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An Act Regarding the Construction or Placement of Decks within the Shoreland Zone
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0400
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: TURNER, ESPLING, ROSEN, ALLEY, CAMPBELL, FOLEY, HANINGTON, KINNEY, MARTIN, REED, STANLEY
Amends: 38 MRSA §439-A

Legislative Document
No. 400
H.P. 291
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act Regarding the Construction or Placement of Decks within 
the Shoreland Zone
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TURNER of Burlington.
Cosponsored by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester, Senator ROSEN of Hancock 
and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CAMPBELL of Orrington, FOLEY of Wells, 
HANINGTON of Lincoln, KINNEY of Limington, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, REED of Carmel, 
STANLEY of Medway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §439-A, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10.  Decks.  A municipality may adopt an ordinance pursuant to this subsection that 
allows the construction or placement of a deck within the setbacks established pursuant to 
subsection 4 if the following requirements are met: 
A.  The deck is for residential use or storage of portable docks and small watercraft; 
B.  The deck or construction or placement of the deck does not create a cleared 
opening greater than 250 square feet in the forest canopy; 
C.  The deck does not exceed 192 square feet in area; 
D.  The deck does not extend over the water body or wetland; and 
E.  No portion of the deck, including any deck support, extends into the water body or 
wetland. 
A person who applies for a permit under an ordinance adopted pursuant to this subsection 
must receive that permit prior to applying to the department for a permit under the 
Natural Resources Protection Act. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows municipalities to adopt ordinances that allow the construction or 
placement of a deck within the setbacks established pursuant to the laws governing 
shoreland zoning as long as certain requirements are met.
An Act To Require Reimbursement to Hospitals for Patients Awaiting Placement in Nursing Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0401
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SIROCKI, LANGLEY, MALABY, SANDERSON, WINSOR
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Z

Legislative Document
No. 401
H.P. 292
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Require Reimbursement to Hospitals for Patients 
Awaiting Placement in Nursing Facilities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SIROCKI of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and
Representatives: MALABY of Hancock, SANDERSON of Chelsea, WINSOR of Norway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-ZZ is enacted to read: 
§3174-ZZ.  Reimbursement for days awaiting placement; reimbursement for 
hospitals other than critical access hospitals 
The department shall provide reimbursement to hospitals other than critical access 
hospitals for each day after the 10th day that a MaineCare-eligible individual is in the 
care of a hospital while awaiting placement in a nursing facility.  The department shall 
reimburse hospitals prospectively at the statewide average rate per MaineCare member 
day for nursing facility services.  The department shall compute the statewide average 
rate per MaineCare member day based on the simple average of the nursing facility rate 
per MaineCare member day for the applicable state fiscal year or years prorated for the 
hospital's fiscal year.  Reimbursement for days awaiting placement pursuant to this 
section is limited to a period of 5 years and to a maximum of $500,000 of combined 
General Fund funds and federal funds for each year of the 5-year period.  For purposes of 
this section, "critical access hospital" has the same meaning as in section 7932, subsection 
10. 
Sec. 2.  MaineCare Benefits Manual.  The Department of Health and Human 
Services shall amend the rules under Chapter 101:  MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter 
III, Section 45, Hospital Services to implement the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, 
section 3174-ZZ.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to provide 
reimbursement to hospitals other than critical access hospitals for each day after the 10th 
day that a MaineCare-eligible individual is in the care of a hospital while awaiting 
placement in a nursing facility.  The reimbursement is to be paid prospectively at the 
statewide average rate per MaineCare member day for nursing facility services.  The 
department is directed to implement this reimbursement for days awaiting placement for a 
period limited to 5 years.  Reimbursement is limited to a maximum of $500,000 of 
combined General Fund funds and federal funds for each year of the 5-year period.
An Act Regarding Referendum Recounts
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0403
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: POULIOT, CHIPMAN, DESCHAMBAULT, HARRINGTON, HOGAN, MARTIN, PICKETT, TIMBERLAKE, DAVIS
Amends: 21-A MRSA §738

Legislative Document
No. 403
H.P. 294
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act Regarding Referendum Recounts
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative POULIOT of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and
Representatives: HARRINGTON of Sanford, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MARTIN of 
Sinclair, PICKETT of Dixfield, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §738, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 1993, c. 473, §32 and 
affected by §46, is further amended to read: 
On If a referendum question prevails by a percentage difference between the yes and 
no votes of 0.25% or less, as shown by the official tabulation of the referendum votes, the 
Secretary of State shall conduct a recount paid for by the State.  If the percentage 
difference between the yes and no votes is greater than 0.25%, on a petition signed by 
or more affected voters, a recount may be held on any referendum question by 
applying to the Secretary of State within the deadline provided in section 737-A.  A 
deposit is required if the percentage difference between the yes and no votes falls within 
the requirements of section 737-A, subsection 1 The party requesting a recount of a 
referendum in which the percentage difference shown by the official tabulation is greater 
than 0.25% must pay for the recount.  Appeal of challenged or disputed ballots is to the 
Supreme Judicial Court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Secretary of State to conduct a recount paid for by the State for 
a referendum if the percentage difference between the yes and no votes as shown by the 
official tabulation of the referendum votes is 0.25% or less.  It allows a group of voters to 
request a recount for a referendum in which the percentage difference between the yes 
and no votes as shown in the official tabulation of the referendum votes is greater than 
0.25%.  The party requesting a recount for a referendum in which the percentage 
difference between the yes and no votes as shown by the official tabulation is greater than 
0.25% must pay for the recount.
An Act To Prohibit Taxpayer-funded Campaign Expenditures from Being Used on Post-election Parties
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0408
Committee Amendment CA_A_S20 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 135, L.D. 408, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit Taxpayer-funded Campaign Expenditures from Being Used on Post-election 
Parties" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 6 in the 2nd line from the end (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "parties." the following: 'This section does 
not prohibit a candidate from using personal funds for post-election parties as governed 
by rules of the commission.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, clarifies that a Maine 
Clean Election Act candidate may use personal funds for a post-election party in 
accordance with rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/17 feac 
LD408 
LR 2033(02) 
An Act To Prohibit Taxpayer-funded Campaign Expenditures from Being Used on Post-election 
Parties 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ')t" 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
( S- 20) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The prohibition on candidates using Maine Clean Election Funds to pay for post-election parties will result in a minor 
savings to the Maine Clean Election Fund. 
LR2033(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0404
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 404
H.P. 295
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, 
a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the State Board of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the State Board of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 and approved for introduction by 
a majority of the Legislative Council.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature outside the legislative rule acceptance period; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the State Board of Education that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A outside the legislative rule acceptance period, is authorized. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 115: Certification, 
Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, a major substantive rule of the State 
Board of Education that was filed outside the legislative rule acceptance period.
An Act To Make Changes to the So-called Dig Safe Law
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0405
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: WOODSOME, BERRY
Amends: 23 MRSA §3360-A

Legislative Document
No. 405
S.P. 132
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Make Changes to the So-called Dig Safe Law
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator WOODSOME of York.
Cosponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §3360-A, sub-§1, ¶E, as amended by PL 2011, c. 588, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
E.  "Underground facility" means any item of personal property buried or placed 
below ground for use in connection with the storage or conveyance of water, sewage, 
electronic, telephonic or telegraphic communications, electric energy, oil, gas or 
other substances and including, but not limited to, pipes, sewers, conduits, cables, 
valves, lines, wires, manholes, attachments, appurtenances and those parts of poles 
below ground. This definition Except for liquefied propane gas distribution systems 
that have a cumulative tank capacity of over 2,000 gallons, "underground facility" 
does not include liquefied propane gas distribution systems that are not included 
within the scope of 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 192 and. "Underground 
facility" does not include highway drainage culverts or under drains. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that liquefied propane gas distribution systems that have a 
cumulative tank capacity of over 2,000 gallons are subject to the so-called Dig Safe Law.
An Act To Simplify the Laws Regarding Games of Chance
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0407
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: COLLINS, HANINGTON, CARPENTER, MASON, ALLEY, FARRIN, LONGSTAFF, LUCHINI, TURNER, WHITE
Amends: 17 MRSA §1831, 17 MRSA §1836

Legislative Document
No. 407
S.P. 134
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Simplify the Laws Regarding Games of Chance
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator COLLINS of York.
Cosponsored by Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, MASON of Androscoggin, Representatives: ALLEY of 
Beals, FARRIN of Norridgewock, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, 
TURNER of Burlington, WHITE of Washburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §1831, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2011, c. 420, Pt. A, §11, is 
further amended to read: 
5.  Game of chance.  "Game of chance" means a game, contest, scheme or device in 
which: 
A.  A person stakes or risks something of value for the opportunity to win something 
of value; 
B.  The rules of operation or play require an event the result of which outcome is 
solely determined by chance, outside the control of the contestant or participant; and 
C.  Chance enters as an element that influences the outcome in a manner that cannot 
be eliminated through the application of skill. 
For the purposes of this subsection, "an event the result of which is determined by 
chance" includes but is not limited to a shuffle of a deck of cards, a roll of a die or dice or 
a random drawing or generation of an object that may include, but is not limited to, a 
card, a die, a number or simulations of any of these. A shuffle of a deck of cards, a roll of 
a die, a random drawing or generation of an object or some other event the result of 
which is determined by chance that is employed to determine impartially the initial order 
of play in a game, contest, scheme or device does not alone make a game, contest, 
scheme or device a game of chance.  For purposes of this chapter, beano, bingo, a savings 
promotion raffle and table games as defined in Title 8, section 1001, subsection 43-A are 
not games of chance. 
Sec. 2.  17 MRSA §1836, first ¶, as amended by PL 2011, c. 325, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
The Chief of the State Police may issue a license under this section to an organization 
eligible to conduct beano games under chapter 13-A and games of chance under this 
chapter to conduct up to 2 tournament games per month.  For purposes of this section, 
"tournament game" means a game of chance played using a deck of cards with rules 
similar to poker or other card games. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies, for the purposes of the laws governing games of chance, that 
games of chance are those games in which the outcome is solely determined by chance, 
outside the control of the contestant or participant.
An Act To Prohibit Taxpayer-funded Campaign Expenditures from Being Used on Post-election Parties
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0408
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: COLLINS, FARRIN, CARPENTER, MASON, DILLINGHAM, HANINGTON, LONGSTAFF, LUCHINI, SCHNECK, TURNER
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document
No. 408
S.P. 135
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Prohibit Taxpayer-funded Campaign Expenditures from 
Being Used on Post-election Parties
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator COLLINS of York.
Cosponsored by Representative FARRIN of Norridgewock and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, MASON of Androscoggin, Representatives: 
DILLINGHAM of Oxford, HANINGTON of Lincoln, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, LUCHINI 
of Ellsworth, SCHNECK of Bangor, TURNER of Burlington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2011, c. 389, §54, is 
further amended to read: 
6.  Restrictions on contributions and expenditures for certified candidates.  After 
certification, a candidate must limit the candidate's campaign expenditures and 
obligations, including outstanding obligations, to the revenues distributed to the candidate 
from the fund and may not accept any contributions unless specifically authorized by the 
commission.  Candidates may also accept and spend interest earned on fund revenues in 
campaign bank accounts.  All revenues distributed to a certified candidate from the fund 
must be used for campaign-related purposes. The candidate, the treasurer, the candidate's 
committee authorized pursuant to section 1013-A, subsection 1 or any agent of the 
candidate and committee may not use these revenues for any but campaign-related 
purposes.  The candidate, the treasurer, the candidate's committee authorized pursuant to 
section 1013-A, subsection 1 or any agent of the candidate and committee may not use 
these revenues for post-election parties.  The commission shall publish guidelines 
outlining permissible campaign-related expenditures. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits funds distributed to candidates from the Maine Clean Election 
Fund from being used for post-election parties.
An Act To Require the Completion of Courses of Study in Home Economics and Industrial Arts Education Prior to Graduation from High School
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0412
Committee Amendment CA_A_S132 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 139, L.D. 412, Bill, "An Act To 
Require the Completion of Courses of Study in Home Economics and Industrial Arts 
Education Prior to Graduation from High School" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Direct the Development of After-school Programs' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
insertjng the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
After-school programs; working group. 
Resolved: 
That the 
Department of Education shall work with the Maine Afterschool Network to create a 
working group consisting of members of the Maine Afterschool Network and 
representatives of interested and appropriate business entities to design and develop after-
school programs, including but not limited to industrial arts and family and consumer 
sciences after-school programs, that schools can adopt to meet the interests and needs of 
students; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Education by January 15, 2018 
shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on the 
progress of the working group created pursuant to section 1 along with any 
recommendations to promote success of the effort to design and develop after-school 
programs.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve. This amendment, which is the 
minority report of the committee, directs the Department of Education to work with the 
Maine Afterschool Network to create a working group consisting of members of the 
Maine Afterschool Network and representatives of interested business tntities to design 
and develop after-school programs that schools can adopt to meet the interests and needs 
of students. The department is directed to report by January 15, 2018 to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on the progress of the working 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITIEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 139, L.D. 412 
group along with any recommendations to promote the success of the effort to design and 
develop after-school programs. 
FISCAL XOTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/21/17 feac-.. 
LD412 
LR 1403(02) 
An Act To Require the Completion of Courses of Study in Home Economics and Industrial Arts 
Education Prior to Graduation from High School 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'flt 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
(S- V3Z.) 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to create a working group to design and develop afterschool 
programs and to prepare the required report can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1403(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Add Addiction to or Dependency on Opiates or Prescription Drugs to the List of Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0411
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, BELLOWS, CHIPMAN, DION, KATZ, MIRAMANT, SAVIELLO, HAMANN, HICKMAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §2422

Legislative Document
No. 411
S.P. 138
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Add Addiction to or Dependency on Opiates or 
Prescription Drugs to the List of Qualifying Conditions for Medical 
Marijuana
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, DION of 
Cumberland, KATZ of Kennebec, MIRAMANT of Knox, SAVIELLO of Franklin, 
Representatives: HAMANN of South Portland, HICKMAN of Winthrop.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2422, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2013, c. 361, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
D.  Any other medical condition or its treatment as provided for in section 2424, 
subsection 2; or 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §2422, sub-§2, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 361, §1, is 
amended to read: 
E.  Post-traumatic stress disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, dyskinetic and spastic 
movement disorders and other diseases causing severe and persistent muscle spasms.; 
or 
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §2422, sub-§2, ¶F is enacted to read: 
F.  Addiction to or dependency on opiates or prescription drugs. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds addiction to or dependency on opiates or prescription drugs to the list 
of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana.
An Act To Modify the Amount of Product Samples of Malt Liquor, Wine or Spirits That May Be Provided to Retail Licensees
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0415
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: MASON, LUCHINI, CARPENTER, COLLINS, FARRIN
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1402-A, 28-A MRSA §1504

Legislative Document
No. 415
S.P. 142
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Modify the Amount of Product Samples of Malt Liquor, 
Wine or Spirits That May Be Provided to Retail Licensees
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, COLLINS of York, Representative: FARRIN of 
Norridgewock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1402-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2011, c. 629, §27, is 
further amended to read: 
4.  Full-bottle samples.  The maximum amount of unopened full-bottle samples 
given to a retail licensee may not exceed 9 18 gallons of malt beverage liquor and 9 18 
liters of wine annually.  A full-bottle sample is an unopened bottle of wine or malt 
beverage liquor given to a retail licensee, which may be consumed by a retail licensee on 
or off the premises; and 
Sec. 2.  28-A MRSA §1504, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2011, c. 629, §31, is 
further amended to read: 
5.  Full-bottle samples.  The maximum amount of unopened full-bottle samples of 
distilled spirits given to a retail licensee by a sales representative may not exceed 3 6 
liters per year per distiller represented by that sales representative.  Individual samples 
may not exceed one liter.  A full-bottle sample is an unopened bottle of spirits provided to 
an agency liquor store or an on-premises retail licensee licensed to sell spirits. 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows a brewery, winery or wholesaler to provide to a retail licensee 
samples of products, limited to 9 gallons of malt liquor and 9 liters of wine annually.  
This bill increases the annual limit to 18 gallons of malt liquor and 18 liters of wine. 
Current law allows a licensed sales representative for a distilled spirits manufacturer 
or suppler to give to a retail licensee a maximum of 3 liters per year per distiller 
represented by the sales representative.  This bill increases the annual limit to 6 liters per 
distiller.
An Act To Limit the Influence of Lobbyists by Expanding the Prohibition on Accepting Political Contributions
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0413
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CHENETTE, DILLINGHAM, CHIPMAN, BERRY, HICKMAN
Amends: 1 MRSA §1015

Legislative Document
No. 413
S.P. 140
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Limit the Influence of Lobbyists by Expanding the 
Prohibition on Accepting Political Contributions
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHENETTE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford and
Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, HICKMAN of 
Winthrop.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §1015, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2009, c. 286, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
B.  The Governor, a member of the Legislature or any constitutional officer or the 
staff or agent of the Governor, a member of the Legislature or any constitutional 
officer may not intentionally solicit or accept a contribution from a lobbyist, lobbyist 
associate or employer during any period of time in which the Legislature is convened 
before final adjournment, except for a qualifying contribution as defined under Title 
21-A, section 1122, subsection 7.  A lobbyist, lobbyist associate or employer may not 
intentionally give, offer or promise a contribution, other than a qualifying 
contribution, to the Governor, a member of the Legislature or any constitutional 
officer or the staff or agent of the Governor, a member of the Legislature or any 
constitutional officer during any time in which the Legislature is convened before 
final adjournment.  These prohibitions apply to contributions directly and indirectly 
solicited or accepted by, or given, offered and promised to a political action 
committee, ballot question committee or party committee of which the Governor, a 
member of the Legislature, a constitutional officer or the staff or agent of these 
officials is a treasurer, officer or primary fund-raiser or decision maker. 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits the Governor, members of the Legislature, constitutional 
officers and the staff or agents of the Governor, members of the Legislature and 
constitutional officers from soliciting or accepting contributions from a lobbyist, lobbyist 
associate or employer while the Legislature is convened in session.  This bill extends 
application of that prohibition year-round, regardless of whether the Legislature is in 
session.
An Act To Create the Maine Forest Resources Council
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0414
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, CAMPBELL, DAVIS, LANGLEY, DUCHESNE, HARLOW

Legislative Document
No. 414
S.P. 141
In Senate, February 7, 2017
An Act To Create the Maine Forest Resources Council
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington and
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, LANGLEY of Hancock, Representatives: DUCHESNE of 
Hudson, HARLOW of Portland.
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 create the Maine Forest Resources Council.
An Act To Clarify Damages for the Willful or Negligent Injury or Death of a Dog
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0419
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BAILEY, DENNO, FAY
Amends: 7 MRSA §3953

Legislative Document
No. 419
H.P. 299
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Clarify Damages for the Willful or Negligent Injury or 
Death of a Dog
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BAILEY of Saco.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DENNO of Cumberland, FAY of Raymond.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §3953, as amended by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §13 and affected 
by Pt. D, §7 and c. 614, §9, is further amended to read: 
§3953.  Stealing, injuring or killing dogs 
Except as provided in section 3951 and Title 12, section 12404, and unless the killing 
is justified to protect persons or property, a person who steals, confines or secretes, 
willfully or negligently injures or willfully or negligently kills a dog is liable in damages 
to the dog's owner in a civil action.  Damages may include, but are not limited to, actual 
damages, including veterinary fees and the value of the dog; damages for loss of 
companionship; damages for pain and suffering; and punitive damages.  The prevailing 
party in any action under this section may recover attorney's fees from the nonprevailing 
party. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows damages for the willful or negligent injury or death of a dog to 
include, but not be limited to, actual damages, including veterinary fees and the value of 
the dog; damages for loss of companionship; damages for pain and suffering; and 
punitive damages.  The prevailing party in any action may recover attorney's fees from 
the nonprevailing party.
An Act To Educate the Public on the Proper Use of Pesticides and To Promote Integrated Pest Management Using Existing Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0418
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, SAVIELLO, HICKMAN, KINNEY, LYFORD, MAREAN, SKOLFIELD, THERIAULT, TIMBERLAKE, DAVIS

Legislative Document
No. 418
H.P. 298
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Educate the Public on the Proper Use of Pesticides and 
To Promote Integrated Pest Management Using Existing Resources
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton.
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and Representatives: HICKMAN of 
Winthrop, KINNEY of Knox, LYFORD of Eddington, MAREAN of Hollis, SKOLFIELD of 
Weld, THERIAULT of China, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to require that the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control educate the public on the proper use of pesticides 
and promote integrated pest management using funds that have already been appropriated 
to the board.
An Act To Extend Internet Availability in Rural Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0423
Committee Amendment CA_A_H17 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " Jl" to H.P. 303, L.D. 423, Bill, "An Act To 
Extend Internet Availability in Rural Maine" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page I - 128LR0199(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Approved: 03/13/17 ~ac 
LD423 
LR 199(02) 
An Act To Extend Internet Availability in Rural Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ·~ ( H-J j 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
FY 2019-20 
FY2020-21 
$50,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
$50,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
LRO 199(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Promote Economic Development and Critical Communications for Rural Family Farms, Businesses and Residences by Strategic Public Investment in High-speed Internet
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0421
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: McCREA, BERRY, DOW, GATTINE, MARTIN, PARKER, SHERMAN, DAVIS, GRATWICK

Legislative Document
No. 421
H.P. 301
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Promote Economic Development and Critical 
Communications for Rural Family Farms, Businesses and 
Residences by Strategic Public Investment in High-speed Internet
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham, Senator DOW of Lincoln and
Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MARTIN of Sinclair, 
McELWEE of Caribou, PARKER of South Berwick, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senators: 
DAVIS of Piscataquis, GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to increase funding to the ConnectME Authority from $1,000,000 
to $5,000,000 to expand universal broadband and high-speed Internet into rural areas 
identified as the 6% of the State unserved by high-speed Internet.  This bill proposes to 
make expanding high-speed Internet into unserved rural areas a key emphasis in the 
economic development of and to multiply the return to the State by directing the 
ConnectME Authority to use the increased funding to increase the rate of strategic 
broadband investment and leverage additional federal funding to provide middle-mile and 
last-mile infrastructure in the unserved areas and to correct broadband deficiencies 
identified in the ConnectME Authority's baseline update of 2013.
An Act To Extend Internet Availability in Rural Maine IO
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0423
House Amendment HA_A_H19 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 303, L.D. 423, Bill, "An Act To Extend 
Internet Availability in Rural Maine" 
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Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'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. 
LIBRARY, MAINE STATE 
Maine State Library 0217 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to extend for 2 years a program that provides 
mobile wireless hot spot devices to libraries in Washington County. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2016-17 
$0 
$0 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$50,000 
$50,000 
2018-19 
$0 
$0 
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FISCAL NOTE REQlTIRED 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/28/17 feac: 
LD423 
LR 199(04) 
An Act To Extend Internet Availability in Rural Maine 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 'f:' to Original Bill 
Sponsor: Rep. Berry of Bowdoinham 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2016-17 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
($50,000) 
$50,000 
$0 
$0 
($50,000) 
$50,000 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the emergency clause and moves the one-time General Fund appropriation of $50,000 from 
fiscal year 2016-17 to fiscal year 2017-18. The money is for the Maine State Library to provide mobile wireless hot 
spot devices to libraries in Washington County
An Act To Extend the Big Game Season in Coastal Wildlife Management Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0424
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: PIERCE, WOODSOME, ALLEY, HANLEY, HARLOW, LYFORD, PRESCOTT, SIMMONS, STEARNS, WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §10105, 12 MRSA §10501, 12 MRSA §11205

Legislative Document
No. 424
H.P. 304
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Extend the Big Game Season in Coastal Wildlife 
Management Areas
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PIERCE of Dresden.
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, 
HANLEY of Pittston, HARLOW of Portland, LYFORD of Eddington, PRESCOTT of 
Waterboro, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, STEARNS of Guilford, WOOD of Greene.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10105, sub-§18 is enacted to read: 
18.  Commissioner's authority to allow hunting on Sunday.  The commissioner 
may allow hunting on a Sunday in an area or region the commissioner determines 
appropriate for the purposes of enhancing wildlife resource management or enhancing or 
promoting the hunting experience. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §10501, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2003, c. 511, §1 and 
affected by §3 and c. 614, §§9 and 10, is further amended to read: 
9.  Possession of hunting equipment on Sunday.  Possession of hunting equipment 
in the fields or forests or on the waters or ice in the State on Sunday when hunting is 
prohibited is prima facie evidence of a violation of section 11205, unless: 
A.  The hunting equipment is carried, securely wrapped, in a complete cover; 
B.  The hunting equipment is fastened in a case; or 
C.    The hunting equipment is carried in at least 2 separate pieces in such a manner 
that it can not be fired, unless the separate pieces are joined together.  For the purpose 
of this subsection, a clip, magazine or cylinder of a firearm may not be considered a 
piece of the hunting equipment.  Bows and arrows must be kept in a case or cover if 
broadheads or field points are kept attached to the arrows. 
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §11205, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
A.  Hunt wild animals or wild birds on Sunday except when allowed by the 
commissioner under section 10105, subsection 18; or 
Sec. 4.  Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to allow hunting 
on certain Sundays in certain areas of the State.  The Commissioner of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall allow hunting on 5 Sundays during the respective hunting 
seasons for bear, moose, deer and wild turkey on public land and private land of 5 acres 
or more with the landowner's permission in wildlife management areas A, B and C. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to allow 
hunting on Sunday and directs the commissioner to allow hunting on 5 Sundays for the 
respective hunting seasons for bear, moose, deer and wild turkey in coastal wildlife 
management areas on public land and private land of 5 acres or more with the 
landowner's permission.
An Act To Extend Fall Fishing Opportunities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0425
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BLACK, SAVIELLO, BICKFORD, HARVELL, HILLIARD, MASON, SKOLFIELD, STEARNS, THERIAULT, TURNER
Amends: 12 MRSA §12456

Legislative Document
No. 425
H.P. 305
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Extend Fall Fishing Opportunities
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton.
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, 
HARVELL of Farmington, HILLIARD of Belgrade, MASON of Lisbon, SKOLFIELD of 
Weld, STEARNS of Guilford, THERIAULT of China, TURNER of Burlington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12456, sub-§1-B is enacted to read: 
1-B.  Limited season.  The commissioner shall establish a limited season for fishing 
from October 1st to October 31st. A person who holds a valid Maine fishing license may 
catch fish during the limited season only if the fish is immediately returned to the water in 
which it was caught. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes a limited season for fishing from October 1st to October 31st, 
during which a holder of a fishing license may catch fish as long as the fish is 
immediately returned to the water in which it was caught.
An Act To Allow Hunters Whose Religion Prohibits Wearing Hunter Orange Clothing To Instead Wear Red
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0426
Committee Amendment CA_A_H130 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ff" to H.P. 306, L.D. 426, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Hunters Whose Religion Prohibits Wearing Hunter Orange Clothing To Instead Wear 
Red" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1-A in the first line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) 
by inserting before the following: "red" the following: 'bright' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that a person with a religious opposition to wearing hunter 
orange may substitute articles of bright red clothing, instead of articles of red clothing as 
the bill provides, for the required articles of hunter orange clothing. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/23/17 fe'ac 
LD426 
LR 1694(02) 
An Act To Allow Hunters Whose Religion Prohibits Wearing Hunter Orange Clothing To Instead 
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Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A' L 
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Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department ofinland Fisheries and Wildlife from allowing certain hunters to substitute 
articles of bright red clothing in lieu of hunter orange clothing because of religious beliefs are expected to be minor 
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR 1694(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0428
Committee Amendment CA_A_H432 (House)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 308, L.D. 428, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to Article X of the Constitution of Maine Regarding the 
Publication of Maine fudian Treaty Obligations" 
Amend the resolution by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to Article X of the Constitution of 
Maine Regarding the Publication of Omitted Sections, Including Maine Indian 
Treaty Obligations' 
Amend the resolution by striking out the amending instructions and all of Section 7 
(page 1, lines 4 to 10 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 'Constitution, Art. X, §7 is 
repealed.' 
Amend the resolution in the referendum question in the 2nd line (page 1, line 19 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
11Section
and inserting the following: 'Sections 1, 2 
and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
It amends the resolution to repeal all of Article X, Section 7, resulting in the inclusion of 
the omitted sections, Sections 1, 2 and 5 of Article X, when a printed copy of the 
Constitution of Maine is prefixed to the Laws of Maine. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/24/17 fe'ac. 
LD428 
LR 985(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to Article X of the Constitution of Maine Regarding the 
Referendum Costs 
Publication of Maine Indian Treaty Obligations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Pf 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Cunent biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Month/Year 
Nov-17 
Election Type 
General 
Question 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secreta1y of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107 ,25 0 may be required. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
If approved by the voters, any additional costs to the Legislature from amending the Constitution are expected to be 
minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0985(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Hunters Whose Religion Prohibits Wearing Hunter Orange Clothing To Instead Wear Red
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0426
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: McCREA, THIBODEAU, McELWEE, PARKER, SHERMAN, BELLOWS, CARPENTER, GRATWICK, MAKER
Amends: 12 MRSA §11203

Legislative Document
No. 426
H.P. 306
House of Representatives, February 7, 2017
An Act To Allow Hunters Whose Religion Prohibits Wearing 
Hunter Orange Clothing To Instead Wear Red
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by President THIBODEAU of Waldo and Representatives: McELWEE of 
Caribou, PARKER of South Berwick, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senators: BELLOWS of 
Kennebec, CARPENTER of Aroostook, GRATWICK of Penobscot, MAKER of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11203, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
1-A.  Religious opposition exemption.  A person may substitute articles of red 
clothing for the articles of hunter orange clothing required under subsection 1 if the 
person has a religious opposition to the wearing of hunter orange clothing. 
Sec. 2.  Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend rules.  The 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall amend Rule Chapter 4: Hunting and 
Trapping to clarify that a person who has a religious opposition to the wearing of hunter 
orange clothing may substitute articles of red clothing for the articles of hunter orange 
clothing required by current law.  Rules amended pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a hunter whose religion prohibits the wearing of hunter orange to 
instead wear red.  It also directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to 
amend its rules to reflect this exemption.