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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 31: Affordable Housing Development District - Recovery of Public Revenue, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine State Housing Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1850
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1850 
H.P.1376 
House of Representati ves, February 11, 2004 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 31: Affordable 
Housing Development District - Recovery of Public Revenue, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Maine State Housing Authority 
Reported by Representative SULLIVAN of Biddeford for the Maine State Housing 
Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, Acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
until 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A requires legislative authorization before major 
substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, 
these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That, final adoption of Chapter 
31: 
Affordable Housing Development District -
Recovery of Public 
Revenue, 
a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Maine State Housing Authority that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative 
Affordable 
Housing Development District 
Revenue, 
a 
major substantive rule of the 
Authority. 
Page l-LR2747(1) 
review of Chapter 31: 
Recovery of Public 
Maine State Housing
An Act To Delay the Implementation of Restrictions on Information on Electronically Printed Receipts
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1854
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: DAVIS, O'BRIEN
Amends: 10 MRSA §1149

Legislative Document 
No. 1854 
S.P.694 
In Senate, February 12,2004 
An Act To Delay the Implementation of Restrictions on Information 
on Electronically Printed Receipts 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Cosponsored by Representative O'BRIEN of Augusta. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Public Law 2001, chapter 527, enacted by the 120th 
Legislature in 2002, prohibits businesses from printing more than 
the last 5 numbers of a credit card or debit card account on an 
electronically produced receipt; and 
Whereas, this law took effect on January 1, 2004; and 
Whereas, many 
businesses 
are 
still 
in 
the 
process 
of 
converting their equipment to comply with the requirements of the 
law but are now subject to penalties up to $1,000 for each 
violation; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1149, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 527, 
§1, is amended to read: 
4. 
Effective date. 
This section takes effect January 1, 
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Sec. 2. 
Retroactivity. 
This 
Act 
applies 
retroactively 
to 
January 1, 2004. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill delays for one year the implementation of the law 
that prohibits businesses from printing more than the last 5 
numbers 
of 
a 
credit 
card 
or 
debit 
card 
account 
on 
an 
electronically produced receipt. 
Page l-LR2663(1)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1856
House Amendment HA_A_H976 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,A "to H.P. 1382, L.D. 1856, Bill, "An 
To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Improve 
Sentencing, 
Supervision, 
Management 
and 
Incarceration 
Prisoners" 
Act 
the 
of 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes out the emergency preamble and the 
emergency clause from the bill. 
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SPONSORED BY: ~Ti£/J'~WL -'()Jthtf/t1!/f 
(Representative BLANCHETTE) 
TOWN: 
Bangor 
Page l-LR27l7(6) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 850: Health Plan Accountability, a Major Substantive Rule of the Bureau of Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1859
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services

Legislative Document 
No. 1859 
H.P.1384 
House of Representatives, February 18,2004 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 850: 
Health Plan Accountability, a Major Substantive Rule of the Bureau 
of Insurance 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative O'NEIL of Saco for the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, Acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
until 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas, the Maine 
subchapter 2-A requires 
substantive agency rules 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
legislative authorization before major 
may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, 
these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of 
Chapter 850: 
Health Plan Accountability, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Bureau of Insurance that has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, 
Title 
5, 
chapter 
375, 
subchapter 
2-A, 
is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of 
Chapter 850: 
Health Plan Accountability, 
a major substantive 
rule of the Bureau of Insurance. 
Page l-LR2780(l)
An Act To Require School Adminstrative Units To Report Their Costs for Legal, Consulting and Other Professional Services to the Department of Education (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1861
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN, KANE, DAGGETT, DOUGLASS, EDMONDS, MARTIN, MAYO, TURNER, MURPHY, PINGREE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1055

Legislative Document 
No. 1861 
S.P.707 
In Senate, February 19, 2004 
An Act To Require School Adminstrative Units To Report Their 
Costs for Legal, Consulting and Other Professional Services to the 
Department of Education 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative KANE of Saco and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: President DAGGETT of Kennebec, DOUGLASS of Androscoggin, EDMONDS of 
Cumberland, MARTIN of Aroostook, MAYO of Sagadahoc, TURNER of Cumberland, 
Representatives: MURPHY of Kennebunk, PINGREE of North Haven. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §1055, sub-§9, as amended by PL 1983, c. 
859, Pt. A, §§4 and 25, is further amended to read: 
9. 
Report to the conmissioner. 
The superintendent shall 
annually report, under oath, to the commissioner before a date 
established by the commissioner, concerning the operation of the 
school unit. 
The report shall must contain: 
A. 
The amount appropriated and expended on elementary and 
secondary education in the preceding fiscal year; 
B. 
The number of weeks schools were open; 
C. 
The number of students registered; 
D. 
The average attendance; 
E. 
The amount received for tuition; aae 
E-l. 
An itemized report of all fees and expenses incurred 
or 
paid 
for 
legal, 
consulting 
and 
other 
professional 
services; and 
F. 
Other 
information 
required 
by 
rule 
adopted 
by 
the 
commissioner to demonstrate compliance with the requirements 
of this Title. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires local school units to provide an itemized 
report 
of all expenditures 
for 
legal, 
consulting 
and 
other 
professional services.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 755: Health Insurance Classifications, Disclosure and Minimum Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1865
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1865 
H.P.1388 
House of Representatives, February 24, 2004 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 755: 
Health Insurance Classifications, Disclosure and Minimum 
Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative O'NEIL of Saco for the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, Acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
until 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A requires legislative authorization before major 
substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, 
these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, heal th and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Portions of 
Chapter 755: 
Health Insurance Classifications, 
Disclosure and 
Minimum Standards, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule 
of 
the 
Department 
of 
Professional 
and 
Financial 
Regulation, 
Bureau of Insurance that has been submitted to the Legislature 
for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Portions of 
Chapter 755: 
Health Insurance Classifications, Disclosure and 
Minimum Standards, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance. 
Page l-LR2789(1)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1: Procedures and Portions of Chapter 3 : Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, Major Substantive Rules of the Commission on Goverrunental Ethics and Election Practices Amend the amendment in section by inserting after subsection 2 the following: 3. The effective date of rules adopted in accordance with this resolve may not be until January 1, 2005. SUMMARY This amendment specifies that the effective date of the rules adopted in accordance with this resolve may t be until January 1, 2005. SPONSORED BY: (Senator MAYO) COUNTY: Sagadahoc SENATE Page l-LR2804(6) AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1868
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S504 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H. P. 
1392, 
L.D. 
1868, 
"Resolve, 
Regarding 
Legislative 
Review 
of 
Portions of Chapter 1: 
Procedures and Portions of Chapter 3 : 
Maine 
Clean 
Election 
Act 
and 
Related 
Provisions, 
Major 
Substantive Rules of the Commission on Goverrunental Ethics and 
Election Practices" 
Amend 
the 
amendment 
in 
section 
by 
inserting 
after 
subsection 2 the following: 
'3. 
The effective date of rules adopted in accordance with 
this resolve may not be until January 1, 2005.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the effective date of the 
rules adopted in accordance with this resolve may 
t 
be until 
January 1, 2005. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator MAYO) 
COUNTY: 
Sagadahoc 
SENATE 
Page l-LR2804(6) 
AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Private Non-medical Institution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1867
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 1867 
H.P. 1391 
House of Representatives, February 25,2004 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 101: MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Private Non-medical 
Institution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative KANE of Saco for the Department of Human Services 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, Acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
until 
days 
after 
and 
Whereas, the Maine 
subchapter 2-A requires 
substantive agency rules 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
legislative authorization before major 
may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, 
these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety: now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 
101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Private 
Non-medical Institution Services, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Human Services that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare 
Benefits 
Manual, 
Chapter 
III, 
Section 
97, 
Private 
Non-medical Institution Services, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Human Services. 
Page l-LR2803(1)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1: Procedures and Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, Major Substantive Rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and the emergency clause. SUMMARY This amendment removes the emergency preamble and the emergency clause. ..... ;7 ./~ -/-.. '~ / SPONSORED BY: .. -' . ~~ • j ?,/--,. , (Senator GAGNON) COUNTY: Kennebec Page l-LR2804(5) SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1868
Senate Amendment SA_A_S503 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1392, L.D. 
1868, "Resolve, 
Regarding 
Legislative 
Review 
of 
Portions 
of 
Chapter 
1: 
Procedures and Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act 
and Related Provisions, Major Substantive Rules of the Commission 
on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices" 
Amend 
the resolve by striking out all of the emergency 
preamble and the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
removes 
the 
emergency 
preamble 
and 
the 
emergency clause. 
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SPONSORED BY: 
.. -' . 
~~ 
• j ?,/--
,. 
, 
(Senator GAGNON) 
COUNTY: 
Kennebec 
Page l-LR2804(5) 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1: Procedures and Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, Major Substantive Rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1868
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1868 
H.P.1392 
House of Representatives, February 25,2004 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1: 
Procedures and Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act 
and Related Provisions, Major Substantive Rules of the Commission 
on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative CLARK of Millinocket for the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices, pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, Acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
until 
and 
resolves 
days 
of 
the 
after 
Whereas, the Maine 
subchapter 2-A requires 
substantive agency rules 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
legislative authorization before major 
may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, 
these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of 
Chapter 1: 
Procedures and portions of Chapter 3: 
Maine Clean 
Election Act and Related Provisions, provisionally adopted major 
substantive rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices that have been submitted to the Legislature 
for 
review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of 
Chapter 1: 
Procedures and portions of Chapter 3: 
Maine Clean 
Election Act and Related Provisions, major substantive rules of 
the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. 
Page l-LR2804(1)
Resolve, Regarding Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education, State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1869
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 1869 
H.P.1393 
House of Representatives, February 25,2004 
Resolve, Regarding Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, 
Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Education, State Board of 
Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative CUMMINGS of Portland for the Department of Education, 
State Board of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, Acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
until 
days 
after 
and 
Whereas, the Maine 
subchapter 2-A requires 
substantive agency rules 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
legislative authorization before major 
may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of 
Chapter 
115: 
Certification, 
Authorization 
and 
Approval 
of 
Education Personnel, 
a provisionally adopted major substantive 
rule of the Department of Education, State Board of Education 
that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, 
is authorized. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of 
Chapter 
115: 
Certification, 
Authorization 
and 
Approval 
of 
Education Personnel, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Education, State Board of Education.
An Act To Prohibit the Sale of Gasoline Containing MTBE (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1870
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: RINES, HALL, BERRY, BLISS, CLOUGH, FLETCHER, GROSE, HUTTON, PERRY
Amends: 10 MRSA §1459, 10 MRSA §2413

Legislative Document 
No. 1870 
H.P.1390 
House of Representatives, February 25,2004 
An Act To Prohibit the Sale of Gasoline Containing MTBE 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative RINES of Wiscasset. 
Cosponsored by Senator HALL of Lincoln and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BERRY of Belmont, BLISS of South Portland, CLOUGH of Scarborough, 
FLETCHER of Winslow, GROSE of Woolwich, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, McLAUGHLIN 
of Cape Elizabeth, PERRY of Bangor. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRS A §1453, sub-§§7-A and 7-B are enacted to read: 
7-A. 
Motor fuel dispenser. 
"Motor fuel dispenser" means a 
commercial 
motor 
fuel 
dispenser 
that 
dispenses 
automobile 
gasoline for retail sale; 
7-B. 
MTBE. 
"MTBE" 
means 
the gasoline oxygenate methyl 
tertiary butyl ether; 
Sec. 2. 10 MRSA §1459 is enacted to read: 
§1459. 
Prohibition on sale of MTBE 
A person may not own or operate a motor fuel dispenser in 
this State that dispenses automobile gasoline containing MTBE in 
a measurable quantity. 
Sec. 3. 10 MRSA §2413, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 709, §l, 1S 
repealed. 
Sec. 4. 38 MRS A §585-H, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 709, §2, 
is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Current 
law 
requires 
the 
Department 
of 
Environmental 
Protection to work towards the goal of the elimination of MTBE, 
the gasoline oxygenate methyl tertiary butyl ether, in gasoline 
sold in Maine by January 1, 2003. 
