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An Act To Authorize Moving the Town Line between Baileyville and Baring Plantation
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0992
Committee Amendment CA_A_S26 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 331, L.D. 992, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize Moving the Town Line between Baileyville and Baring Plantation" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/31/17 ;rWac:.. 
LD992 
LR884(02) 
An Act To Authorize Moving the Town Line between Baileyville and Baring Plantation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment J\-" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
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Fiscal Note 
Potential impact to Baileyville and Baring Plantation 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation proposes to relocate portions of Park Road and Baileyville Commercial Park from Baring Plantation 
into the Town of Baileyville. Depending upon the property tax mil rate of each municipality and the tax status of each 
entity located in the Park, there could be some shift in tax revenue between Baring Plantation and Bailyville. Both 
entities have voted to proceed with this change. 
LR0884(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish a Minimum Wage for Minors (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0991
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CYRWAY, FOLEY, CHENETTE, COLLINS, DAVIS, DOW, KATZ, FARRIN, JOHANSEN, SAMPSON
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 991
S.P. 330
In Senate, March 14, 2017
An Act To Establish a Minimum Wage for Minors
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
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 CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative FOLEY of Wells and
Senators: CHENETTE of York, COLLINS of York, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DOW of Lincoln, 
KATZ of Kennebec, Representatives: FARRIN of Norridgewock, JOHANSEN of Monticello, 
SAMPSON of Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
1-A.  Training wage.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, an employer may pay a person 
who is under 18 years of age a minimum hourly wage that is 75% of the minimum hourly 
wage established in subsection 1. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes a minimum hourly wage for minors that is 75% of the minimum 
hourly wage established for persons who are 18 years of age and older.
An Act To Authorize Moving the Town Line between Baileyville and Baring Plantation
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0992
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MAKER, TUELL, VITELLI, ALLEY, BLUME, DAUGHTRY, SIMMONS, STEWART, SUTTON, TURNER

Legislative Document
No. 992
S.P. 331
In Senate, March 14, 2017
An Act To Authorize Moving the Town Line between Baileyville and 
Baring Plantation
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MAKER of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias and
Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BLUME of York, 
DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, STEWART of Presque Isle, SUTTON 
of Warren, TURNER of Burlington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Incorporation.  The territory consisting of all portions of Park Road and 
the Baileyville Commercial Park now in Baring Plantation, Washington County, is 
separated and set off from Baring Plantation and incorporated into the Town of 
Baileyville, Washington County. 
SUMMARY 
This bill relocates all portions of Park Road and the Baileyville Commercial Park 
currently in Baring Plantation into the Town of Baileyville.
An Act To Maintain the Current Number of Appointees to the Maine Arts Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0996
Committee Amendment CA_A_H408 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,.fl-" to H.P. 697, L.D. 996, Bill, "An Act To 
Maintain the Current Number of Appointees to the Maine Arts Commission" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Set the Number of Appointees to the Maine Arts Commission at 15' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §401 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by striking 
out the following: "not less more than
and inserting the following: 'not less than' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee and requires that the Maine 
Arts Commission must consist of 15 members, consistent with similar commissions. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/22/17 feac 
LD996 
LR 780(02) 
An Act To MaiI~.tain the Current Number of Appointees to the Maine Arts Commission 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,j/( ff -L/ 0 '3) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additonal costs to the Maine Arts Commission to implement the provisions of this legislation can be absorbed within 
existing b:Udgeted resources: 
LR0780(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Class of Crime for Viewing Animal Fighting
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0994
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BAILEY
Amends: 17 MRSA §1033

Legislative Document
No. 994
H.P. 695
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Increase the Class of Crime for Viewing Animal Fighting
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BAILEY of Saco.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §1033, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §26 and 
affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
2-A.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 2 commits a Class D C crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the class of crime for viewing animal fighting from a Class D 
crime to a Class C crime.
An Act To Allow a Resident Veteran's Child Who Is Enrolled in an Out-of-state College or University To Take a Course in Maine at a State Postsecondary Education Institution for Free
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0995
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STANLEY, GRATWICK, HANINGTON, HARLOW, SHERMAN, SKOLFIELD
Amends: 37-B MRSA §390-D

