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An Act Regarding Ethanol-free Motor Fuel
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1435
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: O'CONNOR
Amends: 10 MRSA §1457

Legislative Document 
No. 1435 
H.P. 979 
House of Representatives, May 28, 2015 
An Act Regarding Ethanol-free Motor Fuel 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1457, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Ethanol-free motor fuel.  A motor fuel distributor, franchisor or refiner may not 
impose any condition, restriction, agreement or understanding that prohibits or limits the 
sale, resale, transfer or purchase of conventional, ethanol-free motor fuel products in the 
State.  This subsection applies to contracts entered into or renewed after the effective date 
of this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that a motor fuel distributor, franchisor or refiner may not impose 
any condition, restriction, agreement or understanding that prohibits or limits the sale, 
resale, transfer or purchase of conventional, ethanol-free motor fuel products in the State 
on a prospective basis.
An Act To Better Serve the Seasonal Tourist Market during the 2015 Summer Season and Early Autunm with a Pilot Program To Extend the Authorized Hours during Which Liquor May Be Served
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1436
Committee Amendment CA_A_H446 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,;R" to H.P. 980, L.D. 1436, Bill, "An Act To 
Better Serve the Seasonal Tourist Market during the 2015 Summer Season and Early 
Autunm with a Pilot Program To Extend the Authorized Hours during Which Liquor May 
Be Served" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph E in the first paragraph in the 
last line (page 1, line 35 in L.D.) by striking out all of the following; "notwithstanding 
any local option decisions to the contrary" and inserting the following; 'unless the 
legislative body of a municipality votes to restrict the sale of liquor from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. 
at establishments licensed for on-premises consumption within the municipality and the 
municipality notifies the bureau of the restriction within 30 days of adoption' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 in paragraph A-I in the first paragraph in 
the last 2 lines (page 2, lines 9 to lOin L.D.) by striking out all of the following; 
"notwithstanding any local option decisions to the contrary" and inserting the following: 
'unless the legislative body of a municipality votes to restrict the sale of liquor from 1 
a.m. to 2 a.m. at establishments licensed for on-premises consumption within the 
municipality and the municipality notifies the bureau of the restriction within 30 days of 
adoption' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority repolt of the committee. Under the bill, on-premises 
licensees are permitted to sell liquor until 2 a.m. regardless of any local option decisions 
to the contrary. The amendment provides that a municipality may prohibit sales after 1 
a.m. if the legislative body of the municipality votes for the restriction and notifies the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 
and Lottery Operations ofthat decision. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/12/15 
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127th IVlAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 1436 
LR 2054(02) 
An Act To Better Serve the Seasonal Tourist Market during the 2015 Summer Season and Early 
Autumn with a Pilot Program To Extend the Authorized Hours during Which Liquor May Be sJved 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' CH --44 LfJ 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional revenue to the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations within the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services from extending the hours for the sale of liquor for on-premises consumption 
until October 12, 2015 is expected to be minor. 
