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An Act To Protect Public School Departments, School Committees and Superintendents from Certain Suits and Claims
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1335
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 5 MRSA §192-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1335 
H.P.980 
House of Representatives, March 12,2003 
An Act To Protect Public School Departments, School Committees 
and Superintendents from Certain Suits and Claims 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
If/~ 
1I1.11!d£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SNOWE-MELLO of Poland. (BY REQUEST) 
Primt"J l m rt:'l.:y~ led p<.lpcr 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §192-A is enacted to read: 
§192-A. 
Defense of school administrative units, school boards, 
school committees and superintendents 
The Attorney General shall provide legal defense without 
cost 
to 
a 
school 
administrative unit, 
school 
board, 
school 
committee or superintendent, as defined in Title 20 A, section 1, 
named in a legal action, or named in a 
claim not covered by 
liability insurance, 
ar~s~ng from the issue of payment of tuition 
to a parochial school. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the Attorney General shall provide 
legal defense without cost to 
a 
school 
administrative unit, 
school board, school committee or superintendent named in a legal 
action, or named in a claim not covered by liability insurance, 
arising from the issue of payment of tuition to a 
parochial 
school.
An Act To Require That Replacement Automobile Lights Conform to Federal Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1334
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McKEE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1910

Legislative Document 
No. 1334 
H.P.979 
House of Representatives, March 12,2003 
An Act To Require That Replacement Automobile Lights Conform 
to Federal Standards 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative McKEE of Wayne. 
Printed on recycled paper 
7J1~ 
/J7. 7l?1lC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1910, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. 
A, 
§2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is repealed and the following 
enacted in its place: 
§19l0. 
Rules governing lights on vehicles; replacement 
1. 
Replacement. 
The Chief of the State Police shall adopt 
rules governing the replacement of exterior lights on passenger 
vehicles. 
The 
rules 
may 
not 
be 
more 
restrictive 
than 
the 
reguirements 
specified 
in 
the 
federal 
motor 
vehicle 
safety 
standards regarding the sale, installation and use of aftermarket 
replacement lighting eguipment as long as that eguipment meets 
the federal motor vehicle safety standards. 
2. 
Adjustment. use and operation. 
Except as reguired in 
subsection 1, 
the Chief of the State Police may adopt rules 
governing the adjustment, use and operation of lights on vehicles. 
3. 
Rulemaking. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 
375, 
subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Chief of the State Police within the 
Department of Public Safety to adopt routine technical rules 
regarding 
the 
replacement 
of 
exterior 
lights 
on 
passenger 
vehicles. 
The 
rules may not be more restrictive than those 
requirements 
specified 
in 
the 
federal 
motor 
vehicle 
safety 
standards. 
Page l-LR0853(1)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services To Adopt Rules To Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Home Health Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1341
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: KANE, EDMONDS, COLWELL, COWGER, LA VERRIERE-BOUCHER, O'NEIL, RICHARDSON

Legislative Document 
No. 1341 
H.P.987 
House of Representatives, March 12,2003 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services To Adopt 
Rules To Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Home Health Agencies 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative KANE of Saco. 
Cosponsored by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and 
IY/~ 
1/7. 7Jl11£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representati ves: BRANNIGAN of Portland, Speaker COLWELL of Gardiner, COWGER of 
Hallowell, LA VERRIERE-BOUCHER of Biddeford, O'NEIL of Saco, RICHARDSON of 
Brunswick. 
PrinteJ on recydeJ r:.1~r 
Sec. 1. Adopt rules. 
Resolved: 
That, by January 1, 2004, the 
Department of Human Services shall amend the rules regarding 
medical assessment for long-term care services reimbursed under 
the MaineCare program as they pertain to assessments for home 
health care services. 
The 
new rules must streamline the 
assessment 
process 
for 
home 
health care 
services, 
eliminate 
unnecessary regulatory burdens and utilize as much as possible 
appropriate assessment mechanisms being used for other purposes 
or programs. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-1>... 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Human Services to 
amend the rules regarding medical assessment for long-term care 
services reimbursed under the MaineCare program as they pertain 
to 
assessments 
for 
home 
health care services in order to 
streamline the process, eliminate unnecessary regulatory burdens 
and utilize appropriate assessment mechanisms being used for 
other purposes or programs. 
The rules are routine technical 
rules. 
Page l-LR0092(l)
An Act To Establish a Right of Entry for Surveyors Performing Surveying Services
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1342
Senate Amendment SA_A_S94 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 988, L.D. 1342, Bill, "An Act 
To Establish a Right of Entry for Surveyors Performing Surveying 
Services" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the 
enacting clause the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies: and 
Whereas, this Act allows a land surveyor, when necessary, to 
enter upon a landowner's property after giving reasonable notice 
to the landowner: and 
Whereas, this authority is necessary to allow land surveyors 
to 
perform their duties 
in 
an efficient 
and 
cost-effective 
manner: and 
Whereas, without immediate authority, needless costs may be 
incurred by persons needing land surveying services: 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,' 
Further amend the bill by inserting after section 1 and 
before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.' 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "/l-" to H.P. 988, L.D. 1342 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
adds 
an emergency preamble 
and emergency 
clause to the bill. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator 
COUNTY: 
Aro 
took 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish a Right of Entry for Surveyors Performing Surveying Services
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1342
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: RICHARDSON, MAYO, MILLS, ROSEN
Amends: 32 MRSA §13913

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1342 
H.P.988 
House of Representatives, March 12,2003 
An Act To Establish a Right of Entry for Surveyors Performing 
Surveying Services 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
/J(~ 
/J1.1JltU:~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and 
Representatives: MILLS of Farmington, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
Printe-d on recycl~d p~r 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §13913 is enacted to read: 
§13913. 
Right of entry for professional land surveyor 
performing surveying services 
When 
performing surveying services at the 
reguest of 
a 
landowner 
or 
person 
with 
an 
interest 
in 
real 
estate, 
a 
professional land surveyor and the surveyor's assistants may, 
without the consent of the owner or person in possession, enter 
upon or cross any lands necessary to perform surveying services. 
1. 
No authority to intentionally damage or move object. 
Nothing in this section may be construed as giving authority or 
license 
to 
a 
professional 
land 
surveyor 
or 
the 
surveyor's 
assistant to intentionally destroy, 1nJure, damage or move any 
object, chattel or item on the lands of another without the 
permission of the owner. 
2. 
Civil liability for actual damage. 
This section may not 
be construed to remove civil liability for actual damage to land, 
chattels, crops or personal property. 
3. 
No authority to enter building used as residence or for 
storage. 
This 
section 
may 
not 
be 
construed 
to 
give 
a 
professional 
land 
surveyor 
or 
the 
surveyor's 
assistant 
the 
authority to enter any building or structure used as a residence 
or for storage. 
4. 
Professional land surveyor shall make reasonable effort 
to notify landowners. 
A professional land surveyor shall make 
reasonable effort to notify a landowner upon whose land it is 
necessary for the professional land surveyor to enter or cross. 
5. 
Owner or occupant of land not liable. 
An 
owner or 
occupant of the land is not liable for any injury or damage 
sustained by any person entering upon that owner or occupant's 
land under the provisions of this section. 
6. 
Professional land surveyor and assistant shall carry 
identification and display upon request. 
A professional land 
surveyor and the surveyor's assistant shall carry means of proper 
identification as to their registration or employment and shall 
display this identification to anyone reguesting identification. 
Page l-LR0880(1) 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that when performing surveying services 
at the request of a landowner or person with an interest in real 
estate, a professional land surveyor and the surveyor's assistant 
may, without the consent of the owner or person in possession, 
enter upon or cross any lands necessary to perform surveying 
services.
Resolve, To Create the Task Force To Study Parity and Portability of Retirement Benefits for State Law Enforcement Officers, Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1343
Committee Amendment CA_A_H190 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If" to H.P. 989, L.D. 1343, "Resolve, 
To Create the Task Force To Study Parity and Portability of 
Retirement Benefits for State Law Enforcement Officers, Municipal 
Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page l-LR0537(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/16/03 ;::JJi!?ac::.. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1343 
Resolve, To Create the Task Force To Study Parity and Portability of 
Retirement Benefits for State Law Enforcement Officers, Municipal Law 
Enforcement Officers and Firefighters 
LR0537(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current Costs - Legislative Study 
The projected cost to fund the general operating expenses of this study is $6,110 in fiscal year 2003-04. The 
Legislature has budgeted $30,000 in fiscal year 2003-04 for legislative studies. Whether that amount is sufficient to 
fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature. The 
additional cost to the Maine State Retirement System to provide technical assistance can be absorbed utilizing existing 
budgeted resources. However, the cost to the Retirement System will be greater if actuarial services are needed as 
part of the study. The ability of the Maine State Retirement System to absorb the cost of the actuarial services can not 
be determined at this time. 
LR0537(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Give Teachers a Greater Voice in School Improvement
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1344
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_C_H874 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ·e" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 990, 
L.D. 1344, Bill, "An Act To Give Teachers a Greater Voice in 
School Improvement" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of 
paragraph C and inserting in its place the following: 
• C. 
To confer and negotiate in good faith with respect to 
wages, 
hours, 
working 
conditions 
and contract grievance 
arbitration, except that by such obligation neither party 
sha~~--ge iA compelled to agree to a proposal or ge 
~ 
required 
to 
make 
a 
concession 
and 
except 
that 
public 
employers of teachers shall meet and consult 9~~-ae~ and may 
negotiate with respect to educational 
policiest--~F. 
For 
the purpose of this paragraph, 
eE1~ea~ieaal,--p<>-1-1o-i-e6--shall 
"educational 
pOlicies" 
does 
not 
include 
wages, 
hours, 
working conditions or contract grievance arbitrationt~ 
Neith,r party may insist, oyer the objection of the other 
party 
~fter 
mediation 
and 
preyious 
to 
a 
fact-finding 
proceeding, 
on 
negotiations 
about 
educational 
policy 
subjects. 
Disputes 
conc,rning 
compliance 
with 
this 
restriction 
on 
negotiations 
about 
educational 
policy 
subj,cts 
must 
be 
resolved 
pursuant 
to 
the 
prohibited 
practice complaint procedures that are proyided in section 
968, subs,ction 5. 
A 
school 
administratiye 
unit 
may 
not 
adopt. 
amend 
or 
otherwise 
alter 
any 
,ducational 
policies 
unless 
those 
Page l-LR1568(7) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
~ •• 
fI 
' , 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "~,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 990, L.D. 
1344 
/;"" 
alterations are finally approved by the school board in a 
public proceeding conducted pursuant to Title 1, chapter 13, 
subc;hapter 1. 
Provisions 
of 
collective 
bargaining 
agreements 
that 
constitute, 
relate 
to, 
affect 
or 
concern 
educational 
policies are. valid and enforceable for the term of the 
agreement and, are subject to the grievance and arbitration 
proceduree; of the agreement unless expressly excluded from 
the grievance or arbitration procedures:' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
incorporates 
the 
provisions 
of 
House 
Amendment 
"A" to Committee Amendment 
"A" 
and further provides 
that a school administrative unit is prohibited from adopting, 
amending or otherwise altering any educational policies unless 
those alterations are approved by the school board in a public 
meeting. 
SPONSORED BY: (AL 
..: 
/(~ 
(Representative CUMMINGS) 
TOWN: 
Portland 
FISCAL :\OTE }{£V! il,. , 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Give Teachers a Greater Voice in School Improvement
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1344
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H829 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "If" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 990, 
L.D. 1344, Bill, "An Act To Give Teachers a Greater Voice in 
School Improvement" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of 
paragraph C and inserting in its place the following: 
'C. 
To confer and negotiate in good faith with respect to 
wages, 
hours, 
working 
conditions 
and 
contract grievance 
arbitration, except that by such obligation neither party 
saa~~--ae ~ compelled to agree to a proposal or ae is 
required 
to 
make 
a 
concession 
and 
except 
that 
public 
employers of teachers shall meet and consult aa~-Be~ and may 
negotiate with respect to educational 
policiest--~1'-. 
For 
the purpose of this paragraph, 
eElaea~i:eRal--po-l-.i:04.~-saan 
"educational 
policies" 
does 
not 
include 
wages, 
hours, 
working conditions or contract grievance arbitrationt~ 
Neither party may insist, over the objection of the other 
party 
after 
mediation 
and 
previous 
to 
a 
fact-finding 
proceeding, 
on 
negotiations 
about 
educational 
policy 
subjects. 
Disputes 
concerning 
compliance 
with 
this 
restriction 
on 
negotiations 
about 
educational 
policy 
subjects 
must 
be 
resolved 
pursuant 
to 
the 
prohibited 
practice complaint procedures that are provided in section 
968, subsection 5. 
Provisions 
of 
collective 
bargaining 
agreements 
that 
constitute, 
relate 
to, 
affect 
or 
concern 
"educational 
Page l-LR1568(3) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
.. co' 
~. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "it" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 990, L.D . 
1344 
policies" are valid and enforceable for the term of the 
agreement and are subject to the grievance and arbitration 
procedures of the agreement unless expressly excluded from 
the grievance or arbitration procedures:' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that a school board or a bargaining 
agent for teachers may not insist, over the objection of the 
other party after mediation 
and previous 
to 
a 
fact-finding 
proceeding, 
on negotiations about educational policy subjects. 
Disputes 
concerning 
compliance 
with 
this 
restriction 
on 
negotiations about educational policy subjects must be resolved 
pursuant to the prohibited practice complaint procedures provided 
by law. 
SPONSORED BY: 
\ 
TOWN: 
Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Give Teachers a Greater Voice in School Improvement
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1344
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S507 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
990, L.D. 1344, Bill, "An Act To Give Teachers a Greater Voice in 
School Improvement" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out a11 of 
paragraph C (page 1, lines 29 to 45 in amendment) and inserting 
in its place the following: 
'C. 
To confer and negotiate in good faith with respect to 
wages, 
hours, 
working conditions 
and 
contract grievance 
arbitration, except that by such obligation neither party 
saa~~--se ~ compelled to agree to a proposal or se ~ 
required 
to 
make 
a 
concession 
and 
except 
that 
public 
employers 
of 
teachers 
shall 
meet 
and 
consult 
but 
not 
negotiate with respect to educational 
policies.,.--f.e.~. 
For 
the purpose of this paragraph, edlleat:ieaal--po-J:4.o.i-&6--saaU: 
"educational 
policies" 
does 
not 
include 
wages, 
hours, 
working conditions or contract grievance arbitration.,.~ 
Provisions 
in collective bargaining 
agreements 
that are 
later found to control matters of educational policy are 
neither 
void 
nor 
voidable 
for 
that 
reason 
and 
are 
enforceable only for the term of the agreement;' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
provides 
that 
provisions 
in 
collective 
bargaining agreements that are later found to control matters of 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P. 
L.D. 1344 
990, 
educational policy are neither void nor voidable for that reason 
and are enforceable only for the term of the agreement. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator DOUGLASS~ 
COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
SENATE 
AMENDMENT
An Act To Give Teachers a Greater Voice in School Improvement
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1344
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S535 (Senate)
Amends: 26 MRSA §965

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "B" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
990, L.D. 1344, Bill, "An Act To Give Teachers a Greater Voice in 
School Improvement" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of 
paragraph C (page 1, lines 29 to 45 in amendment> and inserting 
in its place the following: 
'C. 
To confer and negotiate in good faith with respect to 
wages, 
hours, 
working 
conditions 
and 
contract grievance 
arbitration, except that by such obligation neither party 
saa**--se ~ compelled to agree to a proposal or se iA 
required 
to 
make 
a 
concession 
and 
except 
that public 
employers of teachers shall meet and consult but ~ not 
negotiate with respect to educational 
policiest--~J!'. 
For 
the purpose of this paragraph, eEihleat;ieaal-i?O-1-j,.o.,i-&&--saaU 
"educational 
policies" 
does 
not 
include 
wages, 
hours, 
working conditions or contract grievance arbitrationti' 
Further amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the 
following: 
, Sec. 2. 26 MRSA §965, sub-§ I-A is enac ted to read: 
I-A. 
Matters 
of 
educational 
polic:y. 
Provisions 
in 
collective bargaining agreements that are later found to control 
matters of educational policy and affect working conditions are 
neither void nor voidable for those reasons and are enforceable 
only for the term of the agreement. 
This subsection is repealed 
Dec~mb~r 31, 2005.' 
Page l-LRI568(11) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE 
AMENDMENT "f;" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
"A" to H. P. 
L.D. 1344 
SUMMARY 
990, 
This 
amendment 
provides 
that 
provisions 
in 
collective 
bargaining agreements that are later found to control matters of 
educational policy and affect working conditions are neither void 
nor voidable for those reasons and are enforceable only for the 
term of the agreement, and it provides that this provision is 
repealed December 31, 2005. 
ail! 
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SPONSORED BY: 
V 
f)/u 
J 
(Senator DOUGr:AS) 
. ~ 
COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Give Teachers a Greater Voice in School Improvement
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1344
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H872 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" B'to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 990, 
L.D. 
1344, Bill, "An Act To Give Teachers a Greater Voice in 
School Improvement" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of 
paragraph C (page 1, lines 29 to 45 in amendment) and inserting 
in its place the following: 
'C. 
To confer and negotiate in good faith with respect to 
wages, 
hours, 
working 
conditions 
and 
contract grievance 
arbitration, except that by such obligation neither party 
sRa~~--Be 1£ compelled to agree to a proposal or Be iA 
required 
to 
make 
a 
concession 
and 
except 
that public 
employers 
of 
teachers 
shall 
meet 
and 
consult 
but 
not 
negotiate with respect to educational policiest--k!'. 
For 
the purpose of this paragraph, eaaeat.ieRal--po-1-i-o-i-&6--SRall 
"educational 
policies" 
does 
not 
include 
wages, 
hours, 
working conditions or contract grievance arbitrationt~ 
Provisions 
in collective bargaining 
agreements 
that are 
later found to control matters of educational policy are 
neither 
void 
nor 
voidable 
for 
that 
reason 
and 
are 
enforceable only for the term of the agreement;' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
provides 
that 
provisions 
in 
collective 
bargaining agreements that are later found to control matters of 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ·13" to COMMI TTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P . 990, L. D • 
1344 
educational policy are neither void nor voidable for that reason 
and are enforceable only for the term of the agreement. 
SPONSORED By-;-4~;ty-L 
TOWN: 
Cornville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Make Minor Technical Changes to the Maine Biomedical Research Program LR 1870(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1345
Committee Amendment CA_A_S158 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §13103

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 436, L.D. 1345, 
To 
Make Minor Technical Changes to the Maine 
Research Program" 
Bill, "An 
Biomedical 
Amend 
the bill by 
striking out all of 
section 
and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §13103, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 731, 
Pt. sss, §1, is amended to read: 
9. 
Rulemakinq. 
The 
Research Board may 
adopt 
rules pursuant to Title 5, 
implement this section.' 
aepaF~meB~--SRa~~ Maine 
Biomedical 
ma~eF--sa9S~aB~iye routine technical 
chapter 375, subchapter II-A 2-11. to 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restores the rule-making authority concerning 
the Maine Biomedical Research Program that was repealed by the 
bill but transfers that authority from the Department of Economic 
and Community Development to the Maine Biomedical Research Board 
and 
designates 
rules 
adopted pursuant 
to 
that authority 
as 
routine technical rather than major substantive. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I-LR1870(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/09103 wac::.. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1345 
An Act to Make Minor Technical Changes to the Maine Biomedical 
Research Program 
LR 1870(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A"s; -l 5 ~ 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional cost to the Maine Biomedical Research Board associated with rulemaking can be absorbed utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1870(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Minor Technical Changes to the Maine Biomedical Research Program
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1345
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SHOREY, RICHARDSON, BROMLEY, BERUBE
Amends: 5 MRSA §13103

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1345 
S.P.436 
In Senate, March 12, 2003 
An Act To Make Minor Technical Changes to the Maine Biomedical 
Research Program 
Submitted by the Department of Economic and Community Development pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SHOREY of Washington. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick and 
Senator: BROMLEY of Cumberland, Representative: BERUBE of Lisbon . 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §13103, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 731, 
Pt. SSS, §l, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
The bill removes the rule-making authority of the Department 
of Economic and Community Development from the Maine Biomedical 
Research Program because the department no longer manages the 
program. 
Page l-LR1870(1)
An Act Concerning Recognition of Qualified Political Parties
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1349
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: EDER, ADAMS, CUMMINGS, MILLS, DOUGLASS, EDMONDS, LEMONT, TURNER
Amends: 21-A MRSA §301

Legislative Document 
No. 1349 
H.P.991 
House of Representatives, March 13,2003 
An Act Concerning Recognition of Qualified Political Parties 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative EDER of Portland. 
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1J7.11!IJ£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, CUMMINGS of Portland, HUTfON 
of Bowdoinham, MILLS of Cornville, Senators: DOUGLASS of Androscoggin, EDMONDS 
of Cumberland, LEMONT of York, TURNER of Cumberland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §301, sub-§I, ,B, as amended by PL 1999, c. 
450, §l, is further amended to read: 
B. 
The party held 
a 
state convention as prescribed by 
Article 
Hf .1 
during 
the 
election 
year 
in 
which 
the 
designation 
was 
listed 
on 
the 
ballot 
and 
any 
interim 
election year; and 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRSA §301, sub-§I, ,C, as amended by PL 1999, c. 
450, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
c. 
Either: 
(1) 
Its candidate for Governor or for President polled 
at least 5% of the total vote cast in the State for 
Governor or President in either of the 
preceding 
general elections; or 
(2) 
The party has maintained enrollment of members 
egual to or greater than 0.5% of all registered voters 
in the State according to the most current tabulation 
of registered voters 
performed by 
the 
Secretary of 
State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a 
recognized political party to maintain 
its qualified status by either receiving 5% of the ballots cast 
for Governor or President in either of the 2 preceding general 
elections or maintaining an enrollment of members equal to 0.5<1-0 
of all registered voters in the State. 
Page l-LRI544(1)
An Act To Assist Seasonal Workers with Workers' Compensation
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1350
House Amendment HA_A_H328 (House)

-,,, 
HOUSE AMENDMENT" fJ" to H.P. 992, L.D. 1350, Bill, "An Act 
To Assist Seasonal Workers with Workers' Compensation" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph C 'by striking out 
all of subparagraph (2) 
(page 1, lines 18 to 21 in L.D.) and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'(2) 
Notwithstanding 
subparagraph 
(1), 
the 
term 
"seasonal worker" includes, but is not limited to, any 
employee who is employed directly in agriculture eF-iR 
the-haFvest~R~-eF-~R~t~a*-haQ*~R~-e~-~eFest-pFeQQets.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment puts back in the bill the language that deems 
agricultural 
workers 
seasonal 
workers 
for 
the 
purpose 
of 
determining average weekly wages. 
The 
amendment 
removes 
the 
prov~s~on that 
makes 
harvesting 
or 
forest 
products 
workers 
seasonal workers, as did the bill. 
SPONSORED BY: 
7P~.a.::l~+~A~lW-f- 4~ 
(Representat" 
TOWN: 
Turner 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Assist Seasonal Workers with Workers' Compensation
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1350
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: JACKSON, EDMONDS, HATCH, HUTTON, PATRICK, SMITH, WATSON
Amends: 39-A MRSA §102

Legislative Document 
No. 1350 
H.P.992 
House of Representatives, March 13,2003 
An Act To Assist Seasonal Workers with Workers' Compensation 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent. 
Cosponsored by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and 
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1/1. 7!!1J£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: HATCH of Skowhegan, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, PATRICK of Rumford, 
SMITH of Van Buren, WATSON of Bath. 
Printed on recycled ra~r 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 39-A MRSA §102, sub-§4, ~C, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 
885, Pt. A, §8 and affected by §§9 to 11, is amended to read: 
C. 
