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An Act Regarding the Threatened Use of Force in the Crime of Robbery (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1387
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CYRWAY, BRADSTREET, COLLINS, DAVIS, KATZ, LIBBY, MASON, THIBODEAU, LONGSTAFF, WOOD
Amends: 17-A MRSA §651

Legislative Document
No. 1387
S.P. 474
In Senate, April 11, 2017
An Act Regarding the Threatened Use of Force in the Crime of 
Robbery
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro and
Senators: COLLINS of York, DAVIS of Piscataquis, KATZ of Kennebec, LIBBY of 
Androscoggin, MASON of Androscoggin, President THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representatives: 
LONGSTAFF of Waterville, WOOD of Greene.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §651, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2001, c. 383, §73 and 
affected by §156, is further amended to read: 
B.  The actor threatens to use force against or intimidates any person present with the 
intent: 
(1)  To prevent or overcome resistance to the taking of the property, or to the 
retention of the property immediately after the taking; or 
(2)  To compel the person in control of the property to give it up or to engage in 
other conduct that aids in the taking or carrying away of the property. 
For purposes of this paragraph, "intimidates" means directly or indirectly threatens a 
reasonable person or places a reasonable person in fear.  Violation of this paragraph 
is a Class B crime; 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds in the language setting out the crime of robbery in the element of 
threatened use of force the alternative element of intimidation, which the bill defines as 
direct or indirect threatening or placing in fear.
An Act To Enhance the Rights of Families of Missing Persons and Homicide Victims
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1390
Committee Amendment CA_A_H340 (House)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1178

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 964, L.D. 1390, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance the Rights of Families of Missing Persons and Homicide Victims" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Provide a Procedure for Victims of Unsolved Crimes To Request and 
Receive Annual Updates' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1178 is enacted to read: 
§1178. Annual updates 
The Department of Public Safety shall adopt a policy that provides a procedure for a 
victim of an unsolved crime to request and receive annual updates from the department 
regarding the status of the investigation of the crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment replaces 
the bill and changes the title. The amendment requires the Department of Public Safety 
to adopt a policy that provides a procedure for a victim of an unsolved crime to request 
and receive annual updates from the department regarding the status of the investigation 
of the crime. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 128LR1693(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/18/17 feac 
LD 1390 
LR 1693(02) 
An Act To Enhance the Rights of Families of Missing Persons and Homicide Victims 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A• { f/·) Y0 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with this legislation can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1693(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure the Continuation of the Landowner Relations Progtam
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1391
Committee Amendment CA_A_H321 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/J," to H.P. 965, L.D. 1391, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure the Continuation of the Landowner Relations Progtam" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Landowner Relations Fund Z140 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to the Landowner Relations Fund to improve or 
maintain good relationships between landowners and outdoor recreationists. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$150,000 
$150,000 
2018-19 
$150,000 
$150,000 
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft. The amendment provides 
$150,000 per year to the Landowner Relations Fund, which funds the landowner relations 
program within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to improve or maintain 
good relationships between landowners and outdoor recreationists. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/14/17 feaC!-
LD 1391 
LR 1253(02) 
An Act To Ensure the Continuation of the Landowner Relations Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •tJ-• [H-:3~0 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY2018-19 
$150,000 
$150,000 
$150,000 
$150,000 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$150,000 
$150,000 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
$150,000 
$150,000 
This bill includes annual General Fund appropriations of $15 0, 000 to the Landowner Relations Fund within the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife starting in fiscal year 2017-18 to improve or maintain good relationships 
between landowners and outdoor recreationists. 
