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An Act To Fund State Efforts To Reduce the Landfilling of Solid Waste
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0947
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, BREEN, CAMPBELL, HARLOW

Legislative Document 
No. 947 
H.P. 650 
House of Representatives, March 17, 2015 
An Act To Fund State Efforts To Reduce the Landfilling of Solid 
Waste 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, HARLOW of Portland. 
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 establish the Maine Solid Waste Reduction Fund and the Maine 
Solid Waste Reduction Program, administered by the Department of Environmental 
Protection, to provide grants to assist municipalities in the diversion of solid waste from 
disposal at solid waste landfills through equipment or infrastructure purchases or the 
establishment of programs to reduce the need for waste disposal.  The bill provides 
funding for this fund and program through the elimination of certain exemptions.
An Act Regarding the Licensure of Funeral Service Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0952
Committee Amendment CA_A_H351 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §1501-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 655, L.D. 952, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Licensure of Funeral Service Providers" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1501-B is enacted to read: 
§1S01-B. Temporary license 
The board may issue a 6-month, nonrenewable temporary license to an applicant who 
pays the required fee and: 
1. Active license. Holds an active license to practice funeral service in another state 
whose license requirements are substantially similar to the license requirements under 
this chapter and board rules: or 
2. Continuous active practice. Has been in continuous active practice as a licensed 
practitioner of funeral service in another state whose license requirements are 
substantially similar to the requirements of the laws and rules of this State for 2 years 
immediately preceding submission of the application for temporary licensure. 
Upon verification of the absence of disciplinary history with respect to the holder of a 
temporary license under this section from every jurisdiction where the holder of a 
temporary license is or previously has been licensed, the board may issue a permanent 
license to the holder of a temporary license upon notification by the board that the holder 
of a temporary license has passed an examination required by the board by rule. The 
board shall adopt routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A 
to carry out the provisions of this section.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It allows the State Board of Funeral Service to 
issue a nonrenewable temporary license to a qualified applicant in order to allow the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f}, to H.P. 655, L.D. 952 
holder to practice funeral service until the holder has passed the State Law and Rule 
Examination. The term of a temporary license is 6 months. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/21/15 
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LD952 
LR 1693(02) 
An Act Regarding the Licensure of Funeral Service Providers 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'it [(1-3 j 0 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Board of Funeral Service within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, associated with implementing the requirements of this 
legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR 1693(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Prohibit Discrimination against a Person Who Is Not Vaccinated
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0950
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SAWICKI, MASON, ALLEY, CRAFTS, FARRIN, LOCKMAN, PIERCE, BRAKEY, MIRAMANT
Amends: 5 MRSA §4635

Legislative Document 
No. 950 
H.P. 653 
House of Representatives, March 17, 2015 
An Act To Prohibit Discrimination against a Person Who Is Not 
Vaccinated 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SAWICKI of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CRAFTS of Lisbon, FARRIN of Norridgewock, 
LOCKMAN of Amherst, McCLELLAN of Raymond, PIERCE of Dresden, Senators: 
BRAKEY of Androscoggin, MIRAMANT of Knox. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4635 is enacted to read: 
§4635.  Right to refuse vaccinations 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person, employer or educational 
institution may not discriminate against an individual because that individual has refused 
a vaccination. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits discrimination against an individual who refuses a vaccination.
An Act To Make Changes to Laws Governing Condominiums Regarding the Display of Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0955
Committee Amendment CA_A_H382 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/1 " 
to H.P. 658, L.D. 955, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Changes to Laws Governing Condominiums Regarding the Display of Signs" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 10 in the 7th line (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "common area and facilities" and inserting the following: 
'private property' 
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Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection (c) in the 3rd line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "condominium property" and inserting the following: 'unit' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary applies the bill's 
restriction regarding display of signs that support or oppose a candidate for public office 
or a referendum question only to a condominium unit owner's private property. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Maine Property Insurance Cancellation Control Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0954
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: WALLACE, BAKER, BECK, MORRISON, PICCHIOTTI, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3049

