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Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review of the Proposal To License Certain Mechanical Trades
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0121
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: PATRICK, DeCHANT, HERBIG, DUTREMBLE, GERZOFSKY, LIBBY, DOORE, GILBERT, HAMANN, PETERSON, TUCKER

Legislative Document 
No. 121 
S.P. 54 
In Senate, January 22, 2015 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review of the Proposal To License 
Certain Mechanical Trades 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PATRICK of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative DeCHANT of Bath, Representative HERBIG of Belfast and 
Senators: DUTREMBLE of York, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, GILBERT of Jay, HAMANN of South Portland, 
PETERSON of Rumford, TUCKER of Brunswick. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to conduct a 
sunrise review regarding the proposal to license certain mechanical trades.  
Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall 
conduct an independent assessment pursuant to the sunrise review requirements in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 1-A, subchapter 2 of the proposal to license 
certain mechanical trades; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Reporting date established.  Resolved:  That, no later than February 
17, 2016, the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall submit a 
report with any necessary legislation following the independent assessment under section 
to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic 
Development.  That committee is authorized to submit legislation on the subject matter of 
the report to the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation to 
conduct an independent assessment pursuant to the sunrise review requirements in the 
Maine Revised Statutes of the proposal to license certain mechanical trades.
An Act To Standardize Pints of Beer Sold in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0122
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PATRICK, GOODE, ALFOND, CYRWAY, DILL, MILLETT, CHIPMAN, FOWLE, MASTRACCIO, RUSSELL
Amends: 28-A MRSA §715

Legislative Document 
No. 122 
S.P. 55 
In Senate, January 22, 2015 
An Act To Standardize Pints of Beer Sold in Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PATRICK of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative GOODE of Bangor and 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, CYRWAY of Kennebec, DILL of Penobscot, MILLETT 
of Cumberland, Representatives: CHIPMAN of Portland, FOWLE of Vassalboro, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, RUSSELL of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §715 is enacted to read: 
§715.  Malt liquor sales in standardized pints 
A retail licensee licensed for on-premises consumption may not sell or offer for sale 
malt liquor in a container represented as a pint unless that container can hold at least 16 
fluid ounces. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that if an on-premises retail liquor licensee sells or offers for sale a 
pint of malt liquor, the container it comes in must have a capacity of at least 16 fluid 
ounces.
An Act To Require Payment by a Carrier for Health Care Services Provided to Enrollees of the Carrier
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0124
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, SANBORN, DIAMOND, DILL, LIBBY, MIRAMANT, ROSEN, BECK, FARNSWORTH, HUBBELL
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4303

Legislative Document 
No. 124 
S.P. 58 
In Senate, January 22, 2015 
An Act To Require Payment by a Carrier for Health Care Services 
Provided to Enrollees of the Carrier 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative SANBORN of Gorham and 
Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, DILL of Penobscot, LIBBY of Androscoggin, 
MIRAMANT of Knox, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: BECK of Waterville, 
FARNSWORTH of Portland, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4303, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A.  Payment to provider for services rendered during pendency of 
credentialling.  A carrier offering or renewing a health plan in the State shall pay claims 
for services rendered to an enrollee by a provider during the 60 days immediately 
preceding the date credentials are granted to that provider by the carrier. 
SUMMARY 
Providers who treat enrollees of a carrier are not compensated for care provided 
during the pendency of credentialling.  This bill requires retroactive payment to a 
provider for services rendered up to 60 days prior to credentials being granted.
An Act Extending Workers' Compensation Benefits to Certain Employees of the Office of the State Fire Marshal Who Contract Cancer
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0125
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DIAMOND, MAREAN, BAKER, DUTREMBLE, GERZOFSKY, MILLETT, ROSEN, LONG, POWERS
Amends: 39-A MRSA §328-B

Legislative Document 
No. 125 
S.P. 59 
In Senate, January 22, 2015 
An Act Extending Workers' Compensation Benefits to Certain 
Employees of the Office of the State Fire Marshal Who Contract 
Cancer 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative MAREAN of Hollis and 
Senators: BAKER of Sagadahoc, DUTREMBLE of York, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
MILLETT of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: LONG of Sherman, 
POWERS of Naples. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §328-B, sub-§1, ¶¶B and C, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 
408, §1, are amended to read: 
B.  "Employed" means to be employed as an active duty firefighter or by the Office 
of the State Fire Marshal or to be an active member of a volunteer fire association 
with no compensation other than injury and death benefits. 
C.  "Firefighter" means a member of a municipal fire department or volunteer fire 
association whose duties include the extinguishment of fires or an investigator or 
sergeant in the Office of the State Fire Marshal. 
Sec. 2.  39-A MRSA §328-B, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 408, §1, is 
amended to read: 
6.  Length of service.  In order to qualify for the presumption under subsection 2, the 
firefighter must have been employed as a firefighter for 5 years and, except for an 
investigator or sergeant in the Office of the State Fire Marshal, regularly responded to 
firefighting or emergency calls. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law allowing for workers' compensation benefits for firefighters 
who contract cancer by including in the definition of firefighters investigators and 
sergeants employed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
An Act To Preserve Programs in Allied Health at Kennebec Valley Community College
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0127
Committee Amendment CA_A_H36 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 85, L.D. 127, Bill, "An Act To 
Preserve Programs in Allied Health at Kennebec Valley Community College" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This committee amendment is the minority report. This amendment incorporates a 
fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26115 
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LD 127 
LR 955(02) 
An Act To Preserve Programs in Allied Health at Kennebec Valley Community College 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fil (H - '3 £, ) 
. Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Rel[J.uired: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$405,000 
$405,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $405,000 in fiscal year 2015-16 to the Maine Community 
College System to preserve the programs in allied health at the Kennebec Valley Community College. 
LR0955(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restrict Swim Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0126
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: SHAW, DUTREMBLE, BLACK, CRAFTS, DUCHESNE, SHORT, STANLEY, TIMBERLAKE, WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §1900

Legislative Document 
No. 126 
H.P. 84 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2015 
An Act To Restrict Swim Areas 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, CRAFTS of Lisbon, DUCHESNE of Hudson, McCABE 
of Skowhegan, SHORT of Pittsfield, STANLEY of Medway, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, 
WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1900, sub-§1, ¶B-1 is enacted to read: 
B-1.  "Entire length of the shore frontage" means the horizontal distance measured in 
a straight line between the 2 points at which the property lines of a property intersect 
with a shoreline. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §1900, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 312, §1, is amended 
to read: 
4.  Issuance of permit.  The director may issue a permit only to a qualified entity to 
establish and maintain a developed swim area or a swim line within the water safety zone 
designed to provide recreational swimming opportunities for the public. 
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §1900, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8.  Length of swim area.  The director may not issue a permit under subsection 4 for 
a swim line or a developed swim area unless the length of the developed swim area or of 
the area delineated by a swim line is equal to or less than 50% of the entire length of the 
shore frontage of the property from which the developed swim area or the area delineated 
by a swim line extends or 200 feet, whichever is greater.  The length of a developed swim 
area or of an area delineated by a swim line is measured parallel to the shore. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may not issue a permit for a swim 
area the length of which, measured parallel to the shore, is more than 50% of the length 
of the shore frontage of the property from which the swim area extends or 200 feet, 
whichever is greater.
An Act To Preserve Programs in Allied Health at Kennebec Valley Community College
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0127
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BECK, WHITTEMORE, DAUGHTRY, FOWLE, JORGENSEN, LONGSTAFF, NADEAU, PICCHIOTTI

Legislative Document 
No. 127 
H.P. 85 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2015 
An Act To Preserve Programs in Allied Health at Kennebec Valley 
Community College 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BECK of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset and 
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, FOWLE of Vassalboro, JORGENSEN of 
Portland, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, NADEAU of Winslow, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield. 
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 one-time funds to Kennebec Valley Community College to preserve 
its programs in allied health. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides one-time funding in fiscal year 2015-16 to Kennebec Valley 
Community College to preserve its programs in allied health. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$405,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$405,000
$0
An Act To Provide Options to Schools for Making Up School Days
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0129
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TUELL, EDGECOMB, ALLEY, CAMPBELL, DUCHESNE, HANINGTON, MAKER, STEARNS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4801

Legislative Document 
No. 129 
H.P. 87 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2015 
An Act To Provide Options to Schools for Making Up School Days 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias. 
Cosponsored by Senator EDGECOMB of Aroostook and 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CAMPBELL of Orrington, DUCHESNE of Hudson, 
HANINGTON of Lincoln, MAKER of Calais, McCLELLAN of Raymond, STEARNS of 
Guilford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4801, sub-§1, ¶F is enacted to read: 
F.  A school administrative unit operating under a plan approved by the 
commissioner may provide for a one-hour extension of the school day for up to 25 
days in a school year.  Notwithstanding the required number of school days under this 
subsection, 5 one-hour extensions may be counted as one additional school day.  A 
school administrative unit may implement extended days pursuant to this paragraph 
only for the purpose of making up school days missed due to weather or emergency 
closures. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that school administrative units may annually extend up to 25 
school days by one hour each day.  Five one-hour extensions count as one additional 
school day.  Schools may use the extensions only to make up school days missed because 
of weather or emergency closures.
An Act To Remove the 100-megawatt Limit on Hydropower under the Renewable Resources Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0132
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: O'CONNOR, THIBODEAU, CRAFTS, DUNPHY, FARRIN, FOLEY, HANLEY, PICCHIOTTI, SANDERSON, WINSOR
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210

Legislative Document 
No. 132 
H.P. 90 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2015 
An Act To Remove the 100-megawatt Limit on Hydropower under 
the Renewable Resources Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick. 
Cosponsored by President THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, DUNPHY of Embden, FARRIN of Norridgewock, 
FOLEY of Wells, HANLEY of Pittston, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, SANDERSON of Chelsea, 
WINSOR of Norway. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶B-3, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 542, §3, is 
amended to read: 
B-3.  "Renewable capacity resource" means a source of electrical generation: 
(1)  Whose total power production capacity does not exceed 100 megawatts and 
relies on one or more of the following: 
(a)  Fuel cells; 
(b)  Tidal power; 
(c)  Solar arrays and installations; 
(d)  Geothermal installations; or 
(e)  Hydroelectric generators that meet all state and federal fish passage 
requirements applicable to the generator; or 
(f)  Biomass generators that are fueled by wood or wood waste, landfill gas 
or anaerobic digestion of agricultural products, by-products or wastes; or 
(2)  That relies on wind power installations.; or 
(3) That relies on hydroelectric generators that meet all state and federal fish 
passage requirements applicable to the generators. 
Sec. 2.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 542, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  "Renewable resource" means a source of electrical generation: 
(1)  That qualifies as a small power production facility under the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission rules, 18 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 292, Subpart 
B, as in effect on January 1, 1997; or 
(2)  Whose total power production capacity does not exceed 100 megawatts and 
that relies on one or more of the following: 
(a)  Fuel cells; 
(b)  Tidal power; 
(c)  Solar arrays and installations; 
(d)  Wind power installations; 
(e)  Geothermal installations; 
(f)  Hydroelectric generators; 
(g)  Biomass generators that are fueled by wood or wood waste, landfill gas 
or anaerobic digestion of agricultural products, by-products or wastes; or 
(h)  Generators fueled by municipal solid waste in conjunction with 
recycling.; or 
(3) That relies on hydroelectric generators. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the 100-megawatt maximum capacity limit for a hydroelectric 
generator that meets all state and federal fish passage requirements applicable to 
generators to qualify as a renewable capacity resource and for a hydroelectric generator to 
qualify as a renewable resource for the purpose of meeting the State's renewable resource 
portfolio requirement.
Resolve, To Study the Impact of Winter Ticks on the State's Moose Population
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0134
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MARTIN, EDGECOMB

