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An Act To Protect the Public from Dangerous Buildings
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1459
Committee Amendment CA_A_S97 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 505, L.D. 1459, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect the Public from Dangerous Buildings" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §2852 in the first paragraph in the 2nd line (page 2, 
line 22 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "2851" the following: 'or section 2856' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in §2853 in the first paragraph in the 5th line (page 2, 
lines 31 and 32 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or oo owner party in interest" and 
inserting the following: 'or oo owner' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes 2 clarifying changes to the language in the bill. One adds a 
cross-reference that was missing from the bill as drafted. The 2nd clarifies that expenses 
incurred by a municipality or county must be repaid by the owner. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 05/09/17 ;:J!;!,ac.. 
LD 1459 
LR 1727(02) 
An Act To Protect the Public from Dangerous Buildings 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' l 5.,.. q 1) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil suits. 
The collection of additional filing fees may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LRI 727(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Remove the Secretary of State's Authority To Authorize Agents To Issue Noncommercial Driver's License Renewals and Nondriver Identification Card Renewals
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1460
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §202

Legislative Document
No. 1460
S.P. 506
In Senate, April 18, 2017
An Act To Remove the Secretary of State's Authority To Authorize 
Agents To Issue Noncommercial Driver's License Renewals and 
Nondriver Identification Card Renewals
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §202, as amended by PL 2011, c. 556, §2, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the authority of the Secretary of State to appoint agents authorized 
to issue noncommercial driver's license renewals, duplicates of noncommercial driver's 
license renewals and nondriver identification card renewals.
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Facilitate the Acquisition of Basic Emergency Medical Training in Rural Communities in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1462
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: THIBODEAU, GILLWAY, MAKER, GERRISH, KINNEY, ZEIGLER

Legislative Document
No. 1462
S.P. 508
In Senate, April 18, 2017
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Facilitate the Acquisition of 
Basic Emergency Medical Training in Rural Communities in the 
State
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President THIBODEAU of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representative GILLWAY of Searsport and
Senator: MAKER of Washington, Representatives: GERRISH of Lebanon, KINNEY of Knox, 
ZEIGLER of Montville.
Whereas, a large percentage of emergency medical services personnel in rural areas 
of the State are volunteers; and 
Whereas, demographic changes are depleting the pool of available emergency 
medical services personnel, and rural emergency medical services entities struggle to 
recruit volunteers; and 
Whereas, it is critical to address issues of recruitment of emergency medical 
services personnel, especially in the rural areas of the State; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Basic emergency medical training; pilot project. Resolved: That the 
Department of Public Safety, Maine Emergency Medical Services shall establish an 
emergency medical services apprenticeship pilot project to expand the pool of available 
emergency medical services personnel.  Maine Emergency Medical Services shall 
establish apprenticeship programs in 4 geographically diverse towns in the State with 
5,000 or fewer residents and, as part of the pilot project, shall ensure the provision of 
accessible and affordable basic emergency medical training classes in those towns. 
Maine Emergency Medical Services shall provide a report by January 15, 2019 to the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over emergency medical 
services matters regarding the status of the pilot project and its effect on the number of 
emergency medical services personnel in rural areas of the State and containing 
recommendations for the continuance, discontinuance or modification of the pilot project. 
The pilot project terminates March 15, 2020. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this resolve is to address issues of recruitment of emergency medical 
services personnel in the rural areas of the State.  This resolve directs the Department of 
Public Safety, Maine Emergency Medical Services to establish an emergency medical 
services apprenticeship pilot project to expand the pool of available emergency medical 
services personnel.  Maine Emergency Medical Services is directed to establish 
apprenticeship programs in 4 geographically diverse towns in the State having 5,000 or 
fewer residents and provide accessible and affordable basic emergency medical training 
classes in those towns.
An Act Regarding Unemployment Compensation for Full-time Seasonal Workers (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1464
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: VOLK, WARD, BELLOWS, CUSHING, LANGLEY, ROSEN, CAMPBELL
Amends: 26 MRSA §1192

Legislative Document
No. 1464
S.P. 510
In Senate, April 18, 2017
An Act Regarding Unemployment Compensation for Full-time 
Seasonal Workers
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative WARD of Dedham and
Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, CUSHING of Penobscot, LANGLEY of Hancock, 
ROSEN of Hancock, Representative: CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1192, sub-§3, ¶B is enacted to read: 
B.  Notwithstanding this subsection, beginning October 1, 2017, an individual who is 
available for full-time work as required by this subsection is not disqualified from 
receiving benefits if the individual has a verifiable guarantee of returning to 
employment from the individual's most recent employer and: 
(1)  The individual's most recent employer offers or is providing the individual 
full-time yearly benefits; 
(2)  The individual is not receiving vacation pay or other compensation from the 
individual's most recent employer other than benefits under subparagraph (1); and 
(3)  The individual is available for recall to employment by the individual's most 
recent employer. 
Benefits must be terminated for an individual under this paragraph who refuses recall 
to employment under subparagraph (3) or seeks employment from another employer.  
An individual under this paragraph otherwise eligible for benefits is not required to 
register for work under subsection 2 or to fulfill any other requirements to seek 
employment or receive training under this chapter. 
Sec. 2.  Rulemaking.  The Department of Labor shall adopt rules to implement this 
Act, including defining requirements necessary to grant an individual the status of 
holding a "verifiable guarantee" that the individual may return to employment.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows an unemployed individual to receive unemployment benefits without 
registering for work or looking for employment if the individual has a verifiable 
guarantee to return to employment from the individual's most recent employer and the 
individual is available for recall and is receiving full-time yearly benefits but is not 
receiving vacation pay.
An Act To Protect Elders from Financial Exploitation and Ensure the Efficient Use of Litigation Resources for the State
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1465
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HILL, MOONEN, KATZ, FREY

Legislative Document
No. 1465
S.P. 511
In Senate, April 18, 2017
An Act To Protect Elders from Financial Exploitation and Ensure 
the Efficient Use of Litigation Resources for the State
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HILL of York.
Cosponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland and
Senator: KATZ of Kennebec, Representative: FREY of Bangor.
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. 
ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE 
Administration - Attorney General 0310 
Initiative: Provides funds for one Research Assistant MSEA-B Paralegal position for the 
litigation division. 
Administration - Attorney General 0310 
Initiative: Provides funds for one Attorney General Detective position to investigate cases 
of elder financial exploitation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides General Fund appropriations for the Department of the Attorney 
General to establish one Research Assistant position dedicated to the litigation division 
and one Attorney General Detective position to assist in cases involving elder financial 
exploitation. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
1.000
1.000
Personal Services 
$56,601
$79,078
All Other 
$4,882
$3,382
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$61,483
$82,460
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
1.000
1.000
Personal Services 
$74,081
$103,343
All Other 
$13,952
$11,952
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$88,033
$115,295
ATTORNEY GENERAL, 
DEPARTMENT OF THE 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
2017-18
2018-19
GENERAL FUND 
$149,516
$197,755
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
$149,516
$197,755
An Act To Facilitate Voluntary Cooperation among School Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1470
Committee Amendment CA_A_H455 (House)
Amends: 26 MRSA §962

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A "to H.P. 1009, L.D. 1470, Bill, "An Act To 
Facilitate Voluntary Cooperation among School Systems" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. 26 MRSA §962, sub-§7, 1A, as amended by PL 2013, c. 303, §6, is 
further amended to read: 
A. Any officer, board, commission, council, committee or other persons or body 
acting on behalf of: 
(1) Any municipality or any subdivision of a municipality; 
(2) Any school, water, sewer, fire or other district; 
(3) The Maine Turnpike Authority; 
(5) Any county or subdivision of a county; 
(6) The Maine Public Employees Retirement System; 
(7) The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the 
Governor Baxter School for the Deaf; et' 
(8) Any innovative, autonomous public school, innovative public school district, 
innovative public school zone or teacher-led school created and operated under 
Title 20-A, section 6212 or 6213; or 
(9) Any entity created and operated under Title 20-A, chapter 113-B; and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds a section to the 
bill to provide that the employees of a jointly created entity established under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 113-B, which is enacted in the bill, are subject to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT H 
"to H.P. 1009, L.D. 1470 
the public sector collective bargaining laws for a public employer in accordance with 
Title 26, chapter 9-A. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Deduction for MaineCare Payments from a School Administrative Unit's State Subsidy
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1471
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SPEAR, BEEBE-CENTER, HANDY, MELARAGNO
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15689-A

Legislative Document
No. 1471
H.P. 1010
House of Representatives, April 18, 2017
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Deduction for 
MaineCare Payments from a School Administrative Unit's State 
Subsidy
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SPEAR of South Thomaston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, HANDY of Lewiston, 
MELARAGNO of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15689-A, sub-§22, as amended by PL 2015, c. 63, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
22.  MaineCare seed for school administrative units.  The commissioner may 
deduct from a school administrative unit's state subsidy and pay on behalf of the a school 
administrative unit allowable school-based costs that represent the school administrative 
unit's portion of MaineCare payments.  Prior to establishing state subsidies for the school 
administrative units, the commissioner shall make payments under this subsection from 
an account capitalized in an amount estimated by the commissioner, based on prior years' 
experience, to represent the total amount of allowable school-based costs representing the 
MaineCare payments of all of the school administrative units; funds not distributed from 
the account do not lapse and must be carried forward to be used for the same purpose in 
subsequent years.  A transfer of payment by the department to the Department of Health 
and Human Services must be made pursuant to a schedule agreed upon by the 
Department of Health and Human Services and the department and in a manner that 
remains in compliance with federal intergovernmental transfer requirements.  No later 
than 90 days after the incurrence of allowable school-based payments to schools, the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall provide the detailed payment 
information to the department.  The department shall make this information available and 
apply the adjustment to the appropriate school administrative units within 30 days of 
receipt of the detailed payment information from the Department of Health and Human 
Services. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, the Commissioner of Education is authorized to pay on behalf of a 
school administrative unit allowable school-based costs that represent the school 
administrative unit's portion of MaineCare payments.  Current law also provides that the 
commissioner may then deduct that amount from the school administrative unit's state 
subsidy.  This bill changes the law to require the commissioner to make payments from a 
nonlapsing account capitalized in an amount estimated by the commissioner to represent 
the total amount of allowable school-based costs representing the MaineCare payments of 
all of the school administrative units.
An Act To Improve the Disclosure of Major Contributors Influencing Maine Elections
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1480
Committee Amendment CA_A_H526 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl» to H.P. 1019, L.D. 1480, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Disclosure of Major Contributors Influencing Maine Elections" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/24/17 feac.. 
LD 1480 
LR 1213(02) 
An Act To Improve the Disclosure of Major Contributors Influencing Maine Elections 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,/1, ( fl · S~ ".) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Contingent current biennium revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of civil suits. 
The collection of additional filing fees may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Allowing the commission to assess penalties for late-filed reports may potentially increase General Fund revenue to 
the commission. No estimate can be made of the amount of penalties that may be assessed. Any additional costs to the 
Commission on Govemmental Ethics and Election Practices from changes to the laws goveming campaign financing 
and repo1ting to include specific actions by political action committees are anticipated to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRl 213(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Support for Sustainable Economic Development in Rural Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1478
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HERBIG, DILL, HIGGINS, MARTIN, STANLEY, WADSWORTH, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 1478
H.P. 1017
House of Representatives, April 18, 2017
An Act To Provide Support for Sustainable Economic Development 
in Rural Maine
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HERBIG of Belfast.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and
Representatives: HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, McCREA of Fort 
Fairfield, STANLEY of Medway, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senator: JACKSON of 
Aroostook.
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 provide funding to the Maine Rural Development Authority in 
the amount of $10,000,000.
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Existing Public Records Exceptions
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1482
Committee Amendment CA_A_H333 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "&' to H.P. 1021, L.D. 1482, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee 
Concerning Existing Public Records Exceptions" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 1 in paragraph A in subparagraph (1) in the 
2nd line (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "director" and inserting 
the following: 'board' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary, 
and it retains the current decision-making authority of the Efficiency Maine Trust Board 
with regard to treating records as confidential. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Safeguard Student Contact Information Provided to Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1483
Committee Amendment CA_A_H456 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"!+" to H.P. 1022, L.D. 1483, Bill, "An Act To 
Safeguard Student Contact Information Provided to Schools" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6006 in the first paragraph in the 6th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "subsection 1" the following: ', paragraphs A, 
B,C,DandE' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and provides that the 
prohibition in the bill against school administrative units and schools using the contact 
information of students or of parents and guardians of students to advance a campaign 
does not apply with respect to municipal and county referendums. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Authorizing the Deorganization of the Town of Atkinson
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1484
Senate Amendment SA_A_S432 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 1023, L.D. 1484, Bill, "An Act Authorizing 
the Deorganization of the Town of Atkinson" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of Part C. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment remov~ townships deoJ;tanized on or after July 1, 2019 from 
inclusion in the educatio 
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FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/18 .feac.. 
LD 1484 
LR 446(03) 
An Act Authorizing the Deorganization of the Town of Atkinson 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ':p; to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Langley of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Eliminates contingent future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Eliminates contingent future biennium savings - Education in the Unorganized Territories 
Contingent future biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment eliminates the language in the bill that would have allowed Atkinson, and all townships that 
deorganize on or after July 1, 2019, to contribute to the cost of education under the same state/local funding 
provisions as "organized" towns and municipalities. 
As amended, the deorganization of the Town of Atkinson will lower the total cost ofK-12 public education beginning 
in fiscal year 2019-20 and result in savings to the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program within the 
Department of Education. The amount of savings can not be determined at this time. For comparison purposes, the 
preliminary total cost allocation for Atkinson for the 2018-2019 school year is $327,693 with the State contributing 
$172, 000 of that total. 
As amended, the Division of State Schools - Education in the Unorganized Territories program in the Department of 
Education will incur future General Fund expenditures to provide services to the Unorganized Territories. These 
expenditures would be ongoing and would be to provide schooling to students from Atkinson. The cost can not be 
determined at this time, but is estimated to be approximately $327,693 annually. The General Fund would be fully 
reimbursed for these costs by higher collections made through the Municipal Cost Component program. 
LR0446(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Safeguard Student Contact Information Provided to Schools (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1483
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SIROCKI
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6006

Legislative Document
No. 1483
H.P. 1022
House of Representatives, April 18, 2017
An Act To Safeguard Student Contact Information Provided to 
Schools
(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 SIROCKI of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6006 is enacted to read: 
§6006.  Use of student's contact information 
Contact information of a student or a parent or guardian of a student that has been 
provided to a school or school administrative unit in connection with the student's 
enrollment at the school is part of the student's education record.  A school administrative 
unit or school or a representative of a school administrative unit or school may not use 
contact information of a student or a parent or guardian of the student to advance any 
campaign, as defined in Title 21-A, section 1052, subsection 1. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a school administrative unit or school or a representative of a 
school administrative unit or school from using contact information of a student or 
student's parent or guardian to advance any campaign as defined in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 21-A, section 1052, subsection 1.  The bill also makes that contact 
information part of the student's education record.
An Act Regarding MaineCare Coverage for Telehealth Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1485
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S328 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 515, 
L.D. 1485, Bill, "An Act Regarding MaineCare Coverage for Telehealth Services" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 4. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations section from Committee 
Amendment "A." 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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LD 1485 
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An Act Regarding MaineCare Coverage for Telehealth Services 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment~' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
FY2019-20 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
($2,869) 
($5,739) 
($5,739) 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
($2,869) 
($5,739) 
($5,739) 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
($5,178) 
($10,355) 
($10,355) 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
($5,178) 
($10,355) 
($10,355) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
($5,739) 
($5,739) 
($10,355) 
($10,355) 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations included in the bill. As amended, DHHS will still be 
required to pay fees for expanded telehealth services. As no funding will be provided in the bill, the impact on other 
programs and services cannot be determined. 
LR2196(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Control Electricity Transmission Costs through the Development of N ontransmission Alternatives
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1487
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S543 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 516, 
L.D. 1487, Bill, "An Act To Control Electricity Transmission Costs through the 
Development of N ontransmission Alternatives" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provision that until 90 days after adjournment of the 
from implementing any final decisions related to any rate proposals re ived from any 
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An Act To Require That Landowners with Property Enrolled in the Tree Growth Tax Program Receive Timely Notice of Changes in Valuation of That Property (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1488
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BRAKEY
Amends: 36 MRSA §584-B

Legislative Document
No. 1488
S.P. 517
In Senate, April 19, 2017
An Act To Require That Landowners with Property Enrolled in the 
Tree Growth Tax Program Receive Timely Notice of Changes in 
Valuation of That Property
(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 BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §584-B is enacted to read: 
§584-B.  Increase in valuation 
If the State Tax Assessor increases the valuation of a parcel of land subject to the 
provisions of this subchapter, within 90 days the State Tax Assessor shall send the 
landowner notice of the increase in valuation.  If an increase in valuation of a parcel of 
land under this section results in an increase in taxes under this subchapter and notice 
under this section is sent within 90 days of when the increased taxes are due, the 
landowner shall pay by the due date an amount equal to the previous year’s taxes under 
this subchapter and may pay the amount of taxes equal to the increase in taxes from the 
prior tax year within 90 days of the date of the notice. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the State Tax Assessor, if the State Tax Assessor increases the 
valuation of a parcel of property under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law, to notify the 
landowner of the increase within 90 days of the determination.  If notice is sent within 90 
days of when the taxes on the parcel are due and the increase in valuation results in an 
increase in taxes on the parcel, the landowner has 90 days from the date of the notice to 
pay the amount representing the increase.
An Act Regarding Community Corrections Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1490
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CYRWAY, BRADSTREET, CUSHING, KATZ, LANGLEY, LIBBY, ALLEY, BERRY, FARRIN, PICCHIOTTI

Legislative Document
No. 1490
S.P. 519
In Senate, April 19, 2017
An Act Regarding Community Corrections Funds
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.
Cosponsored by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro and
Senators: CUSHING of Penobscot, KATZ of Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock, LIBBY of 
Androscoggin, Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BERRY of Bowdoinham, FARRIN of 
Norridgewock, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield.
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. 
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF  
Community Based Corrections 0424 
Initiative: Transfers funds to create a separate program for community-based corrections 
funds. 
County Jail Operations Fund Z194 
Initiative: Transfers funds to create a separate program for community-based corrections 
funds. 
SUMMARY 
This bill transfers funds out of the County Jail Operations Fund program to the 
Community Based Corrections program within the Department of Corrections to create a 
separate program for funds distributed pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
34-A, section 1210-D, subsection 2. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$5,646,561
$5,646,561
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$5,646,561
$5,646,561
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
($5,646,561)
($5,646,561)
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
($5,646,561)
($5,646,561)
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF  
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
2017-18
2018-19
GENERAL FUND 
$0
$0
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
$0
$0
An Act To Increase the Availability of Foster Homes
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1494
Committee Amendment CA_A_H396 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1027, L.D. 1494, BiII, "An Act To 
Increase the Availability of Foster Homes" 
Amend the biII by adding after section 2 the foIIowing: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DRS) 
IV-E Foster Care/Adoption Assistance 0137 
Initiative: Reduces appropriations and aIIocations due to the elimination of the costs paid 
for fire marshal inspections. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2017-18 
($118,485) 
($118,485) 
2017-18 
($48,395) 
($48,395) 
2018-19 
($118,485) 
($118,485) 
2018-19 
($48,395) 
($48,395) 
State-funded Foster Care/Adoption Assistance 0139 
Initiative: Reduces aIIocations due to a reduction of physical plant updates to meet 
current compliance. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
R. of S. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «A "to H.P. 1027, L.D. 1494 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
($124,909) 
($124,909) 
2017-18 
($118,485) 
($124,909) 
($48,395) 
($291,789) 
The amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
($124,909) 
($124,909) 
2018-19 
($118,485) 
($124,909) 
($48,395) 
($291,789) 
Approved: 05/27/17 feae!. 
LD 1494 
LR2184(02) 
An Act To Increase the Availability of Foster Homes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'i{•[H-39 &) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
($118,485) 
($118,485) 
($124,909) 
($48,395) 
($124,909) 
($89,250) 
FY 2018-19 
($118,485) 
($118,485) 
($124,909) 
($48,395) 
($124,909) 
($119,000) 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
($118,485) 
($118,485) 
($124,909) 
($48,395) 
($124,909) 
($119,000) 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
($118,485) 
($118,485) 
($124,909) 
($48,395) 
($124,909) 
($119,000) 
The bill includes General Fund deappropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $118,485 
beginning in fiscal year 2017-18 due to the elimination of the costs paid for the fire marshal inspections, which will 
also reduce Other Special Revenue Funds allocations. The bill also includes a reduction to Federal Expenditures Fund 
allocations due to a reduction of physical plant updates to meet current compliance. 
Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the Depatiment of Public Safety will be reduced by $89,250 in fiscal year 
2017-18 and $119,000 beginning in fiscal year 2018-19 from no longer inspecting family foster homes. 
LR2184(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen Enforcement of Support Orders
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1493
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HARRINGTON, SAMPSON, SIROCKI, TURNER
Amends: 17-A MRSA §552

Legislative Document
No. 1493
H.P. 1026
House of Representatives, April 20, 2017
An Act To Strengthen Enforcement of Support Orders
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Cosponsored by Representatives: SAMPSON of Alfred, SIROCKI of Scarborough, TURNER 
of Burlington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §552, sub-§§2 and 3, as enacted by PL 1975, c. 499, §1, 
are amended to read: 
2.    As used in this section, "support" includes but is not limited to food, shelter, 
clothing and other necessary care and "weekend" means any 48-hour period within a 
calendar week, as determined by the court. 
3.    Nonsupport of dependents is a Class E crime. with the following mandatory 
minimum sentences: 
A.  For the first offense, imprisonment for one weekend; 
B.  For the 2nd offense, imprisonment for 4 weekends; and 
C.  For the 3rd and subsequent offenses, imprisonment for 30 days under 
administrative release with imprisonment for no fewer than 8 hours per day. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences for the Class E crime of 
nonsupport of dependents, with one weekend of imprisonment for the first offense, 2 
weekends of imprisonment for the 2nd offense and, for the 3rd and subsequent offenses, 
days of imprisonment under administrative release in accordance with which the 
convict is required to report to a correctional facility of the court's designation with 
imprisonment for no fewer than 8 hours per day as designated by the court.
An Act To Increase the Availability of Foster Homes
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1494
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANDERSON
Amends: 22 MRSA §8103

Legislative Document
No. 1494
H.P. 1027
House of Representatives, April 20, 2017
An Act To Increase the Availability of Foster Homes
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA§8103, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 411, §1, is 
amended to read: 
1-A.  Inspection required.  Except as provided in subsection subsections 2 and 2-A, 
the department may not issue a license to operate to a children's home until the 
department has received from the Commissioner of Public Safety a written statement 
signed by one of the officials designated under Title 25, section 2360, 2391 or 2392 to 
make fire safety inspections.  This statement must indicate that the children's home has 
complied with applicable fire safety provisions referred to in Title 25, section 2452. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §8103, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A.  Family foster homes.  Family foster homes are exempt from the inspection 
requirement in subsection 1-A.  The department shall inspect a family foster home prior 
to placing a foster child in the home.  The department shall adopt routine technical rules 
as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A governing the fire and safety inspection 
of family foster homes. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the requirement that the State Fire Marshal inspect a family foster 
home and certify that it meets all elements of the fire safety code before the Department 
of Health and Human Services may issue a license to operate as a family foster home.  
The bill moves the inspection responsibility to the Department of Health and Human 
Services, which is directed to adopt rules governing the method of inspection.
An Act To Clarify the Applicability of the Records Preservation Surcharge within County Registries of Deeds
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1498
Committee Amendment CA_A_H244 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f)" to H.P. 1031, L.D. 1498, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Applicability of the Records Preservation Surcharge within County Registries 
of Deeds" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the next to the last line (page 1, line 6 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", including quasi-independent agencies," 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the last line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by 
insetting after the following: "Government" the following: ', including quasi-independent 
state entities as defined in Title 5, section 12021, subsection 5,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides a clarifying cross-reference to the definition of "quasi-
independent state entity." 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/11/17 .:Wac:.. 
LD 1498 
LR 782(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Applicability of the Records Preservation Surcharge within County Registries 
of Deeds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •fJr {;-J -), '/ Y) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - Other funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Savings to those quasi-independent agencies that currently pay the records preservation surcharge are expected to be 
minor. 
LR0782(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Better Regulate Marijuana Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation suggested and ordered printed. HEATHER J.R. PRIEST Secretary of the Senate
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1499
Committee: Marijuana Legalization Implementation
Sponsors: JACKSON, DESCHAMBAULT, DILL

Legislative Document
No. 1499
S.P. 524
In Senate, April 20, 2017
An Act To Better Regulate Marijuana
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation 
suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senators: DESCHAMBAULT of York, DILL of Penobscot.
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 revise the laws regarding recreational marijuana sales and use 
to: 
1.  Change the state licensing authority from the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations; 
2.  Clarify the licensing preferences for medical marijuana dispensaries and 
caregivers under the Marijuana Legalization Act; 
3.  Establish a provisional license to allow marijuana dispensaries licensed under the 
Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act to participate in the retail sale of marijuana prior to 
the establishment of licenses for retail marijuana establishments; 
4.  Expand  protections for minors by modeling the laws regarding distribution, 
possession and use of marijuana by persons under 21 years of age on the laws prohibiting 
the distribution, possession and use of alcohol by persons under 21 years of age; 
5.  Establish a special marijuana tax at the rate of 10% on the retail sale of marijuana 
by marijuana dispensaries.  This tax is in addition to the sales tax currently imposed on 
medical marijuana and is only imposed until the retail sale of marijuana by other 
establishments is authorized by the bureau; 
6.  Modify the record-keeping, audit and other compliance requirements of a person 
licensed as a retail marijuana establishment or retail marijuana social club; 
7.  Authorize a nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary to reorganize as a for-profit 
entity; and 
8.  Increase the sales tax on retail marijuana and marijuana products from 10% to 
20%.
An Act To Clarify the Applicability of the Records Preservation Surcharge within County Registries of Deeds
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1498
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: FECTEAU
Amends: 33 MRSA §752

Legislative Document
No. 1498
H.P. 1031
House of Representatives, April 20, 2017
An Act To Clarify the Applicability of the Records Preservation 
Surcharge within County Registries of Deeds
Submitted by the Finance Authority of Maine pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §752, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 503, §1, is amended to 
read: 
1.  Surcharge.  In addition to any other fees required by law, a register of deeds may 
collect a surcharge of $3 per document for all records that are recorded in the registry of 
deeds, except those recorded by agencies, including quasi-independent agencies, of State 
Government and municipalities. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that quasi-independent agencies are not subject to the records 
preservation surcharge imposed by various county registries of deeds.
An Act Regarding Solar Power for Farms and Businesses
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1504
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H539 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 529, 
L.D. 1504, Bill, "An Act Regarding Solar Power for Farms and Businesses" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in §3209-A in subsection 3 in the 3rd line (page 
2, line 20 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
11200
and inserting the 
following: '100' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in §3209-A in subsection 4 in the 2nd line (page 
2, line 28 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
112021" and inserting the 
following: '2019' 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 34 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: 
112021
and insetting the following: '2020' 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in the last paragraph in the last 2 lines (page 3, 
lines 27 and 28 in amendment) by striking out the following: "First Regular Session of 
the 130th Legislature" and inserting the following: 'Second Regular Session of the 129th 
Legislature' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the following changes to Committee Amendment "A." 
1. It requires a net energy billing customer to receive 100% of the net energy of an 
eligible facility for the customer's transmission and distribution bill until December 31, 
2019 instead of December 31, 2021. 
2. It changes from 200 to 100 the limit on the number of eligible customers that may 
participate in a single shared interest in an eligible facility or the number of meters 
associated with a single shared interest, except in the service territory of a transmission 
and distribution utility located in an area administered by the independent system 
administrator for northern Maine. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT" 4" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 529, L.D. 1504 
3. It changes the report date for the Public Utilities Commission to January 1, 2020 
for recommendations on how to transition from net energy billing to time-of-use rates, 
market-based rates or other rate design options and changes the session of the Legislature 
to which the commis~efl'ec~hange .• 
SPONSORED BY>s ..:.::::.,& 
I.. 
"· 
(Representative BERRY) 
TOWN: Bowdoinham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Solar Power for Farms and Businesses
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1504
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S293 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" Pr" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 529, 
L.D. 1504, Bill, "An Act Regarding Solar Power for Farms and Businesses" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in §3209-A in subsection 3 in the 3rd line (page 
2, line 20 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"200" and inserting the 
following: 'l 00' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in §3209-A in subsection 4 in the 2nd line (page 
2, line 28 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"2021" and inserting the 
following: '2019' 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 34 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "2021" and inserting the following: '2020' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the following changes to Committee Amendment "A." 
1. It requires a net energy billing customer to receive 100% of the net energy of an 
eligible facility for the customer's transmission and distribution bill until December 31, 
2019 instead of December 31, 2021. 
2. It changes from 200 to 100 the limit on the number of eligible customers that may 
participate in a single shared interest in an eligible facility or the number of meters 
associated with a single shared interest, except in the service territory of a transmission 
and distribution utility located in an area administered by the independent system 
administrator for northern Maine. 
3. It changes the report date for the Public Utilities Commission to January 1, 2020 
for recommendations on how to transition from net energy billing to time-of-use rates, 
market-based rates or other rate design options. 
SPONSORED BY: /Dr~ w~~ 
(Senator WOODSOME) 
COUNTY: York 
Page I - 128LR1367(05)-1 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Usage and Consumer Protections of Guaranteed Asset Protection Waivers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1506
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S154 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 531, 
L.D. 1506, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Usage and Consumer Protections of Guaranteed 
Asset Protection Waivers" 
Amend the amendment in paragraph Jin the first line (page 1, line 13 in amendment) 
by insetting after the following: "in which a" the following: 'credit union or' 
Amend the amendment in paragraph Jin the 2nd line (page I, line 14 in amendment) 
by striking out the following: 
"subsection" and inserting the following: 'subsections 
12-A and' 
Amend the amendment on page 2 in the 3rd paragraph in the 3rd line (page 2, line 9 
in amendment) by inserting after the following: "in which a" the following: 'credit union 
or' 
Amend the amendment on page 2 in the 3rd paragraph in the 4th line (page 2, line IO 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "subsection" and inserting the following: 
'subsections 12-A and' 
Amend the amendment on page 2 in the 5th paragraph in the 3rd line (page 2, line 18 
in amendment) by inserting after the following: "by a" the following: 'credit union or' 
Amend the amendment on page 2 in the 5th paragraph in the last line (page 2, line 19 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "subsection" and inserting the following: 
'subsections 12-A and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds cross-references and specifically refers to credit unions to 
ensure that credit unions are i eluded in the bill's pro 'sions. 
COUNTY: Somerset 
SENA TE AMENDMENT