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An Act To Improve the Ability of Maine Companies To Manufacture and Market Bioplastics
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0656
Committee Amendment CA_A_S43 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 218, L.D. 656, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Ability of Maine Companies To Manufacture and Market Bioplastics" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Improve the Ability of Maine Companies To Manufacture and Market 
Biobased Products' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 7th line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "bioplastics" and inserting the following: 'biobased products' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the grants are for the development, production and 
marketing ofbiobased products. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/17 .feac 
LD656 
LR 1800(02) 
An Act To Improve the Ability of Maine Companies To Manufacture and Market Bioplastics 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment )t" 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development (S- LI~'\ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
/ 
Fiscal Note 
FY2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$1,500,000 
$0 
$1,500,000 
$0 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 to the Office of 
Innovation within the Department of Economic and Community Development for the Maine Technology Institute to 
provide competitive grants for the development, production and marketing of biobased products. 
LR1800(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Drug Price Relief
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0652
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CARPENTER, MELARAGNO
Amends: 5 MRSA §1812-H

Legislative Document
No. 652
S.P. 214
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Provide Drug Price Relief
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative: MELARAGNO of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1812-H is enacted to read: 
§1812-H.  Purchasing of prescription drugs 
The State, the State Purchasing Agent, a state agency or department or other state 
entity may not purchase or pay for a prescription drug as defined in Title 32, section 
13702-A, subsection 30 unless the net cost of the drug, after the application of cash 
discounts, free goods, volume discounts, rebates or any other discounts or credits, is the 
same as or less than the lowest price paid for the same drug by the United States 
Department of Veterans Affairs. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the State and state agencies pay a price for prescription drugs 
that is the same as or lower than the lowest price paid by the United States Department of 
Veterans Affairs.
Resolve, To Establish a Working Group To Propose Changes to the Animal Welfare Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0653
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CARPENTER, JOHANSEN

Legislative Document
No. 653
S.P. 215
In Senate, February 28, 2017
Resolve, To Establish a Working Group To Propose Changes to the 
Animal Welfare Laws
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative: JOHANSEN of Monticello.
Sec. 1.  Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to convene 
working group.  Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry shall convene a working group of interested stakeholders to propose changes to 
the animal welfare laws and rules; and be it further  
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, by December 15, 2017, the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall submit a report on the working group's 
proposed changes under section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry.  The joint standing committee may report out a bill 
concerning the report to the Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
convene a working group of interested stakeholders to propose changes to the animal 
welfare laws and rules and submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.  The joint standing committee may report out a 
bill concerning the report to the Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature.
An Act To Lower the Price MaineCare Pays for Prescription Drugs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0655
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CARPENTER, MELARAGNO, CARSON, DESCHAMBAULT, DIAMOND
Amends: 22 MRSA §20

Legislative Document
No. 655
S.P. 217
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Lower the Price MaineCare Pays for Prescription Drugs
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MELARAGNO of Auburn and
Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, DESCHAMBAULT of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §20 is enacted to read: 
§20.  Prescription drug prices under MaineCare 
Unless prohibited under the United States Social Security Act or any other federal 
law or regulation, the commissioner shall negotiate the lowest purchase price for all 
prescription drugs for any program administered under the auspices of MaineCare. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires, unless prohibited by federal law, the Commissioner of Health and 
Human Services to negotiate the lowest purchase price for all prescription drugs for 
programs under MaineCare.
An Act To Improve the Ability of Maine Companies To Manufacture and Market Bioplastics
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0656
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DILL, TIPPING, CUSHING, DIAMOND, GRATWICK, JACKSON, CAMPBELL, DUNPHY

Legislative Document
No. 656
S.P. 218
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Improve the Ability of Maine Companies To 
Manufacture and Market Bioplastics
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 DILL of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative TIPPING of Orono and
Senators: CUSHING of Penobscot, DIAMOND of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot, 
JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, DUNPHY of Old 
Town.
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. 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF  
Office of Innovation 0995 
Initiative:  Provides one-time funds in fiscal year 2017-18 to the Maine Technology 
Institute to provide competitive grants for the development, production and marketing of 
bioplastics. 
SUMMARY 
The bill provides a one-time appropriation to the Maine Technology Institute to 
provide competitive grants for the development, production and marketing of bioplastics. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$1,500,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$1,500,000
$0
An Act To Reduce the In-stock Spirits Requirements for Liquor Agents in Towns with Certain Populations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0657
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE, LAWRENCE, COLLINS, CUSHING, DAVIS, DOW, THIBODEAU, CRAIG, FOLEY, PICCHIOTTI

Legislative Document
No. 657
S.P. 219
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Reduce the In-stock Spirits Requirements for Liquor 
Agents in Towns with Certain Populations
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representative LAWRENCE of South Berwick and
Senators: COLLINS of York, CUSHING of Penobscot, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DOW of 
Lincoln, President THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representatives: CRAIG of Brewer, FOLEY of 
Wells, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield.
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 amend the provisions in law requiring a certain amount of in-
stock spirits for agency liquor stores by allowing agency liquor stores in smaller 
municipalities or municipalities with seasonal populations to carry less in-stock spirits 
than currently required.
An Act To Conform Maine Law Regarding Insurer Privacy Notices to Federal Law
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0658
Committee Amendment CA_A_S29 (Senate)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2206

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A " to S.P. 220, L.D. 658, Bill, "An Act To 
Conform Maine Law Regarding Insurer Privacy Notices to Federal Law" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2206, sub-§1, ,~ and C, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 677, 
§3 and affected by §5, are amended to read: 
B. In the case of a policy renewal, the notice must be provided no later than the 
policy renewal date, except for a policyholder who has elected to receive the notice 
only if a change has been made in the regulated insurance entity's information 
practices, unless: 
(1) Personal information is collected only from the policyholder or from public 
records; or 
(2) A notice meeting the requirements of this section has been given within the 
previous 24 months. 
C. In the case of a policy reinstatement or change in insurance benefits, except for a 
policyholder who has elected to receive the notice only if a change has been made in 
the regulated insurance entity's information practices, the notice must be provided no 
later than the time the request for reinstatement or change in benefits is received by 
the carrier, unless personal information is collected only from the policyholder or 
from public records.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and replaces the bill. The 
amendment requires a regulated insurance entity to provide written notice to a 
policyholder of its information practices on an annual basis or when a policy is reinstated 
or benefits are changed unless the policyholder has elected to receive the notice only if a 
change has been made in the entity's information practices. The bill requires that notices 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 220, L.D. 658 
be provided to all policyholders only if a change is made in the insurer's information 
practices. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Conform Maine Law Regarding Insurer Privacy Notices to Federal Law
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0658
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE, PICCHIOTTI, CARSON, DOW, CRAIG, FOLEY, LAWRENCE, PRESCOTT, WALLACE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2206

Legislative Document
No. 658
S.P. 220
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Conform Maine Law Regarding Insurer Privacy Notices 
to Federal 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 WHITTEMORE of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representative PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield and
Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, Representatives: CRAIG of Brewer, 
FOLEY of Wells, LAWRENCE of South Berwick, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, WALLACE of 
Dexter.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2206, sub-§1, ¶¶B and C, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 677, 
§3 and affected by §5, are amended to read: 
B.  In the case of a policy renewal, if a change has been made in the regulated 
insurance entity's information practices, the notice must be provided no later than the 
policy renewal date, unless: 
(1)  Personal information is collected only from the policyholder or from public 
records; or 
(2)  A notice meeting the requirements of this section has been given within the 
previous 24 months. 
C.  In the case of a policy reinstatement or change in insurance benefits, if a change 
has been made in the regulated insurance entity's information practices, the notice 
must be provided no later than the time the request for reinstatement or change in 
benefits is received by the carrier, unless personal information is collected only from 
the policyholder or from public records. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the general requirement that an insurer provide written notice of its 
information practices on an annual basis or when a policy is reinstated or benefits are 
changed.  This bill requires that the notices must be provided if a change is made in the 
insurer's information practices.
An Act To Allow Credit and Debit Card Surcharges
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0660
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE, FOLEY, DOW, LANGLEY, ROSEN, CRAIG, PICCHIOTTI, PRESCOTT, STETKIS, STROM
Amends: 9-A MRSA §8

Legislative Document
No. 660
S.P. 222
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Allow Credit and Debit Card Surcharges
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representative FOLEY of Wells and
Senators: DOW of Lincoln, LANGLEY of Hancock, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: 
CRAIG of Brewer, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, STETKIS of 
Canaan, STROM of Pittsfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  9-A MRSA §8-509, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 427, Pt. A, §15, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits the seller in a sales transaction from imposing a surcharge on a 
cardholder who pays using a credit card or debit card.  This bill repeals that prohibition.
An Act To Allow Attorneys Employed by the State To Perform Volunteer Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0663
Committee Amendment CA_A_S280 (Senate)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §256

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 225, L.D. 663, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Attorneys Employed by the State To Perform Volunteer Legal Services" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow Attorneys Employed by the State and District Attorneys To 
Perform Volunteer Legal Services' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §256, first 1, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 and 
Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is 
further amended to read: 
All district attorneys and assistant district attorneys designated as full-time assistants 
are full-time officers of the State. 
During their terms of office, they may not for 
compensation:' 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits district attorneys and assistant district attorneys from appearing 
as counsel or engaging in the private practice of law while in their full-time positions. 
This amendment adds to the provisions of the bill by allowing district attorneys and 
assistant district attorneys to provide legal services for free. 
Conflict of interest 
restrictions in rules governing the conduct of attorneys, as well as employment policies, 
still apply. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Chain of Custody in Crematories
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0661
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, BELLOWS, CUSHING, DAVIS, TUELL
Amends: 32 MRSA §1405

Legislative Document
No. 661
S.P. 223
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act Regarding the Chain of Custody in Crematories
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and
Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, CUSHING of Penobscot, DAVIS of Piscataquis, 
Representative: TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1405, as amended by PL 2007, c. 225, §1, is further amended 
by adding after the 2nd paragraph a new paragraph to read: 
Upon cremation of the body of a deceased person, the crematory shall prepare a 
certificate of cremation signed and dated by the person in charge of the cremation 
indicating the date of cremation and certifying the identity of the human remains by 
including the deceased person's full name, date and place of death, sex, race, date of birth 
and age and indicating whether the deceased person was a veteran.  The crematory shall 
provide the certificate of cremation to the funeral director or other authorized person as 
defined in Title 22, section 2846. 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §1405, last ¶, as amended by PL 2007, c. 225, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
Human remains may not be removed, transported or shipped to a crematory unless 
encased in a casket or other suitable container.  Following cremation, the crematory shall 
label the container containing the cremated remains with the name of the person who was 
cremated. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires crematories to prepare a certificate of cremation in order to certify 
the identity of the body that was cremated.  The bill requires crematories to label the 
container containing the cremated remains with the name of the deceased person.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Work with All-terrain Vehicle Clubs To Develop All-terrain Vehicle Trails in Northern Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0662
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN

Legislative Document
No. 662
S.P. 224
In Senate, February 28, 2017
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry To Work with All-terrain Vehicle Clubs To Develop All-
terrain Vehicle Trails in Northern Maine
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and
Representatives: MARTIN of Sinclair, McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Sec. 1.  Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to work 
with all-terrain vehicle clubs to develop all-terrain vehicle trails in northern 
Maine.  Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
shall work with all-terrain vehicle clubs to develop all-terrain vehicle trails in northern 
Maine. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
work with all-terrain vehicle clubs to develop all-terrain vehicle trails in northern Maine.
An Act To Allow Attorneys Employed by the State To Perform Volunteer Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0663
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BRAKEY, BELLOWS, DAVIS, DION, KATZ, KEIM

Legislative Document
No. 663
S.P. 225
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Allow Attorneys Employed by the State To Perform 
Volunteer Legal Services
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DION of 
Cumberland, KATZ of Kennebec, KEIM of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA c. 17, sub-c. 1-A is enacted to read: 
SUBCHAPTER 1-A 
VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES 
§821.  State employees 
Except as provided in section 183, subsection 1, paragraph B and Title 5, section 191, 
subsection 2, an attorney employed by the State may provide volunteer legal services as 
long as the provision of the volunteer legal services does not create a conflict of interest 
with the duties of the attorney as a state employee. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes clear that an attorney who is employed by the State to provide 
volunteer legal services as long as the volunteer legal services do not create a conflict of 
interest with the attorney's work for the State.  A conflict of interest exists if there is a 
substantial risk that the attorney's representation of the State as a client would be 
materially and adversely affected by the attorney's duties pursuant to the provision of the 
volunteer legal services.  Current law prohibits the Attorney General and family law 
magistrates from engaging in the private practice of law, and this bill retains those 
prohibitions.
An Act To Exempt Gold and Silver Coins and Bullion from Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0664
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BRAKEY, LONGSTAFF, MASON, O'CONNOR, STETKIS, WARD
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 664
S.P. 226
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Exempt Gold and Silver Coins and Bullion from Sales 
Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative LONGSTAFF of Waterville and
Senator: MASON of Androscoggin, Representatives: O'CONNOR of Berwick, STETKIS of 
Canaan, WARD of Dedham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§101 is enacted to read: 
101.  Gold and silver coins and bullion.  Sales of gold and silver coins and bullion. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption for sales of gold and silver coins and bullion.
An Act To Improve Access to Cost-effective Health Care Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0666
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: VOLK, VACHON, WHITTEMORE, FOLEY, HYMANSON, PARKER, PERRY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4303

Legislative Document
No. 666
S.P. 228
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Improve Access to Cost-effective Health Care Services
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative VACHON of Scarborough and
Senator: WHITTEMORE of Somerset, Representatives: FOLEY of Wells, HYMANSON of 
York, PARKER of South Berwick, PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4303, sub-§21 is enacted to read: 
21.  Access to low-cost services.  If an enrollee elects to obtain a covered outpatient 
health care service from an out-of-network provider at a cost that is the same or less than 
the statewide average for the same covered health care service based on data reported on 
the publicly accessible health care costs website of the Maine Health Data Organization, 
the carrier shall allow the enrollee to obtain the service from the out-of-network provider 
at the provider's charge and apply the payments made for that health care service toward 
the enrollee's member cost sharing, deductible and out-of-pocket maximum as specified 
in the enrollee's health plan as if the health care services were provided by a network 
provider. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires health insurance carriers to apply the amount paid for a health care 
service provided by an out-of-network provider toward the enrollee's member cost 
sharing as specified in the enrollee's health plan as if the health care services were 
provided by a network provider if the cost of the out-of-network service is the same or 
less than the statewide average payment for the same service based on data reported on 
the publicly accessible health care costs website of the Maine Health Data Organization.
An Act To Give the Courts Sentencing Discretion When a Person with a Developmental Disability Has Been Convicted of a Crime
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0665
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: VOLK, CYRWAY, DIAMOND, COREY, NADEAU
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1152

Legislative Document
No. 665
S.P. 227
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Give the Courts Sentencing Discretion When a Person 
with a Developmental Disability Has Been Convicted of a Crime
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 VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, DIAMOND of Cumberland, 
Representatives: COREY of Windham, NADEAU of Winslow.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1152, sub-§2-E is enacted to read: 
2-E.   Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if the court finds that the 
individual has an abnormal condition of the mind as a result of an intellectual disability or 
an autism spectrum disorder, the court may in its discretion impose a sentence that is less 
severe than any mandatory minimum sentence that is required by law, including, but not 
limited to, chapter 51 or 53.  For the purposes of this subsection, "intellectual disability" 
means a disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning 
and the conceptual, social and practical skills that are required for successful everyday 
functioning and that are recognized by professionals in the field of developmental 
disabilities as adaptive behavior. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if the 
court finds that a convicted person has an abnormal condition of the mind as a result of an 
intellectual disability or an autism spectrum disorder, the court may in its discretion 
impose a sentence that is less severe than any mandatory minimum sentence that is 
required by law, including, but not limited to, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, 
chapter 51 or 53.  The bill defines "intellectual disability" as a disability characterized by 
significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and the conceptual, social and 
practical skills that are required for successful everyday functioning and that are 
recognized by professionals in the field of developmental disabilities as adaptive 
behavior.
An Act To Allow for Consistent Application of Credit for Driver's License Suspensions Imposed by the Court
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0670
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: KATZ, CAMPBELL, CUSHING, DION, ROSEN, POULIOT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2411, 29-A MRSA §2434

Legislative Document
No. 670
S.P. 232
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Allow for Consistent Application of Credit for Driver's 
License Suspensions Imposed by the Court
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 KATZ of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington and
Senators: CUSHING of Penobscot, DION of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock, 
Representative: POULIOT of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2411, sub-§5-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 81, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
5-A.  Notice and custody.  The court shall give notice of a license suspension and 
shall take physical custody of the driver's license, except when the defendant 
demonstrates that the defendant's license was previously restored by the Secretary of 
State following an administrative suspension under section 2453 or 2453-A for operating 
under the influence based on the same facts and circumstances giving rise to the 
court-ordered suspension. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §2434, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2011, c. 81, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
4.  Stay of suspension.  The court, on reasonable cause shown, may stay a 
suspension for a period not to exceed 4 hours from the time of sentencing and issue 
evidence of that stay, unless the defendant demonstrates that the defendant's license was 
previously restored by the Secretary of State following an administrative suspension 
under section 2453 or 2453-A for operating under the influence based on the same facts 
and circumstances giving rise to the court-ordered suspension, in which case the court 
may stay a suspension for up to 7 days. 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows a defendant to receive credit for an OUI alcohol administrative 
suspension already served from the Secretary of State upon receipt of a court suspension.  
Because there is a lag between the time the court orders the suspension and the Secretary 
of State applies the credit for the administrative suspension, current law provides an 
exception that allows the court to stay the license suspension for up to 7 days.  This bill 
provides the same exception for OUI drug suspensions that is currently in effect for OUI 
alcohol suspensions.
An Act To Restore the Tip Credit to Maine's Minimum Wage Law
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0673
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H518 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT 'Yf "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 235, 
L.D. 673, Bill, "An Act To Restore the Tip Credit to Maine's Minimum Wage Law" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first paragraph after the title (page 1, 
lines 11 and 12 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSORED BY:~/-
(Representativ~----------
TOWN: Biddeford 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow for Accurate Credit for a License Suspension for Operating under the Influence
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0671
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: KATZ, CAMPBELL, DION, ROSEN, POULIOT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2413

Legislative Document
No. 671
S.P. 233
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Allow for Accurate Credit for a License Suspension for 
Operating under the Influence
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 KATZ of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington and
Senators: DION of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock, Representative: POULIOT of Augusta.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2413, sub-§3, as repealed and replaced by PL 2005, c. 683, 
Pt. B, §23, is amended to read: 
3.  Penalties.  In addition to any other penalty, the court shall suspend the driver's 
license of a person convicted under subsection 1 for not less than 30 days nor more than 
days, which minimum may not be suspended.  In addition to any other penalty, the 
court shall suspend the driver's license of a person convicted under subsection 1-A for not 
less than 180 days nor more than 2 years, which minimum may not be suspended.  If the 
court fails to suspend the license, the Secretary of State shall impose the minimum period 
of suspension.  The court shall impose a sentencing alternative that involves a fine of not 
less than $575, which may not be suspended.  If a person's license is suspended under 
section 2453 or 2453-A arising out of the same occurrence, the period of time the license 
has been suspended under section 2453 or 2453-A prior to conviction must be deducted 
from the period of suspension under this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that if the Secretary of State administratively suspends a person's 
license for operating a motor vehicle with an excessive alcohol level or for operating a 
motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, the amount of time the license was 
administratively suspended must be deducted when suspending that person's license after 
a conviction.
An Act To Restore the Tip Credit to Maine's Minimum Wage Law
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0673
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S281 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT"~" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 235, 
L.D. 673, Bill, "An Act To Restore the Tip Credit to Maine's Minimum Wage Law" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first paragraph after the title (page l, 
lines 11 and 12 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSOREDBY: ,'~ K~ 
(Senator VOLK) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Restore the Tip Credit to Maine's Minimum Wage Law
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0673
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: KATZ, HUBBELL, COLLINS, CUSHING, DIAMOND, DILL, WOODSOME, GROHMAN, LUCHINI, MASTRACCIO
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 673
S.P. 235
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Restore the Tip Credit to Maine's Minimum Wage Law
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 KATZ of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor and
Senators: COLLINS of York, CUSHING of Penobscot, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DILL of 
Penobscot, WOODSOME of York, Representatives: GROHMAN of Biddeford, LUCHINI of 
Ellsworth, MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§2, as amended by IB 2015, c. 2, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
2.  Tip credit.  An employer may consider tips as part of the wages of a service 
employee, but such a tip credit may not exceed 50% of the minimum hourly wage 
established in this section.  Starting except that from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 
2017, the minimum cash wage paid directly to a tipped service employee may not be less 
than $5.00 per hour, and the tip credit may not exceed the difference between the 
minimum cash wage paid directly to a tipped service employee and the minimum hourly 
wage established under subsection 1.  Starting January 1, 2018, and on each January 1st 
thereafter, the minimum cash wage paid directly to a tipped service employee must be 
increased by an additional $1.00 per hour until it reaches the same amount as the annually 
adjusted minimum hourly wage established under subsection 1, except that if the 
minimum cash wage paid directly to a tipped service employee is less than $1.00 less 
than the annually adjusted minimum hourly wage, it must be increased by that lesser 
amount.  An employer who elects to use the tip credit, until it is eliminated under this 
subsection, must inform the affected employee in advance and must be able to show that 
the employee receives at least the minimum hourly wage when direct wages and the tip 
credit are combined.  Upon a satisfactory showing by the employee or the employee's 
representative that the actual tips received were less than the tip credit, the employer shall 
increase the direct wages by the difference. 
The tips received by a service employee become the property of the employee and may 
not be shared with the employer.   Tips that are automatically included in the customer's 
bill or that are charged to a credit card must be treated like tips given to the service 
employee.  A tip that is charged to a credit card must be paid by the employer to the 
employee by the next regular payday and may not be held while the employer is awaiting 
reimbursement from a credit card company. 
SUMMARY 
This bill restores the tip credit to the minimum wage laws.
An Act To Provide Public Charter Schools with Access to State Funds for Capital Expenses
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0674
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MASON, POULIOT, CYRWAY, GINZLER, STEWART
Amends: 20-A MRSA §2413-A

Legislative Document
No. 674
S.P. 236
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Provide Public Charter Schools with Access to State 
Funds for Capital Expenses
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative POULIOT of Augusta and
Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representatives: GINZLER of Bridgton, STEWART of 
Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §2413-A, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 54, §5, is 
amended to read: 
A.  For each public charter school, the total allocation must be determined as follows. 
(1)  The total allocation must be calculated pursuant to section 15683-B, based on 
the student's grade level and adjusted as appropriate for economically 
disadvantaged students and limited English proficiency students pursuant to 
section 15675, subsections 1 and 2.  Debt service and capital outlays may not be 
included in the calculation of these allocations.  The department shall adopt rules 
governing how to calculate per-pupil allocations, including those for targeted 
funds for assessment, technology and kindergarten to grade 2 programs.  The 
rules must allow for an inclusion in the per-pupil allocation of an amount for 
capital expenses that allows a public charter school to qualify for federal charter 
school program grants under 20 United States Code, Section 7221b. 
(2)  For students attending public charter schools, the payments for public charter 
schools must be made pursuant to section 15683-B, subsection 6. 
(3)  For transportation expenses, the transportation operating allocation must be 
the statewide per-pupil essential programs and services transportation operating 
allocation multiplied by pupil counts determined under section 15683-B, 
subsection 2, paragraph A multiplied by the percentage established by the 
commission for the public charter school based on the cost of transportation 
services provided by the public charter school to the student, but not to exceed 
100%. 
(4)  The department shall pay to the public charter school any additional 
allocation assigned to the public charter school for gifted and talented students 
pursuant to section 15681-A, subsection 5 in the year in which the allocation is 
assigned. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a per-pupil allocation for capital expenses to be added to the essential 
programs and services funding formula for public charter schools that do not have access 
to capital funds from the State or from a school administrative district.
An Act To Protect Students from Identity Theft
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0678
Committee Amendment CA_A_H409 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6001-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,./f" to H.P. 469, L.D. 678, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Students from Identity Theft" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summaiy and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §6001-C is enacted to read: 
§6001-C. Student social security numbers; collection and deletion 
1. Collection of social security number. If a school administrative unit, a public 
school within a school administrative unit or a private school requests a student's social 
security number, the unit or school shall inform the parent or legal guardian of that 
student or the student if the student is 18 years of age or older for what purpose the social 
security number will be used and provide the parent, legal guardian or student if the 
student is 18 years of age or older the opportunity to opt out of providing the social 
security number. 
2. Deletion of social security number. 
A school administrative unit, a public 
school within a school administrative unit or a private school that collects a student's 
social security number shall delete the student's social security number from the student's 
records once the student is no longer enrolled in the school administrative unit, the public 
school within a school administrative unit or private school.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and places provisions regarding student social 
security numbers in the part of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A that deals with 
student records. The amendment requires a school administrative unit, a public school 
within a school administrative unit or a private school, if asking for a student's social 
security number, to inform the student's parent or legal guardian or the student if the 
student is 18 years of age or older for what purpose the social security number will be 
used. The amendment requires the unit or school to provide the parent, legal guardian or 
student with the opportunity to opt out of providing the social security number. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMflTEE AMENDMENT"'" lo H.P. 469, L.0. 678 
The amendment also requires a school administrative unit, a public school within a 
school administrative unit or a private school that collects a student's social security 
number to delete it from the student's records once the student is no longer enrolled. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/21/17 ::tvae 
LD678 
LR 1026(02) 
An Act To Protect Students from Identity Theft 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committe~ Amendment IJ.(t/-t/01) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Local school administrative units 
Additional costs to local school administrative units to implement the requirements of this legislation if a request for a 
student's social security number is made can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1026(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
Resolve, To Study the Development of a Behavioral Health Unit at the Cumberland County Jail
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0676
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, CHIPMAN, BRYANT, COOPER, DENNO, FAY, MOONEN, TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 676
H.P. 467
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
Resolve, To Study the Development of a Behavioral Health Unit at 
the Cumberland County Jail
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, COOPER of Yarmouth, DENNO of Cumberland, 
FAY of Raymond, MOONEN of Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services, Department of 
Corrections and Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office to study development 
of behavioral health unit at the Cumberland County Jail.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Corrections and the 
Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office shall jointly study the development of a behavioral 
health unit at the Cumberland County Jail.  The study must consider the most effective 
way of housing prisoners with behavioral issues at the Cumberland County Jail and 
providing the prisoners with support, including substance abuse and mental health 
services and a diversion program to allow for the rehabilitation of the prisoners, and make 
a recommendation for the development of the behavioral health unit; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services, 
the Department of Corrections and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office shall submit 
a joint report and recommendations, including recommended legislation, resulting from 
the study under section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services 
and the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety no later than 
December 6, 2017.  The Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and 
the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety may report out 
legislation based upon the study and recommendations to the Second Regular Session of 
the 128th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department 
of Corrections and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office to jointly study and 
recommend a proposal for the development of a behavioral health unit at the Cumberland 
County Jail to provide support such as substance abuse and mental health services and a 
diversion program to allow for the rehabilitation of prisoners with behavioral issues. This 
resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of 
Corrections and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office to submit the results of the 
study along with recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and 
Human Services and the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, 
who may report out legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature.
An Act To Protect Students from Identity Theft
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0678
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: RILEY, DAUGHTRY, MAKER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §954

Legislative Document
No. 678
H.P. 469
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Protect Students from Identity Theft
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, 
Senator: MAKER of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §954 is enacted to read: 
§954.  Student social security numbers 
If a public school or a private school requests a student's social security number, the 
public school or private school shall inform the parent or guardian of the student for what 
purpose the social security number will be used and provide the parent, guardian or 
student the opportunity to opt out of providing the social security number. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a public school or private school, if asking for a student's social 
security number, to inform the student's parent or guardian for what purpose the social 
security number will be used and to provide the parent, guardian or student with the 
opportunity to opt out of providing the social security number.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Post-conviction Review in Order To Facilitate the Fair Hearing of All Evidence in Each Case Involving a Claim of Innocence
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0677
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DEVIN, BRAKEY, PICCHIOTTI
Amends: 15 MRSA §2133

Legislative Document
No. 677
H.P. 468
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Post-conviction Review in 
Order To Facilitate the Fair Hearing of All Evidence in Each Case 
Involving a Claim of Innocence
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representative: PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §2133 is enacted to read: 
§2133.  Claim of actual innocence 
Notwithstanding sections 2128 and 2128-B, a petition for post-conviction review 
claiming actual innocence may be filed at any time during the period of direct 
impediment, except that it may not be filed within one year of a judgment on a petition 
filed for the same conviction under this chapter or chapter 305-B.  A petition for post-
conviction review under this section must receive at least one evidentiary hearing in 
which the petitioner may submit new evidence and evidence submitted in prior 
proceedings on the same matter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the statutory provisions regarding criminal post-conviction review 
to allow the filing of a petition for post-conviction review claiming actual innocence at 
any time during the period of direct impediment, except that it may not be filed within 
one year of a judgment on a prior petition for post-conviction review on the same 
conviction.  This bill requires that a petition for post-conviction review claiming actual 
innocence receive at least one evidentiary hearing in which the petitioner may submit 
new evidence and evidence submitted in prior proceedings on the same matter.