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An Act To Give the Department of Marine Resources Flexibility with Licensing in the Atlantic Herring Fishery
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0704
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: PARRY, MAKER, LANGLEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §6502-A

Legislative Document
No. 704
H.P. 495
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Give the Department of Marine Resources Flexibility 
with Licensing in the Atlantic Herring Fishery
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Senator: LANGLEY of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6502-A, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A.  Limits; Atlantic herring.  The commissioner may adopt rules that establish 
different Atlantic herring landings limits for commercial pelagic and anadromous fishing 
license holders who recorded landings of Atlantic herring in this State prior to January 1, 
2017 and who did not record landings of Atlantic herring in this State prior to January 1, 
2017.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Commissioner of Marine Resources to adopt rules that establish 
different landings limits for commercial pelagic and anadromous fishing license holders 
who recorded landings of Atlantic herring in this State prior to January 1, 2017 and who 
did not record landings of Atlantic herring in this State prior to January 1, 2017.
An Act To Prevent Marine Debris
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0705
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DEVIN, VITELLI, BLUME, TUELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §6432-B

Legislative Document
No. 705
H.P. 496
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Prevent Marine Debris
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and
Representatives: BLUME of York, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6432-B is enacted to read: 
§6432-B.  Lobster bait packaging 
A person may not have in that person's possession on a vessel fishing for lobster or 
crab any materials used to package lobster or crab bait for sale, including but not limited 
to plastic wrapping and cardboard cartons.  A person may not discard or abandon into any 
waters any materials used to package lobster or crab bait for sale.  A person who violates 
this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of $250 must be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a person on a vessel fishing for lobster or crab from having in that 
person's possession materials used to package lobster or crab bait for sale, including the 
plastic wrapping and cardboard cartons in which bait is sold.  It also prohibits a person 
from discarding or abandoning into any waters the materials used for packaging lobster 
and crab bait for sale.  Violation of this provision is a civil violation, with a fine of $250.
An Act To Increase the Quota for Smelts for Commercial Pelagic and Anadromous Fishing License Holders
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0706
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: SIMMONS, MAKER, HANLEY, HAWKE, PIERCE, TUELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §6552-A

Legislative Document
No. 706
H.P. 497
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Increase the Quota for Smelts for Commercial Pelagic 
and Anadromous Fishing License Holders
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SIMMONS of Waldoboro.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: HANLEY of Pittston, HAWKE of Boothbay Harbor, PIERCE of Dresden, 
TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6552-A is enacted to read: 
§6552-A.  Smelt limit for holders of commercial pelagic and anadromous fishing 
licenses 
From July 1st to March 14th, the holder of a commercial pelagic and anadromous 
fishing license under section 6502-A may take up to 16 quarts per day of smelts in all 
coastal waters of the State east of the boundary of the State’s coastal waters at the New 
Hampshire border and west of the Penobscot River extending to Naskeag Point in 
Brooklin, including Deer Isle and Stonington. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes in law that the holder of a commercial pelagic and anadromous 
fishing license may take up to 16 quarts per day of smelts from July 1st to March 14th in 
the coastal waters of the State from the New Hampshire border to Naskeag Point in 
Brooklin, including Deer Isle and Stonington.
An Act Regarding the License Restrictions for New Drivers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0709
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STEWART, CARPENTER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1311

Legislative Document
No. 709
H.P. 500
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act Regarding the License Restrictions for New Drivers
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1311, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2011, c. 654, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
2.  Period of restrictions.  Except as provided in section 2116 and subsection 2-A 
and subject to extension pursuant to subsection 3, the license restrictions in subsection 1 
are in effect for a period of 270 days from license issuance.  The period of license 
restrictions may extend beyond the person's 18th birthday. 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1311, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A.  Waiver.  The Secretary of State may waive up to 90 days of the period of 
license restrictions under subsection 2 upon receipt of an application for a waiver of the 
period of license restrictions.  The Secretary of State may not accept the application for a 
waiver of the period of license restrictions of a minor unless the application is: 
A.  Signed by a parent or guardian; 
B.  Signed by the spouse of the minor, as long as the spouse is 18 years of age or 
older; 
C.  If the minor does not have a parent, guardian or spouse who is 18 years of age or 
older, signed by an employer of the minor if that employer is 18 years of age or older; 
or 
D.  Accompanied by an attested copy of a court order of emancipation under Title 15, 
section 3506-A. 
The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to establish the application criteria and process by 
which a person may qualify for a waiver of the period of license restrictions under this 
section.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Secretary of State to waive up to 90 days of the 270-day period of 
restrictions for a person with an intermediate license if that person applies for a waiver of 
the period of license restrictions.  The bill directs the Secretary of State to adopt rules to 
establish the application criteria and process by which a person may qualify for a waiver 
of the period of license restrictions for a person with an intermediate license.  The bill 
also provides that the Secretary of State may not accept the application of a minor for a 
waiver unless the application is signed by a parent or guardian; signed by the spouse of 
the minor, as long as the spouse is 18 years of age or older; if the minor does not have a 
parent, guardian or spouse who is 18 years of age or older, signed by an employer if the 
employer is 18 years of age or older; or accompanied by an attested copy of a court order 
of emancipation.
An Act Regarding Emergency Lights on Firefighters' Personal Vehicles Used When Responding to Emergency Calls
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0710
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STEWART, CARPENTER, HARRINGTON, THERIAULT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2054

Legislative Document
No. 710
H.P. 501
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act Regarding Emergency Lights on Firefighters' Personal 
Vehicles Used When Responding to Emergency Calls
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: HARRINGTON of Sanford, THERIAULT of China.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2054, sub-§2, ¶F, as amended by PL 2015, c. 31, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
F.  Only vehicles listed in this paragraph, rural mail vehicles as provided in paragraph 
C, subparagraph (5) and school buses may be equipped with, display or use a red 
auxiliary or emergency light. 
(1)  Emergency lights used on an ambulance, an emergency medical service 
vehicle, a fire department vehicle, a fire vehicle, a rescue vehicle or a hazardous 
material response vehicle must emit a red light or a combination of red and white 
light. 
(2)  The municipal officers or a municipal official designated by the municipal 
officers, with the approval of the fire chief, may authorize an active member of a 
municipal or volunteer fire department to use one red or combination red and 
white flashing auxiliary light mounted in the windshield or on the dashboard at 
the front of the vehicle or 2 flashing red or combination red and white auxiliary 
lights mounted on the front of the vehicle above the front bumper and below the 
hood and one red auxiliary light mounted in the rear window area or 2 flashing 
red or combination red and white auxiliary lights mounted on the rear of the 
vehicle above the rear bumper.  The light or lights may be displayed but may be 
used only while the member is en route to or at the scene of a fire or other 
emergency.  A light mounted on the dashboard or in the windshield must be 
shielded so that the emitted light does not interfere with the operator's vision.  
The use of lights may be revoked at any time by the fire chief. 
(3)  Members of an emergency medical service licensed by Maine Emergency 
Medical Services may display and use on a vehicle red or combination red and 
white flashing auxiliary lights and red auxiliary lights of the same proportion, in 
the same location and under the same conditions as those permitted municipal 
and volunteer firefighters, when authorized by the chief official of the emergency 
medical service. The use of lights may be revoked at any time by the chief 
official of the emergency medical service. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows municipal and volunteer firefighters who are responding to 
emergency calls in personal vehicles to use red or red and white emergency lights on the 
rear of the vehicles similar to those permitted to be used on the front of the vehicles.
Resolve, To Designate a Portion of Route 43 in Corinth, Exeter and Corinna the Donald Strout, Sr., Memorial Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0712
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DUCHESNE, CUSHING, MARTIN

Legislative Document
No. 712
H.P. 503
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
Resolve, To Designate a Portion of Route 43 in Corinth, Exeter and 
Corinna the Donald Strout, Sr., Memorial Highway
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson.
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and
Representatives: MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MARTIN of Sinclair.
Sec. 1.  Designate Route 43 the Donald Strout Highway.  Resolved:  That 
the Department of Transportation shall designate Route 43 from its intersection with 
Route 15 in the Town of Corinth to its intersection with Route 7 in the Town of Corinna 
the Donald Strout, Sr., Memorial Highway. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Route 43 from its 
intersection with Route 15 in the Town of Corinth to its intersection with Route 7 in the 
Town of Corinna the Donald Strout, Sr., Memorial Highway.
Resolve, Authorizing Legislation To Streamline the Laws Governing the Licensing and Conduct of Beano and Games of Chance
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0713
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DEVIN, DIAMOND, ALLEY, BATTLE, HANINGTON, KINNEY, STROM, CARSON, WHITTEMORE

Legislative Document
No. 713
H.P. 504
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
Resolve, Authorizing Legislation To Streamline the Laws Governing 
the Licensing and Conduct of Beano and Games of Chance
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BATTLE of South Portland, CASÁS of Rockport, 
HANINGTON of Lincoln, KINNEY of Limington, STROM of Pittsfield, Senators: CARSON 
of Cumberland, WHITTEMORE of Somerset.
Sec. 1.  Development of proposals to streamline laws regarding beano and 
games of chance.  Resolved:  That, notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, the Joint 
Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs, or a subcommittee of its members as 
jointly appointed by the chairs, shall hold up to 4 meetings beginning no later than 
October 1, 2017 to develop proposals to streamline the laws governing beano and games 
of chance with the purpose of simplifying licensure, maximizing revenue to licensed 
charitable organizations that are eligible to conduct beano and games of chance and 
easing administrative burdens of the Chief of the State Police with regard to enforcement.  
The Chief of the State Police, or the chief's designee, shall provide information to the 
committee or subcommittee with regard to the number of licenses issued, revenue from 
license fees and the general costs of administration and enforcement of the laws 
governing beano and games of chance.  The joint standing committee shall complete its 
work, including drafting implementing legislation, by December 6, 2017 for the 
consideration of the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs during the 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs to 
meet to develop proposals to streamline the laws governing beano and games of chance 
with the purpose of simplifying licensure, maximizing revenue to licensed charitable 
organizations and easing the administrative and enforcement burdens of the Chief of the 
State Police.  The resolve requires the chief to provide certain information regarding 
licensing, revenues and costs of administration to the committee.
An Act To Improve Requirements for Reporting to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0716
Senate Amendment SA_A_S39 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/-t" to H.P. 507, L.D. 716, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
Requirements for Reporting to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election 
Practices" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2-C in the 3rd and 4th lines (page 1, lines 5 
and 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the communication must be posted for 
delivety within 14 days of the date of the expenditure. A" and inserting the following: '!!' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 in the 3rd and 4th lines (page 1, lines 12 
and 13 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the communication must be posted for 
delivery within 14 days of the date of the expenditure. A" and inserting the following: '!!' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment rem?;s the. r~guirem.ent that the communication be posted for 
delivery within 14 dayscof-~h - date pf tne, exp~nditure. 
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An Act To Improve Requirements for Reporting to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0716
Senate Amendment SA_B_S57 (Senate)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1014, 21-A MRSA §1055-A

SENATE AMENDMENT" B" to H.P. 507, L.D. 716, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
Requirements for Reporting to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election 
Practices" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1014, sub-§2-C is enacted to read: 
2-C. 
Communications distributed by mail. 
Whenever a person makes an 
expenditure to finance a communication described in subsection 
1, and the 
communication is to be distributed by a mailing house, a copy of the communication 
must be sent to the commission by mail in the same manner and form and at the same 
time as it is sent to those persons the communication is intended to influence. As used in 
this subsection, "mailing house" means a company that prepares unsolicited advertising 
for submission to and mailing by the United States Postal Service. 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRSA §1055-A, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Communications distributed by mail. Whenever a person makes an expenditure 
to finance a communication described in subsection 1, and the communication is to be 
distributed by a mailing house, a copy of the communication must be sent to the 
commission by mail in the same manner and form and at the same time as it is sent to 
those persons the communication is intended to influence. As used in this subsection, 
"mailing house" means a company that prepares unsolicited advertising for submission to 
and mailing by the United States Postal Service.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement from the bill that the communication be 
posted for delivery within 14 days of the date of the expenditure and specifies that the 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT 'B' "to H.P. 507, L.D. 716 
provisions of the bill apply only to communications distributed by a mailing house, which 
is a company that prepa e unsoli i d advertising for submission to and mailing by the 
United States Postal Se · ce 
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An Act To Create an Award Program for Maine's Veteran-friendly Workplaces
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0714
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: DEVIN, CARSON, BATTLE, HANINGTON, KINNEY, STANLEY, STROM, CARPENTER, WHITTEMORE
Amends: 37-B MRSA §516

Legislative Document
No. 714
H.P. 505
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Create an Award Program for Maine's Veteran-friendly 
Workplaces
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: BATTLE of South Portland, CASÁS of Rockport, HANINGTON of Lincoln, 
KINNEY of Limington, STANLEY of Medway, STROM of Pittsfield, Senators: 
CARPENTER of Aroostook, WHITTEMORE of Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  37-B MRSA §516 is enacted to read: 
§516.  Veteran-friendly workplace award 
1.  Award program established.  The veteran-friendly workplace award program is 
established to recognize veteran-friendly employers that employ veterans and support 
those veterans by making accommodations for the veterans in the workplace.  The 
program is administered by the bureau as set out in this section. 
2.  Award criteria.  The bureau shall present an award under subsection 1 to an 
employer that: 
A.  Makes accommodations for veterans employed by the employer to access or 
attend medical treatments and appointments or other veteran-related services during 
the work day, including flexible scheduling, shift changes and any other measure that 
does not cause the veteran to lose pay, compensation time or full-time employment 
status; 
B.  On an annual basis conducts an approved military culture and mental health 
awareness training for the employees of the employer and allows a flexible schedule 
for the employees to access or participate in military culture and mental health 
awareness training, including an online course provided by the bureau or another 
source approved by the bureau; and 
C.  In making hiring decisions about and determining proper roles and duties for 
veterans employed by the employer, gives consideration to military education, 
training and experience. 
3.  Rules.  The bureau shall adopt routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A to carry out the purposes of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a veteran-friendly workplace award program through which the 
Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Bureau of Maine 
Veterans' Services recognizes employers that employ veterans and that support those 
veterans by making accommodations to allow the veterans to access or attend medical 
treatments and appointments and other veteran-related services during the work day.
An Act To Improve Requirements for Reporting to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0716
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: PARRY, COLLINS, DEVIN, FREDETTE, CHENETTE, DIAMOND, DION, MASON
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1014, 21-A MRSA §1055-A

Legislative Document
No. 716
H.P. 507
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Improve Requirements for Reporting to the Commission 
on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel.
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and
Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, FREDETTE of Newport, Senators: CHENETTE of 
York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DION of Cumberland, MASON of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1014, sub-§2-C is enacted to read: 
2-C.  Communications distributed by mail.  Whenever a person makes an 
expenditure to finance a communication described in subsection 1, and the 
communication is to be distributed by mail, the communication must be posted for 
delivery within 14 days of the date of the expenditure.  A copy of the communication 
must be sent to the commission by mail in the same manner and form and at the same 
time as it is sent to those persons the communication is intended to influence. 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §1055-A, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Communications distributed by mail.  Whenever a person makes an expenditure 
to finance a communication described in subsection 1, and the communication is to be 
distributed by mail, the communication must be posted for delivery within 14 days of the 
date of the expenditure.  A copy of the communication must be sent to the commission by 
mail in the same manner and form and at the same time as it is sent to those persons the 
communication is intended to influence. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws governing expenditures made for political communications 
advocating the election or defeat of a candidate or the election or defeat of a ballot 
measure.   The bill requires communications made by mail to be posted for delivery 
within 14 days of the expenditure being made.  The bill also requires that a copy of the 
communication be sent to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election 
Practices in the same manner and form and at the same time as it is sent to those persons 
the communication is intended to influence.
An Act To Protect Maine School Children from Lead and Arsenic Exposure
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0717
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BROOKS
Amends: 22 MRSA §2604, 22 MRSA §8402

Legislative Document
No. 717
H.P. 508
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Protect Maine School Children from Lead and Arsenic 
Exposure
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2604, as enacted by PL 1975, c. 751, §4, is amended to read: 
§2604.  Schools, sampling and examination of water 
Any school, which that takes water from a any source other than a public water 
system and uses such that water for drinking or culinary purposes, shall submit samples 
of such that water to the department for analysis at least once during each school year.  
Such The samples shall must be analyzed by the department for contamination including, 
but not limited to, lead and arsenic.  If the water is found to violate the state primary 
drinking water regulations, the department shall issue an order prohibiting the use of the 
water for drinking or culinary purposes by the school, which and that order shall must 
remain in force until the water conforms to the state primary drinking water regulations.  
The department shall make the results of any analysis performed under this section 
available on a publicly accessible website maintained and updated by the department.  
The department shall notify the parents or legal guardians of all students of the school if 
the water is found to violate the state primary drinking water regulations. 
Violation of this section shall is, on conviction, be punishable by a fine of not more 
than $500. 
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §8402, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 2001, c. 645, §10, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
B.   Water that is taken from any source and used for drinking or culinary purposes 
must be sampled and analyzed in accordance with section 2604.  The department 
shall make the results of any analysis performed under this paragraph available on a 
publicly accessible website maintained and updated by the department.  The 
department shall notify the parents or legal guardians of all students of the nursery 
school if the water is found to violate the state primary drinking water regulations. 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires schools that take drinking water from sources other than public 
water systems to have that water tested.  This bill requires all schools and nursery schools 
that take drinking water from any source to have the same tests performed on that water, 
including, but not limited to, tests for lead and arsenic.  The bill requires the Department 
of Health and Human Services to make all test results available on the department's 
publicly accessible website and to inform the parents and guardians of all students at a 
school or nursery school if the water is found to violate the state primary drinking water 
regulations.
An Act To Mandate the Reporting of a Planned Act of Terrorism by a Person with Knowledge of That Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0721
Committee Amendment CA_A_S114 (Senate)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §517

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 238, L.D. 721, Bill, "An Act To 
Mandate the Reporting of a Planned Act of Terrorism by a Person with Knowledge of 
That Plan" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §517 is enacted to read: 
§517. Failure to report a planned act of terrorism 
1. A person is guilty of failure to report a planned act of terrorism if that person 
knows that another person is planning to act with terroristic intent and, in fact, the person 
does not report that planned act of terrorism to an appropriate law enforcement agency. 
2. Failure to report a planned act of terrorism is a Class C crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It creates a new strict liability Class C crime for 
failure to report a planned act of terrorism. A person is guilty of this crime if the person 
knows that another person is planning to act with terroristic intent and does not report it 
to law enforcement. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/28/17 feac 
LD 721 
LR 73(02) 
An Act To Mandate the Reporting of a Planned Act of Terrorism by a Person with Knowledge of That 
Plan 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' ( S- \ \ ~ 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class C crimes, increases correctional and judicial costs. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0073(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Lung Cancer Screening for MaineCare Recipients
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0720
Committee Amendment CA_A_S86 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDivIBNT "fJr " to S.P. 237, L.D. 720, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Lung Cancer Screening for MaineCare Recipients" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3174-ZZ by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, 
lines 4 to 8 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'1. Reimbursement. The department shall provide for the reimbursement for lung 
cancer screening under the MaineCare program for those MaineCare members who meet 
the eligibility criteria recommended by the United States Department of Health and 
Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides funding for an annual screening for lung cancer for certain MaineCare 
recipients who have a history of smoking. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2017-18 
$146,612 
$146,612 
2017-18 
$264,643 
$264,643 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2018-19 
$146,654 
$146,654 
2018-19 
$264,601 
$264,601 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 237, L.D. 720 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, specifies that the 
criteria to be used to determine lung cancer screening eligibility for MaineCare members 
are those developed by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This amendment also provides funding to 
meet the requirements of the bill, as amended. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/04/17 feae.. 
LD720 
LR 1705(02) 
An Act To Provide Lung Cancer Screening for MaineCare Recipients 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' (S -s0 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2017-18 
$146,612 
$146,612 
$264,643 
$264,643 
FY 2018-19 
$146,654 
$146,654 
$264,601 
$264,601 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$146,654 
$146,654 
$264,601 
$264,601 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$146,654 
$146,654 
$264,601 
$264,601 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $146,612 in fiscal 
year 2017-18 and $146,654 in fiscal year 2018-19 for an annual screening for lung cancer for certain MaineCare 
recipients who have a history of smoking. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP 
match. 
LRI 705(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Mandate the Reporting of a Planned Act of Terrorism by a Person with Knowledge of That Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0721
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: KATZ, BREEN, DAVIS, FREY, HUBBELL, MASTRACCIO, SEAVEY, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 17-A MRSA §517

Legislative Document
No. 721
S.P. 238
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Mandate the Reporting of a Planned Act of Terrorism by 
a Person with Knowledge of That Plan
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 KATZ of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: 
FREY of Bangor, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, SEAVEY of 
Kennebunkport, TIMBERLAKE of Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §517 is enacted to read: 
§517.  Failure to report planned act of terrorism 
1.  A person is guilty of failure to report a planned act of terrorism if that person has 
knowledge of a plan to perform an act of terrorism and that person does not report that 
planned act of terrorism to an appropriate criminal justice agency. 
2.  For purposes of this section, "terrorism" means the use of intentionally 
indiscriminate violence as a means to create terror or fear in order to achieve a political, 
religious or ideological aim. 
3.  Failure to report a planned act of terrorism is a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes a person's failure to report a planned act of terrorism to an appropriate 
law enforcement agency when the person has knowledge of the plan to perform an act of 
terrorism a Class E crime.
An Act To Provide Lung Cancer Screening for MaineCare Recipients
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0720
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: KATZ, BREEN, FREY, HUBBELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Z

Legislative Document
No. 720
S.P. 237
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Provide Lung Cancer Screening for MaineCare 
Recipients
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KATZ of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Senator: BREEN of Cumberland, Representatives: FREY of Bangor, 
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor.
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.  Lung cancer screening reimbursement  
1.  Reimbursement.  The department shall provide for the reimbursement under the 
MaineCare program of annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed 
tomography for recipients who are 55 years of age to 80 years of age and who: 
A.  Have a smoking history of 30 packs of cigarettes or more per year; and 
B.  Currently smoke or have quit smoking within the past 15 years. 
2.  Rulemaking.  The department may adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that annual screening for lung cancer for certain recipients be 
reimbursed under the MaineCare program.  The Department of Health and Human 
Services may adopt routine technical rules to implement this requirement.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0723
Committee Amendment CA_A_S148 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 240, L.D. 723, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reduce Volatility in State 
Pension Funding Requirements Caused by the Financial Markets" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/14/17 feac.. 
LD723 
LR 680(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reduce Volatility in State 
Pension Funding Requirements Caused by the Financial Markets 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment';,:(' (S- \ '-I 6) 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase for referendum - General Fund 
Future biennium cost decrease years 1 through 10 - All Funds 
Future biennium cost increase years 11 through 20 - All Funds 
MonthNear 
Nov-17 
Election Type 
General 
Question 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $107 ,25 0 may be required. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
If approved by the voters, this Constitutional amendment will increase the length oftime over which experience losses 
are amortized from 10 years to 20 years. This will lower the amount of funding needed to pay the required employers 
contributions in years 1 through 10 of any particular experience loss, but increase these payments in years 11 through 
20. The amounts involved will depend on the frequency and magnitude of actual losses experienced. 
LR0680(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Recognize Local Control Regarding Food and Water Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0725
Committee Amendment CA_A_S74 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 242, L.D. 725, Bill, "An Act To 
Recognize Local Control Regarding Food and Water Systems" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Recognize Local Control Regarding Food Systems' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §201-B in the first line (page 1, line 9 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "water and" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §201-B in the indented paragraph in the 4th and 5th 
lines (page 1, lines 13 and 14 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and the transport of 
water for commercial purposes beyond the boundaries of the municipality" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, strikes the language in the bill 
authorizing municipal governments to regulate by ordinance the transport of water for 
commercial purposes. 
Page I - 128LR1193(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Recognize Local Control Regarding Food and Water Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0725
Senate Amendment SA_A_S136 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 242, L.D. 725, Bill, "An Act To Recognize 
Local Control Regarding Food and Water Systems" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §201-B by inserting at the end the following: 
'An ordinance adopted by a municipality pursuant to this section must apply only to 
food or food products that are grown, produced or processed by individuals within that 
municipality who sell directly to consumers. 
Any food or food products grown, produced or processed in the municipality 
intended for wholesale or retail distribution outside of the municipality must be grown, 
produced or processed in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and 
regulations.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires an ordinance adopted by a municipality to apply only to 
food or food products grown or processed in the municipality by individuals who sell 
directly to consumers. 
This amendment also requires any such food or food products sold outside of the 
municipality to comply with state and federal laws, rules and regulations. 
SPONSORED BY~ 
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COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect the Tax Base of Municipalities by Removing the Property Tax Exemption for Land Held for Conservation or Public Access Purposes
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0727
Committee Amendment CA_A_H103 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pr" to H.P. 511, L.D. 727, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect the Tax Base of Municipalities by Removing the Property Tax Exemption for 
Land Held for Conservation or Public Access Purposes" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This ame1tdment incorporates a fiscal note. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/23/17 ;t:,;,ac:. 
LD727 
LR 1432(02) 
An Act To Protect the Tax Base of Municipalities by Removing the Property Tax Exemption for Land 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Held for Conservation or Public Access Purposes 
~ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ft[ H.,. / {)3 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Municipalities 
This bill would remove the property tax exemption for entities that hold land primarily for conservation or public 
access purposes. As a result, municipalities would be allowed to assess property taxes on these entities, increasing 
revenue to municipalities. 
LR1432(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Recognize Local Control Regarding Food and Water Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0725
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: JACKSON, HICKMAN, LANGLEY, MIRAMANT, DUNPHY, MARTIN
Amends: 7-A MRSA §101, 7-A MRSA §201-B

Legislative Document
No. 725
S.P. 242
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Recognize Local Control Regarding Food and Water 
Systems
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop and
Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: DUNPHY of Old 
Town, MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  7-A MRSA §101, sub-§2-B is enacted to read: 
2-B.  Local food system.  "Local food system" means a community food system 
within a municipality that integrates food production, processing, consumption, direct 
producer-to-consumer exchanges and other traditional foodways to enhance the 
environmental, economic, social and nutritional health and well-being of the municipality 
and its residents. 
Sec. 2.  7-A MRSA §201-B is enacted to read: 
§201-B.  Local authority to regulate water and food systems 
Pursuant to the home rule authority granted to municipalities by Title 30-A, section 
3001 and by the Constitution of Maine, Article VIII, Part Second, and pursuant to section 
201-A, and notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a municipal 
government may regulate by ordinance local food systems and the transport of water for 
commercial purposes beyond the boundaries of the municipality, and the State shall 
recognize such ordinances. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes municipal governments to regulate local food systems and the 
transport of water for commercial purposes by ordinance and requires the State to 
recognize such ordinances.
An Act To Restore Full Cost-of-living Increases for All Maine State Retirees
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0726
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: ESPLING
Amends: 5 MRSA §17806

Legislative Document
No. 726
H.P. 510
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Restore Full Cost-of-living Increases for All Maine State 
Retirees
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §17806, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2015, c. 334, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
A.  Except as provided in paragraphs paragraph A-1 and A-2, whenever there is a 
percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index from July 1st to June 30th, the 
board shall automatically make an equal percentage increase in retirement benefits, 
beginning in September, up to a maximum annual increase of 3%.  Effective July 1, 
2011, the increase applies to that portion of the retirement benefit up to $20,000, 
which amount must be indexed in subsequent years by the same percentage 
adjustments granted under this paragraph and paragraph A-2. 
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §17806, sub-§1, ¶A-2, as corrected by RR 2015, c. 2, §4, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the limitation, put in place in 2011, to the cost-of-living increase 
for persons receiving state retirement benefits that applies the increase only to the first 
$20,000 of retirement benefits.  This bill returns application of the cost-of-living increase 
to the full benefit.
An Act Regarding Management and Stocking of Inland Fisheries
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0728
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HUBBELL

Legislative Document
No. 728
H.P. 512
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act Regarding Management and Stocking of Inland Fisheries
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor.
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 combine all fisheries managers under one roof and provide for a 
5-year sunset provision on all fisheries management rules and on all stocking plans.
An Act To Make Maine's Public Boat Launching Ramps Accessible by Persons with Physical Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0729
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: ALLEY, ACKLEY, DEVIN, FECTEAU, HOGAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §1754

Legislative Document
No. 729
H.P. 513
House of Representatives, February 28, 2017
An Act To Make Maine's Public Boat Launching Ramps Accessible 
by Persons with Physical Disabilities
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, DEVIN of Newcastle, FECTEAU 
of Biddeford, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §1754 is enacted to read: 
§1754.  Public boat launching ramps 
A public boat launching ramp that is newly built, repaired or refurbished on or after 
the effective date of this section must be accessible to and usable by persons with 
physical disabilities in conformance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 
1990, as amended. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that newly built, repaired or refurbished public boat launching 
ramps be accessible to and usable by persons with physical disabilities in conformance 
with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
An Act To Protect Young Bucks in Northern, Eastern and Western Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0732
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MAKER
Amends: 12 MRSA §11402

Legislative Document
No. 732
S.P. 244
In Senate, February 28, 2017
An Act To Protect Young Bucks in Northern, Eastern and Western 
Maine
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MAKER of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11402, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A.  Minimum antler requirement in certain counties.  Except as provided by 
rule pursuant to sections 11152 and 11153, a person may not take a deer that does not 
have at least 3 tines of one inch or more along the main beam of one antler in Oxford, 
Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Hancock, Aroostook and Washington 
counties. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits taking deer that do not have at least 3 tines of one inch or more 
along the main beam of one antler in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, 
Hancock, Aroostook and Washington counties except as provided by rules adopted by the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife that establish antlerless deer permits or 
special season deer permits.