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An Act To Provide a Discount to Farmers Who Are Certified as Organic Farmers and Lease Land from the State
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0315
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: HUTTON, GAGNON, COWGER, DUPLESSIE, KOFFMAN, NORTON, PATRICK, THOMPSON, TWOMEY, MARTIN
Amends: 5 MRSA §6209

Legislative Document 
No. 315 
H.P.258 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
An Act To Provide a Discount to Farmers Who Are Certified as 
Organic Farmers and Lease Land from the State 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham. 
Cosponsored by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: COWGER of Hallowell, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, KOFFMAN of Bar 
Harbor, NORTON of Bangor, PATRICK of Rumford, THOMPSON of China, TWOMEY of 
Biddeford, Senator: MARTIN of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §6209, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. 
Discount 
on certain leases. 
When 
farmland 
acquired 
pursuant 
to 
this 
chapter 
is 
leased, 
the 
state 
agency 
or 
cooperating entity acting as the lessor in the lease agreement 
shall determine the fair market value of the lease. The state 
agency or cooperating entity acting as the lessor shall discount 
the 
lease 
fee 
by 
50°-0 
when 
the 
lessee 
obtains 
organic 
certification from an organization accredited as 
a certifying 
agent by the National Organic Program within the United States 
Department of Agriculture for products grown on the land. 
The 
lessee may apply for reimbursement equal to the amount of the 
discount for the 3-year period immediately preceding the organic 
certification. The discounted rate applies as long as the lessee 
maintains organic certification for products grown on the land. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides for a discounted lease fee for farmland 
acquired under the Land for Maine's Future program and leased for 
agricultural 
production 
when 
the 
lessee 
attains 
organic 
certification. 
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An Act To Prohibit Expenditures To Implement Treaties Not Ratified by the United States Senate
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0317
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: JOY, ANNIS, BERRY, CARR, GL YNN, GOODWIN, SHERMAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §1669

Legislative Document 
No. 317 
H.P.260 
House of Representatives, January 28,2003 
An Act To Prohibit Expenditures To Implement Treaties Not 
Ratified by the United States Senate 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative JOY of Crystal. (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, BERRY of Belmont, CARR of 
Lincoln, GL YNN of South Portland, GOODWIN of Pembroke, SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 5 MRSA §1669·B is enacted to read: 
§1669-B. 
Prohibition on state agency grants and expenditures 
A state department or agency may not expend or award funds 
to implement, in whole or in part, an international treaty that 
the United States Senate has not ratified. 
All state departments and agencies shall review all grants 
and expenditures made to ensure that none have been made 
to 
implement any international treaty that the United States Senate 
has not ratified, or portion of such a treaty. 
If an agency or 
department finds that any expenditures or grants have been made 
to implement all or part of any such international treaty, these 
expenditures must be 
terminated immediately and those grants 
withdrawn. 
As used in this section, "to implement" means to take any 
action that has a demonstrable and direct connection to specific 
reguirements 
of 
any 
international treaty that 
has 
not 
been 
ratified by the United States Senate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits 
a 
state 
department 
or 
agency 
from 
expending or awarding funds to implement an international treaty 
that has not been ratified by the United States Senate. 
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An Act to Reenact Standards for Road Construction for Forest Management Activities
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0319
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CARR, KNEELAND, HONEY, JOY, LUNDEEN, RICHARDSON, DA VIS
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-E

