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An Act To Employ an Additional Game Warden for the Sebago Lake Region
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0253
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CRESSEY, HASTINGS, AUSTIN, CEBRA, HAMPER, MOORE, PLUMMER, ROBINSON, SHERMAN, SYKES

Legislative Document 
No. 253 
H.P.192 
House of Representatives, January 18,2005 
An Act To Employ an Additional Game Warden for the Sebago 
Lake Region 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CRESSEY of Cornish. 
Cosponsored by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CEBRA of Naples, HAMPER of Oxford, MOORE of 
Standish, PLUMMER of Windham, ROBINSON of Raymond, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, 
SYKES of Harrison. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Additional game warden for Sebago Lake region. 
The 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall appoint one 
addi tional game warden to the Sebago Lake region. 
The new game 
warden position must be funded from the Lake and River Protection 
Fund established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, 
section 10257. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife to add an additional game warden in the Sebago Lake 
region 
and 
to 
fund 
that position 
from 
the 
Lake 
and 
River 
Protection Fund.
An Act To Change the Minimum Requirement for a Political Party To Be Recognized
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0254
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: CRESSEY, PLOWMAN, EDER, GLYNN, JACKSON, JACOBSEN, PARADIS
Amends: 21-A MRSA §301

Legislative Document 
No. 254 
H.P.193 
House of Representatives, January 18,2005 
An Act To Change the Minimum Requirement for a Political Party 
To Be Recognized 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CRESSEY of Cornish. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: EDER of Portland, GLYNN of South Portland, JACKSON of Fort Kent, 
JACOBSEN of Waterboro, McLEOD of Lee, PARADIS of Frenchville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §301, sub-§l, 1fC, as amended by PL 1999, c. 
450, §1, is further amended to read: 
C. 
Its candidate for Governor or for President polled at 
least 9% 
1~ of the total vote cast in the State for Governor 
or President in either of the 2 preceding general elections. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the minimum percentage requirement for a 
pOlitical party to be recognized from 5' to 1%.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Custodian Release Conditions
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0251
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SHERMAN, BERUBE, COLLINS
Amends: 15 MRSA §1026

Legislative Document 
No. 251 
H.P.190 
House of Representatives, January 18,2005 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Custodian Release 
Conditions 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
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MIlLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, COLLINS of Wells. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 15 MRSA §1026, sub-§3, ,A, as amended by PL 2001, c. 
252, §2, is further amended by amending sub-~!(l) to read: 
(1) 
Remain in the custody of a designated person or 
organization 
agreeing 
to 
supervise 
the 
defendant, 
including a public official, public agency or publicly 
funded 
organization, 
if 
the 
designated 
person 
or 
organization is able 
to 
reasonably ensure both the 
appearance 
of 
the 
defendant 
as 
required 
and 
the 
integrity of the judicial process. 
For purposes of 
this subparagraph, requiring the defendant to remain in 
the 
custody 
of 
a 
person or 
organization does 
not 
require the defendant to remain in the presence of that 
person or organization. 
When feasible, 
the judicial 
officer 
shall 
impose 
the 
responsibility 
upon 
the 
defendant 
to 
produce 
the 
designated 
person 
or 
organization. 
The judicial officer may interview the 
designated 
person 
or 
organization 
to 
ensure 
satisfaction 
of 
both 
the 
willingness 
and 
ability 
required. 
The designated person or organization shall 
agree to notify immediately the judicial officer of any 
violation of release by the defendant; 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the 
laws governing custodian release 
conditions.
An Act To Require a Person Operating Farm Equipment on Public Roads To Be Adequately Trained
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0255
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, BROWNE, FISHER, HOGAN, PARADIS, SAMPSON, BRYANT

Legislative Document 
No. 255 
H.P.194 
House of Representatives, January 18,2005 
An Act To Require a Person Operating Farm Equipment on Public 
Roads To Be Adequately Trained 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, FISHER of Brewer, HOGAN of Old Orchard 
Beach, PARADIS of Frenchville, SAMPSON of Auburn, Senator: BRYANT of Oxford. 
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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 would require that, prior to operating a 
farm 
vehicle on a public road, a person must demonstrate proficiency 
in the operation of that vehicle. 
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An Act To Ensure Compliance with Court-ordered Child Support
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0256
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MOODY
Amends: 19-A MRSA §2601

