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An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Coworking Development Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0285
Committee Amendment CA_A_H114 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pr" to H.P. 218, L.D. 285, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Funding for the Maine Coworking Development Fund" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority repo1i of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/13/17 feac.. 
LD285 
LR 1306(02) 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Coworking Development Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •If LJ-f- // Lf I 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
j 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$300,000 
$300,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $300,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 to the Maine Coworking 
Development Fund within the Department of Economic and Community Development to supp01t collaborative 
workspace businesses. 
LR1306(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning Notification after a Security Breach
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0284
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: STEARNS, COREY, GINZLER, GRIGNON, LYFORD, PIERCE
Amends: 10 MRSA §1348

Legislative Document
No. 284
H.P. 217
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act Concerning Notification after a Security Breach
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COREY of Windham, GINZLER of Bridgton, GRIGNON of 
Athens, LYFORD of Eddington, PIERCE of Dresden.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1348, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2009, c. 161, §3 and 
affected by §5, is further amended to read: 
3.  Delay of notification; criminal investigation by law enforcement.  If, after the 
completion of an investigation required by subsection 1, notification is required under 
this section, the notification required by this section may be delayed for no longer than 7 
business days after a law enforcement agency determines that the notification will not 
compromise a criminal investigation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill shortens the time allowed for a delay in notification to residents of the State 
of a breach of the security of a system that contains computerized personal information 
from 7 business days to 3 business days.
An Act To Increase the Jurisdictional Limits for Small Claims
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0283
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SPEAR, MIRAMANT, ALLEY, BABBIDGE, DENNO, LAWRENCE, MADIGAN, RYKERSON, SHEATS, SIMMONS
Amends: 14 MRSA §7482

Legislative Document
No. 283
H.P. 216
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Increase the Jurisdictional Limits for Small Claims
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SPEAR of South Thomaston.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, DENNO of Cumberland, 
LAWRENCE of South Berwick, MADIGAN of Rumford, RYKERSON of Kittery, SHEATS 
of Auburn, SIMMONS of Waldoboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §7482, first ¶, as amended by PL 2009, c. 428, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
Notwithstanding the total amount of a debt or contract, a "small claim" means a right 
of action cognizable by a court if the debt or damage does not exceed $6,000 $15,000 
exclusive of interest and costs.  It does not include an action involving the title to real 
estate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the jurisdictional limits for small claims from $6,000 to $15,000.
An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Coworking Development Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0285
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: FECTEAU, CYRWAY, BICKFORD, GROHMAN, HERBIG, HIGGINS, LONGSTAFF, MASTRACCIO, SHERMAN, VOLK

Legislative Document
No. 285
H.P. 218
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Coworking Development 
Fund
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, GROHMAN of Biddeford, HERBIG of Belfast, 
HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, 
SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senator: VOLK 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. 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF  
Maine Coworking Development Fund Z195 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to support collaborative workspace businesses. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides one-time funds to the Department of Economic and Community 
Development to support collaborative workspace businesses. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$300,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$300,000
$0
Resolve, Prohibiting the Commissioner of Marine Resources from Adopting or Enforcing Certain Rules Limiting the Quantity of Smelts a Person May Take from the Coastal Waters of the State until after Completion of a Study
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0287
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: HANLEY, PICKETT, SHERMAN, SIMMONS, WHITE, VOLK

Legislative Document
No. 287
H.P. 220
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
Resolve, Prohibiting the Commissioner of Marine Resources from 
Adopting or Enforcing Certain Rules Limiting the Quantity of 
Smelts a Person May Take from the Coastal Waters of the State 
until after Completion of a Study
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Pittston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: PICKETT of Dixfield, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, SIMMONS 
of Waldoboro, WHITE of Washburn, Senator: VOLK of Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Rules limiting taking of smelts from coastal waters prohibited; 
study.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Marine Resources may not adopt or 
enforce rules that limit the quantity of smelts a person may take from the coastal waters 
of the State before a study of the smelt population in the State's coastal waters is 
conducted by the Department of Marine Resources and presented to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over marine resources matters. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve prohibits the Commissioner of Marine Resources from adopting or 
enforcing a limit on the quantity of smelts a person may take from the coastal waters 
before the Department of Marine Resources conducts a study of the smelt population in 
the State's coastal waters and presents its findings to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over marine resources matters.
An Act To Prohibit Any Questions Regarding Criminal History on State Employment Applications
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0288
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SHEATS, MIRAMANT, HANDY, SYLVESTER, WARREN, GRATWICK, LIBBY
Amends: 5 MRSA §792

