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An Act To Amend and Add Consistency to the Maine Weights and Measures Law
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1579
Committee Amendment CA_A_H392 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft" to H.P. 1086, L.D. 1579, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend and Add Consistency to the Maine Weights and Measures Law" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2461 in the first paragraph in the 18th to 20th lines 
(page 1, lines 23 to 25 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "For each month that the 
municipal officers neglect their duty, they severally are subject to a fine of $10." 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2461 in the first paragraph in the 22nd line (page l, 
line 27 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and for neglect of this duty is subject to a 
fine of $10
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of §2462 and inserting the following: 
'§2462. Municipalities that do not choose a sealer 
If the municipal officers do not elect or appoint a sealer or fail to make a return to the 
state sealer of the election or appointment within 30 days after the election or 
appointment in accordance with section 2461, the state sealer retains sole authority to 
enforce this chapter in that municipality and the concurrent authority provided under 
section 2411 does not apply in that municipality. Pursuant to section 2402, subsection 7, 
the state sealer may appoint a qualified person to carry out the state sealer's 
responsibilities in that municipality, and any person appointed under this section may 
serve in that capacity for more than one municipality.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment does the following: 
1. Removes the provisions that impose a $10 fine on municipal officers and clerks 
who neglect their duties with respect to sealers of weights and measures appointed or 
elected by those municipal officers; and 
2. Clarifies that if a municipality chooses not to take advantage of the option to 
appoint or elect a sealer, or fails to provide notice to the state sealer of such an 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITIEE AMENDMENT "If to H.P. 1086, L.D. 1579 
appointment or election, the state sealer retains jurisdiction and may appoint qualified 
persons to carry out the state sealer's responsibilities in those municipalities. 
FISCAL NOTE RIQUIIW> 
(See attaebed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/24/17 feac. 
LD 1579 
LR 710(02) 
An Act To Amend and Add Consistency to the Maine Weights and Measures Law 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fr[ H-39d \ 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
J 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry as a result of a municipality 
choosing to elect or appoint a local sealer of weights and measures, or retaining enforcement authority if a 
municipality chooses not to elect or appoint a local sealer of weights and measures, are anticipated to be minor and 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0710(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public Access to the Historic Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1586
Committee Amendment CA_A_H614 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/./" to H.P. 1090, L.D. 1586, Bill, "An Act To 
Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public Access to the Historic 
Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves - Finance 0306 
fuitiative: Provides one-time funds for the Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery to construct a 
breakwater, dock and gangway. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$150,000 
$150,000 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It moves the one-time 
appropriation to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services for the 
Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery to construct a breakwater, dock and gangway from 
fiscal year 2017-18 to fiscal year 2018-19. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/16/18 %Pae! 
LD 1586 
LR 2264(02) 
An Act To Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public Access to the Historic 
Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment iJ4{ ff,· ' I 0 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections FY Projections FY 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
FY 2017-18 
$0 
$0 
FY 2018-19 
2019-20 
2020-21 
$150,000 
$0 
$0 
$150,000 
$0 
$0 
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 to the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services for the Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery to construct a breakwater, dock and 
gangway. 
LR2264(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public Access to the Historic Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1586
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: RYKERSON, HILL, BEEBE-CENTER, BLUME, LAWRENCE

Legislative Document
No. 1586
H.P. 1090
House of Representatives, May 9, 2017
An Act To Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public 
Access to the Historic Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by Senator HILL of York and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BLUME of York, LAWRENCE of South 
Berwick.
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. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves - Finance 0306 
Initiative:  Provides one-time funds for the Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery to construct 
a breakwater, dock and gangway. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $150,000 to the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services for the Whaleback Lighthouse in 
Kittery to construct a breakwater, dock and gangway. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$150,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$150,000
$0
An Act Authorizing the Aroostook Band of Micmacs and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians To Benefit from the Operation of an Existing Casino
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1590
Committee Amendment CA_A_S365 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 560, L.D. 1590, Bill, "An Act 
Authorizing the Aroostook Band of Micmacs and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians 
To Benefit from the Operation of an Existing Casino" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/22/18 hac.. 
LD 1590 
LR2340(02) 
An Act Authorizing the Aroostook Band of Micmacs and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians To 
Benefit from the Operation of an Existing Casino 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment!-)" fs-3 b')\ 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
( ~ 
) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No Change to Total Distribution 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Cunently, the Penobscot Nation and the Passamaquoddy Tribe each receive half, or 2%, of 4% of the net slot machine 
income from the Oxford Casino. This bill would add the Houlton Band ofMaliseet and the Aroostook Band of 
Micmacs to the distribution. The amount distributed would remain at 4 %, resulting in each tribal government 
receiving 1 % of net slot machine income. 
LR2340(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Remove Barriers to Professional Licensing for Veterans _
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1592
Committee Amendment CA_A_H307 (House)

CO.tvIMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1096, L.D. 1592, Bill, "An Act To 
Remove Barriers to Professional Licensing for Veterans" 
_ 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph Nin the first line (page 1, line 14 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "examination" the following: 'fees' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that examination fees, not examinations, may be waived for 
applicants for licensure who are military veterans. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/21/17 ~ac 
LD 1592 
LR2254(02) 
An Act To Remove Barriers to Professional Licensing for Veterans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4,( H-s O 1) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation, to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. Any reduction in revenue from waiving examination fees and license fees for applicants who identify 
themselves as veterans with military service, experience and training will be absorbed by the various boards where 
such waivers occur. 
LR2254(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Authorizing the Aroostook Band of Micmacs and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians To Benefit from the Operation of an Existing Casino (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1590
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CARPENTER, TALBOT ROSS, COLLINGS, HANINGTON
Amends: 8 MRSA §1036

Legislative Document
No. 1590
S.P. 560
In Senate, May 9, 2017
An Act Authorizing the Aroostook Band of Micmacs and the 
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians To Benefit from the Operation of 
an Existing Casino
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, HANINGTON of Lincoln.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §1036, sub-§2-A, ¶D, as enacted by IB 2009, c. 2, §45, is 
amended to read: 
D.  Four percent of the net slot machine income must be forwarded by the board to 
the Treasurer of State, who shall distribute the funds to the tribal governments of the 
Penobscot Nation and, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of Maliseet 
Indians and the Aroostook Band of Micmacs; 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires that 4% of the net slot machine income from the casino in 
Oxford be distributed to the tribal governments of the Penobscot Nation and the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe.  This bill requires that this 4% of the net slot machine income be 
distributed to the tribal governments of the Penobscot Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, 
the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the Aroostook Band of Micmacs.
An Act To Remove Barriers to Professional Licensing for Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1592
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: GOLDEN, FARRIN, FECTEAU, HERBIG, LUCHINI, STETKIS, BRAKEY, CARPENTER, MASON
Amends: 10 MRSA §8003

Legislative Document
No. 1592
H.P. 1096
House of Representatives, May 9, 2017
An Act To Remove Barriers to Professional Licensing for Veterans
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GOLDEN of Lewiston.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Cosponsored by Representatives: FARRIN of Norridgewock, FECTEAU of Biddeford, 
HERBIG of Belfast, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, STETKIS of Canaan, Senators: BRAKEY of 
Androscoggin, CARPENTER of Aroostook, MASON of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §8003, sub-§2-A, ¶¶K and L, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 687, 
Pt. C, §6, are amended to read: 
K.  To prepare and submit to the commissioner an annual report of the office's 
operations, activities and goals; and 
L.  To study jurisdictional overlap between the department's boards and commissions 
and other state agencies for purposes of streamlining and consolidating related legal 
authorities and administrative processes.; 
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §8003, sub-§2-A, ¶¶M and N are enacted to read: 
M.  To exercise discretionary authority, after consultation with licensing boards if 
applicable, to review and determine on a case-by-case basis examination and 
licensing eligibility for applications for licensure submitted by individuals who 
identify themselves as veterans with military service, experience and training; and 
N.  To exercise discretionary authority to waive examination and license fees for 
applicants for licensure who identify themselves as veterans with military service, 
experience and training. 
SUMMARY 
This bill grants the Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational 
Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation the authority 
to modify licensing requirements of professional licensing boards administered by the 
Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation on a case-by-case basis for applicants 
for licensure who are military veterans.
An Act To Exempt from Sales Tax the Fee Associated with the Paint Stewardship Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1597
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S514 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ·A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 561, 
L.D. 1597, Bill, "An Act To Exempt from Sales Tax the Fee Associated with the Paint 
Stewardship Program" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the first line (page 2, line 9 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "2017" and inserting the following: '2018' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the effective date from December 1, 2017 to December 1, 
2018. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY:~ -g-c 
(Senator HAMP. R 
COUNTY: Oxford 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/20/18 feac:.. 
LD 1597 
LR 2307(04) 
An Act To Exempt from Sales Tax the Fee Associated with the Paint Stewardship Program 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment A to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
($34,300) 
$34,300 
$700 
FY 2018-19 
($37,044) 
$37,044 
$756 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
($582) 
$582 
$2,330 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
($2,877) 
$2,877 
$151 
The amendment delays the effective date of the bill to provide an exclusion from sales tax of the paint stewardship 
assessment. The incremental impact of the amendment is to reduce the General Fund revenue loss by $34,300 in fiscal 
year 2017-18 and by $37,044 in fiscal year 2018-19, and to reduce the Local Government Fund revenue loss by $700 
in fiscal year 2017-18 and by $756 in fiscal year 2018-19. As amended, the bill would decrease General Fund revenue 
by $34,300 in fiscal year 2018-19 and decrease Local Government Fund revenue by $700 in fiscal year 2018-19. 
LR2307(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Inspection Requirements for Public Safety and Municipal Vehicles Owned by Island Communities (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1595
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: COOPER, BREEN, DEVIN, KUMIEGA, SYLVESTER, DOW
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1771

Legislative Document
No. 1595
H.P. 1099
House of Representatives, May 11, 2017
An Act Regarding Inspection Requirements for Public Safety and 
Municipal Vehicles Owned by Island Communities
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COOPER of Yarmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and
Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle, SYLVESTER of Portland, 
Senator: DOW of Lincoln.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1771 is enacted to read: 
§1771.  Inspection of island authorized emergency vehicles 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an authorized emergency vehicle 
that is owned by an island community and that is garaged and operated only on the island 
is subject to inspection under either subsection 1 or 2, as determined by the island 
community.  As used in this section, "island community" means a municipality or portion 
of a municipality that is located on an island that is not connected to the mainland by a 
bridge. 
A island community shall require an authorized emergency vehicle under this section 
to be inspected: 
1.  Five years or 500 miles.  At a licensed inspection station every 5 years or every 
miles of use; or 
2.  Onsite inspections.  Annually by a licensed inspection mechanic at the location 
where the authorized emergency vehicle is customarily kept.  A mechanic performing an 
inspection under this subsection shall drive the vehicle as part of the inspection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows an island community to require an emergency vehicle that is garaged 
and operated only on the island to be inspected every 5 years or every 500 miles of use or 
annually by a licensed inspection mechanic at the location where the vehicle is 
customarily kept.
An Act To Allow the Commercial Growth and Sale of Water Spinach in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1598
Committee Amendment CA_A_H380 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1101, L.D. 1598, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow the Commercial Growth and Sale of Water Spinach in the State" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2461 by striking out all of the indented paragraph 
(page 1, lines 6 to 14 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'The department shall provide information about the proper process for obtaining a 
permit from the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine program to an individual seeking to 
grow and sell Ipomoea aquatica Forssk., commonly refened to as water spinach. If an 
application for such a permit is submitted by an individual, the de12artment may not object 
to the issuance of the permit pursuant to 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 3 60 .3 04 
on the grounds that granting the permit would pose a risk of dissemination of a noxious 
weed into the State as long as the permittee will follow any federal Plant Protection and 
Quarantine program containment facility guidelines for noxious weeds and parasitic seed 
plants and any operational performance standards for the handling and movement of the 
plants after sale.
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the language of the bill. The bill suggests that the State is 
required to complete a permit application and approve the application on behalf of an 
applicant for a federal permit to grow and sell Ipomoea aquatica Forssk., commonly 
referred to as water spinach, and then approve the application. The amendment clarifies 
that the State is prohibited from objecting to the issuance of a federal pe1mit as long as 
federal guidelines and standards for the handling of the plants are followed. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/25/17 feac:. 
LD 1598 
LR2338(02) 
An Act To Allow the Commercial Growth and Sale of Water Spinach in the State 
\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' L H 
"' 3'(/)) 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry regarding state compliance with a 
US Government issued permit for the growth and sale of the plant commonly referred to as water spinach are 
anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2338(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt from Sales Tax the Fee Associated with the Paint Stewardship Program (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1597
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BREEN, TUCKER, CHENETTE, DAVIS, DOW, SAVIELLO
Amends: 38 MRSA §2144

Legislative Document
No. 1597
S.P. 561
In Senate, May 11, 2017
An Act To Exempt from Sales Tax the Fee Associated with the Paint 
Stewardship Program
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick and
Senators: CHENETTE of York, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DOW of Lincoln, SAVIELLO of 
Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §2144, sub-§4, ¶C is enacted to read: 
C.  A paint stewardship assessment imposed pursuant to this subsection is exempt 
from the sales and use tax imposed pursuant to Title 36, Part 3. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, a fee is imposed on each container of paint of 5 gallons or less 
sold in this State.  The fee is imposed on retailers and distributors but then added to the 
retail cost of paint sold by that retailer or distributor.  The fee is used to fund a paint 
stewardship program, which provides for the collection, recycling and disposal of old 
paint. 
This bill exempts from the sales and use tax the fee imposed to fund the paint 
stewardship program, regardless of whether the fee is paid by a retailer or distributor or 
passed on to the consumer.
An Act To Allow the Commercial Growth and Sale of Water Spinach in the State (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1598
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: LAWRENCE, HILL

Legislative Document
No. 1598
H.P. 1101
House of Representatives, May 11, 2017
An Act To Allow the Commercial Growth and Sale of Water 
Spinach in the State
(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 LAWRENCE of South Berwick.
Cosponsored by Senator HILL of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA c. 419 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 419 
WATER SPINACH 
§2461.  Water spinach permitting 
The department shall provide information about the proper process for obtaining a 
permit from the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine program to an individual seeking to 
grow and sell Ipomoea aquatica Forssk., commonly referred to as water spinach.  The 
State shall complete such a permit and approve the commercial growth and sale of water 
spinach in the State as long as the permittee follows the federal Plant Protection and 
Quarantine program's containment facility guidelines for noxious weeds and parasitic 
seed plants in the construction of any greenhouse and operational performance standards 
for the handling and movement of the plants after sale. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
provide information about the proper process for obtaining a federal permit to individuals 
seeking to grow and sell water spinach in Maine and requires the State to allow the 
commercial growth and sale of water spinach as long as the permittee follows federal 
guidelines in the construction of any greenhouse and in the handling of the plants after 
sale.
An Act To Reduce Costs to Businesses by Phasing Out the Pet Food Surcharge
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1601
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK
Amends: 7 MRSA §714

Legislative Document
No. 1601
H.P. 1104
House of Representatives, May 16, 2017
An Act To Reduce Costs to Businesses by Phasing Out the Pet Food 
Surcharge
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
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 legislation begins the process to phase out the pet food surcharge 
assessed to manufacturers; and 
Whereas, it is imperative to begin that process as soon as possible in order to 
eliminate the pet food surcharge entirely by fiscal year 2019-20; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §714, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2009, c. 148, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
4.  Surcharge on registration of pet food.  For each product name of pet food 
registered in accordance with subsection 1, the applicant shall pay a $20 surcharge in 
addition to the registration fee, except that a home-based manufacturer of pet food shall 
pay a total annual surcharge of $20, until June 30, 2017.  For fiscal year 2017-18, the 
applicant shall pay a $10 surcharge in addition to the registration fee, except that a home-
based manufacturer of pet food shall pay a total annual surcharge of $10.  For fiscal year 
2018-19, the applicant shall pay a $5 surcharge in addition to the registration fee, except 
that a home-based manufacturer of pet food shall pay a total annual surcharge of $5.  
Beginning in fiscal year 2019-20, the surcharge may not be assessed.  The commissioner 
shall deposit the surcharge directly into the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund 
established under section 3910-B as it is received until the total of the surcharges received 
for that registration year equals $100,000. 
The commissioner shall deposit all surcharges received for a registration year in excess of 
$100,000 into the Animal Welfare Fund established under section 3906-B, subsection 2. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the surcharge assessed on each product name of commercial feed 
that is pet food or that is pet food from a home-based manufacturer by fiscal year 2019-
20.  This elimination will be done in phases until the assessed surcharge no longer exists.
An Act To Prioritize Family Members as Surrogates for Medical Decisions
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1607
Committee Amendment CA_A_H465 (House)
Committee: Judicimy
Amends: 18-A MRSA §5

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "H" to H.P. 1108, L.D. 1607, Bill, "An Act To 
Prioritize Family Members as Surrogates for Medical Decisions" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and insetting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 18-A MRSA §5-805, sub-§(b), as amended by PL 1999, c. 411, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
(b ). Any member of the following classes of the patient's family who is reasonably 
available, in descending order of priority, may act as surrogate: 
( 1 ). The spouse, unless legally separated; 
(1 A). An adult v1ho shares an emotional, physieal and finaneial relationship wi-th the 
patient similar to that of a spouse; 
(2). An adult child; 
(3). A parent; 
(3-A). An adult who shares an emotional, physical and financial relationship with the 
patient similar to that of a spouse; 
(4). An adult brother or sister; 
(5). An adult grandchild; 
(6). An adult niece or nephew, related by blood or adoption; 
(7). An adult aunt or uncle, related by blood or adoption; or 
(8). 
Another adult relative of the patient, related by blood or adoption, who is 
familiar with the patient's personal values and is reasonably available for 
consultation.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMI'ITEE AMENDMENT"/\" to H.P. 1108, L.D. 1607 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority repott of the Joint Standing Committee on Judicimy. 
It replaces the bill to give a patient's adult child and parent higher priority than a 
nonspousal partner to serve as a surrogate decision maker for medical decisions when the 
patient is unable to make or communicate decisions. The bill also allows an adult sibling 
a higher priority than a nonspousal partner. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Amend Authorization To Sell Certain Property in Augusta (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1604
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: POULIOT, KATZ, AUSTIN, CHACE, SEAVEY, WHITE

Legislative Document
No. 1604
H.P. 1107
House of Representatives, May 16, 2017
Resolve, To Amend Authorization To Sell Certain Property in 
Augusta
(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.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative POULIOT of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CHACE of Durham, SEAVEY of Kennebunkport, WHITE 
of Washburn.
Sec. 1.  Resolve 2013, c. 98, §3, amended. Resolved: That Resolve 2013, c. 98, 
§3 is amended to read: 
Sec. 3.  Property to be sold "as is" to a nonprofit organization; master 
plan.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services may 
negotiate and execute purchase and sale agreements upon terms the commissioner 
considers appropriate; however, the state property described in section 2 must be sold "as 
is," with no representations or warranties, to a nonprofit organization that provides 
services and shelter to homeless veterans and has done so for at least the past 2 years and 
agrees to use the property exclusively for transitional housing for veterans.  Title must be 
transferred by quitclaim deed without covenant or release deed and executed by the 
commissioner.  This resolve constitutes a change to the 2001 Capitol Planning 
Commission master plan; and be it further 
; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Resolve 2013, c. 98, §5, repealed. Resolved: That Resolve 2013, c. 98, 
§5 is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Resolve 2013, chapter 98 authorized the State to sell property located in Augusta to a 
nonprofit organization to be used exclusively for transitional housing for veterans.  This 
resolve removes that restriction on the exclusive use of the property.
An Act To Support Employment Opportunity in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1608
Committee Amendment CA_A_H461 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §7051

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"!+" to H.P. 1109, L.D. 1608, Bill, "An Act To 
Support Employment Opportunity in Maine" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summaty and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §7051, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A. Credit history inquiries; prohibition. The State may not seek to obtain or 
inquire about the credit history of a prospective employee or require that a prospective 
employee provide a credit history as a condition of state employment, except when: 
A. 
The position of employment involves a fiduciary responsibility to the State, 
including, but not limited to, the authority to manage accounts, issue payments, 
collect debts, transfer money or enter into contracts, when the amount of money or 
value of assets involved is $10,000 or more; 
B. The position of employment is a law enforcement position; or 
C. The State is otherwise required by federal law to obtain a credit hist01y. 
For the purposes of this subsection, "state employment" means employment in the 
legislative, executive or judicial branch of State Government. State employment does not 
include employment in a quasi-independent state entity or public instrumentality of the 
State or in a school administrative unit, municipality, county or other political subdivision 
of the State.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority repott of the committee. The amendment provides 3 
exceptions from the provision in the bill that prohibits the State from seeking to obtain or 
inquire about the credit history of a prospective employee or require that a prospective 
employee provide a credit history as a condition of employment when: the position 
involves a :fiduciary responsibility to the State, the position is a law enforcement position 
or the State is otherwise required by federal law to obtain a credit hist01y. 
The 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"/~ "to H.P. 1109, L.D. 1608 
amendment also clarifies the definition of state employment to include employment in the 
legislative, executive or judicial branch of State Government but not include other 
governmental or quasi-governmental entities. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIREi, 
(Set attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/02/17 feac 
LD 1608 
LR 2306(02) 
An Act To Support Employment Opportunity in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A{~ -lf &/\ 
Committee: State and Local Government 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources 
LR2306(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prioritize Family Members as Surrogates for Medical Decisions
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1607
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HAWKE, ROSEN, BLACK, FOLEY, GERRISH, HANINGTON, MALABY, PICKETT, SANDERSON, STETKIS
Amends: 18-A MRSA §5

Legislative Document
No. 1607
H.P. 1108
House of Representatives, May 16, 2017
An Act To Prioritize Family Members as Surrogates for Medical 
Decisions
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HAWKE of Boothbay Harbor.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, FOLEY of Wells, GERRISH of Lebanon, HANINGTON 
of Lincoln, MALABY of Hancock, PICKETT of Dixfield, SANDERSON of Chelsea, 
STETKIS of Canaan.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  18-A MRSA §5-805, sub-§(b), as amended by PL 1999, c. 411, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
(b).  Any member of the following classes of the patient's family who is reasonably 
available, in descending order of priority, may act as surrogate: 
(1).  The spouse, unless legally separated; 
(1-A).  An adult who shares an emotional, physical and financial relationship with the 
patient similar to that of a spouse; 
(2).  An adult child; 
(3).  A parent; 
(4).  An adult brother or sister; 
(4-A).  An adult who shares an emotional, physical and financial relationship with the 
patient similar to that of a spouse; 
(5).  An adult grandchild; 
(6).  An adult niece or nephew, related by blood or adoption; 
(7).  An adult aunt or uncle, related by blood or adoption; or 
(8).  Another adult relative of the patient, related by blood or adoption, who is 
familiar with the patient's personal values and is reasonably available for 
consultation. 
SUMMARY 
Current law places nonspousal partners above adult children, parents and adult 
siblings when prioritizing who may act as a surrogate for medical decisions for an 
incapacitated adult, including the decision to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining 
treatment.  This bill gives adult children, parents and adult siblings medical decision-
making priority over nonspousal partners.
An Act To Support Maine's Employers and Encourage Employers To Hire Young Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1609
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S258 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A» to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 565, 
L.D. 1609, Bill, "An Act To Support Maine's Employers and Encourage Employers To 
Hire Young Workers" 
Amend the amendment in the first indented paragraph (page 1, line 11 in amendment) 
by striking out the following: "and 8" 
Amend the amendment after the first indented paragraph by inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 8 in §664 in the first line (page 2, line 34 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "sub-§§1-A and 1-B are" and inserting the following: 'sub-§1-
A is' 
Amend the bill in section 8 in §664 in subsection 1-A in the last line (page 2, line 39 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "20" and inserting the following: 'll.' 
Amend the bill in section 8 in §664 by striking out all of subsection 1-B (page 2, lines 
to 42 and page 3, lines 1 and 2 in L.D.).' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment retains the provision of the bill that provides for a training wage and 
provides that a training wage may be paid to an employee who has not attained 18 years 
of age, rather than 20 years of age 
provided in the bill. 
SPONSOREDBY:~--r'---'-,~~-F-l~--k;__,lo.:::::.+--i...::--
(Senator VOLK) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Remove the Reporting Requirement of the Office of Victim Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1606
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ROSEN
Amends: 34-A MRSA §1214

Legislative Document
No. 1606
S.P. 564
In Senate, May 16, 2017
An Act To Remove the Reporting Requirement of the Office of 
Victim Services
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §1214, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 686, Pt. D, §1, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the requirement that the Department of Corrections, Office of Victim 
Services report annually to the Legislature on batterers intervention programs.
An Act To Support Employment Opportunity in Maine (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1608
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: PARKER, CARSON, ACKLEY, FREY, GATTINE, HYMANSON, PIERCE, POULIOT, STROM, SYLVESTER
Amends: 5 MRSA §7051

Legislative Document
No. 1608
H.P. 1109
House of Representatives, May 16, 2017
An Act To Support Employment Opportunity in Maine
(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.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PARKER of South Berwick.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, FREY of Bangor, GATTINE of Westbrook, 
HYMANSON of York, PIERCE of Falmouth, POULIOT of Augusta, STROM of Pittsfield, 
SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §7051, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38, is 
amended to read: 
3.  Hiring and promoting neutrality; credit history inquiries.  The final decision 
of whether a person will be hired or promoted by the State may not be made in part or 
wholly by a person related to the job candidate by consanguinity or affinity within the 4th 
degree.  The director by rules shall insure that this section will not deprive any applicant 
or employee of full consideration for hiring or promotion.  The State may not seek to 
obtain or inquire about the credit history of a prospective employee or require that a 
prospective employee provide a credit history as a condition of employment. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the State from seeking to obtain or inquiring about the credit 
history of a prospective employee or requiring that a prospective employee provide a 
credit history as a condition of employment.
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Assist in the Commercialization of Maine Products and Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1613
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H565 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 568, 
L.D. 1613, Bill, "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Assist in the 
Commercialization of Maine Products and Services" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 2nd blocked paragraph (page 1, lines 
to 33 and page 2, lines 1 to 5 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Provides funds, to be awarded through a competitive process, to small nonprofit 
research institutions located in the State engaged in tissue repair and regeneration 
biotechnology commercialization activity that, as of the effective date of this Act, 
have operating budgets less than $15,000,000, to repurpose, develop and use existing 
infrastructure, laboratory spaces and equipment required to assist start-up life science 
companies in order to grow the State's economy and create new jobs. These funds 
will be used to leverage an additional $5,000,000 in public and private grants.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment revises the description of the disbursement of $5,000,000 in bond 
proceeds to institutions specializing in tissue repair and regeneration and specifies that 
such funds must be awarded through a competitive process to small nonprofit research 
institutions in the State that have operating budgets of less than $15,000,000. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
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(Representative HUBBELL) 
TOWN: Bar Harbor 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Assist in the Commercialization of Maine Products and Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1613
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S339 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 568, 
L.D. 1613, Bill, "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Assist in the 
Commercialization of Maine Products and Services" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 2nd blocked paragraph (page I, lines 
to 33 and page 2, lines 1 to 5 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Provides funds, to be awarded through a competitive process, to nonprofit research 
institutions located in the State engaged in tissue repair and regeneration 
biotechnology commercialization activity, to repurpose, develop and use existing 
infrastructure, laboratory spaces and equipment required to assist start-up life science 
companies in order to grow the State's economy and create new jobs. This money 
will be used to leverage an additional $5,000,000 in public and private grants.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment revises the description of the disbursement of $5,000,000 in bond 
proceeds to institutions specializing in tissue repair and regeneration and specifies that 
such funds must be awarded through a competitive process to nonprofit research 
institutions in the State.:::??--
SPONSORED BY:~~~~--c-'--~=rt---~~~~~~~ 
(Senator KATZ) 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make a Needed Clarification to the Term "Heroin" as Used in the Maine Criminal Code
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1623
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CYRWAY
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1102

Legislative Document
No. 1623
S.P. 576
In Senate, May 31, 2017
An Act To Make a Needed Clarification to the Term "Heroin" as 
Used in the Maine Criminal Code
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1102, sub-§1, ¶I, as amended by PL 2015, c. 492, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
I.  Unless listed or described in another schedule, any compound, mixture or 
preparation containing narcotic drugs, including, but not limited to, the following 
narcotic drugs or their salts, isomers or salts of isomers: heroin (diacetylmorphine), 
methadone, methadone hydrochloride, levo-alpha-acetyl-methadol, or LAAM, 
pethidine, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, buprenorphine, 
fentanyl, acetylfentanyl and any methylfentanyl derivatives and opium.  As used in 
this chapter, "heroin" means any compound, mixture or preparation containing heroin 
in any quantity, and the total weight of that compound, mixture or preparation is 
considered heroin, regardless of the proportion of heroin contained in the compound, 
mixture or preparation; 
SUMMARY 
This bill responds to the Law Court decision regarding State of Maine v. Dale M. 
Pinkham, Sr., 2016 ME 59.  The bill clarifies that when the term "heroin" is used in the 
chapter of the Maine Criminal Code regarding drug offenses, that term includes heroin 
that is mixed with other substances and that the total weight of that compound, mixture or 
preparation is defined as "heroin."
An Act To Retain Jobs in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1621
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: JACKSON
Amends: 26 MRSA §625-B

Legislative Document
No. 1621
S.P. 571
In Senate, May 24, 2017
An Act To Retain Jobs in Maine
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 JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §625-B, sub-§6-B is enacted to read: 
6-B.  Offer of sale.  The closing of a covered establishment is governed by this 
subsection. 
A.  A person proposing to close a covered establishment shall make a good faith offer 
of sale, at fair market value, of the facility and equipment and all inventory, 
proprietary equipment and software necessary to continue the efficient and successful 
operation of the covered establishment to an interested employee organization or to a 
privately owned business entity, government-owned business entity or jointly owned 
business entity. 
B.  A covered establishment must be listed for sale in accordance with paragraph A 
for up to one year or until it is purchased, whichever occurs first. 
C.  An employer may not discriminate against an employee regarding the employee's 
terms and conditions of employment because the employee, acting in good faith,  
reports to the director information concerning possible violations of this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a person proposing to permanently shut down an industrial or 
commercial facility make an offer of sale, at fair market value, of the facility and 
equipment to an interested employee organization or to a privately owned business entity, 
government-owned business entity or jointly owned business entity.
An Act To Repeal the Ranked-choice Voting Law
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1625
Committee Amendment CA_A_S302 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 578, L.D. 1625, Bill, "An Act To 
Repeal the Ranked-choice Voting Law" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Revised: 06/15/17 ~ae 
LD 1625 
LR2375(04) 
An Act To Repeal the Ranked-choice Voting Law 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'tt' 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Unbudgeted savings will not be booked - General Fund 
Unbudgeted savings will not be booked - Highway Fund 
Costs related to ranked-choice voting were estimated in the fiscal note for LD 1557 of the I 27th Legislature, which 
was introduced as Initiated Bill 2 in response to a successful citizens initiated petition drive. As LD 1557 was 
indefinitely postponed, there was no opportunity to put funding for the Secretary of State (SOS) or the Department of 
Public Safety (DPS) into that bill. Subsequent approval by the voters in November of 2016 meant any funding would 
have to wait for implementing legislation. Repealing ranked-choice voting will eliminate any costs that would have 
been incurred by the SOS and the DPS. Costs had been estimated at approximately $850,000 tb the General Fund the 
first year and $740,000 annually thereafter and $52,000 to the Highway Fund annually. As no funding has ever been 
budgeted, no savings will be booked on repeal. 
LR2375(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I