Notwithstanding paragraphs A and B, the avers.ge weekly 
wage of a 
seasonal worker is determined by dividing the 
employee's total wages, 
earnings or salary for the prior 
calendar year by 52. 
(1) 
For 
the purposes 
of this paragraph, 
the 
term 
"seasonal worker" does not include any employee who is 
customarily employed, full time or part time, for more 
than 26 weeks in a calendar year. 
The employee need 
not be employed by the same employer during this period 
to fall within this exclusion. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill removes the provision in the workers' compensation 
law 
that 
makes 
agricultural, 
harvesting 
or 
forest 
products 
workers seasonal workers. 
Page l-LR0660(1)
An Act to Assist Seasonal Workers with Workers' Compensation LR0660(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1350
Committee Amendment CA_A_H174 (House)
Amends: 39-A MRSA §401

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/I,, 
Act To Assist Seasonal Workers 
to H.P. 992, L.D. 1350, Bill, 
with Workers' Compensation" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
"An 
'Sec. 2. 39-A MRSA §401, sub-§l, 1JC, as amended by PL 2001, c. 
235, §2, is further amended to read: 
C. 
Employers of agricultural or aquacultural laborers, if: 
(3) 
The 
employer 
has 
or 
fewer 
agricultural or 
aquacultural laborers or the employer has more than 6 
such laborers but the total number of hours worked by 
all such laborers in a week does not exceed 240 and has 
not exceeded 
at any 
time during the 
weeks 
immediately preceding the injury; and 
(4) 
The 
employer maintains an employer's liability 
insurance policy with total limits of not less than 
$100,000 
multiplied 
by 
the 
number 
of 
full-time 
equivalent 
agricultural 
or 
aquacultural 
laborers 
employed by that employer and medical payment coverage 
of not less than $5,000. 
For purposes of this paragraph, seasonal and casual workers, 
immediate 
family members of unincorporated employers 
and 
immediate family members of bona fide owners of at least 20~ 
Page l-LR0660(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f(.. to H.P. 992, L.D. 1350 
of the voting stock of an incorporated employer are not 
considered 
agricultural 
or 
aquacultural 
laborers. 
"Immediate family members" means parents, spouses, brothers, 
sisters and children. 
"Seasonal" 
and "casual" have the 
meanings provided in paragraph Be subparagraph (1).' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the change to the definition 
of "seasonal worker" in the bill for purposes of determining 
average weekly wages does not affect the definition of seasonal 
worker in the provision of law that exempts certain agricultural 
and aquacultural employers from the workers' compensation laws. 
FISCA.L ;\OTE REQlIREU 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/16/03 ;tvae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1350 
An Act to Assist Seasonal Workers with Workers' Compensation 
LR0660(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - All Funds 
The fiscal impact to the State as an employer is expected to be minimal since the State has very few employees in 
these categories. 
LR0660(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Benefit for Accidental Death in the Line of Duty for Law Enforcement Officers
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1352
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: RICHARDSON, HATCH, BLANCHETTE, GROSE, PERRY, RINES
Amends: 5 MRSA §18001-A, 5 MRSA §18601-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1352 
H.P.994 
House of Representatives, March 13,2003 
An Act To Amend the Benefit for Accidental Death in the Line of 
Duty for Law Enforcement Officers 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator HATCH of Somerset and 
'17/~ /J1. 7l/d£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, GROSE of Woolwich, PERRY of Bangor, 
RINES of Wiscasset. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 5 MRSA §18001-A is enacted to read: 
§18001-A. 
Presumption regarding death of law enforcement officer 
A member is presumed to have died as a result of an injury 
arising out of and in the course of employment as an employee if: 
1. 
Law enforcement officer. 
The member at the time of 
death was 
a 
law enforcement officer, as defined in Title 25, 
section 1611, subsection 5; 
2. 
Hypertension or heart disease. 
The member died as a 
result of a condition or impairment caused by hypertension or 
heart disease; and 
3. 
Prior physical examination. 
The member, at the time of 
becoming a 
law enforcement officer, or at any time thereafter, 
had 
undergone 
a 
physical 
examination that 
failed 
to 
reveal 
evidence of a condition or impairment caused by hypertension or 
heart disease. 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §18601-A is enacted to read: 
§18601-A. 
Presumption regarding death of law enforcement officer 
A member is presumed to have died as a result of an injury 
arising out of and in the course of employment as an employee if: 
1. 
Law enforcement officer. 
The member at the time of 
death was 
a 
law enforcement officer, as defined in Title 25, 
section 1611, subsection 5; 
2. 
Hypertension or heart disease. 
The member di·ed as a 
result of a condition or impairment caused by hypertension or 
heart disease; and 
3. 
Prior physical examination. 
The member, at the time of 
becoming a law enforcement officer, or at any time thereafter, 
had 
undergone 
a 
physical 
examination that failed 
to 
reveal 
evidence of a condition or impairment caused by hypertension or 
heart disease. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that, for purposes of determining whether 
beneficiaries of a law enforcement officer are entitled to the 
accidental death benefit provided by the Maine State Retirement 
System, a law enforcement officer is presumed to have died in the 
course 
of 
employment 
if 
the 
officer 
dies 
as 
a 
result 
of 
hypertension or heart disease, and a prior physical examination 
at the time the member became a law enforcement officer or after 
had not shown evidence of hypertension or heart disease.
An Act To Permit Video Gaming for Money Conducted by Nonprofit Organizations LR0540(09)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1354
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_B_H922 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "B .. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 996, 
L.D. 
1354, Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Permit 
Video 
Gaming for 
Money 
Conducted by Nonprofit Organizations" 
Amend the amendment on page 3 by striking out all of the 2nd 
and 3rd paragraphs (page 3, 
lines 
to 13 in amendment) 
and 
inserting in their place the following: 
'Further amend the bill in section 8 in that part designated 
"§.31.1..e." by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 10, lines 1 to 
in L.D.) and inserting in its place the following: 
'3. 
Local approval of application for license. 
The Chief 
of the State Police may not issue or renew a license to operate a 
video gaming terminal: 
A, 
Until the initial application for the license or renewal 
is 
first 
approved 
by 
the 
municipal 
officers 
of 
the 
mupicipality in which the applicant's premises are located 
or, if the premises are located in an unincorporated place. 
until 
the 
application 
is 
approved 
by 
the 
county 
commissioners of the 
county in which the unincorporated 
place is located; and 
B, 
Until 
the voters of the municipality in which the 
applicant's premises are located or. if the premises are 
located in an upincorporated place. the voters of the county 
in which the applicant's premises are located have approved 
the operation of video gaming terminals, I 
, 
Page l-LR0540(9) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUS,E AMENDMENT "13,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 996, L.D. 
1354 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
requires 
approval 
by 
the 
voters 
of 
a 
municipality or, in the case of an unincorporated place, approval 
by the voters of a county for the operation of video gaming 
terminals. 
SPONSORED BY: 
TOWN: 
Dixfield 
FISCAL :\OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/14/04 ;:tJ;?ac:.. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1354 
An Act To Permit Video Gaming for Money Conducted by Nonprofit 
Organizations 
LR0540(09) 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " to Committee Amendment" " 
Sponsor: Rep. Hotham 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Potential current biennium cost savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The requirement that local voters vote on whether to approve the operation of video gaming terminals in their 
municipality could result in a fewer number of non-profit organizations authorized to offer video gaming terminals, 
thereby reducing the amounts of revenue that would be distributed to the General Fund and to Other Special Revenue 
Funds. Any change in the amount of these revenues will depend on the the dates and results of municipal voting and 
can not be determined at this time.
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1354
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_A_H830 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" f}.'to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 996, 
L.D. 
1354, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Permit Video 
Gaming for 
Money 
Conducted by Nonprofit Organizations" 
Amend the amendment on page 2 by inserting before the 2nd 
indented paragraph from the end the following: 
'Further amend the bill in section B in that part designated 
"~" in subsection 2 in paragraph A by striking out all of the 
last 5 lines 
(page 6, lines 47 to 49 and page 7, lines 1 and 2 
in L.D.) and inserting in their place the following: 'inability 
to communicate with the central computer system;' , 
B 
Further amend the amendment on page 6 by inserting before 
the 4th indented paragraph from the end the following: 
'Further amend the bill in section B in that part designated 
"~" in subsection 4 in paragraph A in subparagraph (4) in the 
last line (page 23, line 43 in L.D.) by inserting after the 
following: 
"machine" the following: 
'and any monetary contents" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes 2 technical changes to ensure that the 
committee amendment is internally consistent. 
The first change removes a reference to a phase-in period 
that was removed by Committee Amendment "B" and the 2nd change 
Page l-LR0540(B) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "H" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 996, L.D. 
1354 
clarifies record-keeping concerning illegal machines and monetary 
control. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representati 
TOWN: 
Millinocket 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1354
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H821 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A"to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 996, 
L.D. 
1354, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Permit Video 
Gaming for Money 
Conducted by Nonprofit Organizations" 
Amend the amendment on page 2 by inserting before the 2nd 
indented paragraph from the end the following: 
'Further amend the b~~l in section 8 in that part designated 
"~" in subsection 2 in paragraph A by striking out all of the 
last 5 lines 
(page 6, lines 47 to 49 and page 7, lines land 2 
in L.D.) and inserting in their place the following: 
'i.n.!;:llLiJity 
to communicate with the central computer system:' , 
Further amend the amendment on page 6 by inserting before 
the 4th indented paragraph from the end the following: 
'Further amend the bill in section 8 in that part designated 
"~" in subsection 4 in paragraph A in subparagraph (4) in the 
last line (page 23, line 43 in L.D.) by inserting after the 
following: 
"machine" the following: 
'and any monetary contents' . 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes 2 technical changes to ensure that the 
committee amendment is internally consistent. 
The first change removes a reference to a phase-in per ioc1 
that was removed by Committee Amendment "A" and the 2nd change 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ".,4. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 996, L.D. 
1354 
clarifies record-keeping concerning illegal machines and monetary 
control. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representativ 
TOWN: 
Millinocket 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1357
Committee Amendment CA_A_S59 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 445, L.D. 1357, Bill, 
Act To Encourage Economic Development in Piscataquis County" 
"An 
Amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated "S125." 
in subsection 1 in paragraph A in the 4th line (page 1, line 48 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "municipalities" the 
following: 
'or unorganized territories' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part 
"~" in subsection 1 in paragraph B in subparagraph 
8th line 
(page 
3, 
line 
in L.D.) 
by inserting 
following: "equal to" the following: 
'at least' 
SUMMARY 
designated 
(1) in the 
after the 
This 
amendment 
clarifies 
that 
the 
definition 
of 
what 
activities 
constitute 
"county 
economic 
development" 
in 
Piscataquis 
County 
includes 
activities 
in 
unorganized 
territories. 
It also clarifies that, in order for the election 
results to be valid, the total number of votes cast must be equal 
to at least 50% of the total number of votes cast in Piscataquis 
County in the most recent gubernatorial election. 
Page l-LR20l3(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Reestablish the Commission To Study the Needs and Opportunities Associated with the Production of Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1358
House Amendment HA_A-SA_B_S271 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/3,, to HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 446, 
L.D. 1358, "Resolve, To Reestablish the Commission To Study the 
Needs 
and 
Opportunities 
Associated 
with 
the 
Production 
of 
Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine" 
Amend the amendment on page 2 by inserting after subsection 
the following: 
'Further amend the resolve by striking out all of section 3 
and inserting in its place the following: 
, Sec. 3. 
Appointments; 
convening of commission; 
meetings. 
Resolved: 
That all appointments must be made no later than 30 
days 
following 
the 
effective 
date 
of 
this 
resolve. 
The 
appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the 
Legislative Council once all appointments have been completed. 
The chairs shall call and convene the first meeting of the 
commission no later than August 15, 
2003. 
The commission is 
authorized to hold up to 2 meetings; and be it further' , 
Further amend the amendment by inserting after section 4 the 
following: 
'Further amend the resolve by striking out all of section 6 
and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 6. 
Compensation. 
Resolved: 
That 
members 
who 
are 
Legislators are entitled to the legislative per diem, as defined 
in 
the 
Maine 
Revised 
Statutes, 
Title 
3, 
section 
2, 
and 
reimbursement 
for 
necessary 
expenses 
incurred 
for 
their 
Page l-LR1826(6) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
~~Cb, 
SENATE AMENDMENT "8 " to HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 446, L.D. 
1358 
attendance at authorized meetings of the commission that occur on 
days the Legislature is not in session. 
Other members of the 
commission who are not otherwise compensated by their employers 
or other entities that they represent are entitled to receive 
reimbursement of necessary expenses and, upon a demonstration of 
financial hardship, a per diem equal to the legislative per diem 
for their attendance at authorized meetings; and be it further' , 
Further amend the amendment in section 10 in the 3rd line 
from the end (page 3, line 25 in amendment) by striking out the 
following: 
"1,310" and inserting in its place the following: 
'1,271' 
Further amend the amendment in section 10 in the last line 
(page 3, line 27 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"$1,750" and inserting in its place the following: 
'$1,711' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the commission to hold up to 2 
meetings and removes language that directed the Commissioner of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to use funds in the fish hatchery 
maintenance fund to reimburse costs associated with the per diem 
and expenses of commission members. 
The amendment also reduces 
the appropriation. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator BRYANT) 
COUNTY: 
Oxford 
SENATE 
AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish the Locally Governed Water District Act
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1359
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H536 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "If· to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 447, 
L.D. 1359, Bill, "An Act To Establish the Locally Governed Water 
District Act" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in that part designated 
"§6203," by inserting after subsection 4 the fOllowing: 
. 5, 
Ref;erendum, 
A consumer-owned water utility may not 
participate in the pilot project unless a referendum is held in 
each of the municipalities seryed by the consumer-owned water 
utility and a majority of the yoters yoting on the referendum in 
each municipality approye the participation in the pilot project .• 
Further 
amend 
the 
designated 
"§6203," 
by 
consecutively. 
amendment in 
renumbering 
SUMMARY 
section 1 
in that 
the 
subsections 
to 
part 
read 
This amendment prohibits a consumer-owned water utility from 
participating in the pilot project unless participation in the 
pilot project has been approved by the consumers of the utility's 
service territory at a local referendum. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ f!(J, ~ 
(Representa~~. OORE) 
TOWN: 
Standish 
HOUSE AMENDMENT