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An Act To Ensure Business Equity in Commercial Vehicle Registration
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1730
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BLANCHARD, PERRY, CARR, DUCHESNE, FISHER, JACKSON, ROSEN, SCHNEIDER

Legislative Document 
No. 1730 
H.P.1238 
House of Representatives, January 3, 2006 
An Act To Ensure Business Equity in Commercial Vehicle 
Registration 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28, 2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative BLANCHARD of Old Town. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
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/J7.1J?t1C~{ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, DUCHESNE of Hudson, FISHER of Brewer, JACKSON 
of Fort Kent, ROSEN of Bucksport, Senator: SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Printt:o l)IJ rt:cydt.'u raper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 29-A MRS A §504, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. 
Rental 
co~rcial motQr 
vehicle. 
An 
owner 
of 
a 
.QQmmercial motor vehicle used for rental purposes 
primaril~_j.n 
tb.is State must 
r~iste~that vehicle according to this sectiQ.ll 
if the vehicle is used and payment is made for the rental in this 
~e and 
the 
vehicle 
is 
rented 
for 
construction 
or 
road 
maintenance use, 
regardless of where the owner of that rental 
vehicle has the owner's business main office or headquarters. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
requires 
the 
registration 
in 
Maine 
of 
all 
construction and road maintenance vehicles being rented in Maine 
for operation on public ways. 
Page l-LR2472(1)
An Act To Ensure Business Equity in Commercial Vehicle Registration
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1730
Committee Amendment CA_A_H782 (House)
Committee: Transportation, replaces the bill
Amends: 29-A MRSA §513

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT itA" to H.P. 1238, L.D. 1730, Bill, "An 
Act To Ensure Business Equity in Commercial Vehicle Registration" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §513, sub-§I-A is enacted to read: 
A. Registration regp.i.red. 
Special mobile equipment used 
on public w~s, including, but not limited to, equipment that is 
rented from a 
location in this State or outside this State, 
regardless of whether the main office or headquarters of the 
owner of the equipment is located in this State or outside this 
State, must be registered in this State in accordance with this 
chapter. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §513, sub-§2, ,C, as enacted by PL 1993, ·C. 
683, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
C. 
For Class B special meee~ mobile equipment, if the gross 
weight is in excess of 20,000 pounds, the registrant must 
obtain a permit as required by section 2382, subsection 5.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint 
Standing 
Committee 
on 
Transportation, 
replaces 
the 
bill. 
Currently, all special mobile equipment used on public ways must 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .~ .. to H.P. 1238, L.D. 1730 
be 
registered in this State. 
The 
amendment clarifies that 
special mobile equipment that is rented from a location in Maine 
or outside Maine must be registered in Maine, regardless of the 
location of the main office or headquarters of the owner of the 
equipment. 
The amendment also makes a technical correction to 
the section on special mobile equipment. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/16/06 ;:t?ae 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
evenue 
Highway Fund 
LD 1730 
LR2472(02) 
An Act To Ensure Business Equity in Commercial Vehicle Registration 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Majority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
2005-06 
2006-07 
2007-08 
$0 
($1,000) 
($1,000) 
$0 
$1,000 
$1,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2008-09 
($1,000) 
$1,000 
Beginning in fiscal year 2006-07, the required registration of certain construction and maintenance vehicles will 
increase annual Highway Fund revenue by $1,000. 
LR2472(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Real Estate Values Impaired by Railroad Operations
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1732
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FINCH
Amends: 23 MRSA §6026

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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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) 
122nd MAINE l~EGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1732 
H.P. 1240 
House of Representatives, January 3,2006 
An Act To Protect Real Estate Values Impaired by Railroad 
Operations 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28, 2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
1f/~/J7.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative FINCH of Fairfield. (BY REQUEST) 
Prill teo n\1 rel.:yc!eu paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 23 MRSA §6026 is enacted to read: 
§6026. 
Railroad companY.9~fer to purchase impaired-value 
residential property 
1. 
Offer tQ.......Purchase mandatory. 
A railroad company shall 
offer to purchase any residential property that is: 
A. 
Loc~Lwithin 1, 000 feet of the public right of-waL-Qf. 
a grade crossing, measured from the nearest intersection Qf 
rail with the edge of the public right-of-way to the nearest 
point on the boundary of the residential property, at which 
the sounding of whistles or horns routinely occurs; and 
B. 