LR1253(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Falsification of Medical Records
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1388
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ROSEN
Amends: 17-A MRSA §707-A

Legislative Document
No. 1388
S.P. 475
In Senate, April 11, 2017
An Act To Prohibit the Falsification of Medical Records
Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §707-A is enacted to read: 
§707-A.  Falsifying health care records 
1.  A person is guilty of falsifying health care records if, with intent to deceive any 
person, the person:  
A.  Makes, or causes to be made, a false material entry in the health care records 
maintained by a health care provider; 
B.  Alters, erases, obliterates, deletes, removes or destroys a true material entry in the 
health care records maintained by a health care provider; 
C.  Knowingly omits to make a true material entry in the health care records 
maintained by a health care provider in violation of a duty to do so that is imposed by 
statute, standard of care or regulatory provision; or 
D.  Prevents the making of a true material entry or causes the omission of a true 
material entry in the health care records maintained by a health care provider. 
2.  Supplementation of information or correction of an error in health care records in 
a manner that reasonably discloses that the supplementation or correction was performed 
and that does not conceal or alter prior entries is not a violation of this section. 
3.  Falsifying health care records is a Class D crime, except as provided in subsection 
4. 
4.  Falsifying health care records is a Class C crime if any reliance on a violation of 
this section causes bodily injury or impairment of the mental or behavioral condition of 
any person. 
5.  As used in this section, the following definitions apply. 
A.  "Health care provider" means a hospital, clinic, nursing home or other facility in 
which skilled nursing care or medical services are prescribed by or performed under 
the general direction of persons licensed to practice medicine, dentistry, podiatry or 
surgery in this State and that is licensed or otherwise authorized by the laws of this 
State; in addition, "health care provider" means a veterinary hospital. 
B.  "Health care record" means a record that relates to an individual's physical, 
mental or behavioral condition, personal or family medical history or medical 
treatment or the health care provided to that individual. 
C.  "Material" means capable of altering the course or outcome of any subsequent 
reliance on the health care record. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the falsification of health care records maintained by a health 
care provider with the intent to deceive another person is a Class D crime except that it is 
a Class C crime if any reliance on the falsification causes bodily injury or the impairment 
of a person's mental or behavioral condition.
An Act To Disburse Funds to the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1389
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: THERIAULT, CYRWAY, ALLEY, LYFORD, REED, STEARNS

Legislative Document
No. 1389
H.P. 963
House of Representatives, April 11, 2017
An Act To Disburse Funds to the Maine Fire Protection Services 
Commission
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, LYFORD of Eddington, REED of Carmel, STEARNS of 
Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Disbursement of appropriation.  Notwithstanding any other provision 
of law, the Office of the State Controller shall disburse to the Maine Fire Protection 
Services Commission the full appropriation of $2,000 to the Maine Fire Protection 
Services Commission program by September 1, 2017 for the fiscal year 2017-18 and by 
September 1, 2018 for the fiscal year 2018-19. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the disbursement of the full $2,000 appropriation to be paid to the 
Maine Fire Protection Services Commission by September 1st in each year of the 2017-
2019 biennium.
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Opt Not To Enforce the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1392
Committee Amendment CA_A_H211 (House)
Amends: 10 MRSA §9724, 25 MRSA §2371, 25 MRSA §2373

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 966, L.D. 1392, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow Municipalities To Opt Not To Enforce the Maine Uniform Building and Energy 
Code" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow Municipalities To Opt Not To Enforce the Maine Uniform Energy 
Code' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §9724, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 408, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Limitations on home rule authority; enforcement of Maine Uniform Building 
Code or Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code. This chapter provides express 
limitations on municipal home rule authority. The Maine Uniform Building and Energy 
Code must be enforced in a munieipality that has more than 4,000 residents and that has 
adopted any buildiag eode by ,6.cugust 1, 2008. 
Beginniag July 1, 2012, the Maine 
Uniform Building and Energy Code must be eaforeed ia a muaieipality that has more 
than 4,000 resideats and that has not adopted any buildiflg eode by A,ugust 1, 2008. The 
Maine Uniform Buildiag and Energy Code must be enforced Beginning January 1, 2018. 
a municipality that has more than 4,000 residents shall enforce the Maine Uniform 
Building and Energy Code. unless the municipality has adopted the Maine Uniform 
Building Code. in which case the municipality shall enforce the Maine Uniform Building 
Code. The municipality shall enforce the code applicable in that municipality through 
inspections that comply with Title 25, section 2373. 
