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An Act
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0012
Committee Amendment CA_A_H119 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §101, 29-A MRSA §207

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fI. 
to Enhance School Zone Safety" 
to H.P. 19, L.D. 12, Bill, "An Act 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §101, sub-§64-B, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 
145, §2, is amended to read: 
64-B. 
School zone. 
"School zone" means the portion of the 
public highway abutting improved school property or 300 feet on 
ei ther side of a school entrance, whichever is greater, or as 
designated under section 2075, subsection 3, paragraph F. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §207S, sub-§3, 1JD, as amended by PL 2001, c. 
313, §1, is further amended to read: 
D. 
With the approval of the Department of Transportation 
and the Chief of the State Police, increase or decrease the 
speed limit on through ways 
by erecting standard signs 
giving notice of the speed limit in accordance with the 
latest edition of the Manual 
on Uniform Traffic Control 
Devices published by the Federal Highway Administration; aBa 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §207S, sub-§3, 1JE, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 
313, §l, is amended by amending the last blocked paragraph to 
read: 
The Department of Transportation may require a municipality 
COMM/rrEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~, to H,P, 19, L,D, 12 
with a population of 5,000 or more as measured by the latest 
decennial United States census that has not provided written 
notice to the department that the municipality will set 
speed limits in accordance with this paragraph to provide 
the department with all data necessary to set such speed 
limits. 
The nature, extent and form of that data must be 
acceptable 
to 
the 
department 
and 
may 
include, 
without 
limitation, the reason for the request, length and location 
of the proposed speed zone, road width, number of driveways 
in that zone, traffic volume, posted speed, prevailing speed 
as measured by radar, accident history and speed enforcement 
effortsT~ 
Sec. 4. 29-A MRS A §2075, sub-§3, 1fF is enacted to read: 
F. 
With the approval of the Department of Transportation 
and the Chief of the State Police. and in accordance wi th 
the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control 
Devices published by the Federal Highway Administration. 
designate a school zone to which the speed limits in section 
2074. subsection I. paragraph A apply. I 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
It allows a municipality 
to designate a school zone other than the zone currently defined 
in law. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02124/03 ;tv'ae. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD12 
An Act to Enhance School Zone Safety 
LR 0211(02) 
Fiscal Note for Original Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases the number of traffic infractions and class E crimes 
LR0211(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Extension of Benefits for Partial Incapacity Under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0010
Committee Amendment CA_A_H62 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,/I" to H. P • 17, L. D . 10, Bill, "An Act 
to Amend the Laws Governing the Extension of Benefits for Partial 
Incapacity Under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out subsection 1 
(page 1, lines 6 to 26 in L.D.) and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'I. 
Benefit and duration. 
While the incapacity for work is 
partial, the employer shall pay the injured employee a weekly 
compensation equal to 80" of the difference between the injured 
employee's after-tax average weekly wage before the personal 
injury and the after-tax average weekly wage that the injured 
employee is able to earn after the injury, but not more than the 
maximum benefit under section 211. 
Compensation must be paid for 
the 
duration of the disability if the employee's 
permanent 
impairment, 
determined 
according 
to 
subsection 
I-A 
and 
the 
impairment guidelines adopted by the board pursuant to section 
153, subsection 8 resulting from the personal injury is in excess 
of 15'\ to the body. 
In all other cases an employee is not 
eligible to receive compensation under this section after the 
employee has received 260 weeks of compensation under section 
212, subsection 1, this section or both. 
The board may in the 
exercise 
of its discretion 
extend 
the 
duration of 
benefit 
entitlement beyond 260 weeks in cases involving extreme financial 
hardship due to inability to return to gainful employment. 
This 
authority may Ret be delegated by the board. on a case-by-case 
basis. to a hearing officer aRQ--&UCh--Qe.&i-si-eRs or a panel of 3 
hearing officers. 
Decisions made under this subsection must be 
made expeditiously. 
A decision under this subsection made by a 
hearing officer or a panel of 3 hearing officers may not be 
appealed to the board under section 320. but may be appealed 
pursuant to section 322.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
.'W 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. II.. to H. P. 17, L. D. 10 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
clarifies that the 
Workers' 
Compensation 
Board may delegate a 
decision on extension of benefits to a 
hearing officer or a panel of 3 hearing officers and that the 
decision 
to 
delegate 
such 
authority 
must 
be 
made 
ona 
case-by-case 
basis. 
It also 
provides 
that 
hearing officer 
decisions on this issue may not be appealed to the Workers' 
Compensation Board, but may be appealed directly- to the Law Court 
like other hearing officer decisions. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
, 
Approved: 03/24/03 ~ae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LDIO 
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Extension of Benefits for 
Partial Incapacity Under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 
LR0281(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by ,Committee Amendment 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
LR0281(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Designate the Interstate 95 From Augusta to Houlton as the Purple Heart Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0014
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARLEY, HALL, BLISS, DUPREY, HEIDRICH, PERRY, RECTOR, WHEELER

