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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 418: Maine Solid Waste Management Rules: Beneficial Use of Solid Wastes, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1797
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document
No. 1797
H.P. 1242
House of Representatives, January 23, 2018
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 418: 
Maine Solid Waste Management Rules: Beneficial Use of Solid 
Wastes, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick for the Department of Environmental 
Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 418: 
Maine Solid Waste Management Rules: Beneficial Use of Solid Wastes, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of  portions of Chapter 418: Maine Solid 
Waste Management Rules: Beneficial Use of Solid Wastes, a major substantive rule of 
the Department of Environmental Protection.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21, Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1801
Committee Amendment CA_A_H623 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. /+" to H.P. 1246, L.D. 1801, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 21, Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual 
Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Health and Human Services" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: 
11authorized
the following: 'only if in Section 2000 of the rule, 
relating to audit of services provided, the documentation requirement for staffing 
schedules per member is removed and replaced with a requirement that the 
documentation show the hours and the name of the direct care staff scheduled to work at 
the facility' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the Department of Health and Human Services may 
finally adopt portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 
21, Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual 
Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule, 
only if the rule is modified. 
The required modification relates to documentation for the audit of services provided. 
The proposed rule requires documentation showing the hours and the name of the direct 
care staff scheduled to work with the member. The required modification requires that the 
documentation show the hours and the name of the direct care staff scheduled to work at 
the facility. This conforms with the requirements of Resolve 2017, chapter 15. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/21/18 feae! 
LD 1801 
LR2856(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, 
Chapter III, Section 21, Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual 
Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Human Services 
\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''ff [ H, bJ ~) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to revise the mles as required in this bill are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2856(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, a Major Substantive Rule of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1802
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 1802
H.P. 1247
House of Representatives, January 23, 2018
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 3: 
Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth for the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 3:  
Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices that 
has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 3:  Maine Clean 
Election Act and Related Provisions, a major substantive rule of the Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 308: Standards of Conduct for Transmission and Distribution Utilities and Affiliated Generators, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1799
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document
No. 1799
H.P. 1244
House of Representatives, January 23, 2018
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 308: 
Standards of Conduct for Transmission and Distribution Utilities 
and Affiliated Generators, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public 
Utilities Commission
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham for the Public Utilities Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 308:  
Standards of Conduct for Transmission and Distribution Utilities and Affiliated 
Generators, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Public Utilities 
Commission that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 308:  Standards of 
Conduct for Transmission and Distribution Utilities and Affiliated Generators, a major 
substantive rule of the Public Utilities Commission.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29, Allowances for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1800
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 1800
H.P. 1245
House of Representatives, January 23, 2018
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29, Allowances 
for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or 
Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HYMANSON of York for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101:  
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29, Allowances for Support Services 
for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 101:  MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29, Allowances for Support Services for Adults 
with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a major substantive rule of 
the Department of Health and Human Services.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 28: Advanced Deposit Wagering, a Major Substantive Rule of the Gambling Control Board
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1803
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 1803
H.P. 1248
House of Representatives, January 23, 2018
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 28: Advanced 
Deposit Wagering, a Major Substantive Rule of the Gambling 
Control Board
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth for the Gambling Control Board 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 28: Advanced 
Deposit Wagering, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Gambling 
Control Board that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 28: Advanced Deposit 
Wagering, a major substantive rule of the Gambling Control Board.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21, Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1801
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 1801
H.P. 1246
House of Representatives, January 23, 2018
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21, Allowances 
for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual 
Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the Department of Health and Human Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HYMANSON of York for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of  portions of Chapter 101:  
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21, Allowances for Home and 
Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum 
Disorder, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and 
Human Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 101:  MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21, Allowances for Home and Community Benefits 
for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a major substantive 
rule of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: ConnectME Authority, a Major Substantive Rule of the ConnectME Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1798
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document
No. 1798
H.P. 1243
House of Representatives, January 23, 2018
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
ConnectME Authority, a Major Substantive Rule of the ConnectME 
Authority
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham for the ConnectME Authority 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 101:  
ConnectME Authority, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the ConnectME 
Authority that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 101:  ConnectME 
Authority, a major substantive rule of the ConnectME Authority.
An Act To Implement Recommendations Resulting from a State Government Evaluation Act Review of the Board of Environmental Protection by the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1807
Committee Amendment CA_A_H600 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1253, L.D. 1807, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement Recommendations Resulting from a State Government Evaluation Act 
Review of the Board of Environmental Protection by the Joint Standing Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in the 4th line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "appointed" the following: '. except that, if the member has 
not been reappointed or a successor has not been appointed one year after the member's 
term expires. the member may no longer continue to serve' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a member of the Board of Environmental Protection 
may not continue to serve for more than one year after that member's term expires if the 
member has not been reappointed or a successor has not been appointed by that time. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Implement Recommendations Resulting from a State Government Evaluation Act Review of the Deparbnent of Environmental Protection by the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1808
Committee Amendment CA_A_H608 (House)
Committee: Environment and Fiscal Detail and Notes Natural Resources

