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An Act To Clarify the Authority of an Affiliate of a Utility To Own Power Generation outside of the Utility's Territory
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0756
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: HARVELL, KEIM, COOPER, FARRIN, HANLEY, O'CONNOR, WADSWORTH, DION, WOODSOME
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3204

Legislative Document
No. 756
H.P. 536
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Clarify the Authority of an Affiliate of a Utility To Own 
Power Generation outside of the Utility's Territory
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and
Representatives: COOPER of Yarmouth, DeCHANT of Bath, FARRIN of Norridgewock, 
HANLEY of Pittston, O'CONNOR of Berwick, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senators: DION of 
Cumberland, WOODSOME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3204, sub-§11 is enacted to read: 
11.  Affiliated generation outside service territory permitted.  Notwithstanding 
any other provision of this chapter, an affiliate of an investor-owned transmission and 
distribution utility may own generation or generation-related assets unless: 
A.  The generation or generation-related assets are interconnected to the transmission 
or distribution facilities that are owned or operated by the investor-owned 
transmission and distribution utility; or 
B.  The affiliate is a wholly owned or partially owned subsidiary of the investor-
owned transmission and distribution utility. 
For purposes of this subsection, "affiliate" means a person who has any ownership 
interest in, or is a subsidiary of a person who has any ownership interest in, the investor-
owned transmission and distribution utility. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes an affiliate of an investor-owned transmission and distribution 
utility to own generation or generation-related assets unless the assets are interconnected 
to the transmission or distribution facilities that are owned or operated by the utility or the 
affiliate is a wholly owned or partially owned subsidiary of the utility.
An Act To Increase Access to Hearing Aids
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0761
Committee Amendment CA_A_H403 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,;(f,, to H.P. 541, L.D. 761, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Access to Hearing Aids" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3174-ZZ in subsection 1 in the 3rd to 5th lines (page 
1, lines 6 to 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", excluding batteries and cords and 
other assistive listening devices, including, but not limited to, frequency modulation 
systems" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3174-ZZ by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 1, 
lines 9 to 15 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'2. Required reimbursement. The department shall provide reimbursement for a 
hearing aid for one hearing-impaired ear of an individual enrolled in the MaineCare 
program in accordance with the following requirements: 
A. 
The hearing loss must be documented by a primary care provider or an 
audiologist licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 137; 
B. The hearing aid must be provided by an audiologist or a hearing aid dealer 
licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 137; and 
C. The hearing loss must meet the requirements established by the department in rule 
regarding the individual's severity of hearing loss. 
The department shall provide reimbursement for a hearing aid for the 2nd hearing-
impaired ear of an individual enrolled in the MaineCare program if the individual meets 
requirements established by the department by rule regarding the individual's severity of 
hearing loss, enrollment in school, enrollment in vocational training, employment needs 
or the needs identified by a primary care provider.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes changes to the bill to match current practice in the rules of 
the Department of Health and Human Services. It specifies that one hearing aid is 
reimbursable under the MaineCare program and that a 2nd hearing aid is reimbursable if 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROFS 
COMMITIEE AMENDMENT"#, to H.P. 541, L.D. 761 
an individual meets the department's requirements established by rule. It removes the 
exclusion of batteries and cords and other assistive listening devices from coverage. It 
replaces the term 
11physician
with the term "primary care provider." 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Revised: 05/31/17 feac:.. 
LD761 
LR 2151(02) 
An Act To Increase Access to Hearing Aids 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment {f{f/-l/tJ3) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No change to current practice 
This bill changes statute to match the cu1Tent practice on hearing aid reimbursement within the Department of Health 
and Human Services. Thus, there is no fiscal impact from the change of statute required in this bill. 
LR2151 (02) - Fiscal Note - Parre 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Free Admission for Permanently Disabled Persons at Maine State Parks
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0758
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BAILEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §1819-C