Legislative Document 
No. 14 
H.P.21 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2003 
Resolve, to Designate the Interstate 95 From Augusta to Houlton as 
the Purple Heart Highway 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MARLEY of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator HALL of Lincoln and 
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1?1·l7IdC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, DUPREY of Medway, HEIDRICH of Oxford, 
McKENNEY of Cumberland, PERRY of Calais, RECTOR of Thomaston, WHEELER of 
Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Designate Interstate 95 from Augusta to Houlton as Purple 
Heart Highway. Resolved: 
That the Department of Transportation 
shall designate that part of Interstate 95 that starts in Augusta 
and continues through to Houlton the Purple Heart Highway. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to 
designate that part of Interstate 95 that starts in Augusta and 
continues through to Houlton as the Purple Heart Highway.
An Act to Establish a Visual and Performing Arts Position for the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0013
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MARLEY, CANAVAN, LA VERRIERE-BOUCHER, PATRICK, PINEAU, WHEELER, BRENNAN

Legislative Document 
No. 13 
H.P.20 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act to Establish a Visual and Performing Arts Position for the 
Department of Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative MARLEY of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, LA VERRIERE-BOUCHER of 
Biddeford, PATRICK of Rumford, PINEAU of Jay, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator: 
BRENNAN of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
The 
following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Regional Services 
Initiative: 
Provides 
funds 
for 
one Regional 
Education Rep 
position within the Department of 
Education~ beginning October 
1, 2003, to provide leadership and support in helping teachers 
and administrators implement the visual and performing arts 
content area of Maine's learning results system. 
General Fund 
positions - Legislative Count 
Personal Services 
A11 Other 
Total 
SUMMARY 
2003-04 
( 1. 000) 
$47,556 
5,000 
$52,556 
2004-05 
(1.000) 
$64,410 
3,000 
$67,410 
This bill provides funds 
for one Regional Education Rep 
position within the Department of Education beginning October 1, 
2003 to provide leadership and support in helping teachers and 
administrators implement the visual and performing arts content 
area of Maine's learning results system. 
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An Act to Add the Steel Bridge in New Sharon to the State's List of Historic Bridges
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0015
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PINEAU
Amends: 23 MRSA §603

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. IS 
H.P.22 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act to Add the Steel Bridge in New Sharon to the State's List of 
Historic Bridges 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PINEAU of Jay. 
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1?7.7Jld£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §603, first" as amended by PL 2001, c. 455, 
§l, is further amended to read: 
The State shall-be ~ responsible for the management of and 
all costs for maintenance and rehabilitation for the following 
historic bridges: 
Lovejoy Bridge, 
Andover; 
Robyville Bridge, 
Corinth; 
Hemlock 
Bridge, 
Fryeburg: 
Bennett 
Bridge, 
Lincoln 
Plantation: Watson's Bridge, Littleton: Artist's Bridge, Newry; 
Lowe's 
Bridge, 
Sangerville-Guilford; 
Babb's 
Bridge, 
Windham-Gorham: 
Wire 
Bridge, 
New 
Portland; 
Porter 
Bridge, 
Porter-Parsonsfield: 
Bailey Island Bridge, 
Harpswell: 
Sewall's 
Bridge, York: Waldo-Hancock Bridge, Prospect-Verona; aBa Ryefield 
Bridge, Harrison-Otisfield; and New Sharon Bridge, New Sharon. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds the New Sharon Bridge in New Sharon to the 
list of the State's historical bridges. 
Page l-LROI20(1)
An Act to Increase the Income Tax Deduction on Private, Public and Military Pensions from $6,000 to $10,000
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0016
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DAVIS, ANDREWS, CHURCIDLL, HONEY, JACOBSEN, JOY, LEWIN, SHERMAN, VAUGHAN
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document 
No. 16 
H.P.23 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act to Increase the Income Tax Deduction on Private, Public and 
Military Pensions from $6,000 to $10,000 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Falmouth. 
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1I?1/foc~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of York, CHURCIDLL of Orland, HONEY of 
Boothbay, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, JOY of Crystal, LEWIN of Eliot, SHERMAN of 
Hodgdon, VAUGHAN of Durham. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, 1rM, as amended by PL 2001, c. 
396, §34 and affected by §50, is further amended to read: 
M. 
An 
amount, 
for each recipient of benefits under 
an 
employee retirement plan, that is the lesser of: 
(1) 
SiH Ten thousand dollars reduced by the total 
amount 
of 
the 
primary 
recipient's 
social 
security 
benefits and railroad retirement benefits paid by the 
United States, but not less than $0. 
The reduction 
does 
not 
apply 
to benefits paid under 
a 
military 
retirement plan; or 
(2) 
The aggregate of benefits received by the primary 
recipient under employee retirement plans and included 
in federal adjusted gross income. 
For purposes of this paragraph, "employee retirement plan" 
means a state, federal or military retirement plan or any 
other retirement benefit plan established and maintained by 
an employer for the benefit of its employees under Section 
401(a), 
Section 
or 
Section 
457(b) 
of 
the 
Code. 
"Employee retirement plan" does not include an individual 
retirement account under Section 408 of the Code, a Roth IRA 
under 
Section 
408A 
of 
the 
Code, 
a 
rollover 
individual 
retirement 
account, 
a 
simplified 
employee 
pension 
under 
Section 
408(k) 
of 
the 
Code 
or 
an 
ineligible 
deferred 
compensation plan under Section 457 (f) of the Code. 
For 
purposes of this paragraph, "military retirement plan" means 
benefits received as a result of service in the active or 
reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or 
Coast Guard; 
Sec. 2. Application. 
That section of this Act that amends the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 5122, subsection 2, 
paragraph M applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2004. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases from $6,000 to $10,000 the amount of the 
state 
income 
tax deduction for 
income 
received 
from public, 
private and military pensions.
Resolve, to Designate Interstate 95 from Augusta to Houlton as .the Purple Heart Trail Further amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and inserting in its place the following: Sec. 1. Designate Interstate 95 from Augusta to Houlton as Purple Heart Trail. Resolved:· That, notwithstanding Resolve 1965, chapter 31, the Department of Transportation shall designate that part of Interstate 95 that starts in Augusta and continues through to Houlton as the Purple Heart Trail and shall erect appropriate signs along the highway to proclaim this designation. The Department of Transportation shall continue to maintain signs erected at rest areas on that part of Interstate 95 that starts in Augusta and continues through to Houlton memorializing Brian M. Jewett. Page l-LR0077(2) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0014
Committee Amendment CA_A_H13 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Designate the Interstate 
Heart Highway" 
"/I,, to H.P. 21, L.D. 14, 
From Augusta to Houlton 
"Resol ve, to 
as the Purple 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'Resolve, to Designate Interstate 95 from Augusta to Houlton as 
.the Purple Heart Trail' 
Further amend the resolve by striking out everything after 
the title and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Designate Interstate 95 from Augusta to Houlton as Purple 
Heart Trail. Resolved:· That, notwithstanding Resolve 1965, chapter 
31, the Department of Transportation shall designate that part of 
Interstate 95 that starts in Augusta and continues through to 
Houlton as the Purple Heart Trail and shall erect appropriate 
signs 
along 
the 
highway 
to 
proclaim this 
designation. 
The 
Department of Transportation shall continue to maintain signs 
erected at rest areas on that part of Interstate 95 that starts 
in Augusta and continues through to Houlton memorializing Brian 
M. Jewett.' 
Page l-LR0077(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/{" to H.P. 21, L.D. 14 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the name originally proposed in the 
resolve to the Purple Heart Trail and acknowledges a previous 
designation in memory of Brian M. Jewett. 
FISCAL NOTE REQIDRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02120103 frac:.. 
l2lst Maine Legislature 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 14 
An Act to Designate the Interstate 95 From Augusta to Houlton as the 
Purple Heart Highway 
LR 0077(02) 
Fiscal Note for for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
',\ 
LR0077(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 2
An Act to Make Corrections to Laws in Conflict with MCJUSTIS Changes
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0018
Committee Amendment CA_A_H5 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 25, L.D. 18, Bill, "An Act 
to Make Corrections to Laws in Conflict with MCJUSTIS Changes" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
. Sec. 2. 17·A MRSA §362, sub.§3, as repealed by PL 2001, c. 
383, 
§52 and affected by §156 and amended by c. 
389, 
§3, is 
repealed. ' 
Further amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the 
following: 
· Sec. 3. 17·A MRSA §362. sub·§4. as repealed by PL 2001, c. 
383, 
§52 and affected by §156 and amended by c. 
389, §4, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 4. 17·A MRSA §362, sub.§5. as repealed by PL 2001, c. 
383, 
§52 and affected by §156 and amended by c. 
389, 
§5, is 
repealed. • 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 8. 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
consecutively. 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
repeals 
sections 
of 
law 
involving 
classification of theft offenses that were incorporated elsewhere 
Page l-LR0158(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 25, L.D. 18 
in the 
Maine 
Criminal 
Code 
in 
the 
MCJUSTIS 
changes. 
amendment removes the retr.oactivity clause from the bill. 
This 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption From $7,000 to $20,000
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0017
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DAVIS, ANDREWS, CHURCHILL, HONEY, JACOBSEN, PEAVEY-HASKELL, RICHARDSON, SHERMAN, SYKES
Amends: 36 MRSA §683

Legislative Document 
No. 17 
H.P.24 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act to Increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption From 
$7,000 to $20,000 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Falmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and 
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1J?1JPc~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ANDREWS of York, CHURCHILL of Orland, HONEY of Boothbay, 
JACOBSEN of Waterboro, PEAVEY-HASKELL of Greenbush, RICHARDSON of 
Skowhegan, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, SYKES of Harrison. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §683, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 643, 
Pt. HHH, §3 and affected by §10, is amended to read: 
1. 
Exemption amount. 
The estate up to the just value of 
a;:hQQQ $20,000 of the homestead of a permanent resident of this 
State who has owned a homestead in this State for the preceding 
months is exempt from taxation except for assessments for 
special benefits. 
In determining the local assessed value of the 
exemption, 
the 
assessor 
shall 
multiply 
the 
amount 
of 
the 
exemption by the ratio of current just value upon which the 
assessment is based as furnished in the assessor's annual return 
pursuant to section 383. 
If the title to a homestead is held by 
the applicant jointly or in common with others, the exemption may 
not exceed $+TQQQ $20,000 of the just value of the homestead, but 
may be apportioned among the owners who reside on the property to 
the 
extent 
of 
their 
respective 
interests. 
A 
municipality 
responsible for 
administering the homestead exemption has 
no 
obligation to create separate accounts for each partial interest 
in a homestead owned jointly or in common. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the homestead property tax exemption 
from $7,000 to $20,000.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 130: Implementation of the State Purchasing Code of Conduct for Suppliers of Apparel, Footwear and Textiles, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0019
Committee Amendment CA_B_H51 (House)

COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 
26, 
L.D. 
19, 
"Resolve, 
Regarding 
Legislative 
Review 
of 
Portions 
of 
Chapter 
130: 
Implementation of 
the 
State Purchasing 
Code 
of 
Conduct 
for 
Suppliers of Apparel, Footwear and Textiles, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, 
line 28 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: 
"is" the 
following: 
'not' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. 
It proposes that the 
rule not be authorized. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
. (See attached) 
Page l-LR0138(3) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/12/03 ~ac=. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 19 
Resolve; Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 130: 
Implementation of the State Purchasing Code of Conduct for Suppliers 
of Apparel, Footwear and Textiles, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services 
LR0138(03) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR0138(3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0020
House Amendment HA_A_H143 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "1/,, 
Extend 
the 
Authority of 
Security Board" 
to H.P. 27, L.D. 20, Bill, "An 
the 
Health 
Care 
System 
and 
Act to 
Health 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment 
removes the emergency preamble and clause 
from the bill. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative O'NEIL) 
TOWN: 
Saco 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 130: Implementation of the State Purchasing Code of Conduct for Suppliers of Apparel, Footwear and Textiles, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0019
Committee Amendment CA_A_H50 (House)

COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "/I,, to H.P. 
26, 
L.D. 
19, 
"Resolve, 
Regarding 
Legislative 
Review 
of 
Portions 
of 
Chapter 
130: 
Implementation 
of 
the 
State 
Purchasing 
Code 
of 
Conduct 
for 
Suppliers of Apparel, Footwear and Textiles, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, 
line 28 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"authorized." 
and inserting in its place the following: 
'authorized only if 
the rules are amended as follows: 
1. 
The rules must be amended to include at the end of the 
Bidding 
Procedures 
section 
the 
following: 
The 
names 
and 
addresses 
of 
suppliers 
at 
point 
of 
assembly 
may 
be 
kept 
confidential and not open for public inspection if the State 
Purchasing 
Agent 
determines 
the 
bidder 
has 
a 
program 
of 
monitoring that certifies its suppliers comply with the state 
purchasing code of conduct.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment is the majority report and 
requires 
the 
addition at the end of the Bidding Procedures section a sentence 
indicating that names 
and addresses of suppliers at point of 
assembly 
may 
be 
kept 
confidential 
and 
not 
open 
for 
public 
inspection if the State Purchasing Agent determines the bidder 
has a program of monitoring that certifies its suppliers comply 
with the state purchasing code of conduct. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I-LR0138 (2) 
COMM/rrEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/12/03 ;t;?ac::.. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD19 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 130: 
Implementation of the State Purchasing Code of Conduct for Suppliers 
of Apparel, Footwear and Textiles, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services 
LR0138(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Majority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR0138(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 130: Implementation of the State Purchasing Code of Conduct for Suppliers of Apparel, Footwear and Textiles, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0019
Committee: State and Local Government

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 19 
H.P.26 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 130: 
Implementation of the State Purchasing Code of Conduct for 
Suppliers of Apparel, Footwear and Textiles, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative McLAUGHLIN of Cape Elizabeth for the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 
8072. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, Acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
until 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A requires legislative authorization before major 
substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of 
Chapter 130: Implementation of State Purchasing Code of Conduct 
for Suppliers of Apparel, Footwear and Textiles, a provisionally 
adopted 
major 
substantive 
rule 
of 
the 
Department 
of 
Administrative and Financial Services, that has been submitted to 
the 
Legislature 
for 
review 
pursuant 
to 
the 
Maine 
Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited ln the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of 
Chapter 130: Implementation of State Purchasing Code of Conduct 
for 
Suppliers 
of 
Apparel, 
Footwear 
and 
Textiles, 
a 
major 
substantive 
rule 
of 
the 
Department 
of 
Administrative 
and 
Financial Services.
An Act to Ensure Full Disclosure of the Source of Water Sold in Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0021
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: COWGER, MARTIN, CANAVAN, DUPLESSIE, KOFFMAN, LUNDEEN, SNOWE-MELLO, THOMPSON, TOBIN, SA WYER
Amends: 7 MRSA §562-B

Legislative Document 
No. 21 
H.P.28 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act to Ensure Full Disclosure of the Source of Water Sold in 
Containers 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative COWGER of Hallowell. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, KOFFMAN of Bar 
Harbor, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, SNOWE-MELLO of Poland, THOMPSON of China, 
TOBIN of Windham, Senator: SA WYER of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §562-B, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 283, §l, is 
amended to read: 
§562-B. Identification of source of water sold in 
containers and intended for human consumption 
The label on water that is sold in the State in containers 
and that is intended for human consumption must include words 
that, without the use of abbreviations or acronyms, identify the 
name and geographic location of the water body, well or public 
water supply from which the water was obtained. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the label identifying the source of 
bottled water spell out the name and geographic location of that 
source without the use of abbreviations or acronyms. 
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An Act to Expand the Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0022
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BULL

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 22 
H.P.29 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act to Expand the Sales Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BULL of Freeport. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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 eliminate some of the existing sales 
tax exemptions. 
The additional revenue would be used to fund: 
1. 
General purpose aid to local schools at the level of 55°0 
of costs; and 
2. 
Property tax relief programs.
An Act Authorizing the University of Maine System to Enter into Cooperative Agreements with Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0023
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DUNLAP, CATHCART, PEA VEY-HASKELL, THOMAS, HATCH, MARTIN

Legislative Document 
No. 23 
H.P.30 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act Authorizing the University of Maine System to Enter into 
Cooperative Agreements with Local Law Enforcement Agencies 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative DUNLAP of Old Town. 
Cosponsored by Senator CATHCART of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: PEA VEY -HASKELL of Greenbush, THOMAS of Orono, Senators: HATCH 
of Somerset, MARTIN of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. P&SL 1865, c. 532, §8-A, as amended by PL 1991, c. 548, 
Pt. A, §36, is further amended by adding a new paragraph after 
the first paragraph to read: 
The trustees of the University of Maine System, 
or such 
administrators of the University of Maine System as the trustees 
may 
designate 
for 
this 
purpose, 
may 
enter 
into 
cooperative 
agreements 
with 
municipal 
law 
enforcement 
agencies 
for 
the 
provision of law enforcement services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the trustees of the University of 
Maine System, or such administrators of the University of Maine 
System as the trustees may designate for this purpose, may enter 
into 
cooperative 
agreements 
with 
municipal 
law 
enforcement 
agencies for the provision of law enforcement services.
An Act to Create the State Government Information Clearinghouse
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0024
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DUNLAP, PINGREE, SIMPSON, TRAHAN, HALL
Amends: 5 MRSA §284-A

Legislative Document 
No. 24 
H.P.31 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act to Create the State Government Information Clearinghouse 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUNLAP of Old Town. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: PINGREE of North Haven, SIMPSON of Auburn, TRAHAN 
of Waldoboro, Senator: HALL of Lincoln. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.i. 5 MRSA §284-A is enacted to read: 
§284-A. 
State Government Information Clearinghouse 
The State Government Information Clearinghouse, referred to 
in this section as the "clearinghouse," is established to assist 
members 
of 
the public 
in accessing 
the 
resources 
of 
State 
Government. 
Each state agency, as defined in Title 10, section 
9502, shall designate a person to assist members of the public 
and 
shall 
report 
this 
designation 
to 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Administrative 
and 
Financial 
Services 
or 
the 
commissioner's 
designee. 
The 
Commissioner 
of 
Administrative 
and 
Financial 
Services or the commissioner's designee shall maintain a central 
telephone number for the clearinghouse that members of the public 
may call for assistance in accessing the resources of State 
Government. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
establishes 
the 
State 
Government 
Information 
Clearinghouse to assist members of the public in accessing the 
resources of State Government. 
Each state agency shall designate 
a person to assist members of the public and shall report this 
designation to the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial 
Services or the commissioner's designee. 
The 
Commissioner of 
Administrative 
and 
Financial 
Services 
or 
the 
commissioner's 
designee shall maintain a central telephone number that members 
of the public may call for assistance in accessing the resources 
of State Government.
An Act Imposing a Horsepower Restriction for Boat Motors on Pickerel Pond
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0025
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DUNLAP, BUNKER, PEAVEY-HASKELL, BRYANT
Amends: 12 MRSA §7801

Legislative Document 
No. 25 
H.P.32 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act Imposing a Horsepower Restriction for Boat Motors on 
Pickerel Pond 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative DUNLAP of Old Town. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BUNKER of Kossuth Township, PEAVEY-HASKELL of 
Greenbush, Senator: BRYANT of Oxford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7801, sub-§20, "T and U, as enacted by PL 
2001, c. 638, §3, are amended to read: 
T. 
Operates a motorboat having more than 10 horsepower on 
Middle Branch Pond in the Town of Waterboro in York County; 
e~ 
U. 
Operates a motorboat having more than 10 horsepower on 
Adams 
Pond, 
Foster 
Pond or Otter 
Pond in the 
Town 
of 
Bridgton in Cumberland CountYTL-Q£ 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §7801, sub-§20, '" is enacted to read: 
v. 
Operates a motorboat having more than 10 horsepower on 
Pickerel Pond in the territory of T.32 MD in Hancock County. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the operation of a motorboat equipped 
with a motor greater than 10 horsepower on Pickerel Pond in the 
territory of T32 MD in Hancock County. 
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Resolve, Directing the Maine Historic Preservation Commission to Develop a Database of Historic or At-risk Areas and Sites in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0027
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DUNLAP, MARTIN, McKEE

Legislative Document 
No. 27 
H.P.34 
House of Representatives, January 14, 2003 
Resolve, Directing the Maine Historic Preservation Commission to 
Develop a Database of Historic or At-risk Areas and Sites in the 
State 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUNLAP of Old Town. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
Representative: McKEE of Wayne. 
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Mll..LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Sec. 1. Maine Historic Preservation Commission develop database. 
Resolved: 
That the Maine Historic Preservation Commission shall 
develop a database of historic or at-risk areas and sites in the 
State. 
SUMMARY 
This 
resolve 
requires 
the 
Maine 
Historic 
Preservation 
Commission to develop a database of historic or at-risk areas and 
sites in the State. 
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An Act to Create the Maine Youth Conservation Wildlife Management Area
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0026
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DUNLAP, BUNKER, PEAVEY-HASKELL, BRY ANT, CATHCART
Amends: 12 MRSA §7652

Legislative Document 
No. 26 
H.P.33 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act to Create the Maine Youth Conservation Wildlife 
Management Area 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative DUNLAP of Old Town. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BUNKER of Kossuth Township, PEAVEY-HASKELL of 
Greenbush, Senators: BRY ANT of Oxford, CATHCART of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7652, sub-§3, 1[B, as repealed and replaced by 
PL 1995, c. 455, §38, is amended by enacting a new subparagraph 
(20-A) to read: 
(20-A) 
Maine Youth Conservation WMA -
T32 MD -
Hancock 
County: 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates the Maine 
Youth Conservation Wildlife 
Management Area on lands in T32 
MD 
owned or leased by the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Resolve, to Rename the Mud Pond Inlet Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0028
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DUNLAP, MARTIN, BRUNO, CARR, COLWELL, MURPHY, USHER, CATHCART, DA VIS, WOODCOCK

Legislative Document 
No. 28 
H.P.35 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
Resolve, to Rename the Mud Pond Inlet Bridge 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUNLAP of Old Town. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MII.LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRUNO of Raymond, CARR of Lincoln, Speaker COLWELL of Gardiner, 
MURPHY of Kennebunk, USHER of Westbrook, Senators: CATHCART of Penobscot, 
DA VIS of Piscataquis, WOODCOCK of Franklin. 
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Sec. 1. Colonel Eugene Paradis Bridge. Resolved: 
That 
the 
bridge known as the Mud Pond Inlet Bridge in Old Town be renamed 
the Colonel Eugene Paradis Bridge. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve changes the name of the Mud Pond Inlet Bridge 
in Old Town to the Colonel Eugene Paradis Bridge. 
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An Act to Eliminate the Telephone Service Tax Dedicated to Libraries and Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0029
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GAGNE-FRIEL, BENNETT, GLYNN, SAMPSON, DAVIS
Amends: 35-A MRSA §7104-B

Legislative Document 
No. 29 
H.P.36 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act to Eliminate the Telephone Service Tax Dedicated to 
Libraries and Schools 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative GAGNE-FRIEL of Buckfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: GLYNN of South Portland, SAMPSON of Auburn, Senator: DAVIS of 
Piscataquis. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §7104-B, as amended by PL 2001, c. 522, §§l 
and 2, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
repeals 
the 
section 
of 
law 
that 
allows 
telecommunications carriers to assess consumers a 
0.5°-0 fee on 
telecommunications services. 
The funds accumulated from the tax 
are 
used 
to 
provide 
discounted 
telecommunications 
services, 
internet access, internal connections, computers and training to 
qualified libraries and schools; since this bill repeals the sole 
source 
of 
funding, 
this 
bill 
repeals 
the 
entire 
section 
regulating the use of the fund.
An Act to Appropriate Funds for Special Testing at the Norridgewock Landfill
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0030
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: COWGER, HATCH

Legislative Document 
No. 30 
H.P.37 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act to Appropriate Funds for Special Testing at the 
Norridgewock Landfill 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative COWGER of Hallowell. 
Cosponsored by Senator HATCH of Somerset. 
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Mll...LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
The 
following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
ADMIHISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL 
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Testing of Norridgewock Landfill 
Initiative: 
Provides funds for the testing of the Crossroads 
Landfill in Norridgewock for methane gas and other health and 
safety concerns. 
General Fund 
All Other 
SUMMARY 
2003-04 
$25,000 
This bill appropriates $25,000 for testing for methane gas 
and other health and safety concerns at the Crossroads Landfill 
in Norridgewock. 
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An Act to Establish a Seamless Strategic Drug Abuse Model for Addressing Criminal Enforcement, Treatment, Education and Public Advocacy within Washington County
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0031
Committee: Criminal Justice
Sponsors: BUNKER, SHOREY, GOODWIN, PELLON, PERRY, WHEELER

Legislative Document 
No. 31 
H.P.38 
House of Representatives, January 14,2003 
An Act to Establish a Seamless Strategic Drug Abuse Model for 
Addressing Criminal Enforcement, Treatment, Education and 
Public Advocacy within Washington County 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BUNKER of Kossuth Township. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHOREY of Washington and 
Representatives: DUGA Y of Cherryfield, GOODWIN of Pembroke, PELLON of Machias, 
PERRY of Calais, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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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 establish a seamless strategic drug 
abuse 
model 
for 
addressing 
issues 
surrounding 
criminal 
enforcement, substance abuse treatment and education and public 
advocacy in Washington County.
An Act to Establish a Seamless Strategic Drug Abuse Model for Addressing Criminal Enforcement, Treatment, Education and Public Advocacy within Washington County
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0031
Committee Amendment CA_A_H624 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft" to H.P. 38, L.D. 31, Bill, "An Act 
to Establish a Seamless Strategic Drug Abuse Model for Addressing 
Criminal Enforcement, Treatment, 
Education and Public Advocacy 
within Washington County" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
• Resolve, 
To Direct State, 'County and Local Departments and 
Agencies 
To Coordinate 
a 
Single-point Referral 
and Resource 
Service Related to Drug Issues in Washington County' 
Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the 
title and before the concept draft summary and inserting in its 
place the following: 
· Sec. 1. Coordination of services in Washington County. Resolved: 
That the Department of Behavioral anP Developmental Services, the 
Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections 
shall work together in cooperation with county and local service 
providers, 
law 
enforcement 
and 
other 
interested parties 
to 
coordinate a single point of contact for persons in Washington 
County to receive information and treatment referral services for 
all drug-related issues; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Funding. Resolved: 
That the Department of Behavioral 
and Developmental Services, the Department of Human Services and 
the Department of Corrections may accept grants and private funds 
for the purpose of carrying out this resolve; and be it further 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. /l .. to H.P. 38, L.D. 31 
Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: 
That the Department of Behavioral 
and 
Developmental 
Services, 
Office 
of 
Substance 
Abuse 
shall 
report progress on developing and implementing a single point of 
contact for Washington County to the joint standing committee 
having 
jurisdiction over 
criminal 
justice 
and public 
safety 
matters by January 1, 2005.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
replaces 
the bill 
and 
is 
the 
majority 
report. 
The 
amendment 
creates 
a 
resolve 
that 
directs 
the 
Department 
of 
Behavioral 
and 
Developmental 
Services, 
the 
Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections to 
work in cooperation with county and local service providers, law 
enforcement and other interested parties to coordinate a single 
point of contact for persons in Washington County to receive 
information and treatment referral services for all drug-related 
issues. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Contribution for
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0032
Committee Amendment CA_A_H55 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to 
to 
Provide 
a 
5% 
Increase 
in 
Insurance for Retired Teachers" 
H.P. 
the 
39, L.D. 
State's 
32, Bill, "An Act 
Contribution 
for 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
, Sec. 
3. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
The 
following 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMEN"l' OF 
Retired Teachers' Health Insurance 0854 
Initiative: 
Appropriates 
funds 
to 
increase 
the 
State's 
contribution from 40% to 45~ beginning July 1, 2004. 
General Fund 
2003-04 
2004-05 
All Other 
$0 
$2,179,083 
General Fund Total 
$0 
$2,179,083' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriation section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/19/03 ~ae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD32 
An Act to Provide a 5% Increase in the State's Contribution for 
Insurance for Retired Teachers 
LR0034(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2003-04 
$0 
$0 
2004-05 
$2,179,083 
$2,179,083 
Projections 
2005-06 
$2,765,256 
$2,765,256 
Projections 
2006-07 
$3,509,110 
$3,509,110 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $2,179,083 in fiscal year 2004-05 for the Retired Teachers' Health 
Insurance program within the Department of Education to fund the increase in the State's contribution from 40% to 
45% beginning July 1, 2004. The costs reflected above assume the State's contribution for health insurance for retired 
teachers increases from 35% to 40% effective July 1,2003. The Governor's proposed Current Services budget for the 
2004-2005 biennium postpones the July 1,2003 increase until July 1,2005. Ifthat proposal is approved by the 
Legislature, the cost of this measure will increase by an additional $1,713,059 in fiscal year 2003-04 and $2,179,083 
in fiscal year 2004-05. Projections for fiscal year 2005-06 and fiscal year 2006-07 assume an average increase in 
costs of 17.5% per year and enrollment growth of 8% per year based on estimates provided by the Division of 
Employee Health and Benefits. 
LR0034(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Ensure that Child Labor Laws Apply to Public Sector Employers
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0034
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: EDMONDS, SMITH, BRYANT, ROTUNDO, EDER

Legislative Document 
No. 34 
S.P.20 
In Senate, January 14, 2003 
An Act to Ensure that Child Labor Laws Apply to Public Sector 
Employers 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Van Buren and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representative: EDER of 
Portland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 26 MRS A §70I-A is enacted to read: 
§701-A. 
A2Plicatian af subchapter 
Except as otherwise specifically provided, this subchapter 
applies 
to 
employment 
by all private 
and 
public 
employers, 
including the State and its political subdivisions. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that child labor laws apply to public 
employers as well as private employers. 
Child labor laws require 
work permits for minors, limit the hours that minors may work and 
prohibit them from working in certain hazardous workplaces.