Continuously advertised as for sale by the owner or a 
realtor, or both, and remains on the market and unsold for a 
period of one year. 
2. 
Purchase price. 
The purchase price offered for 
an~ 
offer required under subsection 1 must be the lesser of: 
A. 
The price listed as the sale price; and 
B. 
A sum equal to the assessed value of the residential 
property plus an amount equal to the percentage of the 
assessed value by which the state valuation exceeds 
th~ 
~nt valuation assessed by the municipality in which the 
residential property is located. 
3. 
Fa.i.l.Yre to make offer. If a railroad compan-y 
fai~Q 
make an offer as required in this section wi thin gO days of the 
one-year period set out in subsection 1, paragraph B, the owner 
of the property may initiate a civil suit in Superior Court. 
Upon 
a 
finding that the railroad company failed to make the 
required offer, the court shall: 
A. 
Assess a fine of not less than $10,000 per day from the 
expiration of the gO-day period; 
B. 
Award costs and reasonable damages to the owner; and 
C. 
Compel the railrQad company to purchase the property for 
the purchase price as set out in subsection 2. 
Page l-LR2671(l) 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a railroad company to offer to purchase 
any residential property located within 1,000 feet of a railroad 
grade crossing where horns or whistles are sounded that remains 
on the market for more than one year.
An Act To Require That New Road Construction or Repair Include Sidewalks or Bikeways or Both
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1731
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CRAVEN, ROTUNDO, FAIRCLOTH, O'BRIEN
Amends: 23 MRSA §613

Legislative Document 
No. 1731 
H.P. 1239 
House of Representatives, January 3, 2006 
An Act To Require That New Road Construction or Repair Include 
Sidewalks or Bikeways or Both 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28, 2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
'77/~ 
/J7.1JldC~{ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, O'BRIEN of Lewiston. 
Be it enacted by the People of tile State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 23 MRSA §613 is enacted to read: 
§613. 
Con~tructiQn of bikeways and pedestrian wa,ys along sta,te 
roads 
1. Bikeways and pedestrian ways along highways required. 
Bikeways and pedestrian ways must be established in conjunction 
with the construction or reconstruction of any state, state-aid 
or town highway. 
2. 
Standar4s. 
The 
Department 
of 
Transportation 
shall 
e;;;tablish 
construction 
standards 
and 
a 
uniform 
system 
of 
providing signs to indicate bikeways and pedestrian ways. 
3. 
ADA 
compliance. 
All 
bikeways 
and 
pedestrian 
ways 
established pursuant to this section must comply with the federal 
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 
4. 
E:zception. 
Notwithstanding 
pedestrian ways are not required to 
subsection 1, 
bikeways 
and 
be established if one or more 
of the following conditions are met: 
A. 
The establishment of the bikeways and pedestrian ways 
would be contrary to public safety; 
~._':tlle cost of the bikeways and pedestrian ways would be 
excessively disproportionate to the need or probable us~~r 
C. Other available means or factors indicate an absence of 
need for the bikeways and pedestrian ways. 
SUMMARY 
This bill 
requires 
bikeways 
and 
pedestrian 
ways 
to 
be 
established 
in 
conjunction 
with 
the 
construction 
or 
reconstruction of a state road. 
Page l-LR2651(1) 
.. 
..
An Act To Provide Funding for the Construction of a Regional Career Vocational Center
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1737
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: DIAMOND, NASS, WOODCOCK, CEBRA, TARDY

Legislative Document 
No. 1737 
S.P.654 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Construction of a Regional 
Career Vocational Center 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: NASS of York, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: 
CEBRA of Naples, TARDY of Newport. 
Printed on recycled p<lper 
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 (FORMERLY BDS) 
Mental Health Services - Children 0136 
Initiative: Appropriates one-time funds to the Spurwink School for the construction of a 
regional career vocational center in the Town of Casco to provide career training and 
services, including technical training, job placement and transitional services, to teens and 
adults who are 20 years of age and younger. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$780,000 
$780,000 
This bill appropriates one-time funds to the Spurwink School for the construction of a 
regional career vocational center in the Town of Casco to provide career training and 
services, including technical training, job placement and transitional services, to teens and 
adults who are 20 years of age and younger. 
Page I - 122LR2906(J)-J
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1736
Committee Amendment CA_A_H745 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 1244, L.D. 1736, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Charter of the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the emergency preamble the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a mandate preamble to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUlRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01131106 .Mac 
LD 1736 
LR 2703(02) 
An Act to Amend the Charter of the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fisc'al Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Exempted State Mandate 
State Mandate 
New or Expanded Activity 
Extending the territory of the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District is a state mandate 
pursuant to the Maine constitution. Assuming responsibility for sewage currently 
handled by private, on-site disposal systems will increase costs to the district. The 
new customers of the district will generate revenue that will offset at least some of 
these additional costs .. Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all 
the members elected to each House exempts the State from the constitutional 
requirementto fund 90% of the additional local costs. 
LR2703(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
Unit Affected 
Public Utility 
Costs 
Significant
An Act To Establish the Athens Standard Water District
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1740
Committee Amendment CA_A_S444 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 657, L.D. 1740, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish the Athens Standard Water District" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 2. Powers; authority; duties. The district has all the powers and authority 
and is subject to all the requirements and restrictions provided in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 35-A, chapter 64, except as otherwise provided in this Act. 
The management and allocation of a contribution of funds by the State under Title 38, 
section 1364, subsection 5 and the income from those funds are not subject to 
investigation or review by the Public Utilities Commission under Title 35-A, section 310, 
1302 or 1303, except upon request by the Department of Environmental Protection.' 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 4 and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 4. Number of trustees. The board of trustees of the district is composed of 
trustees. 
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 6410, a 
trustee must be a taxpayer of the Town of Athens and a ratepayer ofthe district.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the eligibility requirements for trustees of the Athens 
Standard Water District to require that a trustee be a taxpayer of the Town of Athens and 
a ratepayer of the district, rather than a resident of the district and a resident of a 
household that receives service from the district. The amendment also clarifies that the 
management and allocation of a contribution of funds by the Department of 
Environmental Protection under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 1364, 
subsection 5 and the income from those funds are not subject to investigation or review 
by the Public Utilities Commission, except upon request by the Department of 
Environmental Protection. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Encourage Reporting of Fraud in State Government S.P. 658, Potential
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1741
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H995 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,fi" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to 
L.D. 
1741, Bill, 
"An Act To Encourage Reporting of 
Fraud in State Government" 
S.P. 658, 
Potential 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §244-D in subsection 3 
by striking out all of paragraph A (page 2, lines 2 to 21 in 
amendment) and inserting in its place the following; 
'A. 
When 
the 
State 
Auditor, 
in 
the 
course 
of 
an 
investigation of a complaint under this section, identifies 
measures that will result in cost savings, the State Auditor 
§hall §ubmit 
a 
written report to 
the 
Governor 
and 
the 
Legislature describing the inye§tigation, the determination 
of potential co§t savings and any recommended action. 
The 
report must be §ubmitted no more than 30 days after 
th~ 
determination .. 
Further 
amend 
the 
amendment 
in section 1 
in §244-D in 
subsection 3 in paragraph B by striking out all of subparagraph 
(5) (page 2, lines 38 to 41 in amendment) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'(5) 
The number of complaint§ that have resulted in a 
determination 
of 
potential 
cost 
sayings 
and 
any 
recommended actionj and' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
replaces 
the 
State 
Auditor' s 
reporting 
Page l-LR2790(4) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
1741 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 658, L.D. 
requirement concerning substantiated complaints alleging fraud, 
waste, inefficiency and abuse. 
It imposes a requirement that the 
State Auditor publicly report the identification of cost savings 
as 
a 
result of 
the investigation. 
The 
report must 
include 
recommendations for 
any action necessary to achieve the cost 
savings. 
SPONSORED BY, CJi 5?"4 __ 
", 
(Representativ~PSON) ~ 
TOWN: 
Auburn 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Encourage Reporting of Potential Fraud in State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1741
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H1027 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "S" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 658, 
L.D. 
1741, Bill, "An Act To Encourage Reporting of Potential 
Fraud in State Government" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §244-D in subsection 3 
by striking out all of paragraph A (page 2, lines 2 to 21 in 
amendment) and inserting in its place the following: 
'A. 
For 
each complaint 
under 
this section, 
the 
State 
Audi tor shall submit a wri tten report to the Governor and 
publish the report on the auditor's publicly accessible 
website. 
The report must include a detailed description of 
the nature of the complaint, the office, bureau or division 
within the department or any agency that is the subject of 
the complaint. the determination of potential cost savings, 
if any, any recommended action and a statement indicating 
the degree to which the complaint has been substantiated. 
The report must be submitted no later than 120 days after 
the State Auditor receives the complaint.' 
Further 
amend 
the 
amendment 
in section 1 
in §244-D in 
subsection 3 in paragraph B by striking out all of subparagraph 
(5) (page 2, lines 38 to 41 in amendment) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'(5) 
The number of complaints that have resulted in a 
determination 
of 
potential 
cost 
savings 
and 
any 
recommended action: and' 
Page l-LR2790(5) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
-
•• 
!It 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,:/3" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 658, L.D. 
1741 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
replaces 
the 
State 
Auditor's 
reporting 
requirement concerning substantiated complaints alleging fraud, 
waste, inefficiency and abuse. 
It imposes a requirement that the 
State Auditor publicly report the identification of cost savings 
as 
a 
result of 
the investigation. 
The 
report must 
include 
recommendations for 
any action necessary to achieve the cost 
savings. 
The amendment also requires the State Auditor to submit 
a 
written report 
on 
and publish 
on 
the auditor's publicly 
accessible website all other complaints within 120 days of the 
receipt of the complaint, indicating the nature of the complaint, 
the agency that is the subject of the complaint and the degree to 
which the complaint was substantiated. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Auburn 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/12/06 ~.a-e 
LD 1741 
LR2790(05) 
An Act To Encourage Reporting of Potential Fraud in State Government 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,~" to Committee Amendment 'Jr' 
Sponsor: Rep. Simpson 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR2790(5) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Encourage Reporting of Potential Fraud in State Government
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1741
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SCHNEIDER, SMITH, BRENNAN, DAMON, CAIN, CUMMINGS, DUNN, PERCY
Amends: 1 MRSA §402

Legi~lativ~ Document 
No. 1741 
S.P.658 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Encourage Reporting of Potential Fraud in State 
Government 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Monmouth and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRENNAN ofCumoerland, DAMON of Hancock, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, 
CUMMINGS of Portland, DUNN of Bangor, PERCY of Phippsburg. 
Printed on recycled papel 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ,N, as amended by PL 2005, c. 
381, §2, is further amended to read: 
N. 
Social 
security 
numbers 
in 
the 
possession 
of 
the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; aRa 
Sec. 2. 1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ,0, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 
381, §3, is amended to read: 
o. 
Personal 
contact 
information 
concerning 
public 
employees, except when that information is public pursuant 
to other law. 
For the purposes of this paragraph: 
(1) 
"Personal contact information" means home address, 
home 
telephone 
number, 
home 
facsimile 
number, 
home 
e-mail address and personal cellular telephone number 
and personal pager number; and 
(2) 
"Public 
employee" 
means 
an 
employee 
of 
a 
governmental entity, as defined in Title 14, section 
8102, subsection 2, except that "public employee" does 
not include elected officialsTj and 
Sec.3. 1 MRSA §402. sub-§3,'P is enacted to read: 
P. 
Information provided to any hotline authorized by law 
and maintained by any agency of State Government for 
t..hSl 
confidential 
reporting of 
potential 
fraud 
regarding 
the 
internal financial operation of State Government. 
SUMMARY 
This bill ensures the confidentiality of any information 
that is provided to a state-maintained hotline for the reporting 
of potential fraud regarding the internal financial operation of 
State Government. 
Page l-LR27 90 (1)
An Act To Clarify the Taxable Status of Lobster Traps
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1739
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ANDREWS

Legislative Document 
No. 1739 
S.P.656 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Clarify the Taxable Status of Lobster Traps 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator ANDREWS of York. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY 1. 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. 
S 
This bill proposes to clarity the law regarding the taxable status of lobster traps, thus 
eliminating the inconsistent treatment of lobster traps from municipality to municipality.
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Warrant Funding for Education
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1742
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SCHNEIDER, NORTON, MITCHELL, TURNER, DAVIS, EDGECOMB, FINCH, GOLDMAN, LANSLEY, MERRILL

Legislative Document 
No. 1742 
S.P.659 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Warrant Funding for 
Education 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 218. 
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative NORTON of Bangor and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: DAVIS of 
Falmouth, EDGECOMB of Caribou, FINCH of Fairfield, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, 
LANSLEY of Sabattus, MERRILL of Appleton. 
Printed on recycled 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 would amend the language regarding warrant funding to municipalities for 
education to ensure that the language regarding increases in spending is not presented in 
either a positive or negative manner, but rather is presented in a manner that is entirely 
neutral.
An Act To Allow the Department of Health and Human Services To Locate Parents Who Are Delinquent in Child Support Payments through Information Related to Cellular Telephones
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1743
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PLOWMAN
Amends: 19-A MRSA §2158

Legislative Document 
No. 1743 
S.P.660 
In Senate, December 30,2005 
An Act To Allow the Department of Health and Human Services To 
Locate Parents Who Are Delinquent in Child Support Payments 
through Information Related to Cellular Telephones 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 218. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled p3per 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Department of Health and 
Human Services is 
finding it more difficult to locate parents delinquent in child 
support; and 
Whereas, the 
sooner 
the 
Department 
of Health 
and 
Human 
Services has the authority to obtain information from wireless 
service providers, the sooner the department will be able to 
locate delinquent parents; 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. 19-A MRSA §2158 is enacted to read: 
§2l58. 
InfOrmation from wireless service provider 
1. 
Provide informa~ion. 
A wireless service provider shall 
provide at the department's reguest information to the department 
on an owner of a cellular telephone who is a delinquent child 
support obligor after the department has exhausted all other 
avenues in attempting to locate the person. 
2. 
Rules. 
The 
depcu:.tm~J}t shall adopt rules to 
impl~ment 
this section. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major 
substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a wireless service provider to provide at 
the department's request information to the Department of Health 
and Human Services on an owner of a cellular telephone who is a 
4.6 
delinquent 
child 
support 
obligor 
after 
the 
department 
has 
exhausted all other avenues in attempting to locate the person. 
Page l-LR2574(1)
An Act To Clarify the Taxable Status of Processing Fees Charged in Connection with Cancelled Lodging Reservations
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1749
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: COWGER, KOFFMAN, DAMON, MAYO, McCORMICK, SCHATZ
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 1749 
S.P.666 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Clarify the Taxable Status of Processing Fees Charged in 
Connection with Cancelled Lodging Reservations 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator COWGER of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAMON of Hancock, MAYO of Sagadahoc, Representatives: McCORMICK of 
West Gardiner, SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§88 is enacted to read: 
88. 
Processing fees. 
Processing fees or forfeited advance 
!1e'posi ts held by an innkeeper in connection with a 
cancelled 
reservation or the failure of a guest to appear at the inn on the 
scheduled day of arrival. 
For purposes of this subsection, "inn" 
includes a hotel, motel, lodging house and bed and breakfast and 
any other faciIi ty that. for compensation, provides lodging to 
travelers and others on a temporary basis. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the sales tax law to provide a specific 
exemption from the sales tax for processing fees or forfeited 
advance 
deposits held 
by 
an 
innkeeper 
in connection with 
a 
cancelled reservation or the failure of a guest to be present on 
the scheduled day of arrival. 
Page l-LR2802(1)
An Act Concerning Technical Changes to the Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1751
Committee Amendment CA_A_S571 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §6201-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 668, L.D. 1751, Bill, "Au 
Act Concerning Technical Changes to the Tax Laws" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 17 the following: 
. Sec. 18. 36 MRSA §6201-A, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 534, Pt. 
A, §4, is amended to read: 
§6201-A. Short title 
This chapter sl:tal;!, may be known and may be cited as the 
"Maine Residents Property Tax Program" and may be referred to as 
"the Circuitbreaker Program." , 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
or 
section 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
Part 
letter 
SUMMARY 
or renumbering 
any 
number 
to 
read 
This 
amendment 
adds 
Residents 
Property 
Tax 
Circuitbreaker Program." 
a 
provision 
Program 
to 
be 
authorizing 
the 
referred 
to 
as 
Mainp 
"th~ 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/07/06 frac 
LD 1751 
LR 2950(02) 
An Act Concerning Technical Changes to the Tax Laws 
Fiscal Note for .Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue impact - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR2950(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1750
Committee Amendment CA_A_S458 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2380

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 667, L.D. 1750, Bill, "An 
Act To Amend Certain Transportation Laws" 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection 3 in paragraph C 
in the 2nd line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by inserting after the 
following: 
"department" the following: 
'bridge' 
Further amend the bill by inserting at the end before the 
summary the fOllowing: 
'Sec. 5. 29-A MRSA §2380, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2003, c. 
452, Pt. Q, §70 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is further amended to 
read: 
3. 
Raximum width; exceptions. 
A vehicle that is wider than 
inches over all may not be operated on a public way or 
bridge. 
A portion of a vehicle or load may not project beyond 
the side of that vehicle to make a total width greater than 102 
inches, 
except as provided in this subsection and 
s~gSee~ieB 
subsections 3-A and 4. 
Re~~ee~iB~-m4~~e~£-~~~~-&~~a~-~amF6 
are-eH€~~4~~~~~~-&~-wia~hT The following conditions 
and appurtenances attached to a 
commercial motor vehicle are 
excluded from the measurement of width ~Fe"'ieee-~ha~ if they do 
not extend more than 3 inches from the side of a vehicle: 
A. 
Corner caps: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ft,'" 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A .. to S.P. 667, L.D. 1750 
B. 
Rear 
and 
side 
door 
hinges 
and 
their 
protective 
hardware; 
C. 
Rain gutters; 
D. 
Side lamp markers; 
E. 
Lift pads for piggyback trailers; 
F. 
Hazardous materials placards; 
G. 
Tarps and tarp hardware; 
H. 
Tiedown assemblies on platform trailers; 
I. 
Weevil pins and sockets on lowbed trailers; 
J. 
Steps and handholds for entry and egress; 
K. 
Flexible fender extensions; 
L. 
Mud flaps and splash and spray suppressant devices; 
M. 
Refrigeration units or air compressors; 
N. 
Load-induced tire bulge; and 
o. 
Wall variation from true flat. 
Sec.6. 29-A MRSA §2380, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
A. 
Maximum width; additional exceptions. 
In addition to 
the exceptions in subsection 3, the following are excluded from 
the measurement of vehicle width: 
A. 
Reflecting mirrors; 
B. 
Turn signal lamps; and 
C. 
Appurtenances on motor homes, truck campers and camp 
trailers, if such appurtenances extend no more than 6 inches 
from either side of the body of the vehicle. I 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
clarifies 
that 
exceptions 
to 
outdoor 
luminaire 
requirements 
Transportation 
bridge 
are 
projects 
related 
to 
Department 
of 
of 
state 
and 
regional 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A 
.. to S.P. 667, L.D. 1750 
significance. 
This amendment also allows appurtenances to motor 
homes, truck campers and camp trailers extending up to 6 inches 
from either side of the body of the unit. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Licensure Requirements for Nurses
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1752
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MARTIN, PERRY, EDMONDS, CAIN, MARRACHE
Amends: 32 MRSA §2205-A, 32 MRSA §2254-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1752 
S.P.669 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act Regarding Licensure Requirements for Nurses 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. 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 MARTIN of Aroostook. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: President EDMONDS of Cumberland, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, 
MARRACHE of Waterville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §2205-A, sub-§I, 1I'B, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 
361, §2, is amended to read: 
B. 
Has been duly licensed by examination by the nursing 
board of a state or territory of the United States or a 
province 
of 
Canada, 
provided 
that 
the 
examination 
is 
considered by the board to be equivalent in all essentials 
to Maine's examination and provided that the license of the 
applicant is in good standing and that there is no cause for 
suspension 
or 
revocation 
of 
that 
license. 
Acceptable 
examinations 
include 
the 
State 
Board 
Examination, 
State 
Board Test Pool Examination, the National Council Licensure 
Examination and, for a person licensed prior to December 31, 
~ 
the 
Canadian 
Nurses' 
Association 
Testing 
Service 
Examination; and 
Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §2254-A, sub-§I, 1I'B, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 
361, §4, is amended to read: 
B. 
Has been duly licensed by examination by the nursing 
board of a state or territory of the United States or a 
province 
of 
Canada, 
provided 
that 
the 
examination 
is 
considered by the board to be equivalent in all essentials 
to Maine's examination and provided that the license of the 
applicant is in good standing and that there is no cause for 
suspension 
or 
revocation 
of 
that 
license. 
Accep,table 
examinations include the State Board Test Pool Examination, 
the National Council Licensure EXdmination and, for a person 
licensed prior to December 3L 
2006, the Canadian Nurses' 
Association Testing Service Examination; and 
SUMMARY 
Under 
this 
bilL 
acceptance 
of 
the 
Canadian 
Nurses' 
Association Testing Service Examination for licensure of nurses 
in the State ends on December 3L 
2006, after which the exam 
standard must match higher federal requirements.
An Act To Set a Maximum on Penalties Imposed for Licensing Violations by Eating Establishments, Eating and Lodging Places, Lodging Places, Recreational Camps or Camping Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1753
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: COWGER
Amends: 22 MRSA §2498

Legislative Document 
No. 1753 
S.P.670 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Set a Maximum on Penalties Imposed for Licensing 
Violations by Eating Establishments, Eating and Lodging Places, 
Lodging Places, Recreational Camps or Camping Areas 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 218. 
Presented by Senator COWGER of Kennebec. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2498, sub-§J, ,C, as amended by PL 2003, c. 
673, Pt. X, §3, is further amended to read: 
C. 
Any 
person, 
corporation, 
firm or copartnership that 
operates any eating establishment, eating and lodging place, 
lodging place, 
recreational 
camp or camping area without 
first obtaining a license as required by this chapter must 
be 
punished, 
upon 
eSRvietisR 
adjudication of 
unlicensed 
operation, by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than 
$200, and upon £ 
2nd or subsequent eSRvietisR, adjudication 
of unlicensed operation must be punished by a fine of not 
less than $200 
nor more 
than $500. 
Each day any 
such 
person, corporation, firm or copartnership operates without 
obtaining a license constitutes a separate offense. 
SUMMARY 
This bill sets a maximum 
by the Department of Health 
establishment, 
eating 
and 
recreational 
camp 
or 
camping 
required license upon a 2nd or 
unlicensed operation. 
on the penalty that may be imposed 
and Human Services on any eating 
lodging 
place, 
lodging 
place, 
area that operates without the 
subsequent adjudication finding of 
Page l-LR301l(1)
An Act To Give the Commissioner of Health and Human Services Administrative Subpoena Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1754
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HOBBINS
Amends: 22 MRSA §50

Legislative Document 
No. 1754 
S.P.671 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Give the Commissioner of Health and Human Services 
Administrative Subpoena Authority 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 22 MRSA §50 is enacted to read: 
§50. 
Authority to issue administrative subpoenas 
Ih~~oJ1)ID.i.li.~.Loner 
maL-iilue 
subpoenas 
to 
com.1l.e._l_t.h~ 
production of books or records or other data related to the 
matt.ers in issue at any administrative hearing. 
The commissioner 
may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance and testimony of any 
person located within the State if it is reasonably believed that 
that person may be able to provide information related to the 
matters 
in 
issue 
at 
any 
administrative 
hearing. 
Witnesses 
subpoenaed by the commissioner must be allowed t.he same fees as 
are paid to witnesses in Superior Court. 
These fees must be paid 
~the party reguesting the issuance of the 
subpoena unless 
payment is otherwise provided for by rule. 
If any person fails 
or refuses to obey such a subpoena, the commissioner may apply to 
any Justice of the Superior Court for an order compelling that 
person to comply with the subpoena. 
The Superior Court may issue 
an order and may punish failure to obey the order as civil 
contempt. 
This bill 
gives 
Services the authority 
administrative hearings 
the Attorney General. 
SUMMARY 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Health 
and 
Human 
to issue subpoenas in connection with 
wi thout having to obtain the approval of 
Page l-LR3009 (l)
An Act To Extend Tuition Waivers to Persons Who Have Resided in Subsidized Adoptive Care or Who Have Subsidized Guardians Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1755
Committee Amendment CA_A_S442 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A· to S.P. 672, L.D. 1755, Bill, "An 
Act To Extend Tuition Waivers to Persons Who Have Resided in 
Subsidized Adoptive Care or Who Have Subsidized Guardians" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page I-LR3005(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01127/06 ~ae 
LD 1755 
LR 3005(02) 
An Act To Extend Tuition Waivers to Persons Who Have Resided in Subsidized Adoptive Care or 
Who Have Subsidized Guardians 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A, 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Higher educational institutions 
This bill expands the number of people who would be eligible for tuition waivers at a state postsecondary educational 
institute. Because this legislation does not change the maximum number of new tuition waivers that may be granted 
each year pursuant to 20-A MRSA § 12573 sub-§3, the potential fiscal liability to the University of Maine System, tl:' 
Maine Community College System and Maine Maritime Academy remains unchanged. 
However, expanding eligibility for tuition waivers will increase the actual costs incurred by the higher educational 
institutions because they are below the cap for such waivers. For example, the maximum number of tuition waivers 
that may be granted by the University of Maine System during one year is 140 waivers (28 waivers each year for no 
more than 5 years.) The actual number of waivers granted by the University in FY 2002-03 was 27 and 29 waivers 
were awarded FY 2003-04. In FY 2004-05, 43 waivers were granted at a cost of $150,000. The University estimates 
the total cost if all 140 waivers were granted would be between $500,000 and $700,000, or approximately $350,000 -
$550,000 more than the FY05 costs. 
Current law requires that state postsecondary educational institutions absorb the reduction in tuition revenues and not 
request a General Fund appropriation to fund the cost of the tuition waivers. Given the current budgetary constraints, 
the ability of the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System to absorb the additional costs 
without impacting other programs or services currently in place can not be determined. 
LR3005(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Extend Tuition Waivers to Persons Who Have Resided in Subsidized Adoptive Care or Who Have Subsidized Guardians
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1755
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: WESTON, CURLEY, ROSEN
Amends: 22 MRSA §4038

Legislative Document 
No. 1755 
S.P.672 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Extend Tuition Waivers to Persons Who Have Resided in 
Subsidized Adoptive Care or Who Have Subsidized Guardians 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 218. 
Presented by Senator WESTON of Waldo. 
Cosponsored by Representative CURLEY of Scarborough and 
Senator: ROSEN of Hancock. 
Printed on recycted paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20·A MRSA §12571, sub·§2.A is enacted to read: 
2-A. 
Pegrumency guardian. 
"Permanency guardian" means the 
person described in Title 22, section 4038-C. 
Sec. 2. 20·A MRSA §12572, first " 
as enacted by PL 1999, c. 
216, §l and amended by PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6, is further 
amended to read: 
Any person who 
was in the custody of the Department of 
Health 
and 
Human 
Services 
and 
resided 
in 
foster 
care 
or 
subsidized adoptive care or was 
a minor ward of a 
subsidized 
permanency guardian as provided in Title 22, section 4Q38-D at 
the time that person graduated from high school or successfully 
completed a general educational development examination or its 
equivalent under section 257 
may attend, 
as provided in this 
section, any state postsecondary educational institution free of 
tuition charges. 
Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §4038·C, first" 
as enacted by PL 2005, 
c. 
372, §6, is amended to read: 
As 
part of 
the permanency plan, 
the District Court 
may 
appoint a person or persons as guardian of a minor, to be known 
as 
a permanency guardian. 
"Permanency guardian," when used in 
this section and in section 4038-D and Title 20-A, section 12572, 
means the person or persons appointed as the permanency guardian. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the availability of tuition '.'raivers to 
include persons who had been in the custody of the De~drtment of 
Health and Human Services and were in subsidized adoptive care or 
under subsidized permanency guardianship under the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 22, 
section 4038-D at the time those persons 
graduated from high school or successfully completed aGED. 
Page l-LR3005(1)
An Act To Address Emergency Licensure Procedures
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1756
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BROMLEY, SMITH, HOBBINS, MAYO, SULLIVAN, O'BRIEN, RECTOR
Amends: 10 MRSA §8003

Legislative Document 
No. 1756 
S.P.673 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Address Emergency Licensure Procedures 
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. 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 and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: HOBBINS of York, MAYO of Sag ada hoc, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: 
O'BRIEN of Lewiston, RECTOR of Thomaston. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §8003, sub-§5.1fG is enacted to read: 
G. 
Notwithstanding Q~~her p~QYision of law, any bureqML 
office, board or commission within or affiliated with the 
g,epartment may issue a temporary license for a period of 6 
months 
and waive all licensing reguirements, 
except for 
fees, 
to any a:rutl-icant __ uJ?on 
a 
showing of current. valid 
licensure in th~Qfession in another state. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides statutory authority for all bureaus, 
offices, boards and commissions within or affiliated with the 
Department of Professional 
and Financial Regulation to issue 
temporary licenses for 6 months if an applicant is licensed in 
another state. 
Page l-LR2998(1)
An Act To Improve the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1757
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MAYO, WALCOTT, BRENNAN, CURLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 1757 
S.P.674 
In Senate, December 30, 2005 
An Act To Improve the MaineCare Program 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council Pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Representative WALCOTT of Lewiston and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: BRENNAN of Cumberland, Representative: CURLEY of Scarborough. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the current law to implement the recommendations of the 
Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of MaineCare, established pursuant to Resolve 
2005, chapter 117. 
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