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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1349
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE, AUSTIN, GRIGNON, HARVELL, PICCHIOTTI, SKOLFIELD, STETKIS, STROM, DAVIS

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Wednesday, April 18, 2018
(4-2)  On motion of Representative FARRIN of Norridgewock, the following Joint 
Resolution:  (H.P. 1349) (Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset and 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, GRIGNON of Athens, HARVELL of Farmington, 
PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, SKOLFIELD of Weld, STETKIS of Canaan, STROM of Pittsfield, 
Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis) 
JOINT RESOLUTION, RECOGNIZING THE SKOWHEGAN STATE FAIR ON ITS 
200TH ANNIVERSARY 
WHEREAS, the Skowhegan State Fair is the nation's oldest consecutively running 
agricultural fair; and 
WHEREAS, the fair was first organized in late 1818 by the Somerset Central 
Agricultural Society, with the first fair being held in January 1819; and 
WHEREAS, one of the expressed purposes of the fair was to improve the breeding of 
livestock, with particular emphasis being placed upon the betterment of breeds of horses and 
cattle, an objective that has been continuously maintained by succeeding fair management; and 
WHEREAS, the fair was officially designated the Skowhegan State Fair in 1942; and 
WHEREAS, the present fairgrounds were acquired in 1856 and over the years the 
original boundaries were extended from time to time as additional acreage became available, 
with the latest expansion occurring in 2005; and 
WHEREAS, the fair annually draws thousands of patrons from all over the United States 
and Canada; and 
WHEREAS, exhibitors at the fair come from more than 100 towns and cities in Maine as 
well as from many other states, and over the years many popular performers have appeared on 
the fair's stage; and 
WHEREAS, the fair has been kept alive and active by successive generations of 
dedicated men and women in the area; now, therefore, be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature 
now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this 
opportunity to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Skowhegan State Fair and to 
recognize the devotion of its organizers in keeping the fair open for many generations; and be it 
further 
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary 
of State, be transmitted to the organizers of the Skowhegan State Fair. 
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An Act To Authorize the Public Utilities Commission To Determine the Amount of the E-9-1-1 Surcharge," S.P. 615, L.D. 1671, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the legislative files to the House.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1352

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Wednesday, April 18, 2018
(4-4)  On motion of Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1352) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Authorize the Public Utilities 
Commission To Determine the Amount of the E-9-1-1 Surcharge," S.P. 615, L.D. 1671, and all 
its accompanying papers, be recalled from the legislative files to the House. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1353

HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
House Supplement No. 7
ORDERS
            (4-1)  On motion of Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, the following Joint Order: 
 (H.P. 1353)
            ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that, in accordance with emergency authority
 granted under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2, the Second Regular
 Session of the 128th Legislature is extended for up to 4 legislative days.
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1353
House Amendment HA_A_H787 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A'' to H.P. 1353, Order, "Joint Order, To Extend for 4 
Days the Legislative Session" 
Amend the order in the last line by striking out the following: "4 legislative days" 
and inserting the following: 'one legislative day' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the length of the extension of the legislative session from 4 
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TOWN: Augusta 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1356
Sponsors: DAVIS, ACKLEY, BLACK, DUNPHY, HARVELL, HIGGINS, PICCHIOTTI, MASON

HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
House Supplement No. 5
ORDERS
            (4-1)  On motion of Representative KINNEY of Knox, the following Joint Resolution:  (H.P.
 1356) (Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: ACKLEY of
 Monmouth, BLACK of Wilton, DUNPHY of Old Town, HARVELL of Farmington, HIGGINS of
 Dover-Foxcroft, MASON of Lisbon, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, Senator: MASON of
 Androscoggin)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT MAINE'S MAPLE SYRUP AND HONEY
 PRODUCERS
            WHEREAS, Maine is known for its natural and wholesome foods and is the 3rd largest
 producer of maple syrup in the United States, producing over $20,000,000 of maple syrup in 2017,
 and produces over $2,000,000 of honey annually; and
            WHEREAS, the pure honey and maple syrup industries have worked diligently to educate
 consumers about the value and purity of their products as a result of the introduction of similarly
 identified but inferior products into the marketplace; and
            WHEREAS, product labels that clearly describe the contents of containers at the point of sale
 are the most direct message available to consumers; and
            WHEREAS, the United States Food and Drug Administration has released a proposed rule
 that would require that honey and maple syrup be labeled as containing "added sugar" even when
 these products are 100% pure single-ingredient products; and
            WHEREAS, the inclusion of the "added sugar" declaration to single-ingredient products like
 honey and maple syrup, to which no sugar has been added, will result in consumer confusion and
 may erode consumer confidence; and
            WHEREAS, a requirement to declare "added sugar" would compromise the integrity of
 naturally sweet single-ingredient products and would have an irrevocably negative impact on the
 Maine maple syrup and honey industries; now, therefore, be it
            RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature
 now assembled in the Second Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this
 opportunity to support the United States Food and Drug Administration's efforts at clear labeling to
 support the consumer's ability to make informed purchasing decisions but recommend that the
 United States Food and Drug Administration exempt pure maple syrup and honey from its proposed
 rule; and be it further
            RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of
 State, be transmitted to Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and to all members of
 the Maine Congressional Delegation.
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1353
House Amendment HA_B_H788 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT •i.3" to H.P. 1353, Order, "Joint Order, To Extend for 4 
Days the Legislative Session" 
Amend the order in the title by striking out the following: 
and inserting the 
following: '3' 
Amend the order in the last line by striking out the following: "4" and inserting the 
following: '3' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment red 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish 2 Comprehensive Licenses for Hunting and for Hunting and Fishing," H.P. 548, L.D. 768, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1360

HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR 
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Thursday, June 21, 2018 
House Supplement No. 13 
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative HARLOW of Portland, the following Joint 
Order:  (H.P. 1360) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Establish 2 
Comprehensive Licenses for Hunting and for Hunting and Fishing," H.P. 548, L.D. 768, 
and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House. 
READ and PASSED. 
Sent for concurrence. 
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An Act To Authorize Tribal Gaming," H.P. 838, L.D. 1201, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the legislative files to the House.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1358

HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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Thursday, June 21, 2018
House Supplement No. 5
ORDERS
            (4-1)  On motion of Representative CHAPMAN of Brooksville, the following
 Joint Order:  (H.P. 1358)
            ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Authorize Tribal
 Gaming," H.P. 838, L.D. 1201, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the
 legislative files to the House.
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An Act To Criminalize the Failure To Make a Report of Child Abuse or Neglect as Required by Statute" (H.P. 1364) (L.D. 1919) (Sponsored by Representative SUTTON of Warren) (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1365

Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau 
President of the Senate 
Dear Madam Speaker and Mr. President: 
On August 20, 2018, 1 bill was received by the Clerk of the House. 
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, this bill was referred to a Joint Standing 
Committee on August 20, 2018, as follows: 
Health and Human Services 
Bill "An Act To Criminalize the Failure To Make a Report of Child Abuse or Neglect as 
Required by Statute" (H.P. 1364) (L.D. 1919) (Sponsored by Representative SUTTON of 
Warren) (GOVERNOR'S BILL)  
Sincerely, 
S/Robert B. Hunt 
Clerk of the House 
S/Heather J.R. Priest 
Secretary of the Senate 
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An Act To Clarify Which Municipalities May Receive a Portion of Day Use and Camping Fees from State Parks and Historic Sites," H.P. 1357, L.D. 1915, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the legislative files to the House.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1359

HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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Thursday, June 21, 2018
House Supplement No. 7
ORDERS
            (4-1)  On motion of Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, the following Joint Order: 
 (H.P. 1359)
            ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Clarify Which
 Municipalities May Receive a Portion of Day Use and Camping Fees from State Parks
 and Historic Sites," H.P. 1357, L.D. 1915, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled
 from the legislative files to the House.
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1367
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs shall report out, to the House, a bill related to the funding of elections

HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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Thursday, August 30, 2018
House Supplement No. 10
ORDERS
            (4-1)  On motion of Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth, the following Joint
 Order:  (H.P. 1367)
            ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on
 Appropriations and Financial Affairs shall report out, to the House, a bill related to the
 funding of elections.
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An Act To Prevent Bad Faith Assertions of Patent fufringement
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0002
Committee Amendment CA_A_H12 (House)
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 14 MRSA §8701

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft-,' to H.P. 4, L.D. 2, Bill, "An Act To Prevent 
Bad Faith Assertions of Patent fufringement" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §8701, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 543, §1, is amended 
to read: 
7. Exemption. This section does not apply to a good faith demand letter or good 
faith assertion of patent infringement that iaeli:Jdes a elaim. for relief arising under 35 
United States Code, Section 271(e)(2) or 42 United States Code, Section 262.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is a minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. It 
replaces the bill, which eliminates the existing exemption for patent infringement claims 
that include claims for relief under the federal pharmaceutical approval statutes. This 
amendment narrows the exemption to apply to only good faith demand letters and good 
faith assertions of patent infringement arising under 35 United States Code, Section 
271(e)(2) or 42 United States Code, Section 262. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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Approved: 02/27/17 :tb,;rae 
LD2 
LR84(02) 
An Act To Prevent Bad Faith Assertions of Patent Infringement 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ft' {_ H -f J J 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases case-loads with no effect on fines or fees 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional costs to the Department of the Attorney General can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR0084(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1369

HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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Thursday, September 13, 2018
House Supplement No. 2
ORDERS
            (4-1)  On motion of Representative RECKITT of South Portland, the following
 Joint Resolution:  (H.P. 1369)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
 STATE OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH MIGRANTS OF 1718 ON THE OCCASION
 OF THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR ARRIVAL
            WHEREAS, October 2018 marks the 300th anniversary of the arrival in Casco
 Bay of 2 ships, the HMS McCallum and the HMS Robert, carrying a large group of
 immigrants from the north of Ireland; and
            WHEREAS, the HMS Robert anchored in the Fore River off the coast of what is
 now South Portland and the HMS McCallum discharged settlers in the area of
 Merrymeeting Bay; and
            WHEREAS, Maine has many descendants of these settlers and later immigrants
 from the north of Ireland, who brought with them a unique worldview, language and
 musical culture that enriched and influenced Maine's development; and
            WHEREAS, the settlers brought with them fundamental beliefs in representative
 democracy and in freedom of religion, as they had been persecuted in Scotland and
 Ireland for their Presbyterian faith; and
            WHEREAS, they planted some of the first field crops of potatoes to be grown in
 New England, an agricultural product that has played a key role in the State's economic
 development; and
            WHEREAS, they brought with them a knowledge of textile production, having
 participated in the linen manufacturing trade in Ireland, and helped establish important
 textile manufacturing industries in Maine; and
            WHEREAS, these settlers and their descendants participated fully in Maine's
 local militias and the descendants have participated in all military activities in which the
 United States has been involved since 1776; and
            WHEREAS, these settlers and their descendants have produced many significant
 legislative and political figures who have played important roles in the history of the
 State and there have been at least 20 American Presidents with Scotch-Irish ancestry;
 now, therefore, be it
            RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth
 Legislature now assembled in the Second Special Session, on behalf of the people we
 represent, take this opportunity to recognize in October 2018 the contributions of the
 Scotch-Irish in Maine and the Tricentennial of the Arrival of the 1718 Migrants.
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An Act To Prohibit Insurance Carriers from Retroactively Reducing Payment on Clean Claims Submitted by Pharmacies
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0006
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S40 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 10, 
L.D. 6, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit Insurance Carriers from Retroactively Reducing 
Payment on Clean Claims Submitted by Pharmacies" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 13 in the 4th line (page 1, line 21 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "the cost or" and insetting the following: 'an 
enrollee's out-of-pocket cost or the' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the information that may be communicated without 
penalty by a pharmacy provider to an enrollee in a health plan regarding cost of a 
prescription drug or alternative medication is limited to information that pertains to that 
enrollee's ou\-of-pocket c/7 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prevent Bad Faith Assertions of Patent Infringement
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0002
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DEVIN, CARPENTER, ALLEY, BLUME, DAUGHTRY, GRANT, MOONEN, DION, LIBBY
Amends: 14 MRSA §8701

