P. 404 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2015 
An Act To Extend the Funding Period for Landfill Closure Costs 
Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: BUCKLAND of Farmington, CAMPBELL of Orrington, HARLOW of 
Portland, WELSH of Rockport, WHITE of Washburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1310-F, sub-§1-B, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 435, §1, is 
amended to read: 
E.  Notwithstanding paragraphs B, C and D, the state cost share is 75% of closure 
costs, including landfill cover costs, incurred on or after July 1, 1994 and before 
December 31, 2015 2025, if: 
(1)  The commissioner originally issued a license on or before September 1, 1989 
for operation of the landfill and found that the landfill met the design 
requirements and environmental protection standards at the time of licensing; and 
(2)  The commissioner has since determined that the landfill or portion of the 
landfill must be closed based on the finding that the landfill is contaminating 
groundwater and that corrective actions have not been successful. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, the Department of Environmental Protection pays 75% of certain 
landfill closure costs incurred on or after July 1, 1994 and before December 31, 2015.  
This bill extends that time period to December 31, 2025.
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0584
Committee Amendment CA_A_H284 (House)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 408, L.D. 584, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit the Denial of Equal 
Rights Based on the Sex of an Individual" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/23/15 
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LD584 
LR 88(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit the Denial of 
Equal Rights Based on the Sex of an Individual 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~, ( H 
... ~t3tf) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlYear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-IS 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a secory -
baIlot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
LR0088(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify the Law Governing Mortuary Trust Accounts as They Relate to the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0583
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: PICCHIOTTI, FOLEY, GUERIN, HANINGTON, LOCKMAN, WARD, WINSOR
Amends: 33 MRSA §1953

Legislative Document 
No. 583 
H.P. 407 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2015 
An Act To Clarify the Law Governing Mortuary Trust Accounts as 
They Relate to the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FOLEY of Wells, GUERIN of Glenburn, HANINGTON of 
Lincoln, LOCKMAN of Amherst, WARD of Dedham, WINSOR of Norway. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §1953, sub-§1, ¶E, as amended by PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. T, §20, 
is further amended to read: 
E.    A demand, savings or time deposit 3 years after the earlier of maturity or the date 
of the last indication by the owner of interest in the property.  In the case of certain 
types of deposits, the following rules apply: 
(1)  In the case of a time deposit that is automatically renewable and whose term 
is longer than one year, at the date of maturity following the 5th renewal of the 
deposit after the last indication of interest by the owner; and 
(2)  In the case of a deposit for the benefit of a minor, the later of 3 years after the 
last indication of interest by the owner or the date on which the minor reaches 18 
years of age;. 
This paragraph does not apply to prearranged funeral or burial plans described in 
Title 32, section 1401; 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act does 
not presume the funds held by a financial institution for a prearranged funeral or burial 
plan are presumed abandoned until 3 years after the death of the person on whose behalf 
funds were paid into the plan.  The bill amends the provision establishing the presumptive 
abandonment of demand, savings and time deposit accounts to specifically state that it 
does not apply to prearranged funeral and burial plans.  Those plans are explicitly 
covered by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 33, section 1953, subsection 1, paragraph P.
An Act To Establish a State Educational Medicaid Officer
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0582
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STEARNS, GRATWICK, FARNSWORTH, HIGGINS, POULIOT, DAVIS
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Y

Legislative Document 
No. 582 
H.P. 406 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2015 
An Act To Establish a State Educational Medicaid Officer 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford. 
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and 
Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, POULIOT of 
Augusta, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-YY is enacted to read: 
§3174-YY.  State educational Medicaid officer 
The commissioner shall designate an appropriate employee within the department as 
the state educational Medicaid officer to work in coordination with the Department of 
Education and school administrative units to maximize reimbursement for Medicaid 
services provided by school administrative units. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the Commissioner of Health and Human Services must 
designate a state educational Medicaid officer within the Department of Health and 
Human Services to work with the Department of Education and school administrative 
units to maximize reimbursement for Medicaid services provided by school 
administrative units.
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0584
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: RUSSELL, VALENTINO, BROOKS, BURSTEIN, COOPER, GRANT, MASTRACCIO, MELARAGNO, ROTUNDO, SANBORN

Legislative Document 
No. 584 
H.P. 408 
House of Representatives, February 26, 2015 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine To Prohibit the Denial of Equal Rights Based on the Sex of 
an Individual 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator VALENTINO of York and 
Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, BURSTEIN of Lincolnville, COOPER of Yarmouth, 
GRANT of Gardiner, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MELARAGNO of Auburn, ROTUNDO of 
Lewiston, SANBORN of Gorham. 
Constitutional amendment. Resolved:  Two thirds of each branch of the 
Legislature concurring, that the following amendment to the Constitution of Maine be 
proposed: 
Constitution, Art. I, §25 is enacted to read: 
Section 25.  Equality of rights.  Equality of rights under the law may not be 
denied or abridged based on the sex of an individual. 
; and be it further 
Constitutional referendum procedure; form of question; effective date. 
Resolved:  That the municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their 
respective cities, towns and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for 
holding a statewide election, at a statewide election held in the month of November 
following the passage of this resolution, to vote upon the ratification of the amendment 
proposed in this resolution by voting upon the following question: 
"Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to prohibit the denial 
of equal rights based on sex?" 
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within the corresponding 
square below the word "Yes" or "No."  The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and 
declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of 
State in the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature.  The Governor shall 
review the returns.  If it appears that a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of the 
amendment, the Governor shall proclaim that fact without delay and the amendment 
becomes part of the Constitution of Maine on the date of the proclamation; and be it 
further 
Secretary of State shall prepare ballots. Resolved: That the Secretary of State 
shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all ballots, returns and copies 
of this resolution necessary to carry out the purposes of this referendum. 
SUMMARY 
This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine to prohibit the denial of 
equal rights based on the sex of an individual.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0586
Committee Amendment CA_A_S26 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to S.P. 202, L.D. 586, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Maine Economic Development Venture Capital Revolving Investment 
Program" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/15 hac 
LDS86 
LR 452(02) 
An Act To Amend the Maine Economic Development Venture Capital Revolving Investment Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,It' (:5 -Zu ) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Authorizing the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) to transfer uncommitted funds from the Maine Economic 
Development Venture Capital Revolving Investment Program Fund to the Economic Recovery Program Fund, both 
administered by FAME, will have no net fiscal impact on the State or FAME. The current uncommitted balance in 
the Maine Economic Development Venture Capital Revolving Investment Program Fund is approximately $1.6 
LR0452(02) - Fiscal Note - Page) of)
An Act Regarding Contract Indemnification
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0587
Committee Amendment CA_A_S94 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 203, L.D. 587, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Contract Indemnification" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee and incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/30/15 
fl:p,2C 
LD 587 
LR 1018(02) 
An Act Regarding Contract Indemnification 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ')i" (S -~ Lt \ 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Maine Turnpike Authority 
This legislation prohibits certain indemnification agreements in construction contracts. The uncertainty over who is 
fmancially responsible for injuries and damages on construction projects could increase the complexity and expense 
of litigation and ultimately raise construction costs to the Department of Transportation or the Maine Turnpike 
Authority. 
LRIOI8(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Amend the Maine Economic Development Venture Capital Revolving Investment Program
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0586
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CUSHING, HERBIG, PATRICK, AUSTIN, BATES, FECTEAU, POULIOT
Amends: 10 MRSA §1026-N

Legislative Document 
No. 586 
S.P. 202 
In Senate, March 3, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Maine Economic Development Venture 
Capital Revolving Investment Program 
Submitted by the Finance Authority of Maine pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
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 CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative HERBIG of Belfast and 
Senator: PATRICK of Oxford, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BATES of Westbrook, 
FECTEAU of Biddeford, POULIOT of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1026-N, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 424, §1, is 
amended to read: 
3.  Disbursements from fund.  If an application is approved, the authority shall 
determine the amount to be invested in the private venture capital fund, taking into 
account: 
A.  The size of the region served by the private venture capital fund and the expected 
demand for venture capital investments in that region; and 
B.  The demand for venture capital investments from other eligible private venture 
capital funds in relation to the total amount available in the fund and whether an 
eligible private venture capital fund will serve a geographic area or segment of 
potential businesses not served by other applicants. 
Funds must be disbursed directly to and retained by the eligible private venture capital 
fund in accordance with a contract of investment between the private venture capital fund 
and the authority.  All money invested in the private venture capital fund by the authority 
must be held in the name of the authority.  Investment earnings on amounts invested by 
the authority must be credited to the authority and periodically paid to the authority.  Any 
uncommitted balances existing in the fund at any time may, at the discretion of the 
authority, be transferred to the Economic Recovery Program Fund established in section 
1023-I. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Finance Authority of Maine to transfer uncommitted balances 
within the Maine Economic Development Venture Capital Revolving Investment 
Program Fund to the Economic Recovery Program Fund, which is also administered by 
the Finance Authority of Maine.
An Act Regarding Contract Indemnification
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0587
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CUSHING, NUTTING, KATZ, PATRICK, THIBODEAU, VOLK, DION, ESPLING, WARD
Amends: 10 MRSA §1112, 10 MRSA §1120-A

Legislative Document 
No. 587 
S.P. 203 
In Senate, March 3, 2015 
An Act Regarding Contract Indemnification 
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 CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative NUTTING of Oakland and 
Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, PATRICK of Oxford, President THIBODEAU of Waldo, 
VOLK of Cumberland, Representatives: DION of Portland, ESPLING of New Gloucester, 
WARD of Dedham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1112, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 461, §1, is amended to read: 
§1112.  Application 
This Except for section 1120-A, this chapter does not apply to contracts entered into 
by the Department of Transportation. 
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §1120-A is enacted to read: 
§1120-A.  Indemnification agreements against public policy 
It is against public policy and is void and unenforceable if, notwithstanding any other 
provision of this chapter, a provision, clause, covenant or agreement contained in, 
collateral to or affecting a construction contract purports to require a contractor or 
subcontractor, a contractor's or subcontractor's surety or that surety's insurer to indemnify 
the promisee against liability for damages for loss, damage or expense arising from the 
negligence or willful misconduct of the promisee or an employee, agent or servant of the 
promisee or an independent contractor who is directly responsible to the promisee. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits certain indemnification agreements, including those by which a 
promisee requires a contracting party to indemnify the promisee from the promisee's own 
negligence or willful misconduct.
An Act To Increase the Beneficial Reuse of Waste Materials and To Promote Community-based I I Renewable Energy
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0589
Committee Amendment CA_A_S164 (Senate)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 205, L.D. 589, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Beneficial Reuse of Waste Materials and To Promote Community-based 
I I 
Renewable Energy" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase the Beneficial Reuse of Waste Materials' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ~B-3, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 542, §3, is 
amended to read: 
B-3. "Renewable capacity resource" means a source of electrical generation: 
(1) Whose total power production capacity does not exceed 100 megawatts and 
relies on one or more of the following: 
(a) Fuel cells; 
(b) Tidal power; 
(c) Solar an-ays and installations; 
(d) Geothermal installations; 
(e) 
Hydroelectric generators that meet all state and federal fish passage 
requirements applicable to the generator; eF 
(f) Biomass generators that are fueled by wood Sf. wood waste, or landfill 
gas or anaerobio digestion of agrioultural products, by produots or wastes; or 
(g) Anaerobic digestion of by-products of waste from animals or agricultural 
crops, food or vegetative material, algae or organic refuse; or 
(2) That relies on wind powerinstallations.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 205, L.D. 589 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. This amendment makes an electricity generator 
that relies on anaerobic digestion of by-products of waste from animals or agricultural 
crops, food or vegetative material, algae or organic refuse a renewable capacity resource 
under the renewable resource portfolio requirements. 
FISCAL l"OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/29/15 
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LD 589 
LR 1683(02) 
An Act To Increase the Beneficial Reuse of Waste Materials and To Promote Community-based 
Renewable Energy 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "Pt"( S ~1ld1 ) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Commission from changing the statutory definition of a renewable 
capacity resource are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1683(02) - Fiscal Notc - Page 1 of 1