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. P," to H.P. 1254, L.D. 1808, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement Recommendations Resulting from a State Government Evaluation Act 
Review of the Deparbnent of Environmental Protection by the Joint Standing Committee 
on Environment and Natural Resources" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 (page 2, lines 6 to 44 and page 3, lines 
to 6 in L.D.). 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive . Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes from the bill the provision that clarifies 2 statutory 
exemptions from the requirement that air contamination sources maintain continuous 
emission monitoring systems to mitigate a conflict between the current statutory 
provisions on continuous emission monitoring and existing applicable federal regulations. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/16/18 feac 
LD 1808 
LR2854(02) 
An Act To Implement Recommendations Resulting from a State Government Evaluation Act Review 
of the Department of Environmental Protection by the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Natural Resources 
.., \ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''/1' { fl-- 60~ 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biem1ium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Provisions allowing a violator of an environmental law to offset up to 100% of an assessed civil penalty by 
conducting a supplemental environmental project, instead of the 80% offset in cun-ent law, may decrease future 
General Fund revenue. Any additional costs to the Department of Enviromnental Protection as a result of adopting 
the recommendations resulting from a State Government Evaluation Act Review are expected to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2854(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure Equity in the Funding of Maine's Transportation Infrastructure by Imposing an Annual Fee on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1806
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PARRY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §101, 29-A MRSA §501

Legislative Document
No. 1806
H.P. 1252
House of Representatives, January 25, 2018
An Act To Ensure Equity in the Funding of Maine's Transportation 
Infrastructure by Imposing an Annual Fee on Hybrid and Electric 
Vehicles
Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §101, sub-§8-B is enacted to read:
8-B.  Battery-electric motor vehicle.  "Battery-electric motor vehicle" means an 
automobile or pickup truck the primary motive power of which is an electric motor.  
"Battery-electric motor vehicle" includes an electric motor vehicle with an auxiliary fuel 
combustion engine for purposes of charging a battery and operating auxiliary equipment.  
"Battery-electric motor vehicle" does not include a low-speed vehicle.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §101, sub-§27-B is enacted to read:
27-B.  Hybrid motor vehicle.  "Hybrid motor vehicle" means an automobile or 
pickup truck powered by a combination of a fuel combustion engine and electric motor.
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §501, sub-§§1-A and 1-B are enacted to read:
1-A.  Hybrid motor vehicle registration surcharge.  In addition to the fee in 
subsection 1, the annual surcharge for registering a hybrid motor vehicle is $150.  The 
surcharge collected pursuant to this subsection must be deposited in the Highway Fund.
1-B.  Battery-electric motor vehicle registration surcharge.  In addition to the fee 
in subsection 1, the annual surcharge for registering a battery-electric motor vehicle is 
$250.  The surcharge collected pursuant to this subsection must be deposited in the 
Highway Fund.
SUMMARY
This bill imposes a surcharge, dedicated to the Highway Fund, on the annual 
registration of a hybrid motor vehicle in the amount of $150 and of a battery-electric 
motor vehicle in the amount of $250.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Issuance of Burn Permits
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1809
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S517 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §9326

