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An Act To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Disclose Information to the Personal Representative of the Estate of an Incapacitated or Dependent Adult Who Dies While under Public Guardianship or Public Conservatorship
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0135
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, MALABY, DILL, DION, DOW, JACKSON, MIRAMANT, WOODSOME, GATTINE
Amends: 22 MRSA §3474

Legislative Document
No. 135
S.P. 54
In Senate, January 19, 2017
An Act To Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Disclose Information to the Personal Representative of the Estate 
of an Incapacitated or Dependent Adult Who Dies While under 
Public Guardianship or Public Conservatorship
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative MALABY of Hancock and
Senators: DILL of Penobscot, DION of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, JACKSON of 
Aroostook, MIRAMANT of Knox, WOODSOME of York, Representative: GATTINE of 
Westbrook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3474, sub-§3, ¶C, as corrected by RR 1991, c. 2, §80, is 
amended to read: 
C.  A grand jury on its determination that access to those records is necessary in the 
conduct of its official business; and 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3474, sub-§3, ¶D, as corrected by RR 1991, c. 2, §81, is 
amended to read: 
D.  An advocacy agency conducting an investigation under chapter 961, United 
States Public Law 88-164, Title I, Part C or United States Public Law 99-319, 
regarding a developmentally disabled person or mentally ill person who is or who, 
within the last 90 days, was residing in a facility rendering care or treatment, when a 
complaint has been received by the agency or there is probable cause to believe that 
that individual has been subject to abuse or neglect, and that person does not have a 
legal guardian or the person is under public guardianship.  The determination of 
which information and records are relevant to the investigation is made by agreement 
between the department and the agency.; and 
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §3474, sub-§3, ¶E is enacted to read: 
E.  The personal representative of the estate of an incapacitated or dependent adult 
who dies while under public guardianship or public conservatorship. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to disclose 
information in its records under the Adult Protective Services Act to personal 
representatives of the estates of incapacitated or dependent adults who die while under 
public guardianship or public conservatorship.
An Act To Increase the Safety of Motorists on Public Ways
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0137
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CYRWAY, TUELL, CHENETTE, CHIPMAN, COLLINS, MAKER, MIRAMANT, BRADSTREET, PICCHIOTTI, STEWART
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2082

Legislative Document
No. 137
S.P. 56
In Senate, January 19, 2017
An Act To Increase the Safety of Motorists on Public Ways
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias and
Senators: CHENETTE of York, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, COLLINS of York, MAKER of 
Washington, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, 
PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, STEWART of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2082, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8.  Obstruction by snow or ice.  A person may not operate a motor vehicle with 
snow or ice on the front windshield or a side wing mirror or side or rear window that 
obstructs the operator's clear view of the way or an intersecting way.  A violation of this 
subsection is a traffic infraction for which a fine of $175 must be imposed.  A fine 
imposed under this subsection may not be suspended by the court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle with snow or ice on the front 
windshield or a side wing mirror or side or rear window that obstructs the operator's clear 
view of the way or an intersecting way.  A violation is subject to a fine of $175.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Sex Offender Registry
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0138
Committee Amendment CA_A_S37 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" fl "to S.P. 57, L.D. 138, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Laws Governing the Sex Offender Registry" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in subparagraph (3-A) in the last line 
(page I, line 12 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "victim" the following: 'if the 
crime is committed on or after October 1, 2017' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in subparagraph (5) in the last line (page 
1, line 16 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "a!:16" and inserting the following: 'and' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in subparagraph (6) in the last line (page 
I, line 18 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A by striking out all of subparagraph (7) 
(page 1, lines 19 and 20 in L.D.). 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph A in subparagraph (1-A) in the last line 
(page 1, line 27 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "victim" the following: 'if the 
crime is committed on or after October 1, 2017' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph A in subparagraph (4-A) in the last line 
(page I, line 35 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "victim" the following: 'if the 
crime is committed on or after October 1, 2017' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment removes 
from the bill unlawful sexual touching. The amendment makes violations of the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 253, subsection 2, paragraph F and section 255-A, 
subsection 1, paragraphs K and L registrable offenses under sex offender registration 
laws when those violations are committed on or after October 1, 2017. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/16/17 fe.a:c. 
LD138 
LR263(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Sex Offender Registry 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '.4 {s _ 3 <'-j \ 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
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I J 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with this legislation can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0263(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Eviction Process
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0136
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CYRWAY, BRADSTREET, CHENETTE, COLLINS, DAVIS, KATZ, KEIM, MAKER, PARRY, TUELL
Amends: 14 MRSA §6002

