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An Act to Expand Aquaculture Site Location Criteria to Include Aesthetic Impact and Property Value Changes
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0272
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: LEMOINE
Amends: 12 MRSA §6072

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 272 
H.P.215 
House of Representatives, January 28,2003 
An Act to Expand Aquaculture Site Location Criteria to Include 
Aesthetic Impact and Property Value Changes 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
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1??1ilIJ£~ 
MllLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LEMOINE of Old Orchard Beach. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6072, sub-§5-A, as amended by PL 1997, c. 
138, §4, is further amended to read: 
5-A. 
Department site review. Prior to the lease hearing, 
the department shall conduct an assessment of the proposed site 
and surrounding area to determine the possible effects of the 
lease 
on 
commercially 
and ecologically significant flora 
and 
fauna, 
possible 
aesthetic 
impact 
created 
by 
any 
activity 
authorized by the lease, possible impact on property values for 
property from which the activities authorized by the lease can be 
seen and conflicts with traditional fisheries. This review must 
take place any time between April 1st and November 15th. This 
information 
must 
be 
provided 
to 
the 
intervenors 
and 
made 
available to the public 30 days before the hearing. As part of 
the site review, the department shall request information from 
the municipal harbor master about designated or traditional storm 
anchorages in proximity to the proposed lease. 
The commissioner 
may by rule establish levels of assessment appropriate to the 
scale or potential environmental risk posed by a proposed lease 
activity. 
The rules must provide a 
method of establishing a 
baseline 
to 
monitor 
the 
environmental 
effects 
of 
a 
lease 
activity. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major 
substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
U-A 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the Department of Marine Resources 
include an assessment of aesthetic impact and property value 
impact in its site review of aquaculture lease applications. 
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An Act to Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine Amend the amendment by inserting at the end before the emergency clause the following: PART G Sec. G-l. 22 MRS A §7855, sub-§4, 'A-2 is enacted to read: A-2. A residential care facility with beds whose residents have prompt evacuation capability, as defined in the LUe Safety Code, must comply with the on/:-family an<;1 2-family dwellings chapter of the Life Safety Co<;1e if that residential care facility is license<;1 un<;1er that chapter after September 30, 2002. This paragraph is repealed February 15, 2004. Sec. G-2. 22 MRS A §7855, sub-§4, ,8, as amended by PL 2003, c. 398, §l, is further amended to read: B. Except as provided in paragraph A-I or A-2, a residential care facility with to beds must comply with the sections of the Life Safety Code that apply to small facilities and with the chapter relating to new residential board and care occupancy if that facility is a facility that was constructed on or after July 25, 2002 or with the existing residential board and care occupancy chapter if that facility was licensed before July 25, 2002. Page l-LROOOl(3) HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0274
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H596 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 217, 
L.D. 274, Bill, "An Act to Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in 
the Laws of Maine" 
Amend 
the amendment by inserting at the end before the 
emergency clause the following: 
'PART G 
Sec. G-l. 22 MRS A §7855, sub-§4, 'A-2 is enacted to read: 
A-2. 
A 
residential 
care 
facility 
with 
beds 
whose 
residents have prompt evacuation capability, as defined in 
the LUe Safety Code, must comply with the on/:-family an<;1 
2-family dwellings chapter of the Life Safety Co<;1e if that 
residential care facility is license<;1 un<;1er 
that chapter 
after September 30, 2002. 
This paragraph is repealed February 15, 2004. 
Sec. G-2. 22 MRS A §7855, sub-§4, ,8, as amended by PL 2003, c. 
398, §l, is further amended to read: 
B. Except as provided in paragraph A-I or A-2, a residential 
care facility with 
to 
beds 
must 
comply with the 
sections 
of 
the 
Life Safety 
Code 
that apply to 
small 
facilities and with the chapter relating to new residential 
board and care occupancy if that facility is a facility that 
was constructed on or after July 25, 
2002 or with the 
existing residential board and care occupancy chapter if 
that facility was licensed before July 25, 2002.' 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "/~t to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 217, L.D. 
Further amend the amendment 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
consecutively. 
by relettering or renumbering 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that a residential care facility 
with 4 beds whose residents have prompt evacuation capability 
must comply with the one-family and 2-family dwellings chapter of 
the Life Safety Code if the facility is licensed after September 
30, 2002. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative NORBERT) 
TOWN: 
Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0274
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S343 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "6,, to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
217, 
L.D. 
274, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
to 
Correct 
Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine" 
"A" to H.P. 
Errors 
and 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part F the following: 
'PART G 
Sec. G-l. PL 2003, c. 333, §22 is repealed. 
Sec. G-2. Effective date. 
That section of this Part that 
repeals Public Law 2003, chapter 333, section 22 takes effect 
September 13, 2003.' 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
the amendment by 
Part 
letter 
or 
SUMMARY 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
Public Law 
2003, 
chapter 333 
repealed the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 12, section 7464, subsection 7, which prohibits 
the illegal possession of a gift moose, 
and Title 12, section 
7464, subsection 8, which prohibits the buying and selling of 
moose. 
Although the repeal of Title 12, section 7467, subsection 
was intentional, Title 12, 
section 7467, 
subsection 8 
was 
repealed in error. 
This amendment repeals the section of chapter 
that repeals subsection 8, 
thus 
leaving subsection 8 in 
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SENATE AMENDMEN~ 
SENATE AMENDMENT "8,, to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
217, 
L.D. 274 
force. 
Further, it makes 
the change effective September 13, 
2003, which is the date chapter 333 takes effect. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator MARTIN) 
COUNTY: 
Aroost ok 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0274
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S342 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §7463, 12 MRSA §11552

