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An Act To Amend the Law Governing Rate of Growth Ordinances
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0577
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: BROMLEY, KOFFMAN, DAMON, MARTIN, BEAUDETTE

Legislative Document 
No. 577 
S.P. 186 
In Senate, February 3, 2005 
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Rate of Growth Ordinances 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAMON of Hancock, MARTIN of Aroostook, Representative: BEAUDETTE of 
Biddeford. 
Printed on recyc led paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the current law governing rate 
of growth ordinances: 
1. 
To require a town to demonstrate the need for a growth 
cap prior to adopting a rate of growth ordinance; 
2. 
To establish a 
3-year sunset for 
a 
rate of growth 
ordinance in a municipality; and 
3. 
To require that growth areas identified in an approved 
comprehensive plan be exempt from the growth cap. 
Page l-LRI997(1)
An Act To Continue the Ban on Dragging in the Taunton River Area
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0576
Committee Amendment CA_A_S94 (Senate)

LD576 
LR 0635(02) 
An Act To Continue the Ban on Dragging in the Taunton River Area 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
.. 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR0635(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0578
Committee Amendment CA_A_S104 (Senate)

FmST SPECIAL SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A 
.. to S.P. 187, L.D. 578, Bill, 
Act To Amend the Charter of the Portland Public Library" 
"An 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the 
enacting clause the following: 
. Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the 1867 charter for the Portland Public Library 
presents the City of Portland with significant obstacles in its 
operation of and its pursuit of funding for improvements to the 
city's library: and 
Whereas, obsolete 
language 
in the 
charter 
needs 
to 
be 
removed; and 
Whereas, 
public 
libraries 
importance to our citizens; and 
are 
institutions 
of 
great 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore,' 
Further amend the bill by inserting at the end before the 
summary the following: 
Page l-LRl098(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 
.. to S.P. 187, L.D. 578 
I Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. I 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and an emergency 
clause to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Portland Public Library
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0578
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STRIMLING, ADAMS, BRANNIGAN, DUDLEY, EDER, HARLOW, MARLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 578 
S.P. 187 
In Senate, February 3, 2005 
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Portland Public Library 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BRANNIGAN of Portland, DUDLEY 
of Portland, EDER of Portland, HARLOW of Portland, MARLEY of Portland. 
Pnnt,:d nn recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. P&SL 1867, c.174, §3, first sentence is amended to read: 
The 
eiEY City of Portland aFe 
is hereby authorized to 
appropriate 
and 
paYT 
annuallYT 
toward 
the 
expenses 
of 
establishing 
and 
maintaining 
said 
insti tutionT---e---&\ID\---naE 
a 
eHeeeain~-~~~~--f~F-eaeR-~--it4T-FaEaBle-~~~£7-~~-&a&-yeaF 
neHE-~€£~~~~--~~-wRieR-£a~4-~~~~-~-~&-ffiaaeT and may 
also furnish rooms for its accommodation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the annual cap on appropriations the City 
of Portland may make in support of the library and its operations. 
Page l-LR109a (1)
An Act To Encourage Downtown and Urban Revitalization while Meeting the Requirements of New Storm Water Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0580
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BROMLEY, KOFFMAN, DAMON, MARTIN, BEAUDETTE, BERUBE, FARRINGTON
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-Y

Legislative Document 
No. 580 
S.P. 189 
In Senate, February 3, 2005 
An Act To Encourage Downtown and Urban Revitalization while 
Meeting the Requirements of New Storm Water Rules 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAMON of Hancock, MARTIN of Aroostook, Representatives: BEAUDETTE of 
Biddeford, BERUBE of Lisbon, FARRINGTON of Gorham. 
Printed on recyc led paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 36 MRSA §5219-Y is enacted to read: 
§5219-Y. 
Storm water mitigation 
1. 
Tax credit allowed. 
A taxpayer who owns, leases or uses 
property located within a growth area as defined by Title 30-A, 
section 430}' subsection 6-C or a service center community as 
defined 
by 
Title 
30-A, 
section 
4301, 
subsection 
14-A 
that 
includes an urban, 
impaired stream that fails to meet water 
quality standards because of the effect of storm water 
from 
undeveloped lands is entitled to a tax credit if: 
A. 
The taxpayer is required by a municipality or sanitary 
district to pay a user fee for the management of the storm 
water under state or federal rules; or 
B. 
The 
taxpayer 
is 
required 
by 
the 
Department 
of 
Environmental 
Protection 
to 
mitigate 
project 
impacts 
by 
treating, 
reducing or eliminating an off-site or on-site 
predevelopment impervious storm water source. 
The amount of credit allowed under this subsection is equal to 
the amount of the user fee paid for the tax year under paragraph 
A or the 
amount of mitigation costs for the tax year under 
paragraph B. 
2. 
Limitation. 
The credit allowed under this section may 
not reduce the tax otherwise due under this Part to less than 
zero. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides 
a 
tax credit to owners 
or users of 
property within a service center community or growth area that 
includes an urban, impaired stream in an amount equal to the user 
fee 
paid 
to 
a 
municipality 
or 
sanitary district 
for 
the 
management of storm water or for the cost of mitigation required 
by the Department of Environmental Protection. 
Page l-LR2031(l)
An Act To Supplement Benefits for State Employees and Teachers Whose Pensions Are Subject to Reductions Enacted in 1993
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0579
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: MILLS

Legislative Document 
No. 579 
S.P.188 
In Senate, February 3, 2005 
An Act To Supplement Benefits for State Employees and Teachers 
Whose Pensions Are Subject to Reductions Enacted in 1993 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
Printed on recyc led paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
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 create a new defined contribution plan 
as a supplemental benefit for those state employees and teachers 
who are in service under the Maine State Retirement System, or 
MSRS, on or after January 1, 2006. 
The new plan would not cover any member who was in service 
with 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993; any member 
covered by the 1998 Special Plan; or any member covered by the 
plan for Maine State Police Officers. 
Contributions to the plan would be calculated at the rate of 
2'l-o of an employee's salary or wages earned after December 31, 
2005. 
The amount will be deducted from the employee's existing 
required contribution to the MSRS, 
but the employee's defined 
benefits under MSRS will not be diminished. 
The 
added 
cost 
of 
maintaining 
the 
employee's 
defined 
benefits will be allocated to the employer's share of the pension 
contribution. 
For 
state 
employees, 
the 
added 
cost will 
be 
apportioned across the entire payroll for state employees covered 
under MSRS, 
whether or not they are also covered by the new 
plan. 
Amounts contributed to the plan are managed by MSRS for the 
benefit of each employee in a nonlapsing fund. 
Each employee's 
share of the fund is tax-sheltered and portable as provided in 
Section 457 and other provisions of the United States Internal 
Revenue Code. 
Each employee's accumulated contributions and net earnings 
are nonlapsing and may be withdrawn or rolled over in accordance 
with the United States Internal Revenue Code when the employee 
dies, retires or departs from state service but only in the form 
of an annuity to be paid for the life of the employee or the 
employee's spouse. 
The employee will have a 
range of annuity 
options for payment of benefits to the employee or the employee's 
spouse. 
Page l-LR1l73(l)
An Act To Encourage Downtown and Urban Revitalization while Meeting the Requirements of New Storm Water Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0580
Committee Amendment CA_A_S159 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S • P • 189, L.D. 580, Bill, "An 
Act To Encourage Downtown and Urban Revitalization while Meeting 
the Requirements of New Storm Water Rules" 
Amend 
the bill 
in 
"§521.9-Y." 
in subsection 
blocked paragraph (page 1, 
in its place the following: 
section 
in 
that part 
designated 
by striking out all of the last 
lines 24 to 27 in L.D.) and inserting 
'The amount of credit allowed under this subsection is egual to 
the amount of the user fee paid by the taxpayer during the tax 
year under paragraph A or the amount of mitigation costs paid by 
the taxpayer during the tax year under paragraph B. 
Amounts paid 
must be certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.' 
Further amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the 
following: 
Sec. 2. Application. 
This Act applies to tax years beginning 
on or after January 1, 2005. 
, Sec. 
3. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
The 
ADMINISTRATIVE AIm FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPAR".IMEN".r OF 
Maine Revenue Services 
0002 
following 
Initiative: 
Provides one-time funds for the computer programming 
costs associated with establishing an income tax credit equal to 
storm water management user fees. 
Page l-LR2031(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
j~ 
~. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ~, to S.P. 189, L.D. 580 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$20,000 
$20,000 
2006-07 
$0 
$0 ' 
This amendment adds administrative clarity to the tax credit 
enacted in the bill and adds an application date. 
It also adds 
an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
'. 
Approved: 04/25/05 hac::.. 
LD580 
LR2031(02) 
An Act To Encourage Downtown and Urban Revitalization while Meeting the Requirements of New 
Storm Water Rules 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A' . 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
.ppropriationsi Allocations 
. General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
FiscalDetail and Notes 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$86,859 
$20,000 
($66,859) 
($3,593) 
Projections 
2006-07 
2007-08 
$68,865 
$70,856 
$0 
$0 
($68,865) 
($70,856) 
($3,701) 
($3,887) 
Projections 
2008-09 
$72,982 
$0 
($72,982) 
($4,003) 
Establishing an income tax credit equal to the storm water management user fee is expected to reduce General Fund 
revenue by $66,859 in fiscal year 200~-06 and $68,865 in fiscal year 2006-07. This bill also includes a General Fund 
appropriation of $20,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 for Maine Revenue Services for the computer programming associated 
with this new income tax credit. The additional costs associated with certifying amounts paid for mitigation can be 
absorbed by the Department of Environmental Protection utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR2031(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of1
An Act Regarding Identity Theft Deterrence
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0581
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BROMLEY, KOFFMAN, BARTLETT, HOBBINS, BEAUDETTE, BERUBE, SMITH
Amends: 10 MRSA §1313-C

Legislative Document 
No. 581 
S.P. 190 
In Senate, February 3,2005 
An Act Regarding Identity Theft Deterrence 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, Representatives: BEAUDETTE of 
Biddeford, BERUBE of Lisbon, SMITH of Monmouth. 
PriPtcd on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1313-C is enacted to read: 
§1313-C. 
Authorization of consumer required for disclosure of 
consumer reports 
Notwithstanding 
sections 
1313 A 
and 
1313 B, 
a 
consumer 
reporting agency may not furnish a consumer report or disclose 
any information relating to a consumer for any purpose without 
the authorization of the consumer if the consumer has presented 
the consumer reporting agency with a 
copy of a police report 
prepared by a 
law enforcement agency in investigation of the 
misuse of the consumer's identification in suspected violation of 
Title l7-A, section 905-A. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
prohibits 
a 
consumer 
reporting 
agency 
from 
furnishing a 
consumer report or disclosing information about a 
consumer unless the consumer has authorized the disclosure if the 
consumer has given a 
copy of a police report to the consumer 
reporting agency that was prepared by a law enforcement agency in 
investigation of identity theft involving the consumer. 
Page l-LR1553(1)
An Act To Make Changes to the Banking Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0587
Committee Amendment CA_A_S78 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A." to S.P. 196, L.D. 587, Bill, "An 
Act To Make Changes to the Banking Laws" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. 9·B MRSA §342, sub-§2, tE is enacted to read: 
E. 
Upon approval of the superintendent and evidence that 
the converting institution has complied with all applicable 
state 
and 
federal 
laws. 
rules 
and 
regulations. 
the 
superintendent shall issue to the resulting institution a 
certificate 
specifying 
the 
name 
of 
the 
converting 
institution and shall file a copy of the certificate with 
the Secretary of State. 
This certificate. once filed. is 
conclusive evidence of the conversion and of the correctness 
of all proceedings related to the conversion in all courts 
and places. 
Unless 
a 
later date 
is specified in the 
certificate. the conversion is effective upon issuance of 
the certificate.' 
Further amend the bill by relettering or renumber ing any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
consecutively. 
Page I-LR0443(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~~e.:,. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~, to S.P. 196, L.D. 587 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
clarifies 
that 
the 
Superintendent 
of 
Financial 
Institutions 
may 
issue 
a 
certificate 
indicating 
approval 
of 
the 
conversion 
of 
a 
national 
bank 
to 
a 
state-chartered financial institution and that the certificate 
issued 
by 
the 
superintendent 
is 
conclusive 
evidence 
of 
a 
conversion. 
The bill's language only applies to the conversion 
of 
a 
federally chartered savings 
bank 
to 
a 
state-chartered 
financial institution. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/15/05 ~ac. 
LD587 
LR0443(02) 
An Act To Make Changes to the Banking Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to Bureau of Financial Institutions in the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation in 
implementing this bill can be absorbed utilizing existing resources. 
LR0443(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restore Support for HIV and AIDS Treatment and Prevention
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0588
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: DUDLEY, COWGER, ADAMS, BLISS, BOWEN, MAKAS, MARRACHE, THOMPSON, STRIMLING

Legislative Document 
No. 588 
H.P.421 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2005 
An Act To Restore Support for HIV and AIDS Treatment and 
Prevention 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative DUDLEY of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator COWGER of Kennebec and 
~ll/~~ 1J7.17ld£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BLISS of South Portland, BOWEN of Rockport, 
MAKAS of Lewiston, MARRACHE of Waterville, THOMPSON of China, Senator: 
STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 
1. 
A ppropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
Bureau of Health 
0143 
The 
following 
Initiative: 
Appropr iates funds for HIV and AIDS treatment and 
prevention. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005~06 
$350,000 
$350,000 
2006-07 
$350,000 
$350,000 
This bill provides a General Fund appropriation of $350,000 
in each of fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-07 for the Bureau of 
Health within the Department of Health and Human Services for HIV 
and AIDS treatment and prevention. 
Page l-LR1461 (1)
An Act To Strengthen Ethical Standards Regarding Former Legislators
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0589
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BOWLES, DAVIS, BRYANT-DESCHENES, FISHER, MARRACHE, MILLETT, MILLS, MOODY, WESTON

Legislative Document 
No. 589 
H.P.422 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2005 
An Act To Strengthen Ethical Standards Regarding Former 
Legislators 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BOWLES of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and 
17/~ 
/J7.1l7tU:~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, FISHER of Brewer, MARRACHE of 
Waterville, MILLETT of Waterford, MILLS of Farmington, MOODY of Manchester, Senator: 
WESTON of Waldo. 
Printeuull recydeu paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA c. 25. sub-c. 3 is enacted to read: 
SUBCHAPTER 3 
PROHIBITED EMPLOYMENT 
§l03l. 
Prohibitions on employment for former Legislators 
Persons 
elected 
to 
the 
Senate 
or 
the 
House 
of 
Representatives 
are 
Nohibited 
from 
accepting 
employment 
as 
provided in this section for 2 years after leaving office. 
1. 
State agencies. 
A former Legislator may not accept 
employment with a state agency or a quasi-state agency. 
2. 
Educational institutions. 
A former Legislator may not 
accept 
employment 
with 
a 
publicly 
funded 
higher 
education 
institution. 
3. 
Judicial branch. 
A former Legislator may not accept 
employment in the judicial branch except that a former Legislator 
may be 
appointed and confirmed as 
a 
justice of the 
Supreme 
Judicial Court or Superior Court or a judge of the District Court. 
4. 
LObbyist. 
A 
t~n!lerkegislator may not register or work 
as 
a 
lobbyist or accept employment working for 
a 
registered 
lobbyist organization. 
This does not prohibit working for 
a 
business 
or 
organization that is 
represented 
by 
a 
lobbying 
organization. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits former Legislators from working for a 
state agency, a public higher education institution, the judicial 
branch, except when serving as a justice or judge, and lobbying 
organizations for a period of 2 years after leaving office. 
The 
bill does not preclude working for a business or organization 
that is represented by a lobbying organization. 
Page l-LR1850(1)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0589
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H435 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A'to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT lOA" to H.P. 422, 
L.D. 
589, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Strengthen Ethical Standards Regarding 
Former Legislators" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 2 and 3 
(page 1, lines 41 to 52 in amendment) 
and inserting in their 
place the following: 
I Sec. 2. 
Report and recommendations. Resolved: 
That 
the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices shall 
report its findings 
and 
recommendations, 
including 
suggested 
legislation if appropriate, to the joint standing committee of 
the 
Legislature 
having 
jurisdiction 
over 
state 
and 
local 
government matters no later than January 15, 
2007; 
and be it 
further 
Sec. 3. Authority to report out legislation. Resolved: 
That the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over state and local government matters is authorized to report 
out legislation concerning 
the 
study 
undertaken pursuant 
to 
section 1 to the First Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature. I 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the date by which the Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices must submit its report 
from January 15, 2006 to January 15, 2007 and also changes the 
Page l-LRl850(4) 
HOUSE, AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 422, L.D. 
session in which the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over state and local government matters is 
authorized to report out legislation from the Second Regular 
Session of the 122nd Legislature to the First Regular Session of 
the 123rd Legislature. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representativ 
TOWN: 
Lincoln 
'HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Medical Malpractice Insurance Rate Filings
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0590
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MILLS, MARTIN, DUDLEY, HARLOW
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2304-C

Legislative Document 
No. 590 
H.P.423 
House of Representatives, February 3,2005 
An Act Regarding Medical Malpractice Insurance Rate Filings 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
IY/~ 
1/1. 7l!d£:~{ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MILLS of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: DUDLEY of Portland, HARLOW of Portland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2304-C. sub-§§3 and 5, as enacted by PL 
1991, c. 377, §ll, are repealed. 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRS A §2304-C. sub-§5-A is enacted to read: 
5-A. 
Public access. 
Immediately after receiving a filing 
under this section, the superintendent shall grant access to the 
filing to the public. 
Sec. 3. 24-A MRSA §2304-C, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 
377, §ll, is amended to read: 
6. 
Public hearinq. 
The superintendent may hold a public 
hearing on any filing and must hold a public hearing on a filing 
reguesting a 
rate increase of more 
than 
5%, 
as provided in 
sections 229 to 235. 
At the request of aBY ~ person eese~iBee-iB 
sHBsee~ieB--9 who 
pays 
premiums 
for 
physicians 
and 
surgeons 
liabili ty cover...Qge 
to the 
COIJl.P1illY that made the filing or 
a 
person or organization who represents a group of persons who pay 
premiums for physicians and surgeons liability coverage to the 
company 
that 
made 
the 
filing, 
the 
superintendent shall, 
as 
required by section 229, hold a public hearing on the filing. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Superintendent of Insurance to make 
medical malpractice filings open to the public and to hold a 
public hearing for any filing requesting a rate increase over 5~.
An Act To Clarify the Provisions for Child Support Orders Providing Health Insurance for Children
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0591
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TARDY, BRYANT-DESCHENES, CARR, MILLS, PELLETIER-SIMPSON
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1653

Legislative Document 
No. 591 
H.P.424 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2005 
An Act To Clarify the Provisions for Child Support Orders 
Providing Health Insurance for Children 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TARDY of Newport. 
'!r/~ 1J7. 7J?(}£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, CARR of Lincoln, 
MILLS of Farmington, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Printed on recyded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §1653, sub-§8, 1[C, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 
694, Pt. B, §2 and affected by Pt. E, §2, is amended to read: 
C. 
The court may require the payment of part or all of the 
medical expenses, hospi tal expenses and other health care 
expenses of the child. 
The court order must include 
a 
provision requ1r1ng 
t:he---G-91-~at:ee at least one parent to 
obtain and maintain health insurance coverage for medical, 
hospitalization 
and 
dental 
expenses, 
if 
reasonable 
cost 
health insurance is available to 
~he-ea.J.i'3at:ee that parent. 
The 
court order must also require the eeli'3at:ee parent 
providing insurance to furnish proof of coverage to the 
eeli'3ee other parent within 15 days of receipt of a copy of 
the court order. 
If reasonable cost health insurance is not 
available at the time of the hearing, the court order must 
establish the obligation to provide health insurance on the 
part 
of 
~he--eeli'3a~ee at 
least 
one 
parent, 
effective 
immediately 
upon 
reasonable 
cost health 
insurance 
being 
available. 
SUMMARY 
Current law presumes that the parent paying child support 
also provides health insurance for the child. 
This bill allows 
the court to order either parent, or both, to provide health 
insurance coverage for the child.
An Act To Alter Trade-in Allowances Regarding Motor Homes
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0593
Committee Amendment CA_A_H75 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 426, L.D. 593, 
Act To Alter Trade-in Allowances Regarding Motor Homes" 
Bill, "An 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, 
lines 3 to 13 in L.D.) 
Further amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 9 in the 
last line (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the 
following: 
"h2.m.u." the following: 
'. as defined in Title 29-A. 
section 101, subsection 40,' 
Further amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment deletes the bill's definition of "motor home" 
and replaces it with a cross-reference to a definition of the 
same term in Title 29-A. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 03/03/05 ~ae 
LD593 
LR2036(02) 
An Act To Alter Trade-in Allowances Regarding Motor Homes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$194,356 
2006-07 
$287,818 
Projections 
2007-08 
$306,863 
Projections 
2008-09 
$327,463 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($194,356) 
($10,661) 
($287,818) 
($15,787) 
($306,863) 
($16,832) 
($327,463) 
($17,962) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Allowing a sales tax trade-in credit for motor homes and camper trailers is expected to reduce General Fund revenue 
by $194,346 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $287,818 in fiscal year 2006-07. 
LR2036(1) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Case Management Officers To Conduct Hearings in Divorce Court
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0592
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TARDY, BRYANT-DESCHENES, CARR, MILLS, PELLETIER-SIMPSON, DAVIS
Amends: 4 MRSA §183

Legislative Document 
No. 592 
H.P.425 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2005 
An Act To Allow Case Management Officers To Conduct Hearings 
in Divorce Court 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TARDY of Newport. 
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/J7.1llt2C~{ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT -DESCHENES of Turner, CARR of Lincoln, 
MILLS of Farmington, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §183, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. 
PilQ~_~QlltC!:.. 
Notwithstanding 
the 
jurisdictional 
limi tation~of subsection 1, the Chief Justice of the Supreme 
Judicial Court may establish a pilot project in which one or more 
family case management officers have jurisdiction to hear and 
di;u>Q.se of all elements of a 
di~rc~-----.9.ctJon when both parties 
consent. 
Orders 
of 
the 
family 
case 
management 
officer 
are 
subject to appellate review in the same manner as any final order 
of the District Court. 
Sec. 2. Report. 
The State Court Administrator shall report to 
the 
joint 
standing 
committee 
of 
the 
Legislature 
having 
jurisdiction 
over 
judiciary 
matters 
by 
January 
15, 
2007 
explaining the results of any pilot project implemented under the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 183, subsection 4. 
SUMMARY 
Current 
law 
limits 
the 
jurisdiction 
of 
family 
case 
management officers in divorce actions to interim orders 
and 
final orders when uncontested. 
This bill authorizes the Chief 
Justice 
of 
the 
Supreme Judicial 
Court to establish 
a 
pilot 
project in which one or more family case management officers have 
jurisdiction to hear and dispose of all elements of a divorce 
action when both parties to the divorce consent. 
By January 15, 
2007, the State Court Administrator is required to report the 
results of any pilot project to the joint standing committee of 
the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters.
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0595
Committee Amendment CA_A_H105 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 428, L.D. 595, Bill, "An 
Act To Allow the Department of Marine Resources To Preserve and 
Protect Burnt Island and Burnt Island Living Lighthouse and To 
Regulate Their Use" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the 
enacting clause the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Burnt Island is open to the public 7 days a week 
from April to October; and 
Whereas, 
the 
Department 
of 
Marine 
Resources 
needs 
the 
authority to regulate the use of Burnt Island, to protect the 
island's ecosystems and to conserve this fragile resource; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this law is necessary to 
ensure that regulations are in place for the opening of Burnt 
Island and the Burnt Island Living Lighthouse in April 2005; 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,' 
Page l-LR0636(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT itA" to H.P. 428, L.D. 595 
Further amend the bill by inserting at the end before the 
summary the following: 
t 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and an emergency 
clause to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote Education in the Unorganized Territory
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0594
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PERRY, DAMON, CLARK, FISCHER, SMITH
Amends: 20-A MRSA §3301

Legislative Document 
No. 594 
H.P.427 
House of Representatives, February 3,2005 
An Act To Promote Education in the Unorganized Territory 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, FISCHER of Presque Isle, SMITH of Van Buren. 
Printeu nil recycJeJ paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §3301. sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8. 
Closing schQol. 
The commissioner may not close a school 
in the unorganized territory except in accordance with procedures 
~nd standards established by the department by rule. 
The 
rule~ 
must provide for a public hearing in the area served by a school 
pr ior to the date of ~roposed closure of the school. 
Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules 
as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
This bill requires 
major substantive rules 
follow 
when 
proposing 
territory. 
SUMMARY 
the Department of Education to adopt 
to establish standards and practices to 
to 
close 
a 
school 
in the 
unorganized 
Page l-LR07 40 (l)
An Act To Alter Trade-in Allowances Regarding Motor Homes
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0593
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, COURTNEY, ASH, BLANCHETTE, CHURCHILL, FISHER, HANLEY, JENNINGS, MARLEY, RINES
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752, 36 MRSA §1765

Legislative Document 
No. 593 
H.P.426 
House of Representatives, February 3,2005 
An Act To Alter Trade-in Allowances Regarding Motor Homes 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
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/h.11!0£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ASH of Belfast, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CHURCHILL of Wash bum, 
FISHER of Brewer, HANLEY of Gardiner, JENNINGS of Leeds, MARLEY of Portland, 
RINES of Wiscasset. 
Pflnted on rt'l:ycleJ paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§6-C is enacted to read: 
6-C. 
Motor home. 
"Motor home" means a motor vehicle that: 
b~~~x_.l,-9j,-pally 
design~(;h __ H!.con~structed or 
permanently 
altered to provide facilities for human habitation; or 
B. 
Has a camper permanently attached to it. 
"Motor home" does not include a mobile home as defined in Title 
29-A, section 101, subsection 35. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §1765, sub-§9, as amended by PL 1999, c. 518, 
§2, is further amended to read: 
9. 
Camper trailers, motor homes and truck campers. 
Camper 
trailers, motor homes and truck campers. 
Sec. 3. Application. 
That section of this Act that amends the 
Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 36, 
section 1765, 
subsection 
applies to transactions occurring on or after July 1, 2006. 
SUMMARY 
This bill proposes to allow a sales tax trade-in credit for 
motor homes.
An Act To Allow the Department of Marine Resources To Preserve and Protect Burnt Island and Burnt Island Living Lighthouse and To Regulate Their Use
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0595
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: BISHOP, DOW, ADAMS, DAMON, MAYO
Amends: 12 MRSA §6030-A

Legislative Document 
No. 595 
H.P.428 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2005 
An Act To Allow the Department of Marine Resources To Preserve 
and Protect Burnt Island and Burnt Island Living Lighthouse and 
To Regulate Their Use 
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BISHOP of Boothbay. 
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and 
'I7l~ 1?1.1l!0£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representative: ADAMS of Portland, Senators: DAMON of Hancock, MAYO of Sagadahoc. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6030-A is enacted to read: 
§6030-A. 
Burnt Island: Burnt Island Living Lighthouse: rules 
The commissioner may adopt such rules as are necessary to 
protect and preserve Burnt Island and the Burnt Island Living 
Lighthouse. 
In addition, the commissioner may adopt such rules 
as are necessary to provide for the successful implementation of 
the department-authorized educational and recreational programs 
that 
are 
conducted 
on 
the 
island. 
The 
rules 
may 
include 
restrictions on public access to Burnt Island and the Burnt 
Island Living Lighthouse as determined reasonably necessary for 
these purposes. 
Rules adopted pursuant to the section are routine technical 
~ules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides the Commissioner of Marine Resources with 
the authority to adopt rules to protect and preserve Burnt Island 
and 
the 
Burnt 
Island 
Living 
Lighthouse, 
as 
well 
as 
rules 
necessary to successfully implement 
the Department of 
Marine 
Resources's educational and recreational programs conducted on 
the island. 
Page l-LR0636(1)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0596
Committee Amendment CA_A_H212 (House)
Amends: 24 MRSA §2332, 24-A MRSA §2847-L, 24-A MRSA §4252

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/I,, to H.P. 429, L.D. 596, Bill, "An 
Act To Ensure Insurance Coverage for Medically Necessary Breast 
Reduction and Symptomatic Varicose Vein Surgery" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'An 
Act 
To 
Make 
Insurance 
Coverage Available 
for Medically 
Necessary Breast Reduction and Symptomatic Varicose Vein Surgery' 
Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the 
enacting clause and before the summary and inserting in its place 
the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24 MRSA §2332·N is enacted to read: 
§2332-N. 
Offer of coverage for breast reduction surge~ and 
S%mPtomatic varicose vein surge~ 
All individual and group nonprofit hospital 
and medical 
services 
plan policies. 
contracts 
and 
certificates 
and 
all 
nonprofit health care plan policies. contracts and certificates 
must make available coverage for breast reduction surgery and 
symptomatic varicose vein surgery determined to 
be medically 
necessary health care as defined in Title 24-11.. section 4301-11.. 
subsection 10-11.. 
Sec.2. 24·A MRSA §2761 is enacted to read: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
iJ't> 
'1~;. ~.~. 
'~ .... 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT • .fj .. to H.P. 429, L.D. 596 
§2761. 
Offer of coverage for breast reduction surgety and 
s~tomatic varicose vein surgety 
All 
individual 
health 
insurance policies. 
contracts 
and 
certificates must make available coverage for breast reduction 
surgery and symptomatic varicose vein surgery determined to be 
medically necessary health care as defined in section 4301 A, 
subsection 10-A. 
Sec. 3. 24-A MRSA §2847-L is enacted to read: 
§2847-L. 
Offer of coverage for breast reduction surgety and 
s~tomatic varicose vein surgety 
All 
groUp 
health 
insurance 
policies, 
contracts 
and 
certificates must make available coverage for breast reduction 
surgery and symptomatic varicose vein surgery determined to be 
medically necessary health care as defined in section 4301 A. 
subsection 10-A. 
Sec. 4. 24-A MRSA §4252 is enacted to read: 
§4252. 
Offer of coverage for breast reduction surgety and 
s~tomatic varicose vein surgety 
All health maintenance organization individual 
and group 
health insurance policies. contracts and certificates must make 
available coverage for breast reduction SUrgery and symptomatic 
varicose vein surgery determined to be medically necessary health 
care as defined in section 4301 A. subsection 10-A. 
Sec. 5. Application. 
policies, contracts and 
for delivery, continued 
January 1, 2006.' 
This Act applies to health insurance 
certificates executed, delivered, issued 
or renewed in this State on or after 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill 
changes the bill to a mandated offer 
health 
insurance 
carriers 
to 
make 
medically 
necessary breast 
reduction 
varicose vein surgery in individual and 
and certificates. 
and changes the title. It 
of coverage and requires 
available 
coverage 
for 
surgery 
and 
symptomatic 
group policies, contracts 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure Insurance Coverage for Medically Necessary Breast Reduction and Symptomatic Varicose Vein Surgery
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0596
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PERRY, MARRACHE, PILON
Amends: 24 MRSA §2332

JTIRST REGULAR SESSION-2005 
Legislative Document 
No. 596 
H.P.429 
House of Representatives, February 3, 2005 
An Act To Ensure Insurance Coverage for Medically Necessary 
Breast Reduction and Symptomatic Varicose Vein Surgery 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
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1J1·711d£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: MARRACHE of Waterville, PILON of Saco. 
Printed on re(;yded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24 MRSA §2332.N is enacted to read: 
§2332-N. 
Cov~rage for breast reduction and symptomatic 
varicose vein surgery 
All 
individual 
and 
group nonprofit hospital 
and medical 
services 
plan 
poli~ies, 
cont~acts 
and 
certificates 
and 
all 
nonprofit heal th care plan policies, contracts and certif icates 
must provide cover?!9-e for medically necessary breast reduction 
and symptomatic varicose vein surgery. 
Sec. 2. 24·A MRSA §2761 is enacted to read: 
§2761. 
Coverage for b~~as~ed_uction and symptomatic 
varicose vein surgery 
All 
individual 
health 
insurance 
policies, 
contracts 
and 
certificates, 
except 
accidental 
injury, 
specif ied 
disea~ 
hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, long-term care and other 
limited 
benefit 
health 
insurance 
policies, 
contracts 
and 
certificates, 
must 
provide 
coverage 
for 
medically 
necessary 
breast reduction and symptomatic varicose vein surgery. 
Sec.3. 24·A MRSA §2847.L is enacted to read: 
§2847-L. 
Cove~~qe~r breast reduction and symptomatic 
varicose vein surgery 
All 
group 
heal~h 
insurance 
policies, 
certificates must provide coverage for medically 
reduction and symptomatic varicose vein surgery. 
Sec. 4. 24·A MRSA §4252 is enacted to read: 
contracts 
and 
necessary breast 
§4252. 
Cover~q~r breast reduction and symptomatic 
varicose vein surgery 
All health 
maiIltJU1_aXH;e~qQ1lJ?ati~indi,-,:i9._u9L_~n_<L_--9LQUP 
health 
insurance 
policies, 
contracts 
and 
certificates 
must 
provide coverage for medically necessary breast reduction and 
symptomatic varicose vein surgery. 
Sec. 5. Application. 
This 
Act applies 
to health insurance 
policies, contracts and certificates executed, delivered, issued 
for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or after 
January 1, 2006. 
Page l-LR1578(1) 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires health insurance carriers doing business 
in Maine 
to 
provide 
coverage 
for medically necessary breast 
reduction and symptomatic varicose vein surgery in individual and 
group policies, contracts and certificates.
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0600
Committee Amendment CA_A_H102 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions) 
L.D. 600 
DATE: 
(Filing No. H-la2) 
INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of 
the House. 
I22ND LEGISLATURE 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A .. to H.P. 433, L.D. 600, Bill, "An 
Act To 
Save the Health Care System Money by Ensuring Timely 
Denials of Claims" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. I. 24·A MRS A §2436, sub·§l .. A is enacted to read: 
I-A. 
A claimant, 
inclyding a health care provider, 
may 
sybmit simyltaneoysly a 
claim for 
payment with all carriers 
potentially liable for payment of the claim whether primary or 
secondary. 
Payment or denial of a claim by each carrier must be 
made within 30 calendar days after the carrier has received all 
information needed to payor deny the claim whether or not 
another carrier with which it is attempting to coordinate has 
acted on the Claim. 
Any payment made myst be in accordance with 
ryles adopted by the superintendent relative to coordination of 
benefits. I 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment clarifies 
that in cases where coverage may be available from more than one 
carrier, a claimant may file a claim with each carrier at the 
same time. 
It also clarifies that each carrier must make an 
independent determination as to payment or denial of the claim 
without delaying that determination until the other carrier has 
acted. 
The amendment also requires that any payments made by a 
carrier must be made in accordance with current rules relating to 
coordination of benefits. 
Page l-LR0761(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide for a Limited Sea Cucumber Fishery
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0602
Committee Amendment CA_A_H38 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/t,, to H. P. 435, L. D. 
Act To Provide for a Limited Sea Cucumber Fishery" 
2 , Bill, " An 
Amend the bill in section 4 in that part designated "S6821." 
in subsection 2 in the 2nd and 3rd lines from the end (page 3, 
lines 5 and 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"routine 
technical" and inserting in its place the following: 
'~ 
substantive' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
changes 
the 
rule 
designation 
for 
rules 
relating to a limited entry system for sea cucumber drag licenses 
from routine technical to major substantive. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR0634(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/07/05 :;t;?ae 
LD602 
LR0634(02) 
An Act To Provide for a Limited Sea Cucumber Fishery 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes a new civil violation 
The collection of additional fmes may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Authorizing the Commissioner of Marine Resources to establish by rule the amount of fees that can be charged to 
certain wholesale seafood licensees will increase the amount of Other Special Revenue Funds revenue that will be 
collected by the department for the Sea Cucumber Management Fund; the amounts will depend on the fee established 
by the commissioner and can not be determined at this time. 
LR0634(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1