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An Act To Allow Children's Residential Care Facilities To Ensure the Safety of Their Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0470
Committee Amendment CA_A_H329 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §8108

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 309, L.D. 470, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Children's Residential Care Facilities To Ensure the Safety of Their Residents" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §8108 is enacted to read: 
§8108. Search of property 
An administrator or other staff designated by an administrator of a children's home or 
children's residential care facility may search a resident's backpack or travel bag upon the 
resident's return to the home or facility if there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that 
the backpack or travel bag contains misappropriated articles or items that would endanger 
the health or safety of the resident or other residents. A search of a resident's backpack or 
travel bag conducted under this section must be reasonably related to the objectives of the 
search and not excessively intrusive in light of the age and sex of the resident and the 
nature of the suspected misappropriated or harmful items. 
Following a search of a 
resident's backpack or travel bag authorized under this section. the administrator or 
designated staff may confiscate any items found in the resident's possession that are 
misappropriated or that pose a health or safety risk to the resident or other residents.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment clarifies the provisions of the bill 
to allow an administrator or other designated staff of a children's home or children's 
residential care facility to search a resident's backpack or travel bag if there are 
reasonable grounds for suspecting that the backpack or travel bag contains 
misappropriated articles or items that would endanger the health or safety of the resident 
or other residents. The amended language better mirrors current Department of Health 
and Human Services rules and United States Supreme Court precedent. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Children's Residential Care Facilities To Ensure the Safety of Their Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0470
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: WHITE, WILLETTE, BATES, BUCKLAND, EDGECOMB, GILLWAY, MARTIN, PRESCOTT, SANDERSON, BRAKEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §8108

Legislative Document 
No. 470 
H.P. 309 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Allow Children's Residential Care Facilities To Ensure 
the Safety of Their Residents 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WHITE of Washburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator WILLETTE of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BATES of Westbrook, BUCKLAND of Farmington, EDGECOMB of Fort 
Fairfield, GILLWAY of Searsport, MARTIN of Sinclair, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea, Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §8108 is enacted to read: 
§8108.  Search of property 
An administrator of a children’s home or children’s residential care facility may 
search a resident’s backpack or travel bag and confiscate any items that pose a health or 
safety risk whenever that resident returns to the facility after an absence from the facility. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows an administrator of a children’s home or children’s residential care 
facility to search a resident’s backpack or travel bag and confiscate any items that pose a 
health or safety risk whenever that resident returns to the facility after an absence.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services To Jointly Adopt Rules To Protect Children's Health
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0473
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HYMANSON, GRATWICK, BROOKS, BURSTEIN, HUBBELL, MASTRACCIO

Legislative Document 
No. 473 
H.P. 312 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education and the 
Department of Health and Human Services To Jointly Adopt Rules 
To Protect Children's Health 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and 
Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, BURSTEIN of Lincolnville, HUBBELL of Bar 
Harbor, MASTRACCIO of Sanford. 
Sec. 1.  Department of Education and Department of Health and Human 
Services joint adoption of updated vaccination requirements.  Resolved: That 
the Department of Education shall amend its Chapter 126:  Immunization Requirements 
for School Children and the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its 
Chapter 261:  Immunization Requirements for School Children jointly as follows. 
1. Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccination.  The 
departments shall amend their respective rules to require students to receive a vaccination 
that contains a tetanus and diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis, or Tdap, vaccine 
during the 7th grade.  This requirement must meet the most recent standards approved by 
the United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Public Health 
Service and be in accordance with the most recent recommendations of the United States 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization 
Practices. 
2.  Meningococcal vaccinations.  The departments shall amend their respective rules 
to require students to receive vaccinations that contain a meningococcal vaccine during 
the 7th grade and a booster dose during the 12th grade.  This requirement must meet the 
most recent standards approved by the United States Department of Health and Human 
Services, United States Public Health Service and be in accordance with the most recent 
recommendations of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. 
3.  Adoption schedule.  The departments shall adopt rules pursuant to this section by 
August 1, 2016.  Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6358, 
subsection 1, rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Education and the Department of Health and 
Human Services to jointly amend their rules on immunization requirements for 
schoolchildren to establish requirements for what are commonly known as Tdap and 
meningitis vaccinations before the start of school year 2016-2017.
Resolve, To Increase MaineCare Services for Certain Recipients To Allow Them To Remain at Home
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0475
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STUCKEY, FARNSWORTH, MALABY, SANBORN

Legislative Document 
No. 475 
H.P. 314 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
Resolve, To Increase MaineCare Services for Certain Recipients To 
Allow Them To Remain at Home 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STUCKEY of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, MALABY of Hancock, 
SANBORN of Gorham. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, home and community services for adults with intellectual disabilities or 
autistic disorder can exceed $100,000 annually; and 
Whereas, support services for adults with intellectual disabilities or autistic disorder 
are critical to allowing those individuals to remain in their homes for as long as possible 
and to delaying their entry to residential care facilities; and 
Whereas, increasing support services allows family members living with adults with 
intellectual disabilities or autistic disorder to maintain employment; 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.  Increasing reimbursement for support services for adults with 
intellectual disabilities or autistic disorder.  Resolved:  That, by April 1, 2015, 
the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its rules in the MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter 101, Chapter II, Section 29:  Support Services for Adults with 
Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder to increase the combined annual limit for 
reimbursement for home support, community support, work support-individual or work 
support-group, assistive technology and career  planning to $47,550.  The department 
shall determine the number of hours of specific support services on the basis of the 
increased combined annual limit.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its 
rules in the MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter 101, Chapter II, Section 29:  Support 
Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, by April 1, 2015, to 
increase the combined annual limit for service reimbursement to $47,550 from the current 
limit of $23,771.
An Act To Require Pharmacies To Provide Disposal Receptacles for Used Hypodermic Apparatuses
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0476
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, CHENETTE, GATTINE, HYMANSON, STUCKEY, TUCKER, BURNS
Amends: 22 MRSA §1341

Legislative Document 
No. 476 
H.P. 315 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Require Pharmacies To Provide Disposal Receptacles for 
Used Hypodermic Apparatuses 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CHENETTE of Saco, GATTINE of Westbrook, 
HYMANSON of York, STUCKEY of Portland, TUCKER of Brunswick, Senator: BURNS of 
Washington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1341, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2007, c. 346, Pt. A, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
2.  Rules.  The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall adopt rules 
pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act establishing requirements for 
hypodermic apparatus exchange programs.  The rules must include but are not limited to: 
A.  Procedures for the safe disposal of hypodermic apparatuses; 
B.  Tracking the number of hypodermic apparatuses distributed and collected;  
C.  Drug abuse prevention and treatment education; and 
D.  Measures to discourage the utilization of used hypodermic apparatuses.; and 
E.  Requiring a pharmacy that dispenses hypodermic apparatuses to provide a 
container for the on-site disposal of used hypodermic apparatuses. 
Rules adopted or amended pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to adopt rules 
to add a requirement that hypodermic apparatus exchange programs require a pharmacy 
that dispenses hypodermic apparatuses to provide a container for the on-site disposal of 
used hypodermic apparatuses.
Resolve, To Increase Funding To Support Peer Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0477
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STUCKEY, GRATWICK, CHIPMAN, DOORE, ROTUNDO, LIBBY, SAVIELLO, WOODSOME

Legislative Document 
No. 477 
H.P. 316 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
Resolve, To Increase Funding To Support Peer Centers 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STUCKEY of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and 
Representatives: CHIPMAN of Portland, DOORE of Augusta, ROTUNDO of Lewiston, 
Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, SAVIELLO of Franklin, WOODSOME of York. 
Sec. 1.  Provide funding to peer centers.  Resolved:  That, by October 1, 2015, 
the Department of Health and Human Services shall provide a one-time payment to peer 
centers that provide services on a contractual basis to the department, also referred to as 
social clubs or drop-in centers, that is equal to a 10% increase over the fiscal year 2014-
contract budget amount for each of the 12 peer centers.  The 10% increase must be 
included in future contracts increasing the baseline. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires an increase in funding to peer centers, also referred to as social 
clubs or drop-in centers, of 10% on the fiscal year 2014-15 contract budget amount for 
each of the 12 peer centers.  A one-time payment must be made by October 1, 2015 and 
then be included in the baseline in the future.
Resolve, To Increase Funding To Support Peer Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0477
Committee Amendment CA_A_H160 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 316, L.D. 477, "Resolve, To Increase 
Funding To Support Peer Centers" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page l1ine 6 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "baseline." and inserting the following: 'baseline; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY BDS) 
Mental Health Services - Community 0121 
Initiative: Provides funding to increase payments to peer centers, also referred to as social 
clubs or drop-in centers, by 10% beginning in fiscal year 2015-16. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2015-16 
$147,944 
$147,944 
2016-17 
$147,944 
$147,944 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/08/15 
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LD477 
LR 1045(02) 
Resolve, To Increase Funding To Support Peer Centers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '11' C H -J/PO) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2015-16 
FY2016-17 
$147,944 
$147,944 
$147,944 
$147,944 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$147,944 
$147,944 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$147,944 
$147,944 
The bill includes annual General Fund appropriations beginning in FY 2015-16 of $147,944 to increase the contracts 
for Peer Support Centers by 10%. 
LRI045(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Hunting on Sunday with the Landowner's Written Consent
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0479
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: GREENWOOD, WILLETTE, BICKFORD, CRAFTS, LONG, SHAW, STETKIS, TURNER, WOOD, CUSHING
Amends: 12 MRSA §10501, 12 MRSA §11205

Legislative Document 
No. 479 
H.P. 318 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Allow Hunting on Sunday with the Landowner's Written 
Consent 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. 
Cosponsored by Senator WILLETTE of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, CRAFTS of Lisbon, LONG of Sherman, SHAW of 
Standish, STETKIS of Canaan, TURNER of Burlington, WOOD of Sabattus, Senator: 
CUSHING of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10501, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2003, c. 511, §1 and 
affected by §3 and c. 614, §§9 and 10, is further amended to read: 
9.  Possession of hunting equipment on Sunday.  Possession of hunting equipment 
in the fields or forests or on the waters or ice in the State on Sunday is prima facie 
evidence of a violation of section 11205, unless: 
A.  The hunting equipment is carried, securely wrapped, in a complete cover; 
B.  The hunting equipment is fastened in a case; or 
C.  The hunting equipment is carried in at least 2 separate pieces in such a manner 
that it can not be fired, unless the separate pieces are joined together.  For the purpose 
of this subsection, a clip, magazine or cylinder of a firearm may not be considered a 
piece of the hunting equipment.  Bows and arrows must be kept in a case or cover if 
broadheads or field points are kept attached to the arrows.; or 
D.  The person has the written consent of the landowner to hunt on Sunday on that 
landowner's property. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11205, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
1-A.  Written consent.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, a person may hunt wild 
animals or wild birds on Sunday on a landowner's property with the written consent of the 
landowner. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person to possess hunting equipment on Sunday on a landowner's 
property if the person possessing the equipment has the landowner's written consent to 
hunt on that property.  The bill also allows hunting on a landowner's property on Sunday 
with the landowner's written consent.
An Act To Allow Condominium and Homeowners Associations To Establish Swim Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0480
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: POWERS
Amends: 12 MRSA §1900

Legislative Document 
No. 480 
H.P. 319 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Allow Condominium and Homeowners Associations To 
Establish Swim Areas 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative POWERS of Naples.  (BY REQUEST) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1900, sub-§1, ¶A-1 is enacted to read: 
A-1.  "Common interest development" means a homeowners association, unit owners 
association or condominium owners association. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §1900, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 312, §1, is 
amended to read: 
C.  "Qualified entity" means a common interest development, camping area, 
recreational camp or governmental entity or governmentally sponsored group. 
Sec. 3.  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 within the water safety zone designed to 
provide recreational swimming opportunities for the public or, in the case of a common 
interest development, to provide recreational swimming opportunities for members of the 
common interest development. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows homeowners associations, unit owners associations and 
condominium owners associations to be issued a permit by the Director of the Bureau of 
Parks and Lands within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
establish developed swim areas.
An Act Regarding the Reporting Standards for Child Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0483
Committee Amendment CA_A_H193 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 322, L.D. 483, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Reporting Standards for Child Abuse" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 7 in the last line (page 1, line 15 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "practitioner" the following: 'or the reporting of bums or 
other injuries occurring as a result of medical treatment following the delivery of the 
child while the child remains hospital{zed following thedelivery' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides an additional exception, beyond the exception established 
in the bill, to the law mandating a report to the 'Department of Health and Human 
Services of suspected abuse or neglect of a child under 6 months of age for bums or other 
injuries occurring as a 'result of medical treatment following the delivery of the child 
while the child remains hospitalized. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit Flying over Land with Drones without Written Permission from the Landowner
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0482
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BLACK, EDGECOMB, CRAFTS, HANLEY, HARLOW, HICKMAN, LONG, TIMBERLAKE, TIMMONS, TURNER
Amends: 17 MRSA §3861

Legislative Document 
No. 482 
H.P. 321 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Prohibit Flying over Land with Drones without Written 
Permission from the Landowner 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Senator EDGECOMB of Aroostook and 
Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, HANLEY of Pittston, HARLOW of Portland, 
HICKMAN of Winthrop, LONG of Sherman, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, TIMMONS of 
Cumberland, TURNER of Burlington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §3861 is enacted to read: 
§3861.  Trespass by unmanned aerial vehicle; civil violation 
1.  Violation.  A person may not operate an unmanned aerial vehicle over the land of 
another without written permission from the landowner. 
2.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which 
a fine of not less than $500 must be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes operating an unmanned aerial vehicle over the land of another 
without written permission of the landowner a civil trespass punishable by a fine of not 
less than $500.
An Act Regarding the Reporting Standards for Child Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0483
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BATES, KATZ, GIDEON, HAMANN, SANBORN, SCHNECK, STUCKEY, WARD, WHITE, BRAKEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §4011-A

Legislative Document 
No. 483 
H.P. 322 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act Regarding the Reporting Standards for Child Abuse 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BATES of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and 
Representatives: GIDEON of Freeport, HAMANN of South Portland, SANBORN of Gorham, 
SCHNECK of Bangor, STUCKEY of Portland, WARD of Dedham, WHITE of Washburn, 
Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4011-A, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 268, §1, is 
amended to read: 
7.  Children under 6 months of age or otherwise nonambulatory.  A person 
required to make a report under subsection 1 shall report to the department if a child who 
is under 6 months of age or otherwise nonambulatory exhibits evidence of the following: 
A.  Fracture of a bone; 
B.  Substantial bruising or multiple bruises; 
C.  Subdural hematoma; 
D.  Burns; 
E.  Poisoning; or 
F.  Injury resulting in substantial bleeding, soft tissue swelling or impairment of an 
organ. 
This subsection does not require the reporting of injuries occurring as a result of the 
delivery of a child attended by a licensed medical practitioner. 
SUMMARY 
The bill creates an exception to the law mandating a report to the Department of 
Health and Human Services of suspected abuse or neglect of a child under 6 months of 
age for injuries occurring during birth when the delivery is attended by a licensed medical 
practitioner.
An Act To Amend the Eligibility Requirements for the Rural Medical Access Program
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0481
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MALABY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §6307

Legislative Document 
No. 481 
H.P. 320 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Eligibility Requirements for the Rural 
Medical Access Program 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MALABY of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §6307, sub-§1, ¶¶C and D, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 931, 
§5, are amended to read: 
C.  Provides complete obstetrical care for patients, including prenatal care and 
delivery, provided that physicians in an underserved area without a facility for 
obstetrical delivery are still eligible if they provide only prenatal care and have 
referral agreements for delivery with a physician meeting the requirements of 
paragraphs A and B; and 
D.  Practices at least 50% of the time in areas of the State that are underserved areas 
for obstetrical and prenatal medical services as determined by the Department of 
Health and Human Services.; and 
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §6307, sub-§1, ¶E is enacted to read: 
E.  Is employed by a nonprofit or for-profit hospital, health care facility, clinic or 
other entity that employs a physician. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the eligibility requirements for the Rural Medical Access Program 
to include physicians employed by a for-profit organization.
An Act Regarding the Confidentiality of Railroad Carrier Cargo
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0484
Committee Amendment CA_A_H181 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 323, L.D. 484, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Confidentiality of Railroad Carrier Cargo" 
Amend the bill in section 3 by striking out all of paragraph V (page 1, lines 14 to 16 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'V. 
Records provided by a railroad company describing hazardous materials 
transported by the railroad company in this State, the routes of hazardous materials 
shipments and the frequency of hazardous materials operations on those routes that 
are in the possession of a state or local emergency management entity or law 
enforcement agency, a fire department or other first responder. For the purposes of 
this paragraph, "hazardous material" has the same meaning as set forth in 49 Code of 
Federal Regulations, Section 105.5.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the exception to the definition of "public record" 
proposed in the bill is limited to records provided by a railroad company that describe 
hazardous materials that are transported by the railroad company, the routes of the 
hazardous materials shipments and the frequency of the hazardous materials operations 
on those routes when those records are in the possession of state or local emergency 
management entities or law enforcement agencies, fire departments or other first 
responders. 
The amendment also provides that "hazardous material" has the same 
definition as in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 105.5. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Confidentiality of Railroad Carrier Cargo
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0484
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SHAW
Amends: 1 MRSA §402

Legislative Document 
No. 484 
H.P. 323 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act Regarding the Confidentiality of Railroad Carrier Cargo 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ¶S, as amended by PL 2013, c. 518, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
S.  E-mail addresses obtained by a political subdivision of the State for the sole 
purpose of disseminating noninteractive notifications, updates and cancellations that 
are issued from the political subdivision or its elected officers to an individual or 
individuals that request or regularly accept these noninteractive communications; and 
Sec. 2.  1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ¶T, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 518, §3, is 
amended to read: 
T.  Records describing research for the development of processing techniques for 
fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing or the design and operation of a 
depuration plant in the possession of the Department of Marine Resources.; and 
Sec. 3.  1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ¶U is enacted to read: 
U.  Records describing commodities transported by a railroad in this State in the 
possession of law enforcement, fire departments or other first responders or 
emergency management entities. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds an additional public records exception to the Freedom of Access Act to 
cover records describing commodities transported by a railroad in this State when those 
records are in the possession of law enforcement, fire departments or other first 
responders or emergency management entities.
An Act To Allow Licensed Foresters To Use Mechanics Liens
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0485
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: McCLELLAN, AUSTIN, NUTTING, WADSWORTH
Amends: 10 MRSA §3251

Legislative Document 
No. 485 
H.P. 324 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Allow Licensed Foresters To Use Mechanics Liens 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McCLELLAN of Raymond. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, NUTTING of Oakland, WADSWORTH 
of Hiram. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §3251, as amended by PL 1997, c. 264, §1, is further amended 
to read: 
§3251.  Lien established 
Whoever performs labor or furnishes labor or materials, including repair parts of 
machines used, or performs services as a surveyor, an architect, a forester licensed under 
Title 32, chapter 76 or an engineer, or as a real estate licensee, or as an owner-renter, 
owner-lessor, or owner-supplier of equipment used in erecting, altering, moving or 
repairing a house, building or appurtenances, including any public building erected or 
owned by any city, town, county, school district or other municipal corporation, or in 
constructing, altering or repairing a wharf or pier, or any building thereon, including the 
surveying, clearing, grading, draining, excavating or landscaping of the ground adjacent 
to and upon which any such objects are constructed, or in selling any interest in land, 
improvements or structures, by virtue of a contract with or by consent of the owner, has a 
lien thereon and on the land on which it stands and on any interest such owner has in the 
same, to secure payment thereof, with costs. If the owner of the building has no legal 
interest in the land on which the building is erected or to which it is moved, the lien 
attaches to the building, and if the owner of the wharf or pier has no legal interest in the 
land on which the wharf or pier is erected, the lien attaches to the wharf or pier, and in 
either case may be enforced as provided. If the owner of such land, building, wharf or 
pier, so contracting, is a minor or married woman, such lien exists and such minority or 
coverture does not bar a recovery in any proceeding brought to enforce it. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds licensed foresters to the list of persons who can place a lien on the 
property of another for nonpayment of services.
An Act To Expand the Scope of Practice for Denturists
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0488
House Amendment HA_A_H169 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §1081

HOUSE AMENDMENT "iI " 
to H.P. 327, L.D. 488, Bill, "An Act To Expand the 
Scope of Practice for Denturists" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections I to 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1081, sub-§2, ~E, as amended by PL 2007, c. 620, Pt. C, §2, 
is further amended to read: 
E. 
The filling of prescriptions of a licensed dentist by any person, association, 
corporation or other entity for the construction, reproduction or repair of prosthetic 
dentures, bridges, plates or appliances to be used or worn as substitutes for natural 
teeth, provided that as long as this person, association, corporation or other entity 
does not solicit nor advertise, directly or indirectly, by mail, card, newspaper, 
pamphlet, radio or otherwise, to the general public to construct, reproduce or repair 
prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates or other appliances to be used or worn as 
substitutes for natural teeth; and 
Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §1081, sub-§2, ~G, as amended by PL 2007, c. 620, Pt. C, §3, 
is further amended to read: 
G. 
The taking of impressions by dental hygienists, independent practice dental 
hygienists or dental assistants for study purposes only~~ 
Sec. 3. 32 MRSA §1081, sub-§2,~, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 620, Pt. C, §4, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 4. 32 MRSA §1081, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. 
Exceptions.· Practice by an independent practice dental hygienist licensed 
pursuant to subchapter 3-B or by a denturist licensed pursuant to subchapter 6 is not a 
violation of this subchapter.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "~to H.P. 327, L.D. 488 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision in the bill that provides that the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 16 does not apply to practice by a licensed denturist 
and it removes the provision in current law that provides that Title 32, chapter 16 does 
not apply to practice by an independent practice dental hygienist. 
This amendment 
provides that practice by a licensed independent practice dental hygienist or a licensed 
denturist is not a violation of the laws 
;veming the licensing of dentists. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~ __ ~+-~-T~ 
____ __ 
(Representative HERBIG) 
TOWN: Belfast 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Expand the Scope of Practice for Denturists
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0488
Committee Amendment CA_A_H130 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 327, L.D. 488, Bill, "An Act To 
Expand the Scope of Practice for Denturists" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 6 to 8 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 6. 32 MRS A §1100-B, sub-§3, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
D. 
The making. placing, constructing, altering, reproducing or repamng of 
nonorthodontic removable sports mouth guards and the provision of teeth whitening 
services, including fabricating whitening trays. providing whitening solutions 
determined to be safe for public use and providing any required follow-up care and 
instructions for use of the trays and solutions at home.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes provisions of the bill that allow denturists to take x-rays 
and fit removable prostheses, with the exception of orthodontic appliances, and instead 
authorizes a licensed denturist to make, place and repair nonorthodontic removable sports 
mouth guards and provide teeth whitening services. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/05/15 
~a~ 
LD488 
LR 1629(02) 
An Act To Expand the Scope of Practice for Denturists 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment .(J ( II ~ 1:;0 ) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Board of Dental Examiners, affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, associated with implementing the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR1629(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Adequate Rest Breaks for Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0486
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CHENETTE, VALENTINO, BATES, CAMPBELL, FECTEAU, HERBIG
Amends: 26 MRSA §601

Legislative Document 
No. 486 
H.P. 325 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Require Adequate Rest Breaks for Employees 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHENETTE of Saco. 
Cosponsored by Senator VALENTINO of York and 
Representatives: BATES of Westbrook, CAMPBELL of Newfield, FECTEAU of Biddeford, 
HERBIG of Belfast. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §601, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 212, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals a provision of law exempting businesses with fewer than 3 
employees on duty at any one time from having to provide employees 30-minute breaks 
for every 6 hours worked.
An Act To Provide for an Increase in the Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0487
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, JOHNSON, BATES, CAMPBELL, FECTEAU, MASTRACCIO, ALFOND, GRATWICK, LIBBY, PATRICK
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document 
No. 487 
H.P. 326 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Provide for an Increase in the Minimum Wage 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln and 
Representatives: BATES of Westbrook, CAMPBELL of Newfield, FECTEAU of Biddeford, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot, 
LIBBY of Androscoggin, PATRICK of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 640, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Minimum wage.  The minimum hourly wage is $6.50 per hour.  Starting October 
1, 2006, the minimum hourly wage is $6.75 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2007, the 
minimum hourly wage is $7.00 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2008, the minimum hourly 
wage is $7.25 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2009, the minimum hourly wage is $7.50 per 
hour.  Starting October 1, 2015, the minimum hourly wage is $8.00 per hour.  Starting 
January 1, 2017, the minimum hourly wage is $9.00 per hour.  Starting January 1, 2018, 
the minimum hourly wage is $10.00 per hour.  Starting January 1, 2019 and each January 
1st thereafter, if there is an increase in the Consumer Price Index on September 30th of 
the preceding year from the Consumer Price Index on September 30th of the next 
preceding year, the minimum hourly wage in effect at that time must be increased by the 
same percentage as the Consumer Price Index increase.  For purposes of this subsection, 
"Consumer Price Index" means the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and 
Clerical Workers, CPI-W, for the Northeast Region, or successor index, as published by 
the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.  If the highest federal 
minimum wage is increased in excess of the minimum wage in effect under this section, 
the minimum wage under this section is increased to the same amount, effective on the 
same date as the increase in the federal minimum wage, but in no case may the minimum 
wage exceed the minimum wage otherwise in effect under this section by more than $1 
per hour. 
SUMMARY 
This bill raises the minimum wage to $8.00 per hour beginning October 1, 2015, 
$9.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2017 and $10.00 per hour beginning January 1, 
2018, and it requires the minimum hourly wage to be adjusted for inflation on January 1st 
of each year, beginning January 1, 2019.
An Act To Expand the Scope of Practice for Denturists
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0488
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SHAW
Amends: 32 MRSA §1081, 32 MRSA §1100-B, 32 MRSA §1100-J

Legislative Document 
No. 488 
H.P. 327 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Expand the Scope of Practice for Denturists 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1081, sub-§2, ¶G, as amended by PL 2007, c. 620, Pt. C, §3, 
is further amended to read: 
G.  The taking of impressions by dental hygienists, independent practice dental 
hygienists or dental assistants for study purposes only; and 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §1081, sub-§2, ¶H, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 620, Pt. C, §4, is 
amended to read: 
H.  Practice by an independent practice dental hygienist pursuant to subchapter 3-B.; 
and 
Sec. 3.  32 MRSA §1081, sub-§2, ¶I is enacted to read: 
I.  Practice by a denturist licensed pursuant to subchapter 6. 
Sec. 4.  32 MRSA §1100-B, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2013, c. 83, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
B.  The fitting of a denture to an edentulous or partially edentulous arch or arches, 
including the making, producing, reproducing, constructing, finishing, supplying, 
altering and repairing of dentures, without performing alteration to natural or 
reconstructed tooth structure. A denturist may perform clinical procedures related to 
the fabrication of a removable tooth-borne partial denture, including cast frameworks; 
and 
Sec. 5.  32 MRSA §1100-B, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, 
§88, is further amended to read: 
C.  The procedures incidental to the procedures specified in paragraphs A and B, as 
defined by the board.; and 
Sec. 6.  32 MRSA §1100-B, sub-§3, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  The taking of impressions for and the fitting of removable dental prostheses, with 
the exception of orthodontic appliances. 
Sec. 7.  32 MRSA §1100-J, sub-§3, ¶¶C and D, as amended by PL 1993, c. 
600, Pt. A, §96, are further amended to read: 
C.  A person serving in the United States Armed Forces or public health service or 
employed by the Veterans' Administration or other federal agency while performing 
official duties, if the duties are limited to that service or employment; or 
D.  Those persons having a current license to perform radiologic technology pursuant 
to section 9854 and who are practicing dental radiography under the general 
supervision of a dentist or physician.; or 
Sec. 8.  32 MRSA §1100-J, sub-§3, ¶E is enacted to read: 
E.  Denturists licensed pursuant to subchapter 6. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows denturists to take x-rays and fit any removable dental prostheses, 
with the exception of orthodontic appliances.
An Act To Ensure the Right To Work without Payment of Dues or Fees to a Labor Union as a Condition of Employment
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0489
Committee Amendment CA_A_H367 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 328, L.D. 489, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure the Right To Work without Payment of Dues or Fees to a Labor Union as a 
Condition of Employment" 
Amend the bilI by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
.i 
• 
Approved: 06/08/15 
.%Pac. 
LD 489 
LR258(02) 
An Act To Ensure the Right To Work without Payment of Dues or Fees to a Labor Union as a 
Condition of Employment 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' C 
't\-~ 1) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential CUlTent biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class D crimes and civil violations. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation may increase litigation before the Maine Labor Relations Board, resulting in increased payments to 
board members for per diem and other expenses. Pursuant to Title 26, section 968, per diem and necessary expenses 
for members and alternates of the board, as well as state cost allocation program charges, must be shared equally by 
the parties to any proceeding at which the board presides and must be paid into a special fund administered by the 
board from which all costs must be paid. 
LR0258(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Extend the Legal Hours for Harvesting Lobsters
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0490
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: KUMIEGA
Amends: 12 MRSA §6440

Legislative Document 
No. 490 
H.P. 329 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Extend the Legal Hours for Harvesting Lobsters 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6440, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2001, c. 123, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Summer.  During the period 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise 
from June 1st to October August 31st, both days inclusive, and during the period 1/2 hour 
after sunset until 2 hours before sunrise from September 1st to October 31st, both days 
inclusive; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the legal hours to harvest lobsters during the period from September 
1st to October 31st.
An Act To Lower from 70 to 65 the Age at Which a Person May Obtain a Lobster and Crab Fishing License for a Reduced Fee
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0491
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: GILLWAY, THIBODEAU, CAMPBELL, LOCKMAN, MALABY, PICCHIOTTI, DAVIS
Amends: 12 MRSA §6421

Legislative Document 
No. 491 
H.P. 330 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Lower from 70 to 65 the Age at Which a Person May 
Obtain a Lobster and Crab Fishing License for a Reduced Fee 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GILLWAY of Searsport. 
Cosponsored by President THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, LOCKMAN of Amherst, MALABY of Hancock, 
PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6421, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. G, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
8.  Exception.  The fee for a license for an applicant 70 65 years of age or older is: 
A.  For a Class I or an apprentice lobster and crab fishing license, $66; 
B.  For a Class II lobster and crab fishing license, $136; and 
C.  For a Class III lobster and crab fishing license, $203. 
SUMMARY 
This bill lowers the age at which a person may obtain a lobster and crab fishing 
license for a reduced fee from 70 to 65 years of age.