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An Act To Allow Equipment Rental Companies To Sell Equipment Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0329
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PICCHIOTTI, WHITTEMORE, ESPLING, FREDETTE, GUERIN, MORRISON, TEPLER, WALLACE, WARD, CUSHING
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3062

Legislative Document 
No. 329 
H.P. 223 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Allow Equipment Rental Companies To Sell Equipment 
Insurance 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset and 
Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, FREDETTE of Newport, GUERIN of 
Glenburn, MORRISON of South Portland, TEPLER of Topsham, WALLACE of Dexter, 
WARD of Dedham, Senator: CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3062 is enacted to read: 
§3062.  Coverage for rental equipment permitted 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Covered rental agreement" means a written agreement with a term of 30 
continuous days or fewer setting forth the terms and conditions governing the use of 
covered rental equipment provided by a rental company. 
B.  "Covered rental equipment" means equipment rented pursuant to a covered rental 
agreement for personal or household purposes. 
C.  "Rental company" means a person or organization, including a franchisee, in the 
business of renting equipment to the public. 
2.  Coverage for rental equipment permitted.  Notwithstanding any other provision 
of this Title, a rental company may offer for sale an insurance policy insuring against the 
loss of or damage to covered rental equipment under a covered rental agreement. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a rental company to offer for sale an insurance policy insuring 
against the loss of or damage to equipment rented for personal or household purposes.
An Act To Allow Personal Representatives of Children Access to Certain Documents of the Department of Health and Human Services Regarding Child Protective Activities
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0328
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BLACK, SAVIELLO, ALLEY, BUCKLAND, CRAFTS, GILBERT, GREENWOOD, HANLEY, STUCKEY, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 22 MRSA §4008

Legislative Document 
No. 328 
H.P. 222 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Allow Personal Representatives of Children Access to 
Certain Documents of the Department of Health and Human 
Services Regarding Child Protective Activities 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BUCKLAND of Farmington, CRAFTS of Lisbon, 
GILBERT of Jay, GREENWOOD of Wales, HANLEY of Pittston, STUCKEY of Portland, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4008, sub-§2, ¶J, as amended by PL 2007, c. 140, §6, is 
further amended to read: 
J.  A person making a report of suspected abuse or neglect. The department may only 
disclose that it has not accepted the report for investigation, unless other disclosure 
provisions of this section apply; and 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4008, sub-§2, ¶K, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 140, §7 and 
amended by PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is further amended to read: 
K.  The local animal control officer or the animal welfare program of the Department 
of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry established pursuant to Title 7, section 
3902 when there is a reasonable suspicion of animal cruelty, abuse or neglect.  For 
purposes of this paragraph, "cruelty, abuse or neglect" has the same meaning as 
provided in Title 34-B, section 1901, subsection 1, paragraph B.; and 
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §4008, sub-§2, ¶L is enacted to read: 
L.  The personal representative of a child named in a record who is reported to be 
abused or neglected. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Department of Health and Human Services to disclose 
information regarding the abuse and neglect of a child to the personal representative of 
the child.
An Act To Quantitatively Evaluate State Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0331
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DEVIN, JOHNSON, EVANGELOS, TIPPING-SPITZ

Legislative Document 
No. 331 
H.P. 225 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Quantitatively Evaluate State Contracts 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln and 
Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, TIPPING-SPITZ of Orono. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to create a process to quantitatively evaluate a state contract to 
determine the total value of the contract to the State using multipliers for factors such as 
the amount of raw materials from in-state sources, the number of state residents employed 
and the use of vendors, consultants and subcontractors from the State to evaluate bids and 
existing contract performance and for general public information.
An Act To Exempt from Sales Tax Sales to Certain Nonprofit Corporations That Provide Home Rehabilitation and Modification Services to Low-income Individuals
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0332
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HAWKE, BICKFORD, PIERCE, SEAVEY, WALLACE
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 332 
H.P. 226 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Exempt from Sales Tax Sales to Certain Nonprofit 
Corporations That Provide Home Rehabilitation and Modification 
Services to Low-income Individuals 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HAWKE of Boothbay Harbor. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, McCLELLAN of Raymond, 
PIERCE of Dresden, SEAVEY of Kennebunkport, WALLACE of Dexter. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§96 is enacted to read: 
96.  Nonprofit home rehabilitation organizations.  Sales to incorporated nonprofit 
organizations with annual employee payroll expenses less than $50,000 whose primary 
purpose is to use volunteers to rehabilitate or modify housing for low-income individuals. 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2015. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption for sales to certain incorporated nonprofit 
organizations whose primary purpose is to use volunteers to rehabilitate or modify 
housing for low-income individuals.
An Act To Help Veterans To Receive Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0333
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DEVIN, DAVIS, ALLEY, HANINGTON, HIGGINS, MAREAN, POWERS, SAUCIER, SCHNECK, WALLACE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1412

Legislative Document 
No. 333 
H.P. 227 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Help Veterans To Receive Benefits 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, 
MAREAN of Hollis, POWERS of Naples, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, SCHNECK of Bangor, 
WALLACE of Dexter. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1412, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 356, §20, is 
amended to read: 
3.  Design and location.  The Secretary of State shall determine the design and 
location on the license and nondriver identification card for the military service 
designation under this section., except that the license and nondriver identification card 
for a veteran of the United States Armed Forces must bear the word "Veteran." 
SUMMARY 
The bill provides that a driver's license or nondriver identification card with a military 
service designation requested by a veteran must bear the word "Veteran."
An Act To Improve the Maine Clean Election Act
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0334
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DEVIN, JOHNSON, CAMPBELL, EVANGELOS, TUELL
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document 
No. 334 
H.P. 228 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Improve the Maine Clean Election Act 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, EVANGELOS of Friendship, TUELL of East 
Machias. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§6-F is enacted to read: 
6-F.  Participation in political action committees.  A certified candidate, may not 
establish a political action committee for which the certified candidate is a principal 
officer, fund-raiser or decision maker except as provided by this subsection.  A certified 
candidate seeking election to the State Senate or State House of Representatives may 
establish and serve as the principal officer and fund-raiser for a political action committee 
established for the purpose of providing that certified candidate with professional 
development, networking and educational opportunities related to functions that a person 
may perform as a legislator.  Expenses related to this purpose, including administrative 
and travel costs, consultant fees and other relevant noncampaign-related costs, may be 
paid for using funds raised by the political action committee.  A certified candidate who 
serves as the principal officer, fund-raiser or decision maker for a political action 
committee established for the purpose of providing that certified candidate with 
professional development, networking and educational opportunities as described in this 
subsection shall limit the total amount raised for the political action committee, including 
any funds carried over from a political action committee established during a previous 
election, as follows: 
A.  Fifteen thousand dollars for candidates for the State Senate; and 
B.  Seven thousand five hundred dollars for candidates for the House of 
Representatives. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a person certified as a Maine Clean Election Act candidate seeking 
election to the State Senate or State House of Representatives from establishing a 
political action committee or serving as a fund-raiser or principal decision maker for a 
political action committee unless the political action committee is established to provide 
the person with professional development, networking and educational opportunities 
related to work that person may perform as a legislator.  The bill also sets limits on how 
much money may be raised for such a political action committee.
An Act To Require Lienholders To Remove Liens Once Satisfied
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0337
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S242 (Senate)
Amends: 10 MRSA §4013

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SENATE AMENDMENT" Pr "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 231, 
L.D. 337, Bill, "An Act To Require Lienholders To Remove Liens Once Satisfied" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section I and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §4013 is enacted to read: 
§4013. Removal of lien 
1. Removal within 60 days. Unless a specific time period is otherwise provided, a 
holder of a lien against property issued pursuant to the laws of this State shall remove the 
lien within 60 days of satisfaction or discharge of the lien by the debtor or owner of the 
property or agent of the debtor or owner. 
2. 
Liability. A holder of a lien, other than the State, a municipality or other 
governmental entity, who fails to remove a lien as provided in subsection 1 is liable to the 
debtor or owner of the property for reasonable attorney's fees and costs incUlTed to cure 
the lien as a result of the failure to remove the lien. 
3. Application. This section does not apply to a financing statement or other record 
governed by Title II.' 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the language in Committee Amendment "A" requiring a 
holder of a lien to provide written notice to any person who was provided notice of the 
lien at the time the lien was originally filed that the lien has been removed. In addition to 
exempting municipalities as provided in Committee Amendment "A", the amendment 
adds language exempting the State and other governmental entities from pot~ntial 
liability to a debtor for the failure to remove a lien. The amendment also provides that 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" 11-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 231, L.D. 337 
the liability of a holder of a lien to a debtor is for reasonable attorney's fees and costs 
incurred to cure a lien as a result of the failure to remove a lien and removes language in 
Committee Amendment "A" authorizing liability for actual damages. 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
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An Act To Require Lienholders To Remove Liens Once Satisfied 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "ft' to Committee Amendment "A" (S-dYc:2 ) 
. Sponsor: Sen. Whittemore of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Eliminates State Mandate 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment removes provisions that imposed requirements on municipalities that could have been considered a 
state mandate. As amended here the bill has no fiscal impact. 
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An Act To Prohibit the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Shops
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0335
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: MONAGHAN, GERZOFSKY, CHENETTE, CHIPMAN, HAMANN, HICKMAN, MAKER, MAREAN, POWERS, SAUCIER
Amends: 7 MRSA §4164

Legislative Document 
No. 335 
H.P. 229 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Prohibit the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Shops 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: CHENETTE of Saco, CHIPMAN of Portland, HAMANN of South Portland, 
HICKMAN of Winthrop, MAKER of Calais, MAREAN of Hollis, POWERS of Naples, 
SAUCIER of Presque Isle. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §4164 is enacted to read: 
§4164.  Prohibition of sale in pet shops 
1.  Prohibition of sale in pet shops.  Except as provided in subsection 2, a pet shop 
may not sell, deliver, offer for sale, barter, auction or otherwise dispose of a cat or dog. 
2.  Exceptions.  The following are exceptions to the provisions of subsection 1: 
A.  A public or private charitable nonprofit animal shelter, humane society or animal 
rescue organization.  For purposes of this paragraph, "humane society" has the same 
meaning as in Title 17, section 1011, subsection 15-A; 
B.  A pet shop offering a cat or dog owned by an entity in paragraph A for purposes 
of adoption of the cat or dog by a member of the public; or 
C.  A pet shop offering for sale a cat or dog that was born and raised by the owner of 
the pet shop in a separate facility. 
3.  Penalties.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which 
a fine of $2,500 must be adjudged and is subject to the penalties under section 4162, 
subsection 2. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a pet shop from selling cats or dogs that have not been born and 
raised in the pet shop.  The prohibition does not apply to a public or private charitable 
nonprofit animal shelter, humane society or animal rescue organization, a pet shop where 
a dog or cat owned by a public or private organization excepted by the law is being 
offered for adoption or a pet shop that is selling a cat or dog that was born and raised by 
the owner of the pet shop in a separate facility.  The penalty for violating these provisions 
is $2,500 and the pet shop's license may be revoked.
An Act To Combine Outstanding Student Loan Debt with a Home Mortgage
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0336
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FECTEAU, DUTREMBLE, BECK, DAUGHTRY, GOODE, POULIOT, RUSSELL, TIPPING-SPITZ, ALFOND, MILLETT
Amends: 10 MRSA §1026-U

Legislative Document 
No. 336 
H.P. 230 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Combine Outstanding Student Loan Debt with a Home 
Mortgage 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representatives: BECK of Waterville, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, GOODE of Bangor, 
POULIOT of Augusta, RUSSELL of Portland, TIPPING-SPITZ of Orono, Senators: ALFOND 
of Cumberland, MILLETT of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1026-U is enacted to read: 
§1026-U.  Homes for Student Loans Program 
1.  Program established.  The Homes for Student Loans Program, referred to in this 
section as "the program," is established to develop a financial services loan product that 
combines outstanding federal and state student loans for higher education with a 
mortgage loan. The authority shall administer the program. 
2.  Eligibility requirements.  Eligibility requirements must be established by rule of 
the authority and, at a minimum, must include: 
A.  That the applicant have received a bachelor's degree or graduate degree within 2 
years of the date of application; 
B.  That the applicant have outstanding federal or state student loans; and 
C.  That the applicant be seeking to purchase a home as the applicant's primary 
residence. 
3.  Agreements with financial institutions.  The authority shall enter into 
agreements with financial institutions to offer loan products in accordance with this 
section and on terms and conditions acceptable to the authority. 
4.  Rules.  The authority shall establish rules necessary to implement this section. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the Homes for Student Loans Program within the Finance 
Authority of Maine. The bill directs the authority to develop a loan product that combines 
outstanding federal and state student loan debt with a home mortgage.
An Act To Require Lienholders To Remove Liens Once Satisfied
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0337
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, BURNS, NUTTING, SHORT, STANLEY, VEROW, DILL
Amends: 10 MRSA §4013

Legislative Document 
No. 337 
H.P. 231 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Require Lienholders To Remove Liens Once Satisfied 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: NUTTING of Oakland, SHORT of Pittsfield, STANLEY of Medway, 
VEROW of Brewer, Senator: DILL of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §4013 is enacted to read: 
§4013.  Removal of lien 
A holder of a lien against property pursuant to this Part or under any other Title shall 
remove the lien within 30 days of satisfaction or discharge of the lien by the debtor or 
owner of the property or agent of the debtor or owner.  The holder of the lien shall 
provide to any person who was provided notice of the lien at the time the lien was 
originally filed written notice that the lien has been discharged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a lienholder to remove a lien no later than 30 days after a lien has 
been satisfied and to provide written notice of the lien’s discharge to any person provided 
notice at the time the lien was originally filed.
An Act To Repeal the Sunset of the Green Power Offer
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0340
Committee Amendment CA_A_H22 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3212-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " . 
to H.P. 234, L.D. 340, Bill, "An Act To 
Repeal the Sunset of the Green Power Offer" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Extend the Statutory Sunset of the Green Power Offer' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3212-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. B, 
§5, is further amended to read: 
3. Repeal. This section is repealed December 31, 2015 April 1, 2021.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment extends the statutory sunset of the green power offer to April 1, 
2021, instead of repealing the statutory sunset as in the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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An Act To Repeal the Sunset of the Green Power Offer 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'fl' L..I-I-Jd.-) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Rc~quired: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Commission from changing the repeal date of the green power offer from 
December 31, 2015 to April 1, 2021 are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources 
LR0569(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prevent Tax Haven Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0341
Committee Amendment CA_A_H97 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 235, L.D. 341, Bill, "An Act To 
Prevent Tax Haven Abuse" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in paragraph B in the 6th and 7th lines 
(page 1, lines 13 and 14 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the Republic of Ireland," 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 by inserting at the end a new blocked 
paragraph to read: 
'The State Tax Assessor shall review annually the list of jurisdictions in paragraph Band 
. report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation 
matters whether any jurisdictions should be added to or deleted from the list based on 
whether the jurisdiction taxes no or only nominal income, the jurisdiction lacks effective 
exchange of information with other taxing authorities, the jurisdiction lacks governmental 
transparency and the jurisdiction protects business with no substantial activity.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the Republic of Ireland from the list of jurisdictions 
considered tax havens and adds a requirement that the State Tax Assessor submit an 
annual report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
taxation matters regarding whether jurisdictions should be added to or deleted from the 
list of tax havens based on specified criteria. 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
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An Act To Prevent Tax Haven Abuse 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "J(.H-- 17) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$0 
($5,272,500) 
($5,510,000) 
($6,080,000) 
$0 
$5,272,500 
$5,510,000 
$6,080,000 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$277,500 
$290,000 
$320,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill requires corporations who file unitary income tax returns to include income from certain jurisdictions outside 
the United States in net income when apportioning income among tax jurisdictions. It would result in an increase in 
General Fund and Local Government Fund revenue of $5,272,500 and $277,500, respectively, in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LR0181(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Repeal the Sunset of the Green Power Offer
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0340
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DION, WOODSOME
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3212-A

Legislative Document 
No. 340 
H.P. 234 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Repeal the Sunset of the Green Power Offer 
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DION of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3212-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. B, §5, 
is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the statutory sunset of the green power offer.
An Act To Clarify That the Telephone Number 9-1-1 Is the Primary Number Advertised or Promoted for Emergency Response Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0339
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DION, WOODSOME
Amends: 25 MRSA §2932

Legislative Document 
No. 339 
H.P. 233 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Clarify That the Telephone Number 9-1-1 Is the Primary 
Number Advertised or Promoted for Emergency Response Services 
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DION of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2932, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 651, §3, is amended 
to read: 
1.  Designated emergency telephone number.  The primary telephone number to be 
used in a telephone exchange to request emergency services following the activation of 
E-9-1-1 services for that exchange, including the number for telecommunications devices 
for communication for the deaf, hard-of-hearing and speech-impaired, is 9-1-1.  The 
telephone number 9-1-1 must be the primary telephone number advertised or promoted 
for emergency response services.  The advertisement or promotion of the exclusive use of 
a telephone number other than 9-1-1 for emergency response services is prohibited. 
Sec. 2.  25 MRSA §2932, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 651, §3, is amended 
to read: 
2.  Publishing of 9-1-1.  A publisher of a directory of Maine telephone numbers for 
use by telephone subscribers in Maine must include in a conspicuous portion of the 
directory: 
A.    For any area within the directory in which E-9-1-1 has not been activated, the 
emergency numbers of the State Police and any sheriffs' departments that serve the 
area; and 
B.    For any area within the directory in which E-9-1-1 has been activated, the The 
telephone number 9-1-1 as the primary telephone number to request emergency 
services.  The number "9-1-1" must be accompanied by words indicating it is 
accessible by teletypewriter device, or TTY, such as "TTY/Voice."  A publisher is 
not required to update a directory following an activation of E-9-1-1 within the 
directory area until the next regular printing of the directory. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the telephone number 9-1-1 is the primary number advertised 
or promoted for emergency response services.  The bill also eliminates certain outdated 
language regarding the publication of the 9-1-1 number in telephone directories.
An Act To Align the Federal Affordable Care Act's Health Care Coverage Opportunities and Hospital Charity Care
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0343
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANDERSON, O'CONNOR, SIROCKI

Legislative Document 
No. 343 
H.P. 237 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Align the Federal Affordable Care Act's Health Care 
Coverage Opportunities and Hospital Charity Care 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: O'CONNOR of Berwick, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
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 align mandatory charity care laws governing hospitals and 
subsidized health insurance coverage under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act, Public Law 111-148, 124 Stat. 119 (2010).
An Act Concerning Billing between Emergency Medical Services Providers and Insurance Companies
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0347
Committee Amendment CA_A_S70 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A-" to S.P. 130, L.D. 347, Bill, "An Act 
Concerning Billing between Emergency Medical Services Providers and Insurance 
Companies" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Concerning Billing between Emergency Medical Services Providers and 
Insurance Companies' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Bureau of Insurance report. Resolved: That the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance shall conduct a review and 
evaluation pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 24-A, section 2752 of a 
mandated health benefit proposing to require a carrier offering a health plan in this State 
to include coverage for the costs of providing emergency medical services to an enrollee, 
including, but not limited to, the transportation costs required to provide medical 
assistance even if the enrollee is not transported to a hospital or other health care facility. 
The bureau shall submit the review and evaluation required by this section to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services on or before January 1, 2016. 
The joint standing committee may report out a bill based on the review and evaluation to 
the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature. ' 
SU~Y 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and replaces the bill with a 
resolve that requires the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of 
Insurance to conduct a review and evaluation of the mandated health benefit proposed by 
the bill in accordance with the requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 24-A, 
section 2752. The amendment requires that the review and evaluation must be submitted 
to the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services on or before 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 130, L.D. 347 
January 1, 2016 and authorizes the committee to report out a bill based on the review and 
evaluation to the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 04/21115 
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LD347 
LR 836(02) 
An Act Concerning Billing between Emergency Medical Services Providers and Insurance Companies 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "fJr(S-lb) 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to adopt the changes in this bill are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0836(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Motorists To Move to a Nonadjacent Lane or Slow Down for Certain Stationary Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0345
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, DAVIS, KATZ, BLACK
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2054

Legislative Document 
No. 345 
S.P. 128 
In Senate, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Require Motorists To Move to a Nonadjacent Lane or 
Slow Down for Certain Stationary Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, KATZ of Kennebec, Representative: 
BLACK of Wilton. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2054, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2007, c. 348, §20, is 
further amended to read: 
9.  Stationary vehicles.  The operator of a vehicle passing a stationary authorized 
emergency vehicle using an emergency light or a stationary public utility emergency 
service vehicle, refuse, garbage or trash business vehicle or wrecker using its authorized 
lights, with due regard to the safety and traffic conditions, shall: 
A.  Pass in a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle, public 
utility emergency service vehicle, refuse, garbage or trash business vehicle or 
wrecker, if possible; or 
B.  If passing in a nonadjacent lane is impossible or unsafe, pass the authorized 
emergency vehicle, public utility emergency service vehicle, refuse, garbage or trash 
business vehicle or wrecker at a careful and prudent speed reasonable for passing the 
authorized emergency vehicle or wrecker safely. 
A violation of this subsection is a traffic infraction for which a minimum fine of $250 
must be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds public utility emergency service vehicles and refuse, garbage and trash 
business vehicles to the list of stationary vehicles for which a motorist must move to a 
nonadjacent lane or, if moving to a nonadjacent lane is impossible or unsafe, slow down.
An Act Concerning Billing between Emergency Medical Services Providers and Insurance Companies
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0347
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: DUTREMBLE, LAJOIE, DAVIS, GRATWICK, PATRICK, COREY, CRAFTS, SHAW, SHORT, WOOD
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4320-J

Legislative Document 
No. 347 
S.P. 130 
In Senate, February 10, 2015 
An Act Concerning Billing between Emergency Medical Services 
Providers and Insurance Companies 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DUTREMBLE of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston and 
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, GRATWICK of Penobscot, PATRICK of Oxford, 
Representatives: COREY of Windham, CRAFTS of Lisbon, SHAW of Standish, SHORT of 
Pittsfield, WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4320-J is enacted to read: 
§4320-J.  Reimbursement of certain costs of emergency medical assistance 
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this Title, a carrier offering a health plan 
in this State shall provide coverage for the costs of providing emergency medical services 
to an enrollee, including, but not limited to, the transportation costs required to provide 
medical assistance even if the enrollee is not transported to a hospital or other health care 
facility.  
Sec. 2.  Application.  The requirements of this Act apply to all policies, contracts 
and certificates subject to this Act that are executed, delivered, issued for delivery, 
continued or renewed in this State on or after January 1, 2016. For purposes of this Act, 
all contracts are deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the 
contract date. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires health insurance carriers to reimburse for the costs of emergency 
medical services, including calls for emergency medical assistance when a person is not 
transported to a hospital.  The requirements of the bill apply to all health insurance 
policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2016.
An Act To Reduce the E-9-1-1 Surcharge
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0342
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DION, WOODSOME
Amends: 25 MRSA §2927

Legislative Document 
No. 342 
H.P. 236 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Reduce the E-9-1-1 Surcharge 
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DION of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2927, sub-§1-E, ¶A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 617, §8 and 
affected by §13, is further amended to read: 
A.  The statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge is 37¢ per month per line or number.  Beginning 
July 1, 2010, the statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge is 45¢ per month per line or number.  
Beginning January 1, 2016, the statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge is 40¢ per month per line 
or number.  The statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge may not be imposed on more than 25 
lines or numbers per customer billing account. 
Sec. 2.  25 MRSA §2927, sub-§1-F, ¶A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 617, §9 and 
affected by §13, is further amended to read: 
A.  The prepaid wireless E-9-1-1 surcharge is 37¢ per retail transaction. Beginning 
July 1, 2010, the prepaid wireless E-9-1-1 surcharge is 45¢ per retail transaction.  
Beginning January 1, 2016, the prepaid wireless E-9-1-1 surcharge is 40¢ per retail 
transaction. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces the E-9-1-1 surcharge from 45¢ to 40¢ beginning January 1, 2016.
An Act To Expedite MaineCare Payments for School Administrative Units
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0350
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LIBBY, GOLDEN, HAMPER, MILLETT, BROOKS, LAJOIE, POULIOT, ROTUNDO, TURNER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15689-A

Legislative Document 
No. 350 
S.P. 133 
In Senate, February 10, 2015 
An Act To Expedite MaineCare Payments for School Administrative 
Units 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative GOLDEN of Lewiston and 
Senators: HAMPER of Oxford, MILLETT of Cumberland, Representatives: BROOKS of 
Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston, POULIOT of Augusta, ROTUNDO of Lewiston, TURNER of 
Burlington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15689-A, sub-§22, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. C, 
§11, is amended to read: 
22.  MaineCare seed for school administrative units.  The commissioner may 
deduct from a school administrative unit's state subsidy and pay on behalf of the school 
administrative unit allowable school-based costs that represent the school administrative 
unit's portion of MaineCare payments.  A transfer of payment by the department to the 
Department of Health and Human Services must be made pursuant to a schedule agreed 
upon by the Department of Health and Human Services and the department no later than 
days after the incurrence of the allowable school-based costs and based on 
documentation of payments made from MaineCare funds.  The detail of such deductions 
must be provided to the school administrative unit no later than 90 days after the 
incurrence of the allowable school-based costs. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the Department of Education must provide the transfer of 
payment to the Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of school 
administrative units no later than 90 days after the incurrence of the allowable school-
based costs that represent the school administrative unit's portion of MaineCare 
payments.  The detail of such deductions must be provided to the school administrative 
unit no later than 90 days after the incurrence of the allowable school-based costs.
An Act To Expedite MaineCare Payments for School Administrative Units
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0350
Committee Amendment CA_A_S16 (Senate)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15689-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 133, L.D. 350, Bill, "An Act To 
Expedite MaineCare Payments for School Administrative Units" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §15689-A, suh-§22, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. C, 
§ 11, is amended to read: 
22. MaineCare seed for school administrative units. The commissioner may 
deduct from a school administrative unit's state subsidy and pay on behalf of the school 
administrative unit allowable school-based costs that represent the school administrative 
unit's portion of MaineCare payments. A transfer of payment by the department to the 
Department of Health and Human Services must be made pursuant to a schedule agreed 
upon by the Department of Health and Human Services and the department and based Oll 
dO€tlfllelltatioll of paymellts made from MailleCaJ'e ftmds in a manner that remains in 
compliance with federal intergovernmental transfer requirements. No later than 90 days 
after the incurrence of allowable school-based payments to schools. the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall provide the detailed payment information to the 
department. 
The department shall make this information available and apply the 
adjustment to the appropriate school administrative units within 30 days of receipt of the 
detailed payment information from the Department of Health and Human Services.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It ensures that the transfer of MaineCare seed 
payments for school administrative units are made pursuant to a schedule agreed upon by 
the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education in a 
manner that remains in compliance with federal intergovernmental transfer requirements. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure Maine's Elver Fishermen Can Fully Access Maine's Elver Resource
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0353
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H133 (House)
Committee: Marine Resources

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/I,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 240, 
L.D. 353, Bill, "An Act To Ensure Maine's Elver Fishermen Can Fully Access Maine's 
Elver Resource" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 4. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement in Committee Amendment "A" that the 
Commissioner of Marine Resources submit the rules adopted, or a written justification for 
not adopting mles, that provide a ~ethod for authorizing a temporary medical transfer of 
the elver individual fishing quota allocated to the holder of an elver fishing license to 
another holder of an elver fishing license after March 1 st to address emergency medical 
conditions to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources. 
SPONSORED BY: 
1Jvr~ ..,... "'d? tJJZ 
(Representative KUMIlftA u'f) 
TOWN: Deer Isle 
FISCAL NOTE REQFTRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05111115 
~c: 
LD353 
LR 668(04) 
An Act To Authorize a Temporary Medical Transfer of an Elver Individual Fishing Quota 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment~' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Kumiega, III of Deer Isle 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional savings to the Department of Marine Resources from eliminating the requirement that the 
commissioner submit a report detailing rules adopted, or a written justification for not adopting rules, are expected to 
be minor. 
LR0668(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 119: Motor Vehicle Fuel Volatility Limit, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0352
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 352 
H.P. 239 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 119:  
Motor Vehicle Fuel Volatility Limit, a Major Substantive Rule of 
the Department of Environmental Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative WELSH of Rockport for the Department of Environmental 
Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 119:  
Motor Vehicle Fuel Volatility Limit, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 119:  Motor 
Vehicle Fuel Volatility Limit, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection.
An Act To Permit the New England School of Dental Technology To Grant the Degree of Bachelor of Science
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0356
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SHAW, SHORT, VEROW

Legislative Document 
No. 356 
H.P. 243 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2015 
An Act To Permit the New England School of Dental Technology To 
Grant the Degree of Bachelor of Science 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: SHORT of Pittsfield, VEROW of Brewer. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Degree.  Beginning December 1, 2015, the New England School of Dental 
Technology may confer on all students who successfully complete its prescribed course 
of study the degree of Bachelor of Science as is usually conferred by like institutions of 
higher education. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the New England School of Dental Technology to grant the 
degree of Bachelor of Science beginning December 1, 2015.