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An Act To Ensure Continued Federal Funding of the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0388
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MARTIN, CAMPBELL, DUDLEY, LERMAN, LEWIN, LINDELL, PINGREE, WALCOTT, ROSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 388 
H.P.290 
House of Representatives, January 25,2005 
An Act To Ensure Continued Federal Funding of the Maine 
Developmental Disabilities Council 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representati ve WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, DUDLEY of Portland, LERMAN of Augusta, 
LEWIN of Eliot, LINDELL of Frankfort, PINGREE of North Haven, WALCOTT of Lewiston, 
Senator: ROSEN of Hancock. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 34·B MRSA §17001, sub·§5, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 
417, §3 and affected by §4, is amended to read: 
5. 
Designated 
state 
agency. 
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Notwithstanding subsection 2, the council is the designated state 
agency for the purposes of the federal Developmental Disabilities 
Assistance and Bill of Rights 
Act of 
2000, 
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~~eyiee-~~ppe~~-~~--&h&-ee~aei± Public Law 106-402. 
±Re As the 
designated 
state 
agency 
RI~st, 
the 
council 
shall 
meet 
all 
requirements specified in 42 United States Code, Section 15025. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Maine Developmental Disabilities 
Council to be the designated state agency for the purposes of the 
federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights 
Act of 2000. 
Page l-LR1606(1)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0388
Committee Amendment CA_A_H207 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H. P. 290, L. D. 
Act 
To 
Ensure 
Continued 
Federal 
Funding 
Developmental Disabilities Council" 
388, Bill, "An 
of 
the 
Maine 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the 
enacting clause the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, 
enactment 
of 
the 
designation 
of 
the 
Maine 
Developmental Disabilities Council as the designated state agency 
before July 1, 2005 will assist in making the transition of the 
newly aligned responsibilities in the new Department of Health 
and Human Services for the next fiscal year; 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,' 
Further amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the 
following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.' 
Page l-LR1606(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~}" to H.P. 290, L.D. 388 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
adds 
an emergency preamble 
and emergency 
clause to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0391
Committee Amendment CA_A_H90 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 293, L.D. 391, Bi11, 
Act To Amend the Maine Motor Vehicle Franchise Board Laws" 
"An 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 3 in the 6th line 
(page 1, line 46 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "serve 
without" and inserting in its place the following: 'are appointed 
for 5-yeat' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides for 5-year term limits for alternate 
members appointed to the Maine Motor Vehicle Franchise Board. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Concerning Street Rod Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0395
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MERRILL, TRAHAN, SAVAGE, BROWNE, HOGAN, MARLEY, MAZUREK, PARADIS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §457

Legislative Document 
No. 395 
H.P.298 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2005 
An Act Concerning Street Rod Standards 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MERRILL of Appleton. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senator SAVAGE of Knox and 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MARLEY of 
Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, PARADIS of Frenchville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §457, sub-§5, "B and C, as enacted by PL 
1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, are amended to 
read: 
B. 
The equipment and its condition; and 
C. 
Permissible modificationst-anai 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §457, sub-§5, ,D, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 
683, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
repeals 
the 
requirement 
of 
membership 
in 
a 
qualified street rod owners organization to qualify a vehicle as 
a street rod. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning the Maine State Retirement System
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0396
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: SMITH
Amends: 5 MRSA §17105

Legislative Document 
No. 396 
H.P.299 
House of Representatives, January 25,2005 
An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning the Maine State Retirement 
System 
Submitted by the Maine State Retirement System pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SMITH of Van Buren. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §17105. sub-§3, as repealed and replaced by PL 
1993, c. 410, Pt. L, §23, is amended to read: 
3. 
Staff. 
The executive director shall employ personnel as 
necessary and in accordance with board policy to transact the 
business of the system, 
which may 
include a general counsel. 
Additional 
attorneys 
may 
be 
employed 
to assist the 
general 
counsel with the approval of the Attorney General. 
The duties of 
the general counsel and any assistant counsel must be consistent 
with the 
terms of 
a 
memorandum of understanding between the 
executive director and the Attorney General. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Maine State Retirement System to 
employ a general counsel and, with the approval of the Attorney 
General, assistant counsel. 
The bill requires that the Maine 
State Retirement System's executive director and the Attorney 
General agree on the duties of any such positions by entering 
into a memorandum of understanding. 
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An Act To Recruit and Retain College Graduates through Loan Repayment
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0399
Senate Amendment SA_A_S400 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A:-. to H.P. 302, L.D. 399, Bill, "An Act 
To Recruit and Retain College Graduates through Loan Repayment" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 (page 2, 
lines 48 and 49 and page 3, lines 1 to 13 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the appropriation of $1,000,000 per 
year to the Future for Youth in Maine Loan Repayment Program. 
The bill allows the Finance Authority of Maine to receive money 
from sources other than the State to be used to provide loans. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Senator ROTUNDO)' 
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COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
Page l-LR0477(4) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/16/05 ""ae 
LD399 
LR 0477(04) 
An Act To Recruit and Retain College Graduates through Loan Repayment 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,A 
Sponsor: Senator Rotundo 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
2005-06 
2006-07 
2007-08 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2008-09 
($1,000,000) 
($1,000,000) 
This amendment eliminates the General Fund cost of the bill beginning in fiscal year 2005-06. Funding will come from 
gifts, grants, bequests and donations already authorized in the bill. 
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An Act To Align Maine Special Education Complaint Management Provisions with the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0400
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TURNER, DIAMOND, MERRILL, MILLETT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §7206

Legislative Document 
No. 400 
S.P. 124 
In Senate, January 25, 2005 
An Act To Align Maine Special Education Complaint Management 
Provisions with the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education 
Act 
Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator TURNER of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: MERRILL of 
Appleton, MILLETT of Waterford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §7206, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1999, c. 
424, Pt. A, §6, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, 
a parent or school administrative unit 
has 
days in which to challenge 
a 
complaint investigation 
report. 
The United States Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education Programs has determined that the 30-day time 
limit impermissibly limits the right to initiate a hearing. 
This 
bill repeals the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, 
section 
7206, 
subsection 4. 
Repealing this subsection will permit 
a 
party to request an administrative hearing on the same issues 
that were dealt with in a complaint investigation at any time. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Develop a Proposal To Create the Office of Minority Health
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0401
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STRIMLING, TWOMEY, HOBBINS, MARTIN, MAYO, RA YE, SULLIVAN, CANAVAN, CRAVEN, PINGREE

Legislative Document 
No. 401 
S.P. 125 
In Senate, January 25,2005 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Develop a Proposal To Create the Office of Minority Health 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative TWOMEY of Biddeford and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: HOBBINS of York, MARTIN of Aroostook, MAYO of Sagadahoc, RA YE of 
Washington, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CRAVEN of 
Lewiston, PINGREE of North Haven. 
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Sec. 1. Review of issues; development of proposal. Resolved: 
That 
the Department of Health and Human Services shall examine the 
issues surrounding minority health, including the gaps in health 
status among citizens of the State of different racial and ethnic 
groups. 
In conducting its ~eview, the department may invite the 
participation of interested stakeholders. 
Based on its review of 
the issues, the department shall develop a proposal to create the 
Office of Minority Health within the Department of Health and 
Human Services; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Submission of proposal. Resolved: That, 
no later than 
November 2, 
2005, the Department of Health and Human Services 
shall submit its proposal, along with any necessary implementing 
legislation, for presentation to the Second Regular Session of 
the 122nd Legislature. 
The department is authorized to introduce 
a bill related to its proposal to the Second Regular Session of 
the 122nd Legislature at the time of submission of its proposal. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human 
Services to develop a proposal to create the Office of Minority 
Heal th wi thin the department and to submi tits proposal to the
An Act To Require Able-bodied Welfare Recipients To Seek Employment and Work or Volunteer
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0402
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, CEBRA, ROBINSON, VAUGHAN

Legislative Document 
No. 402 
S.P. 126 
In Senate, January 25,2005 
An Act To Require Able-bodied Welfare Recipients To Seek 
Employment and Work or Volunteer 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples and 
Representatives: ROBINSON of Raymond, VAUGHAN of Durham. 
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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 amend the current law dealing with 
welfare recipients. 
The bill will require able-bodied welfare 
recipients to work with town officials and municipal officers to 
seek meaningful employment and require them to work or volunteer 
after having received welfare for a certain period of time. 
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An Act To Amend the Dates Associated with the State's Recyclinq and Waste Reduction Goals and To Amend the Law Reqardinq Contracts for the Provision of Solid Waste Haulinq Services SUMMARY This amendment changes the title of the bill to more accurately reflect the content of the bill. Page l-LR0647(2) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0406
Committee Amendment CA_A_S134 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
.. A" to S.P. 130, L.D. 406, Bill, "An 
Act To Amend the Dates Associated with the State's Recycling and 
Waste Reduction Goals" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Dates Associated with the State's Recyclinq 
and 
Waste 
Reduction Goals 
and 
To 
Amend 
the 
Law 
Reqardinq 
Contracts for the Provision of Solid Waste Haulinq Services' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
changes 
the title of 
the bill to 
more 
accurately reflect the content of the bill. 
Page l-LR0647(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Repeal the Minimum Penalty for Environmental Violations
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0403
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, JOY, DAVIS, PLOWMAN, BERUBE, DUPREY, FLETCHER, SAVIELLO, VAUGHAN
Amends: 38 MRSA §349

Legislative Document 
No. 403 
S.P. 127 
In Senate, January 25,2005 
An Act To Repeal the Minimum Penalty for Environmental 
Violations 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative JOY of Crystal and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: BERUBE of 
Lisbon, DUPREY of Hampden, FLETCHER of Winslow, SAVIELLO of Wilton, VAUGHAN 
of Durham. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §349. sub-§2. as amended by PL 2003, c. 452, 
Pt. W, §3 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is further amended to read: 
2. 
Civil penalties. 
Except 
as 
otherwise 
specifically 
provided, 
a 
person 
who 
violates 
a 
law 
administered 
by 
the 
department, 
including, without limitation, 
a violation of the 
terms or conditions of an order, rule, license, permit, approval 
or decision of the board or commissioner, or who disposes of more 
than 500 pounds or more than 100 cubic feet of litter for a 
commercial purpose, in violation of Title 17, section 2265-A, is 
subject to a civil penalty, payable to the State, of H9t:--.J.es6 
thaH--$~gg--aHa not 
more 
than 
$10,000 
for 
each day 
of 
that 
violation or, if the violation relates to hazardous waste, of not 
more than $25,000 for each day of the violation. 
This penalty is 
recoverable in a civil action. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, a person who violates a law administered 
by the Department of Environmental Protection is subject to a 
civil penalty of not 
less 
than 
$100 
for 
each 
day of 
that 
violation. 
This bill removes the minimum penalty of $100 per day. 
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An Act To Ensure the State's Continued Commitment to Former Students Who Were Physically or Sexually Abused at the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf or the Maine School for the Deaf
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0404
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: EDMONDS, BLISS, BRENNAN, HOBBINS, BOWLES, PELLETIER-SIMPSON, RICHARDSON

Legislative Document 
No. 404 
S.P. 128 
In Senate, January 25,2005 
An Act To Ensure the State's Continued Commitment to Former 
Students Who Were Physically or Sexually Abused at the Governor 
Baxter School for the Deaf or the Maine School for the Deaf 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by President EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative BLISS of South Portland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, Representatives: BOWLES of 
Sanford, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, Speaker RICHARDSON of Brunswick. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas. the Baxter Compensation Authority was established 
to compensate students at the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf 
who suffered physical or sexual abuse; and 
Whereas, 
current 
funding 
for 
the 
Baxter 
Compensation 
Authority is insufficient to compensate all eligible victims; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency wi thin 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. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
The 
following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
BAXTER C<»tPENSATION AUTHORITY 
Baxter Compensation Authority 
Initiative: 
Appropriates 
funds 
to 
the 
Baxter 
Compensation 
Authority to 
be 
used 
for 
payment 
of compensation to 
former 
students who were victims of physical or sexual abuse at the 
Governor Baxter School for the Deaf and its predecessor. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2005-06 
$8,400,000 
$8,400,000 
2006-07 
$0 
$0 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes 
a 
General 
Fund appropriation to 
the 
Baxter Compensation Authority to provide cash awards to former 
students of the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf or the Maine 
School for the Deaf who were found to have suffered physical or 
sexual abuse.
Resolve, To Establish a Long-term Care Education Pilot Program for Registered Nurses
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0405
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MARTIN, PERRY, MILLS, COLLINS, FINCH, FISCHER, NORTON, PELLETIER-SIMPSON

Legislative Document 
No. 405 
S.P. 129 
In Senate, January 25,2005 
Resolve, To Establish a Long-term Care Education Pilot Program 
for Registered Nurses 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed . 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: MILLS of Somerset, PERRY of Penobscot, Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, 
FINCH of Fairfield, FISCHER of Presque Isle, NORTON of Bangor, PELLETIER-SIMPSON 
of Auburn. 
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Sec. 1. Long-term care nursing education pilot program. Resolved: 
That the President of the Maine Community COllege System shall 
establish a pilot program for the education of registered nurses 
who 
have 
expressed 
a 
preference 
for 
future 
employment 
in 
long-term care. 
The pilot program must be established at 4 
community college locations, including Kennebec Valley Community 
College in Fairfield, in different regions of the State for the 
education at each site of 8 registered nurses. 
Notwithstanding 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 12743, subsection 
1, funding for the pilot program must be provided equally from 
the Health Care Training Fund, established in Title 20-A, section 
12743, 
subsection 1, 
and 
from 
funds 
donated by 
the private 
sector, including nursing facilities. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the President of the Maine Community 
College System to establish a pilot program for the education of 
registered nurses who are interested in employment in long-term 
care. 
The pilot program would be operated at 4 community college 
locations across the State and would be funded equally from the 
Health Care Training Fund and from private donations. 
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An Act To Provide Funding for Hospices in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0410
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: DIAMOND, BRENNAN, BROMLEY, HOBBINS, MAYO, MITCHELL, CURLEY, GERZOFSKY

Legislative Document 
No. 410 
S.P.134 
In Senate, January 25,2005 
An Act To Provide Funding for Hospices in Maine 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland and 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, MAYO of Sag ada hoc, MITCHELL 
of Kennebec, STRIMLING ofCumberIand, TURNER ofCumberIand, Representatives: 
CURLEY of Scarborough, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick. 
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Enlergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation appropriates funds 
hospices and establish hospice services in 3 areas 
and 
to build new 
of the State; 
Whereas, under this legislation, grantees must have plans in 
place by June 1, 2005 to qualify for the grants; 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. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
The 
following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Purchased Socia1 Services 
0228 
Initiative: 
Appropriates funds for grants to build new hospices 
and to establish new hospice services. 
These 
funds 
must be 
awarded through a competitive bidding process, the funds being 
awarded 
equally 
among 
the 
following 
areas 
of 
the 
State: 
Lewiston 
and 
Auburn; 
Augusta; 
and 
Scarborough 
and 
South 
Portland. 
Grantees must have plans submitted to the Department 
of Health and Human Services by June 1, 2005 to qualify for these 
grants. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2004-05 
$150,000 
$150,000 
2005-06 
$150,000 
$150,000 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Health 
and Human Services to provide grants to build new hospices and to 
establish new hospice services. 
These 
funds must be 
awarded 
through a 
competitive bidding process, the funds being awarded 
equally among the following 3 areas of the State: 
Lewiston and 
Auburn; 
Augusta; 
and Scarborough and South Portland. 
Grantees 
must have plans in place by June 1, 
2005 to qualify for these 
grants.
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0409
Committee Amendment CA_A_S22 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 133, L.D. 
409, Bill, "An 
Act To Clarify the Superintendent of Insurance's Authority To 
Assess Civil Penalties" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 by striking out 
all of the last blocked paragraph (page 1, lines 27 to 41 in 
L.D.) and inserting in its place the following: 
'The 
superintendent, 
following 
an 
adjudicatory 
hearing, 
may 
assess a civil penalty of up to $500 for each violation in the 
case of an individual and a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for 
each violation in the case of a corporation or other entity other 
than 
an 
individual, 
unless 
the 
applicable 
law 
specifies 
a 
different civil penalty. 
The superintendent shall notify the 
Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee of any such 
adjudicatory hearing at the time that the notice of hearing is 
issyed by the superintendent. 
The superintendent may not assess 
a civil penalty 9B~Y if the Attorney General e~ee~eQ-B9~ notifies 
the superintengent that the Attorney General intends to pursue an 
action in Superior Court to seek civil penalties for the same 
conduct. 
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If the Attorney 
General elects to pursue the noticed action in Superior Court. 
the Attorney General shall notify the superintendent of that 
decision no later than 7 days prior to the hearing.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A .. to S.P. 133, L.D. 409 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
amends 
the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 
24-A, 
section 
12-A 
to 
delete 
the 
prov~s~on 
requ~r~ng the 
Superintendent of Insurance to give the Attorney General 90 days 
to elect to pursue a disciplinary action in Superior Court before 
the superintendent may proceed with an administrative action in 
the matter. 
The amendment clarifies that the Superintendent of 
Insurance may not assess a civil penalty if the Attorney General 
elects to pursue an action in Superior Court for the same conduct. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Lobbyist
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0412
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, DAVIS, BIERMAN, BROWN, MOORE, MOULTON, TARDY

Legislative Document 
No. 412 
S.P.136 
In Senate, January 25, 2005 
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Lobbyist" 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, 
BROWN of South Berwick, MOORE of Standish, MOULTON of York, TARDY of Newport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 3 MRS A *312-A, sub-HO, as repealed and replaced by PL 
1993, c. 691, §5, is repealed and the following enacted in its 
place: 
10. 
Lobbyist. 
"Lobbyist" means: 
A. 
A person who is s~ifically employed by another person 
for the purpose of and who engages in lobbying in excess of 
hours in any calendar month; or 
B. 
An individual who e_ill@ges in lobbying in excess of 8 
hQurs in any calendar month, whether or not some or all of 
the hours spent lobbying are on a pro bono basis, and who is 
compensated 
by 
the 
individual's 
employer 
or 
by 
another 
entity for the time spent lobbying. 
"Lobbyist" does not include a lobbyist associate. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to ensure the registration as 
lobbyists of all individuals who engage in lobbying in excess of 
hours in a calendar month and who 
receive compensation for 
their time spent lobbying, whether or not the lobbying is done on 
2S 
a pro bono basis. 
This bill amends the definition of "lobbyist" 
to include individuals who 
lobby on a pro bono basis but who 
receive compensation for the time spent lobbying. 
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An Act To Require a Credit Card To Contain the Photo and Signature of the Cardholder
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0414
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: ANDREWS, LEWIN, MAYO, SNOWE-MELLO, CARR, DUPREY, MOULTON
Amends: 9-A MRSA §8

Legislative Document 
No. 414 
S.P.138 
In Senate, January 25,2005 
An Act To Require a Credit Card To Contain the Photo and 
Signature of the Cardholder 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator ANDREWS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative LEWIN of Eliot and 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: MAYO of Sagadahoc, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, Representatives: CARR 
of Lincoln, DUPREY of Hampden, MOULTON of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 9-A MRSA §8-306 is enacted to read: 
§S-306. 
Required information on credit card 
After Januar~Y-.l~.L~JU._~cregit card may not be issued to a 
cardholder who resides in this State unless the photograph and 
signature of the cardholder are displayed on the card. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that credit cards issued after January 1, 
2010 to cardholders who reside in Maine contain the photographs 
and signatures of the cardholders. 
,
An Act To Amend the Procedure by Which the York Sewer District May Be Dissolved
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0413
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: ANDREWS

Legislative Document 
No. 413 
S.P. 137 
In Senate, January 25,2005 
An Act To Amend the Procedure by Which the York Sewer District 
May Be Dissolved 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator ANDREWS of York. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. P&SL 1985. c. 57. §23 is repealed and the following 
enacted in its place: 
Sec. 23. Dissolution. 
The district may be dissolved upon the 
unanimous vote of the trustees 
anq~n referendum vote being 
taken at the next annual municipal election in the Town of York. 
The 
town clerk of the Town of York shall reduce the subject 
matter to the following guestions: 
Ouestion A: 
"Shall the York Sewer District be dissolved and 
its charter repealed?" 
Ouestion B: 
"Shall the York Sewer District be dissolved and 
all of its assets and liabilities be assumed by and become 
the responsibility of the Town of York?" 
Ouestion C: 
"Shall the York Sewer District be dissolved and 
a new sewer district cr~ated under the jurisdiction of the 
Public Utilities Commission?" 
The voters shall vote by ballot on these guestions 
and 
designate their choice for only one of the guestions and against 
of the guestions by a cross or check mark placed within a 
corresponding sguare below the word "Yes" or "No" their opinion 
of the same. 
The 
reslJ,lts must be declared by the municipal 
officers and due certificate of the results filed by the town 
clerk with 
the 
Secretary of 
State. 
If it appears 
that 
a 
plurality of the legal votes are cast in favor of Question A, the 
York· Sewer Dist.rict isgi!?solved and its charter~ealed. If it 
appears that a plurality of the legal votes are cast in favor of 
Ouestion B. the York Sewer District is dissolved and all of its 
assets 
and 
liabilities 
are 
assumed 
by 
and 
become 
the 
responsibility of 
the 
Town 
of York. 
If it appears 
that 
a 
plurality of the legal votes are cast in favor of Question C, the 
York Sewer District is dissolved and 
a 
new district must be 
created under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the procedure by which the York Sewer 
District may be dissolved. 
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An Act To Ensure Compliance with the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0415
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, PELLETIER-SIMPSON, CLUKEY, DAMON, EDMONDS, MARTIN, RA YE, LORING, MOORE, SHERMAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §4010

Legislative Document 
No. 415 
S.P. 139 
In Senate, January 27,2005 
An Act To Ensure Compliance with the Federal Indian Child 
Welfare Act 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DAMON of Hancock, President EDMONDS of 
Cumberland, MARTIN of Aroostook, RA YE of Washington, Representatives: LORING of the 
Penobscot Nation, MOORE of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4010·C is enacted to read: 
§40l0-C. 
Compliance with Indian Child Welfare Act 
Notwithstanding 
the 
prov~s~ons 
of 
this 
chapter, 
the 
department shall ensure that matters pertaining to a child who is 
a member of an Indian tribe recognized by the Federal Government 
or the State are handled in strict compliance with the federal 
Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, 25 United States Code, Section 
1901. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires 
the 
Department 
of 
Health 
and 
Human 
Services to comply with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act when 
dealing with 
a 
child 
who 
is 
a 
member 
of 
an 
Indian tribe 
recognized by the Federal Government or Maine.
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0418
Committee Amendment CA_A_H117 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1917

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 303, L.D. 418, Bill, "An 
Act To Exempt Certain Tires from the Speed Rating Requirements" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title 
and before the summary and inserting in its place the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this Act corrects an unintended consequence of a 
current law that requires a vehicle to be equipped with tires 
that meet or exceed the load and speed rating of the original 
equipment tires; and 
Whereas, it is necessary that this Act take effect before 
the spring season, when many Maine citizens change the tires on 
their motor vehicles from snow tires to regular tires; 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: 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 303, L.D. 418 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1917, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2003, c. 
146, §1, is further amended to read: 
2. 
Safe tires required. 
A motor 
vehicle 
may 
not 
be 
operated on a public way unless it is equipped with tires in safe 
operating condition. 
A tire mounted on a motor vehicle is not 
considered to be in safe operating condition unless it meets the 
visual and tread depth requirements set forth in subsections 3 
and 4 and the wheel size requirements in subsection 6. 
A-vehiele 
maY-Be-~~~~1r~~-&i~-~ha~-mee~-~-~~~-~aQ-aRa 
speea-Fa~iR~-e~-~he-eFi~iRal-e~QipmeR~-~iFesT 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement that a vehicle must 
be equipped with tires that meet or exceed the load and speed 
rating of the original equipment tires. 
The amendment also adds 
an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt Certain Tires from the Speed Rating Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0418
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SMITH, COLLINS, O'BRIEN, SAMPSON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1917

Legislative Document 
No. 418 
H.P.303 
House of Representatives, January 27,2005 
An Act To Exempt Certain Tires from the Speed Rating 
Requirements 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SMITH of Monmouth. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, SAMPSON of 
Auburn. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1917, sub-§I,'C is enacted to read: 
C. 
"Snow tire" megns 
a 
tire with deep 
tread to give 
traction in snow that contains on at least one sidewall of 
the tire a permanent label including the words 
"mud" and 
"snow" or an abbreviation using the letters "M" and "S." 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §1917. sub-§2, as amended by PL 
2003, 
c. 
146, §1, is further amended to read: 
2. 
Safe tires 
required. 
A 
motor 
vehicle 
may 
not 
be 
operated on a public way unless it is equipped with tires in safe 
operating condition. 
A tire mounted on a motor vehicle is not 
considered to be in safe operating condition unless it meets the 
visual and tread depth requirements set forth in subsections 3 
and 4 and the wheel size requirements in subsection 6. 
A vehicle 
may be equipped only with tires that meet or exceed the load and 
speed 
rating 
of 
the manufacturer's 
original 
equipment 
tiFes 
specifications, except as follows. 
A. 
A vehicle may be equipped with tires that do not meet 
the speed rating of the original equipment tires if the 
tires were purchased on or before September 13, 2003. 
B. 
A vehicle may be equipped with snow tires that do not 
meet the speed rating of the original equipment tires. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts motor vehicle tires purchased on or before 
September 13, 2003 and motor vehicle snow tires from speed rating 
requirements.
An Act To Establish a 3-day Field Trial Competition on Bobcats
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0420
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CARR, PATRICK, SHERMAN, THOMAS
Amends: 12 MRSA §12056

Legislative IJocument 
No. 420 
H.P.305 
House of Representati ves, January 27, 2005 
An Act To Establish a 3-day Field Trial Competition on Bobcats 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CARR of Lincoln. 
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1h.17lQ£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representati ves: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, PATRICK of Rumford, 
SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12056 is enacted to read: 
§l1956. Field trial competit~; bobca~ 
1. 
Establ~nt of 3-day field trials. 
Beginning in 2006, 
the commissioner shall establish a 3-day field trial competition 
on bobcats that is sanctioned by a national kennel club. 
The 
field trials must be held on 3 consecutive days ending with the 
last Saturday in February of each year. 
The commissioner shall 
establish rules for competition that are based on rules used by a 
national kennel club for coonhound events and that result in 
approval of the field trials by a national kennel club. 
2. Prohibition. 
A person may not: 
A. Injure a bobcat during field trials; 
B. Kill a bobcat during field trials; 
C. 
Allow that person's dog to injure a bobcat during field 
trials; or 
D. 
Allow that person's dog to kill a bobcat during field 
trials. 
3. Penalties. 
The following penalties apply to a person who 
injures or kills a bobcat or allows that person's dog to injure 
or kill a bobcat during a field trial competition. 
A. 
A person who 
commits a violation under subsection 2, 
paragraph A commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B. 
A person who commits a violation under 
subsectiQ~ 
paragraph 
A 
after 
having 
been 
adjudicated 
as 
having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within 
the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. 
C. 
A person who 
commits 
a violation under subsection 2, 
paragraph B commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes a 
3-day field trial competition on 
bobcats that begins in 2006 and is held the last Thursday, Friday 
and Saturday in February of each year. 
The bill prohibits and 
provides penalties for the injuring or killing of a bobcat during 
field trials.
An Act To Remove the Restriction on the Number of Liquor Licenses Issued
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0422
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: FISCHER, BARSTOW, SA VIELLO
Amends: 28-A MRSA §453

Legislative Document 
No. 422 
H.P.307 
House of Representatives, January 27,2005 
An Act To Remove the Restriction on the Number of Liquor 
Licenses Issued 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §453, sub-§I, 1fA, as amended by PL 1997, c. 
373, §46, is further amended to read: 
A. 
The 
proposed 
agency 
liquor 
store 
is 
located 
in 
a 
municipality or unincorporated place that has voted in favor 
of the operation of state liquor stores under local option 
prov~s~ons. 
Licenses in an unincorporated place, where no 
local option vote is taken under chapter 5, must be approved 
by the county commissioners of the county. 
Sec. 2. 28-A MRSA §453, sub-§I-A is enacted to read: 
l-A. 
Qualifications. 
The bureau may not issue any license 
for a new agency liquor store unless: 
A. 
The premises have been in operation for at least 3 
months immediately before the date of the application: or 
B. 
The applicant proves to the satisfaction of the bureau 
that all applicable standards and requirements of laws and 
rules of the bureau have been met and that the applicant is 
a resident of the State. 
Sec. 3. 28-A MRSA §453, sub-§2-A, as repealed and replaced by 
PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. SS, §l and affected by §8, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the current restriction on the number of 
agency liquor store licenses that may be issued in a municipality 
based on the population of that municipality. 
Instead, this bill 
makes licensing for agency liquor stores contingent upon their 
meeting requirements 
similar to those 
imposed 
on off-premise 
retail licensees of malt liquor and wine. 
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An Act To Allow Food Service Workers for Public Schools To Collect Unemployment Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0423
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: CRAVEN, MARTIN, CANAVAN, DUNN, FAIRCLOTH, HUTTON, NORTON, SMITH, TUTTLE
Amends: 26 MRSA §1192

Legislative Document 
No. 423 
H.P.308 
House of Representatives, January 27,2005 
An Act To Allow Food Service Workers for Public Schools To 
Collect Unemployment Benefits 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, DUNN of Bangor, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, 
HUTTON of Bowdoinham, NORTON of Bangor, SMITH of Van Buren, TUTTLE of Sanford, 
W ALCOTI of Lewiston. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §1192, sub-§7, tB, as amended by PL 1983, c. 
13, §7, is further amended to read: 
B. 
With respect to weeks of unemployment beginning after 
September 3, 1982, in any etheF capacity for an educational 
institution other than one described in paragraph A or as a 
food service worker, benefits sha;!,;!, are not se paid on the 
basis of those services to any individual for any week whieh 
that commences during a period between 2 successive academic 
years or terms if the individual performs those services in 
the first of the academic years or terms and there is annual 
written 
reasonable 
assurance 
that 
the 
individual 
will 
perform the services in the 2nd of that academic year or 
terms; except that if benefits are denied to any individual 
under this paragraph and the individual was not offered an 
opportunity to perform the services for 
the educational 
insti tution for the 2nd of those academic years or terms, 
the individual sha;!,;!,-se is entitled to a retroactive payment 
of benefits for each week for which the individual filed a 
timely claim for benefits and for which benefits were denied 
solely by reason of this paragraph; 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes a food service worker in a public school 
eligible to collect unemployment benefits in between 2 academic 
years, even if the worker has received written assurance that the 
worker will be employed by the school as a food service worker in 
the 2nd academic year.
An Act To Allow Food Service Workers for Public Schools To Collect Unemployment Benefits State Mandate
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0423
Committee Amendment CA_A_H34 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 308, L.D. 423, Bill, "An 
Act To Allow Food Service Workers for Public Schools To Collect 
Unemployment Benefits" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the 
enacting clause the following: 
'Mandate preamble. 
This measure requires one or more local 
units of government to expand or modify activities so as to 
necessitate additional expenditures from local revenues but does 
not provide 
funding for at least 90% 
of those expenditures. 
Pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 
2/3 of all of the memb~rs elected to each House have determined 
it necessary to enact this measure.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment, 
which 
is 
the 
minority 
report 
of 
the 
committee, adds a mandate preamble to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/24/05 ~ae. 
LD423 
LR 0053(02) 
An Act To Allow Food Service Workers for Public Schools To Collect Unemployment Benefits 
State Mandate 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Exempted State Mandate 
New or Expanded Activity 
Unit Affected 
Providing unemployment benefits to food service workers employed in public 
schools between academic years is a mandate to local school administrative units, a 
School 
majority of which are direct reimbursement employers. The Department of Labor 
has determined that approximately 2,700 food service workers were employed by 
educational establishments as of September 2004. Assuming that all of the 2,700 
food service workers were employed by local school administrative units, and the 
weekly unemployment benefit was $171.00, the total cost to the local units would be 
$3,700,000. Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all members 
elected to each House exempts the State from the constitutional requirement to fund 
90% of the additional local costs. 
LR0053(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
Costs 
Significant