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An Act To Remove the Limit on the Number of Public Charter Schools That May Be Approved
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1158
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MASON, POULIOT, MIRAMANT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §2405

Legislative Document
No. 1158
S.P. 379
In Senate, March 23, 2017
An Act To Remove the Limit on the Number of Public Charter 
Schools That May Be Approved
Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative POULIOT of Augusta and
Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §2405, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2011, c. 570, §8, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the provision of law that requires the Maine Charter School 
Commission to limit the number of schools approved for the public charter school 
program.
Resolve, To Require a Study of Wages and Working Conditions for Child Development Educators and Staff
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1160
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT, FARNSWORTH, BREEN, CARPENTER, CARSON, MAKER, VITELLI, BERRY, HUBBELL

Legislative Document
No. 1160
S.P. 381
In Senate, March 23, 2017
Resolve, To Require a Study of Wages and Working Conditions for 
Child Development Educators and Staff
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 FARNSWORTH of Portland and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, CARPENTER of Aroostook, CARSON of Cumberland, 
MAKER of Washington, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, 
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor.
Sec. 1.  Study of wages and working conditions for child development 
educators and staff.  Resolved:  That the Child Development Services System, as 
defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 7001, subsection 1-A and 
referred to in this resolve as "the system," shall examine the wage schedules for 
individuals who provide early intervention or special education services in school 
administrative units, referred to in this resolve as "individuals."  In performing this 
examination, the system shall compare the working conditions and wages paid to such 
individuals with the working conditions and wages paid to child development educators 
and staff in comparable positions in the private sector and in elementary and secondary 
schools in this State.  The system shall determine a wage schedule for individuals that is 
equivalent to the wages paid to persons in comparable positions and methods of 
improving recruitment and retention of such positions.  The system shall report its 
findings and recommendations, along with any necessary implementing legislation, to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs no later than December 6, 
2017.  The joint standing committee may report out a bill to the Second Regular Session 
of the 128th Legislature based upon the report and recommendations of the system. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Child Development Services System to examine the 
working conditions and wages paid to individuals who provide early intervention or 
special education services in school administrative units and compare those working 
conditions and wages to those of persons in similar positions in the private sector and in 
elementary and secondary schools in this State.  The system is required to develop 
recommendations for a wage schedule and other methods of improving recruitment and 
retention of child development educators and staff and submit its findings to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, which is authorized to report out 
a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature.
An Act To Amend the Insurance Laws Governing the Provision of Rebates
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1161
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: DOW, COLLINGS
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2160