Legislative Document 
No. 256 
HP. 195 
House of Representatives, January 18,2005 
An Act To Ensure Compliance with Court-ordered Child Support 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary 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. 19-A MRSA §2601. as amended by PL 1997, c. 466, §24 
and affected by §28, is further amended to read: 
§2601. 
Contempt 
Upon a motion to enforce a support order or costs, the court 
may shall issue summary process 
and may 
find the defaulting 
person guilty of contempt as provided under Title 14, section 252. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a court to issue summary process and find 
a person in contempt who has defaulted on a child support order.
An Act To Require Advance Notice for Decreases in Wage or Salary Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0257
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: TUTTLE, STRIMLING, CROSBY, HUTTON, JACKSON, TRAHAN, TWOMEY, COWGER, PERRY
Amends: 26 MRSA §621-A

Legislative Document 
No. 257 
H.P.196 
House of Representatives, January 18,2005 
An Act To Require Advance Notice for Decreases in Wage or Salary 
Levels 
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CROSBY of Topsham, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACKSON of Fort Kent, 
McCORMICK of West Gardiner, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, TWOMEY of Biddeford, 
Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, PERRY of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.!. 26 MRSA §621-A, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. 
Change in rate of pay. 
Payment of wages must be made at 
the rate previously established, except that the employer may 
decrease the rate of pay if the employer gives advance notice to 
all affected employees at least one pay period prior to the 
change. 
Changes 
of 
rates 
of 
pay 
made 
under 
a 
collective 
bargaining agreement are exempt from this reguirement. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an employer to 
a pay period in advance of any decrease 
an 
exception for 
changes 
made 
under 
agreement. 
notify employees at least 
in pay. 
It also provides 
a 
collective bargaining 
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An Act To Repeal Gasoline Tax Indexing
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0258
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: McKENNEY, McKANE, CLOUGH, COLLINS, MOORE, THOMAS, TWOMEY, ANDREWS, COURTNEY, SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 36 MRSA §2903, 36 MRSA §3203

Legislative Document 
No. 258 
H.P. 197 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Repeal Gasoline Tax Indexing 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative McKANE of Newcastle and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLOUGH of Scarborough, COLLINS of Wells, MOORE of Standish, 
THOMAS of Ripley, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senators: ANDREWS of York, COURTNEY 
of York, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §2903. sub-§l. as amended by PL 200L c. 688, 
§l, is further amended to read: 
1. 
Excise tax 
imposed. 
An 
excise 
tax 
is 
imposed 
on 
internal combustion engine fuel used or sold wi thin this State, 
including sales to the State or a political subdivision of the 
State, at the rate of 66¢ ~~kt per gallon, except that the rate 
is 3.4¢ per gallon on internal combustion engine fuel, as defined 
in section 2902, bought or used for the purpose of propelling jet 
or turbojet engine aircraft. 
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Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §3203. sub-§l. as amended by PL 2001, c. 688, 
§5, is further amended to read: 
1. 
Generally. 
Except as provided in section 3204-A, 
an 
excise tax is levied and imposed on all suppliers of distillates 
sold, on all retailers of low-energy fuel sold and on all users 
of special fuel used in this State for each gallon of distillate 
at the rate of 
6~¢ ~ 
per gallon and for each gallon of 
low-energy fuel based on the British Thermal Unit, referred to in 
this 
subsection 
as 
"BTU," 
energy 
content 
for 
each 
fuel 
as 
compared to gasoline. 
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pFeyiaea--~---~&i&--f;e€~4eR--~~--6~etee~--~e--~~--iRE±a~ieR 
aa:j~st.meRt.--put"~-~e--e;.e.o.t-iQ.n--~~6*T 
Applicable BTU values are 
as follows. 
Fuel type 
Gasoline 
Methanol 
(M85) 
BTU content 
per gallon 
115,000 
65,530 
Formula 
(BTU 
value fuel/ 
BTU value 
gasoline) 
x tax rate 
gasoline 
100~o x 66¢~ 
57~o x 66¢~ 
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Tax rate 
66¢ ~per 
gallon as 
authorized 
in section 
2903 
*6T9¢ ~per 
gallon 
Ethanol 
81, 850 
71°" x 66¢~ 19,..9¢ 17-,31 per 
(E85) 
gallon 
Propane 
84,500 
73'?-0 x 6U~ H¢ 
~per 
gallon 
Compressed 
100,000 
87% 
x 66¢ ~ 
;!'9,..;!'¢ ~per 
Natural Gas 
(BTU per 100 
standard cubic 
standard 
feet) 
cubic 
feet 
Sec. 3. 36 MRS A §3321, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 688, §8, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals 
the 
annual 
inflation indexing of 
the 
excise tax on motor fuel. 
The bill also amends the relevant 
statutes 
to 
reflect 
the 
current 
rate 
of 
tax 
as 
changed 
by 
inflation indexing.
An Act To Require Water Tests prior to the Sale of Homes
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0259
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MOORE, DIAMOND, AUSTIN, HOTHAM
Amends: 32 MRSA §13065, 33 MRSA §173

