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An Act To Allow Municipal Boards of Appeal To Grant Setback Variances for Certain Hardships Caused by Prior Owners of the Property
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0046
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: VEROW, CAMPBELL, DAVIS
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4353

Legislative Document 
No. 46 
H.P. 40 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Allow Municipal Boards of Appeal To Grant Setback 
Variances for Certain Hardships Caused by Prior Owners of the 
Property 
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 Representative: CAMPBELL of Orrington, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4353, sub-§4-B, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 659, §3, is 
amended to read: 
C.  The hardship is not the result of action taken by the applicant or a prior owner 
petitioner; 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows a municipality to grant a setback variance for single-family 
dwellings in cases of undue hardship, as long as the hardship is not the result of action 
taken by the applicant or a prior owner of the property.  This bill allows a setback 
variance based on hardship to be granted even if the hardship is the result of action taken 
by a prior owner.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Remove One of the Proposed Routes from Consideration for the Interstate 395 and Route 9 Connector
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0047
Committee Amendment CA_A_H4 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 41, L.D. 47, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Transportation To Remove One of the Proposed Routes from 
Consideration for the Interstate 395 and Route 9 Connector" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Remove One of the Proposed Routes from 
Consideration for the Interstate 395 and Route 9 Connector 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note ror Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '11' ( 11-0 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - Federal Expenditures Fund 
If this bill is enacted, the Department of Transportation (DOT) may be required to reimburse the federal government 
for the $2,205,277 in federal funds spent on the project. This repayment would be accomplished by reducing monthly 
reimbursements from the federal government for other authorized projects. DOT may then be able to re-obligate this 
funding to another federally approved project as long as the: re-obligation occurs within the same federal fiscal year. 
The result would be an extended period of time for the $2.2 million to be reimbursed to the Highway Fund. 
LR0188(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt from Excise Tax Certain Vehicles Used by Persons with a Disability
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0049
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: VEROW, LIBBY, DAVITT, PETERSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §1483

Legislative Document 
No. 49 
H.P. 43 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Exempt from Excise Tax Certain Vehicles Used by 
Persons with a Disability 
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: DAVITT of Hampden, PETERSON of Rumford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1483, sub-§15, as amended by PL 2007, c. 404, §2 and 
affected by §4, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
15.  Vehicle adapted for a person with a disability.  A motor vehicle owned and 
designed for use by a person with a disability who has been issued a disability plate or 
placard by the Secretary of State pursuant to Title 29-A, section 521 and adaptive 
equipment installed on a vehicle owned by a person with a disability or the family of a 
person with a disability to make it operable or accessible by a person with a disability; 
and 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for motor vehicles owned and 
designed for use by a person with a disability.  This exemption is in addition to the sales 
tax exemption currently allowed for adaptive equipment installed on a vehicle.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Remove One of the Proposed Routes from Consideration for the Interstate and Route 9 Connector
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0047
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: VEROW, DAVIS

Legislative Document 
No. 47 
H.P. 41 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Remove 
One of the Proposed Routes from Consideration for the Interstate 
and Route 9 Connector 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Sec. 1.   Interstate 395 and Route 9 connector route; reconsideration. 
Resolved:  That the Department of Transportation shall remove the alternative route 
identified as Alternative 2B-2 in the department's I-395/Route 9 transportation study from 
consideration as an alternative connecting route between Interstate 395 and Route 9. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to remove the alternative route 
identified as Alternative 2B-2 in the department's I-395/Route 9 transportation study from 
consideration as an alternative connecting route between Interstate 395 and Route 9.
An Act To Reduce Registration Fees and Excise Taxes for For-hire Vehicles with Adaptive Equipment Enabling Access by Persons with Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0048
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: VEROW, LIBBY, DAVITT, PETERSON, SCHNECK, STANLEY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §501, 36 MRSA §1483

Legislative Document 
No. 48 
H.P. 42 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Reduce Registration Fees and Excise Taxes for For-hire 
Vehicles with Adaptive Equipment Enabling Access by Persons with 
Disabilities 
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: DAVITT of Hampden, PETERSON of Rumford, SCHNECK of Bangor, 
STANLEY of Medway. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §501, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
3.  Passenger vehicles for hire.  The fee for a passenger vehicle used for hire is 
double the fee provided in subsection 1, except that for a passenger vehicle used for hire 
that is equipped with adaptive equipment to make that vehicle accessible by a person with 
a disability the fee is the same fee provided in subsection 1.  The Secretary of State may 
issue a 2nd registration for the same vehicle at no additional fee. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1483, sub-§15, as amended by PL 2007, c. 404, §2 and 
affected by §4, is further amended to read: 
15.  Adaptive equipment.  Adaptive equipment installed on a motor vehicle owned 
by a disabled person or the family of a disabled person or by a carrier engaged in 
furnishing passenger service for hire to make that vehicle operable or accessible by a 
disabled person; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from the motor vehicle excise tax adaptive equipment installed on a 
motor vehicle owned by a carrier engaged in furnishing passenger service for hire.  It also 
reduces by half the motor vehicle registration fee of a passenger vehicle used for hire that 
is equipped with adaptive equipment to make that vehicle operable or accessible by a 
person with a disability.
An Act To Authorize up to 3 Free Sets of License Plates for 100 Percent Disabled Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0050
Committee Amendment CA_A_H6 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 44, L.D. 50, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize up to 3 Free Sets of License Plates for 100 Percent Disabled Veterans" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and sUbstituting the following: 
'An Act, To Authorize up to 2 Free Sets of License Plates for 100 Percent Disabled 
Veterans' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 in the first paragraph in the 4th line from 
the end (page 1, line 12 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "1" and inserting the 
following: '£' 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that a 100% disabled veteran may receive, at no fee, a 
registration certificate and set of special designating plates for one vehicle. 
This 
amendment provides that a 100% disabled veteran may receive, at no fee, a registration 
certificate and set of special designating plates for each of up to 2 vehicles rather than 3 
vehicles as proposed in the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LR 635(02) 
An Ad To Authorize up to 3 Free Sets of License Plates for 100 Percent Disabled Veterans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'tl' [H -to') 
Committee: Transportation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$55,125 
$73,500 
($55,125) 
($73,500) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$73,500 
($73,500) 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$73,500 
($73,500) 
This bill proposes to increase from one to two the number of free registrations and plates a 100% disabled veteran 
may receive and will result in a loss of Highway Fund reve:nue of$55,125 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $73,500 in fiscal 
year 2016-17. 
LR0635(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Authorize up to 3 Free Sets of License Plates for 100 Percent Disabled Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0050
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: POULIOT, DAVIS, BATTLE, FARRIN, HANINGTON, HOBART, PICCHIOTTI
Amends: 29-A MRSA §523

Legislative Document 
No. 50 
H.P. 44 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Authorize up to 3 Free Sets of License Plates for 100 
Percent Disabled Veterans 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative POULIOT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and 
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, FARRIN of Norridgewock, HANINGTON of 
Lincoln, HOBART of Bowdoinham, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §523, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2007, c. 383, §14, is 
further amended to read: 
2.  Disabled veterans; special free license plates.  The Secretary of State, on 
application and upon evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 
1482, shall issue, at no fee, a registration certificate and set of special designating plates 
to be used in lieu of regular registration plates for a vehicle with a registered gross weight 
of not more than 10,000 pounds to any 100% disabled veteran when that application is 
accompanied by certification from the United States Veterans Administration or any 
branch of the United States Armed Forces as to the veteran's permanent disability and 
receipt of 100% service-connected benefits.  The Secretary of State may issue in 
accordance with this subsection a set of registration plates for each vehicle, up to 3 
vehicles, to a person who qualifies for registration plates under this subsection and is the 
primary driver of those vehicles.  A disability placard is issued in addition to the disabled 
veteran registration plate at no fee. 
These special designating plates must bear the words "Disabled Veteran," which indicate 
that the vehicle is owned by a disabled veteran. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a 100% disabled veteran may receive, at no fee, a registration 
certificate and set of special designating plates for each of up to 3 vehicles.  The bill also 
provides that the Secretary of State may issue the plates to a person who qualifies as a 
100% disabled veteran and is the primary driver of each vehicle.
An Act To Eliminate the Bonding Authority of the Maine Governmental Facilities AuthOlity
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0051
Committee Amendment CA_A_H483 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (0 II.P. 45, L.D. 51, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate the Bonding Authority of the Maine Governmental Facilities AuthOlity" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LD 51 
LR 654(02) 
An Act To Eliminate the Bonding Authority of the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority 
~'iseal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,Pt UI-1? 3' J 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Eliminating the bonding authority of the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority will result in an undetennined 
amount of debt service savings.
An Act To Eliminate the Bonding Authority of the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0051
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: SIROCKI, AUSTIN, DUNPHY, FARRIN, O'CONNOR, PARRY, PICCHIOTTI, SANDERSON, TUELL
Amends: 4 MRSA §1604

Legislative Document 
No. 51 
H.P. 45 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Eliminate the Bonding Authority of the Maine 
Governmental Facilities Authority 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, DUNPHY of Embden, FARRIN of 
Norridgewock, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PARRY of Arundel, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea, TUELL of East Machias. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1604, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 438, §1, is amended 
to read: 
10.  Provide for financing or refinancing.  To provide financing for any project, 
projects or part of any project or to provide for refinancing of existing indebtedness, and, 
for the financing of the project, projects or part of any project and of other necessary and 
usual attendant facilities, to borrow money and to issue negotiable securities and to 
provide for the rights of the holders of those securities issued by the authority prior to 
October 1, 2015. Beginning October 1, 2015, the authority may not issue a bond or 
negotiable security; 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority’s ability to issue 
bonds or negotiable securities beginning October 1, 2015.
An Act To Adjust Maine's Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0052
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MARTIN
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document 
No. 52 
H.P. 46 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Adjust Maine's Minimum Wage 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair. 
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 $9.50 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 $9.50 per hour beginning October 1, 2015.
Resolve, To Ensure Notification to the Public of the Location in Maine of Persons Convicted in Foreign Countries of Crimes Relating to the Sexual Abuse of a Child
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0054
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MAKER, DIAMOND, BATTLE, HERBIG, HOBART, KINNEY, PARRY, TUELL, BURNS

Legislative Document 
No. 54 
H.P. 48 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
Resolve, To Ensure Notification to the Public of the Location in 
Maine of Persons Convicted in Foreign Countries of Crimes 
Relating to the Sexual Abuse of a Child 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MAKER of Calais. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, HERBIG of Belfast, HOBART of Bowdoinham, 
KINNEY of Limington, McELWEE of Caribou, PARRY of Arundel, TUELL of East Machias, 
Senator: BURNS of Washington. 
Sec. 1.  Convene task force.  Resolved:  That the Attorney General shall 
convene a task force to develop a procedure for notifying affected members of the public 
of the location in this State of a person who was convicted in a foreign country of a crime 
relating to the sexual abuse of a child that, if committed in this State, would subject a 
person to inclusion on this State's sex offender registry.  The task force must be composed 
of 3 members of the Maine Sheriffs' Association or their designees, 3 members of the 
Maine Chiefs of Police Association or their designees and the Attorney General or the 
Attorney General's designee.  The task force may consider information provided by the 
Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police.  The Attorney General shall submit 
a report of the task force's findings, including any suggested legislation, to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety by December 2, 2015.  The 
joint standing committee may report out a bill related to the report of the task force to the 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Attorney General to convene a task force that includes 
members of the Maine Sheriffs' Association, members of the Maine Chiefs of Police 
Association and the Attorney General to develop a procedure for notifying affected 
members of the public of the location in this State of a person who was convicted in a 
foreign country of a crime relating to the sexual abuse of a child that, if committed in this 
State, would subject a person to inclusion on this State's sex offender registry.  It provides 
that the task force may consider information provided by the Department of Public 
Safety, Bureau of State Police.  It directs the Attorney General to submit a report of the 
task force's findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public 
Safety by December 2, 2015 and allows the joint standing committee to report out a bill 
related to the report of the task force to the Second Regular Session of the 127th 
Legislature.
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Name the Interstate 95 Rest Area in Hampden the Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Rest Area
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0055
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: VEROW, DILL, CAMPBELL, DAVITT, DUCHESNE, FREY, LYFORD, STANLEY, CUSHING, GRATWICK

Legislative Document 
No. 55 
H.P. 49 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Name the 
Interstate 95 Rest Area in Hampden the Joshua Lawrence 
Chamberlain Rest Area 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, DAVITT of Hampden, DUCHESNE of Hudson, 
FREY of Bangor, LYFORD of Eddington, STANLEY of Medway, Senators: CUSHING of 
Penobscot, GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Sec. 1.  Interstate 95 rest area in Hampden named.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation shall designate the rest area in Hampden on Interstate 95 
North at mile marker 176 the Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Rest Area. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate the rest area in 
Hampden on Interstate 95 North at mile marker 176 the Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain 
Rest Area.
An Act To Limit Increases in the State's Share of Funding for Kindergarten to Grade 12 Public Education
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0056
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: THERIAULT, CYRWAY, POULIOT, WOODSOME
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15671

Legislative Document 
No. 56 
H.P. 50 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Limit Increases in the State's Share of Funding for 
Kindergarten to Grade 12 Public Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China. 
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and 
Representative: POULIOT of Augusta, Senator: WOODSOME of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15671, sub-§1-B is enacted to read: 
1-B.  Limitation on increase in state funding for kindergarten to grade 12 public 
education.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, once the state share percentage 
of the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 reaches 55% 
pursuant to subsection 7, paragraph B, funding for the State's share may not exceed the 
prior fiscal year's share multiplied by one plus the most recent percentage of annual 
increase in the Consumer Price Index. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the State's share of the total cost of funding public education from 
kindergarten to grade 12 to no more than the prior fiscal year's share multiplied by one 
plus the most recent percentage of annual increase in the Consumer Price Index once the 
state share percentage reaches 55%.
An Act To Increase Mileage Reimbursement and Compensation for Jurors
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0057
Committee Amendment CA_A_H90 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 51, L.D. 57, Bill, "An Act To Increase 
Mileage Reimbursement and Compensation for Jurors" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides funding for an increase in the per diem paid to jurors from $10 per 
day to $20. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2015-16 
$240,469 
$240,469 
2016-17 
$320,625 
$320,625 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides funding to increase the mileage rate paid to jurors from 15 ¢ per mile 
to the rate specified for state employees in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8, 
currently 44¢ per mile. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2015-16 
$220,400 
$220,400 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2016-17 
$293,867 
$293,867 
R. of S. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 51, L.D. 57 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
2016-17 
$460,869 
$614,492 
$460,869 
$614,492 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
It 
appropriates funds to pay increased mileage reimbursement and increased per diem 
compensation to jurors. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03129115 
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LR 681(02) 
An Act To Increase Mileage Reimbursement and Compensation for Jurors 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' (!-t-90' 
Committee: Judiciary 
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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 
$460,869 
$614,492 
$460,869 
$614,492 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$614,492 
$614,492 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$614,492 
$614,492 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Judicial Department of $460,868 in fiscal year 2015-16 and 
$614,492 in fiscal year 2016-17 to increase juror mileage reimbursement froni 15¢ per mile to the rate specified for 
state employees, currently 44¢ per mile, and to increase the per diem rate paid to jurors from $10 to $20. 
The Governor's proposed biennial budget for 2016-2017 contains $160,312 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $454,179 in 
fiscal year 2016-17 to increase juror mileage reimbursement from 15¢ per mile to the rate specified for state 
employees, currently 44¢ per mile, beginning in the 2nd year of the biennium, fiscal year 2016-17, and to increase the 
per diem rate paid to jurors from $10 to $15. This bill is in conflict with the proposed biennial budget and may need to 
be revisited after final legislative action on that budget. 
LR0681 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Mileage Reimbursement and Compensation for Jurors
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0057
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MARTIN, BURNS, FREDETTE, GUERIN, HOBBINS, MONAGHAN, MOONEN, KATZ, VALENTINO
Amends: 14 MRSA §1215

Legislative Document 
No. 57 
H.P. 51 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Increase Mileage Reimbursement and Compensation for 
Jurors 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: FREDETTE of Newport, GUERIN of Glenburn, HOBBINS of Saco, 
MARTIN of Sinclair, MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth, MOONEN of Portland, Senators: 
KATZ of Kennebec, VALENTINO of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §1215, as amended by PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. E, §13 and affected 
by c. 528, Pt. RRR and amended by c. 591, Pt. E, §13, is further amended to read: 
§1215.  Mileage and compensation of jurors 
A juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate of 15¢ per mile specified for state 
employees in Title 5, section 8 for travel expenses from the juror's residence to the place 
of holding court and return and to compensation at the rate of $10 $20 for each day of 
required attendance at sessions of the court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the mileage reimbursement for citizens who serve as jurors from 
15¢ per mile to 44¢ per mile. It restores the per diem compensation to $20 per day, the 
rate paid to jurors until 1991.
An Act To Require Transparency of the Ownership of All Companies Providing Funds To Build Infrastructure for Development Purposes
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0058
Committee Amendment CA_A_H18 (House)
Committee: Judiciary, incorporates a fiscal note