Legislative Document 
No. 319 
H.P.262 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
An Act to Reenact Standards for Road Construction for Forest 
Management Activities 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CARR of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Senator KNEELAND of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: HONEY of Boothbay, JOY of Crystal, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, 
RICHARDSON of Greenville, Senator: DA VIS of Piscataquis. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.!. 38 MRSA §480-E, sub-§l1 is enacted to read: 
11. 
Road construction associated with forest management 
activities. 
A 
permit 
by 
rule 
for 
road 
construction 
or 
maintenance associated with a forest management activity becomes 
effective upon receipt of notification by the department as long 
as: 
A. 
The road construction or maintenance is eligible for a 
permit by rule: and 
B. The notification is on a form provided by the department 
and is complete. 
SUMMARY 
This bill enacts language concerning permit by rule for road 
construction or maintenance that was repealed on August 1, 2002.
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Develop Rules To Control Wheel Spray from Large Commercial Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0318
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: COWGER, MARLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 318 
H.P.261 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Develop 
Rules To Control Wheel Spray from Large Commercial Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative COWGER of Hallowell. 
Cosponsored by Representative: MARLEY of Portland. 
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Mll..LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Sec. 1. Department rules. Resolved: 
That, 
not 
later 
than 
October 1, 
2004, 
the Department of Transportation shall adopt 
rules governing the discharge of wheel spray from the tires of 
large 
commercial 
vehicles. 
Rules 
adopted 
pursuant 
to 
this 
resolve are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires that, not later than October 1, 2004, 
the Department of Transportation shall adopt rules governing the 
discharge of wheel 
spray from the tires of large commercial 
vehicles. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this resolve are routine 
technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
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An Act To Allow Modular Home Transporters To Obtain Trailer Transit Plates LR 1089(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0323
Committee Amendment CA_A_H160 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A 
.. to H.P. 266, L.D. 323, Bill, "An 
To Obtain Trailer Transit 
Act To Allow Modular Home Transporters 
Plates" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 8 in the last 
blocked paragraph in the last line (page 2, line 4 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: 
"entity." the following: 
. For 
the purposes of this subsection, "modular home" has the same 
meaning as in Title 30-A, section 4358, subsection L 
paragraph 
At subparagraph (2).' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a cross-reference to the definition of 
"modular home." 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LRI089(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/15/03 ""ac:. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD323 
An Act To Allow Modular Home Transporters To Obtain Trailer 
Transit Plates 
LR 1089(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - Highway Fund 
LR1089(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning Counties' Share of the Real Estate Transfer Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0320
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DUPLESSIE, ADAMS, HUTTON, KNEELAND, LEMONT
Amends: 36 MRSA §4641-B

Legislative Document 
No. 320 
H.P.263 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
An Act Concerning Counties' Share of the Real Estate Transfer Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator SA V AGE of Knox and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, Senators: KNEELAND of 
Aroostook, LEMONT of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §4641-B, sub-§§3 and 4, as enacted by PL 200L 
c. 559, Pt. I, §4 and affected by §15, are repealed and the 
following enacted in their place: 
3. 
Disposition of funds. 
On or before the 10th day of each 
month, each register of deeds shall pay over to the State Tax 
Assessor a percentage of the tax collected during the previous 
month based on the following schedule: 
A. 
Beginning February 2004, 89% of the tax collected. 
The 
remaining 11% is retained by the county by the register of 
deeds 
and 
accounted 
for 
to 
the 
county 
treasurer 
as 
reimbursement 
for 
services 
rendered 
by 
the 
county 
in 
collecting the tax; 
B. 
Beginning February 2005, 87% of the tax collected. 
The 
remaining 13% is retained by the county by the register of 
deeds 
and 
accounted 
for 
to 
the 
county 
treasurer 
as 
reimbursement 
for 
services 
rendered 
by 
the 
county 
in 
collecting the tax; 
C. 
Beginning February 2006, 84% of the tax collected. 
The 
remaining 16% is retained by the county by the register of 
deeds 
and 
accounted 
for 
to 
the 
county 
treasurer 
as 
reimbursement 
for 
services 
rendered 
by 
the 
county 
ln 
collecting the tax; 
D. 
Beginning February 2007, 80% of the tax collected. 
The 
remaining 20% is retained by the county by the register of 
deeds 
and 
accounted 
for 
to 
the 
county 
treasurer 
as 
reimbursement 
for 
services 
rendered 
by 
the 
county 
ln 
collecting the tax; and 
E. 
Beginning February 2008, 75% of the tax collected. 
The 
remaining 25% is retained by the county by the register of 
deeds 
and 
accounted 
for 
to 
the 
county 
treasurer 
as 
reimbursement 
for 
services 
rendered 
by 
the 
county 
in 
collecting the tax. 
4. 
Distribution of State's share of proceeds. 
The State 
Tax Assessor shall pay all net receipts to the Treasurer of 
State, who shall monthly pay to the Maine State Housing Authority 
an amount equal to 45% of the total tax collected. 
That amount 
must be deposited in the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund 
established in Title 30-A, section 4853. 
The Treasurer of State 
shall credit the remainder of the net receipts to the General 
~ 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the portion of the real estate transfer 
tax that is retained by the county by 1% in 2004, 2% in 2005, 3% 
in 2006, 4% in 2007 and 5% in 2008, to a maximum of 25% from the 
current level of 10%.
An Act To Clarify the Laws Pertaining to the Surcharge for Records Preservation for the Registry of Deeds
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0325
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: YOUNGBLOOD, McLAUGHLIN, DAVIS, GILMAN, KNEELAND, ROGERS
Amends: 33 MRSA §752

Legislative Document 
No. 325 
S.P.107 
In Senate, January 28, 2003 
An Act To Clarify the Laws Pertaining to the Surcharge for Records 
Preservation for the Registry of Deeds 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative McLAUGHLIN of Cape Elizabeth and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, GILMAN of Cumberland, KNEELAND of Aroostook, 
Representative: ROGERS of Brewer. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 33 MRSA §752, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 503, 
§1, is amended to read: 
3. 
Ezpenditures from account. 
The money in the account 
established in subsection 2 must be used for the restoration, 
re-creation and preservation of the 
records 
recorded 
ln the 
office 
of 
the 
register 
of 
deeds, 
including preservation 
by 
creation of a digital image stored on magnetic or optical media. 
Sec. 2. 33 MRSA §752, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2001, c. 317, 
§l, is further amended to read: 
4. 
Repeal. 
This section is repealed January 1, 6999 2008. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the types of restoration used for 
the 
preservation 
of 
documents 
and 
paid 
for 
by 
a 
special 
nonlapsing account includes preservation by creation of a digital 
image stored on magnetic or optical media. 
The bill also amends 
the repeal date for the section from January 1, 2005 to January 
1, 2008. 
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An Act to Clarify the Laws Pertaining to the Surcharge for Records Preservation for the Registry of Deeds LR0771(03)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0325
Committee Amendment CA_A_S115 (Senate)
Committee: State and Local Government on the
Amends: 33 MRSA §752

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 107, L.D. 325, Bill, "An 
Act To Clarify the Laws Pertaining to the Surcharge for Records 
Preservation for the Registry of Deeds" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the 
enacting clause the following: 
'Mandate preamble. 
This measure requires one or more local 
units of government to expand or modify activities so as to 
necessitate additional expenditures from local revenues but does 
not provide funding for at least 
90~ of those expenditures. 
Pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 
2/3 of all of the members elected to each House have determined 
it necessary to enact this measure.' 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 2. 33 MRSA §752, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2001, c. 317, 
§1, is repealed. 
Sec.3. 33 MRSA §752, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. 
Annual retK>rt. 
The register of deeds for each county 
shall report annually to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction oyer state and local government 
matters on the amount of surcharge funds raised and expended and 
the use of those funds. 
The registers of deeds may jointly 
prepare and submit the report required under this subsection. as 
long as the required information is separately described for each 
county. ' 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .ft .. to S.P. 107, L.D. 325 
SUMMARY 
This amendment repeals the sunset clause for the records 
preservation surcharge and requires the register of deeds of each 
county to report annually to the joint standing committee having 
jurisdiction over state and local government matters on the 
amount of surcharge funds raised and expended and the use of 
those funds. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
State Mandate 
New or Expanded Activity 
Approved: 04/15/03 :J!;r?ae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD325 
An Act to Clarify the Laws Pertaining to the Surcharge for Records 
Preservation for the Registry of Deeds 
LR0771(03) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fl1IS-/15 
Committee: State arid Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current Cost - State Mandate 
Requiring the register of deeds for each county to report annually to 
the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government on 
the amount of surcharge funds raised and expended, and on the use 
of those funds, is a state mandate pursuant to the constitution. 
Unit Affected 
County 
Costs 
Insignificant 
LR0771(3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Prevent Abuse of Elephants S.P.
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0327
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S120 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to 
109, L.D. 327, Bill, "An Act to Prevent Abuse of Elephants" 
S.P. 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and 
replacing it with the following: 
'Resolve, Requirinq the Department of Aqriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources 
To 
Adopt 
Rules 
Reqardinq 
Care 
and 
Treatment 
of 
Elephants' 
Further amend the amendment by striking out everything after 
the substitute title and before the summary and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the 
title and before the 
summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Rules. Resolved: 
That the Department of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Resources shall -adopt routine technical rules 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A that reflect the standards of the Animal and Plant 
Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of 
Agriculture on the care and treatment of elephants.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the committee amendment and requires 
the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to adopt 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 
L.D. 327 
109, 
routine technical rules 
regarding the care 
and treatment of 
elephants based on standards of the Animal 
and Plant Health 
Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. 
SPONSORED BY: 
( ___ -rd'1cr;y(2~~ 
(Senator PENDLETON) 
COUNTY: 
Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase Access to Higher Education
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0326
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN, KANE, DAGGETT, DOUGLASS, MAYO, ROTUNDO, WESTON, CUMMINGS, DUDLEY, LA VERRIERE-BOUCHER

Legislative Document 
No. 326 
S.P.108 
In Senate, January 28, 2003 
An Act To Increase Access to Higher Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative KANE of Saco and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: President DAGGETT of Kennebec, DOUGLASS of Androscoggin, MAYO of 
Sagadahoc, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: CUMMINGS 
of Portland, DUDLEY of Portland, LA VERRIERE-BOUCHER of Biddeford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRS A §12573, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1999, c. 
774, §4, is further amended to read: 
3. 
Limitation. 
Tuition waivers to eligible persons are 
limited to 69 ~ new students per year in each year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the number of foster care residents who 
are eligible for 
a 
tuition waiver at 
a 
state postsecondary 
educational institution from 25 to 35 new students per year in 
each year. 
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An Act to Prevent Abuse of Elephants
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0327
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PENDLETON, HALL, BLISS, BULL, EDER, GLYNN, PARADIS, PINEAU
Amends: 7 MRSA §3973

Legislative Document 
No. 327 
S.P.109 
In Senate, January 28,2003 
An Act to Prevent Abuse of Elephants 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PENDLETON of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representati ve McKEE of Wayne and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: HALL of Lincoln, Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, BULL of Freeport, 
EDER of Portland, GLYNN of South Portland, PARADIS of Frenchville, PINEAU of Jay. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.t. 7 MRSA §3973 is enacted to read: 
§3973. 
Elephant displays and contact 
1. 
Definitions. 
As 
used 
in this 
section, 
unless 
the 
context 
otherwise 
indicates, 
the 
following 
terms 
have 
the 
following meanings. 
A. 
"Display" means an exhibit, act, circus, public showL 
trade 
show, 
photographic 
opportunity, 
carnival, 
parade, 
petting zoo, race, performance or similar undertaking by any 
traveling exhibition, in which an elephant is reguired to 
perform tricks, fight or participate in a performance for 
the amusement or entertainment of an audience. 
B. 
"Knowingly" 
has the 
same meaning as 
in Title 17-A, 
section 35, subsection 2. 
C. 
"Traveling exhibition" means an exhibition that has no 
permanent legal residence or situs in this State or remains 
continuously at anyone location within this State for a 
period less than 60 days. 
2. 
Prohibition. 
A person may not knowingly make available 
an elephant for: 
A. 
Use in a display: or 
B. 
The 
purpose 
of 
allowing 
an 
individual 
who 
is 
not 
providing 
caretaking 
services 
to 
the 
elephant 
to 
have 
physical contact, including, but not limited to, rides and 
feedings with the elephant. 
3. 
Penalty. 
A person who violates subsection 2 commits a 
Class E crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17 -A, section 
4-A, subsection 2-A, a person may not be imprisoned for a period 
that exceeds 90 days. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits 
a 
person 
from 
making 
available 
an 
elephant for use in a traveling exhibition or for the purpose of 
allowing an individual to ride, 
feed or have other physical 
contact not related to the caring for the elephant. 
A person who 
violates this provision commits a Class E crime, except that the 
maximum period of imprisonment is 90 days. 
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An Act to Increase Courthouse Security
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0328
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: STRIMLING, BUNKER

Legislative Document 
No. 328 
S.P.110 
In Senate, January 28, 2003 
An Act to Increase Courthouse Security 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative BUNKER of Kossuth Township. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to increase courthouse security. 
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An Act Restricting Telemarketers from Blocking Their Telephone Numbers When Making Solicitation Calls
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0331
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: DOUGLASS, HUTTON, ROTUNDO, STANLEY, DAVIS, DUDLEY, LEDWIN, MILLS, SIMPSON
Amends: 10 MRSA §1499-A

Legislative Document 
No. 331 
S.P.113 
In Senate, January 28, 2003 
An Act Restricting Telemarketers from Blocking Their Telephone 
Numbers When Making Solicitation Calls 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DOUGLASS of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, STANLEY of Penobscot, Representatives: DAVIS of 
Falmouth, DUDLEY of Portland, DUGA Y of Cherryfield, LEDWIN of Holden, MILLS of 
Cornville, SIMPSON of Auburn. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1499-A is enacted to read: 
§1499-A. 
Telemarketing; prohibition 
1. 
Prohibition. 
Except as provided in subsection 2, 
a 
person may not initiate a solicitation call to a person in this 
State if the caller blocks or causes the blocking of the caller's 
telephone 
number 
so 
that it will 
not 
be 
displayed 
on 
the 
receiving party's caller identification device. 
2. 
Exceptions. 
The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply 
~ 
A. 
A person who makes fewer than 300 solicitation calls in 
any 12-month period: 
B. 
A person who has an established business relationship 
with the person called: or 
c. 
A person making solicitations on behalf of a charitable 
organization as defined in Title 9, section 5003. 
3. 
Penalty. 
Violation of this section is an unfair trade 
practice as prohibited by Title 5, section 207. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
prohibits 
a 
telemarketer 
from 
blocking 
the 
caller's telephone number so that it will not display on the 
receiving 
party's 
caller 
identification 
device. 
The 
bill 
provides exceptions 
for 
a 
person making 
a 
limited number 
of 
solicitation calls, 
a 
person who 
has 
an established business 
relationship 
with 
the 
receiver 
of 
the 
call 
and 
charitable 
organizations. 
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Resolve, Affecting the MaineCare Reimbursement Formula
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0332
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DOUGLASS, DUDLEY, BRENNAN, ROTUNDO, FINCH, HUTION, MILLS, PERRY, SIMPSON

Legislative Document 
No. 332 
S.P.114 
In Senate, January 28,2003 
Resolve, Affecting the MaineCare Reimbursement Formula 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DOUGLASS of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative DUDLEY of Portland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representatives: 
DUGA Y of Cherryfield, FINCH of Fairfield, HUTION of Bowdoinham, MILLS of Cornville, 
PERRY of Calais, SIMPSON of Auburn. 
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Sec. 1. Rulemaking. Resolved: 
That by November 1, 2003, the 
Department of Human Services shall amend the rules affecting the 
MaineCare 
medical 
care 
reimbursement 
formula 
for 
hospital 
services. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
The rules must: 
1. 
Exclude from reimbursement the costs of advertising for 
hospital services or for physicians who serve on the staff of the 
hospital; 
2. 
that is 
hospital 
Exclude from reimbursement the 
not spent in direct patient 
or patient-related activity; 
costs of physician time 
care or other required 
3. 
Exclude all reimbursement if the hospital uses economic 
credentialing to exclude physicians who are not employed by the 
hospital; and 
4. 
Restrict physician reimbursement to direct care services 
provided to patients. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Human 
amend the rules for reimbursement under the MaineCare 
the 
reimbursement 
of 
hospitals 
by 
November 
1, 
designates the rules as routine technical rules as 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Page l-LR1590(1) 
Services to 
program for 
2003. 
It 
defined 
1n 
..
Resolve, Directing the Department of Audit To Establish a Fraud Hotline
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0333
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DOUGLASS, FINCH, BRENNAN

Legislative Document 
No. 333 
S.P. 115 
In Senate, January 28, 2003 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Audit To Establish a Fraud 
Hotline 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DOUGLASS of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative FINCH of Fairfield and 
Senator: BRENNAN of Cumberland. 
Printed on rec;:yded paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Sec. 1. Hotline. Resolved: 
That the Department of Audit shalL 
by January 1, 2004, provide a hotline for reporting fraud, waste 
and abuse of state and local government funds and property. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Audit to provide a 
hotline for the reporting of fraud, waste and abuse of state and 
local government funds 
and property. 
The hotline must be in 
place by January 1, 2004. 
Page l-LR1209(l)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Audit To Establish a Fraud Hotline
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0333
Committee Amendment CA_A_S26 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §244-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to S.P. 115, L.D. 333, "Resolve, 
Directing the Department of Audit To Establish a Fraud Hotline" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'An Act To Clarify the Laws Regarding Reports to the State 
Auditor' 
Further amend the resolve by striking out everything after 
the title and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
, Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §244-A, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 46, is 
amended to read: 
§244-A. Reports to the State Auditor 
The head of any department 9FL 
agency, bureau or division of 
the State or of any board, commission, agency or authority of any 
county, municipality, school district or allY other political or 
administrative subdivisionT who has any evidence of any improper 
or illegal transactions wi thin sis .that. department 91'L agencYL 
bureau or division shall immediately report the transactions to 
the State Auditor.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A 
.. to S.P. 115, L.D. 333 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
replaces 
the 
resolve 
requires any department, agency, bureau or 
public entity to report improper or illegal 
State Auditor. 
with 
a 
bill. 
It 
division head of a 
transactions to the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish a Transportation Assistance Program and Revolving Loan Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0334
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: GAGNON, MARLEY, BRYANT, MAYO, HATCH, HUTTON, PATRICK
Amends: 26 MRSA §1412-H

Legislative Document 
No. 334 
S.P.116 
In Senate, January 28, 2003 
An Act To Establish a Transportation Assistance Program and 
Revolving Loan Fund 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representati ve MARRACI-IE of Waterville, Representative MARLEY of 
Portland and Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, HATCH of Somerset, MAYO of Sagadahoc, 
Representatives: HATCH of Skowhegan, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, PATRICK of Rumford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §1412-H is enacted to read: 
§14l2-H. 
Transportation Assistance Program 
There 
is 
established 
within 
the 
department 
the 
Transportation Assistance Revolving Loan Fund, 
referred to in 
this section as "the fund," to serve as a loan guarantee fund. 
The fund supports the Transportation Assistance Program, referred 
to in this section as "the program," to assist persons with 
disabilities who reside in rural areas of the State in purchasing 
used motor vehicles for the purpose of traveling to and from 
work. 
The 
fund 
and 
the 
program 
must 
be 
administered 
in 
accordance with this section. 
1. 
Funding. 
The 
fund 
may 
be 
financed 
through 
funds 
received from federal, state, county and municipal public sources 
and from private grants and contributions. 
2. 
Administration. 
The 
fund 
and 
the 
program 
are 
administered by the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and the 
Finance Authority of Maine established pursuant to Title 10, 
section 
964. 
By 
March 
1st 
each 
year, 
the 
Bureau 
of 
Rehabilitation Services shall release a request for proposals for 
the following fiscal year soliciting proposals from 
community 
rehabilitation agencies to administer the program. 
3. 
Qperation. 
The fund operates as a loan guarantee fund 
for private-sector originators to offer loans at less than 10 9" 
per annum interest. 
4. 
Rules. 
The department shall adopt rules necessary for 
implementation of 
the 
fund 
and 
the 
program. 
Rules 
adopted 
pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
establishes 
the 
Transportation 
Assistance 
Revolving Loan Fund and the Transportation Assistance Program to 
assist persons with disabilities in rural areas of the State in 
purchasing used motor vehicles for the purpose of traveling to 
and from work. 
The fund and the program will be administered by 
the Department of Labor, 
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services in 
conjunction with the Finance Authority of Maine. 
The fund will 
guarantee loans for private-sector loan originators that offer 
loans at less than 10% per year interest. 
Page l-LR1026(1)
An Act to Stimulate Economic Growth in Northern Penobscot County LR 1597(02)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0335
Committee Amendment CA_A_S65 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. 1/ .. to S.P. 117, L.D. 335, Bill, 
Act To Stimulate Economic Growth in Northern Penobscot County" 
"An 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
, Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
ECONOMIC AHD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
Business Development 
The 
following 
Initiative: Provides funds for the continuation of a contracted 
Economic 
Development Director position for 
the Lincoln Lakes 
Region Development Corporation. 
Genera1 Fund 
All Other 
General Fund Total 
SUMMARY 
2003-04 
$50,000 
$50,000' 
This 
amendment 
replaces 
the 
bill. 
It 
reduces 
the 
appropriation for the Business Development program within the 
Department of Economic and Community Development from $64,450 in 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "j. to S. P • 111, L. D. 335 
fiscal year 2003-04 and $66,950 in fiscal year 2004-05 to $50,000 
in 
fiscal 
year 
2003-04 
only 
for 
the 
contracted 
Economic 
Development 
Director position 
for 
the 
Lincoln 
Lakes 
Region 
Development Corporation. 
FlSCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Approved: 03/12/03 ;t';P'ae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD335 
An Act to Stimulate Economic Growth in Northern Penobscot County 
LR 1597(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
2003-04 
2004-05 
2005-06 
2006-07 
$50,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$50,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
LRI597(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Stimulate Economic Growth in Northern Penobscot County
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0335
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CATHCART, CARR, BRENNAN, DAVIS, HATCH, SAWYER, STANLEY, CLARK

Legislative Document 
No. 335 
S.P.117 
In Senate, January 28,2003 
An Act To Stimulate Economic Growth in Northern Penobscot 
County 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator CATHCART of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative CARR of Lincoln and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, DAVIS of Piscataquis, HATCH of Somerset, SAWYER 
of Penobscot, STANLEY of Penobscot, Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, HATCH of 
SkoWhegan. 
Printed on ft"cycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
ECONC»IIC AND C<»IMUHITY DEVELOPMENT, 
DEPAR"l"MENT OF 
Business Development 
The 
following 
Initiative: 
Provides funds for the continuation of a contracted 
Economic 
Development Director position for 
the Lincoln 
Lakes 
Region Development Corporation. 
General Fund 
All Other 
General Fund Total 
0 
ECONC»IIC AND C<»IMUHITY DEVELOPMENT, 
DEPAR"l"MENT OF 
DEPAR"l"MENT TOTAL 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPAR"l"MENT TOTALS -
ALL FUNDS 
SECTION TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
SECTION TOTALS -
ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2003-04 
$64,450 
$64,450 
2003-04 
$64,450 
$64,450 
2003-04 
$64,450 
$64,450 
2004-05 
$66,950 
$66,950 
2004-05 
$66,950 
$66,950 
2004-05 
$66,950 
$66,950 
This 
bill 
provides 
funds 
for 
the 
Business 
Development 
8 
program 
wi thin 
the 
Department 
of 
Economic 
and 
Communi ty 
Development 
to 
continue 
funding 
for 
the 
contracted 
Economic 
Development 
Director 
position 
for 
the 
Lincoln 
Lakes 
Region 
Development Corporation. 
Page l-LR1597(1)
An Act to Strengthen State Investment in the University of Maine System for Applied Research and Development LR 1187(02) J
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0337
Committee Amendment CA_A_S66 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S. P. 119, 
Act to Strengthen State Investment in the 
System for Applied Research and Development" 
L.D. 337, Bill, "An 
University of Maine 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMM.ARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page l-LR1187(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/11103 ;t;p'ae 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD337 
An Act to Strengthen State Investment in the University of Maine System 
for Applied Research and Development 
LR 1187(02) 
J 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '11" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2003-04 
2004-05 
$2,000,000 
$5,000,000 
$2,000,000 
$5,000,000 
Projections 
2005-06 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
Projections 
2006-07 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
Assumes on-going funding in fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-07. 
LRl187(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Fund the Endowment Incentive Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0336
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CATHCART, BRENNAN, DAGGETT, ROTUNDO, COLWELL

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 336 
S.P.118 
In Senate, January 28,2003 
An Act to Fund the Endowment Incentive Fund 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator CATHCART of Penobscot. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, President DAGGETT of Kennebec, 
ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representatives: Speaker COLWELL of Gardiner, McKEE of 
Wayne. 
Printed on recyc led paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
The 
following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF THE 
Endowment Incentive Fund 
Initiative: 
Provides funds to carry out the purposes of the 
Endowment Incentive Fund, which was created by Public Law 1999, 
chapter 
as 
a 
non1apsing fund to match qualified private 
donations 
for 
academic 
purposes 
at 
the 
University 
of 
Maine 
System, the Maine Technical College System and the Maine Maritime 
Academy. 
General Fund 
Al1 Other 
General Fund Total 
TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF THE 
DEPARTMENT 'lUTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT 'lUTAL -
ALL FUNDS 
SECTION 'lUTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
SECTION 'lUTAL -
ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2003-04 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
2003-04 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
2003-04 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
2004-05 
$0 
$0 
2004-05 
$0 
$0 
2004-05 
$0 
$0 
This bill provides funds to carry out the purposes of the 
Endowment Incentive Fund, which was created by Public Law 1999, 
chapter 
as 
a 
nonlapsing fund to match qualified private 
donations 
for 
academic 
purposes 
at 
the 
University 
of 
Maine 
System, the Maine Technical College System and the Maine Maritime 
Academy.
An Act to Strengthen State Investment in the University of Maine System for Applied Research and Development
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0337
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CATHCART, THOMAS, BRENNAN, DAGGETT, DOUGLASS, ROTUNDO, SAWYER, COLWELL, DUNLAP, FAIRCLOTH

Legislative Document 
No. 337 
S.P.119 
In Senate, January 28,2003 
An Act to Strengthen State Investment in the University of Maine 
System for Applied Research and Development 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator CATHCART of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative THOMAS of Orono and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, President DAGGETT of Kennebec, DOUGLASS of 
Androscoggin, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, SAWYER of Penobscot, Representatives: 
Speaker COLWELL of Gardiner, DUNLAP of Old Town, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Education and General Activities -
UMS 
The 
following 
Initiative: 
Provides additional funds 
for 
Improvement Fund for applied research and 
University of Maine System. 
the Maine 
Economic 
development in the 
General Fund 
All Other 
General Fund Total 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
DEPARTMENT "lU'rALS 
4 
GENERAL FUND 
6 
DEPARTMENT "lU'rAL -
ALL FUNDS 
8 
SECTION "lU'rALS 
0 
GENERAL FUND 
SECTION "lU'rAL -
ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2003-04 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
2003-04 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
2003-04 
$2,000,000 
$2,00,000 
2004-05 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
2004-05 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
2004-05 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
This bill provides additional funds for the Maine Economic 
Improvement Fund for applied research and development in the 
University of Maine System. 
Page l-LR1l87 (1)
An Act To Amend Certain Aspects of Post-conviction Review Procedure
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0340
House Amendment HA_A_H28 (House)
Committee: Engrossed Bills to correct a technical error in the bill

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/I,, to H.P. 269, L.D. 340, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Certain Aspects of Post-conviction Review Procedure" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 1-A in the 5th 
line (page 1, line 24 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: 
"~" the following: 
'h.a.§.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is being offered on behalf of the Committee 
on Engrossed Bills to correct a technical error in the bill. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
~J 
j ~ 
(Representati e 
OMEY) 
TOWN: 
Biddeford 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require the Workers' Compensation Board To Adopt Rules To Require Electronic Filing
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0339
Committee: Labor
Amends: 39-A MRSA §152

Legislative Document 
No. 339 
H.P.268 
House of Representatives, January 28,2003 
An Act To Require the Workers' Compensation Board To Adopt 
Rules To Require Electronic Filing 
Reported by Representative SMITH of Van Buren for the Workers' Compensation Board 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 39-A, section 152, subsection 11. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
'7Jf~ 
/J1.1J?iI£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 39-A MRSA §152, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 885, 
Pt. A, §8 and affected by §§9 to 11, is amended to read: 
2. 
Rules. 
Subject to any applicable requirements of the 
Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the board shall adopt rules 
to accomplish the purposes of this Act. 
Those rules may define 
terms, prescribe forms and make sui table orders of procedure to 
ensure the speedy, efficient, just and inexpensive disposition of 
all proceedings under this Act. 
The board shall adopt rules establishing a policy and procedures 
to safeguard the confidentiality of the records of the former 
Workers' 
Compensation Commission and the Workers' 
Compensation 
Board pertaining to individual injured employees. 
The policy 
must make records available on a need-to-know basis only and must 
include legitimate research purposes while protecting individual 
confidentiality. 
The 
board shall 
adopt 
routine 
technical rules 
requiring the 
electronic filing of information required by this Act and rules 
adopted by the board. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Workers' Compensation Board to adopt 
rules requiring the electronic filill.;J of information. 
Page l-LR0282(1)
An Act To Require Information on New Well Caps
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0341
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: ROGERS, YOUNGBLOOD, BERUBE, STONE, SUSLOVIC
Amends: 12 MRSA §550-B

Legislative Document 
No. 341 
H.P.271 
House of Representatives, January 28, 2003 
An Act To Require Information on New Well Caps 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ROGERS of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Senator YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot and 
'/Jl~/J1.~~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, STONE of Berwick, SUSLOVIC of Portland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §550-B, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. 
Well cap information. 
After completion of any well or 
the enlarging or deepening of an existing well, a well contractor 
shall provide information on the well cap indicating the date 
drilled, the depth of the well and the well yield rate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires well contractors to provide information 
on the caps of drilled wells indicating the date drilled, the 
depth of the well and the well yield rate. 
Page l-LR0677(1)
An Act to Amend the Law Relating to Annuities
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0342
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: LaFOUNTAIN, O'NEIL, MAYO, YOUNG
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2544

Legislative Document 
No. 342 
S.P. 121 
In Senate, January 28,2003 
An Act to Amend the Law Relating to Annuities 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco and 
Senator: MAYO of Sagadahoc, Representative: YOUNG of Limestone. 
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. 24-A MRSA §2544, sub-§I. as enacted by PL 1979, c. 
442, §4, is amended to read: 
1. 
With 
respect 
to 
contracts 
providing 
for 
flexible 
considerations, the minimum nonforfeiture amount at any time at 
or prior to the commencement of any annuity payments shall-be is 
equal to an accumulation up to that time at a rate of interest of 
6% 1.0% per year of percentages of the net considerations, as 
heFei:Ra~teF defined, paid prior to that time, decreased by the 
sum of: 
A. 
Any prior withdrawals from or partial surrenders of the 
contract accumulated at a rate of interest of 6% 
1.0<)-0 per 
year; and 
B. 
The amount of any indebtedness to the insurer on the 
contract, including interest due and accrued and increased 
by any existing additional amounts credited by the insurer 
to the contract. 
The net ee:RSiEleFatie:Rs consideration for a given contract year 
used to define the minimum nonforfeiture amount shall--be is an 
amount 
not 
less 
than 
zero 
and 
shall--be 
~ equal 
to 
the 
corresponding 
gross 
considerations 
credited 
to 
the 
contract 
during that contract year less an annual contract charge of $30 
and less a collection charge of $1.25 per consideration credited 
to the contract during that contract year. The percentages of net 
considerations shall-be are 65% of the net consideration for the 
first contract year and 87 1/2% of the net considerations for the 
2nd and later contract years. Notwithstanding the provisions of 
the preceding sentence, the percentage sha;j,;j, must be 65 00 of the 
portion of the total net consideration for any renewal contract 
year whies that exceeds by not more than 2 times the sum of those 
portions of the net considerations in all prior contract years 
for which the percentage was 65%. 
SUMMARY 
This bill decreases the annuity rate-of-return requirements 
from 3<)-0 to 1.0<)-0. 
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