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An Act To Require Removal of Mooring Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0022
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H137 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "If" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 21, 
L.D. 22, Bill, "An Act To Require Removal of Mooring Equipment" 
Amend the amendment in section I in the last 3 lines (page I, lines 24 to 26 in 
amendment) by striking out all of the last sentence. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision in Committee Amendment "A" regarding the 
authority of a harbor master, code enforcement officer or board of county commissioners 
to direct the removal of a federally 
state-owned mooring or floating dock. 
SPONSORED BY~'~-~~~::::====-__ _ 
(Representative SHAW) 
TOWN: Standish 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require Removal of Mooring Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0022
Committee Amendment CA_A_H34 (House)
Amends: 38 MRSA §3

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 21, L.D. 22, Bill, "An Act To Require 
Removal of Mooring Equipment" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding the Removal of Moorings and Floating Docks in Great Ponds 
During Ice-in Conditions' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §3, as amended by PL 2003, c. 660, Pt. A, §23, is further 
amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
A harbor master, a code enforcement officer or, in the case of a great pond located in 
an unorganized territory, a board of county commissioners of the county in which the 
unorganized territory is located may direct the master or owner of a boat or vessel to 
remove that person's mooring or floating dock from a great pond if the harbor master, 
code enforcement officer or the board of county commissioners determines that leaving 
the mooring or floating dock in during ice-in conditions would create a public safety 
hazard. This section does not authorize a harbor master, code enforcement officer or 
board of county commissioners to direct the removal of a federally owned or state-owned 
mooring or floating dock.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which proposes to require the removal of mooring 
equipment protruding above the surface of great ponds by December 1 st. 
This 
amendment authorizes a harbor master, a code enforcement officer or a board of county 
commissioners to direct the owner of a boat to remove that person's mooring or floating 
dock from a great pond if the harbor master, code enforcement officer or board of county 
commissioners determines that leaving the mooring or floating dock in during ice-in 
conditions would create a public safety hazard. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Remove from the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act the Requirement That a Patient's Medical Condition Be Debilitating II
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0023
House Amendment HA_A_H484 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §2422

HOUSE AMENDMENT "(I,, to H.P. 22, L.D. 23, Bill, "An Act To Remove from 
the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act the Requirement That a Patient's Medical 
Condition Be Debilitating" 
II 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Add Conditions That Are Debilitating Medical Conditions under the 
Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRS A §2422, sub-§2, ~, as amended by PL 2013, c. 361, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
D. Any other medical condition or its treatment as provided for in section 2424, 
subsection 2; ef 
Sec. 2. 22 MRS A §2422, sub-§2, ~E, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 361, §1, is 
amended to read: 
E. Post-traumatic stress disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, dyskinetic and spastic 
movement disorders and other diseases causing severe and persistent musqle spasms.~ 
or 
Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §2422, sub-§2, ~F is enacted to read: 
F. 
Anxiety, insomnia, depression, Tourette's syndrome, autism or Parkinson's 
disease.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes from the bill the provisions that remove from the Maine 
Medical Use of Marijuana Act the requirement that a patient's medical condition be 
debilitating. 
The amendment provides that anxiety, insomnia, depression, Tourette's 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "/I,, to H.P, 22, L.D, 23 
syndrome, autism and Parkinson's disease are debilitating medical conditions under the 
Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Representative RUSSELL) 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require Removal of Mooring Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0022
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SHAW, GERZOFSKY, ESPLING
Amends: 12 MRSA §13074

Legislative Document 
No. 22 
H.P. 21 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Require Removal of Mooring Equipment 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland and 
Representative: ESPLING of New Gloucester. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13074 is enacted to read: 
§13074.  Winter removal of mooring equipment from great ponds 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Great pond" has the same meaning as in Title 38, section 480-B, subsection 5. 
B.  "Mooring equipment" means equipment and related gear for holding fast a 
watercraft and includes, but is not limited to, anchors, chains, lines, floating docks 
and buoys. 
2.  Removal required.  Before December 1st of each year, a person who has 
established a mooring on a great pond shall remove all mooring equipment protruding 
above the surface of the great pond and may not reinstall the equipment until the 
following spring. 
3.  Penalty.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section. 
A.  A person who violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B.  A person who violates subsection 2 after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the removal of mooring equipment protruding above the surface of 
great ponds on or before December 1st of each year and establishes penalties.
An Act To Remove from the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act the Requirement That a Patient's Medical Condition Be Debilitating
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0023
Senate Amendment SA_A_S311 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §2422

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to H.P. 22, L.D. 23, Bill, "An Act To Remove from 
the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act the Requirement That a Patient's Medical 
Condition Be Debilitating" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Add Conditions That Are Debilitating Medical Conditions under the 
Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act' 
Amend the bill by striking out evelything after the enacting clause and before the 
summaIY and inseliing the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRS A §2422, sub-§2, 'i[D, as amended by PL 2013, c. 361, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
D. Any other medical condition or its treatment as provided for in section 2424, 
subsection 2; er 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §2422, sub-§2, 91E, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 361, §1, is 
amended to read: 
E. Post-traumatic stress disorder, infiammatOlY bowel disease, dyskinetic and spastic 
movement disorders and other diseases causing severe and persistent muscle spasmS7~ 
or 
Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §2422, sub-§2, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
F. Anxiety, insomnia, depression, Tourette's syndrome or Parkinson's disease.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes from the bill the provisions that remove from the Maine 
Medical Use of Marijuana Act the requirement that a patient's medical condition be 
debilitating. 
The amendment provides that anxiety, insomnia, depression, Tourette's 
syndrome and Parkinson's disease are deb' itating medical conditions under the Maine 
Medical Use of Marijuana 
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SENATE ALYfEND!VlliNT" A "to H.P. 22, L.D. 23 
(Senator HASKELL) 
COUNTY: Cumberland
An Act To Create a Public State Bank
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0024
Committee Amendment CA_A_H35 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"~" to H.P. 23, L.D. 24, Bill, "An Act To Create a 
Public State Bank" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 7 the following: 
'Sec. 8. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE 
Finance Authority of Maine 0582 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the costs of the Finance Authority of Maine to 
research and develop the required recommendations and prepare the required report. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2015-16 
$32,000 
$32,000 
2016-17 
$0 
$0 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. 
The amendment 
appropriates one-time funds to the Finance Authority of Maine to research and prepare 
the report related to the merger of the Finance Authority of Maine with the Maine Street 
Bank established in the bill. 
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This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of$32,000 in fiscal year 2015-1,6 to the Finance Authority 
of Maine for the costs associated with researching and developing the required recommendations and statutory 
language and preparing the required report. 
This bill would require an Other Special Revenue Funds allpcation of$111,845 in fis~al year 2017-18 and of 
$114,189 in fiscal year 2018-19 to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to hire and outfit one 
additional Senior Bank Examiner to manage the increased workload. 
Additional costs to the Office of the Treasurer of State and the Department !Jf Administrative and Financial Services 
to make recommendations for implementation and report the results can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. Any subsequent fiscal impact to these 'agencies will be reflected in the fiscal note for the legislation 
authorized to be reported out to the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature based on the report 
recommendations. 
LR0294(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Simplify the Process for Fuel Tax Rebates
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0026
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ALLEY, BURNS, FECTEAU, GILBERT, GOODE, HUBBELL, LUCHINI, DIAMOND, LIBBY
Amends: 36 MRSA §2908, 36 MRSA §3218

Legislative Document 
No. 26 
H.P. 25 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Simplify the Process for Fuel Tax Rebates 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals. 
Cosponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington and 
Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, GILBERT of Jay, GOODE of Bangor, HUBBELL 
of Bar Harbor, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, LIBBY of 
Androscoggin. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, many taxpayers when they file income tax returns request a fuel tax 
refund for off-highway purposes such as farming and fishing; and 
Whereas, it is important to change the period for which refund requests may be 
made during the 2015 income tax filing period ending April 15, 2015; 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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §2908, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §70, is further 
amended to read: 
A refund application on a form prescribed by the State Tax Assessor must be filed to 
claim a refund pursuant to this section. Interest must be paid at the rate determined 
pursuant to section 186, calculated from the date of receipt of the claim, for all proper 
claims not paid within 30 days of receipt.  Applications for refunds must be filed with the 
assessor within 12 16 months from the date of purchase. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §3218, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §87, is further 
amended to read: 
A refund application on a form prescribed by the assessor must be filed to claim a 
refund pursuant to this section.  Interest must be paid at the rate determined pursuant to 
section 186, calculated from the date of receipt of the claim, for all valid claims not paid 
within 30 days of receipt.  Applications for refunds must be filed with the assessor within 
16 months from the date of purchase. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill ensures that certain taxpayers requesting a fuel tax refund at the same time 
as they file income tax returns will be able to receive a refund for purchases made during 
the entire previous calendar year.
An Act To Return Fifty Percent of the Fine for a Violation of the Motor Vehicle Laws to the Municipality in Which the Violation Occurred
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0028
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SHORT, DUTREMBLE, DEVIN, GILBERT, GOLDEN, HARLOW, HUBBELL, NOON, STANLEY, VEROW
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2602

Legislative Document 
No. 28 
H.P. 27 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Return Fifty Percent of the Fine for a Violation of the 
Motor Vehicle Laws to the Municipality in Which the Violation 
Occurred 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHORT of Pittsfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, GILBERT of Jay, GOLDEN of Lewiston, HARLOW 
of Portland, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, NOON of Sanford, STANLEY of Medway, VEROW 
of Brewer. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2602, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2003, c. 498, §6 and 
affected by §12, is further amended to read: 
4.  Fines.  Except as otherwise provided in this Title, fines and forfeitures collected 
under this Title accrue to the General Fund, except that 50% of a fine or forfeiture 
collected under this Title must be remitted to the municipality in which the violation or 
infraction occurred if the Uniform Summons and Complaint or the Violation Summons 
and Complaint that resulted in the fine or forfeiture was issued by a municipal law 
enforcement agency and: 
A.  Six percent of fines and forfeitures collected for all traffic infractions, including 
fines and forfeitures collected for traffic infractions under section 561-A, accrues to 
the Law Enforcement Agency Reimbursement Fund established in Title 4, section 
173, subsection 4-B.  This paragraph does not apply to sections 525, 1767 and 2363; 
B.  Of the fines and forfeitures collected for traffic infractions under sections 511, 
2354, 2356, 2360, 2380, 2387 and 2388, 7% accrues to the General Fund, 6% accrues 
to the Law Enforcement Agency Reimbursement Fund and the balance accrues to the 
General Highway Fund; and 
C.  Of the fines and forfeitures collected for violations other than traffic infractions 
under sections 511, 2354, 2356, 2360, 2380, 2387 and 2388, only $5 or 13%, 
whichever is greater, accrues to the General Fund and the balance accrues to the 
Highway Fund. 
The remaining balance of the fines and forfeitures collected under this Title accrues to the 
General Fund. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that 50% of a fine or forfeiture collected for a violation of the motor 
vehicle laws must be remitted to the municipality in which the violation occurred if the 
fine or forfeiture resulted from a summons issued by a municipal law enforcement 
agency.
An Act To Exempt Persons 67 Years of Age and Older from the State Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0027
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ESPLING, CUSHING, CHACE, FREDETTE, SANDERSON, SAWICKI, SHAW, SIROCKI
Amends: 36 MRSA §5126, 36 MRSA §5126-A, 36 MRSA §5250