Legislative Document
No. 2
H.P. 4
House of Representatives, January 4, 2017
An Act To Prevent Bad Faith Assertions of Patent Infringement
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BLUME of York, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, GRANT of 
Gardiner, MOONEN of Portland, Senators: DION of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §8701, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 543, §1, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits a person from making a bad faith assertion of patent 
infringement against another person.  A person who does make a bad faith assertion may 
have to pay remedies awarded by the court, including equitable relief, damages, costs and 
fees and punitive damages; however, the law exempts persons seeking relief pursuant to 
United States Code, Section 271(e)(2) or 42 United States Code, Section 262 from the 
law prohibiting bad faith assertions of patent infringement, which may include businesses 
such as pharmaceutical companies.  This bill removes the exemption.
An Act To Prohibit Insurance Carriers from Retroactively Reducing Payment on Clean Claims Submitted by Pharmacies
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0006
Committee Amendment CA_A_S22 (Senate)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4317

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 10, L.D. 6, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit 
Insurance Carriers from Retroactively Reducing Payment on Clean Claims Submitted by 
Pharmacies" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Prohibit Insurance Carriers from Charging Enrollees for Prescription 
Drugs in Amounts That Exceed the Drugs' Costs' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §4317, sub-§13 is enacted to read: 
13. Prohibition on excessive copayments or charges; disclosure not penalized. A 
carrier or pharmacy benefits manager may not impose on an enrollee a copayment or 
other charge that exceeds the claim cost of a prescription drug. If information related to 
the cost or clinical efficacy of a prescription drug or alternative medication is available to 
a pharmacy provider, a carrier or pharmacy benefits manager may not penalize a 
pharmacy provider for providing that information to an enrollee.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. The amendment prohibits a 
carrier or pharmacy benefits manager from imposing on an enrollee in a health plan a 
copayment or other charge that exceeds the cost of the medication. The amendment also 
prohibits a carrier or pharmacy benefits manager from penalizing a pharmacy provider for 
disclosing relevant information about the cost or clinical efficacy of a medication to an 
enrollee. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Licensing Requirements for Beano Halls Leased by Veterans' Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0004
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: KINNEY, DIAMOND, DEVIN, DILLINGHAM, FARRIN, HANINGTON, LONGSTAFF, LUCHINI, SCHNECK, CYRWAY
Amends: 17 MRSA §328

Legislative Document
No. 4
H.P. 6
House of Representatives, January 4, 2017
An Act To Amend the Licensing Requirements for Beano Halls 
Leased by Veterans' Organizations
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KINNEY of Limington.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, FARRIN of Norridgewock, 
HANINGTON of Lincoln, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, SCHNECK 
of Bangor, Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §328, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 74, §7, is amended to 
read: 
8.  Exceptions.  The requirements of this section do not apply to an agricultural fair 
association that qualifies for a license and operates beano or bingo games pursuant to 
section 314. The requirements of this section do not apply to a veterans' organization that 
is licensed to operate beano or bingo games pursuant to section 314 that wishes to lease 
its facility for use as a beano hall to an organization that is licensed to operate beano or 
bingo games pursuant to section 314. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts a veterans' organization that is licensed to conduct beano or bingo 
games from the requirement to get a beano hall permit if that veterans' organization 
wishes to lease its facility as a beano hall to an organization licensed to conduct beano or 
bingo games.
An Act To Grant Plantations the Power To Control Consumer Fireworks
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0003
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DEVIN, DILL, ALLEY, HIGGINS, MARTIN, SKOLFIELD, TUELL, DAVIS, DOW, MAKER
Amends: 30-A MRSA §7051

Legislative Document
No. 3
H.P. 5
House of Representatives, January 4, 2017
An Act To Grant Plantations the Power To Control Consumer 
Fireworks
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld, TUELL of East Machias, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, DOW of 
Lincoln, MAKER of Washington.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, under current law plantations do not have the power to control consumer 
fireworks; and 
Whereas, control of consumer fireworks by plantations is critical to protecting the 
environment and to fire safety; and 
Whereas, control of consumer fireworks by plantations is necessary before the 
summer season begins; 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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §7051, sub-§11, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 35, §3, is 
amended to read: 
11.  Ordinances.  Chapter 141, but only with respect to animal control ordinances 
and, subject to Title 7, section 3950, and the sale and use of consumer fireworks within 
the plantation, subject to Title 8, section 223-A. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill grants to plantations the power to control the sale and use of consumer 
fireworks in the same manner that municipalities may control consumer fireworks.
An Act To Prohibit Insurance Carriers from Retroactively Reducing Payment on Clean Claims Submitted by Pharmacies
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0006
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK, FOLEY, CARPENTER, CYRWAY, DESCHAMBAULT, DILL, KATZ, SYLVESTER, TUCKER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4317

Legislative Document
No. 6
S.P. 10
In Senate, January 5, 2017
An Act To Prohibit Insurance Carriers from Retroactively 
Reducing Payment on Clean Claims Submitted by Pharmacies
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative FOLEY of Wells and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, CYRWAY of Kennebec, DESCHAMBAULT of York, 
DILL of Penobscot, KATZ of Kennebec, Representatives: SYLVESTER of Portland, 
TUCKER of Brunswick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4317, sub-§2, ¶¶J and K are enacted to read: 
J.  A contract entered into by a carrier with a pharmacy provider with respect to a 
prescription drug plan offered by the carrier must provide that the carrier may not 
retroactively reduce payment directly, or indirectly reduce payment through an 
aggregated effective rate or otherwise, on a claim submitted by the pharmacy 
provider except for a claim determined by the carrier not to be a clean claim during 
the course of a routine audit conducted pursuant to the contract between the carrier 
and the pharmacy provider.  This paragraph does not prohibit any retroactive increase 
in payment to the pharmacy provider pursuant to a contract between a carrier and the 
pharmacy provider. 
K.  A contract entered into by a carrier with a pharmacy provider with respect to a 
prescription drug plan offered by the carrier must provide that the carrier may not 
directly or indirectly charge or hold the pharmacy provider responsible for any fee 
related to a claim: 
(1)  That is not apparent at the time the carrier processes the claim; 
(2)  That is not reported on the remittance advice of a claim adjudicated by the 
carrier; or 
(3)  After the initial claim is adjudicated by the carrier. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a health insurance carrier from retroactively reducing payment on a 
properly submitted claim by a pharmacy provider. The bill also prohibits a carrier from 
charging or holding a pharmacy provider responsible for any fee related to a claim that is 
not apparent at the time the carrier processes the claim, that is not reported on the 
remittance advice or after the initial claim is adjudicated by the carrier.
An Act To Prohibit the Creation of a Firearms Owner Registry
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0009
Committee Amendment CA_A_H87 (House)
Amends: 25 MRSA §2014

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ft" to H.P. 10, L.D. 9, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit 
the Creation of a Firearms Owner Registry" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2014 is enacted to read: 
§2014. Government firearms or firearms owners registry prohibited 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a government agency of 
this State or a political subdivision of this State may not keep or cause to be kept a 
comprehensive registry of privately owned firearms and the owners of those firearms 
within its jurisdiction.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the bill and 
provides that a government agency of the State or a political subdivision of the State may 
not keep or cause to be kept a comprehensive registry of privately owned firearms and the 
owners of those firearms within its jurisdiction. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Conveyance of Land Previously Conveyed by the State to the Town of Bridgton
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0007
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: GINZLER, HAMPER