Legislative Document 
No. 259 
H.P.198 
House of Representatives, January 18,2005 
An Act To Require Water Tests prior to the Sale of Homes 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MOORE of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, HOTHAM of Dixfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §13065. sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
The 
commission shall 
ado~t 
rules regarding minimum standards of practice for water test 
disclosure to ensure consistency with the reguirements of Title 
33, section 173. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 
375, 
subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. 33 MRSA §173, sub-§I. ~D. as enacted by PL 1999, c. 
476, §l, is amended to read: 
D. 
The date of the most recent water 
testT--~-aRY in 
accordance with subsection I-A; and 
Sec. 3. 33 MRSA §173. sub-§I-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. 
Water test re...§ults. 
If the property has 
a private 
water 
sypply, 
the 
results of 
a 
water test, 
performed by 
a 
state-certified laboratory, that tests the following: 
A. 
Coliform bacteria; 
B. 
Nitrate and nitrite nitrogen; 
C. 
Flyoride: 
D. 
Chloride; 
E. 
Hardness; 
F. 
Copper: 
G. 
Iron; 
H. 
pH: 
I. 
Manganese; 
J. 
Uranium; 
K. 
Arnni~; 
L. 
Color; 
M. 
Tyrbidity; 
N. 
Odor: 
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O. 
Sodium: and 
P. 
Lead; 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that, if a property has a private water 
supply, the seller of residential real property provide to the 
purchaser the results of a water test. 
The bill also requires 
the Real Estate Commission to adopt rules to ensure consistency 
with the requirements of disclosure of water test results.
An Act To Support and Expand Nursing Education Opportunities at Maine's Public Universities
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0263
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MARTIN, PERRY, BRENNAN, CAIN, CUMMINGS, FISCHER, MILLETT

Legislative Document 
No. 263 
S.P.83 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Support and Expand Nursing Education Opportunities 
at Maine's Public Universities 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: BRENNAN of Cumberland, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CUMMINGS of 
Portland, FISCHER of Presque Isle, MILLETT of Waterford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Educational and General Activities -
UMS 0031 
The 
following 
Initiative: 
Provides ongoing funds to increase the availabilit.y 
of 
education 
opportunities 
in 
nursing 
at 
Maine's 
public 
universities in order to address t.he shortage of nurses in the 
State. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$1, 000,000 
$1, 000,000 
2006-01 
$1, 000,000 
$1, 000,000 
This 
bill 
provides 
ongoing 
General 
Fund 
appropriations 
beginning in fiscal year 2005-06 to increase the availability of 
education opportunities in nursing at Maine's public universities 
in order to address the shortage of nurses in the State.
An Act To Protect Unborn Children from Acts of Violence
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0262
House Amendment HA_A_H682 (House)

LD262 
LR0294(07) 
An Act To Protect Unborn Children from Acts of Violence 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ~, 
Sponsor: Rep. Pelletier - Simpson 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Lessening of Correctional and Judicial Impact 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Strikes the new crimes contained in the bill and replaces with a new elevated aggravated assault crime. 
LR0294(7) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Ensure That All Providers of MaineCare Services Are Maine-based Businesses
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0266
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: ANDREWS, LEWIN, MAYO, SNOWE-MELLO, McKENNEY, WHEELER
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-G