Legislative Document 
No. 27 
H.P. 26 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Exempt Persons 67 Years of Age and Older from the 
State Income Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representatives: CHACE of Durham, FREDETTE of Newport, SANDERSON of Chelsea, 
SAWICKI of Auburn, SHAW of Standish, SIROCKI of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5126, as amended by PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. N, §11 and affected 
by §19, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5126-A is enacted to read: 
§5126-A.  Personal exemptions; deductions 
1.  General.  For income tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, a resident 
individual is allowed a deduction equal to the total amount of deductions allowed for 
personal exemptions in accordance with the Code, Section 151. 
2.  Individuals 67 years of age or older.  For tax years beginning on or after January 
1, 2015, a resident individual who has reached 67 years of age by the beginning of the tax 
year is allowed a deduction equal to the amount of any otherwise taxable income received 
by that individual during the tax year.  This deduction does not apply to income received 
jointly with a person who has not reached 67 years of age at the beginning of the tax year. 
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §5250, sub-§2, ¶B, as amended by PL 1997, c. 668, §36, is 
further amended to read: 
B.  The dollar amount of each withholding allowance in this State must be equivalent 
to the amount of the personal exemption determined in section 5126 5126-A whether 
the individual is a resident or a nonresident. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from the state income tax income of residents who are 67 years of 
age or older unless the income is received jointly with a person who has not reached 67 
years of age.
An Act To Require Horse-drawn Carriages and Wagons To Be Equipped with Reflectors
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0031
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STANLEY, COLLINS, CHIPMAN, DION, LAJOIE, LONG, MARTIN, SCHNECK, WARD, GRATWICK
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1907

Legislative Document 
No. 31 
H.P. 30 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Require Horse-drawn Carriages and Wagons To Be 
Equipped with Reflectors 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: CHIPMAN of Portland, DION of Portland, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LONG of 
Sherman, MARTIN of Sinclair, SCHNECK of Bangor, WARD of Dedham, Senator: 
GRATWICK of Penobscot. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1907, first ¶, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
A vehicle, including a device propelled or drawn by a horse during nighttime, must 
be equipped with at least one adequate reflector securely attached to the rear.  The 
reflector: 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that vehicles propelled or drawn by a horse and operated at night 
must have a rear reflector.
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Signs on Interstate Highways in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0032
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ESPLING, BRAKEY, McCLELLAN
Amends: 23 MRSA §1912-C

Legislative Document 
No. 32 
H.P. 31 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Signs on Interstate 
Highways in Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and 
Representative: McCLELLAN of Raymond. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1912-C, sub-§5, ¶¶F and G, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 549, 
§3, are amended to read: 
F.  A transportation facility if signs for the facility significantly benefit the 
transportation system; and 
G.  A veterans, police or firefighters memorial that is located within 20 miles of an 
exit.; and 
Sec. 2.  23 MRSA §1912-C, sub-§5, ¶H is enacted to read: 
H.  A cultural destination or historic destination that is located within 10 miles of an 
exit if that cultural destination or historic destination had a sign prior to August 1, 
2014.  For the purposes of this paragraph, "historic destination" includes but is not 
limited to a destination listed on the National Register of Historic Places or listed as a 
national historic landmark and "cultural destination" includes but is not limited to a 
museum. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows for directional signs on interstate highways in Maine for a destination 
that is within 10 miles of the highway if the destination is cultural or historic and had a 
sign on those roads prior to August 1, 2014.
An Act To Address Suspension of an Operator's License for Negligent Operation Causing the Death of Another Person
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0034
Committee: Transportation
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2458