Sec. 2. 25 MRSA §2371, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 699, §11, is amended 
to read: 
4. Code. "Code" means the Maine Uniform Building Code or the Maine Uniform 
Building and Energy Code adopted pursuant to Title 10, chapter 1103. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f},, to H.P. 966, L.D. 1392 
Sec. 3. 25 MRSA §2373, first ,r, as amended by PL 2011, c. 408, §6, is further 
amended to read: 
+he A code must be enforced in a municipality that has more than 4,000 residents 
and that has adopted any buildiRg oode by August 1, 2008. BegiRRiRg July 1, 2012, the 
oode must be 6llforoed iR a R'Rffl.ieipality that has more than 4 ,000 resideRts aRd that has 
Rot adopted any buildiRg oode by 1\ugust 1, 20(+8.. 
The oode must be eRforeed 
municipality shall enforce the code required by Title 10, section 9724, subsection 1 
through inspections that comply with the code through any of the following means: 
Sec, 4. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2018.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill and 
changes the title. 
The amendment allows a municipality that has more than 4,000 
residents to affumatively opt out of the Maine Uniform Energy Code by adopting the 
Maine Uniform Building Code. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure the Continuation of the Landowner Relations Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1391
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: ESPLING, ACKLEY, ALLEY, CEBRA, PICKETT, THERIAULT

Legislative Document
No. 1391
H.P. 965
House of Representatives, April 11, 2017
An Act To Ensure the Continuation of the Landowner Relations 
Program
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, ALLEY of Beals, CEBRA of 
Naples, PICKETT of Dixfield, THERIAULT of China.
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 identify long-term funding needs and possible funding sources 
for the landowner relations program within the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife.
Resolve, To Name the Bridge over the Androscoggin River between the Towns of Peru and Mexico the Buddy Wendall McLain Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1395
Committee Amendment CA_A_H125 (House)

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 969, L.D. 1395, "Resolve, To Name 
the Bridge over the Androscoggin River between the Towns of Peru and Mexico the 
Buddy Wendall McLain Bridge" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Name the Bridge over the Androscoggin River between the Towns of 
Peru and Mexico the PFC Buddy Wendall McLain Memorial Bridge' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first line (page 1, line 1 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Route 191 bridge" and inserting the following: 'Bridge in the towns of 
Peru and Mexico' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Buddy Wendall McLain Bridge" and inserting the following: 'PFC Buddy 
Wendall McLain Memorial Bridge' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment designates Bridge 2019, which crosses the Androscoggin River 
between the Town of Peru and the Town of Mexico, the PFC Buddy Wendall McLain 
Memorial Bridge. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/30/17 feac:.. 
128th.MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 1395 
LR2240(02) 
Resolve, To Name the Bridge over the Androscoggin River between the Towns of Peru and Mexico the 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Buddy Wendall McLain Bridge 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1f(
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
C_H-IJ~ 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with signage can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2240(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Name the Bridge over the Androscoggin River between the Towns of Peru and Mexico the Buddy Wendall McLain Bridge (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1395
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PICKETT, KEIM, BLACK, HANINGTON, HEAD, MADIGAN, SKOLFIELD

Legislative Document
No. 1395
H.P. 969
House of Representatives, April 11, 2017
Resolve, To Name the Bridge over the Androscoggin River between 
the Towns of Peru and Mexico the Buddy Wendall McLain Bridge
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HEAD of Bethel, MADIGAN 
of Rumford, SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Sec. 1.  Route 191 bridge named. Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 2019, which crosses the Androscoggin River 
between the Town of Peru and the Town of Mexico, the Buddy Wendall McLain Bridge 
and shall erect an appropriate sign or signs to proclaim this designation. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve designates Bridge 2019, which crosses the Androscoggin River between 
the Town of Peru and the Town of Mexico, the Buddy Wendall McLain Bridge.