Legislative Document 
No. 266 
S.P.86 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Ensure That All Providers of MaineCare Services Are 
Maine-based Businesses 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator ANDREWS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative LEWIN of Eliot and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: MAYO of Sag ada hoc, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, Representatives: 
McKENNEY of Cumberland, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3174-GG is enacted to read: 
§3174-GG. 
Payment restriction 
Beginning January 1, 2006, the department may not reimburse 
a provider of health care services under the MaineCare program 
unless the provider is a business or sole proprietorship based in 
the State. 
The restriction imposed by this section does not 
apply if the department has made a determination that obtaining 
the necessary health care service from a Maine-based business or 
sole proprietorship is not practical. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that. 
beginning January 1, 
2006, 
the 
Department of Health and 
Human 
Services 
may 
not reimburse 
a 
provider of MaineCare health care services unless the provider is 
a business or sole proprietorship based in the State. 
The bilJ 
provides 
an 
exception 
to 
this 
restriction if obtaining 
the 
necessary health care service from a Maine-based business or sole 
proprietorship is not practical. 
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An Act To Ensure Sufficient Staffing To Properly Enforce the Laws and Rules of the Manufactured Housing Board
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0267
Committee Amendment CA_A_S114 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A'to S.P. 87, L.D. 267, Bill, "An Act 
To Ensure Sufficient Staffing To Properly Enforce the Laws and 
Rules of the Manufactured Housing Board" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
, Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
The 
following 
PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, 
DEPAR'TMENT OF 
Licensing and Enforcement 
0352 
Initiative: 
Allocates 
Inspector position and 
2005. 
funds 
for 
one 
related All Other 
OTBER SPECIAL REVENUE FOImS 
POSITIONS -
LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
Manufactured 
Housing 
effective October 1, 
2005-06 
2006-07 
1.000 
1.000 
$45,018 
$64,431 
$10,025 
$12,100 
$55,043 
$76,531' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A'to s.P. 87, L.D. 267 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the bill. 
It increases 
the Other Special Revenue funds allocation for one Manufactured 
Housing 
Inspector 
position 
and 
related All 
Other 
effective 
October 1, 2005. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/06/05 ~ae. 
LD267 
LR 1800(02) 
An Act To Ensure Sufficient Staffing to Properly Enforce the Laws and Rules of the Manufactured 
Housing Board 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~ 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
Projections 
2007-08 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$55,043 
$76,531 
$80,128 
""fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2008-09 
$83,894 
This bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $55,043 and $76,531 in fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-
07, respectively, for the establishment of one Manufactured Housing Inspector position and related all other expenses 
beginning October 1, 2005. 
Sufficient funds are available within the budgeted resources of the Manufactured Housing Board to support the 
additional position through the 2006-2007 biennium. 
LR1800(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To Ensure Sufficient Staffing To Properly Enforce the Laws and Rules of the Manufactured Housing Board
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0267
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: HASTINGS, HAMPER, DOW, HOBBINS, RA YE, HANLEY, MILLETT, MUSE

Legislative Document 
No. 267 
S.P.87 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Ensure Sufficient Staffing To Properly Enforce the Laws 
and Rules of the Manufactured Housing Board 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative HAMPER of Oxford and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DOW of Lincoln, HOBBINS of York, RA YE of Washington, Representatives: 
HANLEY of Paris, MILLETT of Waterford, MUSE of Fryeburg, ROBINSON ofRayrnond. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, 
DEPAR'l'MENT OF 
Licensing and Enforcement 
0352 
The 
followiuq 
Initiative: 
Allocates 
funds 
for 
Inspector position and related All 
2005. 
one 
Manufactured 
Housing 
Other effective October 1. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
POSITIONS -
LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
2006-01 
1.000 
1.000 
$38,804 
$55.628 
$5,000 
$2.500 
$43.80 4 
$5 n, 1211 
This bill provides an Other Special Revenue funds allocation 
for one Manufactured Housing Inspector position and related All 
Other effective October 1, 2005.
An Act
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0268
Committee Amendment CA_A_S80 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~, to S.P. 88, L.D. 268, 
To Allow Electronic Calling Devices for Hunting" 
Bill, "An Act 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'An Act To Allow Electronic Callinq Devices for Bunting MOose' 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 1. 
Further amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment does not affect the provision of the bill 
that removes the prohibition against calling devices when moose 
hunting. 
This amendment removes section 1 of the bill, which 
would have specifically authorized electronic calling devices 
except 
when 
hunting migratory birds. 
Current 
law does 
not 
prohibit 
the 
use 
of 
such 
devices 
unless 
hunting 
moose 
or 
migratory game birds. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Electronic Calling Devices for Hunting
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0268
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, BROWNE, CARR, TARDY
Amends: 12 MRSA §10953, 12 MRSA §11604, 12 MRSA §12152