Legislative Document 
No. 34 
H.P. 33 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Address Suspension of an Operator's License for 
Negligent Operation Causing the Death of Another Person 
Reported by Representative McLEAN of Gorham for the Criminal Law Advisory 
Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 218. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2458, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 486, §1, is 
amended to read: 
2-A.  Mandatory suspension for negligent operation causing death.  The 
Secretary of State without preliminary hearing shall suspend a person's license for a 
period of at least 3 years a person's license 90 days but no more than 4 years if the 
Secretary of State, based on the Secretary of State's records or other sufficient evidence, 
finds that person to have recklessly or negligently operated a motor vehicle in a manner 
so as to cause the death of another person.  Prior to the determination and issuance of the 
suspension, the Secretary of State shall notify any family of the victim and shall consider 
written or oral statements received from the family in response to the notice.  Upon 
suspending the person's license, the Secretary of State shall notify that person of an 
opportunity for hearing as provided in section 2483. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, the Secretary of State is required to suspend without preliminary 
hearing a person's license to drive for a period of at least 3 years if the Secretary of State 
finds that person to have recklessly or negligently operated a motor vehicle so as to cause 
the death of another person. 
This bill reduces the mandatory minimum administrative license suspension from 3 
years to 90 days, creates a maximum administrative license suspension period of 4 years 
and removes reference to reckless operation as unnecessary since a suspension is 
determined by the Secretary of State's application of the lesser civil standard of negligent 
operation.
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0036
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: EVANGELOS, MIRAMANT, DAUGHTRY, HUBBELL, JORGENSEN, MARTIN, SAUCIER, SHORT, GRATWICK, LIBBY
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document 
No. 36 
H.P. 34 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2015 
An Act To Increase 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 EVANGELOS of Friendship. 
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and 
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, JORGENSEN of 
Portland, MARTIN of Sinclair, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, SHORT of Pittsfield, Senators: 
GRATWICK of Penobscot, LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 640, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Minimum wage.  The minimum hourly wage is $6.50 per hour.  Starting October 
1, 2006, the minimum hourly wage is $6.75 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2007, the 
minimum hourly wage is $7.00 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2008, the minimum hourly 
wage is $7.25 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2009, the minimum hourly wage is $7.50 per 
hour.  Starting October 1, 2015, the minimum hourly wage is $9.00 per hour.  Starting 
October 1, 2016, the minimum hourly wage is $10.00 per hour.  Starting October 1, 2017 
and each October 1st thereafter, if there is an increase in the Consumer Price Index as of 
June 30th of that year from the Consumer Price Index as of June 30th of the 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 $9.00 per hour beginning October 1, 2015 and 
to $10.00 per hour beginning October 1, 2016 and provides that, beginning October 1, 
2017, the minimum wage must be adjusted for inflation on October 1st of each year.
An Act Regarding Emergency Lights on a Vehicle Used by a Member of a Municipal or Volunteer Fire or Emergency Medical Services Department
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0037
Committee Amendment CA_A_H29 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 35, L.D. 37, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Emergency Lights on a Vehicle Used by a Member of a Municipal or Volunteer Fire or 
Emergency Medical Services Department" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph C by striking out all of subparagraph (11) 
(page 2, lines 18 to 20 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph F by striking out all of subparagraph (2) 
(page 2, lines 30 to 41 and page 3, lines 1 and 2 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'(2) The municipal officers or a municipal official designated by the municipal 
officers, with the approval of the fire chief, may authorize an active member of a 
municipal or volunteer fire department to use one red or combination red and 
white flashing auxiliary light mounted as Hear as practicable above the front 
registration plate on the front of the vehicle, behind the rearview mirror in the 
windshield or on the dashboard at the front of the vehicle or 2 flashing red or 
combination red and white auxiliary lights mounted on the front of the vehicle 
above the front bumper and below the hood and one red auxiliary light mounted 
in the rear window area. The light or lights may be displayed but may be used 
only while the member is en route to or at the scene of a fire or other emergency. 
A light mounted on the dashboard or behind the rearvievi rrnrror in the 
windshield must be shielded so that the emitted light does not interfere with the 
operator's vision. The use of lights may be revoked at any time by the fire chief.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph F in subparagraph (3) in the 3rd and 4th 
lines (page 3, lines 5 and 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: " amber or 
combination red and amber" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows one red auxiliary emergency light to be mounted on the rear 
of personal vehicles used by firefighters and emergency medical service personnel. It 
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removes from the bill permission for firefighters and emergency service personnel to use 
amber auxiliary lights on personal vehicles. 
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An Act To Allow Sufficient Time for Implementation of the Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth System for Educators
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0038
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HUBBELL, LANGLEY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13705

