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An Act Regarding the Maintenance of Easements
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0494
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: HILLIARD, POULIOT
Amends: 23 MRSA §3026-A, 23 MRSA §3028

Legislative Document 
No. 494 
H.P. 333 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act Regarding the Maintenance of Easements 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HILLIARD of Belgrade. 
Cosponsored by Representative: POULIOT of Augusta. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §3026-A is enacted to read: 
§3026-A.  Maintenance of public easements held by a municipality 
A public easement held by a municipality must be maintained by the municipality to 
ensure use and enjoyment in accordance with section 3021, subsection 2. 
Sec. 2.  23 MRSA §3028, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 195, is amended to 
read: 
1.  Presumption of abandonment.  It is prima facie evidence that a town or county 
way not kept passable for the use of motor vehicles at the expense of the municipality or 
county for a period of 30 or more consecutive years has been discontinued by 
abandonment.  A presumption of abandonment may be rebutted by evidence that 
manifests a clear intent by the municipality or county and the public to consider or use the 
way as if it were a public way.  A proceeding to discontinue a town or county way may 
not prevent or estop a municipality from asserting a presumption of abandonment.  A 
municipality or its officials are not liable for nonperformance of a legal duty with respect 
to such ways if there has been a good faith reliance on a presumption of abandonment.  
Any person affected by a presumption of abandonment, including the State or a 
municipality, may seek declaratory relief to finally resolve the status of such ways.  A 
way that has been abandoned under this section is relegated to the same status as it would 
have had after a discontinuance pursuant to section 3026, except that this status is at all 
times subject to an affirmative vote of the legislative body of the municipality within 
which the way lies making that way an easement for recreational use.  If the municipality 
votes affirmatively to make the way an easement for recreational use, the municipality 
shall maintain the easement for such use.  A presumption of abandonment is not rebutted 
by evidence that shows isolated acts of maintenance, unless other evidence exists that 
shows a clear intent by the municipality or county to consider or use the way as if it were 
a public way. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a municipality must maintain a public easement held by the 
municipality to ensure use and enjoyment in accordance with the definition of a public 
easement.  A municipality must also maintain an easement when a municipality votes 
affirmatively to make a way an easement for recreational use.
Resolve, To Transfer Certain State-owned Property to the Town of East Millinocket
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0496
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: STANLEY, DILL

Legislative Document 
No. 496 
H.P. 335 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
Resolve, To Transfer Certain State-owned Property to the Town of 
East Millinocket 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway. 
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot. 
Sec. 1.  State to transfer certain state-owned property to the Town of East 
Millinocket.  Resolved:  That the State shall transfer to the Town of East Millinocket 
certain parcels of land as described in section 2 previously transferred to the State by 
Katahdin Paper Company, LLC; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Description of property transferred.  Resolved:  That the property 
authorized to be transferred pursuant to this resolve is described as follows:  Lots 3-A, 4-
A, 5-A, 7 and 13 in Block 30 on a land plan entitled "Division Plan of Additions & Lots 
in Block 30 & 76 of Land Owned by Great Northern Paper, Inc." dated September 28, 
1993, prepared by Andrews Land Services, Inc. and recorded in the Penobscot County 
Registry of Deeds, Book 192, Page 93; and be it further 
Sec. 3.  Property to be transferred as is.  Resolved:  That the property to be 
transferred by the State to the Town of East Millinocket pursuant to this resolve must be 
transferred "as is," with no representations or warranties.  Title must be transferred by 
quitclaim deed without covenant. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve authorizes the State to transfer to the Town of East Millinocket certain 
parcels of land previously transferred to the State by the Katahdin Paper Company, LLC.
An Act To Restore the Super Credit for Substantially Increased Research and Development
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0498
Committee Amendment CA_A_H96 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-L

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 337, L.D. 498, Bill, "An Act To 
Restore the Super Credit for Substantially Increased Research and Development" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5219-L, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2013, c. 502, Pt. J, §1 
and affected by §3, is further amended to read: 
1. Super credit allowed for substantial expansions of research and development. 
For tax years beginning before January 1, 2014, a A taxpayer that qualifies for the 
research expense tax credit allowed under section 5219-K is allowed an additional credit 
against the tax due under this Part equal to the excess, if any, of qualified research 
expenses for the taxable year over the super credit base amount. For purposes of this 
section, "super credit base amount" means the average amount spent on qualified research 
expenses by the taxpayer in either the 3 taxable years immediately preceding the effective 
date of this section, increased by 50%, or, if the taxpayer has not claimed a credit under 
this section for the 3 consecutive taxable years immediately preceding January 1, 2014, 
the 3 taxable years immediately preceding January 1, 2014, increased by 50%. 
For 
purposes of this section, "qualified research expenses" has the same meaning as under the 
Code, Section 41 but applies only to expenditures for research conducted in this State.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the definition of "super credit base amount" to provide that 
the base amount is reset if the taxpayer did not claim the super credit for 3 consecutive 
taxable years immediately prior to January 1, 2014. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/15/15 
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LD498 
LR 1429(02) 
An Act To Restore the Super Credit for Substantially Increased Research and Development 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/f'( H ... q,) 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenne 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$4,035,315 
($4,035,315) 
($212,385) 
$2,814,660 
($2,814,660) 
($148,140) 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$3,027,745 
($3,027,745) 
($159,355) 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$3,130,250 
($3,130,250) 
($164,750) 
PL 2013 c. 502 suspended the availabilitY of the super credit for tax years after January 1, 2014. This bill restores that 
availability retroactive to January 1,2014 and changes the definition of the super credit base amount. General Fund 
revenue would be reduced by $4,035,315 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $2,814,660 in fiscal year 2016-17 and Local 
Government Fund revenues would be reduced by $212,385 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $148,140 in fiscal year 2016-
17. 
LRI429(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Create Jobs in the Forest Products Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0499
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: STANLEY, CAMPBELL, HANINGTON, LONG, SHORT, VEROW
Amends: 36 MRSA §656

Legislative Document 
No. 499 
H.P. 338 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Create Jobs in the Forest Products Industry 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, HANINGTON of Lincoln, 
LONG of Sherman, SHORT of Pittsfield, VEROW of Brewer. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §656, sub-§1, ¶K is enacted to read: 
K.  Land enrolled under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law when the forest products 
that have commercial value, as defined in section 573, subsection 3-B, harvested 
from that land are processed solely at mills in this State.  The exemption under this 
paragraph applies only for the property tax year following the year in which the forest 
products are harvested and processed at mills in this State. 
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to property tax years beginning on or after 
April 1, 2015. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a complete exemption from property tax for land enrolled under the 
Maine Tree Growth Tax Law when the forest products harvested from that land are 
processed solely at mills located in Maine.
An Act To Restore the Super Credit for Substantially Increased Research and Development
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0498
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: NUTTING, McCORMICK, CHACE, PICCHIOTTI, RUSSELL, SKOLFIELD, KATZ
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-L

Legislative Document 
No. 498 
H.P. 337 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Restore the Super Credit for Substantially Increased 
Research and Development 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
Representatives: CHACE of Durham, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, RUSSELL of Portland, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senator: KATZ of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-L, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2013, c. 502, Pt. J, §1 and 
affected by §3, is further amended to read: 
1.  Super credit allowed for substantial expansions of research and development.  
For tax years beginning before January 1, 2014, a A taxpayer that qualifies for the 
research expense tax credit allowed under section 5219-K is allowed an additional credit 
against the tax due under this Part equal to the excess, if any, of qualified research 
expenses for the taxable year over the super credit base amount.  For purposes of this 
section, "super credit base amount" means the average amount spent on qualified research 
expenses by the taxpayer in the 3 taxable years immediately preceding the effective date 
of this section, increased by 50%.  For purposes of this section, "qualified research 
expenses" has the same meaning as under the Code, Section 41 but applies only to 
expenditures for research conducted in this State. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5219-L, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2013, c. 502, Pt. J, §2 and 
affected by §3, is further amended to read: 
3.  Carry over to succeeding years.  A taxpayer entitled to a credit under this 
section for any taxable year may carry over and apply to the tax due for any one or more 
of the next succeeding 10 5 taxable years the portion, as reduced from year to year, of any 
unused credit, but in no event may the credit applied in any single year exceed 25% 50% 
of the taxpayer's tax due after the allowance of any other credits taken pursuant to this 
chapter. 
Sec. 3.  Retroactivity; application.  This Act applies retroactively to tax years 
beginning on or after January 1, 2014. 
SUMMARY 
Under a tax credit that expired January 1, 2014, a taxpayer that qualified for a 
research expense tax credit was allowed a so-called super credit for qualified research 
expenses for research conducted in this State.  A taxpayer was allowed to carry over any 
unused credit for the next succeeding 10 years, except that the credit was limited to no 
more than 25% of the taxpayer's tax due after the allowance of other tax credits. 
This bill restores the availability of the super credit, retroactive to January 1, 2014, 
restricts the carry-over period to 5 years and increases the limit on the credit to no more 
than 50% of the taxpayer's tax due after the allowance of other tax credits.
An Act To Support Municipal Volunteers .Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. SUMMARY This amendment strikes the emergency preamble and emergency clalJse. CiAi·· Ii () n '--/:if) . SPONSORED BY: ,/ W\. ~JL--{ \1 \ ,-y9/a--<-L. (Representative LAJOIE) / TOWN: Lewiston Page 1 - 127LRQ046(04)-1 HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0500
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H418 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "if" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 339, 
L.D. 500, Bill, "An Act To Support Municipal Volunteers" 
.Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the emergency preamble and emergency clalJse. 
CiAi·· Ii () n '--/:if) 
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SPONSORED BY: ,/ W\. ~JL--{ \1 \ ,-y9/a--<-L." 
(Representative LAJOIE) 
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TOWN: Lewiston 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Support Municipal Volunteers
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0500
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S333 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" It " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 339, 
L.D. 500, Bill, "An Act To Support Municipal Volunteers" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 32 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "9" and inserting the following: '7' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of subsections I and 2 (page 2, 
lines 1 to 6 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'1. One member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate; 
2. Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the 
House, one of whom is from the party with the greatest number of members and one of 
whom is from the party with the 2nd greatest number of members;' 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in the fIrst line (page 2, line 15 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "first-named" 
Amend the amendment in section 5 in the fIrst line (page 2, line 26 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "Duties." and inserting the following: 'Meetings; duties.' 
Amend the amendment in section 5 in the first line (page 2, line 26 in amendment) by 
inserting after the following: "group shall" the following: 'meet 3 times in order to' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment decreases the number of members on the working group from 9 to 7 
by decreasing the number of members· of the Senate from 2 to one and the number of 
members of the House of Representatives from 3 to 2. T~t 
also limits to 3 
the number of meetings a thorized for the working group.~ 
SPONSORED BY: _-'-"-'~~...!..-""""'-i'--=-=-':~':;;'" 
(Senator MASON) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/26/15 
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LD500 
LR46(06) 
Resolve, To Create a Working Group To Develop Solutions To Meet the Needs for Municipal 
Volunteer Personnel 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment tIff to Committee Amendment "A"{S-333) 
Sponsor: Sen. Mason of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Costs/Study 
Legislative tost/Study 
This amendment reduces the number of Legislators participating in this study from 5 to 3, the number of meetings 
assumed from 4 to 3 and the estimated general operating expenses of this study from $2,250 in fiscal year 2015-16 to 
$1,375. 
LR0046(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Support Municipal Volunteers
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0500
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: EVES, THERIAULT, DUTREMBLE, GOLDEN, LAJOIE, LONG, MAKER, SHAW, STANLEY, TIMBERLAKE, BAKER
Amends: 36 MRSA §6232

Legislative Document 
No. 500 
H.P. 339 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Support Municipal Volunteers 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Speaker EVES of North Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of China, Senator DUTREMBLE of York and 
Representatives: GOLDEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LONG of Sherman, MAKER 
of Calais, SHAW of Standish, STANLEY of Medway, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senator: 
BAKER of Sagadahoc. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §6232, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 635, §2, is 
amended to read: 
1-A.  Volunteer program.  A municipality may by ordinance adopt a program that 
permits claimants who are at least 60 years of age or who are volunteer firefighters as 
defined in Title 30-A, section 3151, subsection 4 or emergency medical services persons 
as defined in Title 32, section 83, subsection 12 who receive no compensation from the 
municipality other than injury or death benefits to earn benefits up to a maximum of $750 
by volunteering to provide services to the municipality.  A program adopted under this 
subsection does not need to meet the requirements of subsection 1, paragraph B or C.  
Benefits provided under this subsection must be related to the amount of volunteer 
service provided.  Benefits received under this subsection may not be considered income 
for purposes of Part 8.  A municipality may by ordinance establish procedures and 
additional standards of eligibility for a program adopted under this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes municipalities to provide benefits of up to $750 for persons who 
serve as volunteer firefighters or volunteer emergency medical services personnel.
An Act To Provide Local Sales Tax Increment Disbursements
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0503
Committee Amendment CA_A_H231 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 342, L.D. 503, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Local Sales Tax Increment Disbursements" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5686 in subsection 2 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 14 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "30th" the following: 'following the close of the 
fiscal year' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5686 in subsection 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 15 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "amounts" the following: 'for the previous fiscal 
year' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5686 in subsection 3 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 19 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following; "1st" and inserting the following; '31st' 
. Amend the bill in section 1 in §5686 in subsection 3 by sttiking out all of the last 
sentence (page 1, lines 28 to 31 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement in the bill that a municipality use local 
sales tax increment revenue to reduce the property tax levy and clarifies the timing of the 
calculation of the sales tax increment. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 05/12/15 
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127th lVIAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 503 
LR 182(02) 
An Act To Provide Local Sales Tax Increment Disbursements 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'If' C tl-d.31) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2015-16 
FY2016-17 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$2,183,020 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
($2,183,020) 
($114,896) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill creates a local sales tax increment to be paid annually to each municipality equal to 5% of the amount that 
sales tax collections in each municipality exceed the collections of the base fiscal year of 20 16-17. The base year 
would change every 4 years. Any year collections are below those of the base year no payments would be made. The 
first payments would be in fiscal year 2018-19 and would reduce General Fund revenue by $2,183,020 and reduce 
Local Government Fund revenue by $114,896. 
LR0182(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To fncrease the Penalty for Failing To Carry Proof of Motor Vehicle Financial Responsi bi Ii ty
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0504
Committee Amendment CA_A_H154 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P.343, L.D. 504, Bill, "An Act To 
fncrease the Penalty for Failing To Carry Proof of Motor Vehicle Financial 
Responsi bi Ii ty" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is one of 2 minority reports of the committee. This amendment adds 
a fiscal note to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/01115 
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LD504 
LR 415(02) 
An Act To Increase the Penalty for Failing To Carry Proof of Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Pt' C H -15 cfJ 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase ~ General Fund 
Minor revenue increase ~ General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact statements 
Increases the class of a crime from Class E to Class D. 
Establishes new Class C crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0415(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Penalty for Failing To Carry Proof of Motor Vehicle Financial Responsi bili ty
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0504
Committee Amendment CA_B_H155 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1601

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,j3" to H.P. 343, L.D. 504, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Penalty for Failing To Carry Proof of Motor Vehicle Financial 
Responsi bili ty" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase the Penalty for Failure To Maintain Motor Vehicle Financial 
Responsibility' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1601,sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
5. Penalty. Violation of this section is a traffic infraction, for which a forfeiture fine 
of not less than $-l-OO $250 and not more than ~ 
$700 may be assessed.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is one of 2 minority reports of the committee. This amendment 
replaces the bill, which concerns the failure to carry proof of motor vehicle financial 
responsibility. 
The amendment increases the minimum fine for failure to maintain 
financial responsibility from $100 to $250 and increases the maximum fine from $500 to 
$700. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/0I/15 
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LD504 
LR 415(03) 
An Act To Increase the Penalty for Failing To Carry Proof of Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amcndmentj5, C H -/55 ) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0415(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Increase the Penalty for Failing To Carry Proof of Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0504
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FOWLE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1605

Legislative Document 
No. 504 
H.P. 343 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Increase the Penalty for Failing To Carry Proof of Motor 
Vehicle Financial Responsibility 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FOWLE of Vassalboro. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1605, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
6.  Operating without giving proof.  A person commits a Class E D crime if that 
person is required to maintain proof of financial responsibility and, without authorization 
from the Secretary of State and without that proof, operates a vehicle or knowingly 
permits a vehicle owned by that person to be operated by another on a public way. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1605, sub-§6-A is enacted to read: 
6-A.  Serious bodily injury while operating without proof.  A person commits a 
Class C crime if that person is required to maintain proof of financial responsibility and, 
without authorization from the Secretary of State and without that proof, operates a 
vehicle or knowingly permits a vehicle owned by that person to be operated by another 
on a public way and that vehicle is involved in an accident that results in serious bodily 
injury while on that public way. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes it a Class C crime if a person who is required to maintain proof of 
financial responsibility operates a vehicle, or knowingly allows the operation of that 
vehicle, on a public way without such proof and that vehicle is involved in an accident 
that results in serious bodily injury while being operated on the public way.  This bill also 
increases from a Class E to a Class D crime the penalty for such a person operating a 
vehicle or knowingly allowing the operation of a vehicle without proof of financial 
responsibility.
An Act To Increase the Funding Level of the Local Road Assistance Program
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0505
Committee Amendment CA_A_H82 (House)
Amends: 23 MRSA §1803-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",4" to H.P. 344, L.D. 505, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Funding Level of the Local Road Assistance Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §1803-B, sub-§l, ~, as amended by PL 2013, c. 354, Pt. I, 
§2 and affected by §4, is repealed. 
Sec. 2. 23 MRS A §1803-B, sub-§l, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
E. The annual funding dedicated for the Local Road Assistance Program must be a 
percentage of the Highway Fund allocation to the Department of Transportation as 
follows: 
(1) Beginning July 1, 2015, 9.25%; 
(2) Beginning July 1, 2016, 9.5%; 
(3) Beginning July 1, 2017, 9.75%; and 
(4) Beginning July 1, 2018, 10%. 
On July 1, 2015 and every July 1st thereafter, the Commissioner of Transportation 
shall administratively adjust the base funding and the reimbursement rates per lane 
mile proportionately according to revenue available. 
Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Local Road Assistance Program 0337 
Initiative: Increases funding to the Local Road Assistance Program from 9% to 10% of 
the Highway Fund allocations to the Department of Transportation over a 4-year period. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~~. 
~~ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "I+." to H.P. 344, L.D. 505 
HIGHWAY FUND 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2015-16 
$560,653 
$560,653 
2016-17 
$1,163,073 
$1,163,073 
This amendment, which is the minority report, increases the annual funding dedicated 
for the Local Road Assistance Program from 9% to 10% of the Highway Fund allocation 
to the Department of Transportation over a 4-year period beginning July 1,2015. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
)\pproved: 04/13/15 
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LD505 
LR 1296(02) 
An Act To Increase the Funding Level of the Local Road Assistance Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/1' { H"" f J-"} 
Committee: Transportation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$560,653 
$1,163,073 
$560,653 
$1,163,073 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$1,744,610 
$1,744,610 
Projections 
FY 2018-19 
$2,326,147 
$2,326,147 
The bill increases funding to the Local Road Assistance program from 9% to 10% of the Highway Fund allocations to 
the Department of Transportation over a four-year period. The department will require Highway Fund allocations of 
$560,653 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $1,163,073 in fiscal year 2016-17. The bill does not increase revenue to the 
Highway Fund so Highway Fund deallocations would need to be made in the same amount in order for the Fund to 
balance. 
LR1296(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Funding Level of the Local Road Assistance Program
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0505
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GILLWAY, THIBODEAU, CAMPBELL, CHACE, EDGECOMB, EVANGELOS, KINNEY, WHITE, DAVIS
Amends: 23 MRSA §1803-B

Legislative Document 
No. 505 
H.P. 344 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Increase the Funding Level of the Local Road Assistance 
Program 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GILLWAY of Searsport. 
Cosponsored by President THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, CHACE of Durham, EDGECOMB of Fort 
Fairfield, EVANGELOS of Friendship, KINNEY of Knox, WHITE of Washburn, Senator: 
DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
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 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next 
fiscal year; and 
Whereas, certain obligations and expenses incident to the operation of state 
departments and institutions will become due and payable immediately; and 
Whereas, recent reductions in state payments amid continuous and in many cases 
drastic increases in local road infrastructure improvement needs have created both a 
financial emergency and dangerous public safety conditions for local governments and 
citizens; 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.  23 MRSA §1803-B, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 2013, c. 354, Pt. I, 
§2 and affected by §4, is further amended to read: 
D.  Beginning July 1, 2014 2015, the annual funding dedicated for the Local Road 
Assistance Program must be 9% 10% of the Highway Fund allocation to the 
Department of Transportation.  On July 1, 2014 2015 and every July 1st thereafter, 
the Commissioner of Transportation shall administratively adjust the base funding 
and the reimbursement rates per lane mile proportionately according to revenue 
available. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the annual funding dedicated for the Local Road Assistance 
Program from 9% to 10% of the Highway Fund allocation to the Department of 
Transportation.
An Act To Allow Primary Petition Signature Requirements To Be Proportional with Party Enrollment
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0507
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, BEAR, GOLDEN, HANINGTON, KINNEY, LONGSTAFF, MONAGHAN, SAUCIER, SCHNECK
Amends: 21-A MRSA §335

Legislative Document 
No. 507 
H.P. 346 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Allow Primary Petition Signature Requirements To Be 
Proportional with Party Enrollment 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CHIPMAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, GOLDEN 
of Lewiston, HANINGTON of Lincoln, KINNEY of Limington, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, 
MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, SCHNECK of Bangor. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §335, sub-§5, ¶¶A to C, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 161, §6, 
are amended to read: 
A.  For candidate for Governor, at least 1% of the voters enrolled in the candidate's 
party and residing in the State as of December 1st of the year before the election or 
2,000 and not more than 3,000 voters, whichever is less; 
B.  For a candidate for United States Senator, at least 1% of the voters enrolled in the 
candidate's party and residing in the candidate's electoral district as of December 1st 
of the year before the election or 2,000 and not more than 3,000 voters, whichever is 
less; 
C.  For a candidate for Representative to Congress, at least 1% of the voters enrolled 
in the candidate's party and residing in the candidate's electoral district as of 
December 1st of the year before the election or 1,000 and not more than 1,500 voters, 
whichever is less; 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the law governing a candidate's nomination by primary election for 
the office of Governor, United States Senator or Representative to Congress.  It changes 
the number of signatures required on a primary petition for the office of Governor or 
United States Senator to be 1% of the voters enrolled in the candidate's party and residing 
in the candidate's electoral district as of December 1st of the year before the election or 
the current minimum requirement of 2,000 voters, whichever is less.  It also changes the 
number of signatures required on a primary petition for the office of Representative to 
Congress to be 1% of the voters so enrolled or the current minimum of 1,000 voters, 
whichever is less.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Number of Agency Liquor Stores Allowed in a Municipality
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0508
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LYFORD, ROSEN, CAMPBELL, HILLIARD, REED, STEARNS, VEROW, WARD, WOOD
Amends: 28-A MRSA §453

Legislative Document 
No. 508 
H.P. 347 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Number of Agency 
Liquor Stores Allowed in a Municipality 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LYFORD of Eddington. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, HILLIARD of Belgrade, REED of Carmel, 
STEARNS of Guilford, VEROW of Brewer, WARD of Dedham, WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §453, sub-§2-A, as amended by PL 2013, c. 253, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
2-A.  Limitation on number of agency liquor stores.  Beginning July 1, 2009, the 
bureau may license up to 10 agency liquor stores in a municipality with a population over 
50,000 45,000; up to 9 agency liquor stores in a municipality with a population over 
30,000 but less than 45,001; up to 8 agency liquor stores in a municipality with a 
population over 20,000 but less than 50,001 30,001; up to 5 agency liquor stores in a 
municipality with a population of at least 10,001 but less than 20,001; up to 4 agency 
liquor stores in a municipality with a population of at least 5,001 but less than 10,001; 
and up to 3 agency liquor stores in a municipality with a population of at least 2,000 but 
less than 5,001.  In addition, the bureau may establish one agency liquor store in a 
municipality where the population is less than 2,000.  The bureau may consider the 
impact of seasonal population or tourism and other related information provided by the 
municipality requesting an additional agency liquor store location. 
Nothing in this subsection may be construed to reduce the number of agency stores the 
bureau may license in a municipality as of June 30, 2009. 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows up to 8 agency liquor licenses for municipalities with a population 
from 20,000 to 50,000 and up to 10 agency liquor licenses for municipalities with a 
population over 50,000.  This bill changes that allotment to an allotment that allows up to 
agency liquor licenses for municipalities with a population over 20,000 to 30,000, 9 
agency liquor licenses for municipalities with a population over 30,000 to 45,000 and 10 
agency liquor licenses for municipalities with a population over 45,000.
An Act To Facilitate the Timely Return of Requested Absentee Ballots
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0509
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SCHNECK, GRATWICK, BATES, BLUME, GOODE, KORNFIELD, MASTRACCIO, MELARAGNO, SAUCIER, STANLEY
Amends: 21-A MRSA §752

Legislative Document 
No. 509 
H.P. 348 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Facilitate the Timely Return of Requested Absentee 
Ballots 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor. 
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and 
Representatives: BATES of Westbrook, BLUME of York, GOODE of Bangor, KORNFIELD 
of Bangor, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MELARAGNO of Auburn, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, 
STANLEY of Medway. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §752, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A.  Postage costs for ballots returned by mail.  Return envelopes for general 
election absentee ballots provided by the Secretary of State to each municipality must 
allow for a voter to return the absentee ballot via the United States Postal Service without 
cost to the voter.  The Secretary of State may require municipalities to reimburse the 
office of the Secretary of State for the costs of postage for those absentee ballots returned 
to the clerk via the United States Postal Service. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the return envelopes for absentee ballots supplied to 
municipalities by the Secretary of State allow a voter to use the United States Postal 
Service to return the ballot to the municipal clerk at no cost to the voter.
An Act To Increase the Number of Container Options for Breweries
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0510
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: AUSTIN, COLLINS, GERRISH, NUTTING, REED, SHERMAN, TIMMONS, WADSWORTH
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1355-A

Legislative Document 
No. 510 
H.P. 349 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Increase the Number of Container Options for Breweries 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and 
Representatives: GERRISH of Lebanon, McCLELLAN of Raymond, NUTTING of Oakland, 
REED of Carmel, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, TIMMONS of Cumberland, WADSWORTH of 
Hiram. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1355-A, sub-§3, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 629, §22, 
is amended to read: 
C.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title, a brewery or small brewery 
licensed in accordance with this section may sell from the establishment at the site of 
the brewery licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the 
premises malt liquor to be consumed off the premises under the conditions specified 
in this paragraph. 
(1)  Only malt liquor brewed at the brewery where the on-premises establishment 
is licensed may be sold at the on-premises establishment. 
(2)  Malt liquor must be dispensed in bottles provided by and with labels unique 
to or approved for filling by the brewery of 32 to 64 ounces in volume. 
(3)  No more than 6 bottles may be prefilled at any one time. 
(4)  A deposit may be charged per bottle.  Bottles sold or approved by a brewery 
under this paragraph are not subject to Title 32, chapter 28. 
(5)  The bottle in which the malt liquor is dispensed must be sealed by the 
licensee with a seal that is tamper-evident. 
(6)  Malt liquor dispensed in accordance with this paragraph must be consumed 
off the premises. 
(7)  All sales of malt liquor from the on-premises establishment for off-premises 
consumption must be accompanied by a sales receipt with a time stamp that 
indicates time of purchase. 
(8)  Sale of malt liquor from the on-premises establishment for off-premises 
consumption may not be made after 10:00 p.m. 
The bureau may adopt rules to enforce this paragraph.  Rules adopted in accordance 
with this paragraph are routine technical rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the requirement that beer dispensed by a brewery at its on-premises 
location for off-premises consumption be in bottles with labels unique to the brewery.
An Act To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission Relative to the Maine Criminal Code
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0512
Committee Amendment CA_A_H86 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "R" to H.P. 351, L.D. 512, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement Certain Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission 
Relative to the Maine Criminal Code" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/17/15 *ac 
LD 512 
LR 749(02) 
An ACt To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission Relative 
to the Maine Criminal Code 
Fiscal Note ror Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment h{ II ' 'is (p ) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases certain assault penalties from Class B crimes to Class A crimes, increasing correctional and judicial CDstS .. 
The cDllectiDn Df additiDnal fines may also increase General Fund revenue by m inDr amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
. The Department of CDrrectiDns will incur additional CDsts as a result Df the increase in the length of sentence. The 
average cost Dfa Class A crime is $203,141 per sentence based on an average length of stay of 1,886 days. The 
average CDst Df a Class B crime is $62,687 per sentence based Dn an average length Df stay Df 582 days. The Maine 
CDmmissiDn Dn Indigent Legal Services will also experience an increase in costs, estimated to. be $1,502 per case. 
The number Df occurrences in any given fiscal year is not projected at this time. 
LR0749(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Permit a Licensed Sales Representative To Provide Spirits at an Approved Tasting Event
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0511
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: GIDEON, HASKELL, GOLDEN, LONGSTAFF, MALABY, LANGLEY
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1505

Legislative Document 
No. 511 
H.P. 350 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Permit a Licensed Sales Representative To Provide 
Spirits at an Approved Tasting Event 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GIDEON of Freeport. 
Cosponsored by Senator HASKELL of Cumberland and 
Representatives: GOLDEN of Lewiston, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, MALABY of Hancock, 
Senator: LANGLEY of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1505, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 459, §5, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1505, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Purchase of spirits.  A sales representative participating in a tasting event 
pursuant to this section may provide spirits being offered for tasting during the event if 
the spirits are purchased at a licensed retail establishment.  Any spirits provided for a 
tasting event pursuant to this subsection must be labeled "for tasting purposes only."  Any 
remaining spirits provided in conjunction with a tasting event pursuant to this subsection 
must be removed from the licensed premises at the conclusion of the tasting event. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law concerning licensed sales representatives at liquor tasting 
events by allowing a sales representative to provide spirits to be sampled under certain 
conditions and by allowing a sales representative to pour spirits or wine at a liquor tasting 
event.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0514
Committee Amendment CA_A_H94 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 353, L.D. 514, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing the Location of Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Collection for 
Motor Vehicles Owned by Public Utilities" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1,2017.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an effective date of January 1, 2017. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 04113115 
;$Pac 
LD514 
LR 1236(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Location of Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Collection for 
Motor Vehicles Owned by Public Utilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, ( /1- 9'1) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No state fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill may impact how a given amount of motor vehicle excise tax is received by municipalities, with some 
municipalities receiving more excise tax revenue and some municipalities receiving less. Information is not availablf 
to estimate the extent of the impact. 
LR1236(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Commercial Learner's Permits
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0515
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McLEAN, COLLINS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1304

Legislative Document 
No. 515 
H.P. 354 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Commercial Learner's 
Permits 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McLEAN of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, effective July 8, 2015, Maine law will require that a commercial learner's 
permit holder must be 18 years of age or older, a change made to conform to a federal 
regulation change; and 
Whereas, recently enacted federal legislation, the Consolidated and Further 
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law No. 113-235, provides that specified 
federal funds may not be used to enforce that change in regulation in a state that, like 
Maine, allowed issuance of a commercial learner's permit to the state's residents under 18 
years of age prior to May 9, 2011; and 
Whereas, many of the State's vocational and technical schools provide commercial 
driver education instruction and programs to residents under 18 years of age, which 
allows them to obtain their commercial license upon reaching 18 years of age and which 
allows them to gain employment in the trucking industry upon reaching the age of 
majority; and 
Whereas, the State's economy benefits by having a pool of licensed commercial 
drivers to meet the needs of the trucking industry; 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.  29-A MRSA §1304, sub-§4-A, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, 
§16, is repealed. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the requirement that limits eligibility for a commercial learner's 
permit to an applicant 18 years of age or older in a section of law that takes effect July 8, 
2015.