An Act To Allow Vehicles Registered as Wreckers To Transport 2 Vehicles (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1398
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, McCREA
Amends: 29-A MRSA §101

Legislative Document
No. 1398
S.P. 476
In Senate, April 11, 2017
An Act To Allow Vehicles Registered as Wreckers To Transport 2 
Vehicles
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §101, sub-§93, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
93.  Wrecker.  "Wrecker" means a motor vehicle with hoisting apparatus and special 
equipment designed and used for towing or carrying wrecked or disabled vehicles or 
freeing vehicles stalled or stuck in snow, mud or sand.  "Wrecker" does not include a 
vehicle designed to carry or tow more than one vehicle 2 vehicles on its own body. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a vehicle registered as a wrecker to transport 2 vehicles on its body 
instead of one vehicle as in current law.
An Act To Create the Bar Harbor Port Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1400
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S352 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 478, 
L.D. 1400, Bill, "An Act To Create the Bar Harbor Port Authority" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 5 (page 1, lines 14 to 33 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. Referendum; effective date. This Act takes effect when approved only 
for the purpose of permitting its submission to the legal voters of the towns of Bar 
Harbor, Tremont, Southwest Harbor, Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert, Lamoine, Hancock, 
Sorrento, Gouldsboro, Trenton, Sullivan and Winter Harbor at an election called for that 
purpose and held within 2 years after the effective date of this Act. The elections must be 
called, advertised and conducted according to the law relating to municipal elections. 
The registrars shall make a complete list of all the eligible voters of the towns of Bar 
Harbor, Tremont, Southwest Harbor, Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert, Lamoine, Hancock, 
Sorrento, Gouldsboro, Trenton, Sullivan and Winter Harbor as described in this Act. The 
list prepared by the registrars governs the eligibility of a voter. For the purpose of 
registration of voters, the registrars of voters must be in session the next regular workday 
preceding the election. 
The subject matter of this Act is reduced to the following 
question: 
11Shall 1An Act To Create the Bar Harbor Port Authority,' as passed by the 
The voters shall indicate by a cross or check mark against the word "Yes" or 
11No
their opinion of the same. 
Upon its acceptance by a majority of the legal voters voting at the election in the 
Town of Bar Harbor and in at least 6 of the 11 other towns to which the question is 
submitted, this Act takes effect for all other purposes, as long as the total number of votes 
cast for and against the acceptance of this Act equals ot exceeds 20% of the total number 
of votes cast for Governor in those towns at the last gubernatorial election. Another 
election may be held, if the total number of votes cast in the first election in a town does 
not equal or exceed 20%. 
The result of the election must be declared by the municipal officers of the towns of 
Bar Harbor, Tremont, Southwest Harbor, Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert, Lamoine, 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 478, L.D. 1400 
Hancock, Sorrento, Gouldsboro, Trenton, Sullivan and Winter Harbor and due certificate 
filed by the respective town clerks with the Secretary of State. 1 
SUMMARY 
This amendment extends to the towns of Bar Harbor, Tremont, Southwest Harbor, 
Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert, Lamoine, Hancock, Sorrento, Gouldsboro, Trenton, 
Sullivan and Winter Harbor the right to vote on the creation of the Bar Harbor Port 
Authority. Under the amendment, in order for the authority to be created it must be 
approved by the voters in the Town of Bar Harbor and in at least 6 of the 11 other towns 
to which the question is submitted. 
