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An Act To Expand the Authority of Naturopathic Doctors To Prescribe Certain Medications
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0551
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BEEBE-CENTER

Legislative Document
No. 551
H.P. 393
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
An Act To Expand the Authority of Naturopathic Doctors To 
Prescribe Certain Medications
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CASÁS of Rockport.
Cosponsored by Representative: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland.
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. 
Under current law, a naturopathic doctor may prescribe nonprescription medications, 
homeopathic remedies, vitamins and minerals, hormones, local anesthesia and 
immunizations that are designated by rule by a subcommittee of the Board of 
Complementary Health Care Providers.  This bill proposes to expand the authority of 
naturopathic doctors to prescribe certain naturally occurring medications.
An Act To Offer Hunters 65 Years of Age or Older Who Have Accumulated at Least 30 Points a Guaranteed Moose Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0553
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: REED, LYFORD, THERIAULT
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document
No. 553
H.P. 395
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
An Act To Offer Hunters 65 Years of Age or Older Who Have 
Accumulated at Least 30 Points a Guaranteed Moose Permit
Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative REED of Carmel.
Cosponsored by Representatives: LYFORD of Eddington, THERIAULT of China.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2013, c. 226, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
9.  Selection procedure. Permittees are selected by a public chance drawing, except 
that a permit must be issued to any resident who is 70 65 years of age or older or will 
attain 70 65 years of age during the calendar year in which the resident is applying for the 
permit, who has accumulated at least 30 points pursuant to subsection 8 and who applies 
for and is otherwise eligible to obtain the permit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill guarantees a moose permit to resident applicants who are 65 years of age or 
older and have accumulated 30 points or more in the public chance drawing for moose 
permits.
An Act To Require Paid Parental Leave for Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0554
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BELLOWS, BABBIDGE, BEEBE-CENTER, GROHMAN, SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 554
H.P. 396
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
An Act To Require Paid Parental Leave for Employees
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CASÁS of Rockport.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, GROHMAN of 
Biddeford, SYLVESTER of Portland.
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 require employers to create a parental leave policy to provide 
certain full-time employees who become parents through child birth or adoption with 
additional flexibility and time to be with their new children, adjust to new family 
situations and balance professional obligations.  Employees who are eligible under the 
federal Family and Medical Leave Act would be entitled to paid parental leave, with 
certain exceptions and restrictions.
An Act To Allow Owners of 25 Acres or More of Land That Is Open to the Public for Hunting To Take Any Deer without a Special Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0555
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: FOLEY, COLLINS, CRAIG, GERRISH, PICCHIOTTI, WALLACE, CYRWAY, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document
No. 555
H.P. 397
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
An Act To Allow Owners of 25 Acres or More of Land That Is Open 
to the Public for Hunting To Take Any Deer without a Special 
Permit
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOLEY of Wells.
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and
Representatives: CRAIG of Brewer, GERRISH of Lebanon, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, 
WALLACE of Dexter, Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, WHITTEMORE of Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9.  Landowners of 25 acres or more.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, a person with a 
valid license under section 11109 who owns 25 contiguous acres or more may take an 
antlerless deer on that land under that license during hunting season if: 
A.  The land is open to the public for hunting; and 
B.  The land is not located in a wildlife management district that does not have 
permits issued under subsection 1-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a landowner of 25 acres or more who possesses a valid deer hunting 
license to take an antlerless deer on the landowner's property under that license during 
hunting season if the property is open to the public for hunting and not located in a 
wildlife management district that does not have antlerless deer permits issued.
An Act To Revoke the Hunting License of a Person Charged with Defacing Property Posting Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0557
Committee Amendment CA_A_H55 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "!+ " to H.P. 399, L.D. 557, Bill, "An Act To 
Revoke the Hunting License of a Person Charged with Defacing Property Posting Signs" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Revoke the Hunting and Fishing Licenses of a Person Charged with 
Defacing Property Posting Signs' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 7-B in the first line (page 1, line 28 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "A hunting license" and inserting the following: 'The 
hunting and fishing licenses' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 7-B in the 4th line (page 1, line 31 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "hunting" the following: 'or fishing' 
SUMMARY 
The bill prohibits destroying, tearing down, defacing or othetwise damaging property 
posting signs by hunters and provides for the one-year suspension of the hunting license 
of a person who is convicted of doing so. This amendment provides for a one-year 
suspension of the person's fishing license as well. 
FI.SCALNOTEREQVUU:0 
(See att&ehed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/ l 7 :J..;,;,ac 
LD 557 
LR 1646(02) 
An Act To Revoke the Hunting License of a Person Charged with Defacing Property Posting Signs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "J'f ( fi ,. s~) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may incur minor costs to revoke hunting and fishing licenses of 
those convicted of damaging property posting signs. Requiring violators ineligible to obtain a hunting or fishing 
license for a period of one year may reduce the number of licenses issued and reduce General Fund revenue by a 
LR1646(02) - Fiscal Note - Page l of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 191: Health Maintenance Organizations and of the Final Repeal of Chapter 750: Standardized Health Plans, Major Substantive Rules of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0556
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services

Legislative Document
No. 556
H.P. 398
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 191: 
Health Maintenance Organizations and of the Final Repeal of 
Chapter 750:  Standardized Health Plans, Major Substantive Rules 
of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau 
of Insurance
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative LAWRENCE of South Berwick for the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted, 
amended, suspended or repealed by the agency; and 
Whereas, portions of Chapter 191:  Health Maintenance Organizations have been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, the final repeal of Chapter 750: Standardized Health Plans has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of Chapter 191:  Health Maintenance 
Organizations and on final repeal of Chapter 750: Standardized Health Plans; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 191: 
Health Maintenance Organizations and final repeal of Chapter 750:  Standardized Health 
Plans, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule and a provisionally repealed major 
substantive rule, respectively, of the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, Bureau of Insurance that have been submitted to the Legislature for review 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, are 
authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 191: Health 
Maintenance Organizations and of the final repeal of Chapter 750:  Standardized Health 
Plans, major substantive rules of the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, Bureau of Insurance.
An Act To Standardize the Law Concerning Property Transfers and To Protect Water Quality
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0559
Committee Amendment CA_A_H60 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "{t" to H.P. 401, L.D. 559, Bill, "An Act To 
Standardize the Law Concerning Property Transfers and To Protect Water Quality" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect April 1, 2018.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the bill by adding an effective date of April 1, 2018. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Revoke the Hunting License of a Person Charged with Defacing Property Posting Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0557
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HILLIARD, SAVIELLO, BLACK, LYFORD, POULIOT
Amends: 12 MRSA §10652, 12 MRSA §10902

Legislative Document
No. 557
H.P. 399
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
An Act To Revoke the Hunting License of a Person Charged with 
Defacing Property Posting Signs
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HILLIARD of Belgrade.
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, LYFORD of Eddington, POULIOT of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10652, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2011, c. 253, §7 and c. 
682, §38, is further amended to read: 
B.  A person may not while hunting any wild animal or wild bird: 
(1) Damage or destroy a tree on another person's land by inserting into that tree 
any metallic or ceramic object to be used as, or as part of, a ladder or observation 
stand unless the person has the permission of the landowner; 
(2)  Except as provided in this paragraph, erect or use either a portable or 
permanent ladder or observation stand on the land of another person unless: 
(a)  That person has obtained oral or written authorization to erect and use a 
ladder or observation stand from the landowner or the landowner's 
representative; and 
(b)  The ladder or observation stand is plainly labeled with a 2-inch by 4-inch 
tag identifying the name and address of the person or persons authorized by 
the landowner to use the stand or observation ladder. 
This subparagraph does not apply to a portable ladder or observation stand that is 
located on land within the jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Planning 
Commission and attended by the person who owns the ladder or observation 
stand.  For purposes of this subparagraph, "observation stand" does not include a 
portable blind utilized at ground level that remains in the physical possession of 
the hunter; 
(3)  Tear down or destroy any fence or wall on another person's land; 
(4)  Leave open any gate or bars on another person's land; or 
(5)  Trample or destroy any crop on another person's land.; or 
(6)  Destroy, tear down, deface or otherwise damage a property posting sign 
under Title 17-A, section 402, subsection 4. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §10902, sub-§7-B is enacted to read: 
7-B.  Destroying or defacing property posting signs.  A hunting license of a person 
convicted of destroying, tearing down, defacing or otherwise damaging a property 
posting sign in violation of section 10652, subsection 1, paragraph B must be revoked, 
and that person is ineligible to obtain a hunting license for a period of one year from the 
date of conviction. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits destroying, tearing down, defacing or otherwise damaging property 
posting signs by hunters and provides for the one-year suspension of the hunting license 
of a person who is convicted of doing so.
An Act To Improve Moose Hunting
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0558
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HILLIARD, SAVIELLO, BLACK, LYFORD, POULIOT
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document
No. 558
H.P. 400
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
An Act To Improve Moose Hunting
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HILLIARD of Belgrade.
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, LYFORD of Eddington, POULIOT of Augusta.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the 2017 moose lottery permit 
deadline; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2011, c. 370, §5, is further 
amended to read: 
5.  Eligibility.  Except as provided in this subsection, a resident, nonresident or alien 
who is eligible to obtain a Maine hunting license or who will be eligible to obtain a 
Maine hunting license by the opening day of the open moose season is eligible to apply 
for a moose hunting permit.  Beginning in 2011, a person who has obtained a moose 
hunting permit is ineligible to obtain another permit until 3 years have elapsed after the 
issuance of the last permit.  This limitation does not apply to subpermittees under 
subsection 7.  A resident, nonresident or alien under 8 years of age may not hunt moose 
but may purchase an application for a moose hunting permit in order to accrue points 
pursuant to subsection 8. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that hunters under 8 years of age may not hunt moose but may 
purchase applications for moose hunting permits in order to accrue points in the public 
chance drawing for moose permits.
An Act To Remove the Requirement That Child Care Facility Workers and Family Child Care Providers Submit to Criminal Background Checks
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0561
Committee Amendment CA_A_H677 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 403, L.D. 561, Bill, "An Act To 
Remove the Requirement That Child Care Facility Workers and Family Child Care 
Providers Submit to Criminal Background Checks" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. 5. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services Z036 
Initiative: Deallocates funds to reflect savings achieved by reduction in the number of 
background checks. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTIIER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
($17,000) 
($17,000) 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
($10,000) 
($10,000) 
Approved: 03/02/18 :tPae.. 
LD561 
LR2169(02) 
An Act To Remove the Requirement That Child Care Facility Workers and Family Child Care 
Providers Submit to Criminal Background Checks 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ ( h--t 7 V 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2017-18 
FY2018-19 
($17,000) 
($10,000) 
($45,000) 
($27,000) 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
($10,000) 
($27,000) 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
($10,000) 
($27,000) 
The bill includes deallocations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $17,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 
and $10,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 for savings achieved by reduction in the number of background checks. Other 
Special Revenue Funds revenue will also be reduced from fewer background check fees by $45,000 in fiscal year 
2017-18 and $27,000 in fiscal year 2018-19. 
The Department of Public Safety will incur minor General Fund and Highway Fund savings from not having to 
process these background checks. General Fund revenue will decrease by a minor amount from not receiving revenue 
from background check fees. 
LR2169(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Standardize the Law Concerning Property Transfers and To Protect Water Quality
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0559
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HILLIARD, SAVIELLO, BLACK, POULIOT
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4216

Legislative Document
No. 559
H.P. 401
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
An Act To Standardize the Law Concerning Property Transfers and 
To Protect Water Quality
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HILLIARD of Belgrade.
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, POULIOT of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4216, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 568, §2, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Additional requirements; shoreland areas.  In addition to the requirements of 
subsection 1, the following provisions apply to the transfer of property within a coastal 
shoreland area as described in Title 38, section 435. 
A.  A person purchasing property on which a subsurface waste water disposal system 
is located within a coastal shoreland area, as described in Title 38, section 435, shall 
prior to purchase have the system inspected by a person certified by the department 
except that if it is impossible due to weather conditions to perform an inspection of 
the system prior to the purchase, the inspection must be performed within 9 months 
after transfer of the property.  If the inspection finds that the system is 
malfunctioning, the system must be repaired or replaced within one year after transfer 
of the property.  For purposes of this paragraph only, indications of a malfunctioning 
system are limited to the indications specified in the definition of "malfunctioning 
system" in the department's rules regulating subsurface waste water disposal that are 
in effect on the effective date of this paragraph. 
B.  A subsurface waste water disposal system that has been installed pursuant to 
section 4211 and rules adopted under Title 22, section 42 within 3 years prior to the 
closing date of the transfer of property is not subject to the inspection requirements of 
paragraph A. 
C.  If the seller of the shoreland property has a written inspection report for an 
inspection of the subsurface waste water disposal system that was performed within 3 
years prior to the date of the transfer of property by a person certified by the 
department, then the seller shall provide the inspection results to the purchaser, and 
the purchaser is not required to have the system inspected pursuant to paragraph A. 
D.  The inspection described in paragraph A is not required if the purchaser certifies 
to the local plumbing inspector that the purchaser will replace the subsurface waste 
water disposal system within one year of the transfer of property. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends to inland shoreland areas the requirement that subsurface 
wastewater disposal systems on property located within a shoreland area be inspected 
prior to a sale of the property.  Currently, that inspection requirement applies only to the 
sale of property located within a coastal shoreland area.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0560
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HYMANSON

Legislative Document
No. 560
H.P. 402
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Department of Health 
and Human Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York.
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 amend the laws governing the Department of Health and Human 
Services.
An Act Concerning the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0562
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HYMANSON

Legislative Document
No. 562
H.P. 404
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
An Act Concerning the Department of Health and Human Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York.
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 enact or amend laws or provide for the adoption or amendment 
of rules concerning the Department of Health and Human Services.
An Act To Protect Earned Pay
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0563
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HERBIG, MAKER, CAMPBELL, FECTEAU, MASTRACCIO, TURNER, JACKSON
Amends: 26 MRSA §1193

Legislative Document
No. 563
H.P. 405
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
An Act To Protect Earned Pay
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HERBIG of Belfast.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, FECTEAU of Biddeford, MASTRACCIO of 
Sanford, TURNER of Burlington, Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1193, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2011, c. 645, §8, is further 
amended to read: 
5.  Receiving remuneration. For any week with respect to which the individual is 
receiving, has been scheduled to receive or has received remuneration in the form of: 
A.  Dismissal wages, wages in lieu of notice, or terminal pay or holiday pay; or  
A-1.  Any vacation pay in an amount exceeding the equivalent of 4 weeks' wages for 
that individual; or 
B.  Benefits under the unemployment compensation or employment security law of 
any state or similar law of the United States. 
If the remuneration under paragraph A is less than the benefits that would otherwise be 
due under this chapter, the individual is entitled to receive for that week, if otherwise 
eligible, benefits reduced by the amount of the remuneration, rounded to the nearest 
lower full dollar amount.  Earned vacation pay that is paid to the individual prior to the 
individual's being notified orally or in writing by the employer of the employer's intent to 
sever the employment relationship is not considered remuneration for purposes of this 
subsection; 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, a person who receives or is scheduled to receive remuneration in 
the form of vacation pay in excess of 4 weeks' wages or holiday pay is disqualified from 
receiving unemployment benefits for the week that remuneration is due.  This bill 
removes those disqualifications.
An Act To Address Maine's Opiate Addiction Crisis
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0565
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CHIPMAN

Legislative Document
No. 565
S.P. 183
In Senate, February 14, 2017
An Act To Address Maine's Opiate Addiction Crisis
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
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 address issues related to the opiate addiction crisis in the State.
An Act To Ensure Timely Expenditure of Federal Funds in the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0567
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PARKER
Amends: 22-A MRSA §211

Legislative Document
No. 567
H.P. 407
House of Representatives, February 16, 2017
An Act To Ensure Timely Expenditure of Federal Funds in the 
Department of Health and Human Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PARKER of South Berwick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22-A MRSA §211, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. N, §50, is amended 
to read: 
§211.  Federal funds and commodities 
The commissioner, with the consent and approval of the Governor, is authorized and 
empowered to accept any allotments of federal funds and commodities, to manage and 
dispose of the same in whatever manner required by federal law and to put into effect the 
United States Social Security Act and any amendments of that act and of other federal 
acts relating to public welfare.  The department shall expend federal funds within one 
year of receiving those funds except when the time frame for expenditure is specified 
otherwise by federal law or by the federal agency or as a requirement of the award. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to spend federal 
funds within one year of receiving those funds except when the time frame for 
expenditure is specified otherwise by the Federal Government.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 5: Maine Disaster Recovery Fund, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Emergency Management Agency
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0569
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Legislative Document
No. 569
H.P. 409
House of Representatives, February 16, 2017
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 5:  Maine 
Disaster Recovery Fund, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, 
Maine Emergency Management Agency
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative WARREN of Hallowell for the Department of Defense, 
Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Emergency Management Agency pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 5:  Maine Disaster 
Recovery Fund, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of 
Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Emergency Management Agency 
that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 5:  Maine Disaster Recovery 
Fund, a major substantive rule of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management, Maine Emergency Management Agency.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0572
Committee Amendment CA_A_S124 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 187, L.D. 572, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing the Practice of Pharmacy" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Rule of construction. Nothing in this Act is intended to affect the scope 
of the term "health care provider" as that term is used in other provfsions of law, 
including the Maine Health Security Act.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, clarifies that the 
revisions to the definitions of "phannacist" and "practice of pharmacy" in the bill are not 
intended to affect the definition of "health care provider" in other provisions of law, 
including the Maine Health Security Act. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Create the Maine Institute of Technology
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0570
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BELLOWS, ACKLEY, BREEN, CHENETTE, CHIPMAN, VITELLI, GINZLER, GROHMAN, HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 570
S.P. 185
In Senate, February 16, 2017
An Act To Create the Maine Institute of Technology
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, CHENETTE of York, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, 
VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representatives: CASÁS of Rockport, GINZLER of Bridgton, 
GROHMAN of Biddeford, HICKMAN of Winthrop.
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 establish the Maine Institute of Technology as part of the 
University of Maine System.  The institute would offer undergraduate and graduate-level 
degrees in the areas of science, mathematics, engineering and technology.  This 
stand-alone educational institution would focus not only on providing a world-class 
education to its students, but also on attracting high-achieving, award-winning faculty 
with its focus on research and enterprise and opportunities to work with private sector 
entrepreneurs on applied technologies.
An Act To Eliminate the 3 Percent Surcharge on Certain Income and Provide an Alternative Funding Source for the Fund To Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0571
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DOW, WARD, CYRWAY, MASON, THIBODEAU, WHITTEMORE, STETKIS, TIMBERLAKE

Legislative Document
No. 571
S.P. 186
In Senate, February 16, 2017
An Act To Eliminate the 3 Percent Surcharge on Certain Income 
and Provide an Alternative Funding Source for the Fund To 
Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DOW of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Representative WARD of Dedham and
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, MASON of Androscoggin, President THIBODEAU of 
Waldo, WHITTEMORE of Somerset, Representatives: STETKIS of Canaan, TIMBERLAKE 
of Turner.
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 eliminate the 3% surcharge imposed on individual income over 
$200,000, which is imposed to fund the Fund to Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 
Education.  Instead, this bill would supplant the revenue from the surcharge with 2 
alternate sources: 
1.  All of the revenue from the tax imposed on the sale of recreational marijuana 
products, except for the amount retained for training law enforcement personnel on 
marijuana-related laws and rules; and 
2.  All surplus revenue generated by growth in the Maine economy up to the amount 
needed by the State to meet its obligation of funding 55% of public education from 
kindergarten to grade 12.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0572
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: VOLK, FECTEAU, BRAKEY, KATZ, CHACE, PERRY
Amends: 32 MRSA §13702-A

Legislative Document
No. 572
S.P. 187
In Senate, February 16, 2017
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
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 VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford and
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, KATZ of Kennebec, Representatives: CHACE of 
Durham, PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §13702-A, sub-§22, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, 
§2, is amended to read: 
22.  Pharmacist.  "Pharmacist" means an individual provider of health care services 
licensed by this State to engage in the practice of pharmacy. 
A.  "Chain pharmacist" means an individual who is engaged in the practice of 
pharmacy within a chain; that is, where there is a corporate grouping of 4 or more 
pharmacies. 
B.  "Hospital pharmacist" means an individual who is engaged in the practice of 
pharmacy in a hospital setting. 
C.  "Independent pharmacist" means an individual who is engaged in the practice of 
pharmacy in an independent pharmacy; that is, where there are fewer than 4 
pharmacies under the same ownership. 
D.  "Qualified assistant pharmacist" means an individual licensed by this State as a 
qualified assistant apothecary, qualified assistant or assistant pharmacist, provided 
that the license is in full force and effect, except for the right to serve as a pharmacist 
in charge. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §13702-A, sub-§28, as amended by PL 2013, c. 308, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
28.  Practice of pharmacy.  "Practice of pharmacy" means is the provision of health 
care services that includes the interpretation and evaluation of prescription drug orders; 
the compounding, dispensing and labeling of drugs and devices, except labeling by a 
manufacturer, packer or distributor of nonprescription drugs and commercially packaged 
legend drugs and devices; the participation in drug selection and drug utilization reviews; 
the proper and safe storage of drugs and devices and the maintenance of proper records 
for these drugs and devices; the administration of vaccines licensed by the United States 
Food and Drug Administration that are recommended by the United States Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or 
successor organization, for administration to adults; the performance of collaborative 
drug therapy management; the responsibility for advising, when necessary or regulated, 
of therapeutic values, content, hazards and use of drugs and devices; and the offering or 
performing of those acts, services, operations or transactions necessary in the conduct, 
operation, management and control of a pharmacy. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that the practice of pharmacy is the provision of health care 
services.
Resolve, To Audit Standardized Testing in Maine's Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0573
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LIBBY, SAMPSON, FARNSWORTH, FULLER

Legislative Document
No. 573
S.P. 188
In Senate, February 16, 2017
Resolve, To Audit Standardized Testing in Maine's Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred and
Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, FULLER of Lewiston.
Sec. 1.  Maine Education Policy Research Institute to audit standardized 
testing.  Resolved:  That the Maine Education Policy Research Institute shall conduct 
an audit of standardized testing in a random sample of school administrative units 
statewide for the purpose of understanding the amount, cost and usefulness of 
standardized testing.  The audit must include: 
1.  Determining the opportunity costs of testing, including the loss of instructional 
time and other disruptions to learning for students caused by the testing; and 
2.  Considering best practices regarding the amount of testing, the amount of 
preparation students are required to participate in prior to the testing and the degree to 
which the testing results inform teachers regarding instruction in the classroom generally 
and individual students specifically; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than January 1, 2018, the Maine 
Education Policy Research Institute shall issue a report that includes its findings and 
recommendations under section 1, including suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.  The Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs may report out a bill based upon the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 128th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Maine Education Policy Research Institute to conduct an audit of 
standardized testing in a random sample of school administrative units statewide for the 
purpose of understanding the amount, cost and usefulness of standardized testing.  This 
bill requires the Maine Education Policy Research Institute no later than January 1, 2018 
to issue a report with its findings and recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs, which may report out a bill based upon the report to 
the Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature.
An Act To Amend the Provision of Law Requiring Disclosure of the Possession of a Firearm under Certain Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0574
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BRAKEY, MARTIN, CEBRA, FARRIN, MAREAN, STETKIS
Amends: 25 MRSA §2003-A

Legislative Document
No. 574
S.P. 189
In Senate, February 16, 2017
An Act To Amend the Provision of Law Requiring Disclosure of the 
Possession of a Firearm under Certain Circumstances
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 BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, FARRIN of Norridgewock, MAREAN of Hollis, 
STETKIS of Canaan.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2003-A, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 327, §4, is amended to 
read: 
§2003-A.  Duty to inform law enforcement 
When an individual who is carrying a concealed handgun pursuant to the authority of 
this chapter and who does not have a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun that has 
been issued as provided in this chapter first comes into contact with any law enforcement 
officer of this State or its political subdivisions or a federal law enforcement officer 
during the course of any an arrest, detainment or routine traffic stop, that individual shall 
immediately inform that law enforcement officer of the fact that the individual is carrying 
a concealed handgun. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the provision of law that requires a person lawfully in possession 
of a concealed handgun without a permit during the course of a detainment or routine 
traffic stop to inform the law enforcement officer that the person is in possession of the 
handgun.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding for Landfill Closure Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0576
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: DILL, DUNPHY, GRATWICK, STANLEY, TUCKER, WHITE
Amends: 38 MRSA §1310-F

Legislative Document
No. 576
S.P. 191
In Senate, February 16, 2017
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding for Landfill 
Closure Costs
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town and
Senator: GRATWICK of Penobscot, Representatives: STANLEY of Medway, TUCKER of 
Brunswick, WHITE of Washburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1310-F, sub-§1-B, ¶E, as amended by PL 2015, c. 302, §1, 
is further amended to read: 
E.  Notwithstanding paragraphs B, C and D, the state cost share is 75% of closure 
costs, including landfill cover costs, incurred on or after July 1, 1994 and before 
December 31, 2025, if: 
(1)  The commissioner originally issued a license on or before September 1, 1989 
or received a license application on or before September 1, 1989 that was 
approved by the commissioner within one year of receipt, for operation of the 
landfill and found that the landfill met the design requirements and 
environmental protection standards at the time of licensing; and 
(2)  The commissioner has since determined that the landfill or portion of the 
landfill must be closed based on the finding that the landfill is contaminating 
groundwater and that corrective actions have not been successful. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the eligibility period for closure costs for a landfill that currently 
applies only to a landfill licensed on or before September 1, 1989.  The bill provides that 
if a license application for a landfill was received on or before September 1, 1989 and the 
application was approved by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection within one 
year of receipt, the landfill is eligible for payment of 75% of certain closure costs by the 
Department of Environmental Protection.
An Act To Improve the Enforcement of Maine's Lobster Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0575
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: LANGLEY, TUELL, BRAKEY, COLLINS, MAKER, WHITTEMORE

Legislative Document
No. 575
S.P. 190
In Senate, February 16, 2017
An Act To Improve the Enforcement of Maine's Lobster Laws
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias and
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, COLLINS of York, MAKER of Washington, 
WHITTEMORE of Somerset.
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 would enact measures to improve the enforcement of the State's lobster 
conservation laws and ensure the long-term sustainability of the lobster resource.  These 
measures may include: 
1.  Establishing minimum penalties such as license suspension to deter violations, 
including scrubbing lobsters, fishing over the trap limit, fishing sunken trawls or 
untagged gear and molesting lobster traps; 
2.  Establishing minimum monetary fines to deter violations, including keeping short, 
over-sized, v-notched or egg-bearing female lobsters, and higher minimum penalties for 
repeat offenders; 
3.  Allowing the Commissioner of Marine Resources to revoke the marine resources 
licenses of those found guilty of sinking, burning or otherwise destroying another 
fisherman's vessel; 
4.  Requiring lobster fishing license holders found guilty of violating marine 
conservation laws to pay restitution equal to the cost incurred by the State to conduct the 
investigation for offenses, including scrubbing lobsters; fishing over the trap limit; fishing 
sunken trawls or untagged gear; keeping short, over-sized, v-notched or egg-bearing 
female lobsters; molesting lobster traps; or sinking, burning or otherwise destroying 
another fisherman's vessel; and 
5.  Requiring a lobster fishing license holder convicted of a marine resources 
violation resulting in a license suspension who reenters the lobster fishery to reenter as a 
new entrant limited to 300 traps and to have a vessel monitoring system aboard the 
license holder's vessel.  Such a lobster fishing license holder would be allowed to build up 
the number of traps at a rate of 100 traps per year up to the lobster zone limit.