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Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1044
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall report out, to the House, an emergency bill to permit limited reciprocity with New Hampshire for registration of snowmobiles operated on trails approved by the Maine Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife that are located partly in Maine and partly in New Hampshire
Sponsors: HASTINGS

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SECOND MAINE LEGISLATURE 
John Richardson, Speaker 
Millicent M. MacFarland, Clerk 
http://janus.state.me.us/house/hcalfr.htm  
Printed on recycled paper 
28th Legislative Day 
Monday, March 28, 2005 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Reverend Dr. Stephen M. Tolander, Chief of Chaplain Services, Veteran's 
Hospital, Togus. 
National Anthem by Rockland District High School Chorus. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, March 24, 2005. 
_________________________________ 
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Monday, March 28, 2005 
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative MUSE of Fryeburg, the following Joint Order:  (H.P. 
1044) (Cosponsored by Senator: HASTINGS of Oxford) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall report out, to the House, an emergency bill to permit limited 
reciprocity with New Hampshire for registration of snowmobiles operated on trails approved by 
the Maine Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife that are located partly in Maine and 
partly in New Hampshire.  The reciprocity must be limited to the extent necessary to allow riders 
to reconnect with their respective in-state trail systems in areas where the trail cannot be easily 
relocated entirely in either state. 
_________________________________
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1039
Committee: Natural Resources shall report out, to the House, a bill directing the Executive Department, State Planning Office to undertake a study of current state law and policy regarding land use planning, management and regulation under the legal framework of the laws governing growth management

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SECOND MAINE LEGISLATURE 
John Richardson, Speaker 
Millicent M. MacFarland, Clerk 
http://janus.state.me.us/house/hcalfr.htm  
Printed on recycled paper 
27th Legislative Day 
Thursday, March 24, 2005 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Reverend Kenneth I. Lewis, Green Memorial African Methodist Episcopal 
Zion Church, Portland. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. 
_________________________________ 
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Thursday, March 24, 2005 
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1039) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Government Oversight Committee report out, 
to the House, a bill to create a process for considering reviewing and prioritizing requests for 
program evaluations from joint standing committees, Legislators, agencies and the public. 
_________________________________ 
(4-2)  On motion of Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1040) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Natural 
Resources shall report out, to the House, a bill directing the Executive Department, State 
Planning Office to undertake a study of current state law and policy regarding land use planning, 
management and regulation under the legal framework of the laws governing growth 
management. 
_________________________________ 
(4-3)  On motion of Representative WHEELER of Kittery, the following House Order:  
(H.O. 28) 
ORDERED, that Representative Timothy E. Driscoll of Westbrook be excused Thursday, 
March 17th for personal reasons. 
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Harold Ian Emery of Cutler be 
excused Tuesday, March 15th for personal reasons. 
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Carol A. Grose of Woolwich be 
excused Tuesday, March 15th and Thursday, March 17th for legislative business. 
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Everett W. McLeod, Sr. of Lee 
be excused Thursday, March 17th for personal reasons. 
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Barbara E. Merrill of Appleton 
be excused Tuesday, March 15th for personal reasons. 
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative H. Stedman Seavey, Jr. of 
Kennebunkport be excused Thursday, March 17th for personal reasons. 
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative A. David Trahan of Waldoboro 
be excused Tuesday, March 8th, Thursday, March 10th, Tuesday, March 15th and Thursday, 
March 17th for personal reasons. 
_________________________________
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0018
House Amendment HA_A_H21 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions) 
" 
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L.D. 
DATE: 1--2{J··OS 
(Filing No. H-~/ 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of 
the House. 
122ND LEGIS LA TURE 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "Il, to H.c. 18, "House Order 
Rules Regarding Bills Referenced to Committee" 
To Amend House 
Amend the House Order by striking out all of Rule 501 and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'Rule 501. 
Order of business. 
After reading of the journal, the 
following is the order of business: 
1st. 
Senate papers; 
2nd. 
Messages and documents from the Senate, the executive, 
heads of departments and others; 
3rd. 
Consent calendar -
Reception of petitions, bills and 
resolves requiring reference ~e-aBy-eemmi~~ee; 
4th. 
Orders; 
5th. 
Expressions 
of 
legislative 
sentiment 
Special 
sentiment calendar; 
6th. 
Reports 
of 
committees 
and 
first 
reading 
of 
accompanying bills and resolves; 
7th. 
Consent calendar - First Day; 
8th. 
Consent calendar - Second Day; 
9th. 
Bills and resolves reported by the Committee on Bills 
in the Second Reading and on their passage to be engrossed; 
10th. 
Bills on their passage to be enacted; and 
11th. 
Orders of the day. 
A paper may not be taken up out of its regular order. 
Business may not be transacted in the House after the hour of 
9:00 p.m.' 
Page l-LR2184(2) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "/I,, to H.O. 18 
;~':; 
"" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the description of the 3rd order of 
business in the House Rules 
and eliminates proposed language 
requiring that bills be referred as an entire block. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ r; ~ 
(Representative CR SSEY) 
TOWN: 
Cornish 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_D_H8 (House)

F1RST REGULAR SESSION 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "D" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to H. P. 6 , 
L.D. 1, Bill, "An Act To Increase the State Share of Education 
Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at 
All Levels" 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 71 by adding at the 
end the following: 
'The recommendations of the Commissioner of 
Education must include a comparison of a transition amount based 
on the 2005-06 method and the commissioner's proposed method for 
2006-07 and a specific request for additional funding.' 
Further amend the amendment 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
consecutively. 
by relettering or renumbering 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment provides that the 
recommendations 
of 
the 
Commissioner of Education regarding a transition adjustment for 
school funding must include a comparison of a transition amount 
based on the 
2005-06 method 
and 
the commissioner's proposed 
method for 2006-07 and a specific request for additional funding. 
j 
, I 
SPONSORED BY: '/~ x1i1.-~"'A)J) }iG'1+-:+ 
(Representative "MILLETT) 
v 
TOWN: 
Waterford 
Page l-LR0328(34) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_E_H9 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,&, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 6, 
L.D. 1, Bill, "An Act To Increase the State Share of Education 
Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at 
All Levels" 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 5 in that part 
designated "§1534," in subsection 4 in the 3rd line (page 6, line 
in amendment) by inserting after the following: "only by a" 
the following: '2/3' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the vote needed, from a majority to 
of the membership of both Houses of the Legislature, 
to 
exceed 
the 
General 
Fund 
appropriation limitation 
imposed 
in 
Committee Amendment "A." 
SPONSORED By:01+~ 
(Representative KAELIN) 
TOWN: 
Winterport 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_C_H7 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,~, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 6, 
L.D. 1, Bill, "An Act To Increase the State Share of Education 
Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at 
All Levels" 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 44 in that part 
designated u§1.5.6.B.l=A ... L" in subsection 2 in the blocked paragraph 
by inserting at the beginning (page 46, line 28 in amendment) the 
following: 
'The calculation of essential programs and services 
~ecial education costs for state subsidy may not include any 
expenditures for staff or contracted services that are funded in 
whole or in part with federal revenues.' 
Further amend the amendment 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
consecutively. 
by reletter ing or renumber ing 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the calculation of essential 
programs and services special education costs for state subsidy 
may not include any expenditures for staff or contracted services 
that are funded in whole or in part with federal revenues. 
SPONSORED BY: <4 4<c:1?{iiJ j l. J( .<~ • 
(Representative MILLETT)! 
I 
~ 
J 
·"T'_' 
TOWN: 
Waterford 
Page l-LR0328(33) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_F_H10 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "F, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 6, 
L.D. 1, Bill, "An Act To Increase the State Share of Education 
Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at 
All Levels" 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 58 in subsection 1 
in paragraph B in subparagraph (1) (page 54, line 2 in amendment) 
by striking out the following: "Bfi" and inserting in its place 
the following: 
'~' 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 63 in that 
part designated "§15753." in the first indented paragraph in the 
3rd line (page 70, line 19 in amendment) by inserting after the 
following: "proyide" the following: 'for fiscal year 2005-06 55° .. 
of 
a 
school administrative unit's special education costs as 
calculated 
pursuant 
to 
section 
1568l-A, 
subsection 
and 
beginning in fiscal year 2006-07 and thereafter' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the state funding percentage of a 
school unit's special education costs from 84% to 55% for fiscal 
year 
2005-06. 
The 
savings 
generated 
by 
this 
change 
are 
distributed to school units through the funding formula. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representati 
TOWN: 
Ripley 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
-"" 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/18/05 ~ae 
LDl 
LR 0328(09) 
An Act to Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce 
Government Spending at All Levels 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " to Committee Amendment" " 
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net impact - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment may increase or decrease the amount of state subsidy that school administrative units receive in fiscal 
year 2005-06. The impact to each individual unit can not be determined at this time. 
LR0328(9) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_G_H11 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,6-.. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A" to H. P . 
, 
L.D. L 
Bill, "An Act To Increase the State Share of Education 
Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at 
All Levels" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part I the following: 
. PART J 
Sec. J-l. Application process for Maine Residents Property Tax 
Program. 
The Joint Standing Committee on Taxation shall report 
out a bill to include the application for the Maine Residents 
Property Tax Program established in the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 36, 
chapter 
as part of the individual tax return 
required 
by 
Title 
36, 
Part 
8. 
The 
bill 
must 
include 
a 
requirement that the Department of Administrative and 
Fina~cial 
Services, Maine Revenue Services allow an individual to use a 
reimbursement under the Maine Residents Property Tax Program as a 
setoff 
against 
any 
income 
taxes 
owed. 
The 
Joint 
Standing 
Committee on Taxation shall report out the bill by April 15, 
2005 .. 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
the amendment 
Part 
letter 
by relettering or renumbering 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
requires 
the Joint Standing 
Committee 
on 
Taxation to report out a bill, by April 15, 2005, to include the 
Page l-LR0328(17) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT .0-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 6, L.D. 1 
application for the Maine Residents Property Tax Program as part 
of the individual tax return, and to allow an individual to apply 
the reimbursement under the so-called "circuit breaker" program 
against any income taxes owed by that individual. 
SPONSORED BY, ~ 
(Representative 
) 
TOWN: 
Rockport 
FISCA.L :\OT£ REQt:lRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01118/05 ,;t;yae 
LDI 
LR 0328(17) 
An Act to Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce 
Government Spending at AU Levels 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment " " to Committee Amendment" " 
Sponsor: Rep. Bowen 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR0328(17) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_I_H13 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs and the Government Oversight Committee

HOUSE AMENDMENT ~ 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P . 6, 
L.D. 1, Bill, "An Act To Increase the State Share of Education 
Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at 
All Levels" 
Amend the amendment in Part D by inserting after section 68 
the following: 
'Sec. D-69. Fund for Efficient Delivery of Educational Services; 
approval of legislative committees. 
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15754, allocations of funds from 
the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services may 
be 
used by the Office of 
Program Evaluation and 
Government 
Accountability for program evaluation and assessment of costs 
relative 
to 
the 
prov~s~on of educational 
services 
upon 
the 
approval 
of 
the 
Joint 
Standing 
Committee 
on 
Education 
and 
Cultural 
Affairs 
and 
the 
Government 
Oversight 
Committee 
established pursuant to the Joint Rules of the 122nd Legislature, 
Rule 371.' 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 73 in the 
2nd line from the end (page 75, line 13 in amendment) by striking 
out 
the 
following: 
"71" 
and 
inserting 
in 
its 
place 
the 
following: 
'72' 
Further amend the amendment 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
consecutively. 
by relettering or renumbering 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
Page l-LR0328(35) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
;,,~ ,; .. 1(' 
S 
IS 
HOUSE AMENDMENT • .;:.: to COMMI TTEE AMENDMENT .. A" to H. P. 6 , L • D • 1 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that funds from the Fund for the 
Efficient Delivery of Educational Services may be used by the 
Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability for 
program 
evaluation 
upon 
the 
approval 
of 
the 
Joint 
Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs and the Government 
Oversight Committee. 
SPONSORED BY: dl(J2/..-~,--­
(Representative TRAHAN) 
TOWN: 
Waldoboro 
FISCAL :\OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01119/05 ;:t;?ac:.. 
LDI 
LR 0328(35) 
An Act to Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce 
Government Spending at All Levels 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " to Committee Amendment" " 
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment may reduce the amount of funding available to school administrative units and municipalities that 
develop sustainable cost savings in the delivery of educational services. 
LR0328(35) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_J_H14 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,J" to COMMI TTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P. 6 , 
L.D. I, Bill, "An Act To Increase the State Share of Education 
Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at 
All Levels" 
Amend the amendment in Part B in section 1 in that part 
designated "S706-A." in subsection 7 in the 10th line from the 
end 
(page 
13, 
line 
in 
amendment) 
by 
inserting after 
the 
following: 
"that purpQQ.L" the following: 
'The election must be 
h~d within 45 days of the submission of the petition.' 
FUrther amend the amendment in Part C in section 1 in that 
part designated "~~" in subsection 1 in paragraph D in the 
5th to 7th lines (page 14, 
lines 31 to 33 in amendment) 
by 
striking out the following: 
"appropriated as 
th~ local share of 
the cost of essential programs and services under Title 20-A, 
chapter 
606-B," 
and 
inserting 
in 
its 
place 
the 
following: 
'amounts appropriated' 
Further amend the amendment in Part C in section 1 in that 
part designated "§5721-A." in subsection 7 in paragraph B in the 
11th line 
from 
the 
end 
(page 
17, 
line 
in amendment) 
by 
inserting after the following: 
"that 
purpo~" the following: 
'Tne election must be held within 45 days of the submission of 
the petition.' 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 35 in that 
part designated 
"~ij,11-A." in subsection 5 in paragraph B in 
subparagraph (4) in the 9th line (page 32, line 14 in amendment) 
by 
inserting 
after 
the 
following: 
"that 
purpose." 
the 
following: 
'The election must be held within 45 days of the 
submission of the petition. ' 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
~ 
., 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ..zr:. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 6, L.D. 1 
Further amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter .or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
makes 
a 
technical 
correction 
to 
remedy 
language concerning local spending caps included in Committee 
Amendment itA. It 
The amendment also adds language requiring that 
elections 
on 
referenda 
be 
held within 
days 
of petition 
submission. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative WOODBURY) 
TOWN: 
Yarmouth 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_L_H16 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "L, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P . 6, 
L.D. 1, Bill, "An Act To Increase the State Share of Education 
Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at 
All Levels" 
Amend the amendment in Part F in section 1 
in the 2nd line (page 77, line 2 in amendment) 
the 
following: 
"$13,000" 
and 
inserting 
in 
following: 
'$10,000' 
in subsection 1 
by striking out 
its 
place 
the 
Further amend the 
amendment in Part F in section 1 
in 
subsection 1 in the 11th line (page 77, line 11 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: 
"$13,000" and inserting in its place 
the following: 
'$10,000' 
Further amend the amendment by inserting at the end the 
following: 
'PARTJ 
Sec. 
J-l. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
The 
ADMINISTRATIVE AlID FINAlfCIAL SERVICES, DEPAR"l'MEHT OF 
Homestead Property Tax Exemption Reimbursement 
0886 
following 
Initiative: 
Adjusts 
funding 
to 
reflect 
a 
$10,000 
homestead 
exemption and 50% reimbursement to municipalities. 
Page l-LR0328(19) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
~,,~ 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "L" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 6, L.D. 1 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2005-06 
($7,705,847) 
($7,705,847) 
2006-01 
($7,837,974) 
($7,837,974)' 
Further amend the amendment by 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
consecutively. 
relettering or renwnbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
This amendment lowers the increase in the homestead property 
tax exemption to $10,000. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY, ~ 
J4 
(Representativ 
FLOOD) 
TOWN: 
Winthrop 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01119/05 ~ae 
LDI 
LR 0328(19) 
An Act to Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce 
Government Spending at All Levels 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " to Committee Amendment" " 
Sponsor: Rep. Flood 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
2005-06 
2006-07 
2007-08 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
($7,221,894) 
($6,708,950) 
($7,130,813) 
I.ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
($7,705,847) 
($7,837,974) 
($8,287,558) 
Revenue 
General Fund 
($483,953) 
($1,129,024) 
($1,156,745) 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($26,546) 
($61,929) 
($63,450) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2008-09 
($6,875,441) 
($8,072,611) 
($1,197,170) 
($65,668) 
This amendment decreases the General Fund cost of the amendment by $7,221,894 in fiscal year 2005-06 and by 
$6,708,950 in fiscal year 2006-07. 
Projections 
Projections 
General Fund Detail Cost/(Savings) 
2005-06 
2006-07 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Homestead 
($7,705,847) 
($7,837,974) 
($8,287,558) 
($8,072,611) 
Circuit Breaker 
$0 
$659,954 
$676,611 
$706,528 
Individual Income Tax 
$483,953 
$469,070 
$480,134 
$490,642 
($7,221,894) 
($6,708,950) 
($7,130,813) 
($6,875,441) 
LR0328(19) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Propert.y Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S1 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P. 6, 
L.D. 1, Bill, "An Act To Increase the State Share of Education 
Costs, Reduce Propert.y Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at 
All Levels" 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 58 in subsection 1 
by striking out all of paragraph B (page 53, lines 48 to 50 and 
the following: 
'B. 
The 
school 
administrative unit's 
special 
educatio~ 
costs as calculated pursuant to section 15681-11., subsection 
1....' 
Further amend the bill in Part D in section 63 by striking 
out all of that part designated "S15753." (page 70, lines 15 to 
in amendment) 
Further amend the bill in Part 
designated "S15754." in the first 
amendment) 
by 
striking 
out 
the 
inserting in its place the following: 
D in section 63 in that part 
line (page 70, 
line 37 
in 
following: 
"S15754." 
and 
'S15753. ' 
Further amend the bill in Part D in section 
designated "§15755." in the first line 
(page 
amendment) 
by 
striking 
out 
the 
following: 
inserting in its place the following: 
'S15754.' 
in that part 
72, 
line 19 in 
"S15755." 
and 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
\,~. 
~~.,;)\ 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P. 6, L. D. 1 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 66 in the 
6th line (page 73, 
line 9 in amendment) 
by striking out the 
following: 
"15754" 
and inserting in its place the following: 
'15753' 
Further amend the amendment in Part D 
3rd line (page 73, line 21 in amendment) 
following: 
"15754" 
and inserting in its 
'15753' 
in section 67 in the 
by striking out the 
place the fOllowing: 
section 73 in the 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in 
2nd line (page 75, line 11 in amendment) 
following: 
"15754" 
and inserting in its 
by striking out the 
place the following: 
'15753' 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
the amendment by 
Part 
letter 
or 
SUMMARY 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
The purpose of this amendment is to eliminate language that 
requires 100'% funding of special education costs, which would 
result in special education costs being included in the rest of 
the school funding formula. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator P. 
COUNTY: 
Somerset 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
ee attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01118/05 ~ae 
LDI 
LR0328(25) 
An Act to Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce 
Government Spending at All Levels 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'A to Committee Amendment 'fJ;. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Senator Mills 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net impact - General Fund 
This amendment will not change the total expenditures but may increase or decrease the amount of state subsidy that 
individual school administrative units receive beginning in fiscal year 2005-06. The impact to each individual unit 
can not be determined at this time. 
LR0328(25) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the State Share of Education Costs I Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S3 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ·C" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 6, 
L.D. 1, Bill, "An Act To Increase the State Share of Education 
Costs I 
Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at 
All Levels" 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 56 in subsection 
3-A in paragraph D by striking out the last sentence (page 53, 
lines 6 to 8 in amendment) 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 62 in that 
part designated "§15690." in subsection 1 by striking out all of 
paragraph C. 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
the amendment by 
Part 
letter 
or 
SUMMARY 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
This amendment strikes the provision of the school funding 
formula that limits the state share of the cost of funding public 
education 
to 
the 
same 
proportion 
as 
the 
local 
school 
administrative unit raises of its required contribution to the 
cost of education. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator 
COUNTY: 
CAL :-"'OrF 1·: EQLlRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01118/05 ~ae 
LDI 
LR 0328(20) 
An Act to Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce 
Government Spending at All Levels 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment (!,to Committee Amendment A 
Sponsor: Senator Courtney 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current cost - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no net impact on General Fund appropriations for General Purpose Aid for Local Schools. 
However, this amendment may result in less money being available in the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 
account to carry forward to the next fiscal year in the event that school administrative units are unable to raise their 
required local share to meet an accelerated ramp-up in funding for K-12 public education. 
LR0328(20) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_D_S5 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT D' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P. 6, 
L.D. 1, Bill, "An Act To Increase the State Share of Education 
Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at 
All Levels" 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 32 in subsection 1 
by striking out all of paragraph B and inserting in its place the 
following: 
I B. 
By fiscal year 2009-10 the state share of the total 
cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 
12, as described by essential programs and services, must be 
99% 
58~. 
Beginning in fiscal year 
2005-06 
and in each 
fiscal year until fiscal year 2009-10, the state share of 
essential 
programs 
and 
services 
described 
costs 
must 
increase toward the 
§§% 58"0 level required in fiscal year 
2009-10. I 
Further 
amend the amendment in Part D in section 34 in 
subsection 7 in paragraph A by striking out all of subparagraphs 
(1) to (5) and inserting in their place the following: 
'(I) 
For fiscal year 2005-06, the target is 84"0. 
(2 ) 
For fiscal year 2006-07, the target is 88"0. 
(3 ) 
For fiscal year 2007-08, the target is 92°-0. 
(4) 
For fiscal year 2008-09, the target is 96°'0. 
(5 ) 
For fiscal year 2009-10 and succeeding years, the 
target is 100"0. I 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
I 
SENATE AMENDMENT ,D" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 6, L.D. 1 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 34 in 
subsection 7 in paragraph B by striking out all of subparagraphs 
(2) to (5) and inserting in their place the following: 
'(2) 
For fiscal year 2006-07, the target is 52.6%. 
(3) 
For fiscal year 2007-08, the target is 53%. 
(4) 
For fiscal year 2008-09, the target is 54%. 
(5) 
For fiscal year 2009-10 and succeeding years, the 
target is §§% 58%.' 
Further amend the amendment by 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
This amendment provides a 5-year ramp to achieve 58°-& state 
share of 100% of essential programs and services. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator DOW) 
COUNTY: 
Lincoln 
FISCA.L :\OTE REQr1RED 
(~ee attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01118/05 ~ae 
LDI 
LR0328(23) 
An Act to Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce 
Government Spending at All Levels 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment D to Committee Amendment ,A 
Sponsor: Senator Dow 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment increases the General Fund cost of the bill by $78,106,199 in fiscal year 2009-10. Of that amount, 
$56,007,860 will be distributed to school administrative units as additional state subsidy and $22,098,339 will be 
transferred to the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services. 
LR0328(23) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at All Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0001
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S4 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT tAt to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 6, 
L.D. 1, Bill, "An Act To Increase the State Share of Education 
Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce Government Spending at 
All Levels" 
Amend the amendment in Part D in section 56 in subsection 
3-A in paragraph D by striking out the last sentence (page 53, 
lines 15 to 17 in amendment) 
Further amend the amendment in Part D in section 62 in that 
part designated "§15690." in subsection 1 by striking out all of 
paragraph C. 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
the amendment by 
Part 
letter 
or 
SUMMARY 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
This amendment strikes the provision of the school funding 
formula that limits the state share of the cost of funding public 
education 
to 
the 
same 
proportion 
as 
the 
local 
school 
administrative unit raises of its required contribution to the 
cost of education. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator COUR 
COUNTY: 
York 
Page l-LR0328(21) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01118/05 ~ae. 
LDI 
LR 0328(21) 
An Act to Increase the State Share of Education Costs, Reduce Property Taxes and Reduce 
Government Spending at All Levels 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment It. to Committee Amendment '5 
Sponsor: Senator Courtney 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current cost - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no net impact to General Fund appropriations for General Purpose Aid for Local Schools. 
However, this amendment may result in less money being available in the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 
account to carry forward to the next fiscal year in the event that school administrative units are unable to raise their 
required local share to meet an accelerated ramp-up in funding for K-12 public education. 
LR0328(21) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0002
Committee Amendment CA_A_H3 (House)

COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT ,,4.. to H. P. 7, L.D. 
2, 
"RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Limit the 
Rate of Change in Taxable Value of Homestead Land" 
Amend 
the 
resolution 
by 
striking 
out 
the 
title 
and 
substituting the following: 
'RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine 
To Allow the Legislature To Authorize a Growth Limitation on the 
Taxable Value of Homestead Land' 
Further 
amend 
the 
resolution 
by 
striking 
out 
all 
of 
subsection 6 (page 1, lines 7 to 26 in L.D.) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'6. 
Home&.tHd land value. 
The Legislature may limit the 
rate of increase in the taxable value of homestead land. 
The 
Legislature may permit municipalities to choose whether to adopt 
such 
a 
limitation. 
In 
implementing 
this 
SUbsection, 
the 
Legislature shall provide that certain changes in ownership or 
use of the homestead land as specified by the Legislature must 
result in the restoration of the land to taxation at just value 
and the imposition of a minimum penalty equal to the tax that 
would have been imposed over the 5 years preceding the change of 
ownership or use had the homestead, land not been subject to a 
limi tation on taxable value under this subsection and interest, 
as determined by the Legislature. 
Any limitation on increases in 
taxable 
value 
under 
this 
subsection 
may 
not 
affect 
the 
determination of equalized just value of a municipality for any 
purpose. ' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
to H. P. 7, L. D. 2 
Further amend the resolution by striking out all of the 
question (page 1, lines 40 to 44 in L.D.) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
. "Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to permit 
limiting the increase in taxable value of homestead land?'" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine 
to allow the Legislature to authorize or require municipalities 
to limit the rate of increase in the taxable value of homestead 
land. 
Change of ownership or use of qualifying land would result 
in a minimum penalty. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMM/rrEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01117/05 ~ac:.. 
LD2 
LR0329(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Limit the Rate of Change 
in Taxable Value of Homestead Land 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Joint Select Committee on Property Tax Reform 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Referendum Costs 
MonthN ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-OS 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions increases the ballot length, an additional 
appropriation of $8,000 or more may be required. 
LR0329(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0002
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S13 (Senate)
Committee: Property Tax Reform

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 7, 
L.D. 2, "RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution 
of Maine To Limit the Rate of Change in Taxable Value of 
Homestead Land" 
Amend the amendment in subsection 6 in the 11th line (page 
1, line 44 in amendment) 
by inserting after the following: 
"subsection" 
the 
following: 
less all taxes paid on that 
homestead land over the preceding 5 years,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the minimum penalty provided for 
certain changes in ownership or use of homestead land and is 
consistent with the intent of the Joint Select Committee on 
Property Tax Reform. 
SPONSORED BY: [)ua;~ 
(Senator DAMON) 
COUNTY: 
Hancock 
Page l-LR0329(4) 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0002
Committee Amendment CA_B_H533 (House)

COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "B. to H.P. 7, L.D. 
2, 
"RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Limit the 
Rate of Change in Taxable Value of Homestead Land" 
Amend 
the 
resolution 
by 
striking 
out 
the 
title 
and 
substituting the following: 
. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine 
To Allow the Legislature To Authorize a Growth Limitation on the 
Taxable Value of Homestead Land' 
Further 
amend 
the 
resolution 
by 
striking 
out 
all 
of 
subsection 6 (page 1, lines 7 to 26 in L.D.) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
. 6. 
Homestead land value. 
The Legislature may limit the 
rate of increase in the taxable value of homestead land based on 
the 
income 
of 
the 
owner. 
The 
Legislature 
may 
permit 
municipalities to choose whether to adopt such a limitation. 
In 
implementing this subsection, the Legislature shall provide that 
certain changes in ownership or use of the homestead land as 
specified by the Legislature must result in the restoration of 
the land to taxation at just value and the imposition of 
a 
minimum penalty equal to at least 25% of the difference between 
the 
new 
just value of the homestead land and the preceding 
taxable value under this subsection, plus interest, as determined 
by the Legislature. 
Any limitation on increases in taxable value 
under 
this 
subsection 
may 
not 
affect 
the 
determination 
of 
equalized just value of a municipality for any purpose .. 
Page l-LR0329(6) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
·~. 
~. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,{3 to H. P. 7, L. D. 2 
Further amend the resolution by striking out all of the 
question (page 1, lines 40 to 44 in L.D.) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
• "Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to permit 
limiting the increase in taxable value of homestead land?'" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine 
to allow the Legislature to authorize or require municipalities 
to limit the rate of increase in the taxable value of homestead 
land. 
Change of ownership or use of qualifying land would result 
in a minimum penalty. 
FISCAL \OTE RE{JlIHUJ 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
· ' 
Approved: 05/20105 fr,&ZC 
LD2 
LR 0329(06) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Limit the Rate of Change 
in Taxable Value of Homestead Land 
Referendum Costs 
I) .. 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'D 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
MonthlY ear 
Ejection Type 
Question 
Nov-OS 
General 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size ofthe referendum questions increases the ballot length, an additional 
appropriation of $8,000 or more may be required. 
LR0329(6) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0002
Committee Amendment CA_C_H1014 (House)

COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 'r!-" to H. P • 7, L. D • 
2, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine 
Rate of Change in Taxable Value of Homestead Land" 
"RESOLUTION, 
To Limit the 
Amend 
the 
resolution 
by 
striking 
out 
the 
title 
and 
substituting the following: 
'RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine 
To 
Limit 
the 
Rate 
of 
Change 
in Taxable 
Value of 
Primary 
Residences' 
Further 
amend 
the 
resolution 
by 
striking 
out 
all 
of 
subsection 6 (page 1, lines 7 to 26 in L.D.) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'6. 
Primary residences; tax limit. 
The Legislature may 
establish a system to limit the property tax levied on a primary 
residence to no more than 10°'1> of the previous year's income of 
all residents of the household.' 
Further amend the resolution in the 4th indented paragraph 
after the title in the 5th and 6th lines (page 1, lines 35 and 36 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"statewide election, at 
a statewide election, on the Tuesday following the first Monday" 
and inserting in its place the following: 
'general election, at 
the next general election in the month' 
Page l-LR0329(7) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
/If 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~ to H.P. 7, L.D. 2 
Further amend the resolution by striking out all of the 
question (page 1, lines 40 to 44 in L.D.) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'''Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to allow 
the property tax on primary residences to be limited to no 
more than 10'%. of household income?'" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine 
to permit the Legislature to establish a 
system to limit the 
property tax 
on primary residences 
to 
no 
more 
than 
10% 
of 
household income. 
FISCAL :\OT£ REQUIRED 
(~ee attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/06 ,;;t;pac. 
LD2 
LR 0329(07) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Limit the Rate of Change 
in Taxable Value of Homestead Land 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,e:. 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-06 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions increases the ballot length, an additional 
appropriation of $8,000 or more may be required. 
LR0329(7) - Fiscal Note - Pal!e 1 of 1
Resolve, To Equalize Funding of Rail Service from New Hampshire
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0003
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARLEY

Legislative Document 
No.3 
H.P.8 
House of Representatives, January 4,2005 
Resolve, To Equalize Funding of Rail Service from New Hampshire 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MARLEY of Portland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Ir/~ 
/f7.7l/ac~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Sec. 1. Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority authorized 
to assess surcharge on tickets in New Hampshire for travel on Downeaster 
passenger rail service. Resolved: 
That the Northern New 
England 
Passenger Rail Authority shall determine the per capita cost of 
New Hampshire and Maine passengers on the Downeaster passenger 
rail service and assess a surcharge on all tickets purchased in 
New 
Hampshire 
for 
travel 
on 
the 
Downeaster 
passenger 
rail 
service. 
All money received from the surcharge must be applied 
solely to the payment of operational costs for the Downeaster 
passenger rail service. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve authorizes the Northern New England Passenger 
Rail Authority to assess a surcharge on tickets purchased in New 
Hampshire for travel on the Downeaster passenger rail service. 
Money received from the surcharge must be used solely for the 
payment of operational costs for the Downeaster passenger rail 
service. 
Page l-LR0744(l)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0004
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MARLEY

Legislative Document 
No.4 
H.P.9 
House of Representatives, January 4,2005 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine To Change the Property Valuation Process 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MARLEY of Portland. 
PI 
1J1~ 
1J7.1J1a£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Constitutional amendment. 
Resolved: 
Two 
thirds 
branch 
of 
the 
Legislature 
concurring, 
that 
the 
amendment to the Constitution of Maine be proposed: 
Constitution, Art. IX, §7 is repealed. 
of 
each 
following 
and be it further 
Constitutional referendum procedure; form of question; effective 
date. Resolved: 
That the municipal officers of this State shall 
notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, 
towns 
and 
plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding 
a statewide election, at a statewide election, on the Tuesday 
following the first Monday of November following the passage of 
this resolution, to vote upon the ratification of the amendment 
proposed in this resolution by voting upon the following question: 
"Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to repeal 
the requirement that property be revalued every 10 years for 
purposes of the property tax?" 
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall 
vote by ballot on this question and designate their choice by a 
cross or check mark placed within the corresponding square below 
the word "Yes" or "No." 
The ballots must be received, sorted, 
counted and declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings 
and returns made to the Secretary of State in the same manner as 
votes for members of the Legislature. 
The Governor shall review 
the returns and, if it appears that a majority of the legal votes 
are cast in favor of the amendment, the Governor shall proclaim 
that fact without delay and the amendment becomes part of the 
Constitution of Maine on the date of the proclamation; and be it 
further 
Secretary of State shall prepare ballots. Resolved: 
That 
the 
Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town 
and plantation all ballots, returns and copies of this resolution 
necessary to carry out the purposes of this referendum. 
SUMMARY 
This resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of 
Maine to repeal the requirement that property be revalued every 
years for purposes of the property tax.
An Act To Promote Provision of Dental Services to Indigent Children
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0005
Committee Amendment CA_A_H328 (House)

LD5 
LR0745(02) 
An Act To Promote Provision of Dental Services to Indigent Children 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Humans Services in implementing in this bill can be absorbed 
by the department utilizing existing budgetary resources. 
LR0745(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Promote Provision of Dental Services to Indigent Children
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0005
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MOODY

Legislative Document 
No.5 
H.P.lO 
House of Representatives, January 4,2005 
An Act To Promote Provision of Dental Services to Indigent 
Children 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MOODY of Manchester. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Il/~ 
/J7.71bc~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to give incentives to dentists in private 
practice to induce them to accept as patients children who are 
covered by the MaineCare program. 
Page l-LR0745(1)