Legislative Document
No. 7
H.P. 8
House of Representatives, January 5, 2017
An Act To Allow Conveyance of Land Previously Conveyed by the 
State to the Town of Bridgton
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GINZLER of Bridgton.
Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  PL 1981, c. 343, §2, as amended by PL 1985, c. 153, is further amended to 
read: 
Sec. 2.  Conveyance of land in Bridgton authorized.  The Director of the 
Bureau of Public Lands is authorized to convey to the Town of Bridgton by quitclaim 
deed all rights, title and interest of the State in the parcel of land situated in Bridgton 
which is described in Public Law, 1971, chapter 622, section 144.  All revenues received 
by the Town of Bridgton from the sale of currently developed and leased portions of the 
parcel described in section 1 shall be held in a permanent reserve fund for use by the 
town as follows:  The income of the fund may be used for acquisition and development of 
other public lands of the town to provide for public access and use; for the acquisition or 
development of recreational lands; and for the maintenance and improvement of parks 
and recreational property of the town.  The portion of the parcel described in section 1, 
not currently developed and leased and not sold by the town under this Act, shall be 
retained by the town for public use, except that the Town of Bridgton may convey 
nonwaterfront portions of the parcel described in section 1 if the town determines those 
portions have no identifiable public use and as long as all revenues received by the Town 
of Bridgton from any such conveyance are held in a trust fund for parks and recreational 
purposes of the town.  Boundaries of existing leased lots may be expanded by the town to 
maximize compliance with the Maine State Plumbing Code, and the dimensional 
requirements of the Bridgton Shoreland Zoning Ordinance and to eliminate undersized 
rights-of-way that separate several of the existing lots.  The town may grant easements to 
the unleased portions of the parcel described in this section for the purpose of sewage 
disposal. 
SUMMARY 
This bill gives the Town of Bridgton the ability to convey nonwaterfront portions of a 
piece of property held for public use if the town determines the portion to be conveyed 
has no identifiable public use. It also requires that all revenues received by the town from 
the conveyance of the nonwaterfront properties be held in a trust fund for parks and 
recreational purposes.
An Act To Build Greater Accountability into the General Assistance Program by Increasing the Penalty for Falsely Representing Information on an Application for General Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0010
Committee Amendment CA_A_H129 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A-" to H.P. 11, L.D. 10, Bill, "An Act To Build 
Greater Accountability into the General Assistance Program by Increasing the Penalty for 
Falsely Representing Information on an Application for General Assistance" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE-AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/30/17 feae. 
LD10 
LR896(02) 
An Act To Build Greater Accountability into the General Assistance Program by Increasing the 
Penalty for Falsely Representing Information on an Application for General Assistance 
\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''/Jt (Jf-/ dq) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Cunent biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Extending the ineligible period for falsifying an application for general assistance from 120 days to 24 months will 
reduce assistance payments made by municipalities and reduce amounts reimbursed to municipalities by the 
Department of Health and Human Services. The savings to the department is not expected to be significant because 
the frequency of falsification is very small and recipients typically do not stay in the program, having to reapply each 
month they seek help. A more precise estimate of the fiscal impact is not possible because recipient data related to 
number of months on assistance, amounts paid to each recipient, number ofrecipients who return and the frequency of 
falsification resides at the municipal level and varies over time. 
LR0896(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Maine's Forest Rangers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0008
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: TUELL, MAKER, ALLEY, COREY, FOLEY, HANINGTON, JOHANSEN, NADEAU, PICCHIOTTI, PICKETT
Amends: 12 MRSA §8901

