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An Act To Require the Maine State Retirement System To Divest Itself of Certain Holdings
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1758
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: STRIMLING, PELLETIER-SIMPSON
Amends: 5 MRSA §1956

Legislative Document 
No. 1758 
S.P.675 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Require the Maine State Retirement System To Divest 
Itself of Certain Holdings 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative: PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Primed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §1956 is enacted to read: 
§1956. 
Sudan 
The Board of Tt]!~~~Of the Maine State Retirement Syst-iml 
shall review the extent to which the assets of any state pension 
or annuity fund are invested in the nation of Sudan and divest 
itself of an.Y-.-such 
holdi.@~~--Y--.JlQLllvest any assets in 
Sudan, due to the extreme human rights abuses in that country. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Maine State Retirement System to 
divest itself of any holdings in the nation of Sudan due to its 
extreme human rights violations.
An Act to Strengthen Maine's Timber Theft Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1759
Committee Amendment CA_A_S517 (Senate)

LD 1759 
LR 2729(02) 
An Act to Strengthen Maine's Timber Theft Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes a new civil violation and Class E crime. 
The additional workload and administrative costs associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court 
system can be absorbed within the budgeted resources of the Judicial Department. 
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR2729(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1760
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H889 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to COM:MITTEE AMENDMENT "A" 
L.D. 
1760, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Amend 
the 
Maine 
Organization Laws Regarding Dental Services" 
to S.P. 677, 
Health 
Data 
Amend 
the 
amendment 
on page 
subparagraph 
(2) 
(page 
3, 
lines 
inserting in its place the following: 
by striking out all of 
to 
in amendment) 
and 
'(2) 
Annual assessments of not less than $100 assessed 
against the following entities licensed under Titles 24 
and 
24-A: 
nonprofit 
hospital 
and 
medical 
service 
organizations, 
health 
insurance carriers 
and 
health 
maintenance organizations on the basis of the total 
annual 
health 
care 
premium; 
and 
3rd-party 
administrators 
and 
carriers 
that 
provide 
only 
administrative services for a plan sponsor on the basis 
of claims processed or paid for each plan sponsor. 
The 
assessments are to be determined on an annual basis by 
the board. 
Health care policies issued for specified 
disease, 
accident, 
injury, 
hospital 
indemnity, 
disability, long-term care r 
dental services or other 
limited 
benefit 
health 
insurance 
policies 
are 
not 
subject to assessment under this subparagraph. 
The 
total 
dollar 
amount 
of 
assessments 
under 
this 
subparagraph 
must 
equal 
the 
assessments 
under 
subparagraph (3); and' 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ·A .. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Au to S .P. 677, L.D. 
1760 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds dental 
services that are not subject 
Health Data Organization laws. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative SHIELDS) 
TOWN: 
Auburn 
services to the list of medical 
to assessment under the Maine 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Offer Financial Option for Payment of the Maine Franchise Tax A" to S. P . 678, Institutions an
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1761
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H953 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,./I" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
L.D. 
1761, Bill, 
"An Act To Offer Financial 
Option for Payment of the Maine Franchise Tax" 
"A" to S. P . 678, 
Institutions an 
Amend the amendment in section 5 in the 2nd line (page 1, 
line 37 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"January 2, 
2005" and inserting in its place the following: 
'January 1, 2006' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the application date of the bill to 
tax years beginning on or· after January 1, 2006. 
SPONSORED BY: .~~~~ 
(Representative WOODBURY) 
--
~ 
TOWN: 
Yarmouth 
Page l-LR2956(4) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Offer Financial Institutions an Option for Payment of the Maine Franchise Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1761
Committee Amendment CA_A_S453 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .,4" to S.P. 678, L.D. 1761, Bill, "An 
Act To Offer Financial Institutions an Option for Payment of the 
Maine Franchise Tax" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated "§5206." 
in subsection 1 in the first line (page 1, line 22 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "income" the following: 'and Maine 
assets' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§5206." in the 3rd indented paragraph in the 3rd line (page 1, 
line 44 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "subsections 1 
and 2" and inserting in its place the following: 'subsection l' 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 5 and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 5. Application. 
This Act applies to tax years beginning 
on or after January 2, 2005.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes technical corrections to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR2956(2) 
COMM/rrEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/01/06 .;t;?ac:.. 
LD 1761 
LR 2956(02) 
An Act to Offer Financial Institutions an Option for Payment of the Maine Franchise Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,14" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR2956(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Authorizing the Deorganization of Drew Plantation
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1762
Committee Amendment CA_A_S511 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~" to S.P. 679, L.D. 1762, Bill, "An Act 
Authorizing the Deorganization of Drew Plantation" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Deorganization Plan. The deorganization of Drew Plantation must be in 
accordance with the Deorganization Plan as amended February 1, 2006.' 
Further amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a new section that requires the deorganization of Drew 
Plantation to be in accordance with the Deorganization Plan as amended February 1, 
2006. 
FISCAL NOTE REQU1RED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/20106 frac 
LD 1762 
LR 2453(03) 
An Act Authorizing the Deorganization of Drew Plantation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetennined future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Undetennined future biennium savings - General Fund 
This bilI will become effective only if approved by the voters of Drew Plantation at the next general election to be 
held in November. If approved, the deorganization of Drew Plantation would take effect on July 1,2007. The 
Division of State Schools - Education in the Unorganized Territories program in the Department of Education and 
Maine Revenue Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services will incur future General 
Fund expenditures to provide services to the Unorganized Territories. The General Fund would be fully reimbursed 
for these costs by higher collections made through the Municipal Cost Component program. The Department of 
Education expenditures would be ongoing and would be to provide schooling to students from Drew Plantation. The 
amount can not be determined at this time. The deorganization of Drew Plantation will result in savings to the 
General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program within the Department of Education. The amount of savings can not 
be detennined at this time. 
The minor additional costs associated with the filing of certain election results can be absorbed by the Secretary of 
State utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR24S3(3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Statutes Governing the Commercial Fishing Safety Council
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1764
Committee Amendment CA_A_S467 (Senate)

LD 1764 
LR294S(02) 
An Act To Amend the Statutes Governing the Commercial Fishing Safety Council 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR2945(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify the Charitable Solicitations Act
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1767
Committee Amendment CA_A_S469 (Senate)

LD 1767 
LR2999(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Charitable Solicitations Act 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This legislation may result in a decrease in revenue to the Office of Licensing and Registration within the Department 
of Professional and Financial Regulation. The amount can not be detennined at this time but is not expected to be 
significant. 
LR2999(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Programs and
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1766
House Amendment HA_A_H1010 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15682

HOUSE AMENDMENT "H" to S.P. 683, L.D. 1766, 
Further 
the 
Implementation of 
the Essential 
Services Funding Model" 
Bill, "An Act 
Programs 
and 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec.!. 20-A MRSA §15682, sub-§l is enacted to read: 
1. 
Regional adjustment beginning fiscal year 2007-08. 
For 
fiscal year 2007-08 and each fiscal year thereafter, the labor 
market adjustment is 1.0 for all labor market areas in the State.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes provisions that were included in the 
supplemental budget, Public Law 2005, chapter 519, Part AAAA. 
It 
contains a provision that is a labor market adjustment for fiscal 
year 2007-08 and each year thereafter to the regional adjustment 
set forth in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, 
section 
15682. 
SPONSORED BY ::----:~UUl.u:.:L~"""~p.g 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Caribou 
FI~t 
, I I ht-(.!LlRED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR3021(7) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04112/06 .:tvac:.. 
LD 1766 
LR 3021(07) 
An Act to Further the Implementation of the Essential Programs and Services Funding Model 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 'H' 
Sponsor: Rep. Edgecomb 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined future biennium impact - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Removing the provisions of the bill that were duplicated in Public Law 2005, chapter 519, Part AAAA will not affect 
the fiscal impact of the bill. 
As amended, this bill amends the regional adjustment to the salary and benefit costs of teachers and other school 
personnel that are based on labor market areas. Setting the labor market adjustment to 1.0 for all labor market areas in 
the State beginning in fiscal year 2007-08 will result in some school administrative units receiving more subsidy and 
some school administrative units receiving less subsidy. The impact to individual school units can not be determined 
at this time. The net impact to the total state and local cost of funding K-12 public education beginning in fiscal year 
2007-08 also can not be determined at this time. 
LR3021(7) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prevent Motor Fuel Spills from Aboveground Storage Tanks That Have Underground Piping
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1768
Committee Amendment CA_A_S462 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 685, L.D. 1768, Bill, "An 
Act To Prevent Motor Fuel Spills from Aboveground Storage Tanks 
That Have Underground Piping" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §563 in subsection 10 in the 
last blocked paragraph in the 2nd line (page 5, line 18 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "subsection 7." the following: 
'Until July L 
2009, this subsection does not apply to tanks or 
piping at a facility used to store diesel fuel.' 
Further amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 in the 
7th line 
(page 5, 
line 
in L.D.) 
by inserting after the 
following: "566-A" the following: " 
except that, in the case of 
fleet fueling or retail facilities, the commissioner may approve 
leak detection methods other than those reguired under board 
rules when warranted by the nature and design of the facility and 
piping' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. 
The 
amendment delays until 2009 the effective date of the bill's 
requirements for tanks and piping at facilities that are used to 
store diesel fuel. 
The amendment also gives the Commissioner of 
Environmental Protection the authority to approve the use of leak 
detection methods 
for 
underground piping at 
aboveground oil 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 685, L.D. 1768 
storage facilities even though the approved method may differ 
from that required under the board rules for underground oil 
storage facilities. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/22/05 ;:tvac:.. 
LD 1768 
LR 2942(02) 
An Act To Prevent Motor Fuel Spills from Aboveground Storage Tanks That Have Underground 
Piping 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The legislation will generate additional revenue to the Ground Water Oil Clean Up Fund within the Department of 
Environmental Protection from the imposition of an annual $35 registration fee for above ground storage tanks that 
have underground piping. The Ground Water Oil Clean Up Fund already has sufficient allocation to accommodate the 
proposed new registration and inspection responsibilities. 
LR2942(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen the State Purchasing Code of Conduct Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1769
Committee Amendment CA_A_S499 (Senate)

SECOND REGULAR SESSIeN 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It" to s. P. 686, L. D. 1769, Bill, 
Act To Strengthen the State Purchasing Code of Conduct Laws" 
"An 
Amend the bill in Part A by striking out all of section 3 
(page 2, lines 22 and 23 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in Part C in section 1 in subsection 
in the first line (page 6, line 23 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: 
"Monthly reports;" and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Reports;' 
Further amend the bill in Part C in section I in subsection 
in the 2nd line (page 6, line 24 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: 
"bimonthly progress reports" 
and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'an interim report by September 1, 2006' 
Further amend the bill by 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
consecutively. 
relettering 
or 
section 
SUMMARY 
or renumber ing 
number 
to 
any 
read 
This 
amendment is the minority report. 
It strikes the 
section of the bill that would have repealed the exception that 
allows the State Purchasing Agent to accept and award a bid from 
a supplier who has not met certain requirements for an item that 
is procurable from only that supplier. 
It requires the working 
group to provide an interim progress report to the Joint Standing 
Committee on State and Local Government by September 1, 
2006 
instead of bimonthly progress reports. 
FISCAL XOTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR2955(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/08/06 ,;:t;r?ae 
LD 1769 
LR 2955(02) 
An Act To Strengthen the State Purchasing Code of Conduct Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services will incur minor costs to convene a working group and 
produce a report to the State and Local Government Committee of the Legislature. If the working group recommends 
the creation of an independent consortium to monitor and investigate alleged violations of the state purchasing code of 
conduct subsequent legislation will need to address the ongoing costs of the consortium. 
LR2955(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve the Process for Issuing Duplicate Motor Vehicle Certificates of Title
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1773
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BROMLEY, DAMON, FISHER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §661

