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An Act To Amend the Law Banning Smoking in Buildings Where Bingo or Beano Is Played (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1417
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HUTTON
Amends: 17 MRSA §327, 22 MRSA §1542

Legislative Document 
No. 1417 
H.P.981 
House of Representatives, March 22, 2005 
An Act To Amend the Law Banning Smoking in Buildings Where 
Bingo or Beano Is Played 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
11/~ 
/J7.7I/Q£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham. (BY REQUEST) 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §327, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 232, §l, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §1542, sub-§2, ~O is enacted to read: 
O. 
Smoking is not prohibited in a designated smoking area 
of a bingo or beano hall licensed under Title 17, chapter 
13-A as long as: 
(1) 
The designated smoking area is segregated from the 
main public area of the hall and sealed by a door; 
(2) 
The designated smoking area is eguipped with a 
ventilation system to admit outside air; 
(3) 
Both the 
smoking 
and 
nonsmoking 
areas 
have 
a 
public address 
system 
and 
a 
master 
board, 
electric 
flashboard or chalkboard visible to all players; 
_LiJ. __ A member of the licensee is present during the 
game in both the smoking and the nonsmoking areas; and 
(5) 
A sign provided by the department listing the 
toll-free 
telephone 
number 
of 
the 
Maine 
Tobacco 
HelpLine administered by the department is posted in a 
visible location in the designated smoking area. 
Sec. 3. Department of Health and Human Services to provide sign. 
Upon request, the Department of Health and Human Services shall 
provide a sign to a bingo or beano hall licensed under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 17, chapter 13-A listing the toll-free 
telephone number of the Maine Tobacco HelpLine administered by 
the Department of Health and Human Services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows 
a 
beano 
or 
bingo hall 
to maintain 
a 
designated smoking area as long as the area is segregated from 
the 
main hall 
and 
sealed with 
a 
door; 
is equipped with 
a 
ventilation system; 
has 
a 
public address 
system and has 
the 
master board, flashboard or chalkboard visible to all players in 
both the 
smoking and nonsmoking areas; 
has 
a 
member 
of the 
licensee present in both the smoking and nonsmoking areas; and 
posts a sign listing the toll-free telephone number of the Maine 
Tobacco HelpLine administered by the Department of Health and 
Human Services in a visible location in the designated smoking 
area. 
This bill also directs the Department of Health and Human 
Page I-LR2l45(1) 
Services to provide signs listing the Maine 
toll-free 
telephone 
number 
to 
licensed 
beano 
operators who request the sign. 
Tobacco HelpLine 
or 
bingo 
hall
An Act To Establish a Maternal and Infant Death Review Panel
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1420
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H739 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,If" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P. 984, 
L.D. 1420, Bill, "An Act To Establish a Maternal and Infant Death 
Review Panel" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in that part designated 
"§261." by inserting after subsection 2 a new subsection to read: 
'3. 
Contact with authorized representatives. 
The first 
contact pursuant to this section with a parent or parents or 
other authorized representative of a 
deceased person may not 
occur prior to 4 months after the death and must: 
A. 
Be by letter from the State Health Officer on letterhead 
of the center; and 
B. 
Include a separate invitation to participate in a review 
of the death of the deceased person from 
a 
statewide 
organization dedicated to improving the health of babies by 
preventing birth defects, 
premature 
birth 
and 
infant 
mortality. ' 
Further 
amend the 
amendment in section 1 
in that part 
designated "§261." in subsection 4 in paragraph B by adding at 
the end a new blocked paragraph to read: 
'The panel shall offer a copy of the annual report to the 
parent or parents or other authorized representative of the 
deceased 
person 
that 
granted 
permission 
to 
the 
panel 
coordinator for a voluntary interview under subsection 4, 
paragraph C.' 
Further 
amend 
the 
amendment in section 1 
in that part 
designated "§261." in subsection 6 in the 3rd line (page 3, line 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "./1" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 984, L.D. 
1420 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "1." and inserting 
in its place the following: 
'~' 
Further 
amend 
designated 
"§261." 
consecutively. 
the 
amendment 
by 
renumbering 
in section 
in 
the subsections 
SUMMARY 
that part 
to read 
This 
amendment 
prohibits contact with 
the parents or 
authorized representative of a deceased person for 4 months after 
the death and requires that the maternal and infant death review 
panel offer a copy of its annual report to parents and authorized 
representatives that consent to participate in the review. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative PING~E) 
TOWN: 
North Haven 
FISCAL .\OTL iUJJl I iU~D 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01125106 ,;:t;pac:.. 
LD 1420 
LR 0612(05) 
An Act To Establish a Maternal and Infant Death Review Panel 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,.fj" to Committee Amendment ,fl., 
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed by the department utilizing 
existing resources. 
LR0612(5) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish a Maternal and Infant Death Review Panel
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1420
Committee Amendment CA_A_H728 (House)

LD 1420 
LR 0612(02) 
An Act To Establish a Maternal and Infant Death Review Panel 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
. Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services in implementing this bill can be absorbed by 
the department utilizing existing resources. 
LR0612(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1422
Committee Amendment CA_A_H437 (House)

COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
.. A .. 
to 
H.P. 
986, 
the Clerk of 
L.D. 
1422, 
"RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine 
To Help Voters Control the Cost of Government" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal 
note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and 
incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/17/05 ~ae 
LD 1422 
LR 1755(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Help Voters Control the 
Cost of Government 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A, 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-OS 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions increases the ballot length, an additional 
appropriation 0[$8,000 or more may be required. 
LRI755(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 .
An Act To Address the Constitutionality of Maine's Resident-only Lobster License Net Cost (Savings) General Fund Revenue General Fund Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1421
Committee Amendment CA_A_H544 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 985, L.D. 1421, Bill, "An 
Act To Address the Constitutionality of Maine's Resident-only 
Lobster License" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page l-LR0631(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 05118/05 ;f\J:f'ae 
LD 1421 
LR 0631(02) 
An Act To Address the Constitutionality of Maine's Resident-only Lobster License 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'l4" 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
($3,114) 
$3,114 
2006-07 
($3,114) 
$3,114 
Projections 
2007-08 
($10,271) 
$10,271 
Projections 
2008-09 
($10,271) 
$10,271 
The establishment of a nonresident lobster license will increase General Fund revenue collected by the Department of 
Marine Resources by $3,114 in each of fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-07. The establishment of these licenses will 
also increase Other Special Revenue Funds revenue collected by the department by minor amounts. 
LR0631(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1422
House Amendment HA_A_H696 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT 
.. ff .. to H.P. 986, L.D. 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution 
Voters Control the Cost of Government" 
1422, "RESOLUTION, 
of Maine To 
Help 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of section 24 (page 
1, lines 7 to 49 and page 2, lines 1 and 9 in L.D.) and inserting 
in its place the following: 
'Section 24. 
Long-term borrowing. 
1. 
Long-term borrowing. 
Any money the State acquires for 
use 
in 
a 
General 
Fund 
expenditure 
budget 
by 
creating 
an 
obligation that will extend beyond the term of the Legislature 
that creates it must be authorized by a 2/3 majority vote of both 
houses of the Legislature.' 
Further amend the resolution by striking out all of the 
question (page 2, lines 23 to 25 in L.D.) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
"Do 
you 
favor 
amending 
the Constitution of Maine 
to 
require 
a 
majority 
vote 
of 
both 
houses 
of 
the 
Legislature for long-term borrowing?" , 
Page l-LR1755(7) 
, 
HOUSE;' AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,A .. to H.P. 986, L.D. 1422 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment clarifies the borrowing authority of the 
Legislature and amends the question. 
SPONSORED BY: a /~ 
(Representative BARSTOW) 
TOWN: 
Gorham 
HOUSE ,AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1422
Senate Amendment SA_A-HA_A_H680 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,A-:, to SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 986, 
L.D. 
1422, 
"RESOLUTION, 
Proposing 
an 
Amendment 
to 
the 
Constitution 
of 
Maine 
To 
Help 
Voters 
Control 
the 
Cost 
of 
Government" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the first indented 
paragraph after the title the following: 
'Further amend the bill in Section 24 in subsection 1 in the 
3rd line from the end (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
"95'l-o" 
and inserting in its place the following: 
'~' 
Further amend the bill in Section 24 in subsection 1 in the 
2nd line from the end (page 1, line 20 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
"5% of the projected reyenues" and inserting in 
its place the following: '2.5% of the projected revenues for the 
biennium" 
Further 
amend 
the 
amendment 
by inserting after the 
2nd 
paragraph after the title the following: 
'Further amend the bill in Section 24 by striking out all of 
subsections 5 and 6 and inserting in their place the following: 
'5. 
Long-term borrowing. 
Any money the State acquires for 
use 
in 
a 
General 
Fund 
expenditure 
budget 
by 
creating 
an 
obligation that will extend beyond the term of the Legislature 
that creates it must be authorized by a 2/3 majority vote of both 
houses of the Legislature. 
Page l-LR1755(6) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
~.'tt 
,~ ti' 
f·· 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 986, L.D. 
1422 
6. 
Special 
reserve 
account 
balance 
accrual. 
Notwithstanding subsection 1. upon the effective date of this 
section. the Legislature in each year of the biennium shall place 
an amount into the special reserve accoUnt established pursuant 
to subsection 3 that represents no less than .5% of the projected 
revenues for that fiscal year until such time as the special 
reserve account has a balance that eguals 2.5% of the projected 
revenues for that fiscal year. 
Operation of this subsection may 
be suspended only: 
A. 
Through enactment of an emergency measure pursuant ito 
Article IV. Part Third. Section 16: or 
B. 
Through 
enactment 
of 
a 
measure 
that is 
expressly 
conditioned on the people's ratification by a 
referendum 
vote pursuant to Article IV. Part Third. Section 19.' , 
Further amend the amendment in the question in the last line 
(page 1, line 34 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"account" 
the 
following: 
'and 
to clarify the procedure 
for 
legislative authorization for the issuance of bonds' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
changes 
the 
percentages, 
authorizing 
expenditures of up to 97.5% unless a sum equal to 2.5% of the 
projected revenues 
is held in the special reserve account. 
The 
amendment 
also 
requires 
the Legislature 
to place 
an _annual 
minimum 
percentage 
in 
the 
account 
until 
a 
m~n~mum balance 
accrues. 
The amendment also clarifies borrowing authority and 
the question. 
SPONSORED BY, '6tufwo 12W 
(Representative MERRILL) 
TOWN: 
Appleton 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1422
Senate Amendment SA_A_S265 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT A . to H.P. 986, L.D. 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution 
Voters Control the Cost of Government" 
1422, "RESOLUTION, 
of Maine 
To 
Help 
Amend the bill in Section 24 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 8 
in L.D.) 
by 
striking out 
the 
following: 
"; 
limitation on 
issuance of bonds" 
Further amend the bill in Section 24 by striking out all of 
subsection 4 (page 1, lines 41 to 46 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in Section 24 by renumbering the 
subsections to read consecutively. 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of the question 
and inserting in its place the following: 
"Do 
you favor 
amending 
the Constitution of Maine 
to 
require a balanced budget and establish a special reserve 
account?" , 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
removes 
the 
provision 
that 
places 
a 
limitation on the issuance of bonds. 
SPONSORED BY'~ 
(Senator STRIMLING) 
COUNTY: 
Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1422
Senate Amendment SA_A-HA_B_H697 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "(3,, to SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 986, 
L.D. 
1422, 
"RESOLUTION, 
Proposing 
an 
Amendment 
to 
the 
Constitution of 
Maine 
To 
Help 
Voters 
Control 
the 
Cost 
of 
Government" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the first indented 
paragraph after the title the following: 
'Further amend the bill in Section 24 in subsection 1 in the 
3rd line from the end (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
"~ 
.. and inserting in its place the fOllowing: 
'97.5%' 
Further amend the bill in Section 24 in subsection 1 in the 
2nd line from the end (page 1, line 20 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
"5% of the projected revenues" and inserting in 
its place the following: '2.5% of the projected revenues for the 
biennium' , 
Further 
amend 
the 
amendment 
by inserting after the 
2nd 
paragraph after the title the following: 
'Further amend the bill in Section 24 by striking out all of 
subsections 5 and 6 and inserting in their place the following: 
'5. 
Long-term borrowing. 
Any money the State acquires for 
use 
in 
a 
General 
Fund 
expenditure 
budget 
by 
creating 
an 
obligation that will extend beyond the term of the Legislature 
that creates it must ge authorized gy a 2/3 majority vote of both 
houses of the Legislature. 
Pa'ge l-LR1755(8) 
HOUSE,AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,~" to SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1422 
986, L.D. 
6. 
Special 
reserve 
account 
balance 
accrual. 
Notwithstanding subsection 1, 
upon the effective date of this 
section, the Legislature in each year of the biennium shall place 
an amount into the special reserve account established pursuant 
to subsection 3 that represents no less than .5% of the projected 
revenues for that fiscal year until such time as the special 
reserve account has a balance that equals 2.5% of the projected 
revenues for thqt fiscql yeqr. 
Operation of this subsection may 
be suspended only: 
A. 
Through enactment of an emergency meqsure pursuant to 
Article IV, Pqrt Third, Section 16; or 
B. 
Through 
enactment 
of 
q 
meqsure 
thqt is 
expressly 
conditioned on the people's rqtificqtion by q 
referendum 
vote pursuqnt to Article IV, Part Third. Section 19.' , 
Further amend the amendment in the question in the last line 
(page 1, line 34 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"account" 
the 
following: 
'and to clarify the 
procedure 
for 
legislative authorization for the issuance of bonds' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
changes 
the 
percentages, 
authorizing 
expenditures of up to 97.5% unless a sum equal to 2.5% of the 
projected revenues 
is held in the special reserve account. 
The 
amendment 
also 
requires 
the 
Legislature 
to place 
an 
annual 
minimum 
percentage 
in 
the 
account 
until 
a 
m~n~mum balance 
accrues. 
The amendment also clarifies borrowing authority and 
the question. 
SPONSORED BY, d ~ 
(Representat~ve BARSTOW) 
TOWN: 
Gorham 
,Page 2-LRI755(8) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Support the Efficient Implementation of Maine's Learning Results
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1425
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H931 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6202-A

HOUSE AMENDMEN~ "fl-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P. 989, 
L.D. 1425, Bill, "An Act To Support the Efficient Implementation 
of Maine's Learning Results" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of the 
first line (page 1, line 45 in amendment) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §6202-A, sub-§§2-A and 2-B are enacted to 
read: ' 
Further amend the amendment in section 2 by inserting after 
subsection 2-A the following: 
'2-B. 
Assessment plans. 
School administrative units that 
wish to engage in activities associated with assessments designed 
to certify student achievement during the 2006-2007 moratorium 
established pursuant to subsection 2-A must submit a plan to the 
Department of Education. 
The commissioner's approval is required 
prior to implementation of the proposed plan. 
The proposed plan 
must contain: 
A. 
An action plan, with timeline, that includes goals, a 
detailed 
description 
of 
the 
activities 
that 
will 
be 
undertaken, 
identification 
of 
the 
staff 
needed 
and 
responsible for 
carrying out the activities, 
a 
proposed 
budget and a budget narrative; 
B. 
A statement of supporting rationale demonstrating that 
the need to engage in the activities during the moratorium 
is compelling; 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
, 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "P" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" 
1425 
to H.P. 989, L.D. 
C. 
Affirmative written evidence that a majority of the 
staff who will be expected to participate in the activities, 
including teachers, have reviewed and accepted the proposed 
plan; and 
D. 
The process and accountability measures that will be 
used to evaluate the extent to which the plan activities are 
achieved. ' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
amends 
the 
committee 
amendment 
that 
established 
a 
one-year 
moratorium 
on activities 
involved 
in 
assessments to certify student achievement. 
It establishes a 
process 
by 
which 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Education 
approves 
exceptions to the moratorium if specific requirements are met. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Allagash 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/06 ~ac:.. 
LD 1425 
LR2169(03) 
An Act To Support the Efficient Implementation of Maine's Learning Results 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "H' to Committee Amendment ,if, 
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to local school administrative units to prepare the required information to submit to the Department 
of Education in order to engage in activities associated with assessments designed to certify student achievement 
during the 2006-2007 moratorium can not be determined at this time but are not expected to be significant. 
LR2169(3) - Fiscal Note - Pa,ge 1 of 1
An Act To Support the Efficient Implementation of Maine's Learning Results
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1425
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H936 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6202-A

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,6, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P • 989, 
L.D. 1425, Bill, "An Act To Support the Efficient Implementation 
of Maine's Learning Results" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of the 
first line (page 1, line 45 in amendment) and inserting in its 
place the fOllowing: 
'Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §6202-A, sub-§§2-A and 2-B are enacted to 
read: • 
Further amend the amendment in section 2 by inserting after 
subsection 2-A the following: 
• 2-B. 
Assessment plans. 
School administrative units that 
wish to engage in activities associated with assessments designed 
to certify student achievement during the 2006-2007 moratorium 
established pursuant to subsection 2-A must submit a plan to the 
Department of Education. 
The commissioner's approval is required 
prior to implementation of the proposed plan. 
The proposed plan 
must contain: 
A. 
An action plan, with timeline, that includes goals, a 
detailed 
description 
of 
the 
activities 
that 
will 
be 
undertaken, 
identification 
of 
the 
staff 
needed 
and 
responsible for carrying out the activities, 
a 
proposed 
budget and a budget narrative; 
B. 
A statement of supporting rationale demonstrating that 
the need to engage in the activities during the moratorium 
is compelling; and 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
~.fO. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,~, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 989, L.D. 
1425 
C. 
The process and accountability measures that will be 
used to evaluate the extent to which the plan activities are 
achieved. ' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
amends 
the 
committee 
amendment 
that 
established 
a 
one-year 
moratorium 
on activities 
involved in 
assessments to certify student achievement. 
It establishes a 
process 
by 
which 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Education 
approves 
exceptions to the moratorium if specific requirements are met. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
~ 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
----"" 
(Representati;e~N1 
TOWN: 
Allagash 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/31106 ~ae 
LD 1425 
LR2169(05) 
An Act To Support the Efficient Implementation of Maine's Learning Results 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,~" to Committee Amendment "II" 
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to local school administrative units to prepare the required information to submit to the Department 
of Education in order to engage in activities associated with asses~ments designed to certify student achievement 
during the 2006-2007 moratorium can not be determined at this time but are not expected to be significant. 
LR2169(5) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Simplify Implementation of the Maine Learning Results
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1424
Committee Amendment CA_A_H554 (House)

LD 1424 
LR 1692(02) 
An Act To Simplify Implementation of the Maine Learning Results 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs to the Department of Education associated with providing an alternative measure of student 
achievement for grade 11 as part of the statewide assessment program, validating comprehensive education plans and 
local assessment plans for every school administrative unit and providing the required technical assistance to school 
units can not be determined at this time. Although the Department intends to absorb the costs within existing 
resources, it is not clear whether these measures can be implemented without impacting existing programs and 
serVIces. 
LR1692(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend Certain Milk and Milk Products Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1426
Committee Amendment CA_A_H470 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It. to H.P. 990, L.D. 
Act To Amend Certain Milk and Milk Products Laws" 
1426, Bill, "An 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 3 and 4 (page 
1, lines 14 to 44 in L.D.) and inserting in their place the 
following: 
. Sec. 3. 7 MRS A §2902-B, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, 
c. 452, Pt. B, §18 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
§2902-B. 
Sale of unpasteurized milk and milk 
products 
1. 
Sale of unpasteurized milk or milk product. 
A person 
may 
not 
sell 
unpasteurized 
milk 
or 
a 
product 
made 
from 
unpasteurized milk, 
including heat-treated cheese, 
unless 
the 
label on that product contains the words "not pasteurized." 
2. 
Sale of unpasteurized milk or milk product at eating 
establishment. 
A Except as provided in subsection 4, a person 
may 
not 
sell 
unpasteurized 
milk 
or 
a 
product 
made 
from 
unpasteurized milk at an eating establishment as defined in Title 
22, section 2491, subsection 7. 
3. 
Exception. 
This section does not apply to faFIlI-€fl.eese 
eF-~e cheese that has been aged at a temperature above 35 degrees 
Fahrenheit for at least 60 days prior to sale. 
Page l-LR0311(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~. .,'0-
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/l· to H.P. 990, L.D. 1426 
4. 
Sale of heat-treated cheese at eating establishment. 
Notwithstanding subsection 2, 
heat-treated cheese may be offered 
for consumption at an eating establishment as defined in Title 
22, section 2491. subsection 7 provided the menu identifies items 
on the menu that contain or are made with heat-treated cheese and 
provides notice that heat-treated cheese is not pasteurized using 
the words "not pasteurized" on the menu •• 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
This 
amendment 
clarifies 
the 
provisions 
for 
labeling 
heat-treated cheese. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 05/16105 ~ae 
LD 1426 
LR0311(02) 
An Act To Amend Certain Milk and Milk Products Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ./l" 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor Savings - General Fund 
LR0311(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Adopt the Municipal Secession and Annexation Procedure for the Town of Islesboro
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1431
Committee Amendment CA_A_H431 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ";1,, to H.P. 995, L.D. 1431, Bill, 
Act To Adopt the Municipal Secession and Annexation Procedure 
the Town of Islesboro" 
"An 
for 
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 l.ocal 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 members elected to each House have determined 
it necessary to enact this measure.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. 
The 
amendment adds a mandate preamble and requires a 2/3 vote of each 
House of the Legislature. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQlj]RED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR1910(2) 
COMM/rrEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 05/10105 ~ae 
LD 1431 
LR 1910(02) 
An Act To Adopt the Municipal Secession and Annexation Procedure for the Town of Islesboro 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Exempted State Mandate 
State Mandate 
New or Expanded Activity 
Unit Affected 
Costs 
This legislation establishes a procedure for the secession of the Town ofIsleboro 
County 
Insignificant 
from Waldo County and its annexation to Knox county. Although the activities of 
the town are pennissive, once 50% of the voters have petitioned the county 
commissioners are required to meet, take a recorded vote, and possibly engage in 
fonnal mediation for a fee. The costs to the counties are not expected to be major. 
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 costs. 
, 
LR1910(2)'- Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Establishing Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain Products Sold or Installed in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1435
Committee Amendment CA_A_H307 (House)
Committee: Utilities and Energy, removes digital television adapters from the list of covered products under the bill

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 999, 
Act Establishing Minimum Energy Efficiency 
Products Sold or Installed in the State" 
L. D. 1435, Bill, "An 
Standards for Certain 
Amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated "§3601." 
by striking out all of subsection 11 (page 2, lines 38 to 43 in 
L.D. ) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3601." by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3602." in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph F (page 
7, line 11 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"S3602." in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"S3604." in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph E (page 
8, line 33 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"S3604." in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of 
subsection 7 (page 12, lines 31 to 33 in L.D.) 
Page l-LR1179(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
©, 
v 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .A-" to H.P. 999, L.D. 1435 
Further amend the bill in section 2 
by renumbering the 
subsections to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint 
Standing 
Committee 
on Utilities 
and 
Energy, 
removes 
digital 
television adapters from the list of covered products under the 
bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/02/05 ~ae 
LD 1435 
LR 1179(02) 
An Act Establishing Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain Products Sold or Installed in 
the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment .fI.. 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new civil violations. 
The collection of additional fmes may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation requires various products, fIxtures and equipment to meet certain energy standards that have not been 
developed yet but are to be adopted by the Public Utilities Commission no later than January 1,2006. The additional 
costs to the state from complying with the new energy standards can not be determined at this time. The costs associated 
with developing the standards will be absorbed by the Public Utilities Commission utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LRl179(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1435
House Amendment HA_A_H364 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ./i" to H.P. 999, L.D. 1435, Bill, 
Establishing 
Minimum 
Energy 
Efficiency Standards 
for 
Products Sold or Installed in the State" 
"An Act 
Certain 
Amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated "§3601." 
by striking out all of subsections 5 and 6 (page 1, lines 31 to 
in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§360l." by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3602." in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph B (page 
7, line 3 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3602." in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3604." in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraphs A and 
B (page 8, lines 25 to 27 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3604." in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of 
subsections 2 and 3 (page 11, lines 31 to 49 and page 12, lines 2 
to 11 in L.D.) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT • ./t .. to H.P. 999, L.D. 1435 
Further 
amend the bill in section 2 
by renumbering the 
subsections to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes ceiling fans and ceiling fan light 
kits from the list of products that are required to meet energy 
efficiency standards. 
TOWN: 
Winslow 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1435
House Amendment HA_B_H365 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT BII to H.P. 999, L.D. 1435, Bill, 
Establishing 
Minimum 
energy Efficiency Standards 
for 
Products Sold or Installed in the State" 
"An Act 
Certain 
Amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated "§3601." 
by striking out all of subsections 5 and 6 (page 1, lines 31 to 
in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3601." by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3602." in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph B (page 
7, line 3 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3602 •. " in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3604." in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraphs A and 
B (page 8, lines 25 to 27 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3604." in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of 
subsections 2 and 3 (page 11, lines 31 to 49 and page 12, lines 2 
to 11 in L.D.) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
~< 
I 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "f"')· to H.P. 999, L.D. 1435 
,-
Further amend the bill in section 2 
<by 
renumbering the 
subsections to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes ceiling fans and ceiling fan light 
ki ts from the list of products that are required to meet energy 
efficiency standards. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Pittsfield 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1435
House Amendment HA_C_H366 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,e" to 
Establishing 
Minimum 
Energy 
Products Sold or Installed in 
H.P. 999, L.D. 1435, Bill, 
Efficiency 
Standards 
for 
the State" 
"An Act 
Certain 
Amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated "§3601." 
by striking out all of subsection 30 (page 6, lines 33 to 40 in 
L.D. ) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"Sl§JlL." in subsection 1 in paragraph R (page 7, line 35 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "modules;" the following: 
'.Q.n.Q.' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3602." in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph S (page 
7, line 37 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3602." in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3604." in subsection 1 in paragraph K (page 8, line 45 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "fixture;" the following: 'and' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3604." in subsection 1 in paragraph L (page 8, line 47 in L. D. ) 
by striking out the following: "module; and" and inserting in its 
place the following: 'module.' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3604." in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph M (page 
8, line 49 in L.D.) 
Page l-LR1179(6) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
tto· 
~ 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "/ 
II to H.P. 999, L.D. 1435 
Further amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of 
subsection 20 (page 14, lines 46 to 48 in L.D.) 
This 
amendment 
products 
for 
which 
established. 
SUMMARY 
removes 
unit 
heaters 
from 
the list of 
minimum 
energy 
efficiency 
standards 
are 
SPONSORED BY: 
~'(rA~ 
(Representative McKENNEY) 
~ 
TOWN: 
Cumberland 
HOUSE .:' AMENDMENT
An Act Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1435
House Amendment HA_F_H619 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "Po' to 
Establishing 
Minimum 
Energy 
Products Sold or Installed in 
H.P. 999, L.D. 1435, Bill, 
Efficiency Standards 
for 
the State" 
"An Act 
Certain 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 (page 15, 
lines 1 to 13 in L.D.) and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 3. Review of other states' laws. 
No later than January 1, 
2006, the Public Utilities Commission shall determine for each 
covered product, as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
35-A, section 3602, whether at least 3 New England states other 
than Maine., one of which must be New Hampshire, have established 
efficiency standards that are the same as those set forth for 
that product in section 
of this Act. 
If the 
commission 
determines that such standards for a covered product have not 
been established by at least 3 New England states other than 
Maine, one of which must be New Hampshire, the Public Utilities 
Commission 
shall 
submit 
emergency 
legislation to 
the 
Second 
Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature to amend the effective 
date contained in Title 35-A, section 3604 for that product by 
advancing the relevant effective date by one year.' 
SUMMARY 
The amendment changes the requirement in the bill that the 
commission review at least 3 other states' 
laws for similar 
energy efficiency requirements by requiring that the 
other 
states be New England states, one of which must be New Hampshire. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative FLETCHER) 
TOWN: 
Winslow 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1435
Senate Amendment SA_A_S233 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 999, L.D. 1435, Bill, 
Establishing 
Minimum 
Energy 
Efficiency Standards 
for 
Products Sold or Installed in the State" 
"An Act 
Certain 
Amend the bill in section I in that part designated "§3601." 
by striking out all of subsections 5 and 6 (page 1, lines 31 to 
in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section I in that part designated 
"§3601." by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3602." in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph B (page 
7, line 3 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3602." in subsection I 
by relettering the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3604." in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraphs A and 
B (page 8, lines 25 to 27 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3604." in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of 
subsections 2 and 3 (page 11, lines 31 to 49 and page 12, lines 2 
to 11 in L.D.) 
Page I-LRl179(14) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
.,'0 
~, 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 999, L.D. 1435 
Further 
amend the bill in section 
by renumbering the 
subsections to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes ceiling fans and ceiling fan light 
kits from the list of products that are required to meet energy 
efficiency standards. 
(I. i 
SPONSORED BY: e J \ 1. V 
(Senator WEST ~ 
.... 
COUNTY: 
Waldo 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Certain
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1435
House Amendment HA_D_H397 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "D" to H.P. 999, L.D. 1435, Bill, 
Establishing 
Minimum 
Energy 
Efficiency Standards 
for 
Products Sold or Installed in the State" 
"An Act 
Certain 
Amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated "§3601." 
by striking out all of subsections 5 and 6 (page 1, lines 31 to 
in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3601." by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§360Z." in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph B (page 
7, line 3 in L.n.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
".§J-~" in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3604." in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraphs A and 
B (page 8, lines 25 to 27 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§3604." in subsection 1 by relettering the paragraphs to read 
consecutively. 
Further amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of 
subsections 2 and 3 (page 11, lines 31 to 49 and page 12, lines 2 
to 11 in L.D.) 
HOUSE : AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "]),, to H.P. 999, L.D. 1435 
Further 
amend the bill in section 2 by renumbering the 
subsections to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes ceiling fans and ceiling fan light 
kits from the list of products that are required to meet energy 
efficiency standards. 
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SPONSORED BY: 
:.../_-+ _____ 
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(Representative BL SS) 
TOWN: 
South Portland 
'HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Penalties for Cemetery Damage
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1439
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: THOMPSON, ANNIS, BARSTOW, DUCHESNE, EBERLE, PIOTTI, SA VIELLO
Amends: 15 MRSA §3314, 17-A MRSA §507-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1439 
H.P.1003 
House of Representatives, March 22, 2005 
An Act To Increase the Penalties for Cemetery Damage 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative THOMPSON of China. 
IY/~ 
/J7·mtlC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, BARSTOW of Gorham, 
DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland, PIOTTI of Unity, SA VIELLO of 
Wilton. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 15 MRSA §3314, sub-§I, 1[E-l is enacted to read: 
E-l. 
Notwithstanding paragraph E and Title 17 -A, section 
1325, if a juvenile is adjudicated as having committed an 
offense that if committed by an adult would be a violation 
of Title 17 -A, section 507 -A, the court shall reguire the 
juvenile to pay restitution of $500 or the actual cost of 
damages, whichever is less. 
Sec. 2. 17-A MRSA §507-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 
326, §Z, is amended to read: 
3. ---Aay---p&~~a--~--~~~~--~~~~~~---l---eemmits 
Interference with a 
cemetery or burial ground is 
a 
Class 
D 
crime. 
In 
addition 
to 
any 
other 
authorized 
sentencing 
alternative, notwithstanding section 1325, the court shall impose 
restitution of $500 or the actual cost of damages, whichever is 
less, for a violation of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that, in addition to any other authorized 
sentencing 
alternatives, 
a 
court 
shall 
impose 
mandatory 
restitution for adult or juvenile offenders who are convicted or 
adjudicated of causing damage to a cemetery. 
Page l-LRI678(1) 
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An Act To Require Admission Policies for Hospitals Providing Swing Bed Services
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1438
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CURLEY, MARTIN, CUMMINGS, LEWIN, PINGREE, TARDY, ROSEN
Amends: 22 MRSA §1720

Legislative Document 
No. 1438 
H.P.1002 
House of Representatives, March 22, 2005 
An Act To Require Admission Policies for Hospitals Providing 
Swing Bed Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CURLEY of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
'I!/~ 1J7.1lld£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, LEWIN of Eliot, PINGREE of North Haven, 
TARDY of Newport, Senator: ROSEN of Hancock. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1720 is enacted to read: 
S1720. 
Admi~sion and discharge policy rgquirements for hospitals 
with swing beds 
A hospital that provides long-term care services, referred 
to in this section as a "swing bed hospital," in compliance with 
applicable provisions of 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 
482.66 
shall 
establish 
admission 
and 
discharge 
policies 
consistent 
with 
the 
provisions 
of 
this 
section 
and 
other 
applicable 
licensing 
standards. 
A 
swing 
bed 
hospital 
may 
discharge 
a 
patient to its own 
swing beds 
or to 
a 
nursing 
facility 
of 
the 
patient's 
choice, 
as 
long 
as 
that 
nursing 
facility meets all applicable licensing standards. 
A swing bed 
hospital may not discharge a patient to the swing beds of another 
hospital unless that is the only safe and appropriate alternative. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a hospital that has so-called "swing bed" 
services to establish admissions policies limiting the types of 
patients that hospital may accept and requiring the hospital to 
discharge patients 
to that hospital's 
own 
swing 
beds 
or 
to 
licensed nursing facilities of the patients' choice. 
Page l-LR1l84(1)
An Act Concerning the Measurement of Firewood
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1441
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SMITH, MARTIN, JACKSON, TRAHAN
Amends: 10 MRSA §2302

Legislative Document 
No. 1441 
H.P.1005 
House of Representatives, March 22, 2005 
An Act Concerning the Measurement of Firewood 
Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SMITH of Monmouth. 
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frJ·771p£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, TRAHAN of Waldoboro. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §2302, sub-§I, ~A-2, as amended by PL 1981, c. 
219, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to allow the sale of firewood 
only according to the definition of a standard cord. 
This bill 
deletes the definition of a loose cord of firewood. 
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