Legislative Document 
No. 268 
S.P.88 
In Senate, January 18,2005 
An Act To Allow Electronic Calling Devices for Hunting 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CARR of Lincoln, TARDY of 
Newport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10953 is enacted to read: 
§lQ953. 
Electronic callinjl de~i~ 
Except as provided in sect~on 12001, subsection 3, a person 
~use electronic calling devices to hunt all legally hunted 
species other than migratory game birds. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §11604, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, 
c. 655, Pt. B, §177 and affected by §422, is repealed. 
Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §12152. sub-§3. "A, C and D~ as enacted by PL 
2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by c. 614, §9, are amended 
to read: 
A. 
A 
propagation, 
rearing 
and 
sale 
permit 
does 
not 
authorize the permittee to possess, propagate or sell deer, 
bear, 
moose, 
wild 
turkey, 
hybrid 
wild 
turkey 
or 
wild 
turkey-domestic 
turkey 
cross 
nor 
does 
it authorize 
the 
permittee to possess, 
propagate or sell any wild animal 
taken in accordance with section l160l T or 11602 e~-11aQ4. 
does 
not authorize 
the 
sell deer, bear, moose, 
turkey-domestic turkey 
permittee 
to 
possess, 
taken in accordance wi th 
C. 
A general 
possession permit 
permi ttee to possess, propagate or 
wild turkey, hybrid turkey or wild 
cross 
nor 
does it authorize 
the 
propagate or sell any wild animal 
section 11601 T or 11602 e~-11aQ4. 
D. 
A rehabilitation permit does not authorize the permittee 
to possess, 
propagate or sell any wild animal 
taken in 
accordance with section 11601 T or 11602 e~-11aQ4. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the use of electronic calling devices to 
hunt any game animal except migratory game birds.
An Act To Reduce the Minimum Participation Requirements of Insurance Carriers
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0269
Committee Amendment CA_A_S73 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A, to S.P. 89, L.D. 269, Bill, "An Act 
To 
Reduce the Minimum Participation Requirements of Insurance 
Carriers" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of paragraph 
D (page 1, lines 6 to 8 in L.D.) and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'D. 
In the large or small group market, for noncompliance 
with the carrier's minimum participation requirements that 
may not exceed 75~f, except as provided in subparagraph (1): 
(1) 
For a 
small group policy covering 10 or fewer 
members I 
for noncompliance with the carrier's minimum 
participation requirements that may not exceed 70~;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and 
replaces the substance of the bill. 
The amendment reduces the 
minimum participation requirement for small groups with 10 or 
fewer members to 
70~ upon renewal of a small group policy. 
The 
75~ minimum participation requirement at the time of issuance of 
the policy remains unchanged. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit Same-day Voter Registration
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0270
Committee Amendment CA_A_S217 (Senate)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §122

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .A. to S.P. 90, L.D. 270, Bill, "An Act 
To Prohibit Same-day Voter Registration" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'An Act To Ensure Proper Registration of Voters on Election Day' 
Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the 
enacting clause and before the summary and inserting in its place 
the following: 
. Sec. I. 21-A MRSA §122, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1995, c. 
459, §14, is further amended to read: 
4. 
Election day registration. The registrar shall accept 
registrations of applicants who 
appear in person on election 
day. 
The registrar shall issue to each of these applicants a 
certificate entitling the applicant to be placed on the voting 
list at the voting place. 
Only one certificate may be issued to 
a 
person. 
An 
applicant whose address has 
changed since the 
applicant last voted must vote using the ballot or ballots for 
the new polling place, if applicable, on election day. 
If the 
registrar reguests that a person registering to vote on election 
day return to the voting place with further information to prove 
identity or residency and that person does not return that day 
before the polls close, the registrar shall forward the name 
given by that person to the appropriate district attorney for 
investigation of voter fraud.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A· to S.P. 90, L.D. 270 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
It also changes the title 
of the bill. 
The amendment states that if a registrar of voters 
requests that a person registering to vote on election day return 
with information to prove identity or residency and that person 
does not return with that information, then that name is to be 
referred to the appropriate district attorney for investigation 
of voter fraud. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
) 
State Mandate 
Approved: 05/16/05 ~ae. 
LD270 
LR0496(02) 
An Act To Prohibit Same-day Voter Registration 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Current Cost - State Mandate 
New or Expanded Activity 
Unit Affected 
Costs 
Requiring that registrars of voters must make certain notifications 
Municipality 
Insignificant 
to the appropriate District Attorney represents a state mandate; the 
costs are likely to be relatively insignificant. 
LR0496(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce the Minimum Participation Requirements of Insurance Carriers
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0269
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, GLYNN, MILLS, RAYE, SNOWE-MELLO, SULLIVAN, FAIRCLOTH, ROSEN, TARDY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2850-B

