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An Act To Require the Use of Personal Flotation 6~~ices in Canoes
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0342
Committee Amendment CA_A_S32 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "L\ " to S.P. 108, L.D. 342, Bill, "An Act To 
Require the Use of Personal Flotation 6~~ices in Canoes" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Require the Use of Personal Flotation Devices in Canoes and Kayaks' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in subparagraph (2) in the last line (page 
1, line 12 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "need;" the following: 'or' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A by striking out all of subparagraph (3) 
(page 1, lines 13 to 15 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'(3) Fails to 1.'rear a Coast Guard approved Type I, Type II or Type III personal 
flotation device v.rhile canoeing or kayaking on the Saco River between Hirnm 
Dam and the Atlantic Ocean between January 1st and June 1st; or' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 1 7 in the first line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "canoes" the following: 'and kayaks' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 17 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 23 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "canoe" the following: 'or kayak' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 17 in paragraph A in the first line (page 1, 
line 24 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "canoe" the following: 'or kayak' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, requires that a 
person operating or being a passenger in a kayak wear a personal flotation device. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/31/17 feac:. 
LD342 
LR 1447(02) 
An Act To Require the Use of Personal Flotation Devices in Canoes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ','A" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new civil violations and Class E crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
(.5- _3;2._) 
Any additional costs to the Department oflnland Fisheries and Wildlife as a result of the personal flotation device use 
requirements in canoes and kayaks are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR1447(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce Restrictions on Wine Shipments
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0339
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HAWKE, BICKFORD, FOLEY, GERRISH, HANINGTON, MALABY, ORDWAY, STANLEY, STETKIS
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1403-A

Legislative Document
No. 339
H.P. 253
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Reduce Restrictions on Wine Shipments
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HAWKE of Boothbay Harbor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, FOLEY of Wells, GERRISH of 
Lebanon, HANINGTON of Lincoln, MALABY of Hancock, ORDWAY of Standish, 
STANLEY of Medway, STETKIS of Canaan.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1403-A, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 373, §1, is 
amended to read: 
6.  Case limit.  A direct shipper may not ship a container of wine of less than 750 
milliliters and may ship no more than 12 cases of wine, each of which may contain no 
more than 9 liters or an equivalent volume, to any one recipient address in a calendar 
year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the direct shipment of wine in bottles that are smaller than 750 
milliliters to customers in the State.
An Act To Promote Deer Hunting
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0341
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WADSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 341
H.P. 255
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Promote Deer Hunting
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA c. 915, sub-c. 6, art. 4 is enacted to read: 
ARTICLE 4 
ANTLER POINT RESTRICTION 
§11521.  Antler point restriction 
A deer harvested during the open firearm season on deer or during the regular 
archery-only season on deer under section 11403 must have 3 or more tines of one inch or 
longer along the main beam of either or both antlers. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits deer hunters to harvesting only deer with 3 or more tines of one inch 
or longer along the main beam of either or both antlers.
An Act To Provide 100 Percent Disabled Veterans Antlerless Deer Permits in the Zone of Their Choice
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0340
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BERRY, CYRWAY, ALLEY, GOLDEN, HANINGTON, MARTIN, REED, CARPENTER, WOODSOME
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document
No. 340
H.P. 254
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Provide 100 Percent Disabled Veterans Antlerless Deer 
Permits in the Zone of Their Choice
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, GOLDEN of Lewiston, HANINGTON of Lincoln, 
MARTIN of Sinclair, REED of Carmel, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, WOODSOME 
of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9.  Disabled veterans.  A veteran of the United States Armed Forces or the National 
Guard who has a service-connected disability evaluated at 100% by the United States 
Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the United States Armed Forces and 
who is issued an antlerless deer permit under this section or under section 10851, 
subsection 1, paragraph D may specify one wildlife management district open to the 
taking of antlerless deer in which the person wishes to take an antlerless deer.  A person 
who is eligible to specify a wildlife management district under this subsection must be 
issued the permit in the wildlife management district specified. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a veteran who has a service-connected disability evaluated at 100% 
by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the United States 
Armed Forces who is issued an antlerless deer permit to choose a wildlife management 
district in which the person may take an antlerless deer as long as that district is open to 
the taking of antlerless deer.
An Act To Prohibit the Discharge of a Firearm within 300 Feet of a State-owned Boat Launching Ramp
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0343
Committee Amendment CA_A_S52 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §11209-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 109, L.D. 343, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Discharge of a Firearm within 300 Feet of a State-owned Boat Launching 
Ramp" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11209-A is enacted to read: 
§11209-A. Discharge of firearm within 300 feet of state-owned boat launching ramp 
1. Prohibition. A person may not discharge a firearm within 300 feet of a state-
owned boat launching ramp that is posted in accordance with subsection 2. 
2. Posting. An agency of the State having jurisdiction over a state-owned boat 
launching ramp may post notice, in a prominent location at the boat launching ramp, that 
the discharge of a firearm is prohibited within 300 feet of the boat launching ramp. 
3. Exception. This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer in the 
performance of the law enforcement officer's official duties. 
4. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and provides that an agency of the State having 
jurisdiction over a state-owned boat launching ramp may post notice, in a prominent 
location at the boat launching ramp, that the discharge of a firearm is prohibited within 
feet of the boat launching ramp. A person who discharges a firearm within 300 feet 
of a boat launching ramp that is posted in accordance with this provision commits a Class 
E crime. 
Page I - 128LR0876(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/10/17 .feac:.. 
LD343 
LR 876(02) 
An Act To Prohibit the Discharge of a Firearm within 300 Feet of a State-owned Boat Launching 
Ramp 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment pt 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (S- S2' 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
·) 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class E crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0876(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require the Use of Personal Flotation Devices in Canoes
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0342
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MAKER, STEWART, DAVIS, ROSEN, FULLER, HUBBELL, TUELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §13068-A

Legislative Document
No. 342
S.P. 108
In Senate, February 2, 2017
An Act To Require the Use of Personal Flotation Devices in Canoes
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MAKER of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle and
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: FULLER of Lewiston, 
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13068-A, sub-§4, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§380 and affected by §422, is amended to read: 
A.  A person operates a watercraft without proper safety equipment if the person 
operates a watercraft and: 
(1)  Fails to comply with the same requirements pertaining to lights, life-saving 
devices, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment as required by federal laws 
and regulations on federal navigable waters, as promulgated under the Federal 
Boat Safety Act of 1971, Public Law 92-75, as amended; 
(2)  Fails to comply with requirements pertaining to additional equipment not in 
conflict with federal navigation laws, which the commissioner may prescribe if 
there is a demonstrated need; 
(3)  Fails to wear a Coast Guard approved Type I, Type II or Type III personal 
flotation device while canoeing or kayaking on the Saco River between Hiram 
Dam and the Atlantic Ocean between January 1st and June 1st; or 
(4)  Fails to wear a Coast Guard approved Type I, Type II, Type III or Type V 
personal flotation device while operating a watercraft on: 
(a)  The Penobscot River, between the gorge and the head of Big Eddy; or 
(b)  The Kennebec River, between Harris Station and Turtle Island, at the 
foot of Black Brook Rapids. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §13068-A, sub-§17 is enacted to read: 
17.  Safety requirements for canoes.  The following provisions apply to operating 
or being a passenger in a canoe. 
A.  A person may not operate or be a passenger in a canoe unless the person is 
wearing a Coast Guard approved Type I, Type II or Type III personal flotation 
device. 
B.  The following penalties apply to violations of this subsection. 
(1)  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a 
fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
(2)  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as 
having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-
year period commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the use of a Coast Guard approved Type I, Type II or Type III 
personal flotation device while canoeing.
An Act To Provide Opportunity for Energy Cost Reduction for Maine Businesses and Citizens
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0344
Committee Amendment CA_A_S16 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 110, L.D. 344, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Opportunity for Energy Cost Reduction for Maine Businesses and Citizens" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page I - 128LR1632(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/27/17 feac 
LD344 
LR 1632(02) 
An Act To Provide Opportunity for Energy Cost Reduction for Maine Businesses and Citizens 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'p( 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
I S - J L, \ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
\. 
/ 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill extends the time that the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) can execute an energy cost reduction contract 
(ECRC) from December 31, 2018, to December 31, 2020. If the PUC were to execute an ECRC within the extended 
timeframe, it is anticipated that any additional costs to the PUC can be managed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1632(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Make Abuse of Corpse a Class C Crime
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0346
Committee Amendment CA_A_S111 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 112, L.D. 346, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Abuse of Corpse a Class C Crime" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/17 feac:. 
LD346 
LR 176(02) 
An Act To Make Abuse of Corpse a Class C Crime 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the class of a crime from Class D to Class C. 
Increases correctional, indigent legal and judicial costs. 
May shift correctional costs from the counties to the State. 
The collection of additional fine revenue may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LROI 76(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Discharge of a Firearm within 300 Feet of a State-owned Boat Launching Ramp
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0343
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DAVIS, MARTIN, DOW, SAVIELLO, BLACK
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1059

Legislative Document
No. 343
S.P. 109
In Senate, February 2, 2017
An Act To Prohibit the Discharge of a Firearm within 300 Feet of a 
State-owned Boat Launching Ramp
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair and
Senators: DOW of Lincoln, SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representative: BLACK of Wilton.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1059 is enacted to read: 
§1059.  Discharging a firearm near a state-owned boat launching ramp 
1.  A person is guilty of discharging a firearm near a state-owned boat launching 
ramp if the person discharges a firearm within 300 feet of a state-owned boat launching 
ramp. 
2.  This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer in the performance of the 
law enforcement officer's duties. 
3.  Discharging a firearm near a state-owned boat launching ramp is a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes discharging a firearm within 300 feet of a state-owned boat launching 
ramp a Class E crime.
An Act To Provide Opportunity for Energy Cost Reduction for Maine Businesses and Citizens
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0344
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DION
Amends: 35-A MRSA §1912

Legislative Document
No. 344
S.P. 110
In Senate, February 2, 2017
An Act To Provide Opportunity for Energy Cost Reduction for 
Maine Businesses and Citizens
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DION of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §1912, as amended by PL 2015, c. 445, §7, is further 
amended to read: 
§1912.  Limitation 
The commission may not execute under this chapter a physical energy storage 
contract after June 1, 2017 or an energy cost reduction contract after December 31, 2018 
2020.  The commission may continue to administer existing physical energy storage 
contracts and enter into agreements regarding the resale of physical energy storage 
capacity purchased through a physical energy storage contract after June 1, 2017.  The 
commission may continue to administer existing energy cost reduction contracts and 
enter into agreements regarding the resale of natural gas pipeline capacity purchased 
through an energy cost reduction contract after December 31, 2018 2020. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the expiration date for the execution of an energy cost reduction 
contract from December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2020.
An Act To Repeal Certain Requirements Concerning the Sale and Purchase of Firearms
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0350
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HARVELL
Amends: 15 MRSA §455

Legislative Document
No. 350
H.P. 256
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Repeal Certain Requirements Concerning the Sale and 
Purchase of Firearms
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §455, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. H, §1 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
§455.  Sales of firearms 
1.  Forms.  A dealer may not: 
A.  Sell, let or loan a firearm to a person without making a copy of the form a dealer 
must keep as prescribed by 18 United States Code, Section 923.  The copy must be 
made and marked as "STATE COPY" before the firearm is delivered; or 
B.  Refuse to show or refuse to allow inspection of a copy of the form described in 
paragraph A to a sheriff, deputy sheriff, police officer, constable, game warden or 
prosecuting attorney. 
A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of $50 
may be adjudged. 
2.  False or fictitious name.  A person may not give a false or fictitious name to a 
firearms dealer.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for 
which a fine of $50 may be adjudged. 
3.  Exception.  This section does not apply to a wholesaler who sells only to other 
dealers or to a manufacturer who sells only at wholesale. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the law that requires a firearms dealer who sells, lets or loans a 
firearm to make a copy of the form the dealer must keep pursuant to federal law and to 
show that copy to a law enforcement officer or prosecuting attorney.
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Prohibit Weapons at Municipal Public Proceedings and Voting Places
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0351
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SPEAR, MILLETT, BABBIDGE, BEEBE-CENTER, BLUME, FECTEAU, KUMIEGA, RYKERSON, MIRAMANT
Amends: 25 MRSA §2011, 30-A MRSA §3015

Legislative Document
No. 351
H.P. 257
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Prohibit Weapons at Municipal 
Public Proceedings and Voting Places
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SPEAR of South Thomaston.
Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BLUME of 
York, FECTEAU of Biddeford, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, RYKERSON of Kittery, Senator: 
MIRAMANT of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2011, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 359, is amended to 
read: 
3.  Exception.  This section does not prohibit an order, ordinance, rule or regulation 
of any political subdivision which that, with the exception of appropriate civil penalty 
provisions, conforms exactly with any applicable provision of state law or which that 
regulates the discharge of firearms within a jurisdiction or that regulates the carrying of 
firearms within a municipality in accordance with Title 30-A, section 3015. 
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §3015 is enacted to read: 
§3015.  Regulation of weapons at municipal public proceedings and voting places 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a municipality may adopt 
an ordinance that prohibits the carrying of a dangerous weapon at municipal public 
proceedings and voting places within the municipality. A municipal ordinance adopted 
pursuant to this section must provide an exception to allow the carrying of a handgun by 
an on-duty federal, state or local law enforcement officer.  For the purposes of this 
section, "dangerous weapon" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 
9, paragraph C, "law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 
2, subsection 17, "public proceeding" has the same meaning as in Title 1, section 402, 
subsection 2 and "voting place" has the same meaning as in Title 21-A, section 1, 
subsection 49. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows municipalities to prohibit the carrying of dangerous weapons at 
municipal public proceedings and voting places within the municipality.  It provides an 
exception to allow the carrying of a handgun by an on-duty law enforcement officer.
An Act To Require a Dealer To Sell a Gun Lock with Every New Firearm
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0352
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: RYKERSON, ACKLEY, ALLEY, COOPER, HYMANSON, SCHNECK, SPEAR, CHIPMAN, DION
Amends: 25 MRSA §2014

Legislative Document
No. 352
H.P. 258
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Require a Dealer To Sell a Gun Lock with Every New 
Firearm
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, ALLEY of Beals, COOPER of 
Yarmouth, HYMANSON of York, SCHNECK of Bangor, SPEAR of South Thomaston, 
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, DION of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2014 is enacted to read: 
§2014.  Sale of firearm to include gun lock 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Firearm" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 12-A. 
B.  "Firearm dealer" means a person who is licensed as a dealer under 18 United 
States Code, Section 923, or who is required to be licensed as a dealer under that 
section. 
C.  "Gun lock" means a device external to a firearm or part of a firearm that prevents 
the firearm from discharging until the device is removed or deactivated and is 
approved by a firearm safety device laboratory recognized by the California 
Department of Justice. 
2.  Requirement.  A firearm dealer may not sell at retail a firearm without also 
selling the purchaser a gun lock for that firearm. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a firearm dealer to sell a gun lock with every firearm the dealer sells 
at retail in the State.
An Act To Make Abuse of Corpse a Class C Crime
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0346
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: KATZ, GROHMAN
Amends: 17-A MRSA §508

Legislative Document
No. 346
S.P. 112
In Senate, February 2, 2017
An Act To Make Abuse of Corpse a Class C Crime
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representative GROHMAN of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §508, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1975, c. 499, §1, is amended 
to read: 
3.    Abuse of corpse is a Class D C crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the class of crime for abuse of corpse from Class D to Class C.
An Act To Repeal Ce1tain Requirements for Graduation from Secondary School
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0356
Committee Amendment CA_A_H82 (House)
Committee: Education, incorporates a fiscal note

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 262, L.D. 356, Bill, "An Act To 
Repeal Ce1tain Requirements for Graduation from Secondary School" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority repmt of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education, incorporates a fiscal note. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 04/05/ 17 :Wac. 
LD356 
LR 1877(02) 
An Act To Repeal Certain Requirements for Graduation from Secondary School 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A(H- ~ ~) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
-
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to review, revise and update or replace current documents, websites 
and other communication tools used by the department in order to reflect the changes in the proficiency-based 
diploma requirements required by this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. -
LRl 877(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce Absenteeism in Students from Kindergarten to Third Grade
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0353
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: KORNFIELD, MILLETT, GOLDEN, HIGGINS, HUBBELL, MASTRACCIO, PIERCE, POULIOT, SCHNECK, STEARNS

Legislative Document
No. 353
H.P. 259
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Reduce Absenteeism in Students from Kindergarten to 
Third Grade
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and
Representatives: GOLDEN of Lewiston, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, HUBBELL of Bar 
Harbor, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, PIERCE of Falmouth, POULIOT of Augusta, SCHNECK 
of Bangor, STEARNS of Guilford.
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 direct the Department of Education to establish a program that 
provides incentives to parents or guardians of students in kindergarten to 3rd grade who 
are prone to absenteeism from school to encourage the parents or guardians to reduce or 
eliminate the absenteeism.  The parent or guardian of a student who has been determined 
to have excessive absenteeism would be required to meet with a school administrator and 
social worker.  Incentives may be offered, for example, cash rewards or gift cards to 
grocery stores.  The program would be a public-private partnership, and the Department 
of Education would seek private or corporate partners to help provide or donate the 
incentives.
An Act To Create a Penalty for the Discharge of Septic Waste from Watercraft into the Inland Waters
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0357
Committee Amendment CA_A_H59 (House)
Amends: 38 MRSA §423

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,tt, to H.P. 263, L.D. 357, Bill, "An Act To Create 
a Penalty for the Discharge of Septic Waste from Watercraft into the Inland Waters" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase Penalties for the Discharge of Sewage, Septic Fluids, Garbage, 
Sanitary Waste or Other Pollutants from Watercraft into Inland Waters' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §423, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. Penalty. Notwithstanding section 349, subsection 2, a person who is charged with 
a civil violation of this section is subject to a civil penalty, payable to the State, of not less 
than $500 and not more than $10,000 for each day of that violation.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title, replaces the bill and increases the minimum 
penalty from not less than $100 to not less than $500 for the discharge of sewage, septic 
fluids, garbage or other pollutants from watercraft into inland waters or for operating on 
inland waters a watercraft that has a permanently installed sanitary waste disposal system 
if it does not have a holding tank to prevent the discharge of sanitary waste into inland 
waters. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03/17 feac 
LD357 
LR 1468(02) 
An Act To Create a Penalty for the Discharge of Septic Waste from Watercraft into the Inland Waters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ·~· [ H -5 9 \ 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
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An Act Regarding Special Education Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0355
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FULLER, LANGLEY, ALLEY, FARNSWORTH, HANDY, WOOD, ZEIGLER, MAKER

Legislative Document
No. 355
H.P. 261
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act Regarding Special Education Costs
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FULLER of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, FARNSWORTH of Portland, HANDY of Lewiston, 
WOOD of Greene, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senator: MAKER of Washington.
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 increase the speed with which the 
State reimburses towns for unexpected spikes in special education costs.
An Act To Close the Gap in Children's Health Care Coverage in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0358
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: POULIOT, KATZ, DENNO, MADIGAN, MALABY, MAKER
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-T

Legislative Document
No. 358
H.P. 264
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Close the Gap in Children's Health Care Coverage in 
Maine
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative POULIOT of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and
Representatives: DENNO of Cumberland, MADIGAN of Waterville, MALABY of Hancock, 
Senator: MAKER of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-T, sub-§2, ¶C, as reallocated by RR 1997, c. 2, §46, is 
amended to read: 
C.  All children resident in the State are eligible except a child who: 
 (1) Is eligible for coverage under the Medicaid program; 
(2)  Is covered under a group health insurance plan or under health insurance, as 
defined in Section 2791 of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 United 
States Code, Section 300gg(c) (Supp. 1997); 
(3)  Is a member of a family that is eligible under Title 5, section 285 for health 
coverage under the state employee health insurance program; 
(4)  Is an inmate in a public institution or a patient in an institution for mental 
diseases; or 
(5) Within the 3 months prior to application for coverage under the Cub Care 
program, was insured or otherwise provided coverage under an employer-based 
health plan for which the employer paid 50% or more of the cost for the child's 
coverage, except that this subparagraph does not apply if: 
(a)  The cost to the employee of coverage for the family exceeds 10% of the 
family's income; 
(b) The parent lost coverage for the child because of a change in 
employment, termination of coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus 
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, COBRA, of the Employee Retirement 
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, 29 United States Code, Sections 
1161 to 1168 (Supp. 1997) or termination for a reason not in the control of 
the employee; or 
(c) The department has determined that grounds exist for a good-cause 
exception. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows children of state employees to be eligible for the State Children's 
Health Insurance Program as long as they meet the other eligibility requirements.
An Act To Create a Penalty for the Discharge of Septic Waste from Watercraft into the Inland Waters
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0357
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: FAY, ACKLEY, ALLEY, CEBRA, COREY, DIAMOND
Amends: 38 MRSA §423

Legislative Document
No. 357
H.P. 263
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Create a Penalty for the Discharge of Septic Waste from 
Watercraft into the Inland Waters
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, ALLEY of Beals, CEBRA of 
Naples, COREY of Windham, Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §423, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Penalty.  Notwithstanding section 349, a person who violates this section commits 
a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $1,000 may be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes a penalty of not less than $1,000 for the discharge of waste from 
watercraft in inland waters or for operating on inland waters a watercraft that has a 
permanently installed sanitary waste disposal system if it does not have a holding tank to 
prevent the discharge of sanitary waste into inland waters.
An Act To Allow Consumers To Shop for Credit without Damaging Their Credit Scores
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0360
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CRAIG, BROOKS, FOLEY, KINNEY, PICCHIOTTI, PRESCOTT, WALLACE, CARSON
Amends: 10 MRSA §1310-H

Legislative Document
No. 360
H.P. 266
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Allow Consumers To Shop for Credit without Damaging 
Their Credit Scores
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAIG of Brewer.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, FOLEY of Wells, KINNEY of Knox, 
PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, WALLACE of Dexter, Senator: 
CARSON of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1310-H, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 228, §1, is 
amended to read: 
3.  Nonliability.  A person may not be held liable for any violation of this section if 
the person shows by a preponderance of the evidence that at the time of the alleged 
violation the person maintained reasonable procedures to ensure compliance with the 
provisions of subsections 1 and, 2 and 4. 
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §1310-H, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Consideration of credit inquiries.  Notwithstanding any provision of federal law, 
a consumer reporting agency may not consider the number of credit inquiries made by a 
consumer or on behalf of a consumer as a factor in the calculation of a consumer's credit 
score.  
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a consumer reporting agency from considering the number of 
credit inquiries made by a consumer or on behalf of a consumer as a factor in the 
calculation of a consumer's credit score.
An Act To Allow Relative Caregivers Standing in Court
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0362
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: PICCHIOTTI, CRAIG, GUERIN, PRESCOTT, SIROCKI, STROM, TUELL, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 22 MRSA §4005-D

Legislative Document
No. 362
H.P. 268
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Allow Relative Caregivers Standing in Court
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAIG of Brewer, GUERIN of Glenburn, PRESCOTT of 
Waterboro, SIROCKI of Scarborough, STROM of Pittsfield, TUELL of East Machias, 
Senator: WHITTEMORE of Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4005-D, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2007, c. 255, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
6.  Foster parents and preadoptive parents.  The foster parent of a child, if any, 
and any preadoptive parent or relative providing care for the child must be provided 
notice of and the right to be heard in any proceeding to be held with respect to the child.  
The right to be heard includes the right to testify but does not include the right to present 
other witnesses or evidence, to attend any other portion of the proceeding or to have 
access to pleadings or records.  This subsection may not be construed to require that any 
foster parent, or preadoptive parent or relative providing care for the child be made a 
party to the proceeding solely on the basis of the notice and right to be heard. 
The foster parent of a child, if any, and any preadoptive parent or relative providing care 
for the child may attend a proceeding in its entirety under this subsection unless 
specifically excluded by decision of the presiding judge. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4005-D, sub-§6-A is enacted to read: 
6-A.  Relatives providing care.  A relative caregiver has an unconditional right to 
intervene and to obtain the rights of a party in a proceeding under this chapter pursuant to 
the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 24(a). 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that a relative caregiver involved in a child protection proceeding 
has an unconditional right to intervene in the proceeding.
An Act To Ensure Fair Compensation for Licensed Insurance Agents
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0361
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FOLEY, CHENETTE, CRAIG, PICCHIOTTI, PRESCOTT, VACHON, WALLACE, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2189

Legislative Document
No. 361
H.P. 267
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Ensure Fair Compensation for Licensed Insurance 
Agents
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOLEY of Wells.
Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and
Representatives: CRAIG of Brewer, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, 
VACHON of Scarborough, WALLACE of Dexter, Senator: WHITTEMORE of Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2189 is enacted to read: 
§2189.  Requirements related to enrollment in qualified health plans 
1.  Definition.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, 
"exchange" has the same meaning as in section 2188, subsection 1, paragraph A. 
2.  Requirements.  An insurer that offers a qualified health plan in this State through 
the exchange or outside of the exchange shall:  
A.  Pay a commission to a licensed insurance producer or consultant for the 
enrollment of an individual or employee in a qualified health plan; 
B.  Require that the enrollment of an individual or employee in a qualified health plan 
during any special enrollment period authorized under the federal Affordable Care 
Act is made by a licensed insurance producer or consultant;  
C.  Pay a commission to a licensed insurance producer or consultant for enrollment in 
a qualified health plan during any special enrollment period that is equal to the 
commission paid for enrollment during the insurer's annual enrollment period; and 
D.  Prior to authorizing a licensed insurance producer or consultant to enroll an 
individual or employee during a special enrollment period, require the licensed 
insurance producer or consultant to undergo training to recognize potential cases of 
fraud, waste and abuse related to special enrollment periods. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires insurers that offer qualified health plans in this State to ensure that 
only licensed insurance producers and consultants enroll individuals and employees 
during special enrollment periods and to meet certain compensation requirements for 
enrollment during annual and special enrollment periods.  The bill also requires that these 
insurance producers and consultants receive training to recognize potential cases of fraud, 
waste and abuse related to special enrollment periods.
An Act To Welcome Statewide Economic Investment
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0368
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: GUERIN, VOLK, AUSTIN, BATES, BRYANT, DOORE, LUCHINI, MARTIN, VACHON, WARD

Legislative Document
No. 368
H.P. 274
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Welcome Statewide Economic Investment
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GUERIN of Glenburn.
Cosponsored by Senator VOLK of Cumberland and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, 
BATES of Westbrook, BRYANT of Windham, DOORE of Augusta, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, VACHON of Scarborough, WARD of Dedham.
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 provide incentives for statewide economic investment to 
businesses whose income is currently taxed at lower rates due to offshore investment of 
that income.  This bill would offset federal taxes paid on repatriated income with state 
and local property tax, income tax and employment tax reductions.  The offset of real 
estate, personal, property and employment taxes would be reduced over a 10-year period 
by an amount equal to federal taxes paid at an assumed tax rate of 10%. 
The offset would be allowed for capital invested in or dedicated to, without 
limitation, business expansion, including construction and site development and new 
equipment purchases; historic property or brownfield redevelopment and relocation, 
subject to state and municipal oversight; and new job creation or job retraining for any 
jobs the investment causes to be displaced.  A business qualifying for the incentives 
would be required to commit to fulfilling the terms of an incentive plan for a period of 
time double to that of the length of time the incentives are provided.
An Act To Allow a Truck Carrying Perishable Products To Operate on a Posted Road without a Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0371
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JOHANSEN, JACKSON, BRADSTREET, MARTIN, PRESCOTT, SHERMAN, STEWART, SUTTON, WHITE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2395

Legislative Document
No. 371
H.P. 277
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Allow a Truck Carrying Perishable Products To Operate 
on a Posted Road without a Permit
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MARTIN of 
Sinclair, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, STEWART of Presque Isle, 
SUTTON of Warren, WHITE of Washburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2395, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9.  Exemption.  A commercial motor vehicle hauling a perishable product is exempt 
from this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts commercial motor vehicles hauling perishable products from the 
restrictions on ways requiring special protection by the Department of Transportation, 
counties or municipalities.
An Act To Create Pathways To Enter Alternative Marine Industries
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0373
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: ALLEY, MAKER, DEVIN, HARLOW, HILLIARD, HUBBELL, KUMIEGA, TUELL, ZEIGLER

Legislative Document
No. 373
H.P. 279
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Create Pathways To Enter Alternative Marine Industries
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, 
HARLOW of Portland, HILLIARD of Belgrade, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, KUMIEGA of 
Deer Isle, TUELL of East Machias, ZEIGLER of Montville.
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 allow a person who has completed a lobster and crab fishing 
apprenticeship to enter a lottery to be allowed to engage in scallop harvesting in the 
lobstering off-season.
An Act To Promote Physical Activity for Schoolchildren
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0378
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT, PIERCE, GRATWICK, LANGLEY, MAKER, DAUGHTRY, FARNSWORTH, HUBBELL, POULIOT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6632

Legislative Document
No. 378
S.P. 119
In Senate, February 2, 2017
An Act To Promote Physical Activity for Schoolchildren
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth and
Senators: GRATWICK of Penobscot, LANGLEY of Hancock, MAKER of Washington, 
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, FARNSWORTH of Portland, HUBBELL of Bar 
Harbor, POULIOT of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6632 is enacted to read: 
§6632.  Daily physical activity 
Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, a school administrative unit shall provide at 
least 30 minutes of daily physical activity for all students in kindergarten to grade 5.  For 
purposes of this section, "physical activity" means unstructured recess, recreational 
classroom activity or structured physical education.  A school administrative unit may not 
deny a student physical activity as punishment or discipline.  A teacher may restrict a 
student from engaging in physical activity if engaging in physical activity presents a 
danger to the student or others or if the restriction is consistent with the student's 
individualized education program.  If a student is behaving inappropriately during 
physical activity, a teacher may provide an alternative physical activity to the student. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires all school administrative units to provide at least 30 minutes of 
daily physical activity for all students in kindergarten to grade 5.  The bill provides that a 
teacher may restrict a student from engaging in physical activity if the physical activity 
presents a danger to the student or others or if the restriction is consistent with the 
student's individualized education program.
An Act To Provide Stability and Continuity in the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0379
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT, KORNFIELD

Legislative Document
No. 379
S.P. 120
In Senate, February 2, 2017
An Act To Provide Stability and Continuity in the Department of 
Education
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor.
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 provide stability and continuity in the Department of Education 
by enacting measures designed to ensure the timely nomination of the Commissioner of 
Education and to discourage repeated appointments of acting commissioners.