Legislative Document
No. 136
S.P. 55
In Senate, January 19, 2017
An Act Regarding the Eviction 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 CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro and
Senators: CHENETTE of York, COLLINS of York, DAVIS of Piscataquis, KATZ of 
Kennebec, KEIM of Oxford, MAKER of Washington, Representatives: PARRY of Arundel, 
TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §6002, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2015, c. 293, §7, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  The tenant is 7 days or more in arrears in the payment of rent; and 
Sec. 2.  14 MRSA §6002, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 293, §8, is 
amended to read: 
D.  The tenant is a perpetrator of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking and the 
victim is also a tenant.; 
Sec. 3.  14 MRSA §6002, sub-§1, ¶¶E to G are enacted to read: 
E.  The tenant or the tenant's guest or invitee is the perpetrator of violence, a threat of 
violence or sexual assault against another tenant, a tenant's guest, the landlord or the 
landlord's employee or agent; 
F.  The person occupying the premises is not an authorized occupant of the premises; 
or 
G.  The tenant provided false information on the tenant's rental application. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the causes for a 7-day notice of termination of tenancy to include:  
violence, a threat of violence or sexual assault against other tenants, their guests, the 
landlord or the landlord's employees or agents; an unauthorized occupation of the 
premises; and the provision of false information on the tenant's rental application.
An Act Regarding Bringing Certain Criminal Charges
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0141
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 141
H.P. 99
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act Regarding Bringing Certain Criminal Charges
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.  (BY REQUEST)
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 that a body or process be created to which a victim of theft of 
money or merchandise can appeal if the investigating law enforcement agency determines 
that the matter is civil and declines to bring criminal charges against the offender.
An Act To Provide Funding for Upgrades of Learning Spaces and Other Projects Funded by the School Revolving Renovation Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0143
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, MAKER, BABBIDGE, HIGGINS, PERRY, STEARNS, CHIPMAN, MILLETT

Legislative Document
No. 143
H.P. 101
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Provide Funding for Upgrades of Learning Spaces and 
Other Projects Funded by the School Revolving Renovation Fund
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, McCREA of Fort 
Fairfield, PERRY of Calais, STEARNS of Guilford, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, 
MILLETT of Cumberland.
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. 
MUNICIPAL BOND BANK, MAINE  
Maine Municipal Bond Bank 0671 
Initiative: Provides funds in fiscal year 2017-18 and fiscal year 2018-19 only to be 
deposited in the School Revolving Renovation Fund to be used to upgrade learning 
spaces in school buildings and for other necessary repairs approved by the Commissioner 
of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 6006-F, 
subsection 3, paragraph A, subparagraphs (4) and (5). 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides funds to be used to upgrade learning spaces in school buildings and 
for other necessary repairs approved by the Commissioner of Education. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$25,000,000
$25,000,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$25,000,000
$25,000,000
An Act To Create a Pilot Project To Reduce Substance Use Disorders among Youth in Piscataquis County To Be Used as a Model for All Maine Communities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0144
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HIGGINS, DAVIS, BABBIDGE, DUCHESNE, LYFORD, RYKERSON, STANLEY, STEARNS, TUELL, VACHON

Legislative Document
No. 144
H.P. 102
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Create a Pilot Project To Reduce Substance Use 
Disorders among Youth in Piscataquis County To Be Used as a 
Model for All Maine Communities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, DUCHESNE of Hudson, LYFORD of 
Eddington, RYKERSON of Kittery, STANLEY of Medway, STEARNS of Guilford, TUELL 
of East Machias, VACHON of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to establish a comprehensive, evidence-based pilot project in 
selected Piscataquis County communities and schools with the goal of reducing the 
harmful effects of substance use disorder and addiction.  The pilot project will use best 
practices for screening high-risk children, early intervention and community and family 
support to prevent addiction and promote public health and safety.  The pilot project must 
be administered by a local nonprofit entity with expertise in management and in the 
subject matter of the project. 
The bill provides funding for the planning and implementation of the pilot project, 
including, but not limited to, funding to: 
1.  Employ one full-time person to lead and manage the implementation of the 
project; 
2.  Engage outside consultants with expertise in planning, evaluation, training and 
technical assistance; 
3.  Convene community partners to leverage local, state and federal resources; 
4.  Train school staff and others working with priority populations; 
5.  Screen and provide early intervention to children and families most at risk for 
substance use disorder and its related implications; 
6.  Build school and community capacity to mitigate trauma and improve resilience; 
and 
7.  Promote understanding of and decrease stigma surrounding substance use 
disorder. 
The bill also provides funding for a professional evaluation of the pilot project and 
requires a report to the Legislature on the pilot project's effectiveness and ease of 
replication in other communities that are being affected by the opiate epidemic.
An Act To Protect Consumers from Closure of Inactive Bank Accounts
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0145
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: RYKERSON, CARSON, BROOKS, COLLINGS, FOLEY, HOGAN, MASTRACCIO, SANBORN
Amends: 9-B MRSA §428

Legislative Document
No. 145
H.P. 103
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Protect Consumers from Closure of Inactive Bank 
Accounts
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, COLLINGS of Portland, FOLEY of Wells, HOGAN 
of Old Orchard Beach, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, SANBORN 
of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  9-B MRSA §428, as amended by PL 2001, c. 211, §13, is further amended 
to read: 
§428.  Inactive or unclaimed accounts 
All moneys money in unclaimed accounts in each financial institution authorized to 
do business in this State must be disposed of according to Title 33, chapter 41.  Before 
disposing of money in an unclaimed account or closing an inactive account, a financial 
institution authorized to do business in this State shall send a written notice by registered 
mail to the holder of the unclaimed or inactive account at the holder’s last known address 
informing the account holder of the disposition of the money or the pending closure of 
the account.  
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a financial institution authorized to do business in this State to 
notify a holder of an inactive or unclaimed account by registered mail before the closure 
of the account or the disposition of the money of that closure or disposition.
An Act Regarding the Funding of Volunteer Fire Departments
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0150
Committee Amendment CA_A_H46 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 108, L.D. 150, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Funding of Volunteer Fire Departments" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 4 in the first line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "department,.,;_" and inserting the following: 'department.-.....1!-§. 
long as the purposes for which an appropriation is made to a volunteer fire department are 
itemized;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that municipal appropriations to volunteer fire departments 
must be itemized. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Maine Parentage Act
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0147
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: PICCHIOTTI, AUSTIN, GUERIN, HANLEY, HAWKE, JOHANSEN, NADEAU, STROM, WALLACE
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1891

Legislative Document
No. 147
H.P. 105
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Amend the Maine Parentage Act
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, GUERIN of Glenburn, HANLEY of 
Pittston, HAWKE of Boothbay Harbor, JOHANSEN of Monticello, NADEAU of Winslow, 
STROM of Pittsfield, WALLACE of Dexter.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §1891, sub-§4, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 
and affected by Pt. D, §1, is amended to read: 
B.  Adjudication of a person under this subchapter as a de facto parent establishes 
parentage, and the court shall determine parental rights and responsibilities in 
accordance with section 1653.  The court shall make appropriate orders for the 
financial support for the child in accordance with the child support guidelines under 
chapter 63.  An order requiring the payment of support to or from a de facto parent 
does not relieve any other parent of the obligation to pay child support unless 
otherwise ordered by a court.  An order under this paragraph may not require the 
payment of child support from a de facto parent to another parent of the child if the 
de facto parent became a de facto parent due to the unwillingness or inability of the 
other parent to provide care for the child. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a child support order from requiring payment of child support from 
a de facto parent to another parent of the child if the de facto parent became a de facto 
parent due to the unwillingness or inability of the other parent to provide care for the 
child.
An Act To Allow Overhead Garage Door Installers To Install and Repair Dumbwaiters
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0148
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, DILL, DILLINGHAM, HANINGTON, HANLEY, HEAD, MARTIN, NADEAU, STANLEY, BREEN
Amends: 32 MRSA §15208-A, 32 MRSA §15213

Legislative Document
No. 148
H.P. 106
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Allow Overhead Garage Door Installers To Install and 
Repair Dumbwaiters
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and
Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HANLEY of Pittston, 
HEAD of Bethel, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, NADEAU of Winslow, STANLEY of Medway, 
Senator: BREEN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §15208-A, as amended by PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §13, is further 
amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
This section does not apply to a person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or 
company whose primary business is the installation or servicing of overhead garage doors 
or overhead garage door openers that also engages in the business of servicing, repairing, 
altering or installing dumbwaiters used only for the transportation of inanimate goods. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §15213, first ¶, as amended by PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. D, §20, is 
further amended to read: 
A person may not service, repair, alter or install any elevator unless that person is 
licensed as an elevator or lift mechanic under this chapter, except that a person who 
installs or services overhead garage doors or overhead garage door openers may service, 
repair, alter and install dumbwaiters used only for the transportation of inanimate goods 
without being so licensed.  Elevator work in industrial plants and manufacturing plants 
may be performed by plant personnel who are not licensed under this chapter if the work 
is supervised by the plant engineer and performed in compliance with rules adopted by 
the director. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person who installs or services overhead garage doors or openers to 
install and repair dumbwaiters used only for the transportation of inanimate goods 
without being licensed as an elevator or lift mechanic and exempts a company that 
installs or services overhead garage doors or openers from having to register as an 
elevator contractor in order to install or service dumbwaiters used only for the 
transportation of inanimate goods.
An Act To Strengthen Intragovernment Communication
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0152
Committee Amendment CA_A_H180 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "W,' to H.P. 110, L.D. 152, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen Intragovernment Communication" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §201 by inserting after the first indented paragraph the 
following: 
'When contacted by a member of the Legislature regarding a legislative matter or a 
constituent matter, a commissioner or director of a state agency or the commissioner's or 
director's designee shall respond in a cooperative and timely manner.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority repo1t of the committee. The amendment adds a 
provision to the bill to require the commissioner or director of a state agency, or the 
commissioner's or director's designee, to respond in a cooperative and timely manner 
when contacted by a member of the Legislature regarding a legislative or constituent 
matter. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/10/17 feac 
LD 152 
LR 400(02) 
An Act To Strengthen Intragovernment Communication 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •A• [f-/-/'60) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - All Funds 
Any additional costs to state departments and agencies from the requirement they participate in legislative hearings 
and work sessions and respond in a cooperative and timely manner when contacted by a member of the legislature al'f 
not anticipated to be significant and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0400(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Additional Management for Limited-entry Lobster Zones
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0149
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: HUBBELL