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 678, 
L.D. 1809, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Issuance of Burn Permits" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 (page 2, lines 14 to 22 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §9326, last ,r, as amended by PL 2013, c. 35, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
A person may apply for a permit to burn using the Internet or as otherwise provided 
in this article. When a person applies for and is issued a permit electronically using the 
Internet pursuant to this section, a fee of $7 must be paid. From the $7 fee, $4 must be 
deposited in the General Fund, $2 must be transferred to the municipality in which the 
permit is issued and the remainder of $1 must be used to cover administrative costs. For 
a permit issued in the unorganized and deorganized areas, from the $7 fee, $6 must be 
deposited in the General Fund and the remainder of $1 must be used to cover 
administrative costs.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 5 (page 3, lines 15 to 23 in 
amendment). 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restores the provision that requires a person to pay a $7 fee when 
that person applies for and is issued a permit electronically using the system developed by 
the State to issue burn permits. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached} 
SPONSOREDBY: /~~ 
(Senator HAMP 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/16/18 .feac.. 
LD 1809 
LR 2840(04) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Issuance of Burn Permits 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment"#( to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$0 
($52,739) 
$0 
($9,600) 
$0 
$43,139 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
($52,739) 
($9,600) 
$43,139 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
($52,739) 
($9,600) 
$43,139 
This amendment restores the requirement that was eliminated in the committee amendment that a person pay a $7 fee 
when that person applies for and is issued a permit electronically using the system developed by the State to issue 
bum permits. The revenue loss is reversed and the appropriation to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry to pay InforME for certain online costs is no longer needed and is removed. 
LR2840(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1810
Committee Amendment CA_A_H707 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1255, L.D. 1810, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Expedited Permitting for Wind Energy Development" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 10-B in the 2nd line from the end (page 2, 
line 5 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
1140
and inserting the following: '15' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 3 in the 2nd line from the end (page 3, line 
· 1 in L.D.) by strildng out the following: 
1140
and inserting the following: '15' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 4 in the 10th line (page 3, line 14 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "40" and inserting the following: '15' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. This amendment strikes 
from the bill language that changes the definition of "expedited permitting area" to mean 
specified places that are identified by rule and the eastern portion of Aroostook County. 
This amendment also provides that 15 miles, instead of 40 miles as proposed in the bill, is 
the farthest distance from a proposed expedited wind energy development for which a 
visual impact assessment for potentially affected scenic resources of state or national 
significance may be required. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/18 .wac 
LD 1810 
LR 2820(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Expedited Permitting for Wind Energy Development 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
CH-101) 
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection as a result of changes to the visual impact 
assessment criteria used in the expedited wind energy development application process are anticipated to be minor 
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2820(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Rules Governing the Medical Use of Marijuana Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1811
Amends: 22 MRSA §2424

Legislative Document
No. 1811
H.P. 1256
House of Representatives, January 30, 2018
An Act Regarding Rules Governing the Medical Use of Marijuana 
Program
Reported by Representative HYMANSON of York for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Order 2017, H.P. 1241.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Legislature is considering numerous proposals that could result in 
significant changes to the State's medical marijuana laws; and
Whereas, the Department of Health and Human Services has adopted rules 
governing the Maine medical use of marijuana program that will take effect prior to the 
effective date of nonemergency legislation enacted during the Second Regular Session of 
the 128th Legislature; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2424, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Rules prohibited.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, the department may not 
adopt or enforce rules that are not identical in substance to the rules in effect on January 
31, 2018 governing the medical use of marijuana.
This subsection is repealed 90 days after adjournment of the Second Regular Session of 
the 128th Legislature.
Sec. 2.  Rules in effect as of January 31, 2018.  Notwithstanding the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, sections 8052 and 8053; section 8056, subsection 1, paragraphs 
A and B; and sections 8057, 8057-A, 8062, 8063, 8063-A, 8063-B, 8064 and 8071, 
within one business day of the effective date of this Act the Department of Health and 
Human Services shall adopt rules that are identical to the rules in effect on January 31, 
2018 in the department's rule Chapter 122: Rules Governing the Maine Medical Use of 
Marijuana Program.  The department shall file the adopted rules with the Secretary of 
State within 2 business days of the effective date of this Act.  The rules are effective upon 
filing with the Secretary of State.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from adopting or 
enforcing rules that are not identical in substance to the rules in effect on January 31, 
2018 governing the medical use of marijuana.  The prohibition is repealed 90 days after 
the adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature.  The bill further 
directs the department to adopt rules governing the medical use of marijuana program 
that are identical in substance to the rules in effect on January 31, 2018 within 2 business 
days of the effective date of the enactment of this legislation.
Resolve, Directing an Independent, Nonpartisan, Objective Evaluation of the Provision of Indigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1812
Committee Amendment CA_A_H657 (House)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. f+,, to H.P. 1257, L.D. 1812, "Resolve, Directing 
an Independent, Nonpartisan, Objective Evaluation of the Provision of Indigent Legal 
Services" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 3 (page 2, lines 1 to 11 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON 
Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services Z112 
Initiative: Deappropriates funds on a one-time basis to offset the cost to provide funding 
for the purpose of entering into a contract with a nonprofit organization experienced in 
evaluating indigent legal services systems. 
GEN,ERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES, MAINE 
COMMISSION ON 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
2017-18 
($110,000) 
($110,000) 
2017-18 
($110,000) 
($110,000) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$0 
$0 
ROF,S 
COMMITTEEAMENDMENT"ft"toH.P.1257,L.D.1812 
LEGISLATURE 
Legislature 0081 
hlitiative: Appropriates funds on a one-time basis to the Legislature to provide funding 
for the purpose of entering into a contract with a nonprofit organization experienced in 
evaluating indigent legal services systems. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
LEGISLATURE 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SECTION TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$110,000 
$110,000 
2017-18 
$110,000 
$110,000 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$0 
$0 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
It replaces the appropriations and allocations section in the resolve to transfer funds from 
the All Other account of the Maine Commission on hldigent Legal Services to pay for the 
independent, nonpartisan study. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/23/18 :J'_;;,ac 
LD 1812 
LR 2893(02) 
Resolve, Directing an Independent, Nonpartisan, Objective Evaluation of the Provision of Indigent 
Legal Services 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A' 
Committee: Judiciary 
o+-b5~ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $110,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 to the Legislature and a 
one-time deappropriation of the same amount from the Maine Conunission on Indigent Legal Services to contract with 
a nonprofit organization experienced in evaluating indigent legal services systems. 
LR2893(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish as a Class D Crime the Intentional Photographing of a Minor without Consent of the Minor's Parent or Guardian by an Individual Required To Register as a Sex Offender
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1813
Committee Amendment CA_A_H656 (House)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §261

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/t '' to H.P. 1258, L.D. 1813, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish as a Class D Crime the Intentional Photographing of a Minor without Consent 
of the Minor's Parent or Guardian by an Individual Required To Register as a Sex 
Offender" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Protect Children under 14 Years of Age from Being Photographed by 
Certain Persons' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §261, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
S. For purposes of this section. "indirect contact" includes, but is not limited to, a 
person photographing another person who has not in fact attained 14 years of age after 
the person's having been notified. in writing or othetwise. by a law enforcement officer. 
corrections officer or judicial officer not to engage in that conduct. The notification not 
to engage in that conduct expires one year after the date the notification is given. For 
purposes of this subsection. "photographing" means making. capturing. generating or 
saving a print, negative. slide. motion picture, computer data file. videotape or other 
mechanically. electronically or chemically reproduced visual image or material.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill and changes the title. It adds a definition of "indirect 
contact" to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 261 and applies that definition 
to prohibit a person from photographing another person under 14 years of age if the 
person has been convicted of a sexual assault against or sexual exploitation of another 
person under 14 years of age and the person has been notified, in writing or othetwise, 
not to engage in this conduct by a law enforcement officer, corrections officer or judicial 
officer. The notification expires after one year. The definition of "photographing" is 
based on a definition of "photograph" in Title 17-A, section 281, subsection 3. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(Set attM,ed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 03/15/18 feac 
LD 1813 
LR 2863(02) 
An Act To Establish as a Class D Crime the Intentional Photographing of a Minor without Consent of 
the Minor's Parent or Guardian by an Individual Required To Register as a Sex Offender\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A' (H -b5 lo_J 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
the additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require 
additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR2863(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish as a Class D Crime the Intentional Photographing of a Minor without Consent of the Minor's Parent or Guardian by an Individual Required To Register as a Sex Offender (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1813
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: POULIOT, KATZ, BEEBE-CENTER, DOORE, GROHMAN, LONGSTAFF, MAREAN, NADEAU, RECKITT, DIAMOND
Amends: 17-A MRSA §262

Legislative Document
No. 1813
H.P. 1258
House of Representatives, February 1, 2018
An Act To Establish as a Class D Crime the Intentional 
Photographing of a Minor without Consent of the Minor's Parent or 
Guardian by an Individual Required To Register as a Sex Offender
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative POULIOT of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, DOORE of Augusta, GROHMAN of 
Biddeford, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, MAREAN of Hollis, NADEAU of Winslow, 
RECKITT of South Portland, Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §262 is enacted to read:
§262.  Prohibited photographing of a minor
1.   As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Minor" means a person who has not attained 18 years of age.
B.  "Photograph" has the same meaning as in section 281, subsection 3.
2.   A person is guilty of prohibited photographing of a minor if that person is 
required to register pursuant to Title 34-A, chapter 15 and intentionally photographs a 
minor without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian.
3.   Prohibited photographing of a minor is a Class D crime.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes as a Class D crime the intentional photographing of a minor 
without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian by a person required to register as a 
sex offender.
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Lisbon Water Department (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1814
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: MASON, TIMBERLAKE

Legislative Document
No. 1814
S.P. 681
In Senate, February 1, 2018
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Lisbon Water Department
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MASON of Lisbon and
Representative: TIMBERLAKE of Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1903, c. 241, §6, 2nd ¶, as repealed and replaced by P&SL 2005, 
c. 43, Pt. A, §1 and affected by Pt. B, §1, is amended to read:
The Board of Water Commissioners consists of 3 water commissioners, all of whom must 
be residents of the Town of Lisbon and are elected at the annual municipal election for a 
term of 3 years.  The term of a water commissioner elected after July 1, 2006 and before 
November 8, 2017 runs from July 1st of the year following the election to June 30th of 
the 3rd year following commencement of the term.  The term of a water commissioner 
elected after November 7, 2017 runs from December 1st of the year of the election to 
November 30th of the 3rd year following commencement of the term.
Sec. 2.  Transition.  Notwithstanding Private and Special Law 1903, chapter 241, 
section 6, as amended:
1.  The water commissioner of the Lisbon Water Department elected on November 7, 
2017 serves for a term that runs from July 1, 2018 to November 30, 2020;
2.  The term of the water commissioner whose successor is to be determined at an 
election held in 2018 ends November 30, 2018; and
3.  The term of the water commissioner whose successor is to be determined at an 
election held in 2019 ends November 30, 2019.
SUMMARY
This bill aligns the terms of office of the water commissioners of the Lisbon Water 
Department with those of the members of the Lisbon Town Council.
An Act Regarding the Penalties for Hunting Deer over Bait (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1816
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, MARTIN, CARPENTER, CYRWAY, DILL, JACKSON, BLACK, SKOLFIELD, STEARNS, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 12 MRSA §10902

Legislative Document
No. 1816
S.P. 684
In Senate, February 1, 2018
An Act Regarding the Penalties for Hunting Deer over Bait
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, CYRWAY of Kennebec, DILL of Penobscot, 
JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, SKOLFIELD of Weld, 
STEARNS of Guilford, TIMBERLAKE of Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10902, sub-§7-C, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 202, §1, is 
amended to read:
B.  For a 2nd offense, the person is permanently ineligible to obtain a hunting license 
for a period of 2 years from the date of conviction.
SUMMARY
Current law provides that a person who is convicted a 2nd time of hunting deer over 
bait during an open season on deer is permanently ineligible to obtain a hunting license.  
This bill changes that permanent ineligibility to an ineligibility period of 2 years.
Resolve, To Designate a Bridge in Gorham the Corporal Joshua P. Barron Memorial Bridge (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1818
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SHEATS, PERKINS, SCHNECK

Legislative Document
No. 1818
H.P. 1260
House of Representatives, February 1, 2018
Resolve, To Designate a Bridge in Gorham the Corporal Joshua P. 
Barron Memorial Bridge
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEATS of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Representatives: PERKINS of Oakland, SCHNECK of Bangor.
Sec. 1.  Bridge in Gorham named.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 6443 in the Town of Gorham, currently known as 
the Flaggy Meadow Road Bridge, the Corporal Joshua P. Barron Memorial Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve designates Bridge 6443 in the Town of Gorham the Corporal Joshua P. 
Barron Memorial Bridge.