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An Act To Amend the Procedure To Determine the Wording of Ballot Questions for Citizen Initiatives
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1339
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SUTTON, ALLEY, CEBRA, FREDETTE, HAWKE, LOCKMAN, PARRY, STETKIS
Amends: 21-A MRSA §905-A

Legislative Document
No. 1339
H.P. 933
House of Representatives, April 6, 2017
An Act To Amend the Procedure To Determine the Wording of 
Ballot Questions for Citizen Initiatives
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SUTTON of Warren.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CEBRA of Naples, FREDETTE of 
Newport, HAWKE of Boothbay Harbor, LOCKMAN of Amherst, PARRY of Arundel, 
STETKIS of Canaan.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §905-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 234, §6, is amended to 
read: 
§905-A.  Public comment on initiative questions 
No later than 10 business days after the Legislature adjourns sine die, the The 
Secretary of State shall give public notice of a proposed ballot question for any initiative 
that will be submitted to the voters at the next statewide election or special election by 
posting all proposed ballot questions on the Secretary of State's publicly accessible 
website.  The Secretary of State may also publish notice for one day in newspapers 
having general circulation in the State.  After giving public notice of a proposed ballot 
question in accordance with this section, the Secretary of State shall provide a 30-day 
public comment period for the purpose of receiving comments on the content and form of 
proposed questions to be placed on the ballot for any pending initiatives.  No later than 10 
days after receiving public comments in accordance with this section and after review of 
those comments, the Secretary of State shall write the ballot question for any pending 
initiative.  The Secretary of State shall submit the ballot question for a pending initiative 
to the Legislative Council established in Title 3, section 161 for the council's review and 
approval.  If the Legislative Council does not approve the ballot question, the Secretary of 
State shall revise the question and submit the revised question to the council for its 
review and approval. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Secretary of State to submit the ballot question for a pending 
citizen initiative of legislation to the Legislative Council for the council's review and 
approval.  If the council does not approve the ballot question, the Secretary of State is 
required to revise the question and submit the revised question to the council for its 
review and approval.
An Act To Clarify Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits during Labor Disputes
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1341
Committee Amendment CA_A_S165 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f\" to S.P. 455, L.D. 1341, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits during Labor Disputes" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/17/17 feae. 
LD 1341 
LR 714(02) 
An Act To Clarify Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits during Labor Disputes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'P,:.' LS -\ IJ;>S) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Reduced distribution of benefits - Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation may result in less benefits being distributed from the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund as a 
result of fewer individuals being eligible for the benefit. The savings to the Fund will depend on the number of labor 
disputes over time and the number of individuals that would have been eligible for benefits under current law but wil. 
no longer be as a result of this legislation. 
LR0714(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Assess and Improve the Quality of Physical Education in Kinderga1ten to Grade 12
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1344
Committee Amendment CA_A_H372 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 934, L.D. 1344, Bill, "An Act To 
Assess and Improve the Quality of Physical Education in Kinderga1ten to Grade 12" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Waivers for Physical Education Requirements in Kindergarten 
to Grade 12' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 2 and 3. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, provides a new title 
and removes the sections of the bill that direct the Department of Education to conduct a 
comprehensive assessment of physical education offered to kindergarten to grade 12 
students in public schools and to report on that assessment. It leaves the section of the 
bill that provides that the Commissioner of Education may not consider financial hardship 
as a basis for granting a school administrative unit a waiver from physical education 
requirements. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote Downtown Revitalization by Creating the Locating Businesses Downtown Loan Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1343
Committee Amendment CA_A_S152 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 457, L.D. 1343, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote Downtown Revitalization by Creating the Locating Businesses Downtown Loan 
Program" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in §13056-H in subsection 3 by striking out all of 
paragraph C (page 2, lines 13 to 15 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'C. 
A representative from a statewide organization that advocates for economic 
development that preserves the quality of life in local communities, appointed by the 
Maine Development Foundation.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the appointing authority for one member of the Locating 
Businesses Downtown Loan Review Panel established by the bill. 
Instead of one 
representative from a statewide organization that advocates for economic development 
that preserves the quality of life in local communities being jointly appointed by the 
President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, this panel member is appointed by 
the Maine Development Foundation. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 128LR1838(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/16/17 ::Wac. 
LD 1343 
LR 1838(02) 
An Act To Promote Downtown Revitalization by Creating the Locating Businesses Downtown Loan 
Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ',;.' ( S - \ S' ~ 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation establishes the Locating Businesses Downtown Loan Program within the Department of Economic 
and Community Development (DECD) to provide forgivable loans for businesses to initially locate or to relocate in a 
downtown area, village area or along a main street in the State and provides that funds in the Communities for Maine's 
Future Fund are to be utilized to support the program. 
The Communities for Maine's Future Fund was established within DECD pursuant to Public Law 2009, c. 414 to 
provide funding for the rehabilitation, revitalization and enhancement of downtowns and village centers and main 
streets in the State. The Fund was capitalized with a $3,500,000 bond issue approved by the voters of the State in 
June of 2010. By the end of fiscal year 2014-15, all funds had been drawn down and expended and no other funds 
have been appropriated and/or allocated to the fund since that time. 
Since no funding is available to support the Locating Businesses Downtown Loan Program, the department will be 
unable to implement the requirements of this legislation unless and until another source of funding is provided. 
LRl 838(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Clarify Access to Landlocked Ancient and Family Burying Grounds and To Clarify the Definition of Ancient Burying Ground
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1346
Committee Amendment CA_A_H201 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 936, L.D. 1346, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify Access to Landlocked Ancient and Family Burying Grounds and To Clarify the 
Definition of Ancient Burying Ground" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 1-A in the 2nd paragraph in the 2nd and 3rd 
to last lines (page 2, lines 7 and 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
11municipal clerk 
of the municipality
and inserting the following: 
1registty of deeds in the county
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 1-A in the last paragraph in the 2nd line 
(page 2, line 11 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
11municipal clerk of the 
municipality
and inserting the following: 
1registry of deeds in the county
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment requires 
owners of land surrounding ancient or family burying grounds to file a notarized listing of 
obstructions with the county registry of deeds rather than the municipal clerk as in the 
bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Expand the Rights of Public Employees under the Maine Labor Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1348
Committee Amendment CA_A_H354 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 938, L.D. 1348, Bill, "An Act To 
Expand the Rights of Public Employees under the Maine Labor Laws" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/21/17 feae.. 
LD 1348 
LR 559(02) 
An Act To Expand the Rights of Public Employees under the Maine Labor Laws 
,\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''/f L H "'3 Jlfj 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - All Funds 
Potential cmTent biennium cost increase - Higher educational institutions 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Municipalities and counties 
Allowing public employees, including state, municipal, county, university, academy and community college 
employees, to strike if certain procedures are followed may result in increased bargaining and other direct and indirect 
costs. The impact will depend on the number and duration of strikes over time and cannot be determined at this time. 
LR0559(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Provide Alternative Repayment Methods to Employees Overcompensated through an Employer Error
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1345
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DOORE, DAVIS, BATTLE, BEEBE-CENTER, BRYANT, MARTIN, ORDWAY

Legislative Document
No. 1345
H.P. 935
House of Representatives, April 6, 2017
An Act To Provide Alternative Repayment Methods to Employees 
Overcompensated through an Employer Error
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DOORE of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BRYANT of 
Windham, CASÁS of Rockport, MARTIN of Sinclair, ORDWAY of Standish.
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 an alternative method for an employee to pay back an 
employer for overcompensation of the employee due to the employer's error that is less of 
a hardship on the employee than the present requirements of law, which allow an 
employer to deduct up to 10% of an employee's wages to pay back the overcompensation 
of the employee.
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Driver's License Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1347
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HERBIG, VOLK, AUSTIN, CEBRA, FOLEY, SCHNECK

Legislative Document
No. 1347
H.P. 937
House of Representatives, April 6, 2017
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Driver's License Fees
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HERBIG of Belfast.
Cosponsored by Senator VOLK of Cumberland and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, CEBRA of Naples, FOLEY of Wells, McLEAN of 
Gorham, SCHNECK 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 provide equity in the laws governing driver's license fees for 
persons under 65 years of age and persons 65 years of age or older.
An Act Regarding the Length of Time a Temporary Sign May Be Placed in a Public Way
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1351
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DILL, STANLEY, CARPENTER, GRATWICK, MIRAMANT, VITELLI, BLACK, MAREAN
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