Legislative Document
No. 758
H.P. 538
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Provide Free Admission for Permanently Disabled 
Persons at Maine State Parks
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BAILEY of Saco.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1819-C is enacted to read: 
§1819-C.  State Parks Access Pass Program 
The State Parks Access Pass Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is 
established.  The bureau shall administer the program. 
1.  Eligibility.  A person who has been determined to be permanently disabled by the 
United States Social Security Administration, any workers' compensation board, any 
insurance company, any state retirement system, any pension plan administrator or any 
other entity approved by the bureau is eligible to be issued an access pass under the 
program. 
2.  Access pass.  A person holding an access pass issued under subsection 1 is 
allowed free entry into any state park.  One adult accompanying the access pass holder is 
also allowed free entry under this subsection. 
3.  Rulemaking.  The bureau shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the State Parks Access Pass Program within the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands.  The program allows 
free entry into state parks for persons determined to be permanently disabled.
An Act To Promote Safety with Respect to Touching Livestock or Other Animals
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0760
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: FULLER, BEEBE-CENTER, HANDY, MONAGHAN, TEPLER, ZEIGLER
Amends: 22 MRSA §1562-A

Legislative Document
No. 760
H.P. 540
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Promote Safety with Respect to Touching Livestock or 
Other Animals
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FULLER of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, HANDY of Lewiston, 
MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth, TEPLER of Topsham, ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1562-A is enacted to read: 
§1562-A.  Touching livestock and other animals by the general public 
1.  Hand washing facilities.  A person who makes livestock or any other animal, 
including fowl, available for touching by members of the public shall: 
A.  Provide suitable hand washing facilities or disinfectant to allow members of the 
public to adequately wash or sanitize their hands after touching the livestock or other 
animal; and 
B.  Display a sign that informs the public of the necessity of washing or sanitizing 
hands after touching an animal and of the location of hand washing facilities or 
disinfectant. A sign required under this paragraph must be placed prominently in a 
location that can be seen by a member of the public who is touching the livestock or 
other animal and, if the touching occurs in a building or enclosed area, at each 
entrance and exit of the building or enclosed area. 
For purposes of this section, "livestock" has the same meaning as in section 2511, 
subsection 25. 
2.  Exceptions.  This section does not apply: 
A.  If the animal is a cat, dog or any other animal commonly kept as a domestic pet; 
or 
B.  If the touching of livestock or another animal is in a private setting by a guest or 
social invitee of or someone who is familiar with the person who allows the touching 
of livestock or another animal. 
3.  Rules.  The department may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section.  
Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a person who makes livestock or any other animal, including fowl, 
available for touching by the general public to provide suitable hand washing facilities or 
disinfectant for members of the public to sanitize their hands.  The bill also requires that 
the person post signs at certain places informing the public of the necessity of washing or 
sanitizing hands after touching animals and of the location of the hand washing facilities 
or disinfectant. This bill does not apply if the animal that is touched is a cat, dog or other 
animal commonly used as a domestic pet or if the touching of livestock or other animal is 
in a private setting by a guest or social invitee of or someone who is familiar with the 
person who allows the touching of livestock or another animal.
An Act To Allow a Percentage of Funds from the Medical Use of Marijuana Fund To Fund Health Care Research
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0762
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANDERSON

Legislative Document
No. 762
H.P. 542
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Allow a Percentage of Funds from the Medical Use of 
Marijuana Fund To Fund Health Care Research
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea.
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 dedicate a percentage of the funds derived from the Medical Use 
of Marijuana Fund established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 2430 to a 
medical marijuana research fund.  Under the bill, hospitals and other health care facilities 
may apply for grants to fund research proposals to study the medical efficacy of medical 
marijuana.
An Act To Prohibit the Exclusion of a Patient from Eligibility for an Organ Transplant Based on Medical Marijuana Use
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0764
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H427 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 544, 
L.D. 764, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit the Exclusion of a Patient from Eligibility for an 
Organ Transplant Based on Medical Marijuana Use" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Limit the Exclusion of a Patient from Eligibility for an Organ 
Transplant Based on Medical Marijuana Use' ' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 10 in the first 3 lines (page 1, lines 
to 17 in amendment) by striking out the following: "A transplant evaluator may not 
determine a qualifying patient to be unsuitable to receive an anatomical gift solely 
because the qualifying patient uses medical marijuana." 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from Committee Amendment "A" the provision that 
prohibits a transplant evaluator from determining a qualifying patient to be unsuitable to 
receive an anatomical gift solely because the qualifying patient uses medical marijuana. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
(Representative HYM 
N) 
TOWN: York 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase Access to Hearing Aids
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0761
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HERBIG, KATZ, HYMANSON, MALABY, PARKER, PERRY, CHIPMAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Z

Legislative Document
No. 761
H.P. 541
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Increase Access to Hearing Aids
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HERBIG of Belfast.
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and
Representatives: HYMANSON of York, MALABY of Hancock, PARKER of South Berwick, 
PERRY of Calais, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-ZZ is enacted to read: 
§3174-ZZ.  Reimbursement for hearing aids 
1.  Hearing aid; definition.  For purposes of this section, "hearing aid" means a 
nonexperimental, wearable instrument or device designed for the ear and offered for the 
purpose of aiding or compensating for impaired human hearing, excluding batteries and 
cords and other assistive listening devices, including, but not limited to, frequency 
modulation systems. 
2.  Required reimbursement.  The department shall provide reimbursement for a 
hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear for an individual enrolled in the MaineCare 
program in accordance with the following requirements: 
A.  The hearing loss must be documented by a physician or an audiologist licensed 
pursuant to Title 32, chapter 137; and 
B.  The hearing aid must be provided by an audiologist or a hearing aid dealer 
licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 137. 
3.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to pay for hearing 
aids under the MaineCare program.
An Act To Support Individuals with Disabilities by Exempting Certain Wages from Consideration for MaineCare
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0763
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: NADEAU, BREEN, BROOKS, DOORE, FARNSWORTH, HARVELL, MADIGAN, MALABY, RECKITT
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Z

Legislative Document
No. 763
H.P. 543
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Support Individuals with Disabilities by Exempting 
Certain Wages from Consideration for MaineCare
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NADEAU of Winslow.
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and
Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, DOORE of Augusta, FARNSWORTH of Portland, 
HARVELL of Farmington, MADIGAN of Waterville, MALABY of Hancock, RECKITT of 
South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-ZZ is enacted to read: 
§3174-ZZ.  Income from certain employment activities in determination of eligibility 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the department may not include 
income received from the following sources in determining a person's eligibility for 
MaineCare: 
1.  Work support services.  Income received by a person with a disability from 
employment if the employment when undertaken by a person with a disability is eligible 
for support services under the MaineCare program.  For purposes of this subsection, 
"disability" means an intellectual or developmental disability, autism spectrum disorder, 
brain injury, cerebral palsy, seizure disorder or other related condition that qualifies the 
person for services under a MaineCare waiver program; and 
2.  Vocational rehabilitation.  Income received by a person from the person's 
participation in a vocational rehabilitation program provided pursuant to Title 26, chapter 
19, subchapter 2. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts income received by a person with a disability from certain work 
programs available to individuals with disabilities from being considered in determining 
the person's eligibility for MaineCare.
An Act To Allow In-home Child Care Providers To Care for up to 5 Children without State Certification
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0765
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: ESPLING, BRAKEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §8301-A

Legislative Document
No. 765
H.P. 545
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Allow In-home Child Care Providers To Care for up to 5 
Children without State Certification
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §8301-A, sub-§1-A, ¶C, as amended by PL 2005, c. 530, §7, 
is further amended to read: 
C.  "Family child care provider" means a person who provides day care in that 
person's home on a regular basis, for consideration, for 3 6 to 12 children under 13 
years of age who are not the children of the provider or who are not residing in the 
provider's home.  If a provider is caring for children living in that provider's home 
and is caring for no more than 2 other children, the provider is not required to be 
certified as a family child care provider. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, a person who provides day care in that person's home must be 
certified as a family child care provider if that person provides care for 3 to 12 children 
who are not the person's own children or who are not residing in the person's home.  This 
bill changes the threshold requiring certification as a family child care provider from 
caring for 3 children to caring for 6 children.
An Act To Prohibit the Feeding of Deer from August 15th to December 15th
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0767
Committee Amendment CA_A_H308 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §10659

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «A" to H.P. 547, L.D. 767, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Feeding of Deer from August 15th to December 15th" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Prohibit Feeding or Baiting Deer During Certain Parts of the Year' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10659 is enacted to read: 
§10659. Feeding or baiting of deer 
1. Prohibition. A person may not place salt or any other bait or food in a place to 
entice deer to that place from June 1st to the start of an open hunting season on deer and, 
if all open hunting seasons on deer are closed before December 15th for that year, from 
the close of the last open hunting season on deer to December 15th. 
2. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the bill. The 
amendment expands the prohibition on baiting deer during an open hunting season on 
deer to also prohibit feeding deer by placing salt or any other bait or food in a place to 
entice deer to that place from June 1st to the start of an open hunting season on deer and 
from the close of all open hunting seasons on deer to December 15th if all open hunting 
seasons on deer are closed before December 15th. 
FISCAL NOTE REQt.llRIP 
(See attaebed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03/17 feac:.. 
LD767 
LR429(02) 
An Act To Prohibit the Feeding of Deer from August 15th to December 15th 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4, CH-3og) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class E crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill prohibits the feeding of deer from June 1st to December 15th if all open hunting seasons on deer are closed 
before December 15th. Any additional costs to Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as a result of the deer 
feeding limits are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0429(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Exclusion of a Patient from Eligibility for an Organ Transplant Based on Medical Marijuana Use
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0764
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANDERSON, BRAKEY, HAMANN, HARLOW, HARVELL, HEAD, HICKMAN, MADIGAN, CHIPMAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §2423-E

Legislative Document
No. 764
H.P. 544
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Prohibit the Exclusion of a Patient from Eligibility for an 
Organ Transplant Based on Medical Marijuana Use
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: HAMANN of South Portland, HARLOW of Portland, HARVELL of 
Farmington, HEAD of Bethel, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MADIGAN of Waterville, Senator: 
CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2423-E, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10.  Receiving an anatomical gift.  A qualifying patient's medical use of marijuana 
may not be the sole disqualifying factor in determining the qualifying patient's suitability 
for receiving an anatomical gift.  For the purposes of this subsection, “anatomical gift” 
has the same meaning as in section 2942, subsection 2. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the medical use of marijuana from being the sole disqualifying 
factor in determining a person’s suitability for receiving an anatomical gift.
An Act To Establish 2 Comprehensive Licenses for Hunting and for Hunting and Fishing
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0768
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H803 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §12201

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 548, 
L.D. 768, Bill, "An Act To Establish 2 Comprehensive Licenses for Hunting and for 
Hunting and Fishing" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 17 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 17. 12 MRSA §12201, sub-§2, ~' as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, 
§2 and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
D. A nonresident who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to purchase a 
nonresident trapping license. 
Sec. 18. 12 MRSA §12201, sub-§2, ,rE, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 164, §14, is 
amended to read: 
E. An alien A nonresident who is not a citizen of the United States is eligible to 
purchase only a nonresident trapping license for beaver pursuant to section 12259, 
subsection 3.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that a nonresident who is not a citizen of the United States 
is eligible to purchase only a nonresident trapping license for beaver. 
SPONSORED BY: 
i ~ 
I 
(Representative HARLOW) 
TOWN: Portland 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/22/18 ~a~ 
LD768 
LR 1645(04) 
An Act To Simplify Nonresident Hunting and Fishing Licenses 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,4, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Harlow of Portland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment would allow a nonresident who is not a citizen of the United States to purchase a nonresident 
trapping license only for beaver. This restriction may reduce General Fund revenue by a minor amount. 
LR1645(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Recalculate the MaineCare Reimbursement Rates for Services for Persons with Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0766
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, COLLINGS, HANDY, RECKITT, TEPLER, WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 766
H.P. 546
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Recalculate the MaineCare Reimbursement Rates for Services 
for Persons with Disabilities
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, HANDY of Lewiston, 
McCREIGHT of Harpswell, RECKITT of South Portland, TEPLER of Topsham, WARREN of 
Hallowell.
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 resolve must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period in 
order for reimbursement rates for certain MaineCare services to be increased by June 1, 
2017 as provided in the resolve; 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.  Department of Health and Human Services to increase 
MaineCare rates.  Resolved:  That, no later than June 1, 2017, the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall amend the rules in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits 
Manual, Chapter III, Section 13, Targeted Case Management Services; Section 17, 
Allowances for Community Support Services; Section 21, Allowances for Home and 
Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder; 
Section 28, Rehabilitative and Community Support Services for Children with Cognitive 
Impairments and Functional Limitations; Section 29, Allowances for Support Services for 
Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder; Section 65, Behavioral Health 
Services; and Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services to increase 
reimbursement rates to reflect the increase in the minimum wage pursuant to Initiated Bill 
2015, chapter 2. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services no later than June 
1, 2017 to amend its rules in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Sections 13, 17, 21, 28, 29, 65 and 97 to increase reimbursement rates to reflect the 
increase in minimum wage pursuant to Initiated Bill 2015, chapter 2.
An Act To Prohibit the Feeding of Deer from August 15th to December 15th
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0767
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HARVELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §10659

Legislative Document
No. 767
H.P. 547
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Prohibit the Feeding of Deer from August 15th to 
December 15th
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10659 is enacted to read: 
§10659.  Feeding of deer 
A person may not feed deer from August 15th to December 15th. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the feeding of deer from August 15th to December 15th.
An Act To Ensure Transparency in Public Union Negotiations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0772
Committee Amendment CA_A_H306 (House)

CO.tv[MITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 552, L.D. 772, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure Transparency in Public Union Negotiations" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
• 
Approved: 05/16/17 ha~ 
LD772 
LR 1547(02) 
An Act To Ensure Transparency in Public Union Negotiations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •A { H-3 D 0 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential State Mandate - Unfunded 
Unit Affected 
Local Cost 
To provide notice, materials, and adequate space related to public collective 
bargaining meetings. 
Municipality 
Moderate 
County 
statewide 
The required local activities in this bill may represent a state mandate pursuant to the Constitution of Maine. If the bill 
does require a local unit of government to expand or modify its activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures 
from local revenue, the state mandate provisions of the Constitution of Maine require either: (1) General Fund 
appropriations be provided to fund at least 90% of any additional necessitated local costs of the mandate; or (2) a 
Mandate Preamble be added to the bill and two-thirds of the members of each House vote to exempt the mandate from 
the funding requirement. If the bill does represent a state mandate and neither one of these actions occurs, the local 
units of government will not be required to implement the mandated activities. 
LR1547(02)- Fiscal Note - Page 1 ofl
An Act To Clarify Insurance Coverage in School-based Health Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0770
Committee Amendment CA_A_H96 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ff" to H.P. 550, L.D. 770, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify Insurance Coverage in School-based Health Centers" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
F1SCAL NOTE REQ!JlRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/20/17 frae.. 
LD770 
LR 1544(02) 
An Act To Clarify Insurance Coverage in School-based Health Centers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •A, [ /-t-q 0 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Accident, Sickness and Health Insurance Internal Service Fund 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Retiree Health Insurance Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage for services delivered in a school setting under a 
contract with a federally qualified health center if the same services would be covered if provided at the federally 
qualified health center. This could potentially impact the State Employee Health Plan, as claims for services in school-
based health centers may increase. The potential cost of the increased coverage cannot be estimated at this time. 
LRI 544(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify Insurance Coverage in School-based Health Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0770
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BROOKS, McCREA
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4316-A

Legislative Document
No. 770
H.P. 550
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Clarify Insurance Coverage in School-based Health 
Centers
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representative: McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4316-A is enacted to read: 
§4316-A.  Coverage of services provided by federally qualified health center in 
schools  
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Federally qualified health center" means a center that provides preventive 
primary health care services and is receiving a grant under Section 330 of the federal 
Public Health Service Act, 42 United States Code, Section 254b. 
B.  "School-based health center" is a facility located in a school building or on school 
grounds in this State that provides comprehensive primary health care services.  
2.  Coverage.  A carrier offering a health plan in this State may not deny coverage on 
the basis that the coverage is delivered in a school-based health center operating under a 
contract with a federally qualified health center if the health care service would be 
covered if it were provided in the federally qualified health center.  Coverage for health 
care services provided in a school-based health center must be determined in a manner 
consistent with coverage for health care services provided in a federally qualified health 
center.  A carrier may offer a health plan containing a provision for a deductible, 
copayment or coinsurance requirement for a health care service provided in a school-
based health center as long as the deductible, copayment or coinsurance does not exceed 
the deductible, copayment or coinsurance applicable to services provided in a federally 
qualified health center. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage for services 
delivered in a school setting under a contract with a federally qualified health center if the 
same services would be covered if provided at the federally qualified health center.
An Act To Ensure Transparency in Public Union Negotiations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0772
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WADSWORTH, BRAKEY, CEBRA, HANLEY, KINNEY, LOCKMAN, O'CONNOR, PIERCE, HAMPER
Amends: 1 MRSA §402

Legislative Document
No. 772
H.P. 552
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Ensure Transparency in Public Union Negotiations
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, HANLEY of Pittston, KINNEY of Limington, 
LOCKMAN of Amherst, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PIERCE of Dresden, Senator: HAMPER of 
Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §402, sub-§2, ¶F, as amended by PL 2009, c. 334, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
F.  Any advisory organization, including any authority, board, commission, 
committee, council, task force or similar organization of an advisory nature, 
established, authorized or organized by law or resolve or by Executive Order issued 
by the Governor and not otherwise covered by this subsection, unless the law, resolve 
or Executive Order establishing, authorizing or organizing the advisory organization 
specifically exempts the organization from the application of this subchapter; and 
Sec. 2.  1 MRSA §402, sub-§2, ¶G, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 334, §3, is 
amended to read: 
G.  The committee meetings, subcommittee meetings and full membership meetings 
of any association that: 
(1)  Promotes, organizes or regulates statewide interscholastic activities in public 
schools or in both public and private schools; and 
(2)  Receives its funding from the public and private school members, either 
through membership dues or fees collected from those schools based on the 
number of participants of those schools in interscholastic activities. 
This paragraph applies to only those meetings pertaining to interscholastic sports and 
does not apply to any meeting or any portion of any meeting the subject of which is 
limited to personnel issues, allegations of interscholastic athletic rule violations by 
member schools, administrators, coaches or student athletes or the eligibility of an 
individual student athlete or coach.; and 
Sec. 3.  1 MRSA §402, sub-§2, ¶H is enacted to read: 
H.  All collective bargaining meetings between a public employer and a collective 
bargaining unit conducted pursuant to Title 26, chapters 9-A, 9-B and 14. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the Freedom of Access Act by making collective bargaining 
meetings between public employers and a collective bargaining unit conducted pursuant 
to the municipal public employees labor relations laws, the state employees labor 
relations laws or the judicial employees labor relations laws public proceedings under the 
Act and therefore subject to the open meeting and notice requirements of the Act.
An Act To Create a Training Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0774
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, SUTTON, CUSHING, SANDERSON, SIROCKI, WINSOR, CHENETTE, KATZ, MASON, THIBODEAU, VOLK
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 774
H.P. 554
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Create a Training Wage
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner.
Cosponsored by Representative SUTTON of Warren, Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and
Representatives: SANDERSON of Chelsea, SIROCKI of Scarborough, WINSOR of Norway, 
Senators: CHENETTE of York, KATZ of Kennebec, MASON of Androscoggin, President 
THIBODEAU of Waldo, VOLK of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
1-A.  Training wage.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, an employer may pay a person 
who is 20 years of age or under and is a student at a secondary or postsecondary school a 
minimum hourly training wage that is $1.00 above the federal minimum wage.  Nothing 
in this subsection may be construed to require payment of a wage above the state 
minimum hourly wage as provided in subsection 1. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a minimum hourly training wage of $1.00 above the federal 
minimum wage for a person who is 20 years of age or under and is a student at a 
secondary or postsecondary school.
An Act To Prohibit the Minimum Wage from Exceeding the New England Average
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0775
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HARVELL, KATZ, BRADSTREET, FARRIN, HILLIARD, O'CONNOR, PARRY, POULIOT, SANDERSON, VACHON
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 775
H.P. 555
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Prohibit the Minimum Wage from Exceeding the New 
England Average
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington.
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and
Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, FARRIN of Norridgewock, HILLIARD of 
Belgrade, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PARRY of Arundel, POULIOT of Augusta, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea, VACHON of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1, as amended by IB 2015, c. 2, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Minimum wage.  The minimum hourly wage is $7.50 per hour.  Starting January 
1, 2017, the minimum hourly wage is $9.00 per hour; starting January 1, 2018, the 
minimum hourly wage is $10.00 per hour; starting January 1, 2019, the minimum hourly 
wage is $11.00 per hour; and starting January 1, 2020, the minimum hourly wage is 
$12.00 per hour.  On January 1, 2021 and each January 1st thereafter, the minimum 
hourly wage then in effect must be increased by the increase, if any, in the cost of living. 
The increase in the cost of living must be measured by the percentage increase, if any, as 
of August of the previous year over the level as of August of the year preceding that year 
in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, CPI-W, for 
the Northeast Region, or its successor index, as published by the United States 
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or its successor agency, with the amount 
of the minimum wage increase rounded to the nearest multiple of 5¢.  Notwithstanding 
this subsection, the minimum wage may not exceed the average minimum wage paid in 
the New England states, as determined by the Commissioner of Labor.  If the highest 
federal minimum wage is increased in excess of the minimum wage in effect under this 
section, the minimum wage under this section is increased to the same amount, effective 
on the same date as the increase in the federal minimum wage, and must be increased in 
accordance with this section thereafter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the minimum wage may not exceed the average minimum 
wage paid in the New England states, as determined by the Commissioner of Labor.
An Act To Eliminate the Indexing of the Minimum Wage to Inflation
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0778
Committee Amendment CA_A_H356 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A'' to H.P. 558, L.D. 778, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate the Indexing of the Minimum Wage to Inflation" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 05/12/17 fea~ 
LD778 
LR 858(02) 
An Act To Eliminate the Indexing of the Minimum Wage to Inflation 
_ 
\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '11' { H -350 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Eliminating the requirement that the minimum hourly wage in effect on Janua1y 1, 2021 and each January 1st 
thereafter be increased by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical 
Workers, CPI-W, for the Northeast region, or its successor index, will result in future savings to State Government as 
well as municipalities and other public and private employers. The amount of savings can not be estimated at this 
time. 
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An Act To Promote Fairness for Rural Maine Residents by Regulating Fuel Prices
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0776
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: McCREA, MAKER, ALLEY, BROOKS, FULLER, MARTIN, STEWART, TUELL, CARPENTER, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 776
H.P. 556
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Promote Fairness for Rural Maine Residents by 
Regulating Fuel Prices
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BROOKS of Lewiston, FULLER of Lewiston, MARTIN of 
Sinclair, STEWART of Presque Isle, TUELL of East Machias, Senators: CARPENTER of 
Aroostook, JACKSON of Aroostook.
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 prevent large fluctuations based on geographical location in the 
retail price of gasoline and other motor fuel sold at service stations throughout the State.  
The bill proposes to prohibit a service station from charging more than a set amount for a 
gallon of motor fuel.  The retail price per gallon would be determined weekly and would 
be based on the average cost of a gallon of that motor fuel for the State, as determined by 
the Governor's Energy Office, plus an allowance for transportation and staffing based on 
the geographical area in which the service station is located.
An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability for Corrections Employees in Cases of Impairment from Hypertension or Heart Disease
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0777
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: TUCKER
Amends: 39-A MRSA §328-C

Legislative Document
No. 777
H.P. 557
House of Representatives, March 2, 2017
An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability 
for Corrections Employees in Cases of Impairment from 
Hypertension or Heart Disease
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §328-C is enacted to read: 
§328-C.  Heart disease or hypertension suffered by a corrections officer 
There is a rebuttable presumption that an employee of the State or of a county whose 
regular or incidental duties require the care, supervision or custody of a person confined 
in a jail, prison or state correctional facility pursuant to an order of a court or as a result of 
an arrest and who contracts heart disease or hypertension has contracted the heart disease 
or hypertension in the course of employment and as a result of that employment, that 
sufficient notice of the heart disease or hypertension has been given and that the heart 
disease or hypertension was not occasioned by any willful act of that employee to cause 
the heart disease or hypertension, as long as the employee successfully passed a physical 
examination upon entry into that employment, or during the time of that employment, 
that failed to reveal any evidence of that condition. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the workers' compensation laws by adding a presumption that heart 
disease or hypertension suffered by a state or county corrections employee was caused in 
the course of that employment, as long as the employee had successfully passed a 
physical examination upon entry into or during the course of that employment that failed 
to reveal any evidence of that condition.
An Act Authorizing the Deorganization of Cary Plantation
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0780
Committee Amendment CA_A_H592 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 560, L.D. 780, Bill, "An Act 
Authorizing the Deorganization of Cary Plantation" 
Amend the bill in Part A in section 4 in the first line (page 4, line 12 in L.D.) by 
strildng out the following: 
112018
and inserting the following: '2019' 
Amend the bill in Part B in section 7 in the 2nd line (page 6, line 16 in L.D.) by 
strildng out the following: 
112018'' and inserting the following: '2019' 
Amend the bill in Part B in section 9 in the first line (page 6, line 35 in L.D.) by 
strildng out the following: "2018" and inserting the following: '2019' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The bill was carried over 
from the First Regular Session. This amendment changes the dates in the bill by one 
year, from 2018 to 2019. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 01/25/18 :J1.,;;rac 
LD 780 
LR 1298(02) 
An Act Authorizing the Deorganization of Cary Plantation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ;iq• ( /-!-5 9 J J 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Contingent foture biennium savings - General Fund 
This bill will become effective only if approved by the voters of Caiy Plantation at the next general election to be held 
in November. If approved, the deorganization of Cary Plantation would take effect on July 1, 2019. 
For purposes of this analysis, all other factors in the calculation of the total cost of K-12 public education and the 
state's contribution are assumed to be held constant. Given this assumption, the deorganization of Cary Plantation will 
lower the total cost of K-12 public education beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 and result in savings to the General 
Purpose Aid for Local Schools program within the Department of Education. The amount of savings can not be 
detem1ined at this time. For comparison purposes, the total cost allocation for Caty Plantation for the 2017-2018 
school year is $206,644 with the state contributing $111,832 of that total. 
The Division of State Schools - Education in the Unorganized Territories program in the Department of Education 
will incur future General Fund expenditures to provide services to the Unorganized Territories. These expenditures 
would be ongoing and would be to provide schooling to students from Caty Plantation. The cost can not be 
determined at this time, but is estimated to be approximately $316,065 annually. The General Fund would be fully 
reimbursed for these costs by higher collections made through the Municipal Cost Component program. 
Any additional costs incurred by Maine Revenue Services related to the deorganization of Caty Plantation can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. The minor additional costs associated with the filing of certain election 
results can be absorbed by the Secretary of State utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
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