Legislative Document 
No. 134 
H.P. 92 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2015 
Resolve, To Study the Impact of Winter Ticks on the State's Moose 
Population 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair. 
Cosponsored by Senator EDGECOMB of Aroostook and 
Representative: MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to study impact of 
winter ticks on the State's moose population.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall conduct a study of the impact of winter ticks on the 
State's moose population, including identifying any problems for the moose population 
created by the ticks and recommending possible courses of action, if any, to address those 
problems; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Reporting date established.  Resolved:  That the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall report the findings of its study under section 1, including 
recommendations to address problems of the State's moose population caused by winter 
ticks, to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by January 4, 
2016.  The committee may report out legislation based upon the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 127th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to conduct a 
study of the impact of winter ticks on the State's moose population, including identifying 
any problems for the moose population created by the ticks and recommending possible 
courses of action, if any, to address those problems.
An Act To Clarify That the Medical Records of Applicants for Disability Variances Submitted to Municipa1 Boards of Appeal Are Not Public Records
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0136
Committee Amendment CA_A_H163 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 94, L.D. 136, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
That the Medical Records of Applicants for Disability Variances Submitted to Municipa1 
Boards of Appeal Are Not Public Records" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 4-A by striking out all of the next to the last 
paragraph (page 1, lines 31 to 32 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'All medical records submitted to the board and any other documents submitted for the 
purpose of describing or verifying a person's disability are confidential.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of the ftrst paragraph (page 1, lines 37 
to 38 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'All medical records submitted to the code enforcement officer and any other 
documents submitted for the pUrPose of describing or verifying a person's disability are 
confidentia1.' . 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clariftes that all medical records submitted to a municipal board of 
appeals or a code enforcement officer and any other documents submitted for the purpose 
of describing or verifying a person's disability are conftdential. 
This amendment 
addresses a concern that under the language in the bill, medical records submitted to the 
board or code enforcement officer that do not actually describe or verify a person's 
disability but nonetheless contain private information would become public records. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes, Decouple Federal Bonus Depreciation Deductions and Create a Maine Capital Investment Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0138
Committee Amendment CA_A_H1 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to H.P. 96, L.D. 138, Bill, "An Act To Update 
References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Decouple Federal Bonus Depreciation Deductions and Create a Maine 
Capital Investment Credit" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02111115 ..m-ac: 
127th MAINE I-JEGISLATURE 
LD 138 
. LR 1855(02) 
An Act To Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the 
.Maine Revised Statutes, Decouple Federal Bonus Depreciation Deductions and Create a Maine 
Capital Investment Credit 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amendedl by Committee Amendment If (H _/ ) 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2014-15 
$16,014,150 
($16,014,150) 
($842,850) 
FY 2015-16 
($107,150) 
$lO7,150 
$5,650· 
FY 2016-17 
($4,576,150) 
$4,576,150 
$240,850 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
($4,661,650) 
$4,(}61,650 
$245,350 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
($3,503,600) 
$3,503,600 
$184,400 
This bill proposes to conform to certain federal tax laws and would result in a loss of General Fund reyenue of 
$16,014,150 in fIscal year 2014-15, an increase of$107,150 in fiscal year 2015-16 and an increase of$4,756,150 in 
fiscal year 2016-17. It would also result in a reduction in transfers to the Local Government Fund of $842,850 in 
fiscal year 2014-15, an increase of $5,650 in fiscal year 2015-16 and an increase of $240,&50 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LR1855(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Designate the Friendship Sloop as the Official State Maritime Symbol
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0137
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: KRUGER, CUSHING, DEVIN, EVANGELOS, HUBBELL, LUCHINI, POULIOT, SUKEFORTH, WELSH, MIRAMANT
Amends: 1 MRSA §218-A

Legislative Document 
No. 137 
H.P. 95 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2015 
An Act To Designate the Friendship Sloop as the Official State 
Maritime Symbol 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KRUGER of Thomaston. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, EVANGELOS of Friendship, HUBBELL of Bar 
Harbor, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, POULIOT of Augusta, SUKEFORTH of Appleton, WELSH 
of Rockport, Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §218-A is enacted to read: 
§218-A.  Official state maritime symbol 
The Friendship sloop, a style of gaff-rigged sloop that originated as a working boat 
and fishing platform in Friendship, is the official state maritime symbol. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes the Friendship sloop, a style of gaff-rigged sloop that originated as a 
working boat in Friendship, the official state maritime symbol.
An Act To Allow the Electronic Transfer of Marriage Certificates
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0139
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DUCHESNE, BRYANT, DOORE, HOGAN, MARTIN, TUELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §2702-B