Legislative Document
No. 288
H.P. 221
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Prohibit Any Questions Regarding Criminal History on 
State Employment Applications
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEATS of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: HANDY of Lewiston, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, SYLVESTER of Portland, 
WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: GRATWICK of Penobscot, LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §792 is enacted to read: 
§792.  Application forms for employment 
An application form for employment for any position in State Government may not 
include any questions regarding an applicant's criminal history. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits any application form for employment for any position in State 
Government from including questions about an applicant's criminal history.
An Act To Phase Out the Insurance Premium Tax on Annuities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0290
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CHACE, CUSHING, BICKFORD, FOLEY, GILLWAY, HILLIARD, PICCHIOTTI, PIERCE, WHITE
Amends: 36 MRSA §2513, 36 MRSA §2513-C

Legislative Document
No. 290
H.P. 223
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Phase Out the Insurance Premium Tax on Annuities
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CHACE of Durham.
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and
Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, FOLEY of Wells, GILLWAY of Searsport, 
HILLIARD of Belgrade, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, PIERCE of Dresden, WHITE of 
Washburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §2513, first ¶, as amended by PL 2011, c. 331, §12 and 
affected by §§16 and 17, is further amended to read: 
Every Except as provided in section 2513-C, every insurance company or association 
that does business or collects premiums or assessments including annuity considerations 
in the State, including surety companies and companies engaged in the business of credit 
insurance or title insurance, shall, for the privilege of doing business in this State and in 
addition to any other taxes imposed for that privilege, pay a tax upon all gross direct 
premiums including annuity considerations, whether in cash or otherwise, on contracts 
written on risks located or resident in the State for insurance of life, annuity, fire, casualty 
and other risks at the rate of 2% a year.  Every nonadmitted insurer that does business or 
collects premiums in the State shall, for the privilege of doing business in this State and 
in addition to any other taxes imposed for that privilege, pay a tax upon all gross direct 
premiums, whether in cash or otherwise, as provided in section 2531.  For purposes of 
this section chapter, the term "annuity considerations" includes amounts paid to an 
insurance company for the purchase of a contract that may result in an annuity, even if 
the annuitization never occurs or does not occur until some time in the future and the 
amounts are in the meantime applied to an investment vehicle other than an annuity.  This 
section does not apply to mutual fire insurance companies subject to tax under section 
2517 or to captive insurance companies formed or licensed under Title 24-A, chapter 83 
or under the laws of another state. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §2513-C is enacted to read: 
§2513-C.  Phase out of tax on annuity considerations 
Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the rate of tax under this chapter 
for annuity considerations is 1.5% in 2018, 1% in 2019 and 0.5% in 2020.  Beginning in 
2021, annuity considerations are not subject to tax under this chapter, but taxes due for 
previous years may be collected. 
SUMMARY 
This bill phases out the insurance premium tax on annuity considerations over 4 years 
beginning in 2018.  Annuity considerations are no longer subject to insurance premium 
tax beginning in 2021.
An Act To Maintain the Income Tax Rate on Persons with Taxable Income above $200,000
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0291
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, VOLK, BICKFORD, BLACK, HANINGTON, SEAVEY, SIROCKI, TIMBERLAKE, WHITE, WINSOR
Amends: 36 MRSA §5111

Legislative Document
No. 291
H.P. 224
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Maintain the Income Tax Rate on Persons with Taxable 
Income above $200,000
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator VOLK of Cumberland and
Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, BLACK of Wilton, HANINGTON of Lincoln, 
SEAVEY of Kennebunkport, SIROCKI of Scarborough, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WHITE of 
Washburn, WINSOR of Norway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5111, sub-§1-F, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. DD, §3, is 
amended to read: 
1-F.  Single individuals and married persons filing separate returns; tax years 
beginning 2017.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, for single 
individuals and married persons filing separate returns: 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5111, sub-§2-F, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. DD, §5, is 
amended to read: 
2-F.  Heads of households; tax years beginning 2017.  For tax years beginning on 
or after January 1, 2017, for unmarried individuals or legally separated individuals who 
qualify as heads of households: 
Sec. 3.  36 MRSA §5111, sub-§3-F, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. DD, §7, is 
amended to read: 
3-F.  Individuals filing married joint returns or surviving spouses; tax years 
beginning 2017.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, for individuals 
filing married joint returns or surviving spouses permitted to file a joint return: 
If Maine taxable income is: 
The tax is: 
Less than $21,050 
5.8% of the Maine taxable income 
At least $21,050 but less than $50,000 
$1,221 plus 6.75% of the excess over 
$21,050 
At least $50,000 or more  but less than 
$200,000 
$3,175 plus 7.15% of the excess over 
$50,000 
$200,000 or more 
$13,900 plus 4.15% of the excess over 
$200,000 
If Maine taxable income is: 
The tax is: 
Less than $31,550 
5.8% of the Maine taxable income 
At least $31,550 but less than $75,000 
$1,830 plus 6.75% of the excess over 
$31,550 
At least $75,000 or more  but less than 
$200,000 
$4,763 plus 7.15% of the excess over 
$75,000 
$200,000 or more 
$13,701 plus 4.15% of the excess over 
$200,000 
If Maine taxable income is: 
The tax is: 
Less than $42,100 
5.8% of the Maine taxable income 
At least $42,100 but less than $100,000 
$2,442 plus 6.75% of the excess over 
$42,100 
At least $100,000 or more  but less than 
$200,000 
$6,350 plus 7.15% of the excess over 
$100,000 
Sec. 4.  Application.  This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2017. 
SUMMARY 
This bill decreases the rate of tax imposed on the income of resident individuals on 
income in excess of $200,000 from 7.15% to 4.15%. 
$200,000 or more 
$13,500 plus 4.15% of the excess over 
$200,000
Resolve, To Name the Bridge over the Penobscot River in the Towns of Enfield and Howland King's Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0294
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HANINGTON, DILL, STANLEY, TURNER, ROSEN

Legislative Document
No. 294
H.P. 227
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
Resolve, To Name the Bridge over the Penobscot River in the Towns 
of Enfield and Howland King's Bridge
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and
Representatives: STANLEY of Medway, TURNER of Burlington, Senator: ROSEN 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, this resolve designates the newly built bridge that spans the Penobscot 
River in the Town of Enfield and the Town of Howland King's Bridge after Leeman King 
of Howland and Philip and Carroll King of Enfield; and 
Whereas, the Town of Howland and the Town of Enfield have issued proclamations 
regarding the new bridge, and formal designation by the State must be made before the 
end of the 90-day period; 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 
Sec. 1.  Bridge in Enfield and Howland named. Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation shall designate the bridge that spans the Penobscot River in 
the Town of Enfield and the Town of Howland King's Bridge. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve names the bridge that spans the Penobscot River in the Town of Enfield 
and the Town of Howland King's Bridge.
An Act To Require Horse-drawn Carriages and Wagons To Be Equipped with Reflectors
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0293
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STANLEY, CARPENTER, COLLINGS, HANINGTON, HARLOW, JOHANSEN, SHERMAN, TURNER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1907

Legislative Document
No. 293
H.P. 226
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Require Horse-drawn Carriages and Wagons To Be 
Equipped with Reflectors
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HARLOW of Portland, 
JOHANSEN of Monticello, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, TURNER of Burlington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1907, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and affected 
by Pt. B, §5, is amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
A vehicle propelled or drawn by a horse during nighttime must be equipped with a 
reflector that is a 12-inch-high orange triangle with a 1 3/4-inch red border.  The reflector 
must be displayed 2 to 6 feet off the ground and must cover an area of at least 72 square 
inches. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires vehicles propelled or drawn by a horse and operated at night to have 
a rear reflector of a specific size and color.
An Act To Amend the Requirements for a Political Party To Retain Qualified Party Status under the Election Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0295
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LUCHINI, DUNPHY, HANINGTON, DILL, MASON
Amends: 21-A MRSA §301

Legislative Document
No. 295
H.P. 228
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Amend the Requirements for a Political Party To Retain 
Qualified Party Status under the Election Laws
Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CASÁS of Rockport, DUNPHY of Old Town, 
HANINGTON of Lincoln, Senators: DILL of Penobscot, MASON of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §301, sub-§1, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 426, §2, is 
amended to read: 
E.  At least 10,000 voters enrolled in the party voted in the last general election or the 
party's nominee for President or Governor received 5% or more of the total vote cast 
in the State for President or for Governor in that election. 
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity.  This Act applies retroactively to November 1, 2016 and 
applies to any party whose nominee for President of the United States appeared on the 
ballot at the general election on November 8, 2016. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the requirements for a political party to retain qualified party status.  
It allows a party to retain that status if the party's nominee for President of the United 
States or Governor received at least 5% of the total vote cast in the State for President or 
Governor in the last general election. This provision applies to any party whose nominee 
for President appeared on the ballot at the general election on November 8, 2016.
An Act To Limit Agency Expenditures To Influence Elections
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0298
Committee Amendment CA_A_H141 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 11,, to H.P. 231, L.D. 298, Bill, "An Act To Limit 
Agency Expenditures To Influence Elections" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §59 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the last 2 lines 
(page 1, lines 7 and 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"or within a political 
subdivision of the State" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §59 in subsection 2 in the first line (page 1, line 19 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "Notwithstanding any other law, an" and inse1iing 
the following: 'An' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §59 in subsection 3 in paragraph A in the 3rd line 
(page 1, line 26 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"referendum if the summary 
contains" and inserting the following: 'referendum that does not expressly advocate the 
supp01i or opposition of the ballot measure. The summa1y must contain' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §59 in subsection 3 in paragraph A in the next to the 
last line (page 1, line 29 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "does" and inse1iing the 
following: 'may' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §59 in subsection 3 in paragraph C in subparagraph (1) 
in the first 2 lines (page 1, lines 35 and 36 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or a 
political subdivision of the State" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §59 in subsection 3 in paragraph C in subparagraph (3) 
in the first 2 lines (page 2, lines 1 and 2 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or of the 
executive head of the governing body of apolitical subdivision of the State" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §59 in subsection 3 in paragraph C in subparagraph ( 4) 
in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 2, lines 5 and 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or 
of the executive head of the governing body of a political subdivision of the State or of 
that person's family" 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 231, L.D. 298 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, removes the 
provisions of the bill that prohibit political subdivisions in the State from expending 
public resources to influence the outcome of a direct initiative of legislation, a people's 
veto referendum or other statewide referendum. The amendment clarifies that resources 
spent by an agency on a factual summary of the issues may not be used to express support 
or opposition for the ballot measure. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/03/17 fe'ac 
LD298 
LR 1829(02) 
An Act To Limit Agency Expenditures To Influence Elections 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A{ H""' )(/) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of the Attorney General are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR1829(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve the Administration of Election Recounts
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0297
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LUCHINI, CARPENTER, ALLEY, DILLINGHAM, HOGAN, LONGSTAFF, SCHNECK, CYRWAY, MASON, SAVIELLO

Legislative Document
No. 297
H.P. 230
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Improve the Administration of Election Recounts
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, 
LONGSTAFF of Waterville, SCHNECK of Bangor, Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, 
MASON of Androscoggin, SAVIELLO of Franklin.
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 amend current law to authorize the Secretary of State to 
administer recounts in an efficient and effective manner, to increase the number of voter 
signatures required for a statewide recount, to lower the threshold for a free statewide 
recount and to authorize the Secretary of State to develop by rule processes for 
multicounty and statewide recounts.
An Act To Increase Voter Knowledge by Placing the Amount of the Total Current Bond Debt on Each Ballot That Contains a Bond Issue
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0299
Committee Amendment CA_A_H27 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §651

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A " 
to H.P. 232, L.D. 299, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Voter Knowledge by Placing the Amount of the Total Current Bond Debt on 
Each Ballot That Contains a Bond Issue" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase Voter Knowledge of Bond Issues' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §651, sub-§2, 1A, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 342, §22, is 
amended to read: 
A. In each voting booth: one voting instruction poster prepared under section 605-A 
and a copy of the Treasurer of State's statement prepared pursuant to Title 5, section 
152; and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment requires that each voting booth in 
a polling place include a copy of the Treasurer of State's statement of bond debt when 
there is a bond issue on a statewide ballot. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Preserve Funding for the Maine Clean Election Act by Removing Gubernatorial Candidates from Eligibility
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0300
Committee Amendment CA_A_H83 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 233, L.D. 300, Bill, "An Act To 
Preserve Funding for the Maine Clean Election Act by Removing Gubernatorial 
Candidates from Eligibility" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 16 the following: 
'Sec. 17. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ETIDCS AND ELECTION PRACTICES, COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices - Commission on 0414 
Initiative: Decreases the allocation to the Maine Clean Election Fund due to elimination 
of funding for gubernatorial candidates and elimination of one temporary project position. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOT AL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
(l.000) 
($22,626) 
($4,550,000) 
($4,572,626) 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
(1.000) 
($24,753) 
($1,750,000) 
($1,725,247) 
Approved: 04/11/17 Mae 
LD300 
LR930(02) 
An Act To Preserve Funding for the Maine Clean Election Act by Removing Gubernatorial 
Candidates from Eligibility 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,(f ( fl -!? 3) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY2018-19 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($4,572,626) 
($1,725,247) 
$0 
$0 
($124,000) 
($60,000) 
$0 
$0 
Eliminating Maine Clean Election Act funding for gubernatorial candidates will reduce anticipated spending by 
$4,572,626 in fiscal year 2017-18 and by $1, 725,24 7 in fiscal year 2018-19 from eliminating distributions to 
gubernatorial candidates and from elimination of one temporary project position. Allocations to the Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices is reduced accordingly. The loss of qualifying contributions from 
gubernatorial candidates will reduce revenue to the Maine Clean Election Fund by $124,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 
and $60,000 in fiscal year 2018-19. 
LR0930(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Voter Knowledge by Placing the Amount of the Total Current Bond Debt on Each Ballot That Contains a Bond Issue
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0299
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SUTTON, KATZ, AUSTIN, MALABY, O'CONNOR, PRESCOTT, SAMPSON, SANDERSON, STETKIS
Amends: 5 MRSA §152

Legislative Document
No. 299
H.P. 232
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Increase Voter Knowledge by Placing the Amount of the 
Total Current Bond Debt on Each Ballot That Contains a Bond 
Issue
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SUTTON of Warren.
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CASÁS of Rockport, MALABY of Hancock, O'CONNOR 
of Berwick, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, SAMPSON of Alfred, SANDERSON of Chelsea, 
STETKIS of Canaan.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §152, as amended by PL 2013, c. 131, §1, is further amended to 
read: 
§152.  Ratification of bond issue; signed statement 
In accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, section 14, the Treasurer of 
State shall prepare a signed statement, called the Treasurer's Statement, to accompany any 
question submitted to the electors for ratification of a bond issue setting forth the total 
amount of bonds of the State outstanding and unpaid, the total amount of bonds of the 
State authorized and unissued and the total amount of bonds of the State contemplated to 
be issued if the enactment submitted to the electors should be ratified. The Treasurer of 
State shall also set forth in that statement an estimate of costs involved, including 
explanation of, based on such factors as interest rates that may vary, the interest cost 
contemplated to be paid on the amount to be issued, the total cost of principal and interest 
that will be paid at maturity and any other substantive explanatory information relating to 
the debt of the State as the Treasurer of State considers appropriate.  To meet the 
requirement that the signed statement of the Treasurer of State accompany any ballot 
question for ratification of a bond issue, the statement may must be printed on the ballot 
or it may and must be printed as a separate document that is made available to voters as 
provided in Title 21-A, sections 605-A and 651. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that the statement of the Treasurer of State setting forth the total 
amount of bonds of the State outstanding and unpaid, the total amount of bonds of the 
State authorized and unissued and the total amount of bonds of the State contemplated to 
be issued if the enactment submitted to the electors is ratified be printed on the ballot 
containing the proposed bond issue or printed as a separate document and posted outside 
the guardrail enclosure at each voting place.  This bill amends that law to require that that 
information be printed on the ballot and printed as a separate document and posted 
outside the guardrail enclosure at each voting place.
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0302
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H4 (House)

