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An Act To Preserve Medication Management for Persons with Mental Health Needs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1737
Committee Amendment CA_A_S379 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/.f" to S.P. 636, L.D. 1737, Bill, "An Act To 
Preserve Medication Management for Persons with Mental Health Needs" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Medical Care • Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides funding for a 15% rate increase for the medication management 
services provided under rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 65: Behavioral Health Services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$552,527 
$552,527 
2018-19 
$1,003,012 
$1,003,012 
State-funded Foster Care/Adoption Assistance 0139 
Initiative: Provides funding for a 15% rate increase for the medication management 
services provided under rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, 
Section 65: Behavioral Health Services. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 636, L.D. 1737 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$15,477 
$15,477 
2018-19 
$568,004 
$1,003,012 
$1,571,016 
This amendment decreases the rate increase proposed in the bill from 25% to 15% 
and provides funding for a 15% rate inc:rease for the medication management services 
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provided under the Department of Health and Human Services, rule Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 65: Behavioral Health Services. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/01/18 feac 
LD 1737 
LR 2648(02) 
An Act To Preserve Medication Management for Persons with Mental Health Needs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" {s -3 ~4\ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY 2018-19 
$568,004 
$568,004 
$1,003,012 
$1,003,012 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$567,382 
$567,382 
$1,003,634 
$1,003,634 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$567,382 
$567,382 
$1,003,634 
$1,003,634 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $568,004 in 
fiscal year 2018-19 for a 15% rate increase for the medication management services provided under rule Chapter 1 O 1: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 65: Behavioral Health Services. Federal Expenditures Fund 
allocations are also included for the FMAP match. 
LR2648(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, Authorizing the Lease of the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1739
Committee Amendment CA_A_S358 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 638, L.D. 1739, "Resolve, Authorizing 
the Lease of the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/12/18 feac:. 
LD 1739 
LR2740(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the Lease of the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" l S- 35'is) 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Lease of Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site authorized 
The pennissive language of this resolve would allow but not require the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry to enter into a lease agreement of the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site to the non-profit entity Friends 
of Colonial Pemaquid (FOCP) for historic preservation, public recreation and educational uses. The bill does not 
indicate the financial tenns of such a lease, but it does require that it contain a reversion clause specifying that the site 
will revert back to the State if FOCP does not continue to use the site for public education, historical or cultural 
purposes. Without specific terms no estimate of the fiscal impact of this bill can be made. 
LR2740(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study the Economic, Environmental and Energy Benefits of Energy Storage to the Maine Electricity Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1741
Senate Amendment SA_A_S402 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 640, L.D. 1741, "Resolve, Establishing the 
Commission To Study the Economic, Environmental and Energy Benefits of Energy 
Storage to the Maine Electricity Industry" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause from the 
resolve. 
SPONSORED BY: /;D~ ii)~-
(Senator WOODSOME) 
COUNTY: York 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached} 
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128LR2608(04)-1 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/21/18 feac:.. 
LD 1741 
LR 2608(04) 
Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study the Economic, Environmental and Energy Benefits of 
Energy Storage to the Maine Electricity Industry 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '~' to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Woodsome of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Study costs delayed 
Removal of the emergency preamble and clause would move the $1,375 costs of2 meetings in fiscal year 2017-18 to 
the next year. As amended, the study costs would still total $2, 7 50 for 4 meetings, but all in fiscal year 2018-19. 
LR2608(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study the Economic, Environmental and Energy Benefits of Energy Storage to the Maine Electricity Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1741
Committee Amendment CA_A_S373 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ji "to S.P. 640, L.D. 1741, "Resolve, Establishing 
the Commission To Study the Economic, Environmental and Energy Benefits of Energy 
Storage to the Maine Electricity Industry'' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in subsection 4 in paragraph C (page 1, line 36 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "battery" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in subsection 4 in paragraph D in the first line (page 
2, line 1 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "battery" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 7 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 7. Staff assistance. Resolved: That the Legislative Council shall provide 
necessary staffmg services to the commission; and be it further' 
SUl\'11\IARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It removes from the 
membership of the Commission To Study the Economic, Environmental and Energy 
Benefits of Energy Storage to the Maine Electricity Industry representatives from small-
scale and large-scale battery energy storage system owners and adds representatives from 
small-scale and large-scale energy storage system owners. It removes certain language 
regarding invited staff support. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/23/18 fe.ac 
LD 1741 
LR 2608(02) 
Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study the Economic, Environmental and Energy Benefits of 
Energy Storage to the Maine Electricity Industry 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '))" f 
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Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
· 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The general operating expenses ofthis study are projected to be $1,375 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $1,375 in fiscal 
year 2018-19. The Legislature's budget includes approximately $7,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $10,000 in fiscal 
year 2018-19 for legislative studies. Whether these amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the 
number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature. The additional costs of providing staffing 
assistance to the study during the interim can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted staff resources. 
LR2608(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Support Vulnerable Seniors by Funding Assisted Living Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1742
Committee Amendment CA_A_S364 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"/\" to S.P. 641, L.D. 1742, "Resolve, To Support 
Vulnerable Seniors by Funding Assisted Living Programs" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
Resolved: That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 
Initiative: Provides one-time additional funding for the provision of assisted living 
services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$500,000 
$500,000 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, clarifies that the 
$500,000 funding for assisted living services is one-time funding. It also removes the 
language that specifies that certain assisted living facilities receive the funding, as all 7 
facilities are operating at a loss. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 02/08/18 ;t,ae 
LD 1742 
LR2743(02) 
Resolve, To Support Vulnerable Seniors by Funding Assisted Living Programs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "far' c 
$-'Sl04\ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2017-18 
FY2018-19 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$500,000 
$0 
$500,000 
$0 
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$0 
$0 
$5 00, 000 in fiscal year 2018-19 for increased funding over current levels for the provision of assisted living services. 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a review of possible ways to 
stabilize funding for affordable assisted living facilities that contract with the office of aging and disability services 
within the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2743(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create the Hire American Tax Credit for Businesses That Hire Residents of the United States
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1744
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S412 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 643, 
L.D. 1744, Bill, "An Act To Create the Hire American Tax Credit for Businesses That 
Hire Residents of the United States" 
Amend the amendme11-t in section 1 in §2729 in subsection 2 in paragraph C in the 
last line (page 2, line 2 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "taxes." the 
following: 'This paragraph may not be construed to require a business employed by the 
landowner in the harvesting of timber to be assessed personal property taxes in order for 
the landowner to be eligible for the credit under this section.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a business employed by a landowner in the harvesting 
timber is not required to be assessed personal property taxes in order for the landowner to 
be eligible for the credit. ~ 
SPONSORED BY: ~~~~--c---~--"--~-----
(Senator JACKSO~~ / 
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COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Modify the Number of Retail Liquor Licenses Allowed in a Jurisdiction per Person
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1743
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DION, BRAKEY

Legislative Document
No. 1743
S.P. 642
In Senate, December 22, 2017
An Act To Modify the Number of Retail Liquor Licenses Allowed in 
a Jurisdiction per Person
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2017.  Referred to the Committee 
on Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DION of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
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 modify the number of retail liquor licenses allowed in a 
municipality based on the population of that municipality.
An Act To Create the Hire American Tax Credit for Businesses That Hire Residents of the United States
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1744
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: JACKSON, STANLEY, CARPENTER, DAVIS, DILL, MIRAMANT, SAVIELLO, HERBIG, MARTIN

Legislative Document
No. 1744
S.P. 643
In Senate, December 22, 2017
An Act To Create the Hire American Tax Credit for Businesses 
That Hire Residents of the United States
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2017.  Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DILL of Penobscot, 
MIRAMANT of Knox, SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: HERBIG of Belfast, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
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 encourage the employment of Maine residents who are in the 
logging industry by providing a tax credit to businesses located in the United States that 
employ Maine residents who are engaged in logging and trucking in Maine.
An Act To Ensure That Low-income Residents of the State Have Access to Telephone Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1746
Senate Amendment SA_A_S524 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 645, L.D. 1746, Bill, "An Act To Ensure 
That Low-income Residents of the State Have Access to Telephone Services" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 10 the following: 
'Sec. 11. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2019.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an effective date of January 1, 2019 to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSOREDBY: ~R=, 
(Senator HAMP 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/20/18 feac:.. 
LD 1746 
LR 2616(04) 
An Act To Ensure That Low-income Residents of the State Have Access to Telephone Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '~' to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$0 
($149,940) 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$0 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
$149,940 
$3,060 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment to add a January l, 2019 effective date to the bill will reduce the bill's General Fund revenue loss by 
$149,940 and the Local Government Fund revenue loss by $3,060 in fiscal year 2018-19. 
LR2616(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Victims' Compensation Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1751
Committee Amendment CA_A_S386 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §3360-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A,, to S.P. 650, L.D. 1751, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Victims' Compensation Fund" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §3360-C, sub-§2, ,in, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 806, §3, is 
amended to read: 
B. To or on behalf of any person who violated a criminal law that caused or 
contributed to the injury or death for which compensation is sought, except when the 
person was the victim of a criminal homicide and the claimant was not involved in 
the criminal conduct.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment allows compensation from the 
Victims' Compensation Fund to a claimant for expenses when the victim is the victim of a 
criminal homicide and the claimant was not involved in the criminal conduct that caused 
or contributed to the death of the victim. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Shorten the Residency Requirements for In-state Tuition
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1749
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, HANLEY, DAVIS, JACKSON, SAVIELLO, GATTINE, GIDEON, GOLDEN, MARTIN, STANLEY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10014

Legislative Document
No. 1749
S.P. 648
In Senate, December 22, 2017
An Act To Shorten the Residency Requirements for In-state Tuition
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2017.  Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative HANLEY of Pittston and
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, JACKSON of Aroostook, SAVIELLO of Franklin, 
Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, GOLDEN of 
Lewiston, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, STANLEY of Medway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §10014 is enacted to read:
§10014.  In-state tuition
The University of Maine System, Maine Community College System and Maine 
Maritime Academy may not require a student to have been a resident of this State for 
longer than one year to be eligible for in-state tuition.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the University of Maine System, Maine Community College 
System and Maine Maritime Academy may not require a student to have been a resident 
of this State for longer than one year to be eligible for in-state tuition.
An Act Regarding the Victims' Compensation Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1751
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ROSEN, WARREN, CYRWAY, DIAMOND, COREY, GROHMAN, LONGSTAFF, MAREAN, NADEAU
Amends: 5 MRSA §3360-C

Legislative Document
No. 1751
S.P. 650
In Senate, December 22, 2017
An Act Regarding the Victims' Compensation Fund
Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2017.  Referred to the Committee 
on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell and
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: COREY of 
Windham, GROHMAN of Biddeford, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, MAREAN of Hollis, 
NADEAU of Winslow.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §3360-C, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1997, c. 378, §6, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Cooperation.  Compensation may not be paid The board may deny compensation 
in whole or in part:
A.  To any claimant who does not fully cooperate with the board or with the 
reasonable requests of law enforcement officers or prosecution authorities; or
B.  To or on behalf of any person who violated a criminal law that caused or 
contributed to the injury or death for which compensation is sought.
SUMMARY
Current law provides that compensation may not be paid from the Victims' 
Compensation Fund to any claimant who does not fully cooperate with the Victims' 
Compensation Board or with the reasonable requests of law enforcement officers or 
prosecution authorities or to or on behalf of any person who violated a criminal law that 
caused or contributed to the injury or death for which compensation is sought.  This bill 
provides that the board may deny compensation in whole or in part in these 
circumstances.
An Act To Protect Consumers from Bank Overdraft Fees by Prohibiting the Resequencing of Withdrawal Transactions
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1753
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CARPENTER, TERRY, CARSON, CYRWAY, JACKSON, RILEY
Amends: 9-B MRSA §241

Legislative Document
No. 1753
S.P. 652
In Senate, December 22, 2017
An Act To Protect Consumers from Bank Overdraft Fees by 
Prohibiting the Resequencing of Withdrawal Transactions
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2017.  Referred to the Committee 
on Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative TERRY of Gorham and
Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, CYRWAY of Kennebec, JACKSON of Aroostook, 
Representative: RILEY of Jay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  9-B MRSA §241, sub-§16 is enacted to read:
16.  Prohibition on posting withdrawal transactions in manner that incurs 
avoidable overdraft coverage fees.  With respect to a transaction account, a financial 
institution authorized to do business in this State or a credit union authorized to do 
business in this State may not post withdrawal transactions by amount from largest to 
smallest or otherwise post withdrawal transactions in such a manner that the consumer 
incurs avoidable overdraft coverage fees.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a bank or credit union from posting withdrawal transactions by 
amount from largest to smallest or otherwise posting withdrawals in a manner that incurs 
avoidable overdraft coverage fees.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Pilotage Requirements for Passenger Ferry Service between Maine and Nova Scotia
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1752
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DION
Amends: 38 MRSA §87-A

Legislative Document
No. 1752
S.P. 651
In Senate, December 22, 2017
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Pilotage Requirements for 
Passenger Ferry Service between Maine and Nova Scotia
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2017.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DION of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §87-A, sub-§1, ¶D-1 is enacted to read:
D-1.  A vessel on regularly scheduled ferry operations between Bar Harbor, Maine 
and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, as long as the master of that vessel has completed an 
appropriate number of trips as established by commission rules and has met any 
appropriate federal requirements;
Sec. 2.  P&SL 1981, c. 98, §5, sub-§2, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2011, c. 498, 
§2, is further amended to read:
This section does not apply to vessels under enrollment, fishing vessels or vessels 
powered by sail.  This section does not apply to United States flagged vessels primarily 
engaged in the carriage of passengers for hire that operate on a published annual schedule 
and that are not in excess of 500 feet in overall length and have a draft not in excess of 20 
feet, as long as the master of any such vessel has navigated that specific vessel on the 
waters described in this section with the assistance of a pilot for a minimum of 15 round 
trips of ingress and egress to the waters described in this section.  This section does not 
apply to foreign flagged vessels primarily engaged in the carriage of passengers for hire 
that operate on a published annual schedule and that are not in excess of 500 feet in 
overall length and have a draft not in excess of 20 feet, as long as the master of any such 
vessel has navigated that specific vessel on the waters described in this section with the 
assistance of a pilot for a minimum number of round trips of ingress and egress to the 
waters described under this section as established by the Board of Harbor Commissioners 
through rulemaking.  A pilot must pilot a vessel as described in this paragraph upon the 
waters described in this section at least one round trip during each calendar month that 
the vessel operates upon the waters described in this section and at such other times as 
may be required by the Board of Harbor Commissioners to ensure port safety after 
hearing and notice.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the pilotage requirements for vessels providing regularly scheduled 
passenger ferry service between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Heating Assistance Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1755
Committee Amendment CA_A_H679 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1207, L.D. 1755, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Heating Assistance Organizations" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§102 is enacted to read: 
102. Nonprofit heating assistance organizations. Sales to organizations that have 
been determined by the United States Internal Revenue Service to be exempt from 
taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code and whose primary purpose is to provide 
residential heating assistance to low-income individuals. 
Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect October 1, 2018 .1 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment provides a sales and use tax 
exemption to organizations that have been determined by the United States Internal 
Revenue Service to be exempt from taxation under Section 50l(c)(3) of the federal 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and whose primary purpose is to provide residential 
heating assistance to low-income individuals. It also establishes an effective date of 
October 1, 2018. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/02/18 ;wac.. 
LD 1755 
LR2814(02) 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Heating Assistance Organizations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~{ If·~ 11) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Detail an.d Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This legislation proposes a sales tax exemption for 501(c)(3) organizations that provide residential heating assistance 
to low-income individuals. General Fund and Local Government Fund revenues would be reduced by minor amounts 
not requiring any change to the budget. Any additional costs to the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services associated with this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2814(02)- Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Prioritize and Increase the Funding for Rural Roads
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1754
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, STANLEY, BELLOWS, DILL, MAKER, MIRAMANT, SAVIELLO, HERBIG, MARTIN, TUELL

Legislative Document
No. 1754
S.P. 653
In Senate, December 22, 2017
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Prioritize 
and Increase the Funding for Rural Roads
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 19, 2017.  Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway and
Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, DILL of Penobscot, MAKER of Washington, 
MIRAMANT of Knox, SAVIELLO of Franklin, Representatives: HERBIG of Belfast, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, TUELL of East Machias.
Sec. 1.  Funding for rural roads.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall prioritize and increase funding for the construction and repair of 
roads classified as part of a rural road system under rules adopted by the department 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 53, subsection 1.  The 
department shall give the highest priority to rural roads that provide the greatest 
economic benefit to the State, including, but not limited to, roads heavily used by the 
forestry and agricultural industries.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to prioritize and increase 
funding for the construction and repair of rural roads, giving the highest priority to rural 
roads that provide the greatest economic benefit to the State.
An Act To Allow The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Governor Baxter School for the Deaf To Lease Space to Maine's Protection and Advocacy Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1756
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H629 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ·A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1209, 
L.D. 1756, Bill, "An Act To Allow The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard 
of Hearing and Governor Baxter School for the Deaf To Lease Space to Maine's 
Protection and Advocacy Agency for Persons with Disabilities" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the first 3 indented paragraphs and replacing 
them with the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to 18 in 
L.D.).' 
Amend the amendment by inserting before the last indented paragraph the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out the emergency clause (page 1, lines 30 and 31 in 
L.D.).' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSOREDB~~ 
(Representative PIERCE, T.) 
TOWN: Falmouth 
FISCAL :\'"OTf. Rf ()l'Y~_T-'n 
(Set,; all,sch-:dJ _ 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/05/18 feac 
f28th MAINE LEGISLATURE 
!~. 
LD 1756 
LR 2808(05) 
An Act To Allow The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Governor 
Baxter School for the Deaf To Lease Space to Maine's Protection and Advocacy Agency for Persons 
with Disabilities 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment'~' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Pierce of Falmouth 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Pennanent renewal of temporary lease jeopardized 
Loss of revenue from leasing of state property - Other funds 
Delaying the effective date of this legislation may result in Disability Rights Maine being forced to vacate newly 
renovated facilities it leases from the Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) at the Maine 
Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf 
(MECDHH/GBSD). The Office of the Attorney General had indicated this legislation would be required in order for 
Disability Rights Maine to continue leasing this space after the current temporary lease expires on May 1, 2018. 
Should the leased facility be vacated> DAFS and MECDHH/GBSD would lose the lease revenue. 
LR2808(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Heating Assistance Organizations (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1755
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HERBIG, THIBODEAU, GILLWAY, GOLDEN, KINNEY, ZEIGLER, JACKSON, MIRAMANT
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 1755
H.P. 1207
House of Representatives, December 22, 2017
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Heating 
Assistance Organizations
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2017.  Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HERBIG of Belfast.
Cosponsored by President THIBODEAU of Waldo and
Representatives: GILLWAY of Searsport, GOLDEN of Lewiston, KINNEY of Knox, 
McCREA of Fort Fairfield, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senators: JACKSON of Aroostook, 
MIRAMANT of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§102 is enacted to read:
102.  Nonprofit heating assistance organizations.  Sales to incorporated nonprofit 
organizations whose purpose is to provide residential heating assistance to low-income 
individuals.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an exemption from the sales and use tax to incorporated nonprofit 
organizations whose purpose is to provide residential heating assistance to low-income 
individuals.
An Act Regarding the Prohibition on the Possession of a Firearm on School Property
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1761
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON, COREY, STANLEY, TIMBERLAKE, DILL, SAVIELLO
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6552

Legislative Document
No. 1761
H.P. 1215
House of Representatives, January 3, 2018
An Act Regarding the Prohibition on the Possession of a Firearm on 
School Property
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, STANLEY of Medway, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, 
Senators: DILL of Penobscot, SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6552, sub-§2, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  The prohibition on the possession of a firearm does not apply to a person who 
possesses a firearm in a motor vehicle as long as the following conditions are met:
(1) The person is dropping off or picking up a student and remains in the vehicle; 
and
(2) In accordance with the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, the 
firearm is not loaded and is in either a locked container or a locked firearms rack 
on the motor vehicle.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the prohibition in current law on the possession of a firearm on 
public school property or the property of an approved private school does not apply to a 
person who possesses a firearm in a motor vehicle as long as the person is dropping off or 
picking up a student and remains in the vehicle and, in accordance with the federal Gun-
Free School Zones Act of 1990, the firearm is not loaded and is in either a locked 
container or a locked firearms rack.
An Act To Ensure Sustainable Health Care Access in the Jackman Region
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1762
Committee Amendment CA_A_H676 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to H.P. 1216, L.D. 1762, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure Sustainable Health Care Access in the Jackman Region" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND BUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of MaineCare Services 0129 
Initiative: Provides funding for health care access at the Jackman Community Health 
Center. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERALFUNDTOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$150,000 
$150,000 
2018-19 
$0 
$0 
This amendment reduces from $495,000 to $150,000 the amount appropriated to the 
Jaclanan Community Health Center. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/14/18 feac 
LD 1762 
LR 2692(02) 
An Act To Ensure Sustainable Health Care Access in the Jackman Region 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,/'.J. ( H-6 7~) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
Prajections 
FY2M0~1 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fm1d 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$150,000 
$150,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$150,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 for health care access at the Jackman Community Health Center. 
LR2692(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
An Act To Ensure Sustainable Health Care Access in the Jackman Region
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1762
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S516 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1216, L.D. 1762, Bill, "An Act To Ensure Sustainable Health Care Access in the 
Jackman Region" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of MaineCare Services 0129 
Initiative: Provides funding for health care access at the Jackman Community Health 
Center. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$150,000 
$150,000 
This amendment changes the appropriation of funding from fiscal year 2017-18 to 
fiscal year 2018-19. 
SPONSORED BY:~~ 
(Senator~ 
~ 
COUNTY: Oxford 
~NOTE REQUIRED 
(See au.cllcd) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/19/18 feac 
LD 1762 
LR2692(04) 
An Act To Ensure Sustainable Health Care Access in the Jackman Region 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'it to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
($150,000) 
$150,000 
($150,000) 
$150,000 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services 
of $150,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 for health care access at the Jackman Community Health Center and moves it to 
fiscal year 2018-19. 
LR2692(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure Sustainable Health Care Access in the Jackman Region
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1762
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRIGNON, ESPLING, FARRIN, HARRINGTON, ORDWAY, CARSON, WHITTEMORE

Legislative Document
No. 1762
H.P. 1216
House of Representatives, January 3, 2018
An Act To Ensure Sustainable Health Care Access in the Jackman 
Region
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRIGNON of Athens.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, FARRIN of Norridgewock, 
HARRINGTON of Sanford, ORDWAY of Standish, Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, 
WHITTEMORE of Somerset.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, health care access is an integral part of health care in the State; and
Whereas, the Jackman Community Health Center provides vital 24-hour medical 
services for the northern Somerset County region; and
Whereas, the Jackman Community Health Center's financial situation puts these 
services at risk; and
Whereas, without these medical services many of the most vulnerable residents 
would no longer be able to remain in the region; 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.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Office of MaineCare Services 0129
Initiative: Provides funding for health care access at the Jackman Community Health 
Center.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill appropriates $495,000 to the Jackman Community Health Center to ensure 
sustainable health care access in the Jackman region.
GENERAL FUND
2017-18
2018-19
All Other
$495,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$495,000
$0
An Act To Improve Marketing Efficiency in the Harness Racing Industry by Requiring Its Promotion by the State Harness Racing Commission and by Repealing the Harness Racing Promotional Board
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1766
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: WHITE
Amends: 8 MRSA §263-A, 8 MRSA §285, 8 MRSA §291, 8 MRSA §299-A

Legislative Document
No. 1766
H.P. 1220
House of Representatives, January 3, 2018
An Act To Improve Marketing Efficiency in the Harness Racing 
Industry by Requiring Its Promotion by the State Harness Racing 
Commission and by Repealing the Harness Racing Promotional 
Board
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint 
Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WHITE of Washburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §263-A, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Promotion of harness racing.  The commission shall assist in the promotion of 
harness racing in the State through the formation of advisory subcommittees, facilitation 
of marketing plans and the expenditure or granting of funds.
Sec. 2.  8 MRSA §285, as amended by PL 2003, c. 401, §17, is repealed.
Sec. 3.  8 MRSA §291, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 528, §46, is amended to read:
§291.  Harness Racing Promotional Fund share
Amounts calculated as Harness Racing Promotional Fund share under section 286 
must be paid to the Treasurer of State for deposit in the Harness Racing Promotional 
Fund for use as provided in section 285 299-A.
Sec. 4.  8 MRSA §299-A is enacted to read:
§299-A.  Harness Racing Promotional Fund
1.  Fund created.  The Harness Racing Promotional Fund, referred to in this section 
as "the fund," is established to assist with the promotion of harness racing in the State.  
The fund consists of any money received through the commission on wagers pursuant to 
section 286 and any contributions, grants or appropriations from private and public 
sources.  The fund, to be accounted for within the commission, must be held separate and 
apart from all other money, funds and accounts.  Any balance remaining in the fund at the 
end of a fiscal year does not lapse but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
2.  Expenditures.  The commission may expend revenue or award grants from the 
fund consistent with the purposes of this section.
Sec. 5.  Transfer.  The State Controller shall transfer all unexpended balances of 
the Harness Racing Promotional Board to the Harness Racing Promotional Fund 
established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 8, section 299-A no later than 30 days 
following the effective date of this Act.
SUMMARY
This bill adds promotion of harness racing to the existing responsibilities of the State 
Harness Racing Commission.  The bill also repeals the Harness Racing Promotional 
Board and transfers the funds held by the board to the Harness Racing Promotional Fund, 
which will be administered by the State Harness Racing Commission and used to 
promote harness racing.
An Act To Conform the Laws Regarding a Salaried Employee Who Is Exempt from Overtime and Minimum Wage Requirements to Federal Law
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1769
Committee Amendment CA_A_S404 (Senate)
Amends: 26 MRSA §603, 26 MRSA §663

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 656, L.D. 1769, Bill, "An Act To 
Conform the Laws Regarding a Salaried Employee Who Is Exempt from Overtime and 
Minimum Wage Requirements to Federal Law" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding a Salaried Employee Who Is Exempt from 
Overtime and Minimum Wage Requirements' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §603, sub-§3, ,rE, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 750, §1, is 
amended to read: 
E. A salaried employee who works in a bona fide executive capacity and whose 
regular compensation, when converted to an annual rate, exceeds 3000 times the 
State's minimum hourly wage. disregarding any increase in the minimum hourly 
wage after January 1. 2020 due to the cost-of-living adjustment under section 664; 
Sec. 2. 26 MRSA §663, sub-§3, ,r:K, as amended by PL 2009, c. 529, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
K. 
A salaried employee who works in a bona fide executive, administrative or 
professional capacity and whose regular compensation, when converted to an annual 
rate, exceeds 3000 times the State's minimum hourly wage. disregarding any increase 
in the minimum hourly wage after January 1. 2020 due to the cost-of-living 
adjustment under section 664, or the annualized rate established by the United States 
Department of Labor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, whichever is 
higher; and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, strikes and replaces the bill. It amends 
the description of a salaried employee in the laws governing exemptions to limits on 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COM::tvlITTEEAMENDMENT"A" to S.P. 656, L.D. 1769 
mandatory overtime and the definition of "employee" in the laws governing exemptions 
to the minimum wage by eliminating any increase to the salary threshold due to the 
cost-of-living adjustment to the minimum wage after January 1, 2020. 
· 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 11.14: Atlantic Sea Scallop Limited Entry Program, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Marine Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1767
Committee: Marine Resources

Legislative Document
No. 1767
H.P. 1221
House of Representatives, January 3, 2018
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 11.14:  
Atlantic Sea Scallop Limited Entry Program, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Marine Resources
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative KUMIEGA of Deer Isle for the Department of Marine 
Resources pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 11.14:  
Atlantic Sea Scallop Limited Entry Program, a provisionally adopted major substantive 
rule of the Department of Marine Resources 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 11.14:  Atlantic 
Sea Scallop Limited Entry Program, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Marine Resources.