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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Procedures; Portions of Related Practices; and Major Substantive Rules and Election Practices Review of Portions of Chapter 1: Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Campaign Reporting Forms for Candidates, of the Commission on Governmental Ethics
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1672
Committee Amendment CA_A_H566 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1181, L.D. 1672, "Resolve, 
Regarding 
Legislative 
Procedures; Portions of 
Related Practices; and 
Major Substantive Rules 
and Election Practices" 
Review 
of 
Portions 
of 
Chapter 
1: 
Chapter 3: 
Maine Clean Election Act and 
Campaign Reporting Forms for Candidates, 
of the Commission on Governmental Ethics 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, 
line 29 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: 
"authorized" 
the following: 
'only if the following changes are made' 
Further amend the resolve in section 1 by inserting at the 
end the following: 
'In Chapter 
1, 
section 
7, 
with 
regard 
to 
the 
advance 
purchase of goods and services, the language must be changed to 
include radio and television contracts and contracts for design 
work among the goods and services that, if contracted or paid for 
prior to the primary election, must be received prior to the 
primary election to be considered primary election expenditures. 
The language in Chapter 1, section 7, with regard to the advance 
purchase of goods and services, must also be changed to remove 
the requirement that a report be filed when a preponderance of 
goods purchased during the primary election cycle are used during 
the general election cycle. 
The change must also provide that, 
upon complaint regarding the use of goods and services purchased 
during 
a 
primary 
election 
during 
a 
general 
election, 
the 
commission may request a report of such expenditures.' 
Pagel...;LR2384(2) 
COMMITTEE'; AMENDMENT 
tx"" 
.... ~ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A .. to H.P. 1181, L.D. 1672 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment authorizes final adoption of portions of 
Chapter 
1: 
Procedures; 
portions 
of 
Chapter 
3: 
Maine 
Clean 
Election Act and Related Practices; and Campaign Reporting Forms 
for Candidates with the following changes. 
In Chapter 1, section 7, with regard to the advance purchase 
of 
goods 
and 
services, 
the 
language 
must 
be 
changed 
to 
specifically include radio and television contracts and contracts 
for design work among the goods and services that, if contracted 
or paid for prior to the primary election, must be received prior 
to 
the 
primary 
election 
to 
be 
considered 
primary 
election 
expenditures. 
The language in Chapter 1, section 7, with regard 
to the advance purchase of goods and services, must also be 
changed to remove the requirement that a report be filed when a 
preponderance of goods 
purchased during the primary election 
cycle are used during the general election cycle. 
The change 
must also provide that, upon complaint regarding the use of goods 
and services purchased during a primary election during a general 
election, the commission may request an additional expenditure 
report. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1: Procedures; Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Related Practices; and Campaign Reporting Forms for Candidates, Major Substantive Rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1672
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 1672 
H.P.1181 
House of Representatives, May 12, 2005 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1: 
Procedures; Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and 
Related Practices; and Campaign Reporting Forms for Candidates, 
Major Substantive Rules of the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PATRICK of Rumford for the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
'!r/~/h.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, ac ts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
until 
days 
after 
and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A requires legislative authorization before major 
substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rules have been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rules; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency wi thin the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of 
Chapter 
1: 
Procedures; 
portions 
of 
Chapter 
3: 
Maine 
Clean 
Election Act and Related Practices; and Campaign Reporting Forms 
for Candidates, provisionally adopted major substantive rules of 
the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices that 
have been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of 
Chapter 
1: 
Procedures; 
portions 
of 
Chapter 
3: 
Maine 
Clean 
Election Act and Related Practices; and Campaign Reporting Forms 
for Candidates, major substantive rules of the Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. 
Page l-LR2384(1)
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission to Study Maine's Community Hospitals Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1673
Committee Amendment CA_B_S357 (Senate)

LD 1673 
LR2373(03) 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission to Study Maine's Community 
Hospitals 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,8 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Assumes additional costs to the Governor's Office of Health Policy and Finance, the Department of Health and Human 
Services and the Maine Health Data Organization can be absorbed utilizing existing resources. 
LR2373(3) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, Department of
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1674
Committee Amendment CA_A_H599 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A .. to H.P. 1182, L.D. 
Authorizing 
Certain 
Land 
Transactions 
by 
the 
Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands" 
1674, "Resolve, 
Department 
of 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/27 /05 ~ac:. 
LD 1674 
LR2365(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing Certain Land Transactions by the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks 
and Lands 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Undetermined current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The authorization of certain land transactions by the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of 
Conservation will result in increased Other Special Revenue Funds expenditures and revenue; the amounts will 
depend on the final various sale and purchase agreements and can not be determined at this time . 
. , 
LR2j65(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1677
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H679 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
1186, 
L.D. 
1677, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Make 
Supplemental 
Appropriations 
and Allocations for 
the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Provisions of the Law Necessary to the 
Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part DD 
(page 
155, lines 2 to 49 in amendment). 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
This amendment 
"A" that increased 
drug paraphernalia 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Portland 
the amendment 
Part 
letter 
by relettering or renumbering 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR21S0(S) 
in Committee Amendment 
miscellaneous drug and 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 06/09/05 ~ae 
LD 1667 
LR 2150(05) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment h to Committee Amendment J4. 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Eder 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$267,367 
($267,367) 
2006-07 
$291,673 
($291,673) 
This amendment will increase the General Fund cost of the bill by $267,367 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $291,673 in 
fiscal year 2006-07. Based on the estimated year-end balances, a balanced budget is not maintained for the 2006-2007 
biennium. 
LR2150(5) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1677
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S362 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
1186, 
L.D. 
1677, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Make 
Supplemental 
Appropriations 
and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Provisions of the Law Necessary to the 
Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part GG the following: 
PARTHH 
Sec. HH·l. PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. PPPP, §1 is repealed. 
Further amend the amendment by 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
This amendment repeals the pension cost reduction bonding 
authority_ 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator P. 
COUNTY: 
Somerset 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 06/09105 ~ac:. 
LD 1667 
LR 2150(09) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ';4: to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Unfunded Teacher Retirement Liability - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment repeals the Pension Cost Reduction Bonding authorization, which provided $410,000,138 to the 
Maine State Retirement System. Part of this amount paid for Teacher Retirement employer contributions for the 2006-
2007 biennium, which resulted in total de appropriations of$358,565,105 for the biennium. This amendment does not 
adjust appropriations or transfers to the Maine State Retirement System. Consequently, the State would need to 
provide additional General Fund appropriations for the estimated 2006-2007 liability for Teacher Retirement in order 
to fund the system on an actuarially sound basis. 
LR2150(9) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Replace the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and Housing Opportunities with the Statewide Homeless Council Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1678
Committee Amendment CA_A_S320 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,All to S.P. 624, L.D. 1678, Bill, 
Act To Replace the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness 
Housing Opportunities with the Statewide Homeless Council" 
"An 
and 
Amend the bill in Part A by striking out all of section 3 
(page 3, lines 6 to 12 in L.D.). 
SUMMARY 
This amendment deletes the provision that allows members of 
the 
Interagency 
Task 
Force 
on 
Homelessness 
and 
Housing 
Opportunities to continue to serve out the remainder of their 
terms on the Statewide Homeless Council. 
FISCAL NOTE REQt:IRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
" 
Approved: 06/01105 ~ae 
LD 1678 
LR 2382(02) 
An Act To Replace the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and Housing Opportunities with the 
Statewide Homeless Council 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Funds 
Additional costs to the Maine State Housing Authority associated with providing staff support to, and serving on, the 
Statewide Homeless Council can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2382(2) -Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1: ;
An Act To Amend the Procedures Used in Criminal Proceedings Involving Victims with Developmental Disabilities Further amend the bill in section 1 in §1205 in the headnote in the 2nd line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: mental retardation" and inserting in its place the following: 'developmental disabilities Further amend the bill in section 1 in §1205 in the first indented paragraph in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 1, lines 10 and in L.D.) by striking out the following: "mental retardation as defined in Title 34-B. section 5001. subsection 3" and inserting in its place the following: a developmental disability as defined in Title 5. section 19503. subsection 3 SUMMARY This amendment revises the extension of admissibility of certain out-of-court statements by victims to include certain statements by persons with developmental disabilities as defined in current law. Page l-LR2390(2) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1679
Committee Amendment CA_A_H845 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1187, L.D. 1679, 
Act To Amend Procedures Used in Criminal Proceedings in 
Victim Is Mentally Disabled" 
Bill, "An 
Which the 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Procedures Used in Criminal Proceedings 
Involving Victims with Developmental Disabilities' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in §1205 in the headnote 
in the 2nd line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: 
"mental retardation" and inserting in its place the 
following: 'developmental disabilities' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in §1205 in the first 
indented paragraph in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 1, lines 10 and 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "mental retardation as 
defined in Title 34-B. section 5001. subsection 3" and inserting 
in its place 
the 
following: 
'a developmental 
disability 
as 
defined in Title 5. section 19503. subsection 3' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment revises the extension of admissibility of 
certain out-of-court statements by victims to include certain 
statements by persons with developmental disabilities as defined 
in current law. 
Page l-LR2390(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend Procedures Used in Criminal Proceedings in Which the Victim Is Mentally Disabled CAFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1679
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HOBBINS, BRYANT, CANAVAN, CARR, FAIRCLOTH, GERZOFSKY, NASS, PELLETIER-SIMPSON, SHERMAN
Amends: 15 MRSA §1205

Legislative Document 
No. 1679 
H.P.1187 
House of Representatives, May 20,2005 
An Act To Amend Procedures Used in Criminal Proceedings in 
Which the Victim Is Mentally Disabled 
CAFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representati ve TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator HOBBINS of York and 
!Jl~d 1/7. 77!/}£~ 
MILLICENTM. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CANAVAN of Waterville, CARR of Lincoln, 
FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, NASS of Acton, PELLETIER-
SIMPSON of Auburn, SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
Pnntetl nll n:..:ydt'd paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 15 MRSA §1205, as amended by PL 1989, c. 401, Pt. B, 
§1, is further amended to read: 
§1205. 
Certain out-of-court statements made by minors or persons 
with mental retardation describing sexual contact 
A hearsay statement made by a person under the age of 16 
years or a person with mental retardation as defined in Title 
34-B, 
section 
5001. 
subsection 
3, 
describing 
any 
incident 
involving a sexual act or sexual contact performed with or on the 
minor or person by another, shall ffi9~ not be excluded as evidence 
in criminal proceedings in courts of this State if: 
1. 
Mental or physical well-being of a person. 
On motion of 
the attorney for the State and at an in camera hearing, the court 
finds that the mental or physical well-being of that person will 
more likely than not be harmed if that person were to testify in 
open court; and 
2. 
Examination and cross-examination. 
Pursuant to order of 
court made on such a motion, the statement is made under oath, 
subject to all of the rights of confrontation secured to 
an 
accused 
by 
the 
Constitution of 
Maine 
or 
the 
United 
States 
Constitution and the statement has been recorded by any means 
approved by the court, and is made in the presence of a judge or 
justice. 
SUMMARY 
Current 
law 
allows 
into 
evidence 
certain 
out-of-court 
statements made by minors describing sexual contact. 
This bill 
extends the admissibility into evidence of such statements to 
those made by persons with mental retardation.
An Act to Improve Dirigo Health (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1680
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SULLIVAN, GLYNN, PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 1680 
S.P.625 
In Senate, May 23, 2005 
An Act to Improve Dirigo Health 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator SULLIVAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative GLYNN of South Portland and 
Representative: PERRY of Calais. 
Printed on recyc led paper 
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: 
1. 
Require the Dirigo Health Agency to develop a method for 
including a health savings account option as part of DirigoChoice 
and to report its recommendation for such inclusion to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services; 
2. 
Require 
the Governor's Office of 
Health Policy 
and 
Finance to develop options for financing the cost of conforminq 
state 
tax 
law 
to 
federal 
tax 
law 
regarding health 
savinqs 
accounts and to report its recommendations to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Insurance and Financial Services; 
3. 
Require the Department of Professional 
and FinanciaJ 
Regulation, Bureau of Insurance to develop a method for insurancp 
carr iers 
to 
report 
new 
business, 
categorized 
by 
insurance 
status. 
The 
report 
would 
include 
categories 
for 
insurerl, 
underinsured and uninsured people. 
The bureau would report 
it~~ 
recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance 
an~ 
Financial Services: 
4. 
Systems 
business 
Expand the membership of the Advisory Council on 
Development 
to 
include 
a 
practicing 
nurse, 
a 
and 
a 
large business that purchases 
employee 
coverage: and 
Health 
small 
health 
5. 
Clarify that the Dirigo Health Agency is authorized to 
make and administer grants. 
Page l-LR238l(1)
Resolve, Extending the Authority of the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Convey the Former Maine State Prison Property in Thomaston and the Kennebec Arsenal Property in Augusta for an Additional Five Years
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1681
Committee Amendment CA_A_H568 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 1188, L.D. 1681, "Resolve, 
Extending the Authority of the Commissioner of Administrative and 
Financial 
Services 
To 
Convey 
the 
Former 
Maine 
State 
Prison 
Property in 
Thomaston 
and 
the 
Kennebec 
Arsenal 
Property in 
Augusta for an Additional Five Years" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page l-LR2398(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/27/05 ~ae 
LD 1681 
LR 2398(02) 
Resolve, Extending the Authority of the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To 
Convey the Fonner Maine State Prison Property in Thomaston and the Kennebec Arsenal Property in 
Augusta for an Additional Five Years 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - General Fund 
This legislation extends the authority of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to sell or lease certain 
state properties by approximately 5 years. Current authority expires in June of 2005 and August of 2005. This 
extension represents a potential increase in undedicated revenue to the General Fund. 
LR23~98(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 10f1
An Act To Support Sibling Rights in Child Welfare Custody Matters
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1682
Committee: judiciary
Sponsors: ANDREWS, BRENNAN, BURNS
Amends: 22 MRSA §4067

Legislative Document 
No. 1682 
S.P.627 
In Senate, May 23, 2005 
An Act To Support Sibling Rights in Child Welfare Custody 
Matters 
Reference to the Committee on judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator ANDREWS of York. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: BRENNAN of Cumberland, Representative: BURNS of Berwick. 
Printed on rec) cled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 22 MRSA §4067 is enacted to read: 
§4067. 
Sibling visitation 
1. 
Visitation. 
The court shall, whenever reasonable and 
practical and if it determines it would be in the best interests 
of the child, ensure that a child placed in foster care who .is 
separated from 
a 
sibling who 
is either in another foster 
preadoptive home or in the home of a parent or extended family 
member has access to, and visitation rights with, that sibling 
throughout the period of placement in the care and custody of th~ 
~tate and subseguent to such placements if the child and the 
child's sibling are separated through adoption or long-term or 
short-term placements in foster care. 
2. 
Implementation. 
The court shall ensure at the time ,_,[ 
the __ iDliill.-Pl~ement, 
WheILj~,_r;:hilJ;l_a;n.JL-.t..l~H~_~j,Js1.-'-~s.ibl,ingare 
separated t,hX:QUgh J;1lacements 
~n .t:Q:;teL preadopti ve or 
adQl?th~ 
care, 
that visitation 
rights 
pursuant 
to 
subsection 
al~ 
implemented 
through 
a 
schedule 
of 
visitations 
or 
supervise~ 
visi tations to be arranged and monitored through the appropr iote 
public or private 
agency 
and 
with 
the 
participation of 
the 
foster, 
preadoptive 
or 
adoptive 
parents 
or 
extended 
family 
members and the child, if reasonable, and other parties who are 
relevant 
to 
the 
preservation 
of 
sibling 
relationships 
allcl 
visitation rights. 
3. 
Reviews. 
Periodic reviews 
appropriate 
public 
or 
private 
effectiveness 
and 
appropriateness 
siblings placed in care. 
mu~t 
agency 
of 
the 
be 
conducted by-.-tlle 
to 
evaluate 
the 
visi tations 
betweeJ1 
4. 
Request of child. 
A child who has attained 12 years_()t 
age may reguest visitation rights with a sibling or siblings from 
whom the child has been separated and who have been placed ill 
care or have been adopted in a foster or adoptive home other than 
where the child resides. 
SUMMARY 
This bill empowers the court to order sibling visitation for 
a child in foster care when it is in the best interests of the 
child to do so. 
Page l-LR2392(l)
An Act To Clarify Entities Eligible for Funding by the Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1683
Committee Amendment CA_A_S339 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A, to S.P. 628, L.D. 1683, Bill, "An 
Act To Clarify Entities Eligible for Funding by the Maine Health 
and Higher Educational Facilities Authority" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05/05 ~ae 
LD 1683 
LR2393(02) 
An Act To Clarify Entities Eligible for Funding by the Maine Health and Higher Educational 
Facilities Authority 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
Expanding entities that may qualify for financing by the Maine Health and Higher Educational facilities Authority will 
not affect the general or moral obligation of the state. 
LR2393(2) - Fiscal Note ~ Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify Entities Eligible for Funding by the Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1683
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MAYO, SMITH, BROMLEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §2053

Legislative Document 
No. 1683 
S.P.628 
In Senate, May 25, 2005 
An Act To Clarify Entities Eligible for Funding by the Maine Health 
and Higher Educational Facilities Authority 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Monmouth and 
Senator: BROMLEY of Cumberland. 
Printed on recyc led paper 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, questions have arisen as to the ability of the 
Maine 
Health 
and 
Higher 
Educational 
Facilities 
Authority 
to 
finance the acquisition of air ambulances as an eligible entity 
or facility; and 
Whereas, it is vitally necessary 
welfare 
of 
the 
citizens 
of 
Maine 
coordinated air ambulance system; and 
to the health, safety and 
that 
the 
State 
enjoy 
a 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2053, sub-§3-A, as amended by PL 
2001, 
c. 
596, Pt. B, §7 and affected by §25, is further amended to read: 
3-A. 
Health care facility. 
"Health care facility" means a 
nursing home that is, or will be upon completion, licensed under 
chapter 405; a residential care facility that is, or will be upon 
completion, 
licensed 
under 
chapter 
1663; 
a 
continuing 
care 
retirement 
community 
that 
is, 
or 
will 
be 
upon 
completion, 
licensed 
under 
Title 
24-A, 
chapter 
73; 
an 
assisted 
living 
facility that is, or will be upon completion, 
licensed under 
chapter 1664; a hospital; a community mental health facility; g 
scene response air ambulance licensed under Title 32, chapter 2-B 
and the rules adopted thereunder; or a community health center. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the list of entities and facilities that 
qualify for financing by the Maine Health and Higher Educational 
Facilities Authority to include certain licensed air ambulances.
An Act To Develop a New Judicial Facility in Bangor (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1687
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: PERRY, TARDY, PLOWMAN, ROSEN, SCHNEIDER, DUNN, FAIRCLOTH, FISHER, GREELEY
Amends: 4 MRSA §1606

Legislative Document 
No. 1687 
S.P.632 
In Senate, June 3, 2005 
An Act To Develop a New Judicial Facility in Bangor 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative TARDY of Newport and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, ROSEN of Hancock, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, 
Representatives: DUNN of Bangor, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FISHER of Brewer, GREELEY 
of Levant, 'RICHARDSON of Carmel. . 
' 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §1606, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1999, c. 787, 
§1, is further amended to read: 
2. 
Limitation on securities issued. 
The authority may not 
issue 
securities 
in 
excess 
of 
$9~TGGGTGGG 
$128,000,000 
outstanding at anyone time, of which no less than $4GTGGG TGGG 
$75, 000, 000 must be specifically allocated to projects relating 
to 
the Judicial 
Branch, 
except for 
the 
issuance 
of 
revenue 
refunding securities authorized by section 1610 and securities 
issued under section 1610-A. 
The amount of securities that may 
be outstanding in the name of the authority may be increased by 
the 
Legislature 
upon 
a 
showing 
by 
the 
authority 
that 
its 
available revenues are sufficient to support additional issuance 
of securities 
and that the 
issuance of securities will 
not 
materially impair 
the credit standing of 
the authority, 
the 
investment status of securities issued by the authority or the 
ability of the authority to fulfill its commitments to holders of 
securities. 
Nothing 
in 
this 
chapter 
may 
be 
construed 
to 
authorize 
the 
authority 
to 
issue 
securities 
to 
fund 
the 
construction, 
reconstruction, 
purchase 
or 
acquisition 
of 
facilities without a majority vote of approval in each House of 
the Legislature. 
Sec. 2. 
Issuance of securities; Maine Governmental Facilities 
Authority. 
Pursuant to 
the 
Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 4, 
section 
1606, 
subsections 
and 
2, 
the 
Maine 
Governmental 
Facilities Authority is authorized to issue securities in its own 
name in an amount up to $37,000,000 for the purpose of paying the 
costs associated with the construction of a 
new courthouse in 
Bangor. 
This 
Authority 
associated 
of Bangor. 
SUMMARY 
bill 
authorizes 
the 
Maine 
Governmental 
Facilities 
to issue securities for the purpose of paying costs 
with the construction of a new courthouse in the City 
Page l-LR2400(1)
An Act Provide Further amend the bill by relettering nonconsecutive Part letter or section consecutively. or renumbering any number to read SUMMARY This amendment strikes from the bill language protecting the the funds appropriated to the Department of Economic and Community Developme for the Fractionation Development Center. SPONSORED BY: ~_~~~~_f_~ (Representative TOWN: Thomaston FISCAL \OTE REQUIRED (See attached) Page 1-LR2419(12) HOUSE,,, AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1691
House Amendment HA_B_H701 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,B" to H.P. 1199, L.D. 1691, Bill, 
To 
Eliminate 
Pension 
Cost 
Reduction 
Bonding 
and 
Replacement Budgeting Measures" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of Part HHH. 
"An Act 
Provide 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
consecutively. 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes from the bill language protecting the 
the 
funds 
appropriated 
to 
the 
Department 
of 
Economic 
and 
Community Developme 
for the Fractionation Development Center. 
SPONSORED BY: ~_~~~~_f_~ 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Thomaston 
FISCAL \OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE,,, AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/15105 ~ae 
LD 1691 
LR 2419(12) 
An Act To Eliminate Pension Cost Reduction Bonding and Provide Replacement Budgeting Measures 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment :f5 
Sponsor: Rep. Rector 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
This amendment will have no net effect on General Fund appropriations and revenue and a balanced budget is 
maintained for the 2006-2007 biennium. 
LR2419(12) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1691
House Amendment HA_C_H702 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ·e" to H.P. 1199, L.D. 1691, Bill, 
To 
Eliminate 
Pension' Cost 
Reduction 
Bonding 
and 
Replacement Budgeting Measures" 
"An Act 
Provide 
Amend the bill in Part G by striking out all of section 1 
(page 9, lines 40 to 44 in L.D.) 
Further amend the 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
consecutively. 
bill by relettering 
letter 
or 
section 
SUMMARY 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
This 
amendment 
strikes 
that 
section 
of 
the bill 
that 
requires the Department of Corrections to charge county jails for 
high-risk county prisoners at a state correctional facility. 
SPONSORED BY· 
TOWN: 
Boothbay 
FISCAL ~OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR2419(13) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
. 
, 
Approved: 06/15105 ~ae 
LD 1691 
LR 2419(13) 
An Act To Eliminate Pension Cost Reduction Bonding and Provide Replacement Budgeting Measures 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " 
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$100,000 
($100,000) 
2006-07 
$100,000 
($100,000) 
This amendment will increase the General Fund cost of the bill by $100,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $100,000 in 
fiscal year 2006-07. Based on the estimated year-end balances, this amendment does not maintain a balanced budget 
in fiscal year 2005-06. 
LR2419(13) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1691
House Amendment HA_D_H703 (House)

~\i 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "1),, to H.P. 1199, L.D. 1691, Bill, 
To 
Eliminate 
Pension 
Cost 
Reduction 
Bonding 
and 
Replacement Budgeting Measures" 
"An Act 
Provide 
Amend the bill in Part GGG in section 13 on page 82 in the 
2nd line from the end (page 82, line 49 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
"Eliminates" 
and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Suspends' 
Further amend the bill in Part GGG in section 13 on page 82 
in the last line (page 82, line 50 in 
L~D.) by inserting after 
the 
following: 
"account" 
the 
following: 
'for 
2005-06 
and 
2006-07 only' 
Further amend the bill in Part GGG in section 13 on page 83 
in line 33 
by inserting after the following: 
"account." the 
following: 
'Funding is not provided beyond fiscal year 2006-07.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
establishes 
that 
ti\e 
General 
Fund 
appropriations used to subsidize the Maine State Ferry Service 
are suspended for fiscal years 
2005-06 
and 2006-07 only and 
further 
provides 
that 
allocations 
for 
the 
Maine 
Highway 
Transportation account are for fiscal year 2006-07 only. 
SPONSORED BY, iff> ~\ ciJ~ 
(Representative McKENNEY) 
TOWN: 
Cumberland 
FISCAL .'\'on: REQt:IRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/15105 ~ae 
LD 1691 
LR2419(17) 
An Act To Eliminate Pension Cost Reduction Bonding and Provide Replacement Budgeting Measures 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,1)" 
Sponsor: Rep. McKenney 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Future biennium savings - Highway Fund 
This amendment will increase General Fund costs in the 2008-2009 biennium and reduce Highway Fund costs for the 
same time period. 
LR2419( 17) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Provide
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1691
House Amendment HA_E_H704 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1511

HOUSE AMENDMENT .. G to H.P. 1199, L.D. 1691, Bill, 
To 
Eliminate 
Pension 
Cost 
Reduction 
Bonding 
and 
Replacement Budgeting Measures" 
"An Act 
Provide 
Amend the bill by inserting after Part KKK the following: 
'PARTLLL 
Sec. LLL-l. 22 MRSA §1511, sub-§6-A is enacted to read: 
6-A. 
Allocation reqBiring separate measures. 
An allocation 
must be made in Sl sepSlrSlte measure and not PSlrt of a biennial, 
supplementSll or emergency pudget b~ll whenever: 
A. 
UnSlllocSlted funds are transferred out of the fund to the 
General Fund: 
B. 
An Sll1ocSltion from the fund is increSlsed for a program 
in order to reduce that program's funding from a source 
other tban the fund: 
C. 
funding is deSlllocSlted from one program thSlt receives 
allocations from the fund and allocated to another prograrri 
thSlt receives Slllocations from the fund. in order to reduce 
tbe funding from a source otber tban the fund of the 2nd 
program: 
D. 
A program that is currently funded only by sources other 
tban tbe fund becomes Sl program fundeg. in whole or in part, 
by allocatiQns frQm the fund; Qr 
Page l-LR2419(16) 
,HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,~ to H.P. 1199, L.D. 1691 
E. 
A new program receives allocations from the fund in 
whole Qr in part.' 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
This 
amendment 
requires 
allocations from the Fund for 
separate legislation. 
that 
in 
certain 
circumstances 
a Heal thy Maine be voted on in 
SPONSORED BY: 
/.}JviJ ~ ifJJ {l(j 
(Representative BOWLES) I 
TOWN: 
Sanford 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Provide Further amend the bill by relettering nonconsecutive Part letter or section consecutively. or renumbering any number to read SUMMARY This amendment strikes from the bill language protecting the the funds appropriated to the Department of Economic and Community Development for the Fractionation Development Center.
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1691
Senate Amendment SA_C_S376 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT .. C,;. to H.P. 1199, L.D. 1691, Bill, 
To 
Eliminate 
Pension 
Cost 
Reduction 
Bonding 
and 
Replacement Budgeting Measures" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of Part HHH. 
"An Act 
Provide 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
consecutively. 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes from the bill language protecting the 
the 
funds 
appropriated 
to 
the 
Department 
of 
Economic 
and 
Community Development for the Fractionation Development Center. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
11;4,,) 
,~C:.' :::-z:" '/ 
-
' --' ///r 
~'7 
SPONSORED BY: 
',), # 
., 
/> L / 
:? 
(Senator P. MILLS) 
, 
( 
COUNTY: 
Somerset 
Page l-LR2419(15) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06115/05 ~ae 
LD 1691 
LR2419(15) 
An Act To Eliminate Pension Cost Reduction Bonding and Provide Replacement Budgeting Measures 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment e 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
This amendment will have no net effect on General Fund appropriations and revenue and a balanced budget is 
maintained for the 2006-2007 biennium. 
LR2419(15) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Provide Replacement Budgeting Measures
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1691
Senate Amendment SA_E_S379 (Senate)
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs

To 
SENATE AMENDMENT ,,!;., to H.P. 1199, L.D. 1691, Bill, 
Eliminate 
Pension 
Cost 
Reduction 
Bonding 
and 
"An Act 
Provide 
Replacement Budgeting Measures" 
Amend the bill by inserting after Part KKK the following: 
'PARTLLL 
Sec. LLL-l. Tobacco tax enforcement study. 
The Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services 
shall conduct a study to find ways to increase the effectiveness 
of the collection and enforcement of noncigarette tobacco tax 
revenues. 
In undertaking the study, the bureau shall consider 
the use of a stamping system similar to Maine's current cigarette 
stamping system as well as other verification and enforcement 
systems used in other states. 
The purpose of the study is to 
implement better enforcement of the tobacco tax on noncigarette 
tobacco products and give greater assurance that the State is 
collecting all 
imposed 
taxes. 
The 
bureau shall 
report its 
findings and any proposed legislation by January 1, 2006 to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs.' 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
consecutively. 
Page l-LR2419(11) 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT ub' to H.P. 1199, L.D. 1691 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
requires 
the 
Bureau 
of 
Revenue 
Services 
within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to 
conduct a study to find ways to increase the effectiveness of the 
collection and enforcement of noncigarette tobacco tax revenues. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
~ 
(Senator GAGNON) 
COUNTY: 
Kennebec 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Transfer Funds to the Maine Milk Pool from the General Fund To Fund Dairy Stabilization Programs CAFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1692
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: PIOTTI
Amends: 7 MRSA §3

Legislative Document 
No. 1692 
H.P.1200 
House of Representatives, June 16,2005 
An Act To Transfer Funds to the Maine Milk Pool from the General 
Fund To Fund Dairy Stabilization Programs 
CAFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PIOTTI of Unity. 
Printed on recycled paper 
1I/~171·711~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 7 MRSA §3I53·D is enacted to read: 
§3153-D. Transfer of revenues 
On or before the 15th day of each month, the administrator 
of 
the 
Maine 
Milk 
Pool 
shall 
certify 
the 
amounts 
to 
be 
distributed for the previous month pursuant to sections 3153 B 
and 
3l53-C 
to the State Controller, 
who 
shall transfer the 
certified 
monthly 
amount 
when 
certified 
from 
General 
Fund 
undedicated revenue to the Maine Milk Pool Other Special Revenue 
FUnds account. 
Sec. 2. Certified payments; Maine Milk Pool. 
Notwithstanding 
the provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 
3153-D, 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2005-06, 
the 
certified 
amount 
for 
transfer must be 
reduced by 
funds 
appropriated, 
transferred, 
carried forward or available for distribution pursuant to Title 
7, sections 3153-B and 3l53-C. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the State Controller to transfer on a 
monthly basis from General Fund undedicated revenue to the Maine 
Milk Pool the certified amounts of funds to be distributed from 
the Maine' Milk Pool to milk dealers and clarifies that amounts 
scheduled for transfer in fiscal year 2005-06 must be reduced by 
any available funds within the Maine Milk Pool account. 
FISCAL sun: REQuIRED 
(Se~ ~~_t.ached) . 
. Page 1-LR2428(1) 
Approved: 06/15/05 ~ae 
LD 1692 
LR 2428(01) 
An Act to Transfer Funds to the Maine Milk Pool from the General Fund to Fund Dairy Stabilization 
Programs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Original Bill 
Sponsor: Rep.Piotti of Unity 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$186,871 
($186,871) 
$186,871 
2006-07 
$1,300,000 
($1,300,000) 
$1,300,000 
Projections 
2007-08 
$1,300,000 
($1,300,000) 
$1,300,000 
Projections 
2008-09 
$1,300,000 
($1,300,000) 
$1,300,000 
Based on current estimates of the available cash balance of the Maine Milk Pool and estimates regarding the certified 
amounts needed for monthly distribution, the amounts to be transferred from General Fund undedicated revenue to the 
Maine Milk Pool are estimated to be $186,871 and $1,300,000 in fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-07, respectively. 
LR2428(1) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow the Towns of Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman To Deposit All Tax Revenues, Grant Revenues and Other Income and Revenues into One Depository Account
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1694
Senate Amendment SA_A_S445 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ''A'' to S.P. 648, L.D. 1694, Bill, "An Act To Allow the 
Towns of Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman To Deposit All Tax Revenues, Grant 
Revenues and Other Income and Revenues into One Depository Account" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation authorizes the towns of Mapleton, Castle Hill and 
Chapman to create and maintain a common ownership depository account in the name of 
the 3 towns; and 
Whereas, this arrangement will allow the towns to realize considerable cost savings 
and increased administrative efficiencies; and 
Whereas, it is imperative that legislation take effect as soon as possible in order to 
maximize these savings and efficiencies; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Further amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved.' 
S~RY 
This amendment adds 
ergency preamble and clause to the bill. 
SPONSOREDBY:_~~~======= ____ 
_ 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1696
Committee Amendment CA_A_S450 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A .. to S.P. 650, L.D. 1696, Bill, "An 
Act To Clarify the Assessment of Costs To Maintain a Private Way 
or Bridge" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated "§3103." 
in the indented paragraph in the 5th and 6th lines (page 1, lines 
and 
in L.D.) 
by striking out the 
following: 
"their 
interests, 
was 
as 
indicated by their assessed valuation for 
property tax." and inserting in its place the following: 
' t:aeir 
iat:e~e6~'Eh--WaS each owner's interest. 
An owner's interest i:; 
based on the assessed valuation for property tax on the owner' s 
parcel that is benefited by the private way or bridge.' 
SUMMARY 
The bill provides that the assessment for the repair or 
maintenance of a private way or bridge is applied proportionally 
on the owners according to their assessed valuation for property 
tax. 
The amendment clarifies that the assessed valuation for 
property tax is on each owner's parcel that is benefited by the 
private way or bridge. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT