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An Act Concerning Screening of Newborns for Lysosomal Storage Disorders
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0265
Committee Amendment CA_A_H110 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 198, L.D. 265, Bill, "An Act 
Concerning Screening of Newborns for Lysosomal Storage Disorders" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Concerning Screening of Newborns for Krabbe Disease' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph D-1 in the last line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "lysosomal storage disorders" and inserting the following: 
'Krabbe disease' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 9 and 10 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "disorders known as Krabbe, Pompe, Gaucher, Fabry and 
Niemann-Pick diseases" and insetting the following: 'disorder known as Krabbe disease' 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
Initiative: Provides allocations to add to the newborn screening program the lysosomal 
storage disorder known as Krabbe disease. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2017-18 
$67,170 
$67,170 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
$134,340 
$134,340 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A,, to H.P. 198, L.D. 265 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It limits the lysosomal 
storage disorders addressed in the bill to Krabbe disease and adds an appropriations and 
allocations section to cover the additional costs of screening. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/20/17 ;wae 
LD265 
LR 1014(02) 
An Act Concerning Screening of Newborns for Lysosomal Storage Disorders 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'jf 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
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Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$67,170 
$134,340 
$67,170 
$134,340 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$134,340 
$134,340 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$134,340 
$134,340 
The bill includes allocations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $67, 170 in fiscal year 2017-18 and 
$134,340 in fiscal year 2018-19 to add to the newborn screening program the lysosomal storage disorder known as 
Krabbe disease. Current newborn screening fees would be increased from $110 to $120 per baby in order to cover 
these additional costs. 
LR1014(02) - Fiscal Note - Page l of 1
An Act To Strengthen Kinship Care Opportunities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0262
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CHAPMAN

Legislative Document
No. 262
H.P. 195
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Strengthen Kinship Care Opportunities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CHAPMAN of Brooksville.
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 allowing the transfer of public assistance and other financial 
benefits to an able and willing caregiver who is a relative of a child when the child's 
parent or guardian is unable to provide care for the child.
An Act To Provide Additional Assistance for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Receiving Food Supplement Program Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0263
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HAMANN, CHIPMAN, DENNO, GATTINE, JORGENSEN, MADIGAN, PARKER, PERRY, TEPLER, MILLETT
Amends: 22 MRSA §3104

Legislative Document
No. 263
H.P. 196
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Provide Additional Assistance for the Elderly and 
Persons with Disabilities Receiving Food Supplement Program 
Benefits
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: DENNO of Cumberland, GATTINE of Westbrook, JORGENSEN of 
Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, PARKER of South Berwick, PERRY of Calais, TEPLER 
of Topsham, Senator: MILLETT of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3104, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
15.  Elderly or disabled recipient minimum benefit.  If a household includes a 
member who is an elderly or disabled member and receives a federally funded benefit in 
an amount less than $30 per month under the statewide food supplement program 
administered pursuant to this section, the State shall provide a supplement to increase the 
total benefit to $30 per month.  For the purposes of this subsection, "elderly or disabled 
member" has the same meaning as in the federal Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 
United States Code, Section 2012(j). 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the State to ensure that a household that includes a member who is 
elderly or disabled and that receives a federally funded benefit under the statewide food 
supplement program receives a minimum benefit of $30 per month by providing a 
supplemental benefit if necessary.
An Act To Provide to Certain Benefit Recipients Information Regarding Personal Finance Planning and To Distribute Benefits More Frequently
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0264
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: RILEY, KATZ, BROOKS, DENNO, MADIGAN, SKOLFIELD
Amends: 22 MRSA §3104, 22 MRSA §3104-A, 22 MRSA §3762, 22 MRSA §3763