Legislative Document 
No. 954 
H.P. 657 
House of Representatives, March 17, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Maine Property Insurance Cancellation 
Control Laws 
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WALLACE of Dexter. 
Cosponsored by Senator BAKER of Sagadahoc and 
Representatives: BECK of Waterville, MORRISON of South Portland, PICCHIOTTI of 
Fairfield, Senator: WHITTEMORE of Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3049, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A.  Violation of terms or conditions of the policy; 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the Maine Insurance Code to provide that an insurer may cancel a 
property insurance policy for violation of terms or conditions of the policy.
An Act To Implement Changes in the Family Division To Improve the Experience of Pro Se Litigants
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0953
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SEAVEY

Legislative Document 
No. 953 
H.P. 656 
House of Representatives, March 17, 2015 
An Act To Implement Changes in the Family Division To Improve 
the Experience of Pro Se Litigants 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SEAVEY of Kennebunkport. 
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 make changes to the practice, procedures and administration of 
the Family Division of the District Court in order to improve the experience and 
effectiveness of pro se litigants in matters before that court.
An Act To Create Community Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0956
Committee Amendment CA_A_S131 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" Vi "to S.P. 336, L.D. 956, Bill, "An Act To Create 
Community Schools" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §9922 by striking out all of subsections 6 and 7 (page 
4, lines 6 to 36 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §9923 in the first paragraph in the first line (page 4, 
line 38 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "~" and inserting the following: 'J.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §9923 in the first paragraph in the last line (page 5, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "$250,000" and inserting the following: 
'$150,000' 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 
Initiative: Provides funds for 3 community schools to be part of a 5-year pilot project 
beginning in the 2016-2017 school year. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2015-16 
$0 
$0 
2016-17 
$150,000 
$150,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 336, L.D. 956 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the number of schools the Department of Education is 
authorized to designate for the purpose of the pilot project as community schools from 5 
as in the bill to 3. This amendment reduces the maximum annual state allocations for 
community schools in the pilot project authorized under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
20-A, chapter 333 from $250,000 as in the bill to $150,000. This amendment also 
removes the reporting requirements of school boards and the Commissioner of Education 
regarding community schools that are required in the bill. The amendment also adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/15115 
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LD956 
LR 324(02) 
An Act To Create Community Schools 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "N'(S' l'C>') 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
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 
$0 
$150,000 
$0 
$150,000 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$150,000 
$150,000 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$150,000 
$150,000 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2016-17 to the General Purpose Aid for 
Local Schools program for 3 community schools to be part of a 5-year pilot project to be administered by the 
Department of Education. 
This legislation provides that the department may employ a state community school coordinator to implement the pilot 
project. However, the department is uncertain as to whether or not additional staff will be needed for this purpose. If 
the need for additional resources becomes evident, the department will submit a budget request. 
LR0324(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Changes to Laws Governing Condominiums Regarding the Display of Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0955
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MOONEN, KATZ, LIBBY
Amends: 33 MRSA §576, 33 MRSA §1603

Legislative Document 
No. 955 
H.P. 658 
House of Representatives, March 17, 2015 
An Act To Make Changes to Laws Governing Condominiums 
Regarding the Display of Signs 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and 
Senator: LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §576, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 1965, c. 357, is amended to 
read: 
10.  Restrictions. Such restrictions on and requirements respecting the use and 
maintenance of the units and the use of the common areas and facilities not set forth in 
the declaration as are designed to prevent unreasonable interference with the use of their 
respective units and of the common areas and facilities by the several unit owners.  An 
association of unit owners may not include in its bylaws or declaration, or any rule 
adopted pursuant to the bylaws or declaration, or any deed a restriction that prohibits a 
unit owner from displaying on that unit owner's common area and facilities a sign that 
supports or opposes a candidate for public office or a referendum question during the 
period from 6 weeks prior to the date that a primary or general election or special election 
is held regarding that candidate or referendum question to one week after the election for 
that political candidate or vote for that referendum question is held. 
Sec. 2.  33 MRSA §1603-106, sub-§(c) is enacted to read: 
(c)  An association may not include in its bylaws or declaration, or any rule adopted 
pursuant to the bylaws or declaration, or any deed a restriction that prohibits a unit owner 
from displaying on that unit owner's condominium property a sign that supports or 
opposes a candidate for public office or a referendum question during the period from 6 
weeks prior to the date that a primary or general election or special election is held 
regarding that candidate or referendum question to one week after the election for that 
political candidate or vote for that referendum question is held. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a condominium association from including in its bylaws or 
declaration or deeds a restriction that prohibits a unit owner from displaying on the 
condominium property a sign that supports or opposes a political candidate or a 
referendum question for the period from 6 weeks prior to to one week after the election 
for that candidate or vote for that referendum is held.
An Act To Amend the Membership of the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Board
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0959
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: LANGLEY, MAREAN, BLACK, DUNPHY, HICKMAN, NOON
Amends: 12 MRSA §10301, 12 MRSA §10308

Legislative Document 
No. 959 
S.P. 339 
In Senate, March 17, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Membership of the Maine Outdoor Heritage 
Fund Board 
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative MAREAN of Hollis and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, DUNPHY of Old Town, HICKMAN of Winthrop, NOON 
of Sanford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10301, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9 and amended by PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §10308, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9 and amended by PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6, is further amended to 
read: 
1.  Members.  The board consists of 7 members.  The commissioner, the 
Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Coordinator of the 
Natural Areas Program Commissioner of Marine Resources are permanent members, and 
their designees may represent them at board meetings.  The Governor shall appoint the 
remaining 4 citizen members subject to the review of the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters and confirmation by the 
Senate.  One of these members must be a representative of a state sportsmen's 
organization, one must be a representative of a state wildlife conservation organization 
and one must work in a field related to natural resources. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the definition of the Coordinator of the Natural Areas Program and 
removes the Coordinator of the Natural Areas Program in the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry as a member of the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Board and 
replaces that member with the Commissioner of Marine Resources.
An Act To Support Family Caregivers in the Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0960
Committee Amendment CA_A_H172 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 659, L.D. 960, Bill, "An Act To 
Support Family Caregivers in the Workforce" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Regulation and Enforcement 0159 
Initiative: Provides funds for one Labor and Safety Inspector position and related All 
Other costs associated with additional travel, publications, outreach and education. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
1.000 
$47,731 
$6,100 
$53,831 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2016-17 
1.000 
$64,745 
$6,100 
$70,845 
Approved: 04/22/15 
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LD960 
LR 794(02) 
An Act To Support Family Caregivers in the Workforce 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment if" C H -17 d.) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
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 
$53,831 
$70,845 
$53,831 
$70,845 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$73,435 
$73,435 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$76,128 
$76,128 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $53,831 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $70,845 in fiscal year 2016-17 
to the Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor for one Labor and Safety Inspector 
position and related All Other costs associated with the additional travel, publications, outreach and education 
necessary to implement the requirements of this legislation. This fiscal note assumes an effective date of October 1, 
2015. 
LR0794(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Support Family Caregivers in the Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0960
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO, BURNS, FECTEAU, GILBERT, GRANT, HAMANN, KORNFIELD, MAKER, NOON, STUCKEY
Amends: 26 MRSA §843

Legislative Document 
No. 960 
H.P. 659 
House of Representatives, March 17, 2015 
An Act To Support Family Caregivers in the Workforce 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, GILBERT of Jay, GRANT of Gardiner, HAMANN 
of South Portland, KORNFIELD of Bangor, MAKER of Calais, NOON of Sanford, 
STUCKEY of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §843, sub-§4, ¶D, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 
519, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
D.  A serious health condition of a child, grandchild, domestic partner, spouse, 
sibling, parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who is related to the employee by 
blood, adoption, legal custody, marriage or domestic partnership. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, family medical leave may be taken by an employee to care for a 
child, domestic partner's child, parent, domestic partner, sibling or spouse with a serious 
health condition.  This bill adds to this list "grandparent" and "great-grandparent" and 
further provides that family medical leave may be taken in connection with the serious 
health condition experienced by any of these listed individuals related to the employee by 
blood, adoption, legal custody, marriage or domestic partnership.
An Act To Require the Attorney General To Investigate the Death of a Person in Police Custody or in a Correctional Facility
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0962
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BATES, PATRICK, GATTINE, HAMANN, MELARAGNO, SCHNECK
Amends: 5 MRSA §200-A

Legislative Document 
No. 962 
H.P. 661 
House of Representatives, March 17, 2015 
An Act To Require the Attorney General To Investigate the Death 
of a Person in Police Custody or in a Correctional Facility 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BATES of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator PATRICK of Oxford and 
Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, HAMANN of South Portland, MELARAGNO of 
Auburn, SCHNECK of Bangor. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §200-A, as amended by PL 1995, c. 200, §1, is further amended 
by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
The Attorney General shall investigate as a criminal matter the death of a person who 
at the time of death was in police custody or was an inmate in a state or county 
correctional facility.  The Department of Corrections, the county jail administrator or the 
law enforcement agency, as appropriate, shall notify the Attorney General of the death as 
soon as practicable. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Attorney General to investigate as a criminal matter the death of 
a person who at the time of death was in police custody or was an inmate in a correctional 
facility.
An Act To Support Tourism Development in the City of Sanford
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0961
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO, WOODSOME, EVES, HYMANSON, NOON, O'CONNOR, COLLINS
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5250-J

Legislative Document 
No. 961 
H.P. 660 
House of Representatives, March 17, 2015 
An Act To Support Tourism Development in the City of Sanford 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and 
Representatives: Speaker EVES of North Berwick, HYMANSON of York, NOON of Sanford, 
O'CONNOR of Berwick, Senator: COLLINS of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §5250-J, sub-§3-A, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. 
D, §1 and affected by §2, is amended to read: 
E.  Washington County and, the Downeast region and the City of Sanford, including 
3 pilot projects to be established by the commissioner: 
(1)  A pilot project for the property of the former Cutler naval computer and 
telecommunications station and for the City of Sanford, which may be excluded 
from the qualified business definitions established under section 5250-I, 
subsections 16 and 17 if a for-profit business is engaged in, or will engage in, 
tourism development including recreational tourism, experiential tourism, hotel 
development and theme park resort facility development; and 
(2)  A pilot project that allows seasonal employees in seasonal industries based 
on natural resources to be considered qualified Pine Tree Development Zone 
employees for the purposes of section 5250-I, subsection 18. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to 
establish a pilot project in the City of Sanford for tourism development including 
recreational tourism, experiential tourism, hotel development and theme park resort 
facility development by a for-profit business.
An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2015-16
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0967
Committee Amendment CA_A_H210 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "R " to H.P. 666, L.D. 967, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be 
Rendered in Fiscal Year 2015-16" 
Amend the bi1l by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/12/15 
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LD967 
LR 1931(02) 
An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered 
in Fiscal Year 2015-16 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1ft [H- 62J 0 ) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The amounts in the bill for the State costs included in the municipal cost components are based on budgeted 
expenditures for fiscal year 2014-15. These costs are incorporated into the tax assessment for the unorganized 
territory, which is collected as dedicated revenue to the Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund. 
Transfers are then made to the other dedicated accounts for certain expenditures related to the Unorganized Territory 
and to the General Fund to reimburse for actual General Fund expenditures included in the municipal cost 
components. This bill will not affect budgeted General Fund revenue or appropriations. 
LR1931 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Assist Patients in Need of Psychiatric Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0966
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MALABY, GATTINE, VACHON, BRAKEY

Legislative Document 
No. 966 
H.P. 665 
House of Representatives, March 17, 2015 
An Act To Assist Patients in Need of Psychiatric Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MALABY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, VACHON of Scarborough, 
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, McCORMICK 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 take steps to help provide acute psychiatric care in an inpatient 
setting by increasing the availability of inpatient beds. 
The bill will seek to do the following: 
1.  Create and fund additional psychiatric beds for geriatric patients; 
2.  Review and make changes to the bed hold regulations for nursing homes and 
group homes to create incentives to take difficult mental health patients back after a 
hospital stay; 
3.  Review and make changes to the bed hold regulations for nursing homes and 
group homes to create penalties for facilities that refuse to take difficult mental health 
patients back after a hospital stay; 
4.  Provide psychiatric urgent care centers with accompanying medically supervised 
crisis beds; 
5.  Create and fund additional psychiatric observation units; 
6.  Create an effective and professional mental health placement rapid response team 
or ombudsman in the Department of Health and Human Services; and 
7.  Provide additional MaineCare reimbursement for long-stay mental health 
emergency department patients and patients awaiting placement in psychiatric units.
An Act To Preserve Jobs and Primary Care Services in Rural and Underserved Areas of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0969
Committee Amendment CA_A_S68 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 341, L.D. 969, Bill, "An Act To 
Preserve Jobs and Primary Care Services in Rural and Underserved Areas of Maine" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/23/15 
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LD969 
LR 1305(02) 
An Act To Preserve Jobs and Primary Care Services in Rural and Underserved Areas of Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''ft''( S -Co 8"') 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2015-16 
FY2016-17 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
The bill includes annual General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of$I,500,000 
beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 for the State's federally qualified health centers to support access to primary medical, 
behavioral health and dental services for residents in rural and underserved communities, as well as to assist with 
provider recruitment and retention. 
LR1305(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expand Access to Affordable Higher Education and To Strengthen Workforce Development
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0968
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, BRYANT, BAKER, DIAMOND, PATRICK, VOLK, DAUGHTRY, NADEAU, PARRY

Legislative Document 
No. 968 
S.P. 340 
In Senate, March 17, 2015 
An Act To Expand Access to Affordable Higher Education and To 
Strengthen Workforce Development 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham and 
Senators: BAKER of Sagadahoc, DIAMOND of Cumberland, PATRICK of Oxford, VOLK of 
Cumberland, Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, 
NADEAU of Winslow, PARRY of Arundel. 
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. 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE 
Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 
Initiative:  Provides ongoing funds to the Southern Maine Community College to support 
economic growth and the operation of the new Midcoast Campus at Brunswick Landing.  
The funding supports academic programming in composites manufacturing, nursing, 
business and the arts and sciences, and assures student success through advising, library 
and tutoring services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,300,000 per year 
beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 to the Southern Maine Community College to increase 
economic development and provide support for operations and key educational programs 
at the Midcoast Campus at Brunswick Landing. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
An Act Regarding Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0970
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S211 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 342, 
L.D. 970, Bill, "An Act Regarding Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Requirements" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the first paragraph after the title the 
following: 
'Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 5-A in the last blocked paragraph in the last 
line (page 2, line 2 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "board" the following: 
'~ 
except that in order to be a licensed independent practitioner a certified nurse practitioner 
must practice for at least 24 months under the supervision of a licensed physician or a 
supervising nurse practitioner or must be employed by a clinic or hospital that has a 
medical director who is a licensed physician' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" and requires a certified nurse 
practitioner to meet certain practice or empIOyment;;Juire~order to be a licensed 
independentpractitione~ ,c:" ~ 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator CUSHIN 
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COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0970
Committee Amendment CA_A_S176 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 342, L.D. 970, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Requirements" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 5 -A by striking out all of the 2nd blocked 
paragraph (page 1, lines 36 and 37 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 5 in subsection 11 by striking out all of paragraph A (page 
2, line 8 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'A. Family care throughout the family members' lifespans;' 
Amend the bill in section 5 in subsection 11 by striking out all of paragraph E (page 
2, line 12 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'E. Women's health and gender-related care; and' 
Amend the bill in section 12 in §2205-C in subsection 7 by striking out all of 
paragraph D (page 5, line 6 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'D. Prescribe, order, administer, dispense and furnish therapeutic measures. For 
purposes of this paragraph, a certified registered nurse anesthetist may prescribe 
schedule II, III, IIIN, IV and V prescription drugs under this subsection only: 
(1) For a supply of not more than 4 days with no refills; and 
(2) To an individual for whom the certified registered nurse anesthetist has, at 
the time of the prescription, established a client or patient record. 
For the purposes of this paragraph, schedule II, III, IIIN, IV and V prescription drugs 
are those designated as such pursuant to the federal Controlled Substances Act of 
1970,21 United States Code, Section 812;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It makes changes to the 
section of the bill that defines the popUlation focus for an advanced practice registered 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 342, L.D. 970 
nurse and changes the section of the bill regarding the scope of practice to allow a 
certified registered nurse anesthetist to prescribe schedule II, III, IIIN, IV and V 
prescription drugs for a supply of not more than 4 days to individuals with whom the 
certified registered nurse anesthetist has established a client or patient record. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05126115 
::Wac:.. 
LD970 
LR 1062(02) 
An Act Regarding Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Requirements 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A-' (~- I/l9\ 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the State Board of Nursing, affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, associated with the rulemaking process can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRI062(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide for the Nonpartisan Election of County Officials
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0972
Committee Amendment CA_A_H125 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to H.P. 669, L.D. 972, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide for the Nonpartisan Election of County Officials" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Provide for the Nonpartisan Election of County Treasurer, Sheriff and 
Register of Deeds' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1, 2, 5 and 6. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report and removes the provisions in the bill 
requiring that a county commissioner and a district attorney be elected on a nonpartisan 
ballot and that a vacancy in either office be filled without regard to political affiliation. It 
leaves the requirement in the bill that a county treasurer, sheriff and register of deeds be 
elected on a nonpartisan ballot and that a vacancy in any of those offices be filled without 
regard to political affiliation. 
FISCAL NOTE REQumED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/01115 
JW.a~ 
LD972 
LR 1669(02) 
An Act To Provide for the Nonpartisan Election of County Officials 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ·h ( H - J.ls") 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
This bill would change the process to get certain county offices on the general election ballot from nomination by 
primary election to nomination by petition, thereby reducing the number of offices on the primary ballots and the 
number of ballot styles needed for each party. This would result in minor General Fund savings not requiring any 
change to the budget to the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions for ballot printing costs. 
LRI669(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure That Nicotine Products Are Taxed Equally
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0973
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: McCABE
Amends: 36 MRSA §4361

Legislative Document 
No. 973 
H.P. 670 
House of Representatives, March 18, 2015 
An Act To Ensure That Nicotine Products Are Taxed Equally 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McCABE of Skowhegan. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §4361, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 1997, c. 458, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
1-A.  Cigarette.  "Cigarette" means a cigarette, as defined in Section 5702 of the 
Code, or an electronic cigarette. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §4361, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A.  Electronic cigarette.  "Electronic cigarette" means an electronic nicotine 
delivery system that uses a battery-powered vaporizer that turns a liquid containing 
nicotine into an aerosol vapor, resulting in an effect to the user similar to smoking a 
cigarette. For purposes of this chapter, an amount of liquid containing 18 milligrams of 
nicotine equals one cigarette. 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes an electronic cigarette in the definition of "cigarette" for the 
purpose of assessing the cigarette tax.
An Act To Provide Compensation to a Corrections Officer Injured by a Patient or Prisoner
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0974
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TUCKER, BREEN, BATES, DION, FARNSWORTH, HOBBINS, KINNEY, MARTIN, PATRICK, VALENTINO

Legislative Document 
No. 974 
H.P. 671 
House of Representatives, March 18, 2015 
An Act To Provide Compensation to a Corrections Officer Injured 
by a Patient or Prisoner 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BATES of Westbrook, DION of Portland, FARNSWORTH of Portland, 
HOBBINS of Saco, KINNEY of Limington, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, Senators: PATRICK of 
Oxford, VALENTINO of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA Pt. 12 is enacted to read: 
PART 12 
BENEFITS FOR CORRECTIONS OFFICERS 
CHAPTER 551 
SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS 
§4501.  Supplemental benefit for corrections officer 
1.  Corrections officer.  "Corrections officer," as used in this chapter, has the same 
meaning as set forth in section 2801-A, subsection 2. 
2.  Supplemental benefit.  A corrections officer who, while in the performance of 
duty, suffers bodily injury resulting from acts of a patient or prisoner in the custody of the 
jail, prison or state correctional facility where the corrections officer works and as a result 
of the injury is entitled to benefits under Title 39-A is entitled to a supplemental benefit in 
the amount of the difference between the weekly cash benefits to which the corrections 
officer is entitled under Title 39-A and the corrections officer's regular salary. 
3.  Not chargeable against sick leave.  Any absence from work resulting from the 
injury described in subsection 2 may not be charged against available sick leave credits. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides for a supplemental benefit paid to a corrections officer who is 
injured by the acts of a patient or prisoner of the jail, prison or state correctional facility 
where the corrections officer works if the injury qualifies the corrections officer for 
workers' compensation benefits.  The amount of the supplemental benefit is the difference 
between the corrections officer's workers' compensation benefits and the corrections 
officer's regular salary.  In addition, the work time the corrections officer misses is not 
chargeable against available sick leave credits.
An Act To Improve Child Care in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0977
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FREY, GATTINE, HAMANN, HERRICK, PICKETT, POULIOT, SANBORN, STUCKEY

Legislative Document 
No. 977 
H.P. 674 
House of Representatives, March 18, 2015 
An Act To Improve Child Care in the State 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FREY of Bangor. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, HAMANN of South Portland, 
HERRICK of Paris, McELWEE of Caribou, PICKETT of Dixfield, POULIOT of Augusta, 
SANBORN of Gorham, STUCKEY of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Child Care Services 0563 
Initiative: Appropriates and allocates funds for the full match to leverage all available 
federal child care development funds. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides funds to fully match federal funds for child care development. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL 
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
An Act To Restore Revenue Sharing
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0980
House Amendment HA_A_H390 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "4" to H.P. 677, L.D. 980, Bill, "An Act To Restore 
Revenue Sharing" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~~ __ ~~~~~ 
__ 
(Representative 
TOWN: Topsham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Improve Child Care in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0977
Committee Amendment CA_A_H287 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 674, L.D. 977, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Child Care in the State" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, adds a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05115/15 
Mae 
LD977 
LR 630(02) 
An Act To Improve Child Care in the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment if [H-~8~ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Alloca tions 
General Fund 
Federal Block Grant Fund 
Revenue 
Federal Block Grant Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
$3,000,000 
$3,000,000 
$3,000,000 
$3,000,000 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
I 
$2,000,00\; 
$3,000,000 
$3,000,000 
$3,000,000 
$3,000,000 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $2,000,000 in 
fiscal year 2015-16 and $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2016-17 for the state contribution to leverage all available federal 
child care development funds. Federal Block Grant Fund allocations are also included for the matching federal share 
which utilizes the regular Medicaid FMAP. 
LR0630(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restore Revenue Sharing
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0980
Committee Amendment CA_A_H321 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 677, L.D. 980, Bill, "An Act To 
Restore Revenue Sharing" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 05115115 wac 
LD980 
LR 1039(02) 
An Act To Restore Revenue Sharing 
~'iscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment if ( II -J .1/ ) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Projections 
FY2017-18 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
($64,462,043) 
($42,974,695) 
($21,487,348) 
$0 
$42,974,695 
$21,487,348 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$64,462,043 
($64,462,043) 
($42,974,695) 
($21,487,348) 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill reduces the amount of state-municipal revenue sharing received by municipalities and increases General Fund 
revenue by $64,462,043 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $42,974,695 in fiscal year 2016-17. Under current law revenue 
sharing is being reduced by $86,000,000 in fiscal year 2014-15, but will not be reduced in the years affected by this 
bill. This bill may be in conflict with certain other proposals before the Legislature. 
LRI039(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Promote Patient Choice and Access to Health Care
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0978
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: DOORE, BECK, BROOKS, CAMPBELL, FOWLE, MELARAGNO, GERZOFSKY, KATZ, MASON
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4303

Legislative Document 
No. 978 
H.P. 675 
House of Representatives, March 18, 2015 
An Act To Promote Patient Choice and Access to Health Care 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DOORE of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BECK of Waterville, BROOKS of Lewiston, CAMPBELL 
of Orrington, FOWLE of Vassalboro, MELARAGNO of Auburn, Senators: GERZOFSKY of 
Cumberland, KATZ of Kennebec, MASON of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4303, sub-§20 is enacted to read: 
20.  Reimbursement of a provider.  A carrier may not refuse to reimburse a 
provider for providing a health care service or procedure covered under a health plan as 
long as the provider is acting within the lawful scope of that provider's license, 
registration or certification in the delivery of the covered service or procedure.  A carrier 
may not circumvent the requirements of this subsection: 
A.  By creating or using a provider-specific billing code or policy not listed in a 
nationally recognized coding system otherwise used by the carrier; or 
B.  By discriminating through benefit design or implementation of its benefit design 
in any manner to discourage enrollment in a health plan or to shift greater costs to an 
enrollee when an enrollee seeks treatment from a licensed, registered or certified 
provider. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a health insurance carrier from refusing to reimburse a provider for 
providing a health care service or procedure covered under a health plan as long as the 
provider is acting within the lawful scope of that provider's license, registration or 
certification in the delivery of the covered service or procedure. The bill also prohibits a 
carrier from creating or using a provider-specific billing code or policy not listed in a 
nationally recognized coding system or from discriminating in its benefit design to 
circumvent the requirement.