Legislative Document 
No. 139 
H.P. 97 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2015 
An Act To Allow the Electronic Transfer of Marriage Certificates 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, DOORE of Augusta, HOGAN of 
Old Orchard Beach, MARTIN of Sinclair, TUELL of East Machias. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2702-B is enacted to read: 
§2702-B.  Electronic transmittal of marriage certificates 
The municipal clerk that issued a marriage license pursuant to Title 19-A, section 
652, subsection 1 and the clerk of the municipality where the marriage occurred may 
issue certified copies of the marriage certificate electronically using the statewide system 
for the registration of vital statistics described under section 2701. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows both the municipal clerk that issued a marriage license and the clerk 
from the municipality where the marriage occurred to issue a certified copy of the 
marriage certificate electronically using the State's registration system.
An Act To Expand Access To Lifesaving Opioid Overdose Medication
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0140
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H278 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §2353

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,~ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 98, 
L.D. 140, Bill, "An Act To Expand Access To Lifesaving Opioid Overdose Medication" 
Amend the amendment in s.ection 2 by striking out all of the first line (page 1, line 14 
in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §2353, sub-§4 is enacted to read:' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 4 by striking out all of paragraph C 
(page 1, lines 32 to 36 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of subsection 5 (page 2, lines 4 
to 18 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provisions of Committee Amendment "A" providing 
limited immunity from criminal prosecution for those who seek medical assistance when 
a person is experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose and the immunity from civil or 
criminal prosecution for providing education on opioid-related mug overdose prevention 
or for purchasing, acquiring, distributing or possessing naloxone hydrochloride unless the 
person's actions constitute recklessness, gross negligence or intentional misconduct. 
SPONSORED BY: -1i-l--f---7£-~---------"----
(Representative BECK) 
TOWN: Waterville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Health Care Practitioner" in the Maine Health Security Act To Include Pharmacists
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0141
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CHACE, CUSHING, GILLWAY, HANINGTON, HERBIG, NUTTING, PARRY, SANDERSON, VOLK
Amends: 24 MRSA §2502

