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An Act To Specify That Certain Rules Regarding Services to Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Are Major Substantive Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1682
Amends: 34-B MRSA §5006

Legislative Document 
No. 1682 
H.P. 1151 
House of Representatives, March 29, 2016 
An Act To Specify That Certain Rules Regarding Services to 
Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Are Major 
Substantive Rules 
Reported by the Majority from the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human 
Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 377-A. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-B MRSA §5006 is enacted to read: 
§5006.  Rules regarding community-based services and reimbursement for 
community-based services for persons with intellectual disabilities or autism 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title or Title 22, any rules adopted on or 
after August 1, 2016 by the department pursuant to any authority granted under this 
chapter and Title 22, chapter 855 regarding community-based services for persons with 
intellectual disabilities or autism and reimbursement for providers of community-based 
services for persons with intellectual disabilities or autism are major substantive rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.  Rules subject to this section include, but 
are not limited to, rules relating to eligibility, personal planning, covered and noncovered 
services, limits and duration of care, member records, provider qualifications and 
requirements, the appeals process, reimbursement calculation and methods, provider 
participation requirements, provider responsibilities, record keeping and retention of 
financial records and billing and auditing. 
SUMMARY 
This bill designates as major substantive rules any rules that are adopted by the 
Department of Health and Human Services on or after August 1, 2016 regarding 
community-based services and reimbursement for providers of community-based services 
for persons with intellectual disabilities or autism. 
This bill is submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human 
Services in response to a petition filed pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 377-A relating to proposed changes to Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, 
Chapter II, Section 21.
An Act To Increase Penalties for the Use of Violence against Firefighters
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1683
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CYRWAY, LUCHINI, HANINGTON, KINNEY, LONGSTAFF, NADEAU, TURNER
Amends: 17-A MRSA §752-C, 17-A MRSA §752-E

Legislative Document 
No. 1683 
S.P. 692 
In Senate, March 29, 2016 
An Act To Increase Penalties for the Use of Violence against 
Firefighters 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
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 CYRWAY of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth and 
Representatives: HANINGTON of Lincoln, KINNEY of Limington, LONGSTAFF of 
Waterville, NADEAU of Winslow, TURNER of Burlington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §752-C, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 470, §1, is 
amended to read: 
2.  As used in this section, "emergency medical care provider" includes hospital 
personnel assisting in an emergency and emergency medical services persons, defined in 
Title 32, section 83, subsection 12, but does not include a firefighter as defined in section 
752-E, subsection 2. 
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §752-E is enacted to read: 
§752-E.  Assault on a firefighter 
1.  A person is guilty of assault on a firefighter if that person intentionally, knowingly 
or recklessly causes bodily injury to a firefighter while the firefighter is providing 
emergency services. 
2.  As used in this section, "firefighter" means a municipal firefighter or volunteer 
firefighter as defined in Title 30-A, section 3151, subsections 2 and 4, respectively.  As 
used in this section, "provide emergency services" has the same meaning as in Title 30-A, 
section 3151, subsection 1-A. 
3.  Assault on a firefighter is a Class C crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the Class C crime of assault on a firefighter and specifies that the 
current crime of assault on an emergency medical care provider does not apply to a 
firefighter.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1686
Committee Amendment CA_A_S463 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A' to S.P. 694, L.D. 1686, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Finance Authority of Maine Act" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph O in subparagraph (k) in the last line (page 
2, line 37 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or transmits" and inserting the 
following: 'ef~ transmits or generates' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph O in subparagraph (l) in the first and 2nd 
lines (page 2, lines 38 to 39 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or transmitted" and 
inserting the following: 'ef~ transmitted or generated' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the criteria for issuance of a certificate of approval to an 
energy generating system project by the Finance Authority of Maine. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1688
Committee Amendment CA_A_H647 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1153, L.D. 1688, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Funding of Maine Clean Election Act Candidates" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding of Maine Clean Election Act 
Gubernatorial Candidates' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§5, ,rc-2 is enacted to read: 
C-2. 
As a candidate for Governor, collected all seed money contributions from 
registered voters in the State, exce_pt for an amount not to exceed $20,000, which may 
be collected from persons other than registered voters in the State;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the bill the requirement that legislative candidates 
seeking certification under the Maine Clean Election Act may collect seed money 
contributions only from registered voters in the candidates' electoral divisions. 
The 
amendment retains the provision in the bill that requires a gubernatorial candidate seeking 
certification under the Maine Clean Election Act to collect seed money contributions 
from registered voters in the State, except that the amendment allows up to $20,000 in 
seed money contributions to be received from persons other than registered voters in the 
State. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03/16 
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LD 1688 
LR 2790(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding of Maine Clean Election Act Candidates 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fi' ( [-/-b LJ. 7 \ 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium cost savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Potential future biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill limits a candidate for Governor to collecting no more than $20,000 in seed money contributions from people 
that are not registered voters in Maine in order to be certified under the Maine Clean Election Act, resulting in 
potential future Other Special Revenue Funds savings to the Maine Clean Election Fund (MCEF) from fewer 
gubernatorial candidates participating in the Maine Clean Election Act. There is no current estimate on the amount of 
potential savings to the MCEF, although it will exceed any potential revenue loss. 
LR2790(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To Clarify That Buprenorphine Is a Scheduled Drug
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1685
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: THIBODEAU, CUSHING
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1102

Legislative Document 
No. 1685 
S.P. 693 
In Senate, March 29, 2016 
An Act To Clarify That Buprenorphine Is a Scheduled Drug 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by President THIBODEAU of Waldo. 
Cosponsored by Senator: CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1102, sub-§1, ¶I, as amended by PL 2015, c. 330, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
I.  Unless listed or described in another schedule, any compound, mixture or 
preparation containing narcotic drugs, including, but not limited to, the following 
narcotic drugs or their salts, isomers or salts of isomers: heroin (diacetylmorphine), 
methadone, methadone hydrochloride, levo-alpha-acetyl-methadol, or LAAM, 
pethidine, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, buprenorphine, 
fentanyl, acetylfentanyl and any methylfentanyl derivatives and opium; 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that buprenorphine is a schedule W drug.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding of Maine Clean Election Act Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1688
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: STETKIS
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document 
No. 1688 
H.P. 1153 
House of Representatives, March 30, 2016 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding of Maine Clean 
Election Act Candidates 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STETKIS of Canaan.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§5, ¶C-2 is enacted to read: 
C-2.  As a candidate for Governor, collected all seed money contributions from 
registered voters in the State or, as a candidate for State Senator or State 
Representative, collected all seed money contributions from registered voters in the 
candidate's electoral division; 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires candidates for Governor to collect all seed money contributions 
under the Maine Clean Election Act, if any, from registered voters in the State and a 
candidate for State Senator or State Representative to collect all seed money 
contributions, if any, from registered voters in the candidate's electoral division.
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Improve Highways, Bridges and Multimodal Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1694
Committee Amendment CA_A_S534 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 699, L.D. 1694, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Improve Highways, Bridges and Multimodal 
Facilities" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 9 the following: 
'Sec. 10. Contingent transfer for additional ballot. If the number or length 
of referendum questions to be submitted to the voters at the general election in November 
2016 requires the production and delivery of more than a single ballot by the Secretary of 
State, the State Controller by August 1, 2016 shall transfer from the unappropriated 
surplus of the General Fund to the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of 
Administrative Services and Corporations program, General Fund account, $107,500 for 
each ballot in addition to the initial ballot required by the Secretary of State, unless the 
Secretary of State has already received a transfer of funds for that additional ballot.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides for a transfer to the Secretary of State if the number or 
length of the referendum questions to be submitted to the voters at the general election in 
November 2016 requires the Secretary of State to produce and distribute more than one 
ballot to accommodate those questions. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/14/16 
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LD 1694 
LR2764(02) 
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Improve Highways, Bridges and Multimodal 
Facilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A' 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
(s r 5:3t;) 
Bond Issues 
General Fund - Non-Taxable 
General Fund - Taxable 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Term (years) 
Principal 
$80,000,000 
$20,000,000 
Rate(%) 
4.0% 
4.5% 
Interest 
$17,600,000 
$4,950,000 
Total Cost 
$97,600,000 
$24,950,000 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-16 
General 
Bond Issue 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107 ,25 0 may be required. 
LR2764(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Raise the Minimum Wage Incrementally to $10 Per Hour in 2020
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1695
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CUSHING
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document 
No. 1695 
S.P. 701 
In Senate, April 4, 2016 
An Act To Raise the Minimum Wage Incrementally to $10 Per Hour 
in 2020 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 640, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Minimum wage.  The minimum hourly wage is $6.50 per hour.  Starting October 
1, 2006, the minimum hourly wage is $6.75 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2007, the 
minimum hourly wage is $7.00 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2008, the minimum hourly 
wage is $7.25 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2009, the minimum hourly wage is $7.50 per 
hour.  Starting January 1, 2017, the minimum hourly wage is $8.50 per hour.  Starting 
January 1, 2018, the minimum hourly wage is $9.00 per hour.  Starting January 1, 2019, 
the minimum hourly wage is $9.50 per hour.  Starting January 1, 2020, the minimum 
hourly wage is $10.00 per hour.  If the highest federal minimum wage is increased in 
excess of the minimum wage in effect under this section, the minimum wage under this 
section is increased to the same amount, effective on the same date as the increase in the 
federal minimum wage, but in no case may the minimum wage exceed the minimum 
wage otherwise in effect under this section by more than $1 per hour. 
SUMMARY 
This bill raises the minimum wage to $8.50 per hour in 2017 and by $0.50 per hour 
each year after that until it is $10.00 per hour in 2020.
Resolve, To Establish a Moratorium on Rate Changes Related to Rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Sections 13, 17, 28 and 65
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1696

Legislative Document 
No. 1696 
H.P. 1162 
House of Representatives, April 11, 2016 
Resolve, To Establish a Moratorium on Rate Changes Related to 
Rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Sections 13, 17, 28 
and 65 
Reported by the Majority from the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human 
Services pursuant to Joint Order 2016, H.P. 1156. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Sec. 1.  Rate Study.  Resolved:  That, on January 2, 2017, the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over health and human services matters with a completed rate study 
on Rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Sections 13, 17, 28 and 65 conducted 
by Burns and Associates and in process on the effective date of this resolve; and be it 
further 
Sec. 2.  Moratorium on rulemaking.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Health and Human Services may not begin any rule-making procedure connected with 
rate changes for reimbursement levels under Rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits 
Manual, Sections 13, 17, 28 and 65 until at least 60 days after a completed rate study has 
been presented to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
health and human services matters pursuant to section 1. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to present a 
completed rate study to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over health and human services matters on Rule Chapter 101: MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Sections 13, 17, 28 and 65 on January 2, 2017.  The Department of 
Health and Human Services may not begin any rulemaking connected with rate changes 
under those sections until at least 60 days after the completed rate study has been 
presented to the committee.
An Act To Provide Relief for Significant Reductions in Municipal Property Fiscal Capacity
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1699
House Amendment HA_A_H670 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "Ir" to S.P. 705, L.D. 1699, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Relief for Significant Reductions in Municipal Property Fiscal Capacity" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment rem. oves the emergency reamble and :mergency clause from the 
hln. 
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SPONSOREDBY:~~___.~U\~,~~~~"~~~~~~~ 
(Representative MCCABE) 
TOWN: Skowhegan 
Page I -127LR2817(04)-1 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Raise the Base Assessment for Correctional Services for Oxford County
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1697
Amends: 30-A MRSA §701

Legislative Document 
No. 1697 
S.P. 704 
In Senate, April 11, 2016 
An Act To Raise the Base Assessment for Correctional Services for 
Oxford County 
Reported by the Majority from the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and 
Public Safety pursuant to Joint Order 2016, S.P. 695. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §701, sub-§2-D is enacted to read: 
2-D.  Tax assessment for correctional services for calendar year 2017.  
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2-C, for calendar year 2017 the assessment 
for correctional services for municipalities in Oxford County may not be less than 
$1,228,757 and may not be greater than $2,050,000. 
SUMMARY 
This bill is submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public 
Safety pursuant to Joint Order 2016, Senate Paper 695.  It is the majority report of the 
committee.  This bill establishes for calendar year 2017 a minimum tax assessment for 
Oxford County for correctional services of $1,228,757 and a maximum tax assessment of 
$2,050,000.  This bill addresses a critical need for funding for the Oxford County jail, 
which can be satisfied through county taxes if the base assessment for correctional 
services is increased.  
Approved: 04/08/16
LD     
LR 2807(01)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium revenue increase - County Taxes
This bill establishes an upper limit on the tax assessment for correctional services for Oxford County for calendar year 
2017, resulting in a potential increase in Oxford County revenue of $821,243.
An Act To Raise the Base Assessment for Correctional Services for Oxford County
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
LR2807(01) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Relief for Significant Reductions in Municipal Property Fiscal Capacity
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1699
Senate Amendment SA_B_S525 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT .. J," to S.P. 705, L.D. 1699, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Relief for Significant Reductions in Municipal Property Fiscal Capacity" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emerge~cy prea~le and emergency clause from the 
bill. 
SPONSORED 1lY-l4 - ~/ 
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(Senato 
COUNTY: Hancock 
Page I - 127LR2817(03)-1 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0529
Senate Amendment SA_A-SA_B_S246 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " 0 " to SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 529, 
Order, "Joint Study Order Establishing a Work Group To Plan the Transition to Funding 
Fifty-five Percent of Education Costs and One Hundred Percent of Special Education 
Costs as Mandated by the Voters at Referendum" 
Amend the amendment in subsection 2 in paragraph A in subparagraph (1) in division 
(a) in the first line (page 1, line 29 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"members from each of the 2 parties" and inserting the following: 'members chosen from 
the 2 parties' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the number of members of the Senate appointed to serve on 
the work group. 
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(Senator VOLK) 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0473
Senate Amendment SA_A_S29 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A:" to S.P. 473, Order, "Joint Order Updating the 
Legislative Code of Ethics" 
Amend the order in the last blocked paragraph in the first line by striking out the 
following: "can possibly" and inserting in its place 'will' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clar~s that a Maine Legislator will not accept any employment 
that will impair his or h~rint\:grit)r..-Gl:jndependence. 
SPONSORED B r . "1'<:"'. - ,"""",,' 'F'P 
(Senator MAt" 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0533
House Amendment HA_A_H501 (House)

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127TH LEG!SLATUU.E 
FIRST F.EGULAR SESSION 
S.P. )33 
HOUSE AMENDMENT" f)" to S.P. 533, Order, "Joint Study Order, Establishing 
the Maine Health Exchange Advisory Committee" 
Amend the order in section 7 in the first and 2nd lines by striking out the following: 
"at least 4 times a year at regular intervals and may meet at other times at the call of the 
chairs" and inserting the following: 'twice a year at regular intervals' 
Amend the order in section 9 in the 3rd line by striking out the following: "4 
meetings" and inserting the follO\ving: '2 meetings' 
SUMMARY 
TIns amendment reduces the number of authorized meetings from 4 annually to 2 
annually. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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TOWN: Skowhegan 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0549
Amends: Title 3, Section 2

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE 
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR 
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 
SUPPLEMENT NO. 19 
ORDERS 
Joint Order 
(4-1)  On motion by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot, the following Joint Order: 
S.P. 549 
Ordered, the House concurring, that in accordance with emergency authority granted under the 
Maine Revised Statutes Annotated, Title 3, Section 2, the First Regular Session of the 127th 
Legislature shall be extended for five legislative days. 
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An Act To Make a Technical Correction to Public Law 2015, Chapter 483
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1703
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: WOODSOME

Legislative Document 
No. 1703 
S.P. 710 
In Senate, April 29, 2016 
An Act To Make a Technical Correction to Public Law 2015, 
Chapter 483 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WOODSOME of York. 
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 makes a technical correction to Public Law 2015, chapter 
483, which requires that funds be transferred by June 30, 2016; 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 2015, c. 483, §1, sub-§8 is amended to read: 
8.  Transfers of funds.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the 
close of fiscal year 2015-16, the State Controller, as the next priority after making the 
transfers authorized pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, sections 1507, 1511, 
and 1519, 1522 and the transfer to the Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital 
pursuant to section 1536, shall transfer from the unappropriated surplus of the General 
Fund to the Cost Recovery Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Public 
Utilities Commission amounts as may be available from time to time, up to a total of 
$13,400,000. 
Sec. 2.  Retroactive application.  That section of this Act that amends Public Law 
2015, chapter 483 applies retroactively to April 16, 2016. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes a technical correction to Public Law 2015, chapter 483.  This bill 
removes an unnecessary reference to an inapplicable section of law, and clarifies that the 
transfer of funds to a cost recovery fund occurs after the transfer to the Reserve for 
General Fund Operating Capital pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 
1536.  The bill also includes a retroactivity clause making the technical correction 
applicable retroactively to April 16, 2016.