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Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1629
Committee Amendment CA_C-HA_C_H608 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT 
.. {2, .. 
to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
.. c .. 
to H.P. 
1209, L.D. 1629, "RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under 
the Constitution of Maine To Create Municipal Service Districts 
To Reduce the Cost of Local Government, To Provide Property Tax 
Relief and To Increase Economic Competitiveness" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part B the following: 
• PART C 
Sec. C-l. Analysis and report. 
By 
January 
2, 
2010, 
the 
Department of Education and the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, 
Bureau of Revenue 
Services shall jointly 
analyze the effectiveness of this resolution in lowering property 
taxes and in meeting the goals of funding public education. 
The 
Department of Education and the Bureau of Revenue Services shall 
submit 
a 
report 
by 
January 
1, 
2010 
to 
the 
joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation 
matters containing their findings and recommendations. 
The joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
taxation matters may report out legislation if necessary to the 
to accomplish the tax reduction and education funding goals of 
this resolution.' 
Further amend the amendment by 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
consecutively. 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
Page l-LR2165(10) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT 'U' to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "c" to H.P. 1209, 
L.D. 1629 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of Education and the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of 
Revenue Services to review the effectiveness of this resolution 
in lowering property taxes and meeting the goals of education 
funding and to report their findings and recommendations to the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over taxation matters in 2010. 
The committee is authorized to 
report out legislation if necessary to further the goals of this 
resolution. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
~ 
(Representa~ /"AU 'IT 
TOWN: 
Phippsburg 
FISCAL :\OTE RE(.)lliL.,) 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 08/20103 ~ac 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1629 
RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under the Constitution 
of Maine to Create Municipal Budget Caps, Reduce the Cost of Local 
Government through Increased State Education Funding and Provide 
Property Tax Relief 
LR2165(10) 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " to Committee Amendment "C" 
Sponsor: Rep. Percy of Phippsburg 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR2165(10) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1629
Committee Amendment CA_C-HA_B_H607 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT 
.. fj.. to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "c" to H.P. 
1209, L.D. 1629, "RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under 
the Constitution of Maine To Create Municipal Service Districts 
To Reduce the Cost of Local Government, To Provide Property Tax 
Relief and To Increase Economic Competitiveness" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and 
replacing it with the following: 
'RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under the Constitution 
of Maine To Reduce the Cost of Local Government through Increased 
State Education Funding and Provide Property Tax Relief' 
Further amend the amendment by striking out all of Part B. 
Further amend the amendment on page 8 by striking out all of 
the question and inserting in its place the following: 
'''Do you want to lower property taxes, without raising Maine 
sales and personal income taxes, by having the State pay 55~ 
of the cost of public education?'" 
Further amend the amendment by 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Pa~t letter 
or 
consecutively. 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT ';./!J" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "C" to H.P. 1209, 
L.D. 1629 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes out the part of Committee Amendment 
"C" that establishes a cap on growth in the municipal services 
side of municipal budgets. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQL1RED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: a!il/:~~ 
(Representat~ve ~W) 
TOWN: 
Gorham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriationsl Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 08/20103 ;$Pac:.. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1629 
RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under the Constitution 
of Maine to Reduce the Cost of Local Government Through Increased 
State Education Funding and Provide Property Tax Relief 
LR2165(09) 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " to Committee Amendment "c" 
Sponsor: Rep. Barstow of Gorham 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2003-04 
$0 
$0 
2004-05 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2005-06 
($40,000) 
($40,000) 
Projections 
2006-07 
($80,000) 
($80,000) 
This amendment reduces the General Fund cost of the bill by $40,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $80,000 in fiscal 
year 2006-07 due to the elimination of the provisions concerning a cap on municipal appropriations and its impact on 
the Department of Audit. 
LR2165(9) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1629
Committee Amendment CA_C-HA_E_H611 (House)

"../'" 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT 
.. 6 .. 
to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
.. c .. 
to H.P. 
1209, L.D. 1629, "RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under 
the Constitution of Maine To Create Municipal Service Districts 
To Reduce the Cost of Local Government, To Provide Property Tax 
Relief and To Increase Economic Competitiveness" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part B the following: 
'PARTC 
Sec. 
C-l. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
GENERAL PURPOSE AID FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS 
General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 
The 
following 
Initiative: 
Provides 
for 
a 
direct appropriation to general 
purpose aid for local schools. 
General Fund 
All Other 
General Fund Total 
HOUSE 
Page l-LR2165(14) 
2004-05 
$20,000,000 
$20,000,..000' 
AMENDMENT 
• 
~ 
HOUSE AMENDMENT lOr;-.. to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"C" to H.P. 1209, 
L.D. 1629 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
provides 
an 
additional 
appropriation 
of 
$20,000,000 for general purpose aid for local schools for fiscal 
year 2004-05. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Cornville 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT 
I 
• 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 08/20103 ~ac 
l2lst Maine Legislature 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1629 
RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under the Constitution 
of Maine to Create Municipal Budget Caps, Reduce the Cost of Local 
Government through Increased State Education Funding and Provide 
Property Tax Relief 
LR2165(14) 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " to Committee Amendment "c" 
Sponsor: Rep. Peter Mills 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2003-04 
2004-05 
$0 
$20,000,000 
$0 
$20,000,000 
Projections 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2006-07 
$0 
$0 
This amendment increases the cost of the bill by $20,000,000 in fiscal year 2004-05. 
LR2165(14) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1629
Committee Amendment CA_C-HA_G_H613 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15671

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT 
.. G--.. 
to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
.. c .. 
to H.P. 
1209, L.D. 1629, "RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under 
the Constitution of Maine To Create Municipal Service Districts 
To Reduce the Cost of Local Government, To Provide Property Tax 
Relief and To Increase Economic Competitiveness" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part B the following: 
'PARTC 
Sec. C-l. 20-A MRSA §15671, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8. 
Alternative 
calculation 
of 
state 
contribution 
to 
education. 
The 
Commissioner 
of 
Education 
shall 
annually 
calculate the percentage for the state share of funding the costs 
of public education by including the cost of teacher pensions and 
health insurance 
for 
retired teachers 
and state categorical 
grants as part of total costs and attributing the appropriate 
state 
and 
local 
shares 
and 
report that calculation to 
the 
Legislature.' 
Further amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Commissioner of Education to 
annually calculate the percentage for the state share of funding 
the costs of public education by including the cost of teacher 
Page l-LR2165(20) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
~tl.~-
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT "G-" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "c" to H.P. 1209, 
L.D. 1629 
pensions and health insurance for retired teachers and state 
. categorical grants as part of total costs and attributing the 
appropriate state and local shares and report that calculation to 
the Legislature. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Cornville 
HOUSE 
FISC J,L \" 
" '. orr. HE" 
. 
(S 
"--,!l JRED 
ee lltlllcned) 
AMENDMENT 
l' 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 08/20103 ;:t;J?ae 
l2lst Maine Legislature 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1629 
RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under the Constitution 
of Maine to Create Municipal Budget Caps, Reduce the Cost of Local 
Government through Increased State Education Funding and Provide 
Property Tax Relief 
LR 2165(20) 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " to Committee Amendment "C" 
Sponsor: Rep. Peter Mills 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional cost associated with the reporting requirement can be absorbed by the Department of Education 
utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR2l65(20) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1629
Committee Amendment CA_C-SA_A_S319 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"C" to H. P. 
1209, L.D. 1629, "RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under 
the Constitution of Maine To Create Municipal Service Districts 
To Reduce the Cost of Local Government, To Provide Property Tax 
Relief and To Increase Economic Competitiveness" 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 5 by striking out 
all of 
the first line 
(page 
4, 
line 
in amendment) 
and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. A-5. 20-A MRSA §§15688 and 15689 are enacted to read:' 
Further 
amend the 
amendment in Part A in section 5 
by 
inserting at the end the following: 
'§15689. 
Effect of state funding increases on municipal property 
tu cOJlllitment 
Beginning in fiscal year 2006-07, 
75~ of the funds received 
by a municipality under this chapter that exceed the amount of 
funds received by the municipality in the previous fiscal year, 
after adjusting for increases that are the result of increases in 
student populatiQn, 
must be used tQ 
reduce the prQperty tax 
commitment of the municipality under Title 36, section 709 or 
709-A for the app~icable municipal fiscal year.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
requires 
that, 
beginning 
in fiscal 
year 
2006-07, 
75~ of the funds received by a municipality as increased 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "/t,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "C" to H.P. 1209, 
L.D. 1629 
state share of education funding, after adjusting for increased 
student population, 
must be used to reduce the property tax 
commitment for the applicable municipal fiscal year. 
SPOUSORED BY .;/}b \ ....... 3~f 
(Senator MAYO 
COUNTY: 
Sagadahoc 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1629
Committee Amendment CA_C-SA_B_S329 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT 
It ~" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"C" to H.P. 
