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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Review of Subdivisions
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1094
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: JORGENSEN, CUSHING, FARNSWORTH, FREY, HUBBELL, LANGLEY, LIBBY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4401

Legislative Document
No. 1094
H.P. 768
House of Representatives, March 21, 2017
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Review of Subdivisions
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and
Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, FREY of Bangor, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, 
Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §4401, sub-§4, ¶G, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, 
§45 and Pt. C, §10 and amended by c. 497, §2, is further amended to read: 
G.  Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, leased dwelling units are not 
subject to subdivision review if the municipal reviewing authority has determined 
that the units are otherwise subject to municipal review at least as stringent as that 
required under this subchapter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the definition of "subdivision" in the laws regarding planning and 
land use regulation for subdivisions to specify that dwelling units are not subject to 
subdivision review if the municipal reviewing authority has determined that the units are 
otherwise subject to municipal review that is at least as stringent.  Current law specifies 
that leased dwelling units are not subject to subdivision review.
An Act To Develop and Distribute Work Training Pamphlets To Educate State Agencies, Private Businesses and Other Organizations about Dementia
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1097
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HARLOW, LIBBY, BATTLE, CAMPBELL, HAMANN, HARRINGTON, MARTIN, O'NEIL, ORDWAY, STANLEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §5107-K

Legislative Document
No. 1097
H.P. 771
House of Representatives, March 21, 2017
An Act To Develop and Distribute Work Training Pamphlets To 
Educate State Agencies, Private Businesses and Other Organizations 
about Dementia
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, CAMPBELL of Orrington, HAMANN of South 
Portland, HARRINGTON of Sanford, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, O'NEIL of Saco, ORDWAY 
of Standish, STANLEY of Medway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §5107-K is enacted to read: 
§5107-K.  Educational program on dementia 
1.  Program.  Pursuant to section 5106, subsection 11, the department shall 
administer an educational program that informs state agencies, municipalities, businesses, 
religious organizations and others on dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and other 
dementia-related conditions.  The program must provide a training component available 
on a publicly accessible website and develop a pamphlet for public distribution with 
information on: 
A.  Understanding facts about dementia; 
B.  Recognizing signs of dementia in a person; 
C.  Communicating and interacting with a person who has dementia; 
D.  Creating a dementia-friendly physical space; and 
E.  Locating dementia-related resources in the community. 
2.  Distribution.  The department shall distribute the pamphlet developed pursuant to 
subsection 1 to all state agencies and offices of the executive, legislative and judicial 
branches, private businesses and nonprofit organizations and any other person who 
requests a pamphlet and shall make the pamphlet available on a publicly accessible 
website. 
3.  Review.  The department annually shall review the program under this section and 
make any revision the department determines necessary based upon changes in law, 
medical advances in understanding and treatment of dementia and other relevant 
information the department determines appropriate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to administer an 
educational program on dementia.  The department is required to create a pamphlet to be 
distributed to state agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations and others that informs 
and educates about dementia-related conditions and how to recognize and communicate 
with persons who have dementia.
An Act To Ensure Reasonable Accommodations for Children for Whom Medical Marijuana Has Been Recommended
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1098
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANDERSON
Amends: 22 MRSA §2426

Legislative Document
No. 1098
H.P. 772
House of Representatives, March 21, 2017
An Act To Ensure Reasonable Accommodations for Children for 
Whom Medical Marijuana Has Been Recommended
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 §2426, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 369, §3, is 
amended to read: 
1-A.  School exceptions.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, paragraph B, a primary 
caregiver designated pursuant to section 2423-A, subsection 1, paragraph E or a medical 
provider with whom a minor qualifying patient has a bona fide relationship may possess 
and administer marijuana in a nonsmokeable form in a school bus and on the grounds of 
the preschool or primary or secondary school in which a the minor qualifying patient is 
enrolled only if: 
A.  A medical provider has provided the minor qualifying patient with a current 
written certification for the medical use of marijuana under this chapter; and 
B.  Possession of marijuana in a nonsmokeable form is for the purpose of 
administering marijuana in a nonsmokeable form to the minor qualifying patient. 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows the primary caregiver of a child for whom medical marijuana has 
been recommended to possess and administer the marijuana on school grounds.  This bill 
allows a medical provider with whom the child has a bona fide relationship to possess 
and administer marijuana on school grounds.
Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Review and Recommend Updates to the Maine Motorcycle Driver Education Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1101
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PICCHIOTTI, BEAR, CRAIG, HARRINGTON, KINNEY, LONGSTAFF, MADIGAN, PERKINS, CYRWAY, DIAMOND

Legislative Document
No. 1101
H.P. 775
House of Representatives, March 21, 2017
Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Review and 
Recommend Updates to the Maine Motorcycle Driver Education 
Program
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, CRAIG of 
Brewer, HARRINGTON of Sanford, KINNEY of Knox, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, 
MADIGAN of Waterville, PERKINS of Oakland, Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, 
DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Secretary of State to review and recommend updates to the 
motorcycle driver education provisions.  Resolved:  That the Secretary of State 
shall review the motorcycle driver education provisions in the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 29-A, section 1352 and recommend updates to the provisions based upon changes in 
law, accident data, current driving trends, insurance industry developments and other 
relevant information that the secretary determines appropriate; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Secretary of State shall submit a report with 
the secretary's findings and any recommended legislation to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety by December 6, 2017.  The Joint 
Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety may report out a bill based 
upon the report to the Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Secretary of State to review and recommend updates to the 
motorcycle driver education provisions based upon changes of law and current trends and 
conditions and to report its findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice 
and Public Safety, which may report out a bill based upon the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 128th Legislature.
An Act To Exempt School Resource Officers from Department of Education Background Check and Fingerprinting Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1104
Committee Amendment CA_A_H283 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 778, L.D. 1104, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt School Resource Officers from Department of Education Background Check and 
Fingerprinting Requirements" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 11 in the first line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "A law" and inserting the following: 'An active duty law' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the exemption in the bill from school personnel 
background checks for law enforcement officers applies only to active duty law 
enforcement officers. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/15/17 feac 
LD 1104 
LR 1731(02) 
An Act To Exempt School Resource Officers from Department of Education Background Check and 
Fiscal Petail and Notes 
Fingerprinting Requirements 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 
11(41 [H- J?3 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor savings - Highway Funds 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Exempting school resource officers from background check requirements and fingerprinting would result in minor 
savings and a minor reduction in revenue to the Department of Public Safety not requiring any change to the budget. 
LRl 731 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Discourage Tenants from Damaging Rental Property
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1102
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: WADSWORTH, CUSHING, AUSTIN, HANLEY, HARRINGTON, HARVELL, O'CONNOR, STETKIS
Amends: 14 MRSA §6030-G

Legislative Document
No. 1102
H.P. 776
House of Representatives, March 21, 2017
An Act To Discourage Tenants from Damaging Rental Property
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, HANLEY of Pittston, HARRINGTON of Sanford, 
HARVELL of Farmington, O'CONNOR of Berwick, STETKIS of Canaan.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6030-G is enacted to read: 
§6030-G.  Unlawful damage by tenant 
1.  Unlawful damage by tenant.  A tenant is guilty of unlawful damage by a tenant 
if: 
A.  Upon the termination of a tenancy, a rental unit rented by the tenant has sustained 
over $1,000 in damage, not including normal wear and tear as defined in section 
6031, subsection 1, over the amount of the security deposit retained by the landlord 
under chapter 710-A; and 
B.  The tenant does not pay the repair cost of the damage within 60 days of the date 
of a notice of the damage properly provided by the landlord under section 6033, 
subsection 2. 
Unlawful damage by a tenant is a Class E crime. 
2.  Subsequent violation.  A 2nd or subsequent violation under this section is a Class 
D crime. 
3.  Notice.  A tenant is subject to the provisions of this section if the tenant has been 
given written notice that contains the statement: "Failure to pay damages of more than 
$1,000 over the amount of the security deposit incurred during the tenancy under this 
lease except for normal wear and tear within 60 days of notice of the damage by the 
landlord may subject a tenant to criminal prosecution." The statement required by this 
subsection may be contained in a written lease. 
4.  Strict liability.  A violation under this section is a strict liability crime as defined 
in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates the Class E crime of unlawful damage by a tenant if at the 
termination of a tenancy a rental unit has sustained over $1,000 worth of damage over the 
amount of the security deposit and the tenant does not pay the landlord within 60 days' 
notice by the landlord of the damage. A 2nd or subsequent offense is a Class D crime.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1106
Committee Amendment CA_A_H387 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 780, L.D. 1106, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Dedicate All Sales Taxes from 
All Vehicle Sales and Any Vehicle-related Sales to the Highway Fund for Roads and 
Bridge Capital Improvements" 
· 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/23/17 feae':.. 
LD 1106 
LR 1185(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Dedicate All Sales Taxes 
from All Vehicle Sales and Any Vehicle-related Sales to the Highway Fund for Roads and Bridge 
Capital Improvements 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/Jt1 [H"' 38'_) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Highway Fund 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-17 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate 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 
If this legislation is passed by the voters in the November 2018 general election it would increase Highway Fund 
revenue and decrease General Fund revenue by an estimated $230 million annually. 
LRI 185(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Correction of False Information Distributed in a Campaign
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1103
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HARLOW, BATTLE, CAMPBELL, HAMANN, HARRINGTON, ORDWAY, STANLEY

Legislative Document
No. 1103
H.P. 777
House of Representatives, March 21, 2017
An Act To Require Correction of False Information Distributed in a 
Campaign
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, CAMPBELL of Orrington, 
HAMANN of South Portland, HARRINGTON of Sanford, ORDWAY of Standish, STANLEY 
of Medway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA c. 13, sub-c. 6 is enacted to read: 
SUBCHAPTER 6 
CAMPAIGN INFORMATION 
§1111.  False campaign information 
The commission, upon complaint made by a candidate for Governor, State Senate or 
State House of Representatives, shall investigate an allegation that a person distributed 
factually incorrect information about that candidate.  If the commission determines that a 
person distributed factually incorrect information about a candidate, the commission shall 
impose a fine of $10,000 on that person and that person shall distribute a correction of the 
factually incorrect information in the same manner as the factually incorrect information 
was distributed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, 
upon complaint made by a candidate for Governor, State Senate or State House of 
Representatives, to investigate an allegation that a person distributed factually incorrect 
information about that candidate.  If the commission determines that a person distributed 
factually incorrect information about a candidate, the commission must impose a fine of 
$10,000 on that person and that person must distribute a correction of the factually 
incorrect information in the same manner as the factually incorrect information was 
distributed.
An Act To Exempt School Resource Officers from Department of Education Background Check and Fingerprinting Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1104
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HAGGAN, CUSHING, BATTLE, CHACE, HARRINGTON, SIMMONS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6103

Legislative Document
No. 1104
H.P. 778
House of Representatives, March 21, 2017
An Act To Exempt School Resource Officers from Department of 
Education Background Check and Fingerprinting Requirements
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HAGGAN of Hampden.
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, CHACE of Durham, HARRINGTON of 
Sanford, SIMMONS of Waldoboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6103, sub-§11 is enacted to read: 
11.  Exemptions.  A law enforcement officer from a local law enforcement agency 
with jurisdiction over a school’s premises who assists with school security, safety, 
emergency preparedness or emergency response or has been assigned other 
responsibilities concerning the school by the school or the local law enforcement agency 
is exempt from the provisions of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from the school personnel background check and fingerprinting 
requirements law enforcement officers from a local law enforcement agency with 
jurisdiction over a school’s premises, commonly called school resource officers, who 
assist with school security, safety, emergency preparedness or emergency response or has 
been assigned other responsibilities concerning the school by the school or the local law 
enforcement agency.
An Act To Promote Independent Living for People with Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1105
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GATTINE

Legislative Document
No. 1105
H.P. 779
House of Representatives, March 21, 2017
An Act To Promote Independent Living for People with Disabilities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.
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 reallocate certain federal funds currently received by the 
Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that 
those departments are in alignment with the goal of allowing people with disabilities to 
live as independently as possible. 
Under this bill, Maine programs would become more consistent with federal 
regulations by redirecting existing resources to fund the newly mandated 5th requirement 
of the independent living core services in the federal Independent Living Program, as 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for 
Community Living, Independent Living Administration. The 5th core requirement directs 
the provision of services to focus on 3 key areas for people with disabilities: transition 
from nursing homes to home and community settings; diversion from nursing homes; and 
transition of youths 18 to 24 years of age from school to adult living. 
Possible funding streams include federal funding under the federal Workforce 
Innovation and Opportunity Act and Maine's Money Follows the Person demonstration 
project administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, federal funding 
currently allocated for the Office of Child and Family Services, office of aging and 
disability services and office of substance abuse and mental health within the Department 
of Health and Human Services and funding from the Department of Education from 
federal funds for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 grant 
for special services and adult education, as well as funds allocated or appropriated by the 
State from General Fund or Other Special Revenue sources.
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Adjust Times of Operation for Establishments That Serve Alcohol
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1107
Committee Amendment CA_A_H266 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 781, L.D. 1107, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow Municipalities To Adjust Times of Operation for Establishments That Serve 
Alcohol" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 in paragraph A-1 in the first line (page 1, 
line 31 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Notwithstanding paragraph A, on-
premises" and inserting the following: 'On-premises' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 in paragraph A-1 in subparagraph (1) in 
the first line (page 1, line 33 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "extend by one hour" 
and inserting the following: 'permit' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 in paragraph A-1 in subparagraph (1) in 
the last line (page 1, line 35 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "municipality" the 
following: 'until 2 a.m.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes technical changes to the bill to clarify that an on-premises 
licensee may sell liquor until 2 a.m. if the municipality in which the licensee is located 
approves liquor sales until 2 a.m. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Concerning Medicaid for Incarcerated Persons about To Be Released
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1110
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, TUCKER, BREEN, DILL, VITELLI, CARDONE, DENNO, DEVIN, LONGSTAFF
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-C

Legislative Document
No. 1110
S.P. 364
In Senate, March 21, 2017
An Act Concerning Medicaid for Incarcerated Persons about To Be 
Released
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, DILL of Penobscot, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, 
Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, DENNO of Cumberland, DEVIN of Newcastle, 
LONGSTAFF of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-CC, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 659, Pt. B, §1, is 
amended to read: 
§3174-CC.  Medicaid eligibility during incarceration 
The department shall establish procedures to ensure that a person receiving federally 
approved Medicaid services prior to incarceration does not lose Medicaid eligibility as a 
result of that incarceration, even if Medicaid coverage is limited during the period of 
incarceration.  Nothing in this section requires or permits the department to maintain an 
incarcerated person's Medicaid eligibility if the person no longer meets eligibility 
coverage requirements., except that for a person who is incarcerated whose eligibility is 
suspended pursuant to the United States Social Security Act, 42 United States Code 
1396d, Section 1905(a)(29)(A) the department must provide: 
1.  Federal disability benefits under the United States Social Security Act.  As 
applicable to a person who was qualified to receive disability benefits under the United 
States Social Security Act, an opportunity to terminate the suspension and reactivate 
coverage immediately upon release and a process through which the person may apply 
for coverage for Medicaid at least 45 days prior to release from incarceration; and 
2.  Other qualifications for Medicaid benefits.  As applicable to a person who was 
qualified to receive Medicaid benefits other than under subsection 1, prior to release from 
incarceration, notice of the opportunity to terminate suspension and reactivate coverage 
immediately upon release and a process through which the person may consent to 
notification to other individuals of the pending reactivation of Medicaid coverage, as 
authorized by the person. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to allow an 
incarcerated person who has lost Medicaid coverage due to losing a federal benefit 
provided under the United States Social Security Act while incarcerated to be given the 
opportunity and assistance to reapply for Medicaid coverage 45 days before release from 
incarceration.
An Act To Improve Antihunger Programs in Maine Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1113
Committee Amendment CA_A_S184 (Senate)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6601-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 367, L.D. 1113, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Antihunger Programs in Maine Schools" 
Amend the bill by striking out eve1ything after the enacting clause and before the 
summaty and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §6601-A is enacted to read: 
§6601-A. National School Lunch Program; Internet-based school meal applications 
The depatiment shall make infonnation available to public schools regarding 
Internet-based applications for eligible students for free or reduced-price meals under the 
National School Lunch Program under 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210. A public 
school may make an Internet-based application available for school meal applications. If 
a public school implements an Internet-based application process under this section, the 
public school shall make available a paper application for school meals to any student, 
parent or legal guardian who requests one.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority repoti of the committee. The amendment requires 
the Depatiment of Education to make infonnation available to public schools regarding 
Internet-based applications for eligible students for free or reduced-price meals under the 
National School Lunch Program as in the bill, but removes the requirement that the 
depatiment develop the application. 
The amendment specifies to whom a paper 
application must be made available if a public school implements an Internet-based 
application process. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 128LR1650(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Revised: 05/28/1 7 feac 
LD 1113 
LR 1650(02) 
An Act To Improve Antihunger Programs in Maine Schools 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "I,/ (,S- l e0 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to make the required infonnation on Internet-based applications for 
eligible students for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1650(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Rules Regulating Invasive Terrestrial Plant Species
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1114
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: VOLK, VACHON
Amends: 7 MRSA §2217

Legislative Document
No. 1114
S.P. 368
In Senate, March 21, 2017
An Act To Amend the Rules Regulating Invasive Terrestrial Plant 
Species
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative VACHON of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §2217, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 785, §3, is amended to read: 
§2217.  Rules 
The commissioner may adopt rules to implement this chapter.  Rules adopted by the 
commissioner regarding nonnative invasive terrestrial plants may regulate only those 
nonnative terrestrial plants that are determined to be invasive.  The commissioner may 
not adopt rules to regulate plants that are likely or potentially invasive. 
SUMMARY 
This bill restricts the rule-making authority of the Commissioner of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry regarding nonnative invasive terrestrial plants to allow the 
commissioner to adopt rules regarding those nonnative terrestrial plants that are 
determined to be invasive.  The commissioner may not adopt rules to regulate plants that 
are likely or potentially invasive.
An Act To Improve Antihunger Programs in Maine Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1113
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BELLOWS, KORNFIELD, BREEN, DOW, KATZ, LANGLEY, MILLETT, PIERCE, POULIOT, TUELL
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6601-A

Legislative Document
No. 1113
S.P. 367
In Senate, March 21, 2017
An Act To Improve Antihunger Programs in Maine Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, KATZ of Kennebec, LANGLEY of 
Hancock, MILLETT of Cumberland, Representatives: PIERCE of Falmouth, POULIOT of 
Augusta, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6601-A is enacted to read: 
§6601-A.  National School Lunch Program; Internet-based school meal applications 
The department shall develop and make available to public schools an Internet-based 
application for eligible students for free or reduced-price meals under the National School 
Lunch Program under 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210.  A public school may 
make the Internet-based application developed by the department available for school 
meal applications.  If a public school implements an Internet-based application process 
under this section, the public school shall maintain paper applications for school meals. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Education to develop and make available to 
public schools an Internet-based application for eligible students for free or reduced-price 
meals under the National School Lunch Program.  The bill provides that a public school 
may make available the Internet-based application developed by the department for 
school meal applications.  The bill also provides that if a public school implements an 
Internet-based application process, the public school is required to maintain paper 
applications for school meals.
Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study the Phase-out of Subminimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1117
Committee Amendment CA_A_S190 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 371, L.D. 1117, "Resolve, To Establish 
the Commission To Study the Phase-out of Subminimum Wage" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 6 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 6. Staff assistance. Resolved: That the Legislative Council shall provide 
staff support to the commission, except that the Legislative Council staff support is not 
authorized when the Legislature is in regular or special session. The Legislative Council 
shall contract for necessary staff support for the commission during the legislative session 
and may contract for such staff support for a longer period to the extent needed and if 
sufficient funding is available; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve in section 9 in the last line (page 2, line 27 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "activities." and inserting the following: 'activities; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by adding after section 9 the following: 
'Sec. 10. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Study Commissions - Funding 0444 
Initiative: Allocates funds for the operating costs of the commission and for contracted 
staff support during the legislative session. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2017-18 
$6,810 
$6,810 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
$6,810 
$6,810 
COMMIITEE AMENDMENT" /Jr" to S.P. 371, L.D. 1117 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, changes the 
provision in the resolve regarding staffing for the Commission To Study the Phase-out of 
Subminimum Wage. Instead of the Legislative Council providing all staffing for the 
commission, the Legislative Council is only authorized to provide staffing when the 
Legislature is not in session. 
The Legislative Council is authorized to contract for 
necessary staff support when the Legislature is in session. 
This amendment provides funds for the operating costs of the commission and for 
contracted staff support. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/25/17 fe.ac: 
LD 1117 
LR 2090(02) 
Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study the Phase-out of Subminimum Wage 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~' ( S - I °1 0) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$6,810 
$6,810 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$3,530 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
The bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of$6,810 in each of fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19 
for the operating costs of the commission and for contracted staff support during the legislative session. These costs 
are to be funded by contributions from outside sources. 
LR2090(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve the Unemployment Compensation System
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1116
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 1116
S.P. 370
In Senate, March 21, 2017
An Act To Improve the Unemployment Compensation System
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to change the Employment Security Law to make improvements to 
the unemployment compensation system to ensure the accumulation of funds is adequate 
to pay benefits during periods of unemployment, the highest skills of unemployed 
workers are used and the serious social consequences of unemployment are limited.
An Act Regarding the Exclusive Use of Tax Exempt Property
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1121
Committee Amendment CA_A_H104 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pr" to H.P. 785, L.D. 1121, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Exclusive Use of Tax Exempt Property" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
FJSCAL NOTE REQVJRED 
(Soo Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/23/17 feac:.. 
LD 1121 
LR 1666(02) 
An Act Regarding the Exclusive Use of Tax Exempt Property 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •ft' [ H ~ / D0 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Municipalities 
This legislation removes the property tax exemption to entities that use the property incidentally in the provision of 
goods or services in the exchange of compensation. If an entity were to continue to use the property in this way, 
municipalities would be allowed to assess property taxes on the property. 
LR 1666(02) - Fiscal Note - PaP-e 1 of 1
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1122
Committee Amendment CA_A_H367 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ... A" to H.P. 786, L.D. 1122, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Campaign Reports and Finances Law and the Maine Clean Election Act" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 11. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 15. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 17. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, strikes the provisions 
in the bill that define "caucus political action committee" and the provision that requires 
each appointed legislative leader of a political party in the House of Representatives and 
the Senate to designate one caucus political action committee to promote the election of 
nominees to be the party's appointed leader. The amendment also strikes the provision in 
the bill that directs the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to 
submit an annual statistical report of campaign finance activity. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 05/24/17 feac 
LD 1122 
LR 352(02) 
An Act To Amend the Campaign Reports and Finances Law and the Maine Clean Election Act 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment if' c ti- :31.£; 7) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil suits. 
The collection of additional filing fees may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices as a result of modifications to 
the definitions of elections, campaign contributions, campaign repo1ts and campaign finance reporting deadlines are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
Any additional revenue to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices as a result of the increase 
in the potential penalty from $10 to $100 for failure to register as a candidate or as a political committee is not 
anticipated to be significant. 
LR0352(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse To Study Economic Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1120
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FAY, HANINGTON, RECKITT, RILEY, TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 1120
H.P. 784
House of Representatives, March 21, 2017
Resolve, Directing the Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual 
Abuse To Study Economic Abuse
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Representatives: HANINGTON of Lincoln, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, 
RECKITT of South Portland, RILEY of Jay, TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Sec. 1.  Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse to study 
economic abuse.  Resolved:  That the Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual 
Abuse shall study, pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, section 4013, 
subsection 3: 
1.  The effect of economic abuse in the State, the enforcement of laws to prevent 
economic abuse and to provide relief to victims of economic abuse and the definition of 
economic abuse in Title 19-A, section 4002, subsection 3-B.  For purposes of this resolve, 
"economic abuse" means the exercise between domestic or dating partners of control over 
access to economic resources, including finances, documents or property, that reduces the 
capacity of the victim to meet basic needs or to be independent or self-sufficient and 
enforces the victim's dependence on the perpetrator; 
2.  The provision of training opportunities for public officials, including judicial 
officers, prosecutors and law enforcement officers, regarding economic abuse in the 
State; 
3.  The provision of a media campaign regarding economic abuse in the State, 
including information and instructions for victims of economic abuse directing them to 
seek appropriate remedies; and 
4.  The creation of or existing programs to provide legal remedies to victims of 
economic abuse, including reimbursement for attorney's fees. 
No later than February 7, 2018, the commission shall submit a report that includes its 
findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, for presentation to the 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse to study 
the effect of economic abuse and the enforcement of laws to prevent economic abuse and 
to provide relief to victims of economic abuse, to study the provision of training 
opportunities for public officials, to study the provision of a media campaign and to study 
the creation of programs to provide legal remedies, including the reimbursement of 
attorney's fees.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1122
Committee Amendment CA_B_H368 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT :~B" to H.P. 786, L.D. 1122, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Campaign Reports and Finances Law and the Maine Clean Election Act" 
Amend the bill in section 11 in subsection 2 in the 3rd line (page 5, line 15 in L.D.) 
by inse1iing after the following: "donations" the following: 'made to candidates who are 
not enrolled in a political party and to donations' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment adds a 
provision to the bilI that provides that, for the purposes of a recount, donations made to 
candidates who are not enrolled in a political party are not subject to contribution limits. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See 11ttaehed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/24/17 feac 
LD 1122 
LR 352(03) 
An Act To Amend the Campaign Reports and Finances Law and the Maine Clean Election Act 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment :B' Chl ,J{t;iE3) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil suits. 
The collection of additional filing fees may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices as a result of modifications to 
the definitions of elections, campaign contributions, campaign reports and campaign finance reporting deadlines are 
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
Any additional revenue to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices as a result of the increase 
in the potential penalty from $10 to $100 for failure to register as a candidate or as a political committee is not 
anticipated to be significant. 
LR0352(03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Allow an Income Tax Deduction for Interest Paid on Student Loans
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1123
Committee Amendment CA_A_S178 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 372, L.D. 1123, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow an Income Tax Deduction for Interest Paid on Student Loans" 
Amend the bill by inse1iing after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides funding for one Tax Examiner position and related costs to establish 
and implement the income tax credit for interest paid on education loans. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLA TNE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
2018-19 
1.000 
1.000 
$57,096 
$77,265 
$16,429 
$4,349 
$73,525 
$81,614 
This amendment adds an appropriation to cover the costs of a Tax Examiner position 
to establish and implement the income tax credit for interest paid on student loans. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 128LR2105(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/19/17 .:Wac.. 
LD 1123 
LR 2105(02) 
An Act To Allow an Income Tax Deduction for Interest Paid on Student Loans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' ( S- I 18) 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
$1,641,525 
$73,525 
($1,568,000) 
($32,000) 
FY 2018-19 
$1,728,014 
$81,614 
($1,646,400) 
($33,600) 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$1,755,932 
$83,932 
($1,672,000) 
($88,000) 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
$1,834,319 
$86,319 
($1,748,000) 
($92,000) 
This bill provides an additional income tax credit for interest paid on qualified education loans that exceeds the credit 
allowed under federal regulations. It would result in a reduction in General Fund revenue of $1,568,000 in fiscal year 
2017-18 and $1,646,400 in fiscal year 2018-19 and a reduction in Local Government Fund revenue of $32,000 in 
fiscal year 2017-18 and $33 ,600 in fiscal year 2018-19. The bill includes General Fund appropriations of $73 ,525 in 
fiscal year 2017-18 and $81,614 in fiscal year 2018-19 to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services for 
one Tax Examiner position and related costs to establish and implement the income tax credit for interest paid on 
education loans. 
LR2 l 05(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow an Income Tax Deduction for Interest Paid on Student Loans
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1123
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DION, GRANT, BELLOWS, CARSON, CHENETTE, CHIPMAN, DESCHAMBAULT, DOW, VITELLI, POULIOT
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document
No. 1123
S.P. 372
In Senate, March 21, 2017
An Act To Allow an Income Tax Deduction for Interest Paid on 
Student Loans
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DION of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative GRANT of Gardiner and
Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, CARSON of Cumberland, CHENETTE of York, 
CHIPMAN of Cumberland, DESCHAMBAULT of York, DOW of Lincoln, VITELLI of 
Sagadahoc, Representative: POULIOT of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶PP is enacted to read: 
PP.  For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the 
interest paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year on any qualified education loan, 
as defined in the Code, Section 221(d), adjusted as provided in this paragraph. 
(1)  The amount that would be deductible but for this subparagraph must be 
calculated in the same manner as the deduction allowed under the Code, Section 
221, except that the maximum deduction is $5,000 and the amount of the 
reduction pursuant to the Code, Section 221(b)(2)(B) is calculated by substituting 
in the Code, Section 221(b)(2)(B)(i)(II) $65,000 for $50,000 and $130,000 for 
$100,000 in the case of a joint return. 
(2)  The amount calculated under subparagraph (1) must be reduced by any 
deduction for qualified education loans included in federal adjusted gross 
income. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an additional income tax deduction for interest paid on qualified 
education loans that exceeds the amount allowable under the United States Internal 
Revenue Code.  The maximum deduction is increased from $2,500 to $5,000 and the 
modified adjusted gross income thresholds for phase-out of the deduction are increased 
by $15,000 for taxpayers filing as single individuals and $30,000 for individuals filing a 
joint return.
An Act To Promote the Development of Solar Energy in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1124
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BREEN, ACKLEY, PIERCE, CARSON, DION, MILLETT, DENNO

Legislative Document
No. 1124
S.P. 374
In Senate, March 23, 2017
An Act To Promote the Development of Solar Energy in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth, Representative PIERCE of Falmouth 
and
Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, DION of Cumberland, MILLETT of Cumberland, 
Representative: DENNO of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to promote the development of solar 
energy in the State.