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An Act To Clarify City Election Procedures
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0488
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: ADAMS
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2551

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122nd MAINE LEGISLA TURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 488 
H.P.363 
House of Representatives, February 1,2005 
An Act To Clarify City Election Procedures 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ADAMS of Portland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, current law regarding the announcement of elections 
is unclear as to the application of that law to city referenda 
when the municipal charter requirements are different; and 
Whereas, it is important to clarify the method for calling 
city referenda; 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. 30-A MRSA §2551. as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. 
A, §2 and Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and 
c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is repealed and the following enacted 
in its place: 
§255l. Warrant or notice for city election 
Except as otherwise required by municipal charter, each city 
election must be called by a warrant or by a notice of election 
£Q9ted in comp~ce with Title 21-A, section 621-A. The warrant 
must meet the requirements listed in Title 2l-A, section 622-A. 
Sec. 2. Retroactivity. 
This Act applies retroactively to all 
city elections held on or after January 1, 2003. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the procedure for calling an election in 
a city, if the municipal charter does not specify the procedure, 
by allowing notification of the election to be done by warrant or 
by notice of election. 
Page l-LRl097(1)
An Act Concerning Payment of Health Insurance Premiums for Surviving Spouses of Maine State Retirement System Members
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0487
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: DAVIS, COLLINS, MARLEY
Amends: 5 MRSA §17953, 5 MRSA §18003

Legislative Document 
No. 487 
H.P.362 
House of Representatives, February 1,2005 
An Act Concerning Payment of Health Insurance Premiums for 
Surviving Spouses of Maine State Retirement System Members 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Falmouth. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, MARLEY of Portland. 
Prinled on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §17953, sub-§12 is enacted to read: 
12. Health insurance premium reimbursement. 
The board shall 
reimburse 
a 
surviving spouse of a 
member of the Maine State 
Retirement 
System for health 
insuran~e premiums 
paid by 
the 
surviving spouse to the extent that those premium payments exceed 
40% 
of 
the 
surviving spouse's benefits 
received 
under 
this 
section. 
The 
board 
may 
adopt 
rules 
to 
implement 
this 
subsection. 
Rules 
adopted 
pursuant 
to 
this 
subsection 
are 
routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §18003, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. Health insurance premium reimbursement. 
The board shall 
reimburse the surviving spouse of a member of the Maine State 
Retirement 
System for health insurance 
premiums 
paid by 
the 
surviving spouse to the extent that those premium payments exceed 
40% 
of 
the 
surviving 
spouse's benefits 
received 
under 
this 
§ection. 
The 
board 
may 
adopt 
rules 
to 
implement 
this 
subsection. 
Rules 
adopted 
pursuant 
to 
this 
subsection 
are 
routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Board of Trustees of the Maine State 
Retirement System to reimburse the surviving spouse of a Maine 
State Retirement System member for any health insurance premiums 
paid by the surviving spouse that exceed 40°", of the retirement 
benefits 
received. 
The bill authorizes 
the 
board 
to 
adopt 
routine technical rules for implementation. 
Page l-LR0033(1)
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Place under Option or Right of First Refusal Certain Property along State Street, Augusta, Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0489
Committee Amendment CA_A_H40 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
.. A 
.. to H.P. 364, 
L.D. 489, "Resolve, 
Authorizing 
the 
Commissioner 
of Administrative 
and Financial 
Services To Place under Option or Right of First Refusal Certain 
Property along State Street, Augusta, Maine" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page l-LR0536(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 03/15/05 ;tv'ae. 
LD489 
LR0536(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Place under 
Option or Right of First Refusal Certain Property along State Street, Augusta, Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional costs associated with authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services to 
negotiate the terms of an option or right of first refusal for a certain parcel of property can be absorbed by the 
department utilizing existing budgeted resources. If the property owner decides to sell and the option is exercised, the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services must return to the Legislature for authority and funding to 
purchase. 
LR0536(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Place under Option or Right of First Refusal Certain Property along State Street, Augusta, Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0489
Committee: State and Local Government