LR2054(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish Training Standards for Persons Investigating Domestic Abuse Complaints
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1437
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HEAD
Amends: 19-A MRSA §4012

Legislative Document 
No. 1437 
H.P. 981 
House of Representatives, May 29, 2015 
An Act To Establish Training Standards for Persons Investigating 
Domestic Abuse Complaints 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HEAD of Bethel.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §4012, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A.  Investigations.  An investigation of an alleged incident of domestic abuse must 
be conducted by a law enforcement officer who has met the training standards of a full-
time law enforcement officer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that an investigation of an alleged incident of domestic abuse must 
be conducted by a law enforcement officer who has met the training standards of a full-
time law enforcement officer.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1440
Committee Amendment CA_A_S251 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 542, L.D. 1440, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Regarding the Department of Corrections" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
I An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding the Department of Corrections and 
Correctional Services' 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, current laws relating to the Department of Corrections and correctional 
services create significant difficulties in the administration of the Depaltment of 
Corrections and place the department at risk of noncompliance with federal law; 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,' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 to 8 and section 16 
Amend the bilI by adding before the sumrnarythe following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
Page I - 127LR2032(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 542, L.D. 1440 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the bill provisions related to juvenile community 
con'ections officer duties, statements made during a diversion or restorative justice 
program, preliminary procedures in juvenile cOlTections, victim notification, revocation 
of probation and repeal of the Uniform Interstate Compact on Juveniles. The amendment 
adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Merge the Maine Educational Loan Authority with the Finance Authority of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1443
Committee Amendment CA_A_S223 (Senate)

FmST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 544, L.D. 1443, Bill, "An Act To 
Merge the Maine Educational Loan Authority with the Finance Authority of Maine" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/08/15 
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LD 1443 
LR 2038(02) 
An Act To Merge the Maine Educational Loan Authority with the Finance Authority of Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment tIff' (S-);;23) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No state fiscal impact 
Potential savings of administrative costs 
Additional costs to the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) and the Maine Educational Loan Authority (MELA) to 
merge the MELA function into FAME can be absorbed within each agency's existing budgeted resources. Over time 
there may be some administrative savings from the merger. 
LR2038(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for an Offshore Wind Energy II Demonstration Project
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1445
Committee Amendment CA_A_S291 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "PI" to 
S.P. 
546, 
L.D. 
1445, "Resolve, 
Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for an Offshore Wind Energy 
II 
Demonstration Project" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscaillote. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06116/15 
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LD 1445 
LR 2078(02) 
Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for an Offshore Wind Energy 
Demonstration Project 
Bond Issues 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Al'(S-2Cjl') 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
General Fund - Non-Taxable 
Term (years) 
Principal 
$6,085,000 
Rate (%) 
4.0% 
Interest 
$1,338,700 
Total Cost 
$7,423,700 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$6,085,000 of a previously authorized $26,500,000 bond remains unissued and the original 5-year authorization is 
expiring. This resolve will extend the authorization for an additiona15 years, allowing issuance without going back to 
the voters for a second time. There are no additional costs other than the normal debt service costs anticipated at the 
time of the original authorization.
An Act To Establish a Bag Limit for Brook Trout on Portions of Webster Stream in Piscataquis County
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1442
Amends: 12 MRSA §12458

Legislative Document 
No. 1442 
H.P. 985 
House of Representatives, June 3, 2015 
An Act To Establish a Bag Limit for Brook Trout on Portions of 
Webster Stream in Piscataquis County 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative SHAW of Standish for the Joint Standing Committee on Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Order 2015, H.P. 953. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the daily bag limit for brook trout established in this legislation for 
portions of Webster Stream in Piscataquis County needs to take effect prior to the fall 
fishing season for the proper fishery management of brook trout in those portions of 
Webster Stream; 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.  12 MRSA §12458, sub-§2 is enacted to read: 
2.  Webster Stream.  Between August 16th and September 30th annually, there is a 
daily bag limit of one brook trout for Webster Stream in Piscataquis County from the 
Telos Lake dam downstream to Webster Lake. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides for a daily bag limit of one brook trout for Webster Stream in 
Piscataquis County from the Telos Lake dam downstream to Webster Lake that is 
effective between August 16th and September 30th annually.
An Act To Authorize Increased Borrowing by the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority To Support the Maine Correctional Center in South Windham
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1447
Committee Amendment CA_A_S415 (Senate)
Amends: 4 MRSA §1610

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 547, L.D. 1447, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize Increased Borrowing by the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority To 
Support the Maine Correctional Center in South Windham" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Authorize the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority To Issue 
Securities To Pay for Capital Repairs and Improvements to the Maine Correctional 
Center in South Windham and a Facility Owned by the Department of Corrections 
in Washington County' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec.1. 4 MRSA §1610-1 is enacted to read: 
§1610-1. Additional securities for capital construction, repairs and improvements 
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued 
pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, as limited by section 1610-A, the authori.!Y....nllY 
issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $149,700,000 outstanding at any 
one time to pay for capital construction, repairs and improvements to the Maine 
Correctional Center in South Windham and a facility owned by the Department of 
Corrections in Washington County.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal 
Justice and Public Safety. It changes the title and strikes the bill. It authorizes the Maine 
Governmental Facilities Authority to issue securities to pay for capital repairs and 
improvements to the Maine Correctional Center in South Windham and a facility owned 
by the Department of Corrections in Washington County up to an amount not to exceed 
$149,700,000 outstanding at any one time. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/18/16 
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LD 1447 
LR 2080(02) 
An Act To Authorize Increased Borrowing by the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority To 
Support the Maine Correctional Center in South Windham 
Bond Issues 
Maine Gov Fae Auth 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ')f' '5 -U (~\ 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Term (years) 
Principal 
Rate (%) 
$149,700,000 
4.0% 
Interest 
$32,934,000 
Total Cost 
$182,634,000 
This bill authorizes the Maine Government Facilities Authority to issue securities to pay for capital repairs and 
improvements to the Maine Correctional Center and a facility owned by the Department of Corrections in Washington 
County. The amount of additional General Fund appropriation required for debt service costs will depend on the 
timing and amount of securities issued in any given fiscal year and cannot be determined at this time. 
LR2080(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Correct an Inconsistency in the So-called Dig Safe Law
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1444
Amends: 23 MRSA §3360-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1444 
S.P. 545 
In Senate, June 12, 2015 
An Act To Correct an Inconsistency in the So-called Dig Safe Law 
Reported by Senator WOODSOME of York for the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, 
Utilities and Technology pursuant to Public Law 2013, chapter 557, section 3. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §3360-A, sub-§3, ¶E, as amended by PL 2013, c. 557, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
E.  The excavation must commence within 30 days of notification under this 
subsection.  If the proposed excavation or blasting commences or continues is not 
completed 60 calendar days after notification under this subsection or the excavation 
or blasting will be expanded outside of the location originally specified in the 
notification, the excavator responsible for that excavation shall again notify the 
system as specified in paragraph A.  The excavator shall notify the system once for 
each successive 60-day period. 
Sec. 2.  Rules.  The Public Utilities Commission shall amend Sections 4(B)(1)(a) 
and 4(B)(1)(d) of Rule Chapter 895:  Underground Facility Damage Prevention 
Requirements to be consistent with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 3360-A, 
subsection 3, paragraph E. Notwithstanding Title 23, section 3360-A, subsection 13, rules 
adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill aims to correct an inconsistency in the so-called Dig Safe Law. It requires 
that an excavation must commence within 30 days after notification by an excavator to 
the underground facility damage prevention system and requires that if work is not 
completed within 60 calendar days of notification, an excavator must again notify the 
system in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 3360-A. 
This bill is reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and 
Technology pursuant to Public Law 2013, chapter 557, section 3.  The law directed the 
Public Utilities Commission to review Public Utilities Commission Rule Chapter 895:  
Underground Facility Damage Prevention Requirements. The commission submitted a 
report to the committee and made recommendations based on this review and after 
receiving stakeholder input. 
Approved: 06/10/15
LD     
LR 2075(01)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Fiscal Note
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Commission from amending certain rules are expected to be minor and can 
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
An Act To Correct an Inconsistency in the So-called Dig Safe Law
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
LR2075(01) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for an Offshore Wind Energy Demonstration Project
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1445
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: HAMPER, ROTUNDO, CUSHING, KATZ, GRANT, MARTIN

Legislative Document 
No. 1445 
S.P. 546 
In Senate, June 15, 2015 
Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for an 
Offshore Wind Energy Demonstration Project 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator HAMPER of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative ROTUNDO of Lewiston and 
Senators: CUSHING of Penobscot, KATZ of Kennebec, Representatives: GRANT of 
Gardiner, MARTIN of Eagle Lake. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Treasurer of State may not sell the remaining $6,085,000 in bonds 
authorized but not yet issued from the $26,500,000 offshore wind energy demonstration 
site and related manufacturing bond issue authorized by the voters in June 2010 unless 
the Legislature reauthorizes the issuance of those bonds; and 
Whereas, the University of Maine requires this $6,085,000 in bonds to complete 
construction of its offshore wind energy demonstration project; and 
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period 
in order for the construction to be completed on schedule; 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.  Extension for issuing.  Resolved:  That, pursuant to the provisions of the 
Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 14, the period for issuance of bonds or of bond 
anticipation notes authorized but unissued pursuant to Public Law 2009, chapter 414, as 
amended by Public Law 2009, chapter 645, and authorized by the voters in a statewide 
election held on June 8, 2010, in order to complete construction of the offshore wind 
energy demonstration site already under construction at the University of Maine, is 
further extended for a 5-year period. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve extends the authority to issue bonds for the University of Maine's 
offshore wind energy demonstration site previously authorized in June 2010.  These 
funds are required to complete construction of the offshore wind energy demonstration 
site already under construction at the university.
An Act To Authorize Increased Borrowing by the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority To Support the Maine Correctional Center in South Windham
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1447
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: ROSEN
Amends: 4 MRSA §1610-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1447 
S.P. 547 
In Senate, June 17, 2015 
An Act To Authorize Increased Borrowing by the Maine 
Governmental Facilities Authority To Support the Maine 
Correctional Center in South Windham 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1610-A, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 752, §2, is amended to read: 
§1610-A.  Additional securities 
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued 
pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an 
amount not to exceed $85,000,000 $165,000,000 outstanding at any one time for 
correctional facilities the Maine Correctional Center in South Windham. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends current law regarding the authority of the Maine Governmental 
Facilities Authority to issue securities to increase the ceiling on the securities outstanding 
for correctional facilities to $165,000,000 and specifies that the securities must be used 
for the Maine Correctional Center in South Windham.
An Act To Amend the State Election Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1449
Amends: 21-A MRSA §783, 21-A MRSA §809-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1449 
S.P. 552 
In Senate, June 23, 2015 
An Act To Amend the State Election Laws 
Reported by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Order 2015, S.P. 551. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §783, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 563, §9, is amended 
to read: 
5.  Electronic receipt of absentee ballots.  Authorizing the electronic receipt of an 
image of voted absentee ballots transmitted by e-mail or fax from uniformed service 
voters or overseas voters by a method authorized by the Secretary of State. 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §809-A, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2007, c. 455, §50, is 
further amended to read: 
1-A.  Prohibition not applicable.  For the purpose of providing a voting system 
equipped for individuals with disabilities as required by section 812-A, subsection 1 and 
the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002, Public Law 107-252, the prohibition in 
subsection 1 does not apply to the connection of individual voting devices to a central 
server using a wired, point-to-point telephone connection that is not Internet-enabled 
when the central server is operated or managed by the Secretary of State. 
Sec. 3.  21-A MRSA §809-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 651, §4, is 
amended to read: 
3.  Internet voting.  Use of the Internet for the casting of votes on-line online is 
prohibited.  This subsection does not apply to a ballot-marking system or software that is 
used for voters with disabilities, uniformed service voters or overseas voters to mark a 
ballot online and securely transmit the marked ballot to a central server operated or 
managed by the Secretary of State, as long as the system does not tabulate the votes 
marked on those ballots. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes the following changes to the election laws. 
1.  It allows the Secretary of State to accept voted absentee ballots from uniformed 
service voters and overseas voters by an electronic means authorized by the Secretary of 
State. 
2.  It allows for the connection of individual voting devices to a central server 
operated or managed by the Secretary of State for voting systems equipped for 
individuals with disabilities by other than a wired, point-to-point telephone connection. 
3.  It allows for the use of the Internet to provide a ballot-marking system or software 
that is used for voters with disabilities, uniformed service voters or overseas voters to 
mark a ballot and transmit the marked ballot online, as long as the system or software 
does not tabulate the ballots or transmit the ballot tabulations online.
Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for Land Conservation Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1454
House Amendment HA_A-HA_A_H507 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "ff .. to HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 996, L.D. 
1454, "Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for Land 
Conservation Projects" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and inserting the 
following: 
'Amend the resolve by inserting after the title the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Treasurer of State may not sell the remaining bonds authorized but not 
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yet issued from the Land for Maine's Future Board bond issue authorized by the voters in 
November 2010 unless the Legislature reauthorizes the issuance of those bonds; and 
Whereas, the Land for Maine's Future Board requires the funds to meet its 
obligations for previously authorized land conservation projects with state, municipal and 
private entities and to fulfill its obligations under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 353 in order to protect public recreational opportunities, farmland and the State's 
environment; 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, 
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therefore, be it' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 5 and 6 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "until June 30, 2016; and be it further" and inserting the 
following: 'for a 5-year period.' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.'' 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT .. p 
. to HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 996, L.D. 1454 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the language that replaces the resolve with language 
requiring the Governor to issue bonds for the Land for Maine's Future Projects, and 
instead extends to 5 years the period for issuing the balance of bonds for land 
conservation purposes that were authorized by voters at a statewide election held in 
November 2010. This amendment also adds/f1-efr1frgency preamble and clause. 
SPONSORED BY: --~-a11-/f1_,,_ ___ 
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(Representative MCCABE) 
TOWN: Skowhegan 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for Land Conservation Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1454
House Amendment HA_A-HA_B_H508 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT,{; "to HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 996, L.D. 
1454, "Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for Land 
Conservation Projects" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and inserting the 
following: · 
'Amend the resolve by inserting after the title the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Treasurer of State may not sell the remaining bonds authorized but not 
yet issued from the Land for Maine's Future Board bond issue authorized by the voters in 
November 2010 unless the Legislature reauthorizes the issuance of those bonds; and 
Whereas, the Land for Maine's Future Board requires the funds to meet its 
obligations for previously authorized land conservation projects with state, municipal and 
private entities and to fulfill its obligations under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 353 in order to protect public recreational opportunities, farmland and the State's 
environment; 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' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 5 and 6 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "until June 30, 2016; and be it further" and inserting the 
following: 'for a 5-year period.' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' ' 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT~ "to HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 996, L.D. 1454 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the language that replaces the resolve with language 
requiring the Governor to issue bonds for the Land for Maine's Future projects, and 
instead extends to 5 years the period for issuing the balance of bonds for land 
conservation purposes that were authorized by voters at a statewide election held in 
November 2010. This amendment also adds an emergency preamble and clause. 
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(Representative GROHMAN) 
TOWN: Biddeford 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for Land Conservation Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1454
House Amendment HA_B_H506 (House)

HQUSE AMENDMENT "E "to H.P. 996, L.D. 1454, "Resolve, Reauthorizing the 
Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for Land Conservation Projects" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 5 and 6 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "until June 30, 2016" and inserting the following: 'for a 5-year 
period' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment extends to 5 years the period for issuing the balance of bonds for 
land conservation purposes that were authorized by voters at a statewide election held in 
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SPONSORED BY: £~ 
(Representative POULIOT) 
TOWN: Augusta 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for Land Conservation Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1454
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: FREDETTE

Legislative Document 
No. 1454 
H.P. 996 
House of Representatives, July 16, 2015 
Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for Land 
Conservation Projects 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Sec. 1.  Extension for issuing.  Resolved:  That, pursuant to the provisions of the 
Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 14, the period for issuance of unissued bonds 
or bond anticipation notes authorized pursuant to Public Law 2009, chapter 414, as 
amended by Public Law 2009, chapter 645, and authorized by the voters in a statewide 
election held on November 2, 2010, for land conservation purposes, is extended until 
June 30, 2016; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  Resolved:  That this resolve takes effect November 3, 
2015. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve extends to June 30, 2016 the period for issuing the balance of bond 
issues for land conservation projects. 