This bill prohibits the retail sale of automobile gasoline 
containing MTBE. 
Page l-LR2762(1)
Resolve, To Provide for the Reorganization of the Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs To Better Meet the Needs of Maine Employers and the Maine Economy (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1871
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FISCHER, DOUGLASS, CUMMINGS, MILLS, MURPHY, SULLIV AN, THOMAS, CATHCART, HALL, MITCHELL

Legislative Document 
No.lS71 
H.P.1394 
House of Representatives, February 25,2004 
Resolve, To Provide for the Reorganization of the Student Loan 
Repayment and Forgiveness Programs To Better Meet the Needs of 
Maine Employers and the Maine Economy 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator DOUGLASS of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, MILLS of Cornville, MURPHY of Kennebunk, 
SULLIV AN of Biddeford, THOMAS of Orono, Senators: CATHCART of Penobscot, HALL 
of Lincoln, MITCHELL of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 1. Conversion of loan forgiveness program. Resolved: 
That 
the Commissioner of Education shall work with the Chief Executive 
Officer of the Finance Authority of Maine to develop and present 
legislation to the First Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature 
that converts the State's education loan forgiveness programs to 
loan 
repayment 
programs 
and 
streamlines 
entry 
into 
and 
administration of loan repayment programs. 
Special consideration 
must be given to maintaining the State's commitment to current 
participants in loan repayment and loan forgiveness programs. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Education and the 
Finance Authority of Maine 
to work 
together to develop 
and 
present to the First Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature 
legislation to convert higher education loan forgiveness programs 
to loan repayment programs. 
The legislation must also streamline 
the State's loan repayment programs 
and maintain the State's 
commitment 
to current loan repayment 
and 
forgiveness 
program 
participants.
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1872
Committee Amendment CA_A_S444 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 720, L.D. 1872, Bill, 
To 
Extend the Deadline for Reconsideration by Boards 
"An 
of 
Appeals" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph F in the 2nd line 
(page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
".QQ." and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'i2' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph F in the 
4th line (page 1, line 9 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"lQ" and inserting in its place the following: 
'.lQ.' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph F in the 
6th line 
(page 
1, 
line 
in 
L.D.) 
by 
striking out 
the 
following: 
".QQ." and inserting in its place the following: 
'i2' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 
in paragraph F by 
inserting a new blocked paragraph at the end to read: 
'Notwithstanding 
paragraph 
G, 
appeal 
of 
a 
reconsidered 
decision must be made within 15 days after the decision on 
reconsideration. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the time period for a request to a 
board of appeals to reconsider a decision to within 10 days of 
the decision and the extension of the time for the board to 
reconsider the decision to 45 days. 
It also requires that any 
party that chooses to appeal a reconsidered decision have 15 days 
from the date of the reconsidered decision to appeal the decision 
to Superior Court. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Extend the Deadline for Reconsideration by Boards of Appeals (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1872
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MITCHELL, McGOWAN, DAVIS, GAGNON, GILMAN, KNEELAND, WOODCOCK, YOUNGBLOOD, DUPLESSIE, RICHARDSON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2691

Legislative Document 
No. 1872 
S.P.720 
In Senate, February 25,2004 
An Act To Extend the Deadline for Reconsideration by Boards of 
Appeals 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative McGOWAN of Pittsfield and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, GAGNON of Kennebec, GILMAN of Cumberland, 
KNEELAND of Aroostook, WOODCOCK of Franklin, YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot, 
Representatives: DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, RICHARDSON of Brunswick. 
Printed on recycJed paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §2691~ sub-§3~ V~ as amended by PL 1991, c. 
234, is further amended to read: 
F. 
The board may reconsider any decision reached under this 
section within 39 QQ days of its prior decision. 
A request 
to the board to reconsider a decision must be filed within 
days of the decision that is to be reconsidered. 
A vote 
to reconsider and the action taken on that reconsideration 
must occur and be completed within 39 QQ days of the date of 
the vote on the original decision. 
The board may conduct 
additional 
hearings 
and 
receive 
additional 
evidence 
and 
testimony as provided in this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires a decision of a board of appeals to be 
appealed within 30 days of the decision. 
This bill requires a request to reconsider a decision to be 
filed within 20 days of the decision but extends the time for the 
board to reconsider the decision to 60 days.
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1875
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H968 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 723, 
L.D. 
1f\75, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Authorize 
Department 
of 
Transportation Bond Issues in the Amount of $18,250,000 To Match 
Available Federal Funds for Improvements to and Development of 
Highways and Bridges; Airports; Ferry Vessels, Port Facilities 
and 
Marine 
Infrastructure; 
Rail 
Corridors 
and 
Structures; 
Intermodal Facilities; and Trail and Pedestrian Facilities" 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 6 by inserting 
after subsection u the following: 
'7. 
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, 
the Land for Maine's Future Board may use bond proceeds to 
purchase public land and easements for more than the appraised 
value only when exigent circumstances exist, as determined by the 
Commissioner of Conservation, and with the approval of the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
conservation matters.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows the Land for Maine's Future Board to 
use bond proceeds to purchase public land and easements for more 
than the appraised value only when exigent circumstances exist, 
as determined by the Commissioner of Conservation, and with the 
approval of the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over conservation matters. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
(Representativ 
ARR) 
TOWN: 
Lincoln 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1873
Committee Amendment CA_A_S459 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A, to S.P. 721, L.D. 1873, Bill, "An 
Act To Amend the Requirements for Status as Publisher of Legal 
Notices" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated "§601." 
by striking out all of the indented paragraph (page 1, lines 8 to 
in L.D.) and inserting in its place the following: 
'To be qualified as a medium for the publication of legal 
notices, legal advertising and other matter required by law to be 
published in a newspaper, a newspaper, unless otherwise ordered 
by the court in the proceedings, must be printed in the English 
language; must be entered as 6:ea-€Jass periodical postal matter 
in the United States mails; and must have general circulation in 
the vicinity where the notice is required to be published. 
Any 
legal notice, legal advertising or other matter required by law 
to be published in a newspaper must appear in all editions of 
that newspaper.' 
Further amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 2. IMRSA§601.A is enacted to read: 
§60l-A. 
Publication of legal matter by municipality 
Notwithstanding section 601, a newspaper that is entered as 
3rd class mail 
in the 
United States mails is 
a 
qualified 
newspaper for publication of legal notices, legal advertising and 
other legal matter by a municipality if: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~ 
" .. 
\)' 
'?~. \ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to S. P. 721, L . D • 1873 
1. 
Other standards of section 601. 
The newspaper meets all 
standards 
set forth 
in section 
other 
than 
the mailing 
standard; 
2. 
Approval. 
The legislative body or municipal officers of 
the municipality generally approve publication of legal notices, 
legal advertising and other legal matter in the newspaper; 
3. 
Municipal record. 
The municipality retains a record of 
all legal notices, 
legal advertising and other legal matter 
published pursuant to this section; and 
4. 
Archives. 
The publisher of the newspaper has a system 
of archiving past editions of the newspaper.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. 
It updates language 
by 
changing the 
term 
"2nd class" to "periodical." 
It also 
permits a 
municipality to publish notices in a newspaper that is 
mailed as 3rd class mail if the legislative body approves use of 
the 
newspaper 
for 
that 
purpose, 
the 
newspaper 
meets 
other 
standards of existing law, the municipality retains a record of 
all published notices and the publisher of the newspaper has an 
archival system. 
COMM/rrEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Requirements for Status as Publisher of Legal Notices (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1873
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MITCHELL, McGOWAN, DA VIS, GAGNON, GILMAN, KNEELAND, WOODCOCK, DUPLESSIE, RICHARDSON
Amends: 1 MRSA §601

Legislative Document 
No. 1873 
S.P.721 
In Senate, February 25, 2004 
An Act To Amend the Requirements for Status as Publisher of 
Legal Notices 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative McGOWAN of Pittsfield and 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DA VIS of Piscataquis, GAGNON of Kennebec, GILMAN of Cumberland, 
KNEELAND of Aroostook, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: DUPLESSIE of 
Westbrook, RICHARDSON of Brunswick. 