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 88, 
L.D. 302, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 
30, 2017" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part P the following: 
'PARTQ 
Sec. Q-1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON 
Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services Z112 
Initiative: Provides one-time additional funding for indigent legal services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2016-17 
$2,831,041 
$2,831,041 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$0 
$0 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 88, L.D. 302 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides $2,831,041 in one-time funding to the Maine Commission 
on Indigent Legal Services. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY:-~~· 
. 
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(Representative CARDONE) 
TOWN: Bangor 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/28/17 .:kl'ac. 
LD302 
LR2174(04) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment'~' to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Rep. Cardone of Bangor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2016-17 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$2,831,041 
$0 
$0 
$2,831,041 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
$0 
This amendment adds one-time funding for indigent legal services. The General Fund cost of the bill is increased by 
$2,831,041 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
· 
LR2174(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Permits for Wildlife in Captivity and Notification of the Escape of Exotic Wildlife in Captivity
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0305
Committee Amendment CA_A_S30 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §12151, 12 MRSA §12152

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 91, L.D. 305, Bill, "An Act To Require 
Permits for Wildlife in Captivity and Notification of the Escape of Exotic Wildlife in 
Captivity" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase the Penalty for Allowing Wildlife in Captivity To Escape in 
Violation of a Permit Requirement' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12151, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2015, c. 374, §§3 and 4, is 
further amended to read: 
2. Penalties. +he Except as provided in section 12152, subsection 7, the following 
penalties apply to violations of this section. 
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not less than $500 may be adjudged. 
B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
C. The department may seize fish or wildlife in accordance with sections 10502 and 
7 
03 from a person who violates subsection 1. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §12152, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. Escaped wildlife prohibition; penalty. A person may not allow wildlife in 
captivity to escape that person's possession or control in violation of: 
A. Rules adopted pursuant to subsection 5; or 
B. An additional permit condition or requirement assigned pursuant to subsection 6. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 91, L.D. 305 
Notwithstanding section 12151, subsection 2, a person who violates this subsection 
commits a Class E crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title and replaces the bill. The bill provides that a permit 
is required to import exotic wildlife or possess wildlife in the State or receive exotic 
wildlife and stipulates the requirements for that permit. The amendment provides that a 
person who allows wildlife in captivity to escape that person's possession or control in 
violation of rules governing keeping wildlife in captivity or an additional permit 
condition or requirement commits a Class E crime. 
FISCAL :SOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/10/17 fe.ac 
LD305 
LR 590(02) 
An Act To Require Permits for Wildlife in Captivity and Notification of the Escape of Exotic Wildlife 
in Captivity 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~t 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
( S-30) 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class E crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0590(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Authorize Auxiliary Licenses at Disc Golf Courses
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0304
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: MASON, WOOD, LUCHINI, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1075

Legislative Document
No. 304
S.P. 90
In Senate, January 31, 2017
An Act To Authorize Auxiliary Licenses at Disc Golf Courses
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative WOOD of Greene and
Representatives: LUCHINI of Ellsworth, MASON of Lisbon, TIMBERLAKE of Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1075, as amended by PL 2005, c. 108, §§2 and 3, is further 
amended to read: 
§1075.  Auxiliary licenses at ski areas, golf courses and disc golf courses 
1.  Licenses.  The bureau may issue one auxiliary license under this section for 
additional premises to any a Class A restaurant or Class A restaurant/lounge, to a Class I 
hotel located at a ski area or, golf course or disc golf course, or to a Class I golf club or to 
a Class I or Class V club located at a golf course or disc golf course, if the following 
requirements are met: 
A.  The additional premises are located at the same ski area or, golf course or disc 
golf course where the Class A restaurant, Class A restaurant/lounge, lounge, hotel, or 
qualified club is licensed; 
B.  Food is for sale at the additional premises, although not necessarily prepared 
there; 
C.  The additional premises are properly equipped, including tables, chairs and 
restrooms; and 
D.  The Department of Health and Human Services licenses the additional premises. 
2.  Sales for consumption on slopes or courses prohibited.  This section does not 
permit a ski area to sell liquor for consumption on the slopes away from the licensed area.  
Except as provided in section 1075-A, a golf course or disc golf course may not sell 
liquor for consumption on the course away from the licensed area. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau 
of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to issue auxiliary licenses for additional 
premises located at disc golf courses.
An Act To Change the Name of Captain Ambrose Bear Stream
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0303
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CARPENTER, SHERMAN
Amends: 38 MRSA §467

Legislative Document
No. 303
S.P. 89
In Senate, January 31, 2017
An Act To Change the Name of Captain Ambrose Bear Stream
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §467, sub-§15, ¶E, as amended by PL 2015, c. 12, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
E.  Meduxnekeag River Drainage. 
(1)  Meduxnekeag River, main stem. 
(a)  From the outlet of Meduxnekeag Lake to the international boundary - 
Class B. 
(2)  Meduxnekeag River, tributaries - Class B unless otherwise specified. 
(a)  North Branch of the Meduxnekeag River and its tributaries above the 
Monticello - T.C, R.2, W.E.L.S. boundary - Class A. 
(b)  Moose Brook and its tributaries, upstream of the Ludlow Road in 
Ludlow - Class A. 
(c)  South Branch of the Meduxnekeag River and its tributaries, upstream of 
the Oliver Road in Cary - Class A. 
(d)  Captain Ambrose Bear B Stream and tributaries upstream of the Burnt 
Brow Bridge in Hammond - Class A. 
Sec. 2.  Name change from Captain Ambrose Bear Stream to B Stream.  
The county commissioners of Aroostook County shall rename the stream in and near the 
Town of Houlton in Aroostook County named Captain Ambrose Bear Stream to B 
Stream.  The commissioners shall provide notice of the new name to the Commissioner 
of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Secretary of the United States Department 
of the Interior and other public agencies, boards, committees or other groups responsible 
for changing names of places and ensuring that such name changes appear on maps and 
other documents. 
Sec. 3.  Commissioner of Transportation to replace signs.  The 
Commissioner of Transportation shall replace any sign that is located on the interstate 
highway that contains a reference to Captain Ambrose Bear Stream to comply with 
section 2 no later than 30 days after the effective date of this Act. 
Sec. 4.  Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.  The Commissioner 
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall amend the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife's rules to change the name of Captain Ambrose Bear Stream to B Stream in all 
rules that mention the stream. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Aroostook County Commissioners to rename Captain Ambrose 
Bear Stream in and near the Town of Houlton in Aroostook County to B Stream.  The bill 
also requires the county commissioners to notify the appropriate authorities and agencies 
of the name change.  The Department of Transportation is required to change any existing 
road signs designating Captain Ambrose Bear Stream to refer to B Stream.  The bill also 
requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend its rules to change the 
name of Captain Ambrose Bear Stream to B Stream, and it changes the name where it 
appears in statute.
An Act To Require State Compliance with Federal REAL ID Guidelines
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0306
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DIAMOND, COLLINS, DESCHAMBAULT, DILL, HILL, KATZ, CEBRA, GILLWAY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1411

Legislative Document
No. 306
S.P. 92
In Senate, January 31, 2017
An Act To Require State Compliance with Federal REAL ID 
Guidelines
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: COLLINS of York, DESCHAMBAULT of York, DILL of 
Penobscot, HILL of York, KATZ of Kennebec, Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, 
GILLWAY of Searsport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1411, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 251, §1, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  Secretary of State to issue conforming licenses and identification 
cards.  The Secretary of State shall issue driver's licenses and nondriver identification 
cards that conform to the federal REAL ID Act of 2005, enacted as part of the Emergency 
Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami 
Relief, 2005, Public Law 109-13. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the law that prohibits the State from participating in the federal 
REAL ID Act of 2005 and the Secretary of State from changing the procedures for 
applying for a driver's license or nondriver identification card in a manner to conform to 
the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.  It directs the Secretary of State to issue driver's 
licenses and nondriver identification cards that conform to the federal REAL ID Act of 
2005.
An Act To Prohibit Charging Maine Seniors Higher Automobile Insurance Premiums Based Solely on Their Age
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0308
Committee Amendment CA_A_S6 (Senate)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2916

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 96, L.D. 308, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit 
Charging Maine Seniors Higher Automobile Insurance Premiums Based Solely on Their 
Age" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2916, as enacted by PL 1973, c. 339, §1, is amended to 
read: 
§2916. 
Automobile insurance, cancellation, nonrenewal and certain changes 
because of age, prohibited 
Ne An insurance company authorized to transact business in this State shall may not 
refuse to issue, cancel or refuse to renew, reduce liability limits, refuse to ren01.v for or 
inorease the charge a higher premium of any automobile ins1:1ranoe for a policy ef-any 
kind whatsoever for the sole reason that the an applicant for coverage, a person to whom 
such policy has been issued or another insured driver has reached a certain age.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment clarifies that an insurer may not 
refuse to issue personal automobile insurance for the sole reason that a person has 
reached a certain age and clarifies that the prohibitions of certain actions based solely 
upon age apply to an applicant for coverage as well as to existing insureds. 
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MITTEEA ENDMENT
An Act To Facilitate the Implementation of Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs in Rural Counties in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0307
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, KORNFIELD, BELLOWS, BREEN, CHIPMAN, JACKSON, MILLETT, ACKLEY, GATTINE

Legislative Document
No. 307
S.P. 93
In Senate, January 31, 2017
An Act To Facilitate the Implementation of Mobile Narcotic 
Treatment Programs in Rural Counties in the State
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 KORNFIELD of Bangor and
Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, BREEN of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, 
JACKSON of Aroostook, MILLETT of Cumberland, Representatives: ACKLEY of 
Monmouth, GATTINE of Westbrook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to facilitate the implementation of mobile narcotic treatment 
programs in rural counties in the State in order to ensure access to treatment for patients 
who reside remotely from, or lack transportation to, other narcotic treatment programs.
An Act To Restore Judicial Discretion
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0309
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H449 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 97, 
L.D. 309, Bill, "An Act To Restore Judicial Discretion" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause from 
committee amendment "A." 
SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
(Representative MOONEN) 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Restore Judicial Discretion
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0309
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: VOLK, RECKITT, CHENETTE, DESCHAMBAULT, HILL, KATZ, KEIM, ROSEN, GUERIN, NADEAU

Legislative Document
No. 309
S.P. 97
In Senate, January 31, 2017
An Act To Restore Judicial Discretion
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative RECKITT of South Portland and
Senators: CHENETTE of York, DESCHAMBAULT of York, HILL of York, KATZ of 
Kennebec, KEIM of Oxford, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: GUERIN of Glenburn, 
NADEAU of Winslow.
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 working group that will include representatives of the 
judicial branch to review mandatory minimum sentences that are currently required under 
state law and to assess whether any of those mandatory minimum sentence requirements 
should be amended or repealed.