Approved: 07/15/15
LD 1454
LR 2100(01)
Bond Issues
Term (years)
Principal
Rate (%)
Interest
Total Cost
General Fund - Non-Taxable
$6,000,000
4.0%
$1,320,000
$7,320,000
General Fund - Taxable
$470,000
4.5%
$116,325
$586,325
Fiscal Detail and Notes
$6,470,000 of a previously authorized bond remains unissued and the original 5-year authorization is expiring. This 
resolve will extend the authorization until 6-30-16, allowing issuance without going back to the voters for a second 
time. There are no additional costs other than the normal debt service costs anticipated at the time of the original 
authorization. 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2009 Bond Issue for Land Conservation Projects
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fredette of Newport
Committee: Not Referred
LR2100(01) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1457
Committee Amendment CA_A_S361 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A-" to S.P. 559, L.D. 1457, "Resolve, Authorizing 
the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the 
Unorganized Territory" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/10/16 .:tvac:.. 
LD 1457 
LR 2445(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate 
in the Unorganized Territory 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "ff! (S,-~ \) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This resolve authorizes the State Tax Assessor to convey the interest of the State in several parcels ofreal estate in the 
Unorganized Territory (UT) acquired through the foreclosure of tax liens for nonpayment of property taxes. The 
funds received as a result of these sales will accrue as dedicated revenue to the Unorganized Territory Education at 
Services Fund and will be available to reduce future tax assessments in the UT. The amounts received from these 
sales will depend on sale prices and cannot be estimated at this time. 
LR2445(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Convey Approximately 0.75 Acre of Land in Madrid Township to the Madrid Historical Society
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1456
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SAVIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 1456 
S.P. 558 
In Senate, November 20, 2015 
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and 
Financial Services To Convey Approximately 0.75 Acre of Land in 
Madrid Township to the Madrid Historical Society 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on November 19, 2015.  Referred to the 
Committee on State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Sec. 1.  Authority to convey property.  Resolved:  That the State, by and 
through the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, is authorized to 
convey the interest of the State in real estate in Madrid Township as indicated in section 2 
of this resolve to the Madrid Historical Society, a duly organized nonprofit corporation; 
and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Property description.  Resolved:  That the land subject to transfer is 
described as follows: 
A certain parcel of land of 0.75 acre, more or less, depicted as "Land to Be Acquired 
by the Madrid Historical Society" on a "Survey Plan for Madrid Historical Society" dated 
May 19, 2015 by Acme Land Surveying, LLC, Farmington, Maine, situated on the 
westerly side of Reeds Mill Road, bounded on the north by land of Louie and Donna 
Barker, bounded on the west by the thread of Pease Stream and further depicted on the 
May 19, 2015 survey plan, the parcel having been acquired by the Town of Madrid in a 
deed of March 23, 1936 recorded in Franklin County Registry of Deeds in Book 257, 
deed of June 21, 2000 recorded in Franklin County Registry of Deeds in Book 1937, Page 
239. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve authorizes the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services 
to convey a parcel of land of about 0.75 acre that abuts the Madrid Historical Society to 
the Madrid Historical Society.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 30: Prior Approval Process and Stop Work Orders, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1458
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 1458 
H.P. 999 
House of Representatives, November 30, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 30: Prior 
Approval Process and Stop Work Orders, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, 
Bureau of Forestry 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop for the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 8072. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on November 23, 2015.  Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 30:  Prior Approval 
Process and Stop Work Orders, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry that has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 30:  Prior Approval Process 
and Stop Work Orders, a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry.
An Act To Allow All Manufacturers Licensed by the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations To Provide Samples of Products to Retail Licensees
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1461
Committee Amendment CA_A_S353 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 562, L.D. 1461, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow All Manufacturers Licensed by the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery 
Operations To Provide Samples of Products to Retail Licensees" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of the first paragraph (page 1, lines 4 
and 5 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'A person licensed as a small bi:ey,rery, small wmery manufacturer of malt liquor or 
wine under section 1355-A or licensed as a wholesaler may give a retail licensee samples 
of products under the following conditions:' 
SUMMARY 
The bill authorizes any person licensed as a manufacturer of malt liquor or wine by 
the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 
and Lottery Operations to give a retail licensee samples of malt liquor and wine. This 
amendment clarifies that the authorized manufacturer is licensed to manufacture malt 
liquor or wine. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 301: Fee Schedule and Administrative Procedures for Payment of Commission Assigned Counsel, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1460
Committee: Judiciary

Legislative Document 
No. 1460 
H.P. 1002 
House of Representatives, December 8, 2015 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 301: 
Fee Schedule and Administrative Procedures for Payment of 
Commission Assigned Counsel, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative HOBBINS of Saco for the Maine Commission on Indigent 
Legal Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 4, 2015.  Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 301:  
Fee Schedule and Administrative Procedures for Payment of Commission Assigned 
Counsel, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine Commission on 
Indigent Legal Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 301:  Fee Schedule 
and Administrative Procedures for Payment of Commission Assigned Counsel, a major 
substantive rule of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services.
An Act To Allow All Manufacturers Licensed by the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations To Provide Samples of Products to Retail Licensees
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1461
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SAVIELLO
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1402-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1461 
S.P. 562 
In Senate, December 17, 2015 
An Act To Allow All Manufacturers Licensed by the Bureau of 
Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations To Provide Samples of 
Products to Retail Licensees 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 17, 2015.  Referred to the Committee 
on Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 218. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1402-A, first ¶, as amended by PL 2011, c. 629, §25, is 
further amended to read: 
A person licensed as a small brewery, small winery manufacturer or wholesaler may 
give a retail licensee samples of products under the following conditions: 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows any person licensed as a manufacturer by the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery 
Operations to give a retail licensee samples of malt liquor and wine.  Current law restricts 
this practice to small breweries, small wineries and wholesalers.
An Act To Exempt Certain Liquor Sales Representatives from Licensing Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1466
Committee Amendment CA_A_S357 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 564, L.D. 1466, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Certain Liquor Sales Representatives from Licensing Requirements" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Sales Representatives Employed by Licensed Wholesalers' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 28-A MR.SA §1401, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is 
amended to read: 
7. Warehouses and sales representatives. A wholesale licensee shall maintain a 
warehouse or warehouses within the State and employ one or more sales representatives, 
licensed under chapter 59, for the purpose of soliciting orders. For the purposes of this 
subsection. "sales representative" means an employee of a wholesale licensee whose 
primary duty is soliciting orders from or making sales to retail licensees. 
Sec. 2. 28-A MR.SA §1502, first ,r, as amended by PL 1997, c. 373, §135, is 
further amended to read: 
The sales Sales representatives, including those described in section 1401. subsection 
L shall apply to the bureau for a license disclosing the person, firm or corporation 
represented.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. The amendment provides a 
definition of "sales representative" as it applies to licensed wholesalers. It clarifies that 
the provision in current law that requires liquor sales representatives to be licensed by the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 
and Lottery Operations applies to sales representatives employed by licensed wholesalers. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/01/16 
feac. 
LD 1466 
LR 2295(02) 
An Act To Exempt Certain Liquor Sales Representatives from Licensing Requirements 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~(~- ~S ') 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional revenue from requiring liquor sales representatives employed by a wholesale licensee to be licensed is 
expected to be minor. 
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