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An Act To Address Student Hunger with a "Breakfast after the Bell" Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0809
Committee Amendment CA_A_S163 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A.,, to S.P. 254, L.D. 809, Bill, "An Act To 
Address Student Hunger with a "Breakfast after the Bell" Program" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph B-1 by striking out all of the last 2 sentences 
(page 1, lines 15 to 17 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 2 to 4. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, removes the 
requirement in the bill for the Department of Education to adopt rules to develop an 
application process and to adopt standards to address evaluation criteria based on need for 
funding assistance for alternative breakfast delivery services in school administrative 
units. It also removes the requirement that the department develop a means to track 
health and academic outcomes of students and schools that participate in alternative 
breakfast delivery services. This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations 
section of the bill. The amendment retains the provisions of the bill that require a school 
administrative unit with a public school in which at least 50% of students qualified for a 
free or reduced-price lunch during the preceding school year to operate an alternative 
breakfast delivery service that provides breakfast after the start of the school day and that 
provide a process for a school administrative unit to opt out of the alternative breakfast 
delivery service. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05/04/17 feac. 
LD 809 
LR 1194(02) 
An Act To Address Student Hunger with a "Breakfast after the Bell" Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A' ( S ~ 1 LP3) 
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Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No state fiscal impact 
Local costs at discretion of governing boards 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation may increase costs to local school administrative units to provide alternative breakfast delivery 
services unless, after a public hearing, the governing board of a school administrative unit votes not to implement the 
program. The cost to individual school adnfinistrative units can not be detennined. 
This fiscal note assumes that the required public hearing will occur during a regularly scheduled meeting of the local 
school administrative unit's governing board and that the required public notice will be provided as part of the reqular 
notice of a meeting of the governing board.
An Act Regarding Guardianships
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0807
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: KEIM, MOONEN
Amends: 18-A MRSA §5

Legislative Document
No. 807
S.P. 252
In Senate, March 2, 2017
An Act Regarding Guardianships
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  18-A MRSA §5-204, sub-§(d), as enacted by PL 2005, c. 371, §2, is 
amended to read: 
(d).  The person or persons whose consent is required under subsection (b) do not 
consent, but the court finds by a preponderance of the clear and convincing evidence that 
there is a de facto guardian and a demonstrated lack of consistent participation by the 
nonconsenting parent or legal custodian of the unmarried minor.  The court may appoint 
the de facto guardian as guardian if the appointment is in the best interest of the child. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes, pursuant to a Law Court decision, the law regarding the 
appointment of a guardian for an unmarried minor.  Under the current law, the probate 
court may appoint a guardian without the consent of the minor's parents whose rights 
have not been terminated or the minor's legal custodian when the court finds by a 
preponderance of the evidence that there is a de facto guardian and a demonstrated lack 
of consistent participation by the nonconsenting parent or legal custodian.  The bill 
changes the evidentiary standard from a preponderance of the evidence to clear and 
convincing evidence.
An Act To Restore Community Support Services for Adults with Mental Illness
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0808
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BELLOWS, GATTINE, CHIPMAN, CYRWAY, KATZ, SAVIELLO, BICKFORD, CHACE, VACHON
Amends: 22 MRSA §3172, 22 MRSA §3174-F

Legislative Document
No. 808
S.P. 253
In Senate, March 2, 2017
An Act To Restore Community Support Services for Adults with 
Mental Illness
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, CYRWAY of Kennebec, KATZ of Kennebec, 
SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, CHACE of Durham, 
McCREIGHT of Harpswell, VACHON of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3172, sub-§1-C is enacted to read: 
1-C.  Community support services.  "Community support services" means 
rehabilitation services that promote a person's recovery and integration into the 
community and support the person in a living situation of that person's choice, including, 
but not limited to, community integration services, community rehabilitation services, 
intensive case management, daily living support services, skills development services, 
day support services, wellness recovery planning, trauma recovery, behavior therapy and 
interpreter services. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3174-FF, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. MMM, 
§1, is amended to read: 
2.  Rules.  The department shall adopt rules to implement MaineCare Basic in 
accordance with this section.  Rules Except as provided in subsection 3, paragraph C-1, 
rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §3174-FF, sub-§3, ¶C-1 is enacted to read: 
C-1.  A member is eligible for community support services in accordance with rules 
adopted by the department.  Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are major 
substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 4.  Rules.  The Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its rules 
governing eligibility for members of the MaineCare program to receive community 
support services under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3174-FF, subsection 
3, paragraph C-1 that include all MaineCare members who were previously eligible for 
community support services under the department's rules in effect on February 1, 2016.  
Pursuant to Title 22, section 3174-FF, subsection 3, paragraph C-1, these rules are major 
substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A and must be 
provisionally adopted by the department and submitted to the Legislature no later than 
January 1, 2018. 
SUMMARY 
This bill restores access to services for persons with mental illness under Chapter 
101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 17 to those persons who were 
eligible for those services before the Department of Health and Human Services adopted 
new eligibility rules in 2016.
An Act To Allow Funeral Homes To Own and Operate Crematories
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0810
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MAKER, STEWART, BRAKEY, CYRWAY, LANGLEY, ALLEY, PERRY, SIMMONS, TUELL
Amends: 13 MRSA §1341, 32 MRSA §1501

Legislative Document
No. 810
S.P. 255
In Senate, March 2, 2017
An Act To Allow Funeral Homes To Own and Operate Crematories
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 MAKER of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle and
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, CYRWAY of Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock, 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PERRY of Calais, SIMMONS 
of Waldoboro, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  13 MRSA §1341, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 620, §1, is amended 
to read: 
3.  Exception.  This section does not apply to a structure containing crypts erected or 
controlled by a church or religious society used for the remains of the clergy or 
dignitaries of the church or religious society or to a crematory owned and operated by a 
funeral establishment under Title 32, section 1501. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §1501, 4th ¶, as amended by PL 1989, c. 450, §22, is further 
amended to read: 
A funeral establishment, in which the preparation of dead bodies takes place, must 
contain a preparation room equipped with tile, cement or composition floor, necessary 
drainage or proper disposal of waste satisfactory to the local health officer, ventilation 
and necessary instruments and supplies for the preparation and embalming of dead human 
bodies for burial, transportation or other disposition.  Notwithstanding Title 13, section 
1303, a funeral establishment may own and operate a crematory in a location that meets 
state and municipal zoning and environmental standards. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a licensed funeral establishment to own and operate a crematory in a 
location that meets state and municipal zoning and environmental standards.
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Save Lives and Support People with Substance Use Disorder in Washington County
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0812
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S481 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 257, 
L.D. 812, "Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Save Lives and Support People with 
Substance Use Disorder in Washington County" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 5 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "no later than October 1, 2018
and inserting the following: 
'when federal grant funding is obtained' 
SUMMARY 
Committee Amendment 
11A
requires the Department of Health and Human Services 
to work with Healthy Acadia to establish a central coordinating telephone system located 
in Washington County no later than October 1, 2018. This amendment requires that the 
central coordinating telephone system be established when federal grant funding is 
obtained. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~~~ 
(Senator MAKER) 
COUNTY: Washington 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Court Orders for Completion of a Batterers' Intervention Program in Domestic Violence Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0814
Committee Amendment CA_A_S83 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 259, L.D. 814, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Court Orders for Completion of a Batterers' Intervention Program in Domestic Violence 
Cases" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 9 in the first line (page 1, line 14 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "abuse" and inserting the following: 'violence' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 9 in the last line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "abuse" and inserting the following: 'violence' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 6 in the 8th line (page 1, line 26 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "program." the following: 'If a plea agreement submitted to 
the court in accordance with Rule 11 A(b) of the Maine Rules of Unified Criminal 
Procedure does not contain a provision ordering the person to complete a batterers' 
intervention program, the attorney for the State shall indicate, in a writing submitted to 
the court, the basis for the plea agreement's not including completion of a batterers' 
intervention program as a condition of probation. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the bill as follows: 
1. 
To ensure consistency within the Maine Criminal Code, it replaces the term 
"domestic abuse" with the term "domestic violence"; and 
2. It clarifies the responsibility of the attorney for the State when submitting a plea 
agreement to the court as it relates to the participation of the person subject to the plea 
agreement in a certified batterers' intervention program. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Continuing Education for Persons Engaged in the Practice of Funeral Service
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0811
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MAKER, STEWART, BRAKEY, CYRWAY, LANGLEY, ALLEY, PERRY, SIMMONS, TUELL
Amends: 32 MRSA §1506

Legislative Document
No. 811
S.P. 256
In Senate, March 2, 2017
An Act Regarding Continuing Education for Persons Engaged in the 
Practice of Funeral Service
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 MAKER of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle and
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, CYRWAY of Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock, 
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PERRY of Calais, SIMMONS 
of Waldoboro, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1506, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 117, §1, is amended 
to read: 
2.  Requirements.  As a prerequisite to renewal on or after January 1, 1993 of any 
license subject to this subchapter, licensees must complete 12 hours of continuing 
education within 2 years prior to the date of renewal in programs or courses approved by 
the board.  The board may, for good cause shown, grant an extension of time to any 
person to allow that person to comply with this subchapter.  A licensee may obtain up to 
hours of the continuing education requirement under this subsection through one or 
more online programs or courses approved under subsection 3. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows persons engaged in the practice of funeral service to meet the 12-hour 
continuing education requirement for funeral practitioners in whole or in part through 
approved programs or courses that are conducted online.
An Act To Promote Academic Achievement through Hunger Relief for Maine Children
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0816
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BREEN, PIERCE, CHIPMAN, KATZ, LANGLEY, MAKER, MILLETT, GINZLER, MADIGAN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6602

Legislative Document
No. 816
S.P. 261
In Senate, March 2, 2017
An Act To Promote Academic Achievement through Hunger Relief 
for Maine Children
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, KATZ of Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock, MAKER 
of Washington, MILLETT of Cumberland, Representatives: GINZLER of Bridgton, 
MADIGAN of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6602, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. IIII, 
§1, is amended to read: 
A.  A public school shall participate in the National School Lunch Program in 
accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2007) and provide Type A 
meals as determined by the United States Department of Agriculture.  A public 
school participating in the National School Lunch Program pursuant to this paragraph 
shall provide lunch at no cost to all students who are eligible for free and reduced-
price meals.  The State shall provide funding equal to the difference between the 
federal reimbursement for a reduced-price lunch and the federal reimbursement for a 
free lunch. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the State to fund the difference between the federal reimbursements 
for reduced-price and free lunches in order to provide all children under 185% of the 
federal poverty level free lunch at school.
An Act To Promote Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0817
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BREEN, PIERCE, CARSON, GRATWICK, KATZ, MILLETT, ROSEN, SAVIELLO, DENNO, MADIGAN
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4320-K

Legislative Document
No. 817
S.P. 262
In Senate, March 2, 2017
An Act To Promote Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth and
Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot, KATZ of Kennebec, 
MILLETT of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock, SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: 
DENNO of Cumberland, MADIGAN of Waterville.
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 screening magnetic resonance imaging scan 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Dense breast tissue" means breast tissue that is classified as dense based on the 
breast imaging reporting and data system established by the American College of 
Radiology, or its successor. 
B.  "Screening magnetic resonance imaging scan" means a magnetic resonance 
imaging scan that is provided to an asymptomatic woman for the purpose of early 
detection of breast cancer. 
2.  Required coverage.  A carrier offering a health plan in this State shall provide 
coverage for a magnetic resonance imaging scan after a baseline mammogram 
examination if the mammogram demonstrates dense breast tissue. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for a magnetic 
resonance imaging scan after a baseline mammogram examination if the mammogram 
demonstrates dense breast tissue.
An Act To Ensure Fairness among Large Consumers of Natural Gas
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0822
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DION, HARVELL, BREEN
Amends: 35-A MRSA §10111

Legislative Document
No. 822
S.P. 267
In Senate, March 2, 2017
An Act To Ensure Fairness among Large Consumers of Natural Gas
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DION of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative HARVELL of Farmington and
Senator: BREEN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §10111, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 425, §2, is 
amended to read: 
2-A.  Exemptions.  A wholesale electricity-generating facility that has a nameplate 
capacity of 3 megawatts or greater or a large-volume customer that does not purchase its 
natural gas from a gas utility is not eligible to participate in any natural gas conservation 
program under this section. The commission may not allow a gas utility to collect an 
assessment under this section through its rates from a wholesale electricity-generating 
facility that has a nameplate capacity of 3 megawatts or greater or a large-volume 
customer that does not purchase its natural gas from a gas utility.  For purposes of this 
section, "large-volume customer" means a customer that purchases at least 1,000,000 
centum cubic feet of natural gas per year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the existing ineligibility for participation in and the exemption from 
assessment for natural gas conservation programs to large-volume customers that do not 
purchase their natural gas from a Maine gas utility.  Large-volume customers are defined 
as those purchasing at least 1,000,000 centum cubic feet of natural gas per year.
An Act To Enact the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0821
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DION, TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 821
S.P. 266
In Senate, March 2, 2017
An Act To Enact the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DION of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to adopt a law that is based on the Revised Uniform Unclaimed 
Property 
Act, 
the 
text 
of 
which 
may 
be 
found 
here: 
http://legislature.maine.gov/uploads/originals/revised-uniform-unclaimed-property-
act.pdf. In addition to any substantive changes to the uniform act that may be adopted by 
the Legislature, the basic numbering system, the mechanical structure and the internal 
organization of the law recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on 
Uniform State Laws will be altered to conform to the numbering, structure and 
organization of the Maine Revised Statutes.
An Act To Curb Drug-impaired Driving
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0824
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DION, PIERCE, DESCHAMBAULT, DIAMOND

Legislative Document
No. 824
S.P. 269
In Senate, March 2, 2017
An Act To Curb Drug-impaired Driving
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DION of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth and
Senators: DESCHAMBAULT of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to curb drug-impaired driving.
An Act To Prioritize the Renovation of Existing Underutilized Schools in Conjunction with the Closing of Nearby Schools Due to Declining Enrollment
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0826
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CARPENTER, STEWART
Amends: 30-A MRSA §6006-F

Legislative Document
No. 826
S.P. 272
In Senate, March 2, 2017
An Act To Prioritize the Renovation of Existing Underutilized 
Schools in Conjunction with the Closing of Nearby Schools Due to 
Declining Enrollment
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §6006-F, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 153, §1, 
is further amended to read: 
A.  To make loans to school administrative units for school repair and renovation. 
(1)  The following repair and renovation needs receive Priority 1 status: 
(a)  Repair or replacement of a roof on a school building; 
(b)  Bringing a school building into compliance with the federal Americans 
with Disabilities Act, 42 United States Code, Section 12101 et seq.; 
(c)  Improving air quality in a school building; 
(d)  Removing or abating hazardous materials in a school building; and 
(f)  Undertaking other health, safety and compliance repairs.; and 
(g)  Renovation and repurposing of underutilized space when done in 
conjunction with closing a school. 
(2)  Repairs and improvements related to a school building structure, windows 
and doors and water or septic systems receive Priority 2 status. 
(3)  Repairs and improvements related to energy and water conservation receive 
Priority 3 status. 
(4)  Upgrades of learning spaces in school buildings receive Priority 4 status. 
(5)  The Commissioner of Education may approve other necessary repairs; 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws governing the School Revolving Renovation Fund to add 
renovation and repurposing of underutilized space when done in conjunction with closing 
a school to the list of projects that qualify for Priority 1 status.
An Act To Require a Veterinarian to be Present at an Agricultural Fair
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0828
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CARPENTER, JOHANSEN
Amends: 7 MRSA §83-A

Legislative Document
No. 828
S.P. 274
In Senate, March 7, 2017
An Act To Require a Veterinarian to be Present at an Agricultural 
Fair
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §83-A is enacted to read: 
§83-A.  Presence of a licensed veterinarian at agricultural fairs 
A licensee may not hold an agricultural fair licensed under section 83 unless a 
licensed veterinarian is present during the hours of operation of the fair or the licensee 
has arranged for a licensed veterinarian to be available on call for those hours.  The 
commissioner may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a licensed veterinarian to be on the premises or available on call 
during all agricultural fairs.
An Act To Carry Out the Will of the People of the State of Maine by Ensuring the Issuance of Bonds To Suppott the Independence of Maine's Seniors
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0832
Committee Amendment CA_A_S33 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 278, L.D. 832, Bill, "An Act To Carry 
Out the Will of the People of the State of Maine by Ensuring the Issuance of Bonds To 
Suppott the Independence of Maine's Seniors" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in Sec. 1-A in subsection 4 in the first line (page 2, line 
in L.D.) by insetting after the following: "notification" the following: 'from the Maine 
State Housing Authority' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in Sec. 1-A in subsection 5 in the 2nd line (page 2, line 16 
in L.D.) by insetting after the following: "notification" the following: 'from the Maine 
State Housing Authority' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority repott of the committee. The bill lists 5 conditions 
under which the Treasurer of State is not required to expedite the issuance of the bonds to 
provide funding for the construction of new energy-efficient affordable homes and the 
adaptive reuse of structures of homes for low-income households headed by a person 55 
years of age or older. Two of those conditions are the receipt of notification that the 
project is not proceeding and the receipt of notification that alternative funding is 
available. This amendment specifies that the notification of either of these conditions 
must be from the Maine State Housing Authority. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/12/17 feac 
LD 832 
LR 483(02) 
An Act To Carry Out the Will of the People of the State of Maine by Ensuring the Issuance of Bonds 
To Support the Independence of Maine's Seniors 
Bond Issues 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A" 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs (r _ 33, 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
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Fiscal Note 
Bonds already authotized must be issued 
General Fund - Taxable 
Term (years) 
Principal 
$15,000,000 
Rate(%) 
4.75% 
Interest 
$3,918,750 
Total Cost 
$18,918,750 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill requires bonds for senior housing that have already been autho1ized by the voters but have not yet been 
issued to be issued. 
Additional costs to the Maine State Housing Authority to issue certain required notifications and prepare a required 
annual report can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0483(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Income Tax Surcharge Threshold Imposed on Households
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0829
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DIAMOND, COREY, BREEN, DOW, HILL, SAVIELLO, MAREAN
Amends: 36 MRSA §5111

Legislative Document
No. 829
S.P. 275
In Senate, March 7, 2017
An Act To Increase the Income Tax Surcharge Threshold Imposed 
on Households
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative COREY of Windham and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, HILL of York, SAVIELLO of Franklin, 
Representative: MAREAN of Hollis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5111, sub-§6, ¶A, as enacted by IB 2015, c. 4, §2, is 
amended to read: 
A.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, in 2017, in addition to any other tax 
imposed by this chapter, a tax at the rate of 3% is imposed on that portion of the 
taxpayer's Maine taxable income in excess of $200,000. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5111, sub-§6, ¶A-1 is enacted to read: 
A-1.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, in addition to any other tax 
imposed by this chapter, a tax at the rate of 3% is imposed on that portion of the 
taxpayer's Maine taxable income in excess of: 
(1)  For single individuals and married persons filing separate returns, $200,000; 
(2)  For unmarried individuals or legally separated individuals who qualify as 
heads of households, $300,000; and 
(3)  For individuals filing married joint returns or surviving spouses permitted to 
file a joint return, $400,000. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the 3% surcharge imposed on individual taxable income over 
$200,000 to increase the threshold, for tax years beginning after 2017, to $300,000 for 
taxpayers filing as heads of households and to $400,000 for taxpayers filing married joint 
returns or surviving spouses permitted to file a joint return.  Single individuals and 
married persons filing separate returns are still subject to the surcharge on taxable income 
over $200,000.
An Act To Carry Out the Will of the People of the State of Maine by Ensuring the Issuance of Bonds To Support the Independence of Maine's Seniors
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0832
House Amendment HA_A_H186 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 278, L.D. 832, Bill, "An Act To Carry Out the 
Will of the People of the State of Maine by Ensuring the Issuance of Bonds To Support 
the Independence of Maine's Seniors" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment remov s the emergency preamble and emergency clause from the 
bill. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
(Representative GATTINE) 
TOWN: Westbrook 
Page l - 128LR0483(04)-l 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote Small Diversified Farms and Small Food Producers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0835
Senate Amendment SA_B_S271 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 584, L.D. 835, Bill, "An Act To Promote 
Small Diversified Farms and Small Food Producers" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §411 in subsection 5 in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 1, 
lines 18 and 19 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "meat and meat products, poultry 
and poultry products, fish and fish products," and inserting the following: 'meat products, 
poultry products and fish products,' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §411 in subsection 9 in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 1, 
lines 33 and 34 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "an event where people gather as 
part of a community for the benefit of those gathering or for the benefit of the 
community, including but not limited to" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes meat, poultry and fish from the definition of "farm food 
product. 
The amend 
lso limi 
the events that are included in the definition of 
"traditional communi 
o t e events specified in the bill. 
COUNTY: Piscataquis 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 06/13/17 fea~ 
LD835 
LR 1828(05) 
An Act To Promote Small Diversified Farms and Small Food Producers 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~' to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Davis, Sr. of Piscataquis 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
This amendment removes meat, poultry, and fish from the definition of "farm food product". The removal of certain 
products from the definition of a "farm food product" would subject the producers of those products to the licensing 
and inspection requirements of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Revenue from issuing these 
licenses will increase General Fund revenue by a minor amount. 
LRl 828(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Promote Small Diversified Farms and Small Food Producers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0835
Senate Amendment SA_A_S224 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 584, L.D. 835, Bill, "An Act To Promote 
Small Diversified Farms and Small Food Producers" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §411 in subsection 5 in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 1, 
lines 18 and 19 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "meat and meat products, poultry 
and poultry products, fish and fish products," 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §411 in subsection 9 in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 1, 
lines 33 and 34 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "an event where people gather as 
part of a community for the benefit of those gathering or for the benefit of the 
community, including but not limited to" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes meat and meat products, poultry and poultry products and 
fish and fish products from the definition of "farm food product." The amendment also 
limits the events that are included · the definition of "traditional community social 
event" to the events r;;J",)'e ill. f7 
SPONSORED BY. 
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( Sen a tor DA VIs~-sR.) 
COUNTY: Piscataquis 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/30/17 feac. 
LD835 
LR 1828(04) 
An Act To Promote Small Diversified Farms and Small Food Producers 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "/f to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Davis, Sr. of Piscataquis 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
This amendment removes meat and meat products, poultry and poultry products and fish and fish products from the 
definition of "farm food product" and limits the number of events that may be defined as a "traditional community 
social event". The removal of certain products from the definition of a "farm food product" would subject the 
producers of those products to the licensing requirements of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry. Revenue from issuing these licenses will increase General Fund revenue by a minor amount. 
LR1828(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Streamline the Gaming Permit Process for Veterans Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0833
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DAVIS

Legislative Document
No. 833
S.P. 279
In Senate, March 7, 2017
An Act To Streamline the Gaming Permit Process for Veterans' 
Organizations
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
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 reduce the processing and paperwork associated with games of 
chance sponsored by American Legion Posts.  Under current law and rules, in order for 
an American Legion Post to hold a bingo game, it is necessary to obtain up to 3 separate 
permits.  Under this bill, the application for permits would be consolidated into one 
application, and the processing would be streamlined.
An Act To Restructure Harness Racing within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0834
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: MAREAN

Legislative Document
No. 834
H.P. 583
House of Representatives, March 7, 2017
An Act To Restructure Harness Racing within the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MAREAN of Hollis.
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 emergency bill proposes to authorize the State Harness Racing Commission to 
make changes to the number of days that commercial tracks are required to hold harness 
races and to restructure harness racing venue criteria.
An Act To Provide Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Operations of State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0837
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: JORGENSEN

Legislative Document
No. 837
H.P. 586
House of Representatives, March 7, 2017
An Act To Provide Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations 
for the Operations of State Government
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This emergency bill proposes to provide supplemental appropriations and allocations 
necessary for the operation of State Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.
Resolve, To Address Substance Use and Addiction in County Jails
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0839
Committee Amendment CA_A_H219 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A» to H.P. 588, L.D. 839, "Resolve, To Address 
Substance Use and Addiction in County Jails'' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF 
County Jail Operations Fund Z194 
Initiative: Provides funding in fiscal year 2017-18 to establish a 4-month pilot project to 
assist in the rehabilitation of individuals incarcerated at county jails who are experiencing 
substance use issues or addiction, especially issues or addiction related to opioid use. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$300,000 
$300,000 
2018-19 
$0 
$0 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment provides 
funding in the amount of $300,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 to the County Jail Operations 
Fund for a pilot project to assist in the rehabilitation of inmates who are experiencing 
substance use issues or addiction, especially issues or addiction related to opioid use. The 
bill proposes to provide funding in the amount of $500,000 for the pilot project. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Flmd 
Approved: 05/04/17 feac::.. 
LD 839 
LR 1967(02) 
Resolve, To Address Substance Use and Addiction in County Jails 
,Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A ( H- cl J'9 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$300,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$300,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $300,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 for the Departrn.ent of 
Co1Tections to establish a 4-month pilot project to assist in the rehabilitation of individuals incarcerated at colmty jails 
who are experiencing substance use issues or addiction. 
LR1967(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Address Substance Use and Addiction in County Jails
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0839
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MONAGHAN, DION, GRANT, HAMANN, HARVELL, JORGENSEN, MASTRACCIO, SHEATS, KATZ

Legislative Document
No. 839
H.P. 588
House of Representatives, March 7, 2017
Resolve, To Address Substance Use and Addiction in County Jails
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth.
Cosponsored by Senator DION of Cumberland and
Representatives: GRANT of Gardiner, HAMANN of South Portland, HARVELL of 
Farmington, JORGENSEN of Portland, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, McCREIGHT of 
Harpswell, SHEATS of Auburn, Senator: KATZ of Kennebec.
Sec. 1.  County jail substance use rehabilitation pilot project.  Resolved: 
That the Department of Corrections shall by January 1, 2018 establish a 4-month pilot 
project to assist in the rehabilitation of individuals incarcerated at county jails who are 
experiencing substance use issues or addiction, especially issues or addiction related to 
opioid use.  The pilot project must focus on the health of the individual and providing 
counseling and community service, employment and educational opportunities to the 
individual.  The pilot project must be designed to include the involvement of a 
community-based program to ensure successful reintegration into the community and a 
significant reduction in recidivism; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Corrections 0141 
Initiative:  Provides funding in fiscal year 2017-18 to establish a 4-month pilot project to 
assist in the rehabilitation of individuals incarcerated at county jails who are experiencing 
substance use issues or addiction, especially issues or addiction related to opioid use. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides funding to the Department of Corrections to establish a 4-
month pilot project to assist in the rehabilitation of individuals incarcerated at county jails 
who are experiencing substance use issues or addiction, especially issues or addiction 
related to opioid use. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$500,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$500,000
$0
An Act To Expand Educational Opportunities for Students in the Unorganized Territories
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0840
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TUELL, ALLEY, GERRISH, HANINGTON, HUBBELL, SAMPSON, STEARNS, STEWART, WOODSOME
Amends: 20-A MRSA §3252

Legislative Document
No. 840
H.P. 589
House of Representatives, March 7, 2017
An Act To Expand Educational Opportunities for Students in the 
Unorganized Territories
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, GERRISH of Lebanon, HANINGTON of 
Lincoln, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, SAMPSON of Alfred, STEARNS of Guilford, STEWART 
of Presque Isle, Senator: WOODSOME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §3252, sub-§1, as repealed and replaced by PL 1985, c. 490, 
§3, is amended to read: 
1.  Elementary school privileges provided.  The commissioner may provide 
elementary schooling for resident children by establishing and maintaining such 
elementary schools as may seem advisable or by sending these children as tuition 
students to elementary schools elsewhere in the State.  A parent or guardian of a child 
residing in an unorganized unit that does not have an elementary school located in that 
unorganized unit may choose an elementary school in the State for that child to attend. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the parent or guardian of a child residing in an unorganized 
unit that does not have an elementary school located in that unorganized unit may choose 
an elementary school in the State for that child to attend.
An Act To Provide Stability in MaineCare Payments for Educational Programming
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0841
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MELARAGNO, BICKFORD, FULLER, HANDY, LAWRENCE, POULIOT, SHEATS, STEARNS, LIBBY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15689-A

Legislative Document
No. 841
H.P. 590
House of Representatives, March 7, 2017
An Act To Provide Stability in MaineCare Payments for 
Educational Programming
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MELARAGNO of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, FULLER of Lewiston, HANDY of 
Lewiston, LAWRENCE of South Berwick, POULIOT of Augusta, SHEATS of Auburn, 
STEARNS of Guilford, Senator: LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15689-A, sub-§22, as amended by PL 2015, c. 63, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
22.  MaineCare seed for school administrative units.  The commissioner may 
deduct from a school administrative unit's state subsidy and pay on behalf of the a school 
administrative unit allowable school-based costs that represent the school administrative 
unit's portion of MaineCare payments.  A transfer of payment by the department to the 
Department of Health and Human Services must be made pursuant to a schedule agreed 
upon by the Department of Health and Human Services and the department and in a 
manner that remains in compliance with federal intergovernmental transfer requirements.  
No later than 90 days after the incurrence of allowable school-based payments to schools, 
the Department of Health and Human Services shall provide the detailed payment 
information to the department.  The department shall make this information available and 
apply the adjustment to the appropriate school administrative units within 30 days of 
receipt of the detailed payment information from the Department of Health and Human 
Services.  The commissioner may not deduct from a school administrative unit's state 
subsidy any payments made under this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, the Department of Education is authorized to pay on behalf of a 
school administrative unit allowable school-based costs that represent the school 
administrative unit's portion of MaineCare payments.  Current law also provides that the 
department may then deduct that amount from the school administrative unit's state 
subsidy.  This bill changes the law to provide that the department may not deduct from a 
school administrative unit's state subsidy such payments.
Resolve, To Support Home Health Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0842
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: JORGENSEN, LIBBY, DENNO, FOLEY, MASTRACCIO, KATZ, WOODSOME

Legislative Document
No. 842
H.P. 591
House of Representatives, March 7, 2017
Resolve, To Support Home Health Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: DENNO of Cumberland, FOLEY of Wells, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, 
Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, WOODSOME of York.
Sec. 1.  Reimbursement rate increase for home health services.  Resolved:  
That the Department of Health and Human Services shall increase the reimbursement 
rates by 30% for home health services under the MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, 
Section 40; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides funding to increase by 30% the reimbursement rates for home health 
services under the MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 40. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to increase the 
rates for home health services under the MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 
by 30%. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$652,144
$869,526
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$652,144
$869,526
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$1,094,827
$1,459,769
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
$1,094,827
$1,459,769