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An Act To Reduce the Time within Which a Challenge to a Tax Lien Foreclosure May Be Filed
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0064
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: VEROW, LIBBY, SCHNECK, STANLEY
Amends: 36 MRSA §946-B

Legislative Document 
No. 64 
H.P. 58 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Reduce the Time within Which a Challenge to a Tax Lien 
Foreclosure May Be Filed 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: SCHNECK of Bangor, STANLEY of Medway. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §946-B, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 521, Pt. D, §2, is 
amended to read: 
1.  Tax liens recorded after October 13, 2014 and before October 13, 2015.  A 
person may not commence an action against the validity of a governmental taking of real 
estate for nonpayment of property taxes upon the expiration of a 5-year period 
immediately following the expiration of the period of redemption.  This subsection 
applies to a tax lien recorded after October 13, 2014 and before October 13, 2015. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §946-B, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
1-A.  Tax liens recorded on or after October 13, 2015.  A person may not 
commence an action against the validity of a governmental taking of real estate for 
nonpayment of property taxes upon the expiration of a 3-year period immediately 
following the expiration of the period of redemption.  This subsection applies to a tax lien 
recorded on or after October 13, 2015. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces from 5 years to 3 years the length of time in which a challenge to a 
governmental taking of real estate for nonpayment of taxes may be filed.
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Annual Municipal Report Requirement
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0067
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: VEROW, DUTREMBLE, RUSSELL, SCHNECK, STANLEY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2801

Legislative Document 
No. 67 
H.P. 61 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Annual Municipal Report 
Requirement 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representatives: RUSSELL of Portland, SCHNECK of Bangor, STANLEY of Medway. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §2801, sub-§§1 and 2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. 
A, §2 and Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 
10, are further amended to read: 
1.  Record of financial transactions.  The report shall must contain a record 
summary of all financial transactions of the municipality during the last municipal year.  
It may include an itemized list of receipts and disbursements indicating to whom and for 
what purpose each amount was paid. 
2.  Statement of assets and liabilities; delinquent taxpayers.  The report shall must 
contain a detailed statement of the assets and liabilities of the municipality including; the 
report may include a list of all delinquent taxpayers and the amount due from each.  It 
shall The report also may contain any engineering and survey reports relating to the 
boundaries of the municipality and all related proceedings and actions of the municipal 
officers, together with any other information that the municipal officers consider to be of 
historical significance. 
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §2801, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 and 
Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes the following changes regarding the statutory requirements regarding 
annual municipal reports: 
1.  It allows a summary of all financial transactions in lieu of a record of all financial 
transactions; 
2.  It makes the listing of delinquent taxpayers and engineering and survey reports 
optional; and 
3.  It eliminates the penalty for a municipal official who refuses or neglects to 
perform a duty related to annual reporting.
Resolve, Naming the Bridges That Span the Machias River in Machias the Jeremiah O'Brien Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0066
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: TUELL, BURNS, ALLEY, CAMPBELL, HANINGTON, MAKER, TURNER

Legislative Document 
No. 66 
H.P. 60 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
Resolve, Naming the Bridges That Span the Machias River in 
Machias the Jeremiah O'Brien Memorial Bridge 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CAMPBELL of Orrington, HANINGTON of Lincoln, 
MAKER of Calais, TURNER of Burlington. 
Sec. 1.  Bridges in Machias named.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate bridges numbered 1469, 1470 and 2191 on U.S. Route 1 
that span the Machias River in the Town of Machias the Jeremiah O'Brien Memorial 
Bridge. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve names the 3 bridges that span the Machias River in the Town of Machias 
as the Jeremiah O'Brien Memorial Bridge, after the Revolutionary War naval hero.
Resolve, Naming the Bridges That Span the Machias River in Machias the Jeremiah O'Brien Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0066
Committee Amendment CA_A_H3 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " 
to H.P. 60, L.D. 66, "Resolve, Naming the 
Bridges That Span the Machias River in Machias the Jeremiah O'Brien Memorial Bridge" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Naming the Bridges That Span the Machias River in Machias the 
Jeremiah O'Brien Memorial Bridges' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Bridge" and inserting the following: 'Bridges' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes a technical correction to the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 02/18/15 
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LR 734(02) 
Resolve, Naming the Bridges That Span the Machias River in Machias the Jeremiah O'Brien 
Memorial Bridge 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~'(!I-s) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with signage can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0734(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Drug Testing of the Driver of a Motor Vehicle Involved in a Fatal Accident
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0069
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FOWLE, McCORMICK, DOORE, KINNEY, LAJOIE, NADEAU, SAUCIER, SHERMAN, DIAMOND
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2522

Legislative Document 
No. 69 
H.P. 63 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2015 
An Act To Require Drug Testing of the Driver of a Motor Vehicle 
Involved in a Fatal Accident 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FOWLE of Vassalboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, KINNEY of Limington, LAJOIE of Lewiston, 
NADEAU of Winslow, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senator: 
DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2522, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2003, c. 565, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
2.  Administration of test.  The investigating law enforcement officer shall cause a 
blood test and a breath test or another chemical test to be administered to the operator of 
the motor vehicle as soon as practicable following the accident and may also cause a 
breath test or another chemical test to be administered if the officer determines 
appropriate.  The operator shall submit to and complete all tests administered.  Except as 
otherwise provided in this section, testing must be conducted in accordance with section 
2521. 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires a law enforcement officer investigating a motor vehicle accident 
that has resulted in, or may result in, a death to require the operator of a motor vehicle to 
submit to a blood test.  If the investigating officer determines it to be appropriate, the 
officer may require that operator to also submit to a breath test or chemical test to 
determine the operator’s alcohol level or the presence of a drug or drug metabolite. 
This bill requires the investigating officer to require the operator of a motor vehicle 
involved in an accident that results in, or may result in, death to submit to a breath test or 
chemical test to determine the alcohol level or the presence of a drug or drug metabolite.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Service of Process in Eviction Actions
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0071
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FREDETTE
Amends: 14 MRSA §6004

Legislative Document 
No. 71 
H.P. 65 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Service of Process in 
Eviction Actions 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6004, as repealed and replaced by PL 2013, c. 135, §1, is 
amended to read: 
§6004.  Commencement of action 
Until September 1, 2016, the The process of forcible entry and detainer must be 
commenced and service made in the same manner as other civil actions, except that if at 
least 3 good faith efforts on 3 different days have been made to serve the defendant, 
service may be accomplished by both mailing the summons and complaint by first-class 
mail to the defendant's last known address and leaving the summons and complaint at the 
defendant's last and usual place of abode. If service has been made by mailing and 
posting the summons and complaint, the plaintiff shall file with the court an affidavit 
demonstrating that compliance with the requirement of service has occurred.  When the 
plaintiff lives out of the State and a recognizance is required of the plaintiff, any person 
may recognize in the plaintiff's behalf and is personally liable.  This paragraph is repealed 
September 1, 2016. 
Beginning September 1, 2016, the process of forcible entry and detainer must be 
commenced and service made in the same manner as other civil actions. When the 
plaintiff lives out of the State and a recognizance is required of the plaintiff, any person 
may recognize in the plaintiff’s behalf and is personally liable. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals language that was included when this section of law was amended in 
2013 that required the law to be repealed September 1, 2016, at which time the original 
law would go back into effect.  The section of law that continues in effect requires that a 
plaintiff in an eviction case mail and post the summons as well as the complaint after 3 
good faith attempts to serve the defendant in hand have been unsuccessful.  It requires the 
plaintiff to file an affidavit that the service has occurred, as is required under Rule 4 of 
the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure when the court orders service by the mailing and 
posting of the summons and complaint.
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0072
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HAMANN, PATRICK, BRYANT, CHIPMAN, EVES, HERBIG, HOBBINS, MARTIN, ALFOND, MILLETT
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document 
No. 72 
H.P. 66 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2015 
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HAMANN of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CHIPMAN of Portland, Speaker EVES of North 
Berwick, HERBIG of Belfast, HOBBINS of Saco, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, Senators: 
ALFOND of Cumberland, MILLETT of Cumberland. 
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 October 1, 2015, the minimum hourly wage is $10.10 per hour.  Starting 
October 1, 2016 and each October 1st thereafter, if there is an increase in the Consumer 
Price Index as of June 30th of that year from the Consumer Price Index as of June 30th of 
the preceding year, the minimum hourly wage in effect at that time must be increased by 
the same percentage as the Consumer Price Index increase. For purposes of this 
subsection, "Consumer Price Index" means the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage 
Earners and Clerical Workers, CPI-W, for the Northeast Region, or successor index, as 
published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.  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 $10.10 per hour beginning October 1, 2015 and 
provides that, beginning October 1, 2016, the minimum wage must be automatically 
adjusted for inflation on October 1st of each year.
An Act To Increase Weight Allowances for Farm Trucks
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0073
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BLACK, SAVIELLO, HOBART, KINNEY, LONG, PARRY, SAUCIER, TIMBERLAKE, MASON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §505

Legislative Document 
No. 73 
H.P. 67 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2015 
An Act To Increase Weight Allowances for Farm Trucks 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: HOBART of Bowdoinham, KINNEY of Knox, LONG of Sherman, McCABE 
of Skowhegan, PARRY of Arundel, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, 
Senator: MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §505, sub-§2-A, ¶W, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 671, §8, is 
amended to read: 
W.   For gross weight from 65,001 to 69,000 100,000 pounds, the fee is $469. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §505, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1999, c. 472, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
3.  Maximum weight.  The maximum registered weight of a farm truck is 69,000 
100,000 pounds, including product.  The fine for exceeding the registered gross weight of 
a farm truck is the difference between the fee for a farm truck and a commercially 
registered truck or truck tractor within the category of the actual weight at the time of the 
violation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill raises the maximum allowable weight for farm trucks to 100,000 pounds.
An Act To Amend the Property Tax Fairness Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0076
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: LIBBY, STUCKEY, BLUME, BROOKS, GOLDEN, MELARAGNO, ROTUNDO
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-K

Legislative Document 
No. 76 
S.P. 24 
In Senate, January 20, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Property Tax Fairness Credit 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative STUCKEY of Portland and 
Representatives: BLUME of York, BROOKS of Lewiston, GOLDEN of Lewiston, 
MELARAGNO of Auburn, ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-KK, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 551, §3, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Credit.  A resident individual is allowed a credit against the taxes imposed under 
this Part in an amount equal to 50% of the amount by which the benefit base for the 
resident individual exceeds 6% of the resident individual's income.  The credit may not 
exceed $600 $900 for resident individuals under 65 years of age as of the last day of the 
taxable year or $900 $1,200 for resident individuals 65 years of age and older as of the 
last day of the taxable year. In the case of married individuals filing a joint return, only 
one spouse is required to be 65 years of age or older to qualify for the $900 $1,200 credit 
limitation. In the case of resident married individuals filing separate returns, each of 
whom claims the credit on the same homestead, the credit for each spouse may not 
exceed $300 $450 if, for the taxable year, neither spouse was a resident individual 65 
years of age or older or $450 $600 if, for the taxable year, at least one spouse was 65 
years of age or older. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the property tax fairness credit by increasing the maximum credit to 
$900 for an eligible person under 65 years of age and $1,200 for an eligible person 65 
years of age and older.
Resolve, To Strengthen Health Care Services for Maine Residents Affected by Neurodegenerative Diseases
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0075
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, HYMANSON, DILL, HASKELL, MIRAMANT, WHITTEMORE, BROOKS, COOPER, JORGENSEN, RYKERSON

Legislative Document 
No. 75 
S.P. 23 
In Senate, January 20, 2015 
Resolve, To Strengthen Health Care Services for Maine Residents 
Affected by Neurodegenerative Diseases 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative HYMANSON of York and 
Senators: DILL of Penobscot, HASKELL of Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox, 
WHITTEMORE of Somerset, Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, COOPER of 
Yarmouth, JORGENSEN of Portland, RYKERSON of Kittery. 
Sec. 1.  Feasibility study; network of services for residents of the State 
affected by neurodegenerative diseases. Resolved:  That the Department of Health 
and Human Services shall convene a stakeholder group that includes, but is not limited to, 
Legislators, health care providers, physicians, insurers, patients, representatives of state 
agencies and family caregivers to conduct a feasibility study assessing the need for and 
costs of developing a network of in-state health care services, including home care and 
care in long-term care facilities, for residents of the State affected by neurodegenerative 
diseases. The department shall submit a report regarding the findings of the stakeholder 
group, along with any recommended legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Health and Human Services no later than January 15, 2016. The joint standing committee 
may report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature based on the 
report. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to convene a 
stakeholder group to conduct a feasibility study assessing the need for and costs of 
developing a network of in-state health care services, including home care and care in 
long-term care facilities, for residents of the State affected by neurodegenerative diseases. 
The resolve requires the department to report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health 
and Human Services in the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature and 
authorizes the committee to report out a bill based on the group’s report.
An Act Regarding Limitations on Certain Storm Water Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0078
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LIBBY, LAJOIE, COLLINS, DIAMOND, ROSEN, BROOKS, GOLDEN, ROTUNDO, VEROW