Legislative Document 
No. 489 
H.P.364 
House of Representatives, February 1,2005 
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and 
Financial Services To Place under Option or Right of First Refusal 
Certain Property along State Street, Augusta, Maine 
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representati ve LERMAN of Augusta. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Sec. 1. Authority to option. Resolved: That the Commissioner of 
Administrative and Financial Services may place under option or 
right of first refusal certain property designated Tax Map Parcel 
33-115, 
located along State Street, City of Augusta, 
in the 
County of Kennebec, and State of Maine; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Purpose. Resolved: 
That the authority is conferred 
under section 1 for the purposes of implementing the Augusta 
State Facilities Master Plan and creating a suitable gateway into 
the State's capital facilities; and be it further 
Sec. 3. 
Appraisal. 
Resolved: 
That the Commissioner of 
Administrative and Financial Services may negotiate the terms of 
the option or right of first refusal. 
If the property is placed 
on the market for sale, the commissioner shall request authority 
and funding from the Legislature to accomplish the purchase and 
may make the purchase only if the Legislature authorizes and 
funds the purchase; and be it further 
Sec. 4. 
Repeal. 
Resolved: 
That this resolve is repealed 5 
years from its effective date. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve authorizes the Commissioner of Administrative 
and Financial Services to place under option or right of first 
refusal Tax Map Parcel 33-115 along State Street in Augusta, 
Maine. 
This parcel is essential to implementation of the Augusta 
State Facilities Master Plan that seeks to create a suitable 
gateway into the State's capital facilities. 
The property will 
be purchased only if the purchase is authorized and funded by the 
Legislature.
An Act To Eliminate the Offset for Social Security and Certain Other Pensions for Unemployment Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0490
Committee Amendment CA_A_H555 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "11,, to H.P. 365, L.D. 490, Bill, "An 
Act To Eliminate the offse(lfor Social Security and Certain Other 
Pensions for Unemployment Benefits" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
, Sec. 
3. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Unemployment Compensation Benefit Account 
0245 
The 
following 
Initiative: 
Allocates 
funds 
for 
the 
additional 
cost 
of 
eliminating the pension offset against unemployment benefits for 
certain 
individuals 
who 
received 
Social 
Security 
or 
other 
pensions and contributed at least 50% of the contribution to that 
pension. 
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY TRUST FUND 
All Other 
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY TRUST FUND TOTAL 
Page l-LR0702(2) 
2005-06 
$3,976,000 
$3,976,000 
2006-07 
$5,326,000 
$5,326,000' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 365, L.D. 490 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
adds 
an 
appropriations 
and 
allocations 
section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/19/05 ~ae.. 
LD490 
LR 0702(02) 
An Act To Eliminate the Offset for Social Security and Certain Other Pensions for Unemployment 
Benefits 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment .If.. 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined current biennium cost increase - All Funds 
Future biennium revenue increase - Other Funds 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Employment Security Trust Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
2005-06 
$3,976,000 
2006-07 
$5,326,000 
Projections 
2007-08 
$5,463,000 
Projections 
2008-09 
$5,689,000 
This bill includes Other Fund allocations of $3,976,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $5,326,000 in fiscal year 2006-
to the Unemployment Compensation Benefit Account within the Department of Labor for the additional cost of 
eliminating the pension offset against unemployment benefits for certain individuals who received Social Security 
or other pensions and contributed at least 50% of the contribution to that pension. 
The cost increase in this bill will not impact the unemployment contributions schedule until 2010 based on 
projections developed using the Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission Forecast of October 2004. The 
State and all other direct reimbursement employers will be required to repay the Unemployment Compensation 
Trust Fund for additional benefit payments beginning with the current biennium. 
LR0702(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Eliminate the Offset for Social Security and Certain Other Pensions for Unemployment Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0490
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, ANDREWS, BROWN, CARR, COLLINS, CRAVEN, LEWIN, PINGREE, SMITH
Amends: 26 MRSA §1193

Legislative Document 
No. 490 
H.P.365 
House of Representatives, February 1,2005 
An Act To Eliminate the Offset for Social Security and Certain 
Other Pensions for Unemployment Benefits 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
If/~ 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representati ve HUTTON of Bowdoinham, Senator ANDREWS of York and 
Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, CARR of Lincoln, COLLINS of Wells, 
CRAVEN of Lewiston, LEWIN of Eliot, PINGREE of North Haven, SMITH of Van Buren, 
W ALCOTT of Lewiston. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §1193, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 149, 
4, is repealed. 
Sec. 2. 26 MRS A §1193, sub-§9-A lS enacted to read: 
9-A. 
Receiving oension. 
Except 
as 
provided in this 
subsection, for any week with respect to which the individual lS 
receiving a governmental or other pension, retirement or retired 
pay, annuity or any other similar periodic payment under a plan 
maintained or contributed to by a 
base period or chargeable 
employer. 
A. 
The individual receives benefits with no reduction under 
this subsection if: 
(1) 
The individual is receiving a pension paid under 
the United States Social Securitv Act or any other 
pension or plan to which the individual made at least 
50% of the contributions; 
(2) 
All contributions to the plan were made by the 
individual 
and an employer or any other person or 
organization who is not a base period or chargeable 
employer; or 
(3) 
The services performed for the employer by the 
individual during the base period, 
or remuneration 
received 
for 
these 
services, 
did 
not 
affect 
the 
individual's eligibility for, or increase the amount 
of, that pension, retirement or retired pay, annuity or 
similar payment. 
B. 
If the individual contributed to the plan, but not at 
least 50% of the contributions, the individual receives a 
benefit reduced by the prorated weekly amount of the pension 
after deduction of that portion of the pension that is 
directly attributable to the percentage of the contributions 
made to the plan by that individual. 
The benefit may not be 
reduced below zero. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
eliminates 
the 
pension 
offset 
against 
unemployment benefits for persons who receive Social Security or 
any other pension or plan to which the individual made at least 
50% 
of 
the 
contributions. 
As under current law, if the person contributed 
some amount to the pension, but less than 50%, the offset is made 
after deduction of that portion of the pension that is directly 
attributable to the percentage of the contributions made to the 
pension by that person.
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0498
Committee Amendment CA_A_H291 (House)
Committee: Transportation

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" 
Act To Amend the Laws Relating 
to H.P. 373, L.D. 498, Bill, 
to Changeable Signs" 
"An 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection ll-A by striking 
out all of the first 8 lines (page 1, lines 6 to 13 in L.D.) and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'II-A. 
Changeable signs. 
Notwithstanding 
subsection 
6, 
paragraphs C and E, changeable signs are not prohibited as long 
as the sign complies with all the terms of this subsection. 
The 
Department of Transportation shall administer the provisions of 
thi s 
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Further amend the bill in section 1 in subsection ll-A in 
paragraph B in subparagraph (1) in the first line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: 
"minutes" the 
following: 
'-,- unless the municipality in which the sign is. 
located adopts an ordinance to the contrary and notifies the 
Department of Transportation in writing of that ordinance' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 11-A in 
paragraph B in subparagraph (2) in the last line (page 2, line 4 
in 
L. D. ) 
by 
inserting after 
the 
following: 
"blending" 
the 
following: 
unless the municipality in which the sign is 
located adopts an ordinance to the contrary and notifies the 
Department 
of 
Transportation 
in writing 
of 
that 
ordinance. 
Notwithstanding this subparagraph, a municipality may not adopt 
an ordinance that allows the sign to flash' 
Page l-LRI718(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~" to H.P. 373, L.D. 498 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 11-A by 
striking out all of paragraph I (page 2, lines 44 to 50 and page 
3, lines 1 and 2 in L.D.) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing 
Committee on Transportation. 
The amendment removes language from 
the bill that would allow a municipality to adopt an ordinance to 
regulate changeable signs that is more or less stringent than 
state standards. 
The amendment also authorizes a municipality to 
adopt an ordinance to regulate the changing of messages displayed 
on a changeable sign, except that a municipality may not allow 
flashing. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0501
Committee Amendment CA_A_H736 (House)
Committee: Transportation
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1301

COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 376, L.D. 501, Bill, 
"An 
Act To Amend the Operator's License and Nondriver Identification 
Card Requirements for Nonimmigrants" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'An 
Act 
To 
Amend 
the 
Operator's 
License 
and 
Nondriver 
Identification Card Requirements' 
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. 29-A MRSA §1301, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10. 
EKPired documents. 
The Secretary of State may 
not 
accept the following documents as identification for the purpose 
of issuing a nondriver identification card or driver's license: 
A. 
An expired visa granted by the authority of the United 
States; 
B. 
An expired document issued by a foreign country; or 
C. 
A foreign passport showing an elapsed departure date. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4" to H.P. 376, L.D. 501 
Committee on Transportation. 
It replaces the bill and prohibits 
the acceptance of expired visas granted by the United States, 
expired 
documents 
issued 
by 
foreign 
countries 
and 
foreign 
passports showing an elapsed departure date as identification for 
the purpose of issuing state nondriver identification cards and 
driver's licenses. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Operator's License and Nondriver Identification Card Requirements for Nonimmigrants
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0501
Committee Amendment CA_B_H737 (House)
Committee: Transportation