Legislative Document
No. 1351
S.P. 459
In Senate, April 6, 2017
An Act Regarding the Length of Time a Temporary Sign May Be 
Placed in a Public Way
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, GRATWICK of Penobscot, MIRAMANT of Knox, 
VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, MAREAN of Hollis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§1, ¶L, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 403, §4, is 
amended to read: 
L.  Temporary signs placed within the public right-of-way for a maximum of 6 weeks 
per calendar year from May 1st immediately before a primary election to the first 
Sunday following that primary election and from October 1st immediately before a 
general election to the first Sunday following that general election.  A temporary sign 
may not be placed within 30 feet of another temporary sign bearing the same or 
substantially the same message.  A temporary sign may not exceed 4 feet by 8 feet in 
size.  A sign under this paragraph must be labeled with the name and address of the 
individual, entity or organization that placed the sign within the public right-of-way 
and the designated time period the sign will be maintained within the public right-of-
way. 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows temporary signs to be placed within a public right-of-way for a 
maximum of 6 weeks in a calendar year. 
This bill increases to approximately 12 weeks the amount of time that a temporary 
sign may be placed within a public right-of-way but restricts the use of those signs to 
election years by specifying that they may be placed during the period from May 1st 
before a primary election to the Sunday immediately following that primary election and 
from October 1st before a general election to the Sunday immediately following that 
general election.
An Act Relating to Exempt Equity in a Primary Residence
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1354
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CARPENTER
Amends: 9-B MRSA §439-B

Legislative Document
No. 1354
S.P. 462
In Senate, April 6, 2017
An Act Relating to Exempt Equity in a Primary Residence
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  9-B MRSA §439-B is enacted to read: 
§439-B.  Notice of exempt equity 
At the time of application, a financial institution that intends to make a secondary or 
home equity loan or refinance an existing loan on property that is the primary residence 
of the loan applicant shall inform the loan applicant of the total amount of exempt equity 
in the property under Title 14, section 4422, subsection 1 in a form substantially similar 
to: 
"NOTICE OF OPTIONS REGARDING THE EXEMPT EQUITY IN A PRIMARY 
RESIDENCE 
You have applied to refinance your primary residence.  If you are doing so to pay credit 
card or other unsecured debt, you should know that based upon the fair market value of 
your primary residence there is approximately $................... of unsecured EQUITY in 
your primary residence. 
Under Maine law, the unsecured EQUITY in your primary residence may be EXEMPT 
(off-limits) to unsecured creditors to attach by lien or otherwise obtain by debt collection 
efforts and actions, including court actions.  You have a right to seek legal advice about 
your rights as a Maine homeowner regarding the alternatives you have BEFORE you use 
your EXEMPT assets and refinance your primary residence to pay credit card and other 
unsecured debt.  If you cannot afford an attorney, the financial institution receiving this 
application can provide you with referrals to legal services organizations in your area." 
The financial institution shall maintain a list of available legal services organizations 
for low-income persons to provide to an applicant who requests a referral for legal 
services under this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a financial institution that makes a secondary or home equity loan 
or refinances an existing loan on a primary residence to inform the loan applicant of the 
total amount of equity in the residence that is exempt from unsecured creditors and 
provides a sample form for financial institutions to use to inform the applicant, including 
offering a referral to legal services organizations for a low-income applicant.
An Act To Improve Public Sector Labor Relations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1358
Committee Amendment CA_A_S232 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 466, L.D. 1358, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Public Sector Labor Relations" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page I - 128LR1775(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/02/17 .feac 
LD 1358 
LR 1775(02) 
An Act To Improve Public Sector Labor Relations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ";d/ ( S-J-3~ 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - All Funds 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Higher educational institutions 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Municipalities 
This legislation amends the labor relations laws governing public employees to require that the determinations of 
arbitrators with respect to controversies over all subjects including salaries, pension and insurance, be binding. This 
may result in increased personnel and other direct and indirect costs to the employers of these public employees. The 
impact cannot be determined at this time. 
LRl 775(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Adopt the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1359
Committee Amendment CA_A_S208 (Senate)