Legislative Document 
No. 141 
H.P. 99 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Health Care Practitioner" in 
the Maine Health Security Act To Include Pharmacists 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHACE of Durham. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representatives: GILLWAY of Searsport, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HERBIG of Belfast, 
NUTTING of Oakland, PARRY of Arundel, SANDERSON of Chelsea, Senator: VOLK of 
Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24 MRSA §2502, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 190, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
1-A.  Health care practitioner.  "Health care practitioner" means physicians and all 
others certified, registered or licensed in the healing arts, including, but not limited to, 
nurses, 
podiatrists, 
optometrists, 
chiropractors, 
physical 
therapists, 
dentists, 
psychologists, physicians' assistants and, veterinarians and pharmacists. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds pharmacists to the definition of "health care practitioner" under the 
Maine Health Security Act.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0142
Committee Amendment CA_A_H273 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 100, L.D. 
Expand Deer Hunting Opportunities for Junior Hunters" 
142, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 5-A (page 1, lines 3 to 12 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'5-A. Permit transfer to junior hunter. Notwithstanding subsection 5, a junior 
hunter may take an antlerless deer if another person who is 18 years of age or older and 
holds a valid antlerless deer permit transfers that permit to that junior hunter by 
identifying the name and address of the transferee on the permit as well as any other 
information reasonably requested by the commissioner and then returns the permit tothe 
department at least 48 hours prior to the junior hunter's hunting antlerless deer. Upon 
transfer of the antlerless deer permit to a iunior hunter, the transferor may not hunt an 
antlerless deer pursuant to the transferred permit but remains eligible, unless otherwise 
prohibited, to take a deer other than an antlerless deer in accordance with this Part. 
The commissioner shall record a transfer under this subsection and return the permit to 
the transferee. A valid permit must be in the possession of the transferee in order for the 
transferee to take an antlerless deer.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It provides that an antlerless deer permit holder 
who is 18 years of age or older may transfer the antlerless deer permit to a person who 
holds a junior hunting license at least 48 hours prior to the time the person holding the 
junior hunting license hunts for antlerless deer. 
Once the antlerless deer permit is 
transferred, the transferor loses the right to take an antlerless deer under that permit but 
remains eligible, unless otherwise prohibited, to take an antlered deer in accordance with 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, Part 13. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Deta~1 and Notes 
Approved: 05/18/15 
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LD 142 
LR 593(02) 
An Act To Expand Deer Hunting Opportunities for Junior Hunters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ff CH -;)73) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required : Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Any additional revenue to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from allowing junior hunters to take 
antIeriess deer if certain anterless deer permit holders transfer the permit to them is expected to be minor. 
LR0593(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expand Deer Hunting Opportunities for Junior Hunters
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0142
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HILLIARD, DANA, HOBART, LYFORD, POULIOT, STEARNS
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document 
No. 142 
H.P. 100 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2015 
An Act To Expand Deer Hunting Opportunities for Junior Hunters 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HILLIARD of Belgrade. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, HOBART of 
Bowdoinham, LYFORD of Eddington, POULIOT of Augusta, STEARNS of Guilford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§5-A is enacted to read: 
5-A.  Transfer to a junior hunter.  An antlerless deer permit holder who is 18 years 
of age or older may transfer the antlerless deer permit to a person who holds a junior 
hunting license and takes an antlerless deer while in the presence or under the supervision 
of the antlerless deer permit holder.  The antlerless deer permit holder must possess the 
antlerless deer permit at the time of the taking of the antlerless deer and transfer the 
permit to the junior hunting license holder by identifying the name and address of the 
transferee on the permit as well as any other information reasonably requested by the 
commissioner and then return the permit to the department as soon as practical after the 
taking of the antlerless deer.  Once the antlerless deer permit is transferred, the former 
antlerless deer permit holder loses the right to take an antlerless deer under that permit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows an adult holder of an antlerless deer permit to transfer that permit to a 
holder of a junior hunting license if the holder of the junior hunting license takes an 
antlerless deer while in the presence or under the supervision of the antlerless deer permit 
holder.  Once the permit is transferred, the adult antlerless deer permit holder loses the 
right to take an antlerless deer under that permit.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 4: Maine Motor Carrier Safety Regulation, a Major Substantive Rule ofthe Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0143
Committee Amendment CA_A_H42 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 101, L.D. 143, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 4: Maine Motor Carrier Safety Regulation, a 
Major Substantive Rule ofthe Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "authorized." and inserting the following: 'authorized only if the following 
change is made:' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 by inserting at the end the following: 
'I. The rule must be amended in section 4, paragraph B-1 to provide that intrastate 
vehicles to which Chapter 4 applies that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 
pounds to 26,000 pounds and that neither meet the definition of a "bus" nor transport 
hazardous materials are exempt from 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 390.19 
and 390.21.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police to 
make an additional change to Chapter 4: Maine Motor Carrier Safety Regulation, a major 
substantive rule of the bureau, before final adoption is authorized. It requires the bureau 
to change the lower limit of a gross vehicle weight rating from 10,000 pounds to 10,001 
pounds. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/20115 
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LD 143 
LR 1886(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 4: Maine Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulation, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "If' [1-1-
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
4:1) 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with rulemaking can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR 1886(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 4: Maine Motor Carrier Safety Regulation, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0143
Committee: Transportation

Legislative Document 
No. 143 
H.P. 101 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 4:  
Maine Motor Carrier Safety Regulation, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative McLEAN of Gorham for the Department of Public Safety 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation 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 4:  
Maine Motor Carrier Safety Regulation, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of 
the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police 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 4:  Maine Motor 
Carrier Safety Regulation, a major substantive rule of the Department of Public Safety, 
Bureau of State Police.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0146
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 146 
H.P. 104 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic 
Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, 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 Chapter 200:  Metallic 
Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, 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 Chapter 200:  Metallic Mineral 
Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 500: Stonnwater Management, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0147
Committee Amendment CA_A_H45 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 105, L.D. 147, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 500: 
Stonnwater Management, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions.of Chapter 500: 
Stonnwater Management, 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 only if the following changes are made: 
1. The rule must be amended in section 4, subsection E to clarify, for the purposes of 
the urban impaired stream standard, that where there is a department-approved 
management and monitoring plan in place and monitoring demonstrates that a stressor in 
the watershed, which may be either a pollutant or a failure to meet a water quality 
standard, is contributing to the impairment of the urban impaired stream, the department 
may require the applicant to use alternative or additional stormwater treatment measures 
to address the identified stressor; and 
2. The rule must be amended in section 14 to extend the permit shield provision to 
the implementation of innovative measures to increase the probability that low-impact 
development measures will be installed.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes final adoption of portions of Chapter 500: Stormwater 
Management, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection, only if certain changes are made to the provisionally adopted 
rule sections on the urban impaired stream standard and the permit shield provision. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
( 
'. 
Approved: 03/30/15 
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127th MAINE IJEGISLATURE 
LD 147 
LR 1879(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 500: Stormwater Management, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'It 0-/- '-fffj 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection to make certain changes to Chapter 500: 
Stormwater Management, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule, are expected to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1879(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 500: Stormwater Management, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0147
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 147 
H.P. 105 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 500:  
Stormwater Management, 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 500:  
Stormwater Management, 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 500:  Stormwater 
Management, a major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection.
An Act To Protect Private Property and Livestock from Fireworks
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0149
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HEAD, SKOLFIELD
Amends: 8 MRSA §223-A

Legislative Document 
No. 149 
H.P. 107 
House of Representatives, January 27, 2015 
An Act To Protect Private Property and Livestock from Fireworks 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HEAD of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Representative: SKOLFIELD of Weld. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §223-A, sub-§8, ¶¶C and D are enacted to read: 
C.  A person may not use consumer fireworks where noise from the fireworks would 
disturb livestock or poultry or within 1/4 mile of a property where livestock or 
poultry are present without the consent of that property's owner.  As used in this 
paragraph, "livestock" has the same meaning as in Title 7, section 81, subsection 8 
and "poultry" has the same meaning as in Title 7, section 81, subsection 9. 
D.  A person may not allow debris from the use of consumer fireworks to enter or 
land on the property of a person who has not given consent for the debris to enter or 
land on that property. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the use of consumer fireworks where noise from the fireworks 
would disturb livestock or poultry or within 1/4 mile of a property where livestock or 
poultry are present without the consent of that property's owner and prohibits a person 
from allowing debris from the use of consumer fireworks to enter or land on the property 
of a person who has not given consent for the debris to enter or land on the property.
An Act To Provide Anger Management Courses or Additional Imprisonment for Domestic Violence Offenders
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0150
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H102 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "If" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 108, 
LD. 150, Bill, "An Act To Provide Anger Management Courses or Additional 
Imprisonment for Domestic Violence Offenders" 
Amend the amendment in section I in the 2nd line (page 1, line 18 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "the Department of Corrections and" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 28 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "the Department of Corrections and" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes references to the Department of Corrections from Committee 
Amendment "A" leaving only the Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse to 
review pretrial and post-conviction use ofbatterers' intervention programs. 
SPONSORED BY: L 
LL4.J to I ~et 
(Representative HEAD) 
TOWN: Bethel 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04122/15 
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LD 150 
LR 467(04) 
Resolve, Requiring a Review of and a Report on Pretrial and Post-conviction Use of Batterers' 
Intervention Programs 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment fJ. to Committee Amendment II A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Head of Bethel 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment eliminates reference to the Department of Corrections, which removes the minor costs to the 
department associated with it's review and report on batterers' intervention programs. 
LR0467(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1