Legislative Document
No. 995
H.P. 696
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Allow a Resident Veteran's Child Who Is Enrolled in an 
Out-of-state College or University To Take a Course in Maine at a 
State Postsecondary Education Institution for Free
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: HANINGTON of Lincoln, HARLOW of Portland, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §390-D is enacted to read: 
§390-D.  Free course for certain children of veterans 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Course" has the same meaning as in section 352, subsection 1. 
B.  "State postsecondary education institution" has the same meaning as in section 
352, subsection 4. 
C.  "Veteran" means a person who has served on active duty in the United States 
Armed Forces including the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces and the 
National Guard and received a discharge other than dishonorable. 
2.  Free course.  A person who is enrolled as a student at a postsecondary education 
institution outside this State and who is the child of a veteran who is a resident of this 
State may take one course at a state postsecondary education institution with no charge 
for tuition.  This tuition benefit must be provided in the form of a tuition waiver provided 
by the state postsecondary education institution. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a person who is enrolled as a student at a postsecondary 
education institution outside this State and who is the child of a veteran who is a resident 
of this State may take one course at a state postsecondary education institution in this 
State with no charge for tuition.
An Act To Increase Funding to Schools by Repealing Unnecessary and Burdensome Regulations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0997
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, SAVIELLO, KINNEY

Legislative Document
No. 997
H.P. 698
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Increase Funding to Schools by Repealing Unnecessary 
and Burdensome Regulations
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and
Representative: KINNEY of Limington.
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. 
The bill proposes to increase funding to schools by repealing unnecessary and 
burdensome regulations.
An Act To Maintain the Current Number of Appointees to the Maine Arts Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0996
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GINZLER, LANGLEY, DAUGHTRY, FARNSWORTH, FULLER, HUBBELL, KORNFIELD, SAMPSON, STEWART, TUELL
Amends: 27 MRSA §401

Legislative Document
No. 996
H.P. 697
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Maintain the Current Number of Appointees to the 
Maine Arts Commission
Submitted by the Maine Arts Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GINZLER of Bridgton.
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FULLER of 
Lewiston, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, KORNFIELD of Bangor, SAMPSON of Alfred, 
STEWART of Presque Isle, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  27 MRSA §401, as corrected by RR 2011, c. 2, §34, is amended to read: 
§401.  Commission 
A state commission, to be known as the "Maine Arts Commission," as established by 
Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 7-B, must consist of not less more than 15 nor more 
than 21 members, each of whom must have a continuing interest in the fields of art and 
culture in the State, to be appointed by the Governor from among citizens of Maine. In 
making such appointments, due consideration must be given to the recommendations 
made by representative civic, educational and professional associations and groups 
concerned with or engaged in artistic and cultural fields generally. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces the number of members of the Maine Arts Commission from a 
maximum of 21 to a maximum of 15.
An Act To Adequately Pay for Emergency Medical Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0998
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANDERSON
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-J

Legislative Document
No. 998
H.P. 699
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Adequately Pay for Emergency Medical Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-JJ, as amended by PL 2013, c. 441, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
§3174-JJ.  MaineCare reimbursement for ambulance and community paramedicine 
services  
The department shall reimburse for ambulance services and community paramedicine 
services that do not involve transporting patients under MaineCare at a level that is not 
less than the average allowable reimbursement rate under Medicare for such services or at 
the highest percent of that level that is possible within resources appropriated for those 
purposes.  Beginning March 1, 2015, the department shall reimburse for ambulance 
services and, beginning March 1, 2018, community paramedicine services that do not 
involve transporting patients under MaineCare at a level that is not less than 65% of the 
average allowable reimbursement rate under Medicare for such services. 
Sec. 2.  Reimbursement for community paramedicine services.  The 
Department of Health and Human Services shall work with emergency medical services 
providers in the State to define community paramedicine services that do not involve 
transporting patients and to provide reimbursement for those services under MaineCare 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3174-JJ. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to work with 
emergency medical services providers in the State to define, and provide reimbursement 
under MaineCare for, community paramedicine services that do not involve transporting 
patients.
An Act To Promote Testing of Drinking Water for Maine Families
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1001
Committee Amendment CA_A_H162 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDNIENT "H" to H.P. 702, L.D. 1001, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote Testing of Drinking Water for Maine Families" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
Initiative: Provides funding for new equipment, supplies and water disposal for the 
additional testing of well water. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2017-18 
$2,613,705 
$2,613,705 
2018-19 
$2,610,750 
$2,610,750 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
Initiative: Provides funding for 2 Chemist I positions to handle additional well water 
testing. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATNE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2017-18 
2.000 
$139,634 
$12,572 
$152,206 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
2.000 
$142,589 
$12,572 
$155,161 
COM1v1ITIEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 702, L.D. 1001 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$2,765,911 
$2,765,911 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
$2,765,911 
$2,765,911 
Approved: 04/27 /17 feae 
LD 1001 
LR42(02) 
An Act To Promote Testing of Drinking Water for Maine Families 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •A• cH-J {p:}. \ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
~ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$2,765,911 
$2,765,911 
$2,765,911 
$2,765,911 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$2,765,911 
$2,765,911 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
$2,765,912 
$2,765,912 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $2, 7 65 ,911 
beginning in fiscal year 2017-18 for 2 Chemist I positions, new equipment, supplies and water disposal for the 
additional testing of well water. 
LR0042(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Add .17 Caliber Hornady Magnum Rimfire Rifle Cartridges to the Cartridges Acceptable for Deer Hunting
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1002
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: LYFORD, BLACK, HILLIARD, MASON, REED, STEARNS
Amends: 12 MRSA §11454

Legislative Document
No. 1002
H.P. 703
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Add .17 Caliber Hornady Magnum Rimfire Rifle 
Cartridges to the Cartridges Acceptable for Deer Hunting
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LYFORD of Eddington.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, HILLIARD of Belgrade, MASON of 
Lisbon, REED of Carmel, STEARNS of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11454, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 477, §12, is 
further amended to read: 
1.  Prohibition.  A person may not hunt deer with any firearms using a .17 or .22 
caliber rimfire cartridge, except that the use of the .22 caliber rimfire magnum cartridge is 
not prohibited. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11454, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Exceptions.  Subsection 1 does not apply to the use of a .17 caliber Hornady 
magnum rimfire rifle cartridge or a .22 caliber rimfire magnum cartridge. 
SUMMARY 
This bill excepts the .17 caliber Hornady magnum rimfire rifle cartridge, commonly 
known as the .17 HMR, from the prohibition on .17 caliber rimfire cartridges for deer 
hunting.
An Act To Increase Fines for Certain Wage and J:Jefits Violations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1004
Committee Amendment CA_A_H389 (House)
Amends: 26 MRSA §673

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~" to H.P. 705, L.D. 1004, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Fines for Certain Wage and J:Jefits Violations" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase Reporting on Wage and Hour Violations' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §673 is enacted to read: 
§673. Report 
1. Annual report. The Department of Labor shall provide a written report to the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters no later 
than February 15th of each year. 
The report must include the following specific 
information regarding complaints received by the department regarding each violation of 
the wage and hour laws under this chapter for which the department has taken final 
action: 
A. Industry; 
B. Fines sought by the department; 
C. Fines collected by the department; and 
D. Length of time between the filing of the complaint and final resolution. 
The report must also provide, in regard to violations of the wage and hour laws under this 
chapter, annual aggregate data on the number of complaints filed, number of resolutions 
of complaints and total amount of fines collected. 
The report required by this subsection need not include information already provided to 
the committee in another repo1t required by law that is issued to the committee in the 
same calendar year.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ff' to H.P. 705, L.D. 1004 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It requires the Department of Labor to issue an 
annual report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
labor matters concerning complaints received by the department regarding violations of 
state wage and hour laws that resulted in final action by the department. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
.~&I 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/25/17 feac 
LD 1004 
LR 1971(02) 
An Act To Increase Fines for Certain Wage and Benefits Violations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,!Jr CH"' 32q 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Develo~Ai.ent 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Labor to provide the required report each year can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR1971(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Fines for Certain Wage and Benefits Violations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1004
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: GOLDEN, MIRAMANT, BERRY, COLLINGS, GRANT, MASTRACCIO, MELARAGNO, SYLVESTER, TIPPING, BELLOWS
Amends: 26 MRSA §626-A

Legislative Document
No. 1004
H.P. 705
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Increase Fines for Certain Wage and Benefits Violations
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GOLDEN of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, COLLINGS of Portland, GRANT of Gardiner, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MELARAGNO of Auburn, SYLVESTER of Portland, TIPPING 
of Orono, Senator: BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §626-A, first ¶, as amended by PL 1999, c. 465, §5, is further 
amended to read: 
Whoever violates any of the provisions of sections 621-A to 623 or section 626, 628, 
or 629-B is subject to a forfeiture fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 for 
each the first violation and $2,500 for each subsequent violation.  A civil action may be 
brought against an employer under this chapter by any person aggrieved by a violation of 
sections 621-A to 623 or section 626, 628, 629 or 629-B.  If the court finds that the 
employer violated sections 621-A to 623 or section 626, 628, 629 or 629-B, it may award 
damages, including attorney's fees. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law regarding employment practices by increasing the fine for a 
violation of certain state wage and benefits laws to $500 for the first violation and $2,500 
for each subsequent violation and by providing a private right of action for a person 
aggrieved of such a violation.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1007
Committee Amendment CA_A_H86 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 708, L.D. 1007, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Increase the Lengths of Terms 
and Decrease the Number of Terms of Members of the Legislature" 
Amend the resolution in that part designated "Constitution, Art. IV, Pt. First, §2" in 
Section 2 in the 9th line (page 1, line 25 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "+001 
12th" and inserting the following: '10th' 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of that part designated "Constitution, Art. 
V, Pt. First, §14, first f' (page 2, lines 33 to 42 and page 3, lines 1 and 2 in L.D.) 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of that part designated "Constitution, Art. 
VI, §6" (page 3, lines 3 to 12 in L.D.) 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of that part designated "Constitution, Art. 
IX, §4" (page 3, lines 13 to 20 in L.D.) 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of that part designated "Constitution, Art. 
X, §4" (page 3, lines 21 to 33 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, removes the 
provision in the resolution that changes apportionment to a 12-year cycle and leaves it at 
years. The amendment also removes those provisions of the resolution that change 
references to biennial elections in the Constitution of Maine, as biennial elections will 
continue. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/25/17 ::&fac::. 
LD 1007 
LR 466(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Increase the Lengths of 
Terms and Decrease the Number of Terms of Members of the Legislature 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ff 6t-\-'61+, \ 
Committee: State and Local Government 
::..) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund 
Potential future biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-17 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to acco1mnodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The Legislature, the Department of Secretary of State and the Maine Cmmnission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices would likely realize future biennium savings if the frequency of Legislative elections is reduced. 
The amount and timing of these savings ca1111ot be detennined at this time. 
LR0466(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish the Pennanent Commission on the Status of Racial and Ethnic Populations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1008
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S322 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 709, 
L.D. 1008, Bill, "An Act To Establish the Pennanent Commission on the Status of Racial 
and Ethnic Populations" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 5. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
SPONSORED BY: ---+--+----1---'-------~'<--P--''--f'o<'-='-'------
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(Senator HAMPER) 
COUNTY: Oxfo 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 07/13/17 feac.. 
LD 1008 
LR 2059(04) 
An Act To Establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial and Ethnic Populations 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "If:' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
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 
($62,640) 
($65,521) 
($62,640) 
($65,521) 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
($67,487) 
($67,487) 
This table amendment removes the position and the General Fund appropriation from the bill. 
LR2059(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
($69,512) 
($69,512)
An Act Regarding Housing Insecurity of Older Citizens
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1006
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 1006
H.P. 707
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act Regarding Housing Insecurity of Older Citizens
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented 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 establish a statewide commission to study housing insecurity in 
the context of aging in place.  The commission created under this bill would be tasked 
with exploring: 
1.  The long-term implications associated with the State's aging population; 
2.  The status of available affordable housing options in the State; 
3.  The availability of weatherization and repair programs that would allow older 
individuals to remain in their homes; 
4.  Various models of affordable and appropriate housing opportunities for older 
citizens that are in place in other states; and 
5.  The establishment of a statewide program facilitating the building for older 
persons of small accessory dwelling units that are located on the same grounds as, or 
attached to, a primary residence belonging to a family member of the older person.
An Act To Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network Companies at Airports by Municipalities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1010
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S145 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 711, 
L.D. 1010, Bill, "An Act To Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network 
Companies at Airports by Municipalities" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 2nd indented paragraph (page 1, 
lines 15 to 18 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to 12 in 
L.D.)' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes t:gency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSORED BY:-~-' _1<1~~-------
(Senator DION) i 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network Companies at Airports by Municipalities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1010
Committee Amendment CA_A_H123 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1677

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A-" to H.P. 711, L.D. 1010, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network Companies at Airports by 
Municipalities" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network Companies at 
Airports' 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble in the 3rd paragraph in the first line (page 
1, line 5 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"municipalities" and inserting the 
following: 'primary airports as designated by the Federal Aviation Administration that 
have at least 20,000 enplaned passengers annually' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1677, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 279, §2, is amended to 
read: 
§1677. Municipal action 
Notwithstanding any other prov1S1on of law, a municipality or other political 
subdivision may not adopt an ordinance, regulation or procedure governing the operations 
of a transportation network company, driver or motor vehicle used by a transportation 
network company driver to provide a prearranged ride or impose a tax or fee on or require 
a license for a transportation network company, driver or motor vehicle used by a 
transportation network company driver to provide a prearranged ride, except that a 
primary airport as designated by the Federal Aviation Administration that annually has at 
least 20,000 enplaned passengers may regulate the traffic flow and parking for and charge 
reasonable fees to a transportation network company in a manner consistent with the 
airport's regulation of other reserved transportation providers.' 
Page I - 128LR1464(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITIEE AMENDMENT'H" to H.P. 711, L.D. 1010 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, removes the provisions of the bill and 
instead provides that a primary airport with at least 20,000 enplaned passengers annually 
may regulate the traffic flow and parking for and charge reasonable fees to a 
transportation network company in a manner consistent with the airport's regulation of 
other reserved transportation providers. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network Companies at Airports by Municipalities;,
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1010
Committee Amendment CA_B_H124 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1677

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT~,, to H.P. 711, L.D. 1010, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network Companies at Airports by 
Municipalities;, 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Relating to Transportation Network Company Fees at Primary Airports' 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble by striking out all of the 3rd paragraph 
(page 1, lines 5 and 6 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Whereas, this legislation allows a primary airport as designated by the Federal 
Aviation Administration that annually has at least 20,000 enplaned passengers to charge 
transportation network companies reasonable fees; and' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1677, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 279, §2, is amended to 
read: 
§1677. Municipal action 
Notwithstanding any other prov1s10n of law, a municipality or other political 
subdivision may not adopt an ordinance, regulation or procedure governing the operations 
of a transportation network company, driver or motor vehicle used by a transportation 
network company driver to provide a prearranged ride or impose a tax or fee on or require 
a license for a transportation network company, driver or motor vehicle used by a 
transportation network company driver to provide a prearranged ride, except that a 
primary airport as designated by the Federal Aviation Administration that annually has at 
least 20,000 enplaned passengers may charge a transportation network company 
reasonable pick-up fees consistent with fees charged to other reserved transportation 
providers at the airport and may negotiate and enter into an operating agreement with a 
transportation network company.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITIEE AMENDMENTJ" to H.P. 711, L.D. 1010 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is one of 2 minority reports, removes the provisions of the 
bill and instead provides that a primary airport as designated by the Federal Aviation 
Administration that annually has at least 20,000 enplaned passengers may charge a 
transportation network company reasonable pick-up fees consistent with fees charged to 
other reserved transportation providers at the airport and may negotiate and enter into an 
operating agreement with a transportation network company. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Require the Maine Turnpike Authority To Study the Feasibility of Constructing a Gorham Connector
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1009
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McLEAN

Legislative Document
No. 1009
H.P. 710
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
Resolve, To Require the Maine Turnpike Authority To Study the 
Feasibility of Constructing a Gorham Connector
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McLEAN of Gorham.
Sec. 1.  Maine Turnpike Authority to study feasibility of constructing 
connector.  Resolved:  That the Maine Turnpike Authority shall study the feasibility of 
undertaking the planning, design and construction of a connector in the Town of Gorham 
in Cumberland County from Route 114 in South Gorham to an interchange on the Maine 
Turnpike, referred to in this resolve as "the connector."  In conducting the study, the 
authority shall examine the need for the connector, determine whether the authority is the 
best entity, from both efficiency and fiscal viewpoints, to construct the connector and 
evaluate all reasonable alternatives, as required by the Sensible Transportation Policy 
Act.  If the authority determines that it is the best entity to construct the connector, the 
authority shall provide options for funding the planning, design and construction of the 
connector. 
The authority shall report its findings and recommendations, along with any 
necessary implementing legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation 
no later than December 6, 2017.  The joint standing committee may report out a bill to the 
recommendations of the authority. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Maine Turnpike Authority to examine the feasibility of the 
authority's planning, designing and constructing a connector from the Town of Gorham to 
the Maine Turnpike.  The authority is required to examine all reasonable alternatives and 
report its findings and recommendations, including funding methods, to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Transportation, which may report out a bill to the Second 
Regular Session of the 128th Legislature based on the report of the authority.
An Act To Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network Companies at Airports by Municipalities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1010
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, DION, BATTLE, CARDONE, COLLINGS, KORNFIELD, SANBORN, SCHNECK, SYLVESTER, CHIPMAN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1677

Legislative Document
No. 1010
H.P. 711
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network 
Companies at Airports by Municipalities
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator DION of Cumberland and
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, CARDONE of Bangor, COLLINGS of Portland, 
KORNFIELD of Bangor, SANBORN of Portland, SCHNECK of Bangor, SYLVESTER of 
Portland, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, most tourism in Maine occurs between Memorial Day and Labor Day 
each year; and 
Whereas, this legislation allows municipalities to govern transportation operations 
at local airports; and 
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period 
in order for it to be in effect during the summer tourist season; 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.  29-A MRSA §1677, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 279, §2, is amended to 
read: 
§1677.  Municipal action 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a municipality or other political 
subdivision may not adopt an ordinance, regulation or procedure governing the operations 
of a transportation network company, driver or motor vehicle used by a transportation 
network company driver to provide a prearranged ride or impose a tax or fee on or require 
a license for a transportation network company, driver or motor vehicle used by a 
transportation network company driver to provide a prearranged ride, except that a 
municipality may adopt an ordinance governing the operations of a transportation 
network company at an airport located within that municipality. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a municipality to adopt an ordinance governing the operations of a 
transportation network company at an airport located within that municipality.
An Act To Improve the Availability of Agency Liquor Stores in Underserved Areas and To Expand the Sale of Spirits in New Channels
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1012
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LUCHINI
Amends: 28-A MRSA §2, 28-A MRSA §453

Legislative Document
No. 1012
H.P. 713
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Improve the Availability of Agency Liquor Stores in 
Underserved Areas and To Expand the Sale of Spirits in New 
Channels
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §2, sub-§9-B is enacted to read: 
9-B.  Contract store.  "Contract store" means a person who is licensed by the bureau 
to sell spirits to be consumed off the premises under section 453, subsection 2-F. 
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §453, sub-§§2-E and 2-F are enacted to read: 
2-E.  Exception for underserved municipality.  Notwithstanding subsection 2-A, 
the bureau may license an agency liquor store in a municipality without an agency liquor 
store as long as an agency liquor store is not located within 3.5 miles of the municipality.  
The bureau may adopt rules to implement this subsection, including, but not limited to, 
rules regarding hours of operation, seasons of operation and inventory on hand.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
2-F.  Exception for interstate highways or airports.  Notwithstanding subsections 
2-A and 2-E and section 1201, subsection 6, the bureau may license a contract store in a 
municipality along an interstate highway in the State or at a major airport in the State.  
With respect to a license issued pursuant to this subsection, the bureau shall enter into a 
contract for establishing a partnership for the management of the contract store for a term 
of 10 years.  A contract must be awarded pursuant to a competitive bidding process 
similar to the process described under Title 5, chapter 155, subchapter 1-A.  The bureau 
may not contract with a bidder who also holds a license in this State or another state to 
distill, bottle or manufacture spirits. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates an exception to the limit on the number of agency liquor stores 
allowed by population threshold to allow the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to license an agency 
liquor store in a municipality without an agency liquor store as long as an agency liquor 
store is not located within 3.5 miles of the municipality.  With regard to such a store, it 
allows the bureau to adopt rules regarding hours, seasons of operation and inventory.  It 
also allows the bureau to license stores in municipalities along interstate highways and at 
major airports in the State and requires the bureau to enter into contracts for the 
management of those stores.
An Act To Require Pedestrians To Wear Reflective Clothing on Public Ways after Sunset
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1011
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STANLEY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2056

Legislative Document
No. 1011
H.P. 712
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Require Pedestrians To Wear Reflective Clothing on 
Public Ways after Sunset
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2056, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2009, c. 91, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
2.  Pedestrian on way.  Where sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian shall walk 
facing approaching traffic on the left side of the public way or the way's shoulder when 
practicable.  After sunset and until sunrise, a pedestrian walking on a public way shall 
wear reflective clothing or a reflective device that is visible at least 200 feet from the 
front.  An operator of a motor vehicle who is passing a pedestrian on a public way or the 
way’s shoulder shall exercise due care by leaving a distance between the motor vehicle 
and the pedestrian of not less than 3 feet while the motor vehicle is passing the 
pedestrian. A motor vehicle operator may pass a pedestrian in a no-passing zone only 
when it is safe to do so. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a pedestrian walking on a public way after sunset and before sunrise 
to wear reflective clothing or a reflective device that is visible at least 200 feet from the 
front.
An Act To Require a Person To Notify Law Enforcement Officers of the Possession of a Hypodermic Needle
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1014
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H381 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" A» to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 716, 
L.D. 1014, Bill, "An Act To Require a Person To Notify Law Enforcement Officers of 
the Possession of a Hypodermic Needle" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 1 in the last line (page 1, line 20 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "or detention" 
SUMMARY 
Committee Amendment "A" provides that a person is guilty of the Class D crime of 
failure to inform a law enforcement officer of a hypodermic apparatus if the person in 
fact has a hypodermic apparatus in possession on the person's body and the person in fact 
fails to inform a law enforcement officer that the person is in possession of a hypodermic 
apparatus on the person's body during the course of any arrest or detention of the person. 
This amendment removes criminal liability for a person who fails to inform a law 
enforcement officer that the person is in possession of a hypodermic apparatus on the 
person's body during the course of any detention so that only a person who fails to inform 
a law enforcement officer that the person is in possession of a hypodermic apparatus on 
the person's body during the course of any arrest is subject to criminal liability. 
SPONSORED B~:~--+,-=-~-::~_-_-_ ----~------
(Representative GROHMAN) 
TOWN: Biddeford 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require A Person To Notify Law Enforcement Officers of the Possession of a Hypodermic Needle
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1014
Committee Amendment CA_A_H147 (House)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1111-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 716, L.D. 1014, Bill, "An Act To 
Require A Person To Notify Law Enforcement Officers of the Possession of a 
Hypodermic Needle" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1111-B is enacted to read: 
§1111-B. Failure to inform law enforcement officer of hypodermic apparatus 
1. A person is guilty of failure to inform a law enforcement officer of a hypodermic 
apparatus if the person in fact has a hypodermic apparatus in possession on the person's 
body and the person in fact fails to inform a law enforcement officer that the person is in 
possession of a hypodermic apparatus on the person's body during the course of any attest 
or detention of the person. 
2. A hypodermic apparatus or the contents of such apparatus is inadmissible as 
evidence in any prosecution for a violation of this chapter if the hypodermic apparatus 
was obtained as a result of the person's informing a law enforcement officer of the 
possession of the hypodermic apparatus as required by subsection 1. 
3. Failure to inform a law enforcement officer of a hypodermic apparatus is a Class 
D crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and, like the bill, it establishes the failure to inform 
a law enforcement officer of a hypodermic apparatus as a Class D crime. If a person 
discloses the possession of a hypodermic apparatus as required, the amendment makes 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
A. of S. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"~" to H.P. 716, L.D. 1014 
the hypodennic apparatus and any contents of the apparatus inadmissible as evidence in a 
prosecution for a violation of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, chapter 45. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/20/17 frae 
LD 1014 
LR 1815(02) 
An Act To Require A Person To Notify Law Enforcement Officers of the Possession of a Hypodermic 
Needle 
~ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' CH-- f £t 7) 
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 
Establishes new Class D crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LRl 815(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify the Law Allowing Certificate of Approval Holders and Manufacturers or Suppliers of Spirits To Offer Mail-in Rebates
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1013
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: KINNEY, CAMPBELL, FARRIN, HANINGTON, ORDWAY, PICKETT, TURNER
Amends: 28-A MRSA §709

Legislative Document
No. 1013
H.P. 714
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Clarify the Law Allowing Certificate of Approval 
Holders and Manufacturers or Suppliers of Spirits To Offer Mail-in 
Rebates
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KINNEY of Limington.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, FARRIN of Norridgewock, 
HANINGTON of Lincoln, ORDWAY of Standish, PICKETT of Dixfield, TURNER of 
Burlington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §709, sub-§2, ¶L, as repealed and replaced by PL 2015, c. 
494, Pt. A, §33, is amended to read: 
L.  Licensees offering complimentary samples of wine under section 1055; or 
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §709, sub-§2, ¶M, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. A, 
§34, is amended to read: 
M.  Product supplied by licensees Licensees authorized under section 1052-D 
supplying product for the purposes of providing taste-testing samples under a taste-
testing event license.; or 
Sec. 3.  28-A MRSA §709, sub-§2, ¶N is enacted to read: 
N.  Offering a mail-in rebate under section 708, subsection 6 approved by the bureau 
that offers an incrementally greater discount based upon increased volume of 
purchased product. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that a manufacturer or supplier of spirits or a certificate of approval 
holder may offer mail-in rebates approved by the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations that offer an 
incrementally greater discount for an increased volume of purchased spirits.