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An Act To Authorize the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Allow the Operation of Snowmobiles Registered outside the State at Special Events Occurring in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1695
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MARTIN, PARADIS
Amends: 12 MRSA §13104

Legislative Document 
No. 1695 
S.P.649 
In Senate, December 15,2005 
An Act To Authorize the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife To Allow the Operation of Snowmobiles Registered outside 
the State at Special Events Occurring in the State 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to .Toint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 15, 2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 40l. 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative: PARADIS of Frenchville. 
Pnnted ()!l recyc led pare1 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the L 
_ ature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the 
law must 
be 
corrected so 
that it will 
be 
effective for this snowmobile season; 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. 12 MRSA §13104, sub-§7. 1fA, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 
456, §l, is amended to read: 
A. 
A 
nonresident 
is 
ineligible 
to 
obtain 
a 
resident 
registration for 
a 
snowmobile 
owned by that nonresident. 
Snowmobiles and grooming equipment registered to federal or 
state entities, snowmobile clubs, municipalities or counties 
from bordering states or provinces 
and engaged in trail 
grooming may be operated without being registered under this 
subsection. Snowmobiles registered in either New Hampshire 
or Canada may be operated on any lake or pond that is partly 
in both the State and New Hampshire or Canada without being 
registered in the State. 
Snowmobiles registered in another 
_staJ;,g __ or in a Canadian-l2-LQYince may be operated without a 
Maine registration at a special event or festival organized 
to occur in thjs State if such ~ration is approved by the 
commissioner. 
An event or festival organizer must submit a 
request in writing to the commissioner at least 60 
dQy~ 
prior to the event or festival and shall include a map of 
trails where ~eration will be allow~~ 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill corrects an error that was made when Public Law 
2005, 
chapter 
removed 
the 
authority 
granted 
to 
the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by Public Law 2005, 
chapter 
to 
allow 
the 
operation 
of 
snowmobiles 
registered 
outside the State at special events occurring in the State. 
Page l-LR2569(1) 
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An Act To Clarify the Assessment of Costs To Maintain a Private Way or Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1696
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DIAMOND, BRYANT, PLUMMER
Amends: 23 MRSA §3103

L~gislative Document 
No. 1696 
S.P.650 
In Senate, December 15, 2005 
An Act To Clarify the Assessment of Costs To Maintain a Private 
Way or Bridge 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 15,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham and 
Representative: PLUMMER of Windham. 
Printed 011 recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §3103, as amended by PL 1997, c. 682, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
§3103. Contracts for repair; assessments 
The 
owners, 
at 
a 
meeting held under 
section 
3101, 
may 
authorize a contract to be made for making and keeping t~e way or 
bridge in repair by the year or for a less lesser timet and may 
raise money for that purpose and choose assessors to assess it on 
the owners in proportion to their interests, wa9 as indicated by 
their assessed valuation for property tax. 
The assessors shall 
deliver their assessment with a warrant for its collection to the 
commissioner. 
The warrant 
must 
be 
in substance 
such 
as 
is 
prescribed for collection of town taxes. 
The commissioner shall 
collect the same as town taxes are collected, and be liable fc:: 
neglect of duty as town collectors are for similar neglects, 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the assessment for the repair or 
maintenance of a private way or bridge is applied proportionally 
on the owners according to their assessed valuation for property 
tax. 
Page l-LR2625(1)
An Act Regarding the Appointment of Harbor Masters
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1697
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: HASTINGS, HAMPER, DAVIS, WESTON, MILLETT
Amends: 38 MRSA §1

Legislative Document 
No. 1697 
S.P.651 
In Senate, December 15, 2005 
An Act Regarding the Appointment of Harbor Masters 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 15,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401. 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative HAMPER of Oxford and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, WESTON of Waldo, Representative: MILLETT of 
Waterford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1, first~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 682, §6, 
is further amended to read: 
The municipal officers of a town, on request by any person 
desiring mooring privileges or regulation of mooring privileges 
for boats or vessels, 
sRa;},;}, ~ 
appoint a harbor master for a 
term of not less than one year, who is subject to all the duties 
and liabilities of 
that office as 
prescribed by state 
law, 
municipal ordinances and regulations adopted by the municipal 
officers, 
municipal 
harbor 
commissioners, 
municipal 
port 
authorities or other such bodies empowered to regulate municipal 
harbors. 
The 
municipal 
officers 
may 
establish 
the 
harbor 
master's compensation and, for cause by them declared in writing, 
after due notice to the officer and hearing, if requested, remove 
the harbor master and appoint another one. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the requirement that municipal officers 
appoint a harbor master at the request of a single person. 
Page l-LR2709(1)
An Act Regarding the Appointment of Harbor Masters
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1697
Committee Amendment CA_B_S448 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §13072

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 651, L.D. 1697, Bill, "An 
Act Regarding the Appointment of Harbor Masters" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec 1. 12 MRS A §10402, sub-§I, as enacted by PL 2003, 
c. 
414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
1. 
Watercraft 1aws. All harbor masters, except those harbor 
masters whose authority is restricted as described in section 
13072 or Title 38, section 1, have the same powers and duties as 
game wardens to enforce chapter 935 and any other provision of 
this Part regulating watercraft. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §13072, sub-§I, as affected by PL 2003, c. 
614, §9 and amended by c. 627, §4, is further amended co read: 
1. 
Appointment; compensation. 
The municipal officers of a 
town bordering aR inland wate~way ffiay-a~~eiRt waters, on reguest 
by 
any person desiring mooring privileges or 
regulation 
of 
mooring privileges for watercraft, shall appoint a harbor master 
for a term of not less than one year and may establish the harbor 
master's compensation. 
Except as provided in subsection 2-A, the 
harbor master is subject to all the duties and liabilities of 
that office as prescribed by state law, municipal ordinances and 
rules promulgated by the municipality. 
The municipal officers 
may remove the harbor master from office for cause, declared in 
writing, after due notice to the harbor master and a hearing, if 
requested. 
COMMITTEE AMENDftl1ENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. 8 .. to S.P. 651, L.D. 1697 
The municipal officers may prohibit a harbor master from making 
an arrest or carrying a weapon. 
A harbor master who is not 
prohibited from making arrests may arrest and deliver to the law 
enforcement authorities on shore any person committing an assault 
upon the harbor master or another person acting under the harbor 
master's authority.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment is the minority report and 
reqtd.res 
the 
municipal officers of a town bordering inland waters, on request 
by 
any 
person desiring mooring privileges or 
regulation of 
mooring privileges for watercraft, to appoint a'harbor'master. 
FISCAL .\OTE REQt:lRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/03/06 ;'!;?ae 
LD 1697 
LR2709(03) 
An Act Regarding the Appointment of Harbor Masters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''8'' 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Current Cost - State Mandate 
State Mandate 
New or Expanded Activity 
Unit Affected 
Requiring the appointment and maintenance of a harbor master by 
Municipality 
municipal officers of a town upon a single person's request is a state 
mandate pursuant to the Maine constitution. Compensation and 
administrative expenses could be significant. 
LR2709(3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
Costs 
Significant
An Act To Continue the Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1698
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BROMLEY, SMITH
Amends: 5 MRSA §13090-J

Legislative Document 
No. 1698 
S.P.652 
In Senate, December 15,2005 
An Act To Continue the Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund 
Submitted by the Department of Economic and Community Development pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 15,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Monmouth. 
P,in!t:d on Jecyc\ed paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §13090-J, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2003, c. 
198, §16, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals 
the 
section of 
law 
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund in 2007, 
the fund. 
Page l-LR2957(1) 
that repeals the 
thereby continuing
An Act To Continue the Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1698
Committee Amendment CA_A_S502 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to S.P. 652, L.D. 1698, Bill, "An 
Act To Continue the Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page l-LR2957(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/1 0106 ~aC!. 
LD 1698 
LR 2957(02) 
An Act To Continue the Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':4" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Eliminating the repeal of the Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund will allow the Office of Tourism within the 
Department of Economic and Community Development to continue to accept private donations used to support special 
public and private marketing opportunities beyond the 2006-2007 biennium. The amount can not be determined at 
this time. 
LR2957(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Workplace Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1699
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: FISCHER

Legislative Document 
No. 1699 
H.P.1206 
House of Representatives, December 20,2005 
An Act To Improve Workplace Safety 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 14,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle. 
Pnnted on rer.:yded p;J.per 
71J~ 
1J?7I/u£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to improve workplace safety and eliminate workplace violence by: 
I. 
Requiring the Department of Labor to develop a policy on violence in the 
workplace; 
2. Requiring the policy to be posted in all places of employment; 
3. For employers with 15 or more employees, requiring education regarding the 
policy for new hires and managers; 
II 
4. Requiring security systems with "panic buttons" for those businesses that are open 
other than during regular business hours; and 
5. Creating a task force to improve workplace safety and reduce workplace violence. 
Members of the task force would include representatives from: law enforcement; 
business; the Department of Labor; the Maine Human Rights Commission; the Society 
for Human Resource Management or a similar association of human resource managers; 
and an advocate for victims of workplace violence.
An Act To Protect Military Families
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1700
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: FISCHER
Amends: 37-B MRSA §385

Legislative Document 
No. 1700 
H.P.1207 
House of Representatives, December 20, 2005 
An Act To Protect Military Families 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 14,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Legal and Veterans Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle. 
Printed nil recycled paper 
'111~ frJ.1T/P£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, members 
of 
the 
Maine 
Army 
National 
Guard 
are 
currently serving in combat zones; and 
Whereas, it is imperative that this legislation take effect 
immediately so that insurance policies may be provided to the 
guard members who are currently serving in combat zones; 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. 37-B MRSA §385, first 1J, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 460, 
§3, is amended to read: 
The Adjutant General 
may enter into insurance agreements 
wi th insurance companies for group life insurance on behalf of 
each 
participating 
Ra~i9Ral--~~a~asmaR National 
Guard 
member 
called to state active duty and 
~9 pay from departmental funds 
the cost of each individual' s 
premium for that insurance. 
A 
National Guard member who is serving in a combat zone must be 
provided with a $250,000 life insurance policy that must be paid 
for from departmental funds. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a $250,000 life insurance policy free to 
members of the Maine Army National Guard who go into combat zones. 
Page l-LR26l5(l)
An Act to Protect Military Families
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1700
Committee Amendment CA_A_H775 (House)

LD 1700 
LR 2615(02) 
An Act to Protect Military Families 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$91,536 
$91,536 
Projections 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $91,536 in fiscal year 2006-07 to the Department of 
Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to provide reimbursement to certain members of the Maine National 
Guard for the cost of purchasing life insurance. 
LR2615(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Ensure the Coordination and Effectiveness in the Provision of Outpatient and Medication Management Services under Maine's Noncategorical Waiver
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1701
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRANNIGAN, GLYNN, DUDLEY, LERMAN, ROSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 1701 
H.P.1208 
House of Representatives, December 20,2005 
Resolve, To Ensure the Coordination and Effectiveness in the 
Provision of Outpatient and Medication Management Services 
under Maine's Noncategorical Waiver 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 14,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
/J'l~ frj. 7Ilac~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BRANNIGAN of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representative GLYNN of South Portland and 
Representatives: DUDLEY of Portland, LERMAN of Augusta, Senators: ROSEN of Hancock, 
ROTlJ~1)O of Androscoggin. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 1. Development of process. Resolved: That the Department of Health and 
Human Services shall develop a process for tracking the number of mental health 
treatment sessions provided to noncategorical waiver beneficiaries, for purposes of 
appropriate clinical planning. In developing this process, the department shall: 
1. Establish prior authorization processes to ensure that a beneficiary's remaining 
service availability is not exhausted within any given calendar year; 
2. Create criteria for necessary clinical justification for exceeding the calendar year 
limit of outpatient and medication management services; and 
3. Clarify that mental health assessment services are not included within the calendar 
year service limit. 
SUMMARY 
The purpose of this bill is to ensure the coordination and effectiveness in the 
provision of outpatient and 
medication 
management services 
under Maine's 
noncategorical waiver. This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to 
develop a process for tracking the number of mental health treatment sessions provided to 
noncategorical waiver beneficiaries, for purposes of appropriate clinical planning.
An Act To Increase Efficiency in Truck Hauling
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1702
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CARR, RA YE, JODREY, LUNDEEN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2390

Legislative Document 
No. 1702 
H.P. 1209 
House of Representatives, December 20,2005 
An Act To Increase Efficiency in Truck Hauling 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 14, 2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 40l. 
Presented by Representative CARR of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
/J1~ 
1I7.11ld£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: JODREY of Bethel, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, McKENNEY of Cumberland. 
Printed (11\ reL:ydeJ paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, 
to 
keep 
Maine 
truck 
drivers 
competitive 
and 
employed during the winter and spring seasons, 
this issue of 
restricting the use of larger trailers to haul certain products 
must be resolved before the end of the legislative session; 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. 29-A MRSA §2390, sub-§l, ~K is enacted to read: 
K. 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, 
a 
full trailer or semitrailer transporting sawdust, 
wood 
shavings or wood chips whose structural length exceeds 48 
feet 
but 
does 
not 
exceed 
feet 
may 
be 
operated 
in 
combination with a truck tractor if the overall length of 
the 
combination 
of 
truck 
tractor 
and 
full 
trailer 
or 
semitrailer 
does 
not 
exceed 
feet. 
including 
all 
structural parts of the vehicle, 
permanent or temporary. 
The wheelbase_ilL a trailer or semitrailer exceeding 48 feet 
must be the same as that of a trailer or semi trailer whose 
structural length is 48 feet. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
increases 
the 
length 
limit 
of 
trailers 
and 
semi trailers 
hauling sawdust. 
shavings or wood chips from 
feet to 53 feet, as long as the overall length does not exceed 74 
feet when combined with the truck. 
The wheelbase axle distance 
must remain the same as that of a 48-foot trailer or semitrailer.
An Act To Provide Supplemental Funding for Mileage Reimbursement for Volunteers for the Meals on Wheels Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1703
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, COURTNEY, BOWLES, CRAVEN, LEWIN, RICHARDSON, TARDY, MARTIN, NASS, ROSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 1703 
H.P.121O 
House of Representati ves, December 20. 2005 
An Act To Provide Supplemental Funding for Mileage 
Reimbursement for Volunteers for the Meals on Wheels Programs 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 14,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
'7l/;U~ 'frI. 7l!tU~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LEWIN of Eliot, Speaker 
RICHARDSON of Brunswick, TARDY of Newport, Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, NASS 
of York, ROSEN of Hancock. 
Printed on rec.:ydeJ paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, motor fuel prices have risen dramatically over the past year; and 
Whereas, meals on wheels programs rely on volunteer drivers to deliver food to 
program participants; and 
Whereas, it is necessary to reimburse the volunteer drivers for mileage to ensure the 
continued viability of the meals on wheels programs; 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, 
1 
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 
Elder and Adult Services, Bureau of 
Initiative: 
Provides funds to supplement funding for mileage reimbursement to 
volunteers for meals on wheels programs. The funds are to be distributed to each Area 
Agency on Aging via the guidelines identified in the federal Older Americans Act of 
1965. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2005-06 
$100,000 
$100,000 
2006-07 
$100,000 
$100,000 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides funds to supplement funding for the mileage reimbursement for 
volunteers for meals on wheels programs. 
Page I - 122LR2641(1)-1
An Act To Prohibit Parking in Access Aisles Amend the amendment by inserting after section the following: . Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. appropriations and allocations are made. The ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080 following Initiative: Appropriates funds to provide approximately access aisle signs at a cost of $100 per sign. GENERAL FUND All Other GENERAL FUND TOTAL SENATE Page l-LR2621(5) 2005-06 $0 $0 2006-07 $50,000 $50,000 AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1706
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S473 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H. P. 
1213, 
L.D. 
1706, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit Parking in Access 
Aisles" 
Amend 
the 
amendment 
by 
inserting 
after 
section 
the 
following: 
. Sec. 
3. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
The 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080 
following 
Initiative: 
Appropriates 
funds 
to provide 
approximately 
access aisle signs at a cost of $100 per sign. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SENATE 
Page l-LR2621(5) 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$50,000 
$50,000' 
AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P. 1213, 
L.D. 1706 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
adds 
an 
appropriations 
and 
allocations 
section to Committee Amendment "A". 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: 
~.-
" 
, 
~ ( 
(Senator DAMON) 
COUNTY: 
Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/02/06 ~aC!. 
LD 1706 
LR 2621(05) 
An Act to Prohibit Parking in Access Aisles 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,11" to Committee Amendment 'A " S If 73 
Sponsor: Sen. Damon 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$50,000 
$50,000 
Projections 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This amendment provides a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services 
of $50,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 for approximately 500 access aisle signs at a cost of $100 per sign. This represents 
the estimated amount needed for the state's own compliance to the requirement in the majority report that all entities 
with disability parking access aisles have signs. 
LR2621(5) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require That Automobile Extended Service Warranties Purchased by Maine Citizens Provide for Arbitration in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1705
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SHERMAN
Amends: 10 MRSA §1471

Legislative Document 
No. 1705 
H.P. 1212 
House of Representati ves, December 20, 2005 
An Act To Require That Automobile Extended Service Warranties 
Purchased by Maine Citizens Provide for Arbitration in the State 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 14,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1471, sub·§2·A is enacted to read: 
2-A. 
Extend~d 
servi,c;:e 
warranty. 
"Extended 
serviJ;;~ 
warranty" means a service contract, not a warranty as that term 
is used in Title 11, 
Art~cle 2, that promises service in exchange 
for 
a 
fee 
and may also be 
referred to as 
"extended service 
contract." 
Sec. 2. 10 MRSA §1471, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 1975, c. 770, 
§57, is amended to read: 
8. 
Warranty. 
~WattaRty~--sRa±±--Rave Except 
as 
otherwise 
provided in this section, "warranty" has the same meaning in this 
chapter as in Title 11, Article 2, and sRa±±-~Re±YQe includes any 
expression or affirmation of Q dealer's willingness or ability to 
repair the vehicle, or make it conform to other affirmations or 
expressions of its qualities, communicated in any manner to a 
purchaser at or before the agreement to sell. 
Sec. 3. 10 MRSA H475. sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. 
Extended 
serv~~e warranty arbitration location. 
An 
extended service warranty that was sold in this State for a motor 
vehicle 
registered 
in 
this 
State 
that 
includes 
a 
clause 
indicating that arbitration is required must require the location 
of the arbitration to be in this State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that an extended service warranty for an 
automobile sold in this State must provide that the arbitration 
regarding the warranty must occur in the State of Maine. 
Page l-LR2736(l)
An Act to Prohibit Parking in Access Aisles
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1706
Committee Amendment CA_A_H764 (House)

LD 1706 
LR2621(02) 
An Act to Prohibit Parking in Access Aisles 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Majority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes a new traffic infraction. 
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR2621(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit Parking in Access Aisles
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1706
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 1706 
H.P. 1213 
House of Representatives, December 20,2005 
An Act To Prohibit Parking in Access Aisles 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 14, 2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 40l. 
Presented by Representative MARLEY of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, current law is 
ambiguous 
on the use of access 
aisles for disability parking by the disabled; and 
Whereas, it is necessary that this ambiguity be eliminated 
as soon as possible; 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. 29·A MRSA §521. sub·§9·A. as amended by PL 2005, c. 
433, §7 and affected by §28, is further amended to read: 
9-A. 
Enforcement of disability parking restrictions. 
A law 
enforcement officer may enforce disability parking restrictions. 
The State Police shall enforce disability parking restrictions at 
service facilities established on the Maine Turnpike and on the 
interstate highway system in the State. 
A person commits 
a 
traffic infraction if that person parks in a parking space 
9F 
aeee66--ais~e designated and clearly marked 
for 
persons with 
physical 
disabilities 
and 
has 
not 
been 
issued 
or 
is 
not 
transporting 
a 
person 
who 
has 
been 
issued 
a 
disability 
registration plate or a removable windshield placard pursuant to 
this section or section 523 or a disability registration plate or 
placard issued by another state. 
A person commits 
a traffic 
infraction if that person parks in an access aisle, regardless of 
whether the person has 
been issued a disability registration 
plate or removable placard. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits persons who do not possess disability 
registration plates or removable windshield placards from parking 
in disability parking spaces or access aisles. 
The law, however, 
does not prohibit persons with disability plates or placards from 
parking in access aisles. 
Page l-LR2621 (1) 
This bill prohibits anyone from parking in an access aisle, 
which 
is 
defined 
as 
a 
space 
that 
is 
clearly 
marked 
and 
immediately adjacent to a parking space designated and clearly 
marked for persons with physical disabilities.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Archery Hunting Season
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1704
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WHEELER, STRIMLING, BABBIDGE, CUMMINGS, DUPLESSIE, JENNINGS, LUNDEEN, RICHARDSON, THOMPSON, TUTTLE
Amends: 12 MRSA §11403

Legislative Document 
No. 1704 
H.P. 1211 
House of Representatives, December 20,2005 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Archery Hunting Season 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 14,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative WHEELER of Kittery. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of 
Westbrook, JENNINGS of Leeds, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, Speaker RICHARDSON of 
Brunswick, THOMPSON of China, TUTTLE of Sanford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11403, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. 
Expanded 
archery 
deer 
hunting 
S~~~QJt,._~-'Ib~.r~~ 
special 
expanded archery deer 
hlJnting 
seas<;)l1 
fr:Q!~ the first 
Saturday following Labor DaY---.1tnti 1 __ J~.J1E'1 __ Las t __ day _oj: __ j:;he~pecial 
muzzle-loading 
hunting 
season 
under 
sectiQ11 __ 11404_. ___ -AU 
PJ'ovisions of t;his section and sections 
lI102~J,1106 and 
J,J,lJ)~ 
apply during this season. 
Any person who possesses an archery 
hunting 
license 
under 
this 
section 
is 
eligible 
to 
purch~~~ 
gLecia~eason permits as ...QIovided in sectionl1153. 
One permit 
may be purchased author izi-.1l9.- the takinE of a deer other thj;m ___ ~m 
antlerless deer and one permit may be purchased authorizing 
th~ 
taking of an antlerless deer. 
The expanded archery deer hunting season applies only to areas 
that are closed to hunting with a firearm. 
During the~andeQ 
archery deer hunting season, areas that are open to hunting with 
a firearm must be closed to archery huPting until the regulax 
archery hunting season begins. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows an expanded archery deer hunting season for 
deer in areas that are closed to firearm hunting and also allows 
the taking of 2 deer during the expanded archE'ry deer hunting 
season, one antlered deer and one antlerless deer. 
Page I-LR2624(1)
An Act To Provide for the Issuance of a Bench Warrant Upon Failure To Appear for a Hearing on Nonpayment of a County Jail Reimbursement Fee
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1709
Committee Amendment CA_A_H792 (House)

LD 1709 
LR 2676(02) 
An Act To Provide for the Issuance of a Bench Warrant Upon Failure To Appear for a Hearing on 
Nonpayment of a County Jail Reimbursement Fee 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/t" 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Increased costs to County Jails 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Authorizes the issuance of a bench warrant for nonpayment of jail reimbursement fee. Committing offenders to the 
county jail for nonpayment of the fee will result in increased costs to the county jail system. 
LR2676(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1710
Committee Amendment CA_A_H756 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "R" to H.P. 1217, L.D. 1710, "Resolve, 
Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the 
State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01130/06 ~ae 
LD 1710 
LR2952(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor to Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate 
in the Unorganized Territory 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
The amount of additional dedicated revenue in the Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund can not be 
determined at this time and will depend on the selling price of the real estate. The additional dedicated revenue will 
be available to reduce future tax assessments in the Unorganized Territory. 
LR2952(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws Amend the amendment in section in subsection in paragraph A in the first line (page 2, line 21 in amendment) by inserting after the following: Incorporated" the following: nonprofit Further amend the amendment in section 10 in subsection 3 in paragraph A in the first line (page 3, line 24 in amendment) by inserting after the following: Incorporated" the following: nonprofit SUMMARY Current law provides an exemption from the sales and use tax and the service provider tax for incorporated hospitals. This amendment Change~-~l ~Ption from these taxes to apply to incorporated nen rOfit)h sPi)als. , ~/ SPONSORED BY: (Representative LERM N) TOWN: Augusta Page l-LR2951(4) HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1711
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H1002 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT ,.fJ" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" 
to H. P. 
1218, L.D. 1711, Bill, "An Act To Make Minor Substantive Changes 
to the Tax Laws" 
Amend 
the 
amendment 
in section 
in 
subsection 
in 
paragraph A in the first line (page 2, line 21 in amendment) by 
inserting after the following: 
"Incorporated" the 
following: 
'nonprofit' 
Further amend the amendment in section 10 in subsection 3 in 
paragraph A in the first line (page 3, line 24 in amendment) by 
inserting after the 
following: 
"Incorporated" the 
following: 
'nonprofit' 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides an exemption from the sales and use tax 
and the service provider tax for incorporated hospitals. 
This 
amendment 
Change~-~l 
~Ption from these taxes to apply to 
incorporated nen rOfit)h sPi)als. 
, 
~/ 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative LERM N) 
TOWN: 
Augusta 
Page l-LR2951(4) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04111/06 wac:.. 
LD 1711 
LR 2951(04) 
An Act To Make Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment '.fr' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Lerman 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetennined current biennium revenue increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Repealing a sales and use tax exemption for incorporated hospitals that are not detennined by the United States 
Internal Revenue Service to be exempt from taxation as a nonprofit under Section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code 
will increase Sales and Use Tax revenue. The amount of the increase can not be detennined at this time. 
LR2951 (4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restore the Funding to the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1712
Committee Amendment CA_A_H741 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 1219, L.D. 1712, Bill, "An Act To 
Restore the Funding to the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional 
Services" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. PL 2005, c. 457, Pt. EE, §1 is amended to read: 
Sec. EE-1. 
Transfer from Fund for Efficient Delivery of Local and 
Regional Services. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 
5681, subsection 5-B or any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer 
$2,335,918 from the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services to 
the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2006 aBe transfer 
$2,451,935 frOfH: the FaBe for the EfficieBt DeliYery of Local aBe RegioBal geryices to 
the l:lBappropriatee s1:1Fpll:ls of the GeBeral ¥l:lBe BO later thaB Jl:lBe 30, 2007.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It restores the 2nd year of funding for the Fund for 
the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services by amending the section of Public 
Law 2005, chapter 457 that would have transferred the money to the General Fund by 
June 30, 2007. The amendment also strikes the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
FlSC\L ~OTE REQ"ClRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01125/06 ~ac:. 
LD 1712 
LR 3043(02) 
An Act To Restore the Funding to the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
$0 
$2,451,935 
Projections 
2007-08 
$0 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($2,451,935) 
$2,451,935 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This legislation eliminates an already budgeted fiscal year 2006-07 transfer from the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of 
Local and Regional Services to the General Fund (unappropriated surplus), thereby reducing available resources in the 
General Fund by $2,451,935 in fiscal year 2006-07. 
LR3043(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restore the Funding to the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1712
Committee: State and Local Government

Legislative Document 
No. 1712 
H.P. 1219 
House of Representatives, December 20,2005 
An Act To Restore the Funding to the Fund for the Efficient 
Delivery of Local and Regional Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham for the Intergovernmental Advisory 
Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3D-A, section 2181, subsection 4, 
paragraph F. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 14, 2005. Referred to the Committee on 
State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the State Controller will have already transferred the funding from the 
Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services to the General Fund 
before this Act becomes effective if the following legislation is not enacted as an 
emergency; and 
Whereas, the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services will 
improve the provision of jointly provided services in terms of efficiency and cost savings 
for municipal and county governments, which will reduce property taxes; 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. PL 2005, c. 457, Pt. EE is repealed. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill restores the funding for the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and 
Regional Services by repealing the section of Public Law 2005, chapter 457 that would 
have transferred the money to the General Fund by June 30, 2006 and by June 30, 2007. 
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Resolve, To Direct the State Planning Office To Establish a Working Group To Standardize Accounting Standards at All Levels of Government
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1713
Committee: State and Local Government

Legislative Document 
No. 1713 
H.P.1220 
House of Representatives, December 20, 2005 
Resolve, To Direct the State Planning Office To Establish a Working 
Group To Standardize Accounting Standards at All Levels of 
Government 
Reported by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham for the Intergovernmental Advisory 
Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 2181, subsection 4, 
paragraph F. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 14,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
I 
Sec. 1. 
Working group established. 
Resolved: 
That the Executive 
Department, State Planning Office shall create a working group to develop a standard 
accounting format for municipalities and counties. 
The State Planning Office shall 
consult with, and request assistance from, state agencies including the Department of 
Audit and advocacy groups including the Maine Municipal Association and the Maine 
County Commissioners Association. The standard accounting format must be designed 
to allow municipalities and counties to enter into cooperative regional efforts for cost-
savings and efficiency purposes; and be it further 
Sec. 2. 
Report and recommendations. 
Resolved: 
That the Executive 
Department, State Planning Office shall report its findings under section I and 
II 
recommendations, 
including 
suggested 
legislation, 
if 
appropriate, 
to 
the 
Intergovernmental Advisory Commission no later than November I, 2006; and be it 
further 
Sec. 3. 
Authority to report out legislation. 
Resolved: 
That the 
IS 
Intergovernmental Advisory Commission is authorized to report out legislation 
concerning the findings under section I to the First Regular Session of the 123rd 
Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Executive Department, State Planning Office to establish a 
working group to develop a standard accounting format for municipalities and counties. 
The State Planning Office shall consult with state agencies and advocacy groups. The 
standard format is intended to allow towns to enter into cooperative agreements for cost-
savings purposes. 
The State Planning Office shall report its findings and suggested 
legislation to the Intergovernmental Advisory Commission. The comwission may report 
out legislation to the First Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature. 
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