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No. 38 
H.P. 36 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Allow Sufficient Time for Implementation of the 
Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth System for 
Educators 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor. 
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, it is necessary that this Act take effect prior to the beginning of the next 
school year, which begins in late summer 2015; 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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §13705, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 635, Pt. A, §3, is amended 
to read: 
§13705.  Phase-in of requirements 
The requirements of this chapter apply to all school administrative units beginning in 
the 2015-2016 2016-2017 school year.  In the 2013-2014 2014-2015 school year, each 
unit shall develop a system that meets the standards of this chapter, in collaboration with 
teachers, principals, administrators, school board members, parents and other members of 
the public.  In the 2014-2015 2015-2016 school year, each unit shall operate as a pilot 
project the system developed in the prior year by applying it in one or more of the schools 
in the unit or by applying it without using results in any official manner or shall employ 
other means to provide information to enable the unit to adjust the system prior to the first 
year of full implementation.  Nothing in this section prohibits a unit from fully 
implementing the system earlier than the 2015-2016 2016-2017 school year. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill delays by one year the phased stages to implement educator effectiveness 
requirements for school administrative units.
Resolve, To Require a Review of the Merger That Resulted in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0039
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: EDGECOMB, SAUCIER

Legislative Document 
No. 39 
S.P. 19 
In Senate, January 14, 2015 
Resolve, To Require a Review of the Merger That Resulted in the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator EDGECOMB of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative: SAUCIER of Presque Isle. 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve proposes to establish a task force to review the effects of the merger of 
the former Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources and the former 
Department of Conservation, including the bureaus and divisions within those 
departments, into the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, pursuant to 
Public Law 2011, chapter 657 and Public Law 2013, chapter 405.  In performing the 
review, the task force is required to determine whether the merged department has 
continued to provide the services formerly provided by the former departments at the 
same or a better level while attaining budgetary savings.  Based on the review, the task 
force is required to report its findings and any necessary implementing legislation to the
An Act To Protect Maine's Great Ponds
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0040
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, DAVIS, LANGLEY, DUCHESNE
Amends: 38 MRSA §418-B

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No. 40 
S.P. 20 
In Senate, January 20, 2015 
An Act To Protect Maine's Great Ponds 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, LANGLEY of Hancock, Representative: 
DUCHESNE of Hudson. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §418-B is enacted to read: 
§418-B.  Prohibition on application of fertilizers near great ponds 
1.  Prohibition.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not apply 
a fertilizer within 50 feet of the normal high-water line of a great pond.  As used in this 
section, "fertilizer" has the same meaning as in section 419, subsection 1, paragraph A-3. 
2.  Exceptions.  Subsection 1 does not apply to: 
A.  A fertilizer application for the purpose of agriculture.  Nothing in this paragraph 
relieves a person applying a fertilizer for the purpose of agriculture from the 
obligation to comply with best management practices and all applicable requirements 
for a nutrient management plan in accordance with Title 7, chapter 747; or 
B.  A fertilizer application for the purpose of establishing or restoring vegetation to 
stop, slow or remediate shoreline erosion or damage pursuant to a recommendation 
from a soil sample test conducted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 
Service or other individual determined by the department to be qualified to conduct 
an appropriate soil sample test and make such a recommendation.  The department 
may adopt rules setting forth the necessary criteria for an individual to be qualified 
under this paragraph.  Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical 
rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a prohibition on the application of fertilizers within 50 feet of the 
normal high-water line of a great pond, with exceptions for persons involved in 
agriculture or applying fertilizer to establish or restore vegetation to stop, slow or 
remediate shoreline erosion or damage.
An Act To Require the Inspection of Certain Vehicles Used To Transport Members of the General Public
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0041
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, LANGLEY, DUCHESNE, POULIOT, WELSH
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1752

