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Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2055
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H1089 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §14354

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
1449, 
L.D. 
2055, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Correct 
Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine" 
"A" 
to H.P. 
Errors 
and 
Amend the amendment by adding after Part E the following: 
'PARTF 
Sec. F·l. 32 MRSA §14354, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 275, §l, 
is amended by adding after the first paragraph anew paragraph to 
read: 
This 
section does 
not preclude 
a 
person 
from providing 
athletic training to an athlete as long as the person does not 
use the title "athletic trainer" alone or in connection with 
other words or the initials "AT" 
alone or in connection with 
other initials.' 
Further amend the amendment 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
consecutively. 
by relettering or renumbering 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a person may provide athletic 
training to an athlete as long as the person does not use the 
title "athletic trainer" alone or in connection with other words 
or the initials "AT" alone or in connection with other initials. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Presque Isle 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2055
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H1101 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT 
1449, 
L.D. 
2055, 
Bill, 
to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"An 
Act 
To 
Correct 
Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine" 
"A" 
to 
Errors 
Amend the amendment by adding after Part E the following: 
'PARTF 
Sec. F·1. 20·A MRSA §13013·A, sub·§4 is enacted to read: 
H.P. 
and 
4. 
Expend funds. 
For fiscal year 2006-07 only, a school 
administrative unit may expend funds received through the salary 
supplement 
under 
subsection 
without calling for 
a 
special 
meeting of the local legislative body. 
Sec. F-2. 20·A MRSA §15689, sub-§7, 1fD is enacted to read: 
D. 
For fiscal year 2006-07 only, 
a school administrative 
unit may expend any funds received through the adjustment 
under this section without calling for a special meeting of 
the local legislative body. ' 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
the amendment 
Part 
letter 
by 
or 
SUMMARY 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
This 
amendment 
authorizes 
school administrative units 
to 
expend state funds provided for new minimum teacher salaries and 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT .p" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
1449, 
L. D. 2055 
for 
salary 
supplements 
for 
national board-certified teachers 
wi thout calling for a special meeting of the local legis lative 
body. 
These provisions apply to fiscal year 2006-07 only. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Auburn 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish Harbor Master Training Requirements Reported by Rt;presentative PERCY of Phippsburg for the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Order 2005, H.P. 1190. Primed on recycled paper I?'J~ /J7. 7T/oc~
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2054

Legislative Document 
No. 2054 
H.P.1448 
House of Representatives, March 9, 2006 
An Act To Establish Harbor Master Training Requirements 
Reported by Rt;presentative PERCY of Phippsburg for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Order 2005, H.P. 1190. 
Primed on recycled paper 
I?'J~ /J7. 7T/oc~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRS A §l-A is enacted to read: 
§1-A. Training 
The following provisions govern the training of harbor masters and deputy harbor 
masters appointed pursuant to section 1 or 2. 
1. 
Basic training course. A person appointed or reappointed a harbor master or a 
deputy harbor master after August 31, 2006 must complete a basic harbor master training 
course offered by a statewide harbor masters association within one year after being 
appointed or reappointed unless that person has previously completed such a course. The 
person appointed or reappointed a harbor master or deputy harbor master shall pay the 
cost of the training required under this subsection. 
2. 
Reimbursement. Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a 
municipality, at its sole discretion, from reimbursing a harbor master or deputy harbor 
master for the cost of training under this section. 
3. 
Additional training. Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a 
municipality from requiring a harbor master or deputy harbor master to obtain training 
beyond that required by this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill is reported out as a committee bill pursuant to H.P. 1190 and requires a 
person appointed or reappointed a harbor master or a deputy harbor master after August 
31, 2006 by a municipality that borders territorial waters to complete a basic harbor 
master training course within one year after being appointed or reappointed, unless the 
person has already completed such a course. 
It also provides that the training 
requirement of a harbor master or deputy harbor master be paid for by the person 
receiving that training but also allows the municipality, at its discretion, to reimburse that 
person for those costs. This bill also clarifies that a municipality retains the authority to 
require a harbor master or a deputy harbor master appointed by that town to obtain 
training in addition to the training required by this bill.
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2055
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_D_H1103 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT 
1449, 
L.D. 
2055, 
Bill, 
to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"An 
Act 
To 
Correct 
Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine" 
II A" 
to H.P. 
Errors 
and 
Amend the amendment by adding after Part E the following: 
'PARTF 
Sec. F·l. 20·A MRSA §15905, sub·§4, as amended by PL 2005, c. 
595, §1 and affected by §2, is further amended to read: 
4. 
Rules. 
The 
state 
board 
may 
adopt 
or 
amend 
rules 
relating to the approval of school construction projects. 
Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection relating to the approval of 
major capital 
seee:eea~y school construction projects under this 
chapter are major substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A. 
The state board is encouraged to review school construction rules 
regarding costs per square foot, 
consider other measures 
for 
containing building costs and report on these efforts to the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over education matters during the First Regular Session of the 
l15th Legislature. 
On or before February 1, 1994 the state board 
shall 
adopt 
rules 
for 
approving movable 
equipment costs 
for 
school construction. 
Sec. F·2. Effective date. 
This Part takes effect January l, 
2007. ' 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT ::p" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
1449, 
L.D. 2055 
. 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
the amendment 
Part 
letter 
by 
or 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
Public Law 2005, chapter 595 provided that rules adopted by 
the State Board of Education pertaining to the approval of major 
capital secondary school construction projects be designated as 
major 
substantive 
rules 
effective 
January 
1, 
2007. 
This 
amendment deletes 
the 
reference to 
secondary schools 
in the 
enacted law since the intent of the Legislature was to amend the 
Chapter 61 State Board of Education rules that pertain to the 
approval of major capital construction projects for elementary 
and secondary schools. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Auburn 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2055
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_G_H1112 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT 
tI (f.. to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
1449, 
L.D. 
2055, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Co:rrect 
Errors 
a.nd 
Inconsistencies in the La'Ws of Maine" 
Amend the amendment by adding after Part E the following: 
'PARTF 
Sec. F-l. Clayton Lake Township. 
Wherever the: designation TIl 
R14 
WELS 
appears or refex-ence is made to TIl !U4 W£LS, 
that 
designation or reference means Clayton Lake Township. 
Sec. F-2. Effective date. 
This Part takes effect January 1, 
2007 •• 
Further amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
conseoutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a ne'W Part that designates the n'ame ot 
TIl Rl4 WELS as Clayton Lake as of Janua~y 1, 2007. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
A ubut"n 
HOUSE 
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AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2055
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_H_H1115 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §809

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT " 1-/.· to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" 
to H.P. 
L.D. 
2055,· Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Correct 
Errors 
and 
Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine" 
Amend the amendment by adding after Part E the following: 
'PARTF 
Sec. F-l. 21-A MRSA §809·A, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 
651, §4, is amended to read: 
1. 
Electronic connections prohibited. 
Connections of any 
voting devices, as defined by section 808, via the Internet to 
centralized vote collection equipment may not be employed by 
election officials of the State. 
Networking of voting machines, 
Internet-enabled or otherwise, is prohibited. 
This prohibi tion 
does not apply to the connection of individual voting devices to 
a 
central 
server 
using 
a 
wired, 
point-to-point 
telephone 
connection that is not Internet-enabled, when the central server 
is operated or managed by the Secretary of State and is for the 
purposes of complying with the federal Help America Vote Act ot: 
2002, Public Law 107-252.' 
any 
Further amend the amendment 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
by relettering or renumbering 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the prohibition on networking 
of voting machines does not apply to the connection of individual 
Page l-LR3065(10) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT "#" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
L.D. 2055 
1449, 
voting devices to a central server using a wired, point-to-point 
telephone 
connection that is not 
Internet-enabled, 
when 
the 
central server is operated or managed by the Secretary of State. 
This is to allow compliance with the federal Help America Vote 
Act of 2002, 
which requires the provision of voting systems 
equipped for individuals with disabilities. 
'\ 
SPONSORED BY: 
(RepresentativeVSIMPSON) 
TOWN: 
Auburn 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2055
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_I_H1118 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §809-A

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT ..::r::" 
to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
1449, 
L.D. 
2055, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Correct 
Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine" 
ttA
U 
to H.P. 
Errors 
and, 
Amend the amendment by adding after Part E the following: 
'PARTF 
Sec. F-l. 21-A MRSA §809-A, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. 
Prohibition not 
applicable. 
For 
the 
purpose 
of 
providing 
a 
voting 
system 
eg:uipped 
for 
indi viduals 
wi th 
disabili ties as reg:uired by section 812-A, subsection 1 and the 
federal Help America Vote Act of 2002, Public Law 107-252, the 
prohibi Hon in subsection 1 does not apply to the connection of 
individual voting devices to a 
central server using a wired, 
point-to-point telephone connection that is not Internet-enabled 
when the central server is operated or managed by the Secretary 
of State. 
This subsection is repealed 90 days after the adjournment of the 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
the amendment 
Part 
letter 
by relettering or renumbering 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the prohibition on networking 
of voting machines does not apply to the connection of individual 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
/ 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT ~" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
1449, 
L.D. 2055 
voting devices to a central server using a wired, point-to-point 
telephone 
connection 
that 
is 
not 
Internet-enabled 
when 
the 
central server is operated or managed by the Secretary of State. 
This is to allow compliance with the federal Help America Vote 
Act of 
2002, 
which requires the provision of voting systems 
equipped for individuals with disabilities. 
This new language is 
repealed 90 
days after the adjournment of the First Regular 
Session of the l23rd Legislature. 
SPONSORED BY, JiL ~fk. __ 
(Representative SIMPSON) ~ 
-
TOWN: 
Auburn 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2055
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_J_H1119 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §1534

AMENDMENT "T, to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" 
to H.P. 
1449, 
L.D. 
2055, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine" 
Correct 
Errors 
and 
Amend the amendment by adding after Part E the following: 
'PARTF 
Sec. F -1. 5 MRSA §1534, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 636, 
Pt. A, §4,is further amended to read: 
1. 
Establishment of General Fund appropriation limitation. 
As ot December 1st of each even-numbered year, there must be 
established 
a 
General 
Fund appropriation limitation for 
the 
ensuing biennium. 
The 
General 
Fund 
appropriation limitation 
applies 
to all General 
Fund appropriations, 
except that the 
additional 
cost 
for 
essential 
programs 
and 
services 
for 
kindergarten to grade 12 education under Title 20-A, 
chapter 
606-B over the fiscal year 2004-05 appropriation for general 
purpose aid for local schools is excluded from the General Fund 
appropriation limitation until 
the state share of that cost 
reaches 55% of the total state and local cost aBa-e*ee~t-tRat-tRe 
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A. 
For the first fiscal year of the biennium, the General 
Fund appropriation limitation is equal to the biennial base 
year 
appropriation 
multiplied 
by 
one 
plus 
the 
growth 
limitation factor in subsection 2. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT 
L.D. 2055 
-----
~" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 1449, 
B. 
For the 
2nd year of the biennium, 
the General Fund 
appropriation limitation is the General Fund appropriation 
limitation of the first year of the biennium biennial base 
year 
appropriation 
multiplied 
by 
one 
plus 
the 
growth 
limitation factor in subsection 2.' 
Further amend the amendment by 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
This amendment removes the language that exempts from the 
General Fund appropriation limitation the state costs of the 
Retired 
County 
and 
Municipal 
Law 
Enforcement 
Officers 
and 
Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program. 
HSCALNOTEREQUJrnED 
" 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY' 
,.:( I tL 
(Representative~SIMPSON) 
TOWN: 
Auburn 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/24/06 ~ac:... 
LD2055 
LR 3065(12) 
An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ~o 
Committee Amendment "jJr. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Simpson 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetennined future biennium impact 
This amendment would subject costs to the General Fund appropriation limitation that are not currently subject to the 
limitation. 
LR3065(l2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Heavy Equipment To Be Moved during Nighttime (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2058
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, CLARK, FISCHER, HOGAN, PARADIS, PATRICK, RICHARDSON, EDMONDS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2395

Legislative Document 
No. 2058 
H.P. 1454 
House of Representatives, March 13,2006 
An Act To Allow Heavy Equipment To Be Moved during Nighttime 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
'77/~ /J7. 7l?ac~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, FISCHER of Presque Isle, HOGAN of Old Orchard 
Beach, PARADIS of Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford, Speaker RICHARDSON of 
Brunswick, Senator: President EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
PnnleJ nn relo:ydeJ paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as fnl'Jws: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2395, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. 
Equipment used for timber harvesting; exemption. 
A vehicle used in 
Aroostook County or Penobscot County for the trucking of equipment used in timber 
harvesting operations is exempt from the provisions of this section during nighttime, 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts vehicles used in Aroostook County or Penobscot County for the 
trucking of equipment used in timber harvesting operations during nighttime from 
restrictions placed on roads concerning weight, speed, operation and equipment. 
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An Act To Allow an Insured To Terminate Life Insurance Coverage under a Policy Owned by Another (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2059
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, CUMMINGS, FARRINGTON, FISCHER, PERRY, RICHARDSON, TARDY, EDMONDS, STRIMLING
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2514-A

Legislative Document 
No. 2059 
H.P.1455 
House of Representatives, March 13, 2006 
An Act To Allow an Insured To Terminate Life Insurance Coverage 
under a Policy Owned by Another 
(AFfER 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 Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
!Jl~ 
1I7·11I1lC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, FARRINGTON of Gorham, FISCHER of Presque 
Isle, PERRY of Calais, Speaker RICHARDSON of Brunswick, TARDY of Newport, Senators: 
President EDMONDS of Cumberland, STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Pnnteu on re(;ydeu paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2514-A is enacted to read: 
§2514-A. Cancellation for lack of insurable interest 
1. Notice of ability to terminate coverage; options for owner. An individual life 
insurance policy must contain a provision, either in the policy itself or in a separate rider 
attached to the policy upon delivery of the policy, stating that the insured, if not the 
owner of the policy, may terminate the coverage under the policy upon written 
notification to the insurer and compliance with this section. The policy also must state 
that if coverage is terminated pursuant to this section, the only nonforfeiture options 
available to the owner of the policy are those that do not provide for continued insurance 
on the life of the insured. 
2. Right to terminate coverage. The right to terminate coverage under this section 
is available only when the insured is able to show that the circumstances establishing the 
insurable interest existing at the time the policy was issued no longer exist, including, but 
not limited to, a copy of a final divorce decree of the owner and the insured. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows an insured to request that coverage under an individual life insurance 
policy not owned by the insured be cancelled if the circumstances establishing the 
original insurable interest no longer exist. 
One form of proof of termination of the 
original insurable interest is a copy of the final divorce decree of the owner of the policy 
and the insured.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter III, Section 50: Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2062
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 2062 
H.P.1458 
House of Representatives, March 13,2006 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter III, 
Section 50: Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded, 
a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PINGREE of North Haven for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on rel:ycled paper 
Iil~ 
1J7. 77ldC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 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 rule has 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 rule; 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 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter III, 
Section 50: Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services that has 
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 III, Section 50: 
Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services. 
Page I - 122LR3229(1)-1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 895: Underground Facility Damage Prevention Requirements, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2060
Committee: Utilities and Energy

Legislative Document 
No. 2060 
H.P.1456 
House of Representatives, March 13,2006 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 895: 
Underground Facility Damage Prevention Requirements, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative BLISS of South Portland for the Public Utilities Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed under 
Joint Rule 218. 
PnnteJ llil n:cydeJ paper 
If/~ 
/J7.1J7dC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 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 rule has 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 rule; 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 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 895: 
Underground Facility Damage Prevention Requirements, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Public Utilities Commission that has 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 895: Underground 
Facility Damage Prevention Requirements, a major substantive rule of the Public Utilities 
Commission. 
Page I - 122LR3228(1)-1
An Act To Clarify the Use of Dedicated Funds for the Preservation of Deeds Records (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2063
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SCHNEIDER
Amends: 33 MRSA §752

Legislative Document 
No. 2063 
S.P.804 
In Senate, March 14,2006 
An Act To Clarify the Use of Dedicated Funds for the Preservation 
of Deeds Records 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Pnll1t!u llll r~l:ycled papt'r 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 33 MRSA §752, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2003, c. 294, § 1, is further 
amended to read: 
3. Expenditures from account. The money in the account established in subsection 
must be used for the restoration, re-creation and preservation of the records recorded in 
the office of the register of deeds, including preservation by creation of a digital image 
stored on magnetic or optical media. The money may not be used for initial recording of 
documents. Any expenditures from the account must be authorized by the Register of 
Deeds. 
Sec. 2. Retroactivity. This Act applies retroactively to January 1, 2006. Any 
county that has used the revenue from the records preservation surcharge imposed under 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 33, section 752 after December 31, 2005 for a purpose 
other than restoration, re-creation or preservation shall return the revenue to the account 
established in Title 33, section 752, subsection 2. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the records preservation surcharge may not be used for initial 
recording of documents. It requires any county that has used the dedicated surcharge for 
a purpose other than restoration, re-creation or preservation to return the revenue to its 
dedicated account. 
Any expenditures from the account must be authorized by the 
Register of Deeds to ensure the use for its intended purpose. 
Page I - 122LR3214(1)-1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Home Day Care Provider Rules, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2064
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 2064 
H.P.1459 
House of Representatives, March 14,2006 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: 
Home Day Care Provider Rules, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PINGREE of North Haven for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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frl.1J?ILC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 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 rule has 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 rule; 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 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 33: 
Home Day Care Provider Rules, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services that has 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 33: Home Day 
Care Provider Rules, a major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services. 
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An Act To Clarify the Use of Dedicated Funds for the Preservation of Deeds Records
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2063
Committee Amendment CA_A_S538 (Senate)
Amends: 33 MRSA §752

COMMITfEE AMENDMENT "A, to S.P. 804, L.D. 2063, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
the Use of Dedicated Funds for the Preservation of Deeds Records" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 8 and 9 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"Any expenditures from the account must be 
authorized by the Register of Deeds." 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 2. 33 MRSA §752, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Misappropriation of funds; penalty. Any county that uses funds from the 
records preservation surcharge account established in subsection 2 for any purpose that is 
not in accordance with the standards established in subsection 3 commits a civil violation 
for which a fme of $100 per day from the date of the withdrawal to the date the money is 
restored to the account must be adjudged. Fines must be paid out of the county budget 
and be deposited in the account established in subsection 2.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement that the Register of Deeds authorize any 
expenditures from the records preservation surcharge account. 
It also removes the 
retroactive application. This amendment provides that any county that uses funds for a 
purpose other than restoration, re-creation or preservation of deeds recorded in the office 
of the register of deeds has committed a civil violation that results in a fme of$100 a day 
from the date the money was withdrawn to the date it is restored. Fines must be paid out 
of the county budget and placed in the records preservation surcharge account. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUR£D 
{~ee attac.~ed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/27/06 ~ae. 
LD 2063 
LR3214(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Use of Dedicated Funds for the Preservation of Deeds Records 
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 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new civil violations 
Th~ collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR3214(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Regarding Pesticide Registration
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2065
Committee Amendment CA_A_H944 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·fl' to H.P. 1460, L.D. 2065, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement Recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry Regarding Pesticide Registration" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
·Sec. 2. Collection of obsolete pesticides. The Board of Pesticides Control 
within the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall organize and 
conduct events in May and October of 2007 to collect and dispose of obsolete and illegal 
pesticides in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 1471-P. The 
board shall advertise locations and dates for the collection of pesticides. 
Public 
notifications and advertising must inform the public that household and agricultural 
pesticides will be collected.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Board of Pesticides Control within the Department of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to advertise and conduct collections of obsolete or 
illegal pesticides in May and October of 2007. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revenue 
Approved: 03/30106 ;:t;?ac:.. 
LD 2065 
LR 3220(02) 
An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry Regarding Pesticide Registration 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~" 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
Projections 
2007-08 
Projections 
2008-09 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$197,500 
$197,500 
$197,500 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Beginning in fiscal year 2006-07, the increase of pesticide registration fees will result in an estimated annual increase 
of $197,500 in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue collected by the Board of Pesticides Control within the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources. In addition, the board will be able to accomplish the required 
collections of obsolete pesticides through the use of existing budgeted resources. 
LR3220(2) - Fiscal Note" Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 520: Rules Regarding Publication of Public Comments on Statewide Referenda, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2067
Committee Amendment CA_A_H905 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,Pt, to H.P. 1462, L.D. 2067, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 520: Rules Regarding Publication of Public 
Comments on Statewide Referenda, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of the 
Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 520: 
Rules Regarding Publication of Public Comments on Statewide Referenda, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of the Secretary of State, 
Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized only if the following changes are made. 
1. 
With regard to the payment required for publication, the language must be 
changed so that cash is not included as a method of acceptable payment. Language must 
be changed to require that comments are due by 5:00 p.m. on the day prescribed in the 
provisionally adopted rule. 
2. With regard to the rejection of comments submitted to be included in the Citizen's 
Guide, the language must be changed to provide a time line by which the Secretary of 
State reviews the comments and then notifies the person that submitted the comments so 
that the submitter may correct the comments and resubmit them. This timeline must be 
similar to the one provided in Chapter 520, section 3.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Secretary of State to amend the provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule regarding publication of public comments on statewide referenda 
in the following ways: 
1. 
With regard to the payment required for publication, the language must be 
changed so that cash is not included as a method of acceptable payment. Language must 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,If to H.P. 1462, L.D. 2067 
be changed to require that comments are due by 5 :00 p.m. on the day prescribed in the 
provisionally adopted rule; and 
2. With regard to the rejection of comments submitted to be included in the Citizen's 
Guide, the language must be changed to provide a time line by which the Secretary of 
State reviews the comments and then notifies the person that submitted the comments so 
that the submitter may correct the comments and resubmit them. This time line must be 
similar to the one provided in Chapter 520, section 3. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1.03: Waters of Special Significance, a l\tJ:ajor Substantive Rule of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2066
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

SECOND REGULi\.R SESSION-2006 
Legislative Document 
No. 2066 
H.P.1461 
House of Representatives, March 14,2006 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1.03: 
Waters of Special Significance, a l\tJ:ajor Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative WATSON of Bath for the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
Pnnted on rec.:ycJed paper 
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/J7.11!d£~ 
Mll.,LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 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 rule has 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 rule; 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 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 1.03: 
Waters of Special Significance, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife that has 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 1.03: Waters of 
Special Significance, a major substantive rule of the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife. 
Page I - I22LR3226(I)-I
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Cons£:rvation and Forestry Regarding Pesticide Registration
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2065
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Amends: 7 MRSA §607

Legislative Document 
No. 2065 
H.P.1460 
House of Representatives, March 14,2006 
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Joint Standing 
Committee on Agriculture, Cons£:rvation and Forestry Regarding 
Pesticide Registration 
Reported by Representative PIOTTI of Unity for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, 
section 955, subsection 4. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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1n.71!u£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §607, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2003, c. 282, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
6. 
Registration fee; validity. The applicant desiring to register a pesticide 5flall 
must pay an annual registration fee of $105 beginning in calendar year 1994, $115 
beginning in calendar year 2003 and $125 beginning in calendar year 2004 and thereafter 
$ f50 for each pesticide registered for that applicant. Annual registration periods expire 
on December 31 st of anyone year or in a manner consistent with Title 5, section 10002, 
as to license expiration, whichever is later. 
SUMMARY 
This l>il1 is the committee report of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 955, 
subsection 4. 
It increases the registration fee for pesticides from $125 to $150. 
Registration fc:::\ ~·ie Jeposited in a dedicated revenue account to support the board and its 
staff in meeting their statutory duties. 
Page I - 122LR3220(1)-1
An Act Reg:;Jing the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association 0
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2068
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H972 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT it to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1463, 
L.D. 2068, Bill, "An Act Reg:;Jing the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association" 
0 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 2nd paragraph after the title (page I, 
lines 14 to 17 in amendment) and inserting in its place the following: 
'Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 5.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the language that allows the Workers' Compensation Board 
to assess civil penalties not to exceed $10,000 on the Maine Insurance Guaranty 
Association for engaging in a attem of questionable claims-handling techniques or 
repeated unreasonably co 
ed 
(Representative DUPREy) 
TOWN: Hampden 
FISCAL .\UTl: i,UJllRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
• 
. 
. 
"'l.M 
Approved: 04/06106 ~ac 
LD 2068 
LR 3215(04) 
An Act Regarding the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 'H" to Committee Amendment ,if, 
Sponsor: Rep. Duprey 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment may increase the amount of revenue received by the Workers' Compensation Board from penalties 
assessed on the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association. The amount can not be determined at this time. 
LR3215(4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Maine fusurance Guaranty Association
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2068
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S584 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ,;4" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1463, 
L.D. 2068, Bill, "An Act Regarding the Maine fusurance Guaranty Association" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 2nd paragraph after the title (page 1, 
lines 14 to 17 in amendment) and inserting in its place the following: 
'Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 5.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the language that allows the Workers' Compensation Board 
to assess civil penalties not to exceed $10,000 on the. Maine fusurance Guaranty 
Association for engaging in a pattern of questionable claims-handling techniques or 
repeated unreasonably contested claims. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(see~ 
SPONSOREDBY:~~ 
(Senator STRIMLING) 
~ 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04110106 ~ac:.. 
LD2068 
LR 3215(05) 
An Act Regarding the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '14" to Committee Amendment ';4 " 
Sponsor: Senator Strimling 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment· may decrease the amount of revenue received by the Workers I Compensation Board from penalties 
assessed on the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association. The amount can not be determined at this time. 
LR321S(S) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 520: Rules Regarding Publication of Public Comments on Statewide Referenda, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2067
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 2067 
H.P.1462 
House of Representatives, March 14,2006 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 520: 
Rules Regarding Publication of Public Comments on Statewide 
Referenda, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of the 
Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and 
Commissions 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representati ve PATRICK of Rumford for the Department of the Secretary of 
State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 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. 
Pnnte<J on recycled paper 
'7Jf~ /J7.7I!d£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 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 rule has 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 rule; 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 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 520: 
Rules Regarding Publication of Public Comments on Statewide Referenda, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of the Secretary of State, 
Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions that has 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 520: 
Rules 
Regarding Publication of Public Comments on Statewide Referenda, a major substantive 
rule of the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and 
Commissions.
An Act Regarding the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2068
Committee Amendment CA_A_H941 (House)
Committee: Labor, clarifies that the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association may not be assessed penalties for the acts or omissions of insolvent insurers

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 1463, L.D. 2068, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line 33 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "1992." the following: 'The Workers' Compensation Board may not assess 
the association penalties for the acts or omissions of insolvent insurers. ' 
Further amend the bill in section 5 in subsection 2 in the 5th line (page 2, line 42 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "claims." the following: 'The board may not assess 
the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association penalties for the acts or omissions of insolvent 
insurers. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Labor, clarifies that the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association may not be assessed 
penalties for the acts or omissions of insolvent insurers. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/30/06 ;:::tk?ac. 
LD 2068 
LR 3215(02) 
An Act Regarding the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment I~" 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Workers' Compensation Board associated with the auditing, enforcement and monitoring of the 
Maine Guaranty Association can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR3215(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1