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An Act To Require A Person To Notify Law Enforcement Officers of the Possession of a Hypodermic Needle
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1014
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HARRINGTON, MAKER, CEBRA, COREY, HARLOW, MASTRACCIO, PICKETT, STEWART, TUELL, DAVIS
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1111-B

Legislative Document
No. 1014
H.P. 716
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Require A Person To Notify Law Enforcement Officers 
of the Possession of a Hypodermic Needle
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Senator MAKER of Washington and
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, COREY of Windham, HARLOW of Portland, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, PICKETT of Dixfield, STEWART of Presque Isle, TUELL of 
East Machias, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1111-B is enacted to read: 
§1111-B.  Failure to inform law enforcement officer of hypodermic apparatus 
1.  A person is guilty of failure to inform a law enforcement officer of a hypodermic 
apparatus if the person has a hypodermic apparatus in possession on the person's body 
and the person fails to inform a law enforcement officer that the person is in possession of 
a hypodermic apparatus on the person's body during the course of any arrest, detainment 
or routine traffic stop of the person. 
2.  Failure to inform a law enforcement officer of a hypodermic apparatus is a Class 
D crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes it a Class D crime for a person to fail to inform a law enforcement 
officer of the person's possession of a hypodermic apparatus on the person's body during 
the course of any arrest, detainment or routine traffic stop of the person.
An Act To Provide Funding for Career and Technical Education Based on Projected Enrollment
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1016
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO, FECTEAU, GRANT, HARRINGTON, KORNFIELD, TURNER, LANGLEY, WOODSOME
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15688-A, 20-A MRSA §15688-B

Legislative Document
No. 1016
H.P. 718
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Provide Funding for Career and Technical Education 
Based on Projected Enrollment
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, GRANT of Gardiner, 
HARRINGTON of Sanford, KORNFIELD of Bangor, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, TURNER 
of Burlington, Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, WOODSOME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15688-A, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. C, 
§10, is repealed. 
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §15688-B is enacted to read: 
§15688-B.  Career and technical education costs 
The commissioner shall expend and disburse funds to the appropriate school 
administrative unit or career and technical education region for career and technical 
education in accordance with this section.  The commissioner shall take into account any 
new or expanded career and technical education programs proposed to be offered by a 
school administrative unit and calculate, expend and disburse funding under this section 
based on the projected costs for the projected enrollment in career and technical 
education and not on the enrollment or costs in the current or a previous fiscal year.  The 
allocation for career and technical education must be based upon a program-driven model 
that considers components for direct instruction, central administration, supplies, 
operation and maintenance of plant, other student and staff support and equipment for the 
projected enrollment for the fiscal year of the allocation.  The commissioner shall consult 
with the school board of the school administrative unit or the cooperative board of the 
career and technical education region in determining the projected enrollment in career 
and technical education.  Monthly payments must be made directly to school 
administrative units with career and technical education centers and directly to career and 
technical education regions. If a school administrative unit with a career and technical 
education center or a career and technical education region has any unexpended funds at 
the end of the fiscal year, these funds must be carried forward for the purposes of career 
and technical education. 
SUMMARY 
This bill modifies the funding model for career and technical education costs.  This 
bill requires that the state allocation for these costs be based on the projected enrollment 
for the fiscal year of the allocation rather than actual enrollment in a prior year.
An Act To Exempt Holders of Bear Hunting Permits from Archery Hunting License Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1019
Committee Amendment CA_A_H218 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §11109

