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Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1419
Committee Amendment CA_A_S216 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 467, L.D. 1419, Bill, "An 
Act 
To 
Protect 
Campers 
by 
Making 
Personal 
Information 
Confidential" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in the last line 
(pagej 1, line 
in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: 
"made." 
the 
following: 
'Records 
may 
be 
made 
available 
upon 
request 
to 
law 
enforcement 
officers 
investigating 
criminal 
activity. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the Department of Conservation, 
Bureau 
of 
Parks 
and 
Lands 
campsite 
reservation 
system 
may 
disclose 
the 
information 
concerning 
campers 
and 
campsite 
reservations to law enforcement upon request. 
Page l-LR1955(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority To Allow the Purchase of Nontoll Services by Electronic Toll Collection Patrons
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1420
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HATCH, USHER
Amends: 23 MRSA §1965

Legislative Document 
No. 1420 
S.P.470 
In Senate, March 25, 2003 
An Act To Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority To Allow the 
Purchase of Nontoll Services by Electronic Toll Collection Patrons 
Submitted by the Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HATCH of Somerset. 
Cosponsored by Representative USHER of Westbrook and 
Senator: SA V AGE of Knox. 
Prin.ed 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. 23 MRSA §1965, sub-§I, fI', as amended by PL 1993, c. 
612, §4, is further amended to read: 
T. 
Take all other lawful action necessary and incidental to 
these powers; aBe 
Sec. 2. 23 MRSA §1965, sub-§I, ,U, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 
612, §5, is amended to read: 
U. 
Adopt rules, in accordance with the Maine Aruninistrative 
Procedure Act, to establish a logo signing pr09ram on the 
turnpike. 
The authority may charge fees for signs that 
contain 
names, 
symbols, 
logos 
or 
other 
indentifiers of 
specific commercial enterprises. 
This paragraph may not be 
interpreted as limiting the authority's genera.l 
power to 
collect fees under paragraph HT; and 
Sec. 3. 23 MRSA §1965, sub-§I,,v is enacted to read: 
V. 
Develop programs whereby a patron of the t.urnpike who 
uses the authority's electronic toll collection system, as 
defined in section 1980, subsection 1. paragraph a, 
may 
elect to use the patron's electronic toll collection system 
device to pay for services other than tolls for the use of 
the turnpike, whether those services are provided by the 
authority itself or 3rd parties, and allow 
th,~ patron to 
participate in similar programs developed by other tolling 
authorities. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the Maine Turnpike Authority's power 
to allow electronic toll collection system patrons to purchase 
nontoll services with their electronic toll collection system 
devices. 
Page l-LR1354(1)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1424
Committee Amendment CA_A_H332 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §4622

, 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f!" to H.P. 1043, L.D. 1424, Bill, "An 
Act Relating to the Award of Attorneys I 
Fees and Damages under 
the Maine Human Rights Act" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
I Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §4622, sub-§ 1, 1rB, as amended by PL 1993, c . 
327, §3, is further amended to read: 
B. 
Failed, within 90 days after finding reasonable grounds 
to believe that unlawful discrimination occurred, to enter 
into a conciliation agreement to which the plaintiff was a 
party; Sf' 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §4622, sub-§I, 1rC, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 
327, §4, is amended to read: 
C. 
Issued 
a 
right-to-sue 
letter 
under 
section 
4612, 
subsection 6 and the action was brought by the aggrieved 
person not more than 2 years after the act of unlawful 
discrimination of which the complaint was made as provided 
in section 4613, subsection 2, paragraph CTL-Q£ 
Sec.3. 5 MRSA §4622, sub-§I, 1rD is enacted to read: 
D. 
Dismissed the case in error,' 
Page l-LR1837(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
, 
" 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "r" to H.P. 1043, L.D. 1424 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
It authorizes a court to 
award attorneys' fees and damages to a plaintiff who prevails at 
trial on a discrimination complaint if the plaintiff establishes 
that, prior to filing with the court, the plaintiff filed the 
charge with the Maine Human Rights Commission and the commission 
erroneously dismissed the case. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Facilitate the Implementation, Maintenance and Operation of the E-9-1-1 Emergency System
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1423
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BLISS, STRIMLING, ADAMS, BERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 1423 
H.P.1042 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2003 
An Act To Facilitate the Implementation, Maintenance and 
Operation of the E-9-1-1 Emergency System 
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BLISS of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BERRY of Belmont. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 2S MRSA §2926, sub-§S, as enac ted by PL 2001, c. 439, 
Pt. EEEE, §5, is amended to read: 
5. 
Call answering coverage. 
