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An Act To Conform the Laws Regarding a Salaried Employee Who Is Exempt from Overtime and Minimum Wage Requirements to Federal Law
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1769
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: VOLK, LANGLEY, ESPLING, VACHON
Amends: 26 MRSA §603, 26 MRSA §663

Legislative Document
No. 1769
S.P. 656
In Senate, January 3, 2018
An Act To Conform the Laws Regarding a Salaried Employee Who 
Is Exempt from Overtime and Minimum Wage Requirements to 
Federal Law
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: LANGLEY of Hancock, Representatives: ESPLING of New 
Gloucester, VACHON of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §603, sub-§3, ¶E, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 750, §1, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place:
E.  A salaried employee:
(1)  Who works in a bona fide executive, administrative or professional capacity 
or satisfies the criteria for the exemption specified by the United States 
Department of Labor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 United 
States Code, Section 213(a)(1) (2017); and
(2)  
Whose regular compensation meets or exceeds the annualized rate 
established by the United States Department of Labor under the federal Fair 
Labor Standards Act, 29 United States Code, Section 213(a)(1) (2017);
Sec. 2.  26 MRSA §663, sub-§3, ¶K, as amended by PL 2009, c. 529, §2, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place:
K.  A salaried employee:
(1)  Who works in a bona fide executive, administrative or professional capacity 
or satisfies the criteria for the exemption specified by the United States 
Department of Labor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 United 
States Code, Section 213(a)(1) (2017); and
(2)  
Whose regular compensation meets or exceeds the annualized rate 
established by the United States Department of Labor under the federal Fair 
Labor Standards Act, 29 United States Code, Section 213(a)(1) (2017); and
SUMMARY
This bill amends the description of a salaried employee for the laws governing limits 
on mandatory overtime and the definition of "employee" in the laws governing minimum 
wages to conform with the federal guidelines established by the United States Department 
of Labor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. It sets the minimum salary at the 
threshold established by the United States Department of Labor under that Act. It 
eliminates the requirement that the salary threshold be tied to the state minimum wage.
An Act To Revise Laws Regarding Unemployment That Were Amended or Affected by Recently Enacted Legislation
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1770
Committee Amendment CA_B_S474 (Senate)
Amends: 26 MRSA §1194

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 657, L.D. 1770, Bill, "An Act To 
Revise Laws Regarding Unemployment That Were Amended or Affected by Recently 
Enacted Legislation" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec, 1. 26 MRSA §1194, sub-§1-B is enacted to read: 
1-B. Alternative filing. The department shall provide an alternative to an Internet-
based system for filing claims for benefits, including filing of work search 
documentation, and for obtaining information. The alternative under this subsection must 
include a method such as filing or obtaining information by a telephone system or in 
person.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, adds to the bill a requirement that the 
Department of Labor provide an alternative method to an Internet-based system for filing 
of unemployment claims and work search documentation and obtaining information. The 
alternative must include a method such as a telephone system or in person. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/12/18 .feac 
LD 1770 
LR 2641(03) 
An Act To Revise Laws Regarding Unemployment That Were Amended or Affected by Recently 
Enacted Legislation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment B' ( 5-L/ I 0 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Cunent biennium cost increase - Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Changes made in this legislation regarding how benefits paid to an eligible individual under the Employment Security 
Law are charged against the experience rating record of the individual's previous employers will have no fiscal impact 
on the Unemployment Trust Fund or the employer contribution rate schedule currently in effect. However, the 
Department of Labor will incur one-time Federal Expenditures Fund costs of approximately $900,000 in fiscal year 
2018-19 to make the necessary programming updates in order to implement the change. The Department has indicated 
that it has federal funds available for this purpose. 
Additional costs to the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation within the Department of Labor to provide the 
required alternate option to the web-based system for filing initial and continuing claims for unemployment benefits, 
including such options as telephone or in-person can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR264 ! (03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Stabilize Vulnerable Families
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1771
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: VOLK, VACHON, BREEN, JACKSON, KEIM, THIBODEAU, ESPLING, GIDEON, HERBIG

Legislative Document
No. 1771
S.P. 658
In Senate, January 3, 2018
An Act To Stabilize Vulnerable Families
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative VACHON of Scarborough and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, JACKSON of Aroostook, KEIM of Oxford, President 
THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, Speaker GIDEON of 
Freeport, HERBIG of Belfast.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to help stabilize vulnerable families by 
encouraging the prioritization of families for subsidized housing and other services.
