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An Act To Provide Tax Credits for Adult Day Care and Respite and Hospice Care
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0787
Senate Amendment SA_A-SA_A_S328 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 536, L.D. 
787, Bill, "An Act To Provide Tax Credits for Adult Day Care and Respite and Hospice 
Care" 
Amend the amendment by stliking out all of section 5 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. Effective date; application. This Act takes effect JanualY 1, 2016 and 
applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1,2016.' 
SUMlVIARY 
Tilis amendment adds an effective date of JanualY 1, 2016 and changes the 
application date of the tax credit to apply to tax y~ing 
on or after January 1, 
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An Act To Provide Tax Credits for Adult Day Care amI Respite and Hospice Care 
Fiscal Note for Senate Am"endm~nt !lPf to Senate Amendment "A" (S-"Y'6~) 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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This table amendment changes the effective date of the legislation from tax years beginning on or after 1-1-15 to tax 
years beginning on or after 1-1-16 and would remove the General Fund and Local Government Fund revenue losses in 
fiscal year 2015~16 from the bill. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0791
Committee Amendment CA_A_H375 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft" to H.P. 540, L.D. 791, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Wind Energy Development Permitting" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Land Use Planning Commission Z236 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding in fiscal year 2015-16 of $2,500 for rulemaking. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
2015-16 
$2,500 
2016-17 
$0 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$2,500 
$0 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to provide funding to 
the Maine Land Use Planning Commission for rulemaking. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/07/15 
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LD791 
LR 1614(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Wind Energy Development Permitting 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ttl CH-8 75) 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$2,500 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Appropriations/Allocations 
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Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill changes the laws governing the expedited pennitting of grid-scale wind energy development and allows the 
Maine Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
add and remove specific locations to the designated wind energy pennitting area under certain circumstances. The bill 
contains a one-time General Fund appropriation of $2,500 in fiscal year 2015-16 to the LUPC for rulemaking related 
to these changes in law. 
LR1614(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require That Projects Undertaken by the Maine Turnpike Authority Have an Anticipated Useful Life of at Least 15 Years
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0789
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HYMANSON, BLUME
Amends: 23 MRSA §1966

Legislative Document 
No. 789 
H.P. 538 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2015 
An Act To Require That Projects Undertaken by the Maine 
Turnpike Authority Have an Anticipated Useful Life of at Least 15 
Years 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative: BLUME of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1966, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
1-A.  Consideration of useful life of construction and reconstruction.  In 
determining whether to undertake construction or reconstruction of the turnpike or its 
connecting tunnels and bridges, overpasses, underpasses, interchanges and toll facilities, 
the authority shall include in its evaluation the expected useful life of the proposed 
construction or reconstruction.  The authority may not undertake a proposed construction 
or reconstruction that has an expected useful life of less than 15 years. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that, in determining whether to undertake construction or 
reconstruction of the turnpike or its connecting tunnels and bridges, overpasses, 
underpasses, interchanges and toll facilities, the Maine Turnpike Authority include in its 
evaluation the expected useful life of the proposed construction or reconstruction.  The 
bill prohibits the authority from undertaking a proposed construction or reconstruction 
that has an expected useful life of less than 15 years.
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0788
Committee Amendment CA_A_H171 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2070

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 537, L.D. 788, Bill, "An 
Improve the Health of Maine Citizens and Safety of Pedestrians" 
Act To 
II 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 by striking out all of the blocked 
paragraph (page 1, lines 11 and 12 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'If a motor vehicle strikes a pedestrian and that pedestrian is complying with the duties 
required of that pedestrian as specified in this section, it is prima facie evidence of a 
violation of this subsection by the operator of that motor vehicle.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §2070, sub-§l-A, as amended by PL 2013, c. 241, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
I-A. Passing bicycle or roller skier. An operator of a motor vehicle that is passing 
a bicycle or roller skier proceeding in the same direction shall exercise due care by 
leaving a distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle or roller skier of not less 
than 3 feet while the motor vehicle is passing the bicycle or roller skier. A motor vehicle 
operator may pass a bicycle or roller skier traveling in the same direction in a no-passing 
zone only when it is safe to do so. 
The collision of a motor vehicle "/ith a person operating a bicycle or roUer skis is prima 
facie evidence of a violation of this subsection. 
If a motor vehicle strikes a person 
operating a bicycle or roller skis and the person operating a bicycle or roller skis is 
complying with the duties required of a person operating a bicycle or roller skis as 
specified in this Title, it is prima facie evidence of a violation of this subsection by the 
operator of the motor vehicle.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that if a motorist strikes a person operating a bicycle or 
roller skis and that person operating a bicycle or roller skis is complying with the duties 
imposed on a bicyclist or roller skier as specified in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ~"to H.P. 537, L.D. 788 
29-A, it is prima facie evidence of a violation of the 3-foot requirement in current law by 
the operator of the motor vehicle. 
The amendment also provides that if a motorist strikes a pedestrian and that 
pedestrian is complying with the duties required of a pedestrian as specified in Title 
29-A, section 2056, it is prima facie evidence of a violation of the 3-foot requirement in 
current law by the operator of the motor vehicle. 
The bill provides that a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian is prima 
facie evidence of a violation of the 3-foot requirement by the operator of the motor 
vehicle. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Political Advertising Accountable and Transparent
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0790
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: ESPLING, BLACK, GUERIN, REED, WOOD, CUSHING
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1055-A

Legislative Document 
No. 790 
H.P. 539 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2015 
An Act To Make Political Advertising Accountable and Transparent 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester. 
Cosponsored by Representative BLACK of Wilton and 
Representatives: GUERIN of Glenburn, REED of Carmel, WOOD of Sabattus, Senator: 
CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1055-A, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Communications depicting wildlife management.  Whenever a person makes an 
expenditure for a communication described in subsection 1 that includes a message 
regarding wildlife management practices, the communication must clearly and 
conspicuously state whether the wildlife management practice included or depicted in the 
message is a lawful practice in the State.  If the communication includes an image or 
video of a wildlife management practice, the communication must clearly and 
conspicuously state the location where the image or video was created and the date on 
which it was made. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a communication that is intended to influence a ballot question 
election and that depicts a wildlife management practice to include information about any 
image or video used in the communication whether or not the practice is legal in the 
State.  It also requires that if a communication includes an image or video of a wildlife 
management practice the communication must state the location where the image or 
video was created and the date on which it was made.
An Act To Improve the Health of Maine Citizens and Safety of Pedestrians
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0788
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HARLOW, ALLEY, GOLDEN, MORRISON, RYKERSON, SHORT, STANLEY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2056

Legislative Document 
No. 788 
H.P. 537 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2015 
An Act To Improve the Health of Maine Citizens and Safety of 
Pedestrians 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, GOLDEN of Lewiston, MORRISON of 
South Portland, RYKERSON of Kittery, SHORT of Pittsfield, STANLEY of Medway. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2056, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2009, c. 91, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
2.  Pedestrian on way.  Where sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian shall walk 
facing approaching traffic on the left side of the public way or the way's shoulder when 
practicable.  An operator of a motor vehicle who is passing a pedestrian on a public way 
or the way’s shoulder shall exercise due care by leaving a distance between the motor 
vehicle and the pedestrian of not less than 3 feet while the motor vehicle is passing the 
pedestrian. A motor vehicle operator may pass a pedestrian in a no-passing zone only 
when it is safe to do so. 
The collision of a motor vehicle with a pedestrian is prima facie evidence of a violation of 
this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires the operator of a motor vehicle to leave a distance of at least 3 
feet when passing a bicyclist, a person on roller skis or a pedestrian.  If a collision occurs 
between a motor vehicle and a bicyclist or roller skier, it is prima facie evidence of a 
violation of the 3-foot requirement by the operator of the motor vehicle; no such 
provision is included for a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. 
This bill provides that a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian is prima 
facie evidence of a violation of the 3-foot requirement by the operator of the motor 
vehicle.
An Act To Protect Patients from Sexual Exploitation
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0792
Committee Amendment CA_A_H221 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 541, L.D. 792, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Patients from Sexual Exploitation" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/14/15 
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LD792 
LR 1297(02) 
An Act To Protect Patients from Sexual Exploitation 
Fiscal Note for BiU as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~ [}I-d a 1\ 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class C and Class D crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR1297(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Encourage Prudent Development along the Coast or in a Flood Zone by Considering Predictions for Sea Level Rise
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0795
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: DEVIN, GERZOFSKY, ALLEY, BLUME, FOLEY, GIDEON, HAWKE, HUBBELL, PARRY, BURNS

Legislative Document 
No. 795 
H.P. 544 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2015 
An Act To Encourage Prudent Development along the Coast or in a 
Flood Zone by Considering Predictions for Sea Level Rise 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BLUME of York, FOLEY of Wells, GIDEON of Freeport, 
HAWKE of Boothbay Harbor, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, PARRY of Arundel, Senator: 
BURNS of Washington. 
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 that would require sea level model predictions to 
be taken into account in the design phase of any development project on the coast or in a 
flood zone if more than 10% of the total funding for the project is state funding.  
"Development project" includes, but is not limited to, the development of buildings, land, 
walkways, bridges, roads, culverts and piers. 
The bill also proposes to enact measures to require coordination among state and 
federal agencies, universities and stakeholders concerning development projects on the 
coast or in a flood zone that may be affected by sea level rise.
An Act To Ensure That Funding to the University of Maine System Is Used Efficiently
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0794
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, DAUGHTRY, FARNSWORTH, HUBBELL, PIERCE, POULIOT, STEARNS, EDGECOMB
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10910

Legislative Document 
No. 794 
H.P. 543 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2015 
An Act To Ensure That Funding to the University of Maine System 
Is Used Efficiently 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, FARNSWORTH of Portland, 
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, McCLELLAN of Raymond, PIERCE of Falmouth, POULIOT of 
Augusta, STEARNS of Guilford, Senator: EDGECOMB of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §10910 is enacted to read: 
§10910.  Funds for classroom instruction 
The university shall expend the following percentages of its total expenditures in 
each fiscal year on classroom instruction: 
1.  Fiscal year 2015-16.  Not less than 30% in fiscal year 2015-16; 
2.  Fiscal year 2016-17.  Not less than 35% in fiscal year 2016-17; and 
3.  Fiscal year 2017-18.  Not less than 40% in fiscal year 2017-18 and in each fiscal 
year thereafter. 
For purposes of this section, "classroom instruction" means faculty salaries, 
classroom technology and supplies directly related to student learning in the classroom. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the University of Maine System allocate a certain percentage of 
its annual funding to faculty salaries, classroom technology and supplies directly related 
to student learning in the classroom.
An Act To Stimulate the Economy and Invigorate the Hunting Industry by Establishing a Pilot Project To Allow Hunting on Sundays in Limited Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0799
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CHACE, DUCHESNE, PIERCE, POULIOT, STETKIS, HAMPER
Amends: 12 MRSA §11205

Legislative Document 
No. 799 
H.P. 548 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2015 
An Act To Stimulate the Economy and Invigorate the Hunting 
Industry by Establishing a Pilot Project To Allow Hunting on 
Sundays in Limited Areas 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHACE of Durham. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, McCABE of Skowhegan, PIERCE 
of Dresden, POULIOT of Augusta, STETKIS of Canaan, Senator: HAMPER of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11205, sub-§1, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by c. 655, Pt. B, §137 and affected by §422, is further amended to read: 
1.  Prohibition.  A person may not: 
A.  Hunt wild animals or wild birds on Sunday; or, except that, as a pilot project until 
January 1, 2018, hunting on Sundays is authorized for any species during the open 
season on that species in the following wildlife management districts: 
(1)  Wildlife management districts 1 to 14; 
(2)  Wildlife management district 17; 
(3)  Wildlife management district 19; and 
(4)  Wildlife management district 28; or 
B.  Possess any wild animal or wild bird taken in violation of paragraph A except as 
otherwise provided in this Part. 
Sec. 2.  Rules; report.  Rules adopted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife to implement the pilot project authorized by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
12, section 11205, subsection 1, paragraph A are routine technical rules as defined by 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.  No later than January 1, 2017, the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters regarding the 
status of the pilot project and recommendations as to whether the project should be 
expanded, modified, reduced or terminated. After reviewing the report, the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters 
may report out a bill to the First Regular Session of the 128th Legislature concerning the 
subject matter of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows as a pilot project until January 1, 2018 hunting on Sundays in wildlife 
management districts 1 to 14, 17, 19 and 28 for any species during the open season on 
that species. This bill requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to submit 
by January 1, 2017 a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters regarding the status of the pilot 
project and recommendations as to whether the project should be expanded, modified, 
reduced or terminated.
An Act To Prevent Passage of Alewives through the Grand Falls Dam on the St. Croix River
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0800
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: TURNER, DAVIS, CRAFTS, HILLIARD, LYFORD, REED, SHAW, SHORT, BURNS, WILLETTE
Amends: 12 MRSA §6134

Legislative Document 
No. 800 
H.P. 549 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2015 
An Act To Prevent Passage of Alewives through the Grand Falls 
Dam on the St. Croix River 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TURNER of Burlington. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and 
Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, HILLIARD of Belgrade, LYFORD of Eddington, REED 
of Carmel, SHAW of Standish, SHORT of Pittsfield, Senators: BURNS of Washington, 
WILLETTE of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6134, first ¶, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 47, §1, is amended to 
read: 
By May 1, 2013 May 1, 2016, the commissioner and the Commissioner of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall ensure that the fishways fishway on the Woodland Dam and 
the Grand Falls Dam located on the St. Croix River are is configured or operated in a 
manner that allows the unconstrained prevents passage of river herring. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the fishway on the Grand Falls Dam located on the St. Croix River 
to be configured or operated to prevent passage of river herring into the lakes that form 
the headwaters of the river, including, but not limited to, Grand Falls Flowage, Big Lake, 
West Grand Lake and Spednic Lake.
An Act To Ensure Safe and Humane Bear Hunting Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0801
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BATES
Amends: 12 MRSA §11228, 12 MRSA §11251, 12 MRSA §11302, 12 MRSA §11302-A, 12 MRSA §11303, 12 MRSA §11304

Legislative Document 
No. 801 
H.P. 550 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2015 
An Act To Ensure Safe and Humane Bear Hunting Practices 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BATES of Westbrook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11228, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 432, §2, is amended 
to read: 
1.  Collar required.  A person may not hunt with a dog in pursuit of bear, coyote or 
bobcat unless the dog has a collar that legibly provides the name, telephone number and 
address of the owner of that dog.  
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 or more than $500 may be adjudged. 
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. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11251, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is repealed. 
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §11302, as amended by PL 2013, c. 280, §7, is repealed. 
Sec. 4.  12 MRSA §11302-A is enacted to read: 
§11302-A.  Hunting bear with dogs 
1.  Prohibition.  A person may not hunt bear with the use of one or more dogs. 
2.  Exception.  The commissioner or the commissioner's agent may hunt bear with 
the use of one or more dogs for public safety or research purposes. 
3.  Penalties.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section. 
A.  A person who violates this section commits a Class D crime. 
B.  A person who violates this section and, at the time of the offense, has 2 or more 
prior convictions for violating this section commits a Class C crime. 
Sec. 5.  12 MRSA §11303, sub-§2, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9; repealed 
and replaced by c. 655, Pt. B, §160; and affected by §422, is amended to read: 
2.  Prohibition.  A person may not within the area described in subsection 1: 
A.  Hunt bear; 
B.  Trap bear; or 
C.  Molest or harass a bear; or. 
D.  Release dogs for the purpose of hunting a bear. 
The commissioner, or the commissioner's agent, is exempt from this prohibition for the 
purpose of live-trapping nuisance bears. 
Sec. 6.  12 MRSA §11304, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9; amended by c. 655, 
Pt. B, §161; and affected by §422, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a person from hunting bear with the use of dogs.  The bill also 
makes a violation of that prohibition a Class D crime and a Class C crime for a 3rd or 
subsequent offense.  It provides an exemption for the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife to hunt bear with the use of dogs for public safety or research purposes.
Resolve, Authorizing Certain Individuals To Bring Suit against the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0805
Committee Amendment CA_A_H524 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl "to H.P. 554, L.D. 805, "Resolve, Authorizing 
Certain Individuals To Bring Suit against the Department of Health and Human Services" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first paragraph in the 7th line (page 1, line 7 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "civil action" the following: 'or actions' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 by striking out all of the 2nd paragraph (page 1, lines 
to 18 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Notwithstanding the application of any statute of limitations barring these actions, 
these actions must be brought in the York County Superior Court within one year from 
the date this resolve takes effect. Liability and damages, including punitive damages, 
must be determined according to state law as in litigation between individuals, except that 
the total amount of all damages, including costs, combined in all actions brought pursuant 
to the authority granted in this resolve may not exceed $400,000. These actions may be 
heard by a Justice of the Superior Court or by a jury. 
The Maine Rules of Civil 
Procedure govern the conduct, of these actions. 
The Attorney General shall appear, 
answer and defend these actions. To the extent possible, the Attorney General shall 
conduct negotiations in good faith to resolve these actions by settlement.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs, amends the resolve by stipulating that the total amount of all 
damages, including costs, combined in all actions brought pursuant to the authority 
granted in the resolve may not exceed $400,000. The amendment also clarifies that the 
resolve does not restrict the named individuals to bringing a single action, but that 
multiple individual actions may be brought, subject to the total damages cap of $400,000. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/18/16 
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LD 805 
LR 147(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing Certain Individuals To Bring Suit against the Department of Health and Human 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Services 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "R' ( J-/ #0 5 ~ 4j 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Waiving the State's "sovereign immunity" defense and allowing the Department of Health and Human Services 
(DHHS) to be sued for damages over past actions taken could generate General Fund costs in the current biennium if 
DHHS loses or settles the suit. No estimate of the cost can be made at this time, however, the bill creates a total 
damages cap of $400,000. 
LR0147(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend Maine's Threatened and Endangered Species List
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0807
Committee Amendment CA_A_S90 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 281, L.D. 807, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Maine's Threatened and Endangered Species List" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision of the bill that would have removed 2 species 
from Maine's list of threatened species. This change corrects an error in the bill. 
FISCAIJ NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04113115 
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LD 807 
LR 582(02) 
An Act To Amend Maine's Threatened and Endangered Species List 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "1l'(S-C}O ') 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from changing the status of certain species on 
the State's list of endangered and threatened species and adding species to this list are expected to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0582(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1.
Resolve, Authorizing Certain Individuals To Bring Suit against the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0805
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, DUTREMBLE, HOBBINS

Legislative Document 
No. 805 
H.P. 554 
House of Representatives, March 10, 2015 
Resolve, Authorizing Certain Individuals To Bring Suit against the 
Department of Health and Human Services 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representative: HOBBINS of Saco. 
Sec. 1.  Authorization to sue State.  Resolved:  That, notwithstanding any 
statute or common law to the contrary, Sara Bachelder individually and on behalf of her 2 
minor children; Danielle and Christopher Pouliot individually and on behalf of their 
minor child; Hannah and Brett Williams individually and on behalf of their minor child; 
Tonya Later and Albert Sico III individually and on behalf of their minor child; and 
Michelle Tapley individually and on behalf of her minor child are authorized to bring a 
civil action against the Department of Health and Human Services for damages claimed 
to have been suffered in connection with actions taken by the Department of Health and 
Human Services. This resolve is a waiver of the State's defense of immunity under the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 14, chapter 741. 
Notwithstanding the application of any statute of limitations barring this action, this 
action must be brought in the York County Superior Court within one year from the date 
this resolve takes effect.  Liability and damages, including punitive damages, must be 
determined according to state law as in litigation between individuals.  This action may 
be heard by a Justice of the Superior Court or by a jury.  The Maine Rules of Civil 
Procedure govern the conduct of the action.  The Attorney General shall appear, answer 
and defend the action.  To the extent possible, the Attorney General shall conduct 
negotiations in good faith to resolve this action by settlement. 
The Treasurer of State shall pay any settlement determined by agreement of the 
parties or any judgment, including costs and interest, on final process issued by the 
Superior Court or, if applicable, the Supreme Judicial Court. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve authorizes Sara Bachelder individually and on behalf of her 2 minor 
children; Danielle and Christopher Pouliot individually and on behalf of their minor 
child; Hannah and Brett Williams individually and on behalf of their minor child; Tonya 
Later and Albert Sico III individually and on behalf of their minor child; and Michelle 
Tapley individually and on behalf of her minor child to bring suit against the Department 
of Health and Human Services for damages in connection with actions taken by the 
Department of Health and Human Services and constitutes a waiver of the State's defense 
of sovereign immunity.
An Act To Allow the Synchronization of Prescriptions
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0810
Committee Amendment CA_A_S57 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 284, L.D. 810, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
the Synchronization of Prescriptions" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2769 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 1, lines 
to 25 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'2. 
Application; exclusion. The requirements of this section do not apply to a 
prescription for: 
A. Solid oral doses of antibiotics; or 
B. Solid oral doses that are dispensed in their original container as indicated in the 
federal Food and Drug Administration Prescribing Information or are customarily 
dispensed in their original packaging to assist a patient with compliance.' 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'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 amendment retains the provision of the bill that requires certain health insurance 
carriers to allow prescriptions to be dispensed by a pharmacist for less than a 30-day 
supply if it is in the best interest of the patient, but excludes prescriptions for solid oral 
doses of antibiotics and solid oral doses dispensed in their original container. 
The amendment makes the change apply to all policies and contracts issued or 
renewed on or after January 1, 2016. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Decrease Uncompensated Care, Reduce Medical Debt and Improve Health Outcomes
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0808
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HASKELL, DION, DIAMOND, MARTIN

Legislative Document 
No. 808 
S.P. 282 
In Senate, March 10, 2015 
An Act To Decrease Uncompensated Care, Reduce Medical Debt 
and Improve Health Outcomes 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HASKELL of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative DION of Portland and 
Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative: MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
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, tailored to the unique conditions in Maine, 
designed to: 
1. Reduce the burden of uncompensated medical care in Maine experienced by 
health care providers in hospitals, health centers and health care provider offices, 
including care provided through charity care programs; 
2. Lower the number of uninsured in Maine by providing a strategy for uninsured, 
low-income persons with income up to 133% of the federal poverty level to have access 
to health coverage using available, cost-effective health care coverage options for 
Medicaid;  
3. Address inefficiencies within our current health care systems, use federal funds 
available to Maine and offer more options for insurance coverage to the uninsured; and 
4. Allow Maine to remain competitive with neighboring states, bring savings to the 
General Fund and protect the fiscal sustainability of rural and safety net hospitals and 
health centers.
An Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Inspection Program Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0809
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CUSHING, SHAW, COLLINS, HAMPER, LANGLEY, WHITTEMORE, BECK, FREDETTE, PETERSON, WOOD
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1752

Legislative Document 
No. 809 
S.P. 283 
In Senate, March 10, 2015 
An Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Inspection Program Requirements 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative SHAW of Standish and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, HAMPER of Oxford, LANGLEY of Hancock, WHITTEMORE 
of Somerset, Representatives: BECK of Waterville, FREDETTE of Newport, PETERSON of 
Rumford, WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1752, sub-§11, as amended by PL 2011, c. 8, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
11.  Low-speed vehicle.  A low-speed vehicle registered pursuant to section 501, 
subsection 11.  A low-speed vehicle must be equipped in accordance with section 1925; 
and 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1752, sub-§12, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 8, §3, is 
amended to read: 
12.  Antique motorcycle.  An antique motorcycle registered under section 457.; and 
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §1752, sub-§13 is enacted to read: 
13.  New motor vehicle.  A motor vehicle that is 30 months old or less with fewer 
than 50,000 miles. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts a motor vehicle that is 30 months old or less with fewer than 50,000 
miles from inspection requirements.
An Act To Amend Maine's Threatened and Endangered Species List
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0807
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, WELSH, BREEN, CAMPBELL, DUCHESNE, HANLEY, HARLOW, WHITE
Amends: 12 MRSA §12803

Legislative Document 
No. 807 
S.P. 281 
In Senate, March 10, 2015 
An Act To Amend Maine's Threatened and Endangered Species List 
Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Representative WELSH of Rockport and 
Senator: BREEN of Cumberland, Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, DUCHESNE of 
Hudson, HANLEY of Pittston, HARLOW of Portland, WHITE of Washburn. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12803, sub-§3, ¶N, as amended by PL 2007, c. 166, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
N.  Roaring Brook mayfly, Epeorus frisoni, endangered threatened; 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12803, sub-§3, ¶P, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 573, §6 and 
affected by §8 and c. 655, Pt. C, §§3 and 6, is amended to read: 
P.  Clayton's copper, Lycaena dorcas claytoni, endangered threatened; 
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §12803, sub-§3, ¶LL, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 166, §1, is 
amended to read: 
LL.  Black-crowned night heron, Nycticorax nycticorax, threatened endangered; 
Sec. 4.  12 MRSA §12803, sub-§3, ¶¶MM and NN, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 
166, §1, are repealed. 
Sec. 5.  12 MRSA §12803, sub-§3, ¶¶TT and UU, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 
166, §1, are amended to read: 
TT.  Barrow's goldeneye, Bucephala islandica, threatened; and 
UU.  Least bittern, Ixobrychus exilis, endangered.; 
Sec. 6.  12 MRSA §12803, sub-§3, ¶¶VV to AAA are enacted to read: 
VV.  Cobblestone tiger beetle,  Cicindela marginipennis, endangered; 
WW.  Frigga fritillary, Boloria frigga, endangered; 
XX.  Little brown bat, Myotis lucifugus, endangered; 
YY.  Northern long-eared bat, Myotis septentrionalis, endangered; 
ZZ.  Eastern small-footed bat, Myotis leibii, threatened; and 
AAA.  Six-whorl vertigo, Vertigo morsei, endangered. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the status of certain species on the list of state endangered and state 
threatened species, adds species to the list and removes entries from the list.
An Act To Allow the Synchronization of Prescriptions
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0810
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CUSHING, CHACE, MASON, THIBODEAU, VOLK, PETERSON, WARD, WOOD
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2769

Legislative Document 
No. 810 
S.P. 284 
In Senate, March 10, 2015 
An Act To Allow the Synchronization of Prescriptions 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative CHACE of Durham and 
Senators: MASON of Androscoggin, President THIBODEAU of Waldo, VOLK of 
Cumberland, Representatives: PETERSON of Rumford, WARD of Dedham, WOOD of 
Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2769 is enacted to read: 
§2769.  Prescription synchronization 
1.  Synchronization.  If a health plan provides coverage for prescription drugs, a 
carrier: 
A.  Shall permit and apply a prorated daily cost-sharing rate to a prescription that is 
dispensed by a pharmacist in the carrier's network for less than a 30-day supply if the 
prescriber or pharmacist determines that filling or refilling the prescription for less 
than a 30-day supply is in the best interest of the patient and the patient requests or 
agrees to less than a 30-day supply in order to synchronize the refilling of that 
prescription with the patient's other prescriptions; 
B.  May not deny coverage for the dispensing of a medication prescribed for the 
treatment of a chronic illness that is made in accordance with a plan developed by the 
carrier, the insured, the prescriber and a pharmacist to synchronize the filling or 
refilling of multiple prescriptions for the insured.  The carrier shall allow a pharmacy 
to override any denial codes indicating that a prescription is being refilled too soon in 
order to synchronize the patient's prescriptions; and 
C.  May not use payment structures incorporating prorated dispensing fees.  
Dispensing fees for partially filled or refilled prescriptions must be paid in full for 
each prescription dispensed, regardless of any prorated copay for the insured or fee 
paid for alignment services. 
2.  Application.  The requirements of this section apply to all individual and group 
policies, contracts and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or 
renewed in this State.   For purposes of this section, all contracts are deemed to be 
renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires certain health insurance carriers to allow prescriptions to be 
dispensed by a pharmacist for less than a 30-day supply if it is in the best interest of the 
patient.
An Act To Benefit Senior Hunters
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0811
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CUSHING, PETERSON, CYRWAY, HAMPER, MASON, THIBODEAU, COREY, FREDETTE, WARD, WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document 
No. 811 
S.P. 285 
In Senate, March 10, 2015 
An Act To Benefit Senior Hunters 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative PETERSON of Rumford and 
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, HAMPER of Oxford, MASON of Androscoggin, President 
THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representatives: COREY of Windham, FREDETTE of Newport, 
WARD of Dedham, WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§1-B is enacted to read: 
1-B.  Residents 70 years of age or older; antlerless deer.  Notwithstanding any 
other provision of law, a resident of the State who is 70 years of age or older and 
possesses a valid resident license under this Part may take an antlerless deer without a 
permit during the open season on deer under section 11401.  The department shall 
designate which hunting zones are open to the taking of antlerless deer pursuant to this 
subsection based on the department’s management of the deer herd statewide. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a resident of the State who is 70 years of age or older and possesses a 
hunting license to lawfully take an antlerless deer without a permit during the open 
season on deer.  The bill requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to 
designate which hunting zones are open to the taking of antlerless deer by such residents.
An Act To Update the Maine Veterinary Practice Act
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0814
Committee Amendment CA_A_S116 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 288, LD. 814, Bill, "An Act To Update 
the Maine Veterinary Practice Act" 
Amend the bill in section 8 in subsection 7-B in paragraph C in the last line (page 3, 
line 5 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "medicine" and inserting the following: 
'technology' 
Amend the bill in section 14 in §4861 in subsection 4-A in the 2nd line (page 5, line 2 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "board" the following: 'for emergency situations 
as determined by the state veterinarian' 
Amend the bill in section 15 in §4861-A in subsection 2 in the last paragraph in the 
first line (page 5, line 35 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "board" the following: 
'for emergency situations as determined by the state veterinarian' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in §4877 in the first line (page 7, line 15 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "required" the following: '; Good Samaritan exception' 
Amend the bill in section 21 in §4877 by inserting after subsection 5 the following: 
'A licensed veterinarian who in good faith engages in the practice of veterinary 
medicine by rendering or attempting to render emergency care to a patient when a client 
cannot be identified and a veterinarian-client-patient relationship is not established is not 
subject to any disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5-A 
based solely upon the veterinarian's inability to establish a veterinarian-client-patient 
relationship.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a veterinarian and veterinary technician licensed in 
another state may practice in the State for a period not to exceed 30 days without a state 
license or pennit only in emergency situations as determined by the state veterinarian. It 
also adds a Good Samaritan exception for a licensed veterinarian who in good faith 
renders emergency care to a patient without being able to establish a veterinarian-client-
patient relationship when the veterinarian cannot identify the client. Finally, it makes a 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S,P, 288, L.D, 814 
technical correction in the section of the bill governing the practice of veterinary 
technology, 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
i\pproved: 05/19/15 
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LD814 
LR 1058(02) 
An Act To Update the Maine Veterinary Practice Act 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "N' (S-lllP ') 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine associated with implementing the requirements of this 
legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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