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An Act To Amend the Charter of the Starboard Water District (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2117
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: RA YE

Legislative Document 
No. 2117 
S.P.862 
In Senate, May 22, 2006 
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Starboard Water District 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representati ve EMERY of Cutler. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, water in the Town of Machiasport has been contaminated from a former 
radar transmission station and this poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of 
the inhabitants in the area; and 
Whereas, an adequate supply of water is essential to the health and well-being of 
the inhabitants of the Town of Machiasport; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. P&SL 2003, c. 47, §7, first ~ is amended to read: 
Sec. 7. 
Emergency clause; referendum; effective date. 
In view of the 
emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved only for the 
purpose of permitting its submission to the legal voters within the territory described in 
section 1 of this Act at an election called for that purpose and held by July 1, ~ 
2007. 
The election must be called by the municipal officers of the town and be held at the 
regular voting places. The election must be called, advertised and conducted according to 
the law relating to municipal elections, except that the registrar of voters is not required to 
prepare or the clerk to post a new list of voters. For the purpose of registration of voters, 
the registrar of voters must be in session the secular day preceding the election. The 
subject matter of this Act is reduced to the following question: 
Sec. 2. P&SL 2003, c. 47, §7, last ~ is amended to read: 
This Act takes effect for all purposes immediately upon its approval by a majority of 
the legal voters voting at the election. Failure to achieve the necessary approval in any 
referendum does not prohibit subsequent referenda consistent with this section, provided 
the referenda are held prior to July 1, ~ 
2007. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends from July 1, 2006 to July 1, 2007 the date by which an election must 
be held for the legal voters of the Town of Machiasport to vote on creating the Starboard 
Water District. 
Page I - 122LR3292(1)-1
An Act Relating to the Handling of Firearms Confiscated by Law Enforcement Officers Pursuant to a Court Order
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2118
Senate Amendment SA_A_S695 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ,4, to H.P. 1507, L.D. 2118, Bill, "An Act Relating to the 
Handling of Firearms Confiscated by Law Enforcement Officers Pursuant to a Court 
Order" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2-C in the fIrst line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "The" and inserting in its place the following: 'Beginning 
January 1, 2008, the' 
SUMMARY 
SPONSOREDBY:l_~~~~~ __ ~~~~~~ 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Funding for Infrastructure for a New Downtown in the Town of Canton
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2120
Committee Amendment CA_A_S705 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT l~' to S.P. 865, L.D. 2120, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Funding for Infrastructure for a New Downtown in the Town of Canton" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Require the Governor To Submit Legislation for Flood Damage 
Relief to the 123rd Legislature' 
Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the 
summary and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 1. Emergency legislation. Resolved: That the Governor shall submit 
emergency legislation to the First Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature that provides 
funding for the following: 
1. The 15% state share of costs associated with the flood damage that occurred in 
York County in May 2006; 
2. The balance of the 15% state share of costs associated with the flooding in spring 
2005; and 
3. An amount not less than $500,000 for the relocation of the downtown area of the 
Town of Canton outside of the flood zone, including but not limited to infrastructure such 
as water and sewer lines. 
The funding must be provided in legislation dedicated solely to the purposes 
described in subsections 1,2 and 3 and submitted no later than January 2,2007.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Appropriations and Financial Affairs. It strikes the bill and replaces it with a resolve to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
. 
., 
~ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ." to S.P. 865, L.D. 2120 
require the Governor to submit emergency legislation to the 123rd Legislature that 
provides funding for the following: 
1. The 15% state share of costs associated with the flood damage that occurred in 
York County in May 2006; 
2. The balance of the 15% state share of costs associated with the flooding in spring 
2005; and 
3. An amount not less than $500,000 for the relocation of the downtown area of the 
Town of Canton outside of the flood zone, including but not limited to infrastructure such 
as water and sewer lines. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
LD 2120 
LR 3300(02) 
An Act to Provide Funding for Infrastructure for a New Downtown in the Town of Canton 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation creates a potential current biennium cost increase to the General Fund by the cornmittment to fund at 
not less than $500,000 the relocation of the downtown area of Canton outside the flood zone and to provide the 15% 
state share of costs associated with certain flood damage in the spring of 2005 and May of 2006. 
LR3300(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Funding for Infrastucture for a New Downtown in the Town of Canton (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2120
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: BRYANT, HOTHAM, GERZOFSKY, PATRICK

Legislative Document 
No. 2120 
S.P.865 
In Senate, May 23,2006 
An Act To Provide Funding for Infrastucture for a New Downtown 
in the Town of Canton 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative HOTHAM of Dixfield and 
Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, PATRICK of Rumford. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for infrastructure, including, but not limited to, water and 
sewer lines, for a new downtown that is located outside the flood zone in the Town of 
Canton. 
l3 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$500,000 
$500,000 
This bill appropriates funds for infrastructure, including, but not limited to, water and 
sewer lines, for a new downtown that is located outside the flood zone in the Town of 
Canton. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Approved: 0<;!?3'06 ,;J!;:?,t;:ZC 
LD 
LR 3300(01) 
An Act to Provide Funding for Infrastructure for a New Downtown in the Town of Canton 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Genera! Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
,Jenera! Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Original Bill 
Sponsor: Sen. Bryant 
Committee: Not Referred 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
$0 
$500,000 
$0 
$500,000 
Projections 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $500,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 for the costs of building a 
new downtown for the Town of Canton. 
LR3300(1) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0352

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) 
Beth Edmonds 
Senate President 
Joy J. O'Brien 
Secretary of the Senate 
<!&ne ~unbreb anb 'aCwentp -$econb Jlegislature 
jf irst l\.egular $ession 
~bbance JI ournal anb Qtalenbar 
18th Legislative Day 
In Senate Chamber, Thursday, February 24, 2005. 
Senate called to Order by President Beth Edmonds of Cumberland County. 
Prayer by Reverend Kathi Smith of Gardiner Congregational Church, UCC. 
Doctor of the day, Dr. Sean McCloy of Portland. 
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, February 22, 2005. 
Out of order and under suspension of the Rules, on motion by Senator BRENNAN of 
Cumberland, the following Joint Order: 
S.P. 352 
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the House and Senate adjourn, they do so until 
Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at 10:00 in the morning. 
Printed on recycled paper
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0599
House Amendment HA_A_H293 (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) 
,~, 
~\' 
L.D. 
(Filing No. H')'I3) 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of 
the House. 
122ND LEGIS LA TURE 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT "II" 
to s. P. 
599, 
RECOGNIZING MAY AS "MAINE IS WORKING" MONTH" 
"JOINT 
RESOLUTION 
Amend the resolution in the preamble by striking out all of 
the 
6th 
Whereas 
paragraph 
and 
inserting 
in its 
place 
the 
following: 
'WHEREAS, 
Maine 
has 
made 
progress but must 
do 
more 
to 
encourage our small businesses and create a positive environment 
for entrepreneurship; now, therefore, be it' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces a paragraph in the joint resolution 
and states that Maine has made progress but must do more to 
encourage our small businesses and create a positive environment 
for entrepreneurship. 
SPONSORED BY 'C_'=:;-f;;)""". ~-+-~-+-f;~ 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Ripley 
Page l-LR2338(2) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0633
House Amendment HA_A_H662 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 
633, 
"Joint Study Order To 
Study Sea Urchin Fishery Management" 
Amend 
the order in section 
striking out the following: 
"9 
place the following: 
'II members' 
in the first sentence 
members" and inserting in 
by 
its 
Further amend the order in section 2 by striking out all of 
paragraphs A and B and inserting in their place the following: 
'A. 
Two members of the Senate, appointed by the President 
of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the political 
party that holds the highest number of seats in the Senate 
and one of whom is a member of the political party that 
holds the 2nd highest number of seats in the Senate; 
B. 
Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed 
by the Speaker of the House, one of whom is a member of the 
poli tical party that holds the highest number of seats in 
the House of Representatives and one of whom is a member of 
the political party that holds the 2nd highest number of 
seats in the House of Representatives;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds one Senator and one member of the House 
of Representatives to the Task Force to Study Sea Urchin Fishery 
Management. 
As amended, the task force consists of 11 members, 4 
HOUSE 
,," 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ·A .. to S.P. 633 
of 
whom 
are 
Legislators. 
The 
amendment 
specifies that the 
legislative members include a member from each chamber who is a 
member of the political party that holds the highest number of 
seats in that chamber and a member from each chamber who is a 
member of the political party that holds the 2nd highest number 
of seats in that chamber. 
SPONSORED BY: ~rI) t.- --' 
(Representative EMERY) 
~~--~ 
TOWN: 
Cutler 
~ HOUSE' AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0599
House Amendment HA_B_H306 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT "6.,, 
to 
S. P. 
599, 
RECOGNIZING MAY AS "MAINE IS WORKING" MONTH" 
"JOINT 
RESOLUTION 
Amend the resolution in the preamble by striking out all of 
the 
6th 
Whereas 
paragraph 
and 
inserting 
in its place 
the 
following: 
'WHEREAS, Maine has made progress in encouraging our small 
businesses 
and 
will 
continue 
to 
accentuate 
the 
successes, 
directly address the challenges and work tirelessly to create a 
positive environment for entrepreneurship; now, therefore, be it' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces a paragraph in the joint resolution 
and states that Maine has made progress in encouraging our small 
businesses and will continue to accentuate the successes and work 
to create a positive environment for entrepreneurship. 
SP~::~::~e=~:tiv~~ ~ 
TOWN: 
Monmouth 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0847
Senate Amendment SA_A_S624 (Senate)
Committee: Transportation

SENATE AMENDMENT 'A" to S.P. 847, "Joint Order, Establishing the Joint Select 
Committee on Research, Economic Development and the hmovation Economy" 
Amend the order by striking out all of subsection 2 and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'2. Membership. The committee consists of 13 members of the Legislature: 3 
Senators appointed by the President of the Senate and 10 members of the House of 
Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House. The 13 members must include at 
least one member from each of the following joint standing committees: 
the Joint 
Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; the Joint Standing 
Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs; the Joint Standing Committee on 
Business, Research and Economic Development; the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs; the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources; the 
Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources; the Joint Standing Committee on 
Taxation; and the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the number of Senators from 4 to 3 . 
. SPONSORED BY: ~2 
_____ 
G:...:::~--=~~",--____ _ 
(Senator GAGNON) 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0847
House Amendment HA_A_H989 (House)
Committee: Transportation

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,if, to S.P. 847, "Joint Order, Establishing the Joint Select 
Committee on Research, Economic Development and the Innovation Economy" 
Amend the order by striking out all of subsection 2 and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'2. Membership. The committee consists of 13 members of the Legislature: 3 
Senators appointed by the President of the Senate and 10 members of the House of 
Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House. The 13 members must include at 
least one member from each of the following joint standing committees: 
the Joint 
Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; the Joint Standing 
Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs; the Joint Standing Committee on 
Business, Research and Economic Development; the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs; the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources; the 
Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources; the Joint Standing Committee on 
Taxation; and the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces from 4 to 3 the number of Senators on the Joint Select 
Committee on Research, Economic Developm 
SPONSORED BY: -+i'~~~-=:::::"*,~{.-I---~ 
(Representative SMITH, 
TOWN: Monmouth 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0855
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety report out a bill regarding the sex offender registry
Sponsors: DAVIS, CLARK

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) 
Beth Edmonds 
Senate President 
Joy J. O'Brien 
Secretary of the Senate 
C!&ne ~unbreb anb '<!rwentp-~econb Jlegislature 
~econb 3aegular ~ession 
~bbance Jf ournal anb <!Calenbar 
42nd Legislative Day 
In Senate Chamber, Wednesday, April 26, 2006. 
Senate called to Order by President Beth Edmonds of Cumberland County. 
Prayer by Senator Arthur F. Mayo, III of Sagadahoc County. 
Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Dennis S. Damon of Hancock County. 
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, April 13, 2006. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Wednesday, April 26, 2006 
ORDERS 
Joint Orders 
( 4-1) On motion by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, the following Joint Order: 
S.P. 855 
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice 
and Public Safety report out a bill regarding the sex offender registry. 
Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing: 
(4-2) Matthew Dubois, of Millinocket, who is the recipient of the prestigious Career and 
Technical Education Student of the Year Award for 2006. The award honors exceptional 
students for their achievements and performance in CTE programs. Twenty-six regions 
throughout the State participate in the award process. Matthew is a senior at Stearns High 
School and is enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at Northern Penobscot Tech Region III. He 
was nominated by director Alan Dickey for his class conduct, his commitment to the culinary 
arts, his healthy extracurricular activities, his exemplary academic achievements and his genuine 
desire to perform at an exceptional level. We extend our congratulations to Matthew on this 
achievement and wish him well in his future endeavors; 
SLS 1086 
Sponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representative: CLARK of Millinocket. 
(4-3) Jason S. Howe, of Bethel, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 565, who has attained the 
high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in boy scouting and is given 
for excellence in skills development, personal growth, leadership and community service. We 
extend our congratulations to Jason on this achievement; 
Sponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative: JODREY of Bethel. 
SLS 1087 
( 4-4) Mike Zhang, of Orono, a student at Orono High School, for his score of 60, ranking him in 
2nd place for the 11th grade in the 30th Annual Maine Math Meet. We send Mike our 
congratulations and best wishes on this accomplishment; 
SLS 1088 
Sponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUNN of Bangor, CAIN of Orono.