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An Act To Prohibit Charging Maine Seniors Higher Automobile Insurance Premiums Based Solely on Their Age
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0308
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: DIAMOND, PARRY, DESCHAMBAULT, DOW, BRYANT, CAMPBELL, COREY, FAY, MARTIN, ORDWAY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2902-C, 24-A MRSA §2902-H, 24-A MRSA §2916

Legislative Document
No. 308
S.P. 96
In Senate, January 31, 2017
An Act To Prohibit Charging Maine Seniors Higher Automobile 
Insurance Premiums Based Solely on Their Age
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative PARRY of Arundel and
Senators: DESCHAMBAULT of York, DOW of Lincoln, Representatives: BRYANT of 
Windham, CAMPBELL of Orrington, COREY of Windham, FAY of Raymond, MARTIN of 
Eagle Lake, ORDWAY of Standish.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2902-C, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 106, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §2902-H is enacted to read: 
§2902-H.  Actions based on age of applicant or insured prohibited 
1.  Prohibited actions based on age.  An insurer may not do any of the following 
solely because an applicant or insured is a certain age or has reached a certain age: 
A.  Refuse to issue a motor vehicle insurance policy; 
B.  Impose a surcharge on or otherwise increase the rate for a motor vehicle insurance 
policy; 
C.  Cancel or refuse to renew a motor vehicle insurance policy; or 
D.  Limit coverage under a motor vehicle insurance policy. 
2.  Other factors.  This section does not prohibit an insurer from refusing to issue, 
imposing a surcharge on or otherwise raising the rate for, cancelling or refusing to renew 
or limiting coverage under a motor vehicle insurance policy based upon factors other than 
the age of an applicant or insured. 
Sec. 3.  24-A MRSA §2916, as enacted by PL 1973, c. 339, §1, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals 2 provisions in current law related to the issuance of motor vehicle 
insurance and consideration of an insured's age by the insurer and incorporates them into 
one provision. 
This bill prohibits an insurer from taking certain actions against an applicant or 
insured under a motor vehicle insurance policy based solely upon the age of the applicant 
or insured.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0313
Committee Amendment CA_A_S23 (Senate)
Amends: 39-A MRSA §153-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 101, L.D. 313, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Prior Employees of the Workers' Compensation Board" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 39-A MRSA §153-A, sub-§3, 1C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 312, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
C. An advocate or advocate attorney may not represent before the board any insurer, 
self-insurer or 3rd-party administrator for a period of 2 years one year after 
terminating employment with the board. This paragraph does not apply to a person 
who has worked as an advocate or advocate attorney for a period of at least 4 years.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the period for which a former advocate 
or advocate attorney with the Workers' Compensation Board must refrain from 
representing before the board any insurer, self-insurer or 3rd-party administrator from 2 
years to one year. The amendment also eliminates this restriction for any person who has 
worked for 4 or more years as an advocate or attorney advocate. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Support Workforce Development by Increasing Engineering Capacity
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0312
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: VOLK, FECTEAU, HILL, KATZ, MILLETT, AUSTIN, ESPLING, GATTINE, JORGENSEN

Legislative Document
No. 312
S.P. 100
In Senate, January 31, 2017
An Act To Support Workforce Development by Increasing 
Engineering Capacity
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford and
Senators: HILL of York, KATZ of Kennebec, MILLETT of Cumberland, Representatives: 
AUSTIN of Gray, ESPLING of New Gloucester, GATTINE of Westbrook, JORGENSEN of 
Portland, McLEAN of Gorham.
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. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE  
Maine Economic Improvement Fund 0986 
Initiative: Provides funding in fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19 only to increase the 
capacity of the University of Southern Maine's engineering program. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides $400,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $400,000 in fiscal year 2018-
to the Maine Economic Improvement Fund to strengthen the University of Maine 
System's engineering programs by seeding the development of competencies in areas 
such as industrial engineering, environmental engineering and biomedical engineering to 
meet the applied research and workforce needs of existing, growing and emerging 
industrial activity in southern Maine.  The funds will support the acquisition of critical 
infrastructure at the University of Southern Maine such as laboratory equipment and 
personnel that are necessary to strengthen the University of Southern Maine's engineering 
program while promoting synergy with the University of Maine's engineering program.  
Ongoing equipment maintenance and personnel costs will be absorbed within the 
University of Southern Maine's budgeted resources. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$400,000
$400,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$400,000
$400,000
An Act To Responsibly Implement an Adult Use Cannabis Program Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation suggested and ordered printed. HEATHER J.R. PRIEST Secretary of the Senate
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0310
Committee: Marijuana Legalization Implementation
Sponsors: BRAKEY

Legislative Document
No. 310
S.P. 98
In Senate, January 31, 2017
An Act To Responsibly Implement an Adult Use Cannabis Program
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation 
suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the provisions of the Marijuana Legalization Act, as 
enacted in Initiated Bill 2015, chapter 5.
An Act To Eliminate Corporate Welfare and Provide Tax Relief
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0311
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BRAKEY

Legislative Document
No. 311
S.P. 99
In Senate, January 31, 2017
An Act To Eliminate Corporate Welfare and Provide Tax Relief
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to eliminate certain corporate tax expenditures and use the savings 
to reduce the individual income tax rates.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Prior Employees of the Workers' Compensation Board
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0313
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CUSHING, FECTEAU, STEWART, KATZ, MASON, THIBODEAU, VOLK, VACHON, WADSWORTH, WARD
Amends: 39-A MRSA §153-A

Legislative Document
No. 313
S.P. 101
In Senate, January 31, 2017
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Prior Employees of the 
Workers' Compensation Board
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford, Representative STEWART of 
Presque Isle and
Senators: KATZ of Kennebec, MASON of Androscoggin, President THIBODEAU of Waldo, 
VOLK of Cumberland, Representatives: VACHON of Scarborough, WADSWORTH of 
Hiram, WARD of Dedham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §153-A, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 312, §2, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, an advocate or advocate attorney employed by the Workers' 
Compensation Board may not represent before the board any insurer, self-insurer or 3rd-
party administrator for 2 years after terminating employment with the board.  This bill 
repeals that prohibition.
An Act Concerning Emergency Lights on Police Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0314
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: VOLK, McLEAN, COLLINS, BRYANT, CEBRA, PARRY, WADSWORTH
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2054

Legislative Document
No. 314
S.P. 102
In Senate, January 31, 2017
An Act Concerning Emergency Lights on Police Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative McLEAN of Gorham and
Senator: COLLINS of York, Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CEBRA of Naples, 
PARRY of Arundel, WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2054, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2005, c. 183, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
D.  Except as provided in this paragraph, a vehicle may not be equipped with or 
display a blue light. 
(1)  Emergency lights used on the following vehicles must emit a blue light or a 
combination of blue and white light or a combination of blue and red light: a 
police vehicle; a Department of Corrections vehicle as described in subsection 1, 
paragraph B, subparagraph (6); a vehicle operated by a chief of police, a sheriff 
or a deputy sheriff; and a vehicle operated by a qualified deputy sheriff or other 
qualified individual performing court security-related functions and services. 
(2)  Emergency lights used on an ambulance, an emergency medical service 
vehicle, a fire department vehicle or a hazardous material response vehicle may 
include one blue light mounted facing toward the rear of the vehicle so that the 
light is primarily visible to approaching traffic from the rear only. 
(3)  The taillight of a vehicle, or replica of a vehicle, manufactured prior to 1952 
and registered under section 457, may contain a blue or purple insert of not more 
than one inch in diameter. 
(4) Blue interior auxiliary lighting or dash lighting may be used on any vehicle if 
no portion of the beam of light is visible at a height of 42 inches above a surface 
parallel with the level surface on which the vehicle stands at a distance of 20 feet 
from any part of the vehicle. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits the use of a combination of blue and red emergency lights on police 
vehicles and on certain other vehicles used by law enforcement, corrections and court 
security personnel.
An Act To Provide MaineCare Coverage for Chiropractic Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0320
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LIBBY, MARTIN, BREEN, CHIPMAN, CYRWAY, DIAMOND, DILL, JACKSON, KATZ, CAMPBELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Z

Legislative Document
No. 320
S.P. 94
In Senate, January 31, 2017
An Act To Provide MaineCare Coverage for Chiropractic 
Treatment
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, CYRWAY of Kennebec, 
DIAMOND of Cumberland, DILL of Penobscot, JACKSON of Aroostook, KATZ of 
Kennebec, Representative: CAMPBELL of Orrington.
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.  Chiropractic services reimbursement 
1.  Reimbursement.  The department shall reimburse under the MaineCare program 
for all chiropractic services performed by a chiropractic doctor licensed under Title 32, 
chapter 9 that are determined by the Board of Chiropractic Licensure to be within the 
scope of practice of a chiropractic doctor. 
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 all chiropractic services that are approved by the Board of 
Chiropractic Licensure and performed by a chiropractic doctor to be reimbursed under the 
MaineCare program.  The Department of Health and Human Services may adopt routine 
technical rules to implement this requirement.
An Act To Enhance Safety on School Property
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0321
Committee Amendment CA_A_H25 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If,, to H.P. 235, L.D. 321, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance Safety on School Property" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §406 by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 2, lines 1 
to 9 i:h L.D.). 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §406 by renumbering the subsections to read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. This amendment removes 
from the bill the provision that allows a principal or the principal's designee or a member 
of the school staff to take into custody and detain a person believed to be committing 
criminal trespass on school property. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/17/17 feac 
LD321 
LR 497(02) 
An Act To Enhance Safety on School Property 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment,(/; {)J.,/J.,S) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class E crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
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An Act To Fully Fund the Waiting List for the Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder Waiver
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0323
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MALABY, LANGLEY, HANINGTON, HAWKE, NADEAU, PICCHIOTTI, PICKETT, SIROCKI, SUTTON, VACHON

Legislative Document
No. 323
H.P. 237
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Fully Fund the Waiting List for the Home and 
Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or 
Autistic Disorder Waiver
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 Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and
Representatives: HANINGTON of Lincoln, HAWKE of Boothbay Harbor, NADEAU of 
Winslow, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, PICKETT of Dixfield, SIROCKI of Scarborough, 
SUTTON of Warren, VACHON of Scarborough.
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) 
Developmental Services Waiver - MaineCare 0987 
Initiative: Provides funding to fully fund the waiting list for community-based services 
provided under the MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II and III, Section 21 relating 
to home and community benefits for members with intellectual disabilities or autistic 
disorder. 
Medicaid Services - Developmental Services 0705 
Initiative: Provides funding to fully fund the waiting list for community-based services 
provided under the MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II and III, Section 21 relating 
to home and community benefits for members with intellectual disabilities or autistic 
disorder. 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides funding to fully fund the waiting list for community-based services 
provided under the MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II and III, Section 21 relating 
to home and community benefits for members with intellectual disabilities or autistic 
disorder. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$11,570,000
$15,425,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$11,570,000
$15,425,000
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$1,790,000
$2,385,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$1,790,000
$2,385,000
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$22,425,000
$29,900,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$22,425,000
$29,900,000
SUMMARY 
This bill provides to the Department of Health and Human Services the funding to 
fully fund the waiting list for community-based services provided under the MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapters II and III, Section 21 relating to home and community benefits 
for members with intellectual disabilities or autistic disorder. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
2017-18
2018-19
GENERAL FUND 
$35,785,000
$47,710,000
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
$35,785,000
$47,710,000
An Act To Allow a Wrongful Death Cause of Action for the Death of a Viable Fetus
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0327
House Amendment HA_A_H544 (House)
Amends: 18-A MRSA §2

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 241, L.D. 327, Bill, "An Act To Allow a 
Wrongful Death Cause of Action for the Death of a Viable Fetus" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 18-A MRSA §2-804, sub-§(e) is enacted to read: 
(e). The estate of an unborn viable fetus may be opened for a period of 2 years from 
the date of the death of the unborn viable fetus for the sole purpose of the appointment of 
a personal representative to pursue any appropriate cause of action under this section for a 
wrongful act, neglect or default that may have caused the death of the unborn viable 
fetus. This section does not create any other cause of action or claim or status regarding 
the unborn viable fetus.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that: 
1. The estate of an unborn viable fetus may be opened for 2 years after the death of 
the unborn viable fetus for the sole purpose of appointing a personal representative to 
pursue an action for wrongful death; and 
2. The provision for a cause of action for the wrongful death of an unborn viable 
fetus does not create any other cause of action or claim or status regarding the unborn 
viable fetus. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow a Wrongful Death Cause of Action for the Death of a Viable Fetus
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0327
Senate Amendment SA_A_S316 (Senate)
Amends: 18-A MRSA §2

SENATE AMENDMENT" A,, to H.P. 241, L.D. 327, Bill, "An Act To Allow a 
Wrongful Death Cause of Action for the Death of a Viable Fetus" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 18-A MRSA §2-804, sub-§(e) is enacted to read: 
(e). The estate of an unborn viable fetus may be opened for a period of 2 years from 
the date of the death of the unborn viable fetus for the sole purpose of the appointment of 
a personal representative to pursue any appropriate cause of action under this section for a 
wrongful act, neglect or default that may have caused the death of the unborn viable 
fetus. This section does not create any other cause of action or claim or status regarding 
the unborn viable fetus.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that: 
1. The estate of an unborn viable fetus may be opened for 2 years after the death of 
the unborn viable fetus for the sole purpose of appointing a personal representative to 
pursue an action for wrongful death; and 
2. The provision for a cause 
tion for the wrongful death of an unborn viable 
fetus does not create any oth(;w"cause f action or claim o'r 
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viable fetus. 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Funds To Encourage Regional Planning and Reorganization
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0328
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S344 (Senate)

FffiST SPECIAL SESSION 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 242, 
L.D. 328, Bill, "An Act To Provide Funds To Encourage Regional Planning and 
Reorganization" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 10. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the appropriations and allocations section. 
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COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 10/23/17 feac 
LD328 
LR 1758(04) 
An Act To Encourage Regional Planning and Reorganization 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~' to Committee Amendment ''A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hamper of Oxford 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
($5,000,000) 
($5,000,000) 
($5,000,000) 
($5,000,000) 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
$0 
$0 
Th-is amendment eliminates the one-time General Fund appropriations in the bill of $5,000,000 per year in both fiscal 
year 2017-18 and fiscal year 2018-19 to the Fund for Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services -
Administration within the Department of Economic and Community Development to encourage regional planning and 
reorganization for towns and municipalities to decrease the duplication of services. Public Law 2017, chapter 284, 
the 2018-2019 biennial budget, includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $3,000,000 to the Fund in fiscal 
year 2017-18. 
LRI 758(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Licensing of Family Foster Homes
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0326
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO, FECTEAU, HAMANN, HYMANSON, RECKITT, SCHNECK, TALBOT ROSS, VACHON
Amends: 22 MRSA §8110

Legislative Document
No. 326
H.P. 240
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act Regarding the Licensing of Family Foster Homes
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, HAMANN of South Portland, 
HYMANSON of York, RECKITT of South Portland, SCHNECK of Bangor, TALBOT ROSS 
of Portland, VACHON of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §8110 is enacted to read: 
§8110.  Family foster homes 
The department may not deny a license for a family foster home for the reason that a 
prospective foster parent residing in that home has a preexisting medical condition unless 
that medical condition would materially affect the safety or well-being of a child placed 
in the home. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from denying a 
license for a family foster home for the reason that a prospective foster parent residing in 
that home has a preexisting medical condition unless that medical condition would 
materially affect the safety or well-being of a child placed in that home.
An Act To Allow Corrections Officers To Administer Naloxone
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0324
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TIPPING, GUERIN, WARD, CUSHING, CARDONE, DUCHESNE, DUNPHY, FREY, HANINGTON, REED, SCHNECK, DILL
Amends: 22 MRSA §2353

Legislative Document
No. 324
H.P. 238
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Allow Corrections Officers To Administer Naloxone
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TIPPING of Orono.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GUERIN of Glenburn, WARD of Dedham, Senator 
CUSHING of Penobscot and Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, DUCHESNE of 
Hudson, DUNPHY of Old Town, FREY of Bangor, HANINGTON of Lincoln, REED of 
Carmel, SCHNECK of Bangor, Senator: DILL of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2353, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2015, c. 508, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
3.  Authorized administration of naloxone hydrochloride by law enforcement 
officers, corrections officers and municipal firefighters.  A law enforcement agency as 
defined in Title 25, section 3701, subsection 1, a correctional facility as defined in Title 
34-A, section 1001, subsection 6 or a municipal fire department as defined in Title 30-A, 
section 3151, subsection 1 is authorized to obtain a supply of naloxone hydrochloride to 
be administered in accordance with this subsection.  A law enforcement officer as defined 
in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 17, in accordance with policies adopted by the law 
enforcement agency, a corrections officer as defined in Title 34-A, section 3101, 
subsection 1, in accordance with policies adopted by the correctional facility, and a 
municipal firefighter as defined in Title 30-A, section 3151, subsection 2, in accordance 
with policies adopted by the municipality, may administer intranasal naloxone 
hydrochloride as clinically indicated if the officer or firefighter has received medical 
training in accordance with protocols adopted by the Medical Direction and Practices 
Board established in Title 32, section 83, subsection 16-B.  The Medical Direction and 
Practices Board shall establish medical training protocols for law enforcement officers, 
corrections officers and municipal firefighters pursuant to this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds corrections officers to the list of persons authorized to administer 
naloxone hydrochloride.
An Act To Provide Funds To Encourage Regional Planning and Reorganization
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0328
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: GRANT, BELLOWS, CAMPBELL, GILLWAY, MADIGAN, MARTIN, MASTRACCIO, SKOLFIELD, KATZ

Legislative Document
No. 328
H.P. 242
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Provide Funds To Encourage Regional Planning and 
Reorganization
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRANT of Gardiner.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, GILLWAY of Searsport, MADIGAN of Rumford, 
MARTIN of Sinclair, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senator: KATZ of 
Kennebec.
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. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Fund for Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services - Administration Z047 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to encourage regional planning and reorganization 
for towns and municipalities to decrease the duplication of services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides one-time funding to encourage regional planning and 
reorganization for towns and municipalities to decrease the duplication of services. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$25,000,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$25,000,000
$0
An Act Concerning the Law Governing the Posting of Newspaper Legal Notices and the Statewide Repository for Legal Notices
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0329
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON, BRYANT, BELLOWS, CARPENTER, LIBBY
Amends: 1 MRSA §603

Legislative Document
No. 329
H.P. 243
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act Concerning the Law Governing the Posting of Newspaper 
Legal Notices and the Statewide Repository for Legal Notices
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
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, Senators: BELLOWS of 
Kennebec, CARPENTER of Aroostook, LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §603, last ¶, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. YYYY, §2 and 
affected by §5, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the provision that repeals on January 1, 2018 the law requiring the 
posting of newspaper legal notices on a publicly accessible website and requiring the 
maintenance of a publicly accessible repository for electronically posted newspaper legal 
notices.
An Act To Provide an Income Tax Credit for Employer Contributions to Section 529 Qualified Tuition Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0330
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: KORNFIELD, GRATWICK, CARDONE, FREY, SCHNECK
Amends: 36 MRSA §5217-E

Legislative Document
No. 330
H.P. 244
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Provide an Income Tax Credit for Employer 
Contributions to Section 529 Qualified Tuition Programs
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, FREY of Bangor, SCHNECK of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5217-E is enacted to read: 
§5217-E.  Employer contributions to qualified tuition programs 
1.  Credit allowed.  A taxpayer constituting an employing unit is allowed a credit 
against the taxes otherwise due under this Part for each taxable year equal to 50% of 
matching contributions up to $1,000 per year made by the taxpayer on behalf of an 
employee to a qualified tuition program established by the employee under Section 529 
of the Code.  For the purposes of this subsection, "employing unit" has the same meaning 
as in Title 26, section 1043, subsection 10. 
2.  Limitation.  The amount of the credit under subsection 1 that may be used by a 
taxpayer for a taxable year may not exceed the amount of tax otherwise due under this 
Part.  Any unused credit may be carried over to the following year or years for a period 
not to exceed 15 years. 
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2018. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an income tax credit to an employer that makes up to $1,000 in 
matching contributions on behalf of an employee to a qualified tuition program, 
sometimes referred to as a college savings program, established by the employee under 
Section 529 of the federal Internal Revenue Code.
An Act To Amend the Process for Distributing Any-deer Permits
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0325
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: RILEY, KEIM, DUCHESNE, GOLDEN, HANLEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document
No. 325
H.P. 239
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Amend the Process for Distributing Any-deer Permits
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and
Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, GOLDEN of Lewiston, HANLEY of Pittston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§1-B is enacted to read: 
1-B.  Permits; public chance drawing.  If permits that allow hunting antlerless deer 
are issued under this section, the commissioner shall issue the permits in accordance with 
rules adopted by the commissioner that establish a public chance drawing to determine 
which applicants are issued the permits. The rules establishing the public chance drawing 
must include provisions for awarding to applicants who are not selected for a permit 
points that increase the applicants' chances of being selected in the subsequent 
consecutive year.  This subsection does not apply to a person with a special antlerless 
deer permit under subsection 7. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9.  Veterans.  Notwithstanding subsection 1-B, the commissioner shall issue 
antlerless deer permits, the number of which must be established by the commissioner by 
rule adopted each year based upon the deer population, to veterans who are eligible to 
obtain the permit and who were honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the 
United States or the National Guard. 
Sec. 3.  Rules.  The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall adopt rules 
no later than November 1, 2017 that establish a public chance drawing to determine 
which applicants are issued an antlerless deer permit pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 12, section 11152, subsection 1-B. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, if antlerless 
deer permits are issued, to issue antlerless deer permits to applicants who are chosen 
through a public chance drawing. The commissioner is required to adopt rules by 
November 1, 2017 establishing a public chance drawing for antlerless deer permits, 
including provisions for awarding to applicants who are not selected for a permit points 
that increase the applicants' chances of being selected in a subsequent consecutive year. 
The bill requires the commissioner to issue antlerless deer permits to veterans, who 
are not required to participate in the public chance drawing.  The number of permits 
issued to veterans is determined by the commissioner annually based upon the deer 
population.
An Act To Correct the Maine Uniform Trust Code Concerning Certain Beneficiaries
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0331
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 18-B MRSA §110

Legislative Document
No. 331
H.P. 245
House of Representatives, January 31, 2017
An Act To Correct the Maine Uniform Trust Code Concerning 
Certain Beneficiaries
Reported by Representative MOONEN of Portland for the Probate and Trust Law Advisory 
Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 18-A, section 1-803, subsection 2.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  18-B MRSA §110, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 184, §7, is 
amended to read: 
C.  Would be a distributee or permissible distributee of trust income or principal if 
the trust terminated on that date. 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a recommendation of the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 18-A, section 1-803, subsection 2. 
The bill addresses the rights of a charitable organization to enforce a trust of which it 
is a beneficiary.  The Maine Revised Statutes, Title 18-B, section 110 provides that a 
charitable organization is considered a qualified beneficiary of the trust if it would be 
considered a distributee or permissible distributee of trust income or principal in 3 
different situations.  One situation is whether the charitable organization would be a 
distributee or permissible distributee on the date the status is being determined, without 
providing additional criteria.  That provision of current law is inconsistent with the 
Uniform Trust Code approved by the Uniform Law Commissioners.  The Uniform Trust 
Code provides that a charitable organization is a qualified beneficiary if it would be a 
distributee or permissible distributee of the trust if the trust were to terminate on that date.  
This bill amends the current law to be consistent with the Uniform Trust Code, making it 
clear that the determination is based on whether the charitable organization would be a 
distributee or permissible distributee if the trust were to terminate on the date that the 
beneficiary status determination is being made.
An Act To Stabilize Maine's Educational Leadership and Vision
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0333
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STEARNS, MILLETT, DAUGHTRY, FARNSWORTH, HIGGINS, KORNFIELD, PIERCE, POULIOT, MAKER, SAVIELLO
Amends: 20-A MRSA §251, 20-A MRSA §251-B

Legislative Document
No. 333
H.P. 247
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Stabilize Maine's Educational Leadership and Vision
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, FARNSWORTH of Portland, HIGGINS of 
Dover-Foxcroft, KORNFIELD of Bangor, PIERCE of Falmouth, POULIOT of Augusta, 
Senators: MAKER of Washington, SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §251, as amended by PL 1983, c. 123, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §251-B is enacted to read: 
§251-B.  Selection; term 
The selection and term of service of the commissioner is as follows. 
1.  Selection.  The commissioner is selected by the state board. 
A.  The state board shall include the Governor or the Governor's designee in the 
selection process and shall ensure that the Governor has an opportunity to meet and 
interview the candidate or candidates. 
B.  The chair of the state board shall consult with the Governor prior to final selection 
by the state board.  The state board shall consider the Governor's appraisal of the 
candidate or candidates prior to making a selection. 
2.  Review; confirmation.  The candidate selected pursuant to subsection 1 is subject 
to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
education matters and to confirmation by the Legislature. 
3.  Term.  The commissioner initially serves a 3-year term.  The state board may 
extend the term of the commissioner by one year at a public meeting following the annual 
review of performance as provided in subsection 3. 
4.  Performance review.  The state board shall meet with the commissioner in 
executive session annually in December to review the performance of the commissioner 
at a time and place determined by the chair of the state board. 
Sec. 3.  Commencement of selection process.  Following the effective date of 
this Act, the selection process set forth in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 
251-B must be implemented upon the occurrence of a vacancy in the office of the 
Commissioner of Education.  The term of the commissioner serving on the effective date 
of this Act is governed by the law in effect at the time of the commissioner's appointment. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the selection process for the position of Commissioner of 
Education.  Instead of being appointed by the Governor, under this bill, the commissioner 
is selected by the State Board of Education in consultation with the Governor.  The 
candidate selected by the State Board of Education would be subject to legislative review 
and confirmation.
An Act To Protect Jobs and the Maine Economy by Eliminating the 3% Income Tax Surcharge Imposed on Certain Mainers and the Fund To Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0337
Committee Amendment CA_A_H562 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If,' to H.P. 251, L.D. 337, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Jobs and the Maine Economy by Eliminating the 3% Income Tax Surcharge 
Imposed on Certain Mainers and the Fund To Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 
Education" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Application. That section of this Act that repeals the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 36, section 5111, subsection 6 applies to tax years beginning on or after 
January 1, 2017. 
Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to produce, print and mail revised withholding 
tables. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2017-18 
$31,000 
$31,000 
2018-19 
$0 
$0 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the repeal of the 3 % income tax surcharge in the bill 
0 
applies to tax years beginning on or after J anua1y 1, 2017. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,Jt,, to H.P. 251, L.D. 337 
This amendment provides one-time funding to the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services to mail revised withholding schedules. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/28/17 frae.. 
LD337 
LR 800(02) 
An Act To Protect Jobs and the Maine Economy by Eliminating the 3% Income Tax Surcharge 
Imposed on Certain Mainers and the Fund To Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment# ( ft .... 5'~2..) 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$100,089,000 
($2,450,000) 
$31,000 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
($2,375,000) 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
($2,897,500) 
$0 
($100,058,000) 
$2,450,000 
$2,375,000 
$2,897,500 
($76,279,590) ($153,917,410) ($163,682,500) ($174, 750,250) 
This bill repeals the 3% income tax surcharge for tax years beginning on or after 1-1-17 and results in a reduction in 
General Fund revenue of $100,058,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 and an increase in General Fund revenue of $2,450,000 
in fiscal year 2018-19. It also results in a reduction in Local Government Fund revenue of $1,879,590 in fiscal year 
2017-18 and $117,410 in fiscal year 2018-19. 
The reduction in dedicated revenue to the Fund to Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education within the 
Department of Education is estimated to be $74,400,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $153,800,000 in fiscal year 2018-
19. 
LR0800(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Expand Child Care Options for Children Placed with Older Kinship Guardians
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0335
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: NADEAU, DAVIS, FARNSWORTH, HICKMAN, HOGAN, MALABY, PICCHIOTTI, RYKERSON, CHENETTE
Amends: 22 MRSA §4062

Legislative Document
No. 335
H.P. 249
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Expand Child Care Options for Children Placed with 
Older Kinship Guardians
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NADEAU of Winslow.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, HICKMAN of Winthrop, HOGAN of Old 
Orchard Beach, MALABY of Hancock, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, RYKERSON of Kittery, 
Senator: CHENETTE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4062, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Child care expenses incurred by older kinship guardians.  The department 
shall reimburse 100% of the child care expenses incurred by an adult relative guardian of 
a minor for child care for the minor, including after-school care for a child attending 
kindergarten through 6th grade.  The department may not require the guardian to be 
employed a minimum number of hours per week in order to receive reimbursement under 
this subsection.  To be eligible for reimbursement under this subsection, an adult relative 
guardian of a minor must have an income of $50,000 or less a year.  For the purposes of 
this subsection, "adult relative guardian of a minor" means a person who is 60 years of 
age or older and is a court-appointed guardian of a minor who is a relative of the person. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse 100% 
of the child care expenses incurred by an adult relative guardian of a minor if the 
guardian is 60 years of age or older and has an annual income of $50,000 or less.  The bill 
also prohibits the department from requiring the guardian to be employed a minimum 
number of hours per week in order to receive the reimbursement.
An Act To Clarify the Uses of the Fund To Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0334
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HUBBELL, LANGLEY, KORNFIELD

Legislative Document
No. 334
H.P. 248
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Clarify the Uses of the Fund To Advance Public 
Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock and
Representative: KORNFIELD of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the provisions of the Fund to Advance Public 
Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education as enacted in Initiated Bill 2015, chapter 4 in order 
to clarify terminology and uses of the fund.
An Act To Protect Jobs and the Maine Economy by Eliminating the 3% Income Tax Surcharge Imposed on Certain Mainers and the Fund To Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0337
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: STETKIS, DAVIS, ALLEY, GINZLER, HILLIARD, O'CONNOR, REED, TIMBERLAKE, WARD, WINSOR
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15697, 36 MRSA §5111

Legislative Document
No. 337
H.P. 251
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Protect Jobs and the Maine Economy by Eliminating the 
3% Income Tax Surcharge Imposed on Certain Mainers and the 
Fund To Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STETKIS of Canaan.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, GINZLER of Bridgton, HILLIARD of Belgrade, 
O'CONNOR of Berwick, REED of Carmel, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WARD of Dedham, 
WINSOR of Norway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15697, as enacted by IB 2015, c. 4, §1, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §5111, sub-§6, as enacted by IB 2015, c. 4, §2, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the provisions establishing the Fund to Advance Public Kindergarten 
to Grade 12 Education and the income tax surcharge of 3% imposed on taxable income of 
$200,000 or more, which is the source of revenue for the fund.
An Act To Exempt Certain Disabled Veterans from the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0338
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: McLEAN, JACKSON, FARRIN, PARRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §1483

Legislative Document
No. 338
H.P. 252
House of Representatives, February 2, 2017
An Act To Exempt Certain Disabled Veterans from the Motor 
Vehicle Excise Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McLEAN of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: FARRIN of Norridgewock, PARRY of Arundel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1483, sub-§12, as amended by PL 2009, c. 434, §20, is 
further amended to read: 
12.  Certain veterans. Automobiles owned by veterans who are granted free 
registration of those vehicles by the Secretary of State under Title 29-A, section 523, 
subsection 1 or who provide certification from the United States Department of Veterans 
Affairs or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States that they are permanently 
disabled and receive benefits based on a rating of 100% for service-connected disability; 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for veterans who are 
receiving benefits based on 100% permanent service-connected disability.