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No. 41 
S.P. 21 
In Senate, January 20, 2015 
An Act To Require the Inspection of Certain Vehicles Used To 
Transport Members of the General Public 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Senator: LANGLEY of Hancock, Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, 
POULIOT of Augusta, WELSH of Rockport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1752, as amended by PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. A, §4, is further 
amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
A motor vehicle not otherwise subject to inspection must be inspected to determine 
that its lights and brakes are in working condition within one year before the motor 
vehicle is used to transport a member of the general public.  Prior to transporting a 
member of the general public in the motor vehicle, the owner of the motor vehicle must 
sign and submit to the Secretary of State an affidavit certifying that within the past year 
the motor vehicle was inspected and it was determined that its lights and brakes were in 
working condition. A person who executes a false affidavit or otherwise violates this 
paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $500 may be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a motor vehicle not otherwise subject to inspection be inspected 
for working lights and brakes within one year before transporting a member of the 
general public.  Prior to transporting a member of the general public in the vehicle, the 
owner of the vehicle must certify by affidavit that the inspection requirements have been 
met. The owner is subject to a fine of up to $500 for executing a false affidavit or 
otherwise violating the inspection requirements.
An Act To Increase Funding for Instruction within the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0042
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, DUCHESNE, POULIOT, WELSH
Amends: 5 MRSA §1592

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No. 42 
S.P. 22 
In Senate, January 20, 2015 
An Act To Increase Funding for Instruction within the University of 
Maine System 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, POULIOT of Augusta, WELSH of 
Rockport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1592 is enacted to read: 
§1592.  University of Maine System 
1.  Appropriation.  The amount by which any appropriation by the Legislature for 
the University of Maine System exceeds the fiscal year 2014-15 appropriation for the 
University of Maine System must be dedicated to instructional and not administrative or 
other purposes. 
2.  Report.  The University of Maine System shall report annually to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters specific 
details regarding the expenditure of an appropriation for instructional purposes under 
subsection 1. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the amount by which any appropriation by the Legislature for 
the University of Maine System exceeds the fiscal year 2014-15 appropriation for the 
University of Maine System must be dedicated to instructional purposes and that the 
system report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
education matters specific details regarding the expenditure.
An Act To Make False Claims of Military Service a Crime
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0043
Committee Amendment CA_A_H21 (House)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §354, 37-B MRSA §509

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 37, L.D. 43, Bit!, "An Act To Make 
False Claims of Military Service a Crime" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Specify That Theft by Deception Includes False Claims Regarding 
Military Service' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §354, sub-§2, ~A, as repealed and replaced by PL 2001, c. 
383, §34 and affected by §156, is amended to read: 
A. Creates or reinforces an impression that is false and that the person does not 
believe to be true, including false claims that the person is a veteran or a member of 
the Armed Forces of the United States or a state military force and false impressions 
as to identity, law, value, knowledge, opinion, intention or other state of mind; except 
that an intention not to perform a promise, or knowledge that a promise will not be 
performed, may not be inferred from the fact alone that the promise was not 
performed; 
Sec. 2. 37-B MRSA §509, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Release of information about military status; false claims. Upon request by a 
law enforcement officer or a prosecutor, the bureau may release information regarding a 
person's military service for the purposes of investigating alleged false claims of service 
or decoration awarded for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or a state 
military force. I 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the hill. Its specifies that theft by deception includes a 
person claiming falsely that the person is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces of 
the United States or a state military force. It also provides that upon request by a law 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fi "to H.P. 37, L.D. 43 
enforcement officer or a prosecutor, the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management, Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services may release information regarding a 
person's military service for the purposes of investigating alleged false claims of service 
or decoration awarded for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or a state 
military force. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make False Claims of Military Service a Crime
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0043
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FARRIN, CYRWAY, DUNPHY, HANINGTON, LONGSTAFF, NADEAU, O'CONNOR, SIROCKI, SKOLFIELD, TURNER
Amends: 17-A MRSA §910

Legislative Document 
No. 43 
H.P. 37 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Make False Claims of Military Service a Crime 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FARRIN of Norridgewock. 
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and 
Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, HANINGTON of Lincoln, LONGSTAFF of 
Waterville, NADEAU of Winslow, O'CONNOR of Berwick, SIROCKI of Scarborough, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld, TURNER of Burlington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §910 is enacted to read: 
§910.  False claims of military service status 
1.  A person is guilty of a false claim of military service status if, with the intent to 
solicit aid, sell or attempt to sell property or otherwise solicit an amount of more than 
$10, the person: 
A.  Falsely claims to be a veteran or member of the Armed Forces of the United 
States or a state military force; 
B.  Falsely claims to have served in any war or conflict in which the United States 
was engaged; or 
C.  Orally, in writing or by wearing a military decoration or rank, falsely claims to 
have been awarded the military decoration or rank. 
2.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "military 
decoration" means any decoration or medal awarded by the Armed Forces of the United 
States or a state military force, including a service medal, ribbon, button or badge or a 
rosette of a service medal, ribbon, button or badge or a colorable imitation of a service 
medal, ribbon, button, badge or rosette. 
3.  A false claim of military service status is a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates the criminal offense of false claims of military service status, which 
is a Class E crime.  A person is guilty of a false claim of military service status if, with 
the intent to solicit aid, sell or attempt to sell property or otherwise solicit an amount of 
more than $10, the person falsely claims to be a veteran or member of the Armed Forces 
of the United States or a state military force, falsely claims to have served in any war or 
conflict in which the United States was engaged or orally, in writing or by wearing a 
military decoration or rank, falsely claims to have been awarded the military decoration 
or rank.
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Education To Train School Personnel To Implement Dyslexia Awareness and Student Accommodation Policies
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0044
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: VEROW, LIBBY

Legislative Document 
No. 44 
H.P. 38 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Education To Train School 
Personnel To Implement Dyslexia Awareness and Student 
Accommodation Policies 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin. 
Sec. 1.  Dyslexia awareness and student accommodation.  Resolved:  That 
the Department of Education, referred to in this resolve as "the department," shall train 
school personnel to implement dyslexia awareness and student accommodation policies; 
and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Rulemaking.  Resolved:  That the department shall amend its rules to 
implement this resolve.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules 
under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Education to train school personnel to 
implement dyslexia awareness and student accommodation policies.
An Act To Exempt Certain Capital Expenditures from the Maine Certificate of Need Act of 2002
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0045
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MALABY, O'CONNOR, SANDERSON, SIROCKI, McCORMICK
Amends: 22 MRSA §329

Legislative Document 
No. 45 
H.P. 39 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2015 
An Act To Exempt Certain Capital Expenditures from the Maine 
Certificate of Need Act of 2002 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MALABY of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: O'CONNOR of Berwick, SANDERSON of Chelsea, 
SIROCKI of Scarborough, Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §329, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2011, c. 424, Pt. A, §4 and 
affected by Pt. E, §1, is further amended to read: 
3.  Capital expenditures.  Except as provided in subsection 6, the obligation by or 
on behalf of a new or existing health care facility of any capital expenditure of 
$10,000,000 or more.  Capital expenditures in the case of a natural disaster, major 
accident or equipment failure or for replacement equipment that is not major medical 
equipment as defined in section 328, subsection 16 or for parking lots and garages, 
information and communications systems or physician office space or projects directed 
solely at reducing energy costs through energy efficiency, renewable energy technology 
or smart grid technology and that have been certified as likely to be cost-effective by the 
Efficiency Maine Trust pursuant to Title 35-A, section 10122 do not require a certificate 
of need.  Capital expenditures that do not result in a net increase in MaineCare costs do 
not require a certificate of need.  Beginning January 1, 2013 and annually thereafter, the 
threshold amount for review must be updated by the commissioner to reflect the change 
in the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price 
Index medical care services index, with an effective date of January 1st each year; 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that capital expenditures that result in no net increase in MaineCare 
costs do not require a certificate of need.