Legislative Document
No. 1161
S.P. 382
In Senate, March 23, 2017
An Act To Amend the Insurance Laws Governing the Provision of 
Rebates
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DOW of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2160, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Services for free or less than fair market value.  This section does not prohibit a 
person from offering or providing services, whether or not the services are directly related 
to an insurance contract, for free or for less than fair market value as long as the receipt of 
the services is not contingent upon the purchase of insurance.  A person that offers or 
provides services under this subsection for free or less than fair market value shall 
conspicuously disclose to the recipient before the purchase of insurance, receipt of a 
quote for insurance or designation of an agent of record that receipt of the services is not 
contingent on the purchase of insurance.  A person may comply with this subsection by 
an oral or written disclosure. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws regarding rebates under life, health and annuity contracts 
and prohibiting unfair discrimination and rebates by property, casualty and surety insurers 
to allow a person to offer or provide services, whether or not the services are directly 
related to an insurance contract, for free or for less than fair market value as long as the 
receipt of the services is not contingent upon the purchase of insurance.  It also requires a 
written or oral disclosure to be made to the recipient of the services that the services are 
not contingent on the purchase of insurance.
An Act To Reduce the Incidence of Obesity and Chronic Disease in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1162
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S420 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 383, 
L.D. 1162, Bill, "An Act To Reduce the Incidence of Obesity and Chronic Disease in 
Maine" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §3174-AAA in the first paragraph in the 6th 
line (page 1, line 19 in amendment) by striking out the following: "48 or" and inserting 
the following: '1.&' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §3174-AAA in the first paragraph in the last 
line (page 1, line 20 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "chapter 104
the 
following: 'or nurse practitioners licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 31' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §3174-AAA in the 2nd paragraph in the last 
line (page 1, line 24 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
1148 or" and inserting 
the following: '1.&' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §3174-AAA in the 2nd paragraph in the last 
line (page 1, line 24 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "chapter 104
the 
following: 'or a nurse practitioner licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 31' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the initiative in the last line (page 1, line 33 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "or licensed dietitians" and inserting the 
following: ', licensed dietitians or licensed nurse practitioners' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows medical nutritional therapy that is reimbursed under the 
MaineCare program to be ,.provided ~y licy;{sed nurse practitioners. 
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COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funding for a Program of Student Debt Cancellation and Refinancing
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1163
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S340 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 384, 
L.D. 1163, Bill, "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funding 
for a Program of Student Debt Cancellation and Refinancing" 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 21 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "$25,000,000" and inserting the following: 
'$40,000,000' 
Amend the amendment in Patt A in section 5 in the last line (page 2, line 15 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "$25,000,000" and inserting the following: 
'$40,000,000' 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 9 in the question in the first line (page 2, 
line 35 in amendment) by striking out the following: "$25,000,000" and inserting the 
following: '$40,000,000' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the General Fund obligation amount from $25,000,000, as 
proposed in Committee Amendment "B," to $40,000,000. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
Page I - 128LR0145(04)-1 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 07/19/17 feac 
LD 1163 
LR 145(04) 
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funding for a Program of Student Debt 
Cancellation and Refinancing 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '/)\' to Committee Amendment " " 
Sponsor: Sen. Libby of Androscoggin 
Bond Issues 
General Fund - Taxable 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Term (years) 
Fiscal Note 
Principal 
$15,000,000 
Rate(%) 
4.75% 
Interest 
$3,918,750 
Total Cost 
$18,918,750 
This amendment increases the minority report by $15,000,000. As amended the total amount of the bond is 
$40,000,000. 
Increasing the bond amount from $25,000,000 to $40,000,000 will increase the estimated cost to the Finance 
Authority of Maine to establish and operate the Student Debt Cancellation and Refinance Program by between 
$45,000 and $60,000 per year, or between 3% and 4%, assuming additional annual bond activity of $1,500,000 per 
year over the 10 year period. 
LR0145(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce the Incidence of Obesity and Chronic Disease in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1162
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LIBBY, HAMANN, CHIPMAN, GRATWICK, KATZ, HARLOW
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Z

Legislative Document
No. 1162
S.P. 383
In Senate, March 23, 2017
An Act To Reduce the Incidence of Obesity and Chronic Disease in 
Maine
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative HAMANN of South Portland and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot, KATZ of Kennebec, 
Representative: HARLOW of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-ZZ is enacted to read: 
§3174-ZZ.  Medical nutritional therapy; obesity treatment medication; rules 
The department shall provide for the reimbursement under the MaineCare program 
for medical nutritional therapy, including treatment for being overweight, obesity, 
hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes, disorders of lipid metabolism, HIV infection, 
unintended weight loss in older adults, chronic kidney disease, malnutrition and 
inappropriate eating habits.  Medical nutritional therapy also includes dietary surveillance 
and counseling.  Medical nutritional therapy services may be provided by physicians, 
licensed dietitians and dietitian nutritionists who practice in hospitals, outpatient settings 
or private offices. 
The department shall provide for the reimbursement under the MaineCare program 
for obesity treatment medication. 
The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules adopted pursuant 
to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A. 
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "dietitian nutritionist" 
means a provider of medical nutritional therapy and "medical nutritional therapy" means 
a therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions and their associated symptoms by 
use of a specifically tailored diet devised and monitored by a physician, a licensed 
dietitian or a dietitian nutritionist. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides for reimbursement under the MaineCare program for medical 
nutritional therapy provided by physicians, licensed dietitians and dietitian nutritionists 
and reimbursement for obesity treatment medication.
An Act Regarding Anesthesia Care in Rural Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1166
Committee Amendment CA_A_S108 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 387, L.D. 1166, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Anesthesia Care in Rural Maine" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2211 by inserting at the end the following: 
'4. Rules. The board shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allocates to the Maine Revised Statutes the language in the bill 
granting rulemaking authority to the State Board of Nursing. 
FlSCAL ~OTE REQUJRED 
(See attached) -~· 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/11/17 feac. 
LD 1166 
LR 1243(02) 
An Act Regarding Anesthesia Care in Rural Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amende.d by Committee Amendment "A' ( S' - !O~ 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the State Board of Nursing, affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, associated with the rulemaldng process can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1243(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt Temporary Categorical Signs from the Identification Label Requirement for 6 Weeks Prior to the June and November Elections
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1169
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: COLLINS, DUNPHY, CUSHING, DIAMOND, KATZ, CEBRA, PARRY, STANLEY, TIPPING, TURNER
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

Legislative Document
No. 1169
S.P. 390
In Senate, March 28, 2017
An Act To Exempt Temporary Categorical Signs from the 
Identification Label Requirement for 6 Weeks Prior to the June and 
November Elections
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator COLLINS of York.
Cosponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town and
Senators: CUSHING of Penobscot, DIAMOND of Cumberland, KATZ of Kennebec, 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, PARRY of Arundel, STANLEY of Medway, TIPPING of 
Orono, TURNER of Burlington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§1, ¶L, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 403, §4, is 
amended to read: 
L.  Temporary signs placed within the public right-of-way for a maximum of 6 weeks 
per calendar year.  A temporary sign may not be placed within 30 feet of another 
temporary sign bearing the same or substantially the same message.  A temporary 
sign may not exceed 4 feet by 8 feet in size.  A Except during the 6-week period prior 
to a primary election in June and the 6-week period prior to a general election in 
November, a sign under this paragraph must be labeled with the name and address of 
the individual, entity or organization that placed the sign within the public 
right-of-way and the designated time period the sign will be maintained within the 
public right-of-way. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts a temporary sign that is within a public right-of-way during the 6 
weeks prior to a primary election in June or a general election in November from the 
requirement that the sign be labeled with the name and address of the individual, entity or 
organization that placed the sign within the public right-of-way and the designated time 
period the sign will be maintained within the public right-of-way.
An Act To Reduce Youth Access to Tobacco Products
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1170
Senate Amendment SA_A_S325 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 391, L.D. 1170, Bill, "An Act To Reduce 
Youth Access to Tobacco Products" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. Transfer. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the 
State Controller, by June 30, 2019, shall transfer $106,075 from the Maine Center for 
Disease Control and Prevention program, Fund for a Healthy Maine account in the 
Department of Health and Human Services to the unappropriated surplus of the General 
Fund.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the State Controller to transfer $106,075 from the Maine 
Center for Disease Control and Prevention program, Fund for a Healthy Maine account in 
the Department of Health and Human Services to the unappropriated surplus of the 
General Fund. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COUNTY: Ox 
Page I - 128LR1204(08)-1 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 07 /17 /17 feac. 
LD 1170 
LR 1204(08) 
An Act To Reduce Youth Access to Tobacco Products 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'W,' to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
($106,075) 
$106,075 
$106,075 
($106,075) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment reimburses the General Fund revenue loss in the bill in the second year of the biennium only by a 
transfer of$106,075 by June 30, 2019 from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention program, Fund for a 
Healthy Maine account in the Department of Health and Human Services to the unappropriated surplus of the General 
Fund. 
LR1204(08) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Repeal the Maine Personal Property Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1172
Committee Amendment CA_A_S179 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to S.P. 393, L.D. 1172, Bill, "An Act To 
Repeal the Maine Personal Property Tax" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 26 the following: 
'Sec. 27. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides funding to reimburse municipalities for the loss of personal property 
tax revenue. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$60,081,377 
$60,081,377 
This amendment adds an appropriation to reimburse municipalities for 50% of the 
revenue loss due to the repeal of the tax on personal property. Reimbursement is required 
under the Constitution of Maine, A1iicle IV, Pait Third, Section 23. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/18/17 feae!. 
LD 1172 
LR 1602(02) 
An Act To Repeal the Maine Personal Property Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '):\' ( S- \ 'l q) 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY2018-19 
$0 
$60,081,377 
$0 
$60,081,377 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$47,100,000 
$47,100,000 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
$46,800,000 
$46,800,000 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $60,081,377 in fiscal year 2018-19 to the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services to reimburse municipalities 50% of the revenue loss due to the repeal of the tax 
on personal property. 
LRl 602(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Sustain and Attract Skilled Workers to Maine by Improving the Job Creation Through Educational Opportunity Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1171
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CHENETTE, NADEAU, LIBBY, MILLETT, TIPPING
Amends: 10 MRSA §1018, 20-A MRSA §12542

Legislative Document
No. 1171
S.P. 392
In Senate, March 28, 2017
An Act To Sustain and Attract Skilled Workers to Maine by 
Improving the Job Creation Through Educational Opportunity 
Program
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHENETTE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative NADEAU of Winslow and
Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, MILLETT of Cumberland, Representative: TIPPING of 
Orono.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1018 is enacted to read: 
§1018.  Job Creation Through Educational Opportunity Program liaison 
A position is established within the authority to serve as liaison to assist a Maine 
resident with issues regarding participation in the Job Creation Through Educational 
Opportunity Program established in Title 20-A, section 12542.  Specifically, the liaison 
shall assist the Maine resident in communicating with secondary school guidance 
counselors, college career counseling services staff and the Department of Administrative 
and Financial Services, Maine Revenue Services and in other issues related to the Maine 
resident's participation in the program.  For the purposes of this section, "Maine resident" 
has the same meaning as in Title 20-A, section 12541, subsection 5. 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §12542, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 417, §2, is 
amended to read: 
8.  Publicity.  To assist institutions of higher education to promote the program, the 
Finance Authority of Maine shall contract with a private nonprofit corporation in the 
amount of at least $20,000 $50,000 annually to market the program throughout the State, 
targeting high schools, postsecondary educational institutions and organizations of 
parents, teachers and other relevant audiences.  Marketing efforts must include printed 
materials, online information and in-person promotional efforts. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes a position within the Finance Authority of Maine to assist Maine 
residents in communicating with secondary school guidance counselors, college career 
counseling services staff and the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Maine Revenue Services and in other issues related to the Maine resident's participating 
in the Job Creation Through Educational Opportunity Program.  This bill also increases 
the amount to market the program throughout the State from $20,000 to $50,000.
An Act To Clarify the Use of Public Money for Bulk Mailing in the Election Process
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1174
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CUSHING, GUERIN, COLLINS, MASON, THIBODEAU, FREDETTE
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document
No. 1174
S.P. 395
In Senate, March 28, 2017
An Act To Clarify the Use of Public Money for Bulk Mailing in the 
Election Process
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative GUERIN of Glenburn and
Senators: COLLINS of York, MASON of Androscoggin, President THIBODEAU of Waldo, 
Representative: FREDETTE of Newport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§12-E is enacted to read: 
12-E.  Bulk mail reporting.  The treasurer or deputy treasurer of a participating or 
certified candidate, or a political action committee engaging in bulk mailing in 
connection to the campaign of a participating or certified candidate, shall document all 
bulk mail by submitting a copy of United States Postal Service form 3602, or its 
successor form, for standard mail and form 3600, or its successor form, for first-class 
mail to the commission. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a treasurer or deputy treasurer of a Maine Clean Election Act 
candidate, or a political action committee engaging in bulk mailing in connection to the 
campaign of a participating or certified candidate, to document all bulk mail by 
submitting a copy of United States Postal Service form 3602 for standard mail and form 
3600 for first-class mail to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election 
Practices.
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Low-income Persons Who Are Deaf and Who Use Video and Captioned Phones by Providing Equitable Access to the Internet
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1176
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DION, TALBOT ROSS, CHENETTE, DIAMOND, HILL, BERRY, COOPER, RILEY, RYKERSON, SANBORN
Amends: 35-A MRSA §9219

Legislative Document
No. 1176
S.P. 397
In Senate, March 28, 2017
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Low-income Persons Who Are Deaf 
and Who Use Video and Captioned Phones by Providing Equitable 
Access to the Internet
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DION of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland and
Senators: CHENETTE of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, HILL of York, Representatives: 
BERRY of Bowdoinham, COOPER of Yarmouth, RILEY of Jay, RYKERSON of Kittery, 
SANBORN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §9219 is enacted to read: 
§9219.  Price reduction for broadband services provided to low-income persons who 
are deaf 
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Broadband services" means all communications services that the authority by 
rule determines to be necessary for an eligible person to effectively access and use 
the Internet.  "Broadband services" does not include usage-sensitive intrastate toll 
services subject to rate reduction under section 7302. 
B.  "Eligible person" means a person who: 
(1)  Is deaf as described in section 8702, subsection 3; and 
(2)  Meets income qualifications established by the authority by rule. 
2.  Discount.  In accordance with rules adopted by the authority, a communications 
service provider shall provide a 70% price reduction on all broadband services provided 
to an eligible person who applies to the authority and receives certification from the 
authority that the person qualifies as an eligible person. 
3.  Rules.  Notwithstanding section 9205, subsection 3, rules adopted under this 
section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires communications service providers to provide a 70% price reduction 
on all broadband services provided to a low-income person who is deaf.
An Act To Provide a Definition of "Primary Residence" for Purposes of Property Tax Abatements Based on Hardship or Poverty
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1180
Senate Amendment SA_A_S282 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A_,, to S.P. 401, L.D. 1180, Bill, "An Act To Provide a 
Definition of "Primary Residence" for Purposes of Property Tax Abatements Based on 
Hardship or Poverty" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 by striking out all of the 2nd paragraph 
(page 1, lines 11 to 13 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'As used in this subsection, "primary residence" means the home, appurtenant structures 
necessary to support the home and acreage sufficient to satisfy the minimum lot size as 
required by the municipality's land use or building permit ordinance or regulations or, in 
the absence of any municipal minimum lot size requirement, as required by Title 12, 
section 4807-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment revises the definition of "primary residence" as provided in the bill 
for the purpose of determining abatement of property taxes based on hardship or poverty 
by specifying that the acreage must satisfy the minimum lot size required by the 
municipality or, if the municipality has no minimum lot size requirement, the minimum 
lot size required under the realty subdi 
laws. 
(Senator SA VIELLO) 
COUNTY: Franklin 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt Public Safety Buildings from Historic Preservation Restrictions
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1184
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HARRINGTON, DAVIS, BRYANT, CEBRA, GRIGNON, MARTIN, ORDWAY, PICKETT, SAMPSON, STEWART
Amends: 27 MRSA §512

Legislative Document
No. 1184
H.P. 821
House of Representatives, March 28, 2017
An Act To Exempt Public Safety Buildings from Historic 
Preservation Restrictions
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CEBRA of Naples, GRIGNON of Athens, MARTIN 
of Sinclair, ORDWAY of Standish, PICKETT of Dixfield, SAMPSON of Alfred, STEWART 
of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  27 MRSA §512 is enacted to read: 
§512.  Exemption for public safety buildings 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a public safety building is exempt from 
restrictions regarding restoration and preservation standards imposed by the Maine 
Historic Preservation Commission or by a historical society in the State.  As used in this 
section, "public safety building" means a state, county or municipal building with the 
primary function of housing police, fire or emergency medical services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts a public safety building, which is defined as a state, county or 
municipal building with the primary function of housing police, fire or emergency 
medical services, from restrictions imposed by the Maine Historic Preservation 
Commission or by a historical society in the State.
An Act To Expand Use of Electronic Monitoring in Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1183
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FREDETTE, DIAMOND, GERRISH, GINZLER, HEAD, MALABY, PICKETT, PIERCE, STEWART, WADSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 1183
H.P. 820
House of Representatives, March 28, 2017
An Act To Expand Use of Electronic Monitoring in Domestic 
Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Cases
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: GERRISH of Lebanon, GINZLER of Bridgton, HEAD of Bethel, MALABY 
of Hancock, PICKETT of Dixfield, PIERCE of Dresden, STEWART of Presque Isle, 
WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE 
Administration - Attorney General 0310 
Initiative: Provides funds for one pretrial case manager for each of the 8 prosecutorial 
districts. 
Administration - Attorney General 0310 
Initiative: Provides funds for victim advocates in the domestic violence resource centers 
in each of the 8 prosecutorial districts to coordinate high-risk response teams and 
enhanced safety planning for victims, including implementation of ongoing analysis of 
detailed electronic monitoring protocols. 
Administration - Attorney General 0310 
Initiative: Provides funds for electronic monitoring devices for indigent offenders and for 
victims who may choose to carry the corresponding device. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$640,000
$640,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$640,000
$640,000
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$600,000
$600,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$600,000
$600,000
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$630,000
$630,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$630,000
$630,000
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF 
THE 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
2017-18
2018-19
GENERAL FUND 
$1,870,000
$1,870,000
SUMMARY 
This bill provides funding to expand the use of electronic monitoring as part of a 
coordinated response to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.  It provides funds 
for victim advocates and case management and funds to support the cost of electronic 
monitoring for indigent offenders and for victims who may choose to carry a 
corresponding device. 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
$1,870,000
$1,870,000
An Act Regarding Renewable Portfolio Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1185
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: FREDETTE

Legislative Document
No. 1185
H.P. 822
House of Representatives, March 28, 2017
An Act Regarding Renewable Portfolio Standards
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.
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 update Maine's renewable portfolio 
standards.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Develop a Resource Guide for Assistance in Substance Abuse Matters
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1186
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GERRISH, CHACE, FOLEY, HAMANN, MALABY, BRAKEY, KATZ, WOODSOME

Legislative Document
No. 1186
H.P. 823
House of Representatives, March 28, 2017
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Develop a Resource Guide for Assistance in Substance Abuse 
Matters
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GERRISH of Lebanon.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CHACE of Durham, FOLEY of Wells, HAMANN of South 
Portland, MALABY of Hancock, Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, KATZ of Kennebec, 
WOODSOME of York.
Sec. 1.  Alcohol and drug abuse treatment resource guide. Resolved:  That 
the Department of Health and Human Services shall create a resource guide for 
state-funded and other alcohol and drug abuse treatment, prevention and recovery 
programs.  The resource guide must be available on a publicly accessible website 
maintained and updated by the department.  The resource guide must be searchable by 
treatment, prevention and recovery program location and by services provided by the 
program. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to create a 
resource guide for state-funded and other alcohol and drug abuse treatment, prevention 
and recovery programs.  The resource guide must be made available on a publicly 
accessible website and searchable by location and by services provided.
An Act To Define the Age of Consent for Alcohol or Drug Treatment and Mental Health Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1189
Committee Amendment CA_A_H662 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·fl-" to H.P. 826, L.D. 1189, Bill, "An Act To 
Define the Age of Consent for Alcohol or Drug Treatment and Mental Health Services" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1502 in the first paragraph in the 3rd line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
1114
and inserting the following: 1121 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §1502 in the first paragraph by striking out all of the 
last 2 sentences (page 1, lines 9 to 12 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 'If a minor 12 
years of age or older consents to such treatment, a parent or guardian may not abrogate 
that consent.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, changes from 14 
years of age to 12 years of age the age of a minor who may consent to treatment for abuse 
of alcohol or drugs or for emotional or psychological problems. It removes the provision 
that prevents a minor from abrogating the consent of the minor's parent or guardian. The 
bill provides that a parent or guardian may not abrogate the consent to treatment provided 
by a minor 14 years of age or older; the amendment changes that age to 12 years of age or 
older. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Define the Age of Consent for Alcohol or Drug Treatment and Mental Health Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1189
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: POULIOT, HILL, BRADSTREET
Amends: 22 MRSA §1502

Legislative Document
No. 1189
H.P. 826
House of Representatives, March 28, 2017
An Act To Define the Age of Consent for Alcohol or Drug 
Treatment and Mental Health Services
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 HILL of York and Representative: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1502, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §8 and affected by 
Pt. E, §2, is amended to read: 
§1502.  Consent 
In addition to the ability to consent to treatment for health services as provided in 
sections 1823 and 1908 and Title 32, sections 2595, 3292, 3817, 6221 and 7004, a minor 
who is 14 years of age or older may consent to treatment for abuse of alcohol or drugs or 
for emotional or psychological problems and does not need the consent of a parent or 
guardian for such treatment.  If the parent or guardian consents to such treatment of a 
minor 14 years of age or older, the minor may not abrogate that consent.  If a minor 14 
years of age or older consents to such treatment, a parent or guardian may not abrogate 
that consent. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that a minor under 18 years of age may consent to treatment for 
abuse of alcohol or drugs or for emotional or psychological problems.  This bill provides 
that a minor who is 14 years of age or older may consent to treatment for abuse of alcohol 
or drugs or for emotional or psychological problems and does not need the consent of a 
parent or guardian for such treatment.  It also provides that if the parent or guardian 
consents to such treatment of a minor 14 years of age or older, the minor may not 
abrogate that consent and that if a minor 14 years of age or older consents to such 
treatment, a parent or guardian may not abrogate that consent.
An Act To Require Maine Governmental Departments That Affect Citizen Health and Safety To Staff at Least 75 Percent of Available Positions
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1192
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TEPLER, CHIPMAN, DENNO, GATTINE, HAMANN, CARSON

Legislative Document
No. 1192
H.P. 829
House of Representatives, March 28, 2017
An Act To Require Maine Governmental Departments That Affect 
Citizen Health and Safety To Staff at Least 75 Percent of Available 
Positions
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TEPLER of Topsham.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: DENNO of Cumberland, GATTINE of Westbrook, HAMANN of South 
Portland, Senator: CARSON 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 would require that those departments and agencies of State Government that 
affect the health and safety of the citizens of the State ensure that at least 75% of the 
available positions in those departments and agencies are staffed.
An Act To Extend to One Year the Probationary Period for Certain Municipal Employee Positions
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1191
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SPEAR, KATZ, GILLWAY, MADIGAN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2701

Legislative Document
No. 1191
H.P. 828
House of Representatives, March 28, 2017
An Act To Extend to One Year the Probationary Period for Certain 
Municipal Employee Positions
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SPEAR of South Thomaston.
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and
Representatives: GILLWAY of Searsport, MADIGAN of Rumford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §2701, as amended by PL 1993, c. 744, §15, is further 
amended to read: 
§2701.  Employee probation periods 
Except as specifically provided otherwise by charter or ordinance, any reference to 
cause and hearing in this Part only applies to an employee who has completed a 
reasonable probation period established by the municipality.  Periods Except as provided 
in this section, periods of probation may not exceed 6 calendar months or the length of 
time in effect in a municipality on January 1, 1984, whichever is greater, except in the 
case of police law enforcement officers, who upon being hired shall complete an 
employment probationary period that lasts for at least one year after graduation from the 
Maine Criminal Justice Academy or the date the board waives the basic training 
requirement.  Except for a law enforcement officer, the period of probation for a 
municipal employee who is exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 
may not exceed one year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases from 6 months to one year the period of probation for municipal 
employees who are exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, except for 
law enforcement officers.
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Opt Out of the Collection and Assessment of Personal Property Taxes
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1195
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CEBRA, CUSHING, LOCKMAN, TIMBERLAKE, BRAKEY, COLLINS, MASON
Amends: 36 MRSA §614

Legislative Document
No. 1195
H.P. 832
House of Representatives, March 28, 2017
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Opt Out of the Collection and 
Assessment of Personal Property Taxes
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples.
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and
Representatives: LOCKMAN of Amherst, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senators: BRAKEY of 
Androscoggin, COLLINS of York, MASON of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §614 is enacted to read: 
§614.  Municipal option to exempt all personal property from taxation 
Notwithstanding the provisions of this subchapter or any other provision of law to the 
contrary, by referendum vote conducted in accordance with the provisions of the 
municipality's charter or Title 30-A, section 2528 or 2532, even if the municipality has 
not accepted the provisions of Title 30-A, section 2528, a municipality may adopt an 
ordinance to exempt personal property from municipal assessment and collection of tax.  
The exemption must be uniform in application and include all personal property.  A 
referendum to remove the exemption on the assessment and collection of tax on personal 
property must be conducted in the same manner as the referendum exempting personal 
property from assessment and collection of tax and must comply with the provisions of 
this chapter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a municipality, by referendum, to exempt all personal property 
located in that municipality from assessment and collection of tax by that municipality.
An Act Relating To the Li censure of Physicians and Surgeons
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1200
Committee Amendment CA_A_H206 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §2581

COMMITTEE AMENDI\1ENT" J4" to H.P. 837, L.D. 1200, Bill, "An Act Relating 
To the Li censure of Physicians and Surgeons" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Relating to the Licensure of Physicians' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §2581, as amended by PL 2001, c. 492, §6, is further amended 
by adding after the 2nd paragraph a new paragraph to read: 
The board may not require an applicant for initial licensure or license renewal as an 
osteopathic physician under this chapter to obtain certification from a specialty medical 
board or to obtain osteopathic continuous certification as a condition of licensure. For the 
purposes of this section. "osteopathic continuous certification" means a program that 
requires an osteopathic physician to engage in periodic examination. self-assessment. 
peer evaluation or other activities to maintain certification from a specialty medical 
board.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 by striking out all of the last paragraph 
(page 2, lines 1 to 6 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'The board may not require an applicant for initial licensure or license renewal as a 
physician under this chapter to obtain certification from a specialty medical board or to 
obtain a maintenance of certification as a condition of licensure. For the purposes of this 
subsection. "maintenance of certification" means a program that requires a physician to 
engage in periodic examination. self-assessment. peer evaluation or other activities to 
maintain certification from a specialty medical board. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the unanimous report of the committee, prohibits the 
Board of Osteopathic Li censure and the Board of Licensure in Medicine from requiring a 
physician to obtain osteopathic continuous certification or maintenance of certification 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
n. ci s. 
COMMITIEE AMENDMENT" A "to H.P. 837, L.D. 1200 
from a specialty medical board as a condition of initial licensure or license renewal. This 
amendment removes the provisions of the bill related to physician reimbursement, 
physician employment and hospital admitting privileges. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase Transparency in Cooperative Agreements within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1203
Committee Amendment CA_A_H418 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 839, L.D. 1203, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Transparency in Cooperative Agreements within the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §9 by striking out all of subsections 1 to 4 (page 1, 
lines 15 to 37 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'1. 
Public posting. 
The department shall annually post a description of each 
cooperative agreement or arrangement entered into in accordance with this section during 
the previous fiscal year on the department's publicly accessible website. The description 
must include the expected benefits to the State, the department, the regulated community 
and the public. 
2. Biennial report. Beginning in 2019, and every odd-numbered year thereafter, the 
department shall report no later than March 1st to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over agricultural matters regarding the cooperative 
agreements and arrangements entered into in accordance with this section during the 2 
previous fiscal years.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirements in the bill that the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry provide public notice of each cooperative 
agreement or arrangement, solicit public comments, provide responses to public 
comments and consider requests submitted in writing to decline to receive future funding 
from a cooperative agreement or arrangement. It also changes the requirement to report 
to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over agricultural 
matters regarding the cooperative agreements and arrangements entered into from an 
annual requirement to a biennial requirement. 
The amendment also requires the 
department to post on its publicly accessible website a description of each cooperative 
agreement or arrangement entered into during the previous fiscal year, including the 
expected benefits to the State, the department, the regulated community and the public. 
FISCAL "NOTE REQUIRED .' 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/23/17 frac. 
LD 1203 
LR 1049(02) 
An Act To Increase Transparency in Cooperative Agreements within the Department of Agriculture, 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Conservation and Forestry 
) \ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~' ( H., lf ( 8) 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry from posting on a publicly 
accessible website certain infonnation regarding cooperative agreements or arrangements entered into by the 
department are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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