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An Act To Prohibit a Credit Card Processing Company from Charging a Termination Fee
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0006
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MOODY

Legislative Document 
No.6 
H.P. 11 
House of Representatives, January 4,2005 
An Act To Prohibit a Credit Card Processing Company from 
Charging a Termination Fee 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative MOODY of Manchester. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA c. 202·E is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 202-E 
PROHIBITED PRACTICES INVOLVING CREDIT CARD 
PROCESSING COMPANIES 
§1157. 
Prohibition on termination fees 
1. 
Credit 
card processing 
compaqy. 
As 
used 
in 
this 
chapter, "credit card processing company" means a person, firm, 
corporation, partnership or association engaged in the business 
of processing credit card transactions pursuant to a contract 
with 
another 
person, 
firm, 
corporation, 
partnership 
or 
association to facilitate the acceptance of credit cards at the 
point of sale of a transaction. 
2. 
Prohibition 
on 
termination 
fees. 
A 
credit 
card 
processing company may not impose a termination fee or other fee 
upon 
the 
termination or cancellation of 
a 
contract for 
the 
provision of credit card processing services. 
3. 
Remedies. 
A person injured as a result of a violation 
of subsection 2 may seek a monetary refund of any prohibited 
fees, 
damages and an injunction in a civil action. 
A person 
likely to be injured by a violation of subsection 2 may seek an 
injunction in a civil action. 
The court may award reasonable 
attorney's fees to the plaintiff in any civil action brought 
pursuant to this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a credit card processing company from 
charging a termination fee upon the cancellation or termination 
of a contract for credit card processing services. 
Page I-LR0082(1)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Repeal of Chapter 130: Rules for Equivalent Instruction Programs, a Major Substantive Rule That Has Been Provisionally Repealed by the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0008
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No.8 
H.P.13 
House of Representatives, January 6,2005 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Repeal of Chapter 
130: Rules for Equivalent Instruction Programs, a Major 
Substantive Rule That Has Been Provisionally Repealed by the 
Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative NORTON of Bangor for the Department of Education pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
until 
days 
after 
and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A requires legislative authorization before major 
substantive 
agency 
rules 
may 
be 
finally 
adopted, 
amended, 
suspended or repealed by the agency: and 
Whereas, the repeal of the above-named major substantive 
rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on the repeal of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency wi thin the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Repeal. Resolved: That final repeal of Chapter 130: 
Rules 
for 
Equivalent 
Instruction 
Programs, 
a 
provisionally 
repealed major substantive rule of the Department of Education 
that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, 
is authorized. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of the repeal 
of Chapter 130: 
Rules for Equivalent Instruction Programs, 
a 
major substantive rule of the Department of Education. 
Page l-LR0879(1)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 15: Rules Relating to Severance Pay, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0007
Committee: Labor

Legislative Document 
No.7 
H.P.12 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2005 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 15: Rules 
Relating to Severance Pay, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative SMITH of Van Buren for the Department of Labor pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled papec 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
until 
days 
after 
and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A requires legislative authorization before major 
substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
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 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 
15: 
Rules Relating to Severance Pay, 
a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Department of Labor, 
Bureau of 
Labor Standards that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 15: 
Rules Relating to Severance Pay, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards. 
Page l-LR0880(1)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 11: Registration, Collection and Dissemination of Prescription Data Relating to Schedule II, III and IV Drugs, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0009
Committee Amendment CA_A_H236 (House)

COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "/I,, to H.P. 
14, 
L.D. 
9, 
"Resolve, 
Regarding 
Legislative 
Review 
of 
Chapter 
11: 
Registration, 
Collection and Dissemination of Prescription Data Relating to 
Schedule II, III and IV Drugs, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance 
Abuse" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, 
line 28 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: 
"authorized" 
the following: 
'if the rule is amended to require audit review 
of the vendor for compliance with the terms of the contract 
regarding 
confidentiality 
of 
information 
concerning 
the 
prescription drug, prescriber, pharmacy, patient and dispenser' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the major substantive rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance 
Abuse regarding the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring 
Program to be amended to provide for auditing for compliance with 
contract terms on confidentiality. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/31105 ..... ac 
LD9 
LR0878(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 11: Registration, Collection and Dissemination of 
Prescription Data Relating to Schedule II, III and IV Drugs, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - All Funds 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services in implementing this bill can be absorbed by 
the department utilizing existing resources.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 11: Registration, Collection and Dissemination of Prescription Data Relating to Schedule II, III and IV Drugs, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0009
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No.9 
H.P.14 
House of Representatives, January 6,2005 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 11: Registration, 
Collection and Dissemination of Prescription Data Relating to 
Schedule II, III and IV Drugs, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance 
Abuse 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PINGREE of North Haven for the Department of Health and 
Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
until 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A requires legislative authorization before major 
substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
and 
Whereas, in the 
judgment of the Legislature, 
these facts 
create an emergency wi thin the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 
11: 
Registration, Collection and Dissemination of Prescription 
Data Relating to Schedule II, III and IV Drugs, a provisionally 
adopted maj or substantive rule of the Department of Heal th and 
Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse that has been submitted 
to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 11: 
Registration, Collection and Dissemination of Prescription Data 
Relating to Schedule II, III and IV Drugs, a major SUbstantive 
rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of 
Substance Abuse. 
Page l-LR0878(1)
Resolve, To Fund a Study Regarding Health Care for Maine's Firefighters
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0010
Committee Amendment CA_A_H723 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/J,, to H.P. 15, L.D. 10, "Resolve, To 
Fund a Study Regarding Health Care for Maine's Firefighters" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the last 4 lines 
(page 1, lines 11 to 14 in L.D.) and inserting in their place the 
following: 
'GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
_ GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$75,000 
$75,000' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing 
Commi ttee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety and amends the 
resolve to provide funding in fiscal year 2006-07 to the Maine 
Fire Protection Services Commission to conduct a study regarding 
the provision of health care benefits to firefighters in this 
State. 
FISCAL \OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 12114/05 ;:!;?'ac:.. 
LD 10 
LR 0354(02) 
Resolve, To Fund a Study Regarding Health Care for Maine's Firefighters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A " 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
Projections 
2007-08 
Projections 
2008-09 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$75,000 
$0 
$75,000 
$0 
This resolve includes a General Fund appropriation of $75,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 for the Maine Fire Protection 
Services Commission. 
LR0354(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
Resolve, To Fund a Study Regarding Health Care for Maine's Firefighters
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0010
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Legislative Document 
No. 10 
H.P.15 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2005 
Resolve, To Fund a Study Regarding Health Care for Maine's 
Firefighters 
Reported by Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor for the Maine Fire Protection 
Services Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 3371. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recyc led paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Sec. 1. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
Resolved: 
following appropriations and allocations are made. 
MAINE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES COMMISSION 
Health Care Study 
That 
the 
Initiative: 
Provides funds to study the provision of health care 
benefits to firefighters in this State. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$75,000 
$75,000 
2006-07 
$0 
$0 
This resolve provides funding to the Maine Fire Protection 
Services Commission to conduct a study regarding the provision of 
health care benefits to firefighters in this State. 
Page l-LR0354(1)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 40: Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0011
Committee Amendment CA_A_H99 (House)

LDll 
LR0877(03) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 40: Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR0877(3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 40: Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0011
House Amendment HA_A_H113 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT "!},, to 
H.P. 
16, 
L.D. 
l1, 
"Resolve, 
Regarding 
Legislative 
Review 
of 
Chapter 
40: 
Medication 
Administration in Maine Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Education" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, 
line 27 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"authorized." 
and inserting in its place the following: 
'authorized only if 
the rule is amended as follows. 
1. 
The rule must be amended to require that a 
school's 
written local policy for administering medication must stipulate 
that a 
"drug fact sheet" be presented and available for any 
medication administered in the school. 
2. 
The rule must be amended to require that a school's 
written local policy for administering medication must stipulate 
that the proper storage of medication at the school must be 
storage in a secure area for holding medications. 
3. The rule must be amended to stipulate that the training 
review and information update required for 
unlicensed school 
personnel who have received initial training and authorization to 
administer medication to 
students 
must 
specify the 
type 
of 
training to be 
reviewed 
and the 
type of 
information to be 
updated. 
The rule must require that the trainer document that 
the unlicensed school personnel have attended the appropriate 
continuing education sessions and have demonstrated competency in 
medication administration. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT .. 4, to H,P. 16. L.D. 11 
4. The rule must be amended to require that the initial 
training 
provided 
to 
unlicensed 
school 
personnel 
who 
are 
authorized to 
administer medication to 
students 
must 
inform 
school personnel of the liabilities for both the individual 
dispensing 
medication 
and 
the 
individual 
monitoring 
the 
dispensing of medications in school.' 
SUMMARY 
The 
amendment 
provides 
that 
the 
legislative 
review 
of 
Chapter 40: Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education, is authorized 
only if the rule is amended to insert additional conditions to 
the required local school policy, training and authorization for 
the administration of medication by unlicensed school personnel 
in school settings. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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TOWN: 
Sabattus 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/05 ;:t;r?ae 
LD 11 
LR0877(04) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 40: Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
Fiscal Note for House Ameudment " " 
Sponsor: Rep. Lansley 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR0877(4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 40: Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0011
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 11 
H.P.16 
House of Representatives, January 6,2005 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 40: Medication 
Administration in Maine Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative NORTON of Bangor for the Department of Education pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on re<ycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
until 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A requires legislative authorization before major 
substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency wi thin the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 
40: 
Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education 
that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, 
is authorized. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 40: 
Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a major substantive 
rule of the Department of Education. 
Page l-LR0877(1)
An Act
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0013
Committee Amendment CA_A_S166 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2390

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A, to S. P. 12, 
To Support Maine Sawmills and Lumberyards" 
L.D. 13, Bill, "An Act 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Connercial Vehicle Length 
Limits' 
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 MRS A §2390, sub-§I, ,C, as amended by PL 1999, 
c. 753, §6, is further amended to read: 
C. 
A trailer or semitrailer may be greater than 45 feet but 
not more than 48 feet in structural length pF9viEleEl--t.aato 
only if the distance between the center of the rearmost axle 
of the truck tractor and the center of the rearmost axle of 
the trailer or semitrailer does not exceed 38 feet. 
The overall length of the combination of truck tractor and 
trailer or semitrailer in this paragraph may not exceed 69 
feet, 
including 
all 
structural 
parts 
of 
the 
vehicle, 
permanent or temporary, and any load carried on or in the 
vehicle, including any rear overhang. 
The 
interaxle 
distance 
and 
overall 
combination 
length maximum limits required by this paragraph 
Page l-LR0860(2) 
vehicle 
do not 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to S.P. 12, L.D. 13 
apply on the Interstate Highway System and those qualifying 
federal 
aid 
primary 
system 
highways 
designated 
by 
the 
Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, 
pursuant 
to 
the 
United 
States 
Surface 
Transportation 
Assistance Act of 1982, Public Law 97-424, Section 411. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §2390, sub-§l, ,J, as amended by PL 2003, c. 
166, §§15 and 16 and c. 253, §4 and affected by §5, is further 
amended by amending the first paragraph to read: 
J. 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, 
a single semitrailer whose total structural length exceeds 
feet but does not exceed 53 feet may be operated in 
combination with a truck tractor on a highway network and 
access 
system 
designated 
by 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Transportation if the following conditions are met.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. 
This amendment clarifies that a load on a combination vehicle 
with a 48-foot trailer may overhang the structural portion of the 
trailer as long as the overall length does not exceed 69 feet. 
'COMMITTEE 
I, AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify Eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0014
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GLYNN
Amends: 22 MRSA §3762

Legislative Document 
No. 14 
H.P.I7 
House of Representatives, January 6,2005 
An Act To Clarify Eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for 
Needy Families Program 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative GLYNN of South Portland. 
Printed on _led paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 22 MRSA §3762, sub-§9"D is enacted to read: 
D. 
The department shall establish eligibility criteria for 
persons who have established residency in this State within 
the previous month that coordinate benefits with the TANF 
program in the state of prior residency. 
For persons in 
this State who 
received or applied for 
TANF benefits in 
another state immediately prior to establishing residence ~n 
this State, the criteria must provide for coordination of 
TANF 
benefits 
with 
the 
state 
of 
prior 
residency 
and 
continuation of any TANF participation requirement or period 
of ineligibility imposed as a result of program requirements 
for the state of prior residency. 
SUMMARY 
This bill 
requires 
the 
Department 
of 
Health 
and 
Human 
Services to coordinate benefits under the Temporary Assistance 
for Needy Families program with other states for persons who have 
recently established residency in Maine. 
Page l-LR0754(l)
An Act To Support Maine Sawmills and Lumberyards
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0013
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DAMON, MARLEY, DIAMOND, SAVAGE, COLLINS, CROSTHWAITE, FISHER

Legislative Document 
No. 13 
S.P.12 
In Senate, January 6,2005 
An Act To Support Maine Sawmills and Lumberyards 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARLEY of Portland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, SAVAGE of Knox, Representatives: COLLINS of 
Wells, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, FISHER of Brewer. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRS A §239(}, sub-§l"K is enacted to read: 
K. 
The load on a cOmQination vehicle with a 48-foot trailer 
transporting 
rough-sawn, 
milled 
or 
finished 
lumber 
exclusively may 
extend rearward beyond 
the 
body of the 
vehicle by no more than 18 inches, as long as the entire 
length of the trailer is filled with the lumber. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the transport of 
finished lumber with an overhang of 18 
48-foot trailer. 
Page l-LR0860(1) 
rough-sawn, 
inches or 
milled or 
less on 
a
An Act To Inform Patrons of Food Service Establishments about the Use of Latex Gloves in Food Preparation
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0015
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GLYNN
Amends: 22 MRSA §2502

Legislative Document 
No.1S 
H.P.IS 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2005 
An Act To Inform Patrons of Food Service Establishments about the 
Use of Latex Gloves in Food Preparation 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative GLYNN of South Portland. 
Printed on ""')"Ied paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2502 is enacted to read: 
§2502. 
Display of use of latex gloves 
An operator of an eating establishment shall post notice of 
.the use by workers of latex gloves in the preparation of food. 
Notices must be publicly and conspicuously displayed 
~n the 
eating establishment Qr on the menu. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the operator of an eating establishment 
to display a notice if the workers of the eating establishment 
use latex gloves in the preparation of food. 
The purpose of the 
notice is to protect people who are allergic to latex. 
Page l-LR0678(1)
An Act To Amend the Certificate of Need Process
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0016
Committee Amendment CA_A_H344 (House)
Committee: Health and Human Services with the results of the study and any recommendations from the department

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4,, to H.P. 19, L.D. 16, Bill, "An Act 
To Amend the Certificate of Need Process" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'Resolve, Regarding the Certificate of Need Process' 
Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the 
ti tIe and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Certificate of need process. 
Resolved: 
That 
the 
Department 
of 
Health 
and 
Human 
Services 
shall 
study 
the 
certificate 
of 
need 
process 
with 
the 
intent 
of 
providing 
incentives to the applicant and department for the application, 
review and decision processes to be completed in a more timely 
manner. 
In the study the department shall consider the capital 
investment fund, the certificate of need process, the statutory 
time period for 
review and decisions by the Commissioner of 
Health 
and 
Human 
Services 
and 
the 
statutory 
requirement of 
periodic consideration of certificate of need applications. 
By 
January 
31, 
2006, 
the department shall report to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Health and Human Services with the results 
of the study and any recommendations from the department.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that directs 
the Department of Health and Human Services to undertake a study 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A .. to H.P. 19, L.D. 16 
of the certificate of need process and to report to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Health and Human Services by January 31, 
2006. 
FlSCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04122/05 ~ac:.. 
LD16 
LR 0191(02) 
An Act To Amend the Certificate of Need Process 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Humans Services in implementing this bill can be absorbed by 
the department utilizing existing budgetary resources. 
LR0191(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Certificate of Need Process
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0016
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CARR, ROSEN, CLOUGH, LEWIN, NUTTING, PINGREE, SHERMAN, TARDY, DA VIS
Amends: 22 MRSA §339

Legislative Document 
No. 16 
H.P.19 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2005 
An Act To Amend the Certificate of Need Process 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CARR of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Bucksport and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLOUGH of Scarborough, DUGA Y of Cherryfield, LEWIN of Eliot, 
NUTTING of Oakland, PINGREE of North Haven, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, TARDY of 
Newport, Senator: DA VIS of Piscataquis. 
Printed on recy.1ed paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §339. sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 664, 
§2, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
5. 
Reviews. 
A 
review 
must 
be 
completed 
and 
the 
commissioner shall make 
a 
decision within 90 
days after the 
application has been certified as complete by the applicant. 
If 
the department has not complied with this requirement, on the 
91st day after certification of the application as complete the 
application must be deemed to be granted and the commissioner 
shall issue the certificate of need. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
establishes 
a 
90-day 
period 
for 
review 
and 
decision on 
a 
completed certificate of need application and 
provides 
for 
issuance 
of 
the 
certificate 
of 
need 
if 
the 
Commissioner of Health and Human 
Services does not meet the 
90-day requirement.
An Act To Ensure Fair Reimbursement for the Medical Care Provided to State Inmates
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0017
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H127 (House)

LD17 
LR 1598(04) 
An Act To Ensure Fair Reimbursement for the Medical Care Provided to State Inmates 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " to Committee Amendment" " 
Sponsor: Rep. Rector 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$562,968 
$562,968 
2006-07 
$840,699 
$840,699 
Projections 
2007-08 
$861,716 
$861,716 
Projections 
2008-09 
$883,259 
$883,259 
This legislation will require a General Fund appropriation to the Correctional Medical Services Fund within the 
Department of Corrections of $562,968 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $840,699 in fiscal year 2006-07. This appropriation 
will provide additional funds for increased reimbursement rates for medical services provided to state inmates outside 
of correctional facilities. 
LRI598(4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure Fair Reimbursement for the Medical Care Provided to State Inmates
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0017
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: RECTOR, SNOWE-MELLO, BOWEN, MAZUREK, MERRILL, PINGREE, RICHARDSON, TRAHAN, DOW
Amends: 34-A MRSA §3031-B

Legislative Document 
No. 17 
H.P.20 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2005 
An Act To Ensure Fair Reimbursement for the Medical Care 
Provided to State Inmates 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative RECTOR of Thomaston. 
Cosponsored by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, MAZUREK of Rockland, MERRILL of Appleton, 
PINGREE of North Haven, RICHARDSON of Warren, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senators: 
DOW of Lincoln, SA V AGE of Knox. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 34-A MRSA §3031-B, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 513, Pt. 
E, §l, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the language that established MaineCare 
rates as the reimbursement rate for medical services provided to 
state inmates outside of correctional or detention facilities. 
By 
repealing 
this 
section, 
it requires 
the 
State 
or 
its 
contracted medical provider to negotiate fair reimbursement rates 
for medical care provided to state inmates. 
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An Act To Require the Department of Transportation To Maintain the Morneault Road in Grand Isle
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0018
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SMITH, MARTIN, PARADIS

Legislative Document 
No.1S 
H.P.21 
House of Representatives, January 6,2005 
An Act To Require the Department of Transportation To Maintain 
the Morneault Road in Grand Isle 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SMITH of Van Buren. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
Representative: PARADIS of Frenchville. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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1I7.7l!d£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Road maintenance; Morneault Road. 
The Department of 
Transportation 
is 
responsible 
for 
the 
maintenance 
of 
the 
Morneault Road in Grand Isle. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires 
the 
Department 
of 
Transportation 
to 
maintain the Morneault Road in Grand Isle. 
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An Act To Clarify the Law Regarding Transfer Tax Liability for Deeds between Domestic Partners Amend the bill in section by striking out all of subsection 4 (page 1, lines 6 to 11 in L.D.) and inserting in its place the following: 4. Deeds between certain family members. Deeds between husband and wife, domestic partners registered in the domestic partner registry under Title 22, section 2710, or parent and child, without actual consideration for the deed, and deeds between spouses in divorce proceedings; SUMMARY This amendment restricts the exemption proposed by the bill to registered domestic partners.
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0019
Committee Amendment CA_A_H116 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P. 22, L.D. 19, Bill, "An Act 
To Clarify the Law Regarding Transfer Tax Liability for Deeds 
between Domestic Partners" 
Amend 
the bill 
in 
section 
by 
striking out 
all 
of 
subsection 4 (page 1, lines 6 to 11 in L.D.) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'4. 
Deeds between certain family members. 
Deeds between 
husband and wife, domestic partners registered in the domestic 
partner registry under Title 22, 
section 2710, or parent and 
child, 
without actual consideration for 
the deed, 
and deeds 
between spouses in divorce proceedings;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restricts the exemption proposed by the bill 
to registered domestic partners. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
'j 
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': I, 
; 
• 
Approved: 02/11105 ~ae 
LD19 
LR0528(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Law Regarding Transfer Tax Liability for Deeds between Domestic Partners 
Fiscal Note for Committee Amendment ,A, 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Taxation 
Majority Report 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$5,842 
($5,842) 
($5,842) 
2006-07 
$10,226 
($10,226) 
($10,226) 
Projections 
2007-08 
$13,762 
($13,762) 
($13,762) 
Projections 
2008-09 
$17,522 
($17,522) 
($17,522) 
This bill is expected to reduce both General Fund revenue and Other Special Revenue funds dedicated to the Housing 
Opportunities for Maine Fund by $5,842 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $10,226 in fiscal year 2006-07 due to the 
exemption of certain real estate transfers from the real estate transfer tax. 
LR0528(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify the Law Regarding Transfer Tax Liability for Deeds between Domestic Partners
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0019
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MAZUREK
Amends: 36 MRSA §4641-C

Legislative Document 
No. 19 
H.P.22 
House of Representatives, January 6,2005 
An Act To Clarify the Law Regarding Transfer Tax Liability for 
Deeds between Domestic Partners 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MAZUREK of Rockland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
1J1~1h.~~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §4641-C, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1997, c. 
504, §12, is further amended to read: 
4. 
Deeds between certain family members. 
Deeds 
between 
husband and wife, domestic partners, or parent and child, without 
actual consideration for the deed, and deeds between spouses in 
divorce proceedings. 
For purposes of this subsection, "domestic 
partners" has the same meaning as in Title l8-A, section 1-201, 
subsection (lO-A); 
SUMMARY 
This bill proposes to include domestic partners, as defined 
in the Probate Code, as family members for purposes of the real 
estate transfer tax exemption for deeds between certain family 
members.
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Maine National Guard Members
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0020
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BRYANT-DESCHENES

Legislative Document 
No. 20 
H.P.23 
House of Representati ves, January 6, 2005 
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Hunting and Fishing 
Licenses for Maine National Guard Members 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner. 
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 proposes to make members of the Maine National 
Guard 
who 
are 
deployed overseas eligible to 
receive 
a 
free 
hunting or fishing license once that deployment ends. 
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An Act To Enhance Community Involvement Regarding Methadone Clinics
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0021
Committee Amendment CA_A_H235 (House)

the Clerk of 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. !) .. to H.P. 24, L.D. 21, Bill, "An Act 
To Enhance Community Involvement Regarding Methadone Clinics" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'Resolve, DirectinC} the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Adopt Rules ReqardinC} the Licensinq of Rew Opioid Treatment 
Proqrams' 
Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the 
title and before the 
summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Rulemaking. Resolved: 
That, by November 1, 2005, the 
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance 
Abuse shall adopt rules regarding the licensing of new opioid 
treatment 
programs 
to 
clarify 
that 
certificate 
of 
need 
requirements are controlled by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
22, chapter 103-A and to require the following regarding the 
licensing process: early discussions among representatives of the 
proposed 
program, 
the 
municipality 
and 
residents 
of 
the 
municipality about the proposed program and options for siting: 
notice to the public in a local newspaper regarding the proposed 
program and a public meeting to discuss the program: a public 
meeting for representatives of the proposed program to present 
information about opioid treatment and plans for the program and 
for the public to provide input regarding those plans: and annual 
meetings for licensed opioid treatment programs and their boards 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
.. ,. 
~~ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·19 .. to H.P. 24, L.D. 21 
wi th the municipalities in which they 
law enforcement and residents. 
Rules 
section are routine technical rules 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
SUMMARY 
are located and municipal 
adopted pursuant to this 
as defined in the Maine 
subchapter 2-A.· 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. 
The 
amendment replaces the bill and changes it to a resolve. 
It 
requires the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of 
Substance 
Abuse 
to 
adopt 
rules 
regarding 
opioid 
treatment 
programs that will clarify certificate of need requirements and 
provide 
for 
meetings prior 
to 
licensure 
and 
annually after 
licensure among the programs and municipalities in which they are 
located and the residents of those municipalities. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
LD21 
LR0530(02) 
An Act To Enhance Community Involvement Regarding Methadone Clinics 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment P' 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services in implementing this bill can be absorbed by 
the department utilizing existing resources. 
LR0530(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Enhance Community Involvement Regarding Methadone Clinics
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0021
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MAZUREK, BOWEN, HOGAN, MERRILL, PINGREE, RECTOR, RICHARDSON, VALENTINO
Amends: 5 MRSA §20005-B

Legislative Document 
No. 21 
H.P.24 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2005 
An Act To Enhance Community Involvement Regarding Methadone 
Clinics 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MAZUREK of Rockland. 
71/~frl.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, 
MERRILL of Appleton, PINGREE of North Haven, RECTOR of Thomaston, RICHARDSON 
of Warren, VALENTINO of Saco, Senator: SA V AGE of Knox. 
Printed on recycleil paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §20005-B is enacted to read: 
§20005-B. 
Licensure of methadone clinics 
Licensure of a methadone clinic, referred to in this section 
as a "clinic," is subject to the following requirements. 
1. 
Performance standards. 
The office shall adopt annual 
performance standards based on best practices for licensure and 
continued licensure of clinics. 
An application to license a new 
clinic must 
include plans 
to 
meet 
the 
performance 
standards 
during the licensure period. 
A clinic that does not meet the 
performance standards at the end of a licensure period may. be 
given 
months 
to meet those standards or submit 
a 
plan of 
correction and may be conditionally licensed for that 3 month 
period. 
2. 
Location. 
The office may not issue a license for a new 
clinic in a location within 2,000 feet of a licensed child care 
facility or a school. 
3. 
Public meeting. 
Prior to making a determination on a 
license application for a 
new clinic, the office shall hold a 
public meeting in the municipality in which the clinic is to 
b~ 
located. 
At the public meeting, 
the applicant for the clinic 
shall provide information on the operational plan of the clinic 
and plans for automobile traffic and security. 
The office must 
provide public notice prior to the meeting. 
The meeting must 
include an opportunity for the public to provide information to 
the office. 
4. 
License period. 
The license period for a clinic is one 
5. 
Ruleaaiing. 
The office shall adopt rules to implement 
this section. 
Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are 
routine technical rules 
as defined in Title 
5, 
chapter 
375, 
subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
requires 
the 
Department 
of 
Health 
and 
Human 
Services, Office of Substance Abuse to adopt annual performance 
standards for the licensure of methadone clinics and to hold a 
public meeting before granting the initial license for a clinic. 
The bill prohibits licensing a new clinic within 2,000 feet of a 
licensed child care facility or a school. 
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Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Issue a Policy Clarifying Public Access Requirements for Ponds To Qualify for Fish Stocking Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0022
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BRYANT-DESCHENES, TRAHAN

Legislative Document 
No. 22 
H.P.25 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2005 
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife To Issue a Policy Clarifying Public Access Requirements 
for Ponds To Qualify for Fish Stocking Programs 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative BRYANT -DESCHENES of Turner. 
Cosponsored by Representative: TRAHAN of Waldoboro. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 1. Clarification of policy. Resolved: 
That the Commissioner 
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall issue a written policy to 
clar ify the public access requirements for ponds to qualify for 
fish stocking programs. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife to issue a written policy clarifying public access 
requirements for ponds to qualify for fish stocking programs. 
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An Act To Establish Charity Appreciation Week
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0023
Committee Amendment CA_A_H24 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",4" to H.P. 26, L.D. 23, Bill, "An Act 
To Establish Charity Appreciation Week" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'An Act To Establish Community Giving Week' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§148." by striking out all of the first line (page 1, line 5 
in 
L.D.) and inserting in its place the following: 
'§148. 
Community Giving Week' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§148." in the indented paragraph in the first line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "The week containing 
September 11th" and inserting in its place the following: 
'The 
3rd full week in November' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§148." in the indented paragraph in the 2nd line (page 1, line 8 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Charity Appreciation" 
and inserting in its place the following: 'Community Giving' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title of the bill to "An Act to 
Establish Community Giving Week." 
The name of the commemorative 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/!I,, to H.P. 26, L.D. 23 
week is changed from "Charity Appreciation Week" to "Community 
Giving Week." 
The week of observance is changed from the week 
containing September 11th to the 3rd full week in November. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/02/05 frczc 
LD23 
LR 0468(02) 
An Act to Establish Charity Appreciation Week 
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 
Any costs associated with issuing a proclamation to establish Community Giving Week can be absorbed by the 
Executive Department utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR0468(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I