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "Ii" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
217, 
L.D. 
274, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
to 
Correct 
Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine" 
"A" to H.P. 
Errors 
and 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part F the following: 
'PARTG 
Sec. G·l. 12 MRSA §7463·A, sub·§I.A, 
c. 387, §22, is further amended to read: 
I-A. 
Areas open to moose hunting. 
designate by rule areas of the State open 
commissioner may restrict hunting to 
a 
sections within any moose hunting area. 
as amended by PL 2001, 
The commissioner may 
to moose hunting. 
The 
particular section or 
This subsection is repealed 90 days after the adjournment of the 
Sec. G·2. 12 MRSA §11552, sub·§l, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 
414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. D, §7, is amended to read: 
1. 
Areas 
open to moose hunting. 
designate by rule areas of the State open 
commissioner may restrict hunting to 
a 
sections within any moose hunting area. 
The 
commissioner 
may 
to moose hunting. 
The 
particular section or 
This subsection takes effect 90 days after the adjournment of the 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE 
AMENDMENT 1t;J It to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
It A It to H. P. 
217, 
L.D. 274 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
authorizes 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife to restrict moose hunting to a particular 
section or sections within any moose hunting area. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator MARTIN) 
COUNTY: 
Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Concerning the Membership of the Board of Dental Examiners
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0275
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: O'BRIEN, COWGER, DUDLEY, LEDWIN, ROTUNDO
Amends: 32 MRSA §1071

Legislative Document 
No. 275 
H.P.218 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
An Act Concerning the Membership of the Board of Dental 
Examiners 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative O'BRIEN of Augusta . 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: COWGER of Hallowell, DUDLEY of Portland, LEDWIN of 
Holden, Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas. Acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, to ensure the appointment of an additional member 
to the Board of Dental Examiners, it is necessary that this Act 
take effect immediately; 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. 32 MRSA §1071, first" as amended by PL 2001, c. 260, 
Pt. B, §l, is further amended to read: 
The 
Board of Dental 
Examiners, 
established by Title 
5, 
section l2004-A, subsection 10, and in this chapter called the 
"board," consists of 8 .2. members, appointed by the Governor as 
follows: 
five six members of the dental profession, one dental 
hygienist, one denturist and one representative of the public. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the number of members of the Board of 
Dental Examiners from 8 to 9 by adding a 6th member of the dental 
profession. 
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An Act to Allow the Sale of Lobster and Crab Fishing Licenses
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0276
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: ASH, LEMONT, GOODWIN, JENNINGS, PARADIS, PELLON, SA VIELLO, SULLIVAN, USHER

Legislative Document 
No. 276 
H.P.219 
House of Representatives, January 28,2003 
An Act to Allow the Sale of Lobster and Crab Fishing Licenses 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ASH of Belfast. 
Cosponsored by Senator LEMONT of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DUGA Y of Cherryfield, GOODWIN of Pembroke, JENNINGS of Leeds, 
PARADIS of Frenchville, PELLON of Machias, SA VIELLO of Wilton, SULLIVAN of 
Biddeford, USHER of Westbrook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §6421, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10. Sale of license. 
A person who holds a valid Class I ( 
Class II, Class III, apprentice, noncommercial or student lobster 
and crab fishing license may sell that license to another person 
as long as the purchaser possesses written approval 
from the 
department. 
SUMMARY 
This bill would allow a person to sell that person's lobster 
and crab fishing license to a person approved by the Department 
of Marine Resources to purchase that license. 
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An Act to Amend the Eligibility Requirements for a Lobster and Crab Fishing License
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0277
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: ASH, GOODWIN, PARADIS, PELLON, SA VIELLO, LEMONT, SAWYER
Amends: 12 MRSA §6421

Legislative Document 
No. 277 
H.P.220 
House of Representatives, January 28,2003 
An Act to Amend the Eligibility Requirements for a Lobster and 
Crab Fishing License 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ASH of Belfast. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUGA Y of Cherryfield, GOODWIN of Pembroke, 
PARADIS of Frenchville, PELLON of Machias, SA VIELLO of Wilton, USHER of 
• 
Westbrook, Senators: LEMONT of Y ork, SAWYER of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6421, sub-§5, ~C, as corrected by RR 2001, c. 
2, Pt. A, §14, is amended to read: 
C. 
Meets the requirements of the apprentice program under 
section 6422 or section 6475; 9F 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6421, sub-§5, ~D, as corrected by RR 2001, c. 
2, Pt. A, §15, is amended to read: 
D. 
Did not possess a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster 
and crab fishing license 
in the previous calendar year 
because the commissioner had suspended the person's license 
privileges for a length of time that included the previous 
calendar yearT~ 
Sec.3. 12 MRSA §6421, sub-§5, 1fI is enacted to read: 
I. 
Can 
provide 
documentation 
to 
the 
commissioner 
demonstrating that the person previously possessed a Class 
I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab fishing license 
for at least 2 years. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a 
person who 
previously held a 
lobster and crab fishing license is eligible for the same license 
without meeting the requirements of the apprentice program. 
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An Act To Eliminate the Restriction on Municipal Investment of Trust Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0278
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: McLAUGHLIN, STANLEY, BLISS, PEAVEY-HASKELL, STONE, SUKEFORTH, WOODBURY, HALL, YOUNGBLOOD
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5706

Legislative Document 
No. 278 
H.P.221 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
An Act To Eliminate the Restriction on Municipal Investment of 
Trust Funds 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
'77/~ 1I7.1lJac~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McLAUGHLIN of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Senator STANLEY of Penobscot and 
Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, PEAVEY-HASKELL of Greenbush, ROSEN of 
• 
Bucksport, STONE of Berwick, SUKEFORTH of Union, WOODBURY of Yarmouth, 
Senators: HALL of Lincoln, YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §5706, sub-S3-A, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 
367, §2, is amended to read: 
3-A. 
Mutual funds for trusts governed by the United States 
Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3). 
In the case of a trust 
fund that is governed by the United States Internal Revenue Code, 
Section 501 
(c) 
(3) 
(1997), 
in the shares of any investment 
company registered under the United States Investment Company Act 
of 1940, Public Law 76-768, whose shares are registered under the 
United States Securities Act of 1933, Public Law 73-22, as long 
as: 
A. 
The investment is approved by the municipal officers at 
a public meeting: and 
B. 
No more than 50% of the assets of the trust are invested 
in mutual funds under this subsection: aBe or 
bT--Ne-~~~~-~~~-tRe-a55e~5-~-~~~r~-a~-iByesteQ 
iB-a-siB~*e-ffiataa*-EaBQ-aBQer-tRis-sabseetieBT-er 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows 
a 
municipality that 
nonprofit trust to invest more than 
5q,o of 
trust in a single mutual fund. 
holds 
funds 
the assets of 
of 
a 
that 
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An Act To Support the Regional Library System
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0279
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S590 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H. P. 
222, 
L.D. 
279, Bill, "An Act To Support the Regional Library 
System" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of the 
last 4 lines (page 1, lines 39 to 42 in amendment) and inserting 
in their place the following: 
.32 
'General Fund 
All Other 
General Fund Total 
SUMMARY 
2003-04 
$0 
$0 
2004-05 
$100,000 
$100,000' 
This amendment appropriates $100,000 in fiscal year 2004-05 
to offset increasing costs at the area reference and resource 
:::::::E:o:y~e ~~al 
Library System activities. 
(Senator CATHCART) 
COUNTY: 
Penobscot 
FISCAL NOTE REQURfll 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR0347(4) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04129/04 .:t?ae 
12lst Maine Legislature 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD279 
An Act to Support the Regional Library System 
LR 0347(04) 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ~, to Committee Amendment:4" 
Sponsor: Sen. Cathcart 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2003-04 
$0 
$0 
2004-05 
($100,000) 
($100,000) 
Projections 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2006-07 
$0 
$0 
This amendment reduces the General Fund cost of the bill by $100,000 in fiscal year 2004-05. 
As amended, this bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $100,000 in fiscal year 2004-05 for the 
Maine State Library to offset increasing costs at the area reference and resources centers. 
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An Act To Support the Regional Library System
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0279
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: BLANCHETTE, SAWYER, BLISS, FAIRCLOTH, GERZOFSKY, NORTON, O'BRIEN, PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 279 
H.P.222 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
An Act To Support the Regional Library System 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor. 
Cosponsored by Senator SAWYER of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of 
Brunswick, McLAUGHLIN of Cape Elizabeth, NORTON of Bangor, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, 
PERRY of Bangor. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
The 
following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
MAINE STATE LIBRARY 
Area Reference and Resource Centers 
Initiative: 
Provides funds 
for area reference and resource 
centers designated by the State Librarian under the direction 
of the Maine Library Commission to achieve goals such as direct 
free access to district residents, interlibrary loan service, 
reference 
service 
and 
telecommunications 
services 
and 
such 
other cooperative activities as member libraries may need. 
General Fund 
All Other 
2003-04 
$200,000 
2004-05 
$200,000 
SUMMARY 
This bill appropriates $200,000 
years 
to offset increasing costs 
resource centers for the provision 
activities. 
in each of the next 2 fiscal 
at the area reference 
and 
of Regional Library System 
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An Act to Clarify the Jurisdiction of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Marine Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0280
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BUNKER, STANLEY, CLARK, GOODWIN, BRYANT, KNEELAND
Amends: 12 MRSA §7001

Legislative Document 
No. 280 
H.P.223 
House of Representatives, January 28,2003 
An Act to Clarify the Jurisdiction of the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Marine Resources 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
'17/~ /J7.1JJd£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BUNKER of Kossuth Township. 
Cosponsored by Senator STANLEY of Penobscot and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, GOODWIN of Pembroke, Senators: BRYANT of 
Oxford, KNEELAND of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §6001, sub-§27, as enacted by PL 1977, c. 66L 
§S, is amended to read: 
27. 
Marine 
resources. 
"Marine 
resources" 
means 
all 
renewable marine organisms and the entire ecology and habitat 
supporting 
those 
organisms, 
except 
those 
portions 
of 
the 
ecosystem or habitat that extend above the rise and fall of the 
tide. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §7001, sub-§17-A is enacted to read: 
17-A. 
Inland 
fisheries. 
"Inland 
fisheries" 
means 
all 
fisheries in waters within the State above the rise and fall of 
the tidal waters and wholly or partially within the territorial 
limi ts 
of 
the 
State, 
except 
private 
ponds 
as 
defined 
in 
subsection 30. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the jurisdictions of the Department of 
Inland 
Fisheries 
and Wildlife 
and 
the 
Department 
of 
Marine 
Resources. 
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An Act to Support the Regional Library System LR0347(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0279
Committee Amendment CA_A_H703 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,·f/· to H.P. 222, L.D. 279, Bill, 
Act To Support the Regional Library System" 
"An 
Amend 
the bill 
by 
striking out all of 
section 
and 
inserting in its place the following: 
. Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
MAINE STATE LIBRARY 
Maine State Library 0217 
The 
following 
Initiative: 
Provides 
funds 
for 
area 
reference 
and 
resource 
centers designated by the State Librarian under the direction of 
the Maine Library Commission to achieve goals such as direct free 
access 
to 
district 
residents, 
interlibrary 
loan 
service, 
reference service and telecommunications services and such other 
cooperative activities as member libraries may need. 
General Fund 
All Other 
General Fund Total 
Page l-LR0347(2) 
2003-04 
$0 
$0 
2004-05 
$200,000 
$200,000' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. fI .. to H.P. 222, L.D. 279 
SUMMARY 
This amendment appropriates $200,000 in fiscal year 2004-05 
to offset increasing costs at the area reference and resource 
centers for the provision of Regional Library System activities. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/13/04 ~ae 
12lst Maine Legislature 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD279 
An Act to Support the Regional Library System 
LR0347(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
2003-04 
2004-05 
2005-06 
2006-07 
$0 
$200,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$200,000 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $200,000 in fiscal year 2004-05 to the Library 
Development Services program within the Maine State Library to support area reference and resource centers. 
LR0347(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding the Criminal Certified Nursing Assistants A" to H.P. Records of
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0281
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S292 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
224, 
L.D. 
281, 
"Resolve, 
Regarding 
the 
Criminal 
Certified Nursing Assistants" 
"A" to H.P. 
Records 
of 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 1. 
Further amend the amendment by striking out all of section 4 
and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
following appropriations and allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Backqround Checks - Certified Nursing Assistants 
That 
the 
Initiative: 
Appropriates funds for one Information Specialist II 
position and necessary operating costs. 
General Fund 
Positions - Legislative Count 
Personal Services 
All Other 
General Fund Total 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
the amendment by 
Part 
letter 
or 
2003-04 
(1. 000) 
$35,489 
21,798 
$57,287 
2004-05 
(1.000) 
$49,291 
15,709 
$65,000' 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
Page l-LR1284(5) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 224, 
L.D. 281 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement that the Department 
of Public Safety amend the rules regarding criminal history 
record checks to grant free access to the Maine Registry of 
Certified Nursing Assistants. 
The 
amendment also includes 
a 
General Fund appropriation to reflect the lower costs that the 
department will 
incur 
to process 
background 
checks 
for 
new 
certified nursing assistants. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator 
COUNTY: 
Penobscot 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenues 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/12/03 ;:?dae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD281 
Resolve, Regarding the Operation of the Maine Registry of Certified 
Nursing Assistants 
LR 1284(05) . 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Cathcart 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
2003-04 
2004-05 
2005-06 
2006-07 
($7,713) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$57,287 
$65,000 
$65,000 
$65,000 
$65,000 
$65,000 
$65,000 
$65,000 
This amendment includes a General Fund appropriation for the Department of Public Safety to cover the costs of 
processing background checks for new certified nursing assistants; the amounts are $57,287 and $65,000 in fiscal 
years 2003-04 and 2004-05, respectively. 
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Beginning in fiscal year 2003-04, the background check fees for new certified nursing assistants will generate an 
estimated $65,000 in annual General Fund revenue. 
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Resolve, Regarding the Criminal Records of Certified Nursing Assistants
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0281
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BUNKER, STANLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 281 
H.P.224 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
Resolve, Regarding the Criminal Records of Certified Nursing 
Assistants 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BUNKER of Kossuth Township. 
Cosponsored by Senator STANLEY of Penobscot. 
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Sec. 1. Rulemaking. Resolved: 
That, by November 1, 2003 the 
Department of Human Services shall amend the rules governing the 
operation of the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants, 
referred to in this section as "the registry," to implement the 
requirements of this section. 
By November 1, 2003 the Department 
of Administrative and Financial Services shall amend the rules 
governing the operation of the Information Resource of Maine, 
referred to 
in this section 
as 
"InforME," 
to 
implement 
the 
requirements of this section. 
By November 1, 2003 the Department 
of Public Safety shall 
amend 
the 
rules 
governing access 
to 
criminal history record information to implement the requirements 
of this section. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 
375, 
subchapter 2-A. 
1. 
The 
registry 
must 
be 
made 
a 
businesses and individuals must have access 
registry at the cost of $3 per inquiry. 
part 
of 
InforME 
and 
to information in the 
2. 
record 
charge. 
The registry must be allowed access to criminal history 
information at the Department of Public Safety without 
3. 
An entity that is sponsoring a 
certified nursing assistants must pay for 
history record check for individuals who 
with funding for the cost of the criminal 
coming from the course fee. 
training course for 
the initial criminal 
complete the course, 
history record check 
4. 
The rules for the registry must provide for revocation 
of 
certification 
of 
a 
certified 
nursing 
assistant 
who 
is 
convicted of a Class A, Class B or Class C crime. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires rulemaking to improve the operation of 
the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and to improve 
access to information in the registry. 
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An Act To Prohibit Municipal Elections within 60 Days of a Statewide Election
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0282
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: ASH, WESTON, JENNINGS, MARLEY, PELLON, SA VIELLO, SULLIVAN, THOMAS
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2523

Legislative Document 
No. 282 
H.P.225 
House of Representatives, January 28,2003 
An Act To Prohibit Municipal Elections within 60 Days of a 
Statewide Election 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ASH of Belfast. 
Cosponsored by Senator WESTON of Waldo and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DUGA Y of Cherryfield, JENNINGS of Leeds, MARLEY of Portland, 
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McKEE of Wayne, PELLON of Machias, SA VIELLO of Wilton, SULLIVAN of Biddeford, 
THOMAS of Orono. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §2523~ sub-§I, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 
737, Pt. A, §2 and Pt. C and c. 106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6, 
c. 9, §2 and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10 is further amended to read: 
1. 
Time and place. 
±t--6~all The warrant must specify the 
time 
and 
place 
of 
the 
meeting. 
Notwithstanding 
any 
other 
provision of this chapter, a meeting may not be held wi thin 60 
days of an election held pursuant to Title 2l-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits holding a municipal election wi thin 60 
days of a general or statewide election. 
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An Act To Clarify the Law on County Capital Expenditure Accounts
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0283
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: McLAUGHLIN, BROMLEY, BLANCHETTE, BLISS, BOWEN, GILMAN, HALL, YOUNGBLOOD

Legislative Document 
No. 283 
H.P.226 
House of Representatives, January 28,2003 
An Act To Clarify the Law on County Capital Expenditure 
Accounts 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McLAUGHLIN of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland and 
Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BLISS of South Portland, BOWEN of Rockport, 
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CROSTHW AITE of Ellsworth, Senators: GILMAN of Cumberland, HALL of Lincoln, 
YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30·A MRSA §923, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, 
§2 and Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 
104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is further amended to read: 
§923. Capital expenditure accounts to carryover 
Any unexpended balance of capital expenditures sball may not 
lapse but sball must be carried forward into the next year or 
until the purpose for which that account was established has been 
completed, except that county commissioners may vote by a simple 
majority to allow the funds in a capital expenditure account to 
lapse. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that county commissioners 
may 
by 
a 
simple majority vote to allow the unexpended balance of any 
capital expenditure account to lapse. 
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An Act Directing the Department of Human Services to Adjust Dental Reimbursement Rates under the Medicaid Program
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0285
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: O'BRIEN, DUDLEY, KAELIN, NUTTING, ROTUNDO
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-F, 22 MRSA §3174-S

Legislative Document 
No. 285 
H.P.228 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
An Act Directing the Department of Human Services to Adjust 
Dental Reimbursement Rates under the Medicaid Program 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative O'BRIEN of Augusta. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUDLEY of Portland, DUGA Y of Cherryfield, KAELIN of 
Winterport, NUTTING of Oakland, Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 22 MRSA §3174-F, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. 
Adjust rates. 
By October 1, 2003, the department shall 
review and adjust the reimbursement rates under the Medicaid 
program for dental services to the 50th percentile of the fees 
published in the most recent survey of dental fees for the New 
England region, as published by a nationwide dental association. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §3174-S, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. 
Adjust rates. 
By October 1, 2003, the department shall 
review and adjust the reimbursement rates under the Medicaid 
program for dental services to the 50th percentile of the fees 
published in the most recent survey of dental fees for the New 
England region, as published by a nationwide dental association. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Human 
the Medicaid reimbursement rates by October 1, 
services to the 
50th percentile of the fees 
nationwide dental association. 
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Services to set 
2003 for dental 
published by 
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An Act To Require Use of United States Citizens for Work with the Bureau of Parks and Lands
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0284
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, CARR, JOY, LUNDEEN, PINEAU, SMITH, BRYANT, KNEELAND, STANLEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §1834, 12 MRSA §1848

Legislative Document 
No. 284 
H.P.227 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
An Act To Require Use of United States Citizens for Work with the 
Bureau of Parks and Lands 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, JOY of Crystal, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PINEAU of Jay, 
SMITH of Van Buren, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, KNEELAND of Aroostook, STANLEY 
of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §1834, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 678, 
§13, is amended to read: 
2. 
Grant of permits. 
The bureau may grant permits and 
enter into contracts to cut timber, harvest grass and wild foods, 
tap maple trees for sap and cultivate and harvest crops provided 
that those permits and contract rights create revocable licenses 
to the permittee or party to the contract and do not create any 
real property interest in the nonreserved public lands. 
The 
bureau may not grant permits or enter into contracts to cut 
timber with a person who is not a United States citizen or who 
employs or contracts with persons 
who 
are not United States 
citizens for the cutting and skidding of timber on nonreserved 
lands. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §1848, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 678, 
§13, is amended to read: 
2. 
Grant of permits. 
The bureau may grant permits and 
enter into contracts to cut timber. harvest grass and wild foods. 
tap maple trees for sap and cultivate and harvest crops provided 
that such permits and contract rights create revocable licenses 
to the permittee or party to the contract and do not create any 
real property interest in the public reserved lands. 
The bureau 
may not grant permits or enter into contracts to cut timber with 
a person who is not a United States citizen or who employs or 
contracts with persons who are not United States citizens for the 
cutting and skidding of timber on reserved lands. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the Department of Conservation. Bureau 
of Parks and Lands from contracting for timber harvesting on the 
public reserved and nonreserved lands with anyone who is not a 
United States citizen. 
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An Act To Title Mobile Homes, Boats, All-terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0286
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: NORBERT, MILLS, PINEAU, SIMPSON, USHER, CATHCART

Legislative Document 
No. 286 
H.P.229 
House of Representatives, January 28,2003 
An Act To Title Mobile Homes, Boats, All-terrain Vehicles and 
Snowmobiles 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative NORBERT of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: MILLS of Cornville, PINEAU of Jay, SIMPSON of Auburn, 
USHER of Westbrook, Senator: CATHCART of Penobscot. 
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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 align state 
law with 
many other 
states' laws by requiring certificates of title for mobile homes, 
boats, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. 
Without a title, it 
is more difficult to verify ownership of these goods. 
It is 
therefore more difficult to obtain credit to purchase 
them. 
Al so, changes to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code have 
further complicated the procedures for loans secured by these 
goods 
as 
collateral. 
Requiring titles will 
provide greater 
uniformity with neighboring states, increase the availability 
of 
credi t 
for the purchase of these goods and eliminate Article 9 
complications.
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0287
Committee Amendment CA_A_H88 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " H" to 
To Amend the Home Construction 
H.P. 230, L.D. 
Contracts Laws" 
287, Bill, "An 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first paragraph in the 
first line 
(page 
1, 
line 
in L.D.) 
by striking out 
the 
following: 
"$5,000" and inserting in its place the following: 
'$3,000' 
Further amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 in the 
5th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) 
by inserting after the 
following: 
".t.Q." the following: 'circumstances beyond the control 
of the contractor, including, but not limited to, , 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment decreases the monetary amount at which a 
written home construction contract is required from $5,000 in the 
bill to $3,000. 
It also allows a change in the commencement and 
completion dates of a project if the contractor is unable to work 
at the project site due to circumstances beyond the control of 
the contractor, 
whereas the bill specified only the lack of 
readiness of the site or the unavailability of building materials. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Home Construction Contracts Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0287
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DAVIS, GILMAN, CLOUGH, MILLETT, MURPHY, ROSEN
Amends: 10 MRSA §1487

Legislative Document 
No. 287 
H.P.230 
House of Representatives, January 28,2003 
An Act To Amend the Home Construction Contracts Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Falmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator GILMAN of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLOUGH of Scarborough, MILLETT of Waterford, MURPHY of 
Kennebunk, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1487, first 1[, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 574, 
is amended to read: 
Any home construction contract for more than $;h4GG $5,000 
in materials or labor must be in writing and must be signed by 
both 
the 
home 
construction contractor 
and 
the 
homeowner 
or 
lessee. 
Both the contractor and the homeowner or lessee 6Ha±± 
must receive a copy of the executed contract prior to any work 
performance. 
This 
basic 
contract 
must 
contain 
the 
entire 
agreement 
between 
the 
homeowner 
or 
lessee 
and 
the 
home 
construction contractor and must contain at least the following 
parts: 
Sec. 2. 10 MRSA §1487, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 574, 
is amended to read: 
3. 
Work dates. 
Both the estimated date of commencement of 
work and the estimated date when the work will be substantially 
completed. 
The estimated date of commencement of work and the 
completion date may be changed if work can not begin or end due 
to the lack of readiness of the job site or the unavailability of 
building materials; 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the monetary amount at which a written 
home construction contract is required from $1,400 to $5,000. 
It 
also allows a change in the commencement and completion dates of 
a project if the contractor is unable to work at the project site 
due to the lack of readiness of the site or the unavailability of 
building materials. 
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Resolve, to Authorize Michelle Booker to Sue the State
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0288
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: PERRY, MAYO, BLANCHETTE, CANAVAN, GAGNE-FRIEL, NORTON, RINES, SA WYER

Legislative Document 
No. 288 
H.P.231 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
Resolve, to Authorize Michelle Booker to Sue the State 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Bangor. 
Cosponsored by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CANAVAN of Waterville, DUGA Y of 
Cherryfield, GAGNE-FRIEL of Buckfield, NORTON of Bangor, RINES of Wiscasset, 
Senator: SA WYER of Penobscot. 
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Sec. 
1. 
Authorization to 
sue 
the 
State. 
Resolved: 
That, 
notwithstanding 
any 
statute 
or 
any 
other 
provision 
of 
law, 
Michelle Booker as personal representative of the estate of Donna 
Leen, 
who claims to have suffered damages as a result of the 
murder of Donna Leen on October 13, 2001 by Carl Wayne Heath, an 
individual who has pled guilty to this crime and whom Ms. Booker 
contends was wrongfully released from criminal custody by the 
State, is authorized to bring a civil action for damages against 
the State of Maine, 
but not against the individual past or 
present employees of the State. 
This action may be brought in the Penobscot County Superior 
Court within one year from the date this resolve is approved. 
In 
all other respects, this action must be brought in accordance 
with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 18-A, section 2-804. 
The 
180-day notice requirement set forth in Title 14, section 8107 is 
waived. 
Liability and damages, including punitive damages, must 
be determined according to state law as in litigation between 
individuals. 
The 
action may 
be 
heard 
by 
a 
Justice 
of 
the 
Superior Court or by a jury. 
The Maine Rules of Civil Procedure 
govern the conduct of the action. 
The Attorney General shall 
appear, answer and defend the action. 
The Treasurer of State shall pay any judgment, 
costs and interest, on final process issued by Superior 
if applicable, 
the Supreme Judicial Court. 
Recovery 
exceed $400,000 including costs and interest. 
SUMMARY 
including 
Court or, 
may not 
This resolve authorizes Michelle Booker, in her capacity as 
personal representative of the estate of Donna Leen, 
who 
was 
murdered 
on 
October 
13, 
2001 
by 
Carl 
Wayne 
Heath 
almost 
immediately following Mr. 
Heath's release from state criminal 
custody in Bangor, to sue the State under Maine's wrongful death 
laws. 
Compensatory damages are limited to $400,000.
An Act to Create the Family Technology Assistance Tax Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0289
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BLISS, HALL, FISCHER, LUNDEEN, SA VIELLO, THOMPSON, TWOMEY
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-W

Legislative Document 
No. 289 
H.P.232 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
An Act to Create the Family Technology Assistance Tax Credit 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BLISS of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator HALL of Lincoln and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, McLAUGHLIN of Cape 
Elizabeth, SA VIELLO of Wilton, THOMPSON of China, TWOMEY of Biddeford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5219-W is enacted to read: 
§52l9-W. 
Family technology assistance credit 
1. 
Credit allowed. 
For tax years beginning on or after 
January 1, 2003, a taxpayer who has custody of at least one minor 
child and files a tax return as married or head of household is 
allowed a credit of up to $1, 000 for the purchase of a 
home 
computer system against taxes otherwise due under this Part for 
the same taxable year. 
2. 
Limitations. 
The credit may not reduce the taxpayer's 
state income tax to less than zero. 
A household may only claim 
this credit once in a 5-year period. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an income tax credit of up to $1, 000 to 
purchase a 
home computer system for a 
taxpayer with dependent 
children. 
A taxpayer may claim this credit once every 5 years. 
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Resolve, to
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0288
Committee Amendment CA_A_H270 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "{/" to H.P. 231, L.D. 
Authorize Michelle Booker to Sue the State" 
288, "Resolve, to 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first paragraph in the 
8th line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"State" 
and 
inserting 
in 
its 
place 
the 
following: 
'the 
Department of Corrections' 
Further 
amend 
the 
resolve 
in 
section 
in 
the first 
paragraph in the 9th line (page 1, line 9 in L. D.) by striking 
out the following: 
"State of Maine" and inserting in its place 
the following: 
'Department of Corrections' 
Further 
amend 
the 
resolve 
in 
section 
in 
the first 
paragraph in the 10th line (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) by striking 
out the following: 
"State. " 
and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Department of Corrections. 
This resolve is a waiver 
of the State's defense of 
immunity under the 
Maine 
Revised 
Statutes, Title 14, chapter 741.' 
Further amend the resolve in section 1 in the 3rd paragraph 
in the last line (page 1, line 27 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: 
"costs and interest" and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'costs, interest and punitive damages' 
SUMMARY 
The 
resolve authorizes Michelle Booker to sue the State 
under the State's wrongful death laws in her capacity as personal 
representative of the estate of Donna 
Leen. 
This 
amendment 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. If.. to H.P. 231, L.D. 288 
clarifies that the resolve authorizes suit against the Department 
of Corrections and constitutes a waiver of the State's defense of 
immuni ty under the Maine Tort Claims Act. 
The amendment also 
clarifies that the 
maximum 
amount 
of 
recovery is 
$400,000, 
including punitive damages. 
FISCAL .\OTE I{H.!t ,I{I-I) 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/29/03 ~ac:.. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD288 
Resolve, to Authorize Michelle Booker to Sue the State 
LR 1408(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
This Resolve allows the State to be sued up to a maximum amount of $400,000 including costs and interest. If the 
plaintiff is successful, a General Fund appropriation for the recovery will be necessary. The amount and timing ofthe 
appropriation will depend on whether the suit is filed and its outcome. The Department of the Attorney General and 
the Department of Corrections can absorb the additional costs of defending this claim within existing resources. The 
Judicial Department can absorb the workload and administrative costs associated with this individual case within its 
existing resources. An additional filing fee will increase General Fund revenue by a minor amount. 
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