The bureau is not required to 
provide for or use surcharge funding for local 911 call answering 
coverage 
in 
counties 
or 
municipalities 
that--eheese--Bet--te 
paFtieipate-iB-the-~-9-1-1-system. 
Sec. 2. 2S MRSA §2927, sub-§I-B, as amended by PL 2001, c. 
584, §1 and affected by §10, is further amended to read: 
I-B. 
Statewide 
E-9-l-l 
surcharge. 
The 
activities 
authorized 
under 
this 
chapter 
are 
funded 
through 
a 
special 
statewide 
E-9-1-1 
surcharge 
levied 
on 
each 
residential 
and 
business 
telephone 
eXChange 
line, 
including 
private 
branch 
exchange 
lines 
and 
Centrex 
lines, 
cellular 
or 
wireless 
telecommunications service subscribers and semipublic coin and 
public access lines. 
The statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge may not be 
imposed on more than 25 lines or numbers per customer billing 
account. 
In the case of cellular or wireless telecommunications 
service subscribers, the place of residence of those subscribers 
must be determined according to the sourcing rules for mobile 
telecommunications services set forth in Title 36, section 1816. 
The statewide E-9-l-1 surcharge is §Q¢ QQt per month per line or 
number 
QBtil--~-~-~~~€~--aajeQFBmeBt-~~-~~-FJ~£~--Re~QlaF 
£e66ieB-~~-~~-~~~-6e~islataFer-af~e~-~~~-~-~ae-6tatewiae 
E - 9 -l-l- -su-r-GhiH"-ge-- -4.£-- ;l6¢ - -pe-r-- ment.h- - pe F - -~i-ne- - -€H:"- -:a Hmse F . 
The 
statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge must be billed on a monthly basis by 
each local exchange telephone utility or cellular or wireless 
telecommunications service provider and be shown separately as a 
statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge on the customer's bill. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the sunset provision that reduces the 
surcharge 
for 
Enhanced 
9-1-1 
service 
from 
50¢ 
to 
32¢, 
it 
increases the surcharge from 50¢ to 66¢ and makes it clear that a 
county or municipality 
may 
not 
withdraw 
from 
the 
statewide 
E-9-1-1 system.
An Act Relating to the Protection of Whistleblowers
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1425
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SIMPSON, PENDLETON, BULL, DUPLESSIE, MILLS, NORBERT, RICHARDSON, SHERMAN, SMITH, EDMONDS
Amends: 26 MRSA §833

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1425 
H.P.I044 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2003 
An Act Relating to the Protection of Whistleblowers 
Submitted by the Maine Human Rights Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator PENDLETON of Cumberland and 
7Jf~ 
1?1.11!Q£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BULL of Freeport, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, MILLS of Farmington, 
NORBERT of Portland, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, SMITH of 
Van Buren, Senator: EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
Printed nn re<:ycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §833, sub-§I, 1JD, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 
782, §4, is amended to read: 
D. 
The employee acting in good faith, has refused to carry 
out a directive to engage in activity that the employee has 
reasonable cause to believe is a violation of a law or rule 
adopted 
under 
the 
laws 
of 
this 
State, 
Cl. 
political 
subdivision of this State or the United States or that would 
expose the employee or any individual to a condition that 
would result in serious injury or death, after having sought 
and 
been unable 
to obtain 
a 
correction of the illegal 
activity or dangerous condition from the employer. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
provides 
protection 
for 
an 
employee 
who 
is 
retaliated against because the employee has refused ,to carry out 
a directive of the employer that the employee has reasonable 
cause to believe compels the employee to violate the law. 
The 
Law Court has held that the existing statutory language protects 
only those employees who refuse to carry out a directive that 
would result in serious injury or death, see Devoid v. Clair 
Buick Cadillac, Inc., 
A. 
2d 749 
(Me. 
1996). 
The bill is 
intended to correct the problem noted by the Law Court:.
An Act Relating to the Protection of Whistleblowers LR 1838(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1425
Committee Amendment CA_A_H395 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to 
Act Relating to the Protection of 
H.P. 1044, L.D. 
Whistleblowers" 
1425, Bill, "An 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph D in the 2nd and 
3rd lines (page I, lines 7 and 8 in L.D.) by striking out the 
fOllowing: "the employee has reasonable cause to believe is" and 
inserting in its place the following: 'would be' 
Further amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 2. Printing of poster. 
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 26, section 42-B, the Department of Labor, Bureau 
of Labor Standards is not required to modify and redistribute the 
printed notice required by that section to reflect the changes in 
the laws resulting from this Act .. ' The Bureau of Labor Standards 
shall modify the printed notice to reflect the changes contained 
in this Act when it becomes necessary to print additional notices 
due to an insufficient supply of such notices or future changes 
in the laws.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that an employee is protected under 
the Whistleblowers' Protection Act if the employee, acting in 
good faith, refuses to carry out a directive that would be a 
violation of law or rule. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQrJRED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LRI838(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05109/03 ;:I>/ae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1425 
An Act Relating to the Protection of Whistleblowers 
LR 1838(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR1838(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Give Moose Permits to Members of the Wesget-Sipu Organization (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1426
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, PARADIS, MARTIN
Amends: 12 MRSA §7076

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1426 
H.P.1045 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2003 
An Act To Give Moose Permits to Members of the Wesget-Sipu 
Organization 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent. 
7Jf~frJ.11!~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative: PARADIS of Frenchville, Senator: MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7076, sub-§17 is enacted to read: 
17. 
Kesget-Sipu organization. 
The commissioner shall issue 
a permit under section 7463-A to every member of the Wesget-Sipu 
organization without any charge of fee. 
A holder of a license 
issued pursuant to this subsection is subject to chapters 701 to 
721. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife 
to 
issue 
a 
moose 
permit 
to 
every 
member 
of 
the 
Wesget-Sipu organization.
An Act Relating to the Award of Attorneys' Fees and Damages under the Maine Human Rights Act
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1424
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: NORBERT, PENDLETON, SIMPSON
Amends: 5 MRSA §4622

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1424 
H.P.1043 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2003 
An Act Relating to the Award of Attorneys' Fees and Damages 
under the Maine Human Rights Act 
Submitted by the Maine Human Rights Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative NORBERT of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator PENDLETON of Cumberland and 
Representative: SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Printed on recycled ~r 
77/~/J7.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §4622, sub-§I, lIA, as amended by PL 1993, c. 
327, §3, is further amended to read: 
A. 
Dismissed the case QRae~-£€£~~~£-~~-&~&&&G~1&a-6 for 
any reason; 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes clear that if a plaintiff establishes that 
prior to filing a 
complaint in court, 
the plaintiff filed a 
charge of discrimination with the Maine Human Rights Commission 
and the commission dismissed the case for any reason, the court 
may award attorneys' fees and damages if the plaintiff prevails 
at trial.
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Establish Areas within Which Engine Brakes Are Prohibited (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1428
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: ROGERS, YOUNGBLOOD, LEDWIN, PEAVEY-HASKELL, TREADWELL

Legislative Document 
No. 1428 
H.P.1047 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2003 
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Establish Areas within Which 
Engine Brakes Are Prohibited 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ROGERS of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Senator YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot and 
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'frl.1lldC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: LEDWIN of Holden, PEAVEY-HASKELL of Greenbush, TREADWELL of 
Carmel. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30·A MRSA §3013 is enacted to read: 
§3013. 
Engine brakes 
A municipality may enact an ordinance pursuant to section 
3001 that prohibits the use of engine brakes by a motor vehicle 
within the municipality. 
The ordinance may prohibit the use of 
engine brakes for the entire municipality or within a certain 
area of the municipality. 
For purposes of this section, "engine 
brakes" includes dynamic brakes, engine compression brakes and 
engine retarders. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a municipality to enact an ordinance that 
prohibits the use of engine brakes within the entire municipality 
or a certain area of the municipality.
Resolve, Requiring That Temporary Registration Plates Identify the Issuing Dealership Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and inserting in its place the following: , Sec. 1. Temporary plate dealer identification authorized. Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall adopt rules to establish and implement a process by which a temporary registration plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer, pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 462, identifies the dealership that attached the plate. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. SUMMARY This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment creates a resolve directing the Secretary of State to adopt routine technical rules to establish a process by which a temporary registration plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer identifies the dealership that attached the plate. Page 1-LR1830(2) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1427
Committee Amendment CA_A_H244 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/I,, to H.P. 1046, 
Act To Require That Temporary Registration 
Issuing Dealership" 
L.D. 1427, Bill, "An 
Plates Identify the 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'Resolve, Requiring That Temporary Registration Plates Identify 
the Issuing Dealership' 
Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the 
title and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
, Sec. 
1. 
Temporary 
plate 
dealer 
identification 
authorized. 
Resolved: 
That the Secretary of State shall adopt rules to 
establish 
and 
implement 
a 
process 
by 
which 
a 
temporary 
registration plate attached to 
a 
motor 
vehicle or trailer, 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 462, 
identifies the dealership that attached the plate. 
Rules adopted 
pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
The amendment creates a 
resolve 
directing 
the 
Secretary 
of 
State 
to 
adopt 
routine 
technical rules to establish a process by which 
a 
temporary 
registration plate 
attached 
to 
a 
motor 
vehicle 
or 
trailer 
identifies the dealership that attached the plate. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require That Temporary Registration Plates Identify the Issuing Dealership (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1427
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, BENNETT, AUSTIN, HEIDRICH, VAUGHAN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §462

Legislative Document 
No. 1427 
H.P.1046 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2003 
An Act To Require That Temporary Registration Plates Identify the 
Issuing Dealership 
(AFTER 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 Representative SNOWE-MELLO of Poland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, HEIDRICH of Oxford, McNEIL of Rockland, VAUGHAN 
of Durham, Senator: SA V AGE of Knox. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 29-A MRSA §462, sub-§I, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, 
Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
1. 
Temporary 
plate 
attachment. 
Except 
a 
transporter 
licensee or loaner licensee, a person licensed as a dealer may, 
on the sale or exchange of a motor vehicle or trailer, attach to 
its 
rear 
a 
temporary 
registration 
plate 
~ 
meets 
the 
requirements 
of 
subsection 
l-A. 
For 
the 
purposes 
of 
this 
subsection, 
"loaner 
licensee" 
means 
a 
person 
to 
whom 
the 
Secretary of State has granted permission to use loaner plates on 
vehicles owned by that person for the purpose of loaning those 
vehicles to customers whose vehicles are being repaired at the 
licensee's business location. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §462, sub-§I-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. 
Identification 
of 
dealership. 
/>,. 
temporary 
registration plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer in 
accordance with subsection 1 must identify the dealership that 
attaches the temporary plate. 
The Secretary of StatE~ shall adopt 
rules to implement this subsection. 
Rules adopted pursuant to 
this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bi11 
requires 
that 
temporary 
registri3.tion 
plates 
attached to motor vehicles or trailers by persons licensed as 
dealers 
identify the dealership. 
This 10uld enable 
the 
law 
enforcement community, when necessary, to ~ontact the dealership 
to obtain car owner information. 
Page l-LR1830(1)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1429
Committee Amendment CA_A_H369 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §243-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,{flO to H.P. 1048, L.D. 1429, Bill, "An 
Act To Authorize the Department of Audit To Perform Other Audits 
and Reviews" 
Amend 
the bill by striking out all of 
section 
and 
inserting in its place the following: 
26. 
'Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §243-A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 104, §1, is 
amended to read: 
§243-A. Random audits and reviews 
In addition to the powers and duties specified in section 
243, 
the Department of Audit shall conduct random audits and 
reviews of state programs to sample the accuracy of the financial 
records of those departments and agencies that administer or 
oversee the programs and report to the joint standing committees 
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local 
government matters and appropriations and financial affairs no 
later than January 15, 2002 and no later than January 15th of 
each year thereafter on the random auditing and review of state 
programs. 
The report must include at a minimum the number of 
random audits and reviews 
conducted, the programs audited and 
reviewed 
and 
an 
assessment 
of 
findings 
and 
resulting 
recommendations ~e6Ql~iR~-f~effi-~he-aQQi~ieRal-aQQi~6. 
This section is repealed Januavy 30, 2006.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. p 
.. to H.P. 1048, L.D. 1429 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
removes 
language 
from 
the 
bill 
that 
authorizes 
the 
Department 
of 
Audit 
to 
conduct 
inquiries, 
management 
analyses 
and 
inspections 
of operations 
and 
other 
research and replaces it with language authorizing the Department 
of Audit to conduct reviews. 
It also adds a sunset clause set 
for January 30, 2006. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Authorize the Department of Audit To Perform Other Audits and Reviews
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1429
Senate Amendment SA_A_S234 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1048, L.D. 1429, Bill, "An Act 
To Authorize the Department of Audit To Perform Other Audits and 
Reviews" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 5 MRS A §243-B is enacted to read: 
§243-B. 
Report regarding discrepancies 
In addition to the report reguired pursuant to section 
243-A, if in the course of any audit of a state department or 
agency the Department of Audit finds significant discrepancies in 
the financial records of that state department or agency, the 
State Auditor shall report, in person, to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature that has jurisdiction over that 
state department or agency within 60 days of the audit findings. 
If the Legislature is not in session during that 60 days, the 
State Auditor may report in writing to that committee.' 
Further amend the 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
consecutively. 
bill by relettering 
letter 
or 
section 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the State Auditor to report any 
significant discrepancy found in the financial records of a state 
Page l-LR1991(4) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
'~ 
l$ 
~.f 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1048, L.D. 1429 
department or agency, within 60 days of the finding, to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature that has jurisdiction over 
that department or agency. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator R. 
COUNTY: 
Oxford 
SENATE 
(See attached) 
AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/22/03 wac:.. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1429 
An Act To Authorize the Department of Audit To Perform Other Audits 
and Reviews 
LR 1991(04) 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment;4" S:":J 3 'f 
Sponsor: Sen. Bennett 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR1991(4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1431
Committee Amendment CA_A_H211 (House)

COMMITTEE 
Act To Update 
Audit Reports" 
AMENDMENT ,,/J., to H.P. 1050, L.D. 
the Requirements of Counties' and 
1431, Bill, "An 
Municipali ties' 
Amend 
the bill 
in 
section 
in 
that part 
"§952-A." in subsection 1 in paragraph 0 in the first 
2, line 9 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: 
statements" the following: 
'and all other information' 
designated 
line (page 
"financial 
Further amend the bill in section 5 in paragraph A in 
subparagraph (4) in the 2nd line (page 2, line 35 in L.D.) by 
inserting 
after 
the 
following: 
"financial 
statements" 
the 
following: 
'and all other information' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that counties and municipalities 
must include in their audit reports, in addition to financial 
statements, 
all 
other 
information 
required 
by 
governmental 
accounting and financial reporting standards. 
Page l-LR1990(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Establish Municpal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2003-04 LR2029(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1433
Committee Amendment CA_A_H427 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,;:t, to H.P. 1052, L.D. 1433, Bill, "An 
Act 
To 
Establish 
Municipal 
Cost 
Components 
for 
Unorganized 
Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2003-04" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/15/03 ~ae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1433 
An Act to Establish Municpal Cost Components for Unorganized 
Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2003-04 
LR2029(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No Net Fiscal Impact - General Fund 
The amounts in the bill for the state costs included in the municpal cost components are based on budgeted 
expenditures for fiscal year 2003-04. The costs established in this bill are incorporated into the tax assessment for the 
unorganized territory, which is collected as dedicated revenue to the Unorganized Territory Education and Services 
Fund. Transfers are then made to the other dedicated accounts for certain expenditures related to the Unorganized 
Territory and to the General Fund to reimburse for actual General Fund expenditures included in the municipal cost 
components. This bill will not affect budgeted General Fund revenue or appropriations. 
LR2029(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2003-04
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1433
Committee: Taxation

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1433 
H.P.1052 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2003 
An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized 
Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2003-04 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative LEMOINE of Old Orchard Beach for the Department of Audit 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 1604. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed under Joint Rule 
218. 
Printed on ,,,,:}'Clod paper 
11l~ 
/J7.1l/tJ£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, prompt 
determination 
and 
certification 
of 
the 
municipal 
cost 
components 
in 
the 
Unorganized 
Territory 
Tax 
District are necessary to the establishment of a mill rate and 
the levy of the Unorganized Territory Educational and Services 
Tax; 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. Municipal cost components for services rendered. 
In 
accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 
115, 
the Legislature determines that the net municipal cost 
component 
for 
services 
and 
reimbursements 
to be 
rendered in 
fiscal year 2003-04 is as follows: 
Audit - Fiscal Administration 
Education 
Forest Fire Protection 
Human Services - General Assistance 
Property Tax Assessment - Operations 
Maine Land Use Regulation Commission -
Operations 
TOTAL STATE AGENCIES 
County Reimbursements for Services: 
Aroostook 
Franklin 
Hancock 
Kennebec 
Oxford 
Penobscot 
Piscataquis 
Somerset 
Washington 
$108,207 
10,902,895 
150,000 
77,610 
647,399 
185,735 
$12,071,846 
$643,089 
573,099 
76,808 
6,393 
362,248 
676,840 
522,569 
773,469 
429,889 
TOTAL COUNTY SERVICES 
TOTAL REQUIREMENTS 
COMPUTATION OF ASSESSMENT 
Requirements 
Less Deductions: 
TOTAL 
TOTAL 
General -
State Revenue Sharing 
Homestead Reimbursement 
Miscellaneous Revenues 
Transfer from Undesignated 
Fund Balance 
Educational -
Lands Reserve Trust 
Tuition - Travel 
Miscellaneous 
Special - Retirement 
TOTAL DEDUCTIONS 
TAX ASSESSMENT 
$4,064,404 
$16,136,250 
$16,136,250 
$250,000 
100,000 
50,000 
2,400,000 
$2,800,000 
$60,000 
280,000 
5,000 
175,000 
$520,000 
($3,320,000) 
$12,816,250 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes municipal cost components for state 
and county services provided to the unorganized territory that 
would 
be 
paid 
for 
by 
a 
municipality. 
The 
municipal 
cost 
components 
constitute 
the 
property 
tax 
for 
the 
unorganized 
territory.
An Act To Ensure Basic Standards for Death Investigations by Law Enforcement Agencies
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1434
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BUNKER, STRIMLING
Amends: 25 MRSA §2803-B

Legislative Document 
No. 1434 
H.P.1053 
House of Representatives, March 25, 2003 
An Act To Ensure Basic Standards for Death Investigations by Law 
Enforcement Agencies 
Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
lJ1~frJ.1l/~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BUNKER of Kossuth Township. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2803-B, sub-§I, 1f1fG and H, as enacted by PL 
1993, c. 744, §5, are amended to read: 
G. 
Citizen complaints of police misconduct; aBe 
H. 
Criminal 
conduct 
engaged 
in 
by 
law 
enforcement 
officers ... ~ 
Sec. 2. 25 MRS A §2803-B, sub-§I, 1fI is enacted to read: 
I. 
Death 
investigations, 
including 
at 
a 
minimum 
the 
protocol of the Department of the Attorney General regarding 
such investigations. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires 
law enforcement agencies 
to 
adopt 
a 
written policy to deal with death investigations, including the 
minimum standard protocol for death investigations published by 
the Department of the Attorney General.
An Act to Clarify Immunity and Workers' Compensation for Search and Rescue Volunteers LR 1892(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1435
Committee Amendment CA_A_H452 (House)
Amends: 39-A MRSA §102

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If, to H.P. 1054, L.D. 1435, Bill, "An 
Act To Clarify Immunity and Workers' Compensation for Search and 
Rescue Volunteers" 
Amend 
the bill by striking out all of 
section 
and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 2. 39-A MRSA §102, sub-§ll, tF is enacted to read: 
F. 
A 
person certified by 
the 
Director 
of 
the 
Maine 
Emergency 
Management 
Agency 
within 
the 
Department 
of 
Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management as a qualified 
search and rescue worker is an employee of the State within 
the meaning of this Act while that person is performing 
search and rescue activity at the request of a state, county 
or local government entity. 
In computing the average weekly 
wage of a certified search and rescue worker injured while 
performing such activity, the average weekly wage must be 
taken to be the earning capacity of the injured employee in 
the occMpation in which the employee is regularly engaged. 
Sec. 
3. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
The 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Maine Emerqency Manaqement Aqency 
0214 
following 
Initiative: 
Appropriates 
funds 
for the purchase of workers' 
compensation coverage for search and rescue workers. 
Page l-LR1892(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~"; 
~ 
~ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,~ to H.P. 1054, L.D. 1435 
General Fund 
Personal Services 
General Fund Total 
SUMMARY 
2003-04 
$8,000 
$8,000 
2004-05 
$8,000 
$8,000' 
This amendment specifically identifies those individuals who 
are certified by the Director of the Maine Emergency Management 
Agency within the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management as qualified search and rescue workers and makes them 
employees of the State for purposes of workers' 
compensation 
coverage when they are engaged in search and rescue activity at 
the request of a state, county or local government entity. 
It 
also includes the same method of wage calculation applicable to 
volunteer firefighters. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
.lppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/16/03 frae. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1435 
An Act to Clarify Immunity and Workers' Compensation for Search and 
Rescue Volunteers 
LR 1892(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2003-04 
$8,000 
$8,000 
2004-05 
$8,000 
$8,000 
Projections 
2005-06 
$8,000 
$8,000 
Projections 
2006-07 
$8,000 
$8,000 
As amended, this bill includes General Fund appropriations for the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management for the costs of buying workers compensation coverage for search and rescue workers; the amounts are 
$8,000 beginning in fiscal year 2003-04. 
LR1892(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify That an Individual Requestor of a State Bureau of Identification Record Check Must Pay a Fee
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1436
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: STRIMLING, JODREY
Amends: 25 MRSA §1541

Legislative Document 
No. 1436 
S.P.473 
In Senate, March 25, 2003 
An Act To Clarify That an Individual Requestor of a State Bureau 
of Identification Record Check Must Pay a Fee 
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative JODREY of Bethel. 
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. 25 MRSA §1541, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2001, c. 552, 
§l, is further amended to read: 
6. 
Establishment 
of 
fees. 
The 
State 
Bureau 
of 
Identification may charge a fee to individuals, nongovernmental 
organizations, 
governmental organizations that are engaged in 
licensing 
and 
governmental 
organizations 
that 
are 
not 
a 
governmental entity of the State, a county of the State or a 
municipality of the State for each criminal history record check 
requested for noncriminal justice purposes pursuant to Title 16, 
chapter 3, subchapter VIII 1!. 
The requestor shall provide a name 
and date of birth for each record being requested. 
A request 
made pursuant to 5 United States Code, 
Section 9101 must be 
accompanied by fingerprints. 
A governmental organization that is 
engaged in licensing may charge an applicant for the cost of the 
criminal history record check. 
The commissioner shall establish 
a 
schedule of fees that covers the cost of providing these 
services. 
Revenues generated from these fees must be credited to 
the General Fund and the Highway Fund in an amount consistent 
with currently budgeted allotments and allocations. 
SUMMARY 
The 
Department 
of 
Public 
Safety, 
State 
Bureau 
of 
Identification has historically charged individuals, as well as 
organizations, to conduct criminal history record checks. 
This 
bill clarifies the language of the enabling 
statutE~ to reflect 
that practice by adding individuals to the list of entities that 
may be charged a fee.
An Act To Amend Marine Resources Special License Requirements for Educational Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1437
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DAMON, BULL
Amends: 12 MRSA §6074

Legislative Document 
No. 1437 
S.P.474 
In Senate, March 25, 2003 
An Act To Amend Marine Resources Special License Requirements 
for Educational Programs 
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative BULL of Freeport. 
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. 12 MRSA §6074, sub-§8, 1[1[D and E, as enacted by PL 
1995, c. 567, §2, are amended to read: 
D. 
A person who undertakes a public service activity; e~ 
E. 
A municipality that operates a hydraulic or mechanical 
soft-shell clam dredge for municipal transplanting projects 
under section 6623T~ 
Sec.2. 12 MRSA §6074, sub-§8, 1fF is enacted to read: 
F. 
A teacher who is providing a primary or secondary school 
program. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that teachers in primary or secondary 
schools do not need approval by the Marine Resources Advisory 
Council 
but 
may 
obtain 
a 
special 
license 
for 
research, 
aquaculture or education directly from the Commissioner of Marine 
Resources. 
I
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1438
Committee Amendment CA_A_S154 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 476, L.D. 1438, 
Act To Require Disclosure of Benefit Offsets under 
Insurance Policies" 
Bill, "An 
Disability 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 24.AMRSA§2717.A is enacted to read: 
§27l7-A. 
Disclosure of benefit offsets to ~licants 
At or before the time of application for any policy subject 
to this chapter that provides disability income benefits, the 
insurer shall provide the applicant with a clear and conspicuous 
written 
notice, 
on 
the 
application 
form 
or 
in 
a 
separate 
document, that accurately explains to the applicant all types of 
other sources of income that may result in a reduction of the 
benefits payable under the pOlicy. 
Sec. 2. 24·A MRSA §2829·A is enacted to read: 
§2829-A. 
Disclosure of benefit offsets to enrollees 
For any policy or contract subject to this chapter that 
provides disability income benefits, if the benefits under that 
policy or contract are subject to reduction due to other sources 
of 
income, 
then 
the 
insurer 
shall 
include 
in 
any 
written 
enrollment material and certificate of coverage developed by the 
Page l-LR1919(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. ,4 .. to S.P. 476, L.D. 1438 
insurer that is intended to be distributed to persons eligible 
for coverage under the policy or contract a clear and conspicuous 
notice that accurately explains all types of other sources of 
income that may result in a reduction of the benefits payable 
under the policy or contract. 
The notice requirement under this 
section does not apply to an advertisement intended for the 
general public.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the hill. With regard to individual 
policies, the amendment requires that insurers provide a clear, 
written disclosure of any benefit offsets on the application form 
or in a separate document. With regard to group policies and 
contract, the amendment requires insurers to include the notice 
in any written enrollment material and certificate of coverage 
intended for distribution to persons eligible for coverage under 
the policy or contract. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify Immunity and Workers Compensation for Search and Rescue Volunteers
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1435
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S310 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
1054, L.D. 1435, Bill, "An Act To Clarify Immunity and Workers' 
Compensation for Search and Rescue Volunteers" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and 
inserting in its place the following: 
, Sec. 
3. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
The 
Departmentwide -
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
0600 
following 
Initiative: 
Allocates 
funds 
for 
the 
purchase 
of 
workers' 
compensation coverage for search and rescue workers as certified 
by the Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency pursuant 
to the provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 39-A, 
section 102, subsection 11, paragraph F. 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Personal Services 
Other Special Revenue Funds Total 
SUMMARY 
2003-04 
$8,000 
$8,000 
2004-05 
$8,000 
$8,000' 
This amendment changes the appropriations and allocations of 
funds 
from the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for 
Page l-LR1892(4) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1054, 
L.D. 1435 
coverage 
for 
search and 
rescue workers as certified by the 
Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator 
COUNTY: 
Penobscot 
FISCAL :'\OTE REQrlRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
\ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenues 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/13/03 ;:!;Pac 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1435 
An Act to Clarify Immunity and Workers' Compensation for Search and 
Rescue Volunteers 
LR 1892(04) 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Cathcart 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2003-04 
($8,000) 
($8,000) 
$8,000 
$8,000 
2004-05 
($8,000) 
($8,000) 
$8,000 
$8,000 
Projections 
2005-06 
($8,000) 
($8,000) 
$8,000 
$8,000 
Projections 
2006-07 
($8,000) 
($8,000) 
$8,000 
$8,000 
As amended, this bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations for the Department ofInland Fisheries and 
Wildlife for the costs of buying workers compensation coverage for search and rescue worker-s; the amounts are 
$8,000 beginning in fiscal year 2003-04. The department will be billing the Maine Emergency Management Agency 
within the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management for the costs of the workers compensation 
coverage. The Maine Emergency Management Agency will be using the proceeds of certain federal grants to pay this 
allowable expense. 
LR1892(4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Disclosure of Benefit Offsets under Disability Insurance Policies
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1438
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MA YO
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2829-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1438 
S.P.476 
In Senate, March 26, 2003 
An Act To Require Disclosure of Benefit Offsets under Disability 
Insurance Policies 
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
~eference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MA YO of Sagadahoc. 
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. I. 24-A MRS A §2717-A is ~nacted to read: 
§2717-A. 
Disclosure of benefit offsets to applicants 
At or before the time of application for any policy subject 
to this chapter that pFovides disability income benefits, the 
insurer shall provide the applicant with a clear and conspicuous 
written notice, on the face of. or separate from the application 
form, that accurately explains to the applicant all sources of 
income that may result in a reduction of the benefits payable 
under the policy and the manner in which such reductions are 
calculated. 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §2829-A is enacted to read: 
§2829-A. 
Disclosure of benefit offsets to enrollees 
At 
or 
before 
the 
time 
that 
an 
individual 
enrolls 
for 
coverage under any policy subject to this chapter that provides 
disability 
income 
benefits, 
the 
insurer 
shall 
provide 
the 
individual with a clear and conspicuous written nptice, on the 
face of the application form or certificate of coverage or on a 
separate page, that accurately explains to the individual all 
sources of income that may result in a reduction of the benefits 
payable under the policy and the manner in which su.ch reductions 
are calculated. 
SUMMARY 
Disability income insurance policies routinely provide that 
benefits payable 
under 
a 
policy will 
be 
reduced 
by 
amounts 
received 
from 
other 
sources, 
including 
claims 
under 
other 
insurance 
polices 
such 
as 
workers' 
compensation 
or 
social 
security disability and retirement benefits. 
These offsets are 
not always clearly understood by a prospective insured at the 
time coverage is purchased or selected. 
This bill requires a 
clear, written disclosure of any such offsets at or before the 
time of application or enrollment to ensure that the prospective 
insured understands the limitation of any benefits under the 
policy before deciding whether to purchase coverage.
An Act
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1440
House Amendment HA_A_H126 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT .. p.. to S.P. 478, L.D. 1440, 
To Establish the Commercial Fishing Safety Council" 
Bill, "An Act 
Amend the bill in section 2 in that part designated "§6034." 
by striking out all of subsection 5 (page 2, lines 46 and 47 in 
L.D.) and inserting in its place the following: 
'5. 
Quorum. 
A quorum exists when a majority of the members 
of the council are present, 
either actually or pursuant to 
subsection 4.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is being presented on behalf of the Committee 
on Engrossed Bills to clarify the definition of "quorum." 
SPONSORED BY: 
TOWN: 
Biddeford 
Page l-LRI903(5) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1440
Committee Amendment CA_A_S32 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 478, L.D. 1440, 
Act To Establish the Commercial Fishing Safety Council" 
Bill, "An 
Amend the bil1 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, commercial 
inherently dangerous and 
Maine; and 
fishing 
off 
the 
coast 
vital to the economic 
of 
Maine 
is 
wel1-being of 
Whereas, over the last 8 years, 34 Maine fishermen were lost 
at sea while engaged in commercial fishing activities; and 
Whereas, most accidents that result in the sinking of a 
vessel are preventable; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore,' 
Further amend the bill by inserting at: the end before the 
summary the following: 
Page l-LR1903(2) 
COMM/rrEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A 
.. to S.P. 478, L.D. 1440 
'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 
emergency 
clause to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT