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An Act To Allow the Employment or Service in a School of a Spouse of a School Board or Committee Member
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0680
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STANLEY, CARPENTER, HARLOW, HICKMAN, JOHANSEN, TUCKER, LIBBY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1002

Legislative Document
No. 680
H.P. 471
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Allow the Employment or Service in a School of a Spouse 
of a School Board or Committee Member
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: HARLOW of Portland, HICKMAN of Winthrop, JOHANSEN of Monticello, 
TUCKER of Brunswick, Senator: LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §1002, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1999, c. 128, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
2.  Employment by school administrative unit, school union, academy.  A 
member of a school board or spouse of a member may not be an employee in a public 
school within the jurisdiction of the school board to which the member is elected or in a 
contract high school or academy located within a supervisory union in which the member 
is a representative on the union committee, except that a member's spouse may be 
employed in a position prohibited by this subsection upon a 2/3 vote of the school board. 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §1002, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 128, §3, is 
amended to read: 
2-A.  Volunteer placement by school administrative unit, school union, academy.  
A member of a school board or member's spouse may not serve as a volunteer when that 
volunteer has primary responsibility for a curricular, cocurricular or extracurricular 
program or activity and reports directly to the superintendent, principal, athletic director 
or other school administrator in a public school within the jurisdiction of the school board 
to which the member is elected, except that a member's spouse may serve in a volunteer 
position prohibited by this subsection upon a 2/3 vote of the school board, or in a contract 
high school or academy located within a supervisory union in which the member is a 
representative on the school committee, except that a member's spouse may serve in a 
volunteer position prohibited by this subsection upon a 2/3 vote of the school committee.  
Volunteer activities of a member of a school board or member's spouse, other than in 
roles that are prohibited by this subsection, may be prescribed by policies developed and 
approved by the school board of the school administrative unit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a spouse of a school board member to be employed or serve in a 
volunteer position in a public school within the jurisdiction of the school board to which 
the member is elected or in a contract high school or academy located within a 
supervisory union in which the member is a representative on the union committee upon a 
2/3 vote of the school board or committee.
An Act Regarding Sexual Activity and Sexual Assault at Secondary and Postsecondary Educational Institutions
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0681
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, MAKER, FARNSWORTH, MADIGAN, MONAGHAN, MOONEN, TEPLER, TIPPING
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4723, 20-A MRSA §10014

Legislative Document
No. 681
H.P. 472
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act Regarding Sexual Activity and Sexual Assault at Secondary 
and Postsecondary Educational Institutions
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREIGHT of 
Harpswell, MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth, MOONEN of Portland, TEPLER of Topsham, 
TIPPING of Orono.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4723, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5 and 7, is 
amended to read: 
§4723.  Health and physical education 
The secondary course of study shall must include instruction in health, safety and 
physical education, as prescribed by the commissioner, and physiology and hygiene, with 
special reference to the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants and narcotics upon the 
human system.  The secondary course of study must also include instruction on 
affirmative consent, communication and decision making regarding sexual activity and 
the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants and narcotics on the ability to give affirmative 
consent, communicate and make appropriate decisions.  For purposes of this section, 
"affirmative consent" means consent to sexual activity that can be revoked at any time 
and does not include silence, lack of resistance or consent given while intoxicated. 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §10014 is enacted to read: 
§10014.  Record of sexual assault 
If a student of a postsecondary educational institution is convicted of sexual assault 
committed on the campus of the postsecondary educational institution, the postsecondary 
educational institution shall make a notation of the conviction on the student's transcript.  
For purposes of this section, "sexual assault" includes a conviction under Title 17-A, 
chapter 11 or 12. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that instruction involving affirmative consent, communication and 
decision making regarding sexual activity be a mandatory part of secondary school 
instruction.  "Affirmative consent" is defined as consent to sexual activity that can be 
revoked at any time and does not include silence, lack of resistance or consent given 
while intoxicated.  This bill also requires a postsecondary educational institution to make 
a notation on a student's transcript if the student has been convicted of sexual assault 
committed on the campus of the postsecondary educational institution.
An Act To Eliminate the Regional Adjustment for Public School Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0682
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STEWART, CARPENTER, GINZLER, JOHANSEN, MARTIN, SAMPSON, JACKSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15676, 20-A MRSA §15682

Legislative Document
No. 682
H.P. 473
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Eliminate the Regional Adjustment for Public School 
Systems
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: GINZLER of Bridgton, JOHANSEN of Monticello, MARTIN of Sinclair, 
McCREA of Fort Fairfield, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15676, sub-§§1 and 2, as corrected by RR 2011, c. 2, §19, 
are amended to read: 
1.  Teaching staff costs.  The salary and benefit costs for school level school-level 
teaching staff that are necessary to carry out this Act, calculated in accordance with 
section 15678, adjusted by the regional adjustment under section 15682 and reduced by 
the amount of funds received by the school administrative unit during the most recent 
fiscal year under Title I of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, 
United States Code, Section 6301 et seq.; 
2.  Other staff costs.  The salary and benefit costs for school-level staff who are not 
teachers, but including substitute teachers, that are necessary to carry out this Act, 
calculated in accordance with section 15679, adjusted by the regional adjustment under 
section 15682 and reduced by the amount of funds received by the school administrative 
unit during the most recent fiscal year under Title I of the federal Elementary and 
Secondary Education Act of 1965, 20 United States Code, Section 6301 et seq.; and 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §15682, as amended by PL 2011, c. 419, §2, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the regional adjustment in the total operating allocation for schools 
under the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act.
An Act To Establish the Mining Advisory Panel
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0685
Committee Amendment CA_A_H228 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f),, to H.P. 476, L.D. 685, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish the Mining Advisory Panel" 
Amend the bill by insetting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Mining Advisory Panel N250 
Initiative: Provides appropriations and allocations for the operating and support costs of 
the Mining Advisory Panel. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOT AL 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2017-18 
$1,540 
$11,810 
$13,350 
2017-18 
$500 
$500 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
$1,540 
$11,810 
$13,350 
2018-19 
$500 
$500 
COMMITfEE AMENDMENT«(\" to H.P. 476, L.D. 685 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an 
appropriations and allocations section to fund the operating and suppoti costs of the 
Mining Advisory Panel. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/09/17 ::Wac 
LD 685 
LR 1846(02) 
An Act To Establish the Mining Advisory Panel 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ·~· { H, J_J..~ 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
-
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
FY 2017-18 
$13,350 
$13,350 
$500 
FY 2018-19 
$13,350 
$13,350 
$500 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$6,800 
$6,800 
$500 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
$0 
$500 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Legislature of $13,350 in each of fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-
for the operating and support costs of the Mining Advisory Panel. It also includes an Other Special Revenue Funds 
allocation of $500 in the event the panel receives grants and other nongovernmental funds. As required in the bill, the 
funds provided to the panel are appropriated and allocated to a new account separate from all other funds of the 
Legislature. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection to participate in the Mining Advis01y Panel are 
anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRI 846(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Regarding Reimbursement for Speech and Language Pathology Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0687
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S520 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 478, 
L.D. 687, Bill, "An Act Regarding Reimbursement for Speech and Language Pathology 
Services" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 16 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: 
112018
and inserting the following: 120191 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the first line (page 1, line 22 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: 
112018
and inserting the following: 120191 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 29 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: 
112018
and inserting the following: 120191 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in the 2nd line (page 2, line 2 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: 
112018
and inserting the following: 120191 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 6 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 6. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides appropriations and allocations for increased reimbursement of certain 
speech and language pathology services currently provided under Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 109, Speech and Hearing Services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
$182,509 
$182,509 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A"to H.P. 478, L.D. 687 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
2017-18 
All Other 
$0 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
$0 
SUMMARY 
2018-19 
$329,294 
$329,294 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" to require the Department of 
Health and Human Services to amend its rules relating to reimbursement rates by January 
1, 2019 instead of January 1, 2018. It also removes the amounts appropriated in fiscal 
year 2017-18. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSOREDBY: ~~ 
(Senator HAMP~ 
V' 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/20/18 .wac. 
· 128th MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD687 
LR 1156(04) 
Resolve, Regarding Reimbursement for Speech and Language Pathology Services 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($182,457) 
($182,457) 
($329,345) 
($329,345) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment delays the implementation date for the rate increases to January 1, 2019 and removes the General 
Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $182,457 in fiscal year 2017-18. Federal 
Expenditures Fund allocations are also removed to account for the FMAP match. 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0
An Act To Increase Vegetative Buffers in the Shoreland Zone
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0684
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BLUME, GRATWICK, AUSTIN, FOLEY, HYMANSON, PARKER, RYKERSON, CARSON

Legislative Document
No. 684
H.P. 475
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Increase Vegetative Buffers in the Shoreland Zone
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLUME of York.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, FOLEY of Wells, HYMANSON of York, PARKER 
of South Berwick, RYKERSON of Kittery, Senator: CARSON 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. 
To protect waterbodies from nonpoint source pollution, this bill proposes to amend 
the laws governing shoreland zoning to increase the vegetative buffer requirement from 
feet to 150 feet for certain areas in the shoreland zone.  The bill also proposes to 
remove provisions in law that grandfather certain parcels of land and that allow smaller 
vegetative buffers on those parcels.
An Act To Provide MaineCare Coverage for Music Therapy
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0688
Committee Amendment CA_A_H297 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 479, L.D. 688, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide MaineCare Coverage for Music Therapy" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3174-ZZ in subsection 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Medicare and
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3174-ZZ in subsection 2 in the 4th and 5th lines (page 
1, lines 16 and 17 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "to a Medicaid recipient or to a 
Medicare recipient
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3174-ZZ in subsection 2 in the last line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: 
11board
the following: 'to a Medicaid 
recipient who is diagnosed with an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder1 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
1Sec. 2. Medicaid state plan amendment and waiver. The Department of 
Health and Human Services shall prepare and submit a state plan amendment and waiver 
as required to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services by January 1, 2018 that provides or requests, as 
appropriate, Medicaid coverage for music therapy services to Medicaid recipients who 
have a diagnosis of an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder, including, but 
not limited to, persons who receive home and community-based support benefits under 
the MaineCare program pursuant to a waiver granted under the federal Social Security 
Act, Section 1915(c).1 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, narrows the 
Medicaid population that is eligible for music therapy under the MaineCare program to 
adults and children with a diagnosis of an intellectual disability or autism spectrum 
disorder. It also clarifies that the bill does not apply to Medicare recipients. It also 
moves the date by which the Department of Health and Human Services must prepare and 
submit a state plan amendment and waiver as required to the United States Department of 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «A," to H.P. 479, L.D. 688 
Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to January 1, 
2018. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attlebed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/20/17 feac.. 
LD 688 
LR 1388(02) 
An Act To Provide MaineCare Coverage for Music Therapy 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,,4 { H- l'J 7 ). 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Cunent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Current bie1mium cost increase - Federal Expenditures Fund 
This bill requires music therapy services to be reimbursed under the MaineCare program contingent upon the approval 
of coverage by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services. There is not enough information available to adequately estimate what would be the cost of providing this 
service. Therefore, no estimate of cost is made at this time. 
LR1388(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Reimbursement for Speech and Language Pathology Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0687
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, MILLETT, FULLER, PIERCE
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Z

Legislative Document
No. 687
H.P. 478
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act Regarding Reimbursement for Speech and Language 
Pathology Services
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 Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and
Representatives: FULLER of Lewiston, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PIERCE of Falmouth.
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.  Speech and language pathology services reimbursement 
The department shall provide for reimbursement under the MaineCare program for all 
speech and language pathology services provided by an independent speech-language 
practitioner at the rate that is paid to a speech and hearing agency for the same services.  
For purposes of this section, "speech and hearing agency" means a facility that offers both 
speech and language pathology services and audiology services by qualified professional 
staff who are employees of the speech and hearing agency.  The department shall adopt 
rules to implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2.  MaineCare Benefits Manual.  The Department of Health and Human 
Services shall amend the rules regarding reimbursement for speech and language 
pathology services under Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 
109, Speech and Hearing Services to increase by 10% the rates of reimbursement for all 
speech and language pathology services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to provide for 
reimbursement for all speech and language pathology services provided by an 
independent speech-language practitioner at the rate that is paid to a speech and hearing 
agency for the same services.  It also directs the department to amend its rules to increase 
by 10% the rates of reimbursement for all speech and language pathology services.
An Act To Provide MaineCare Coverage for Music Therapy
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0688
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HAMANN, CHIPMAN, HEAD, MADIGAN, MALABY, PERRY, PIERCE, BREEN, GRATWICK
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Z

Legislative Document
No. 688
H.P. 479
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Provide MaineCare Coverage for Music Therapy
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HAMANN of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: HEAD of Bethel, MADIGAN of Waterville, MALABY of Hancock, PERRY 
of Calais, PIERCE of Falmouth, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, GRATWICK of 
Penobscot.
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.  Music therapy reimbursement 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, the following terms have the following 
meanings. 
A.  "Music intervention" means, without limitation, music improvisation, receptive 
music listening with and without imagery, song writing, lyric discussion, singing, 
music performance, music-assisted education, music-assisted relaxation, music-based 
patient education, use of electronic music technology and movement to music. 
B.  "Music therapy" means the clinical and evidence-based application of music 
interventions to accomplish individualized goals for clients of all ages and ability 
levels for purposes of assessment and treatment.   
2.  Reimbursement.  Upon receipt of written approval from the United States 
Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
to provide Medicare and Medicaid coverage for music therapy services, the department 
shall reimburse under the MaineCare program for all music therapy services provided to a 
Medicaid recipient or to a Medicare recipient by an individual who holds a current and 
valid national certification as a music therapist from a national music therapy certification 
board. 
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. 
Sec. 2.  Medicare and Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver.  The 
Department of Health and Human Services shall prepare and submit a Medicare and 
Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver as required to the United States Department of 
Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by October 1, 
2017 that provides or requests, as appropriate, Medicare and Medicaid coverage for 
music therapy services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires music therapy services to be reimbursed under the MaineCare 
program upon approval of coverage by the United States Department of Health and 
Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  The Department of 
Health and Human Services is directed to adopt routine technical rules to implement this 
requirement.
An Act To Confer Categorical Eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefit Applications
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0689
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HAMANN, DENNO, DEVIN, FECTEAU, HYMANSON, JORGENSEN, PARKER, PIERCE
Amends: 22 MRSA §3104

Legislative Document
No. 689
H.P. 480
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Confer Categorical Eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program Benefit Applications
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HAMANN of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DENNO of Cumberland, DEVIN of Newcastle, FECTEAU 
of Biddeford, HYMANSON of York, JORGENSEN of Portland, PARKER of South Berwick, 
PIERCE of Falmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3104, sub-§13-A is enacted to read: 
13-A.  Categorical eligibility.  The department shall confer broad-based categorical 
eligibility for food supplement benefits to a household with gross income equal to or 
below 185% of the nonfarm income official poverty level as provided for in 7 United 
States Code, Section 2014. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to consider a 
household with a gross income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level eligible for 
food supplement benefits.
An Act To Provide Additional Funding for Persons with Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0690
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SHERMAN

Legislative Document
No. 690
H.P. 481
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Provide Additional Funding for Persons with Disabilities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to provide additional funding for persons with disabilities.
Resolve, To Provide Meals to Homebound Individuals
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0692
Committee Amendment CA_A_H578 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 483, L.D. 692, "Resolve, To Provide 
Meals to Homebound Individuals" 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to provide meals to additional homebound 
individuals and to be used to leverage all federal funds available. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$500,000 
$500,000 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, removes the section 
of the resolve that establishes a work group. It also removes the appropriation for 
2017-18 but retains the requirement that the funding is ongoing. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/12/18 feac. 
LD 692 
LR 416(02) 
Resolve, To Provide Meals to Homebound Individuals 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~' ( H,. §78) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$0 
$500,000 
$0 
$500,000 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$500,000 
$500,000 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$500,000 
$500,000 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $500,000 
beginning in fiscal year 2018-19 to provide meals to additional homebound individuals and to be used to leverage all 
federal funds available. 
LR0416(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Provide Meals to Homebound Individuals
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0692
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HAMANN, DENNO, DEVIN, HYMANSON, JORGENSEN, MADIGAN, PARKER