An Act To Establish a Study Commission To Examine the Implied Warranty Laws and the Arbitration Process for Those Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1772
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MASON, ESPLING, DESCHAMBAULT, DILL, BICKFORD, PICCHIOTTI, STANLEY, VACHON, WHITE

Legislative Document
No. 1772
S.P. 659
In Senate, January 3, 2018
An Act To Establish a Study Commission To Examine the Implied 
Warranty Laws and the Arbitration Process for Those Laws
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester and
Senators: DESCHAMBAULT of York, DILL of Penobscot, Representatives: BICKFORD of 
Auburn, MASON of Lisbon, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, STANLEY of Medway, VACHON of 
Scarborough, WHITE of Washburn.
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 study commission to examine the State's implied 
warranty laws and the arbitration process for those laws.
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Transfer Land in the Town of Pittston
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1773
Committee Amendment CA_A_H620 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl" to H.P. 1222, L.D. 1773, "Resolve, Directing 
the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Transfer Land in the Town of Pittston" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/23/18 fe'ac 
LD 1773 
LR 2793(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Transfer Land in the Town of Pittston 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '{li {f/-/,.2.D) 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Transfer of land 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This resolve transfers a parcel ofland, approximately .30 acres, from the Colburn House State Historic Site in Pittston 
to the First Congregational Church in Pittston. The transfer will allow the church to build a small addition and have 
room for the required setback from the state property. The Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is authorized to make the transfer "for negotiated value". The 
Director has indicated the land is of little significant value to the State and it appears there will be no eff01t to obtain 
compensation for the transfer of this property. 
LR2793(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Transfer Land in the Town of Pittston (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1773
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: HANLEY, CUSHING, HANINGTON, LYFORD, PIERCE, REED, SANDERSON, WHITE

Legislative Document
No. 1773
H.P. 1222
House of Representatives, January 5, 2018
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Transfer 
Land in the Town of Pittston
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Pittston.
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and
Representatives: HANINGTON of Lincoln, LYFORD of Eddington, PIERCE of Dresden, 
REED of Carmel, SANDERSON of Chelsea, WHITE of Washburn.
Preamble.  The Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 23 requires that real 
estate held by the State for conservation or recreation purposes may not be reduced or its 
uses substantially altered except on the vote of 2/3 of all members elected to each House.
Whereas, the land authorized for transfer by this resolve is within the designations 
in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 598-A; and
Whereas, the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may sell or exchange lands with the approval of 
the Legislature in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, sections 1814, 
1837 and 1851; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Director of Bureau of Parks and Lands to convey land.  Resolved:  
That the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry shall by quitclaim deed without covenant, for negotiated 
value, and on such other terms and conditions as the director may direct, convey or 
release to the First Congregational Church of Pittston a portion with a total of not more 
than .30 acre of a parcel of land situated on Arnold Road in the Town of Pittston, County 
of Kennebec and recorded on the Town of Pittston property tax map U-13, Lot 9.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to transfer a portion of a parcel of 
land situated on Arnold Road in the Town of Pittston to the First Congregational Church 
of Pittston.
An Act To Establish Requirements for Civil Deputies
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1776
Committee Amendment CA_A_S361 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 661, L.D. 1776, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish Requirements for Civil Deputies" 
Amend the bill in section 5 in subsection 6 in the last line (page 2, line 3 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "qualifications" the following: 'and training' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that a sheriff may adopt rules, procedures and 
requirements related to the training of a civil deputy, as well as related to the 
qualifications of a civil deputy as provided in the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2019
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1777
Committee Amendment CA_A_S351 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /Jr-" to S.P. 662, L.D. 1777, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for 
the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2019" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/06/18 feac:.. 