1209, L.D. 1629, "RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under 
the Constitution of Maine To Create Municipal Service Districts 
To Reduce the Cost of Local Government, To Provide Property Tax 
Relief and To Increase Economic Competitiveness" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and 
replacing it with the following: 
'RESOLUT7QN, Proposinq a Competinq Measure under the Constitution 
of Maine To Increase State Education Fundinq and Provide Property 
Tax Relief' 
Further amend the amendment in Part A in section 2 in that 
part designated "§15671-A." by striking out all of subsection 3. 
Further amend the amendment by striking out all of Part B. 
Further amend the amendment on page 8 by striking out all of 
the question (page 8, lines 21 to 24 in amendment) and inserting 
in its place the following: 
'''Do you want to lower property taxes, without raising Maine 
sales and personal income taxes, by having the State pay 55% 
of the cost of public education?'" 
Page l-LR2l65(21) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
",.,. 
SENATE AMENDMENT .. is.. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "c" to H. P. 
L.D. 1629 
SUMMARY 
1209, 
This amendment removes 
prov~s~ons regarding the adoption of 
property tax rates that exceed the local cost share expectation 
and 
provisions 
that 
establish 
a 
municipal 
appropriation 
limitation. 
This 
amendment also 
changes 
the wording of the 
referendum question. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator 
COUNTY: 
Cumberland 
FISCAL ,~OTr REQClRED 
(Sec attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 08/20/03 ~ae 
12lst Maine Legislature 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1629 
RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under the Constitution 
of Maine To Increase State Education Funding and Provide Property 
Tax Relief 
LR2165(21) 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'Jj' to Committee Amendment "c" 
Sponsor: Sen Brennan 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2003-04 
$0 
$0 
2004-05 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2005-06 
($40,000) 
($40,000) 
Projections 
2006-07 
($80,000) 
($80,000) 
This amendment reduces the General Fund cost of the bill by $40,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $80,000 in fiscal 
year 2006-07 due to the elimination of the provisions concerning a cap on municipal appropriations and its impact on 
the Department of Audit. 
LR2165(21) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1629
Committee Amendment CA_C-SA_F_S349 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "r" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "c" to H.P. 
1209, L.D. 1629, "RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under 
the Constitution of Maine To Create Municipal Service Districts 
To Reduce the Cost of Local Government, To Provide Property Tax 
Relief and To Increase Economic Competitiveness" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and 
replacing it with the following: 
'RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under the Constitution 
of Maine To Reduce the Cost of Local Government through Increased 
State Education Funding and Provide Property Tax Relief' 
Further amend the amendment in Part A in section 2 in that 
part designated "§15671-A." by striking out all of subsection 3. 
Further amend the amendment by striking out all of Part B. 
Further amend the amendment on page 8 in the question in the 
first to 4th lines (page 8, lines 21 to 24 in amendment) 
by 
striking out the following: 
without raising Maine sales and 
personal income taxes, by having the State pay 55% of the cost of 
public 
education 
and 
capping 
municipal 
spending 
to 
achieve 
significant savings at the local level" and inserting in its 
place the fOllowing: 
'and avoid the need for a major increase in 
state taxes by phasing in a 55% state contribution to the cost of 
public education' 
Further amend the amendment 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
consecutively. 
by relettering or renumbe-ring 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
Page l-LR2165(29) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
.. ~ 
~ 
SENATE AMENDMENT "F" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "C" to H.P. 1209, 
L.D. 1629 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
removes 
the 
provision 
establishing 
a 
referendum 
process 
if 
the 
local 
cost 
share 
expectation is 
exceeded. 
The amendment removes all of Part B of the Committee 
Amendment 
"C", 
which established 
a 
cap 
on municipal 
budget 
growth. 
The amendment also amends the question. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator GAGNON) 
COUNTY: 
Kennebec 
FISCAL :\OTE REQLlRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 08/22/03 ~ac 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1629 
RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under the Constitution 
of Maine to Reduce the Cost of Local Government through Increased 
State Education Funding and Provide Property Tax Relief 
LR 2165(29) 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,~, to Committee Amendment "C" 
Sponsor: Sen. Gagnon 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2003-04 
$0 
$0 
2004-05 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2005-06 
($40,000) 
($40,000) 
Projections 
2006-07 
($80,000) 
($80,000) 
This amendment reduces the General Fund cost of the bill by $40,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $80,000 in fiscal 
year 2006-07 due to the elimination of the provisions concerning a cap on municipal appropriations and its impact on 
the Department of Audit. 
