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Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0389
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_D_S304 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT ,;])" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
309, 
L.D. 
389, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
to 
Amend 
the 
Laws 
Governing 
Municipal Citizen Initiatives and Referenda" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 5 in the last 
line by inserting at the end the following: 
'This subsection 
does not apply if, not more than 30 days after final municipal 
approval or issuance of the permit, 
a petition for a citizen 
initiative or referendum that may be construed to invalidate, 
repeal, revoke or modify that permit or approval is signed by the 
requisite number of voters for that municipality and filed with 
the municipality.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the limitation on the ability 
of a citizen initiative or referendum to retroactively alter 
final municipal approval does not apply if the petition for a 
citizen initiative or referendum is filed with the municipality, 
along with the requisite number of signatures, not more than 30 
days after final approval or the issuance of the permit. 
SPONSORED BY: I; l/8;l!fi:> ;)J 
(Senator ROTUNDO) 
COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
Page l-LR0792(12) 
S~NAT~ AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0389
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S268 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
309, 
L.D. 
389, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
to 
Amend 
the 
Laws 
Governing 
Municipal Citizen Initiatives and Referenda" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 5 in the last 
line 
(page 1, 
line 41 in amendment) 
by inserting after the 
following: 
"~" the following: 
'This subsection does 
not 
apply to a permit issued pursuant to a contract zone as long as 
the citizen petition to repeal or modify the contract zone is 
filed within 30 days after the contract zone is approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the limitation on the ability 
of a 
citizen initiative or referendum to retroactively alter 
final municipal 
approval 
does not apply to 
a 
permit issued 
pursuant to a contract zone as long as the citizen petition to 
repeal or modify the contract zone is filed within 30 days after 
the contract zone is approved. 
SPONSORED BY: Q~;j<)'7a e~ 
(Senator PENDLETON) 
COUNTY: 
Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0389
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S282 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "(2,, to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H. P . 
309, 
L.D. 
389, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
to 
Amend 
the 
Laws 
Governing 
Municipal Citizen Initiatives and Referenda" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 5 in the last 
line by inserting at the end the following: 
'This subsection 
does not apply if. not more than 3 weeks after final municipal 
approval or issuance of the permit. 
a petition for a citizen 
initiative or referendum that may be construed to invalidate L 
repeal, revoke or modify that permit or approval is signed by the 
requisite number of voters for that municipality and filed with 
the munici~ality. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the limitation on the ability 
of a 
citizen initiative or referendum to retroactively alter 
final municipal approval does not 
appl~ if the petition for a 
citizen initiative or referendum is filb~ with the municipality, 
along with the requisite number of signatures, not more than 3 
weeks after final approval or the issuance of the permit. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator RO 
COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
Page l-LR0792(lO) 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0389
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_E_S313 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "£,, to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
309, 
L.D. 
389, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
to 
Amend 
the 
Laws 
Governing 
Municipal Citizen Initiatives and Referenda" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of 
subsection 5 and inserting in its place the following: 
'5. 
Limitation on ability to retroactively alter final 
approval. 
A municipal ordinance or bylaw enacted by citizen 
initiative or referendwn may not invalidate, repeaL revoke or 
modify an,y building permit, 
zoning permit, land use approvaL 
subdivision approval or site plan, approval if the final municipal 
approval or 
issuance of the permit was 
taken prior to the 
enactment of that ordinance or bylaw and if the municipality has 
an established approval 
process that 
includes 
at least one 
advertised public hearing.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the exemption of sludge and septage 
ordinances from the limitation. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator KNEELAND) 
COUNTY: 
Aroostook 
/ 
Page l-LR0792(15) 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0389
Committee Amendment CA_A_H354 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3001

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
.. If" to H.P. 309, L.D. 
Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal Citizen 
Referenda" 
389, Bill, "An 
Initiatives and 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title 
and before the summary and inserting in its place the following: 
• Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3001, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. 
Limitation on ability to retroactively alter final 
approval. 
If a municipality has an established approval process 
that includes at least one advertised public hearing, a municipal 
ordinance or :Qylaw enacted by citizen initiative or referendum 
may not invalidate, repeal, revoke or modify any building permit, 
zoning permit. land use approval. subdivision approval or site 
plan approval if the final municipal approval or issuance of the 
permit was taken prior to the enactment of that ordinance or 
b~law. 
This 
subsection 
does 
not 
apply 
to 
final 
approval 
regarding the municipal regulation of the disposal of sludge or 
septage within the municipality to the extent allowed under 
current law.' 
This 
bill. 
It 
approval 
hearing, 
SUMMARY 
amendment is the majority report and replaces 
the 
requires that if a municipality has an established 
process that includes at least one advertised public 
a 
municipal 
ordinance 
or bylaw enacted 
by citizen 
Page l-LR0792(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. If to H.P. 309, L.D. 389 
initiative or referendum may not invalidate, repeal, revoke or 
modify any building permit, zoning permit, land use approval, 
subdivision approval or site plan approval if the final municipal 
approval 
or 
issuance of the permit was 
taken prior to 
the 
enactment of the ordinance. 
It also exempts sludge and septage 
ordinances from this limitation. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0393
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S173 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1752

SENATE 
AMENDMENT 'It." to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H. P. 
313, 
L.D. 
393, 
Bill, 
'An 
Act 
Authorizing 
the 
Operation of 
Low-speed Vehicles on Certain Roads" 
Amend 
the 
amendment 
by 
inserting after 
section 
the 
following: 
'Further amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 9 in the 
last line 
(page 
2, 
line 
in L.D.) 
by 
striking out 
the 
following: 
"~'" 
Further amend the amendment on page 3 by striking out all of 
the 3rd paragraph from the end (page 3, 
lines 
to 41 in 
amendment) and inserting in its place the following: 
'Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 5 and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 5. 29-A MRSA §1752, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 
125, § 4, is amended to read: 
10. 
Experimental motor vehicle. 
A vehicle registered as an 
experimental 
motor 
vehicle 
pursuant 
to 
section 
470. 
An 
experimental motor vehicle must meet minimum equipment standards 
pursuant to section 470, subsection 2T~ 
Sec. 6. 29-A MRSA §1752, sub-§ll is enacted to read: 
11. 
Low-speed vehicle. 
A 
low-speed vehicle 
registered 
pursuant to section 501, subsection 11. 
A low-speed vehicle must 
be equipped in accordance with section 1925.' , 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
."" 
.~ 
." 
~! 
SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
313, 
L.D. 393 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
This amendment is being presented on behalf of the Committee 
on 
Bills 
in 
the 
Second 
Reading 
to 
prevent 
a 
conflict 
by 
incorporating changes made to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
29-A, section 175 
subsecti 
10' 
ublic Law 2003, chapter 125. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator ROT 
COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
SENATE 
AMENDMENT
An Act To Study the Development of an Emergency Alert Notification System for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Individuals
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0397
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H551 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "n" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 134, 
L.D. 397, Bill, "An Act To Study the Development of an Emergency 
Alert 
Notification 
System 
for 
Deaf 
and 
Hard-of-hearing 
Individuals" 
Amend the amendment in section 7 in the 2nd line (page 4, 
line 
in 
amendment) 
by 
inserting 
after 
the 
following: 
"entitled to" the following: 
'a' 
Further amend the amendment in section 8 in the 6th line 
(page 4, line 19 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"legislation" and inserting in its place the following: 
'a bill' 
Further amend the amendment in section 8 in the last 2 lines 
(page 4, lines 20 
and 
in amendment) 
by striking out the 
following: 
"; and be it further" and inserting in its place the 
following: 
' . ' 
Further amend the amendment by striking out all of section 9. 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment authorizes the Study Group to Examine 
an 
Emergency Alert Notification System for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing 
Individuals to report out a single bill related to the study. 
It 
removes the provision allowing the study group an extension of 
time to complete its study and it makes a clerical change. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representati 
TOWN: 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Dealers of Manufactured Housing To Install Oil Tanks
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0396
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BENNETT, HEIDRICH
Amends: 32 MRSA §2401, 32 MRSA §2402-B

Legislative Document 
No. 396 
S.P.133 
In Senate, January 30, 2003 
An Act To Allow Dealers of Manufactured Housing To Install Oil 
Tanks 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative: HEIDRICH of Oxford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §2401, 2nd" as enacted by PL 2001, c. 633, 
§2, is amended to read: 
The board may issue a limited license to a manufactured 
housing mechanic or dealer as defined and licensed in Title 10, 
chapter 951 for the limited purpose of allowing the mechanic or 
dealer 
to 
install outside 
residential heating oil 
tanks 
at 
manufactured 
housing 
defined 
by 
Title 
10, 
section 
9002, 
subsection 
7, 
paragraph 
A. 
Requirements 
for 
attaining 
the 
limited license must include training for proper installation of 
an outside oil tank of at least 4 hours at an education course 
approved by the board. 
Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §2402-B, as amended by PL 2001, c. 633, §3, 
is further amended to read: 
§2402-B. 
Fees 
The Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration may 
establish 
by 
rule 
fees 
for 
purposes 
authorized 
under 
this 
subchapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their 
respective purposes, except that the fee for anyone purpose may 
not exceed $350 biennially. 
The fee for the limited license for 
a manufactured housing mechanic or dealer may not exceed $50 
biennially. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter ±±-A 
2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows licensed dealers of manufactured housing to 
install oil tanks-
An Act To Increase Civil Process Fees LR 1348(02) - Revised
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0399
Committee Amendment CA_A_S17 (Senate)

12lST LEGISLATURE 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 136, L.D. 399, .Bill, "An 
Act To Increase Civil Process Fees" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first paragraph in the 
3rd line 
(page 
1, 
line 
in L.D.) 
by 
inserting after the 
following: "ts." the following: '« except that the fee paid by any 
state agency or department may only be increased by $1' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
adds 
that 
collected 
fees 
may 
only 
be 
increased by $1 for any state agency or department. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LRI348(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/24/03 ~ae 
12lst Maine Legislature 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD399 
An Act To Increase Civil Process Fees 
LR 1348(02) - Revised 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Municipal Impact Only 
Increasing civil process fees by $4.00 will have a financial impact on municipalities. The exact impact can not be 
determined at this time because it is unknown how many civil process fees are assessed to municipalities on an annual 
basis. This legislation exempts any state agency or department from the proposed increase. 
LR1348(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Study the Development of an Emergency Alert Notification System for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Individuals
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0397
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: EDMONDS, KOFFMAN, HALL, ROTUNDO, STRIMLING, TREAT, HUTTON

Legislative Document 
No. 397 
S.P.134 
In Senate, January 30, 2003 
An Act To Study the Development of an Emergency Alert 
Notification System for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Individuals 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: HALL of Lincoln, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, STRIMLING of Cumberland, 
TREAT of Kennebec, Representative: HUTTON of Bowdoinham. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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 study the development of an emergency 
alert 
notification 
system 
for 
deaf 
and 
hard-of-hearing 
individuals. 
The study, which would be conducted in conjunction 
with 
federal 
and 
state 
homeland 
security 
groups, 
would 
contemplate notification for all types of emergencies, including 
weather emergencies. 
Page l-LR0988(1)
An Act To Increase Civil Process Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0399
Committee: State and Local Government
Amends: 30-A MRSA §421

Legislative Document 
No. 399 
S.P.136 
In Senate, January 30. 2003 
An Act To Increase Civil Process Fees 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SA V AGE of Knox. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §421, 4th~, as amended by PL 1991, c. 498, 
§3, is further amended to read: 
The county commissioners of each county may require that the 
fees collected under subsections 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 13 and 14 be 
increased by $1 £2. 
The sheriff or deputy shall collect this 
additional Ele;b;baF amount and pay it to the county treasurer for 
the use and benefit of the county. 
The county commissioners may 
also require that the fees collected under subsections 1 to 14 be 
increased by an amount equal to the cost of social security and 
other withholding taxes on the fees payable under this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the county commissioners of each county 
to increase the fee collected for service of civil processes, 
disclosure 
subpoenas, 
complaints 
for 
divorce, 
attachments 
of 
personal property, writs of replevin, tax summonses and warrants, 
sales or use tax warrants, income tax warrants and search for 
persons to serve from $1 to $5.
An Act To Promote Student Aspirations through Higher Education Scholarships
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0400
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN, CATHCART, DOUGLASS, EDMONDS, MAYO, STANLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 400 
S.P. l37 
In Senate, January 30,2003 
An Act To Promote Student Aspirations through Higher Education 
Scholarships 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: CATHCART of Penobscot, DOUGLASS of Androscoggin, 
EDMONDS of Cumberland, MAYO of Sagadahoc, STANLEY of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE 
Student Financial 
Assistance Proqrams 
The 
following 
Initiative: 
Provides funds for the University of Maine System to 
use for scholarships. 
General Fund 
2003-04 
2004-05 
All Other 
$2,500,000 
$5,000,000 
General Fund Total 
$2,500,000 
$5,000,000 
FINANCE AUTHo.RITY OF MAINE 
2003-04 
2004-05 
GENERAL FUND 
$2,500,000 
$5,000,000 
DEPARTMEtrr 'l'OTAL -
ALL FUNDS 
$2,500,000 
$5,000,000 
SECTIOlI 'l'OTALS 
2003-04 
2004-05 
GENERAL FUND 
$2~500,000 
$5.000~000 
SECTHIf 'l'OTAL -
ALL FUNDS 
$2,500,000 
$5~000~00O 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides funds to the Student Financial Assistance 
Programs within the Finance Authority of Maine for the University 
of Maine System to use for scholarships. 
Page l-LRI030(I)
An Act To Require the Plumbers' Examining Board To Adopt the Uniform Plumbing Code
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0401
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DAMON, KAELIN, HALL, STRIMLING
Amends: 32 MRSA §3403-B

Legislative Document 
No. 401 
S.P. 138 
In Senate, January 30, 2003 
An Act To Require the Plumbers' Examining Board To Adopt the 
Uniform Plumbing Code 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative KAELIN of Winterport and 
Senators: HALL of Lincoln, STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §3403-B, sub-§I, as amended by PL 2001, c. 
215, §1, is further amended to read: 
1. 
Plumbing 
and plumbing code. 
The 
board shall 
adopt 
minimum rules relating to plumbing, including a plumbing code. 
All rules, including installation and inspection rules, must be 
consistent 
with 
this 
chapter 
and 
Title 
30-A, 
chapter 
185, 
subchapter III ~, except that the authority of municipalities to 
adopt more restrictive ordinances under Title 30-A, section 3001 
is 
not 
preempted. 
Notwithstanding 
the 
Maine 
Administrative 
Procedure 
Act, 
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~1:ls~isaea--p-J..-umb-i-nq--eeEle--a£--a--Rew--p-l-urAb-i-nq--eeae the board shall 
adopt the Uniform Plumbing Code, 
written by an international 
association of plumbing and mechanical officials, as the plumbing 
code 
for 
the 
State. 
The 
adoption 
of 
the 
plumbing 
code 
constitutes a major substantive rule and must receive affirmative 
action by the Legislature before adoption. 
Subsequent technical 
arne ndmen t s 
to aay - -na-t-iona-1-- e-£- -j,.a-t;.e.F-aa-t,.~a-a1- - -p-ub-:!-i-sbe4- - ~ J, 1:lH\S i a~ 
eeae-~-ha-t--Hlay--be--aae~~ea--p-tH'-s-uant.--~e-~-h-i-&--see~iea the Uniform 
Plumbing Code are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter II-A 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Plumbers' Examining Board to adopt 
the Uniform Plumbing Code as the new plumbing code for the State. 
Page l-LRl172 (1)
An Act To Allow Certain Persons Representing Business Entities To Appear in Court in Forcible Entry and Detainer Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0407
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GAGNON, WOODCOCK
Amends: 4 MRSA §807

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 407 
S.P. 143 
In Senate, February 4, 2003 
An Act To Allow Certain Persons Representing Business Entities To 
Appear in Court in Forcible Entry and Detainer Cases 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Senator: WOODCOCK of Franklin. 
Printed on recyc led paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ,C, as amended by PL 
L 
c. 
119, §l, is further amended to read: 
C. 
An officer or authorized employee of 
a 
corporation, 
partnership, sole proprietorship or governmental entity, or 
a 
member, 
manager 
or 
authorized 
employee 
of 
a 
limited 
liability company, who is not an attorney but is appearing 
for that organization: 
(1) 
In an action cognizable as a small claim under 
Title 14, chapter 738; 8F 
(2) 
For the purposes of entering a plea or answer and 
paying the fine or penalty for 
a violation by that 
organization of Title 23, chapter 24 or Title 29-A; or 
(3) 
In an action for forcible entry and detainer under 
Title 14, chapter 709; 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that an officer or authorized employee of 
a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or governmental 
entity, or a member, manager or authorized employee of a limited 
liability company who is not an attorney may appear for that 
organization in an action for forcible entry and detainer. 
Page l-LR1l28(1) 
I.~ 
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Resolve, To Designate Route 201 as Part of the East-West Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0406
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HATCH

Legislative Document 
No. 406 
S.P.144 
In Senate, February 4,2003 
Resolve, To Designate Route 201 as Part of the East-West Highway 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HATCH of Somerset. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Sec. 1. Resolve 1997. c. 46. amended. Resolved: That Resolve 1997, 
c. 46 is amended to read: 
Sec. 1. Designate the East-West Highway; install signs. Resolved: 
That 
the 
Department 
of 
Transportation 
shall 
designate 
the 
following roads in Maine as the East-West Highway and install 
signs indicating these roads as one highway: 
Route 9 from Calais 
to Bangor, Interstate 95 from Bangor to Newport and Route 2 from 
Newport to Rumford to New HampshireT; and be it further 
Sec. 2. 
Alternate route. 
Resolved: 
That 
Route 
from 
Skowhegan to Jackman be included as an alternate route on the 
East-West Highway. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve designates Route 201 from Skowhegan to Jackman 
as an alternate route on the East-West Highway. 
Page l-LR0387(1) 
• 
• 
•
An Act Regarding the Presumption of Violation of the Hunting on Sunday Prohibition LR 1223(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0408
Committee Amendment CA_A_H625 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §10501

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/},. to H.P. 316, L.D. 408, Bill, 
Act 
Regarding 
the 
Presumption 
Hunting-on-Sunday Prohibition" 
of 
Violations 
of 
"An 
the 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
. Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §10501, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 
414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. D, §7, is amended to read: 
9. 
Possession of hunting equipment on Sunday. 
Possession 
of hunting equipment in the fields or forests or on the waters or 
ice in the State 
e!'--in--a-~'&&F--¥ebi-o-;be--aeiBEJ--Gp-e-Hl:~--e-n--aR 
QRpaVea-~-e!;'-~~-±eea~ea--in--aR-~~~-~ewR6aip on 
Sunday is prima facie evidence of a violation of section 11205, 
unless: 
A. The hunting equipment is carried, securely wrapped, in a 
complete cover; 
B. 
The hunting equipment is fastened in a case; or 
C. 
The hunting equipment is carried in at least 2 separate 
pieces in such a manner that it can not be fired, unless the 
separate pieces are joined together. 
For the purpose of 
this subsection, a clip, magazine or cylinder of a firearm 
may not be considered a piece of the hunting equipment. 
Bows 
and 
arrows 
must 
be 
kept 
in 
a 
case 
or 
cover 
if 
broadheads or field points are kept attached to the arrows. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §10501. sub-§10. as enacted by PL 
2003, c. 
414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. D, §7, is repealed.' 
Page l-LR1223(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
/ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. /I .. to H.P. 316, L.D. 408 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
Like the bill, it removes 
the language from the law that makes possessing hunting equipment 
in a motor vehicle on an unpaved highway or road located in an 
unorganized 
township 
on 
Sunday 
prima 
facie 
evidence 
of 
a 
violation of the Sunday-hunting law. 
The amendment also repeals 
the law that makes possessing a 
loaded firearm on or near a 
public paved way prima facie evidence of hunting. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 11118/03 ;l!;Yac:.. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD408 
An Act Regarding the Presumption of Violation of the Hunting on 
Sunday Prohibition 
LR 1223(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates Class E crimes 
LR1223(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0409
Committee Amendment CA_A_H112 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If.. to H. P . 317, L. D. 409, Bill, "An 
Act To Allow a Former Spouse or Domestic Partner To Cancel a Life 
Insurance Policy in That Person's Name" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'AD. Act To Allow a Court To Order the Cancellation of a Life 
Insurance Policy as Part of a Protection from Abuse Proceedinq' 
Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the 
enacting clause and before the summary and inserting in its place 
the following: 
'Sec. 1. 19-A MRS A §4007, sub-§I, 1fF-l is enacted to read: 
F-1. 
Ordering the termination of a life insurance policy or 
rider under 
that policy owned by the defendant if the 
plaintiff is the insured life under the policy or rider. 
Upon issuance, a copy of the court order must be sent to the 
insurer that issued the policy:' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
The amendment allows a 
District Court to order the termination of 
a life insurance 
policy or rider owned by the defendant on the life of a plaintiff 
in 
a 
protection 
from 
abuse 
proceeding. 
The 
amendment 
also 
requires that a copy of the court order be sent to the insurance 
company that issued the policy. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Presumption of Violations of the Hunting-on-Sunday Prohibition
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0408
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, KNEELAND, CARR, DUNLAP, FISCHER, GOODWIN, SMITH, TRAHAN, WOTTON, MARTIN
Amends: 12 MRSA §7945

Legislative Document 
No. 408 
H.P.316 
House of Representatives, February 4, 2003 
An Act Regarding the Presumption of Violations of the Hunting-on-
Sunday Prohibition 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent. 
Cosponsored by Senator KNEELAND of Aroostook and 
Jrl~/J7.1ll~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, DUNLAP of Old Town, FISCHER of Presque Isle, 
GOODWIN of Pembroke, SMITH of Van Buren, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, WOTTON of 
Littleton, Senator: MARTIN of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7945, as amended by PL 1997, c. 432, §58, is 
further amended to read: 
§7945. 
Possession of hunting equipment on Sunday 
Possession of hunting equipment in the fields or forests or 
on the waters or ice in the State 
eF--i-n--a:-ffit)-ttl-£-~i-G-l-e--aeiR~ 
e~eFa~ee-tl£-~~-a~awa:y-eF--£tl~a-~~~-~-a:a-HReF~aRisee 
~ewBsai~ on Sunday is prima facie evidence of a violation of 
section 7406, subsection 4, unless: 
1. 
Hunting equipment covered. 
The hunting equipment is 
carried, securely wrapped, in a complete cover; 
2. 
Hunting equipment fastened. 
The hunting equipment is 
fastened in a case; €IF 
3. 
Bunting equipment in pieces. 
The hunting equipment is 
carried in at least 2 separate pieces in such a manner that it 
can 
not 
be 
fired, 
unless 
the 
separate 
pieces 
are 
joined 
together. 
For the purpose of this subsection, a clip, magazine 
or cylinder of a firearm may not be considered a piece of the 
hunting equipment. 
Bows and arrows must be kept in a case or 
cover if broadheads or field points are kept attached to the 
arrows ... l........Q£ 
4. 
Bunting equipment for protection. 
The hunting equipment 
is carried for protection while the person carrying it is engaged 
in another lawful activity under the hunting, fishing or trapping 
laws, such as, but not limited to, bearbaiting. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
removes 
from 
the 
law 
language 
that 
makes 
possessing hunting equipment in a motor vehicle on an unpaved 
highway or road located in an unorganized township on Sunday 
prima facie evidence of a violation of the hunting laws. 
The 
bill also adds an exception to the Sunday hunting prohibition to 
allow carrying of hunting equipment for protection while engaged 
in activities such as bearbaiting. 
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An Act To Allow a Former Spouse or Domestic Partner To Cancel a Life Insurance Policy in That Person's Name
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0409
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: JACKSON, EDMONDS, CANAVAN, FISCHER, MARRACHE, PERCY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2556

Legislative Document 
No. 409 
H.P.317 
House of Representatives, February 4,2003 
An Act To Allow a Former Spouse or Domestic Partner To Cancel a 
Life Insurance Policy in That Person's Name 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent. 
Cosponsored by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and 
'/1f~ /h·711dC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, FISCHER of Presque Isle, MARRACHE of 
Waterville, PERCY of Phippsburg. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.t. 24-A MRSA §2556 is enacted to read: 
§2556. 
Spousal beneficiaries 
A person 
who 
was 
previously married 
or 
in 
a 
domestic 
relationship may cancel a life insurance policy in that person's 
name 
that was 
purchased by 
the person's 
spouse 
or 
domestic 
partner during the marriage or domestic relationship. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
allows 
a 
formerly 
married 
person 
or 
former 
domestic partner to 
cancel 
a 
life insurance policy in that 
person's name that was purchased by the person's former spouse or 
domestic partner during the marriage or domestic relationship. 
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Resolve, To Require Reports from the Maine State Police Regarding Commercial Trucks
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0412
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SHERMAN, STANLEY, CARR, GOODWIN, JACKSON, JOY, TOBIN, KNEELAND

Legislative Document 
No. 412 
H.P.320 
House of Representatives, February 4,2003 
Resolve, To Require Reports from the Maine State Police Regarding 
Commercial Trucks 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
Cosponsored by Senator STANLEY of Penobscot and 
17/~/h.1lJu~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, GOODWIN of Pembroke, JACKSON of Fort Kent, JOY 
of Crystal, TOBIN of Dexter, Senator: KNEELAND of Aroostook. 
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Sec. 1. Department of Public Safety required to report to Joint 
Standing 
Committee 
on 
Transportation. 
Resolved: 
That 
the 
Department 
of 
Public 
Safety shall 
report monthly, 
beginning 
January 
1, 
2004, 
to 
the 
Joint 
Standing 
Committee 
on 
Transportation the following information: 
1. 
The 
number 
of 
commercial 
trucks 
stopped 
by 
the 
Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, by region; 
2. 
The 
reason 
for 
stopping 
each 
commercial 
truck 
or 
category of defect found on each commercial truck; and 
3. 
The 
origin 
and 
destination 
of 
the 
shipment 
each 
commercial truck is hauling. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Public Safety to make 
monthly reports, beginning January 1, 2004, to the Joint Standing 
Committee 
on 
Transportation. 
The 
report 
must 
include 
the 
following information: 
1. 
The 
number 
of 
commercial 
trucks 
stopped 
by 
the 
Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, by region; 
2. 
The 
reason 
for 
stopping 
each 
commercial 
truck 
or 
category of defect found on each commercial truck; and 
3. 
The 
origin 
and 
destination 
of 
the 
shipment 
each 
commercial truck is hauling. 
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An Act To Require the State To Fully Pay for Health Insurance for Maine's Retired Educators
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0414
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: FISCHER, MAYO, CLARK, DAVIS, DUDLEY, PINGREE, SHERMAN, SMITH, CATHCART, EDMONDS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13451

Legislative Document 
No. 414 
H.P.322 
House of Representatives, February 4, 2003 
An Act To Require the State To Fully Pay for Health Insurance for 
Maine's Retired Educators 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and 
'7r/~/J1.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DAVIS of Falmouth, DUDLEY of Portland, 
PINGREE of North Haven, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, SMITH of Van Buren, Senators: 
CATHCART of Penobscot, EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §13451, sub-§3, 1J1JB and C, as amended by PL 
2001, c. 714, Pt. EE, §1, are further amended to read: 
B. 
Thirty-five percent from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003; 
aBe. 
c. 
Forty percent a~Ee~ from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 
6GG~T 
2004; and 
Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §13451, sub-§3, 1JD is enacted to read: 
D. 
One hundred percent after June 30, 2004. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases 
the State's contribution for 
health 
insurance for retired educators from 40°'0 to 1000,,0 beginning July 
1, 2004. 
The contribution amount is scheduled under current law 
to increase to 40% from 35% beginning July 1, 2003. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Penalties for Writing Bad Checks
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0413
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: PEAVEY-HASKELL, NASS, CLARK, COLLINS, DUNLAP, LED WIN, STONE
Amends: 17-A MRSA §708

Legislative Document 
No. 413 
H.P.321 
House of Representatives, February 4, 2003 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Penalties for Writing Bad 
Checks 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
'-m~ 
/h.1lld£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PEAVEY-HASKELL of Greenbush. 
Cosponsored by Senator NASS of York and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, COLLINS of Wells, DUNLAP of Old Town, 
LED WIN of Holden, STONE of Berwick. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 17-A MRSA §708, sub-§I, as amended by PL 200L c. 667, 
Pt. D, §15 and affected by §36, is further amended to read: 
if: 
1. 
A person is guilty of negotiating a worthless instrument 
A. 
The 
person 
intentionally 
issues 
or 
negotiates 
a 
negotiable instrument knowing that it will not be honored by 
the maker or drawee. 
Violation of this paragraph is a Class 
E 12 crime; or 
B. 
The person violates paragraph A and: 
(1) 
The 
aggregate 
$10,000. 
crime; 
face value of the written instrument or the 
value 
of 
the 
instruments 
is 
more 
than 
Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B 
(2) 
The face value of the written instrument or the 
aggregate value of the instruments is more than $1,000 
but 
not 
more 
than 
$10,000. 
Violation 
of 
this 
subparagraph is a Class C crime; or 
~~t---~-~n£€--¥alHe-~~--~Be--~~~&&~-~~~~--i6 
me te - -tRn£- -$-5-Q.{)-....}).u.t... -ae t - me £e- -t..fla.fl- -$-l-,..().()..O....- - -\ti-G-~~i-G-a- -e t: 
thi6-6HBpata~taph-i6-a-~±a66-~-etimeT-et 
(4) 
At the time of negotiating a worthless instrument, 
the person has 2 prior convictions for any combination 
of 
the 
following: 
theft; 
violation 
or 
attempted 
violation of this section; any violation or attempted 
violation of section 401 if the intended crime within 
the structure is theft; any violation of section 405 in 
which the crime intended to be committed inside the 
motor 
vehicle is theft; 
any violation or attempted 
violation of section 651; or any violation or attempted 
violation of section 702 or 708. 
Section 9-A governs 
the 
use 
of 
prior 
convictions 
when 
determining 
a 
sentence. 
Violation of this subparagraph is a Class ( 
crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a person who negotiates a worthless 
instrument with a face value of $500 or less commits a Class D 
crime. 
Currently, such conduct is a (lass E crime. 
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An Act To Restore Federal Protections to Maine State Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0415
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: RICHARDSON, TREAT, BULL, COWGER, DUPLESSIE, HATCH, LERMAN, NORBERT, THOMPSON, MAYO

Legislative Document 
No. 415 
H.P.323 
House of Representatives, February 4, 2003 
An Act To Restore Federal Protections to Maine State Employees 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
.. 
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator TREAT of Kennebec and 
7fl~ 
1I7.11/0£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BULL of Freeport, COWGER of Hallowell, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, 
HATCH of Skowhegan, LERMAN of Augusta, NORBERT of Portland, THOMPSON of 
China, Senator: MAYO of Sagadahoc. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. I MRSA §30 is enacted to read: 
§30. 
Consent to be sued by state employees under certain federal 
employment laws 
The State consents to be sued in state or federal court by 
its employees, former employees and employment applicants seeking 
to enforce rights or obtain remedies afforded by the following 
federal laws when the United States Congress has indicated its 
intent that such laws 
be applicable to the states in their 
capacity as employers: 
1. 
Fair labor standards. 
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 
1938, 29 United States Code, Section 201 et seq.; 
2. 
Discrimination. 
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 
1964, 42 United States Code, Sections 2000e to 2000e-17j 
3. 
Age 
discrimination. 
The 
Age 
Discrimination 
in 
Employment Act, 29 United States Code, Section 621 et seq.; 
4. 
Disability. 
The 
Americans 
with Disabilities Act of 
1990, 42 United States Code, Section 12101 et seq.; and 
5. 
Maritime employees. 
Federal law relating to suits for 
injury or death of a seaman un de 1-
United States Code, Section 
688. 
This consent is given for the sole purpose described in this 
section and does not constitute consent to be sued for any other 
purpose, 
nor 
does 
it constitute 
a 
waiver 
of 
the 
State' s 
statutory, 
common law or constitutional immunity for any other 
purpose. 
Sec. 2. 
Application. 
This 
Act 
does 
not 
waive 
sovereign 
immuni ty for any action that is pending or any action that has 
been finally decided or in which final judgment has been entered 
as of the effective date of this Act. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the State consents to be sued by its 
employees, former employees and employment applicants under the 
federal Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights 
Act, 
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and federal laH 
authorizing suit for injury or death of a seaman.
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0416
Committee Amendment CA_A_H237 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §922

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,4· to 
Act To Amend the County Contingent 
H.P. 324, L.D. 416, Bill, 
Fund" 
"An 
Amend 
the bill by 
striking out all of 
section 
and 
inserting in its place the following: 
· Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §922, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1993, c. 
343, §1, is further amended to read: 
2. 
Contingent fund. 
There is established a 
contingent 
account in each county in an amount not to exceed 
$eGrGGG 
aBB1:laUy the greater of 1.5% of the annual county budget or 
$100,000, 
except 
in 
Sagadahoc 
County~ where 
the 
contingent 
account may not exceed 4% of the annual budget. 
Ne~wi~as~aBQiB~ 
~ae-~~~-~~--a-~~r-~-1:lBaBim91:lS-~~-~--~ae 
e91:lB~y-~~~~-~ay-~~~ea£~~~-e9B£4B~eB£-~-±imi~ 
~9--aB--~--~-~~~~--$lGGrGGGT 
Any 
funds 
that 
are 
available to each county may be used for this purpose. 
~ai6 The 
contingent fund may be used at the discretion of the county 
commissioners 
for 
emergency purposes 
onlYr--e*eep~--~aa~--i{--a 
e91:lB~y-~~~ea£~-~~-e9B&i~eB&-aee91:lB£-~~~~~-~~aG~~~-{Feffi 
~ae-aee9"1:l.Ji-t--abO¥e--$!;G.,.Q.9.Q.-ffi1:l6~-~~-G¥ed--&y-a--ffia-~~-t-:?--<r~-~ae 
e91:lB~y-&1:lQ~e-t-~-~-~~i~&e&-if--the-~~~~-i&-B9~ 
fiBa±},y-aff'£9,."eQ--by--&he--be~:i:6},a~1:lFe. 
At the end of each fiscal 
year there must be transferred from unencumbered county funds an 
amount sufficient to restore the established county contingent 
account. ' 
Page l-LRI384(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT • .p . to H.P. 324, L.D. 416 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report. 
It changes the cap 
on the contingent fund from $50,000 to the greater of 1.5% of the 
annual county budget or $100,000. It retains the exception to 
this cap for Sagadahoc County, which remains 
4'l-o of the annual 
budget. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Cumberland County Budget Advisory Committee with Final Budget Approval Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0417
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: McLAUGHLIN, GILMAN, AUSTIN, BARSTOW, BLISS, MOORE
Amends: 30-A MRSA §742-A

Legislative Document 
No. 417 
H.P.325 
House of Representatives, February 4, 2003 
An Act To Provide Cumberland County Budget Advisory 
Committee with Final Budget Approval Authority 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
17/~/J7.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McLAUGHLIN of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Senator GILMAN of Cumberland and 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BARSTOW of Gorham, BLISS of South Portland, 
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GLYNN of South Portland, MOORE of Standish. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §742-A, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 
380, 
§6 
and affected by §10, 
is repealed and the 
following 
enacted in its place: 
5. 
Adoption of final budget. 
After the public hearings 
pursuant to subsection 4 are completed, the advisory committee 
shall adopt a final budget and transmit that budget to the county 
commissioners. 
The 
county 
commissioners 
may 
not 
further 
increase, decrease, alter or revise the budget adopted by the 
advisory committee. 
SUMMARY 
This bill gives final authority for approving the Cumberland 
County budget to the Cumberland County Budget Advisory Committee. 
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An Act To Amend the County Contingent Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0416
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: McLAUGHLIN, BARSTOW, BLISS
Amends: 30-A MRSA §922

Legislative Document 
No. 416 
H.P.324 
House of Representatives, February 4, 2003 
An Act To Amend the County Contingent Fund 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
11/~1?1·mQ£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McLAUGHLIN of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BLISS of South Portland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.!. 30-A MRSA §922, sub-§2. as amended by PL 1 9 9 3, c. 343, 
§l, is further amended to read: 
2. 
Contingent fund. 
There is established 
a 
contingent 
account 
in each county in 
an 
amount 
not 
to 
exceed 
$§QrQQQ 
aBB~a**Yr-eH€ep~-~£-~-~~~r~-~-eea~ia~ea~-aeee~HE 
ffiaY--Be~--eHeeee the 
lesser 
of 
4~ of 
the 
annual 
budget 
or 
$1,000,000. 
Ne~wi~Rs~aBeiB~-~Re-~~~~~~,~-~~a~Yr-ey 
~BaBiffie~s-~~~-e~-~~-ee~Bty-~~~~,--ffiay--inor~-tRe 
eeBtiB~eBt-~-~~~~--~e-~-affie~B~--~~-~~~~-$*QQTQQQT 
Any funds that are available to each county may be used for this 
purpose. 
~Ris The contingent fund may be used at the discretion 
of the county commissioners for emergency purposes onlyr--8-K€epE 
~Rat--~~--~-~~a~y--iBe~eases--~~-8--~~~---~~a~--*iffiiET 
eHpeBeit~~es-~~effi-~Re-~~~£~-~~~~~-app~~-ey-a 
ffia~e~ity--e~--tRe--ee~HtY--9~e~et--e~--~iBaBee--eeffiffiittee--i~--tRe 
ee~B~y~s-~-~&-Be~-~~~~~-appFe¥ee-~-~~-be~is*at~~e. 
At 
the end of each fiscal year there must be transferred from 
unencumbered county funds 
an amount sufficient to restore the 
established county contingent account. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits counties t'J establish contingent accounts, 
not 
to 
exceed 
the 
lesser 
of 
4~ of 
the 
county 
budget 
or 
$1,000,000, which may be used for emergency purposes only.
An Act To Repeal Outdated and Unfunded Municipal and Educational Mandates
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0419
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MILLETT, BROWNE, GAGNE-FRIEL, SYKES, TOBIN

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 419 
H.P.327 
House of Representatives, February 4,2003 
An Act To Repeal Outdated and Unfunded Municipal and 
Educational Mandates 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MILLETT of Waterford. 
'I7/~/J7·mu~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, GAGNE-FRIEL of Buckfield, 
SYKES of Harrison, TOBIN of Windham. 
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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 repeal outdated and 
unfun~ed mandates 
located in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, Title 20-11. and 
Title 30-11. that pertain to municipalities or school systems, the 
cost of which are now borne by local property taxes. 
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An Act To Limit the Undesignated Surplus of Counties to 15 % of the Annual Operating Budget
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0418
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: McLAUGHLIN, BARSTOW, BLISS, BUNKER, CLOUGH, DUDLEY, GLYNN, MOORE, GILMAN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §924

Legislative Document 
No. 418 
H.P.326 
House of Representatives, February 4,2003 
An Act To Limit the Undesignated Surplus of Counties to 15 % of 
the Annual Operating Budget 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
/7j~/h.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative McLAUGHLIN of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BLISS of South Portland, BUNKER 
of Kossuth Township, CLOUGH of Scarborough, DUDLEY of Portland, GLYNN of South 
Portland, MOORE of Standish, Senator: GILMAN of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.!. 30-A MRSA §924, sub-§2. as amended by PL 2001, c. 349, 
§6, is further amended to read: 
2. 
Reduce tax levy. 
After restoring the contingent account 
under 
subsection 
1, 
the 
county 
commissioners 
shall 
use 
any 
unencumbered 
surplus 
funds 
to 
reduce 
the 
tax 
levy 
in 
the 
following fiscal year as provided in this subsection. 
The county 
commissioners shall use any remaining unencumbered surplus funds 
in excess of 15% 
~aF-~£€-~-~~-~~-Be~iBBiB~-~£-~,--~~~-~eF 
~Re-~~~--yea~-~~~-1a-~~~~-~-~Q%-~~--~Re-~-~~-yeaF 
Be~iBBiB~--i£--6-Q.04--aaQ-ea€R--t~~--~~-~ReFea~~eF of the amount 
to be raised by taxation in the following fiscal year to reduce 
the tax levy in that year. 
The county commissioners may not 
commit taxes to be raised in any fiscal year until the county 
commissioners have complied with this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the amount of surplus funds a county may 
retain for purposes other than reducing the amount of tax levy in 
a fiscal year to 15% of the annual operating budget.