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An Act To Make Exposing a Law Enforcement Officer to a Disorienting Substance a Crime
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0018
Committee Amendment CA_A_H88 (House)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §752-F

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Pt" to H.P. 19, L.D. 18, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Exposing a Law Enforcement Officer to a Disorienting Substance a Crime" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summa1y and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §752-F is enacted to read: 
§752-F. Assault on a law enforcement officer through unlawful exposure 
1. 
A person is guilty of assault on a law enforcement officer through unlawful 
exposure if that person: 
A. Intentionally. knowingly or recklessly exposes a law enforcement officer, while 
the law enforcement officer is in the performance of the officer's official duties or is 
off duty. to any substance in a manner that creates a substantial risk of temporarily 
disabling or disorienting or impairing the sight or breathing of the law enforcement 
officer. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or 
B. Intentionally. knowingly or recklessly exposes a law enforcement officer, while 
the law enforcement officer is in the performance of the officer's official duties or is 
off duty. to any substance in a manner that creates a substantial risk of temporarily 
disabling or disorienting or impairing the sight or breathing of the law enforcement 
officer and that exposure creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury or death to 
the law enforcement officer. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. 
2. For the purposes of this section, "law enforcement officer" includes a corrections 
supervisor, a forest ranger appointed in accordance with Title 12. section 8901 and a 
marine patrol officer appointed in accordance with Title 12, section 6025.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, amends the bill by 
clarifying the new crime of assault on a law enforcement officer through unlawful 
exposure as follows. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. f+· to H.P. 19, L.D. 18 
1. It provides that the crime of assault on a law enforcement officer through unlawful 
exposure may occur either when the officer is in the performance of the officer's official 
duties or while off duty. 
2. It expands the scope of the new crime by defining "law enforcement officer" to 
include corrections officers, corrections supervisors, forest rangers and marine patrol 
officers. 
3. To better describe for the purposes of the Maine Criminal Code the conduct 
criminalized in the new crime, it clarifies that the unlawful exposure to a substance must 
be done in a manner that creates a substantial risk of a specified injury to a law 
enforcement officer. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt Certain Individuals Who Are 70 Years of Age or Older from Maine Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0016
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FOLEY, COLLINS, HIGGINS, MAREAN, MASTRACCIO, PICCHIOTTI, STEWART, TUELL, VACHON, WHITE
Amends: 36 MRSA §5117

Legislative Document
No. 16
H.P. 17
House of Representatives, January 5, 2017
An Act To Exempt Certain Individuals Who Are 70 Years of Age or 
Older from Maine Income Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FOLEY of Wells.
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and
Representatives: HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, MAREAN of Hollis, MASTRACCIO of 
Sanford, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, STEWART of Presque Isle, TUELL of East Machias, 
VACHON of Scarborough, WHITE of Washburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5117 is enacted to read: 
§5117.  Exemption for individual who is 70 years of age or older 
1.  Certain retirees.  For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, the 
following individuals are exempt from tax under this Part: 
A.  A retired individual filing as an individual or a head of household who is 70 years 
of age or older; or 
B.  Retired married individuals filing jointly or filing separately when both 
individuals are retired and 70 years of age or older. 
An individual is considered retired if during the tax year the individual is employed for 
fewer than an average of 20 hours per week, earns less than $10,000 in compensation 
during the tax year and receives or is eligible to receive social security benefits or railroad 
retirement benefits paid by the United States or retirement plan benefits for government 
service or employment that is considered noncovered service under 42 United States 
Code, Section 415(a)(7). 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a 100% income tax exemption for a retired individual who is 70 
years of age or older.
An Act To Eliminate Retirement Benefits and Paid Health Insurance for Legislators Elected after 2017
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0017
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: FARRIN, BRAKEY, DILLINGHAM, GRIGNON, HANLEY, ORDWAY, WARD
Amends: 3 MRSA §801

Legislative Document
No. 17
H.P. 18
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Eliminate Retirement Benefits and Paid Health 
Insurance for Legislators Elected after 2017
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FARRIN of Norridgewock.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, GRIGNON of Athens, HANLEY of Pittston, 
ORDWAY of Standish, WARD of Dedham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  3 MRSA §801, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 491, §18, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Membership mandatory.  Every Except for a Legislator elected for the first time 
on or after January 1, 2018, every Legislator serving in the Legislature on or after 
December 3, 1986 is a member of the Legislative Retirement Program, except that any 
Legislator who was a member of the Maine State Retirement System on December 2, 
1986 may choose to be a member of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement 
Program instead of becoming a member of the Legislative Retirement Program, and any 
Legislator who is a public school teacher or an employee of the Maine Community 
College System on leave of absence for the purpose of serving in the Legislature 
continues to be a member of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program and to 
have contributions deducted from the member's legislative earnable compensation as 
provided by Title 5, section 17701.  A Legislator who terminates employment from a 
position requiring membership in the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program 
no longer contributes to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program and, if 
qualified, is eligible to become a benefit recipient under Title 5, section 17804.  Upon 
such termination, the Legislator becomes a member of the Legislative Retirement 
Program.  Except as provided in section 802, subsection 4, paragraph A, creditable 
service granted under the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program may not be 
transferred to the Legislative Retirement Program. A member ceases to be a member 
when the member withdraws the member's contributions, becomes a beneficiary as a 
result of the member's own retirement or dies.  A Legislator elected for the first time on 
or after January 1, 2018 may not be a member of the Legislative Retirement Program. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a Legislator elected for the first time on or after January 1, 2018 
from being a member of the Legislative Retirement Program, which also removes the 
Legislator from eligibility for a postretirement state group health plan.
An Act To Make Exposing a Law Enforcement Officer to a Disorienting Substance a Crime
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0018
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: O'CONNOR, DAVIS, GERRISH, HARRINGTON, HARVELL, ORDWAY, THERIAULT, COLLINS, CYRWAY
Amends: 17-A MRSA §752-F

Legislative Document
No. 18
H.P. 19
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Make Exposing a Law Enforcement Officer to a 
Disorienting Substance a Crime
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: GERRISH of Lebanon, HARRINGTON of Sanford, HARVELL of 
Farmington, ORDWAY of Standish, THERIAULT of China, Senators: COLLINS of York, 
CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §752-F is enacted to read: 
§752-F.  Assault on a law enforcement officer through unlawful exposure 
1.  A person is guilty of assault on a law enforcement officer through unlawful 
exposure if that person: 
A.  Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly exposes a law enforcement officer to any 
substance in a manner that could temporarily disable, disorient, impair the sight of or 
impair the breathing of the law enforcement officer.  Violation of this paragraph is a 
Class D crime; or 
B.  Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly exposes a law enforcement officer to any 
substance in a manner that could temporarily disable, disorient, impair the sight of or 
impair the breathing of the law enforcement officer and that exposure could cause 
serious bodily injury or death to the law enforcement officer.  Violation of this 
paragraph is a Class C crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates the crime of assault on a law enforcement officer through unlawful 
exposure.  A  person commits a Class D crime if the person intentionally, knowingly or 
recklessly exposes a law enforcement officer to any substance in a manner that could 
temporarily disable, disorient, impair the sight of or impair the breathing of the law 
enforcement officer; a person commits a Class C crime if the exposure could cause 
serious bodily injury or death to the law enforcement officer.
An Act To Assist Residents of Nursing Homes To Return to Their Communities
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0019
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SANDERSON, BRAKEY, CHACE, HAMANN, HEAD, MALABY

Legislative Document
No. 19
H.P. 20
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Assist Residents of Nursing Homes To Return to Their 
Communities
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: CHACE of Durham, HAMANN of South Portland, HEAD of Bethel, 
MALABY of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services 0420 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for the continuation of the Homeward Bound 
program to provide outreach for those eligible for a nursing home level of care to 
transition to services in the community. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides ongoing funding for the continuation of the Homeward Bound 
program to provide outreach for those eligible for a nursing home level of care to 
transition to services in the community. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$0
$145,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0
$145,000
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Execution of Temporary Powers of Attorney
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0021
Committee Amendment CA_A_H22 (House)

COMMJTTEE AMENDMENT ,.ff,, to H.P. 22, L.D. 21, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Law Regarding the Execution of Temporary Powers of Attorney" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph ( 4) by inserting at the end a new blocked 
paragraph to read: 
'Without regard to whether an organization is included or excluded by the terms of 
this paragraph, nothing in this section changes the restrictions on the unauthorized 
practice of law as provided in Title 4, section 807 with regard to the preparation of 
powers of attorney.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds language to make clear that preparation of the powers of 
attorney contemplated by the current law must be in compliance with current law 
prohibiting the unauthorized practice of law. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/08/17 feac::.. 
LD21 
LR468(02) 
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Execution of Temporary Powers of Attorney 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment# (fl:%},) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill exempts nonprofit hospitals from the requirement that organizations that assist parents or guardians with the 
process of executing a power of attorney for the temporary care of a minor ensure that a background check is 
completed for the agent and any adult members of the agent's household, which should reduce the number of 
screenings for child and adult abuse, neglect or exploitation obtained through the Department of Health and Human 
Services (DHHS). Any savings to DHHS from the changes in this bill are expected to be minor. 
LR0468(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reimburse Nursing Homes for the Loss of Coinsurance and Deductibles for Skilled Nursing Beds under Rules Adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0020
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MALABY, CHACE, HANINGTON, HAWKE, SANDERSON, BRAKEY

Legislative Document
No. 20
H.P. 21
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Reimburse Nursing Homes for the Loss of Coinsurance 
and Deductibles for Skilled Nursing Beds under Rules Adopted by 
the Department of Health and Human Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MALABY of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CHACE of Durham, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HAWKE of 
Boothbay Harbor, SANDERSON of Chelsea, Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Nursing Facilities 0148 
Initiative:  Appropriates and allocates funding to reimburse nursing homes for the losses 
of coinsurance and deductibles for nondual Qualified Medicare Beneficiary program 
members in skilled nursing beds. This funding was removed under rules adopted by the 
Department of Health and Human Services as required in Public Law 2013, chapter 368. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$521,301
$521,301
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$521,301
$521,301
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$1,010,515
$1,010,515
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
$1,010,515
$1,010,515
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
2017-18
2018-19
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$80,622
$80,622
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
$80,622
$80,622
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
2017-18
2018-19
GENERAL FUND 
$521,301
$521,301
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
$1,010,515
$1,010,515
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
$80,622
$80,622
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
$1,612,438
$1,612,438
SUMMARY 
This bill appropriates and allocates funding to reimburse nursing homes for the losses 
of coinsurance and deductibles for skilled nursing beds under rules adopted by the 
Department of Health and Human Services as required in Public Law 2013, chapter 368.
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Execution of Temporary Powers of Attorney
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0021
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SANDERSON, GINZLER, GUERIN, HARVELL, MALABY
Amends: 18-A MRSA §5

Legislative Document
No. 21
H.P. 22
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Execution of Temporary 
Powers of Attorney
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GINZLER of Bridgton, GUERIN of Glenburn, HARVELL 
of Farmington, MALABY of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  18-A MRSA §5-104, sub-§(c), ¶(4), as enacted by PL 2015, c. 467, §2, 
is amended to read: 
(4).  An organization, other than an organization whose primary purpose is to provide 
free legal services or to provide hospital services, that is exempt from federal income 
taxation under Section 501(a) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as 
an organization described by Section 501(c)(3) and that assists parents or guardians 
with the process of executing a power of attorney for the temporary care of a minor 
shall ensure that a background check is conducted for the agent and any adult 
members of the agent's household, whether by completing the background check 
directly or by verifying that a current background check has already been conducted.  
The background check must include the following sources, and the results must be 
shared with the parent or guardian and the proposed agent: 
(i)  A screening for child and adult abuse, neglect or exploitation cases in the 
records of the Department of Health and Human Services; and 
(ii)  A criminal history record check that includes information obtained from the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation. 
The organization shall maintain records on the training and background checks of 
agents, including the content and dates of training and full transcripts of background 
checks, for a period of not less than 5 years after the minor attains 18 years of age.  
The organization shall make the records available to a parent or guardian executing a 
power of attorney under this subsection and to the ombudsman under Title 22, section 
4087-A and any local, state or federal authority conducting an investigation involving 
the agent, the parent or guardian or the minor. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, nonprofit legal services providers whose primary purpose is to 
provide free legal services are exempt from the requirement that organizations that assist 
parents or guardians with the process of executing a power of attorney for the temporary 
care of a minor ensure that a background check is completed for the agent and any adult 
members of the agent's household.  This bill extends that exemption to nonprofit 
hospitals.
An Act To Repeal the Requirement That Municipalities License Roller-skating Rinks
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0022
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: TURNER, MAKER, HANINGTON, HEAD, KINNEY, MAREAN, PARRY, TUELL, WALLACE
Amends: 8 MRSA §601

Legislative Document
No. 22
H.P. 23
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Repeal the Requirement That Municipalities License 
Roller-skating Rinks
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TURNER of Burlington.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: HANINGTON of Lincoln, HEAD of Bethel, KINNEY of Knox, MAREAN 
of Hollis, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PARRY of Arundel, TUELL of East Machias, 
WALLACE of Dexter.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §601 is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Public Law 2013, chapter 595, Part U repealed several municipal mandates to license 
the operation of certain businesses that offer recreational activities, such as bowling 
alleys, shooting galleries and pool halls, and provided for the municipal licensing of those 
businesses under home rule authority.  The requirement to license roller-skating rinks was 
not repealed when the other licensing requirements were repealed.  This bill repeals the 
statute requiring municipal officers to license roller-skating rinks.
An Act To Provide for Legislative Review of Federally Mandated Major Substantive Rules under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0023
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: ZEIGLER, CHAPMAN, SCHNECK
Amends: 5 MRSA §8074

Legislative Document
No. 23
H.P. 24
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Provide for Legislative Review of Federally Mandated 
Major Substantive Rules under the Maine Administrative 
Procedure Act
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CHAPMAN of Brooksville, SCHNECK of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §8074, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 463, §2, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the provision of law that exempts from legislative review major 
substantive rules that must be adopted to comply with federal law or to qualify for federal 
funds.
An Act To Remove the Legislative Council from the Capitol Area Development Approval Process
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0025
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: ESPLING, FREDETTE, CUSHING, MASON, THIBODEAU
Amends: 5 MRSA §304

Legislative Document
No. 25
H.P. 26
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Remove the Legislative Council from the Capitol Area 
Development Approval Process
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester.
Cosponsored by Representative: FREDETTE of Newport, Senators: CUSHING of Penobscot, 
MASON of Androscoggin, President THIBODEAU of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §304, as amended by PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §6, is further 
amended to read: 
§304.  Approval of construction projects 
 A construction project may not be initiated in the Capitol Area for the development 
of state buildings and grounds following the adoption of the plan or amendments and 
additions thereto by the Legislature without the approval of the Legislative Council, the 
Bureau of General Services and the commission of the proposals and plans for the 
project. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the requirement that construction projects in the Capitol Area 
receive approval of the Legislative Council.
An Act To Exempt Sales to Parent-Teacher Organizations from the Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0027
Committee Amendment CA_A_H100 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ff,, to H.P. 28, L.D. 27, Bill, "An Act To Exempt 
Sales to Parent-Teacher Organizations from the Sales Tax" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/19/17 Jl'dac 
LD27 
LR503(02) 
An Act To Exempt Sales to Parent-Teacher Organizations from the Sales Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ·~· CH-/(JO\ 
Committee: Taxation 
) 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
$7,350 
($7,350) 
($150) 
FY 2018-19 
$10,094 
($10,094) 
($206) 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$10,079 
($10,079) 
($530) 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$10,381 
($10,381) 
($546) 
This bill proposes a sales tax exemption to parent-teacher organizations and would result in a reduction in General 
Fund revenue of $7,350 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $10,094 in fiscal year 2018-19 and a reduction in Local 
Government Fund revenue of $150 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $206 in fiscal year 2018-19.
An Act To Change the Name of Township 17, Range 4, WELS, in the Unorganized Territory to Sinclair
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0024
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 24
H.P. 25
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Change the Name of Township 17, Range 4, WELS, in 
the Unorganized Territory to Sinclair
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair.
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representative: MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures.  Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  Sinclair.  Wherever the designation Township 17, Range 4, WELS, appears 
or reference is made to that unorganized territory, that designation or reference means 
Sinclair. 
Sec. 2.  Referendum for ratification.  This Act must be submitted to the legal 
voters residing in the unorganized territory of Township 17, Range 4, WELS, in 
Aroostook County. The date of the submission must be determined by the Aroostook 
County Board of Commissioners but may not be later than 6 months after adjournment of 
the First Regular Session of the 128th Legislature. The Aroostook County commissioners 
are authorized to expend such funds as necessary to implement the referendum. 
The county commissioners shall cause the preparation of the required ballots, on 
which they shall state the subject matter of this Act in the following question: 
"Do you favor changing the name of Township 17, Range 4, WELS, to 
Sinclair?" 
The voters shall indicate by a cross or a check mark placed against the word "Yes" or 
"No" their opinion of the question. 
The result of the election must be declared by the Aroostook County commissioners 
and due certificate filed with the Secretary of State. 
Sec. 3.  Effective date.  The name change in section 1 of this Act takes effect 
immediately upon its acceptance by a majority of the legal voters voting at the election 
held pursuant to section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Aroostook County Board of Commissioners to seek approval 
from the residents of Township 17, Range 4, WELS, to rename the township to Sinclair.
An Act To Exempt Sales to Parent-Teacher Organizations from the Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0027
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TURNER, CYRWAY, HANINGTON, HEAD, HUBBELL, MASTRACCIO, PARRY, PERRY, TUELL, WALLACE
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 27
H.P. 28
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Exempt Sales to Parent-Teacher Organizations from the 
Sales Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TURNER of Burlington.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: HANINGTON of Lincoln, HEAD of Bethel, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, PARRY of Arundel, PERRY of Calais, TUELL of East Machias, 
WALLACE of Dexter.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§101 is enacted to read: 
101.  Parent-teacher organizations.  Sales to a parent-teacher organization 
organized as a public benefit corporation as described in Title 13-B, section 1406. 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2017. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption to parent-teacher organizations organized as 
public benefit corporations.
An Act To Reduce Penalties for Violations of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0029
Committee Amendment CA_A_H8 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §103, 29-A MRSA §1768, 29-A MRSA §1770

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 30, L.D. 29, Bill, "An Act To Reduce 
Penalties for Violations of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Reduce Penalties for Operation of a Vehicle without a Certificate of 
Inspection' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §103, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. B, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
3. Penalty. The e1"6H:1si-¥e Except as otherwise provided in this Title, the penalty for 
a traffic infraction is a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500, unless specifically 
authorized, or suspension of a license, or both. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §1768, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
7. Operation of vehicle without certificate of inspection. An owner or operator of 
a vehicle required to be inspected commits a traffic infraction if that person operates that 
vehicle or permits that vehicle to be operated without displaying a current and valid 
certificate of inspection or producing the certificate on demand of a police officer. The 
fine for a violation of this subsection may not be less than $25 nor more than $100 for the 
first offense and may not be less than $25 nor more than $250 for each subsequent 
offense. 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §1770, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, §2, is amended to 
read: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 30, L.D. 29 
§1770. Penalties 
1. General penalty. Notwithstaading Title 17 A, and \tllless Unless otherwise 
specified, a violation of this chapter is a Class E crime, punishable by a fine of not less 
than $25 nor more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or by both. 
2. Traffic infraction. A violation of the rules adopted by the Chief of the State 
Police pertaining to this subchapter is a traffic infraction subject to a forfeitm'e fine of not 
less than $25 nor more than $250.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, strikes the bill and instead revises the 
fine for a violation of operation of a vehicle without a certificate of inspection. The bill 
revises general penalties for a violation of the laws governing the inspection of motor 
vehicles. 
This amendment also makes technical changes. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/06/17 fea~ 
LD29 
LR 600(02) 
An Act To Reduce Penalties for Violations of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~ { fJ-8J 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
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An Act To Allow Alternate Flashing Headlights on a School Bus
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0028
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LUCHINI, LANGLEY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2054

Legislative Document
No. 28
H.P. 29
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Allow Alternate Flashing Headlights on a School Bus
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth.
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2054, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5 and amended by PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is further amended 
to read: 
A.    Only an ambulance; an emergency medical service vehicle; a fire department 
vehicle; a police vehicle; a Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
vehicle used for forest fire control; a Department of Corrections vehicle as described 
in subsection 1, paragraph B, subparagraph (6); a school bus as defined in section 
2301, subsection 5; and a highway maintenance vehicle may be equipped with a 
device that provides for alternate flashing of the vehicle's headlights. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a school bus to be equipped with a device that provides for alternate 
flashing of the school bus's headlights.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0031
Committee Amendment CA_A_H503 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 32, L.D. 31, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures on a 
Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each Congressional District" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/16/17 frae.. 
LD31 
LR 107(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures 
on a Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each Congressional District 
, 
~ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' CH "''5 0 3) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
/ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthN ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-17 
General 
Referendum 
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 $107,250 may be required. 
LRO 107(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce Penalties for Violations of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0029
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CEBRA, COLLINS, DILLINGHAM, GILLWAY, HARRINGTON, HARVELL, PARRY, SKOLFIELD, STEWART
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1770

Legislative Document
No. 29
H.P. 30
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act To Reduce Penalties for Violations of the Motor Vehicle 
Inspection Laws
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples.
Cosponsored by Senator COLLINS of York and
Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, GILLWAY of Searsport, HARRINGTON of 
Sanford, HARVELL of Farmington, PARRY of Arundel, SKOLFIELD of Weld, STEWART 
of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1770, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, §2, is amended to 
read: 
§1770.  Penalties 
1.  General penalty.  Notwithstanding Title 17-A, and unless otherwise specified, a 
violation of this chapter is a Class E crime, punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor 
more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or by both, except that a 
violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than 
$100 for the first offense and a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $250 for each 
subsequent offense. 
2.  Traffic infraction.  A violation of the rules adopted by the Chief of the State 
Police pertaining to this subchapter is a traffic infraction subject to a forfeiture fine of not 
less than $25 nor more than $100 for the first offense and a fine of not less than $25 nor 
more than $250 for each subsequent offense. 
SUMMARY 
This bill revises the fines for a violation of the laws governing inspection of motor 
vehicles and removes imprisonment as a penalty.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0031
Committee Amendment CA_B_H572 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 32, L.D. 31, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures on a 
Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each Congressional District" 
Amend the resolution in the 6th paragraph after the title in the last line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
112018" and inserting the following: '2019' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes a technical change to the resolution regarding the effective 
date of the proposed amendment to the Constitution of Maine. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/12/18 hae 
LD31 
LR 107(04) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures 
Referendum Costs 
on a Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each Congressional District 
_ 'I\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'f5 (f-+- 5 7 ~ 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Nov-18 
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 ,250 may be required. 
LR0107(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Dancing on the Premises of Certain Liquor Licensees
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0030
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TURNER, MAKER, HANINGTON, KINNEY, MAREAN, PARRY, TUELL, WALLACE
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1054

Legislative Document
No. 30
H.P. 31
House of Representatives, January 10, 2017
An Act Regarding Dancing on the Premises of Certain Liquor 
Licensees
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TURNER of Burlington.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: HANINGTON of Lincoln, KINNEY of Limington, KINNEY of Knox, 
MAREAN of Hollis, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PARRY of Arundel, TUELL of East 
Machias, WALLACE of Dexter.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1054, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is 
amended to read: 
1.  Activities and entertainment prohibited.  Without the The following activities 
are prohibited on the premises of an establishment licensed to sell liquor to be consumed 
on the premises unless the licensee has been issued a permit described in subsection 2, no 
licensee for sale of liquor to be consumed on the premises may allow on the premises the 
following: 
A.  Any music Music, except music provided by means of a radio or other 
mechanical device or as provided in paragraph B; 
B.  Any dancing Dancing, except dancing by a person when in conjunction with the 
singing of a song, the lyrics of which are displayed on a screen or some other 
mechanism of visual display, commonly known as "karaoke"; or 
C.  Entertainment of any sort. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that dancing and some other forms of entertainment are 
prohibited on the premises of an establishment licensed to sell liquor for consumption on 
the premises unless the licensee has been issued a special amusement permit from the 
municipality where the establishment is located.  This bill provides that dancing does not 
include dancing done in conjunction with the singing activity commonly known as 
"karaoke."
An Act To Increase the Size of Grants under the Maine State Grant Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0032
Committee Amendment CA_A_S7 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 11, L.D. 32, Bill, "An Act To Increase 
the Size of Grants under the Maine State Grant Program" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$2,000" and inserting the following: '$1,500' 
Amend the bill by adding after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE 
Student Financial Assistance Programs 0653 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to increase grant awards under the Maine State Grant 
Program to a minimum of $1,500 per student. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2017-18 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
2018-19 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee and changes the minimum 
grant amount under the Maine State Grant Program from $2,000 as proposed in the bill to 
$1,500. It also adds a $2,500,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2017-18 and fiscal year 
2018-19 to fund the increase in the minimum grant amount. This amendment provides 
that the appropriations are ongoing. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 128LR0246(02)-1 
AMEND ENT 
Approved: 02/10/17 :fbfac 
LD32 
LR 246(02) 
An Act To Increase the Size of Grants under the Maine State Grant Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'If' 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $2,500,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2017-18 to the 
Student Assistance Program within the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME). According to FAME, this increase in 
funding may result in an additional 1, 100 new students receiving the minimum $1,500 grant award. 
This legislation also increases the minimum grant amount that may be awarded to eligible students under the Maine 
State Grant Program from $1,000 to $1,500. Because the average award for full-time students is currently $1,500, this 
change in the minimum grant amount will not affect the grant awards to current recipients. In general, however, an 
increase in the minimum grant amount that may be awarded under the Maine State Grant Program will lower the 
number of grants that can be awarded. 
LR0246(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Adjust the Lifetime Limit for the Receipt of T ANF Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0033
Committee Amendment CA_A_S103 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 12, L.D. 33, Bill, "An Act To Adjust 
the Lifetime Limit for the Receipt of T ANF Benefits" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
Page I - 128LR0550(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/12/17 feae 
LD33 
LR550(02) 
An Act To Adjust the Lifetime Limit for the Receipt of TANF Benefits 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' ( S- \ 0 3) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium savings - Federal Block Grant Fund 
This bill reduces the lifetime limit for receiving benefits through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
(TANF) program from 60 months to 36 months. This will reduce total benefits paid out in a given year. Since these 
benefits are paid-using all Federal TANF Block Grant Funds, the savings will accrue in the block grant to be used in 
future years for TANF benefits. No funding will be returned to the federal government due to the changes in this bill. 
LR0550(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Size of Grants under the Maine State Grant Program
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0032
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT, DAUGHTRY, BREEN, HILL, KATZ, LANGLEY, HUBBELL, JORGENSEN, PIERCE, TIPPING
Amends: 20-A MRSA §11614

Legislative Document
No. 32
S.P. 11
In Senate, January 10, 2017
An Act To Increase the Size of Grants under the Maine State Grant 
Program
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, HILL of York, KATZ of Kennebec, LANGLEY of 
Hancock, Representatives: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, JORGENSEN of Portland, PIERCE of 
Falmouth, TIPPING of Orono.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §11614, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2011, c. 642, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
2.  Minimum amount.  It is the intent of the Legislature that grants awarded under 
this chapter, except as provided in subsections 4, 5 and 6, may not be less than $1,000 
$2,000. The authority may establish by rule increased grant amounts for students 
attending their 2nd, 3rd and 4th years, or the equivalents thereof, at institutions of higher 
education.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the minimum grant amount under the Maine State Grant Program 
from $1,000 to $2,000, subject to the current grant amount modifications under the 
program.
Resolve, To Allow the Unlicensed Ownership of Hedgehogs as Pets
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0035
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BRAKEY, SIROCKI, CHACE, HAMANN, HARLOW, KINNEY, MALABY, MASON

Legislative Document
No. 35
S.P. 14
In Senate, January 10, 2017
Resolve, To Allow the Unlicensed Ownership of Hedgehogs as Pets
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative SIROCKI of Scarborough and
Representatives: CHACE of Durham, HAMANN of South Portland, HARLOW of Portland, 
KINNEY of Knox, MALABY of Hancock, MASON of Lisbon.
Sec. 1.  Rules.  Resolved:  That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
shall amend its rules on the importation of wildlife into the State and the possession of 
wildlife to allow the importation and possession of hedgehogs without a permit. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend its 
rules on the importation of wildlife into the State and the possession of wildlife to allow 
the importation and possession of hedgehogs without a permit.
An Act To Provide a Career and Technical Education Training Option for Plumbers
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0037
Committee Amendment CA_A_S3 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" Pr" to S.P. 16, L.D. 37, Bill, "An Act To Provide a 
Career and Technical Education Training Option for Plumbers" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph Bin the 9th line (page 1, line 12 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: ''.joint" and inserting the following: '.jeiat' 
· 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2-B in the 4th line (page 1, line 20 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "college" the following: ', in a registered Department of 
Labor apprenticeship program' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2-B in the 6th line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "3501-B" the following: 'and evidence of having 
obtained a passing grade, as determined by the board, on the journeyman's examination' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes technical corrections to provide consistency in the statutory 
language governing the qualifications for obtaining a journeyman-in-training plumbing 
license. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I - 128LR0621(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/10/17 feac:.. 
LD37 
LR 621(02) 
An Act To Provide a Career and Technical Education Training Option for Plumbers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
{c 3(\ 
CA\?~ )J 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Plumbers' Examining Board within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to 
fulfill the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0621(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1