Legislative Document
No. 264
H.P. 197
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Provide to Certain Benefit Recipients Information 
Regarding Personal Finance Planning and To Distribute Benefits 
More Frequently
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay.
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and
Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, DENNO of Cumberland, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3104, sub-§§15 and 16 are enacted to read: 
15.  Frequency of payment.  The department shall pay monthly food supplement 
program benefits in 2 semimonthly installments. 
16.  Information on money management to households.  The department shall 
provide to households receiving food supplement program benefits information about 
online and community courses on money management, including but not limited to 
budgeting courses offered online and by local adult education and volunteer programs. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3104-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2009, c. 291, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
3.  Administration.  The department shall provide assistance under this section to 
eligible households on a monthly basis in 2 semimonthly installments through an 
electronic benefit transfer system. 
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §3762, sub-§3, ¶C is enacted to read: 
C.  The department shall pay monthly TANF benefits provided under this section in 2 
semimonthly installments. 
Sec. 4.  22 MRSA §3763, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §16, is 
amended to read: 
10.  Home survival skills.  The department shall provide and may contract with 
public and private nonprofit agencies to provide instruction and experiential education for 
TANF recipients in nutrition, food preparation and home and money management.  The 
department shall provide to TANF recipients information about online and community 
courses on money management, including but not limited to budgeting courses offered 
online and by local adult education and volunteer programs. 
SUMMARY 
This bill accomplishes the following. 
1.  It makes food supplement program benefits and Temporary Assistance for Needy 
Families, or "TANF," benefits payable on a semimonthly schedule. 
2.  It requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide recipients of 
food supplement program benefits and TANF benefits with information about online and 
community resources on money management.
An Act Concerning Screening of Newborns for Lysosomal Storage Disorders
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0265
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: JOHANSEN, CARPENTER, BRADSTREET, HARVELL, STEWART, WARD
Amends: 22 MRSA §1533

Legislative Document
No. 265
H.P. 198
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act Concerning Screening of Newborns for Lysosomal Storage 
Disorders
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, HARVELL of Farmington, McELWEE of 
Caribou, STEWART of Presque Isle, WARD of Dedham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1533, sub-§2, ¶D-1 is enacted to read: 
D-1.  Explore options for entering into contracts with other states to test samples 
collected during screening for lysosomal storage disorders; 
Sec. 2.  Department of Health and Human Services to amend rules on the 
newborn screening program.  By January 1, 2018, the Department of Health and 
Human Services shall amend its rules in Chapter 283 relating to testing newborn infants 
for detection of causes of cognitive disabilities and selected genetic conditions to include 
screening for the lysosomal storage disorders known as Krabbe, Pompe, Gaucher, Fabry 
and Niemann-Pick diseases. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules in 
Chapter 283 relating to the newborn screening program by January 1, 2018 to add to the 
program the lysosomal storage disorders known as Krabbe, Pompe, Gaucher, Fabry and 
Niemann-Pick diseases.  It directs the department to explore options to enter into 
contracts with other states to test samples collected for lysosomal storage disorders.
An Act Regarding Funding for Children's Behavioral Health Day Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0266
Committee Amendment CA_A_H259 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 199, L.D. 266, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Funding for Children's Behavioral Health Day Treatment" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
1Sec. 1. Rates paid July 1, 2016. The Department of Health and Human Services 
shall reimburse the Collaborative School in New Gloucester at reimbursement rates no 
less than the rates in place and being used for reimbursement for services as of July 1, 
2016 under rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 65, 
Behavioral Health Services unless the United States Department of Health and Human 
Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services does not permit reimbursement at 
these rates.
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, requires that the 
Department of Health and Human Services reimburse the Collaborative School in New 
Gloucester at reimbursement rates no less than the rates in place and being used for 
reimbursement for services as of July 1, 2016 under rule Chapter 101: MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 65, Behavioral Health Services unless the United 
States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services does not permit reimbursement at these rates. Any reductions in reimbursement 
that result for these services as a result of the Burns and Associates April 24, 2017 review 
of rates for behavioral health and targeted case management services may not apply to 
services at the Collaborative School. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Funding for Children's Behavioral Health Day Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0266
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: VACHON, VOLK, ESPLING, FARNSWORTH, GATTINE, HEAD, HYMANSON, JORGENSEN, MALABY, BRAKEY

Legislative Document
No. 266
H.P. 199
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act Regarding Funding for Children's Behavioral Health Day 
Treatment
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative VACHON of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by Senator VOLK of Cumberland and
Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GATTINE of 
Westbrook, HEAD of Bethel, HYMANSON of York, JORGENSEN of Portland, MALABY of 
Hancock, Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
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 examine rates paid by the Department of Health and Human 
Services, Department of Education and school administrative units for children's 
behavioral health day treatment and the survey and rate review process used to set these 
rates.
Resolve, To Increase Certain Chiropractic Reimbursement Rates under the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0267
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MARTIN, SAVIELLO, CAMPBELL, LAWRENCE, STANLEY, BREEN, CHIPMAN, HILL

Legislative Document
No. 267
H.P. 200
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
Resolve, To Increase Certain Chiropractic Reimbursement Rates 
under the MaineCare Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, LAWRENCE of South Berwick, STANLEY of 
Medway, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, HILL of York.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to increase 
MaineCare rates.  Resolved:  That, no later than January 1, 2018, the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall amend the rules in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits 
Manual, Chapter III, Section 15 to increase reimbursement rates for chiropractic services 
for manipulative treatments under procedure codes 98940, 98941 and 98942 to no less 
than $30 for each treatment.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical 
rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules 
in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 15 to increase 
reimbursement rates for chiropractic services for manipulative treatments under 
procedure codes 98940, 98941 and 98942 to no less than $30 per treatment.  The rules are 
routine technical rules and must be amended no later than January 1, 2018.
An Act To Provide Training for Caregivers of Children with Autism and Related Disorders
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0269
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STANLEY, VITELLI, COLLINGS, HANINGTON, HARLOW, SHERMAN
Amends: 34-B MRSA §5001, 34-B MRSA §5440

Legislative Document
No. 269
H.P. 202
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Provide Training for Caregivers of Children with Autism 
and Related Disorders
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HARLOW of Portland, 
SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-B MRSA §5001, sub-§1-D is enacted to read: 
1-D.  Autism spectrum disorder.  "Autism spectrum disorder" means any of the 
pervasive developmental disorders as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of 
Mental Disorders, 4th edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association, 
including autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not 
otherwise specified. 
Sec. 2.  34-B MRSA §5440 is enacted to read: 
§5440.  Parent and family training 
The department shall make available to a parent or other family member or guardian 
of a child with autism spectrum disorder and to community providers of services for 
children with autism spectrum disorder a 3-hour to 5-hour training course including 
instruction on understanding the assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder 
and specific disorders under that diagnosis, various techniques and skills in dealing with a 
child with autism spectrum disorder and available community and state resources to help 
with parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder.  The department may coordinate 
with a municipality or other governmental unit under section 5434 or a nongovernmental 
unit under section 5435 to provide the training required under this section.  The 
department shall advertise and shall perform outreach to affected families regarding the 
course.  The department shall conduct or contract for the course to be conducted 
regionally throughout the State on a semiannual basis. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a 
semiannual training course regionally throughout the State for parents, family members 
and guardians of children with autism spectrum disorder and community providers of 
services for children with autism spectrum disorder.
An Act To Restrict Cash Access for Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0268
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HANLEY, DILLINGHAM, HANINGTON, MALABY, PICKETT, SUTTON, WHITE, DAVIS
Amends: 22 MRSA §21, 22 MRSA §23

Legislative Document
No. 268
H.P. 201
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Restrict Cash Access for Electronic Benefit Transfer 
Cards
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Pittston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, HANINGTON of Lincoln, 
MALABY of Hancock, PICKETT of Dixfield, SUTTON of Warren, WHITE of Washburn, 
Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §21, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2011, c. 687, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
4.  Electronic benefits transfer system or EBT.  "Electronic benefits transfer 
system" or "EBT" means a system for the delivery of benefits to recipients by means of 
credit or debit card services, automated teller machines, point of sale devices or access to 
online systems for the withdrawal of funds or the processing of a payment for 
merchandise or a service. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §23, sub-§§1-A and 1-B are enacted to read: 
1-A.  Cash withdrawals prohibited.  A recipient may not redeem benefits received 
through the EBT system for cash. 
1-B.  Point of sale restrictions.  The department by rule shall establish a system to 
electronically block the purchase through the EBT system of the products and services 
listed in this section and in section 3763, subsection 11 at the point of sale. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that benefits received through the electronic benefits transfer 
system may be redeemed only through purchase by electronic transfer and may not be 
redeemed for cash.  This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to 
establish a rule to create a system that would limit purchases at the point of sale to those 
goods and services allowed by law.
An Act for Providers across Multiple Sectors To Inquire of Clients and Customers about Former Military Service
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0271
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SHEATS, CARSON, FARRIN, GOLDEN, HANINGTON, MADIGAN, RYKERSON, CARPENTER

Legislative Document
No. 271
H.P. 204
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act for Providers across Multiple Sectors To Inquire of Clients 
and Customers about Former Military Service
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEATS of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: CASÁS of Rockport, FARRIN of Norridgewock, GOLDEN of Lewiston, 
HANINGTON of Lincoln, MADIGAN of Rumford, RYKERSON of Kittery, Senator: 
CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes that the Department of Health and Human Services conduct an 
effort similar to the effort conducted by the New Hampshire Department of Health and 
Human Services to coordinate public and private service providers in the areas of aging 
and senior services, children’s services and school systems, employment and vocational 
services, faith-based groups and health care and medical services to inquire about former 
military service of clients and customers to identify veterans and direct them and their 
families to resources and benefits of which the veterans may not be aware or are reluctant 
to receive.
An Act To Consolidate Administration of Kinship Care and Relative Placement Issues within the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0270
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PICCHIOTTI, CHACE, CRAIG, FOLEY, GUERIN, HARLOW, STEWART, STROM, TURNER
Amends: 22 MRSA §4010-D

Legislative Document
No. 270
H.P. 203
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Consolidate Administration of Kinship Care and Relative 
Placement Issues within the Department of Health and Human 
Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CHACE of Durham, CRAIG of Brewer, FOLEY of Wells, 
GUERIN of Glenburn, HARLOW of Portland, STEWART of Presque Isle, STROM of 
Pittsfield, TURNER of Burlington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4010-D is enacted to read: 
§4010-D.  Kinship care and relative placement administration 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Kinship care" means the placement of a child with a relative on a temporary or 
permanent basis.  The placement may or may not involve the participation of the 
department. 
B.  "Relative placement" means the use of a relative as a temporary placement for a 
child in the custody of the department or a comparable department in another state 
while the child and the child's parents are engaged in a rehabilitation and 
reunification process under subchapter 5. 
2.  Administrator.  The commissioner shall appoint one person to administer all 
issues related to kinship care and relative placement. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to appoint one 
person to administer all issues related to the placement of a child with a relative.
An Act To Add an Exception to Prescription Monitoring Program Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0273
Committee Amendment CA_A_H203 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to H.P. 206, L.D. 273, Bill, "An Act To Add 
an Exception to Prescription Monitoring Program Requirements" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in paragraph Bin the last line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "cancer treatment or end-of-life, palliative" and 
inserting the following: 'end-of-life' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits the exceptions in the bill to the requirement to check the 
prescription monitoring program to end-of-life and hospice care and removes the 
references to cancer treatment and palliative care. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Working Group To Study Background Checks for Child Care Facilities and Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0274
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H540 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §8302-A

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ''N' to H.P. 207, 
L.D. 274, Bill, "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Working Group To 
Study Background Checks for Child Care Facilities and Providers" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §8302-A, sub-§1, ,J, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 497, §2, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
J. Requiring a criminal background check that meets the requirements of 42 United 
States Code, Section 9858f(b) for each child care staff member. For the purposes of 
this paragraph, "child care staff member" means an individual, other than an 
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individual who is related to all children for whom child care services are provided: 
(1) Who is employed by a child care facility for compensation, including a 
contract employee or self-employed individual; or 
(2) Whose activities involve the care or supervision of children for a child care 
facility or unsupervised access to children who are cared for or supervised by a 
child care facility.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 5 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. 22 MRSA §8302-A, sub-§2, ~' as enacted by PL 2015, c. 497, §3, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
K. Requiring a criminal background check that meets the requirements of 42 United 
States Code, Section 9858f(b) for a family child care provider and each child care 
staff member. For the purposes of this paragraph, "child care staff member" means 
an individual, other than an individual who is related to all children for whom child 
care services are provided: 
(1) Who is employed by a family child care provider for compensation, including 
a contract employee or self-employed individual; 
(2) Whose activities involve the care or supervision of children for a family child 
care provider or unsupervised access to children who are cared for or supervised 
by a family child care provider; or 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 207, L.D. 274 
(3) Who is 18 years of age or older and who resides in the home of a family child 
care provider.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the sections of the majority report describing 
which child care staff members and providers are required to undergo a criminal 
background check that meets the requirements of 42 United States Code, Section 
9858f(b). It replaces thes sections with the bill's versions of those provisions. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Requiring Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccinations for Teenagers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0272
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HYMANSON, GATTINE, HEAD, MALABY, PERRY, VACHON, BREEN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6358

Legislative Document
No. 272
H.P. 205
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act Requiring Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccinations for 
Teenagers
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, HEAD of Bethel, MALABY of 
Hancock, PERRY of Calais, VACHON of Scarborough, Senator: BREEN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6358, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2001, c. 326, §3 and PL 
2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6, is further amended to read: 
1.  Rules authorized. The commissioner and the Director of the Bureau of Health, 
Department of Health and Human Services, shall jointly issue rules necessary for the 
effective implementation of this subchapter, including, but not limited to, rules specifying 
those diseases for which immunization is required and establishing school record keeping 
and reporting requirements or guidelines and procedures for the exclusion of 
nonimmunized children from school.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter must 
include requiring meningococcal meningitis immunizations for students 11 years of age 
or older and under 20 years of age.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter specifying 
the diseases for which immunization is required are major substantive rules as defined in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department 
of Education to adopt rules requiring that students 11 years of age or older and under 20 
years of age receive meningococcal meningitis immunizations.
An Act To Add an Exception to Prescription Monitoring Program Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0273
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HYMANSON, BREEN, HEAD, PERRY, VACHON
Amends: 22 MRSA §7253

Legislative Document
No. 273
H.P. 206
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Add an Exception to Prescription Monitoring Program 
Requirements
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York.
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and
Representatives: HEAD of Bethel, PERRY of Calais, VACHON of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §7253, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 488, §9, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
3.  Exceptions.  The requirements to check prescription monitoring information 
established in this section do not apply: 
A.  When a licensed or certified health care professional directly orders or 
administers a benzodiazepine or opioid medication to a person in an emergency room 
setting, an inpatient hospital setting, a long-term care facility or a residential care 
facility; or 
B.  When a licensed or certified heath care professional directly orders, prescribes or 
administers a benzodiazepine or opioid medication to a person suffering from pain 
associated with cancer treatment or end-of-life, palliative or hospice care. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides an exception to the requirement to check prescription 
monitoring information when a health care professional orders or administers the 
medication to a person in an emergency room, an inpatient hospital, a long-term care 
facility or a residential care facility.  This bill expands the exception to include when a 
health care professional orders, prescribes or administers medication to a person suffering 
from pain associated with cancer treatment or end-of-life, palliative or hospice care.
An Act To Include Tax-exempt, Nonprofit Regional Transp01tation Providers under the Maine Tort Claims Act
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0280
Committee Amendment CA_A_H464 (House)
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 23 MRSA §4209

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "H" to H.P. 213, L.D. 280, Bill, "An Act To 
Include Tax-exempt, Nonprofit Regional Transp01tation Providers under the Maine Tort 
Claims Act" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §4209, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2015, c. 182, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Geographic regions. The depattment shall divide the State into a number of 
geographic regions for regional distribution of state-administered transportation funds. 
Upon designation of the geographic regions, a regional public transportation agency must 
be selected from each region to formulate a quinquennial locally coordinated plan for 
regional transit in accordance with federal requirements. The department shall select 
regional public transp01tation agencies in collaboration with transit stakeholders, 
including transportation providers, social service organizations, the United States 
Depattment of Transp01iation, Federal Transit Administration and the Public Transit 
Advisory Council under section 4209-A. The department shall establish a schedule for 
submittal of the quinquennial locally coordinated plans for regional transit to the 
department for review and approval in accordance with subsection 2. 
A tax-exempt, nonprofit regional public transportation agency selected by the depaitment 
under this subsection is deemed to be a "transit district" as defined in Title 30-A, section 
3501, subsection 1 for the purposes of the Maine Tort Claims Act.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority repott of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
This amendment replaces the bill. The Maine Tort Claims Act currently includes 
"transit districts," defined in Title 30-A, section 3501, subsection 1, within the definition 
of "political subdivision" and thus covered by the immunity and limited liability of the 
Act. This amendment amends the public transpottation statutes to expressly treat the tax-
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT,/+,, to H.P. 213, L.D. 280 
exempt nonprofit agencies selected by the Depmiment of Transportation as regional 
public transp01iation agencies as transit districts, but for the purposes of the Maine Tort 
Claims Act only. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/25/17 ;t;pac:. 
LD280 
LR 1260(03) 
An Act To Include Tax-exempt, Nonprofit Regional Transportation Providers under the Maine Tort 
Claims Act 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/f 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Decreases the number of civil suits. 
The reduction in filing fees may also decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR1260(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Give Veterans Priority in the Issuance of Antlerless Deer Permits
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0279
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SIMMONS, ALLEY, O'CONNOR, PIERCE
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document
No. 279
H.P. 212
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Give Veterans Priority in the Issuance of Antlerless Deer 
Permits
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SIMMONS of Waldoboro.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PIERCE of 
Dresden.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9.  Veteran priority.  An antlerless deer permit system adopted by the commissioner 
pursuant to this section must give priority in the issuance of permits to veterans. For 
purposes of this subsection, "veteran" means a person who was honorably discharged 
from the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an antlerless deer permit system adopted by the Commissioner of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to give priority in the issuance of a permit to a veteran who 
was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States or the National 
Guard.
An Act Regarding the Use of Helmets by Minors Riding in an All-terrain Vehicle with an Adult
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0277
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: STEARNS, GRIGNON, HANLEY, HIGGINS, LYFORD, PIERCE
Amends: 12 MRSA §13157-A

Legislative Document
No. 277
H.P. 210
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act Regarding the Use of Helmets by Minors Riding in an All-
terrain Vehicle with an Adult
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GRIGNON of Athens, HANLEY of Pittston, HIGGINS of 
Dover-Foxcroft, LYFORD of Eddington, PIERCE of Dresden.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13157-A, sub-§14, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§414 and affected by §422, is amended to read: 
14.  Carrying passenger on ATV without headgear.  Notwithstanding Title 29-A, 
section 2083, a person operating an ATV may not carry a passenger under 18 years of age 
on an the ATV unless the passenger is wearing protective headgear, except that the 
operator may carry a passenger who is not wearing protective headgear if the passenger is 
under 8 years of age and is riding directly adjacent to the operator on an ATV with 
side-by-side seating when the operator is a parent, grandparent or legal guardian of the 
passenger. 
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not 
less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 
or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a 
Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an exemption to the requirement that a passenger under 18 years of 
age on an all-terrain vehicle wear protective headgear.  The bill allows a parent, 
grandparent or legal guardian of a passenger to operate an all-terrain vehicle while the 
passenger on that all-terrain vehicle is not wearing protective headgear when the 
passenger is under 8 years of age and is riding directly adjacent to the operator on an 
all-terrain vehicle with side-by-side seating.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0281
Committee Amendment CA_A_H430 (House)
Amends: 33 MRSA §1602

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,f+,, to H.P. 214, L.D. 281, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Percentage of Votes Needed for Condominium Governance" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
MRSA §1602-117, sub-§(d), as enacted by PL 1981, c. 699, is 
amended to read: 
( d) Except to the extent expressly permitted or required by other provisions of this 
Act, oo an amendment may not create or increase special declarant rights, increase the 
number of units, or change the boundaries of any unit, the allocated interests of a unit, or 
the uses to which any unit is restricted, in the absence of unanimous oonsent of the unit 
the vote or agreement of the owner of each unit particularly affected and the owners of 
the units to which 90% of the votes of the association are allocated other than the 
declarant or such larger percentage as the declaration provides.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill but addresses the same issue as the bill, which is to 
allow a vote that is less than unanimous to make changes to a condominium declaration. 
The amendment, modeled on a law in Washington, requires the approval of all of the 
owners of the units particularly affected, as well as the approval of 90% of the owners of 
the total number of units, rather than 100%. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Jurisdictional Limits for Small Claims
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0283
Committee Amendment CA_A_H590 (House)
Committee: Judiciary, adds an appropriations and allocations section

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «{.)" to H.P. 216, L.D. 283, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Jurisdictional Limits for Small Claims" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides funds for the additional mediation and travel costs needed to address 
the anticipated increase in the number of small claim cases that will result from 
increasing the limit for these cases from $6,000 to $15,000. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$43,200 
$43,200 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Judiciary, adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page i -128LR1527(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Approved: 02/02/18 feac: 
... 
LD283 
LR 1527(02) 
An Act To Increase the Jurisdictional Limits for Small Claims 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Commitwe Amendment •Jq• [H-5 9()) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY2018-19 
$0 
$43,200 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$43,200 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
$43,200 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
$43,200 
$43,200 
$43,200 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Judicial Department of $43 ,200 in fiscal year 2018-19 for the 
additional mediation costs that will result from increasing the small claims limit from $6,000 to $15,000. Increasing 
the lnnit may also require additional judge, clerk and marshal resources. An estimate of those additional costs is not 
available at this time, but would be in addition to the $43,200 contained in this bill. 
LR1527(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To Include Tax-exempt, Nonprofit Regional Transportation Providers under the Maine Tort Claims Act
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0280
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FOLEY, COLLINS, CARDONE, CHACE, GERRISH, MAREAN, MASTRACCIO, PARRY, SAMPSON, TUELL
Amends: 14 MRSA §8102

Legislative Document
No. 280
H.P. 213
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Include Tax-exempt, Nonprofit Regional Transportation 
Providers under the Maine Tort Claims Act
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOLEY of Wells.
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and
Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, CHACE of Durham, GERRISH of Lebanon, 
MAREAN of Hollis, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, PARRY of Arundel, SAMPSON of Alfred, 
TUELL of East Machias.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to facilitate the negotiation of insurance contracts on July 1, 2017 by 
regional public transportation agencies; 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.  14 MRSA §8102, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2011, c. 520, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
3.  Political subdivision. "Political subdivision" means any city, town, plantation, 
county, administrative entity or instrumentality created pursuant to Title 30-A, chapters 
and 119, incorporated fire-fighting unit that is organized under Title 13-B and is 
officially recognized by any authority created by statute, quasi-municipal corporation and 
special purpose district, including, but not limited to, any water district, sanitary district, 
hospital district, school district of any type, an airport authority established pursuant to 
Title 6, chapter 10, a tax-exempt, nonprofit regional public transportation agency selected 
by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Title 23, section 4209, subsection 1, any 
volunteer fire association as defined in Title 30-A, section 3151, a transit district as 
defined in Title 30-A, section 3501, subsection 1, a regional transportation corporation as 
defined in Title 30-A, section 3501, subsection 2, a transit district or regional 
transportation corporation formed under the laws of another state that would qualify as a 
transit district or regional transportation corporation under Title 30-A, chapter 163 if 
formed under the laws of this State and any emergency medical service. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds tax-exempt, nonprofit regional public transportation agencies to the 
Maine Tort Claims Act, which limits liability for governmental entities.
An Act To Amend the Hunting Laws as They Pertain to the Training of Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0278
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: ALLEY, HILLIARD, MAKER, BATTLE, BLACK, KINNEY, LYFORD, MALABY, SIMMONS, TUELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §12051

Legislative Document
No. 278
H.P. 211
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Amend the Hunting Laws as They Pertain to the 
Training of Dogs
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals.
Cosponsored by Representative HILLIARD of Belgrade, Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, BLACK of Wilton, KINNEY of Limington, 
LYFORD of Eddington, MALABY of Hancock, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, TUELL of East 
Machias.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation expands the area in which dogs may be trained for hunting 
in this State; and 
Whereas, the season for training hunting dogs begins July 1st, and this legislation 
needs to take effect by that date in order that residents may take advantage of the 
expanded training area this year; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12051, sub-§1, ¶C, as repealed and replaced by PL 2013, c. 
588, Pt. A, §16, is amended to read: 
C.  A resident may train up to 6 dogs at any one time on bear from July 1st to the 4th 
day preceding the open season on hunting bear, except in those portions of 
Washington County and Hancock County that are situated south of Route 9. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the prohibition on training hunting dogs on bear in those portions 
of Washington County and Hancock County that are situated south of Route 9.
An Act Concerning Notification after a Security Breach
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0284
Committee Amendment CA_A_H7 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/f " to H.P. 217, L.D. 284, Bill, "An Act 
Concerning Notification after a Security Breach" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in the 3rd and 4th lines (page 1, lines 6 
and 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "+ J business" and inserting the following: '7 
hHsiness' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment shortens the time allowed for a delay in notification to residents of 
the State of a breach of the security of a system that contains computerized personal 
information from 7 business days to 7 days. The bill proposes to shorten the time frame 
from 7 business days to 3 business days. 
FJSCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Aa~be,dj 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/06/17 wac 
LD284 
LR 1076(02) 
An Act Concerning Notification after a Security Breach 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •4• { f/- 7) 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System, the Maine Maritime 
Academy and agencies of State Government to make the required notification within the shortened timeframe can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources.