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An Act To Provide Funding for the Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0364
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: KAELIN, DAMON, BIERMAN, PINGREE, ROSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 364 
H.P.284 
House of Representatives, January 30,2003 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Downeast Institute for Applied 
Marine Research and Education 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative KAELIN of Winterport. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, DUGA Y of Cherryfield, McNEIL of Rockland, 
PINGREE of North Haven, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
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. 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Division of Community Resource 
Development 
The 
following 
Initiative: 
Appropriates funds for the establishment of a grant 
to the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center for operating costs at 
the Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education. 
General Fund 
All Other 
General Fund Total 
ECOB<»UC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
2 
DEPARTMENT "JUTAL 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPAR'l'MENT "JUTALS -
ALL FUNDS 
SECTIOB "JUTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
SECTIOB "JUTALS -
ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2003-04 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2003-04 
$15,000 
S15.000 
2003-04 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2004-05 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2004-05 
$15,000 
S15.000 
2004-05 
S15.000 
S15.000 
This bill appropriates $15,000 to the Department of Marine 
Resources in each of fiscal years 2003-04 and 2004-05 for the 
establishment of a grant to the Maine Aquaculture Innovation 
Center for operating costs at the Downeast Institute for Applied 
Marine Research and Education, formerly the Beals Island Regional 
Shellfish Hatchery. 
Page l-LR1l20(1)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0365
Committee Amendment CA_A_H149 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "H" to H.P. 285, L.D. 
Act To Amend the Laws Governing Antique Vehicles" 
365, Bill, "An 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, 
lines 3 to 13 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes 
proposed 
to 
allow 
vanity 
commercial registrations. 
out the section of 
plates 
on 
certain 
the bill that 
vehicles 
with 
COMM/rrEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Registration Fee for ATVs
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0368
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: FINCH, BROWNE, DUNLAP, LANDRY, WHEELER, DOUGLASS
Amends: 12 MRSA §7854

Legislative Document 
No. 368 
H.P.288 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2003 
An Act To Increase the Registration Fee for ATVs 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FINCH of Fairfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, DUNLAP of Old Town, 
LANDRY of Sanford, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator: DOUGLASS of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7854, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2001. c. 690, 
Pt. A, §13 and affected by §18, is further amended to read: 
3. 
Fee. 
The annual registration fee for an ATV is $1+ ~ 
for a resident and $39 ~ 
for a nonresident. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the annual registration fee for an ATV 
from 
$17 
to $25 
for 
a 
resident and 
from 
$35 to $45 for 
a 
nonresident. 
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An Act To Prevent Discrimination Against Group Health Plans Sponsored by Agricultural Cooperatives
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0366
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 366 
H.P.286 
House of Representatives, January 30,2003 
An Act To Prevent Discrimination Against Group Health Plans 
Sponsored by Agricultural Cooperatives 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representati ve O'NEIL of Saco. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24·A MRSA §4315 is enacted to read: 
§4315. Health plans sponsored by agricultural cooperatives 
A carrier authorized to 
do business in this State that 
belongs to and shares trademarks of the same national association 
of 
carriers 
as 
a 
carrier 
underwriting 
a 
group 
health plan 
sponsored 
by 
an 
agricultural 
cooperative 
association located 
outside of this State shall provide 
access 
to its provider 
network to the members of that agricultural cooperative residing 
in this State who are covered by the group health plan sponsored 
by 
the 
out-of-state agricultural 
cooperative 
association 
and 
approved by the superintendent. 
The 
carrier shall 
make 
its 
provider network available under the same terms and conditions as 
the carrier makes its provider network available to other members 
of the national association in connection with their national 
accounts. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a carrier located in this State to make 
its 
provider 
network 
available 
to 
members 
receiving 
health 
coverage in this State under a group health plan sponsored by an 
agricultural cooperative if the carrier belongs 
to 
the 
same 
association as the out-of-state carrier underwriting the group 
health plan of the agricultural cooperative. 
Page l-LR1300 (1)
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Antique Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0365
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PEAVEY-HASKELL, BUNKER, MOORE, TOBIN

Legislative Document 
No. 365 
H.P.285 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2003 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Antique Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PEAVEY-HASKELL of Greenbush. 
Cosponsored by Senator SA V AGE of Knox and 
Representatives: BUNKER of Kossuth Township, McKENNEY of Cumberland, MOORE of 
Standish, TOBIN of Windham. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29·A MRSA §453, sub·§l, as amended by PL 200L c. 34, 
§1, is further amended to read: 
1. 
Vanity registration plates. 
The Secretary of State may 
issue registration plates that contain letters or a combination 
of letters and numbers for automobiles, taxi cabs, limousines, 
pickup trucks, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes or semi trailers 
and camp trailers. 
The number of characters appearing on a plate 
issued under this section may not exceed 7. 
The Secretary of 
State 
may 
not 
issue 
vanity 
plates 
for 
vehicles 
registered 
pursuant to seeti9R-sG4 T-saaseeti9R-6T-9r section 512, 531 or 532. 
Sec. 2. 29·A MRSA §2089 is enacted to read: 
§2089. 
Antique vehicles 
A 
vehicle registered as 
an 
antigue vehicle 
:Qursuant 
to 
section 457 may :Qull a trailer or semitrailer as long as the 
vehiQle is used for noncommercial recreational :Qur:Qoses or for 
exhibitions, 
club 
activities, 
:Qarades 
or 
other 
functions 
of 
:Qublic interest. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows vanity plates on certain vehicles with 
commercial registrations and allows an antique vehicle to pull 
~ 
trailer or semitrailer as long as the vehicle is being used f01-
recreational 
purposes 
or 
for 
exhibitions, 
club 
acti vi ties, 
parades or other functions of public interest and is not the 
owner's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods. 
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An Act To Create a Closed Season for A TV Use
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0369
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: FINCH, DUNLAP, LANDRY, WHEELER, DOUGLASS
Amends: 12 MRSA §7857

Legislative Document 
No. 369 
H.P.289 
House of Representatives, January 30,2003 
An Act To Create a Closed Season for A TV Use 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FINCH of Fairfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUNLAP of Old Town, LANDRY of Sanford, WHEELER 
of Kittery, Senator: DOUGLASS of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7857, sub-§26 is enacted to read: 
26. 
Operating ATV during closed season. 
A person is guilty 
of operating an ATV 
during the closed season if that person 
operates an ATV during the period from April 1st to May 15th. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a person from operating an ATV during 
the period from April 1st to May 15th.
An Act To Limit the Duration of a Reversion Clause in the Deed of a Church
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0367
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GAGNE-FRIEL, BENNETT, MILLETT, NORTON
Amends: 13 MRSA §3063

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 367 
H.P.287 
House of Representatives, January 30,2003 
An Act To Limit the Duration of a Reversion Clause in the Deed of a 
Church 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GAGNE-FRIEL of Buckfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and 
Representatives: MILLETT of Waterford, NORTON of Bangor. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 13 MRSA §3063 is enacted to read: 
§3063. 
Deed reversion clauses 
The duration of a reversion clause in a deed in which an 
organization under this chapter is the grantee may not exceed 20 
years after the execution of the deed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the enforceability of a reversion clause in 
a deed granted to a church or religious society to a period of 
not more than 20 years after execution of the deed. 
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An Act To Require Review of Utility Rates Prior to Approval of Alternative Rate Plans LR 1310(02) .
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0371
Committee Amendment CA_A_H85 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /J " to H • P • 291 , 
L • D • 
Act To 
Require Review of Utility Rates Prior 
Alternative Rate Plans" 
371, Bill, "An 
to Approval of 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 in the last line 
(page 1, line 16 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: 
".lQ..L.." the following: 
'In conducting such a review under this 
subsection, the commission, at its discretion, may conduct the 
review in a manner designed to minimize the cost of the review to 
ratepayers. ' 
Further amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 in the 
last line (page 1, line 31 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the 
following: 
".3..Q..L.." 
the following: 
'In conducting such a 
review 
under this subsection, the commission, at its discretion, may 
conduct the review in a manner designed to minimize the cost of 
the review to ratepayers.' 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 3. 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment allows the Public Utilities Commission to 
conduct the reviews required by the bill in a manner that limits 
the costs to ratepayers. 
This amendment removes that portion of the bill that would 
have required the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a rate 
case prior to approving an alternative form of regulation for 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. .(I. to H.P. 291, L.D. 371 
telephone utilities. 
This amendment preserves the other portions 
of the bill relating to natural gas and electric utilities. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
, 
! 
Approved: 03/25103 MaC!-
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD371 
An Act To Require Review of Utility Rates Prior to Approval of 
Alternative Rate Plans 
LR 1310(02) . 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by C()mmittee Amendment" " 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
LR1310(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Change the Display of ATV Registration Numbers
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0370
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: FINCH, DUNLAP, LANDRY, WHEELER, DOUGLASS, MITCHELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §7854

Legislative Document 
No. 370 
H.P.290 
House of Representatives, January 30,2003 
An Act To Change the Display of ATV Registration Numbers 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FINCH of Fairfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUNLAP of Old Town, LANDRY of Sanford, WHEELER 
of Kittery, Senators: DOUGLASS of Androscoggin, MITCHELL of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7854, sub-§I, as amended by PL 200L c. 387, 
§39, is further amended to read: 
1. 
Application, 
issuance 
and decal specifications. 
The 
commissioner, or an agent designated by the commissioner, 
may 
register 
and 
assign 
a 
registration 
number 
to 
any 
ATV 
upon 
application and payment of an annual fee by the owner. 
The 
commissioner shall charge a fee of $1 in addition to the annual 
fee 
for 
each 
registration 
issued 
by 
an 
employee 
of 
the 
department. 
The registration number must be clearly displayed on 
the rear of the vehicle. 
A registration is valid for one year 
commencing July 1st of each year. 
The following specifications 
apply to ATV registration number decals and their issuance. 
A. 
The department shall issue sequentially numbered decals 
to 
each 
agent 
designated 
by 
the 
commissioner 
for 
ATV 
registration purposes. 
An agent shall distribute a decal to 
a 
registration 
applicant 
as 
a 
means 
of 
assigning 
the 
registration number. 
Decals must: 
(1) 
Be 4 inches by 4 inches in size; 
(2) 
Display a 5 digit registration number, that is as 
large as possible; 
(3) 
Display an expiration date; 
(4) 
Display the words "Maine ATV"; and 
(5) 
Use a background color that vividly contrasts with 
the color of the numbers 
and letters. 
A different 
background color should be used each year. 
B. The department or an agent designated by the commissioner 
for ATV registration purposes, when issuing a registration 
number decal, shall provide an applicant with: 
(1) A diagram depicting where the registration number 
decal must be placed on the vehicle to provide optimum 
visibility; 
(2) Written instructions that an expired registration 
number decal must be removed from the ATV or completely 
covered; and 
(3) Written educational information about ATV laws and 
safety. 
C. 
An agent issuing ATV registration number decals shall 
notify an applicant that by signing the ATV registration the 
applicant is affirming that the applicant is aware of and 
understands the laws governing ATV registration and use in 
the State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife to issue ATV registration decals and provide applicants 
with certain information regarding ATV registration, use and laws.
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Security Officer Qualifications
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0375
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BUNKER, HATCH
Amends: 32 MRSA §9410-A

Legislative Document 
No. 375 
H.P.295 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2003 
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Security Officer 
Qualifications 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BUNKER of Kossuth Township. 
Cosponsored by Senator HATCH of Somerset. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §9410-A, sub-§I,~, as enacted by PL 1987 r 
c. 
170, §12, is amended to read: 
F. 
Does not have a-eambiRatiaR-a~ 3 or more convictions for 
crimes punishable by less than one year of imprisonment at' 
aQ~aQieatiaR6-~aF-eivil-vialatiaR6 within the past 5 years; 
This bill removes 
person's 
record 
as 
a 
security guard. 
SUMMARY 
the presence of 
disqualification 
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civil 
for 
violations 
employment 
on 
a 
as 
a
An Act To Encourage Lawful Investigations of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0376
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SMITH, MARTIN, BLANCHETTE, HUTTON, JACKSON, LAVERRIERE-BOUCHER, MARRACHE, PARADIS
Amends: 22 MRSA §4014

Legislative Document 
No. 376 
H.P.296 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2003 
An Act To Encourage Lawful Investigations of Suspected Child 
Abuse and Neglect 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SMITH of Van Buren. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACKSON of Fort 
Kent, LAVERRIERE-BOUCHER of Biddeford, MARRACHE of Waterville, PARADIS of 
Frenchville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4014, sub-§l, as amended by PL 1987, c. 395 
Pt. A, §89, is further amended to read: 
1. 
Reporting and proceedings. A person, including an agent 
of the department, participating in good faith in reporting under 
this subchapter or participating in a related child protection 
investigation or proceeding, 
including, but not limited to, 
a 
multidisciplinary team, out-of-home abuse investigating team or 
other 
investigating 
or 
treatment 
team, 
is 
immune 
from 
any 
criminal 
or 
civil 
liability 
for 
the 
act 
of 
reporting 
or 
participating in the investigation or proceeding. 
':Good faith': 
does not include instances when a false report is made and the 
person knows the report is false and does not include actions 
that 
are 
in 
breach 
of 
state 
or 
federal 
laws, 
rules 
or 
regulations. 
Nothing in this section may be construed to bar 
criminal or civil action regarding perjury or regarding the abuse 
or 
neglect 
whieh 
that 
led 
to 
a 
report, 
investigation 
or 
proceeding. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that 
a 
person involved 
protection 
investigation 
or 
proceeding 
is 
not 
liability if that person breaches state or federal 
or regulations. 
in a 
immune 
laws, 
child 
from 
rules
An Act To Responsibly Allocate Costs in Child Protection Proceedings
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0377
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SMITH, MARTIN, BLANCHETTE, HUTTON, JACKSON, LA VERRIERE-BOUCHER, MARRACHE, PARADIS
Amends: 22 MRSA §4005

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 377 
H.P.297 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2003 
An Act To Responsibly Allocate Costs in Child Protection 
Proceedings 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SMITH of Van Buren. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACKSON of Fort 
Kent, LA VERRIERE-BOUCHER of Biddeford, MARRACHE of Waterville, PARADIS of 
Frenchville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4005, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1983, c. 783, 
§2, is further amended to read: 
2. 
Parents. Parents and custodians are entitled to legal 
counsel in child protection proceedings, except a request for a 
preliminary protection order under section 4034 or a petition for 
a 
medical 
treatment order under 
section 4071, 
but 
including 
hearings on those orders. They may request the court to appoint 
legal counsel for them. The court, if it finds them indigent, 
shall appoint aBe-pay-~~-~&&~~-eaSEs-~~£-~~~-ERei~ 
legal counsel whose reasonable costs and expenses, as determined 
by the court, must be paid by the department. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that reasonable costs and expenses, as 
determined by a court, for legal counsel for an indigent parent 
or custodian in a child protection proceeding must be paid by the 
Department of Human Services. 
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An Act to Enhance the Maine Earned Income Tax Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0378
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: RICHARDSON, TREAT, BRANNIGAN, DUNLAP, LEMOINE, SIMPSON, EDMONDS, GAGNON, STANLEY
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-S

Legislative Document 
No. 378 
H.P.298 
House of Representatives, January 30,2003 
An Act to Enhance the Maine Earned Income Tax Credit 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator TREAT of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRANNIGAN of Portland, DUNLAP of Old Town, LEMOINE of Old 
Orchard Beach, SIMPSON of Auburn, Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, GAGNON of 
Kennebec, STANLEY of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5219-S, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. 
V, §l and affected by §2, is amended to read: 
§5219-S. 
Earned income credit 
A taxpayer is allowed a refundable credit against the taxes 
otherwise due under this Part equal to 
§% 
30% of the federal 
earned income credit for the same taxable year. 
,±se--{H'-edH--FRay 
Bet-Fea~ee-tse-state-iBeeFRe-taH-te-±ess-tsaB-BeFeT 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the Maine earned income tax credit by 
increasing it to 30% of the federal credit and by making it 
refundable. 
Page l-LR1l97(1)
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Transportation To Examine Which Aspects of the Department of Transportation's Operations Could be Privatized
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0379
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McKENNEY, COLLINS, GLYNN, GOODWIN, JOY, MARLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 379 
H.P.299 
House of Representatives, January 30,2003 
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Transportation To Examine 
Which Aspects of the Department of Transportation's Operations 
Could be Privatized 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, GLYNN of South Portland, GOODWIN 
of Pembroke, JOY of Crystal, MARLEY of Portland, Senator: SA V AGE of Knox. 
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Sec. 1. Examine privatization of operations. Resolved: 
That the 
Commissioner of Transportation shall review the Department of 
Transportation's operations to determine which operations could 
be privatized. 
The review must include, but is not limited to, 
highway maintenance, 
building 
and ground maintenance 
for 
the 
department and vehicle maintenance; and be it further 
Sec. 
2. 
Report. 
Resolved: 
That 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Transportation 
shall 
report 
the 
department's 
recommendations 
concerning privatization, including suggested legislation, to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Transportation by January 15, 2004. 
Following receipt and review of the report, the joint standing 
committee may report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of 
the l2lst Legislature. 
This resolve directs 
review what 
aspects of 
Transportation could be 
department to submit its 
Standing 
Committee 
on 
legislation based on that 
the l2lst Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
the Commissioner of Transportation to 
the 
operations of the Department of 
privatized. 
The resolve requires the 
report by January 15, 2004 to the Joint 
Transportation, 
which 
may 
submit 
report to the Second Regular Session of 
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An Act To Protect Public Safety Using DNA Data of Juvenile Violent Offenders
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0380
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FAIRCLOTH, BRENNAN, BLANCHETIE, BUNKER, GREELEY, GROSE, CARPENTER
Amends: 25 MRSA §1574

12lst MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 380 
H.P.300 
House of Representatives, January 30,2003 
An Act To Protect Public Safety Using DNA Data of Juvenile 
Violent Offenders 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHETIE of Bangor, BUNKER of Kossuth Township, GREELEY of 
Levant, GROSE of Woolwich, Senator: CARPENTER of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §1574, sub-§3, as repealed by PL 2001, c. 325, 
§3, is reenacted to read: 
3. 
Juvenile offenders. 
If a juvenile court adjudicates a 
juvenile to have committed a juvenile crime that, if committed by 
an adult. would constitute an offense listed in this section, 
then the juvenile is subject to the requirements of this section. 
SUMMARY 
The bill subjects a juvenile to DNA testing requirements if 
the juvenile is adjudicated of committing a juvenile crime that, 
if committed by an adult, would constitute an offense listed in 
the DNA Data Base and Data Bank Act. 
Page l-LR0265(1)
An Act To Protect Public Safety Using DNA Data of Juvenile Violent Offenders
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0380
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S196 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H. P. 
300, L.D. 380, Bill, "An Act To Protect Public Safety Using DNA 
Data of Juvenile Violent Offenders" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in that part designated 
"S1574." in subsection 3-A in the last line (page 2, line 29 in 
amendment) 
by 
inserting after 
the 
following: 
"section" 
the 
following: 'unless the court finds that there is a low risk that 
the juvenile will reoffend' 
Further 
amend 
the 
amendment 
in section 
in that part 
designated "S1574." in subsection 6 by striking out paragraphs A 
to N and inserting in their place the following: 
'A. 
Gross sexual assault; or 
B. 
Unlawful sexual contact.' 
SUMM;\RY 
The amendment adds language stipulating that if the court 
determines 
that there is 
a 
low risk that 
a 
juvenile will 
reoffend, then the juvenile does not have to submit to having a 
DNA sample taken. 
The amendment also restricts the taking of DNA 
of a juvenile to the offenses of gross sexual assault or unlawful 
sexual contact. 
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SPONSORED BY: 
t--
(Senator DOUGL S 
COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify How Consumers Acquire Information about In-pack Sweepstakes, Contests and Games
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0381
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: HOTHAM, BROWN, LANDRY

Legislative Document 
No. 381 
H.P.301 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2003 
An Act To Clarify How Consumers Acquire Information about In-
pack Sweepstakes, Contests and Games 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HOTHAM of Dixfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, LANDRY of Sanford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 28·A MRSA §708·A, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 582, §2, 
is amended to read: 
§708-A. 
In-pack sweepstakes, contests and games 
Notwithstanding any provision of 
law to the contrary, 
a 
certificate of 
approval holder, 
wholesale 
licensee or retail 
licensee 
may 
offer 
sweepstakes, 
games 
and 
contests 
inside 
packages of alcoholic beverages, if that offer is not contingent 
on the purchase of an alcoholic beverage. 
Information about 
access to participate in sweepstakes, contests or a games may be 
provided by a 
sign in the retail outlet or a notice on the 
primary 
or 
secondary 
packaging 
of 
the 
brand 
offering 
the 
sweepstakes, game or contest. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the requirements 
for 
how 
a 
consumer 
acquires information about a sweepstakes, game or contest offered 
by a certificate of approval holder, wholesale licensee or retail 
licensee 
of 
alcoholic 
beverages. 
The 
information 
must 
be 
provided by a 
sign at the retail outlet or a 
notice on the 
primary 
or 
secondary 
packaging 
of 
the 
brand 
offering 
the 
promotion. 
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An Act To Enhance the Maine Residents Property Tax Program
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0382
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: RICHARDSON, STANLEY, BRANNIGAN, DUNLAP, LERMAN, EDMONDS, GAGNON, STRIMLING, TREAT
Amends: 36 MRSA §6201, 36 MRSA §6207

Legislative Document 
No. 382 
H.P.302 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2003 
An Act To Enhance the Maine Residents Property Tax Program 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator STANLEY of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRANNIGAN of Portland, DUNLAP of Old Town, LERMAN of Augusta, 
Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, GAGNON of Kennebec, STRIMLING of Cumberland, 
TREAT of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §6201, sub-§II-A, as amended by PL 1999, c. 
401, Pt. R, §l and affected by §2, is further amended to read: 
II-A. 
Rent 
constituting 
property 
taxes 
accrued 
for 
noneiderly household. 
"Rent constituting property taxes accrued 
for 
nonelderly 
household" 
means 
l8% 
25q,0 
of 
the 
gross 
rent 
actually paid in cash or its equivalent in any tax year by a 
claimant and the claimant's household solely for the right of 
occupancy of their Maine homestead in the tax year and which rent 
consti tutes the basis, in the succeeding calendar year, of a 
claim for relief under this chapter by the claimant. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §6207, sub-§l, 'A-l, as amended by PL 1997, c. 
557, Pt. A, §3 and affected by Pt. G, §l, is further amended to 
read: 
A-I. 
Fifty percent of that portion of the benefit base that 
exceeds -4% 3% but does not exceed --8% 6% of income plus 
100% of that portion of the benefit base that exceeds -8% 6% 
of income to a maximum payment of $lTGGG $6,000. 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §6207, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1997, c. 557, 
Pt. A, §3 and affected by Pt. G, §l, is further amended to read: 
2. 
Income 
eligibility. 
Single-member 
households 
with 
household incomes in excess of $2.e7+GG 
$39,000 and households 
with 
or more members with a 
household income in excess of 
$4GTGGG $60,000 are not eligible for a benefit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands eligibility and benefits under the Maine 
Residents 
Property 
Tax 
Program. 
"Rent 
constituting property 
taxes accrued for a nonelderly household" is increased from 18°0 
to 
25% 
of 
gross 
rent. 
Income 
eligibility limitations 
are 
increased to $39,000 for single-member households and $60,000 for 
multiple-member households. 
Reimbursement is made available for 
50% of property taxes between 3% 
and 6% of income and 100°-0 of 
property 
taxes 
over 
6% 
of 
income. 
The 
maximum 
benefit 
is 
increased from $1,000 to $6,000. 
Page l-LR1l96(1)
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0381
Committee Amendment CA_A_H227 (House)

COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
• .()" to H. P • 
Act To Clarify How Consumers Acquire 
Sweepstakes, Contests and Games" 
301, L.D. 381, Bi11, 
"An 
Information about In-pack 
Amend 
the 
bill 
in 
section 
in 
that part 
designated 
"S70B-A." by striking out a11 of the last underlined sentence 
(page 1, lines 12 to 16 in L.D.) and inserting in its place the 
fo11owing: 
I A certificate of approval holder. wholesale licensee or retail 
licensee shall provide information about access to participate in 
a sweepstakes, game or contest by providing either a sign in the 
retail outlet or a notice on the primary or secondary packaging 
of the brand offering the sweepstakes. game or contest. I 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires a certificate of approval holder, 
wholesale licensee or retail licensee to provide 
information 
about 
how 
to participate in 
a 
sweepstakes, 
game 
or contest 
without purchase. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Enhance Public Participation in Matters Before Professional Licensing Boards
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0383
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BARSTOW, BULL, DUPREY, EARLE, FISCHER, STONE, WHEELER, EDMONDS, MA YO
Amends: 32 MRSA §59-C

Legislative Document 
No. 383 
H.P.303 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2003 
An Act to Enhance Public Participation in Matters Before 
Professional Licensing Boards 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BULL of Freeport, DUPREY of Medway, EARLE of 
Damariscotta, FISCHER of Presque Isle, STONE of Berwick, WHEELER of Kittery, Senators: 
EDMONDS of Cumberland, MA YO of Sagadahoc. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §59-C is enacted to read: 
SS9-C. 
Public testimony before professional or occupational 
licensing board 
A professional or occupational licensing board shall allow 
members of the public a reasonable opportunity to provide oral 
testimony to the board at any hearing or meeting conducted by the 
board that is open to the public if that testimony is relevant to 
an issue before the professional or occupational licensing board. 
SUMMARY 
This bill 
ensures 
members 
of 
the 
public 
a 
reasonable 
opportunity to provide oral 
testimony at public meetings 
of 
professional or occupational licensing boards if that testimony 
is relevant to an issue before the professional or occupational 
licensing board. 
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Resolve, Directing the Maine State Housing Authority To Study Ways To Promote Construction of Affordable Housing for Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0384
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SUSLOVIC, DAGGETT, DUDLEY, EDER, FAIRCLOTH, GLYNN, LANDRY, PATRICK

Legislative Document 
No. 384 
H.P.304 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2003 
Resolve, Directing the Maine State Housing Authority To Study 
Ways To Promote Construction of Affordable Housing for Veterans 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SUSLOVIC of Portland. 
Cosponsored by President DAGGETT of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DUDLEY of Portland, EDER of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GLYNN 
of South Portland, LANDRY of Sanford, PATRICK of Rumford. 
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Sec. 1. Affordable housing for veterans review. Resolved: 
That 
the Maine State Housing Authority, 
wi thin existing resources, 
shall 
study 
ways 
to 
promote 
the 
construction of 
affordable 
housing for senior, retired, disabled and homele8s veterans and 
their spouses. 
As part of the review, the Maine State Housing 
Authority shall 
seek 
input 
from 
the 
Department 
of 
Defense, 
Veterans 
and 
Emergency Management, 
Bureau of Maine Veterans' 
Services, 
the 
Department 
of 
Human 
Services, 
veterans' 
organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and 
Regional 
Office 
at 
Togus, 
nonprofit 
and 
for-profit 
housing 
developers, 
local 
housing 
authorities 
and 
social 
service 
providers who provide services to veterans; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Report to Legislature. Resolved: 
That the Maine State 
Housing Authority shall report its findings to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over business 
and 
economic 
development 
matters 
and 
to 
the 
Community 
Preservation Advisory Committee established by the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-1, subsection 24-F by October 1, 
2004; and be it further 
Sec. 3. Authority to report out legislation. Resolved: 
That the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over business and economic development matters and the Community 
Preservation Advisory Committee may report out legislation to the 
recommendations and findings included in the report. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine State Housing Authority to 
look at ways to promote the construction of affordable housing 
for veterans.
An Act to Exempt School Units From Liability When Releasing Information Regarding School Employees Accused of a Crime
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0386
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: O'BRIEN, ANDREWS, MOODY, MITCHELL, WESTON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6101

Legislative Document 
No. 386 
H.P.306 
House of Representatives, January 30,2003 
An Act to Exempt School Units From Liability When Releasing 
Information Regarding School Employees Accused of a Crime 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative O'BRIEN of Augusta. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of York, MOODY of Manchester, Senators: 
MITCHELL of Penobscot, WESTON of Waldo. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §6101, sub-§2"n is enacted to read: 
D. 
Notwithstanding paragraph 
Bt 
a 
school administrative 
unit may release information in any form relating to an 
employee or former employee to another school administrative 
unit when the other school administrative unit reguests the 
information for the purpose of a reference for employment. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a school administrative unit to release 
confidential information about an employee or former employee to 
another school administrative unit for the purpose of a reference 
for employment. 
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An Act to Change the Reporting Requirements for the Mercury Switch Removal Program
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0385
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: COWGER, COLWELL, SAWYER, ANNIS, DAIGLE, DUPLESSIE, KOFFMAN, SA VIELLO, TOBIN, TWOMEY
Amends: 38 MRSA §1665-A

Legislative Document 
No. 385 
H.P.305 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2003 
An Act to Change the Reporting Requirements for the Mercury 
Switch Removal Program 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative COWGER of Hallowell. 
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1?1.1JldC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Speaker COLWELL of Gardiner, Senator SAWYER of Penobscot and 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, DAIGLE of Arundel, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, 
HUTfON of Bowdoinham, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, SA VIELLO of Wilton, TOBIN of 
Windham, TWOMEY of Biddeford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1665-A, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 200L c. 
656, §3, is amended to read: 
9. 
Reporting. 
Before 
January 
1, 
2003 
and 
annually 
thereafter, motor vehicle manufacturers doing business in the 
State shall 
report 
to 
the 
joint standing 
committee 
of 
the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters on 
any fee or other charge collected on the sale of new motor 
vehicles for the purpose of paying the cost of carrying out the 
manufacturer responsibilities under 
subsection 5. 
The 
report 
must specify the amount of the fee or charge collected and how 
the amount of the fee or charge was determined. 
Before July L 
2004 and annually thereafter, motor vehicle manufacturers shall 
report in writing to the department on the results of the source 
separation required under this section. 
The report must include, 
at a minimum, the number of mercury switches removed and recycled 
from 
motor 
vehicles 
during 
the 
previous 
calendar year; 
the 
estimated total amount of mercury contained in the components; 
and any recommendations to 
improve the future collection and 
recycling of motor vehicle components. 
Before January 1, 
;§GG§ 
~ 
and annually thereafter, the department shall report to the 
Mercury Products Advisory Committee on the effectiveness of the 
source 
separation 
required 
under 
this 
section, 
whether 
the 
partial reimbursement payment under subsection 5, 
paragraph B 
should be adjusted to increase the number of switches brought to 
consolidation facilities, whether other motor vehicle components 
should be added to the source separation efforts and whether the 
program should be terminated and, if so, when. 
Current 
Protection to 
mercury-added 
the reporting 
SUMMARY 
law 
requires 
the 
Department 
of 
Environmental 
report on the effectiveness of source separation of 
products before January 1, 2005. 
This bill moves 
date up to January 1, 2004.
An Act To Exempt Biodiesel Fuel from the Special Fuel Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0387
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: EDER, BULL, DUDLEY, LERMAN, PINGREE
Amends: 36 MRSA §3202, 36 MRSA §3204-A

Legislative Document 
No. 387 
H.P.307 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2003 
An Act To Exempt Biodiesel Fuel from the Special Fuel Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative EDER of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BULL of Freeport, DUDLEY of Portland, LERMAN of 
Augusta, PINGREE of North Haven. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §3202, sub-§I-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. 
Biodiesel fuel. 
"Biodiesel fuel" means a replacement 
for diesel fuel that burns more cleanly than diesel fuel and is 
made 
from 
natural, 
renewable 
sources 
such 
as 
new 
and 
used 
vegetable oils and animal fats. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §3204-A, sub-§7, as amended by PL 1997, c. 
738, §11, is further amended to read: 
7. 
Kerosene for retail sale. 
Kerosene delivered into a 
separate tank for retail sale, in which case the excise tax must 
be remitted by licensed users pursuant to section 3207, rather 
than by the supplier; aRa 
Sec. 3. 36 MRS A §3204-A, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 
738, §11, is amended to read: 
8. 
Dyed fuel. 
Dyed fuelT; and 
Sec. 4. 36 MRSA §3204-A, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. 
Biodiesel fuel. 
Biodiesel fuel. 
SUMMARY 
This bill defines biodiesel fuel and exempts it from the 
special fuel tax.
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal Citizen Initiatives and Referenda
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0389
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H380 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,/1:, to COMM~TTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P • 309, 
L.D. 
389, Bill, "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal 
Citizen Initiatives and Referenda" 
Amend the amendment in section I 
by striking out all of 
subsection 5 and inserting in its place the following: 
'5. 
Limitation on ability to retroactively alter final 
approval. 
A municipal ordinance or bylaw enacted by citizen 
initiative or referendum may not invalidate, repeal, revoke or 
modify any building permit, 
zoning permit, land use approval, 
subdivision approval or site plan approval if the final municipal 
approval or 
issuance of 
the permit was 
taken prior to the 
enactment of that ordinance or bylaw and if the municipality has 
an established approval 
process 
that 
includes 
at least one 
advertised public hearing. 
The applicant for municipal approval 
or issuance of a permit shall reimburse to the municipality the 
costs of advertising and mailing for the hearing or hearings 
conducted in accordance with this subsection.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the exemption of sludge and septage 
ordinances from the limitation. 
This amendment also clarifies 
the language in Committee Amendment "A" and specifies that the 
applicant for municipal approval or issuance of a permit shall 
reimburse 
to 
the municipality the 
costs of advertising 
and 
mail;ng for th~r 
hearings conducted, 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Bar Harbor 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal Citizen Initiatives and Referenda
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0389
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_C_H549 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,e" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 309, 
L.D. 
389, Bill, "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal 
Citizen Initiatives and Referenda" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 5 in the last 
line 
(page 1, 
line 41 in amendment) 
by inserting after the 
following: 
"~" the following: 
'This subsection does not 
apply to a permit issued pursuant to a contract zone as long as 
the citizen petition to repeal or modify the contract zone is 
filed within 30 days after the contract zone is approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the limitation on the ability 
of a 
citizen initiative or referendum to retroactively alter 
final municipal 
approval 
does 
not apply to 
a 
permit issued 
pursuant to a contract zone as long as the citizen petition to 
repeal or modify the contract zone is filed within 30 days after 
the contract zone is approved. 
SPONSORED BY: 
TOWN: 
Scarborough 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal Citizen Initiatives and Referenda
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0389
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_D_H595 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,'b" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 309, 
L.D. 
389, Bill, "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal 
Citizen Initiatives and Referenda" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 5 in the last 
line by inserting at the end the following: 
'This subsection 
does nQt apply if. not more than 3 weeks after final municipal 
apprQval Qr issuance of the permit, 
a petition fQr a citizen 
initiative or referendum that may be construed tQ invalidate, 
repeal, reVQke or modify that permit or approval is signed by the 
reguisite number of voters for that municipality and filed with 
the municipality. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the limitation on the ability 
of a citizen initiative or referendum to retroactively alter 
final municipal approval does not apply if the petition for a 
citizen initiative or referendum is filed with the municipality, 
along with the requisite number of signatures, not more than 3 
weeks after final approval or the issuance of the permit. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representativ~ 
TOWN: 
Bangor 
HOUSE 
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AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0389
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S272 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT ,,8 " to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
309, 
L.D. 
389, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
to 
Amend 
the 
Laws 
Governing 
Municipal Citizen Initiatives and Referenda" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 5 in the last 
line by inserting at the end the following: 
'This subsection 
does not apply if, not more than 90 days after final municipal 
approval or issuance of the permit. 
a petition for a citizen 
initiati ve or referendum that may be construed to inyalidate, 
repeal, revoke or modify that permit or approval is signed by the 
requisite number of voters for that municipality and filed with 
the municipality. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the limitation on the ability 
of 
a 
citizen initiative or 
referendum to retroactively alter 
final municipal approval does not apply if the petition for a 
citizen initiative or referendum is filed with the municipality, 
along with the requisite number of signatures, not more than 90 
days after final approval or the issuance of the permit. 
COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal Citizen Initiatives and Referenda
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 0389
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H401 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "£3,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P . 309, 
L.D. 
389, Bill, "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal 
Citizen Initiatives and Referenda" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 5 in the last 
line by inserting at the end the following: 
'This subsection 
does not apply if« not more than 3 weeks after final municipal 
approval or issuance of the permit. 
notice is given to the 
municipality that a citizen initiative or referendum is being 
initiated. I 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the limitation on the ability 
of 
a citizen initiative or referendum to retroactively alter 
final municipal approval does not apply if, not more than 3 weeks 
after that approval, notice is given to the municipality that a 
citizen initiative or referendum is being initiated. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Auburn 
HOUSE 
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AMENDMENT