LD 1777 
LR2832(02) 
An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike 
Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2019 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '}\.' ( S · -:SST) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Maine Turnpike Authority 
This bill makes allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority funds of $45,291,372 for the authority's operating 
expenses for the calendar year ending December 31, 2019. Maine Turnpike Authority revenue of $147,023,810 is 
budgeted to fund those allocations. Included in the budgeted revenue but not allocated is $2,442,500 to pay off bondf 
authorized by the Legislature for specified Depatiment of Transportation projects. These bonds were issued by the 
Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1968, subsection 2-A. This bill 
also includes budgeted revenue of $40,000,000 for the Reserve Maintenance Fund, $34,475,890 for the Debt Service 
Fund and $24,814,048 for capital improvements at new interchanges. The funds that are not allocated in the bill are 
not subject to the transfer limitations in section 2 of the bill. 
LR2832(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Medicaid Reimbursement for Rehabilitation Hospitals
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1778
Committee Amendment CA_A_H622 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. 4,, to H.P. 1224, L.D. 1778, "Resolve, Regarding 
Medicaid Reimbursement for Rehabilitation Hospitals" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Medicaid reimbursement rates. Resolved: That the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall amend the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 45.06 to increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate 
provided to rehabilitation hospitals to $15,161.43 per discharge, retroactive to July 1, 
2017. This increase in the Medicaid reimbursement rate must be funded by reducing the 
hospital supplemental pool as described in rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, 
Chapter III, Section 45.07 by $400,000 and have no net cost to the General Fund, Other 
Special Revenue Funds or the Federal Expenditures Fund.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides the exact amount of the increased reimbursement rate for 
rehabilitation hospitals and provides that the rate increase is retroactive to July 1, 2017. It 
clarifies the source of existing hospital reimbursement resources to be used to fund the 
increase. 
:FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMEN,T 
Approved: 02/16/18 feac 
LD 1778 
LR 2687(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Medicaid Reimbursement for Rehabilitation Hospitals 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ff [H- 6 d. J) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Se1'Vices (DHHS) to increase the Medicaid reimbursement 
rate provided to rehabilitation hospitals. This increase in the Medicaid reimbmsement rate must be funded using 
existing hospital reimbursement resources and have no net cost to the General Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds or 
the Federal Expenditures Fund. To achieve cost neutrality DHHS will have to reduce funding to other in-state 
hospitals. 
LR2687(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Transfer Funds to the Maine Clean Election Fund To Provide Adequate Funding for Maine Clean Election Fund Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1780
Committee Amendment CA_A_H665 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT,//,, to H.P. 1226, L.D. 1780, Bill, "An Act To 
Transfer Funds to the Maine Clean Election Fund To Provide Adequate Funding for 
Maine Clean Election Fund Candidates" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) by strildng out the 
following: 
11$1,700,000" and inserting the following: 1$700,0001 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ETHICS AND ELECTION PRACTICES, COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices - Commission on 0414 
Initiative: Allocates $700,000 to allow expenditure of funds transferred from the 
unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Maine Clean Election Fund to cover an 
anticipated increase in disbursements to gubernatorial candidates for the November 2018 
election. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$700,000 
$700,000 
This amendment reduces the appropriation to the Maine Clean Election Fund 
proposed in the bill from $1,700,000 to $700,000. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/19/18 J'.,;;rac 
LD 1780 
LR 2834(02) 
An Act To Transfer Funds to the Maine Clean Election Fund To Provide Adequate Funding for 
Maine Clean Election Fund Candidates 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment #(fl-tt:f) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
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 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$700,000 
$700,000 
($700,000) 
$700,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill transfers $700,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Maine Clean Election Fund 
within the Connnission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices no later than September 1, 2018 to cover an 
anticipated increase in disbursements to gubernatorial candidates for the November 2018 election. 
LR2834(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Medicaid Reimbursement for Rehabilitation Hospitals
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1778
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: JORGENSEN, DION, DENNO, FARNSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 1778
H.P. 1224
House of Representatives, January 9, 2018
Resolve, Regarding Medicaid Reimbursement for Rehabilitation 
Hospitals
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator DION of Cumberland and
Representatives: DENNO of Cumberland, FARNSWORTH of Portland.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, recent changes to the formula used by the Department of Health and 
Human Services for determining Medicaid reimbursement rates for providers of 
rehabilitation services have placed an undue and inequitable financial burden on the 
providers of these services; and
Whereas, it is imperative that this inequity be corrected as soon as possible; 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.  Medicaid reimbursement rates.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate provided to 
rehabilitation hospitals.  This increase in the Medicaid reimbursement rate must be 
funded using existing hospital reimbursement resources and have no net cost to the 
General Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds or the Federal Expenditures Fund.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to increase the 
Medicaid reimbursement rate provided to rehabilitation hospitals.  This increase in the 
Medicaid reimbursement rate must be funded using existing hospital reimbursement 
resources and have no net cost to the General Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds or the 
Federal Expenditures Fund.
An Act To Transfer Funds to the Maine Clean Election Fund To Provide Adequate Funding for Maine Clean Election Fund Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1780
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 1780
H.P. 1226
House of Representatives, January 9, 2018
An Act To Transfer Funds to the Maine Clean Election Fund To 
Provide Adequate Funding for Maine Clean Election Fund 
Candidates
Reported by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth for the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, section 1124, 
subsection 4.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Transfer to Maine Clean Election Fund.  Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer $1,700,000 no later than September 1, 
2018 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Maine Clean Election 
Fund established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, section 1124 in order to 
ensure that adequate funds are available to candidates participating in the Maine Clean 
Election Act.
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding to the Maine Clean Election Fund in order to ensure that 
adequate funds are available to candidates participating in the Maine Clean Election Act.
An Act To Encourage New Major Investments in Shipbuilding Facilities and the Preservation of Jobs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1781
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S425 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A» to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1227, L.D. 1781, Bill, "An Act To Encourage New Major Investments in Shipbuilding 
Facilities and the Preservation of Jobs" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in §5219-RR in subsection 1 in paragraph Gin 
subparagraph (2) in the first line (page 2, line 11 in amendment) by strildng out the 
following: "and" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in §5219-RR in subsection 1 in paragraph Gin 
subparagraph (3) in the last line (page 2, line 13 in amendment) by strildng out the 
following: "filed." and inserting the following: 'filed; and' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in §5219-RR in subsection 1 in paragraph G by 
inserting at the end the following: 
1(4) The applicant does not otherwise qualify for the Pine Tree Development 
Zone program pursuant to Title 30-A, section 5250-0 or the Maine Employment 
Tax Increment Financing Program established in chapter 917 at the time the 
application is filed. 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in §5219-RR in subsection 1 in paragraph I in the 
last line (page 3, line 8 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "919" the 
following: 'or any amount expended to qualify for Pine Tree Development Zone Program 
benefits under Title 30-A, chapter 206, subchapter 4' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the definition of "qualified applicant" and "qualified 
investment" to ensure that the investment cannot qualify for both Pine Tree Development 
Zone benefits and the shipbuilding facilitr,-i~stment credit. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1783
Committee Amendment CA_A_H736 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "!+" to H.P. 1228, L.D. 1783, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Regarding Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs,, 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/01/18 feac. 
LD 1783 
LR 2801(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Pf ( H-/ 30 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the class of a crime from Class B to Class A; increases correctional costs. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
T .R ?.RO 1 {O?,'\ - Fi!sca 1 Note - Pa1rn 1 of 1
An Act To Provide for In-person Visitation of Incarcerated Persons (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1782
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: LIBBY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §1663

Legislative Document
No. 1782
S.P. 665
In Senate, January 11, 2018
An Act To Provide for In-person Visitation of Incarcerated Persons
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §1663 is enacted to read:
§1663.  Visitation
1.  Requirement.  The sheriff shall provide for in-person visitation at a county jail 
between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner, subject to conditions and limitations 
imposed on a case-by-case basis as required for the safety and security of the jail as 
determined by the sheriff and subject to the exception for video-only visitation provided 
in subsection 2.
2.  Exception.  The sheriff may provide video-only visitation at a county jail between 
a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner only after a determination is made on a case-by-
case basis and documented in the record of the prisoner that in-person visitation may 
jeopardize the safety and security of the jail or that, on a short-term basis, the jail facility 
is unable to provide a safe and secure location for in-person visitation.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a county sheriff to provide for in-person visitation at a county jail 
between a prisoner and a visitor of the prisoner, subject to conditions and limitations 
imposed on a case-by-case basis as required for the safety and security of the jail as 
determined by the sheriff and subject to an exception for video-only visitation.  The bill 
allows a sheriff to provide video-only visitation only after a determination is made on a 
case-by-case basis, documented in the record of the prisoner, that in-person visitation 
may jeopardize the safety and security of the jail or that, on a short-term basis, the jail 
facility is unable to provide a safe and secure location for in-person visitation.
An Act To Update the Laws Governing the Department of Environmental Protection's Rule-making Authority Concerning Underground Oil Storage Facilities To Align with Federal Regulations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1784
Committee Amendment CA_A_H582 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1229, L.D. 1784, Bill, "An Act To 
Update the Laws Governing the Department of Environmental Protection's Rule-making 
Authority Concerning Underground Oil Storage Facilities To Align with Federal 
Regulations" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, in October 2015, the United States Environmental Protection Agency 
completed revisions to the federal regulations concerning technical standards and 
corrective action requirements for owners and operators of underground oil storage tanks; 
and 
Whereas, states that have been delegated or authorized to administer federal 
programs must adopt regulations that are no less stringent than applicable federal 
requirements within 3 years from the date that any revisions to those federal requirements 
are adopted; and 
Whereas, the State has been delegated or authorized to ,administer the federal 
regulations governing underground oil storage tanks since July 1992; and 
Whereas, the State must adopt several revisions to its statutory provisions and 
corresponding rules regarding underground oil storage facilities no later than October 
2018 in order to maintain its delegated status; and 
Wherea~, in the judgment of the L6gislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately hecessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 1 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT • .p," to H.P. 1229, L.D. 1784 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
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Approved: 02/01/18 feac 
LD 1784 
LR 2737(02) 
An Act To Update the Laws Governing the Department of Environmental Protection's Rule-making 
Authority Concerning Underground Oil Storage Facilities To Align with Federal Regulations) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A' [ H -5 3 ~ 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other _Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
. 
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection to implement the various provisions and 
administrative changes in this bill are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2737(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1783
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GERRISH, DIAMOND, COREY, FOLEY, HERRICK, LONGSTAFF, MAREAN, NADEAU, ROSEN
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1105-A

Legislative Document
No. 1783
H.P. 1228
House of Representatives, January 11, 2018
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Aggravated Trafficking of 
Scheduled Drugs
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GERRISH of Lebanon.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, FOLEY of Wells, HERRICK of Paris, LONGSTAFF 
of Waterville, MAREAN of Hollis, NADEAU of Winslow, Senator: ROSEN of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1105-A, sub-§1, ¶¶K and L, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 
476, §2, are amended to read:
K.  Death is in fact caused by the use of that scheduled drug and the drug is a 
schedule W drug.  A violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; or
L.  Serious bodily injury is in fact caused by the use of that scheduled drug and the 
drug is a schedule W drug.  A violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime.; or
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §1105-A, sub-§1, ¶M is enacted to read:
M.  At the time of the offense, the person trafficks in fentanyl powder in a quantity of 
grams or more or 270 or more individual bags, folds, packages, envelopes or 
containers of any kind containing fentanyl powder.  Violation of this paragraph is a 
Class A crime.
SUMMARY
This bill makes aggravated trafficking in fentanyl powder a Class A crime.
An Act To Amend the Greater Augusta Utility District Charter
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1785
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: WARREN, KATZ, POULIOT, BELLOWS

Legislative Document
No. 1785
H.P. 1230
House of Representatives, January 16, 2018
An Act To Amend the Greater Augusta Utility District Charter
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and
Representative: POULIOT of Augusta, Senator: BELLOWS of Kennebec.
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 make technical changes to the charter of the Greater Augusta 
Utility District to accommodate the district's growth and change in services and to change 
its voting membership.
An Act To Provide for the 2018 and 2019 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1787
Committee Amendment CA_A_S375 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 666, L.D. 1787, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide for the 2018 and 2019 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity 
Bonds" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/14/18 feac:. 
LD 1787 
LR 2638(02) 
An Act To Provide for the 2018 and 2019 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';t ( S-31 s) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net effect on general or moral obligation debt 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The establishment of the allocations of the state ceiling on private activity bonds for calendar years 2018 and 2019 
will not affect the general or moral obligation of the State. 
LR2638(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Enhance Safety for Victims of Sexual Assault and Stalking and To Amend the Laws Governing Harassment and Protection from Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1788
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H783 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1235, 
L.D. 1788, Bill, "An Act To Enhance Safety for Victims of Sexual Assault and Stalking 
and To Amend the Laws Governing Harassment and Protection from Abuse" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first indented paragraph (page 1, 
lines 12 and 13 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph B in the 4th line (page 1, line 13 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "A" and inserting the following: 'A-1 or A-211 
Amend the amendment in the 2nd indented paragraph in the first line (page 1, line 14 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "sections 2 and" and inserting the following: 
1section1 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 3rd indented paragraph (page 1, lines 
to 17 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 5 in subsection 1 in the 2nd blocked paragraph in the 3rd 
line from the end (page 2, line 25 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "paragraph N
and insetting the following: 'paragraph A-1 or A-2
SUMMARY 
This amendment updates prov1s1ons that relate to the crime of harassment by 
telephone or electronic communication device to conform to the new descriptions of 
conduct of that crime contained in Public Law 2017, chapter 397. This amendment 
ensures that harassment by telephone or electronic co:tnnmnication device as described in 
chapter 397 is conduct that can be subject to protection from harassment orders and 
protection from abuse orders. 
SPONSORED BY: 
____ _ 
(Representative MOONEN) 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Enhance Safety for Victims of Sexual Assault and Stalking and To Amend the Laws Governing Harassment and Protection from Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1788
Committee Amendment CA_A_H689 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/) " to H.P. 1235, L.D. 1788, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance Safety for Victims of Sexual Assault and Stalking and To Amend the Laws 
Governing Harassment and Protection from Abuse" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph C in the last line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "506," 
Amend the bill by strildng out all of sections 2 and 4. 
Amend the bill in section 5 in subsection 1 in the 2nd blocked paragraph in the 3rd 
and 4th lines from the end (page 2, lines 24 and 25 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"or harassment as described in Title 17-A, section 506, subsection 1, paragraph A" 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the expansion of the crime of harassment by telephone or 
by electronic communication device as proposed in the bill. It also removes the cross-
references to the expanded crime in the protection from harassment and protection from 
abuse laws. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/19/18 feac.. 
LD 1788 
LR2614(02) 
An Act To Enhance Safety for Victims of Sexual Assault and Stalking and To Amend the Laws 
Governing Harassment and Protection from Abuse 
) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A{ 1/-&8! 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil suits. 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require 
additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional filing fees may increase General :f'.und revenue by minor amounts. 
LR2614(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Safety on a Youth Hunting Day for Hunting Bear by Allowing an Accompanying Adult To Possess a Firearm
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1790
Committee Amendment CA_A_S369 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §11403

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "(\ " to S.P. 669, L.D. 1790, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Safety on a Youth Hunting Day for Hunting Bear by Allowing an 
Accompanying Adult To Possess a Firearm" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Youth Hunting Day for Hunting Bear and Carrying a Handgun 
during the Regular Archery-only Season on Deer' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 11251 by striking out all of subsection 3 and inserting 
the following: 
'3. Youth bear hunting day. The commissioner may establish by rule a youth 
hunting day for hunting bear.' 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §11403, sub-§2, ~' as amended by PL 2011, c. 298, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
B. A person may not carry firearms of any kind while hunting any species of wildlife 
with bow and arrow during the regular archery-only season on deer, except that a 
person who holds a license that allows hunting with firearms may carry a handgun. 
This paragraph may not be construed to prohibit a person who holds a Yalid pennit to 
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from carrying a concealed handgun pl:ll'suant tQ weapon in accordance with 
Title 25, section 2003 from carrying a handgun 2001-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision of the bill that specifically provides that an 
adult supervisor, parent or guardian accompanying a youth on a youth hunting day for 
hunting bear may possess a firearm while the youth is hunting bear. The amendment also 
corrects a cross-reference in the section of law regarding carrying firearms during the 
regular archery-only season on deer to reflect that current law does not require a person 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to S.P. 669,L.D. 1790 
eligible to carry a concealed handgun to obtain a pennit to carry a concealed handgun in 
most circumstances. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase Safety on a Youth Hunting Day for Hunting Bear by Allowing an Accompanying Adult To Possess a Firearm
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1790
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CUSHING, CYRWAY, HAGGAN
Amends: 12 MRSA §11251

Legislative Document
No. 1790
S.P. 669
In Senate, January 16, 2018
An Act To Increase Safety on a Youth Hunting Day for Hunting 
Bear by Allowing an Accompanying Adult To Possess a Firearm
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative: HAGGAN of Hampden.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11251, as amended by PL 2017, c. 164, §12, is further 
amended to read:
§11251.  Open and closed seasons
1.  Open season on bear; commissioner's authority.  This subsection governs the 
open and closed seasons on bear.
