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An Act Concerning Guardians Ad Litem and Determinations Regarding the Best Interest of a Child in Custodial Relative Caregiver Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0429
Committee Amendment CA_A_H412 (House)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 309, L.D. 429, Bill, "An Act 
Concerning Guardians Ad Litem and Determinations Regarding the Best Interest of a 
Child in Custodial Relative Caregiver Cases" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 8 the following: 
'Sec. 9. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
.nJDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides funds for 2 Judge positions, one Clerk position, 2 Assistant Clerk 
positions and 2 Deputy Marshal positions due to an anticipated increase in the number of 
hearings. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
2018-19 
7.000 
7.000 
$527,539 
$732,607 
$92,600 
$33,800 
$620,139 
$766,407 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
The amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/25/17 .:t:Pa<:!.-
LD429 
LR668(02) 
An Act Concerning Guardians Ad Litem and Determinations Regarding the Best Interest of a Child in 
Custodial Relative Caregiver Cases 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ft' 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY2018-19 
$620,139 
$766,407 
$620,139 
$766,407 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$781,059 
$781,059 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
$796,004 
$796,004 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $620,139 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $766,407 in fiscal year 2018-19 
for the Judicial Department for additional staff due to an anticipated increase in the number of hearings. 
LR0668(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Extend Internet Availability in Rural Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0423
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: ALLEY, MAKER, HANDY, PERRY, RYKERSON, TUELL, CYRWAY, LANGLEY

Legislative Document
No. 423
H.P. 303
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Extend Internet Availability in Rural Maine
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and Representatives: HANDY of Lewiston, 
PERRY of Calais, RYKERSON of Kittery, TUELL of East Machias, Senators: CYRWAY of 
Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine State Library received a 2-year grant in 2015 to provide mobile 
wireless hot spot devices to libraries in Washington County; and 
Whereas, funding for the 2-year project ends in January 2017; and 
Whereas, it is necessary that this Act become effective immediately to offset the 
loss of funding so that mobile wireless hot spot devices can continue to be provided to 
libraries in Washington County; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LIBRARY, MAINE STATE  
Maine State Library 0217 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to extend for 2 years a program that provides 
mobile wireless hot spot devices to libraries in Washington County. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides one-time funding to extend for 2 years a program that provides 
mobile wireless hot spot devices to libraries in Washington County. 
GENERAL FUND 
2016-17 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$50,000 
$0
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$50,000 
$0
$0
An Act To Amend the Exemption for Highway Contractors and Subcontractors under the Arborist Licensing Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0430
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: THERIAULT, CYRWAY, BLACK, FARRIN, KINNEY, PICCHIOTTI, WARD
Amends: 7 MRSA §2174

Legislative Document
No. 430
H.P. 310
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Amend the Exemption for Highway Contractors and 
Subcontractors under the Arborist Licensing Laws
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, FARRIN of Norridgewock, KINNEY of Knox, 
PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, WARD of Dedham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §2174, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 84, §3, is amended to 
read: 
5.  Others.  Highway contractors, subcontractors and their employees who remove 
remain on the ground while removing trees during the performance of contracts for the 
construction or maintenance of highways and general contractors who remove interfering 
shade or ornamental trees or interfering parts of shade or ornamental trees in the conduct 
of their regular business. 
SUMMARY 
Currently, highway contractors and subcontractors who remove trees during the 
performance of contracts for the construction or maintenance of highways are exempt 
from the laws governing arborists.  This bill provides that those contractors and 
subcontractors must remain on the ground when removing trees to be exempt from those 
laws.
An Act To Designate a Maine Community Litter Cleanup Day
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0432
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: WADSWORTH, HAMPER, BATES, BERRY, BLACK, GINZLER, GROHMAN, HARVELL, LUCHINI, WOODSOME
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-N

Legislative Document
No. 432
H.P. 312
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Designate a Maine Community Litter Cleanup Day
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford and
Representatives: BATES of Westbrook, BERRY of Bowdoinham, BLACK of Wilton, 
GINZLER of Bridgton, GROHMAN of Biddeford, HARVELL of Farmington, LUCHINI of 
Ellsworth, Senator: WOODSOME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §150-N is enacted to read: 
§150-N.  Maine Community Litter Cleanup Day 
The first Saturday in May is designated Maine Community Litter Cleanup Day, and 
the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the citizens of the 
State to observe this day through appropriate activities such as removing litter from roads. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the first Saturday in May as Maine Community Litter Cleanup 
Day.
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility and Cost of Providing Passenger Rail Service to the City of Bangor
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0435
Committee Amendment CA_A_H26 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"/~ "to H.P. 315, L.D. 435, "Resolve, To Study the 
Feasibility and Cost of Providing Passenger Rail Service to the City of Bangor" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in subsection 6 in the last line (page 1, line 12 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "routes." and inserting the following: 'routes; and be 
it further' 
Amend the resolve by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Multimodal - Passenger Rail Zl39 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to study the feasibility and cost of providing 
passenger rail service to Bangor. 
HIGHWAY FUND 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$300,000 
$300,000 
2018-19 
$0 
$0 
This amendment provides $300,000 to fund the cost of studying the feasibility and 
cost of providing passenger rail service to Bangor. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/31/17 ~ae.. 
LD435 
LR 1480(02) 
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility and Cost of Providing Passenger Rail Service to the City of Bangor 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~' ( µ-:J & \ 
Committee: Transportation 
J 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$300,000 
$0 
$300,000 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes a Highway Fund allocation of$300,000 to the Department of Transportation in fiscal year 2017-18 
to study the feasibility and cost of providing passenger rail service to Bangor. 
LR1480(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Certain Vehicles To Make a Right Turn on a Red Light Even When Prohibited
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0434
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BATTLE, MIRAMANT, ALLEY, HARRINGTON, KINNEY, KUMIEGA, ORDWAY, TIMBERLAKE, TURNER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2057

Legislative Document
No. 434
H.P. 314
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Allow Certain Vehicles To Make a Right Turn on a Red 
Light Even When Prohibited
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BATTLE of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, HARRINGTON of Sanford, KINNEY of Limington, 
KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, ORDWAY of Standish, TIMBERLAKE 
of Turner, TURNER of Burlington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2057, sub-§1, ¶C, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 
452, Pt. Q, §36 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
C.  A Except as provided by paragraph C-3, a red light, if steady and circular, means: 
(1)  The operator must stop and remain stationary until an indication to proceed is 
shown; or 
(2)  The operator may cautiously enter the intersection to make a right turn after 
stopping if: 
(a)  Not prohibited by an appropriate sign such as "NO RIGHT TURN ON 
RED"; and 
(b)  The operator executing a turn yields the right-of-way to pedestrians on a 
crosswalk and to a vehicle having a green signal at the intersection. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2057, sub-§1, ¶C-3 is enacted to read: 
C-3.  Notwithstanding paragraph C, the operator of a lightweight vehicle facing a red 
light, if steady and circular, after stopping for a reasonable amount of time may 
proceed cautiously through the intersection before the light on the traffic-control 
device turns green if no other vehicles are present at the intersection to actuate the 
traffic-control device.  The operator of a lightweight vehicle proceeding through a red 
light under this paragraph shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicular traffic 
proceeding through a green light at the intersection or a pedestrian lawfully within a 
crosswalk or using the intersection.  For the purposes of this paragraph, "lightweight 
vehicle" means a motorcycle, moped or bicycle, as defined in section 2063, 
subsection 1, or any other motor vehicle not heavy enough to actuate a traffic-control 
device sensor. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the operator of a lightweight vehicle facing a steady and circular red 
light, after stopping for a reasonable amount of time, to proceed cautiously through the 
intersection before the light on the traffic-control device turns green if no other vehicles 
are present at the intersection to actuate the traffic-control device.  "Lightweight vehicle" 
means a motorcycle, moped or bicycle, including a motorized bicycle, motorized tricycle 
or motorized scooter or a motor vehicle not heavy enough to actuate a traffic-control 
device sensor.
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility and Cost of Providing Passenger Rail Service to the City of Bangor
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0435
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DUNPHY, GRATWICK, CARDONE, CRAIG, FREY, KORNFIELD, SCHNECK, TIPPING, DILL

Legislative Document
No. 435
H.P. 315
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility and Cost of Providing Passenger 
Rail Service to the City of Bangor
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: CARDONE of 
Bangor, CRAIG of Brewer, FREY of Bangor, KORNFIELD of Bangor, SCHNECK of 
Bangor, TIPPING of Orono, Senator: DILL of Penobscot.
Sec. 1.  Rail service to City of Bangor. Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall study the feasibility and cost of providing passenger rail service to 
the City of Bangor and shall study: 
1.  The condition of, ownership of and ability to access rail lines to the City of 
Bangor; 
2.  Long-term maintenance costs of passenger rail service to the City of Bangor; 
3.  Possible savings from reduced traffic on and use of roads; 
4.  The likelihood and ability of the State to draw on federal funding for rail 
expansion; 
5.  The economic benefits derived from expanded passenger rail service; and 
6.  Possible rail expansion options beyond the City of Bangor in the future including 
seasonal and excursion routes. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to study the feasibility and cost 
of providing passenger rail service to the City of Bangor.
An Act To Allow Intermediate Driver's License Holders To Drive between Midnight and 5:00 a.m. for School Activities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0436
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: RYKERSON, HOGAN, JORGENSEN, LAWRENCE, SANBORN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1311

Legislative Document
No. 436
H.P. 316
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Allow Intermediate Driver's License Holders To Drive 
between Midnight and 5:00 a.m. for School Activities
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by Representatives: HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, JORGENSEN of Portland, 
LAWRENCE of South Berwick, SANBORN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1311, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 286, §4, is 
amended to read: 
B.  Operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5 a.m., unless the 
person is a student at a secondary school, as defined in title 20-A, section 1, 
subsection 32, and the operation of the motor vehicle is required for a school-
sanctioned activity; or 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a student at a secondary school holding an intermediate driver's 
license to operate a motor vehicle between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. if the 
operation of the motor vehicle is required for a school-sanctioned activity.
An Act To Provide a Travel Reimbursement to Members of the Maine National Guard
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0438
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: STEWART, CARPENTER, FARRIN, GOLDEN, HANINGTON, STROM, WARD, WHITE, MASON
Amends: 37-B MRSA §390-D

Legislative Document
No. 438
H.P. 318
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Provide a Travel Reimbursement to Members of the 
Maine National Guard
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and Representatives: FARRIN of 
Norridgewock, GOLDEN of Lewiston, HANINGTON of Lincoln, McELWEE of Caribou, 
STROM of Pittsfield, WARD of Dedham, WHITE of Washburn, Senator: MASON of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §390-D is enacted to read: 
§390-D.  Mileage 
A member of the National Guard is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses 
from the member's residence to and from training exercises authorized by the Adjutant 
General or an assistant adjutant general.  The rate of reimbursement is the rate specified 
in Title 5, section 8. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a member of the Maine National Guard to obtain reimbursement for 
travel to and from authorized training exercises at the same rate paid to state employees 
who use their private vehicles for travel for state business.
An Act Concerning Maine's Transportation Infrastructure
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0437
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McLEAN

Legislative Document
No. 437
H.P. 317
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act Concerning Maine's Transportation Infrastructure
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McLEAN of Gorham.
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 strengthen the laws concerning 
transportation infrastructure in the State.
An Act To Expand Absentee Balloting To Include Certain Residents in Independent Living Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0440
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HOGAN, CHENETTE, ALLEY, DUNPHY, FECTEAU, HUBBELL, LUCHINI, NADEAU, STANLEY, ZEIGLER
Amends: 21-A MRSA §753-B

Legislative Document
No. 440
H.P. 320
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Expand Absentee Balloting To Include Certain Residents 
in Independent Living Facilities
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, 
DUNPHY of Old Town, FECTEAU of Biddeford, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, LUCHINI of 
Ellsworth, NADEAU of Winslow, STANLEY of Medway, ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §753-B, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2011, c. 534, §20, is 
further amended to read: 
5.  Alternate method of balloting by residents of certain licensed facilities; 
independent living facilities.  The municipal clerk shall designate one or more times 
during the 30-day period prior to an election during which the municipal clerk shall be 
present in each licensed nursing home subject to the provisions of Title 22, chapter 405; 
licensed residential care facility subject to the provisions of Title 22, chapter 1664; and 
assisted housing program subject to the provisions of Title 22, chapter 1664, in the 
municipality for the purpose of conducting absentee voting by residents of these facilities.  
The licensed residential care facilities or assisted housing programs referred to in this 
subsection are those that are licensed to have 6 or more beds.  The municipal clerk shall 
designate one or more times during the 30-day period prior to an election during which 
the municipal clerk shall be present in an independent living facility providing housing 
for senior citizens to conduct absentee voting by residents of the facility as long as the 
company managing the facility has requested the clerk to do so no later than 30 days 
before the election and as long as an election official is present.  The clerk shall designate 
which areas in these facilities constitute the voting place, the voting booth and the 
guardrail enclosure.  Sections 681 and 682 apply to voting in these facilities within the 
areas designated by the clerk. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires municipal clerks to conduct absentee voting in independent living 
facilities at the request of the management company managing the facility.  The balloting 
must be conducted in the presence of an election official.
An Act To Require Certification under the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0441
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: LIBBY, PIERCE, KATZ, VOLK, BROOKS, FULLER, GOLDEN, HANDY
Amends: 38 MRSA §1299

Legislative Document
No. 441
S.P. 143
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Require Certification under the United States 
Environmental Protection Agency's Lead Renovation, Repair and 
Painting Rule
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative PIERCE of Dresden and
Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, VOLK of Cumberland, Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, 
FULLER of Lewiston, GOLDEN of Lewiston, HANDY of Lewiston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1299 is enacted to read: 
§1299.  Certification under federal renovation, repair and painting rule 
1.  Pre-1978 construction; painting, renovation, remodeling, maintenance and 
repair contracts.  A person or entity that contracts with an owner to engage in a painting, 
renovation, remodeling, maintenance or repair activity on a building constructed before 
1978, which activity is not subject to the licensing and certification requirements of this 
chapter, shall ensure that a person certified by the United States Environmental Protection 
Agency under 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 745, Subpart E is present at the site 
when a painting, renovation, remodeling, maintenance or repair activity occurs. 
2.  Housing assistance; maintenance.  A person performing maintenance on a multi-
unit residential building, the owner of which receives public money in the form of a 
housing assistance subsidy or voucher, must be certified by the United States 
Environmental Protection Agency under 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 745, 
Subpart E. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires contractors engaged in painting, renovation, remodeling, 
maintenance or repair activities on buildings constructed before 1978 to have on-site a 
person certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the federal 
renovation, repair and painting rule.  It also requires persons performing maintenance on 
a multi-unit residential building, the owner of which receives public money in the form of 
a housing subsidy or voucher, to be certified by the United States Environmental 
Protection Agency.
An Act To Allow Municipally Funded Hospitals To Prohibit the Presence of Firearms on Their Property
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0443
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DAVIS, HIGGINS, JACKSON, McELWEE
Amends: 25 MRSA §2011

Legislative Document
No. 443
S.P. 145
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Allow Municipally Funded Hospitals To Prohibit the 
Presence of Firearms on Their Property
(EMERGENCY)
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 HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft and
Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative: McELWEE of Caribou.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, accidents and violence related to firearms are pervasive throughout our 
society; and 
Whereas, certain places that serve the public, such as hospitals, have an interest in 
restricting the use and possession of firearms in the interest of public safety; and 
Whereas, expediency in enacting restrictions on firearm use and possession on 
hospital property can better ensure that a tragic accident or act of violence does not occur; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  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.  This section does not prohibit a 
municipally funded hospital as defined by Title 36, section 2891, subsection 1-A from 
restricting the possession or use of a firearm, firearm component, ammunition or firearm 
supplies on any property used by the municipally funded hospital. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a municipally funded hospital to restrict the possession or use of 
firearms and firearms-related items on property used by the municipally funded hospital.
An Act To Fund Research on Cancer in Firefighters
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0448
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 448
S.P. 150
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Fund Research on Cancer in Firefighters
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to appropriate funds for research on cancer in firefighters.
An Act Regarding Imposition of an Automatic Life Sentence in the Case of Domestic Abuse Resulting in Murder
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0449
Committee Amendment CA_A_S79 (Senate)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1251

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 151, L.D. 449, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Imposition of an Automatic Life Sentence in the Case of Domestic Abuse Resulting in 
Murder" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Add Domestic Violence against the Victim as an Aggravating Factor in 
Sentencing for Murder' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1251, as amended by PL 2005, c. 88, Pt. B, § 1, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
§1251. Imprisonment for murder 
1. A person convicted of the crime of murder must be sentenced to imprisonment for 
life or for any term of years that is not less than 25. The sentence of the court must 
specify the length of the sentence to be served and must commit the person to the 
Department of Corrections. 
2. 
In setting the length of imprisonment pursuant to subsection 1, the court shall 
assign special weight to each of the following 3 factors as they relate to the sentencing 
procedure in section 1252-C, subsections l, 2 and 3: 
A. That the victim is a child who had not in fact attained 6 years of age at the time 
the crime was committed; 
B. That the victim is a woman whom the convicted person knew or had reasonable 
cause to believe to be in fact pregnant at the time the crime was committed; and 
C. That the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19-A, section 
4002, subsection 4 who is a victim of domestic violence committed by the convicted 
person. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 151, L.D. 449 
This subsection may not be construed to restrict a court in setting the length of a term of 
imprisonment from considering the age of the victim in other circumstances when 
relevant.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides a new title and replaces the bill, which was a concept draft. 
The amendment adds to the circumstances of the crime that the court must consider when 
setting the sentence for a person convicted of murder that the victim is a family or 
household member who is a victim of domestic violence committed by the convicted 
person. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/14/17 feac. 
LD449 
LR 1231(02) 
An Act Regarding Imposition of an Automatic Life Sentence in the Case of Domestic Abuse Resulting 
in Murder 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' ( S-lq) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
May increase the length of certain sentences for murder; increased correctional costs all coming at end of sentences. 
LR123 l (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Imposition of an Automatic Life Sentence in the Case of Domestic Abuse Resulting in Murder
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0449
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN

Legislative Document
No. 449
S.P. 151
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act Regarding Imposition of an Automatic Life Sentence in the 
Case of Domestic Abuse Resulting in Murder
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 JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
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 require an automatic life sentence for a defendant convicted of 
murder as a result of domestic abuse.
An Act To Prevent Oil Spills in Casco Bay
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0450
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, BREEN, DION, GRATWICK, MILLETT, SAVIELLO, CAMPBELL, SYLVESTER, TUCKER
Amends: 38 MRSA §546

Legislative Document
No. 450
S.P. 152
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Prevent Oil Spills in Casco Bay
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, DION of Cumberland, GRATWICK of 
Penobscot, MILLETT of Cumberland, SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: CAMPBELL 
of Orrington, SYLVESTER of Portland, TUCKER of Brunswick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §546, sub-§4, ¶G, as amended by PL 1989, c. 546, §9, is 
further amended to read: 
G.  Requirements for the safety and operation of vessels, barges, tugs, motor vehicles, 
motorized equipment and other equipment relating to the use and operation of 
terminals, facilities and refineries and the approach and departure from terminals, 
facilities and refineries.  These requirements must provide that all vessels and barges 
engaged in transfers of oil or oil by-products, including transfers during ship-to-ship 
bunkering operations, be protected by an oil boom device during such transfers, 
except when an oil boom device cannot be deployed due to personnel safety 
conditions or weather, wind, sea or ice conditions or when, in the department's 
determination, use of an oil boom device is unnecessary based upon the 
characteristics of the oil or oil by-product involved in a transfer, and further provide 
that any vessel or barge engaged in those transfers of oil or oil by-products notify the 
United States Coast Guard prior to engaging in those transfers; 
Sec. 2.  Board of Environmental Protection; oil discharge prevention and 
pollution control rules.  The Board of Environmental Protection shall, by June 1, 
2018, amend its rules relating to oil discharge prevention and pollution control for marine 
oil terminals, transportation pipelines and vessels to include the provisions required by 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 546, subsection 4, paragraph G. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the regulatory powers of the Board of Environmental Protection to 
require that rules relating to oil discharge prevention and pollution control for terminals, 
facilities, refineries, vessels and related equipment adopted under the board's authority 
must provide, subject to specified exceptions, that all vessels and barges engaged in 
transfers of oil or oil by-products, including transfers during ship-to-ship bunkering 
operations, be protected by an oil boom device during those transfers and notify the 
United States Coast Guard prior to those transfers.  The bill also directs the Board of 
Environmental Protection to amend its existing rules relating to oil discharge prevention 
and pollution control to reflect these statutory changes.
Resolve, Regarding Insurance Coverage for Alternative Therapies for Addiction and Recovery
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0453
Committee Amendment CA_A_S353 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 155, L.D. 453, "Resolve, Regarding 
Insurance Coverage for Alternative Therapies for Addiction and Recovery" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 6th line (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "recovery" the following: ', including, but not limited to, physical 
therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic services and other services provided by licensed 
complementary health care providers' 
. 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 8th line (page 1, line 12 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
1120 l 8
and inserting the following: '2019' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 8th and 9th lines (page 1, lines 12 and 13 in 
L.D.) by strildng out the following: "Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and 
Financial Services" and inserting the following: Joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over insurance and financial services matters' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 17 and 18 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "Second Regular Session of the 128th" and inserting the 
following: 'First Regular Session of the 129th' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment clarifies 
that the alternative therapies to be evaluated must include physical therapy, acupuncture 
services, chiropractic services and other services provided by licensed complementary 
health care providers. The amendment also changes the date the report is required to be 
submitted and the reference to the appropriate session of the Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/29/18 feac=.. 
LD453 
LR 1170(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Insurance Coverage for Alternative Therapies for Addiction and Recovery 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A' cs-ss-V 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
CutTent biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill requires the Bureau ofinsurance to convene a stakeholders group to identify the best practices for evidence-
based alternative therapy for the treatment of opioid and heroin addiction. The bureau has indicated it has no expertise 
in this area and would most likely hire a qualified consultant. No estimate of the cost involved is made at this time. 
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An Act To Continue MaineCare Coverage for Parents during the Rehabilitation and Reunification Process
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0451
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, VITELLI, CHACE, HEAD, HYMANSON, MADIGAN, MALABY, PARKER, PERRY
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Z

Legislative Document
No. 451
S.P. 153
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Continue MaineCare Coverage for Parents during the 
Rehabilitation and Reunification Process
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representatives: CHACE of Durham, 
HEAD of Bethel, HYMANSON of York, MADIGAN of Waterville, MALABY of Hancock, 
PARKER of South Berwick, PERRY of Calais.
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.  Coverage for parents participating in rehabilitation and reunification 
efforts 
Notwithstanding section 3174, a parent receiving benefits under this chapter as a 
parent of one or more dependent minor children who have been removed from the home 
of that parent pursuant to section 4036-B continues to be eligible for benefits under this 
chapter until either the department discontinues rehabilitation and reunification efforts 
pursuant to section 4041 or parental rights have been terminated pursuant to section 4055, 
whichever occurs first. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to continue to 
provide MaineCare coverage to a parent who is a MaineCare member and who is 
participating in rehabilitation and reunification efforts in accordance with a rehabilitation 
and reunification plan.  The bill requires the department to continue coverage until the 
discontinuance of reunification efforts or parental rights are terminated, whichever is 
earlier.
An Act To Remove the Reformulated Gasoline Requirement
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0452
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: HAMPER, WADSWORTH, COLLINS
Amends: 38 MRSA §585-N

Legislative Document
No. 452
S.P. 154
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Remove the Reformulated Gasoline Requirement
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HAMPER of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram and
Senator: COLLINS of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §585-N, as amended by PL 2013, c. 453, §1, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  Rules.  The Department of Environmental Protection shall amend rule 
Chapter 119: Motor Vehicle Fuel Volatility Limit to remove the requirement, and any 
language associated with the requirement, including the 7.8 pounds per square inch Reid 
Vapor Pressure requirement, that, beginning June 1, 2015, retailers may sell only 
reformulated gasoline in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox 
and Lincoln counties. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the law requiring retailers to sell only reformulated gasoline in York, 
Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox and Lincoln counties and 
directs the Department of Environmental Protection to amend its rules to agree with the 
repeal of that law.
Resolve, Regarding Insurance Coverage for Alternative Therapies for Addiction and Recovery
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0453
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, BROOKS, CARSON, CHIPMAN, LIBBY, HAMANN, JORGENSEN, RYKERSON

Legislative Document
No. 453
S.P. 155
In Senate, February 7, 2017
Resolve, Regarding Insurance Coverage for Alternative Therapies 
for Addiction and Recovery
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston and
Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: HAMANN of South Portland, JORGENSEN of Portland, RYKERSON of 
Kittery.
Preamble. Whereas, Maine citizens are experiencing an addiction crisis related to 
opioid and heroin use; and 
Whereas, addiction treatment services are essential components to successful 
recovery; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Superintendent of Insurance to evaluate insurance coverage for 
alternative therapies for addiction treatment and recovery. Resolved: That the 
Superintendent of Insurance shall convene representatives of organizations that provide 
addiction treatment, medical professionals and health insurers to identify best practices 
for evidence-based alternative therapy for the treatment of opioid and heroin addiction 
and successful recovery. The superintendent shall evaluate health insurance plans offered 
in the State to identify gaps in coverage for recommended evidence-based alternative 
therapies and, before January 15, 2018, report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Insurance and Financial Services.  The report must also include information on the impact 
of benefit design requirements of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 
as amended, on alternative therapies and any federal changes or potential federal changes 
that may affect benefit design requirements. The joint standing committee may submit a 
bill based on the superintendent's findings and recommendations to the Second Regular 
Session of the 128th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Superintendent of Insurance to convene interested parties to 
evaluate commercial insurance coverage for addiction treatment and recovery alternative 
therapies and report findings and recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Insurance and Financial Services before January 15, 2018. The resolve authorizes the 
Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services to submit a bill to the
An Act Relating to the Provision of Tobacco Cessation Services by Pharmacists
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0455
Committee Amendment CA_A_H204 (House)

COMMITTEE AMEND:MENT "/J "to H.P. 322, L.D. 455, Bill, "An Act Relating 
to the Provision of Tobacco Cessation Services by Pharmacists" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Relating to the Provision of Nicotine Replacement Products by Pharmacists' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 28 in the 4th and 5th lines from the end 
(page 1, lines 27 and 28 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the provision of tobacco 
cessation counseling services and the furnishing of' and inserting the following: 'the 
ordering and dispensing of over-the-counter' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, like the bill, amends the definition of "practice of pharmacy." The 
bill changes the definition to include counseling related to tobacco cessation products. 
The amendment strikes that change and instead includes the ordering and dispensing of 
over-the-counter nicotine replacement products as part of the definition. It removes from 
the bill the provisions regarding reimbursement and rulemaking. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase Access to Vaccinations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0456
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H335 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 323, 
L.D. 456, Bill, "An Act To Increase Access to Vaccinations" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 2 in paragraph A in the last line 
(page 1, line 28 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "subsection 3." the 
following: 'A pharmacist who administers a vaccine pursuant to this paragraph shall 
report the administration of that vaccine to the immunization information system 
established by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that a pharmacist who administers a vaccine to a person 
who is under 18 years of age report the administration of that vaccine to the Maine Center 
for Disease Control and Prevention for inclusion in the immunization information system 
referred to as "ImmPact." 
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SPONSORED B~ 6 ~""' 
(Representative CHACE) 
TOWN: Durham 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increu;,o Access to Vaccinations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0456
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S263 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 6' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 323, 
L.D. 456, Bill, "An Act To Increu;,o Access to Vaccinations" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 2 in paragraph A in the last line 
(page 1, line 28 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
subsection 3. 
the 
following: 'A pharmacist who administers a vaccine pursuant to this paragraph shall 
report the administration of that vaccine to the immunization information system 
established by the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease 
Control and Prevention.' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
Initiative: Provides funding for one Office Specialist I position to assist with 
immunization information system initial enrollment and training, provider agreements, 
reconciliation and vaccine management and ongoing user support. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18 
2018-19 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
1.000 
1.000 
Personal Services 
$63,430 
$65,671 
All Other 
$10,170 
$10,170 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$73,600 
$75,841 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is identical to House Amendment "A
to Committee Amendment 
11A" except that this amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section to 
fund the costs to the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for 
Disease Control and Prevention of having to collect the information provided to it by 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT "S" to CO:Mlv!ITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 323, L.D. 456 
phamiacists. This fiscal information was provided to the Office of Fiscal and Program 
Review after the amendment was produced. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY:__..~__,__--~~~-~--/--
(Senator BELLOWS) 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/13/17 feac 
LD456 
LR 1734(07) 
An Act To Increase Access to Vaccinations 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ',E' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Bellows of Kennebec 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$73,600 
$75,841 
$73,600 
$75,841 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$162,860 
$162,860 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$167,903 
$167,903 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $73,600 in fiscal 
year 2017-18 and $75,841 in fiscal year 2018-19 for one Office Associate II position to handle the additional work 
required to add the 200 existing pharmacists to the Maine Immunization Program (MIP). Additionally, there is one 
Comprehensive Health Planner I position which starts after the current biennium. The MIP grant is a federal grant. 
However, it would not be able to support the additional positions that are required. 
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