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" (3)" to H.P. 376, L.D. 501, Bill, "An 
Act To Amend the Operator's License and Nondriver Identification 
Card Requirements for Nonimmigrants" 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary 
the following: 
'Sec. 11. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
The 
following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Motor Vehicles 
0077 
Initiative: 
Allocates funds for one additional Motor Vehicle 
Service Representative position, one additional Clerk Typist III 
position and one additional Motor Vehicle Investigator position 
necessary to administer new identification requirements for the 
issuance of driver's licenses and nondriver identification cards. 
HIGHWAY FUND 
2005-06 
2006-07 
POSITIONS -
LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
0.000 
3.000 
Personal Services 
$0 
$104,206 
All Other 
$0 
$43,444 
Capital Expenditures 
$0 
$15,030 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
$0 
$162,680' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. (5 .. to H.P. 376, L.D. 501 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing 
Committee on Transportation. 
It adds an appropriations and 
allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01120/06 ~ae 
LDSOI 
LR0917(02) 
An Act To Amend the Operator's License and Nondriver Identification Card Requirements for 
Nonimmigrants 
Fiscal Note for Original Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,13" 
Committee: Transportation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
I\.ppropriations/ Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$179,930 
$162,680 
($17,250) 
Projections 
2007-08 
$175,286 
$158,661 
($16,625) 
Projections 
2008-09 
$179,969 
$163,344 
($16,625) 
Changes to driver licensure and identification requirements will necessitate an additional Highway Fund allocation of 
$162,680 in fiscal year 2006-07 to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles within the Department of the Secretary of State for 3 
additional positions, operating expenses and the reprogramming of computer systems. In addition, the restructuring of 
certain licensure fees will result in the loss of Highway Fund revenue of $17,250 in fiscal year 2006-07. 
LR0917(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Governing the Maine Potato Board
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0503
Committee Amendment CA_A_H330 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P. 378, L.D. 503, Bill, "An 
Act To Make Changes to the Laws Governing the Maine Potato Board" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMI,TTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/05/05 ~aC!.;c 
LD503 
LR 1000(02) 
An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Governing the Maine Potato Board 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4, 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined current biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
As a result of a cap on the amount that can be assessed by the State Tax Assessor for services rendered, the Maine 
Potato Board may experience savings in Other Special Revenue Funds expenses; the amounts will depend on the amount 
of annual tax collected and can not be determined at this time. Based on fees paid by the board to the State Tax 
Assessor in recent years, the savings are likely to be relatively minor. 
LRIOOO(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Sell or Lease the Interests of the State in Certain Real Estate Located along the New Belgrade Road in Augusta
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0504
Committee Amendment CA_A_H41 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f\" to H.P. 379, L.D. 504, "Resolve, 
Authorizing 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Administrative 
and 
Financial 
Services To Sell or Lease the Interests of the State in Certain 
Real Estate Located along the New Belgrade Road in Augusta" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page l-LR0537(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
" 
Approved: 03/15105 ..... ae 
LD504 
LR0537(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Sell or Lease the 
Interests of the State in Certain Real Estate Located along the New Belgrade Road in Augusta 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The administrative costs associated with authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services to 
sell or lease the state's interests in a small portion of the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery can be absorbed by the 
department utilizing existing budgeted resources. The property is to be appraised prior to the conveyance and it is 
expected that the value will not exceed $20,000. Any proceeds from the sale of property will be deposited in an Other 
Special Revenue Funds account for the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 
LR0537(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Relating to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority Amend the amendment on page by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 2,. lines 2 to 15 in amendment) and inserting in its place the following: I. Board of directors. The authority consists of a board of directors. The directors are the Commissioner of Transportation. who is a director ex officio. the Cornmi$sioner o~ Economic ang Community Deyelopment. who also is a director ex officio. and 5 directors who are member$ of the public. appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature for 5-year staggered terms. who shall serve until their respective successors are appointed and gualified. A vacancy in a position held by a director who is a member of the public occurring other than by the expiration of a term must be filled by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature for the unexpired term. SUMMARY This amendment requires the Governor's appointees to the board of directors of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to be confirmed by the Legislature instead of the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters. FISCAL ~OTE REQU}{EI) (\ ~see at~d) SPONSORED BY: ~ ,d.~ (Senator DAMON) COUNTY: Hancock Page l-LR0347(4) SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0505
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S192 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT A" to COMMITTEE AMENDME~T "A" to H.P. 
380, L.D. 505, Bill, "An Act Relating to the Northern New England 
Passenger Rail Authority" 
Amend 
the 
amendment 
on 
page 
by striking out all of 
subsection 1 (page 2,. lines 2 to 15 in amendment) and inserting 
in its place the following: 
'I. 
Board of directors. 
The authority consists of a board 
of 
directors. 
The 
directors 
are 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Transportation. who is a director ex officio. the Cornmi$sioner o~ 
Economic ang Community Deyelopment. who also is a director ex 
officio. and 5 directors who are member$ of the public. appointed 
by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature for 
5-year 
staggered 
terms. 
who 
shall 
serve 
until 
their 
respective 
successors are appointed and gualified. 
A vacancy in a position 
held by a director who is a member of the public occurring other 
than by the expiration of a term must be filled by the Governor 
and confirmed by the Legislature for the unexpired term.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment requires the Governor's appointees to the 
board of directors of the Northern New England Passenger Rail 
Authority to be confirmed by the Legislature instead of the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
transportation matters. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQU}{EI) 
(\ 
~see at~d) 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
,d.~ 
(Senator DAMON) 
COUNTY: 
Hancock 
Page l-LR0347(4) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/17/05 h'ae 
LD505 
LR0347(04) 
An Act Relating to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,A to Committee Amendment '1"\ 
Sponsor: Sen. Damon 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
LR0347(4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning Dismantling of Railroad Track
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0510
Committee Amendment CA_A_H726 (House)
Committee: Transportation

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 386, L.D. 
Act Concerning Dismantling of Railroad Track" 
510, Bill, "An 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of that part 
designated "§7l07." and inserting in its place the following: 
'§7l07. Dismantling of track 
Except as provided in this section, 
the Department of 
Transportation, 
a 
county or municipality or 
other political 
subdivision of this State, a public agency or commission, 
a 
public service corporation or district or a private entity may 
not dismantle or contract with a 
s~a~e a~eaey et ptiva~e ea~i~y 
anyone 
for 
the dismantling of 
s~a~e-ewaea track. 
When 
the 
aepat~meB~ owner of the track, in consultation with a regional 
economic planning entity and a regional transportation advisory 
committee established in accordance with rules adopted under 
section 73, subsection 4, determines that removal of a specific 
length of rail ewaea by ~ae S~a~e will not have a negative impact 
on a region or on future economic opportunities for that region, 
the Gemmissieaet eE ~taaspet~a~iea owner of the track shall seek 
review by and approval of the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters prior 
to removal. 
This section does not apply to the reconfiguration of rail 
yards and rail sidings.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A .. to H.P. 386, L.D. 510 
SUMMARY 
This is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee 
on 
Transportation. 
This 
amendment 
clarifies 
that 
the 
reconfiguration of private rail yards and rail sidings are exempt 
from the procedures for dismantling railroad track. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 11/09/05 .:tvac:.. 
LD 510 
LR 0040(02) 
An Act Concerning Dismantling of Railroad Track 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A, 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: No 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact. 
LR0040(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning Dismantling of Railroad Track
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0510
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: RICHARDSON, EDMONDS, ADAMS, CROSBY, CUMMINGS, DUDLEY, HARLOW, HUTTON, MARLEY, WATSON
Amends: 23 MRSA §7107

Legislative Document 
No. 510 
H.P.386 
House of Representatives, February 1,2005 
An Act Concerning Dismantling of Railroad Track 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Speaker RICHARDSON of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by President EDMONDS of Cumberland and 
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1I7.11!D£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, CROSBY of Topsham, CUMMINGS of Portland, 
DUDLEY of Portland, HARLOW of Portland, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, MARLEY of 
Portland, WATSON of Bath. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §7107, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 498, §4, is 
amended to read: 
§7107. Dismant1inq of state-owned track 
Except 
as 
provided 
in this 
section, 
the 
Department 
of 
Transportation, 
a 
county 
or municipality or 
other 
political 
subdivision of this State, 
a 
public agency or commission, 
a 
public service corporation or district or a private entity may 
not dismantle or contract wi th 
a--s-t.-at.-e---aqe.B:G-y-9.£-iH"~-e--eBt;it;y 
anyone 
for 
the 
dismantling of 
st;at;e-9WRee 
track. 
When 
the 
ee~al't;RleRt; owner of the track, in consultation with a regional 
economic planning entity and a regional transportation advisory 
committee established in accordance with rules 
adopted under 
section 73, subsection 4, determines that removal of a specific 
length of rail 9wRee-ey-t;Re-~t;at;e will not have a negative impact 
on a region or on future economic opportunities for that region, 
the 
b9R1R1issieBe~-e~-~.£~~~~9.£t;at;i9R owner of the track shall seek 
review ey and approval of the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters prior 
to removal. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
amends 
the 
law 
establishing 
procedures 
for 
dismantling railroad track so that it applies to any track, not 
just state-owned track. 
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Resolve, Directing the State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division To Examine Enforcement Methods
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0511
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SHERMAN, COLLINS, JENNINGS, JODREY, SMITH, THOMAS

Legislative Document 
No. 511 
H.P.387 
House of Representatives, February 1,2005 
Resolve, Directing the State Police, Commercial Vehicle 
Enforcement Division To Examine Enforcement Methods 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
'I7l~ /I7.11ltU~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, JENNINGS of Leeds, JODREY of 
Bethel, SMITH of Van Buren, THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Sec. 1. 
Impact on trucking industry. 
Resolved: 
That 
the 
Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, Commercial 
Vehicle Enforcement Division in conjunction with the Department 
of 
Transportation shall 
examine 
the 
economic 
impact 
of its 
enforcement procedures employed, including, but not limited to, 
its fine structure and schedule of traffic infractions, on the 
trucking industry and on the State. 
In examining this issue, the 
department shall 
compare enforcement procedures 
used in this 
State with enforcement procedures 
used in other 
New 
England 
states and New York 
and New Jersey. 
Upon completion of its 
review, the department shall submit its findings, including any 
necessary 
implementing 
legislation, 
to 
the 
Joint 
Standing 
Committee on Transportation no later than November 1, 2005. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Public Safety, Bureau 
of 
State Police, 
Commercial 
Vehicle 
Enforcement 
Division 
in 
conjunction with the Department of Transportation to examine the 
impact of its enforcement procedures, including, but not limited 
to, its fine structure and schedule of traffic infractions, on 
the trucking industry and on the State. 
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An Act To Remove the Ethics Course Requirement for First Hunting and Fishing Violations and Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Hold the Courses in a Location Within Miles of All Citizens of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0512
Committee Amendment CA_A_H388 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 388, L.D. 512, Bill, "An 
Act To Remove the Ethics Course Requirement for First Hunting and 
Fishing Violations and Require the Department of Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife To Hold the Courses in a Location Within 100 Miles 
of All Citizens of the State" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
. Sec. 
2. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
IBLAND FISHERIES AIm WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Support Landowners Program 
0826 
The 
following 
Ini tiative: 
Allocates funds for the costs of offering certain 
required courses in different locations. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVEBUE FORDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$5,000 
$5,000 
2006-07 
$5,000 
$5,000' 
This 
amendment 
is 
the 
minority 
report 
and 
adds 
an 
appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
,. 
Approved: 03/11105 ~ae. 
LD512 
LR0463(02) 
An Act To Remove the Ethics Course Requirement for First Hunting and Fishing Violations and 
Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Hold the Courses in a Location Within 
Miles of All Citizens of the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,1), 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
2005-06 
2006-07 
2007-08 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$5,000 
$5,000 
$5,000 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($6,500) 
($6,500) 
($6,500) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2008-09 
$5,000 
($6,500) 
Requiring that certain ethics courses must be conducted within 100 miles of the residence of the individual required to 
take the course will increase operational expenses of the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife. Beginning in 
fiscal year 2005-06, the department will require additional Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $5,000. ill 
addition, beginning in fiscal year 2005-06, changing the requirements as to whom is required to take ethics courses 
will result in a decrease of $6,500 in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue collected by the department. 
-.----.---------.--~--~ 
.. -. -~-~-.--. ~~-
LR0463(2) - Fiscal Note'- Page i of 1
An Act To Amend the Hours for Lobster Fishing
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0513
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: PINGREE, DAMON, ASH, BOWEN, EDER, MARLEY, MERRILL, SCHATZ, WEBSTER
Amends: 12 MRSA §6440

Legislative Document 
No. 513 
H.P.389 
House of Representatives, February 1,2005 
An Act To Amend the Hours for Lobster Fishing 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PINGREE of North Haven. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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111· 7l/dC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ASH of Belfast, BOWEN of Rockport, EDER of Portland, MARLEY of 
Portland, MERRILL of Appleton, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6440, sub-§I, as amended by PL 2001, c. 123, 
§1, is further amended to read: 
1. 
Sunner. 
During the period 1/2 hour after sunset until 
1/2 hour before sunrise from June 1st to October 
6l6~ ~, both 
days inclusive; and 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, it is unlawful to haul any lobster trap 
during the period 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before 
sunrise from June 1st to October 31st. 
This bill changes the end 
date of this period from October 31st to October 1st.
An Act To Preserve the Fund for a Healthy Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0514
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: SCHATZ, DAMON, CROSBY, PINGREE

Legislative Document 
No. 514 
H.P.390 
House of Representatives, February 1,2005 
An Act To Preserve the Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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/J7.11!dC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CROSBY of Topsham, PINGREE of North Haven. 
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· 
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 BUMAB SERVICES. DEPAR"l'MENT OF 
FBM -
Bureau of Health 
0953 
Initiative: 
Deallocates funds allocated to this program. 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 
All Other 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL 
FBM - Healthy Maine Partnerships 
2005-06 
($6,500,000) 
($6,500,000) 
2006-01 
($6,500,000) 
($6,500,000) 
Initiative: 
Allocates 
funds 
for 
a 
new 
program 
to 
preserve 
funding 
for 
Healthy 
Maine 
Partnerships 
organizations. 
Funds 
allocated for this purpose must remain available until expended 
for this purpose and may not be available for transfer or use 
outside of the Fund for a Healthy Maine. 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 
All Other 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL 
2005-06 
$6,500,000 
$6,500,000 
2006-01 
$6,500,000 
$6,500,000 
HEALTH AND BUMAB SERVICES. 
DEPAR"l'MENT OF 
DEPAR'DIERT ".I."O'rALS 
2005-06 
2006-07 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 
$0 
$0 
DEPAR".l'MEJJT ".I."O'rAL -
ALL FUNDS 
$0 
$0 
SUMMARY 
This bill deal locates $6,500,000 per year allocated under 
the 2006-2007 biennium current services budget to the Fund for a 
Healthy Maine 
Bureau of Health program and allocates these 
funds 
to 
a 
new 
Fund 
for 
a 
Healthy 
Maine 
Healthy 
Maine 
Partnerships program in order to preserve funding for Healthy 
Maine 
Partnerships organizations. 
These 
funds 
are 
to 
remain 
available 
until 
expended 
for 
this 
purpose 
and 
may 
not 
be 
available for transfer or use outside of the Fund for a Healthy 
Maine. 
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An Act To Increase the Limit on the Right To Rejoin the Maine State Retirement System Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0515
Committee Amendment CA_A_H106 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 391, L.D. 515, Bill, "An 
Act To Increase the Limit on the Right To Rejoin the Maine State 
Retirement System" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 0311 0/05 ~ae. 
LD515 
LR 1232(02) 
An Act To Increase the Limit on the Right To Rejoin the Maine State Retirement System 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net State impact 
Because the costs for benefits available to members of Participating Local Districts (PLD's) are fully borne by the 
individual PLD employers as well as the PLD Consolidated Plan, there is no cost to the Maine State Retirement 
System. 
LR1232(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit Bear Baiting within 100 Yards of an Adjoining Property
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0516
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SMITH, MARTIN, JACKSON, MAZUREK, PATRICK, PERRY
Amends: 12 MRSA §11301

Legislative Document 
No. 516 
H.P.392 
House of Representatives, February 1,2005 
An Act To Prohibit Bear Baiting within 100 Yards of an Adjoining 
Property 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SMITH of Van Buren. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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/J7.1lld£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, MAZUREK of Rockland, PATRICK of Rumford, 
PERRY of Calais. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11301, sub-§I, 1fD, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 
414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
D. 
The bait is placed more than 100 yards from the pro~rty 
line of an adjoining property and 500 yards from an occupied 
dwelling, unless written permission is granted by the owner 
or lessee; 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits bear baiting within 100 yards of an 
adjoining property unless written permission is granted by the 
owner or lessee.
An Act To Increase the Limit on the Right To Rejoin the Maine State Retirement System
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0515
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: HOGAN, DAMON, BROWNE, CUMMINGS, FARRINGTON, JACKSON, MAZUREK, MERRILL, PARADIS
Amends: 5 MRSA §18252

Legislative Document 
No. 515 
H.P.391 
House of Representatives, February 1,2005 
An Act To Increase the Limit on the Right To Rejoin the Maine 
State Retirement System 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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/J7.7i!~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CUMMINGS of Portland, FARRINGTON of 
Gorham, JACKSON of Fort Kent, MAZUREK of Rockland, MERRILL of Appleton, 
PARADIS of Frenchville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §18252, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2003, c. 630, 
Pt. A, §4, is further amended to read: 
5. 
Limit on right to 
rejoin 
under 
subsection 
rejoin. 
The 
is 
limited 
right of a person to 
to 
ene--eeeaEEenee 
~ 
occurrences. 
This bill increases 
Maine 
State 
Retirement 
occurrences. 
SUMMARY 
the limit on 
System 
from 
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the right to rejoin the 
one 
occurrence 
to
An Act To Require Legislative Oversight of Certain Agency and Administrative Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0517
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: NUTTING, ANDREWS, BISHOP, CARR, CROSTHWAITE, MUSE

Legislative Document 
No. 517 
H.P.393 
House of Representatives, February 1,2005 
An Act To Require Legislative Oversight of Certain Agency and 
Administrative Rules 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. 
Cosponsored by Senator ANDREWS of York and 
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/J7. 71ldC~{ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BISHOP of Boothbay, CARR of Lincoln, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, 
MUSE of Fryeburg. 
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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 rule-making process under 
the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to ensure that rulemaking 
that results in a significant cost of doing business receives 
full review and approval by the Legislature before taking effect. 
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An Act To Regulate Lead-smart Renovators and Lead Sampling Technicians
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0518
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: DUPLESSIE, BRYANT, CUMMINGS, KOFFMAN, PELLETIER-SIMPSON
Amends: 38 MRSA §1293, 38 MRSA §1298

Legislative Document 
No. 518 
H.P.394 
House of Representatives, February 1,2005 
An Act To Regulate Lead-smart Renovators and Lead Sampling 
Technicians 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook. 
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1I7.17ldC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CUMMINGS of Portland, 
KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1293, sub-§I. as enacted by PL 1997, c. 375, 
§14, is amended to read: 
1. 
Certification and licensing. 
The board shall adopt and 
amend rules necessary to govern the licensing of business or 
public entities, including, but not limited to, lead abatement 
contractors.L-..Jio-called "lead-smart renovators" and in-house lead 
abatement units, the accreditation of lead training providers and 
the certification of lead abatement professionals. 
Sec. 2. 38 MRSA §1298 is enacted to read: 
§1298. 
Insurance required 
A 
contractor 
enga~d 
in 
any 
renovation, 
remodeling, 
maintenance or repair project involving lead-based paint shall 
obtain an insurance policy or rider that covers damages resulting 
from 
any 
such 
renovation, 
remodeling, 
maintenance 
or 
repair 
project. 
Sec. 3. Training requirements. 
The Department of Environmental 
Protection 
shall 
increase 
the 
training 
requirements 
for 
lead-smart renovators and lead sampling technicians from 6 hours 
and 8 hours respectively to 14 hours. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the training requirements for lead-smart 
renovators and lead sampling technicians from 6 hours and 8 hours 
respectively to 14 hours. 
The bill also requires that lead-smart 
renovators 
be 
licensed 
by 
the 
Department 
of 
Environmental 
Protection. 
The 
bill 
also 
requires 
a 
contractor 
engaged 
in 
any 
renovation, remodeling, maintenance or repair project involving 
lead-based paint to obtain an insurance policy or rider that 
covers damages resulting from any such renovation, 
remodeling, 
maintenance or repair project. 
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