Legislative Document 
No. 1773 
S.P.690 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Improve the Process for Issuing Duplicate Motor Vehicle 
Certificates of Title 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 40 l. 
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: DAMON of Hancock, Representative: FISHER of Brewer. 
Printed on recycleJ paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §661, sub-§I, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, 
Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
1. 
Application. 
If a certificate of title or certificate 
of salvage is lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed or becomes 
illegible, the owner or legal representative of the owner named 
in the certificate, as shown by the records of the Secretary of 
State, 
shall promptly make application for 
and 
may obtain 
a 
duplicate 
upon 
furnishing 
information 
satisfactory 
to 
the 
Secretary 
of 
State. 
A 
duplicate 
certificate 
of 
title 
or 
certificate of 
salvage 
m1:lst;--e-EH~t;ai-&--t;he--~--.!'~-h-i-6---i6--a 
Q1:l~~ieat;e-~~~i-~~t;&-~-may--&e--~je-ot--~e--t;ae--~-i-gbt~-~--a 
~eFs9B-1:lBQeF-tRe-eFi~iBa~-eeFtifieat;eT~--It; must be mailed to the 
owner named on the certificate unless that owner gives written 
authorization to mail the certificate to another person. 
If a 
certificate of lien has been lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed 
or 
becomes 
illegible, 
the 
first 
lienholder 
shown 
on 
the 
certificate may apply for and obtain a duplicate upon furnishing 
information satisfactory to the Secretary of State. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
eliminates 
the 
requirement 
that 
a 
duplicate 
certificate of title or certificate of salvage contain language 
indicating that the certificate is a duplicate. 
Page l-LR2598(1)
An Act To Improve the Water Quality and Safety of Phillips Lake
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1774
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: ROSEN, HALL, DAVIS, MAYO, BRANNIGAN, FISHER

Legislative Document 
No. 1774 
S.P.691 
In Senate, December 30,2005 
An Act To Improve the Water Quality and Safety of Phillips Lake 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council Pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401. 
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative HALL of Holden and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, MAYO of Sagadahoc, Representatives: BRANNIGAN of 
Portland, FISHER of Brewer, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. P&SL 2005, c. 17, §1 is amended to read: 
Sec. 1. Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation authorized to construct, 
operate and maintain dam. The Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation in the Town 
of Dedham, Hancock County is authorized to construct, operate and maintain a dam at the 
outlet at the north end of Phillips Lake in the Town of Dedham. The dam, including any 
flashboards, must be constructed, operated and maintained at no higher than 227 feet 
above sea le"'[el as established by the National Geodetie Survey and at a width that is no 
less than the current width of the dam. 
The corporation may not be held liable for 
damages that result from the overflowing of lands. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the height restriction for the dam at the outlet of Phillips Lake. 
Page I -122LR2S83(1)-1
An Act To Improve the Water Quality and Safety of Phillips Lake
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1774
Committee Amendment CA_A_S484 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 691, L.D. 1774, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Water Quality and Safety of Phillips Lake" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the following legislation is necessary to provide landowners the 
opportunity to request an adjudicatory hearing to establish a water level regime; and 
Whereas, in order to provide for water level regime proceedings in a timely manner, 
taking into account the seasonal changes in water flow, it is necessary to begin the water 
level regime process before the usual date for nonemergency legislation; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. P&SL 2005, c. 17, §1 is amended to read: 
Sec. 1. 
Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation authorized to construct, 
operate and maintain dam. The Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation in the Town 
of Dedham, Hancock County is authorized to construct, operate and maintain a dam at the 
outlet at the north end of Phillips Lake in the Town of Dedham. +he Unless a water level 
regime is established by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, chapter 5, subchapter 1, article 3-A, subarticle 4, the 
dam, including any flashboards, must be constructed, operated and maintained at no 
higher than 227 feet above sea level as established by the National Geodetic Survey and 
at a width that is no less than the current width of the dam. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A to S.P. 691, L.D. 1774 
-'~~'S . 
'1 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report. The amendment provides that a water level 
regime can be established by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, chapter 5, subchapter 1, article 3-A, subarticle 4. 
FISCAL \OTr HFfJl"lRED 
(See attacbed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02127/06 ~ac:. 
LD 1774 
LR2583(02) 
An Act To Improve the Water Quality and Safety of Phillips Lake 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '11" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Majority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR2583(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve the Water Quality and Safety of Phillips Lake
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1774
Committee Amendment CA_B_S485 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "e)" to S.P. 691, L.D. 1774, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Water Quality and Safety of Phillips Lake" 
Amend the bill by striking out section 1 and inserting in its place the following: 
'P&SL 2005, c. 17 is repealed.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. The amendment repeals the requirement that 
the dam at the outlet at the north end of Phillips Lake in the Town of Dedham be 
constructed, operated and maintained at no higher than 227 feet above sea level and at a 
width that is no less than the current width of the dam. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1778
Committee Amendment CA_A_S536 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 695, L.D. 1778, Bill, "An 
Act To Protect Children from Contact with Convicted Sex Offenders" 
Amend the bill in section 3 by striking out all of paragraph 
R (page 1, lines 18 to 20 in L.D.) and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'R. 
If there is a person residing with a parent, whether 
that person: 
( 1) 
Has been convicted of a 
crime under Title 17 -A, 
chapter 
or 
or 
a 
comparable 
crime in another 
jurisdiction; 
(2) 
Has been adjudicated of a 
juvenile offense that, 
if the person had been an adult at the time of the 
offense, 
would have been a 
violation of Title 17-A, 
chapter 11 or 12; or 
(3) 
Has been adjudicated in a proceeding, in which the 
person was 
a party, under Title 22, 
chapter 1071 as 
having committed a sexual offense.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A 
.. to S.P. 695, L.D. 1778 
SUMMARY 
This amendment revises the additional factor the court must 
consider in determining the best interests of the child when 
establishing a parental rights and responsibilities order. 
The 
new wording ensures that the court will consider whether one of 
the parents is residing with a person who has been convicted of a 
sexual offense or sexual exploitation of a minor or a person who 
was adjudicated as having committed a sexual offense in a child 
protective proceeding in which the person was a party. 
The same 
applies to a person who was adjudicated as a juvenile as having 
commi tted the same types of offenses. 
This amendment does not 
affect the judge's discretion in determining the best interests 
of the child. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Environmental Protection To Consolidate the Management of Solid Waste
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1777
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: COWGER, KOFFMAN, MARTIN, DUCHESNE, MOULTON

Legislative Document 
No. 1777 
S.P.694 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Environmental Protection To 
Consolidate the Management of Solid Waste 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council Pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401. 
Presented by Senator COWGER of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: MARTIN of Aroostook, Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, MOULTON of 
York. 
Printed on recycled paper 
I 
Sec. 1. 
Solid waste management. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Environmental Protection shall develop a plan to consolidate the management of solid 
waste under the department. The current system involves a combination of the 
department and the Executive Department, State Planning Office; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Meetings held. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of Environmental 
Protection shall meet with all interested stakeholders and the State Planning Office to 
institute this consolidation to achieve the state goals as listed in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 38, section 2132; and be it further 
Sec. 3. 
Proposed legislation. 
Resolved: 
That, by January 15, 2007, the 
Department of Environmental Protection shall propose a report during the First Regular 
Session of the I23rd Legislature, with suggested legislation, to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters on its plan 
to institute th is consol idation of sol id waste. 
SUMMARY 
.. 
This resolve directs the Department of Environmental Protection to meet with all 
interested stakeholders and the Executive Department, State Planning Office and provide 
a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature have jurisdiction over natural 
resources matters by January 17,2007, which may report out legislation to consolidate 
the management of solid waste in this State under the Department of Environmental 
Protection. 
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An Act To Protect Children from Contact with Convicted Sex Offenders
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1778
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: PERRY, BROMLEY, SULLIVAN, FISHER, RECTOR, THOMPSON
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1653

Legislative Document 
No. 1778 
S.P.695 
In Senate, December 30,2005 
An Act To Protect Children from Contact with Convicted Sex 
Offenders 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
JOY.J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary 0 f the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: 
FISHER of Brewer, RECTOR of Thomaston, THOMPSON of China. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §1653, sub-§3, ,P, as amended by PL 2001, c. 
665, §2, is further amended to read: 
P. 
If the child is under one year of age, whether the child 
is being breast-fed; aRe 
Sec. 2. 19-A MRSA §1653, sub-§3, ,Q, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 
665, §3, is amended to read: 
Q. 
The existence of a parent's conviction for a sex offense 
or a sexually violent offense as those terms are defined in 
Title 34-A, section 11203T ; and 
Sec.3. 19-A MRSA §1653, sub-§3, tR is enacted to read: 
R. 
If there is-----.9Jerson residing with the parent who will 
provide the primary residence for the child, whether that 
person is a convicted sex offender. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a court to consider persons with whom a 
parent lives in determining whether to grant primary residence or 
contact. 
It allows the court to prohibit residence or contact 
with a parent who lives with a convicted sex offender.
An Act To Increase Certain Fees Paid for Service of Writs and Complaints
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1779
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DAVIS, DAMON, NASS, SNOWE-MELLO, WESTON, BOWLES, CARR
Amends: 30-A MRSA §421

Legislative Document 
No. 1779 
S.P.696 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Increase Certain Fees Paid for Service of Writs and 
Complaints 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: DAMON of Hancock, NASS of York, SNOWE-MELLO of 
Androscoggin, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CARR of Lincoln. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §421, first" as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, 
Pt. A, §2 and Pt. c, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; 
and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is further amended to read: 
Sheriffs aasL their deputies shall and any authorized person 
receive the following fees, unless the-sheFi{{s-aas-aepyties ~ 
are paid a salary instead of the fees: 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §421, sub-§l, as amended by PL 1989, c. 6; 
c. 
9, §2; c. 104, Pt. 
C, 
§§8 and 10 and c. 
303, is further 
amended to read: 
1. 
Civi1 process. 
For service of all writs or complaints 
with 
summonses, 
precepts, 
notices, 
executions, 
court orders, 
orders of service, copies and all other civil process or papers 
requiring service whieh that are not specified in this section: 
A. 
For proceedings in forma pauperis, 
$4 for each such 
service and $8 if the service is made in hand; 
B. 
For service on behalf of the State, $4 ~ for each such 
service and $8 tlQ if the service is made in hand; and 
C. 
For all other proceedings, $8 for each such service and 
$16 if the service is made in hand; 
SUMMARY 
This bill doubles the fees paid to sheriffs, deputies and 
authorized persons for service of writs and complaints on behalf 
of the State. 
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An Act To Increase Certain Fees Paid for Service of Writs and Complaints
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1779
Committee Amendment CA_A_S461 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 696, L.D. 1779, Bill, 
Act 
To 
Increase Certain Fees Paid for 
S~rvice of Writs 
Complaints" 
"An 
and 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary 
the following: 
. Sec. 
3. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations . 
The 
following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
Child Welfare 
0139 
Initiative: 
Appropriates 
funds 
for 
resulting 
from 
the 
doubling of 
the 
deputies and other authorized persons 
complaints on behalf of the State. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Bureau of Family Independence -
Central 
0100 
the 
additional 
costs 
fees 
paid 
to 
sheriffs, 
for service of writs and 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$50,000 
$50,000 
Initiative: 
Appropriates and allocates funds for the additional 
costs resulting from the doubling of the fees paid to sheriffs, 
deputies and other authorized persons for service of writs and 
complaints on behalf of the State. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~~. 
~ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A .. to S.P. 696, L.D. 1779 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPAR'l'MENT OF 
DEPAR'l'MENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
DEPAR'IMENT TOTAL -
ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$68,000 
$68,000 
2006-01 
$l32,000 
$132,000 
2006-01 
$118,000 
$132,000 
$250,000' 
This 
amendment 
adds 
an 
appropriations 
and 
allocations 
section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/13/06 ;$Pac:.. 
LD 1779 
LR2534(02) 
An Act To Increase Certain Fees Paid for Service of Writs and Complaints 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$118,000 
$118,000 
$132,000 
Projections 
2007-08 
$120,773 
$120,773 
$135,102 
Projections 
2008-09 
$123,430 
$123,430 
$138,074 
The bill includes an appropriation of $118,000 to the Department of Health and Human Services for costs resulting 
from doubling fees paid to sheriffs, deputies and authorized persons for service of writs and complaints on behalf of 
the State. Of this total appropriation, $50,000 is estimated to be needed for the Office of Child and Family Services 
and $68,000 for the Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery in the Office of Integrated Access and Support. 
LR2534(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act Concerning Members of School Administrative Districts Finance Committees
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1780
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRYANT, PATRICK
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1256

Legislative Document 
No. 1780 
S.P.697 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act Concerning Members of School Administrative Districts' 
Finance Committees 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham and 
Representative: PATRICK of Rumford. 
Printed on recyc 1t:J papl'l 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §1256. sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 
693, §§5 and 8, is amended to read: 
2. 
Finance 
committee. 
May 
elect 
a 
6-memee~ 
finance 
committee wa9se-memeeFs-saall-ee of 3 or more members who must be 
directors; 
SUMMARY 
Under 
this bill, 
the 
finance 
committee 
of 
a 
board 
of 
directors for a school administrative district is made up of at a 
minimum 3 members. 
Current law sets the membership at 3. 
•
An Act To Require Mandatory Training for Law Enforcement Officers and Prosecutors Regarding Interaction with People with Developmental Disabilities, Including Autism Spectrum Disorders
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1781
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BARTLETT, PERRY, RA YE, LERMAN
Amends: 25 MRSA §2804-C, 30-A MRSA §251

Legislative Document 
No. 1781 
S.P.698 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Require Mandatory Training for Law Enforcement 
Officers and Prosecutors Regarding Interaction with People with 
Developmental Disabilities, Including Autism Spectrum Disorders 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: PERRY of Penobscot, RA YE of Washington, Representative: 
LERMAN of Augusta. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2804-C, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. 
Training regarding people with autism and developmental 
disabilities. 
The 
board 
shall 
include 
in 
the 
basic 
law 
enforcement 
training 
program 
a 
block 
of 
instruction 
aimed 
specifically at identifying and safely interacting with persons 
with autism and other developmental disabilities and reducing 
barriers to reporting 
crimes against people with autism 
and 
developmental disabilities and addressing the unique challenges 
posed by cases that involve victims or witnesses with autism and 
developmental disabilities. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §251, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. 
Continuing 
legal 
education. 
In 
addition 
to 
ttl...§. 
requirements of Maine Bar Rule 12, a prosecutor shall complete 
one credit hour in each calendar year primarily concerned with 
reducing barriers to reporting crimes against people with autism 
and 
developmental 
disabilities 
and 
addressing 
the 
unique 
challenges posed by cases that involve victims or witnesses with 
autism and developmental disabilities. 
Sec. 3. Required recertification law enforcement training. 
The 
Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy shall 
include 
requirements 
in 
its 
next 
available 
schedule 
of 
recertification training for all law enforcement officers a block 
of 
instruction 
aimed 
specifically 
at 
reducing 
barriers 
to 
reporting crimes against people with autism and developmental 
disabilities and addressing the unique challenges posed by cases 
that involve victims or witnesses with autism and developmental 
disabilities. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires mandatory training for law 
officers 
and 
prosecutors 
regarding 
people 
with 
developmental disabilities. 
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enforcement 
autism 
and 
.. 
•
An Act To Amend the Maine Consumer Credit Code as It Relates to Finance Charges for Loans on Open-end Credit Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1783
Committee Amendment CA_A_S451 (Senate)
Amends: 9-A MRSA §2

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 700, L.D. 1783, Bill, "An 
Act To Amend the Maine Conswner Credit Code as It Relates to 
Finance Charges for Loans on Open-end Credit" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section I the following: 
'Sec::. 2. 9-A MRSA §2-402, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1993, c . 
618, §2, is amended to read: 
5. 
With respect to loans made pursuant to a lender credit 
card, 
a creditor may not impose a finance charge if it is in 
excess of that set forth in the agreement between the conswner 
and the creditor. 
This subsection does not apply to open-end 
credit plans secured by a conswner's principal dwelling or by a 
2nd or vacation home of the conswner.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that home equity lines of credit 
accessed by a credit card are still subject to the Maine Consumer 
Credit Code provisions limiting the maximum interest rate for 
home equity lines of credit to 18%. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR2655(2) 
COMM/77EE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/03/06 ~ac:.. 
LD 1783 
LR2655(02) 
An Act To Amend the Maine Consumer Credit Code as It Relates to Finance Charges for Loans on 
Open-end Credit 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,,q,, 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Office of Consumer Credit Regulation in the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation in implementing this bill can be absorbed utilizing existing budget resources. 
LR2655(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Maine Consumer Credit Code as It Relates to Finance Charges for Loans on Open-end Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1783
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SULLIVAN, PERRY, MAYO, MILLS, BABBIDGE, GLYNN, LINDELL, MARRACHE, PILON, RICHARDSON, VAUGHAN
Amends: 9-A MRSA §2

Legislative Document 
No. 1783 
S.P.700 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Amend the Maine Consumer Credit Code as It Relates to 
Finance Charges for Loans on Open-end Credit 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator SULLIVAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: MAYO of Sagadahoc, MILLS of Somerset, Representatives: BABBIDGE of 
Kennebunk, GLYNN of South Portland, LINDELL of Frankfort, MARRACHE of Waterville, 
McKANE of Newcastle, PILON of Sa co, RICHARDSON of Warren, VAUGHAN of Durham. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 9-A MRSA §2-402, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1995, c. 
137, §4, is further amended to read: 
4. 
With respect to loans made pursuant to a lender credit 
card, except for cash advances, 
and except when there is an 
outstanding balance from the prior billing cycle at the beginning 
of a billing cycle, no finance charge may be imposed on purchases 
or leases of goods or services purchased during the billing 
cycleT-p£eviQeQ-~Has if they are paid for not later than 25 days 
after the closing date of the billing cycle in which the purchase 
or lease occurred. 
This subsection does not apply to open-end 
credit plans secured by a consumer's principal dwelling or by any 
2nd or vacation home of the consumer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts home equity lines of credit accessed by a 
credit 
card 
from 
the 
provision 
of 
law 
that prohibits 
the 
imposition of a finance charge on purchases made during a billing 
cycle if they are paid for no later than 25 days after the 
closing date of that billing cycle. 
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An Act To Promote Economic Development by Enhancing Educational Opportunities
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1785
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MITCHELL, NORTON, BARTLETT, BRENNAN, COWGER, DAVIS, MARTIN, MAYO, SCHNEIDER, TURNER, BABBIDGE, BLISS, BOWLES, BRAUTIGAM, CAIN, CRAVEN, CUMMINGS, CURTIS, DUPLESSIE, EDGECOMB, FINCH, FLETCHER, GERZOFSKY, MAKAS, MILLETT, NASS

Legislative Document 
No. 1785 
S.P.702 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Promote Economic Development by Enhancing 
Educational Opportunities 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 218. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative NORTON of Bangor and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BRENNAN of Cumberland, COWGER of Kennebec, 
DAVIS of Piscataquis, MARTIN of Aroostook, MAYO of Sagadahoc, SCHNEIDER of 
Penobscot, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BLISS of 
South Portland, BOWLES of Sanford, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CAIN of Orono, CRAVEN 
of Lewiston, CUMMINGS of Portland, CURTIS of Madison, DAVIS of Falmouth, 
DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, EDGECOMB of Caribou, FINCH of Fairfield, FLETCHER of 
Winslow, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, MAKAS of Lewiston, MILLETT of Waterford, NASS 
of Acton. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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. 
S 
This emergency bill proposes to continue the college transitions pilot projects that are 
in place in 7 adult education programs. 
These projects assist persons to make the 
transition from job loss to community college by placing them in an adult education 
setting where they learn about adapting to a learning environment, explore college 
programs and are placed in an academic setting to improve skills and confidence. 
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