LD 1359 
LR532(02) 
An Act To Adopt the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Board ofLicensure in Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Licensure, affiliated with the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, to participate in the Interstate Medical Li censure Compact can 
be absorbed within each board's existing budgeted resources. This legislation may result in increased dedicated 
revenue to each board from licensing and renewal fees. The amount of revenue to be received will depend on the fees 
established by the interstate commission and the number of physicians that apply for an expedited license each fiscal 
year. 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with taking fingerprints and performing background 
checks can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Other Special Revenue Funds revenue will increase as 
the result of increased payments for background checks. No change in the budget is required. 
LR0532(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97: Private Non-Medical Institution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1364
Senate Amendment SA_A_S164 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 941, L.D. 1364, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 97: Private Non-Medical Institution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 4th line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "has been" and inserting the following: 'was' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
"is authorized" and inserting the following: 
'on June 6, 2016 is not 
authorized' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the Legislature does not authorize final adoption of the 
portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97: Private 
Non-Medical Institution Services. The provisionally adopted rule was approved by the 
Legislature as part of Resolve 2017, chapter 6, making approval pursuant to this resolve 
unnecessary. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~;£~ 
(Senator BRAKEY) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 11: Rules Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program and Prescription of Opioid Medications, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1363
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 1363
H.P. 940
House of Representatives, April 6, 2017
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 11:  
Rules Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring 
Program and Prescription of Opioid Medications, a Late-filed 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HYMANSON of York for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 and approved for 
introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services 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 outside the legislative rule acceptance period; 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 portions of Chapter 11:  
Rules Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program and 
Prescription of Opioid Medications, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A 
outside the legislative rule acceptance period, 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 portions of Chapter 11:  Rules 
Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program and Prescription 
of Opioid Medications, a major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services that was filed outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97: Private Non-Medical Institution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1364
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 1364
H.P. 941
House of Representatives, April 6, 2017
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97: Private Non-
Medical Institution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HYMANSON of York for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services 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 portions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97:  Private Non-Medical Institution 
Services, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and 
Human Services 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 portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97:  Private Non-Medical Institution Services, a 
major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services.
An Act To Protect and Expand Access to Solar Power in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1373
House Amendment HA_A_H566 (House)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3209-B

HOUSE AMENDMENT «A'' to H.P. 952, L.D. 1373, Bill, "An Act To Protect and 
Expand Access to Solar Power in Maine" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Clarify Net Energy Billing' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3209-B is enacted to read: 
§3209-B. Application of excess generation 
In adopting rules pursuant to section 3209-A for net energy billing that relate to 
reducing the percentage of net energy to be included in determining a net energy billing 
customer's transmission and distribution bill, the commission shall apply the percentage 
only to the excess energy generation subject to the net energy billing arrangement. 
For purposes of this section, "excess energy generation" means the amount of energy 
subject to a net energy billing arrangement that is greater than the amount of energy 
consumed by the customer subject to that net energy billing a1Tangement.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill, adds a new title and specifies that the rules adopted 
by the Public Utilities Commission regarding net energy billing relating to determining 
the reduction of the percentage of net energy included in determining a customer's 
transmission and distrib.ut.ion bilr,st allow that percentage to be applied only to the 
excess energy generation subi~ct o tlte net energy billing arrangement. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase Broadband Access for Rural Communities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1372
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: HERBIG, MAKER, ALLEY, HARVELL, HIGGINS, RILEY, SANBORN, STANLEY, TUELL, DILL

Legislative Document
No. 1372
H.P. 951
House of Representatives, April 11, 2017
An Act To Increase Broadband Access for Rural Communities
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HERBIG of Belfast.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, HARVELL of Farmington, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, 
RILEY of Jay, SANBORN of Portland, STANLEY of Medway, TUELL of East Machias, 
Senator: DILL of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to increase broadband access for rural 
communities.  Specifically, this bill proposes to: 
1.  Direct the ConnectME Authority to create an accurate map of broadband coverage 
in the State.  The mapping project should delineate, at a minimum: 
A.  Those areas of the State that do not have access to broadband coverage; 
B.  For those areas of the State without access to broadband coverage, the 
infrastructure in place that might be used to expand access, including, but not limited 
to, poles, nodes, and fiber optic cable; and 
C.  For those areas of the State with access to broadband coverage, the type or types 
of available broadband coverage and the associated connection speeds; and 
2.  Direct the ConnectME Authority to provide funding for the provision of digital 
literacy programs, particularly in rural areas of the State.  A digital literacy program 
funded pursuant to this requirement must have a history of success in increasing fluency 
in the use and security of interactive digital tools and searchable networks, including the 
ability to use digital tools safely and effectively for learning, collaborating and producing.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Assess and Improve the Availability of Child Care Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1374
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FREY

Legislative Document
No. 1374
H.P. 953
House of Representatives, April 11, 2017
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Assess and Improve the Availability of Child Care Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FREY of Bangor.
Sec. 1.  Child Care Advisory Council.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall restore consistent scheduled meetings of the Child Care 
Advisory Council in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3739, 
subsection 3; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Study.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services 
shall contract with a 3rd party to conduct a study to: 
1.  Assess the availability of child care in the State and the child care needs for low-
income working families.  The assessment must determine possible child care grant and 
contracting approaches to address child care availability shortages; 
2.  Engage in cost modeling to determine the cost of child care and review the current 
tiered reimbursements for each level of the quality rating system established by the 
department pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3737, subsection 3.  
The cost modeling must reflect the actual business costs of providers and the actual cost 
of meeting the quality standards at each level of the State’s quality rating system; and 
3.  Develop a system to support child care providers and parents, which must include 
professional development for child care provider staff, assisting child care providers to 
participate in the State's quality rating system, offering business guidance to child care 
providers and assisting parents to identify child care, to understand the difference 
between different services and to access available child care assistance; and be it further 
Sec. 3.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than February 1, 2018, the Department 
of Health and Human Services shall submit the findings of the study under section 2, 
including any suggested legislation, for presentation to the Second Regular Session of the 
128th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to restore 
consistent scheduled meetings of the Child Care Advisory Council and directs the 
department to contract with a 3rd party to conduct a study to assess the availability of 
child care in the State, to engage in cost modeling to determine the cost of child care and 
to develop a system to support child care providers and parents.  The department is 
directed to report to the Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature no later than 
February 1, 2018.
An Act To Prohibit Posing as a Governmental Entity in Commerce
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1377
Committee Amendment CA_A_H324 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ;.t to H.P. 956, L.D. 1377, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit Posing as a Governmental Entity in Commerce" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1500-H in subsection 2 by striking out all of 
paragraph D (page 1, lines 28 to 39 and page 2, lines I and 2 in L.D.) and inserting the 
following: 
'D. Offer a document that is available free of charge or at a lesser price from a 
governmental entity without conspicuously disclosing that availability in a manner 
that is clearly visible to a consumer.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the unanimous report of the committee, replaces the 
requirement in the bill that a specifically worded notice be displayed on every offer of the 
sale of a governmental document that can be obtained from the applicable governmental 
entity for free or at a lesser charge with a more general notice requirement. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/20/17 feac. 
LD 1377 
LR 1481(02) 
An Act To Prohibit Posing as a Governmental Entity in Commerce 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A' ( #PJ).'/) 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes,_ 
The additional costs to the Depmtment of the Attorney General are expected to be minor and can be absorbed utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1481(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create the Maine Family First Employer Award
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1378
Committee Amendment CA_A_H390 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 957, L.D. 1378, Bill, "An Act To 
Create the Maine Family First Employer Award" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the State Workforce Investment Board To Create the Maine 
Family First Employer Program' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. State Workforce Investment Board to create program. Resolved: 
That the State Workforce Investment Board, established under the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 26, section 2006, shall create the Maine Family First Employer Program as 
an award program to recognize businesses whose policies and practices address the 
unique needs of working families in the State. The board or its designee shall establish a 
procedure for businesses to apply for the award designation with an open application 
period each year and shall review applications and award Family First Employer status to 
eligible selected businesses. The board or its designee may adopt criteria to guide its 
evaluation of businesses under the program. The criteria may include flexible work 
schedules, leave and vacation policies, workplace accommodations, flexible benefit 
packages, job-sharing, child care options and any policy that promotes the hiring or 
retention of working parents. 
The board or its designee may create a logo for the designation that may be used by 
businesses that receive the award. The board or its designee may determine the length of 
the award designation and may allow businesses to reapply for the designation. The 
board or its designee may post on its publicly accessible website a list of all designated 
Family First Employers.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill and replaces it with a resolve directing the State 
Workforce Investment Board to create the Maine Family First Employer Program to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITIEE AMENDMENT,,/),, to H.P. 957, L.D. 1378 
award businesses whose policies and practices address the unique needs of working 
families in the State with a Family First Employer designation. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/28/17 feac. 
LD 1378 
LR 1960(02) 
An Act To Create the Maine Family First Employer Award 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,./), C H 
~ 3 9~ 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Develoiihent 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the State Workforce Board to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1960(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Responsible Contracting on Pu{1f c Construction Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1382
Committee Amendment CA_A_H450 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " !J,, to H.P. 961, L.D. 1382, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Responsible Contracting on Pu{1f c Construction Projects" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. 
The amendment 
incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/17 ::tP'ac. 
LD 1382 
LR2110(02) 
An Act To Require Responsible Contracting on Public Construction Projects 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment h' (j/-tf 5 0) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation may result in the cost of major construction projects undertaken by the State, the University of Maine 
System, the Maine Community College System, Maine Maritime Academy, as well as major school construction 
projects being higher than they would have been absent the requirements of this bill. The fiscal impact can not be 
estimated at this time, but is expected to be significant over time. 
LR2110(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1383
Committee Amendment CA_A_H268 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 962, L.D. 1383, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding Early Voting" 
Amend the resolution in that part designated "Constitution, Art. II, §4" in Section 4 
by striking out all of the 2nd sentence (page 1, lines 8 to 11 in L.D.) and inserting the 
following: 
'The Legislature by proper enactment may authorize a process by which 
municipalities may conduct early voting by allowing voters to vote in the same manner as 
on election day during a prescribed period immediately preceding an election.' 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of the question (page 1, lines 23 to 27 in 
L.D.) and insetting the following: 
111Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to allow the 
Legislature to authorize a process by which a municipality may conduct 
early voting in the same manner as on election day during a period 
immediately preceding an election?'" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the provision of the constitutional resolution allowing early 
voting to provide that the Legislature may authorize a process by which municipalities 
may conduct early voting by allowing voters to vote in the same manner as on election 
day during a period immediately preceding an election. The amendment retains the 
provision of the resolution that allows absentee voting for any sufficient reason. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
_.,._ .. _ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/19/17 .feac.. 
LD 1383 
LR 529(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding Early Voting 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fr cH-;) t!B) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-17 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delive1y of a secom 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107 ,250 may be required. 
LR0529(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify the Public Nature of Annual Statements of Life Settlement Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1386
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §6806

Legislative Document
No. 1386
S.P. 473
In Senate, April 11, 2017
An Act To Clarify the Public Nature of Annual Statements of Life 
Settlement Providers
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204.
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.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §6806, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2009, c. 376, §8, is 
further amended to read: 
1.  Annual report.  A settlement provider licensee shall file with the superintendent 
by March 1st of each year an annual statement containing such information as the 
superintendent prescribes by rule, including information related to settlement transactions 
on policies settled within 5 years of policy issuance.  The superintendent may not adopt 
any rule that requires the submission of information that permits the identification of a 
viator or relates to transactions when the viator is not a resident of this State.  The 
superintendent may not request, collect or compile personal information that identifies 
any viator or insured except in connection with the investigation of a specific complaint 
and with the prior written permission of the viator or insured or the viator's or insured's 
estate or representative to collect that information.  The annual statement required by this 
subsection and by rule of the superintendent is a public record within the meaning of Title 
1, chapter 13, subchapter 1. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that annual statements filed with the Superintendent of Insurance by 
life settlement providers are public records.
An Act Regarding the Threatened Use of Force in the Crime of Robbery
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1387
Committee Amendment CA_A_S160 (Senate)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §651

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 474, L.D. 1387, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Threatened Use of Force in the Crime of Robbery" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §651, sub-§1, ~, as amended by PL 2001, c. 383, §73 and 
affected by §156, is fmiher amended to read: 
B. 
The actor threatens to use force against any person present or otherwise 
intentionally or knowingly places any person present in fear of the imminent use of 
force with the intent: 
(1) To prevent or overcome resistance to the taking of the property, or to the 
retention of the property immediately after the taking; or 
(2) To compel the person in control of the property to give it up or to engage in 
other conduct that aids in the taking or carrying away of the property. 
Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the crime of robbery includes the threatened use of 
force and intentionally or knowingly placing a person present in fear of the imminent use 
of force. The amendment removes from the bill the use of the concept of intimidation. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.
An Act To Prohibit the Falsification of Medical Records
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1388
Committee Amendment CA_A_S162 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 475, L.D. 1388, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Falsification of Medical Records" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §707-A in subsection 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 5 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "person, the person: 
and inserting the following: 
'person or governmental entity, the person:' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §707-A in subsection 4 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 21 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "causes" the following: 'serious' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §707-A in subsection 5 in paragraph A in the last line 
(page 1, line 28 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "State; in addition, "health care 
provider" means a veterinary hospital." and inserting the following: 'State.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment specifies 
that the crime of falsifying health care records applies if a person intends to deceive a 
governmental entity, as well as another person. The amendment removes veterinary 
hospitals from the definition of "health care provider." The amendment requires that the 
type of bodily injury that is required to elevate the crime to Class C is serious bodily 
injury. 
FJSCALNOTE REQUIRED 
(Seeattaebed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/20/17 feac 
LD 1388 
LR 669(02) 
An Act To Prohibit the Falsification of Medical Records 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''fr' 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class C and Class D crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
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