Legislative Document
No. 8
H.P. 9
House of Representatives, January 5, 2017
An Act To Protect Maine's Forest Rangers
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, COREY of Windham, FOLEY of Wells, HANINGTON of 
Lincoln, JOHANSEN of Monticello, NADEAU of Winslow, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, 
PICKETT of Dixfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §8901, sub-§3-B is enacted to read: 
3-B.  Personal firearm.  The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
may not prohibit a forest ranger from carrying a personal concealed firearm for the forest 
ranger's protection while on duty. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry from 
prohibiting a forest ranger from carrying a personal concealed firearm for the forest 
ranger's protection while on duty.
An Act To Incorporate Protections for Living Donors into Maine Law
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0012
Committee Amendment CA_A_H6 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 13, L.D. 12, Bill, "An Act To 
Incorporate Protections for Living Donors into Maine Law" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §2159-D in subsection 2 in paragraph Din the next to 
the last line (page 2, line 1 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "risk" and inserting the 
following: 'justification' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adjusts language in section 2 of the bill to clarify that insurers may 
not discriminate in the offering, issuance, cancellation, amount of coverage, price or other 
condition of a life insurance, disability insurance or long-term care insurance policy 
based solely and without any additional actuarial justification upon the status of an 
individual as a living organ donor. 
The amendment also removes the section of the bill that requires the Department of 
Health and Human Services to establish, maintain and operate an information service to 
educate the public on live organ donation. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit the Creation of a Firearms Owner Registry
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0009
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: COREY, DIAMOND, ALLEY, ESPLING, HERRICK, MARTIN, PIERCE, STANLEY, COLLINS, CUSHING
Amends: 25 MRSA §2014

Legislative Document
No. 9
H.P. 10
House of Representatives, January 5, 2017
An Act To Prohibit the Creation of a Firearms Owner Registry
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COREY of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, ESPLING of New Gloucester, HERRICK of Paris, 
MARTIN of Sinclair, PIERCE of Dresden, STANLEY of Medway, Senators: COLLINS of 
York, CUSHING of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2014 is enacted to read: 
§2014.  Government firearm or firearm owner registry prohibited 
A government agency of this State or a political subdivision of this State may not 
keep or cause to be kept any list or registry of privately owned firearms or any list or 
registry of the owners of those firearms.  The provisions of this section do not apply to 
firearms that have been used in committing any crime of violence dangerous to human 
life or to any person who has been convicted of a crime of violence dangerous to human 
life. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a government agency of this State or a political subdivision of this 
State from keeping a list or registry of privately owned firearms or a list or registry of the 
owners of those firearms.  It provides exceptions for firearms that have been used in 
committing a crime of violence dangerous to human life and persons who have been 
convicted of a crime of violence dangerous to human life.
An Act To Build Greater Accountability into the General Assistance Program by Increasing the Penalty for Falsely Representing Information on an Application for General Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0010
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PICCHIOTTI, WHITTEMORE, ALLEY, BICKFORD, BRADSTREET, FOLEY, REED, STETKIS, TUELL, WINSOR
Amends: 22 MRSA §4315