Legislative Document
No. 149
H.P. 107
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Provide Additional Management for Limited-entry 
Lobster Zones
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor.
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 consider amending the provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 12, section 6448 to include additional management policies to properly manage 
fishing effort and equity of access in limited-entry lobster management zones, including: 
1. Prohibiting a person holding a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab 
fishing license who was not holding a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab 
fishing license before the bill's effective date from fishing lobster traps in a limited-entry 
zone that is not the license holder’s declared lobster zone; 
2. Prohibiting a person holding a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab 
fishing license from fishing more than 25% of the license holder’s lobster traps in a 
limited-entry zone that is not the license holder’s declared lobster zone; 
3. Prohibiting a person holding a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab 
fishing license from fishing more than 25% of the license holder’s lobster traps in a 
limited-entry zone that is not the license holder’s declared zone and that does not have 
trap limits and exit ratios consistent with the license holder’s declared zone; 
4. If a person holding a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab fishing license 
fishes lobster traps in a limited-entry zone other than the license holder’s declared zone, 
subjecting the license holder to the most restrictive management measures of both zones; 
and 
5. Requiring the Commissioner of Marine Resources to review annually rules 
regarding the relative number of 2nd-zone tags that have been fished in each limited-
entry zone and allowing the commissioner to propose rule changes to the Department of 
Marine Resources lobster trap tag system rules to ensure parity of zone access and 
stability of zone effort related to double tagging.
An Act Regarding the Funding of Volunteer Fire Departments
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0150
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: THERIAULT, MAKER, DEVIN, ESPLING, FARRIN, GERRISH, HILLIARD, STEWART, WARD
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5722

Legislative Document
No. 150
H.P. 108
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act Regarding the Funding of Volunteer Fire Departments
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, ESPLING of New Gloucester, FARRIN of 
Norridgewock, GERRISH of Lebanon, HILLIARD of Belgrade, STEWART of Presque Isle, 
WARD of Dedham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §5722, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 and 
Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is 
further amended to read: 
4.  Volunteer fire department.  Support an incorporated volunteer fire department.; 
A.  If the amount appropriated for an incorporated volunteer fire department is $1,000 
or less, the municipal officers may issue their warrant to the municipal treasurer, 
without itemizing the purposes for which the appropriation will be spent, requiring 
the municipal treasurer to pay the amount of the appropriation to the treasurer of the 
volunteer fire department; 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals statutory language that specifies that a municipality may appropriate 
amounts of $1,000 or less to its incorporated volunteer fire department without itemizing 
the purposes for which the appropriation will be spent.
An Act To Protect Voting Integrity by Establishing a Residency Verification Requirement for Purposes of Voting
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0155
Committee Amendment CA_A_H92 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDivffiNT "fl" to H.P. 113, L.D. 155, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Voting Integrity by Establishing a Residency Verification Requirement for 
Purposes of Voting" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a mandate preamble and incorporates a fiscal note. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/17 ;J!;,fac 
LD155 
LR 291(02) 
An Act To Protect Voting Integrity by Establishing a Residency Verification Requirement for 
Purposes of Voting 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment yf{fl-1iJ 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential State Mandate - Unfunded 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Unit Affected 
Requires registrars to verify residency when a voter registration application lists a 
Municipality 
residency address as a dormitory or domicile provided by, or located on the campus 
of, a postsecondary educational institution. 
Local Cost 
Insignificant 
statewide 
The required local activities in this bill may represent a state mandate pursuant to the Constitution of Maine. If the bill 
does require a local unit of government to expand or modify its activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures 
from local revenue, the state mandate provisions of the Constitution of Maine require either: (1) General Fund 
appropriations be provided to fund at least 90% of any additional necessitated local costs of the mandate; or (2) a 
Mandate Preamble be added to the bill and two-thirds of the members of each House vote to exempt the mandate from 
the funding requirement. If the bill does represent a state mandate and neither one of these actions occurs, the local 
units of government will not be required to implement the mandated activities. 
LR029 l (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Transportation of Methadone Patients
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0153
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LYFORD, CRAIG, HANLEY, HERRICK, HILLIARD, KINNEY, REED, STEARNS, TUELL
Amends: 5 MRSA §20054, 22 MRSA §1711-C

Legislative Document
No. 153
H.P. 111
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act Regarding Transportation of Methadone Patients
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LYFORD of Eddington.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAIG of Brewer, HANLEY of Pittston, HERRICK of 
Paris, HILLIARD of Belgrade, KINNEY of Knox, REED of Carmel, STEARNS of Guilford, 
TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §20054 is enacted to read: 
§20054.  Prohibition on operating a motor vehicle 
A person who is receiving methadone for the treatment of opioid dependency or for 
use as a pain medication is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle until the 
Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles has received a medical 
report stating that the person is no longer receiving methadone treatment. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1711-C, sub-§6, ¶E-3 is enacted to read: 
E-3.  To the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles if the 
health care practitioner or facility is treating an individual with methadone for opioid 
dependency or for use as a pain medication pursuant to Title 5, section 20054; 
Sec. 3.  Secretary of State; rulemaking.  The Department of the Secretary of 
State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles shall amend its Chapter 3 rules, "Physical, Emotional 
and Mental Competence to Operate a Motor Vehicle," to require the reporting of 
methadone treatment for opioid dependency or methadone use as a pain medication.  The 
rules must prohibit an individual who is receiving methadone from operating a motor 
vehicle and require a health care practitioner or facility to report methadone treatment to 
the Secretary of State's office and report when an individual is no longer receiving 
methadone treatment.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as 
defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the operating of a motor vehicle by a person who is receiving 
methadone for treatment of opioid dependency or for use as a pain medication.  The 
Secretary of State shall amend its Chapter 3 rules, "Physical, Emotional and Mental 
Competence to Operate a Motor Vehicle," to require a health care practitioner or facility 
that is treating an individual with methadone to report to the Department of the Secretary 
of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles.  These rules are routine technical rules.
An Act To Strengthen Intragovernment Communication
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0152
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON, BEEBE-CENTER, BRYANT, DOORE, GOLDEN, KORNFIELD, MASTRACCIO, SPEAR

Legislative Document
No. 152
H.P. 110
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Strengthen Intragovernment Communication
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair.
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BRYANT of Windham, DOORE of Augusta, 
GOLDEN of Lewiston, KORNFIELD of Bangor, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, SPEAR of 
South Thomaston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  2 MRSA c. 7 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 7 
AGENCIES 
§201.  Participation by agencies in legislative process 
Upon the request of a joint standing committee of the Legislature or a study 
commission or work group formed by legislative action, a commissioner or director of a 
state agency or the commissioner's or director's designee shall appear before and 
participate in a public hearing or work session of that committee, commission or work 
group.  The request to appear must be in writing and must specify the date and time of the 
hearing or work session. 
As used in this chapter, "state agency" means a state department, agency, office, 
board or commission or a quasi-independent agency, board, commission, authority or 
institution. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the commissioner or director of a state agency, which includes 
executive branch departments and quasi-independent agencies, to appear before a joint 
standing committee of the Legislature or a study commission or work group formed by 
legislative action and to participate in a hearing or work session of that committee, 
commission or work group.  The committee, commission or work group must request the 
attendance of the commissioner or director in writing and provide the date and time of the 
hearing or work session.
An Act To Reform Maine's Motor Vehicle Inspection Guidelines
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0154
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CEBRA, MASON, COREY, DILLINGHAM, ESPLING, PRESCOTT, SUTTON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1756

Legislative Document
No. 154
H.P. 112
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Reform Maine's Motor Vehicle Inspection Guidelines
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples.
Cosponsored by Senator MASON of Androscoggin and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, ESPLING of New 
Gloucester, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, SUTTON of Warren.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1756, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
1.  Inspection standards.  Equipment subject to inspection must: 
A.  Be in good working order; 
B.  Be safely attached or secured to the chassis or body of the vehicle; 
C.  Be mechanically safe; 
D.  Not pose a hazard to the occupant of the vehicle or to the general public; and 
E.  Meet the standards set forth in rules adopted by the Chief of the State Police. 
A vehicle may not fail an inspection under this section for an aesthetic reason or a minor 
mechanical defect.  A vehicle may fail an inspection only for a defect that reasonably 
affects the safety of the vehicle. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a motor vehicle may not fail its annual inspection for aesthetic 
reasons or for minor mechanical defects.  A vehicle may fail the inspection only for 
defects that reasonably affect the safety of the vehicle.
An Act To Prohibit the Mining of Massive Sulfide Ore Deposits on State Lands
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0159
Committee Amendment CA_A_H528 (House)

Co:tv1MITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 117, L.D. 159, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Mining of Massive Sulfide Ore Deposits on State Lands" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and adds a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/19/17 feae!-
LD 159 
LR1074(02) 
An Act To Prohibit the Mining of Massive Sulfide Ore Deposits on State Lands 
lliscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment /Jr, (#-SJ.~ 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Potential future biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Prohibiting the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestiy(ACF) from granting mining leases for the 
mining of massive sulfide ore deposits on state lands would eliminate any potential Other Special Revenue Funds 
(OSRF) revenue to the ACF from application fees and lease royalties. Any costs to the ACF from the lease review 
process would be eliminated as well. The bill would also effectively prohibit the Department of Environmental 
Protection (DEP) from issuing permits for metallic mineral mining under the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act, 
eliminating any potential permit fee revenue from accruing to the Metallic Mining Fund within the DEP and 
eliminating any costs related to DEP's permitting process. 
LR1074(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Voting Integrity by Establishing a Residency Verification Requirement for Purposes of Voting
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0155
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: FREDETTE, FARRIN, PIERCE
Amends: 21-A MRSA §112

Legislative Document
No. 155
H.P. 113
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Protect Voting Integrity by Establishing a Residency 
Verification Requirement for Purposes of Voting
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FARRIN of Norridgewock, PIERCE of Dresden.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §112, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2003, c. 407, §5, is further 
amended to read: 
7.  Uniformed service voters, students, institutional patients, Indians.  A person 
does not gain or lose a residence solely because of the person's presence or absence while 
employed in the uniformed service or the merchant marine of the United States, while a 
student in any institution of learning, while kept in any institution at public expense or 
while residing upon any Indian or military reservations.  This subsection may not be 
construed to prevent a student at any institution of learning from qualifying as a voter in 
the municipality where the student resides while attending that institution, except that, 
when an applicant lists a residence address on the voter registration application required 
under section 152 that is a dormitory or domicile provided by, or located on the campus 
of, a postsecondary educational institution, the registrar shall verify the applicant's 
residency. Residency is considered established when the registrar can verify at least one 
of the following: 
A.  That the applicant's state identification card or driver's license lists the same 
address as listed on the voter registration application or that the address is on record 
with the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles; 
B.  That the applicant has a motor vehicle registered in the State; or 
C.  That the applicant pays personal income tax or property tax to the State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the registrar of voters to verify residency when a voter registration 
application lists a residence address as a dormitory or domicile provided by, or located on 
the campus of, a postsecondary educational institution.  The bill provides that certain 
requirements must be met to establish residency.
An Act To Improve the Certification and Evaluation of New Educators and Administrators by Consolidating Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0158
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: McCREA, LANGLEY, BABBIDGE, DAUGHTRY, FARNSWORTH, HARRINGTON, HIGGINS, KORNFIELD, SAMPSON, SHERMAN

Legislative Document
No. 158
H.P. 116
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Improve the Certification and Evaluation of New 
Educators and Administrators by Consolidating Standards
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, FARNSWORTH of 
Portland, HARRINGTON of Sanford, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, KORNFIELD of Bangor, 
SAMPSON of Alfred, SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
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 streamline the process for moving teachers and administrators 
from provisional certification to professional certification by including in that 
certification process elements of the locally adopted and state-approved evaluation 
system conducted by supervisory personnel that is used to evaluate and improve teacher 
and administrator performance.  The local support system that includes the pairing of 
mentors with mentees and is commonly known as the professional learning community 
support system must remain distinctly separate from any evaluation by supervisory 
personnel.
An Act To Require the Reporting of Animal Cruelty or Neglect
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0157
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: JOHANSEN, ROSEN, HANLEY, KINNEY, MARTIN, PICCHIOTTI, PIERCE, RECKITT, STEWART, TUELL
Amends: 7 MRSA §4018

Legislative Document
No. 157
H.P. 115
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Require the Reporting of Animal Cruelty or Neglect
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and
Representatives: HANLEY of Pittston, KINNEY of Knox, MARTIN of Sinclair, PICCHIOTTI 
of Fairfield, PIERCE of Dresden, RECKITT of South Portland, STEWART of Presque Isle, 
TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §4018, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 702, §18, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Report by veterinarian.  Except as provided in subsection 1-A, a A veterinarian 
licensed in accordance with Title 32, chapter 71-A who, while acting in a professional 
capacity, has reasonable cause to suspect that an animal is the subject of cruelty or 
neglect in violation of this chapter or Title 17, chapter 42 may shall immediately report 
the suspected violation or cause a report to be made to the commissioner or the 
commissioner's designee.  A veterinarian making a report under this section may appear 
and testify in a judicial or administrative proceeding concerning the condition or care of 
the animal. 
Sec. 2.  7 MRSA §4018, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 702, §19, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a licensed veterinarian to report to the Commissioner of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry when the veterinarian has reasonable cause to 
suspect that an animal is the subject of cruelty or neglect.  Current law requires a licensed 
veterinarian to report only when there is suspicion of aggravated cruelty.
An Act To Prohibit the Mining of Massive Sulfide Ore Deposits on State Lands
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0159
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: DUCHESNE, DILL, SAVIELLO
Amends: 12 MRSA §549-A, 12 MRSA §549-D

Legislative Document
No. 159
H.P. 117
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Prohibit the Mining of Massive Sulfide Ore Deposits on 
State Lands
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Senator: SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §549-A, sub-§5-A is enacted to read: 
5-A.  Massive sulfide ore deposit.  "Massive sulfide ore deposit" means a metal 
sulfide ore deposit that, as determined by the survey, contains in total 1,000,000 tons or 
more of metallic minerals. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §549-D is enacted to read: 
§549-D.  Mining of massive sulfide ore deposits prohibited 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a mining lease may not 
be issued under this subchapter that authorizes the mining of a massive sulfide ore deposit 
located on state lands. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws regarding mining on state lands to prohibit the issuance of a 
mining lease that authorizes the mining of a massive sulfide ore deposit located on state 
lands. The bill defines a "massive sulfide ore deposit" as a metal sulfide ore deposit that, 
as determined by the Maine Geological Survey, contains in total 1,000,000 tons or more 
of metallic minerals.
An Act To Remove the Treasurer of State from the Maine Vaccine Board
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0161
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY, CHIPMAN, CHACE, FARNSWORTH, MALABY, TUELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §1066

Legislative Document
No. 161
H.P. 119
House of Representatives, January 19, 2017
An Act To Remove the Treasurer of State from the Maine Vaccine 
Board
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: CHACE of Durham, FARNSWORTH of Portland, MALABY of Hancock, 
TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1066, sub-§3, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 595, §2, is 
amended to read: 
A.  The board consists of 10 9 members. 
(1)  The commissioner shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member. 
(2)  The Treasurer of State shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member. 
(3)  The Governor shall appoint 8 members, as follows: 
(a)  Three representatives of health insurance carriers, appointed from a list 
of nominees submitted by a statewide association of health insurance 
carriers; 
(b)  Three representatives of providers in the State, appointed from lists of 
nominees submitted by statewide associations of providers, including 
associations of primary care providers, allopathic and osteopathic physicians, 
nurse practitioners and persons with expertise in public health; 
(c)  A representative of employers that self-insure for health coverage, 
appointed from lists of nominees submitted by statewide associations of 
employers; and 
(d)  A representative of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, 
appointed from a list of nominees submitted by a statewide association of 
pharmaceutical manufacturers. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the Treasurer of State as a member of the Maine Vaccine Board.