A.    There is an open season on hunting bear from the first Monday preceding 
September 1st to November 30th annually.  The commissioner may, pursuant to 
section 10104, subsection 1, adopt rules prohibiting the use of bait to hunt black bear 
during any portion of the open bear hunting season.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A.
B.    There is an open season on using a dog or dogs in conjunction with bear hunting 
from the first Monday preceding September 1st to the day preceding the open firearm 
season on deer provided in sections 11401 and 11402.
3.  Youth bear hunting day.  The commissioner may establish by rule a youth 
hunting day for hunting bear. An adult supervisor, parent or guardian accompanying a 
youth on a youth hunting day for hunting bear may possess a firearm while the youth is 
hunting bear.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to establish a 
youth hunting day for hunting bear.  
An adult supervisor, parent or guardian 
accompanying the youth is allowed to possess a firearm while the youth is hunting bear.
An Act To Improve Market Stability for Maine Residents Purchasing Individual Health Insurance Coverage
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1792
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: LAWRENCE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3953

Legislative Document
No. 1792
H.P. 1237
House of Representatives, January 18, 2018
An Act To Improve Market Stability for Maine Residents 
Purchasing Individual Health Insurance Coverage
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LAWRENCE of Eliot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §3953, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 124, §1, is 
amended to read:
A.  If Notwithstanding the requirements of this chapter, if the board proposes a 
revised plan of operation developed in accordance with paragraph D that calls for the 
resumption of operations earlier than December 31, 2023 and the superintendent 
determines that the revised plan is likely to provide significant benefit to the State's 
health insurance market, the superintendent may order the association to resume 
operations in accordance with the revised plan. This paragraph applies only if:
(1)  An innovation waiver under Section 1332 of the federal Affordable Care Act 
as contemplated by paragraphs B and C is granted; or
(2)  The federal Affordable Care Act is repealed or amended in a manner that 
makes the granting of an innovation waiver unnecessary or inapplicable.
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §3953, sub-§1, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  Before proposing a revised plan of operation pursuant to paragraph A that calls 
for the resumption of operations earlier than December 31, 2023, the board shall 
study the revised plan of operation, which may include changes that exceed the 
statutory requirements of this chapter, as long as no proposed changes are made that 
increase the assessments set forth in section 3957.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Board of Directors of the Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance 
Association, before proposing a revised plan of operation to resume operations before 
December 31, 2023, to study and propose a revised plan of operation that may include 
changes to current law as long as proposed changes are not made that increase the 
assessments set forth in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 24-A, section 3957.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1795
Committee Amendment CA_A_H650 (House)
Amends: 15 MRSA §3314

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl" to H.P. 1239, L.D. 1795, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Maine Criminal Code and Related Statutes as Reconunended by the Criminal 
Law Advisory Commission" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 15 MRSA §3314, sub~§l, 1G, as amended by PL 2009, c. 93, §12, is 
further amended to read: 
G. 
Except for a violation of section 3103, subsection 1, paragraph H, the court may 
impose a fine, subject to Title 17-A, sections 1301 to 1304, except that there is no 
mandatory minimum fine amount. For the purpose of this section, juvenile offenses 
defined in section 3103, subsection 1, paragraphs Band Care AAAml'lil C:l.11111: R ArimAi;: 
subject to a fine ofup to $1,000.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment eliminates 
the reference to the fine amount for Class E crimes to avoid confusion regarding the 
status of the juvenile crimes of possession of under 2 1/2 ounces of marijuana, possession 
of drug paraphernalia, illegal transportation of drugs by a minor and certain offenses 
involving alcoholic beverages. Instead, the amendment changes the language of the 
provision to explicitly state that the maximum fine is $1,000. The amendment does not 
change th.e maximum fine. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT