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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Burial or Cremation of Certain Persons
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1036
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MAYO, BARSTOW, ANDREWS, BLANCHARD, MUSE, SCHATZ
Amends: 22 MRSA §4313

Legislative Document 
No. 1036 
S.P.353 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Burial or Cremation of 
Certain Persons 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: ANDREWS of York, Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, MUSE of 
Fryeburg, SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4313, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1993, c. 410, 
Pt. AAA, §8, is further amended to read: 
2. 
Burial or cremation. 
In the event of the death of an 
eligible person, the funeral director shall notify the overseer 
prior to burial or cremation or by the end of the next business 
day 
following 
the 
funeral 
director's 
receipt 
of 
the 
body, 
whichever is earlier. Notwithstanding section 4305, subsection 3, 
paragraph C, 
a decision on any application for assistance with 
burial expenses 
need not 
be 
rendered until the overseer has 
verified that no relative or other resource is available to pay 
for the direct burial or cremation costs, but the decision must 
be rendered within ±G 
~ days after receiving an application. 
The 
father, 
motherT---~£aRQfathe~T---~*aRQmethe~T 
~ children, 
~FaaEleai.J..QF-eJl.-~--£iB,lia~sT by consanguinity, 
living wi thin or 
owning 
real 
or 
tangible 
property 
wi thin 
the 
State, 
are 
responsible for the burial or cremation costs of the eligible 
person in proportion to their respective abilities. 
When 
no 
legally liable relative possesses a 
financial capacity to pay 
either in lump sum or on an installment basis for the direct 
costs 
of 
a 
burial 
or 
cremation, 
the 
contribution 
of 
a 
municipality under this subsection is limited to a 
reasonable 
calculation of the funeral director's direct costs, less any and 
all contributions from any other source. 
SUMMARY 
Under 
current 
law, 
when certain eligible people die, 
cl 
decision on an application to a municipality for assistance with 
burial or cremation expenses must be rendered within 10 days. 
This bill reduces the time frame for a decision from 10 to 2 
days. 
In addition, 
this bill reduces 
the pool of relatives 
responsible for burial or cremation costs. 
Page l-LR1208(1)
An Act To Authorize Exemptions for Certain Private Schools from Certain Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1037
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GAGNON, PINGREE, MAYO, ROSEN, GROSE, LEWIN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §2902-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1037 
S.P.354 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
An Act To Authorize Exemptions for Certain Private Schools from 
Certain Requirements 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative PINGREE of North Haven and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: MAYO of Sagadahoc, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: GROSE of Woolwich, 
LEWIN of Eliot. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 20-A MRSA §2902-A is enacted to read: 
§2902-A. 
Exemption from certain requirements for certain 
accredited schools 
Notwithstanding section 2902 or any prov~s~on in this Title 
to the contrary, 
a school that is accredited by a national or 
international school accreditation organization that ascribes to 
an internationally recognized teaching philosophy may apply to 
the commissioner for an exemption from those requirements of this 
Title that conflict with the recognized and basic tenets of that 
teaching philosophy. 
The 
commissioner 
shall 
adopt 
~ue~c~t~i~o~nu. __ ~R~u~l~e~s~~a~dopted pursuant to 
.!&Chnical rules as defined in Title 
£.::A ..... 
rules 
to 
implement 
this 
this section are routine 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 
Sec. 2. 22 MRS A §840S is enacted to read: 
§840S. 
Exemption from certain requirements for certain accredited 
schools 
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or chapter 
1113 to the contrary, a nursery school that is accredited by a 
n..ational or 
interrl,~tional school accreditation orlJanization that 
Qscribes to an internationally recolJnized teachinlJ philosophy may 
apply 
to 
the 
commissioner 
for 
an 
exemption 
from 
those 
requirements of this chapter or chapter 1673 that conflict with 
the recognized and basic tenets of that teaching philosophy. 
The 
commissioner 
shall 
adopt 
section. 
Rules 
adopted pursuant to 
-,t,-"e,-,c=,h""n~~",-· ",c"",a""l~r",--""u-=l-",e-",s,---"",a~s defined in Title 
2-A. 
SUMMARY 
rules 
to 
implement 
this 
this section are routine 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 
This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Education and the 
Commissioner of Health and Human Services to grant exemptions to 
accredited schools that ascribe to internationally recognized 
teaching philosophies from requirements that conflict with the 
basic tenets of those philosophies. 
Page l-LR1300 (1)
An Act To Improve Landowners' Access to Their Land
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1038
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MAYO
Amends: 23 MRSA §704

Legislative Document 
No. 1038 
S.P.355 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
An Act To Improve Landowners' Access to Their Land 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc. (BY REQUEST) 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §704, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10. 
Requirements waived. 
The department shall waive the 
requirements of rules adopted pursuant to this section and shall 
issue a permit for a driveway when the property abuts no other 
road affording vehicular access to a person's property and the 
property 
is 
outside 
the 
compact 
area 
of 
an 
urban 
compact 
municipality. 
The department may not deny a person the right to 
build Qn or to have vehicular access tQ property Qwned by that 
persQn. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to waive 
certain requirements in rule and issue a permit for a driveway 
when no other location exists for vehicular access to a property. 
Page l-LR14l9(1)
Resolve, Implementing the Recommendations of the Commission To Study the Needs and Opportunities Associated with the Production of Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1039
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BRYANT, JACKSON, DOW, WATSON

Legislative Document 
No. 1039 
S.P.356 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
Resolve, Implementing the Recommendations of the Commission To 
Study the Needs and Opportunities Associated with the Production 
of Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent and 
Senator: DOW of Lincoln, Representative: WATSON of Bath. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Sec. 1. Implementation of recommendations. Resolved: 
That the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall report, 
no 
later than 7 days after the effective date of this resolve, to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 
the department's plans to implement the recommendations of the 
Commission To Study the Needs and Opportunities Associated with 
the Production of Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine and shall provide 
progress reports on the implementation of those recommendations 
every 6 months thereafter until November 1, 2008. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife to report to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife the department's plans to implement the 
recommendations 
of 
the 
Commission 
To 
Study 
the 
Needs 
and 
Opportuni ties Associated with the Production of Salmonid Sport 
Fish 
in 
Maine 
and 
to 
provide 
progress 
reports 
on 
the 
implementation of those recommendations every 6 months thereafter 
until November 1, 2008.
An Act To Improve Landowners' Access To their Land
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1038
Committee Amendment CA_A_S145 (Senate)
Committee: Transportation

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~, to S.P. 355, L.D. 1038, Bill, "An 
Act To Improve Landowners' Access to Their Land" 
Am8nd the bill in section 1 by striking out all of section 
(page 1, lines 5 to 12 in L.D) and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'10. 
Reguirementl'L-.][51ived. 
The depgJ'tment may 
waive.--!J1~ 
reQuirements of rules adopted pursuant to this section and ~ 
illue a permit for p 
driv~way when the property abuts no 9~ 
~d affording vehicul.fLr access to a person's property and...:the. 
P-~Ql?Jtt..ty_-.is 
outside 
t~_~mpact area 
of 
an 
urban ~act 
!J1.lmidp.Blitv. 
The 
departm~tnt may nQt~ a person the right to 
2 
ID.li~lQ._on.~to hqYSL.-:,'eh.lJ;ulaL~M to property ownrul..J;>~!lat 
L1.§!1~"ill_JJ111ess_thJL. B<;CelUii is determined inconsistent with acce;?.Q. 
miU)&~Mt safetx.-s.tal'li'!gxg...s .... ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing 
Committee on Transportation. 
The amendment clarifies that the 
Department of Transportation may waive certain requirements in 
rule and issue a permit for a driveway when no other location 
exists for vehicular access to a property unless it is determined 
inconsistent with access management safety standards. 
FISCAL ;';OTl .kEQUHEU 
(See attached) 
Page l-LRI419(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/05/05 ~ac 
LD 1038 
LR 1419(02) 
An Act To Improve Landowners' Access To their Land 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Majority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
LR1419(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prevent the Short-term Rental of Unlicensed Properties
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1040
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BRYANT, LERMAN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3811

Legislative Document 
No. 1040 
S.P.357 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
An Act To Prevent the Short-term Rental of Unlicensed Properties 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Representative LERMAN of Augusta. 
Primed on recycled paper 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3811, sub-§2 is enacted to read: 
2. 
Lodging 
less 
than 
Qne 
month. 
A person 
available for rental a room, apartment, condominium, 
house for less than one month must obtain a license 
who 
makes 
cottage or 
under this 
subchapter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a person who makes available for rental a 
room, apartment, condominium, cottage or house for less than one 
month to obtain a license from the municipal authorities. 
Page l-LR1472 (1)
Resolve, To Ensure Disclosure in Real Estate Transactions
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1042
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BRYANT

Legislative Document 
No. 1042 
S.P.359 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
Resolve, To Ensure Disclosure in Real Estate Transactions 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Sec. 1. Bureau of Financial Institutions to develop fact sheet. 
Resolved: 
That 
the 
Department 
of Professional 
and Financial 
Regulation, Bureau of Financial Institutions shall develop a fact 
sheet to provide information to married and unmarried couples on 
the 
implications of borrowing money 
to purchase real estate 
individually or as a couple; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Bureau of Financial Institutions to adopt rules. Resolved: 
That the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, 
Bureau of Financial Institutions shall adopt rules that require a 
financial institution licensed under the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 9-B to provide the fact sheet developed pursuant to section 
to a 
couple who 
seeks to borrow money from that financial 
institution to purchase real estate. 
Rules adopted to carry out 
the purposes of this resolve are major substantive rules pursuant 
to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Professional 
and 
Financial Regulation, Bureau of Financial Institutions to develop 
a fact sheet to provide information to married and unmarried 
couples on the implications of borrowing money to purchase real 
estate individually or as 
a 
couple and to require financial 
institutions licensed in the State to provide the fact sheet to 
couples who wish to borrow money to purchase real estate.
An Act To Create a Short-term All-terrain Vehicle Registration System
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1041
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BRYANT, PATRICK, ASH, BLANCHETTE, PINEAU, WATSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §13155

Legislative Document 
No. 1041 
S.P.358 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
An Act To Create a Short-term All-terrain Vehicle Registration 
System 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative PATRICK of Rumford and 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: ASH of Belfast, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, PINEAU of Jay, WATSON of 
Bath. 
Pnnled on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §13155, sub-§5, 
Pt. 
B, 
§13 
and affected by Pt. 
following enacted in its place: 
as amended by PL 2003, 
C, 
§l, is repealed 
5. 
Fee. 
The annual ATV registration fee is: 
c. 695, 
and the 
A. 
For a resident, $30. 
The registration for an ATV owned 
by a resident is valid for one year, commencing on July 1st 
of 
each 
year. 
A 
person 
who 
obtains 
a 
resident 
ATV 
registration after March 31st may pay $37.50 and receive a 
registration covering 
the 
remainder 
of 
the 
registration 
period plus one additional year; and 
B. 
For a nonresident: 
(1) 
Forty dollars 
for 
a 
registration valid for 
consecutive days. 
A person may purchase more than one 
3-day registration in any season; 
(2) 
Fifty-five dollars for a registration valid for 10 
consecutive days. 
A person may purchase more than one 
10-day registration in any season; and 
(3) 
Sixty-five dollars for a seasonal registration. 
The registration for an ATV 
owned by a 
nonresident must 
specify the dates for which the registration is valid. 
Five dollars from each registration fee collected pursuant to 
this 
subsection must 
be 
transferred to 
the 
ATV 
Recreational 
Management Fund established in section 1893, subsection 2. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill creates 
a 
short-term registration 
system 
for 
all-terrain vehicles for nonresidents similar to the short-term 
registration system established for snowmobiles. 
Page I-LRI627(1)
An Act
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1043
Senate Amendment SA_A_S691 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "4,, to S.P. 360, L.D. 1043, BilL 
To Provide Funds for t.he Preservation of Diqital Records" 
"An Act 
Amend the bill by st.riking out t.he title and substituting 
t.he following: 
'An Act To Provide Funds for Online Reference Materials' 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and 
inserting in its place the following: 
, Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriat.ions and allocations are made. 
MAINE STATE LIBRARY 
Statewide Library Information System 
The 
following 
lni t.iat.i ve: 
Provides funds 
t.o negotiate and purchase 1 icenses 
for the publication of copyright.ed materials and periodicals to 
create a statewide database for use by state, school, public and 
academic libraries in the State. 
The licensing agreement must 
include, 
subject 
to 
the 
availability of 
funds, 
a 
full-text 
reference collection, 
full-text newspapers, 
full-text consumer 
health information and full-text periodical databases for general 
research and business research. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$25,000 
$25,000' 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
~ •• 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A .. to S.P. 360, L.D. 1043 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the fiscal year 2005-06 appropriation. 
The amendment also provides an appropriation to the Maine 
State Library to 
fund 
online reference materials 
to 
provide 
access 
to 
information 
from 
schools 
and 
libraries 
through 
statewide licensing of reference-lTlate;::T;;"ls. 
.J , ) '/, 
jl IC. " I . 
I U,c·l 
f() 
I 
( 
,. , .. 
SPONSORED BY: 
./ 
/ "-
~--,.<-
(Senator ROTUNbO) 
COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
FISCAL :--'OT£ REQt:IRED 
(See ~ttached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/23/06 ..:tk?ac:.. 
122nd 1VI1\INE LEGISLATURE 
LD 1043 
LR 1913(10) 
An Act To Provide Funds for the Preservation of Digital Records 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
\ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
($72,556) 
($89,410) 
($72,556) 
($89,410) 
Projections 
2007-08 
($92,407) 
($92,407) 
Projections 
2008-09 
($96,149) 
($96,149) 
This amendment reduces the General Fund cost of the bill by $72,556 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $89,410 in fiscal year 
2006··07. 
As amended, this bill eliminates the funding for a Management Analyst II position within the Department of the 
Secretary of State, Maine State Archives and, instead, provides an annual General Fund appropriation of $25,000 per 
year beginning in fiscal year 2006-07 to the Maine State Library for the purchase of licensing agreements for 
copyrighted online reference materials. 
LR19J3(1O) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Care for Families A" to S. P. Amend the amendment on page by striking out all of subsection 7 (page 2, lines 39 to 45 in amendment) SUMMARY This amendment removes the specified penalties for a violation by the employer of the family sick leave provisions. SPONSORED BY: (Senator CO COUNTY: FISCAL ~OTE REQGIRED (See attached) Page 1-LR1441(5) SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1044
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S335 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
361, L.D. 1044, Bill, "An Act To Care for Families" 
"A" to S. P. 
Amend 
the 
amendment 
on page 
by striking out all of 
subsection 7 (page 2, lines 39 to 45 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
removes 
the 
specified 
penalties 
for 
a 
violation by the employer of the family sick leave provisions. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator CO 
COUNTY: 
FISCAL ~OTE REQGIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06103/05 ~ae:;~, 
LD 1044 
LR 1441(05) 
An Act To Care for Families 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,A to Committee Amendment ,A 
Sponsor: Sen. Courtney 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Eliminating the civil penalties established in this legislation for employers who violate the provisions of this bill may 
decrease potential General Fund revenues beginning in fiscal year 2005-06. The amount can not be determined at this 
time. 
LRl441(5) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Funds for the Preservation of Digital Records
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1043
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: EDMONDS, SULLIVAN, SMITH

Legislative Document 
No. 1043 
S.P.360 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
An Act To Provide Funds for the Preservation of Digital Records 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by President EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: SULLIVAN of York, Representative: SMITH of Monmouth. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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. 
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine State Archives 
Ini tiative: 
Provides 
funds 
for 
one 
Management 
Analyst 
II 
posi Lion wi thin the Department of the Secretary of State, Maine 
State Archives, beginning October 1, 2005 to provide technical 
and professional leadership and management for the preservation 
of the State's permanently valuable digital records. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS -
LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
1.000 
$47,556 
$25,000 
$72,556 
2006-07 
1.000 
$64,410 
$50,000 
$114,410 
This bill provides funds for a digital records management 
analyst position within the Department of the Secretary of State, 
Maine 
State 
Archives, 
beginning 
October 
1, 
2005 
to 
provide 
technical 
and professional 
leadership and management 
for 
the 
preservation of the State's permanently valuable digital records. 
Page l-LR1913(1)
An Act To Care for Families Amend the amendment on page by striking out all of subsection 7 (page 2, lines 39 to 45 in amendment) SUMMARY This amendment removes the specified penalties for a violation by the employer of th~ilY sick leave provisions. SPONSORED BY: v (Representative TOWN: Arundel FISCAL :\(H[ REQURED (See attached) Page l-LRI441(6) HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1044
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H644 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ·A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S. P. 361, 
L..D. 1044, Bill, "An Act To Care for Families" 
Amend 
the 
amendment 
on 
page 
by striking out all of 
subsection 7 (page 2, lines 39 to 45 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
removes 
the 
specified 
penalties 
for 
a 
violation by the employer of th~ilY sick leave provisions. 
SPONSORED BY: 
v 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Arundel 
FISCAL :\(H[ REQURED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LRI441(6) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
"1 .' 
Approved: 06/06/05 ~ae 
If 
LD 1044 
LR 1441(06) 
An Act To Care for Families 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,,4,, to Committee Amendment A, 
Sponsor: Rep. Daigle 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
1: 
Eliminating the civil penalties established in this legislation for employers who violate the provisions of this bill may 
decrease General Fund revenue beginning in fiscal year 2005-06. The amount can not be determined at this time. 
LR1441(6) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Care for Families Amend (page 2, following: subsection section is the amendment in subsection 7 in the last 4 lines lines 42 to 45 in amendment) by striking out the For purposes of imposing a penalty for a violation of 2. each day that a reguest for leave under this denied constitutes a separate violation. SUMMARY This amendment removes language that provides that each day that a request for leave is denied constitutes a separate violation. SPONSORED BY: U~ (Representative W. SMITH) TOWN: Van Buren FISCAL "OTF RFQURED (See attached) Page l-LR1441(lO) HOUSE AMENDMENT (; jl-
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1044
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H674 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ·6· to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S. P . 361, 
L.D. 1044, Bill, "An Act To Care for Families" 
Amend 
(page 2, 
following: 
subsection 
section is 
the amendment in subsection 7 in the last 4 lines 
lines 42 
to 45 in amendment) 
by striking out the 
"For purposes of imposing a penalty for a violation of 
2. 
each day that a 
reguest for leave under this 
denied constitutes a separate violation." 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes language that provides that each day 
that 
a 
request 
for 
leave 
is denied constitutes 
a 
separate 
violation. 
SPONSORED BY: U~ 
(Representative W. SMITH) 
TOWN: 
Van Buren 
FISCAL "OTF RFQURED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR1441(lO) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
(; 
jl-
Approved: 06109/05 ~ac:. 
LD 1044 
LR1441(lO) 
An Act To Care for Families 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment I.J,,, to Committee Amendment 1/1. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. William Smith 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Eliminating the provision that required that each day that a request for leave is denied constitutes a separate violation 
may decrease General Fund revenue beginning in fiscal year 2005-06. The amount can not be determined at this time. 
LR1441(10) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Care for Families A" to S.P.
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1044
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S345 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT ,S, to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
361, L.D. 1044, Bill, "An Act To Care for Families" 
"A" to S.P. 
Amend the amendment in subsection 7 in the last 4 lines 
(page 
2, 
lines 42 
to 45 in amendment) 
by striking out the 
following: "For purposes of imposing a penalty for a violation of 
subsection 2, 
each day that a 
request for leave under this 
section is denied constitutes a separate yiolation." 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes language that provides that each day 
that 
a 
request 
for 
leave 
is denied constitutes 
a 
separate 
violation. 
COUNTY: 
Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE REQYJRED 
(Sec Attached) 
Page l-LR1441(8) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/07/05 ~ae 
LD 1044 
LR 1441(08) 
An Act To Care for Families 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendmen~' to Committee AmendmentA 
Sponsor: Sen. Strimling 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Eliminating the provision that required that each day that a request for leave is denied constitutes a separate violation 
may decrease General Fund revenue beginning in fiscal year 2005-06. The amount can not be determined at this time. 
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An Act To Care for Families A" to S.P.
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1044
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S347 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "CII to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
361, L.D. 1044, Bill, "An Act To Care for Families" 
"A" to S.P. 
Amend the amendment in paragraph A in the first line (page 
1, line 27 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"1 .. 5" and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'~' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment changes the application of the bill from 
employers with 15 or more employees to employers with 25 or more 
employees. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator RAYE) 
COUNTY: 
Washington 
FISCAL :\OTF REQURED 
(See attached) 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 06/07/05 ;:f/;tYac;. 
LD 1044 
LR 1441{O7) 
An Act To Care for Families 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,Cito Committee Amendment A 
Sponsor: Sen. Raye 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential reduced impact - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Changing the application of this legislation from public and private employers with 15 or more employees to 
employers with 25 or more employees may reduce the future General Fund impact by a small amount. The amount 
can not be delermim:d at this time. 
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An Act To Place Seasonal Businesses in a Lower Workers Compensation Bracket than Year-round Businesses
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1046
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, HASTINGS, BERUBE, CEBRA, CROSTHWAITE, EDGECOMB, FLETCHER, LANSLEY
Amends: 39-A MRSA §4

Legislative Document 
No. 1046 
S.P.363 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
An Act To Place Seasonal Businesses in a Lower Workers' 
Compensation Bracket than Year-round Businesses 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: HASTINGS of Oxford, Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, 
CEBRA of Naples, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, EDGECOMB of Caribou, FLETCHER of 
Winslow, LANSLEY of Sabattus. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 39-A MRSA §4IO is enacted to read: 
§4l0. 
Premium differential 
An 
insurance 
insurance policies 
seasonal business. 
company 
that 
issues 
workers' 
compensation 
shall establish a 
lower 
premium rate for 
SUMMARY 
This bill 
requires 
that 
workers' 
compensation policies 
rate for seasonal businesses. 
insurance 
companies 
that 
issue 
must establish a 
lower premium
An Act Regarding Contract Indemnification
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1045
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HOBBINS, MARTIN, SULLIVAN, WESTON, CANAVAN, RECTOR
Amends: 10 MRSA §1120-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1045 
S.P.362 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
An Act Regarding Contract Indemnification 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, SULLIVAN of York, WESTON of Waldo, 
Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, RECTOR of Thomaston. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1120-A is enacted to read: 
§1120-A. 
Indemnification agreements against public policy 
1. 
Agreements void and pnenforceable. 
It is against public 
policy and is void and unenforceable if, notwithstanding any 
other provision of this chapter, a provision, clause, covenant or 
agreement contained in, collateral to or affecting a construction 
contract or a contract involving the harvesting of timber, 
a 
contract 
involving 
maintenance 
of 
property 
engaged 
in 
the 
harvesting of 
timber 
or 
a 
contract 
attendant 
to 
timber 
or 
woodworking operations of any nature, purports to indemnify the 
promisee against liability for damages for: 
A. 
Death or bodily injury to persons; 
B. 
Injury to property; 
C. 
Design defects; or 
D. 
Other loss, damage or expense arising under paragraph A, 
B or C from the negligence or willful misconduct of the 
promisee or the promisee's agents, servants or independent 
~tractors, who are directly responsible to the promisee. 
2. 
Exceptions. 
Nothing 
in 
this 
section 
affects 
the 
validity of an insurance contract for workers' compensation or 
any other insurance contract or agreement issued by a licensed 
insurer. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits certain indemnification 
which 
a 
contracting party 
indemnifies 
itself 
negligence or willful misconduct. 
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agreements by 
from 
its 
own
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Expanding the Market for American Fuels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1047
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BARTLETT, BLISS, EDMONDS, ADAMS, BARSTOW, CURTIS, DUDLEY, FITTS, RINES

Legislative Document 
No. 1047 
S.P.364 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Expanding the Market for 
American Fuels 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative BLISS of South Portland and 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: President EDMONDS of Cumberland, Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, 
BARSTOW of Gorham, CURTIS of Madison, DUDLEY of Portland, FITTS of Pittsfield, 
McLEOD of Lee, RINES of Wiscasset. 
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Sec. 1. 
Feasibility of biodiesel fuels. 
Resolved: 
That 
the 
Executive Department, 
State Planning Office, 
Energy Resources 
Council shall study the feasibility of expanding the market for 
biodiesel fuel in Maine and establishing the use of that fuel at 
a state-funded education institution such as a university or at a 
state facility. 
The study must consider: 
1. 
The capacity in this State for producing biodiesel fuel, 
which is a renewable fuel made from either virgin or recycled 
plant oils or animal fats that can be used in place of regular 
petroleum-based diesel; 
2. 
The costs of converting a public facility, such as a 
university or college campus or a state facility, to the use of 
biodiesel fuel; and 
3. 
How to strengthen the link between producing biodiesel 
fuel and increasing economic development in this State; and be it 
further 
Sec. 2. Feasibility report. Resolved: 
That the Energy Resources 
Council shall report the findings of its study under section 1 to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Utili ties and Energy no later 
than January 17, 2006; and be it further 
Sec. 
3. 
Legislation. 
Resolved: 
That 
the 
Joint 
Standing 
to 
submi t 
the 
122nd 
Committee 
on 
Utilities 
and 
legislation 
to 
the 
Second 
Legislature in response to the 
Energy 
is 
authorized 
Regular 
Session 
of 
Energy Resources Council's report. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Energy Resources Council to study 
the feasibility of using biodiesel fuel, 
a renewable fuel made 
from either virgin or recycled plant oils or animal fats, in 
place of petroleum-based diesel at a 
public facility in this 
State. 
It requires 
a 
report 
to 
be 
submitted to 
the Joint 
Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy and authorizes that 
committee to submit legislation in response to the report during 
the Second Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature. 
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An Act To Allow a Person 18 Years of Age or Younger To Take an Antlerless Deer during Hunting Season without a Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1049
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DAVIS, BOWLES, CLUKEY, PLOWMAN, SNOWE-MELLO, TURNER, WOODCOCK, HOTHAM, NASS, SAVIELLO
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document 
No. 1049 
S.P.366 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
An Act To Allow a Person 18 Years of Age or Younger To Take an 
Antlerless Deer during Hunting Season without a Permit 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Cosponsored by Representative BOWLES of Sanford and 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, SNOWE-MELLO of 
Androscoggin, TURNER of Cumberland, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: 
HOTHAM of Dixfield, NASS of Acton, SAVIELLO of Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11152, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. 
Permit 
not 
required. 
Notwithstanding 
any 
other 
provisions of this section, a person who holds a valid junior 
hunting license or who is 18 years of age or younger and holds a 
valid Maine hunting license may take an antlerless deer without a 
permi t. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows people 18 years of age and younger who hold 
valid hunting licenses to hunt any deer without a permit. 
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Resolve, Directing the State Board of Education To Review the Authorization Requirements for Educational Technicians
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1048
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BARTLETT, NORTON, MITCHELL, SCHNEIDER, SULLIVAN, TURNER, BARSTOW, CAIN, MAKAS

Legislative Document 
No. 1048 
S.P.365 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
Resolve, Directing the State Board of Education To Review the 
Authorization Requirements for Educational Technicians 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative NORTON of Bangor and 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, SULLIVAN of York, 
TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CAIN of Orono, 
F ARRINGTON of Gorham, MAKAS of Lewiston. 
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Sec. 1. Review of authorization requirements. Resolved: 
That the 
State 
Board 
of 
Education 
shall 
review 
the 
authorization 
requirements 
for 
Educational 
Technician 
II 
and 
Educational 
Technician III positions 
for 
the purpose of considering the 
establishment of an alternative pathway for applicants for those 
positions 
to 
demonstrate 
fulfillment 
of 
the 
authorization 
requirements through an appropriate national standardized test 
for paraprofessionals for these positions. 
In conducting its 
review, 
the State Board of Education shall consider whether 
assessment 
tests 
developed 
for 
prospective 
and 
practicing 
paraprofessionals adequately measure their skills and knowledge 
in reading, mathematics and writing as well as the ability to 
apply 
those 
skills 
and 
knowledge 
to 
assist 
in 
classroom 
instruction; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: 
That the State Board of Education 
shall submit a report together with any necessary implementing 
legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and 
Cultural Affairs by November 2, 2005. 
Following its receipt and 
review of the report, the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs may report out a bill to the Second Regular 
Session of the 122nd Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the State Board of Education to review 
the authorization requirements for Educational Technician II and 
Educational Technician III positions and to consider establishing 
an alternative pathway for applicants to demonstrate fulfillment 
of those requirements. 
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An Act To Promote Enforcement of Labor Laws Affecting Employers
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1050
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: EDMONDS, SMITH, BRYANT, PATRICK, PINEAU
Amends: 26 MRSA §4

Legislative Document 
No. 1050 
S.P.367 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
An Act To Promote Enforcement of Labor Laws Affecting 
Employers 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by President EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative SMITH ofYan Buren and 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: BRYANT of Oxford, Representatives: PATRICK of Rumford, PINEAU of Jay. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §4 is repealed and the following enacted ~n 
its place: 
§4. 
Investigation, enforcement and jurisdiction 
1. 
Investigation and enforcement. 
Notwithstanding any law 
to the contrary, investigation of a possible violation of this 
Title 
by 
an 
employer is 
the 
responsibility of the Attorney 
General. 
If the Attorney General, in conducting an investigation 
pursuant 
to 
this 
subsection, 
determines 
that 
a 
violation 
occurred, the investigation of the employer must be extended to 
include all employees, independent contractors and subcontractors 
of the employer. 
Prosecution of a violation of this Title is the 
exclusive jurisdiction of the Attorney General. 
2. 
Jurisdiction. 
The District Court and the Superior Court 
have original jurisdiction of actions brought for the recovery of 
fines and penalties imposed by this Title and of prosecutions for 
violations of this Title. 
SUMMARY 
Current 
law 
is 
unclear 
as 
to 
who 
has 
jurisdiction of 
enforcement of violations of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 26 
by employers, 
such as 
wage 
and hour violations, 
unemployment 
fraud 
by 
failing 
to 
make 
required 
payments 
and 
the 
misclassification of 
employees 
as 
independent 
contractors 
or 
subcontractors to avoid paying taxes or required benefits, such 
J2 
as overtime. 
]4 
This bill 
requires 
the 
Attorney 
General 
to 
investigate 
violations of the labor laws and prosecute violators. 
If the 
Attorney General determines that an employer has violated a labor 
law, the Attorney General must investigate all the employees and 
subcontractors of that employer. 
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Resolve, Establishing a Study Commission To Examine Water District Fees Assessed for Fire Suppression
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1051
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: COURTNEY, CAMPBELL, JACOBSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 1051 
S.P.368 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
Resolve, Establishing a Study Commission To Examine Water 
District Fees Assessed for Fire Suppression 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield and 
Representative: JACOBSEN of Waterboro. 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve proposes to establish a 
study commission to 
examine water district fees assessed for fire suppression. 
The 
membership 
of 
the 
study 
commission 
would 
include 
interested 
parties throughout the State, including municipal representatives 
from large and small municipalities, public safety officials, 
firefighters, 
water districts, water companies and the Public 
Utilities Commission. 
The study commission would be charged with 
the duty of examining whether water district fees assessed for 
fire suppression are equitable and the ramifications of altering 
those fees 
and whether the 
amounts charged to municipalities 
should be limited in some way. 
The commission would be given 
authority to report its findings to the Second Regular Session of 
the 122nd Legislature. 
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An Act To Require Municipalities To Institute Sewer Service Charges
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1052
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: DAMON, PINGREE, COWGER, BABBIDGE, KOFFMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 1052 
S.P.369 
In Senate, March 1,2005 
An Act To Require Municipalities To Institute Sewer Service 
Charges 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative PINGREE of North Haven and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: COWGER of Kennebec, Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, KOFFMAN of 
Bar Harbor. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30·A MRSA §3406. first 1[, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 
737, Pt. A, §2 and Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 
9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is further amended to read: 
The municipal officers may .s.pall establish a 
schedule of 
service charges 
f~em--~H~-~~-~ime upon 
improved real estate 
connected with a municipal sewer or disposal system for the use 
of the system. 
These service charges sRa** must include reserve 
fund 
contributions. 
The 
service charges 
required under 
this 
paragraph must cover 
th~~x12enses of 
the municipal 
sewer or 
disposal system. 
A municipality may not pay for system expenses 
from other municipal funds. 
Sec. 2. Effective date. 
This Act takes effect January 1, 2007. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires municipalities after January 1, 2007 to 
pay for a municipal sewer or disposal system through user fees 
rather than with other municipal funds. 
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Resolve, Directing the Maine State Retirement System To Amend Its Rules To Clarify That Officers of the State Police Who Reach Retirement Age May Continue Working and Receiving Retirement Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1054
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: HOBBINS, CLUKEY, DAVIS

Legislative Document 
No. 1054 
S.P.371 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
Resolve, Directing the Maine State Retirement System To Amend Its 
Rules To Clarify That Officers of the State Police Who Reach 
Retirement Age May Continue Working and Receiving Retirement 
Benefits 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
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Sec. 1. Clarification of rule governing retired state police officers 
returning to employment after retirement with same employer. Resolved: 
That the Maine State Retirement System shall amend Chapter 410 of 
its 
rules 
entitled 
"Retirees 
Returning 
to 
Employment 
After 
Retirement With the Same Employer" to make explicit the fact that 
a state police officer who is a participant in the Maine State 
Retirement 
System 
and 
has 
reached 
normal 
retirement 
age 
may 
retire and begin receiving state retirement benefits and then may 
return to employment with the same employer while receiving those 
benef i ts. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Ti tIe 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine State Retirement System to 
amend its rules to clarify that a state police officer who is a 
participant in the system and has reached normal retirement age 
may retire and begin receiving state retirement benefits and then 
may return to employment with the same employer while receiving 
those retirement benefits. 
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An Act To Protect Maine Harness Racing from Illegal Wagering
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1053
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: MARTIN, HASTINGS, SAVIELLO, SHERMAN
Amends: 8 MRSA §300-A

Legislative Document 
No.lOS3 
S.P.370 
In Senate, March 1, 2005 
An Act To Protect Maine Harness Racing from Illegal Wagering 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: HASTINGS of Oxford, Representatives: SAVIELLO of Wilton, 
SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 8 MRSA §300-A is enacted to read: 
§300-A. Illeg~l wagering 
1. 
Illegal wagerin.9_.~b--12.erson may not solicit or accept a, 
bet concerning harness racing in the State by any means unless 
licensed under this chapter. 
2. 
Right of actio~. 
A licensee under section 271 may bring 
an action against a person or entity engaged in a violation of 
subsection 1. 
The court must award damages for 
a 
successful 
action brought under this subsection _in an amount equalin...g 20°", of 
the monetary amount of illegal wagers proved, plus reasonable 
costs of collection and attorney's fees. 
3. 
DiJ;gibQ.J:iQ~ __ 9~4mn9geft. 
For an action brought 
und~l' 
subsection 2, 
the plaintiff receives any reasonable costs of 
collection 
and 
attorney's 
fees 
awarded 
and 
the 
commission 
receives 
all 
other 
damages 
awarded. 
The 
commission 
shall 
distribute any damages 
received under this subsection equally 
between the Fund to Encourage Racing at Maine's Commercial Tracks 
under section 299 and the Fund to Stabilize Off-track Betting 
Facilities under section 300. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes it illegal to accept or solicit a 
bet 
concerning harness racing in the State by any means without a 
license from the State Harness Racing Commission. 
This bill 
allOWS 
a 
private right of action to any licensed commercial 
racetrack in the State against anyone conducting illegal wagering 
on harness racing in the State, with damages set at 20 0b of the 
monetary amount of the illegal wagering proved plus reasonable 
costs of collection and attorney's fees. 
In a private action 
allowed under this bill, the racetrack receives the reasonable 
costs 
of 
collection 
and 
attorney's 
fees 
and 
the 
commission 
receives the rest of the damages, which it is directed to deposit 
equally into the Fund to Encourage Racing at Maine's Commercial 
Tracks and the Fund to Stabilize Off-track Betting Facilities. 
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