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An Act To Amend the Ballot Initiative Process To Ensure Support in Maine's Congressional Districts
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1228
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SHORT, DUTREMBLE, ALLEY, CRAFTS, DUCHESNE, HILLIARD, LYFORD, MARTIN, REED, SHAW
Amends: 21-A MRSA §902-B

Legislative Document 
No. 1228 
H.P. 846 
House of Representatives, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Ballot Initiative Process To Ensure Support 
in Maine's Congressional Districts 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHORT of Pittsfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CRAFTS of Lisbon, DUCHESNE of Hudson, HILLIARD 
of Belgrade, LYFORD of Eddington, MARTIN of Sinclair, REED of Carmel, SHAW of 
Standish. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §902-B is enacted to read: 
§902-B.  Signatures on petitions for direct initiative of legislation from congressional 
districts 
The required number of signatures on petitions for the direct initiative of legislation 
specified in the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 18 must include a 
number of signatures of voters registered to vote in each congressional district that is 
equal to 10% of the total vote for Governor cast in that congressional district in the last 
gubernatorial election preceding the filing of the direct initiative. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the required number of signatures on petitions for the direct 
initiative of legislation must include a number of signatures of voters registered to vote in 
each congressional district that is equal to 10% of the total vote for Governor cast in that 
congressional district in the last gubernatorial election preceding the filing of the direct 
initiative.
An Act To Improve Enforcement of Maine's Marine Resources Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1233
Committee Amendment CA_A_S109 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §6022

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " PI " to S.P. 438, L.D. 1233, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Enforcement of Maine's Marine Resources Laws" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6022, sub-§20 is enacted to read: 
20. Sale of general merchandise. The commissioner may engage in the selling and 
marketing of general merchandise products when the express purpose is to accommodate 
public demand and generate supplemental funds for the Bureau of Marine Patrol. 
A. The commissioner may create dedicated accounts for depositing money received 
from the sale of general merchandise products pursuant to this subsection. 
B. 
Funds received by the commissioner from the sale of general merchandise 
products pursuant to this subsection must be deposited in a dedicated account to be 
used only to market. promote and increase public awareness of the Bureau of Marine 
Patrol and to recruit marine patrol officers.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the portion of the bill that provides authority for a marine 
patrol officer to use covert electronic surveillance to inspect watercraft or vehicles used in 
a licensed marine resources activity. This amendment also provides authority for the 
Commissioner of Marine Resources to sell general merchandise to support the Bureau of 
Marine Patrol. 
FISCAL :SOTE REQrlRF.[) 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/15/15 
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LD 1233 
LR 511(02) 
An Act To Improve Enforcement of Maine's Marine Resources Laws 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''Pl'(~-lOC\) 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) from requiring the department to deliver notice 
by mail or by hand to individuals failing to comply with certain reporting requirements are expected to be minor and 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. The bill also allows DMR to sell and market general merchandis,-
products and use the proceeds to increase public awareness of the Bureau of Marine Patrol and recruit marine patrol 
officers. Any additional revenue to DMR is expected to be minor. 
LR0511(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Amend Its Rules Regarding the Bag Limit on Smelts
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1232
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, SAVIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 1232 
S.P. 437 
In Senate, April 7, 2015 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Amend Its Rules Regarding the Bag Limit on Smelts 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.  (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Senator: SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Sec. 1.  Increase bag limit on smelts.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall amend its rules to increase the daily bag limit on 
smelts from 2 quarts of live smelts to 72 live smelts. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend its 
rules to increase the daily bag limit on smelts from 2 quarts of live smelts to 72 live 
smelts.
An Act Regarding the Filing of Death and Marriage Records
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1237
Committee Amendment CA_A_S205 (Senate)

LD 1237 
LR 548(02) 
An Act Regarding the Filing of Death and Marriage Records 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A.'(~-2OS) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to 
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0548(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow the Release of Child Protective Records to Certain Providers of Child and Adult Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1238
Committee Amendment CA_A_S231 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 443, L.D. 1238, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow the Release of Child Protective Records to Certain Providers of Child and Adult 
Services" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SU~Y 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: OS/29/15 
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LD 1238 
LR 545(02) 
An Act To Allow the Release of Child Protective Records to Certain Providers of Child and Adult 
Services 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ (S-;23 \) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to 
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0545(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Change the Type of Rulemaking Required Regarding Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1236
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, SANDERSON
Amends: 34-B MRSA §5432

Legislative Document 
No. 1236 
S.P. 441 
In Senate, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Change the Type of Rulemaking Required Regarding 
Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-B MRSA §5432, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2007, c. 237, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
3.  Rules.  Adopt rules, according to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 
5, chapter 375, relating to the administration of the services authorized by this article and 
adopt major substantive routine technical rules, according to Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, relating to rate setting pursuant to Public Law 2005, chapter 12, Part 
BBBB and Public Law 2005, chapter 519, Part CCC. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes from major substantive to routine technical the type of rulemaking 
the Commissioner of Health and Human Services is required to do regarding the 
provision of support services for persons with intellectual disabilities or autism.
An Act To Strengthen Standards-based Diplomas
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1235
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ALFOND, HUBBELL, LANGLEY, MILLETT

Legislative Document 
No. 1235 
S.P. 440 
In Senate, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Strengthen Standards-based Diplomas 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor and 
Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, MILLETT of Cumberland. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation requires the Department of Education to convene a 
working group to develop standards, assessments and assessment criteria for determining 
student proficiency for secondary school graduation; and 
Whereas, these standards, assessments and assessment criteria need to be developed 
and submitted for review before the expiration of the 90-day period; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  PL 2011, c. 669, §9, sub-§1 is amended to read: 
1.  The Department of Education shall convene a working group to develop 
standards, assessments and assessment criteria for determining student proficiency in the 
guiding principles as outlined in department rule that are required for secondary school 
graduation beginning January 1, 2017 2019.  The working group must include 
representatives from school administrative units currently developing those standards, 
assessments and assessment criteria.  The working group shall develop draft standards, 
assessments and assessment criteria for review not later than July 1, 2013 2015. 
Sec. 2.  Working group meetings. The Department of Education shall convene 
the working group pursuant to Public Law 2011, chapter 669, section 9, subsection 1 as 
soon as practicable after the effective date of this Act, and all meetings must be open to 
the public with prior public notice. Regular meetings must be held as needed until July 1, 
2019, except that the working group may cease meeting before July 1, 2019 upon a 
majority vote of the members. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the date by which the Department of Education's working group is 
required to develop and submit for review standards, assessments and assessment criteria 
for determining student proficiency as part of the development of a standards-based 
system of education. The bill also requires the working group to begin meeting as soon as 
practicable and that all meetings be open to the public.
An Act To Allow Persons To Train and Use Dogs To Hunt Coyotes
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1239
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, BURNS, DAVIS, DILL, DUTREMBLE, HAMPER, KATZ, LANGLEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §12001, 12 MRSA §12051

Legislative Document 
No. 1239 
S.P. 444 
In Senate, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Allow Persons To Train and Use Dogs To Hunt Coyotes 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: BURNS of Washington, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DILL of Penobscot, 
DUTREMBLE of York, HAMPER of Oxford, KATZ of Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, current law allows for coyote hunting at night beginning on December 
16th of each year; and 
Whereas, this legislation allows for dogs to be used when hunting coyotes and in 
order for dogs to be properly trained for this action, training needs to begin before the 
effective date of nonemergency legislation; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12001, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Hunting coyotes with dogs.  A person may use a dog to hunt or may be 
accompanied by a dog while hunting coyotes under this section. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §12051, sub-§1, ¶A, as repealed and replaced by PL 2013, c. 
588, Pt. A, §16, is amended to read: 
A.  A person may train dogs on coyotes, foxes, snowshoe hare and raccoons from 
July 1st through the following March 31st, including Sundays. 
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §12051, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2011, c. 253, §22, is 
further amended to read: 
3.  Possessing firearm while training dogs. A person may not possess a firearm 
while training a dog outside of the open training season on coyotes, foxes, snowshoe hare 
and raccoons as set out in subsection 1. 
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person to train and use dogs to hunt coyotes.
An Act To Make the Law Regarding Critical Incident Stress Management Teams More Beneficial and Effective
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1243
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BURNS, PICKETT, CYRWAY, DAVIS, KATZ, SAVIELLO, WOODSOME, HANINGTON, NADEAU, TUELL
Amends: 25 MRSA §4201

Legislative Document 
No. 1243 
S.P. 448 
In Senate, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Make the Law Regarding Critical Incident Stress 
Management Teams More Beneficial and Effective 
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BURNS of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield and 
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, DAVIS of Piscataquis, KATZ of Kennebec, SAVIELLO of 
Franklin, WOODSOME of York, Representatives: HANINGTON of Lincoln, NADEAU of 
Winslow, TUELL of East Machias. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §4201, sub-§§1 and 2, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 289, §1, are 
amended to read: 
1.  Critical incident.  "Critical incident" means a work-related incident that causes or 
has the potential to cause a law enforcement officer an employee of or emergency 
dispatcher for a criminal justice agency to experience emotional or physical stress.  
"Critical incident" includes, but is not limited to, use-of-force encounters that may result 
in the death of or serious injury to another person or an officer, fatal motor vehicle 
accidents, child abuse investigations and death investigations. 
2.  Critical incident stress management team.  "Critical incident stress 
management team" means a team composed of members of a state, county or municipal 
designated by the chief law enforcement officer of a law enforcement agency, or the chief 
law enforcement officer's designee, that is trained, in accordance with standards 
established by rule by the Commissioner of Public Safety, to assist and provide support to 
any person employed by the team's own agency or another law enforcement criminal 
justice agency who has been involved in a critical incident that may affect, or has 
affected, the person's work performance or general well-being.  Rules adopted pursuant to 
this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A. 
Sec. 2.  25 MRSA §4201, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Criminal justice agency.  "Criminal justice agency" has the same meaning as in 
Title 16, section 803, subsection 4. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the definition of "critical incident" to include employees of and 
emergency dispatchers for a criminal justice agency.  The bill also allows the chief law 
enforcement officer of a law enforcement agency or the chief law enforcement officer's 
designee to designate critical incident stress management team members.
An Act To Strengthen Laws Regarding the Manufacture and Sale of Methamphetamine and Other Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1246
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S337 (Senate)

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SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 451, 
L.D. 1246, Bill, "An Act To Strengthen Laws Regarding the Manufacture and Sale of 
Methamphetamine and Other Drugs" 
Amend the amendment on page 2 by inserting before the last indented pmagraph 
before the summary the following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting at the end the following: 
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Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON 
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An Act To Preserve the Efficiency of Transportation Maintenance and Construction Activities
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1245
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: COLLINS, McLEAN, ROSEN, PARRY
Amends: 35-A MRSA §752, 35-A MRSA §761

Legislative Document 
No. 1245 
S.P. 450 
In Senate, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Preserve the Efficiency of Transportation Maintenance 
and Construction Activities 
Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COLLINS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative McLEAN of Gorham and 
Senator: ROSEN of Hancock, Representative: PARRY of Arundel. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §752, sub-§§1-A and 4-A are enacted to read: 
1-A.  Dynamic sign.  "Dynamic sign" means an electronic sign capable of displaying 
a changing message. 
4-A.  Traffic beacon.  "Traffic beacon" means a light used for traffic control. 
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §761, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Municipalities; state agencies.  This chapter does not apply to an employee or 
independent contractor engaged on behalf of a municipality or state agency to maintain or 
install traffic signals, traffic beacons, dynamic signs or luminaires. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an exemption from the Overhead High-voltage Line Safety Act to 
an employee or independent contractor engaged on behalf of a municipality or state 
agency to maintain or install traffic signals, traffic beacons, dynamic signs or luminaires 
within 10 feet of overhead high-voltage lines.
An Act To Refonn Public Charter Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1250
Committee Amendment CA_A_H152 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 850, L.D. 1250, Bill, "An Act To 
Refonn Public Charter Schools" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 3 and 4. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment strikes the 
following provisions in the bill: 
1. The provisions that require that notice for a meeting of a governing board of a 
public charter school be posted on a publicly accessible portion of the public charter 
school's website at least 30 days before the meeting, that a governing board meeting be 
open to the public and that the governing board take accurate minutes of the meeting and 
post those minutes on a publicly accessible portion of the public charter school's website 
within 48 hours after adjournment of the meeting; and 
2. The provision that prohibits a public charter school from accepting a gift or grant 
that is conditional upon the removal of a staff member or teacher of the public charter 
school. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQL'IRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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LD 1250 
LR 66(02) 
An Act To Reform Public Charter Schools 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~" ( H -/S;L) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0066(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Bring Equity to the State Portion of the Education Funding Formula as It Applies to Regional School Unit No. 35
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1249
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BEAVERS, GERZOFSKY, DUNPHY, RYKERSON, WOODSOME

Legislative Document 
No. 1249 
H.P. 849 
House of Representatives, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Bring Equity to the State Portion of the Education 
Funding Formula as It Applies to Regional School Unit No. 35 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BEAVERS of South Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, RYKERSON of Kittery, Senator: WOODSOME of 
York. 
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. 
The purpose of this bill is to bring equity to the school funding formula as it applies 
to Regional School Unit No. 35, comprising the towns of Eliot and South Berwick. The 
bill would change the current formula for distribution of the costs for education within 
Regional School Unit No. 35 in a manner that would take into consideration unequal 
changes in property valuation, median income and population.  The bill would phase in 
the changes to each municipality’s share of costs over a period of 5 years in order to 
reduce the fiscal impact on the municipalities.
An Act To Improve the Evaluation of Public Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1253
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S530 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "_A" to COlvfMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 853, 
L.D. 1253, Bill, "An Act To Improve the Evaluation of Public Schools" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 2 by striking out all of the first 
paragraph (page 3, lines 29 and 30 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'2. The work group shall consider at least the following elements in developing the 
school accountability system:' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 4, lines 4 
and 5 in amendment) 
Amend the bill in section 2 by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the school accountability work group to consider at least 
certain specified elements in developing the school accountability system. 
It also 
removes the provision that prohibits the school accountability system from using a bell 
curve and prohibits a school from being penalized because of the failure of students to 
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An Act To Improve Rural Utility Service through the Use of Microgrids
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1255
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, DILL, DUNPHY, HOBBINS, DAVIS, HASKELL

Legislative Document 
No. 1255 
H.P. 855 
House of Representatives, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Improve Rural Utility Service through the Use of 
Microgrids 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. 
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and 
Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, HOBBINS of Saco, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, 
HASKELL of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA c. 39-A is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 39-A 
MICROGRIDS 
§3951.  Microgrids 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Microgrid" means a group of interconnected electricity loads and electric 
generation resources with clearly defined electrical boundaries that act as a single 
controllable entity with respect to the electric grid and that can connect and 
disconnect from the electric grid. 
2.  Rules.  The commission shall adopt rules to regulate the creation and operation of 
microgrids.  Rules must include standards relating to the connection of microgrids to 
transmission and distribution utilities.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are 
major substantive rules as described in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
3.  Commission approval.  The commission shall approve a petition to operate a 
microgrid if it finds the operation of the microgrid meets the requirements and standards 
established in rules adopted pursuant to subsection 2. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a new chapter in the laws concerning public utilities for microgrids 
and defines what constitutes a microgrid. It provides the Public Utilities Commission the 
authority to adopt major substantive rules to regulate the creation and operation of 
microgrids.
Resolve, To Make Home Heat Pumps Affordable
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1257
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FREDETTE

Legislative Document 
No. 1257 
H.P. 857 
House of Representatives, April 7, 2015 
Resolve, To Make Home Heat Pumps Affordable 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, efficient electric heat pumps have proven to be a cost-effective and highly 
efficient method for heating homes; and 
Whereas, the initial cost of installing electric heat pumps can be a barrier to 
consumer adoption of this important technology and this barrier can be reduced by 
offering special discounted electric rates or other assistance to consumers who install and 
operate heat pumps in their primary residences; and 
Whereas, use of efficient electric heat pumps results in a more efficient use of the 
transmission and distribution system; and 
Whereas, waiting until the end of the 90-day period is not enough time to carry out 
the purposes of this resolve before the next heating season; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Public Utilities Commission may authorize heat pump assistance 
program.  Resolved:  That, upon application and in an adjudicatory proceeding, the 
Public Utilities Commission may authorize a transmission and distribution utility to 
purchase heat pumps for consumer use and offer special discounted electric rates or other 
assistance to make heat pumps more accessible to residents of the State. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve allows the Public Utilities Commission to authorize a transmission and 
distribution utility to purchase heat pumps for consumer use and offer special discounted 
electric rates or other assistance to make heat pumps more accessible to residents of the 
State.
Resolve, Requiring the Judicial Department To Study Court Facility Needs in Oxford, Waldo and York Counties
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1260
Committee Amendment CA_A_H190 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 860, L.D. 1260, "Resolve, Requiring 
the Judicial Department To Study Court Facility Needs in Oxford, Waldo and York 
Counties" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/14/15 
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LD 1260 
LR 1980(02) 
Resolve, Requiring the Judicial Department To Study Court Facility Needs in Oxford, Waldo and 
York Counties 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~,( H .... J Cfl) ) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$300,000 
$0 
$300,000 
$0 
Projections 
:FY 2017-18 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$0 
$0 
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $300,000 in fiscal year 2015-16 for the Judicial 
Department to provide architectural feasibility studies to improve court facilities in Oxford County, Waldo County 
and York County. The Judiciary Committee recommendations in the Governor's proposed budget for the 2016-2017 
biennium, LD 1019, also includes $300,000 in fiscal year 2015-16 for feasibility studies. This fiscal note may need to 
be revised after final legislative action on the biennial budget hill. 
LR1980(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Requiring the Judicial Department To Study Court Facility Needs in Oxford, Waldo and York Counties
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1260
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HOBBINS, THIBODEAU, CHENETTE, EVES, GINZLER, HERRICK, WINSOR, HAMPER, VALENTINO

Legislative Document 
No. 1260 
H.P. 860 
House of Representatives, April 7, 2015 
Resolve, Requiring the Judicial Department To Study Court Facility 
Needs in Oxford, Waldo and York Counties 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HOBBINS of Saco. 
Cosponsored by President THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: CHENETTE of Saco, Speaker EVES of North Berwick, GINZLER of 
Bridgton, HERRICK of Paris, WINSOR of Norway, Senators: HAMPER of Oxford, 
VALENTINO of York. 
Sec. 1.  Study of court facility needs.  Resolved:  That the Judicial Department 
shall conduct or contract for architectural feasibility studies to improve court facilities in 
Oxford County, Waldo County and York County.  The Judicial Department shall report 
on the findings of the feasibility studies to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters by January 1, 
2017; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for architectural feasibility studies to improve court 
facilities in Oxford County, Waldo County and York County. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Judicial Department to conduct or contract for architectural 
feasibility studies to improve court facilities in Oxford County, Waldo County and York 
County and report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over appropriations and financial affairs and the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters by January 1, 2017.  It also 
appropriates $300,000 in one-time funding for the studies in fiscal year 2015-16. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$300,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$300,000
$0
An Act To Increase Consumer Protections
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1259
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MOONEN
Amends: 11 MRSA §9

Legislative Document 
No. 1259 
H.P. 859 
House of Representatives, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Increase Consumer Protections 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  11 MRSA §9-1516, sub-§(2), ¶¶(f) and (g), as enacted by PL 1999, c. 
699, Pt. A, §2 and affected by §4, are amended to read: 
(f).    In the case of an assignment reflected in an initial financing statement under 
section 9-1514, subsection (1) or an amendment filed under section 9-1514, 
subsection (2), the record does not provide a name and mailing address for the 
assignee; or 
(g).    In the case of a continuation statement, the record is not filed within the 6-
month period prescribed by section 9-1515, subsection (4).; 
Sec. 2.  11 MRSA §9-1516, sub-§(2), ¶¶(h) and (i) are enacted to read: 
(h).  The record is fraudulent or appears to be fraudulent; or 
(i).  The record pertains to matter outside of the scope of this Title. 
Sec. 3.  11 MRSA §9-1520, sub-§(5) is enacted to read: 
(5).  A refusal to file a record by a filing office under this section is a final agency 
action for purposes of Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the Uniform Commercial Code.  Under the bill, a filing office may 
refuse to file a record on the basis that the record is fraudulent or appears to be fraudulent 
and that the record pertains to a matter outside of the scope of the Uniform Commercial 
Code.  This bill also clarifies that a filing office's refusal to file a record is a final agency 
action subject to judicial review under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.
An Act To Authorize Tribal-state Memoranda in the Eel and Elver Fisheries
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1262
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DANA, BEAR, MITCHELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §6302-C

Legislative Document 
No. 1262 
H.P. 862 
House of Representatives, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Authorize Tribal-state Memoranda in the Eel and Elver 
Fisheries 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, MITCHELL 
of the Penobscot Nation. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6302-C is enacted to read: 
§6302-C.  Memorandum of agreement between federally recognized Indian tribes 
and the State 
1.  Authorization.  The commissioner may enter into a memorandum of agreement 
with the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation, Aroostook Band of Micmacs or 
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians regarding the management of commercial fishing in 
the eel and elver fisheries. 
2.  Report.  If a memorandum of agreement is entered into pursuant to subsection 1, 
the commissioner shall report the terms of the memorandum of agreement to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over marine resources matters.  
The committee may report out a bill to the next regular session of the Legislature after the 
session in which the report is received to make any necessary statutory changes in 
response to the memorandum of agreement. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Marine Resources to enter into a 
memorandum of agreement with the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation, Aroostook 
Band of Micmacs or Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians regarding the management of 
commercial fishing in the eel and elver fisheries.  This bill requires the commissioner to 
report the terms of a memorandum of agreement to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over marine resources matters.  The committee may report 
out a bill to the next regular session of the Legislature after the session in which the 
report is received to make any necessary statutory changes in response to the agreement.
An Act To Expand and Improve State-approved School Construction Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1266
Committee Amendment CA_A_H253 (House)
Amends: Title 20-A, Section 15901

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 866, L.D. 1266, Bill, "An Act To 
Expand and Improve State-approved School Construction Projects" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §15919 in subsection 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 24 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "2%" and inserting the following: '1%' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §15919 in subsection 2 in the 7th line (page 1, line 28 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "2%" and inserting the following: '1 %' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment reduces 
the required annual deposit or investment for capital improvement or capital equipment 
from 2%, as proposed in the bill, to 1% for the reserve fund to be established by a school 
administrative unit that receives a state share percentage of 20% or more for a school 
construction project approved for state funding on or after July 1,2016. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/29/15 
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LD 1266 
LR 1075(02) 
An Act To Expand and Improve State-approved School Construction Projects 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~, (1-1- .253 ) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Mfairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Local school administrative units 
Requiring local school administrative units (SAD's) to contribute the same local share percentage to the cost of a state 
approved school construction project as defined in Title 20-A, § 15901, sub-§4 as it does to its total cost of education 
may increase the amount of funding that SAD's must contribute toward that construction project. The impact to 
individual (SAD's) will depend on the costs local SAD's would be responsible for absent this legislation and the 
SAD's required local contribution at the time of the initial fiscal year specified in the SAD's debt retirement schedule. 
Requiring a local SAU to deposit 1 % of the total current value of the school administrative unit facility under certain 
conditions into a reserve account to [mance capital improvement or capital equipment for a state-approved school 
construction project approved on or after July 1, 2016 may result in less money being available to support other 
expenses of the SAU. The impact to individual SAD's will depend on actual experience. 
LRI075(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Assist Working Families with Young Children
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1267
Committee Amendment CA_A_H635 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §3737

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 867, L.D. 1267, Bill, "An Act To 
Assist Working Families with Young Children" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3737, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Child care rates. Beginning August 1, 2016, maximum rates for child care 
services established by the department must at least equal the 60th percentile of local 
market rates for the various categories of child care services in rule. The rates for child 
care services for children with special needs must be higher than the 60th percentile of 
local market rates. 
Sec. 2. PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. UU is repealed. 
Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEAL TH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY OHS) 
Child Care Services 0563 
Initiative: Provides a Federal Block Grant Fund allocation to increase the maximum rates 
for child care services to be at least equal to the 60th percentile of the local market rates. 
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
2016-17 
$785,630 
$785,630 
Sec. 4. Effective date. That section of this Act that repeals Public Law 2011, 
chapter 380, Part UV is effective August 1, 2016.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A,, to H.P. 867, L.D. 1267 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the bill. 
The amendment repeals unallocated language in Public Law 2011, chapter 380, Part UU 
that had senhe cliila care subsidy reimbursement rates at the 50th percentile of local 
market rates. This amendment increases the reimbursement rates to the 60th percentile of 
local market rates beginning on August 1, 2016, the implementation date for the new 
child care and development fund plan for Maine. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 04/01/16 
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LD 1267 
LR 1808(02) 
An Act To Assist Working Families with Young Children 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' (It- {p 35 \ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
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Appropriations/ Allocations 
Federal Block Grant Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$0 
$785,630 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$857,051 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$857,051 
The bill includes a Federal Block Grant Fund allocation to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$785,630 in fiscal year 2016-17 in the Child Care Development Fund to increase the maximum rates for child care 
services to be at least equal to the 60th percentile of the local market rates, beginning August 1, 2016. 
LR1808(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Assist Working Families with Young Children
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1267
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GATTINE, MILLETT, EVES, FARNSWORTH, FREY, GOODE, HAMANN, STUCKEY

Legislative Document 
No. 1267 
H.P. 867 
House of Representatives, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Assist Working Families with Young Children 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and 
Representatives: Speaker EVES of North Berwick, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FREY of 
Bangor, GOODE of Bangor, HAMANN of South Portland, STUCKEY of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Child Care Services 0563 
Initiative: Appropriates and allocates funds for the full match to leverage all available 
federal child care development funds. 
Head Start 0545 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for delivery of Head Start services. 
Purchased Social Services 0228 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for home visiting services. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL 
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$5,400,000
$5,400,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$5,400,000
$5,400,000
SUMMARY 
This bill provides funding to the Department of Health and Human Services to 
leverage all available federal child care development funds. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
2015-16
2016-17
GENERAL FUND 
$9,400,000
$9,400,000
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
$12,400,000
$12,400,000
An Act To Protect Patients Who Need Eye Care
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1271
Committee Amendment CA_A_S115 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" t1 " to S.P. 453, L.D. 1271, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Patients Who Need Eye Care" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph A-I in subparagraph (4) in the 4th line (page 
2, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "ophthalmic lenses or contact lenses," and 
inserting the following: 'spectacle lenses,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes contact lenses from the section of the bill that allows a 
person or entity to dispense reading glasses without a prescription to clarify that the 
provision applies only to spectacle lenses. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/19/15 
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LD 1271 
LR 1446(02) 
An Act To Protect Patients Who Need Eye Care 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''AI' (S -II S ') 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil suits. 
The collection of additional filing fees may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR1446(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1