LR2165(29) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1629
Committee Amendment CA_C-SA_H_S351 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "H" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "c" to H. P. 
1209, L.D. 1629, "RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under 
the Constitution of Maine To Create Municipal Service Districts 
To Reduce the Cost of Local Government, To Provide Property Tax 
Relief and To Increase Economic Competitiveness" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and 
replacing it with the following: 
'RESOLUTlON, Proposing a Competing Measure under the Constitution 
of Maine To Reduce the Cost of Local Government through Increased 
State Education Funding and Provide Property Tax Relief' 
Further amend the amendment in Part A in section 2 in that 
part designated "§1567l-A." by striking out all of subsection 3. 
Further amend the amendment by striking out all of Part B. 
Further amend the amendment on page 8 in the question in the 
first to 4th lines (page 8, lines 21 to 24 in amendment) 
by 
striking out the following: 
" 
without raising Maine sales and 
personal income taxes, by having the State pay 55% of the cost of 
public 
education 
and 
capping 
municipal 
spending 
to 
achieve 
significant savings at the local level" and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'and avoid the need for 
a 
significant 
increase in state taxes by phasing in a 55% state contribution to 
the cost of public education' 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
the amendment by relettering or renumbering 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
Page l-LR2165(34) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
~cl'· 
SENATE AMENDMENT "H" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "C" to H.P. 1209, 
L.D. 1629 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
removes 
the 
provision 
establishing 
a 
referendum 
process 
if the 
local 
cost 
share 
expectation is 
exceeded. 
The amendment removes all of Part B of the Committee 
Amendment 
"C", 
which established 
a 
cap 
on municipal 
budget 
growth. 
The amendment also amends the question. 
COUNTY: 
Kennebec 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 08/22/03 ;:!vac:.. 
l2lst Maine Legislature 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1629 
RESOLUTION, Proposing a Competing Measure under the Constitution 
of Maine to Reduce the Cost of Local Government through Increased 
State Education Funding and Provide Property Tax Relief 
LR 2165(34) 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "U' to Committee Amendment "C" 
Sponsor: Sen. Gagnon , 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2003-04 
$0 
$0 
2004-05 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2005-06 
($40,000) 
($40,000) 
Projections 
2006-07 
($80,000) 
($80,000) 
This amendment reduces the General Fund cost of the bill by $40,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $80,000 in fiscal 
year 2006-07 due to the elimination of the provisions concerning a cap on municipal appropriations and its impact on 
the Department of Audit. 
LR2165(34) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prevent the Sale of Water Laced with Nicotine in Maine (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1631
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MARTIN, KOFFMAN, GAGNON, SAWYER, TREAT, ANNIS, MAKAS, SA VIELLO, THOMPSON, TWOMEY

Legislative Document 
No. 1631 
S.P.587 
In Senate, June 9,2003 
An Act To Prevent the Sale of Water Laced with Nicotine in Maine 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: GAGNON of Kennebec, SAWYER of Penobscot, TREAT of Kennebec, 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, MAKAS of Lewiston, SA VIELLO of Wilton, 
THOMPSON of China, TWOMEY of Biddeford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.t. 22 MRSA c. 262-A, sub-c. 4 is enacted to read: 
SUBCHAPTER 4 
NICOTINE PRODUCTS 
§I560. 
Sales of nicotine water products 
1. 
Definitions. 
As used in this subchapter, unless the 
context 
otherwise 
indicates, 
the 
following 
terms 
have 
the 
following meanings. 
A. 
"Nicotine water" means bottled water that is laced with 
nicotine. 
2. 
Prohibition. 
A person may not selL offer for sale or 
possess nicotine water in this State. 
3. 
Violation: fine. 
Any person who violates this section 
commits a civil violation for which the following fines may be 
imposed: 
A. 
For a first violation, $500; 
B. 
For a 2nd violation, $1,000; and 
C. 
For a 3rd or subsequent violation, $5,000. 
Each sale or possession in violation of this section constitutes 
a separate violation for purposes of calculating the fine. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the sale or possession of water laced 
with nicotine in this State and establishes a fine of $500 for a 
first offense, $1,000 for a 2nd offense and $5, 000 for a 3rd or 
subsequent offense. 
Page I-LR2l71(I)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1632
Senate Amendment SA_A_S270 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "Ill" to S. P. 588 
L D 
1632 
"R 
T 
, 
.. 
, 
eso ve, 
Ratify the Endorsement of the Towns of Otisfie1d and Harrison in 
Renaming the Bolsters Mills Bridge" 
Amend the resolve by inserting after the title the following: 
'Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, Acts 
and 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
until 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas, the boards of selectmen in the 2 towns connected by 
the bridge named in this resolve agreed in May 2003 to the name 
authorized by this resolve; 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' 
Further amend the resolve in section 2 by inserting at the 
end the following: 
'The towns shall work with the Department of 
Transportation to ensure that the signs are of the proper size 
and placed properly.' 
Further amend the resolve by inserting after section 2 the 
following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.' 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
.~':.tt 
j ., 
~.; 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 588, L.D. 1632 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and clause to the 
resolve 
and 
requires 
the 
affected 
towns 
to 
work 
with 
the 
Department of Transportation when placing the signs naming the 
bridge. 
SPONSORED BY: Q.t«,J. ~-L~ 
(Senator P.H. HATCH) 
COUNTY: 
Somerset 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Ratify the Endorsement of the Towns of Otisfield and Harrison in Renaming the Bolsters Mills Bridge CAFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1632
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BENNETT, HEIDRICH, BROWN, COLLINS, GAGNE-FRIEL, JODREY, SYKES

Legislative Document 
No. 1632 
S.P.588 
In Senate, June 9, 2003 
Resolve, To Ratify the Endorsement of the Towns of Otisfield and 
Harrison in Renaming the Bolsters Mills Bridge 
CAFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative HEIDRICH of Oxford and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, COLLINS of Wells, GAGNE-FRIEL of 
Buckfield, JODREY of Bethel, McKENNEY of Cumberland, SYKES of Harrison. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 1. Bolsters Mills Road bridge name change. Resolved: 
Tha t 
the bridge crossing the Crooked River on Bolsters Mills Road that 
is on the town lines of Harrison and Otisfield be named the Kerry 
Grover Memorial Bridge, 
in honor of a 
local man 
who 
was 
an 
integral part of both communities; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Towns authorized to erect signs if desired. Resolved: 
That 
the towns of Harrison and Otisfield, whose municipal officials 
unanimously endorsed the name change set out in section 1, are 
authorized to erect signs naming the bridge the Kerry Grover 
Memorial Bridge at the towns' own expense if the towns desire to 
have signs. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve changes the name of the Bolsters Mills Road 
bridge between the towns of Harrison and Otisfield that crosses 
the Crooked River to Kerry Grover Memorial Bridge. 
It is in 
honor 
of 
an 
individual 
who 
was 
a 
notable 
member 
of 
both 
communities, 
and 
the 
towns 
are 
authorized 
to 
erect 
signs 
indicating the new name at their own expense. 
Page l-LR2169(1)
An Act Regarding Conformity with the Federal Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 LR2170(03)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1633
Committee Amendment CA_A_S284 (Senate)
Committee: Taxation

COMMI TTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S • P • 
, L.D. 1633, Bill, "An 
Act Regarding Conformity with the Federal Jobs and Growth Tax 
Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph N in subparagraph 
(2) in the last line (page 1, line 31 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
".ru;:" and inserting in its place the following: 
'~' 
Further 
amend the bill in section 5 in paragraph N in 
subparagraph (2) in the last line (page 3, line 10 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: 
".ru;:" and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'~' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing 
Committee 
on 
Taxation. 
This 
amendment 
makes 
technical 
corrections to reflect the intent of the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/12/03 ~ac:. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1633 
An Act Regarding Conformity with the Federal Jobs and Growth Tax 
Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 
LR2170(03) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "k 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Majority Report 
Fiscal Note 
No net General Fund revenue impact 
This bill has no net General Fund cost. It requires the state to conform to recent federal income tax law changes but 
requires taxpayers to make adjustments to income to avoid the significant General Fund revenue loss that would result 
from full conformity. The following table is provided for informational purposes only as it reflects the General Fund 
revenue loss associated with fully conforming to the federal Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of2003, 
Public Law 108-27, if the adjustments contained in this bill were not made. 
Projections 
Projections 
2003-04 
2004-05 
2005-06 
2006-07 
Revenue 
General Fund - Marriage Penalty 
($21,857,937) 
($9,770,335) 
$0 
$0 
General Fund - Alternative Minimum Tax Exemption 
($492,294) 
($480,431) 
$0 
$0 
General Fund - Increased Expensing (Section 179) 
($3,651,236) 
($2,925,455) 
($2,320,052) 
$3,089,684 
General Fund - Bonus Depreciation 
($28,171,846) 
($16,549,702) 
$1,259,644 
$8,032,326 
($54,173,313) 
($29,725,923) 
($1,060,408) 
$11,122,010
An Act To Make Additional Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2005
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1636
House Amendment HA_A_H621 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1213, L.D. 1636, Bill, "An Act 
To Make Additional Supplemental Appropriations and 
Allocations 
for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State 
Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2004 and June 30, 
2005" 
Amend the bill in Part A in section 2 in subsection 5 in the 
14th line 
(page 
3, 
line 
in L.D.) 
by 
striking out 
the 
following: "a portion" and inserting in its place the following: 
'as a proportion' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment makes 
a 
technical change to the bill to 
clarify that the aggregate share of contributions by employees 
and retirees may increase as a proportion of the total cost. 
.----. " 
. 
J 
SPONSORED BY: 
/ 
..).. ...... 
(Representative BRANNIGAN) 
TOWN: 
Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Additional Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2005
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1636
Senate Amendment SA_A_S344 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1213, L.D. 1636, Bill, "An Act 
To Make Additional Supplemental Appropriations and 
Allocations 
for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State 
Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2004 and June 30, 
2005" 
Amend the bill in Part A in section 2 in subsection 5 in the 
14th line 
(page 
3, 
line 
in L.D.) 
by 
striking out 
the 
following: "a portion" and inserting in its place the following: 
'as a proportion' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment makes 
a 
technical change to the bill to 
clarify that the aggregate share of contributions by employees 
and retirees may increase as a proportion of the total cost. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator CATHCART) 
COUNTY: 
Penobscot 
SENATE 
Page l-LR2199(S) 
AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Additional Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2005
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1636
Senate Amendment SA_B_S353 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" fJ" to H.P. 1213, L.D. 1636, Bill, "An Act 
To Make Additional Supplemental Appropriations and 
Allocations 
for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State 
Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2004 and June 30, 
2005" 
Amend the bill by inserting after Part C the following: 
'PARTD 
Sec. D·l. PL 2003, c. 333, §22 is repealed. 
Sec. D·2. Effective date. 
That section of 
repeals Public Law 2003, chapter 333, section 
September 13, 2003.' 
this Part that 
takes effect 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
the amendment by relettering or renumbering 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
Public Law 
2003, 
chapter 333 
repealed the Maine 
Revised 
Statutes, Title 12, section 7464, subsection 7, which prohibits 
the illegal possession of a gift moose, and Title 12, section 
7464, subsection 8, which prohibits the buying and selling of 
moose. 
Although the repeal of Title 12, section 7467, subsection 
was 
intentional, Title 12, 
section 7467, 
subsection 8 
was 
repealed in error. 
This amendment repeals the section of chapter 
Page l-LR2199 (7) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" (3)" to H.P. 1213, L.D. 1636 
that repeals subsection 8, 
thus leaving subsection 8 in 
force. 
Further, it makes the change effective September 13, 
2003, which is the d 
chapter 333 takes effect. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator MAR 
N) 
COUNTY: 
roostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Regarding Balloon Payments AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 602, Maine Consumer Credit Code
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1638
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H706 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
L.D. 1638, Bill, "An Act To Amend the 
Regarding Balloon Payments" 
AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 602, 
Maine Consumer Credit Code 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 4 in the 14th 
line 
(page 
1, 
line 
in 
amendment) 
by 
striking out 
the 
following: 
"date" 
and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'datet-aR~' 
Further amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 4 in 
the last 3 lines 
(page 
2, 
lines 
to 
in amendment) 
by 
striking out the following: 
"a reasonable disposition fee or 
reasonable charges for excess mileage, excess wear and tear or 
damage to the motor vehicle; and" and inserting in its place the 
following: 'one Qr more of the fQllowing:' 
Further amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 4 by 
inserting at the end the following: 
'A. 
A reasonable disposition fee; 
B. 
Reasonable charges for excess mileage; 
C. 
Reasonable charges for excess wear and tear; and 
D. 
Reasonable charges for damage to the motor vehicle; and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the ability of a creditor to assess 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT • ./1. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S. P. 602, L • D • 
1638 
reasonable charges against a consumer when a motor vehicle is 
returned to the creditor in lieu of a final payment on a consumer 
credit transaction. 
~ 
(Representative O'NEIL) 
SPONSORED BY: 
TOWN: 
Saco 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1639
Committee Amendment CA_A_H698 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fI" to H.P. 1216, L.D. 1639, Bill, "An 
Act To Make Polling Places More Convenient" 
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, municipali ties may hold referenda and elections at 
any time during the year and, notably, the Town of Harpswell will 
hold a major referendum on March 9, 2004; and 
Whereas, Maine is a national leader in encouraging voter 
participation, which can be enhanced by making access to the 
polls easier; and 
Whereas, the cost of managing voting in a 
polling place 
affording only difficult access and requiring crowd control may 
be greater than the cost of the use of multiple polling places; 
and 
Whereas, cold winter weather imposes a hardship on voters 
required to wait outdoors to vote for lengthy periods because of 
limited access to a voting place; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
Page l-LR2396(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ''i1'' to H.P. 1216, L.D. 1639 
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 2 and 
before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and clause to the 
bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Maine Consumer Credit Code Regarding Balloon Payments
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1638
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services and
Sponsors: LaFOUNTAIN

Legislative Document 
No. 1638 
S.P.602 
In Senate, December 3, 2003 
An Act To Amend the Maine Consumer Credit Code Regarding 
Balloon Payments 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 3, 2003. Referred to the Committee 
on Insurance and Financial Services and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2. 
Presented by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of York. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 9-A MRS A §3-30S, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1997, c. 94, 
§2, is further amended to read: 
4. 
A schedule of payments may require a final payment not 
substantially equal 
to 
all 
other 
periodic 
payments 
if 
the 
transaction is made for a term of not less than 4 years and if 
the contract evidencing the consumer credit transaction gives the 
consumer the right to refinance the amount of the final payment 
in order to fully amortize the obligation on terms then generally 
offered by the creditor, if the consumer satisfies reasonable 
credit standards and if the property satisfies reasonable loan to 
value 
standards. 
The 
administrator 
shall 
examine 
the 
reasonableness of standards during regular examinations and upon 
consumer complaint. At least 60 days but not more than 180 days 
prior to the maturity of the loan, the creditor must notify the 
consumer in writing of the maturity date and the amount due on 
the maturity date. 
The 4-year limitation does not apply to the 
sale or lease of a motor vehicle: and 
SUMMARY 
This legislation clarifies that a motor vehicle lease or 
loan is not subject to the minimum 48-month rule for balloon 
payments.
An Act To Provide a Clear Transition for the County Commissioner Districts as Apportioned by Public Law 2003, Chapter 43 and as Codified by Public Law 2003, Chapter 291
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1637
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: GAGNON, CLARK
Amends: 30-A MRSA §66-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1637 
S.P.600 
In Senate, August 21, 2003 
An Act To Provide a Clear Transition for the County Commissioner 
Districts as Apportioned by Public Law 2003, Chapter 43 and as 
Codified by Public Law 2003, Chapter 291 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the public laws effecting reapportionment of county 
commissioner 
districts 
do 
not 
provide 
a 
clear 
transition 
provision; and 
Whereas, the passage 
of this 
legislation is 
immediately 
necessary for the Secretary of State to prepare ballots for the 2 
county charter commission elections in November 2003; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 30-A MRSA §66-A, sub-§I7 is enacted to read: 
17. 
Tran&itiQD. 
A Bgr!;lQn hQlding thg 
offis;;g 
Qf 
cQ]Jntjl: 
S;;Qmm.i55iQngr 
on 
SgBtgm12gr 
13, 
2QQ3 
cQntin]J!iHi 
to 
serve 
the 
rgmainggr Qf thg tgrm fQr whiS;;h glgctgg. 
Cangigatg~ fQr the 
Qffice Qf cQ]Jnty cQmmissiQngr fQr districts in which thg term of 
Qfficg gXBires in 2QQ4 will run fQr Qffis;;g fQr thg districts 
gsta12li5hgg in this sgctiQn. 
As of Januarjl: L 
2005, all countjl: 
cQmmissiQngrs 
reBresgnt 
thg 
districts 
gsta12lishgd 
in 
this 
ses;;tiQn, rggardlgss Qf when elgs;;tgd. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that county commissioner positions with 
terms that expire in 2004 will be filled by candidates running 
for those offices in the new districts in 2004. 
The makeup of 
all the districts for county commissioner will change beginning 
on January 1, 2005. 
Page l-LR2201(1)
An Act To Make Polling Places More Convenient
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1639
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: PERCY, BULL, THOMPSON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2528

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1639 
H.P.1216 
House of Representatives, December 8,2003 
An Act To Make Polling Places More Convenient 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 3,2003. Referred to the Committee on 
Legal and Veterans Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg. 
'77/~ /J7. 7Ild£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BULL of Freeport, THOMPSON of China. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §2528, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 
737, Pt. A, §2 and Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6, c. 
9, §2 and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is further amended to read: 
3. 
Voting place specified; polls. 
The warrant for a town 
meeting for the election of' officials saaJ:J: ~ 
specify the 
voting place, which must be in the same building or a building 
nearby where the meeting is to be held. 
The warrant for a town 
meeting for the election of officials that occurs at the same 
time as voting in federal, state or county elections, but not at 
the same time as a 
town meeting 9-eld for other purposes, may 
specify the same voting places as those used by the town for 
federaL state or county elections. 
1t:--shalJ: The warrant must 
specify the time of opening and closing the polls, which must be 
kept open at least 4 consecutive hours. 
A. 
In the warrant for a town meeting under this section, 
the 
municipal 
officers 
may 
designate 
the 
date 
of 
the 
election and designate another date within 14 days of the 
date set for elections as the time for considering the other 
articles of business in the warrant. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §2528, sub-§5,'C is enacted to read: 
C. 
If the warrant for a town meeting contains only articles 
for the election of the moderator and one or more referendum 
questions to be voted on by secret ballot, the municipal 
officers may specify the Same voting places as those used by 
the town for federal, state or county elections. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to provide a 
town with the 
option to conduct an election at the usual locations instead of 
at a single location when a town meeting is being conducted for 
the exclusive purpose of voting by secret ballot. 
A change is 
not proposed for secret ballot voting occurring in conjunction 
with 
a 
town meeting 
for 
other purposes. 
This 
procedure 
is 
optional, so that no town is required to assume additional cost.
An Act To Provide Accurate Vital Records for Adults in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1640
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRUNO, DUDLEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §2767

Legislative Document 
No. 1640 
H.P.1217 
House of Representatives, December 8, 2003 
An Act To Provide Accurate Vital Records for Adults in Maine 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 3,2003. Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative BRUNO of Raymond. 
Cosponsored by Representative DUDLEY of Portland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
/7l~ 
/11. 7llt1£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2767 is enacted to read: 
§2767. 
Amendment of certificate of birth following proof of 
parentage 
The state registrar shall amend a certificate of birth to 
accurately reflect the identity of the biological parents of the 
subject of the certificate of birth for a subject born in this 
State when the state registrar receives proof based on testing of 
deoxyribonucleic acid, DNA, that a person is a biological parent 
of the subject of the certificate of birth and receives written 
consent from that biological parent. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the state registrar shall amend a 
certificate of birth to accurately reflect the identity of the 
biological parents of the subject of the certificate of birth for 
a subject born in this State when the state registrar receives 
proof based on testing of deoxyribonucleic acid, 
DNA, 
that a 
person is a biological parent of the subject of the certificate 
of birth and receives written consent from that biological parent.
An Act To Require That Rules Pertaining to Reimbursement for Services for Child Development Services Be Major Substantive Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1641
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CRAVEN, BUNKER, MILLETT, WALCOTT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §7727

Legislative Document 
No. 1641 
H.P.1218 
House of Representatives, December 8,2003 
An Act To Require That Rules Pertaining to Reimbursement for 
Services for Child Development Services Be Major Substantive 
Rules 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 3,2003. Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. 
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'1J7.11!~~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BUNKER of Kossuth Township, MILLETT of Waterford, 
WALCOTT of Lewiston. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, attempts have been made to change reimbursement to 
providers of child development services for the Department of 
Education; and 
Whereas, if the changes are made, some providers will have 
to close; and 
Whereas, if providers 
close, 
children might not 
receive 
necessary child development 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, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §7727, sub-§3 as amended by PL 2001, c. 
510, §1, is further amended to read: 
3. Rule-making authority. 
The commissioner may adopt rules 
necessary to implement this chapter in accordance with the Maine 
Administrative Procedure Act. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this 
chapter that establish and maintain a 
statewide network that 
ensures the provisions of Childfind for families and children 
from birth to 5 years of age aBa-F~les-~eveFBiB~, that govern the 
eligibility for and delivery of free appropriate public education 
to children with disabilities from birth to 5 years of age and 
their families or that pertain to reimbursement to providers of 
services to children and families are major substantive rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter **-11. 2-11.. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that rules adopted by the Commissioner of 
Education pertaining to reimbursement to providers of services to 
children and families under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
20-11., chapter 307-11. be major substantive rules.