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An Act To Prevent Long-term Welfare Dependency
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0477
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANDERSON, BRAKEY, AUSTIN, CEBRA, CHACE, HANINGTON, HANLEY, SAMPSON, VACHON
Amends: 22 MRSA §3763

Legislative Document
No. 477
H.P. 340
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Prevent Long-term Welfare Dependency
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CEBRA of Naples, CHACE of Durham, HANINGTON of 
Lincoln, HANLEY of Pittston, SAMPSON of Alfred, VACHON of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3763, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2005, c. 522, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
8.  Alternative aid.   The department shall provide alternative aid to applicants who 
seek short-term assistance in order to obtain or retain employment.  The applicants must 
meet the eligibility requirements established by rule adopted pursuant to section 3762, 
subsection 3, paragraph A.  The department shall adopt rules requiring an applicant for 
alternative aid who is seeking to obtain employment to participate in job search activities 
consistent with the job search activities for participants of the ASPIRE-TANF program 
adopted pursuant to section 3788, subsection 9.  The alternative aid may not exceed 3 
times the value of the monthly TANF grant for which the applicant's family is eligible.  
An eligible applicant may receive alternative aid no more than once during any 12-month 
period.  If the family reapplies for TANF within 3 months of receiving alternative aid, the 
family shall repay any alternative aid received in excess of the amount that the family 
would have received on TANF.  The method of repayment must be the same as that used 
for the repayment of unintentional overpayments in the TANF program. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rules 
requiring unemployed applicants for alternative aid who are seeking employment to 
participate in job search activities that are consistent with the job search activities for 
participants of the ASPIRE-TANF program.
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Implement the Department's Study of Ambulance Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0478
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANDERSON, BRAKEY, AUSTIN, CEBRA, CHACE, HANINGTON, HANLEY, SAMPSON, VACHON

Legislative Document
No. 478
H.P. 341
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Implement the Department's Study of Ambulance Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CEBRA of Naples, CHACE of Durham, HANINGTON of 
Lincoln, HANLEY of Pittston, SAMPSON of Alfred, VACHON of Scarborough.
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve proposes to continue the efforts of the Department of Health and Human 
Services undertaken to conduct a rate study pursuant to Resolve 2015, chapter 87.
An Act To Promote Workforce Participation
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0481
Committee Amendment CA_A_H326 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A-" to H.P. 344, L.D. 481, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote Workforce Participation" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, removes the 
emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 128LR1134(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05/20/17 feac.. 
LD481 
LR 1134(02) 
An Act To Promote Workforce Participation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/f ( f-/ -j;I ~ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
· 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biellllium cost increase - Federal Block Grant Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill increases the amount of income earned by recipients of benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy 
Families program that is disregarded in determining the amount of benefits they receive. The amount of the disregard 
is lowered over time as recipients make the transition to stable employment. Sufficient data is not cunently available 
to determine what the additional cost would be, but any cost would accrue to the Temporary Assistance for Needy 
Families Federal Block Grant Fund and would have no impact on the General Fund spending. 
LRl 134(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Repeal the Maine Certificate of Need Act of 2002
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0482
Committee Amendment CA_A_H300 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 345, L.D. 482, Bill, "An Act To 
Repeal the Maine Certificate of Need Act of 2002" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 18 the following: 
'Sec. 19. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Nursing Facilities 0148 
Initiative: Provides appropriations and allocations for the increased costs generated by 
elimination of the certificate of need process. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2017-18 
$1,245,517 
$1,245,517 
2017-18 
$2,459,237 
$2,459,237 
2017-18 
$236,474 
$236,474 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
$1,380,474 
$1,380,474 
2018-19 
$2,997,548 
$2,997,548 
2018-19 
$279,448 
$279,448 
A.~ S. 
COMMIITEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 345, L.D. 482 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/17/17 feae 
LD482 
LR 464(02) 
An Act To Repeal the Maine Certificate of Need Act of 2002 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ·~ { fl-JDo) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
$1,245,517 
$1,245,517 
$2,459,237 
$236,474 
$2,459,237 
$89,511 
FY 2018-19 
$1,380,474 
$1,380,474 
$2,997,548 
$279,448 
$2,997,548 
$132,485 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$1,589,476 
$1,589,476 
$3,453,073 
$321,865 
$3,453,073 
$174,902 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$1,510,228 
$1,510,228 
$3,280,909 
$305,817 
$3,280,909 
$158,854 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations of $1,245,517 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $1,3 80,474 in fiscal year 2018-
to the Department of Health and Human Services for the increased costs generated by elimination of the 
requirement to apply for and receive a certificate of need from the Department of Health and Human Services before 
introducing additional health care services and procedures into a market area. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations 
for the FMAP match and Other Special Revenue Funds allocations for the Nursing Facilities Tax are also included. 
LR0464(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Migratory Game Birds To Be Hunted on Sundays
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0485
Committee Amendment CA_A_H145 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §11205, 12 MRSA §11205-A

COMMITTEE AMENDIYJENT "A" to H.P. 348, L.D. 485, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Migratory Game Birds To Be Hunted on Sundays" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow Hunting of Migratory Game Birds on Sundays and Prohibit 
Hunting of Migratory Game Birds on Wednesdays' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11205, sub-§1, 1A, 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 that a person may hunt 
migratory game birds, other than the American woodcock in accordance with this Part 
as long as any hunting on agricultural land is with the landowner's permission; or 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §11205-A is enacted to read: 
§11205-A. Hunting migratory birds on Wednesday 
1. Prohibition. A person may not: 
A. Hunt migratory game birds on Wednesday; or 
B. Possess any migratory game bird taken in violation of paragraph A except as 
otherwise provided in this Part. 
2. Penalties. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The bill allows hunting of migratory game birds 
on Sundays. 
The amendment allows hunting of migratory_ gam~ birds, excepi the. 
-- 31 - - - American woodcock~ on Sunda~ The amendment prohibits hunting migratory game 
birds on Sundays from agricultural land except with the landowner's permission. The 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"A" to H.P. 348, L.D. 485 
amendment prohibits hunting migratory game birds on Wednesdays and possession of a 
migratory game bird that was hunted on a Wednesday. The amendment provides that a 
person who hunts migratoty game birds on a Wednesday or possesses a migratory game 
bird that was hunted on a Wednesday commits a Class E crime. 
FISCAL NOTE REQlJffitv 
(See att.dled) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03/17 feac 
LD485 
LR 946(02) 
An Act To Allow Migratory Game Birds To Be Hunted on Sundays 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Pr c H -14-5 \ 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class E crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as a result of the provisions allowing the 
hunting of migratory game birds, except the American Woodcock, on agricultural land with the landowner's 
pennission on Sundays and prohibiting the hunting of migratory game birds on Wednesdays are anticipated to be 
minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0946(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Enforcement of Snowmobile Noise Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0483
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, DAVIS, ALLEY, BLACK, DUCHESNE, HARLOW, MASON, PIERCE, SKOLFIELD, WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §13106-A

Legislative Document
No. 483
H.P. 346
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Improve Enforcement of Snowmobile Noise Levels
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BLACK of Wilton, DUCHESNE of Hudson, HARLOW of 
Portland, MASON of Lisbon, PIERCE of Dresden, SKOLFIELD of Weld, WOOD of Greene.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13106-A, sub-§14, as amended by PL 2009, c. 340, §20, is 
further amended to read: 
14.  Snowmobile noise level limits.  This subsection governs noise levels for 
snowmobiles. 
A.  Except as provided in section 13112, a person may not: 
(1)  Operate a snowmobile that exceeds the noise limits for that snowmobile 
established in paragraph B; or 
(2)  Operate a snowmobile with an exhaust system that has been modified in a 
manner that amplifies or otherwise increases total noise emission above that of 
the snowmobile as originally constructed, regardless of the date of manufacture. 
B.  The following noise levels are established: 
(1)  Every snowmobile manufactured after February 1, 1975 and offered for sale 
or sold in this State must be constructed to limit total vehicle noise to not more 
than 78 decibels of sound pressure level at 50 feet on the "A" scale, as measured 
by the SAE standards J-192; 
(2)  Snowmobiles manufactured after October 1, 1973, but on or before February 
1, 1975, and offered for sale or sold in this State must be constructed to limit the 
total vehicle noise to not more than 82 decibels of sound pressure level at 50 feet 
on the "A" scale, as measured by the SAE standards J-192; and 
(3)  Snowmobiles manufactured on or before October 1, 1973 are not subject to a 
specific noise level, except that they may not be modified in violation of this 
subsection. 
C.  The following penalties apply to violations of this subsection. 
(1)  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a 
fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
(2)  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as 
having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-
year period commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes provisions regarding snowmobile noise levels to reflect current 
snowmobile manufacturing standards.
An Act To Allow Ice Fishing in Seboomook Lake Township on Baker Lake and on Third, Fourth and Fifth St. John Ponds
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0484
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: KINNEY, WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §12454

Legislative Document
No. 484
H.P. 347
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Allow Ice Fishing in Seboomook Lake Township on 
Baker Lake and on Third, Fourth and Fifth St. John Ponds
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KINNEY of Limington.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representative: WOOD of Greene.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12454, sub-§2 is enacted to read: 
2.  Ice fishing in Seboomook Lake Township.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, Baker 
Lake in Township 7, Range 17 WELS; Third St. John Pond in Township 4, Range 17 
WELS and Township 5, Range 17 WELS; Fourth St. John Pond in Township 5, Range 17 
WELS; and Fifth St. John Pond in Township 5, Range 17 WELS and Township 6, Range 
WELS, all in Somerset County, are open to ice fishing. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows ice fishing on Baker Lake and Third, Fourth and Fifth St. John ponds 
in Somerset County.
An Act To Allow Migratory Game Birds To Be Hunted on Sundays
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0485
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: PIERCE, BLACK, HANLEY, HARLOW, LYFORD, SIMMONS, STEARNS, THERIAULT, WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §11205

Legislative Document
No. 485
H.P. 348
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Allow Migratory Game Birds To Be Hunted on Sundays
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 Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, HANLEY of Pittston, HARLOW of 
Portland, LYFORD of Eddington, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, STEARNS of Guilford, 
THERIAULT of China, WOOD of Greene.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  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 that a person may hunt 
migratory game birds pursuant to sections 11158 and 11855 on Sunday; or 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows Sunday hunting for migratory game birds.
An Act To Promote Keeping Workers in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0487
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SCHNECK, BELLOWS, HANINGTON, KORNFIELD, LONGSTAFF, LUCHINI, MARTIN, MASTRACCIO, STANLEY, COLLINS

Legislative Document
No. 487
H.P. 350
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Promote Keeping Workers in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: HANINGTON of Lincoln, KORNFIELD of Bangor, LONGSTAFF of 
Waterville, LUCHINI of Ellsworth, MARTIN of Sinclair, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, 
STANLEY of Medway, Senator: COLLINS of York.
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 regulate the use of so-called noncompete agreements, which are 
contracts entered into by an employee prohibiting the employee from working in the 
same or a similar profession within a time certain after leaving employment with the 
employer and within a specified geographical area.  This bill would restrict the use of 
noncompete agreements by public and private employers by: 
1.  Prohibiting their use for low-wage employees; 
2.  Requiring employers to include in any advertisement for a job a statement that the 
person hired will be required to sign a noncompete agreement; 
3.  Requiring employers to notify prospective employees of the noncompete 
requirement and provide a copy of the noncompete agreement before extending a job 
offer; 
4.  Requiring employers to provide additional compensation to those employees who 
agree to sign a noncompete agreement; 
5.  Restricting the use of noncompete agreements to those situations when they are 
necessary to protect trade secrets or confidential information held by that employer; 
6.  Limiting the duration of noncompete agreements so that they would have to be 
renegotiated and agreed to after a certain period of time; and 
7.  Allowing an employee harmed by the unlawful use of a noncompete agreement to 
bring suit against the employer and, if the employee prevails, be awarded damages, 
attorney's fees and court costs.
An Act To Ensure Firefighters Receive Cancer Treatment Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 39-A
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0489
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SEAVEY, THERIAULT
Amends: 39-A MRSA §328-B

Legislative Document
No. 489
H.P. 352
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Ensure Firefighters Receive Cancer Treatment Pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 39-A
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SEAVEY of Kennebunkport.
Cosponsored by Representative: THERIAULT of China.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §328-B, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 408, §1, is 
amended to read: 
2.  Presumption.  If a firefighter who contracts cancer has met the requirements of 
subsections 3, 6 and 7, there is a rebuttable conclusive presumption that the firefighter 
contracted the cancer in the course of employment as a firefighter and as a result of that 
employment, that sufficient notice of the cancer has been given and that the disease was 
not occasioned by any willful act of the firefighter to cause the disease. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, there is a rebuttable presumption that if a firefighter meeting 
certain requirements contracts cancer, the cancer was contracted in the course of that 
employment and as a result of that employment.  This bill amends that provision of law to 
establish the presumption as conclusive, rather than rebuttable.
An Act To Extend the Allowed Time for the Interchange of Government Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0491
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TURNER, BRAKEY, BATTLE, BLACK, FREDETTE, HARLOW, KINNEY, PICKETT, TIMBERLAKE, MAKER
Amends: 5 MRSA §3003

Legislative Document
No. 491
H.P. 354
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Extend the Allowed Time for the Interchange of 
Government Employees
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TURNER of Burlington.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, BLACK of Wilton, FREDETTE of Newport, 
HARLOW of Portland, KINNEY of Limington, PICKETT of Dixfield, TIMBERLAKE of 
Turner, Senator: MAKER of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §3003, last ¶, as enacted by PL 1967, c. 266, is amended to read: 
The period of individual assignment or detail under an interchange program shall 
may not exceed 12 24 months, nor shall may any person be assigned or detailed for more 
than 12 24 months during any 36-month 48-month period. Details relating to any matter 
covered in this chapter may be the subject of an agreement between the sending and 
receiving agencies. Elected officials shall may not be assigned from a sending agency nor 
detailed to a receiving agency. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law governing the interchange of employees between 
government departments, agencies and instrumentalities. It increases the maximum 
period of an interchange assignment from 12 to 24 months.
An Act To Exempt Chiropractic Assistants from Being Required To Hold Licenses as Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists or Radiation Therapists
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0490
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: WADSWORTH, HAMPER
Amends: 32 MRSA §9854

Legislative Document
No. 490
H.P. 353
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Exempt Chiropractic Assistants from Being Required To 
Hold Licenses as Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists or 
Radiation Therapists
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §9854, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 2005, c. 166, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
C.  A resident physician or a student enrolled in and attending a school or college of 
medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry, dentistry or radiologic technology or an 
individual who is concurrently obtaining the education and clinical training required 
by the board by rule who applies ionizing radiation to a human being while under the 
supervision of a licensed practitioner; or 
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §9854, sub-§3, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 524, is amended 
to read: 
D.  Any person serving in the United States Armed Services Forces or public health 
service or employed by the Veterans' Veterans Administration or other federal agency 
performing his that person's official duties, provided that as long as the duties are 
limited to that service or employment.; or 
Sec. 3.  32 MRSA §9854, sub-§3, ¶E is enacted to read: 
E.  A chiropractic assistant licensed under chapter 9. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, dental hygienists are not required to be licensed under the laws 
governing radiography to take x-rays.  This bill provides the same exemption to 
chiropractic assistants.
An Act Regarding the Department of Transportation
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0494
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McLEAN

Legislative Document
No. 494
H.P. 357
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act Regarding the Department of Transportation
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McLEAN of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the laws governing the Department of Transportation.
An Act To Protect Historic Places and Structures on the Federal Aid Highway System
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0495
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HANLEY, HEAD, PIERCE, SIMMONS, TUCKER, TUELL, WOODSOME
Amends: 23 MRSA §709

Legislative Document
No. 495
H.P. 358
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Protect Historic Places and Structures on the Federal Aid 
Highway System
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Pittston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: HEAD of Bethel, PIERCE of Dresden, SIMMONS of 
Waldoboro, TUCKER of Brunswick, TUELL of East Machias, Senator: WOODSOME of 
York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §709 is enacted to read: 
§709.  Historic preservation 
Any construction or maintenance of a highway that receives federal funds under 
section 57 or is a federal aid highway under this Title must comply with the National 
Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and any supporting federal regulations if the 
construction or maintenance involves or affects a structure or place listed on the National 
Register of Historic Places. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to comply with the National 
Historic Preservation Act when performing construction or maintenance on a federal aid 
highway that involves or affects a structure or place listed on the National Register of 
Historic Places.
An Act Regarding Marijuana Licensing Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0498
Committee: Marijuana Legalization Implementation
Sponsors: HARVELL, DION, BICKFORD, BLACK, COREY, MONAGHAN, O'CONNOR, PARRY, SANDERSON
Amends: 7 MRSA §2447

Legislative Document
No. 498
H.P. 361
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act Regarding Marijuana Licensing
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARVELL of Farmington.
Cosponsored by Senator DION of Cumberland and
Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, BLACK of Wilton, COREY of Windham, 
MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PARRY of Arundel, 
SANDERSON of Chelsea.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §2447, sub-§1, ¶¶I to K are enacted to read: 
I.  An applicant who is a natural person must have been a resident of the State for at 
least one year continuously prior to application for a license. 
J.  An applicant that is a business entity organized under Title 13-B or 13-C must 
have been organized for at least one year continuously prior to application for a 
license.  The individual who submits the application for the business must have been 
a resident of the State for at least one year continuously prior to application for a 
license. 
K.  An applicant must disclose the applicant's financial interest in the license, 
including, but not limited to, any investment interest and salary or other 
reimbursement that may become due to the applicant from any other person or 
business if the license is granted. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an applicant for a marijuana license under the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 7 who is a natural person to have been a resident of the State for at least 
one year continuously prior to application for a license.  It requires an applicant that is a 
business entity organized under Title 13-B or 13-C that applies for a marijuana license 
under Title 7 to have been organized for at least one year continuously prior to 
application for a license and requires an individual who submits the application for the 
business to have been a resident of the State for at least one year continuously prior to 
application for a license. 
This bill requires an applicant for a marijuana license under Title 7 to disclose the 
applicant's financial interest in the license, including, but not limited to, investment 
interest and salary or other reimbursement that may become due to the applicant from any 
other person or business if the license is granted.
An Act To Update Maine's Veterans' Benefits Eligibility Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0496
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: KINNEY
Amends: 37-B MRSA §607

Legislative Document
No. 496
H.P. 359
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Update Maine's Veterans' Benefits Eligibility 
Requirements
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KINNEY of Limington.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §607, as amended by PL 2015, c. 397, §14, is further 
amended to read: 
§607.  Admission 
Veterans desiring admission to the homes must apply on forms prescribed by the 
chief executive officer.  The chief executive officer shall grant admission only to veterans 
who were residents of Maine at the time of their entry into the United States Armed 
Forces or who are residents of Maine at the time of application, and to the spouses, 
widows or widowers of eligible veterans, as long as suitable facilities are available.  
Parents of armed services members who are killed in action or die as a consequence of 
wounds received in battle are also eligible, as so-called "gold star" parents, for admission.  
Residents of Maine who served at least 180 days, inclusive of training, in the Maine 
National Guard during a federally recognized war period as described by Title 36, section 
are also eligible for admission.  Admission must be granted when provisions of the 
rules governing private payment, Medicare and Medicaid eligibility to entitled persons 
are met. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands eligibility for admission to Maine Veterans' Homes to residents of 
Maine who served at least 180 days in the Maine National Guard during a federally 
recognized war period.
An Act To Require That Candidates for the Office of County Sheriff Who Meet the Basic Corrections Training Standards Have Corrections Supervisory Experience
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0497
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HARRINGTON, CYRWAY, BATTLE, CEBRA, GERRISH, HARLOW, HERRICK, PICKETT, DION, WOODSOME
Amends: 30-A MRSA §371-B

Legislative Document
No. 497
H.P. 360
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Require That Candidates for the Office of County Sheriff 
Who Meet the Basic Corrections Training Standards Have 
Corrections Supervisory Experience
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, CEBRA of Naples, GERRISH of Lebanon, 
HARLOW of Portland, HERRICK of Paris, PICKETT of Dixfield, Senators: DION of 
Cumberland, WOODSOME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §371-B, sub-§3, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 342, §34, is 
amended to read: 
E.  The candidate swears to or affirms that the candidate has at least 5 years of 
supervisory employment experience and submits the name, address and telephone 
number for the relevant employer or employers, except that, for a candidate who 
submits written certification under paragraph D, subparagraph (2), the supervisory 
experience under this paragraph must be in the field of corrections. 
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §371-B, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. C, §11, 
is further amended to read: 
4.  Exception.  Any person who is serving in the office of sheriff on June 26, 1997 
January 1, 2018 or who served prior to that date is deemed to meet the minimum 
qualifications of subsection 3. 
Sec. 3.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect January 1, 2018. 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires a candidate for county sheriff to submit written certification 
from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy that the person has met the basic law 
enforcement training standards under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 25, section 
2804-C or the basic corrections training standards under Title 25, section 2804-D.  This 
bill requires that a person who submits written certification that the person has met the 
basic corrections training standards must also swear to or affirm that the person has at 
least 5 years of supervisory employment experience in the field of corrections.  A person 
serving in the office of sheriff on January 1, 2018 or who served prior to that date is 
exempt from this requirement.  The bill includes an effective date of January 1, 2018.
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Prohibit Retail Marijuana Facilities in Safe Zones Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0499
Committee: Marijuana Legalization Implementation
Sponsors: AUSTIN, COLLINS, DOORE, FARRIN, MADIGAN, RYKERSON, VOLK
Amends: 7 MRSA §2449, 30-A MRSA §3015

Legislative Document
No. 499
H.P. 362
House of Representatives, February 9, 2017
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Prohibit Retail Marijuana 
Facilities in Safe Zones
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and
Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, FARRIN of Norridgewock, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
RYKERSON of Kittery, Senator: VOLK of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §2449, sub-§1, as enacted by IB 2015, c. 5, §1, is amended to 
read: 
1.  Municipality may regulate retail marijuana establishments and retail 
marijuana social clubs.  A municipality may regulate the location and operation of retail 
marijuana establishments and retail marijuana social clubs pursuant to Title 30-A, chapter 
187, subchapter 3.  A municipality may adopt an ordinance that prohibits the location of 
retail marijuana establishments and retail marijuana social clubs within a safe zone 
designated by the municipality in accordance with Title 30-A, section 3253.  A 
municipality may adopt and enforce regulations for retail marijuana establishments and 
retail marijuana social clubs that are at least as restrictive as the provisions of this chapter 
and any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter.  Nothing in this chapter prohibits the 
registered voters of a municipality from calling for a vote on any regulations adopted by a 
municipal legislative body. 
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §3015 is enacted to read: 
§3015.  Ordinances regarding retail marijuana establishments and retail marijuana 
social clubs 
As provided under Title 7, section 2449, a municipality may adopt an ordinance that 
prohibits the location of retail marijuana establishments and retail marijuana social clubs 
within a safe zone designated by the municipality under section 3253. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows municipalities to adopt ordinances prohibiting the location of retail 
marijuana establishments and retail marijuana social clubs under the Marijuana 
Legalization Act.
An Act To Continue the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0503
Committee Amendment CA_A_S31 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 164, L.D. 503, Bill, "An Act To 
Continue the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE 
Doctors For Maine's Future Scholarship Fund Z090 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to establish an endowment to continue the Doctors for 
Maine's Future Scholarship Program under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, 
section 12103-A. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOT AL 
2017-18 
$0 
$0 
2018-19 
$16,000,000 
$16,000,000 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft, and provides for a one-
time General Fund appropriation of $16,000,000 to establish an endowment to continue 
the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program under the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 20-A, section 12103-A. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07 /17 feac:.. 
LD503 
LR 1814(02) 
An Act To Continue the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'}\' 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
\'\ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
l S -3 ~ 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$16,000,000 
$0 
$16,000,000 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $16,000,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 to the Doctors For 
Maine's Future Scholarship Fund within the Finance Authority of Maine to establish an endowment to continue the 
Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 
12103-A. 
LR1814(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
An Act To Increase Firearm Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0501
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, RYKERSON, BEEBE-CENTER, BLUME, COOPER, DEVIN, GRANT, WARREN
Amends: 25 MRSA §2014

Legislative Document
No. 501
S.P. 162
In Senate, February 9, 2017
An Act To Increase Firearm Safety
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BLUME of York, COOPER of Yarmouth, 
DEVIN of Newcastle, GRANT of Gardiner, WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2014 is enacted to read: 
§2014.  Purchase of firearms 
A person who purchases a firearm shall present proof of having successfully 
completed an approved firearm safety course.  A person may fully satisfy this 
requirement by presenting to the seller proof that the person has successfully completed 
military firearms training or a course that included firearm safety offered by or under the 
supervision of a federal, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency or a firearms 
instructor certified by a private national firearms association knowledgeable in matters of 
firearm safety or by the state in which the course was taken.  A course completion 
certificate or other document, or a photocopy, is sufficient if it recites or otherwise 
demonstrates that the course or training meets all of the requirements of this section.  A 
person may purchase a firearm pursuant to this section if that person presents proof that 
the person has satisfied the handgun safety course requirements for a permit to carry 
concealed handguns under section 2003, subsection 1, paragraph E. 
As used in this section, "firearm" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 2, 
subsection 12-A and "handgun" has the same meaning as in section 2002, subsection 8-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill, using language modeled on the law regarding permits to carry concealed 
handguns, requires a person attempting to purchase a firearm to present the seller with 
proof of having successfully completed military firearms training or an approved firearm 
safety course.  The bill also provides that a person may meet this requirement by 
presenting proof of having satisfied the handgun safety course requirements for a permit 
to carry concealed handguns.
An Act Regarding Hospital Charges and Statements
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0502
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: WHITTEMORE, FOLEY, KATZ, LANGLEY, PICCHIOTTI, PRESCOTT, WALLACE
Amends: 22 MRSA §1718-D, 24-A MRSA §4303

Legislative Document
No. 502
S.P. 163
In Senate, February 9, 2017
An Act Regarding Hospital Charges and Statements
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representative FOLEY of Wells and
Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock, Representatives: PICCHIOTTI of 
Fairfield, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, WALLACE of Dexter.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1718-D is enacted to read: 
§1718-D.  Maximum charges for hospital services and procedures 
A hospital may not bill an uninsured patient or a patient not covered under a health 
plan operating under a network agreement between the hospital and the patient's health 
plan for any inpatient or outpatient service or procedure at a level that exceeds 120% of 
the average allowable reimbursement rate under Medicare for that service or procedure. 
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §4303, sub-§21 is enacted to read: 
21.  Disclosure of hospital charges; right to audit.  Prior to enrollment, a carrier 
offering a health plan in this State shall disclose to a prospective enrollee if the health 
plan uses a provider network that operates under a provider agreement between a 
participating provider and the carrier that: 
A.  Subjects the enrollee to the terms of the provider agreement upon enrollment; and 
B.  Requires reimbursement for any hospital inpatient and outpatient services and 
procedures at a level that exceeds 150% of the average allowable reimbursement rate 
under Medicare for that service or procedure. 
A carrier may not deny an enrollee covered by a health plan described in this subsection 
the right to audit any hospital bill or explanation of benefits form. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a hospital from billing an uninsured patient or a patient not covered 
under a health plan operating under a network agreement between the hospital and the 
patient's health plan for any inpatient or outpatient service or procedure at a level that 
exceeds 120% of the average allowable reimbursement rate under Medicare for that 
service or procedure. The bill requires a carrier to disclose to a prospective enrollee prior 
to enrollment if a health plan has a provider network that operates under a provider 
agreement between the participating provider and carrier that subjects an enrollee to the 
terms of the agreement upon enrollment and that requires reimbursement for any hospital 
inpatient and outpatient services and procedures at a level that exceeds 150% of the 
average allowable reimbursement rate under Medicare for that service or procedure. For 
an enrollee enrolled in that type of health plan, a carrier may not deny the enrollee 
covered by a health plan the right to audit any hospital bill or explanation of benefits 
form.
An Act To Continue the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0503
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: KATZ, HYMANSON, CHENETTE, JACKSON, ROSEN, WOODSOME, DAUGHTRY, DENNO, FOLEY

Legislative Document
No. 503
S.P. 164
In Senate, February 9, 2017
An Act To Continue the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship 
Program
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative HYMANSON of York and
Senators: CHENETTE of York, JACKSON of Aroostook, ROSEN of Hancock, WOODSOME 
of York, Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, DENNO of Cumberland, FOLEY of 
Wells.
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 make a one-time General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 
2018-19 to the Finance Authority of Maine for the establishment of an endowment to 
continue the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program under the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 20-A, section 12103-A.
An Act To Support Evaluation of Opioid Diversion Efforts
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0504
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CYRWAY, STEWART, KATZ, MAKER, MASON, ROSEN, VOLK, AUSTIN, DILLINGHAM, HANINGTON

Legislative Document
No. 504
S.P. 165
In Senate, February 9, 2017
An Act To Support Evaluation of Opioid Diversion Efforts
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle and
Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, MAKER of Washington, MASON of Androscoggin, ROSEN of 
Hancock, VOLK of Cumberland, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, DILLINGHAM of 
Oxford, HANINGTON of Lincoln.
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 authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to 
contract with a research firm to perform an evaluation of the outcomes associated with 
various heroin and opioid prevention efforts across the State.  The evaluation must 
address the outcomes associated with initiatives under which a person goes to a police 
station, asks for help with heroin or opioid addiction and is placed in a treatment center, 
in a detoxification facility or with a support service program.  The bill proposes to 
provide state and federal funding related to substance use to fund the evaluation.
An Act Regarding Restrictions on the Purchase of Certain Animals
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0508
Committee Amendment CA_A_S93 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 169, L.D. 508, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Restrictions on the Purchase of Certain Animals" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph B in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 5 and 6 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
for the period beginning 6 weeks before Easter 
Sunday and ending 6 weeks after Easter Sunday" and inserting the following: '6 2:' 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits a person from selling, displaying, raffling, giving away or 
offering for sale to the public any live fowl, turtles or rabbits under 8 weeks of age in lots 
of less than 6. This amendment removes the changes made to that law by the bill and 
instead prohibits a person from selling, displaying, raffling, giving away or offering for 
sale to the public any live fowl, turtles or rabbits under 8 weeks of age in lots of less than 
2. 
, 1SCAL NOTEREQUJR.BD 
(See Attachedj 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/30/17 feac:. 
LD 508 
LR 829(02) 
An Act Regarding Restrictions on the Purchase of Certain Animals 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' ( 5;-9 ~ 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
· Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost impact - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates civil violations. 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry as a result of the prohibition of the 
selling, displaying, raffling or giving away of live fowl, turtles, or rabbits under the age of 8 weeks in lots ofless than 
animals are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0829(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1