Printed on recyc led paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §601, as amended by PL 1997, c. 405, §L is 
further amended to read: 
§60l. Publication of legal notices and advertising 
To be qualified as a medium for the publication of legal 
notices, legal advertising and other matter required by law to be 
published in a newspaper, a newspaper, unless otherwise ordered 
by the court in the proceedings, must be printed in the English 
languaget-~~-~-eH~eEea--a&-~-€~a££--pes~al-~~~--~~-tRe 
YHitea--S-t-a-t-e-&--lI'Iails T 
and must have general circulation in the 
vicinity where the notice is required to be published. 
Any legal 
notice, legal advertising or other matter required by law to be 
published in a 
newspaper must appear in all editions of that 
newspaper. 
This bill removes the 
as 2nd-class postal matter 
qualify as a 
medium for 
legal advertising. 
SUMMARY 
requirement that a newspaper be mailed 
in the United States mails in order to 
the publication of legal notices and 
Page l-LR2690(1)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1875
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H971 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "B" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 723, 
L.D. 
1875, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Authorize 
Department 
of 
Transportation Bond Issues in the Amount of $18,250,000 To Match 
Available Federal Funds for Improvements to and Development of 
Highways and Bridges; Airports; Ferry Vessels, Port Facilities 
and 
Marine 
Infrastructure; 
Rail 
Corridors 
and 
Structures; 
Intermodal Facilities; and Trail and Pedestrian Facilities" 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 6 by inserting 
after subsection 6 the following: 
'7. 
The Land for Maine's Future Board shall use a portion 
of the funds to negotiate with the North Maine Woods Association 
and landowners in other parts of the State for the removal of 
gates or other restrictions on public access to large tracts of 
land in this State.' 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 6 by 
renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 8 in the 
first blocked paragraph in the last line (page 14, line 13 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"preservation" the 
following: 
'and to negotiate for the removal of restrictions on 
public access to large tracts of land in Maine' 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 12 in the 
question in the 5th line (page 15, line 13 in amendment) 
by 
striking out the following: 
"preservation," and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'preservation and to negotiate for the 
removal of restrictions on public access to large tracts of land 
in Maine, , 
Page l-LR2799(9) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ':.f>.. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S. P • 723, L. D . 
1875 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Land For Maine's Future Board to 
negotiate with the North Maine Woods Association and landowners 
in other parts of the State for the removal of gates or other 
restrictions on public access to large tracts of land in Maine. 
SPONSORED BY: 
---:-h~~.&.~ 
... ~, __ i ~ 
(Representativ 
TOWN: 
Lincoln 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1875
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S580 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT 
" /3 " to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to S • P • 
723, 
L.D. 
1875, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Authorize 
Department 
of 
Transportation Bond Issues in the Amount of $18,250,000 To Match 
Available Federal Funds for Improvements to and Development of 
Highways and Bridges: Airports; Ferry Vessels, Port Facilities 
and 
Marine 
Infrastructure: 
Rail 
Corridors 
and 
Structures: 
Intermodal Facilities: and Trail and Pedestrian Facilities" 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 6 by inserting 
after subsection 6 the following: 
'7. 
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, 
the Land for Maine's Future Board may use bond proceeds to 
purchase public land and easements for more than the appraised 
value only when exigent circumstances exist, as determined by the 
Commissioner of Conservation, and with the approval of the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
conservation matters. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows the Land for Maine's Future Board to 
use bond proceeds to purchase public land and easements for more 
than the appraised value only when exigent circumstances exist, 
as determined by the Commissioner of Conservation, and with the 
approval of the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over conservation matters. 
SPONSORED BY, QJ;,L-b'b""'-----
(Senator P. DA~I 
COUNTY: 
Piscataquis 
Page l-LR2799(13) 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1875
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S578 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to s. P. 
723, 
L.D. 
1875, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Authorize 
Department 
of 
Transportation Bond Issues in the Amount of $18,250,000 To Match 
Available Federal Funds for Improvements to and Development of 
Highways and Bridges; Airports; Ferry Vessels, Port Facilities 
and 
Marine 
Infrastructure; 
Rail 
Corridors 
and 
Structures; 
Intermodal Facilities; and Trail and Pedestrian Facilities" 
Amend the amenument in Part D in section 6 by inserting 
after subsection 6 the following: 
'7. 
The Land for Maine's Future Board shall use a portion 
of the funds to negotiate with the North Maine Woods Association 
and landowners in other parts of the State· for the removal of 
gates or other restrictions on public access to large tracts of 
land in this State.' 
Further 
amend the 
amendment in Part D in section 6 
by 
renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 8 in the 
first blocked paragraph in the last line (page 14, line 13 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"preservation" the 
following: 
'and to negotiate for the removal of restrictions on 
public access to large tracts of land in Maine' 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 12 in the 
question in the 5th line (page 15, line 13 in amendment) 
by 
striking out the following: 
"preservation," and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'preservation and to negotiate for the 
removal of restrictions on public access to large tracts of land 
in Maine, , 
Page l-LR2799(7) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE 
AMENDMENT 'A-" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to S . P . 
L.D. 1875 
SUMMARY 
7Z3, 
This amendment requires the Land For Maine's Future Board to 
negotiate with the North Maine Woods Association and landowners 
in other parts of the State for the removal of gates or other 
restrictions on public access to large tracts of land in Maine. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
(Senator P. DA 
S) 
COUNTY: 
Piscataquis 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1875
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_A_H969 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,/i'to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 723, 
L.D. 
1875, 
Bill, 
An 
Act 
To 
Authorize 
Department 
of 
Transportation Bond Issues in the Amount of $18,250,000 To Match 
Available Federal Funds for Improvements to and Development of 
Highways and Bridges; Airports; Ferry Vessels, Port Facilities 
and 
Marine 
Infrastructure; 
Rail 
Corridors 
and 
Structures; 
Intermodal Facilities; and Trail and Pedestrian Facilities" 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 6 by inserting 
after subsection 6 the following: 
'7. 
Notwit.hstanding any provision of law to the contrary, 
the Land for Maine's Future Board may use bond proceeds to 
purchase public land and easements for more than the appraised 
value only when exigent circumstances exist, as determined by the 
Commissioner of Conservation, and with the approval of the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
conservation matters. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows the Land for Maine's Future Board to 
use bond proceeds to purchase public land and easements for more 
than the appraised value only when exigent circumstances exist, 
as determined by the Commissioner of Conservation, and with the 
approval of the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over conservation matters. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
(Representative 
ARR) 
TOWN: 
Lincoln 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1875
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_C_H972 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "e" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 723, 
L.D. 
1875, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Authorize 
Department 
of 
Transportation Bond Issues in the Amount of $18,250,000 To Match 
Available Federal Funds for Improvements to and Development of 
Highways and Bridges; Airports; Ferry Vessels, Port Facilities 
and 
Marine 
Infrastructure: 
Rail 
Corridors 
and 
Structures; 
Intermodal Facilities; and Trail and Pedestrian Facilities" 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 6 by inserting 
after subsection 6 the following: 
'7. 
The Land for Maine's Future Board shall use a portion 
of the funds to negotiate with the North Maine Woods Association 
and landowners in other parts of the State for the removal of 
gates or other restrictions on public access to large tracts of 
land in this State.' 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 6 
by 
renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 7 in the 
last blocked paragraph in the last line (page 11, line 50 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"preservation" the 
following: 
'and to negotiate for the removal of restrictions on 
public access to large tracts of land in Maine' 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 11 in the 
question in the 5th line (page 12, line 35 in amendment) 
by 
striking out the following: 
"preservation," and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'preservation and to negotiate for the 
removal of restrictions on public access to large tracts of land 
in Maine,' 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,. t to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 723, L.D. 
1875 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Land For Maine's Future Board to 
negotiate with the North Maine Woods Association and landowners 
in other parts of the State for the removal of gates or other 
restrictions on public access to large tracts of land in Maine. 
~J~ 
SPONSORED BY: 
.; 
~L 
(Representative 
R) 
TOWN: 
Lincoln 
HOUSE AMENDMENT