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 721, L.D. 1019, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Holders of Bear Hunting Permits from Archery Hunting License Requirements" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Establish a 6-day Nonresident Archery License' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and insetting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11109, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2015, c. 245, §3, is futther 
amended to read: 
7. 
Archery hunting licenses; combination licenses; fees. 
Archery hunting 
licenses, combination licenses and fees are as follows: 
A. A resident archery license is $26; 
B. A resident combination archery hunting and fishing license is $43; 
C. A nonresident archery license is $75; attd 
D. An alien archery license is $857; and 
E. A nonresident 6-day archery license, which is valid for 6 consecutive hunting 
days, is $26.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. The bill exempts a person 
over 16 years of age from the arche1y hunting license requirements when the person is 
hunting for bear under a valid bear hunting permit. The amendment establishes a 6-day 
nonresident arche1y license that costs $26. 
FISC.'!L NOTE 'MQ UJ$P 
(S'(fe atta~b~d) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/04/17 feac 
LD 1019 
LR 1452(02) 
An Act To Exempt Holders of Bear Hunting Permits from Archery Hunting License Requirements 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, ( H-,;u~} 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue impact - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill establishes a 6-day nonresident archery license with a fee of $26. The revenue impact to the General Fund is 
dependent upon the extent that nonresident hunters choose the $26 6-day nonresident archery license instead of the 
$75 annual nonresident arche1y license. 
LR1452(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit Stocking Fish in or Using Live Fish as Bait on Tributaries to State Heritage Fish Waters
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1018
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BLACK, ACKLEY, DUNPHY, HARVELL, TIMBERLAKE, DILL
Amends: 12 MRSA §12461

Legislative Document
No. 1018
H.P. 720
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Prohibit Stocking Fish in or Using Live Fish as Bait on 
Tributaries to State Heritage Fish Waters
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, DUNPHY of Old Town, 
HARVELL of Farmington, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, Senator: DILL of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12461, sub-§§4 and 5, as amended by PL 2007, c. 21, §2, 
are further amended to read: 
4.  Stocking state heritage fish waters.  The commissioner may not stock or issue a 
permit to stock fish in a lake or pond listed as a state heritage fish water under this section 
or in a tributary to such a lake or pond. 
5.  Fishing restrictions.  A person may not use live fish as bait or possess live fish to 
be used as bait on a lake or pond listed as a state heritage fish water under this section or 
on a tributary to such a lake or pond.  A person who violates this subsection commits a 
Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from stocking 
fish in tributaries of state heritage fish waters and prohibits a person from using live fish 
as bait on such a tributary.
Resolve, To Establish the Study Committee To Develop a Disposition Plan for Future Surplus State Property in York County
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1021
Committee Amendment CA_A_H67 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" fl,, to H.P. 723, L.D. 1021, "Resolve, To Establish 
the Study Committee To Develop a Disposition Plan for Future Surplus State Property in 
York County" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first and 2nd lines (page 1, lines 14 and 15 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: ', notwithstanding Joint Rule 353,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes a technical cotTection to the resolve. 
The language 
"notwithstanding Joint Rule 353" is not necessary and is removed. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUUlED 
(See aUlcbed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/ 17 /17 feac. 
LD 1021 
LR 1702(02) 
Resolve, To Establish the Study Committee To Develop a Disposition Plan for Future Surplus State 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Property in York County 
I 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~' ( f/- h J 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $3,250 in fiscal year 2017-18. The Legislature's 
proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 for legislative studies. Whether this amount is sufficient to 
fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature. The 
additional costs of providing staffing assistance to the study during the interim can be absorbed utilizing existing 
budgeted staff resources. 
LRl 702(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt Holders of Bear Hunting Permits from Archery Hunting License Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1019
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BLACK, SAVIELLO, HANLEY, HILLIARD, KINNEY, MASON, SKOLFIELD, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 12 MRSA §10952

Legislative Document
No. 1019
H.P. 721
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Exempt Holders of Bear Hunting Permits from Archery 
Hunting License Requirements
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton.
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and
Representatives: HANLEY of Pittston, HILLIARD of Belgrade, KINNEY of Knox, MASON 
of Lisbon, SKOLFIELD of Weld, TIMBERLAKE of Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10952, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3.  Exception.  A person over 16 years of age may hunt for bear pursuant to 
subchapter 3 with a bow and arrow without an archery license under subchapter 2 if the 
person holds a valid bear hunting permit under section 11151, subsection 1. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from the archery hunting license requirements a person over 16 
years of age who hunts for bear under a valid bear hunting permit.
An Act To Minimize Crop Damage by Deer by Amending Certain Laws Governing Hunting
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1020
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BLACK, SAVIELLO, ACKLEY, DUNPHY, HANLEY, HILLIARD, KINNEY, MASON, SKOLFIELD, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 12 MRSA §11402

Legislative Document
No. 1020
H.P. 722
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Minimize Crop Damage by Deer by Amending Certain 
Laws Governing Hunting
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton.
Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, DUNPHY of Old Town, HANLEY of Pittston, 
HILLIARD of Belgrade, KINNEY of Knox, MASON of Lisbon, SKOLFIELD of Weld, 
TIMBERLAKE of Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11402, sub-§4, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by c. 655, Pt. B, §169 and affected by §422, is further amended to read: 
4.  Rule.  The commissioner by rule may shall: 
A.  Open any of the areas closed to deer hunting under subsection 3, as long as the 
legislative body of each affected town approves the opening and imposes reasonable 
restrictions on hunting in that area.  For purposes of this subsection, "affected town" 
means a town, township or municipality that contains within its borders any area 
proposed to be opened under this paragraph; 
B.  Create special hunting seasons and zones for the taking of deer in any part of the 
State to maintain deer populations in balance with available habitat, and to minimize 
crop or property damage subject to the provisions of this paragraph. 
(1)  The demarcation of each area must follow recognizable physical boundaries, 
such as rivers, roads and railroad rights-of-way. 
(3)  The commissioner may establish limits on the number of deer taken or 
possessed by persons during a special season.  Limits established by the 
commissioner under this subparagraph are exceptions to the limits imposed under 
section 11501. 
(4)  The commissioner may specify types of weapons to be used during a special 
season; and 
C.  Establish a youth deer hunting day. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
Current law allows the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to open to deer 
hunting certain coastal and island communities currently closed to hunting, subject to 
local approval, and to establish a youth deer hunting day.  This bill requires the 
commissioner to open these communities to deer hunting as long as local restrictions are 
imposed.  It requires, while current law permits, the commissioner to create special 
hunting seasons to control deer populations.  It requires the commissioner to create 
special zones for deer hunting.  It allows special hunting seasons and special zones to be 
created to minimize crop or property damage.  It also requires the commissioner to 
establish a youth deer hunting day.
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Baling Twine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1023
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BLACK, DILL, ACKLEY, DUNPHY, HANLEY, KINNEY, MASON, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 1023
H.P. 725
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Baling Twine
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLACK of Wilton.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, DUNPHY of Old Town, HANLEY of Pittston, 
KINNEY of Knox, MASON of Lisbon, TIMBERLAKE of Turner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§78, as repealed and replaced by PL 1997, c. 725, 
§1, is amended to read: 
78.  Farm animal bedding, hay and baling twine.  Sales of organic bedding 
materials for farm animals and, hay and baling twine for hay. 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2017. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption for baling twine for hay.
Resolve, To Direct the Secretary of State To Initiate the Process To Redesign Special Veterans Registration Plates
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1024
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FREDETTE, ESPLING, FARRIN, GOLDEN, HANINGTON

Legislative Document
No. 1024
H.P. 726
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
Resolve, To Direct the Secretary of State To Initiate the Process To 
Redesign Special Veterans Registration Plates
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, FARRIN of Norridgewock, 
GOLDEN of Lewiston, HANINGTON of Lincoln.
Sec. 1.  Process to redesign special veterans registration plate.  Resolved:  
That the Secretary of State shall initiate the process to redesign the special veterans 
registration plate under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 523, subsection 3. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Secretary of State to initiate the process to redesign the 
special veterans registration plate.
An Act To Allow Stepparents To Sign the Application for a Driver's License for a Minor
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1025
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, COLLINS, DAVIS, KATZ, ROSEN, BLACK, HARVELL
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1302

Legislative Document
No. 1025
S.P. 332
In Senate, March 14, 2017
An Act To Allow Stepparents To Sign the Application for a Driver's 
License for a Minor
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Senators: COLLINS of York, DAVIS of Piscataquis, KATZ of Kennebec, 
ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, HARVELL of Farmington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1302, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
A.  Signed by a parent, stepparent or guardian; 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1302, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
C.  When the minor has no parent, stepparent, guardian or spouse who has attained 
the age of 18 years of age, signed by the employer of the minor if that employer is 18 
years of age or older; or 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a stepparent to sign the application of a minor for a driver's license.  
Current law allows a stepparent to certify the driving time of a minor applying for a 
driver's license.
An Act To Assist Student Achievement
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1026
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MASON, VOLK

Legislative Document
No. 1026
S.P. 333
In Senate, March 14, 2017
An Act To Assist Student Achievement
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senator: VOLK of Cumberland.
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 explore ways to assist students in achieving academic success.
An Act Regarding the Taxation of Certain Nonprofit Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1027
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, DAVIS, DOW, KATZ, BLACK, HARVELL
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 1027
S.P. 334
In Senate, March 14, 2017
An Act Regarding the Taxation of Certain Nonprofit Organizations
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, DOW of Lincoln, KATZ of Kennebec, 
Representatives: BLACK of Wilton, HARVELL of Farmington.
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.  Certain sales by civic, religious or fraternal organizations.  Sales of 
prepared food by a civic, religious or fraternal organization, including an auxiliary of 
such an organization, at a public or member-only event, except when alcoholic beverages 
are available for sale at the event.  This exemption is limited to the first 24 days during 
which such sales are made in a calendar year. 
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2017. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption for sales of prepared food by a civic, 
religious or fraternal organization, including an auxiliary of such an organization, at a 
public or member-only event, except when alcoholic beverages are available for sale at 
the event, for up to 24 days during a calendar year.
An Act To Ensure Protection and Health Insurance of Patients
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1032
Committee Amendment CA_A_S394 (Senate)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4304, 24-A MRSA §4311

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f\ " to S.P. 339, L.D. 1032, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure Protection and Health Insurance of Patients" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Ensure Protection of Patients' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §4304, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Electronic transmission of prior authorization requests. Beginning no later 
than January 1, 2019, if a health plan provides coverage for prescription drugs, the carrier 
must accept and respond to a request by a provider for prior authorization for prescription 
drugs in accordance with subsection 2 through a secure electronic transmission using 
standards adopted by a national council for prescription drug programs for electronic 
prescribing transactions. Beginning no later than July 1. 2019, a carrier must accept and 
respond to a request by a provider for prior authorization for medical services in 
accordance with subsection 2 through a secure electronic transmission using standards for 
prior authorization under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 
of 1996, Public Law 104-191. For the purposes of this subsection, transmission of a 
facsimile or by use of an electronic form is not considered electronic transmission. 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §4311, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 742, §19 and 
affected by §21, is amended to read: 
1. Formulary. If a health plan provides coverage for prescription drugs but the 
coverage limits such benefits to drugs included in a formulary, a carrier shall: 
A. 
Ensure participation of participating physicians and pharmacists in the 
development of the formulary; aaa 
B. Provide exceptions to the formulary limitation when a nonformulary alternative is 
medically indicated, consistent with the utilization review standards in section 4304.~ 
and 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
\\. cl- <ti. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 339, L.D. 1032 
C. Ensure that participating health care professionals with the authority to prescribe 
prescription drugs and pharmacists have access to the carrier's most current formulary 
in electronic form at all times.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report and replaces the bill, which is a concept draft. 
The amendment requires a health insurance carrier to accept and respond to prior 
authorization requests through electronic transmission by January 1, 2019 for prescription 
drugs and by July 1, 2019 for medical services. The amendment also requires a carrier to 
make its most current prescription drug formulary available to health care professionals 
and pharmacists in electronic form at all times. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Making Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessmy to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1034
Committee Amendment CA_B_S35 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B "to S.P. 341, L.D. 1034, Bill, "An Act Making 
Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures 
of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessmy to the 
Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017" 
Amend the bill in Part B in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 27 in L.D.) by 
inse1iing after the following: "forward" the following: 'up to $500,000 of 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits the cany-fo1ward in Part B to $500,000 of any unexpended 
balance. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/17 feac.-
LD 1034 
LR 2176(03) 
An Act Making Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the 
Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'e:;' 
Committee: Transportation 
:') 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
CS -3 5 / 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2016-17 
FY2017-18 
$259,438 
$0 
$259,438 
$0 
FY2018-19 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes a Highway Fund allocation to the Department of Public Safety of $9,438 in fiscal year 2016-17. It 
also includes a Highway Fund allocation to the Department of Secretary of State of $250,000 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LR2176(03)- Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Ce1iain Provisions of the Law Necessmy to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1034
Committee Amendment CA_A_S34 (Senate)

COMMJTTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 341, L.D. 1034, Bill, "An Act Making 
Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures 
of State Government and To Change Ce1iain Provisions of the Law Necessmy to the 
Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page I - 128LR2176(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/17 feac:.. 
LD 1034 
LR2176(02) 
An Act Malting Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the 
Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'P:' 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Transportation 
( C _ '2 1 i\ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
2> 0') 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2016-17 
FY 2017-18 
$259,438 
$0 
$259,438 
$0 
FY 2018-19 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY2019-20 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY2020-21 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes a Highway Fund allocation to the Department of Public Safety of $9,438 in fiscal year 2016-17. It 
also includes a Highway Fund allocation to the Department of Secretmy of State of $250,000 in fiscal year 2016-17. 
LR2176(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure Protection and Health Insurance of Patients
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1032
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK

Legislative Document
No. 1032
S.P. 339
In Senate, March 14, 2017
An Act To Ensure Protection and Health Insurance of Patients
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to ensure the protection and health 
insurance of patients.
An Act To Eliminate the 24-hour Reporting Requirement under the Election Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1033
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: MASON, LUCHINI, COLLINS, DIAMOND, DILLINGHAM, FARRIN, HANINGTON, HICKMAN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1017, 21-A MRSA §1017-A, 21-A MRSA §1020-A, 21-A MRSA §1059

Legislative Document
No. 1033
S.P. 340
In Senate, March 14, 2017
An Act To Eliminate the 24-hour Reporting Requirement under the 
Election Laws
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MASON of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth and
Senators: COLLINS of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: CASÁS of 
Rockport, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, FARRIN of Norridgewock, HANINGTON of Lincoln, 
HICKMAN of Winthrop.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1017, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2013, c. 334, §10, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §1017, sub-§3-A, ¶C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 334, §11, 
is repealed. 
Sec. 3.  21-A MRSA §1017-A, sub-§4-A, ¶E, as amended by PL 2013, c. 334, 
§12, is repealed. 
Sec. 4.  21-A MRSA §1017-A, sub-§4-B, ¶C, as amended by PL 2013, c. 334, 
§13, is repealed. 
Sec. 5.  21-A MRSA §1020-A, sub-§5-A, ¶¶A and B, as amended by IB 2015, 
c. 1, §8, are further amended to read: 
A.  Five thousand dollars for reports required under section 1017, subsection 2, 
paragraph B, C, D, E or H; section 1017, subsection 3-A, paragraph B, C, D, D-1 or 
F; and section 1017, subsection 4, except that if the financial activity reported late 
exceeds $50,000, the maximum penalty is 100% of the amount reported late; 
B.  Five thousand dollars for state party committee reports required under section 
1017-A, subsection 4-A, paragraphs A, B, and C and E, except that if the financial 
activity reported late exceeds $50,000, the maximum penalty is 100% of the amount 
reported late; 
Sec. 6.  21-A MRSA §1020-A, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 483, §15, is 
amended to read: 
9.  List of late-filing candidates.  The commission shall prepare a list of the names 
of candidates who are late in filing a report required under section 1017, subsection 2, 
paragraph C or D or section 1017, subsection 3-A, paragraph B or C within 30 days of the 
date of the election and shall make that list available for public inspection. 
Sec. 7.  21-A MRSA §1059, sub-§2, ¶E, as amended by PL 2013, c. 334, §28, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the requirement for political candidates, party committees and 
political action committees to report to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices within 24 hours of receiving certain contributions or making certain 
expenditures after the 14th day before an election.
An Act To Provide for the 2017 and 2018 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1037
Committee Amendment CA_A_S44 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " '4-" to S.P. 343, L.D. 1037, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide for the 2017 and 2018 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity 
Bonds" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/13/17 feac 
LD 1037 
LR 781(02) 
An Act To Provide for the 2017 and 2018 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '}i." 
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
( s-Y 4) 
Fiscal Note 
No net effect on general or moral obligation debt 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The establishment of the allocations of the state ceiling on private activity bonds for calendar years 2017 and 2018 
will not affect the general or moral obligation of the State. 
LR0781(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require an Opinion of the Supreme Judicial Court on Direct Initiatives of Legislation
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1035
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TURNER, BRAKEY, CHACE, GILLWAY, LOCKMAN, PICCHIOTTI, TIMBERLAKE, TUELL, WALLACE, WHITE
Amends: 21-A MRSA §906, 21-A MRSA §907

Legislative Document
No. 1035
H.P. 727
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Require an Opinion of the Supreme Judicial Court on 
Direct Initiatives of Legislation
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 BRAKEY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: CHACE of Durham, GILLWAY of Searsport, LOCKMAN of Amherst, 
PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, TUELL of East Machias, WALLACE of 
Dexter, WHITE of Washburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §906, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8.  Opinion of Justices of Supreme Judicial Court.  The opinion of the Justices of 
the Supreme Judicial Court given under section 907 must be printed on the ballot 
containing the direct initiative of legislation. 
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §907 is enacted to read: 
§907.  Opinion of Justices of Supreme Judicial Court 
The Legislature shall request an opinion of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court 
for a direct initiative of legislation that will be submitted to the voters. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Legislature to request an opinion of the Justices of the Supreme 
Judicial Court for a direct initiative of legislation that will be submitted to the voters.  It 
also requires that this opinion be printed on the ballot containing the direct initiative of 
legislation.
Resolve, To Study Repeal of Occupational Licensing Requirements for Certain Occupations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1036
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BRAKEY, LANGLEY, VOLK, AUSTIN, BATES, LOCKMAN, STETKIS, VACHON

Legislative Document
No. 1036
S.P. 342
In Senate, March 14, 2017
Resolve, To Study Repeal of Occupational Licensing Requirements 
for Certain Occupations
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 BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: LANGLEY of Hancock, VOLK of Cumberland, Representatives: 
AUSTIN of Gray, BATES of Westbrook, LOCKMAN of Amherst, STETKIS of Canaan, 
VACHON of Scarborough.
Sec. 1.  Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to develop 
legislation eliminating occupational licensing requirements.  Resolved:  That 
the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation shall study and develop 
recommended legislation to effectuate the most efficacious transition to the removal of all 
licensing, permit, certification or other occupational authorization requirements for the 
occupations listed in this section.  In developing this proposal, the department shall 
consult and coordinate with all appropriate agencies, boards and commissions.  The 
department shall include in the recommended legislation the following occupations: 
1.  Wood measurer or scaler; 
2.  Electrical helper; 
3.  Dietetic technician; 
4.  Arborist; 
5.  Funeral attendant; 
6.  Underground oil storage tank inspector; 
7.  Cathodic protection tester; 
8.  Sign language interpreter; 
9.  Animal control officer; 
10.  Guide; 
11.  Employee of slot machine facility or casino facility; 
12.  Weigher; 
13.  Taxidermist; 
14.  Animal breeder; 
15.  Teacher assistant; 
16.  Debt collector; 
17.  Auctioneer; 
18.  Fire alarm installer; 
19.  Aesthetician; 
20.  Veterinary technologist; 
21.  Security guard; 
22.  Massage therapist; 
23.  Mobile home installer; and 
24.  Packer; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Report; Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, 
Research and Economic Development authorized to report out a bill.  
Resolved:  That, by December 1, 2017, the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation shall submit a report including the recommended legislation developed 
pursuant to section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research 
and Economic Development.  The joint standing committee is authorized to report out a 
bill based on the recommended legislation in the Second Regular Session of the 128th 
Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to 
submit a report with proposed legislation to remove licensing requirements for several 
occupations to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and 
Economic Development by December 1, 2017.  The committee is authorized to report out 
a bill related to the department's recommendations to the Second Regular Session of the 
128th Legislature.
An Act To Allow Junior Hunters To Take an Antlered or Antlerless Deer in Any Wildlife Management District on Youth Deer Hunting Day
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1038
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MAKER, TUELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §11402

Legislative Document
No. 1038
S.P. 344
In Senate, March 14, 2017
An Act To Allow Junior Hunters To Take an Antlered or Antlerless 
Deer in Any Wildlife Management District on Youth Deer Hunting 
Day
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MAKER of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative: TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11402, sub-§4, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
C.  Establish a youth deer hunting day.  Notwithstanding section 11152, subsection 
1-A, a person who holds a valid junior hunting license may take an antlered or 
antlerless deer in any wildlife management district on youth deer hunting day. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person who holds a valid junior hunting license to take an antlered 
or antlerless deer in any wildlife management district on youth deer hunting day.
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Road Associations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1042
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S196 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A;_» to COMMITIEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 731, 
L.D. 1042, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Road Associations" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and inserting the 
following: 
'Amend the bill in section 1 in §3102 in the first paragraph in the last line (page 1, 
line 15 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "calendar year" the following: ', unless 
a road association, pursuant to a unanimous vote of each individual property owner who 
is a member of that road association, votes to change or eliminate the 2% maximum 
percentage' ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the language in Committee Amendment 
11A
that removes 
the limitation on an individual owner's share of the cost of repairs to a road association 
and provides that a road association may, b unanimous vote of each individual property 
owner who is a memb 
of at road ass ciati 
, change or eliminate the 2% maximum 
percentage establishe in the ii . 
COUNTY: Piscataquis 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1042
Committee Amendment CA_A_H255 (House)
Amends: 23 MRSA §3102

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "p1,, to H.P. 731, L.D. 1042, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Law Regarding Road Associations" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §3102, as amended by PL 2013, c. 198, §8, is further amended 
to read: 
§3102. Commissioner's or board's duties; neglect of owners to pay 
The commissioner or board chosen under section 3101, with respect to the private 
road, private way or bridge, has the powers of a road commissioner. If any owner, on 
requirement of the commissioner or board, neglects to furnish that owner's proportion of 
labor, materials or money, the same may be furnished by the other owners and recovered 
of the owner neglecting to pay in a civil action, together with costs of suit and reasonable 
attorney's fees. 
Such civil action may be brought in the name of and by the road 
association created pursuant to this subchapter and the decision to bring that civil action 
may be made by the commissioner or board or as otherwise provided for in the road 
association's bylaws. The commissioner's or board's appmtioning of the cost of repairs to 
the road undertaken pursuant to the provisions of section 3101 may not exceed 1 % of an 
individual owner's municipal property valuation in any calendar yem·.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment removes language in cunent law 
that limits an individual owner's share of the cost of repairs to a road that are assessed by 
a road association to 1 % of that owner's municipal propetiy valuation in any calendar 
year. The bill increases the limit from 1 % to 2%. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Safe Discharge of Firearms during Deer Hunting Season
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1041
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TUELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §10902, 12 MRSA §11208

Legislative Document
No. 1041
H.P. 730
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act Regarding the Safe Discharge of Firearms during Deer 
Hunting Season
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10902, sub-§7-B is enacted to read: 
7-B.  Shooting from public paved way during open firearm season on deer.  A 
hunting license of a person convicted of shooting from any public paved way during the 
open firearm season on deer pursuant to section 11208, subsection 1, paragraph A-1 must 
be revoked, and that person is ineligible to obtain a hunting license for a period of one 
year from the date of conviction. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11208, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
A.  Shoot Except as provided in paragraph A-1, shoot at any wild animal or wild bird 
from any public paved way or within 10 feet of the edge of the pavement of the 
public paved way or from within the right-of-way of any controlled access highway; 
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §11208, sub-§1, ¶A-1 is enacted to read: 
A-1.  During the open firearm season on deer, shoot at any wild animal or wild bird 
with a firearm having a rifled barrel from any public paved way or within 100 feet 
from the center of the pavement of the public paved way or from within the right-of-
way of any controlled access highway; 
Sec. 4.  12 MRSA §11208, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §139 
and affected by §422, is amended to read: 
2.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime except that 
a person who violates subsection 1, paragraph A-1 commits a Class E crime for which a 
fine of $500 must be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes shooting during the open firearm season on deer, which includes the 
special muzzle-loading open season on deer, at any wild animal or wild bird with a 
firearm having a rifled barrel from any public paved way or from within 100 feet from the 
center of the pavement of the public paved way or from within the right-of-way of any 
controlled access highway a Class E crime for which a fine of $500 must be adjudged.  It 
also provides for the one-year suspension of the hunting license of a person convicted of 
doing so.
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Road Associations
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1042
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ESPLING
Amends: 23 MRSA §3102

Legislative Document
No. 1042
H.P. 731
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Road Associations
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester.  (BY REQUEST)
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §3102, as amended by PL 2013, c. 198, §8, is further amended 
to read: 
§3102.  Commissioner's or board's duties; neglect of owners to pay 
The commissioner or board chosen under section 3101, with respect to the private 
road, private way or bridge, has the powers of a road commissioner.  If any owner, on 
requirement of the commissioner or board, neglects to furnish that owner's proportion of 
labor, materials or money, the same may be furnished by the other owners and recovered 
of the owner neglecting to pay in a civil action, together with costs of suit and reasonable 
attorney's fees.  Such civil action may be brought in the name of and by the road 
association created pursuant to this subchapter and the decision to bring that civil action 
may be made by the commissioner or board or as otherwise provided for in the road 
association's bylaws.  The commissioner's or board's apportioning of the cost of repairs to 
the road undertaken pursuant to the provisions of section 3101 may not exceed 1% 2% of 
an individual owner's municipal property valuation in any calendar year. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, if a road association is formed for the maintenance of a private 
road, private way or bridge, all owners of land benefitted by that private road, way or 
bridge are required to pay a share of the costs incurred for the maintenance of that private 
road, way or bridge.  If an owner fails to pay, the owner's share of the costs may be 
recovered in a civil action, up to a maximum of 1% of the owner's municipal property 
valuation. 
This bill increases the maximum amount of liability to 2% of the owner's municipal 
property valuation.
An Act To Promote Impartiality in the Probate Court
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1043
Committee Amendment CA_A_S230 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~" to S.P. 345, L.D. 1043, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote Impartiality in the Probate Court ' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §309 in the indented paragraph in the 2nd and 3rd lines 
(page 1, lines 4 and 5 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Beginning January 1, 2021, 
a judge of probate may not practice law in the State while serving as a judge of probate." 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the bill the prohibition on probate judges engaging in 
the practice of law while serving as probate judges. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote Impartiality in the Probate Court IO
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1043
Senate Amendment SA_A_S254 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 345, L.D. 1043, Bill, "An Act To Promote 
Impartiality in the Probate Court" 
IO 
Amend the bill in section I in the first paragraph in the first line (page I, line 3 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
112019
and inserting the following: '2021' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits probate judges from appearing as counsel in contested 
probate proceedings beginning Janua 
I, 2021 rather than January I, 2019 as in the bill. 
SPONSORED BY: _ 
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(Senator KEIM) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
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