Legislative Document
No. 10
H.P. 11
House of Representatives, January 5, 2017
An Act To Build Greater Accountability into the General Assistance 
Program by Increasing the Penalty for Falsely Representing 
Information on an Application for General Assistance
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BICKFORD of Auburn, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, 
FOLEY of Wells, REED of Carmel, STETKIS of Canaan, TUELL of East Machias, WINSOR 
of Norway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4315, first ¶, as amended by PL 2015, c. 312, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
Whoever knowingly and willfully makes any false representation of a material fact to 
the overseer of any municipality or to the department or its agents for the purpose of 
causing that or any other person to be granted assistance by the municipality or by the 
State is guilty of a Class E crime and shall reimburse the municipality for that assistance.  
Further assistance may be denied until that person reimburses the municipality for the 
assistance or enters into a written agreement, which must be reasonable under the 
circumstances, to reimburse the municipality or that person has been ineligible for 
assistance for a period of 120 days 24 months, whichever period is longer. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4315, 3rd ¶, as amended by PL 2015, c. 312, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
If the overseer of any municipality or the fair hearing officer finds that a recipient 
made a false representation to the overseer in violation of this section, that recipient is 
required to reimburse the municipality for any assistance rendered for which that 
recipient was ineligible.  The recipient is ineligible from receiving further assistance for a 
period of 120 days 24 months or until that person reimburses the municipality for the 
assistance or enters into a written agreement, which must be reasonable under the 
circumstances, to reimburse that municipality, whichever period is longer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the ineligibility penalty for falsifying a general assistance 
application from 120 days to 24 months.
An Act To Extend the Legal Hours for Harvesting Lobster
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0014
Committee Amendment CA_A_H35 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 15, L.D. 14, Bill, "An Act To Extend 
the Legal Hours for Harvesting Lobster" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'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 current legal times for hauling lobster traps are determined based upon 
sunrise and sunset; and 
Whereas, in the fall the later sunrise prevents lobster license holders from fishing 
most efficiently and during the calmer morning hours; and 
Whereas, it is necessary that this Act take effect before October 2017 in order to 
take advantage of the fall harvest and in order to allow lobster license holders to fish 
efficiently and safely; 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,' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "5 a.m." and inserting the following: '4 a.m.' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment extends the legal hours to harvest lobsters by allowing hauling 
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lobster traps beginning at 4 a.m. during the period from October 1st to October 31st. This 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT·/{" to H.P. 15, L.D. 14 
amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause and incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/16/17 ;tpae 
LD14 
LR413(02) 
An Act To Extend the Legal Hours for Harvesting Lobster 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Fr CH -3 5\ 
Committee: Marine Resources 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates Class D crimes. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0413(02) • Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Extend the Legal Hours for Harvesting Lobster
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0014
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: KUMIEGA
Amends: 12 MRSA §6440

Legislative Document
No. 14
H.P. 15
House of Representatives, January 5, 2017
An Act To Extend the Legal Hours for Harvesting Lobster
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6440, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2001, c. 123, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Summer. During the period 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise 
from June 1st to October 31st September 30th, both days inclusive, and during the period 
1/2 hour after sunset until 5 a.m. from October 1st to October 31st, both days inclusive; 
and 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the legal hours to harvest lobsters during the period from October 
1st to October 31st.
An Act To Eliminate Retirement Benefits and Paid Health Insurance for Legislators Elected after 2017
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0017
Committee Amendment CA_A_H14 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /J" to H.P. 18, L.D. 17, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate Retirement Benefits and Paid Health Insurance for Legislators Elected after 
2017" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUUllD 
(See •ttldled) 
COM ITTEE AMEND ENT 
Approved: 03/16/17 ;t,,J;,ac 
LD17 
LR 374(02) 
An Act To Eliminate Retirement Benefits and Paid Health Insurance for Legislators Elected after 
2017 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,f}, (fl"" 1 Y) 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Reg uired: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium savings - General Fund 
This bill would result in savings to the State Employee Health and Benefits Program and the Legislative Retirement 
Program. The amount and timing of these savings cannot be determined at this time. While the bill does not 
specifically reference health plan benefits for Legislators, participation in the health plan requires participation in the 
Legislative Retirement Program. 
LR0374(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning the Property Tax Levy Limit
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0015
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: HANLEY, DAVIS, BRADSTREET, JOHANSEN, ORDWAY, PIERCE, WALLACE
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5721-A

Legislative Document
No. 15
H.P. 16
House of Representatives, January 5, 2017
An Act Concerning the Property Tax Levy Limit
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Pittston.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, JOHANSEN of Monticello, ORDWAY of 
Standish, PIERCE of Dresden, WALLACE of Dexter.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §5721-A, sub-§7, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. C, 
§1 and affected by §§3 and 5 and c. 12, Pt. WW, §16, is amended to read: 
A.  If the municipal budget is adopted by town meeting or by referendum, the 
property tax levy limit may be exceeded by the same process that applies to adoption 
of the municipal budget except that the vote must be by written ballot on a separate 
article that specifically identifies the intent to exceed the property tax levy limit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the requirement of a vote by written ballot on a separate article to 
exceed or increase the property tax levy limit in municipalities where the budget is 
approved by town meeting or referendum.