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Resolve, To Designate a Bridge in East Machias as the Norman E. Bagley Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0207
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: TUELL, MAKER, ALLEY, PERRY, TURNER

Legislative Document
No. 207
H.P. 163
House of Representatives, January 24, 2017
Resolve, To Designate a Bridge in East Machias as the Norman E. 
Bagley Memorial Bridge
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, PERRY of Calais, TURNER of Burlington.
Sec. 1.  Route 191 bridge named. Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 3219 on Route 191 that crosses the East Machias 
River in the Town of East Machias the Norman E. Bagley Memorial Bridge and shall 
erect an appropriate sign or signs to proclaim this designation. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve designates Bridge 3219 on Route 191 that crosses the East Machias 
River in the Town of East Machias the Norman E. Bagley Memorial Bridge.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Temporary Sign Usage
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0209
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S141 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 165, 
L.D. 209, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Temporary Sign Usage" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of paragraph L and inserting 
the following: 
'L. Temporary signs placed within the public right-of-way for a maximum of 6 12 
weeks per calendar year. A temporary sign may not be placed within 30 feet of 
another temporary sign bearing the same or substantially the same message. 
A 
temporary sign may not exceed 4 feet by 8 feet in size. A sign under this paragraph 
must be labeled with include or be marked with the name and address of the 
individual, entity or organization that placed the sign within the public right-of-way 
and the designated time period the sign will be maintained v,rithin the publie right of 
way.' 
SUMMARY 
The bill, as amended by Committee Amendment 
11A,
requires that temporary signs 
placed in the public right-of-way be marked with the date that the sign was erected. This 
amendment removes that requirement and eliminates the requirement in current law that 
such temporary signs be labeled with the designated time period that the sign will be 
maintained. 
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(Senator COLL 
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Page I - 128LR1488(04)-1 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0209
Committee Amendment CA_A_H111 (House)
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "H" to H.P. 165, L.D. 209, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Temporary Sign Usage" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§1, ~' as enacted by PL 2015, c. 403, §4, is 
amended to read: 
L. Temporary signs placed within the public right-of-way for a maximum of e 12 
weeks per calendar year. A temporary sign may not be placed within 30 feet of 
another temporary sign bearing the same or substantially the same message. A 
temporary sign may not exceed 4 feet by 8 feet in size. A sign under this paragraph 
must be labeled with include or be marked with the name and address of the 
individual, entity or organization that placed the sign within the public right-of-way 
and the designated time period date the sign will be maintained was erected within 
the public right-of-way.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which was a concept draft. 
The amendment 
increases the amount of time a temporary sign may be placed in the public right-of-way 
from a maximum of 6 weeks per calendar year to a maximum of 12 weeks per calendar 
year. The amendment clarifies that temporary signs within the public right-of-way must 
include or be marked with the name and address of the individual, entity or organization 
that placed the sign within the public right-of-way and the date the sign was erected 
within the public right-of-way. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0209
Committee Amendment CA_B_H573 (House)
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "(3,, to H.P. 165, L.D. 209, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Temporary Sign Usage" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§1, ,ii., as enacted by PL 2015, c. 403, §4, is 
amended to read: 
L. Temporary signs placed within the public right-of-way for a maximum of 6 12 
weeks per calendar year. A temporary sign may not be placed within 30 feet of 
another temporary sign bearing the same or substantially the same message. A 
temporary sign may not exceed 4 feet by 8 feet in size. A sign under this paragraph 
must be labeled ·.vith include or be marked with the name and address of the 
individual, entity or organization that placed the sign within the public right-of-way 
and the desigaated time period date the sign ·.vill be m.amtained was erected within 
the public right-of-way.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft. 
The amendment 
increases the amount of time a temporary sign may be placed in the public right-of-way 
from a maximum of 6 weeks per calendar year to a maximum of 12 weeks per calendar 
year. The amendment clarifies that temporary signs within the public right-of-way must 
include or be marked with the name and address of the individual, entity or organization 
that placed the sign within the public right-of-way and the date the sign was erected 
within the public right-of-way. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Add Vehicles Hauling Animal Bedding to Those Exempt from Posted Road Restrictions
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0208
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: KINNEY, DAVIS, BLACK, DUNPHY, GILLWAY, HICKMAN, MAREAN, SKOLFIELD, TIMBERLAKE, DILL
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2395

Legislative Document
No. 208
H.P. 164
House of Representatives, January 24, 2017
An Act To Add Vehicles Hauling Animal Bedding to Those Exempt 
from Posted Road Restrictions
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KINNEY of Knox.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, DUNPHY of Old Town, GILLWAY of Searsport, 
HICKMAN of Winthrop, MAREAN of Hollis, SKOLFIELD of Weld, TIMBERLAKE of 
Turner, Senator: DILL of Penobscot.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Maine is an agricultural state with a long tradition of supporting its 
farmers and livestock producers; and 
Whereas, often the State, counties and municipalities cannot timely process or issue 
permits to traverse posted roads; and 
Whereas, agricultural interests and the needs of animals can be immediate, and 
delays in obtaining permits to traverse posted roads can result in harm to or loss of 
livestock; 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.  29-A MRSA §2395, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9.  Exemption.  A vehicle hauling animal bedding is exempt from this section. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts vehicles hauling animal bedding from posted road restrictions 
imposed by the Department of Transportation, counties or municipalities.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Temporary Sign Usage
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0209
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PARRY, BRYANT, GILLWAY, COLLINS, MIRAMANT

Legislative Document
No. 209
H.P. 165
House of Representatives, January 24, 2017
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Temporary Sign Usage
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, GILLWAY of Searsport, McLEAN 
of Gorham, Senators: COLLINS of York, MIRAMANT of Knox.
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 changes to the laws regarding categorical signs to adjust 
the time, placement and content restrictions imposed on temporary signs placed within a 
public right-of-way.
An Act To Require a State Automobile Inspection Biannually
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0211
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CEBRA, STEARNS, DILLINGHAM, HANINGTON, HARRINGTON, PARRY, SANDERSON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1751

Legislative Document
No. 211
H.P. 167
House of Representatives, January 24, 2017
An Act To Require a State Automobile Inspection Biannually
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples.
Cosponsored by Representative STEARNS of Guilford and
Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HARRINGTON of 
Sanford, PARRY of Arundel, SANDERSON of Chelsea.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1751, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
1.  Inspection required.  Except as provided in this chapter or section 2307, 
subsection 1, a motor vehicle required to be registered in this State must have an annual a 
biannual inspection.  A person may have a motor vehicle inspected more frequently. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1751, sub-§2-A, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 786, §1, is 
amended to read: 
2-A.  Enhanced inspection.  Beginning January 1, 1999, a motor vehicle that is 
required to be registered in Cumberland County and that is subject to inspection pursuant 
to subsection 1 must have an annual a biannual enhanced inspection.  The following 
equipment is subject to inspection: 
A.  Equipment subject to inspection pursuant to subsection 2; 
B.  The fuel tank cap on 1974 and subsequent models of gasoline-powered vehicles; 
and 
C.  The on-board diagnostic system on 1996 and subsequent models. 
A motor vehicle that is not required to be registered in Cumberland County may have an 
enhanced inspection under this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the noncommercial automobile inspection requirement from an 
annual inspection to a biannual inspection.
Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Streamline Veterans' Licensing and Certification
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0214
Committee Amendment CA_A_H187 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 170, L.D. 214, "Resolve, To Establish 
the Commission To Streamline Veterans' Licensing and Certification" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/05/17 feae 
LD214 
LR 113(02) 
Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Streamline Veterans' Licensing and Certification 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ·~· { H -/ 8 j) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $2, 750 in fiscal year 2017-18. The Legislature's 
proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 for legislative studies. Whether this amount is sufficient to 
fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature. The 
additional costs of providing staffing assistance to the study during the interim can be absorbed utilizing existing 
budgeted staff resources. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, the Department of Labor and the 
Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management associated with serving on the Commission can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LROl 13(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt Feminine Hygiene Products from Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0206
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, DeCHANT, TEPLER, BREEN, BERRY, BICKFORD, COOPER, HANINGTON, HANLEY, HEAD, DIAMOND, DILL
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752, 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 206
H.P. 162
House of Representatives, January 24, 2017
An Act To Exempt Feminine Hygiene Products from Sales Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representatives: DeCHANT of Bath, TEPLER of Topsham, Senator BREEN 
of Cumberland and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BICKFORD of Auburn, 
COOPER of Yarmouth, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HANLEY of Pittston, HEAD of Bethel, 
Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, DILL of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1752, sub-§2-F is enacted to read: 
2-F.  Feminine hygiene product.  "Feminine hygiene product" means any product 
that is used with respect to menstruation.  "Feminine hygiene product" includes but is not 
limited to tampons, pads, liners and menstrual cups. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§101 is enacted to read: 
101.  Feminine hygiene products.  Sales of feminine hygiene products. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption on the purchase of feminine hygiene 
products.
An Act To Provide Funds for Access for Veterans Seeking Health Care (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0213
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: GOLDEN, LIBBY, FARRIN, HANINGTON, LUCHINI, TEPLER, COLLINS

Legislative Document
No. 213
H.P. 169
House of Representatives, January 24, 2017
An Act To Provide Funds for Access for Veterans Seeking Health 
Care
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
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.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GOLDEN of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: CASÁS of Rockport, FARRIN of Norridgewock, HANINGTON of Lincoln, 
LUCHINI of Ellsworth, TEPLER of Topsham, Senator: COLLINS of York.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Maine driver's licenses are no longer acceptable proof for admission to 
federal facilities outside the State; and 
Whereas, veterans who are Maine residents are unable to access needed health care 
at New Hampshire veterans' medical facilities; and 
Whereas, for those Maine resident veterans who reside near the border of New 
Hampshire, this restriction results in those veterans having to drive or be transported 
many more miles, which could result in their not getting the medical attention they need; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF  
Veterans Services 0110 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for passports to allow veterans to access United 
States Veterans Administration health care facilities located on military installations in 
New Hampshire. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $45,000 in fiscal year 
2016-17 to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management for 
passports to allow veterans to access United States Veterans Administration health care 
facilities located on military installations in New Hampshire. 
GENERAL FUND 
2016-17 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$45,000 
$0
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$45,000 
$0
$0
An Act To Prioritize Use of Available Resources in General Assistance Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0219
Committee Amendment CA_A_S62 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §4308

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 65, L.D. 219, Bill, "An Act To 
Prioritize Use of Available Resources in General Assistance Programs" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §4308, sub-§2, ,rA, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 489, §§5 and 
14, is amended to read: 
A. A person who is currently disqualified from general assistance for a violation of 
section 4315, 4316~A eF.,_ 4317 or 4317-A is ineligible for emergency assistance under 
this subsection.' 
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 of the committee, adds a cross-
reference to provide that a person who is disqualified from general assistance for a 
violation of the provisions of the bill is ineligible for emergency general assistance. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/21/17 Mac 
LD219 
LR 793(02) 
An Act To Prioritize Use of Available Resources in General Assistance Programs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
'\ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
( S - (J2) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill makes an applicant for general assistance who voluntarily abandons or refuses to use an available resource 
without just cause ineligible to receive general assistance to replace the abandoned or refused resource for a period of 
days. This will potentially reduce assistance payments made by municipalities and reduce amounts reimbursed to 
municipalities by the Department of Health and Human Services. The potential savings to the department is not 
expected to be significant because the frequency of refusing or abandoning resources is expected to be very small, the 
municipalities abilty to identify abandoned or refused resources is unknown and recipients typically do not stay in the 
program, having to reapply each month they seek help. A more precise estimate of the fiscal impact is not possible 
because recipient data related to number of months on assistance, amounts paid to each recipient, number of recipients 
who return and the frequency of refusal of resources resides at the municipal level and varies over time. 
LR0793(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require a License for the Possession, Sale, Cultivation or Transportation of Marijuana for Recreational Use Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0215
Committee: Marijuana Legalization Implementation
Sponsors: BATTLE, DOW, DEVIN, DILLINGHAM, FARRIN, HANINGTON, HARRINGTON, HARVELL, POULIOT, WHITE

Legislative Document
No. 215
H.P. 171
House of Representatives, January 24, 2017
An Act To Require a License for the Possession, Sale, Cultivation or 
Transportation of Marijuana for Recreational Use
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BATTLE of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, 
DILLINGHAM of Oxford, FARRIN of Norridgewock, HANINGTON of Lincoln, 
HARRINGTON of Sanford, HARVELL of Farmington, POULIOT of Augusta, 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 further regulate the cultivation, transportation, sale and 
possession of marijuana and marijuana products by: 
1.  Establishing tiered licenses, issued by the State, for possession, cultivation and 
sale based on quantity. 
A.  Tiers for personal possession would be set at up to one ounce, more than one 
ounce to no more than 2 ounces and more than 2 ounces to no more than 3 ounces. 
B.  Possession of more than 3 ounces would require a commercial license, which 
would also be tiered, based on the quantity above 3 ounces. 
C.  Tiers for personal cultivation would be established at one to 50 plants and 51 to 
plants. 
D.  Cultivation of more than 100 plants would require a commercial license, which 
would also be tiered, based on the quantity above 100 plants. 
E.  Tiers for engaging in the sale of marijuana and marijuana products would be 
based on the quantity of marijuana in the products sold. 
The cost of a tiered license would increase progressively based on the quantity possessed, 
cultivated or sold; 
2.  Requiring a state-issued license for the transportation of marijuana or marijuana 
products by motor vehicle, watercraft or airplane within the State; 
3.  Prohibiting from possessing or using marijuana or marijuana products and 
subjecting to random drug testing certain persons, including health care workers such as 
physicians and nurses, commercial truck drivers, passenger or commercial vessel 
operators, taxi drivers, law enforcement officials, correctional officers and emergency 
first responders; and 
4.  Allowing nonresidents to purchase a temporary possession license.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Erect Signs on Interstate 95 Directing Motorists to Lincoln
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0216
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ROSEN, HANINGTON, CARPENTER, DUNPHY, SHERMAN, TURNER

Legislative Document
No. 216
S.P. 62
In Senate, January 24, 2017
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Erect Signs 
on Interstate 95 Directing Motorists to Lincoln
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln and
Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, SHERMAN 
of Hodgdon, TURNER of Burlington.
Sec. 1.  Signs placed for the Town of Lincoln.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation, notwithstanding federal guidelines relating to directional 
signs for highways, shall place signs directing motorists to the Town of Lincoln on 
Interstate 95 on the northbound and southbound lanes near the exit closest to the town. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to place signs directing 
motorists to the Town of Lincoln on Interstate 95 on the northbound and southbound 
lanes near the exit closest to the town.
An Act To Align Time Limits in the Municipal General Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0220
Committee Amendment CA_A_S61 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 66, L.D. 220, Bill, "An Act To Align 
Time Limits in the Municipal General Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for 
Needy Families Program" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 128LR0792(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/25/17 hae 
LD220 
LR 792(02) 
An Act To Align Time Limits in the Municipal General Assistance Program and Temporary 
Assistance for Needy Families Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
( S- \..g \\ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
\ 
/ 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Aligning the time limits for General Assistance (GA) with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program 
(T ANF) will reduce assistance payments made by municipalities and reduce amounts reimbursed to municipalities by 
the Department of Health and Human Services. The potential savings to the department is not expected to be 
significant because recipients typically do not stay in the program, having to reapply each month they seek help. A 
more precise estimate of the fiscal impact is not possible because recipient data related to number of months on 
assistance, amounts paid to each recipient, number of recipients who return and the frequency of an individual 
reaching the lifetime TANF limit also accessing GA resides at the municipal level and varies over time. 
LR0792(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Reduce Criminal Justice System Costs by Allowing Arraignments and Hearings in the Unified Criminal Docket To Be Held by Means of Audiovisual Telecommunications
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0218
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BRAKEY, LIBBY, MASON, GOLDEN
Amends: 4 MRSA §1060

Legislative Document
No. 218
S.P. 64
In Senate, January 24, 2017
An Act To Reduce Criminal Justice System Costs by Allowing 
Arraignments and Hearings in the Unified Criminal Docket To Be 
Held by Means of Audiovisual Telecommunications
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, MASON of Androscoggin, 
Representative: GOLDEN of Lewiston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1060 is enacted to read: 
§1060.  Audiovisual arraignments and hearings 
In any criminal action in the Unified Criminal Docket, as determined by the court to 
be appropriate with respect to the defendant and to make sound fiscal sense, an 
arraignment or hearing may be held by means of audiovisual telecommunications.  When 
an arraignment or hearing is held by means of audiovisual telecommunications pursuant 
to this section, the court shall ensure that a recording of the arraignment or hearing is 
made and retained as part of the case file.  For the purposes of this section, "Unified 
Criminal Docket" means the unified criminal docket established by the Supreme Judicial 
Court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that in any criminal action in the Unified Criminal Docket, as 
determined by the court to be appropriate to the defendant and to make sound fiscal 
sense, an arraignment or hearing may be held by means of audiovisual 
telecommunications.  The bill provides that when an arraignment or hearing is held by 
means of audiovisual telecommunications, the court is required to ensure that a recording 
of the arraignment or hearing is made and retained as part of the case file.
An Act To Align Time Limits in the Municipal General Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0220
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, MASON, SANDERSON
Amends: 22 MRSA §4301

Legislative Document
No. 220
S.P. 66
In Senate, January 24, 2017
An Act To Align Time Limits in the Municipal General Assistance 
Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senator: MASON of Androscoggin, Representative: SANDERSON of 
Chelsea.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4301, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2015, c. 324, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
3.  Eligible person.  "Eligible person" means a person who is qualified to receive 
general assistance from a municipality according to standards of eligibility determined by 
the municipal officers whether or not that person has applied for general assistance. 
"Eligible person" does not include a person who is a fugitive from justice as defined in 
Title 15, section 201, subsection 4.  "Eligible person" does not include a person who is 
ineligible to receive benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
program pursuant to section 3762, subsection 18, except that a person who has applied for 
an extension of benefits under that section but with respect to whom the process is not yet 
complete may be considered eligible and except that a person who has been ineligible to 
receive benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program for 5 or 
more years may be considered eligible.  Beginning July 1, 2015, in accordance with 8 
United States Code, Section 1621(d), "eligible person" means a person who is lawfully 
present in the United States or who is pursuing a lawful process to apply for immigration 
relief, except that assistance for such a person may not exceed 24 months. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a person who has exhausted the 60-month lifetime limit on 
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program benefits is ineligible to receive 
municipal general assistance program benefits except that a person who has been 
ineligible to receive benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
program for 5 or more years may be considered eligible and a person who is in the 
process of seeking an extension of benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy 
Families program may be considered eligible.
An Act To Determine When the Remains of Deceased Persons May Be Considered Abandoned
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0223
Committee Amendment CA_A_S14 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 69, L.D. 223, Bill, "An Act To 
Determine When the Remains of Deceased Persons May Be Considered Abandoned" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Ensure the Timely Final Disposition of Human Remains' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 by inserting after the first blocked 
paragraph (page 1, lines 16 to 19 in L.D.) a new blocked paragraph to read: 
'If a person who has custody and control under this subsection does not complete decision 
making regarding final disposition within 30 days after taking custody and control, a 
funeral director or practitioner of funeral service who has physical possession of the 
remains or dead body may bury the remains or dead body at the expense of the funeral 
director or practitioner.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 in the last blocked paragraph in the 2nd 
and 3rd lines (page 1, lines 29 and 30 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or if the 
person who has custody and control does not make a decision regarding disposition 
within 3 0 days" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision in the bill regarding when remains or a dead 
body is considered abandoned and changes the title. It provides that a funeral director or 
practitioner may bury remains or a dead body if the person who has custody and control 
of the remains or dead body does not complete decision making regarding final 
disposition within 30 days of the person taking custody or control. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Maine's Moose Lottery
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0222
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, DESCHAMBAULT, CARPENTER, CYRWAY, SAVIELLO
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document
No. 222
S.P. 68
In Senate, January 24, 2017
An Act Regarding Maine's Moose Lottery
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, CYRWAY of Kennebec, SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2011, c. 370, §5, is further 
amended to read: 
5.  Eligibility.  Except as provided in this subsection, a resident, nonresident or alien 
who is eligible to obtain a Maine hunting license or who will be eligible to obtain a 
Maine hunting license by the opening day of the open moose season is eligible to apply 
for a moose hunting permit.  Beginning in 2011, a person who has obtained a moose 
hunting permit is ineligible to obtain another permit until 3 years have elapsed after the 
issuance of the last permit.  This limitation does not apply to subpermittees under 
subsection 7.  A resident, nonresident or alien must be 8 years of age or older to be 
eligible to apply for a moose hunting permit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill restricts eligibility to apply for a moose hunting permit to residents, 
nonresidents and aliens 8 years of age and older.
An Act To Exclude Cardboard Beverage Containers from the Laws Governing Returnable Beverage Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0227
Committee Amendment CA_A_S4 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 73, L.D. 227, Bill, "An Act To Exclude 
Cardboard Beverage Containers from the Laws Governing Returnable Beverage 
Containers" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 in the next to the last line (page 1, line 11 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "compressed recycled" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment deletes from the bill the phrase "compressed recycled," thereby 
providing that all beverage containers composed of cardboard with a plastic liner are 
excluded from the laws governing returnable beverage containers. 
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EE AMENDMENT
An Act To Curb Drunk Driving by Prohibiting a Person Convicted of Operating Under the Influence from Purchasing Alcohol
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0225
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BREEN, LIBBY, McLEAN, TUCKER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2411, 29-A MRSA §2451

Legislative Document
No. 225
S.P. 71
In Senate, January 24, 2017
An Act To Curb Drunk Driving by Prohibiting a Person Convicted 
of Operating Under the Influence from Purchasing Alcohol
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 BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: LIBBY of Androscoggin, Representatives: McLEAN of Gorham, 
TUCKER of Brunswick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2411, sub-§5-C is enacted to read: 
5-C.  Discretionary penalty.  In sentencing a person for a violation of this section, in 
addition to any penalties provided for under subsections 5 and 5-B, the court may order as 
a penalty that the person is prohibited from purchasing alcoholic beverages for the time 
period of the OUI suspension. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2451, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6.  Notice to driver; notation on driver's license prohibiting purchase of alcoholic 
beverages.  On receipt of an attested copy of a court record of a prohibition from 
purchasing alcoholic beverages pursuant to section 2411, subsection 5-C, the Secretary of 
State shall immediately record the order prohibiting the purchase of alcoholic beverages 
and shall send written notice of the suspension to the person whose license has been 
suspended.  The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to provide for notice to the person 
and to provide for a notation to be placed on the person's driver's license indicating the 
order prohibiting the purchase of alcoholic beverages.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an additional penalty for operating under the influence of 
intoxicants or with an excessive alcohol level.  The bill allows the court, when sentencing 
a person for criminal operating under the influence, to impose an order prohibiting the 
person from purchasing alcoholic beverages for the time period of the suspension.  The 
bill requires the Secretary of State, upon receiving an attested copy of the court order, to 
record the order and notify the person.  The bill directs the Secretary of State to adopt 
rules regarding notice to the person and notation on the person's driver's license of the 
prohibition and designates the rules as routine technical rules.
An Act To Exclude Cardboard Beverage Containers from the Laws Governing Returnable Beverage Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0227
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, BLACK
Amends: 38 MRSA §3102

Legislative Document
No. 227
S.P. 73
In Senate, January 24, 2017
An Act To Exclude Cardboard Beverage Containers from the Laws 
Governing Returnable Beverage Containers
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative BLACK of Wilton.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §3102, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 166, §14, is amended 
to read: 
2.  Beverage container.  "Beverage container" means a bottle, can, jar or other 
container made of glass, metal or plastic that has been sealed by a manufacturer and at the 
time of sale contains 4 liters or less of a beverage.  "Beverage container" does not include 
a container composed, in whole or in part, of aluminum and plastic or aluminum and 
paper in combination as long as the aluminum content represents 10% or less of the 
unfilled container weight, the container materials represent 5% or less of the total weight 
of the container and its contents and the container is filled with a nonalcoholic beverage.  
"Beverage container" does not include a container composed of compressed recycled 
cardboard in combination with a plastic liner. 
SUMMARY 
This bill excludes from the definition of "beverage container" in the laws governing 
returnable beverage containers a container composed of compressed recycled cardboard 
with a plastic liner.
An Act To Amend the Mathematics Requirements for High School Graduation
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0228
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LANGLEY, MALABY, McCREA
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4704, 20-A MRSA §6209

Legislative Document
No. 228
S.P. 74
In Senate, January 24, 2017
An Act To Amend the Mathematics Requirements for High School 
Graduation
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative MALABY of Hancock and
Representative: McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4704, as amended by PL 2001, c. 454, §18, is further 
amended to read: 
§4704.  Courses prescribed by the commissioner 
The commissioner shall prescribe by rule the basic courses of study that are in 
alignment with the system of learning results as established in section 6209 for the 
elementary and secondary schools, consistent with the requirements of this chapter, and 
may include minimum time requirements and performance standards.  The rules adopted 
under this section may not include a requirement that students complete an advanced 
algebra course. 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §6209, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 649, §1, is 
amended to read: 
E.  Mathematics, except that students may not be required to achieve proficiency in 
advanced algebra; 
Sec. 3.  Amend rules.  The Commissioner of Education shall amend the rules 
adopted pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 4704 by the 
beginning of the 2018-2019 school year to eliminate any requirement that students 
complete an advanced algebra course. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits requiring the secondary course of study in schools from including 
an advanced algebra course and prohibits requiring students to achieve proficiency in 
advanced algebra.  The bill requires the Commissioner of Education to amend the rules 
by the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year requiring students to complete an 
advanced algebra course.
An Act To Increase Access to Head Start
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0230
Committee Amendment CA_A_S66 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 76, L.D. 230, Bill, "An Act To Increase 
Access to Head Start" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 04/25/17 fe'ae 
LD230 
LR 1287(03) 
An Act To Increase Access to Head Start 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' 
Committee: Health and Human Services (S-Lav'\ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
·) 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2017-18 
$2,575,000 
$2,575,000 
FY2018-19 
$2,575,000 
$2,575,000 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$2,575,000 
$2,575,000 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
$2,575,000 
$2,575,000 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $2,575,000 
beginning in fiscal year 2017-18 for the delivery of Head Start services. 
LR1287(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Access to Head Start
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0230
Committee Amendment CA_B_S67 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f3 "to S.P. 76, L.D. 230, Bill, "An Act To Increase 
Access to Head Start" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 0138 
Initiative: Allocates funds for the delivery of Head Start services. 
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$2,575,000 
$2,575,000 
2018-19 
$2,575,000 
$2,575,000 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment changes 
the funding from the General Fund to the Federal Block Grant Fund, with the funds to be 
delivered through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/12/17 feae 
LD230 
LR1287(02) 
An Act To Increase Access to Head Start 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 't)' 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
(S _ (.of\ 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Federal Block Grant Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
r) 
Fiscal Note 
FY2017-18 
FY2018-19 
$2,575,000 
$2,575,000 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$2,575,000 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
$2,575,000 
The bill includes Federal Block Grant Fund allocations to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$2,575,000 beginning in fiscal year 2017-18 for the delivery of Head Start services. 
LR1287(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Access to Head Start
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0230
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MILLETT, McELWEE, BREEN, CARPENTER, MAKER, WOODSOME, FARNSWORTH, FREY, HERBIG, POULIOT

Legislative Document
No. 230
S.P. 76
In Senate, January 24, 2017
An Act To Increase Access to Head Start
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative McELWEE of Caribou and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, CARPENTER of Aroostook, MAKER of Washington, 
WOODSOME of York, Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, FREY of Bangor, 
HERBIG of Belfast, POULIOT of Augusta.
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. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Head Start 0545 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for the delivery of Head Start services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides funding for the delivery of Head Start services. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$2,575,000
$2,575,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$2,575,000
$2,575,000
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Regulate the Growing of Marijuana
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0231
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DAVIS, HANDY, NADEAU, CYRWAY, DILL
Amends: 7 MRSA §2455, 22 MRSA §2430-C, 30-A MRSA §3015

Legislative Document
No. 231
S.P. 77
In Senate, January 24, 2017
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Regulate the Growing of 
Marijuana
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Cosponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston, Representative NADEAU of Winslow 
and
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, DILL of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §2455 is enacted to read: 
§2455.  Municipal regulation of marijuana cultivation 
Notwithstanding section 2449, section 2454 or any other provision of law to the 
contrary, a municipality may adopt an ordinance that prohibits the cultivation of 
marijuana for recreational use within the municipality or that restricts cultivation to 
certain geographic areas within the municipality. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §2430-C is enacted to read: 
§2430-C.  Municipal regulation of marijuana cultivation 
Notwithstanding section 2423-A, section 2428, subsection 10 or any other provision 
of law to the contrary, a municipality may adopt an ordinance that prohibits the 
cultivation of marijuana for medical use within the municipality or that restricts 
cultivation to certain geographic areas within the municipality. 
Sec. 3.  30-A MRSA §3015 is enacted to read: 
§3015.  Ordinances regarding marijuana cultivation 
As provided under Title 7, section 2455 and Title 22, section 2430-C, a municipality 
may adopt an ordinance that prohibits the cultivation of marijuana for recreational or 
medical use within the municipality or that restricts cultivation to certain geographic 
areas within the municipality. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a municipality to restrict the cultivation of marijuana for recreational 
or medical use to certain areas in the municipality or to prohibit cultivation entirely 
within the municipality.  The bill applies to cultivation of marijuana under the Marijuana 
Legalization Act and the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act.
An Act To Establish a Statewide Scallop Harvesting Limit and Extend the Scallop Season
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0233
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: ALLEY, MAKER, DEVIN, HANINGTON, HUBBELL, LUCHINI, PERRY, LANGLEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §6721-B, 12 MRSA §6722

Legislative Document
No. 233
H.P. 172
House of Representatives, January 24, 2017
An Act To Establish a Statewide Scallop Harvesting Limit and 
Extend the Scallop Season
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, 
HANINGTON of Lincoln, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, PERRY of 
Calais, Senator: LANGLEY of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6721-B is enacted to read: 
§6721-B.  Scallop harvesting limit 
A person may not harvest more than 90 pounds of scallops per day. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §6722, sub-§1, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 695, 
Pt. I, §6, is amended to read: 
1.  Scallop fishing season.  Unless modified by rules adopted under section 6171-A, 
a person may not fish for or take scallops in the territorial waters from April 16th 23rd to 
November 30th, both days inclusive. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a 90-pound per day, per person harvesting limit on scallops and adds 
a calendar week to the scallop season.