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ~ " to H.P. 52, L.D. 58, Bill, "An Act To Require 
Transparency of the Ownership of All Companies Providing Funds To Build 
Infrastructure for Development Purposes" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Judiciary, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/05/15 
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LR 56(02) 
An Act To Require Transparency of the Ownership of All Companies Providing Funds To Build 
Infrastructure for Development Purposes 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment :A' ( H-/f) 
Committee: ,Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Re1quired: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund 
This legislation could lead to increased construction costs if business partners decide not to participate in the business 
partnership initiative because of the ownership disclosure requirement and the full cost of the project is left to the 
state or municipality. 
LR0056(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Transparency of the Ownership of All Companies Providing Funds To Build Infrastructure for Development Purposes
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0058
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: LONGSTAFF, BECK, CAMPBELL, FOWLE, GOLDEN, HARLOW, HUBBELL, MARTIN, NADEAU

Legislative Document 
No. 58 
H.P. 52 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Require Transparency of the Ownership of All 
Companies Providing Funds To Build Infrastructure for 
Development Purposes 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LONGSTAFF of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BECK of Waterville, CAMPBELL of Orrington, FOWLE of 
Vassalboro, GOLDEN of Lewiston, HARLOW of Portland, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, 
MARTIN of Sinclair, NADEAU of Winslow. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA c. 167 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 167 
TRANSPARENCY IN PRIVATE FUNDING OF INFRASTRUCTURE FOR 
DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES 
§2041.  Private entity ownership information 
1.  Ownership information.  Before a private entity enters into an agreement with a 
state agency or other governmental entity to provide funding for the construction of 
infrastructure for development purposes, the private entity must provide complete 
information about the ownership of the private entity to the state agency or other 
governmental entity for immediate release to the public.  Information in possession of the 
state agency or other governmental entity about the ownership of the private entity is a 
public record for the purposes of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1. 
2.  Application.  This chapter applies to all construction of infrastructure for 
development purposes, including but not limited to transportation-related services and 
contracts for construction and maintenance that, by law, are under the supervision of the 
Department of Transportation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a private entity to provide complete information about the 
ownership of that entity before it enters into an agreement with a governmental entity to 
provide funding for the construction of infrastructure for development purposes.  The 
information must be provided to the governmental entity, which shall immediately release 
that information to the public.  Information about such private entities is a public record 
for the purpose of the Freedom of Access Act. 
This bill applies to all construction of infrastructure for development purposes, 
including contracts that the Department of Transportation supervises.
An Act To Protect Students' Rights and Privacy Regarding Their School Records
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0059
Committee Amendment CA_A_H55 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6001

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 53, L.D. 59, Bill, "An Act To Protect 
Students' Rights and Privacy Regarding Their School Records" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §6001, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2003, c. 181, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
1. Federal and state law. The provisions of this section, the United States Family 
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380, as amended by Public 
Law 93-568, and the United States Education of All Handicapped Children Act, Public 
La'N 94 142 federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 United States Code, 
Section 1400 et seq., as amended, govern the dissemination of education records and 
personally identifiable information about students in public schools, private schools 
approved by the department pursuant to chapter 117 and private schools recognized by 
the department as providing equivalent instruction pursuant to section 500 I-A, subsection 
3, paragraph A, subparagraph (1), division (b), as well as written notices of intent to 
provide equivalent instruction through home instruction and all education records of 
students receiving equivalent instruction through home instruction.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the 4th line (page 1, line 14 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "600 l-C" and inserting the following: '6001, subsection l' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "600 l-C" and inserting the following: '6001, subsection l' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the section of the bill that adds a new section to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 221, subchapter 1 related to the 
dissemination of student information by certain private schools that are not covered under 
current law. The amendment replaces the provision in the bill with a provision that 
establishes substantially the same standards and prohibitions applicable to publicly 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 53, L.D. 59 
funded schools for private schools approved by the Department of Education and private 
schools recognized by the department as providing equivalent instruction. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Students' Rights and Privacy Regarding Their School Records
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0059
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FOLEY, COLLINS, GERRISH, O'CONNOR, POULIOT, PRESCOTT, STEARNS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6001-C

Legislative Document 
No. 59 
H.P. 53 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Protect Students' Rights and Privacy Regarding Their 
School Records 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FOLEY of Wells. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: GERRISH of Lebanon, O'CONNOR of Berwick, POULIOT of Augusta, 
PRESCOTT of Waterboro, STEARNS of Guilford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6001-C is enacted to read: 
§6001-C.  Dissemination of information by other schools; rules 
The dissemination of information about students not otherwise governed by section 
6001 is governed by rules adopted by the commissioner; these rules must include 
substantially the same prohibitions and standards set forth in the United States Family 
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380, as amended by Public 
Law 93-568, and the United States Education of All Handicapped Children Act, Public 
Law 94-142.  Rules adopted under this section are major substantive rules pursuant to 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2.  Penalty.  Not later than January 15, 2016, the Commissioner of Education 
shall report back to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs with 
recommendations for an appropriate penalty for a violation of the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6001-C, including any necessary implementing legislation.  
The Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs may report out a bill to 
the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature to implement a penalty for a 
violation of  Title 20-A, section 6001-C. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Commissioner of Education to adopt rules regarding 
dissemination of student information by schools not covered under current law.  These 
rules are major substantive rules and must include substantially the same prohibitions and 
standards regarding dissemination of student information as applicable to publicly funded 
schools.  The commissioner is required to recommend an appropriate penalty for a 
violation of the rules to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 
no later than January 15, 2016.
An Act To Require Notice to Municipal Officers of Violations of Emergency Medical Services Law and Rule
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0062
Committee Amendment CA_A_H13 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" )1" to H.P. 56, L.D. 62, Bill, "An Act To Require 
Notice to Municipal Officers of Violations of Emergency Medical Services Law and 
Rule" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Require Notice to Municipalities of Certain Licensing and Registration 
Actions Taken by the Emergency Medical Services' Board' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 2 and 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 32 MRS A §88, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. 
Notice of action. 
In any proceeding under this section with regard to an 
ambulance service owned and operated by a municipality or a private ambulance service 
with which a municipality contracts for services, if the board takes action under 
subsection 3 or 4, the board shall notify in writing the town manager or city manager and 
the municipal officers of the municipality that owns and operates or contracts with the 
ambulance service within 5 business days of taking the action. 
Sec. 3. 32 MRSk §90-A, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. 
Notice of action. 
In any proceeding under this section with regard to an 
ambulance service owned and operated by a municipality or a private ambulance service 
with which a municipality contracts for services, if the board takes further licensing 
action under subsection 4, the board shall notify in writing the town manager or city 
manager and the municipal officers of the municipality that owns and operates or 
contracts with the ambulance service within 5 business days of taking the action.' 
SUMMARY 
The amendment removes from the bill the requirement of notice regarding pending 
investigations. It also removes the exception from confidentiality to provide that notice. 
It requires notice in writing to be provided to the town manager or city manager and the 
municipal officers within 5 business days of the date when the Emergency Medical 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A .. to H.P. 56, L.D. 62 
Services' Board takes licensing or registration action against or issues letters of guidance 
or concern with regard to an ambulance service that is owned and operated by the 
municipality or that contracts to provide services for the municipality. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AAMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/04/15 
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LD62 
LR 285(02) 
An Act To Require Notice to Municipal Officers of Violations of Emergency Medical Services Law 
and Rule 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~' ( ft-/3) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with providing a notice can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR0285(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Tattoo Practitioners To Be at Least 18 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0061
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: VEROW, LIBBY
Amends: 32 MRSA §4252, 32 MRSA §4302

Legislative Document 
No. 61 
H.P. 55 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Require Tattoo Practitioners To Be at Least 18 Years of 
Age 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §4252, as amended by PL 2013, c. 264, §15, is further amended 
to read: 
§4252.  Issuance of licenses 
The Department of Health and Human Services may license persons 18 years of age 
or older to practice the art of tattooing. Such licenses are issued for a term of one year and 
may be renewed annually.  The fee for an initial license or a renewal license may not 
exceed $250 for a resident of the State and $1,000 for a person not a resident of the State.  
All fees collected by the department pursuant to this section must be deposited in a 
special revenue account dedicated to a health inspection program. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §4302 is enacted to read: 
§4302.  Eligibility 
To be eligible for a license under this chapter, a person must be 18 years of age or 
older. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a tattoo practitioner to be at least 18 years of age.  It also changes 
the maximum licensing fee for persons who are not residents of the State.
An Act To Ensure Proper Funding for Teacher Retirement
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0060
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: KUMIEGA, STEARNS, LIBBY, ALLEY, HARLOW, MILLETT, MIRAMANT, WOODSOME
Amends: 5 MRSA §17154, 20-A MRSA §15688, 20-A MRSA §15689-C, 20-A MRSA §15689-E

Legislative Document 
No. 60 
H.P. 54 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Ensure Proper Funding for Teacher Retirement 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle. 
Cosponsored by Representative STEARNS of Guilford, Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, HARLOW of Portland, Senators: MILLETT of 
Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox, WOODSOME of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §17154, sub-§6, ¶¶G to I, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 
C, §1, are repealed. 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §15688, sub-§1, ¶¶B and C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 
368, Pt. C, §11, are further amended to read: 
B.  The other subsidizable costs described in section 15681-A; and 
C.  The total debt service allocation described in section 15683-A; and. 
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §15688, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. C, 
§11, is repealed. 
Sec. 4.  20-A MRSA §15689-C, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 
C, §16, is further amended to read: 
D.  The requested funding levels for miscellaneous costs under section 15689-A; and 
Sec. 5.  20-A MRSA §15689-C, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 
C, §17, is amended to read: 
E.  The requested funding levels for the costs of enhancing student performance and 
opportunity under section 15688-A; and. 
Sec. 6.  20-A MRSA §15689-C, sub-§2, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 
C, §17, is repealed. 
Sec. 7.  20-A MRSA §15689-E, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 
C, §19, is further amended to read: 
B.  The state share of the total operating allocation and the total debt service 
allocation described in sections 15683 and 15683-A; and 
Sec. 8.  20-A MRSA §15689-E, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. 
C, §19, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the method for funding teacher retirement costs.  It repeals those 
provisions of law enacted pursuant to Public Law 2013, chapter 368 that require school 
administrative units and private schools to pay for teacher retirement.
An Act To Apply Equally a Curtailment or Other Loss in General Purpose Aid to Education
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0065
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TUELL, EDGECOMB, CAMPBELL, CRAFTS, HANINGTON, MAKER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5815

Legislative Document 
No. 65 
H.P. 59 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Apply Equally a Curtailment or Other Loss in General 
Purpose Aid to Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias. 
Cosponsored by Senator EDGECOMB of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, CRAFTS of Lisbon, HANINGTON of Lincoln, 
MAKER of Calais. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §5815 is enacted to read: 
§5815.  Reduction in tuition 
If the share of revenue from the State disbursed to a school administrative unit 
pursuant to section 15671 is reduced for any reason, the school administrative unit may 
reduce the tuition it pays to a public or private school under this chapter by the same 
percentage as the reduction of state revenue. 
SUMMARY 
If state revenue to a school administrative unit is reduced for any reason, this bill 
allows a school administrative unit to reduce the tuition it pays to a public or private 
school by the same percentage that the school administrative unit's share of state revenue 
under essential programs and services is reduced.
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Supplemental Reimbursement to Adult Family Care Homes and Residential Care Facilities in Remote Island Locations
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0063
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: KUMIEGA, BREEN, COOPER, MIRAMANT

Legislative Document 
No. 63 
H.P. 57 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Provide Supplemental Reimbursement to Adult Family Care 
Homes and Residential Care Facilities in Remote Island Locations 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and 
Representative: COOPER of Yarmouth, Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to amend rules.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its rules in 
Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 2; Chapter III, Section 2; 
and Chapter III, Section 97, Appendix C and in Chapter 115, Principles of 
Reimbursement for Residential Care Facilities - Room and Board Costs in order to 
provide supplemental MaineCare reimbursement to both adult family care homes and 
residential care facilities in remote island locations. The rules must provide that eligible 
remote island adult family care homes and residential care facilities are those located on 
an island not connected to the mainland by a bridge. The rules must provide eligible 
homes and facilities with a supplemental payment of 15% to be added to their MaineCare 
rate. Eligible homes and facilities must be allowed to retain this supplemental payment in 
addition to the total allowable rate for private nonmedical institution direct care services, 
room and board and personal care services costs otherwise determined under those rules. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its 
rules governing MaineCare reimbursement for both adult family care services and private 
nonmedical institution services to provide supplemental MaineCare reimbursement of an 
additional 15% to adult family care homes and residential care facilities in remote island 
locations.