Legislative Document
No. 692
H.P. 483
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
Resolve, To Provide Meals to Homebound Individuals
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HAMANN of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CASÁS of Rockport, DENNO of Cumberland, DEVIN of 
Newcastle, HYMANSON of York, JORGENSEN of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
PARKER of South Berwick.
PART A 
Sec. A-1.  Appropriations and allocations.  Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to provide meals to additional homebound 
individuals and to be used to leverage all federal funds available. 
PART B 
Sec. B-1.  Work group established. Resolved: That the office of aging and 
disability services within the Department of Health and Human Services shall convene a 
work group to research food access barriers, both regionally and statewide, and make 
recommendations about how to leverage resources to ensure regular, adequate nutrition 
for homebound individuals in the State and to forecast future demand and identify the 
appropriate level of funding in the future.  The office shall report to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Health and Human Services by October 1, 2017. The joint standing 
committee may report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature 
related to the report. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for the appropriation of funding to provide meals from the 
Meals on Wheels program to additional homebound individuals.  This resolve also 
establishes a work group to research food access barriers and make recommendations 
about how to leverage resources to ensure regular, adequate nutrition for homebound 
individuals in the State and to forecast future demand and identify the appropriate level of 
funding in the future. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$500,000
$500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$500,000
$500,000
An Act To Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0691
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GOLDEN, LIBBY, HUBBELL, JORGENSEN, WARREN
Amends: 22 MRSA §1317-B

Legislative Document
No. 691
H.P. 482
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GOLDEN of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, JORGENSEN of Portland, 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, immediately starting to provide free home lead tests to parents of young 
children is necessary to ensure the safety of children; 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.  22 MRSA §1317-B, as amended by PL 1991, c. 810, §22, is further 
amended to read: 
§1317-B.  Educational and publicity program 
The commissioner shall institute an educational and publicity program in order to 
inform the general public, health care providers and other appropriate groups of the 
dangers, frequency and sources of lead poisoning; the methods of preventing lead 
poisoning; and methods to abate lead-based substances and other environmental lead 
hazards from dwellings and premises.  As part of the educational and publicity program, a 
representative of the home visiting program established pursuant to section 262 shall 
provide free home lead test kits to parents of young children living in homes built before 
1978.  For the purposes of this section, "young children" means children from birth to 5 
years of age. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that as part of the Department of Health and Human Services' 
educational and publicity program concerning lead poisoning, the home visiting program 
established by the department is required to provide free home lead test kits to parents of 
young children living in homes built before 1978.
An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Hunting from a Vehicle
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0693
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: STETKIS, DAVIS, HARLOW, HARRINGTON, HILLIARD, LYFORD, MASON, NADEAU, REED, THERIAULT
Amends: 12 MRSA §11212

Legislative Document
No. 693
H.P. 484
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Hunting from a Vehicle
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STETKIS of Canaan.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: HARLOW of Portland, HARRINGTON of Sanford, HILLIARD of Belgrade, 
LYFORD of Eddington, MASON of Lisbon, NADEAU of Winslow, REED of Carmel, 
THERIAULT of China.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11212, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2015, c. 327, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Prohibition.  The following provisions apply to shooting from a motor vehicle or 
motorboat or possessing a loaded firearm or a crossbow in a motor vehicle while hunting. 
A.  A person may not shoot while in or on a motor vehicle or motorboat or while in 
or on a trailer or other type of vehicle being hauled by a motor vehicle except: 
(1)  A person may hunt migratory waterfowl from a motorboat in accordance 
with federal regulations; 
(2)  Paraplegics and single or double amputees of the legs may shoot from motor 
vehicles that are not in motion; and 
(3)  A person may shoot from a motorboat if that boat is not being propelled by 
its motor. 
B.  A person may not, while in or on a motor vehicle or in or on a trailer or other type 
of vehicle being hauled by a motor vehicle, have a cocked and armed crossbow or a 
firearm with a cartridge or shell in the chamber or in an attached magazine, clip or 
cylinder or a muzzle-loading firearm charged with powder, lead and a primed ignition 
device or mechanism, except that a person who is 21 years of age or older and is not 
otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm or is 18 years of age or older and 
under 21 years of age and is on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States 
or the National Guard or is an honorably discharged veteran of the Armed Forces of 
the United States or the National Guard and is not otherwise prohibited from carrying 
a firearm may have in or on a motor vehicle or trailer or other type of vehicle a 
loaded pistol or revolver. 
C.  A person may not possess a wild animal or wild bird taken in violation of 
paragraph A or B, except as otherwise provided in this Part. 
SUMMARY 
This bill explicitly restricts the application of the law prohibiting shooting from 
motor vehicles and motorboats to shooting while hunting.
An Act To Allow Persons 70 Years of Age and Older To Opt Out of Jury Duty
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0698
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: STANLEY, LIBBY, BROOKS, DEVIN, HARLOW, HICKMAN, TIPPING
Amends: 14 MRSA §1211

Legislative Document
No. 698
H.P. 489
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Allow Persons 70 Years of Age and Older To Opt Out of 
Jury Duty
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, DEVIN of Newcastle, HARLOW of Portland, 
HICKMAN of Winthrop, TIPPING of Orono.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §1211, as amended by PL 2005, c. 60, §1, is further amended to 
read: 
§1211.  Disqualifications and exemptions from jury service 
A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if that prospective juror is not a 
citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or older and a resident of the county, or is 
unable to read, speak and understand the English language.  The following persons are 
exempt from serving as jurors:  The the Governor, judges, physicians and dentists 
providing active patient care, veterinarians with or in an active veterinary medicine 
practice, sheriffs, attorneys-at-law and all persons exempt under Title 37-B, section 185.  
A person 70 years of age or older may opt out of serving as a juror. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows persons 70 years of age and older to opt out of jury service.
An Act Regarding Insurance and Financial Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0696
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: LAWRENCE

Legislative Document
No. 696
H.P. 487
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act Regarding Insurance and Financial Services
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LAWRENCE of South Berwick.
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 improve the laws regarding insurance and financial services.
Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Study the Roles and Rights of Grandparents in Raising Their Grandchildren
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0697
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WARD, ROSEN, AUSTIN, HANLEY, KINNEY, STEARNS, STEWART, THERIAULT, TUELL

Legislative Document
No. 697
H.P. 488
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Study the Roles and Rights 
of Grandparents in Raising Their Grandchildren
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARD of Dedham.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, HANLEY of Pittston, KINNEY of Knox, McELWEE of 
Caribou, STEARNS of Guilford, STEWART of Presque Isle, THERIAULT of China, TUELL 
of East Machias.
Sec. 1.  Roles and rights of grandparents study commission.  Resolved:  
That the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court shall convene a study commission 
consisting of representatives of appropriate state agencies and stakeholders.  The study 
commission shall examine the increasing role of grandparents in raising their 
grandchildren and appropriate legal rights of grandparents in the care, custody and 
control of those grandchildren.  The study commission shall develop recommendations 
regarding roles and rights of grandparents and shall submit its report and 
recommendations, with any necessary implementing legislation, to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Judiciary no later than December 6, 2017.  After receipt and review of the 
report, the committee may submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 128th 
Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to convene a 
study commission to examine the increasing role of grandparents in raising their 
grandchildren and appropriate legal rights of grandparents in the care, custody and 
control of those grandchildren.
An Act To Give Flexibility to Employees and Employers for Temporary Layoffs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0700
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S521 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "B" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 491, 
L.D. 700, Bill, "An Act To Give Flexibility to Employees and Employers for Temporary 
Layoffs" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 6 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Employment Security Services 0245 
Initiative: Allocates one-time funds for the cost of making computer programming 
updates to implement changes to the eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits. 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
This amendment changes the allocation to fiscal year 2018-19. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORE~~~"'::l 
(Senator 
) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
$71,200 
$71,200 
Approved: 06/20/18 feac 
LD700 
LR 1227(06) 
An Act To Give Flexibility to Employees and Employers for Temporary Layoffs 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~ to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
($71,200) 
$71,200 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
This amendment moves from fiscal year 2017-18 to fiscal year 2018-19, the one-time Federal Expenditures Fund 
allocation of $71,200 to the Employment Security Services program within the Department of Labor for the cost of 
making computer programming updates to implement changes to eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits. 
LR1227(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prevent Marine Debris
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0705
Committee Amendment CA_A_H350 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §6006

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pt' to H.P. 496, L.D. 705, Bill, "An Act To 
Prevent Marine Debris" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6006 is enacted to read: 
§6006. Bait packaging 
A person engaged in commercial or recreational fishing in the coastal waters of the 
State may not have in that person's possession on a vessel any plastic wrapping, 
cardboard cartons or plastic strapping used to package bait for· sale. A person may not 
discard or abandon into any coastal waters any materials used to package bait for sale. A 
person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of $250 must 
be adjudged.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, prohibits a person 
engaged in commercial or recreational fishing in the coastal waters of the State from 
possessing on a vessel any plastic wrapping, cardboard cartons or plastic strapping used 
to package bait for sale. The amendment prohibits a person from discarding into any 
coastal waters any materials used to package bait. The amendment provides that a person 
who possesses plastic wrapping, cardboard cartons or plastic strapping or who discards 
bait packaging into any coastal waters commits a civil violation with a fine of $250. The 
bill contains similar provisions but applies only to lobster or crab bait packaging. 
FISCAL NOTE REQ\JIRED 
(See attaebed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/16/17 .wac.. 
LD705 
LR 745(02) 
An Act To Prevent Marine Debris 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment uf\, 
Committee: Marine Resources 
f1 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new civil violations. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
CH-35t~ 
I 
Any additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources from a prohibition on the possession and disposal of 
certain plastic wrapping, cardboard cartons or plastic strapping used in the packaging oflobster or crab bait while 
engaged in co1m11ercial or recreational fishing in the coastal waters of the State are anticipated to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0745(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restore the Tip Credit to Maine Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0702
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: GUERIN, KINNEY, O'CONNOR, WARD, MASON, LANGLEY, ALLEY, AUSTIN, GINZLER, HUBBELL, LUCHINI, NADEAU, PICCHIOTTI, STEWART
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 702
H.P. 493
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Restore the Tip Credit to Maine Employees
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GUERIN of Glenburn.
Cosponsored by Representatives: KINNEY of Knox, O'CONNOR of Berwick, WARD of 
Dedham, Senator MASON of Androscoggin, Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, AUSTIN of Gray, GINZLER of Bridgton, HUBBELL of 
Bar Harbor, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, NADEAU of Winslow, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, 
STEWART of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§2, as amended by IB 2015, c. 2, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
2.  Tip credit.  An employer may consider tips as part of the wages of a service 
employee, but such a tip credit may not exceed 50% of the minimum hourly wage 
established in this section.  Starting January 1, 2017, the minimum cash wage paid 
directly to a tipped service employee may not be less than $5.00 per hour, and the tip 
credit may not exceed the difference between the minimum cash wage paid directly to a 
tipped service employee and the minimum hourly wage established under subsection 1.  
Starting January 1, 2018, and on each January 1st thereafter, the minimum cash wage 
paid directly to a tipped service employee must be increased by an additional $1.00 per 
hour until it reaches the same amount as the annually adjusted minimum hourly wage 
established under subsection 1, except that if the minimum cash wage paid directly to a 
tipped service employee is less than $1.00 less than the annually adjusted minimum 
hourly wage, it must be increased by that lesser amount.  An employer who elects to use 
the tip credit, until it is eliminated under this subsection, must inform the affected 
employee in advance and must be able to show that the employee receives at least the 
minimum hourly wage when direct wages and the tip credit are combined.  Upon a 
satisfactory showing by the employee or the employee's representative that the actual tips 
received were less than the tip credit, the employer shall increase the direct wages by the 
difference. 
The tips received by a service employee become the property of the employee and may 
not be shared with the employer.   Tips that are automatically included in the customer's 
bill or that are charged to a credit card must be treated like tips given to the service 
employee.  A tip that is charged to a credit card must be paid by the employer to the 
employee by the next regular payday and may not be held while the employer is awaiting 
reimbursement from a credit card company. 
SUMMARY 
This bill restores the tip credit in the minimum wage laws.
An Act To Address Marine Debris Resulting from Commercial Activities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0703
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DEVIN, VITELLI, ALLEY, BLUME, COREY, GILLWAY, KUMIEGA, TUELL

Legislative Document
No. 703
H.P. 494
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Address Marine Debris Resulting from Commercial 
Activities
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BLUME of York, COREY of Windham, GILLWAY of 
Searsport, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, TUELL of East Machias.
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 the problem of marine debris resulting from commercial 
activities such as commercial fishing and aquaculture.  The bill will use current 
knowledge, information and data generated by previous meetings and conferences and 
scientific publications along with accepted fishing and aquaculture practices to advance 
an approach to address marine debris while recognizing that healthy commercial fishing 
and aquaculture industries are paramount for the economic health of this State.