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An Act To Implement the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0380
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT, KORNFIELD

Legislative Document
No. 380
S.P. 121
In Senate, February 2, 2017
An Act To Implement the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act in 
Maine
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor.
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 implement the federal Every Student Succeeds Act in Maine.
An Act To Allow Delive1y Vehicles To Display Lighted Advertising Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0381
Committee Amendment CA_A_S238 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1922

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT:; t\" to S.P. 122, L.D. 381, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Delive1y Vehicles To Display Lighted Advertising Signs" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow Food Delivery Vehicles To Display an Illuminated Sign' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting th.e following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1922, sub-§4, 1~ and C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, 
Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, are amended to read: 
B. On a semitrailer, on the front portion of the semitrailer; and 
C. On a truck, on the front portion of the storage compartment above and behind the 
cab,; and 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §1922, sub-§4, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
D. 
On the roof of a privately owned automobile used for home delivery of 
commercially prepared food. 
An illuminated sign on an automobile under this 
paragraph: 
(1) Must emit a white light; 
(2) May not use primarily green, red or blue colors; 
(3) May not have more than 4 sides and may not exceed 18 inches in height, 24 
inches in length and 15 inches in width; and 
( 4) May be illuminated only at nighttime and during a delivery.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill and 
changes the title. The amendment allows a privately owned automobile used for home 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
"to S.P. 122, L.D. 381 
I 
delivery of commercially prepared food to display an illuminated sign at nighttime and 
during delivery. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRE:, 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/07/17 fe'ac. 
LD 381 
LR 1607(02) 
An Act To Allow Delivery Vehicles To Display Lighted Advertising Signs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment''\' 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Decreases the number of traffic infractions. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR1607(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Delivery Vehicles To Display Lighted Advertising Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0381
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MILLETT, McLEAN, CYRWAY, DIAMOND, DION, HILL, BRYANT, MAREAN, MONAGHAN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §101, 29-A MRSA §1922

Legislative Document
No. 381
S.P. 122
In Senate, February 2, 2017
An Act To Allow Delivery Vehicles To Display Lighted Advertising 
Signs
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative McLEAN of Gorham and
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DION of Cumberland, HILL 
of York, Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, MAREAN of Hollis, MONAGHAN of 
Cape Elizabeth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §101, sub-§20-A is enacted to read: 
20-A.  Delivery vehicle.  "Delivery vehicle" means a motor vehicle used to transport 
customers or property to or from a place of business. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1922, sub-§4, ¶¶B and C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, 
Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, are amended to read: 
B.  On a semitrailer, on the front portion of the semitrailer; and 
C.  On a truck, on the front portion of the storage compartment above and behind the 
cab.; and 
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §1922, sub-§4, ¶D is enacted to read: 
D.  On a delivery vehicle, on the roof of the vehicle. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a delivery vehicle to display a lighted advertising sign on its roof.
An Act To Strengthen Maine Children's Mental Health
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0384
Committee Amendment CA_A_S397 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 125, L.D. 384, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen Maine Children's Mental Health" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Clarify Reimbursement for Parent-only Programs under the 
MaineCare Program' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse for 
parent-only programs when allowable. Resolved: That the Department of Health 
and Human Services shall amend its rules in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, 
Chapters II and III, Sections 28, 65 and 90 to reimburse for services provided to a parent 
or guardian of a child who qualifies for the MaineCare program but who is not present 
when the service is being provided, as long as the service relates to the child's plan of care 
and is permitted by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers 
for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These services may be provided to parents or 
guardians individually or in groups as long as the service is allowable under federal law. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft, with a resolve that 
requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules in Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II and III, Sections 28, 65 and 90 to clarify that 
reimbursement is allowable for services provided to parents or guardians of children who 
are eligible for the MaineCare program but are not present when the service is being 
provided, as long as the service relates to the .child's plan of care and is permitted by the 
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services. These services may be provided to parents or guardians individually 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 125, L.D. 384 
or in groups. 
Services reimbursed under these circumstances are evidence-based 
parenting skills programs. 
FISCAL i'IOTE REQUKED. 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/07/18 feac.. 
LD 384 
LR 1686(02) 
An Act To Strengthen Maine Children's Mental Health 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'/,," l S-3<'.fl) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to 
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRl 686(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish Universal Health Care for Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0386
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, HYMANSON, BELLOWS, BREEN, CHIPMAN, JACKSON, ACKLEY, BERRY, BROOKS, DENNO

Legislative Document
No. 386
S.P. 127
In Senate, February 2, 2017
An Act To Establish Universal Health Care for Maine
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative HYMANSON of York and
Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, BREEN of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, 
JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BERRY of Bowdoinham, 
BROOKS of Lewiston, DENNO of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to establish a single-payor, universal health care system in the 
State.  Portions of the system will be based on the single-payor system in place in 
Vermont and the single-payor proposals submitted previously in Maine and Colorado.  
The single-payor system proposed in this bill will also be responsive to any changes made 
on the federal level to the federal Affordable Care Act.
An Act To Increase Access to Child Care
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0383
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MILLETT, HAMANN, BREEN, CARPENTER, DIAMOND, HILL, JACKSON, LIBBY, VITELLI

Legislative Document
No. 383
S.P. 124
In Senate, February 2, 2017
An Act To Increase Access to Child Care
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative HAMANN of South Portland and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, CARPENTER of Aroostook, DIAMOND of Cumberland, 
HILL of York, JACKSON of Aroostook, LIBBY of Androscoggin, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
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 increase access to child care.
An Act Regarding the Sale of Alcohol by a Manufacturer with an On-premises Retail License
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0388
Committee Amendment CA_A_S25 (Senate)

C01\1MITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 129, L.D. 388, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
the Sale of Alcohol by a Manufacturer with an On-premises Retail License" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph D in subparagraph (3) in the 3rd line (page 
1, line 13 m L.D.) by striking out the following: "alcoholic beverages" and inserting the 
following: 'liquor' 
· 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes a technical change to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attaelled) 
Page I - 128LR1370(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/17 .feac 
LD388 
LR 1370(02) 
An Act Regarding the Sale of Alcohol by a Manufacturer with an On-premises Retail License 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '}.t 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
( .5 -ZS) 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional cost to the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations from clarification that liquor 
manufacturing licensees are no longer required to also obtain off-premises retail licenses are anticipated to be minor 
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1370(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen Maine Children's Mental Health
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0384
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MILLETT, MALABY, BRAKEY, BREEN, CHIPMAN, KATZ, MAKER, VITELLI, HAMANN, HYMANSON

Legislative Document
No. 384
S.P. 125
In Senate, February 2, 2017
An Act To Strengthen Maine Children's Mental Health
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative MALABY of Hancock and
Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, BREEN of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, 
KATZ of Kennebec, MAKER of Washington, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representatives: 
HAMANN of South Portland, HYMANSON 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 require MaineCare to cover mental health treatment for a child 
that uses evidence-based practices, to include meetings with the parent of the child 
without the child present as long as the meetings are focused on the goals of the 
treatment.
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0390
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S256 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 281, 
L.D. 390, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part G. 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part YYYYYY the following: 
'PART ZZZZZZ 
Sec. ZZZZZZ-1. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
The following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Homestead Property Tax Exemption Reimbursement 0886 
Initiative: Provides funding to restore funding for a homestead property tax exemption of 
$20,000 and the state reimbursement at 62.5%. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2017-18 
$20,950,000 
$20,950,000 
2018-19 
$28,600,000 
$28,600,000 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
IO 
SENATE AMENDMENT"A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"B"to H.P. 281, L.D. 390 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes that Part of Committee Amendment "B" that eliminates the 
increase in the homestead property tax exemption and the state reimbursement amounts 
for property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2017. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: __ 
z_h_L-L-.....1'. Y)._____,__..pc.)~· _,_,,/zL~-=-/2""""___._..=--
(Senator VITELLI) 
COUNTY: Sagadahoc 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/09/17 feac 
LD390 
LR 2175(26) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "fa< to Committee Amendment "B" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Vitelli of Sagadahoc 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY2018-19 
$20,950,000 
$28,600,000 
$20,950,000 
$28,600,000 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$29,550,000 
$29,550,000 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$30,450,000 
$30,450,000 
This amendment increases General Fund appropriations by $20,950,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 and by $28,600,000 in 
fiscal year 2018-19. A balanced budget is not maintained for the 2018-2019 biennium. 
LR2 l 75(26) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0390
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_B_S259 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT"'°" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 281, 
L.D. 390, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part XXXXXX. 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part YYYYYY the following: 
'PARTZZZZZZ 
Sec. ZZZZZZ-1. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
The following 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Restores funding to adjust the critical access hospital reimbursement rate from 
I 07% to I 09% of cost. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2017-18 
$564,006 
$564,006 
2017-18 
$1,018,058 
$1,018,058 
2018-19 
$564,006 
$564,006 
2018-19 
$1,018,058 
$1,018,058 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" e:/' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 281, L.D. 390 
SUMMARY 
This Part strikes the provisions of Committee Amendment "B" that reduce the 
reimbursement level for critical access hospitals from 109% of MaineCare allowable 
costs to 107% of MaineCare allowable costs beginning on July 1, 2017. The Part also 
restores funding to adjust the critical access hospital reimbursement rate from 107% to 
109% of cost. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
(_____~/ 
(Senator CARPENTER) 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/10/17 feac 
LD 390 
LR2175(30) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''0 to Committee Amendment "B" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Carpenter of Aroostook 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
$564,006 
$564,006 
$1,018,058 
FY 2018-19 
$564,006 
$564,006 
$1,018,058 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$564,006 
$564,006 
$1,018,058 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$564,006 
$564,006 
$1,018,058 
This amendment increases General Fund appropriations by $564,006 in fiscal year 2017-18 and by $564,006 in fiscal 
year 2018-19. A balanced budget is maintained for the 2018-2019 biennium. 
LR2 l 75(30) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0390
Committee Amendment CA_C-SA_A_S253 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "C" to H.P. 281, 
L.D. 390, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part D. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes that Part that eliminates the 3 % income tax surcharge 
imposed on taxable income in excess of $200,000. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator C~ETTE) 
COUNTY: York 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 06/12/17 frac. 
LD390 
LR 2175(29) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A;' to Committee Amendment "C" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Chenette of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
FY 2019-20 
($100,058,000) 
$2,450,000 
$2,375,000 
$100,058,000 
($2,450,000) 
($2,375,000) 
$76,279,590 
$153,917,410 
$163,682,500 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$2,897,500 
($2,897,500) 
$174,750,250 
This amendment increases General Fund revenue by an estimated $100,058,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 and decreases 
General Fund revenue by an estimated $2,450,000 in fiscal year 2018-19. A balanced budget is maintained for the 
2018-2019 biennium. 
LR2175(29) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0390
Committee Amendment CA_C-SA_B_S255 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" B 'to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "C" to H.P. 281, 
L.D. 390, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part G. 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part YYYYYY the following: 
'PART ZZZZZZ 
Sec. ZZZZZZ-1. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
The following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Homestead Property Tax Exemption Reimbursement 0886 
Initiative: Provides funding to restore funding for a homestead property tax exemption of 
$20,000 and the state reimbursement at 62.5%. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2017-18 
$20,950,000 
$20,950,000 
2018-19 
$28,600,000 
$28,600,000 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
SENA TE AMENDMENT" e)"' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "C" to H.P. 281, L.D. 390 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes that Part of Committee Amendment "C" that eliminates the 
increase in the homestead property tax exemption and the state reimbursement amounts 
for property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 201 7. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSOREDBY: 
~'s:-7 )&t._ 
(Senator VITELLI) 
COUNTY: Sagadahoc 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/10/17 feac 
LD 390 
LR2175(42) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'Ttfl to Committee Amendment "C" 
Sponsor: Sen. Vitelli of Sagadahoc 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$20,950,000 
$28,600,000 
$29,550,000 
$30,450,000 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
$20,950,000 
$28,600,000 ' $29,550,000 
$30,450,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment increases General Fund appropriations by $20,950,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 and by $28,600,000 in 
fiscal year 2018-19. A balanced budget is not maintained for the 2018-2019 biennium. 
LR2175(42) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Promote Access to Financial Institutions by Entities That Are Authorized under State Law
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0389
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: HAMPER
Amends: 9-B MRSA §836

Legislative Document
No. 389
S.P. 130
In Senate, February 2, 2017
An Act To Promote Access to Financial Institutions by Entities That 
Are Authorized under State Law
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HAMPER of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  9-B MRSA §836, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1997, c. 108, §12, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Requirement.  Every Except as provided in subsection 5, a credit union 
authorized to do business in this State shall insure shares with the National Credit Union 
Administration or the successor to such federal agency. 
Sec. 2.  9-B MRSA §836, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Insurance from other sources.  A credit union authorized to do business in this 
State may insure shares with a licensed private mutual share guaranty corporation to 
facilitate the provision of member services to: 
A.  A registered dispensary or registered caregiver authorized under Title 22, chapter 
558-C; 
B.  A licensee authorized under Title 7, chapter 417; or 
C.  An employee of a registered dispensary, registered caregiver or licensee described 
in paragraph A or B. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows state-chartered credit unions to procure private insurance in lieu of 
share insurance from the National Credit Union Administration to facilitate the provision 
of financial services to registered dispensaries or registered caregivers authorized under 
the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act, to entities licensed under the Marijuana 
Legalization Act and to their employees.
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0390
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: GATTINE, HAMPER, WINSOR, BREEN

Legislative Document
No. 390
H.P. 281
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds 
and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the 
Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford and
Representative: WINSOR of Norway, Senator: BREEN of Cumberland.
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 as emergency legislation proposes to make unified appropriations and 
allocations for the expenditures of State Government, General Fund and other funds and 
change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State 
Government for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019, as submitted by 
the Governor pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5. 
The 
documents 
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An Act To Provide Funding for Maine Public
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0391
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: JORGENSEN, MILLETT, FREY, GOLDEN, MELARAGNO

Legislative Document
No. 391
H.P. 282
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Provide Funding for Maine Public
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and
Representatives: FREY of Bangor, GOLDEN of Lewiston, MELARAGNO of Auburn.
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. 
PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION, MAINE  
Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation 0033 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to maintain the annual funding levels to Maine Public, 
formerly known as Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides ongoing funds to maintain the annual funding levels to Maine 
Public, formerly known as Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
An Act To Clarify That the Department of Transportation Is Exempt from Property Assessment Liabilities When Acquiring Property by Condemnation
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0393
Committee Amendment CA_A_H23 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ;4,, to H.P. 284, L.D. 393, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify That the Department of Transportation Is Exempt from Property Assessment 
Liabilities When Acquiring Property by Condemnation" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph C (page 1, 
lines 15 to 21 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'C. The pro rata portion of real property taxes paid which are allowable to a period 
subsequent to the date of vesting title in the State, or the effective date of possession 
of such real property by the State, whichever is earlier.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the prov1s10ns in the bill that provide that the previous 
property owner is not liable for assessments or other tax liabilities on the condemned 
property for any period of time during which that owner no longer owns the property and 
that determine the time period for the pro rata portion of property taxes paid by the 
previous property owner. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify That the Department of Transportation Is Exempt from Property Assessment Liabilities When Acquiring Property by Condemnation
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0393
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: GILLWAY, COLLINS, BRYANT, GRANT, PARRY, ROSEN
Amends: 23 MRSA §161

Legislative Document
No. 393
H.P. 284
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Clarify That the Department of Transportation Is 
Exempt from Property Assessment Liabilities When Acquiring 
Property by Condemnation
Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GILLWAY of Searsport.
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, GRANT of Gardiner, PARRY of Arundel, Senator: 
ROSEN of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §161, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1971, c. 593, §22, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Reimbursement.  When the department acquires real or personal property for 
transportation purposes, the department is not required to pay any taxes or assessments on 
that property.  The department, as soon as practicable after the date of payment of just 
compensation, shall reimburse the owner from whom land or rights in land were the 
property has been acquired for highway transportation purposes, to the extent the 
department deems fair and reasonable, for expenses such the owner necessarily incurred 
for: 
A.  Recording fees, transfer taxes and similar expenses, if any, incidental to 
conveying such property to the State; 
B.  Penalty costs for prepayment of any preexisting recorded mortgage entered into in 
good faith encumbering such real property; and 
C.  The pro rata portion of real or personal property taxes assessed or paid which that 
are allowable to a period subsequent to the date of vesting title in the State, or the 
effective date of possession of such real property by the State, whichever is earlier the 
end of the municipal fiscal year during which the acquisition takes place.  An owner 
from whom real or personal property has been acquired for transportation purposes is 
not liable for assessments or other tax liabilities covering a period during which that 
owner no longer owns the property. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the Department of Transportation is not required to pay taxes or 
assessments on property it acquires for transportation purposes.  The bill provides that the 
previous property owner is not liable for assessments or other tax liabilities on the 
condemned property for any period of time during which that owner no longer owns the 
property.
An Act To Ensure the 3 Percent Tax on Incomes over $200,000 Is Distributed Proportionally Based on Student Counts
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0397
Committee Amendment CA_A_H52 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs, incorporates a fiscal note

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 288, L.D. 397, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure the 3 Percent Tax on Incomes over $200,000 Is Distributed Proportionally Based 
on Student Counts" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03/17 hae!. 
LD397 
LR 423(02) 
An Act To Ensure the 3 Percent Tax on Incomes over $200,000 Is Distributed Proportionally Based on 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Student Counts 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ft 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Cunent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Redistribution of supplemental funds - local school administrative units 
Current laws allows for the Department of Education to utilize funds in the Fund to Advance Public Kindergarten to 
Grade 12 Education to support the costs to the Depattment to administer the Fund. Those costs include programming, 
data collection and monitoring of expenditures in order to meet the annual repo1ting requirements established in law. 
This legislation repeals that provision, As a result, the Depaitment of Education will require General Fund 
appropriations beginning in fiscal year 2017-18 for these administrative costs. 
Requiring that the amount of funds from the Fund to Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education that each 
school administrative unit is to receive be determined utilizing a separate distribution methodology than the 
distribution methodology provided in current law will result in some school administrative units receiving more 
funding than they would have received under current law and some school administrative units receiving less. The 
impact to individual school administrative units can not be determined at this time. 
LR0423(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0395
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources

Legislative Document
No. 395
H.P. 286
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic 
Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick for the Department of Environmental 
Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of Chapter 200:  Metallic 
Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection that has been submitted 
to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 200:  Metallic Mineral 
Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection.
An Act To Ensure the 3 Percent Tax on Incomes over $200,000 Is Distributed Proportionally Based on Student Counts
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0397
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MALABY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15697

Legislative Document
No. 397
H.P. 288
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Ensure the 3 Percent Tax on Incomes over $200,000 Is 
Distributed Proportionally Based on Student Counts
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MALABY of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15697, sub-§3, ¶A, as enacted by IB 2015, c. 4, §1, is 
amended to read: 
A.  If the General Fund appropriation for the state contribution for general purpose 
aid for local schools as finally enacted in any year is insufficient to meet the annual 
target established by section 15752, the commissioner shall use the fund to 
supplement the state contribution.  These supplemental funds must be used to enable 
the State to meet the annual target established by section 15752 or to decrease the 
amount by which state funding from all other sources falls short of the target.  The 
commissioner shall announce the increased state contribution amounts made possible 
by the supplemental amounts obtained from the fund within 14 days after final 
enactment of the General Fund appropriation for general purpose aid for local 
schools.  The commissioner shall distribute the increased state contribution amounts 
on the basis of the pupil count arrived at under section 15674.  Every school 
administrative unit must receive the same amount of supplemental funds per pupil 
regardless of the local cost share expectation calculated under the essential programs 
and services formula set forth in this chapter. 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §15697, sub-§3, ¶C, as enacted by IB 2015, c. 4, §1, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the supplemental revenue funds allocated to school 
administrative units by the Commissioner of Education from the Fund to Advance Public 
Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education must be distributed proportionally based on the 
average October and April pupil enrollment counts for that fiscal year.  The bill requires 
that every school administrative unit receives the same amount of supplemental state 
revenue contribution funds per pupil regardless of the local cost share expectation 
calculated under the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act.  This bill also repeals 
the authorization for the Department of Education to use the fund for administrative costs.
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Elephants in Traveling Animal Acts
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0396
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: MONAGHAN, VITELLI, McCREIGHT, POULIOT, RYKERSON, SHEATS, SYLVESTER, TEPLER, TERRY
Amends: 8 MRSA §471, 8 MRSA §477

Legislative Document
No. 396
H.P. 287
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Elephants in Traveling Animal Acts
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and
Representatives: McCREIGHT of Harpswell, McLEAN of Gorham, POULIOT of Augusta, 
RYKERSON of Kittery, SHEATS of Auburn, SYLVESTER of Portland, TEPLER of 
Topsham, TERRY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §471, sub-§5-A is enacted to read: 
5-A.  Mobile or traveling housing facility.  "Mobile or traveling housing facility" 
means a transporting vehicle such as a truck, trailer or railway car used to transport or 
house animals while traveling for exhibition or other performance. 
Sec. 2.  8 MRSA §471, sub-§7-A is enacted to read: 
7-A.  Performance.  "Performance" means any exhibition, public showing, 
presentation, display, exposition, fair, animal act, amusement show, circus, ride, trade 
show, petting zoo, carnival, parade, race or similar undertaking in which animals are 
required to perform tricks, give rides or participate as accompaniments for the 
entertainment, amusement or benefit of a live audience. 
Sec. 3.  8 MRSA §471, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9.  Traveling animal act.  "Traveling animal act" means any performance of animals 
when animals are transported to, from or between locations for the purpose of the 
performance in a mobile or traveling housing facility. 
Sec. 4.  8 MRSA §477 is enacted to read: 
§477.  Use of elephants in traveling animal acts prohibited 
1.  Prohibition.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not allow 
the participation of an elephant in a traveling animal act. 
2.  Violation.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which 
a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each violation may be adjudged. 
3.  Enforcement; rules.  An officer or agent authorized by the commissioner or a law 
enforcement officer of the State or of any unit of local government within the State may 
enforce the provisions of this section.  The commissioner may adopt routine technical 
rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A relating to the implementation of 
this section. 
Sec. 5.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect January 1, 2018. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the use of elephants as performers in traveling animal acts, 
effective January 1, 2018.
An Act To Recognize Computer Science in the Path to Proficiency
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0398
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STEARNS, FARNSWORTH, KORNFIELD, LYFORD, PIERCE, POULIOT

Legislative Document
No. 398
H.P. 289
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Recognize Computer Science in the Path to Proficiency
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, KORNFIELD of Bangor, 
LYFORD of Eddington, PIERCE of Falmouth, POULIOT of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to ensure that schools are authorized 
and encouraged to consider courses taken by a student in computer science as 
demonstrating proficiency in science or mathematics, or both.  Under this bill, the value 
of computer science coursework would be recognized as part of a student's path to 
proficiency.
An Act To Revise Maine's Environmental Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0399
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: TUCKER

Legislative Document
No. 399
H.P. 290
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Revise Maine's Environmental Laws
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick.
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 laws governing environmental protection.
An Act To Establish Maine Buy Local Month
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0402
Committee Amendment CA_A_H31 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 293, L.D. 402, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish Maine Buy Local Month" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Business Development 0585 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for research, marketing, advertising and promotion of 
the Maine Buy Local Month program. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Business Development 0585 
2017-18 
$180,000 
$180,000 
2018-19 
$150,000 
$150,000 
Initiative: Provides funds for one Development Project Officer position and related All 
Other costs associated with establishing a year-round program to promote Maine Buy 
Local Month. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18 
2018-19 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
1.000 
1.000 
Personal Services 
$57,132 
$79,919 
All Other 
$50,000 
$30,000 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$107,132 
$109,919 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 293, L.D. 402 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY 
DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
2018-19 
$287,132 
$259,919 
$287,132 
$259,919 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment adds an 
appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/21/17 ;tvae 
LD402 
LR611(02) 
An Act To Establish Maine Buy Local Month 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ·~· LH-3 ~ 
Committee: State and Local Government 
I) 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2017-18 
FY2018-19 
$287,132 
$259,919 
$287,132 
$259,919 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$262,317 
$262,317 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
$264,786 
$264,786 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $287,132 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $259,919 in fiscal year 2018-19 
to the Business Development program within the Department of Economic and Community Development to establish 
a year-round program to promote Maine Buy Local Month. 
Of that amount, General Fund appropriations of $107,132 and $109,919 in fiscal year 2017-18 and fiscal year 2018-
19, respectively, are included for one Development Project Officer position and related all other costs to administer 
the program anticipated to start October 1, 2017. Additionally, General Fund appropriations of $180,000 in fiscal 
year 2017-18 and $150,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 are included for the research, marketing, advertising and other 
costs to promote the Maine Buy Local Month program.
An Act To Establish Maine Buy Local Month
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0402
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: HAMANN, BELLOWS, AUSTIN, BATES, BATTLE, FECTEAU, LAWRENCE, VACHON, CHIPMAN, MIRAMANT
Amends: 1 MRSA §150-N

Legislative Document
No. 402
H.P. 293
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Establish Maine Buy Local Month
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HAMANN of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BATES of Westbrook, BATTLE of South Portland, 
FECTEAU of Biddeford, LAWRENCE of South Berwick, VACHON of Scarborough, 
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §150-N is enacted to read: 
§150-N.  Maine Buy Local Month 
November is designated Maine Buy Local Month, and the Governor shall annually 
issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the month 
through appropriate activities.  The Department of Economic and Community 
Development shall establish a year-round program to promote Maine Buy Local Month 
by encouraging people to buy from local businesses and by increasing awareness of the 
economic effect of buying from local businesses, especially the effect on small businesses 
in the State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill designates November as Maine Buy Local Month and directs the 
Department of Economic and Community Development to encourage buying from local 
businesses and to increase awareness of the economic effect of buying from local 
businesses.