SPONSORED BY: s~~ 
(Senator BELLOWS) 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Create the Bar Harbor Port Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1400
Committee Amendment CA_A_S347 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 478, L.D. 1400, Bill, "An Act To 
Create the Bar Harbor Port Authority" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to 9 in 
L.D.). 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. Referendum; effective date. This Act takes effect when approved only 
for the purpose of permitting its submission to the legal voters of the Town of Bar Harbor 
at an election called for that purpose and held within 2 years after the effective date of 
this Act. The election must be called, advertised and conducted according to the law 
relating to municipal elections. The registrar shall make a complete list of all the eligible 
voters of the Town of Bar Harbor as described in this Act. The list prepared by the 
registrar governs the eligibility of a voter. For the purpose of registration of voters, the 
registrar of voters must be in session the next regular workday preceding the election. 
The subject matter of this Act is reduced to the following question: 
"Shall 'An Act To Create the Bar Harbor Port Authority,' as passed by the 
The voters shall indicate by a cross or check mark against the word ''Yes" or "No" 
their opinion of the same. 
Upon its acceptance by a majority of the legal voters voting at the election, this Act 
takes effect fof all o~er purposes, as long,,as the total number ofvoh;s cast for and a~ainst 
the acceptance_ of this Act equals or excreds 20% of the total number of votes cast for 
Governor in the town at the last gubernatorial election. Another election may be held, if 
the total number of votes cast in the first Jlection does not equal or exceed 20%. 
The result of the election must be de6lared by the municipal officers of the Town of 
Bar Harbor and due certificate filed by the town clerk with the Secr~tary of State.' 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 478, L.D. 1400 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the emergency preamble and emergency clause from the bill 
and makes technical changes. 
COMMITTEl AMENDMENT
An Act To Create the Bar Harbor Port Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1400
House Amendment HA_A_H583 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 478, L.D. 1400; Bill, «An Act To Create the 
Bar Harbor Port Authority" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by strildng out all of subsection 1 (page 1, lines 19 and 20 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
11. One director is appointed by the Bar Harbor town council for a 3-year term, 
except that the first appointment is for a 2-year initial term; 
2. One director is appointed by the superintendent of Acadia National Park for a 3-
year term; and1 
Amend the bill in section 1 by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the appointing authority of one of the directors of the Bar 
Harbor Port Authority established in the bill from the Bar Harbor town council to the 
superintendent of Acadia=)~ Park[~ 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~-R,-.¢1~~,_,,_j~~~-.-~~~~~ 
(Representative CHAPMAN) 
TOWN: Brooksville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Create the Bar Harbor Port Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1400
Senate Amendment SA_A_S349 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 478, L.D. 1400, Bill, "An Act To Create the 
Bar Harbor Port Authority" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, lines 19 and 20 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'l. One director is appointed by the Bar Harbor town council for a 3-year term, 
except that the first appointment is for a 2-year initial term; 
2. One director is appointed by the superintendent of Acadia National Park for a 3-
year term; and' 
Amend the bill in section 1 by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the appointing authority of one of the directors of the Bar 
Harbor Port Authority established in the bill from the Bar Harbor town council to the 
superintendent of Acadia Nationa~- ~ 
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SPONSOREDBY:~~-+-r~~~-="--'',--~~~~~~ 
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(Senator GRATWICK) 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Drug Testing in the Transportation Sector
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1403
Committee Amendment CA_A_S87 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 481, L.D. 1403, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Drug Testing in the Transportation Sector" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/05/17 feac 
LD 1403 
LR 1778(02) 
An Act Regarding Drug Testing in the Transportation Sector 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A,' ( <; - Cc> 1) 
Committee: Transportation 
. 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund 
CmTent biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Requiring all flaggers at highway construction sites to submit to substance abuse testing would increase costs to 
construction projects. The amount of the increase would depend on the number of flaggers hired, the number of 
flaggers already required to be subjected to substance abuse testing and the number of privately employed :flaggers 
whose employer does not perform substance abuse testing. 
LRl 778(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Payroll Deductions
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1402
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: JACKSON
Amends: 26 MRSA §637

Legislative Document
No. 1402
S.P. 480
In Senate, April 11, 2017
An Act Regarding Payroll Deductions
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §637 is enacted to read: 
§637.  Public employee payroll deductions for certain insurance, employee benefits 
or contributions to political action committees 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Political action committee" has the same meaning as in Title 21-A, section 1052, 
subsection 5. 
B.  "Public employee" means an employee of a public employer. 
C.  "Public employer" means a state, county or municipal government entity that is a 
public employer as that term is defined in section 962, subsection 7 and section 
979-A, subsection 5. 
2.  Employee authorization.  A public employee may authorize in writing a payroll 
deduction for: 
A.  The cost or partial cost of insurance or an employee benefit offered by the 
employee's bargaining agent; or 
B.  A contribution to a political action committee. 
3.  Payroll deduction.  A public employer shall deduct funds from a public 
employee's pay as authorized by the employee in accordance with subsection 2 and 
transmit those funds to the recipient specified by the employee. 
4.  No charge.  A public employer may not charge a fee for a deduction made 
pursuant to this section. 
5.  Withdraw authorization.  An employee may withdraw the employee's 
authorization under subsection 2 by providing 60 days written notice of the withdrawal to 
the public employer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes public employees to authorize payroll deductions for the cost of 
insurance or an employee benefit offered by the employee's bargaining agent or for a 
contribution to a political action committee.  The bill requires public employers to deduct 
funds from a public employee's pay as authorized by the employee and transmit those 
funds to the specified recipient.
An Act To Require Remote Sellers To Collect and Remit Sales and Use Tax on Sales into Maine and To Provide Retailers a Collection Allowance
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1405
Committee Amendment CA_A_S181 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 483, L.D. 1405, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Remote Sellers To Collect and Remit Sales and Use Tax on Sales into Maine and 
To Provide Retailers a Collection Allowance" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Require Remote Sellers To Collect and Remit Sales and Use Tax on 
Sales into Maine' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the bill the provision that authorizes sellers that 
collect sales and use tax to retain as a collection allowance a portion of the revenue 
collected. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/18/17 feac 
LD 1405 
LR 1292(02) 
An Act To Require Remote Sellers To Collect and Remit Sales and Use Tax on Sales into Maine and 
To Provide Retailers a Collection Allowance 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' l S- \ ~ 0 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential cun-ent biennium revenue increase - General Fund 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Local Government Fund 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil suits. 
The collection of additional filing fees may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
General Fund and Local Government Fund revenue would be increased if a person were to voluntarily collect and 
remit sales and use tax under this legislation or if the court were to lift any potential injunction filed against the state. 
LRl292(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Regarding Drug Testing in the Transportation Sector
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1403
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON
Amends: 23 MRSA §707-A

Legislative Document
No. 1403
S.P. 481
In Senate, April 11, 2017
An Act Regarding Drug Testing in the Transportation Sector
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §707-A is enacted to read: 
§707-A.  Substance abuse testing of flaggers at state-funded and federally funded 
highway construction sites 
All publicly and privately employed flaggers at state-funded or federally funded 
highway construction sites on public ways must submit to substance abuse testing 
pursuant to Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 3-A.  For purposes of this section and Title 26, 
chapter 7, subchapter 3-A, privately employed flaggers at state-funded highway 
construction sites on public ways are deemed to be employees of the State unless the 
private employer requires its employees to submit to substance abuse testing pursuant to 
Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 3-A. 
Sec. 2.  Rules for substance abuse testing of flaggers at state-funded and 
federally funded highway construction sites.  The Department of Transportation 
shall adopt routine technical rules, as described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, to implement substance abuse testing for all flaggers at 
state-funded or federally funded highway construction sites on public ways, including 
privately employed flaggers pursuant to Title 23, section 707.  The rules must allow for 
substance abuse testing based on probable cause and allow for random testing in 
compliance with Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 3-A.  The department may consult with 
the Department of Labor and shall use the policy developed by the State for drug and 
alcohol testing for employees in positions requiring a commercial driver's license for 
guidance. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires all flaggers, including those who are privately employed, at state-
funded or federally funded highway construction sites on public ways to submit to 
substance abuse testing, which may be based on probable cause or random, in compliance 
with current law regarding substance abuse testing of employees. The Department of 
Transportation is required to adopt rules to implement testing for all flaggers; the rules 
must be consistent with the law regarding substance abuse testing and may be based on 
existing state policy.
An Act Regarding Prescription Drug Step Therapy
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1407
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S512 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 485, 
L.D. 1407, Bill, "An Act Regarding Prescription Drug Step Therapy" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title and before the first paragraph the 
following: 
'Amend the bill in section 1 in the first line (page 1, line 2 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "§4320-K" and inserting the following: '§4320-L' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "§4320-K" and inserting the following: '§4320-L'' 
Amend the amendment on page 3 in the last indented paragraph in the last line (page 
3, line 9 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"2019" and inserting the 
following: '2020' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the application date from January 1, 2019 as in Committee 
Amendment "A" to January 1, 2020. It changes the allocation of a provision of law to 
avoid a conflict with a recently enacted provision of law. 
SPONSOREDBY: /~~ 
(Senator HAMP 
COUNTY: Oxford 
FISCAL :":OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
.. 
--.!~!ll,' 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/20/18 feac 
LD 1407 
LR 1195(04) 
An Act Regarding Prescription Drug Step Therapy 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~ to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium cost - All Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment delays the effective date of the Act from January 1, 2019 to January 1, 2020, which will delay the 
future biennium costs by 1 year. 
LRI 195(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Ensure the Availability of In-person Visitation in County Jails
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1414
Committee Amendment CA_A_H618 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §1556-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 972, L.D. 1414, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure the Availability of In-person Visitation in County Jails" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §1556-A is enacted to read: 
§1556-A. Visitation 
Except as otherwise provided in this section. and subject to any conditions and 
limitations required for the safety and security of a county jail as determined on a case-
by-case basis by the sheriff of the county jail. the sheriff shall provide for in-person 
visitation between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner. 
1. Video-only visitation. Upon a determination by the sheriff of a county jail that 
in-person visitation between a particular prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner may 
jeopardize the safety and security of the iail, the sheriff may restrict that prisoner to 
video-only visitation. Upon a determination by the sheriff that the jail facility is unable to 
provide a safe and secure location for any in-person visitation. the sheriff. on a short-term 
basis only, may restrict all visitation at the jail to video-only visitation. 
2. Contact visitation, Subject to any conditions and limitations required for the 
safety and security of a county jail as determined on a case-by-case basis by the sheriff, 
the sheriff shall provide opportunities for in-person visitation involving physical contact 
between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner. unless the sheriff determines that the iail 
facility is unable to provide a safe and secure location for any in-person visitation 
involving physical contact.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the bill, 
which is a concept draft. It requires the sheriff of a county jail to provide for in-person 
visitation between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner, subject to any conditions and 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEEAMENDMENT'A "toH.P. 972,L.D.1414 
limitations required for the safety and security of the jail as determined on a case-by-case 
basis by the sheriff. The amendment authorizes a sheriff to restrict a paiticular prisoner 
to video-only visitation upon a determination that allowing in-person visitation for that 
prisoner may jeopardize the safety and security of the jail. The amendment also requires 
the sheriff to provide oppmtunities for in-person visitation involving physical contact 
between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner, subject to any conditions and limitations 
required for the safety and security of the jail as determined on a case-by-case basis by 
the sheriff. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure the Availability of In-person Visitation in County Jails
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1414
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, ROSEN, COREY, GATTINE, GROHMAN, LONGSTAFF, WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 1414
H.P. 972
House of Representatives, April 11, 2017
An Act To Ensure the Availability of In-person Visitation in County 
Jails
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, GATTINE of Westbrook, GROHMAN of Biddeford, 
LONGSTAFF of Waterville, WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to ensure the availability in county jails 
of in-person visitation between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner.  In addition to 
requiring that all prisoners have the opportunity for in-person visits in county jails, such 
measures may include: 
1. Limiting conditions on in-person visits to only those conditions and limitations 
required for safety and security, except that the jail may provide video-only visitation if 
needed for a particular prisoner's safety and security or may provide video-only visitation 
on a short-term basis if the jail is unable to provide a safe and secure location for in-
person visitation; 
2. Requiring opportunities for informal communication between a prisoner and a 
visitor of the prisoner, including opportunities for physical contact, and prohibiting the 
use of devices that preclude physical contact except in cases of substantiated security 
risk; or 
3. Establishing a minimum number of in-person visit opportunities per week; 
requiring that video visitation be used only as a supplement to, and not a replacement of, 
in-person visitation; ensuring that video visitation service fees are affordable for prisoners 
and their families; and using, as a reward for good behavior, a certain number of free 
video visits per month.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29, Allowances for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1419
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 1419
H.P. 977
House of Representatives, April 11, 2017
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29, Allowances 
for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or 
Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of 
the Department of Health and Human Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HYMANSON of York for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 and approved for 
introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature outside the legislative rule acceptance period; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29, Allowances for Support Services 
for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule acceptance period, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29, Allowances for Support Services for Adults 
with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a major substantive rule of 
the Department of Health and Human Services that was filed outside the legislative rule 
acceptance period.
An Act To Require Insurance Coverage for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1417
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FREDETTE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4320-K

Legislative Document
No. 1417
H.P. 975
House of Representatives, April 11, 2017
An Act To Require Insurance Coverage for the Diagnosis and 
Treatment of Lyme Disease
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4320-K is enacted to read: 
§4320-K.  Coverage for diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease 
A carrier offering or renewing a health plan in this State shall provide coverage for 
the diagnosis and short-term and long-term treatment of Lyme disease.  An increase in 
enrollee cost sharing to achieve compliance with this section may not be implemented. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a carrier offering or renewing a health plan in the State to provide 
coverage to diagnose and treat Lyme disease.
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1421
Committee Amendment CA_A_H195 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "{1 "to H.P. 979, L.D. 1421, "Resolve, Authorizing 
the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the 
Unorganized Territory" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by adding at the end the following: 
Tl Rl NBKP T & R, Somerset County 
Map 80031, Plan 5, Lot 8.6 
258030201-1 
Patterson, William A. 
5.00 acres 
TAX LIABILITY 
2012 
$5,190.00 
2013 
179.12 
2014 
176.12 
2015 
181.04 
2016 ( estimated) 
181.04 
2017 ( estimated) 
184.69 
Estimated Total Taxes 
$6,092.01 
Interest 
691.02 
Costs 
51.00 
Deed 
19.00 
Total 
$6,853.03 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 979, L.D. 1421 
Recommendation: Sell to Patterson, William A. for 
$6,853.03. Ifhe does not pay this amount within 60 days 
after the effective date of this resolve, sell to the highest 
bidder for not less than $6,875.00. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an additional property that was authorized for sale in 2016 but 
did not sell. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIR£1) 
(See attacked) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/06/17 feae 
LD 1421 
LR 724(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
in the Unorganized Territory 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~'LH., /q 5 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This resolve authorizes the State Tax Assessor to convey the interest of the State in several parcels of real estate in the 
Unorganized Territory (UT) acquired through the foreclosure of tax liens for nonpayment of property taxes. The 
funds received as a result of these sales will accrue as dedicated revenue to the Unorganized TeITitory Education and 
Services Fund and will be available to reduce future tax assessments in the UT. The amounts received from these 
sales will depend on sale prices and cannot be estimated at this time. 
LR0724(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1