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An Act To Add Acetylfentanyl to the List of Schedule W Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0729
Committee Amendment CA_A_S145 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 259, L.D. 729, Bill, "An Act To Add 
Acetylfentanyl to the List of Schedule W Drugs" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Add Acetylfentanyl and Methylfentanyl Derivatives to the List of 
Schedule W Drugs' 
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, law enforcement agencies have informed the Legislature that drugs that 
are harmful to the people of Maine, including acetylfentanyl and methylfentanyl 
derivatives, have recently been found in the State in increasing quantities and it is in the 
public interest that the criminal laws prohibiting acetylfentanyl and methylfentanyl 
derivatives be strengthened without delay; 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 in section 1 in paragraph I in the last line (page 1, line 9 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "acetylfentanyl" the following: 'and any methylfentanyl 
derivatives' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 259, L.D. 729 
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This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. The 
amendment adds to the list of Schedule W drugs any methylfentanyl derivatives. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/07/15 
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LR 492(02) 
An Act To Add Acetylfentanyl to the List of Schedule W Drugs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "Pt,(~- \ 4 $) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class A, Class B and Class C crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
As acetylfentanyl has only rarely been seen in Maine no cases are anticipated in the current biennium. 
LR0492(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow the Retrofit of Underground Oil Storage Tanks
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0727
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: WOODSOME
Amends: 38 MRSA §564

Legislative Document 
No. 727 
S.P. 257 
In Senate, March 5, 2015 
An Act To Allow the Retrofit of Underground Oil Storage Tanks 
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator WOODSOME of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §564, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6.  Retrofit of existing underground tanks.  The board's rules must allow a person 
to retrofit a single-walled underground oil storage tank with secondary containment as 
long as the retrofitted tank complies with Underwriters Laboratories Subject 1316 or 
1856 and interstitial monitoring of the retrofitted tank is equal to or greater than 
interstitial monitoring of a new tank.  The board may not require a site assessment of an 
underground oil storage facility when a tank is retrofitted in accordance with this 
subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the retrofitting of single-walled underground oil storage tanks 
with secondary containment meeting certain standards.
An Act To Add Acetylfentanyl to the List of Schedule W Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0729
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BURNS
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1102

Legislative Document 
No. 729 
S.P. 259 
In Senate, March 5, 2015 
An Act To Add Acetylfentanyl to the List of Schedule W Drugs 
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator BURNS of Washington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1102, sub-§1, ¶I, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 
55, §1, is amended to read: 
I.  Unless listed or described in another schedule, any compound, mixture or 
preparation containing narcotic drugs, including, but not limited to, the following 
narcotic drugs or their salts, isomers or salts of isomers: heroin (diacetylmorphine), 
methadone, methadone hydrochloride, levo-alpha-acetyl-methadol, or LAAM, 
pethidine, 
morphine, 
oxycodone, 
hydrocodone, 
hydromorphone, 
fentanyl, 
acetylfentanyl and opium; 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds acetylfentanyl to the list of Schedule W drugs.  Acetylfentanyl is not 
approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and is closely related to the 
prescription opioid fentanyl, which is a Schedule W drug.
An Act To Make Technical Changes to Maine's Marine Resources Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0730
Committee Amendment CA_A_S41 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 260, L.D. 730, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Technical Changes to Maine's Marine Resources Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 9. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes out a provision in the bill allowing nonresidents who hold 
aquaculture leases or limited-purpose aquaculture licenses to be issued commercial 
shellfish licenses. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LD730 
LR 516(02) 
An Act To Make Technical Changes to Maine's Marine Resources Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A" (S·41) 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional revenue loss to the Department of Marine Resources from eliminating the wholesale shellfish 
harvester's license is expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR05l6(02) - Fiscal Note· Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Sell or Lease the Interests of the State in Certain Real Property Located in Augusta, Bangor and Thomaston
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0732
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S214 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 262, 
L.D. 732, "Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial 
Services To Sell or Lease the Interests of the State in Certain Real Property Located in 
Augusta, Bangor and Thomaston" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the 
following: 
'Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services 
To Sell or Lease the Interests of the State in Certain Real Property Located in 
Bangor, Orono and Thomaston' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the last indented paragraph (page 1, line 
in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the resolve in section 2 in subsection 5 in the last line (page 2, line 11 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "; and" and inserting the following: ';' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in subsection 6 in the last line (page 2, line 20 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "and be it further" and inserting the following: 'and' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 by inserting at the end the following: 
'7. A certain lot or parcel of land comprising approximately one acre, together with 
any buildings and improvements thereon, formerly known as the Maine State Police 
Barracks, situated on U.S. Route 2 in Orono, as shown on the Town of Orono Tax Map 
31-1, Lot 56; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 by renumbering the subsections to read 
consecutively.' 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment gives the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services 
authority to sell or lease the property formerly known as the Maine State Police Barracks 
in the Town of Orono. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 06/08115 
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LR 482(04) 
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Sell or Lease the 
Interests of the State in Certain Real Property Located in Bangor and Thomaston 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''If' to Committee Amendment "A" (S-c2)L{ ') 
Sponsor: Sen. Willette of Aroostook 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Adding the property formerly known as the Maine State Police barracks in Orono to other properties authorized by the 
bill to be sold or leased will increase the amount of proceeds to be credited to the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of General Services - Capital Construction and Improvement Reserve Fund. 
LR0482(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Sell or Lease the Intcrests of the State in Certain Real Property Located in Augusta, Bangor and Thomaston
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0732
Committee Amendment CA_A_S186 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 262, L.D. 732, "Resolve, Authorizing 
the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Sell or Lease the Intcrests 
of the State in Certain Real Property Located in Augusta, Bangor and Thomaston" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services 
To Sell or Lease the Interests of the State in Certain Real Property Located in 
Bango]' and Thomaston' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 by striking out all of subsections I to 4 (page I, lines 
to 40 and page 2, lines 1 to 6 in L.D.) 
Amend the resolve in section 2 by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title of the resolve. The resolve provides the authority 
to the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services to sell or lease properties 
in Augusta, Bangor and Thomaston. The amendment removes 4 properties in Augusta 
from the list. 
The properties removed are the property identified as the District 
COUlihouse, the Daschlager House, the McLean House and the Smith-Merrill House. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQUH.EU 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/26/15 
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LD 732 
LR 482(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Sell or Lease the 
Interests of the State in Certain Real Property Located in Augusta, Bangor and Thomaston 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "f},(S-1 ~ 
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Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Proceeds from the potential sale of the Bangor and Thomaston properties will be credited to the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Selvices, Bureau of General Selvices - Capital Construction and Improvement Reselve 
Fund. 
LR0482(02) - Fiscal Nolt: - Pagt: 1 of 1
An Act To Require Destruction of Certain Medical Records and Allow Access to Certain Death Records
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0736
Committee Amendment CA_A_S199 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " PI" to S.P. 266, L.D. 736, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Destruction of Certain Medical Records and Allow Access to Certain Death 
Records" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following; 
I An Act To Allow Access to Certain Death Records I 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes section 2 of the bill, which requires that when a physician or 
clinical psychologist has evaluated a person for the purpose of providing a 2nd opinion on 
whether the person meets the criteria for emergency admission to a psychiatric hospital 
and determines that the person does not meet the criteria, the physician or clinical 
psychologist must destroy the written application for emergency admission and 
accompanying certificate. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/03/15 
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LR 1497(02) 
An Act To Require Destruction of Cedain Medical Records and Allow Access to Certain Death 
Records 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "fl'(S-IC,'1 ') 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to 
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRI497(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Increase Minimum Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0738
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, DAVIS, DILL, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1605

Legislative Document 
No. 738 
S.P. 268 
In Senate, March 5, 2015 
An Act To Increase Minimum Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, DILL of Penobscot, WHITTEMORE of 
Somerset. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1605, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 213, §1 and 
affected by §3, is further amended to read: 
C.  Be in the amount or limit of at least: 
(1)  For damage to property, $25,000 $100,000; 
(2)  For injury to or death of any one person, $50,000 $100,000; 
(3)  For one accident resulting in injury to or death of more than one person, 
$100,000 $300,000; and 
(4)  For medical payments pursuant to section 1605-A, $2,000. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the required minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage to 
$100,000 for damage to property and for injury to or death of any one person and to 
$300,000 for an accident resulting in injury to or death of more than one person.
An Act To Sustain Maine's Primary Care Professional Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0740
Committee Amendment CA_A_S56 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " IT" to S.P. 270, L.D. 740, Bill, "An Act To 
Sustain Maine's Primary Care Professional Workforce" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Application. This act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2015.' 
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This amendment adds an application date to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 04/15115 
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LR 1178(02) 
An Act To Sustain Maine's Primary Care Professional Workforce 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/¥ (S-S(P} 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2015-16 
FY 2016-17 
$40,470 
$33,060 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
$40,850 
Projections 
FY 2018 .. :19 
$35,720 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($40,470) 
($2,130) 
($33,060) 
($1,740) 
($40,850) 
($2,150) 
($35,720) 
($1,880) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill expands "eligibility for the primary care access credit to include persons already practicing in underserved 
areas and would result in a reduction in General Fund revenue of $40,470 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $33,060 in fiscal 
year 2016-17 and a reduction in Local Government Fund revenue of $2, 130 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $1,740 in fiscal 
year 2016-17. 
LRll78(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Destruction of Certain Medical Records and Allow Access to Certain Death Records
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0736
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: VOLK, ESPLING, BRAKEY, BURNS, GERZOFSKY, KATZ, FARNSWORTH, GUERIN, PETERSON, WARREN
Amends: 34-B MRSA §1207, 34-B MRSA §3863

Legislative Document 
No. 736 
S.P. 266 
In Senate, March 5, 2015 
An Act To Require Destruction of Certain Medical Records and 
Allow Access to Certain Death Records 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator VOLK of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester and 
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, BURNS of Washington, GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
KATZ of Kennebec, Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, GUERIN of Glenburn, 
PETERSON of Rumford, WARREN of Hallowell. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-B MRSA §1207, sub-§1, ¶H, as amended by PL 2011, c. 347, §10, is 
further amended to read: 
H.  The names and dates of death of individuals who died while patients at the 
Augusta Mental Health Institute, the Bangor Mental Health Institute, the Dorothea 
Dix Psychiatric Center or, the Riverview Psychiatric Center or the Pineland Hospital 
and Training Center may be made available to the public in accordance with rules 
adopted by the department.  The rules must require the department to notify the 
public regarding the release of the information and to maintain the confidentiality of 
information concerning any deceased individual whose surviving relatives notify the 
department that they object to public disclosure.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A; and 
Sec. 2.  34-B MRSA §3863, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10.  Destruction of record.  If, after examining a person for the purpose of providing 
a 2nd opinion pursuant to subsection 7, a staff physician or licensed clinical psychologist 
determines that the finding required for admission under subsection 2, paragraph B is not 
met and the person has not been medicated prior to the examination of the person, the 
staff physician or licensed clinical psychologist shall destroy the written application and 
accompanying certificate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that when a physician or clinical psychologist has evaluated a 
person for the purpose of providing a 2nd opinion on whether the person meets the 
criteria for emergency admission to a psychiatric hospital and determines that the person 
does not meet the criteria, the physician or clinical psychologist must destroy the written 
application for emergency admission.  The bill also authorizes the names and dates of 
death of individuals who died while patients at the Pineland Hospital and Training Center 
to be made available to the public in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of 
Health and Human Services.
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0742
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H417 (House)

HOl.JSE AMENDMENT" II" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 272, 
L.D. 742, "RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To 
Require That 5 Percent of Signatures on a Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from 
Each County" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the last paragraph and before the summary 
the following: 
'Amend the resolution in the 2nd paragraph from the end in the 8th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the date of the proclamation" and inserting the 
following: 'March 1, 2016' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that if the required votes are cast in favor of the proposed 
amendment to the Constitution, the proposed amendment becomes part of the 
Con,titution on M",Ch~~,~.~e 
date of the GoVernor's proclamation. 
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TOWN: Ellsworth 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Establish a Working Group To Evaluate the Benefits and Detriments of Increasing the Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0739
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, DILL, KATZ

Legislative Document 
No. 739 
S.P. 269 
In Senate, March 5, 2015 
Resolve, To Establish a Working Group To Evaluate the Benefits 
and Detriments of Increasing the Minimum Wage 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Senators: DILL of Penobscot, KATZ of Kennebec. 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve proposes to establish a working group to evaluate the benefits and 
detriments of increasing the minimum wage.
An Act To Provide Expanded Powers to the Executive Director of the Kennebec Regional Development Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0741
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, NUTTING, KATZ

Legislative Document 
No. 741 
S.P. 271 
In Senate, March 5, 2015 
An Act To Provide Expanded Powers to the Executive Director of 
the Kennebec Regional Development Authority 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Representative NUTTING of Oakland and 
Senator: KATZ of Kennebec. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to provide expanded powers to the Executive Director of the 
Kennebec Regional Development Authority.
An Act To Sustain Maine's Primary Care Professional Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0740
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DAVIS, ALLEY, BRAKEY, HASKELL, LANGLEY, BURSTEIN, DUNPHY, GOODE, SKOLFIELD, TUELL
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-L

Legislative Document 
No. 740 
S.P. 270 
In Senate, March 5, 2015 
An Act To Sustain Maine's Primary Care Professional Workforce 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Cosponsored by Representative ALLEY of Beals and 
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, HASKELL of Cumberland, LANGLEY of Hancock, 
Representatives: BURSTEIN of Lincolnville, DUNPHY of Embden, GOODE of Bangor, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld, TUELL of East Machias. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-LL, sub-§1, ¶A, as reallocated by RR 2013, c. 2, §46, 
is amended to read: 
A.  "Eligible primary care professional" means a person licensed under Title 32, 
chapter 31, subchapter 3 or subchapter 4; Title 32, chapter 36, subchapter 4; or Title 
32, chapter 48, subchapter 2 and who, on or after January 1, 2013:  
(1)  First begins practicing Practices primary care medicine in the State by 
joining as part of an existing health care practice in an underserved area or 
establishing establishes a new health care practice or purchasing purchases an 
existing health care practice in an underserved area; 
(2)  Agrees to practice full time for at least 5 years following certification under 
subsection 3 in an underserved area;  
(3)  Is certified under subsection 3 to be eligible by the Department of Health and 
Human Services; and 
(4)  Has an unpaid student loan owed to an institution for course work directly 
related to that person's training in primary care medicine. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands eligibility for the income tax credit for eligible new primary care 
professionals to include persons already practicing in underserved areas and certified as 
eligible by the Department of Health and Human Services in order to facilitate retention 
as well as recruitment of eligible professionals.
An Act To Improve Forest Ranger Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0745
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: DUNPHY, WILLETTE, BEAVERS, DION, LONG, MARTIN, NADEAU, STETKIS, BURNS

Legislative Document 
No. 745 
H.P. 498 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2015 
An Act To Improve Forest Ranger Safety 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. 
Cosponsored by Senator WILLETTE of Aroostook and 
Representatives: BEAVERS of South Berwick, DION of Portland, LONG of Sherman, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, McCLELLAN of Raymond, NADEAU of Winslow, STETKIS of 
Canaan, Senator: BURNS of Washington. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  PL 1999, c. 352, §§3 and 4 are repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals 2 provisions of Public Law 1999, chapter 352 that require the 
Commissioner of Conservation to sell all bulletproof vests, firearms and related 
equipment and that prohibit the commissioner from purchasing bulletproof vests, firearms 
or related equipment without specific authorization by the Legislature.
An Act To Permit Unenrolled Voters To Cast Ballots in Primary Elections
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0744
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: KATZ, CHENETTE, MAKER, BAKER, DIAMOND, LANGLEY, ROSEN, SAVIELLO, VALENTINO, DION
Amends: 21-A MRSA §111, 21-A MRSA §340, 21-A MRSA §341

Legislative Document 
No. 744 
S.P. 274 
In Senate, March 5, 2015 
An Act To Permit Unenrolled Voters To Cast Ballots in Primary 
Elections 
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative CHENETTE of Saco, Representative MAKER of Calais and 
Senators: BAKER of Sagadahoc, DIAMOND of Cumberland, LANGLEY of Hancock, 
ROSEN of Hancock, SAVIELLO of Franklin, VALENTINO of York, Representative: DION 
of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §111, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2005, c. 387, §1, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §340, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 423, §3, is repealed. 
Sec. 3.  21-A MRSA §341 is enacted to read: 
§341.  Unenrolled voter participation in primary elections allowed 
A registered voter not enrolled in a political party may participate, subject to the 
restrictions of section 144, in a party's primary election without enrolling in that political 
party.  An unenrolled voter may vote in only one party's primary election.  Municipal 
clerks shall establish procedures to ensure that each voter voting in a party's primary 
election is offered a ballot for that primary election. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows unenrolled voters to vote in primary elections without having to 
enroll in a political party.
An Act Regarding Captive Amphibian and Reptile Permits
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0746
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BECK, CUSHING, HICKMAN, LONGSTAFF, SHORT
Amends: 12 MRSA §12152

Legislative Document 
No. 746 
H.P. 499 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2015 
An Act Regarding Captive Amphibian and Reptile Permits 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BECK of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representatives: HICKMAN of Winthrop, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, SHORT of Pittsfield. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12152, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
2.  Affected species.  Except as otherwise provided in this Part, this section applies to 
the possession of any wildlife regulated by the State that is held in captivity and to the 
importation of wildlife from an area outside the State, including: 
A.  All species listed under state law as threatened or endangered; 
B.  All species other than those listed in paragraph paragraphs A and D not included 
on a list of unregulated, nonnative species that is maintained by the commissioner to 
facilitate the issuance of importation permits; and 
C.  Species identified in rules adopted by the commissioner.; and 
D.  The following amphibians and reptiles: 
(1)  Native species of amphibians and reptiles; 
(2)  Dwarf or clawed frogs of the genus Hymenochirus; 
(3)  Snakes of the family Elapidae; 
(4)  Snakes of the family Viperidae; 
(5)  Boomslang, Dispholidus typus; 
(6)  Brown tree snake, Boiga irregularis; 
(7)  Green vine snake, Ahaetulla nasuta; 
(8)  Reticulated python, Python reticulatus; 
(9)  African rock python, Python sebae; 
(10)  Burmese python, Python molurus spp.; 
(11)  Green anaconda, Eunectes murinus; 
(12)  Alligators, Alligatoridae; 
(13)  Crocodiles, Crocodylidae; 
(14)  Red-eared slider, Trachemys scripta elegans; 
(15)  Crocodile monitors, Varanus salvadorii; and 
(16)  Nile monitors, Varanus niloticus. 
This subsection does not apply to nonnative amphibians or nonnative reptiles unless they 
are listed in paragraph D. 
SUMMARY 
This bill generally exempts nonnative amphibians and nonnative reptiles from the law 
that requires a permit for the possession of wildlife in captivity and the importation of 
wildlife from outside of the State but provides a list of nonnative amphibian and 
nonnative reptile species that are still subject to the permitting requirement.  It also 
specifies that all native amphibians and native reptiles are subject to the permitting 
requirement.
An Act To Provide for Tiered Qualifications for Volunteer Firefighters in Certain Municipalities
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0748
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HEAD, HAMANN, PETERSON, VACHON
Amends: 26 MRSA §2102, 30-A MRSA §3154

Legislative Document 
No. 748 
H.P. 501 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2015 
An Act To Provide for Tiered Qualifications for Volunteer 
Firefighters in Certain Municipalities 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HEAD of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: HAMANN of South Portland, PETERSON of Rumford, 
VACHON of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §2102, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Municipalities of fewer than 2,500 permanent residents.  The fire chief of a fire 
department in a municipality with fewer than 2,500 permanent residents, with the 
approval of the municipal officers of that municipality, may approve training for 
volunteer firefighters in accordance with Title 30-A, section 3154, subsection 4. 
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §3154, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Tiers of volunteer firefighters.  In a municipality with fewer than 2,500 
permanent residents, the fire chief, with the approval of the municipal officers of that 
municipality, may approve training for volunteer firefighters that provides for 3 tiers of 
qualifications based on the requirements of Title 26, chapter 28.  At the highest tier, the 
municipality must have at least 3 firefighters who meet the highest level training 
requirement.  At the middle tier, the municipality must have firefighters trained to a 
middle level and who are qualified to perform all firefighter services except for entry into 
a burning building.  At the lowest tier, the municipality must have firefighters trained to a 
basic level and who are qualified to perform basic firefighter duties including, but not 
limited to, handling fire hoses, trucks and equipment.  
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that in a municipality with fewer than 2,500 permanent residents 
the fire chief, with the approval of the municipal officers of that municipality, may 
approve training for volunteer firefighters that provides for 3 tiers of qualifications as 
follows: 
1.  At the highest tier 3 firefighters; 
2.  At the middle tier firefighters who are trained and who are qualified to perform all 
firefighter services except for entry into a burning building; and 
3.  At the lowest tier firefighters who are trained and who are qualified to perform 
basic firefighter duties including, but not limited to, handling fire hoses, trucks and 
equipment.
An Act To Ensure Integrity in Students' Proficiency
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0749
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HEAD, DILLINGHAM, HAMANN, PETERSON, TUELL, VACHON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6209

Legislative Document 
No. 749 
H.P. 502 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2015 
An Act To Ensure Integrity in Students' Proficiency 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HEAD of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, HAMANN of South Portland, 
PETERSON of Rumford, TUELL of East Machias, VACHON of Scarborough. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6209, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A.  Proficiency assessment.  A teacher other than the teacher involved in the 
instruction of students in the subject area of an examination must administer and evaluate 
the results of the examination when it is used to determine proficiency in the areas 
described in subsection 2. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a teacher other than the teacher involved in the instruction of 
the students taking an examination in the subject area of the examination must administer 
and evaluate the results of the examination when it is used to determine proficiency in the 
areas described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6209, subsection 2.
An Act To Permit Medical Marijuana Cultivation by Incapacitated Adults
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0752
Committee Amendment CA_A_H331 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It " 
to H.P. 505, L.D. 752, Bill, "An Act To Permit 
Medical Marijuana Cultivation by Incapacitated Adults" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "including" the following: 'but not limited to' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph B in the last line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "cultivation" the following: '. A qualifying 
patient who is an incapacitated adult may not cultivate marijuana for that patient's 
personal use unless that patient's legal guardian or person to whom the patient has 
granted power of attorney for health care decisions is designated as the patient's primary 
caregiver. 
That primary caregiver may assist the qualifying patient who is an 
incapacitated adult with cultivation of the patient's own marijuana if the marijuana plants 
that are dedicated to the patient are segregated from all other marijuana plants. A public 
guardian or conservator described under Title l8-A, section 5-601 may not cultivate 
marijuana for a qualifying patient who is an incapacitated adult but may designate a 2nd 
primary caregiver to assist that patient with cultivation if the marijuana plants that are 
dedicated to that patient are segregated from aU other marijuana plants' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds to the bill by further specifYing that a qualifying patient who is 
an incapacitated adult may not cultivate marijuana for that patient's use unless the 
patient's legal guardian or person to whom the patient has granted power of attorney for 
health care decisions is designated as the patient's primary caregiver. 
That primary 
caregiver may assist the qualifying patient with cultivation of the patient's own marijuana 
if the marijuana plants that are dedicated to the patient are segregated from any other 
marijuana plants. 
Additionally, this amendment prohibits a public guardian or 
conservator described under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title l8-A, section 5-601 from 
cultivating marijuana for a qualifying patient who is an incapacitated adult, but that 
guardian or conservator may designate a 2nd primary caregiver to assist that patient with 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ~"to H.P. 505, L.D. 752 
cultivation if the marijuana plants that are dedicated to the patient are segregated from 
any other marijuana plants. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0753
Committee Amendment CA_A_H394 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 506, L.D. 753, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish the Right To Hunt 
and Fish" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 06109115 
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127th IVIAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD753 
LR 346(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish the Right To 
Hunt and Fish 
Fiscal Note for Bill'as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' C H -394) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
CUlTent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-IS 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required. 
LR0346(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning Antler Restrictions
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0755
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §11405

Legislative Document 
No. 755 
H.P. 508 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2015 
An Act Concerning Antler Restrictions 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative WOOD of Sabattus. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11405 is enacted to read: 
§11405.  Restrictions on antler size; areas where antlerless deer permits are issued 
In any wildlife management district where antlerless deer permits are issued, pursuant 
to section 11152, a person may not take an antlered deer with fewer than 3 antler points 
on one side. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a person from taking a buck with fewer than 3 antler points on one 
side in any wildlife management district where antlerless deer permits are issued.
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Personal Sports Mobile" for Purposes of the Laws Governing Personal Sports Mobile Dealerships
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0758
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MARTIN, McELWEE
Amends: 10 MRSA §1242

Legislative Document 
No. 758 
H.P. 511 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2015 
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Personal Sports Mobile" for 
Purposes of the Laws Governing Personal Sports Mobile 
Dealerships 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair. 
Cosponsored by Representative: McELWEE of Caribou. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1242, sub-§15, as amended by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §19 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is further amended to read: 
15.  Personal sports mobile.  "Personal sports mobile" means any snowmobile as 
defined in Title 12, section 13001, subsection 25; any all-terrain vehicle as defined in 
Title 12, section 13001, subsection 3, including a side-by-side; any motorcycle as defined 
in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 38; and any personal watercraft as defined in Title 
12, section 13001, subsection 23.  "Personal sports mobile" does not include a motor 
vehicle as defined in section 1171, subsection 11. 
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §1242, sub-§18 is enacted to read: 
18.  Side-by-side.  "Side-by-side" means a recreational off-road vehicle that features 
side-by-side seating for at least 2 persons, a steering wheel and a roll bar. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate any confusion that may exist under the 
Personal Sports Mobile Business Practices Act regarding whether the definition of 
"personal sports mobile," which includes all-terrain vehicles, also includes so-called side-
by-sides for purposes of allowing side-by-sides to be sold by personal sports mobile 
dealers.  This bill amends the definition of "personal sports mobile" to specifically 
include a side-by-side, which is a recreational off-road vehicle that features side-by-side 
seating for at least 2 persons, a steering wheel and a roll bar.
An Act To Enhance the Address Confidentiality Program Regarding Property Records
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0756
Committee Amendment CA_A_H472 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §191

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A .. to H.P. 509, L.D. 756, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance the Address Confidentiality Program Regarding Property Records" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 4 to 6 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 4. 36 MRSA §191, sub-§2, ~ 
as amended by PL 2009, c. 361, §11, is 
further amended to read: 
K. The disclosure by a municipal assessor, or by the State Tax Assessor with regard 
to the unorganized territory, of information contained on a declaration of value filed 
pursuant to section 4641-D or the Internet publication by the State Tax Assessor of 
information, other than taxpayer identification numbers, obtained from declarations 
of value filed pursuant to section 4641-D, except that. upon request by an individual 
who is certified by the Secretary of State as a participant in the Address 
Confidentiality Program pursuant to Title 5, section 90-B, the municipal assessor 
shall redact the name of that individual on the declaration of value form prior to 
disclosure;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes a provision in the bill regarding the obligations of all 
government agencies and courts with regard to participants in the Address Confidentiality 
Program. 
This amendment removes a provision in the bill authorizing the use of an Address 
Confidentiality Program participant's identification number in lieu of the participant's 
name on documents filed with the register of deeds. 
The amendment adds a provision to the tax laws allowing an Address Confidentiality 
Program participant to request that the municipal assessor redact the participant's name on 
the declaration of value form on file at the municipal office prior to disclosure. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Limit the Amount That May Be Retained oJJonstruction Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0757
Committee Amendment CA_A_H238 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,.{J "to H.P. 510, L.D. 757, Bill, "An Act To Limit 
the Amount That May Be Retained oJJonstruction Contracts" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in the fIrst line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "price." the following: 'This subsection does not apply to 
any contract entered into by a governmental entity, as dermed in Title 14, section 8102, 
subsection 2.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to a contract entered into on or after the 
effective date of this Act.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It provides that the limit in 
the bill for the amount that may be retained under a construction contract applies only to 
private contracts and not to contracts entered into by governmental entities. It also 
specifies that the provision applies to contracts entered into on or after the effective date 
of the legislation. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Limit the Amount That May Be Retained on Construction Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0757
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: TEPLER, THIBODEAU, DANA, FECTEAU, GILBERT, KUMIEGA, MASTRACCIO, NOON, STETKIS
Amends: 10 MRSA §1116

Legislative Document 
No. 757 
H.P. 510 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2015 
An Act To Limit the Amount That May Be Retained on 
Construction Contracts 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative TEPLER of Topsham. 
Cosponsored by President THIBODEAU of Waldo and 
Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, FECTEAU of Biddeford, GILBERT of 
Jay, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, NOON of Sanford, STETKIS of 
Canaan. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1116, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Limit.  Retainage may not exceed 5% of the contract price. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the amount of money that may be retained under a construction 
contract, pending the completion of contractor or subcontractor performance, to 5% of the 
contract price.
An Act To Authorize Free Samples of Wine by a Restaurant
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0761
Committee Amendment CA_A_H225 (House)
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1055

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A " 
to H.P. 514, L.D. 761, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize Free Samples of Wine by a Restaurant" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Authorize Free Samples of Liquor by a Restaurant' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec.3. 28-A MRSA §1055 is enacted to read: 
§1055. Liquor samples at restaurants 
1. Liquor samples at restaurants. A restaurant licensed by the bureau as a Class A 
restaurant or a Class A restaurant/lounge may offer complimentary samples of malt 
liquor, wine or spirits to a customer, subject to the following conditions: 
A. A sample may not be given to a person under 21 years of age; 
B. A person may not be provided more than 3 samples per day, and samples are 
subject to the following size limits: 
(1) A sample of malt liquor may not exceed 3 ounces; 
(2) A sample of wine may not exceed one ounce; and 
(3) A sample of spirits may not exceed 1/2 of one ounce; 
C. A person who is visibly intoxicated may not be served; 
D. The sampling must be conducted during regular business hours of the Class A 
restaurant or Class A restaurant/lounge and must take place on the licensed premises 
only in areas of the Class A restaurant or Class A restaurant/lounge where liquor is 
normally served to customers; 
E. Samples may be provided only by employees of the Class A restaurant or Class A 
restaurant/lounge; 
. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
I 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 514, L.D. 761 
F. Wine or malt liquor served as a sample must be purchased from a wholesale 
licensee; and 
G. 
Spirits served as a sample must be purchased from the State or the State's 
contracted wholesaler.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the bill by allowing a Class A restaurant or Class A 
restaurant/lounge to offer samples of malt liquor, wine and spirits. The bill allows for 
restaurants to offer samples of wine only. The amendment provides that a person may 
not be given more than 3 samples per day. The amendment also establishes sample size 
limits. A sample of malt liquor may not exceed 3 ounces. A sample of wine may not 
exceed one ounce. A sample of spirits may not exceed 112 of one ounce. Finally, the 
amendment specifies that samples must be provided in areas of the restaurant where 
liquor is normally served. Like the bill, the amendment provides that samples are for 
customers and may not be provided to minors or visibly intoxicated persons. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT