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An Act To Strengthen the Maine Children's Growth Council
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0038
Committee Amendment CA_A_S64 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /Jri. " to S.P. 17, L.D. 38, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen the Maine Children's Growth Council" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in the first 2 lines (page 2, 
lines 1 and 2 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "2018 and every 2 years annually 
thereafter at the start of the first reg1,dar sessio0 of the Legislamre" and inserting the 
following: '2019 and every 2 years thereafter at the start of the first regular session of the 
Legislature' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in the 8th line (page 2, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "annual" and inserting the following: 'biennial' 
Amend the bill by adding after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Maine Children's Growth Council Z074 
Initiative: Provides funding for one part-time Coordinator position and additional costs to 
support the activities of the Maine Children's Growth Council. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2017-18 
$25,000 
$25,000 
2018-19 
$25,000 
$25,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
Page I - 128LR0157(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMIITEE AMENDMENT ·A "to S.P. 17, L.D. 38 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment removes 
from the bill the provision that allows the Maine Children's Growth Council to request 
staff assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Child 
Development Services System. The bill changes a reporting requirement from every 2 
years to annually; the amendment removes that change so that the reporting requirement 
remains every 2 years. The amendment provides funding for a part-time staff person to 
support the activities of the Maine Children's Growth Council. 
The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/12/17 .:l'h'ae 
LD38 
LR 157(02) 
An Act To Strengthen the Maine Children's Growth Council 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment pt ( <; _ li 4) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
A.ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$25,000 
$25,000 
$25,000 
$25,000 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$25,000 
$25,000 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$25,000 
$25,000 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Maine Children's Growth Council, within the Department of 
Health and Human Services, of $25 ,000 beginning in fiscal year 2017-18 for one part-time coordinator position and 
additional costs to support the activities of the Maine Children's Growth Council. 
LR0157(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen the Maine Children 1s Growth Council
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0038
Committee Amendment CA_B_S65 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "'/3 " to S.P. 17, L.D. 38, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen the Maine Children
1s Growth Council" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in the first 2 lines (page 2, 
lines 1 and 2 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "2018 and every 2 years annually 
thereafter at the start of the first regular session of the Legislature
and inserting the 
following: 12019 and every 2 years thereafter at the start of the first regular session of the 
Legislature
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in the 8th line (page 2, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
11annual" and inserting the following: 
1biennial' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment removes 
from the bill the provision that allows the Maine Children
1s Growth Council to request 
staff assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Child 
Development Services System. The bill changes a reporting requirement from every 2 
years to annually; the amendment removes that change so that the reporting requirement 
remains every 2 years. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Create a 9-month Time Limit on General Assistance Benefits for Certain Persons
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0036
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, MASON, CHACE, HEAD
Amends: 22 MRSA §4309

Legislative Document
No. 36
S.P. 15
In Senate, January 10, 2017
An Act To Create a 9-month Time Limit on General Assistance 
Benefits for Certain Persons
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, Representatives: CHACE of Durham, 
HEAD of Bethel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4309, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Durational limit on benefits.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the 
contrary, an eligible person who is capable of working and who does not have any 
dependents may not receive general assistance benefits for more than 275 days every 5 
years. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits to a maximum of 275 days every 5 years the general assistance 
benefits a person who does not have any dependents and who is capable of working may 
receive.
An Act To Provide a Career and Technical Education Training Option for Plumbers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0037
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MILLETT, KORNFIELD, BREEN, CARPENTER, CHENETTE, DESCHAMBAULT, DIAMOND, LIBBY, DAUGHTRY, PIERCE
Amends: 32 MRSA §3501

Legislative Document
No. 37
S.P. 16
In Senate, January 10, 2017
An Act To Provide a Career and Technical Education Training 
Option for Plumbers
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 MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, CARPENTER of Aroostook, CHENETTE of York, 
DESCHAMBAULT of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, PIERCE of Falmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §3501, sub-§2, ¶B, as amended by PL 2005, c. 520, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
B.    A minimum of 2,000 hours of work in the field of plumbing installations as a 
journeyman-in-training under the supervision of a licensed master plumber, as long 
as the work experience is obtained within 4 years of the date upon which the 
applicant was issued a journeyman-in-training license. A journeyman-in-training 
license must be issued upon sworn application to any person who has satisfactorily 
completed one academic year of instruction in plumbing at a board-approved 
technical college or community college or in a career and technical education 
program approved pursuant to Title 20-A, section 8306-B as a secondary student or 
in a registered Department of Labor joint apprenticeship program and who has 
obtained a passing grade, as determined by the board on the journeyman's 
examination. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §3501, sub-§2-B, as amended by PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §38, 
is further amended to read: 
2-B.  Journeyman-in-training.  The board may issue a journeyman-in-training 
license to a person who provides satisfactory evidence of completion of a plumbing 
course consisting of one year or 2 semesters at a board-approved technical college or 
community college or in a career and technical education program approved pursuant to 
Title 20-A, section 8306-B as a secondary student and who submits the required fee set 
under section 3501-B.  A journeyman-in-training license is valid for a single 
nonrenewable period of 4 years and may be issued only once to any individual. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Plumbers' Examining Board to issue a journeyman-in-training 
license to a person who provides the board with satisfactory evidence of completion of a 
plumbing course at a career and technical education program as a secondary student.
An Act To Strengthen Requirements for Water Testing for Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0040
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S429 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 20, 
L.D. 40, Bill, "An Act To Strengthen Requirements for Water Testing for Schools" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §2604-B in subsection 1 by striking out all of 
the blocked paragraph (page 1, lines 29 to 31 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the $500 penalty imposed on a school that fails to comply 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL KOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/18 feac 
12'8th MAINE LEGISLATURE·-
LD40 
LR 132(04) 
An Act To Strengthen Requirements for Water Testing for Schools 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''.4' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Millett of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Removes new civil violations. 
The removal of new penalties may also decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0132(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1 
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An Act To Clarify Landowners' Liability Regarding Public Access
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0039
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, BLACK, DAVIS, SKOLFIELD, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 14 MRSA §159-A

Legislative Document
No. 39
S.P. 18
In Senate, January 10, 2017
An Act To Clarify Landowners' Liability Regarding Public Access
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative BLACK of Wilton and
Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: SKOLFIELD of Weld, TIMBERLAKE of 
Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §159-A, sub-§4, ¶B, as amended by PL 1995, c. 566, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
B.    For an injury suffered in any case where permission to pursue any recreational or 
harvesting activities was granted for a consideration other than the consideration, if 
any, paid to the following: 
 (1)  The landowner or the landowner's agent by the State; or 
 (2)  The landowner or, the landowner's agent, lessee or sublessee or the holder of 
an easement from the landowner for use of the premises on which the injury was 
suffered, as long as the premises are not used primarily for commercial 
recreational purposes and as long as the user has not been granted the exclusive 
right to make use of the premises for recreational activities; or 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, liability for recreational or harvesting activities is not limited for 
an injury suffered in any case where permission to pursue any recreational or harvesting 
activities was granted for a consideration other than consideration paid to the landowner 
or the landowner's agent for use of the premises on which the injury was suffered, as long 
as certain conditions exist.  This bill provides that liability is not limited where 
permission was granted for a consideration other than consideration paid to the 
landowner, the landowner's agent, lessee or sublessee or the holder of an easement from 
the landowner, as long as certain conditions exist.
An Act To Exempt a Person under 18 Years of Age from the Requirement To Wear a Helmet While on an All-terrain Vehicle in Certain Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0041
Committee Amendment CA_A_S207 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §13157-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 21, L.D. 41, Bill, "An Act To Exempt a 
Person under 18 Years of Age from the Requirement To Wear a Helmet While on an All-
terrain Vehicle in Certain Circumstances" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Expand Options for a Person under 14 Years of Age Required To Wear 
a Helmet while Being Carried as a Passenger on an All-terrain Vehicle' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §13157-A, sub-§14, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§414 and affected by §422, is amended to read: 
14. Carrying passenger on ATV without protective headgear. Notwithstanding 
Title 29-A, section 2083, a person may not carry a passenger under 18 years of age on an 
ATV unless the passenger is wearing protective headgear, except that a passenger under 
years of age who is properly secured in a seat belt and riding directly adjacent to the 
operator when the operator is a parent, grandparent or legal guardian of the passenger 
may wear a helmet that meets the requirements of Title 29-A, section 2323 while on an 
ATV with side-by-side seating that is equipped with roll bars or bracing welded or 
attached to the frame in a permanent manner, with a roof or with a protective enclosure. 
A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. It provides that a passenger 
under 14 years of age who is properly secured in a seat belt and riding directly adjacent to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"A "to S.P. 21, L.D. 41 
the passenger's parent, grandparent or legal guardian on a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle 
with roll bars or other bracing may wear a bicycle helmet. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/25/17 feac.. 
LD41 
LR 129(02) 
An Act To Exempt a Person under 18 Years of Age from the Requirement To Wear a Helmet While 
on an All-terrain Vehicle in Certain Circumstances 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'pt" Ls -Jo,) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates Class E crimes and civil violations. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0129(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Deter the Dealing of Dangerous Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0042
Committee Amendment CA_A_S50 (Senate)

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 22, L.D. 42, Bill, "An Act To Deter the 
Dealing of Dangerous Drugs" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph D (page 1, 
lines 27 to 33 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'D. Trafficks in a drug with or furnishes a drug to another person in violation of 
chapter 45 and death is in fact caused by the use of the drug trafficked or furnished. 
Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, clarifies the new 
Class A crime of illegal trafficking in a drug with or furnishing of a drug to another 
person when death is in fact caused by the use of the drug trafficked or furnished. It 
removes language stating that it is not a defense to prosecution of the new crime that the 
decedent contributed to the decedent's death by the decedent's use of or consent to the 
administration of a drug. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt a Person under 18 Years of Age from the Requirement To Wear a Helmet While on an All-terrain Vehicle in Certain Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0041
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, BLACK, COLLINS, KATZ, KEIM, FARRIN, MARTIN, STEARNS
Amends: 12 MRSA §13157-A

Legislative Document
No. 41
S.P. 21
In Senate, January 10, 2017
An Act To Exempt a Person under 18 Years of Age from the 
Requirement To Wear a Helmet While on an All-terrain Vehicle in 
Certain Circumstances
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 Representative BLACK of Wilton and
Senators: COLLINS of York, KATZ of Kennebec, KEIM of Oxford, Representatives: 
FARRIN of Norridgewock, MARTIN of Sinclair, STEARNS of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13157-A, sub-§§13 and 14, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, 
Pt. B, §414 and affected by §422, are amended to read: 
13.  Operating ATV without protective headgear.  Notwithstanding Title 29-A, 
section 2083, a person under 18 years of age may not operate an ATV without protective 
headgear unless the person is properly secured in a seat belt and the ATV is equipped 
with roll bars or bracing welded or attached to the frame in a permanent manner, with a 
roof or with a protective enclosure. 
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
14.  Carrying passenger on ATV without protective headgear.  Notwithstanding 
Title 29-A, section 2083, a person may not carry a passenger under 18 years of age on an 
ATV unless the passenger is wearing protective headgear or unless the passenger is 
properly secured in a seat belt and the ATV is equipped with roll bars or bracing welded 
or attached to the frame in a permanent manner, with a roof or with a protective 
enclosure. 
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts a person under 18 years of age from the requirement that the person 
wear a helmet while operating or being carried as a passenger on an all-terrain vehicle 
when the person is wearing a seat belt and the all-terrain vehicle is equipped with roll 
bars or bracing welded or attached to the frame in a permanent manner, with a roof or 
with a protective enclosure.
An Act To Provide Consistency among Medical Professionals with Regard to Jury Duty Exemption
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0046
Committee Amendment CA_A_S46 (Senate)
Amends: 14 MRSA §1211

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 26, L.D. 46, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Consistency among Medical Professionals with Regard to Jury Duty Exemption" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Provide Consistency with Regard to Jury Duty Exemption' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §1211, as amended by PL 2005, c. 60, § 1, is further amended to 
read: 
§1211. Disqualifications and exemptions from jury service 
A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if that prospective juror is not a 
citizen of the United States, 18 years of age and a resident of the county, or is unable to 
read, speak and understand the English language. The following persons are exempt 
from serving as jurors: The Governor, judges, physieiatts attd dentists providittg aeti11e 
patient eare, veterittariafls with or iH aH aefr,ze veterinary medieine praetiee, sheriffs, 
attorne~·s at la-v,r active duty military and all persons exempt under Title 37-B, section 
185.' 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires that all persons chosen for jury service must be selected at 
random from the broadest feasible cross-section of the population. The bill proposes 
achieving consistency in exemptions among medical professionals by adding nurse 
practitioners who are providing active patient care to other medical professionals who are 
providing active patient care and are currently exempt. 
This amendment creates 
consistency among medical professionals and others by removing all statutory 
exemptions from jury duty except for the Governor, active duty military and deployed 
state National Guard, thus increasing the juror pool. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Lower the Age Requirement To Carry a Concealed Handgun
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0044
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BRAKEY, CEBRA, MASON, O'CONNOR, SANDERSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §11212, 25 MRSA §2001-A

Legislative Document
No. 44
S.P. 24
In Senate, January 10, 2017
An Act To Lower the Age Requirement To Carry a Concealed 
Handgun
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 BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples and
Senator: MASON of Androscoggin, Representatives: O'CONNOR of Berwick, SANDERSON 
of Chelsea.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11212, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2015, c. 327, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
B.  A person may not, while in or on a motor vehicle or in or on a trailer or other type 
of vehicle being hauled by a motor vehicle, have a cocked and armed crossbow or a 
firearm with a cartridge or shell in the chamber or in an attached magazine, clip or 
cylinder or a muzzle-loading firearm charged with powder, lead and a primed ignition 
device or mechanism, except that a person who is 21 18 years of age or older and is 
not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm or is 18 years of age or older and 
under 21 years of age and is on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States 
or the National Guard or is an honorably discharged veteran of the Armed Forces of 
the United States or the National Guard and is not otherwise prohibited from carrying 
a firearm may have in or on a motor vehicle or trailer or other type of vehicle a 
loaded pistol or revolver. 
Sec. 2.  25 MRSA §2001-A, sub-§2, ¶A-1, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 327, §2, is 
amended to read: 
A-1.  A handgun carried by a person who is 21 18 years of age or older and is not 
otherwise prohibited from carrying a firearm or is 18 years of age or older and under 
years of age and is on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States or the 
National Guard or is an honorably discharged veteran of the Armed Forces of the 
United States or the National Guard and is not otherwise prohibited from carrying a 
firearm; 
SUMMARY 
This bill lowers from 21 years of age to 18 years of age the age at which a person 
may carry a concealed handgun.
An Act Concerning the Ownership of a Causeway on Long Lake near St. Agatha
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0045
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN

Legislative Document
No. 45
S.P. 25
In Senate, January 10, 2017
An Act Concerning the Ownership of a Causeway on Long Lake 
near St. Agatha
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair.
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 clarify ownership of a causeway linking Pelletier Island on Long 
Lake near St. Agatha and Sinclair to Beaulieu Road.
An Act To Provide Consistency among Medical Professionals with Regard to Jury Duty Exemption
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0046
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: LIBBY
Amends: 14 MRSA §1211

Legislative Document
No. 46
S.P. 26
In Senate, January 10, 2017
An Act To Provide Consistency among Medical Professionals with 
Regard to Jury Duty Exemption
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §1211, as amended by PL 2005, c. 60, §1, is further amended to 
read: 
§1211.  Disqualifications and exemptions from jury service 
A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if that prospective juror is not a 
citizen of the United States, 18 years of age and a resident of the county, or is unable to 
read, speak and understand the English language.  The following persons are exempt 
from serving as jurors:  The the Governor,; judges,; physicians; certified nurse 
practitioners and dentists providing active patient care,; veterinarians with or in an active 
veterinary medicine practice,; sheriffs,; attorneys-at-law; and all persons exempt under 
Title 37-B, section 185. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts certified nurse practitioners providing active patient care from jury 
duty.
An Act Regarding the Withdrawal of a Single Municipality from a Regional School Unit
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0051
Committee Amendment CA_A_H693 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1466

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 37, L.D. 51, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
the Withdrawal of a Single Municipality from a Regional School Unit" 
Amend the bill by strildng out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Process for a Single Municipality To Withdraw from a 
Regional School Unit' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the 15th to 22nd lines (page 1, lines 18 
to 25 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "If the withdrawal committee submits a 
proposed agreement to the directors of the regional school unit board, the directors shall 
respond to the withdrawal committee within 30 days of receipt of the proposed 
agreement. 
The withdrawal committee may request the commissioner to provide 
assistance to the withdrawal committee and the directors of the regional school unit board 
in any negotiations that may occur between the withdrawal committee and the directors 
of the regional school unit board relating to the agreement. 
If requested, the 
commissioner shall provide that assistance." 
· 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §1466, sub-§5, ,fA, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 580, §9, is 
amended to read: 
A. 
The commissioner shall determine the date upon which the voters of the 
petitioning municipality must vote upon the agreement submitted to them. 
The 
election must be held as soon as practicable, and the commissioner shall attempt to 
set the date of the vote to coincide with a statewide election. The commissioner shall 
set a date that allows determination of the vote no later than November 30th of the 
year prior to the intended July 1st effective operational date for the schools of the 
withdrawn municipality.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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SUMMARY 
The bill requires that the directors of a regional school llllit board respond to a 
withdrawal committee within 30 days of receipt of the committee1s proposed agreement 
and allows the committee to request assistance in any negotiations. This amendment 
strikes that requirement. 
The amendment also provides that the referendum vote to 
approve withdrawal must be completed by November 30th of the year prior to the 
intended July 1st effective operational date fot the schools of the withdrawn municipality. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt Certain Veterans from Hunter Safety Courses
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0052
Committee Amendment CA_A_H53 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §11105

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" J4" to H.P. 38, L.D. 52, Bill, "An Act To Exempt 
Certain Veterans from Hunter Safety Courses" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow Certain Veterans To Be Exempt from Portions of Hunter Safety 
Courses' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §11105, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Hunter safety course exemption for veterans. A veteran of the Armed Forces 
of the United States who provides at the time of application for the license that veteran's 
Armed Forces Repmi of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, or its predecessor or 
successor form, or cetiification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or 
the appropriate branch of the Armed Forces of the United States verifying the applicant's 
military service and that the veteran received an honorable discharge within 3 years of the 
date of application is exempt from the portions of the hunter safety course requirements 
under subsection I that the commissioner detennines have been satisfied by the veteran's 
military training.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority repmi of the committee, replaces the 
substantive provision of the bill. The amendment provides that a veteran of the Armed 
Forces of the United States who provides verification of military service and who 
received an honorable discharge within 3 years of the date of application for a hunting 
license is exempt from the portions of the hunter safety course requirements that the 
Commissioner o( Inland Fisheries and Wildlife dete1mines have been satisfied by the 
veteran's military training. 
FISCAL NOTE REQlTTRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/11/17 feaC'-
LD52 
LR 527(02) 
An Act To Exempt Certain Veterans from Hunter Safety Courses 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' (H-5J \ 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
) J 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional cost to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as a result of exempting veterans of the Anned 
Forces of the United States from certain portions of the hunter safety course at the commissioner's discretion are 
anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0527(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit Payment per Signature on Petitions for Direct Initiatives and People's Veto Referendums
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0053
Committee Amendment CA_A_H436 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §904-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "p,,, to H.P. 39, L.D. 53, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit Payment Per 
Signature for Citizen Petition Drives" 
Amend the resolution by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Prohibit Payment per Signature on Petitions for Direct Initiatives and 
People's Veto Referendums' 
Amend the resolution by striking out everything after the title and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §904-C is enacted to read: 
§904-C. Payment per signature; prohibition 
1. Findings. The Legislature finds that the practice of paying persons who collect 
signatures for initiative or referendum petitions based on the number of signatures the 
persons collect has corrupted the signature collecting process and is eroding public 
confidence in the petition· process. 
The Legislature finds that the large numbers of 
invalidated signatures that have been collected during petition efforts by persons who 
were paid for the number of signatures collected provides strong evidence that the 
practice of paying for signatures collected has corrupted the signature gathering process. 
The Legislature further finds that the State has a vital interest in ensuring that the 
signature gathering process is not corrupted by practices that erode public confidence in 
the petition process. 
2. Payment per signature. A circulator of an initiative or a referendum petition, a 
direct initiative or people's veto organization registered in accordance with section 903-C 
or a person who causes the circulation of an initiative or referendum petition may not 
receive payment for the collection of signatures if that payment is based on the number of 
signatures collected. This section does not prohibit a circulator of an initiative or a 
referendum petition, a direct initiative or people's veto organization registered in 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A "to H.P. 39, L.D. 53 
accordance with section 903-C or a person who causes the circulation of an initiative or 
referendum petition from being paid a salaiy or fee that is not based on the number of 
signatures collected.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution 
of Maine. The amendment instead amends the statutes governing ballot questions to 
prohibit the circulator of an initiative or referendum petition or a petition organization 
from receiving payment for the collection of signatures based on the number of signatures 
collected. The amendment clarifies that a salary or fee for the collection of signatures is 
not prohibited if it is not based on the number of signatures collected. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt Certain Veterans from Hunter Safety Courses
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0052
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WALLACE, DOW, ESPLING, FARRIN, HANINGTON, PICCHIOTTI, PIERCE, SIMMONS, TURNER, DAVIS
Amends: 12 MRSA §11105

Legislative Document
No. 52
H.P. 38
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Exempt Certain Veterans from Hunter Safety Courses
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WALLACE of Dexter.
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and
Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, FARRIN of Norridgewock, HANINGTON of 
Lincoln, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, PIERCE of Dresden, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, TURNER 
of Burlington, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11105, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2013, c. 538, §17, is 
further amended to read: 
1.  Hunter safety course requirements.  Except as provided in subsection 2 or 3, a 
person who applies for a Maine license to hunt with firearms other than a junior license or 
an apprentice hunter license issued under section 11108-B must submit proof of having 
successfully completed a hunter safety course as provided in section 10108 or an 
equivalent hunter safety course or satisfactory evidence of having previously held a valid 
adult license to hunt with firearms in this State or any other state, province or country in 
any year beginning with 1976. 
When proof of competency can not otherwise be provided, the applicant may substitute a 
signed affidavit that the applicant has previously held the required adult hunting license 
or that the applicant has successfully completed the required hunter safety course. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11105, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Hunter safety course exemption for veterans.  A veteran of the Armed Forces 
of the United States is exempt from hunter safety course requirements under subsection 1 
if that veteran provides at the time of application for the license that veteran’s Armed 
Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, or its predecessor or successor 
forms, or certification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the 
appropriate branch of the Armed Forces of the United States verifying the applicant’s 
military service and honorable discharge. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States is exempt 
from hunter safety course requirements if that veteran provides at the time of application 
for a hunting license that veteran’s Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD 
Form 214, or its predecessor or successor forms, or certification from the United States 
Department of Veterans Affairs or the appropriate branch of the Armed Forces of the 
United States verifying the applicant’s military service and honorable discharge.
An Act To Include 50 Milliliter and Smaller Liquor Bottles in the Laws Governing Returnable Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0056
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H132 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A '' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 43, 
L.D. 56, Bill, "An Act To Include 50 Milliliter and Smaller Liquor Bottles in the Laws 
Governing Returnable Containers" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in the first line (page 1, line 29 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "This Act" and inserting the following: 'That section of this 
Act that amends the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3 8, section 3103, subsection 4' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes application of the effective date of January 1, 2019 from 
the appropriations and allocations section. 
SPONSORED BY: {? =f?L f ~c..(~ 
(Representative TUCKER) 
TOWN: Brunswick 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Compensation to a Corrections Officer Injured by a Patient or Prisoner
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0054
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TUCKER, WOODSOME, HARRINGTON, HERRICK

Legislative Document
No. 54
H.P. 41
House of Representatives, January 11, 2017
An Act To Provide Compensation to a Corrections Officer Injured 
by a Patient or Prisoner
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and
Representatives: HARRINGTON of Sanford, HERRICK of Paris.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA Pt. 14 is enacted to read: 
PART 14 
BENEFITS FOR CORRECTIONS OFFICERS 
CHAPTER 651 
SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS 
§5501.  Supplemental benefit for corrections officer 
1.  Corrections officer; definition.  "Corrections officer," as used in this chapter, has 
the same meaning as in section 2801-A, subsection 2. 
2.  Supplemental benefit.  A corrections officer who while in the performance of 
duty suffers bodily injury resulting from acts of a patient or prisoner in the custody of the 
jail, prison or state correctional facility where the corrections officer works and as a result 
of the injury is entitled to benefits under Title 39-A is entitled to a supplemental benefit in 
the amount of the difference between the weekly cash benefits to which the corrections 
officer is entitled under Title 39-A and the corrections officer's regular salary. 
3.  Not chargeable against sick leave.  Any absence from work resulting from the 
injury described in subsection 2 may not be charged against available sick leave credits. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides for a supplemental benefit paid to a corrections officer who is 
injured by the acts of a patient or prisoner of the jail, prison or state correctional facility 
where the corrections officer works if the injury qualifies the corrections officer for 
workers' compensation benefits.  The amount of the supplemental benefit is the difference 
between the corrections officer's workers' compensation benefits and the corrections 
officer's regular salary.  In addition, the work time the corrections officer misses is not 
chargeable against available sick leave credits.
An Act To Include Milliliter and Smaller Liquor Bottles in the Laws Governing Returnable Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0056
Committee Amendment CA_B_H108 (House)
Amends: 17 MRSA §2264-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" (3 "to H.P. 43, L.D. 56, Bill, "An Act To Include 
Milliliter and Smaller Liquor Bottles in the Laws Governing Returnable Containers" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Reduce Roadside Litter by Increasing the Penalties for Littering' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §2264-A, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §34 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is further amended to read: 
1. Disposal of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter. A person who 
disposes of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter commits a civil violation for 
which a fine of not less than $-100 $500 and not more than~ $1,000 may be adjudged. 
Sec. 2. 17 MRSA §2264-A, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 208, §4, is 
further amended to read: 
1-A. Disposal of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter; subsequent 
offenses. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 
commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than~ $1.000 and not more 
than~ $1.500 may be adjudged. 
Sec. 3. 17 MRSA §2264-A, sub-§2, 1A, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 208, §4, is 
amended to read: 
A. Shall impose a fine of not less than~ $1,000;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill, 
changes the title and increases the penalties for civil violations of the State's littering laws 
as follows: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ff i r\ 
~· 
~~-
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" e" to H.P. 43, L.D. 56 
1. For a person disposing of 15 pounds or less or 27 cubic feet or less of litter, the 
minimum fine is increased from $100 to $500 and the maximum fine is increased from 
$500 to $1,000. For subsequent violations, the minimum fine is increased from $500 to 
$1,000 and the maximum fine is increased from $1,000 to $1,500; and 
2. For a person disposing of more than 15 pounds or more than 27 cubic feet of litter, 
the minimum fine is increased from $500 to $1,000. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/17/17 feac 
LD56 
LR95(03) 
An Act To Include 50 Milliliter and Smaller Liquor Bottles in the Laws Governing Returnable 
Containers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,.(5, { H- I D 8') 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0095(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Funding for the Restoration of China Lake
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0055
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: THERIAULT, CYRWAY, CHACE, DEVIN, DOORE, NADEAU, PICCHIOTTI, PIERCE, SKOLFIELD, WARD

Legislative Document
No. 55
H.P. 42
House of Representatives, January 11, 2017
An Act To Provide Funding for the Restoration of China Lake
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: CHACE of Durham, DEVIN of Newcastle, DOORE of Augusta, NADEAU 
of Winslow, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, PIERCE of Dresden, SKOLFIELD of Weld, WARD of 
Dedham.
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 charge a fee to customers of the Kennebec Water District to be 
used to restore the water quality of China Lake.  Under the bill, the fee would be charged 
on the use of water on a per gallon basis and would be for a limited number of years.
An Act To Include 50 Milliliter and Smaller Liquor Bottles in the Laws Governing Returnable Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0056
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO, AUSTIN, GROHMAN, HARVELL, BATES, COOPER, FAY, FECTEAU, FOLEY, HARRINGTON, MARTIN, SCHNECK
Amends: 38 MRSA §3103

Legislative Document
No. 56
H.P. 43
House of Representatives, January 11, 2017
An Act To Include 50 Milliliter and Smaller Liquor Bottles in the 
Laws Governing Returnable Containers
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, AUSTIN of Gray, GROHMAN of 
Biddeford, HARVELL of Farmington and
Representatives: BATES of Westbrook, COOPER of Yarmouth, FAY of Raymond, 
FECTEAU of Biddeford, FOLEY of Wells, HARRINGTON of Sanford, MARTIN of Sinclair, 
SCHNECK of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §3103, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 166, §14, is amended 
to read: 
4.  Wine and spirits containers.  For wine and spirits containers of greater than 50 
milliliters, the refund value may not be less than 15¢. 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes 50 milliliter and smaller wine or spirits bottles in the laws 
governing returnable containers.
An Act To Provide Funding for a Therapeutic Adult Day Service Center
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0059
Committee Amendment CA_A_H168 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «/J- "to H.P. 46, L.D. 59, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Funding for a Therapeutic Adult Day Service Center" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/25/17 ha<:!. 
LD59 
LR 953(02) 
An Act To Provide Funding for a Therapeutic Adult Day Service Center 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~{ J-1--Ji 9) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$150,000 
$150,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$150,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 for start-up costs for the Maine Highlands Senior Center in Dover-Foxcroft to 
provide therapeutic adult day care. 
LR0953(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
An Act To Limit Radio Frequency Interference from Certain Grow Light Ballasts
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0058
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: KINNEY, DIAMOND, ESPLING, MASTRACCIO, WADSWORTH, CHENETTE

Legislative Document
No. 58
H.P. 45
House of Representatives, January 11, 2017
An Act To Limit Radio Frequency Interference from Certain Grow 
Light Ballasts
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KINNEY of Limington.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, WADSWORTH 
of Hiram, Senator: CHENETTE of York.
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 limit the use of any grow light ballast that does not comply with 
Federal Communications Commission rules and interferes with short-wave radio 
transmissions.