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An Act To Fund HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Viral Hepatitis Screening, Prevention, Diagnostic and Treatment Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0661
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BURSTEIN, GRATWICK, DUNPHY, GATTINE, HAMANN, MALABY, SANBORN, VACHON, WELSH

Legislative Document 
No. 661 
H.P. 442 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
An Act To Fund HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Viral 
Hepatitis Screening, Prevention, Diagnostic and Treatment Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BURSTEIN of Lincolnville. 
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and 
Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, GATTINE of Westbrook, HAMANN of South 
Portland, MALABY of Hancock, SANBORN of Gorham, VACHON of Scarborough, WELSH 
of Rockport. 
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 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
Initiative:  Provides ongoing funds to the HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and viral 
hepatitis program to provide screening and prevention services and diagnostic and 
treatment services for individuals throughout the State who are uninsured and without 
covered access to such services and who are at risk in accordance with criteria established 
by the program. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides ongoing General Fund appropriations of $391,800 per year 
beginning in fiscal year 2014-15 to provide screening and prevention services and 
diagnostic and treatment services for individuals throughout the State who are uninsured 
and without covered access to such services and who are at risk in accordance with 
criteria established by the program. 
GENERAL FUND 
2014-15
2015-16
All Other 
$391,800
$391,800
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$391,800
$391,800
An Act To Establish a Block Grant Program for Homemaker Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0665
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: POULIOT, MILLETT, McCLELLAN, SANDERSON, BRAKEY, KATZ

Legislative Document 
No. 665 
H.P. 446 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
An Act To Establish a Block Grant Program for Homemaker 
Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative POULIOT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and 
Representatives: McCLELLAN of Raymond, SANDERSON of Chelsea, Senators: BRAKEY 
of Androscoggin, KATZ of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to create well-paying jobs and to reduce the State's costs for 
avoidable, preventable, high-cost emergency room, hospital and nursing home care by 
investing $1,000,000 in a pilot block grant program for nonprofit home health care 
providers to provide light housekeeping, shopping, cooking, budget and medication 
management and referral services and assistance with other activities of daily living under 
the supervision of a primary care physician.  Providers would apply via a competitive 
grant application process.
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Health and Human Services To Submit a State Plan Amendment To Allow Community-based and Other Health Care Providers To Be Reimbursed by MaineCare
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0664
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANBORN, VALENTINO, BURSTEIN, GATTINE, JORGENSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 664 
H.P. 445 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Submit a State Plan Amendment To Allow Community-based 
and Other Health Care Providers To Be Reimbursed by MaineCare 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SANBORN of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator VALENTINO of York and 
Representatives: BURSTEIN of Lincolnville, GATTINE of Westbrook, JORGENSEN of 
Portland. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to submit a state plan 
amendment to allow community-based health care providers to be 
reimbursed.  Resolved:  That, by October 1, 2015, the Department of Health and 
Human Services shall submit a state plan amendment to the United States Department of 
Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to seek 
approval to reimburse for preventive tests and services that are currently reimbursed by 
MaineCare when administered by a licensed enrolled physician or other licensed 
practitioner when those preventive tests and services are administered by other 
practitioners acting within their scope of practice, including, but not limited to, 
community-based health care providers.  Upon approval of the state plan amendment, the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its rules to reflect the state plan 
amendment. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a state 
plan amendment to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers 
for Medicare and Medicaid Services to seek approval to reimburse for preventive tests 
and services that are currently reimbursed by MaineCare when administered by a licensed 
enrolled physician or other licensed practitioner when those preventive tests and services 
are administered by other practitioners acting within their scope of practice, including, 
but not limited to, community-based health care providers.  Upon approval of the state 
plan amendment, the Department of Health and Human Services is directed to amend its 
rules to reflect the state plan amendment.
Resolve, To Require That the Department of Health and Human Services Determine Whether Testing for Krabbe Disease Should Be Required for Newborns
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0663
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: WARD, BRAKEY, BURSTEIN, FECTEAU, MAKER, MALABY, STETKIS, VACHON, WHITE

Legislative Document 
No. 663 
H.P. 444 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
Resolve, To Require That the Department of Health and Human 
Services Determine Whether Testing for Krabbe Disease Should Be 
Required for Newborns 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WARD of Dedham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BURSTEIN of Lincolnville, FECTEAU of Biddeford, MAKER of Calais, 
MALABY of Hancock, STETKIS of Canaan, VACHON of Scarborough, WHITE of 
Washburn. 
Sec. 1.  Study regarding testing for Krabbe disease.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall examine the benefits, harms and issues 
of requiring testing of newborn infants for the lysosomal storage disorder known as 
Krabbe disease as part of the screening of infants for detection of causes of cognitive 
disabilities and congenital, genetic and metabolic disorders.  The department shall report 
the results of its examination and its recommendation based on the findings to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Health and Human Services no later than December 15, 2015.  
The joint standing committee may submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of 
the 127th Legislature regarding the department's findings and recommendation. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a 
study to determine whether newborn infants should be tested for Krabbe disease as part of 
the screening process for detection of causes of cognitive disabilities and congenital, 
genetic and metabolic disorders.  The department is required to submit its findings and a 
recommendation to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services, which 
is authorized to submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature 
regarding the findings and recommendation.
An Act To Market Maine's Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0668
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DUCHESNE, CYRWAY, ALLEY, DUNPHY, HILLIARD, MARTIN, DUTREMBLE
Amends: 12 MRSA §10108

Legislative Document 
No. 668 
H.P. 449 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
An Act To Market Maine's Hunting and Fishing Opportunities 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson. 
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DUNPHY of Old Town, HILLIARD of Belgrade, 
MARTIN of Sinclair, Senator: DUTREMBLE of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10108, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A.  Marketing program.  In addition to activities in subsection 2 that the 
commissioner may implement, the commissioner shall adopt a comprehensive marketing 
program that ensures the department is responsive to the needs of outdoor recreationists, 
license and permit price concerns and resource access and awareness issues and that all 
staff members of the department play an appropriate role in ensuring their respective 
programs deliver the best marketing approach with the highest value to the public. 
The commissioner shall establish a dedicated marketing specialist position within the 
Division of Public Information and Education.  The marketing specialist shall lead and 
coordinate the program.  The program must include the following, at a minimum: 
A.  Collaboration with the Department of Economic and Community Development, 
Office of Tourism; 
B.  Annual surveys; 
C.  Training and education for persons in the outdoor recreation industry, including 
guides, persons who operate sporting camps and others; 
D.  Recommendations to create new hunting and fishing licenses that feature new 
privileges or opportunities in order to attract nonresident hunters and anglers; 
E.  Aggressive promotion of opportunities to hunt and fish, including information 
about access to waters and public and private lands for these purposes.  This 
information must be publicized, without limitation, in maps and brochures, on 
publicly accessible websites and through social media; and 
F.  Creation of a database of outdoor writers and reporters and efforts to provide these 
writers and reporters with experiences and information that may be used in their 
writings. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to establish a 
comprehensive marketing program for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
that is led and coordinated by a dedicated marketing specialist, whose position is required 
to be created within the department's Division of Public Information and Education.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Unlawful Cutting of Trees
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0670
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WELSH, SAVIELLO, CAMPBELL, GRANT, HOBBINS, MIRAMANT
Amends: 14 MRSA §7552

Legislative Document 
No. 670 
H.P. 451 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Unlawful Cutting of 
Trees 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WELSH of Rockport. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, GRANT of Gardiner, HOBBINS of Saco, 
Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §7552, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 1999, c. 339, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
B.  For Except within areas that have been zoned for residential use, for lost trees, the 
owner may claim in lieu of market value the forfeiture amounts determined in Title 
17, section 2510, subsections 2 and 3.  In addition, the owner's damages may include 
the costs for regeneration of the stand in accordance with Title 12, section 8869.  The 
court may reduce the damages awarded for good cause shown when the cutting of 
trees was done negligently or without fault. 
Sec. 2.  14 MRSA §7552, sub-§3, ¶B-1 is enacted to read: 
B-1.  Within areas that have been zoned for residential use, for lost trees, the owner 
may claim in lieu of market value the forfeiture amounts determined in Title 17, 
section 2510, subsections 2 and 3.  In addition, the owner's damages may include the 
costs for replanting and restoring the trees. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a landowner within an area zoned for residential use to recover the 
costs of replanting and restoring trees that have been cut down without permission of the 
landowner.
An Act To Create a Spat Collection License
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0669
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DEVIN, LANGLEY, ALLEY, KUMIEGA, TUELL, MIRAMANT
Amends: 12 MRSA §6074-A

Legislative Document 
No. 669 
H.P. 450 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
An Act To Create a Spat Collection License 
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, 
TUELL of East Machias, Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6074-A is enacted to read: 
§6074-A.  Spat collection license 
1.  Definition.  As used in this section, "spat" means a marine organism in the larval 
stage. 
2.  License required.  A person may not engage in the activities authorized under 
this section without a current spat collection license issued by the commissioner. 
3.  Licensed activity.  The holder of a spat collection license may take, possess or 
sell the spat of marine organisms identified on the spat collection license. 
4.  Type and amount of gear.  The commissioner shall specify on a spat collection 
license the method of taking and the type and amount of gear authorized by the license. 
5.  Eligibility.  A spat collection license may be issued only to an individual who is a 
resident of the State. 
6.  Rules.  The commissioner shall adopt rules that define the species of spat that may 
be collected and the maximum size of spat for each marine organism that a holder of a 
spat collection license is authorized to take.  The commissioner may adopt rules to limit 
the amount of spat collected and the type and amount of gear that may be used for spat 
collection.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
7.  License holder exempted.  The holder of a spat collection license is exempted 
from the requirement to hold a license under this Part for harvesting the species identified 
on the spat collection license.  The holder of a spat collection license is exempted from 
the time restrictions on taking or possessing or minimum size requirements for that 
species. 
8.  Fees.  The fee for a spat collection license is $143.  All fees collected under this 
section accrue to the Aquaculture Management Fund established in section 6072-D. 
9.  Reporting.  The commissioner may require the holder of a spat collection license 
to report annually on the quantity of spat collected and whether the spat was used for 
aquaculture or stock enhancement activities. 
10.  Violation.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for 
which a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a new license type that authorizes the collection of spat, which are 
larval marine organisms.
An Act To Improve Access to Capital
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0672
Committee Amendment CA_A_H58 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 453, L.D. 672, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Access to Capital" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/15 
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LD672 
LR 478(02) 
An Act To Improve Access to Capital 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~ C fl' 5S,.; 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Contingent increased loan liability - Finance Authority of Maine 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation allows the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) to increase its maximum loan insurance amount 
through its Commercial Loan Insurance Program from $7.0 million to $10.0 million per entity. The increased 
authority is contingent upon FAME's receipt of an appropriation, allocation or other funding of at least $37.0 million. 
LR0478(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Help Prevent Age Discrimination
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0673
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: LAJOIE, LIBBY, CHIPMAN, DOORE, FOWLE, GILBERT, GOLDEN, HOGAN, STANLEY, DUTREMBLE
Amends: 26 MRSA §594-A

Legislative Document 
No. 673 
H.P. 454 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
An Act To Help Prevent Age Discrimination 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: CHIPMAN of Portland, DOORE of Augusta, FOWLE of Vassalboro, 
GILBERT of Jay, GOLDEN of Lewiston, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, STANLEY of 
Medway, Senator: DUTREMBLE of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §594-A is enacted to read: 
§594-A.  High school questions on applications for employment 
An employer or an agent of an employer may not include a question on an application 
form for employment with that employer that asks for an applicant's year of high school 
graduation.  Any employer who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a 
fine of not more than $500 for each violation may be adjudged.  The director shall 
enforce this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits an employer or an agent of an employer from including on a job 
application form a question that asks for the year of an applicant's high school graduation.  
The Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards shall enforce the law with a fine of 
up to $500 per violation.
An Act To Support Maine's Working Families
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0674
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HERBIG, PATRICK, BATES, CAMPBELL, FECTEAU, GILBERT, MASTRACCIO

Legislative Document 
No. 674 
H.P. 455 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
An Act To Support Maine's Working Families 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HERBIG of Belfast. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: BATES of Westbrook, CAMPBELL of Newfield, FECTEAU of Biddeford, 
GILBERT of Jay, MASTRACCIO of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to explore proactive strategies to raise wages in this State, improve 
working conditions, increase predictability of scheduling and improve the overall 
economic security of working people in this State.
An Act To Protect Earned Pay
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0675
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HERBIG, PATRICK, BATES, CAMPBELL, FECTEAU, GILBERT, MASTRACCIO
Amends: 26 MRSA §1193

Legislative Document 
No. 675 
H.P. 456 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
An Act To Protect Earned Pay 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HERBIG of Belfast. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: BATES of Westbrook, CAMPBELL of Newfield, FECTEAU of Biddeford, 
GILBERT of Jay, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1193, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2011, c. 645, §8, is further 
amended to read: 
5.  Receiving remuneration.  For any week with respect to which the individual is 
receiving, has been scheduled to receive or has received remuneration in the form of: 
A.  Dismissal wages, wages in lieu of notice, or terminal pay or holiday pay; or 
A-1.  Any vacation pay in an amount exceeding the equivalent of 4 weeks' wages for 
that individual; or 
B.  Benefits under the unemployment compensation or employment security law of 
any state or similar law of the United States. 
If the remuneration under paragraph A is less than the benefits that would otherwise be 
due under this chapter, the individual is entitled to receive for that week, if otherwise 
eligible, benefits reduced by the amount of the remuneration, rounded to the nearest 
lower full dollar amount.  Earned vacation pay that is paid to the individual prior to the 
individual's being notified orally or in writing by the employer of the employer's intent to 
sever the employment relationship is not considered remuneration for purposes of this 
subsection; 
SUMMARY 
Under the current law, a person who receives or is scheduled to receive remuneration 
in the form of vacation pay in excess of 4 weeks' wages or holiday pay is disqualified 
from receiving unemployment benefits for the week that remuneration is due.  This bill 
removes those disqualifications.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Study the Use of Calcium Chloride on Roads and Its Effect on Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0676
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WARD, FARRIN, GILLWAY, MALABY, PARRY, PICCHIOTTI, VEROW, DIAMOND

Legislative Document 
No. 676 
H.P. 457 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
Resolve, Directing the Department of  Transportation To Study the 
Use of Calcium Chloride on Roads and Its Effect on Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WARD of Dedham. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FARRIN of Norridgewock, GILLWAY of Searsport, 
MALABY of Hancock, PARRY of Arundel, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, VEROW of Brewer, 
Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Transportation to study the use of calcium chloride 
on roads and its effect on vehicles.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall study the use of calcium chloride on roads and its effect on vehicles; 
and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Department of Transportation shall submit a 
report based on its study under section 1 and any recommended legislation to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Transportation by December 2, 2015.  The Joint Standing 
Committee on Transportation may report out legislation based upon the report to the 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Transportation to study the use of calcium 
chloride on roads and its effect on vehicles and report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Transportation with the results of the study.
An Act Conceming the Ability of On-premises Liquor Licensees To Dispense Liquor in Sealed Refillable Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0678
Committee Amendment CA_A_H205 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "H" to H.P. 459, L.D. 678, Bill, "An Act 
Conceming the Ability of On-premises Liquor Licensees To Dispense Liquor in Sealed 
Refillable Containers" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 3 by striking out all of paragraph C (page 1, 
lines 35 to 39 in L.D.) and inseliing the following: 
'C. Notwithstanding section 1355-A, subsection 3, Raragraph C, a person licensed 
under this section may dispense malt liquor available on tap for on-premises 
consumption into refillable. sealed containers under the following conditions: 
(1) The licensee consistently offers at least 25 brands of malt liquor on tap for 
on-premises consumption; 
(2) The licensee fills the refillable containers only with malt liquor that was 
manufactured by a small brewery licensed under section 1355-A or by an out-of-
state brewer who holds a celiificate of approval from the bureau and who 
produces less than 50,000 gallons of malt liquor annually or with malt liquor 
manufactured outside the United States; 
(3) 
The licensee fills only containers that are unique to the licensee, are 
purchased by the customer for refilling and are suitable for storage of malt liguor; 
(4) The containers must be labeled with a label unique to the licensee that 
includes the name of the licensee; 
(5) The licensee, when filling a container, shall seal the container with a seal that 
is tamper-evident and attach a tag, sticker or sales receipt that indicates the date 
and time filled and the contents of the container; 
(6) The licensee may not prefill containers; and 
(7) 
The sale of malt liquor' in refillable containers is for off-premises 
consumption.' 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,It" (0 HoP. 459, L.D. 678 
SUMMARY 
The bill allows for the sale of liquor from kegs by an on-premises retail licensee. 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, provides for specific 
conditions that must be met in order for an on-premises licensee that is not a brewery or 
small brewery to sell malt liquor for off-premises consumption in refillable containers. In 
order for a licensee to be able to sell malt liquor in refillable contdners, it must offer at 
least 25 brands of malt liquor on tap at the licensee's establishment. It also requires that 
the refillablc containers be unique to the licensee and may be filled only upon request of a 
customer with malt liquor produced by small breweries or malt liquor manufactured 
outside the United States. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit the Unauthorized Distribution of Certain Private Images
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0679
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S331 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" Ft" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "An to H.P, 460, 
L.D, 679, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit the Unauthorized Distribution of Certain Private 
Images" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON 
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GENERAL FUND 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropliations and allocations section. 
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An Act To Prohibit the Unauthorized Dissemination of Certain Private Images 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Am~ndment "A"(S- ;)~))) 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
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 
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An Act To Increase the Effectiveness of the Legislature
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0681
Committee Amendment CA_A_H93 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,4· to H.P. 462, L.D. 681, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Effectiveness of the Legislature" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 6 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 25 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "members," and inserting the following: 'members present at a 
public meeting of the Legislative Council,' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 6 in the last line (page 1, line 34 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "members" the following: 'present at a public meeting' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 6 in the last line (page 1, line 34 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "Council." and inserting the following: 'Council;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the 8 or more members of the Legislative Council 
required to vote to appoint or to remove from office an Executive Director of the 
Legislative Council, a State Law Librarian and other office directors must be present at a 
public meeting to vote and makes a correction to punctuation. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure the Administration of Written Driving Tests
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0682
Committee Amendment CA_A_H109 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1304

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 463, L.D. 682, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure the Administration of Written Driving Tests" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1304, sub-§l-A, ~C, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 493, §1, is 
amended to read: 
C. Anyrequired examination for a learner's permit may be administered only by the 
Secretary of State except that the Secretary of State may waive this requirement on 
receipt ofa course completion certificate under section 1351, subsection 3.' 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that any required examination for a learner's permit may be 
administered only by the Secretary of State, and the bill clarifies the Secretary of State's 
authority regarding these examinations. This amendment, which strikes and replaces the 
bill, provides that the Secretary of State may waive this requirement on receipt of a Maine 
driver education course completion certificate. 
The amendment also strikes the 
emergency preamble and emergency clause from the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Final Repeal of Chapter 60: New School Siting Approval, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule That Has Been Provisionally Repealed by the Department of Education, State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0683
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 683 
H.P. 464 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Final Repeal of 
Chapter 60:  New School Siting Approval, a Late-filed Major 
Substantive Rule That Has Been Provisionally Repealed by the 
Department of Education, State Board of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 and approved for introduction by 
a majority of the Legislative Council. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted, 
amended, suspended or repealed by the agency; and 
Whereas, the final repeal of the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature outside the legislative rule acceptance period; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final repeal of the rule; 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.  Repeal.  Resolved:  That final repeal of Chapter 60:  New School Siting 
Approval, a provisionally repealed major substantive rule of the Department of 
Education, State Board of Education that has been submitted to the Legislature for review 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A outside the 
legislative rule acceptance period, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 60:  New School Siting 
Approval, a major substantive rule of the Department of Education, State Board of 
Education that was filed outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0684
Committee Amendment CA_A_H60 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "(1,, to H.P. 465, L.D. 684, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Authorized Hours during Which Liquor May Be Sold and Purchased" 
Amend the bill in section 5 in paragraph C in the 2nd line (page 2, line 2 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "midnight" and inserting the following: 'midnight 1 a.m. the 
following day' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, provides that vessels 
licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption may do so until 1 a.m. 
of the following day, which is consistent with the time allowed for other on-premises 
licensees under current law. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03115 
.?Hac. 
LD684 
LR 1366(02) 
An Act To Amend the Authorized Hours during Which Liquor May Be Sold and Purchased 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'It (H -~ 
) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue impact - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates Class E crimes and civil violations. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional revenue to the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations within the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services from allowing certain liquor license holders to sell or deliver liquor from 5 a.m. 
until 1 a.m. the following day are expected to be minor. 
LR1366(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61: Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education, State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0685
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 685 
H.P. 466 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 61:  
Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Late-filed 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education, State 
Board of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 and approved for introduction by 
a majority of the Legislative Council. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature outside the legislative rule acceptance period; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 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.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 61: 
Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education, State Board of Education that has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule acceptance period, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 61: Rules for 
Major Capital School Construction Projects, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Education, State Board of Education that was filed outside the legislative rule 
acceptance period.
An Act To Expand Classification Categories for Motor Vehicles in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0687
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GOLDEN, LIBBY

Legislative Document 
No. 687 
H.P. 468 
House of Representatives, March 3, 2015 
An Act To Expand Classification Categories for Motor Vehicles in 
the State 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GOLDEN of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to revisit the motor vehicle classification of autocycle, which was 
defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 101, former subsection 6-B as 
an enclosed motorcycle with up to 3 wheels. The definition was a temporary measure that 
self-repealed in 2013.  This bill proposes reviewing various types and models of enclosed 
motor vehicles with 3 wheels or fewer that are existing or under development for the 
purpose of registration and possibly creating a new motor vehicle classification for 
registration under the State's motor vehicle laws.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0688
Committee Amendment CA_A_S23 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 246, L.O. 688, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Related to the Bolduc COlTectional Facility" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §4205 in the first paragraph in the first line (page 1, 
line 6 in L.O.) by inserting after the following: "do" the following: 'illm.illY' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that employees of the Bolduc COlT~ctional Facility have the 
same power to search for and apprehend escapees as do deputy sheriffs. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Related to the Bolduc Correctional Facility
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0688
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ROSEN, LONG, GERZOFSKY, DAVITT, FOWLE, LAJOIE
Amends: 34-A MRSA §3266, 34-A MRSA §4205

Legislative Document 
No. 688 
S.P. 246 
In Senate, March 3, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Laws Related to the Bolduc Correctional 
Facility 
Submitted by the Department of Corrections 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 ROSEN of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative LONG of Sherman and 
Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, Representatives: DAVITT of Hampden, FOWLE of 
Vassalboro, LAJOIE of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §3266, as amended by PL 1999, c. 583, §§24 and 25, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2.  34-A MRSA §4205 is enacted to read: 
§4205.  Employees of the facility 
Employees of the facility have the same power as do sheriffs in their respective 
counties to search for and apprehend escapees from the facility when authorized to do so 
by the director. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes the following changes to the laws relating to the Bolduc Correctional 
Facility: 
1.  It repeals the statutory provision relating to the Maine State Prison minimum 
security unit.  Because the Bolduc Correctional Facility was established in law in Public 
Law 2013, chapter 508, this provision is now superfluous. 
2.  It specifies that employees of the Bolduc Correctional Facility have the same 
power to search for and apprehend escapees as the employees of the other Department of 
Corrections facilities have.
An Act To Support Maine's Tourism Marketing Promotion Program by Eliminating the Sales Tax Exemption for Casual Rentals for Fewer Than 15 Days a Year
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0689
Committee Amendment CA_A_S132 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A-" to S.P. 247, L.D. 689, Bill, "An Act To 
Support Maine's Tourism Marketing Promotion Program by Eliminating the Sales Tax 
Exemption for Casual Rentals for Fewer Than 15 Days a Year" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/08/15 
;:s!??ac.. 
LD689 
LR 1003(02) 
An Act To Support Maine's Tourism Marketing Promotion Program by Eliminating the Sales Tax 
Exemption for Casual Rentals for Fewer Than 15 Days a Year 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "Pf'( S-I2>'2....) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
($42,322) 
($l31,264) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
($l32,152) 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
($137,656) 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$42,322 
. $2,228 
$131,264 
$9,136 
$132,152 
$13,864 
$137,656 
$14,201 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Eliminating the sales tax exemption for casual rentals for fewer than 15 days a year would increase General Fund 
revenue by $42,322 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $13 1,264 in fiscal year 2016-17. It would also increase Local 
Government Fund and Tourism Marketing and Promotion Fund revenue combined by $2,228 in fiscal year 2015-16 
and $9, l3 6 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LRI003(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Home Birth
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0690
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S514 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT .. .4,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 248, 
L.D. 690, Bill, "An Act To Ensure the Safety of Home Birth" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 16 to 20. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the committee amendment prov1s10ns requiring 
transfers from the General Fund and the appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
~ (See attached) 
SPONSORE::£. we:;,.~ 
(Senator 
) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
Page I - 127LR1132(04)-1 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/11/16 feac::. 
LD690 
LR 1132(04) 
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Home Birth 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
(s-5 \ l,\) 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2016-17 
($76,365) 
($76,365) 
$76,365 
($76,365) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
($26,985) 
($26,985) 
$26,985 
($26,985) 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
($26,985) 
($26,985) 
$26,985 
($26,985) 
This amendment eliminates the requirement that the State Controller transfer $76,635 in fiscal year 2016-17 and 
$26,985 per year in fiscal year 2017-18 through fiscal year 2019-20 from the unappropriated surplus of the General 
Fund to the Licensing and Enforcement program, Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation to fund the cost of this legislation until revenue from licensing fees becomes 
available. Because this source of revenue will not be available to support the additional costs to the board until after 
January 1, 2020 and the board does not have sufficient resources to absorb the costs of this measure, the board may 
not be able to implement the requirements of this legislation until after that date unless another source of funding is 
provided. 
This amendment also eliminates the Other Special Revenue Funds allocations in the bill beginning in fiscal year 2016-
to support the increased costs to the board. 
LRI 132(04) - Fiscal Note - Page: I of I
An Act To Allow Sunday Hunting for Coyotes in Northern Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0691
Committee Amendment CA_A_S117 (Senate)

FmST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f\ " to S.P. 249, L.D. 691, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Sunday Hunting for Coyotes in Northern Maine" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SU~Y 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/11115 
7~ac. 
LD 691 
LR 1508(03) 
An Act To Al10w Sunday Hunting for Coyotes in Northern Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S -\ l-i) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue impact - General Fund 
COlTectional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates Class E crimes. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional revenue to the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife from allowing certain Iicenseholders to 
obtain a permit with a $10 fee to hunt coyotes in the northern part of the State from 12;0 I AM to sunrise on Sunday is 
expected to be minor. 
LR 1508(03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Home Birth
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0690
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: VOLK, HERBIG, MASON, PATRICK, ESPLING, GILLWAY, MASTRACCIO, SANBORN

Legislative Document 
No. 690 
S.P. 248 
In Senate, March 3, 2015 
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Home Birth 
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 VOLK of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative HERBIG of Belfast and 
Senators: MASON of Androscoggin, PATRICK of Oxford, Representatives: ESPLING of New 
Gloucester, GILLWAY of Searsport, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, SANBORN of Gorham. 
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 ensure the safety of women who choose to give birth at 
home or in freestanding birthing centers attended by certified professional midwives.  
This bill proposes to license and regulate certified professional midwives practicing in 
Maine.  Among other things, the bill will establish: 
1.  Criteria for licensure and oversight; 
2.  A regulatory body including certified professional midwives, clients, certified 
nurse midwives and physicians to oversee complaint and disciplinary processes; 
3.  Procedures to allow other health care providers to consult with, collaborate with or 
accept transfer of care from a licensed certified professional midwife; 
4.  Procedures to allow for protected peer review for licensed certified professional 
midwives; and 
5.  Requirements for data collection and submission for quality improvement 
purposes.