Legislative Document 
No. 78 
S.P. 26 
In Senate, January 20, 2015 
An Act Regarding Limitations on Certain Storm Water Fees 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston and 
Senators: COLLINS of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock, 
Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, GOLDEN of Lewiston, McLEAN of Gorham, 
ROTUNDO of Lewiston, VEROW of Brewer. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  PL 2007, c. 306, §11 is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals a provision of law exempting the Department of Transportation and 
the Maine Turnpike Authority from any fees or taxes imposed pursuant to municipal 
storm water ordinances in effect on January 1, 2007.
An Act To Raise the Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0077
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, EVANGELOS, ALFOND, DUTREMBLE, GRATWICK, HILL, JOHNSON, CAMPBELL
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document 
No. 77 
S.P. 25 
In Senate, January 20, 2015 
An Act To Raise the Minimum Wage 
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 MIRAMANT of Knox. 
Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, DUTREMBLE of York, GRATWICK of Penobscot, 
HILL of York, JOHNSON of Lincoln, Representative: CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
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 October 1, 2015, the minimum hourly wage is $9.75 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 $9.75 per hour beginning October 1, 2015.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Trade-in Credit for Core Parts
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0079
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DIAMOND, COREY, BRYANT
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752, 36 MRSA §1765

Legislative Document 
No. 79 
S.P. 27 
In Senate, January 20, 2015 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Trade-in Credit for Core Parts 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative COREY of Windham and 
Representative: BRYANT of Windham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-I is enacted to read: 
1-I.  Core part.  "Core part" means a component that, when replaced, is returned to 
the manufacturer to be rebuilt and used again. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1765, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2009, c. 207, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
7.  Special mobile equipment.  Special mobile equipment; or 
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §1765, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2009, c. 207, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
8.  Trailers and truck campers.  Trailers and truck campers.; or 
Sec. 4.  36 MRSA §1765, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10.  Core parts.  A core part when exchanged for a similar item for a similar use. 
Sec. 5.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2015. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax trade-in credit for core parts.  A core part is a 
component that, when replaced, is returned to the manufacturer to be rebuilt and used 
again.
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0080
Senate Amendment SA_A_S71 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" It "to S.P. 28, L.D. 80, "RESOLUTION, Proposing an 
Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Lower the Age Requirement To Run for 
Legislative Office" 
Amend the resolution by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Lower 
the Age Requirement To Run for the Maine House of Representatives' 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the 4th and 5th paragraphs after the title 
(page 1, lines 12 to 15 in L.D.). 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the question (page 1, lines 23 to 26 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
"'Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to lower the age 
requirement for State Representatives from 21 to 18 years of age?'" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes from the resolution the provision that lowers the age 
requirement for State Senators, and retains the provision in the resolution that lowers the 
age requirement for State Representatives. 
SPONSORED BY: w,o! ~ 
(Senator BRAKEY) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0080
Committee Amendment CA_A_S54 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 28, L.D. 80, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Lower the Age Requirement 
To Run for Legislative Office" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee and incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LR 599(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Lower the Age Requirement To 
Run for Legislative Office 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment I~' ( ~ - S 4') 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Month/Year 
Nov-IS 
Election Type 
General 
Question 
Referendum 
Length 
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 ofa second baBot, an additional 
appropriation of $1 07,250 may be required. 
LR0599(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Workers' Compensation Laws as They Pertain to Employee Representation
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0081
Committee Amendment CA_A_S79 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 29, L.D. 81, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Workers' Compensation Laws as They Pertain to Employee Representation" 
Amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of paragraph G (page 1, lines 9 to 13 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'G. Continued questioning by an investigator, employer or employer's representative 
of an employee after that employee requests that a representative of the employee's 
choice, including, but not limited to, a family member, friend or coworker, be present 
during the questioning and that request is denied; this paragraph applies, without 
limitation, to questions regarding the employee's ability to work and job 
modifications.' 
SU~Y 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development, clarifies that the representative 
requested by the employee can include a family member, friend or coworker. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03124115 
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LD81 
LR 301(02) 
An Act To Amend the Workers' Compensation Laws as They Pertain to Employee Representation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment IIq'(S-IC\) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - All Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation expands the definition of "duress" under the Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 that determines 
under what circumstances certain statements made by an injured employee may not be admitted into evidence in 
workers' compensation proceedings to include the injured employee's answers to questions from an employer or an 
employer representative when the injured employee has been denied a request to have a representative of the 
employee's choice present. 
The Office of Workers' Compensation within the Bureau of Human Resources, Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, indicates that this legislation may result in additional costs to the State's Workers' Compensation 
Management Fund Program if the provision in this legislation results in situations where, in order to comply with the 
injured employee's request, the process of coordinating schedules results in a delay in the injured employee receiving 
medical treatment resulting in an increase in the amount of time that the injured employee remains out of work. 
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An Act Concerning the Salary of Elected Sheriffs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0082
Committee Amendment CA_A_S25 (Senate)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §373

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" It " to S.P. 30, L.D. 82, Bill, "An Act Concerning 
the Salary of Elected Sheriffs" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Concerning the Salary of Sheriffs' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §373, sub-§3, ,s, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 95, §2, is 
amended to read: 
B. The salary of the county sheriff may not be reduced during the sheriffs term other 
than upon complaint, and after due notice and hearing, of malfeasance, misfeasance, 
neglect, or gross negligence or failure to maintain certification with the Maine 
Criminal Justice Academy by the board of county commissioners to the Office of the 
Governor.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and requires due notice and hearing prior to 
reducing a county sheriffs salary during the sheriffs term after a complaint of 
malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect or gross negligence against that county sheriff. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Workers' Compensation Laws as They Pertain to Employee Representation
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0081
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: PATRICK, TUCKER, ALFOND, DUTREMBLE, GERZOFSKY, BRYANT, MARTIN, MASTRACCIO, PETERSON
Amends: 39-A MRSA §311

Legislative Document 
No. 81 
S.P. 29 
In Senate, January 20, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Workers' Compensation Laws as They 
Pertain to Employee Representation 
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 PATRICK of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick and 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, DUTREMBLE of York, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, DeCHANT of Bath, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, PETERSON of Rumford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §311, sub-§1, ¶¶E and F, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 885, 
Pt. A, §8 and affected by §§9 to 11, are amended to read: 
E.  The taking of unfair advantage of an employee's physical, mental or economic 
problems or shortcomings; and 
F.  Interrogations or investigations conducted under such circumstances as to be 
severely intimidating to the employee.; and 
Sec. 2.  39-A MRSA §311, sub-§1, ¶G is enacted to read: 
G.  Continued questioning by an investigator, employer or employer's representative 
of an employee after that employee requests that a representative of the employee's 
choice be present during the questioning and that request is denied; this paragraph 
applies, without limitation, to questions regarding the employee's ability to work and 
job modifications. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the list of statements that are inadmissible in proceedings under the 
Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 to include statements obtained after 
continued questioning of an employee by an investigator, employer or an employer's 
representative after that employee's request to have a representative of the employee's 
choice present has been denied.
An Act Concerning the Salary of Elected Sheriffs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0082
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DAVIS, CYRWAY, DION
Amends: 30-A MRSA §373

Legislative Document 
No. 82 
S.P. 30 
In Senate, January 20, 2015 
An Act Concerning the Salary of Elected Sheriffs 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Cosponsored by Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative: DION of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §373, sub-§3, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 95, §2, is 
amended to read: 
B.  The salary of the an appointed county sheriff may not be reduced during the 
sheriff's term other than upon complaint of malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect, gross 
negligence or failure to maintain certification with the Maine Criminal Justice 
Academy by the board of county commissioners to the Office of the Governor. 
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §373, sub-§3, ¶C is enacted to read: 
C.  The salary of an elected county sheriff may not be reduced during the sheriff's 
term unless the sheriff voluntarily agrees to a salary reduction as proposed by the 
board of county commissioners. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that the salary of an elected county sheriff may not be reduced 
during the sheriff's term unless the sheriff voluntarily agrees to the salary reduction.
An Act Concerning Screening of Newborns for Lysosomal Storage Disorders
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0084
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HASKELL, BUCKLAND, NADEAU, HERBIG, BRAKEY, CUSHING, DIAMOND, GRATWICK, JOHNSON, MILLETT
Amends: 22 MRSA §1533

Legislative Document 
No. 84 
S.P. 32 
In Senate, January 20, 2015 
An Act Concerning Screening of Newborns for Lysosomal Storage 
Disorders 
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 Representatives: BUCKLAND of Farmington, NADEAU of Winslow, 
Representative HERBIG of Belfast and 
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, CUSHING of Penobscot, DIAMOND of Cumberland, 
GRATWICK of Penobscot, JOHNSON of Lincoln, MILLETT of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1533, sub-§2, ¶D-1 is enacted to read: 
D-1.  Explore options for entering into contracts with other states to test samples 
collected during screening for lysosomal storage disorders; 
Sec. 2.  Department of Health and Human Services to amend rules on the 
newborn screening program.  By January 1, 2016, the Department of Health and 
Human Services shall amend its rules in Chapter 283 relating to testing newborn infants 
for detection of causes of cognitive disabilities and congenital, genetic and metabolic 
disorders to include screening for the lysosomal storage disorders known as Krabbe, 
Pompe, Gaucher, Fabry and Niemann-Pick diseases. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules in 
Chapter 283 by January 1, 2016 to add to the newborn screening program the lysosomal 
storage disorders known as Krabbe, Pompe, Gaucher, Fabry and Niemann-Pick diseases.  
It authorizes the department to explore options to enter into contracts with other states to 
test samples collected for lysosomal storage disorders.
Resolve, To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Continue the Study of Long-term Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0087
Committee Amendment CA_B_H78 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT~" to H.P. 70, L.D. 87, "Resolve, To Implement 
the Recommendations of the Commission To Continue the Study of Long-term Care 
Facilities" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Direct the Department of Health and Human Services To Explore the 
Use of Medicare Part C Plans for Crossover Payments to Nursing Facilities' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Department of Health and Human Services to explore the use of 
Medicare Part C plans. Resolved: . That the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall explore the use of Medicare Part C plans for the nondual qualified 
Medicare beneficiaries population served by the Medicare Savings Program to determine 
if the plans could provide a financial advantage with respect to crossover payments and 
copayments to nursing facilities as well as to the individuals compared to the current 
situation. The Department of Health and Human Services shall report its findings to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services no later than January 1,2016.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the resolve 
and changes the title. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services to 
explore the use of Medicare ,Part C plans for the nondual qualified Medicare beneficiaries 
population served by the Medicare Savings Program to determine if the plans could 
provide a financial advantage with respect to crossover payments and copayments to 
nursing facilities as well as to the individuals compared to the current situation. The 
department is required to report its findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Health 
and Human Services no later than January 1,2016. 
FISCAL 'XOTE REQUIRED 
(See aHach€:d) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/27/15 
~ac... 
'127th MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 87 
LR 432(03) 
Resolve, To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Continue the Study of Long-term 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Care Facilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment:Pi cH -1g 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: No 
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. 
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An Act To Authorize Snowmobile Registration Reciprocity with the Provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0088
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MARTIN, PATRICK, EDGECOMB, SAUCIER
Amends: 12 MRSA §13104

Legislative Document 
No. 88 
H.P. 71 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2015 
An Act To Authorize Snowmobile Registration Reciprocity with the 
Provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: EDGECOMB of Fort Fairfield, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, SAUCIER of 
Presque Isle. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13104, sub-§16, ¶¶A and B, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 588, 
Pt. E, §6 and affected by §7, are amended to read: 
A.  The nonresident's snowmobile has a valid registration from another state or from 
the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick or Quebec; and 
B.  The nonresident's state or province of residency allows a snowmobile registered 
in Maine to be operated in that state or province for a period of time of at least 3 
consecutive days without being registered in that state or province. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the reciprocity provision in current law allowing for operation in the 
State of snowmobiles registered in other states to the Canadian provinces of New 
Brunswick and Quebec.
An Act To Improve Telecommunications in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0089
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: SHORT

Legislative Document 
No. 89 
H.P. 72 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2015 
An Act To Improve Telecommunications in Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHORT of Pittsfield. 
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 would implement a comprehensive strategy to improve telecommunications 
in Maine.
An Act To Allow Dental Hygienists To Prescribe Fluoride Dentifrice and Antibacterial Rinse
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0091
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SIROCKI, BURNS, HARLOW, KINNEY, MALABY, PICCHIOTTI, TUELL, HASKELL, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 32 MRSA §1094-Q, 32 MRSA §1094-H, 32 MRSA §1098-F

Legislative Document 
No. 91 
H.P. 74 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2015 
An Act To Allow Dental Hygienists To Prescribe Fluoride Dentifrice 
and Antibacterial Rinse 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: HARLOW of Portland, KINNEY of Limington, MALABY of Hancock, 
PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, TUELL of East Machias, Senators: HASKELL of Cumberland, 
WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1094-Q, sub-§1, ¶¶N and O, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 620, 
Pt. B, §1, are amended to read: 
N.  Place temporary restorations in compliance with the protocol adopted by the 
board; and 
O.  Apply topical antimicrobials, excluding antibiotics, including fluoride, for the 
purposes of bacterial reduction, caries control and desensitization in the oral cavity. 
The independent practice dental hygienist shall follow current manufacturer's 
instructions in the use of these medicaments.; 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §1094-Q, sub-§1, ¶¶P and Q are enacted to read: 
P.  Prescribe dentifrice with a fluoride level of 5,000 parts per million or less; and 
Q.  Prescribe chlorhexidine oral rinse. 
Sec. 3.  32 MRSA §1094-HH, sub-§§8 and 9, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 575, 
§7, are amended to read: 
8.  Radiographs.  Administer radiographs; and 
9.  Other related services and functions.  Perform other related services and 
functions authorized by the supervising dentist and for which the dental hygiene therapist 
is trained.; 
Sec. 4.  32 MRSA §1094-HH, sub-§§10 and 11 are enacted to read: 
10.  Dentifrice.  Prescribe dentifrice with a fluoride level of 5,000 parts per million 
or less; and 
11.  Chlorhexidine.  Prescribe chlorhexidine oral rinse. 
Sec. 5.  32 MRSA §1098-F is enacted to read: 
§1098-F.  Prescription authority 
A dental hygienist licensed under this subchapter may prescribe dentifrice with a 
fluoride level of 5,000 parts per million or less and chlorhexidine oral rinse. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law to allow dental hygienists to prescribe dentifrice with a 
fluoride level of 5,000 parts per million or less and chlorhexidine oral rinse.
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage to $8.00 per Hour
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0092
Committee Amendment CA_A_H317 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 75, L.D. 92, Bill, "An Act To Increase 
the Minimum Wage to $8.00 per Hour" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 5th line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "hour." the following; 'Starting October 1. 2016. the 
minimum hourly wage is $8.50 per hour. Starting October 1. 2017, the minimum hourly 
wage is $9.00 per hour. Starting October 1,2018, the minimum hourly wage is $9.50 per 
hour.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following; 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration ~ Bureau of Labor Standards 0158 
Initiative: Provides funds to update and distribute the new minimum wage poster and 
other related publications. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2015~16 
$16,500 
$16,500 
2016-17 
$16,500 
$16,500 
SU~Y 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development, changes the bill by adding 3 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AlVIE~MENT "A .. to H.P. 75, L.D. 92 
subsequent minimum wage raises, to $8.50 on October 1, 2016, $9.00 on October 1, 2017 
and $9.50 on October 1, 2018. The amendment adds an appropriations and allocations 
section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05129/15 
,;7.-¥ac:.. 
LD 92 
LR 289(02) 
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage to $8.00 per Hour 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ti' (I-I-3/7) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
FY2016-17 
FY2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$16,500 
$16,500 
$16,500 
$16,500 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$16,500 
$16,500 
$16,500 
$16,500 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of$16,500 per year in fiscal year 2015-16 and fiscal year 2016-17 to 
the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor for the administrative costs associated with increasing 
the minimum wage. Ofthis amount, $3,500 per year is for updating the minimum wage poster and other related 
publications, $5,000 per year is related to postage costs to distribute the updated poster and publications to all 
employers in Maine and $~,OOO per year is for travel costs associated with compliance, education and outreach. 
The first step on the lowest salary rate schedule in State Government is $8.43 per hour. Currently there is no one 
being paid at that level. There are cunently 2 employees being paid $9.41 per hour. The 4-step increase in the 
minimum wage in the majority report will not increase salary costs to the State until the $9.50 per hour rate begins on 
October 1, 2018 and any impact would be negligible. 
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