Legislative Document 
No. 269 
S.P.89 
In Senate, January 18,2005 
An Act To Reduce the Minimum Participation Requirements of 
Insurance Carriers 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative GLYNN of South Portland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: MILLS of Somerset, RAYE of Washington, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, 
SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, ROSEN of Bucksport, 
TARDY of Newport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2850-B, sub-§3, ~'D, as enacted by PL 1997, 
c. 445, §30 and affected by §32, is amended to read: 
D. 
In the large or small 
with the carrier's minimum 
may not exceed 19% 60%; 
group market, 
participation 
SUMMARY 
for noncompliance 
requirements that 
Under 
current 
law, 
for 
purposes 
of 
guaranteed 
renewal, 
health 
insurance 
carriers 
are 
permitted 
to 
impose 
minimum 
participation requirements that may not exceed 75°b. 
This bill 
reduces the minimum participation requirement to 60%. 
Page l-LR0888(1)
An Act To Prohibit Same-day Voter Registration
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0270
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: COURTNEY, TURNER, HOTHAM, PLOWMAN, BIERMAN, BOWLES, SEAVEY
Amends: 21-A MRSA §122

Legislative Document 
No. 270 
S.P.90 
In Senate, January 18,2005 
An Act To Prohibit Same-day Voter Registration 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator TURNER of Cumberland, Representative HOTHAM of Dixfield and 
Senator: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, BOWLES of 
Sanford, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, SEAVEY of Kennebunkport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §122~ sub-§4. as amended by PL 1995, c. 459. 
§14, is repealed. 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRSA §122. sub-§6. as amended by PL 1997, c. 436, 
§23, is further amended to read: 
6. 
Names to be placed on voting list. 
Except as provided 
in paragraph A, the registrar shall accept registrations on any 
business day or other day that the clerk's office is open. 
The 
names of any person registering on or before the Friday preceding 
the election for which the person is registering to vote must be 
placed on the voting list. 
A. 
The 
registrar 
may 
accept only the 
registrations of 
applicants who appear in person as follows: 
(1) 
In a municipality wi th a population of 2,500 or 
fewer, on the last business day that the clerk's office 
is open on Qr before the Friday preceding election day 
during the hours that the clerk's office is open; 
(2) 
In a municipality with a population of more than 
2,500, 
on the last 5 business days that the clerk's 
office is 
open 
on 
or 
before 
the 
Friday 
preceding 
election day during the hours that the clerk's office 
is open and for 2 hours in the evening between 5 p.m. 
and 9 p.m. on at least 3 of these days; and 
(3) 
The 
names 
of 
voters 
registering 
during 
these 
periods must be recorded as provided under subsection 7. 
SUMMARY 
Current law authorizes citizens of the State to register to 
vote 
on election day. 
This bill repeals that provision and 
instead requires that citizens of the State register to vote no 
later than the Friday preceding the election.
An Act To Allow Counties To Recover the Cost of Cleaning Up Hazardous Spills Amend the bill in section in that part designated SI318-A." by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: At the reguest of one or more municipalities, a county may bring legal action f<;lr recovery under this section on behalf of thg municipality <;Ir municipalitigs. If the county is successful in the o~tlQnc tb, county is entitl,d to recoyer the C<;lst of the action And reasonable attorney's fges. SUMMARY This amendment authorizes a county, at the request of one or more municipalities, to sue for recovery on their behalf for removal costs associated with prohibited discharges of hazardous materials. It also provides for the recovery of legal costs and attorney's fees associated with the legal action. Page l-LR1621(2) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0271
Committee Amendment CA_A_S87 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A, to S.P. 91, L.D. 271, Bill, "An Act 
To Allow Counties To Recover the Cost of Cleaning Up Hazardous 
Spills" 
Amend 
the bill 
in 
section 
in 
that part 
designated 
"SI318-A." by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
'At the reguest of one or more municipalities, a county may 
bring legal action f<;lr recovery under this section on behalf of 
thg municipality <;Ir municipalitigs. 
If the county is successful 
in the o~tlQnc tb, county is entitl,d to recoyer the C<;lst of the 
action And reasonable attorney's fges.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes a county, at the request of one or 
more municipalities, to sue for recovery on their behalf for 
removal costs associated with prohibited discharges of hazardous 
materials. 
It also provides for the recovery of legal costs and 
attorney's fees associated with the legal action. 
Page l-LR1621(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide an Exemption from Discrimination Laws to Fitness Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0272
Committee: judiciary
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, LUNDEEN, DAVIS, ANDREWS, NUTTING, PERRY, PLOWMAN, RA YE, LANSLEY, MAKAS, SHIELDS
Amends: 5 MRSA §4553

Legislative Document 
No. 272 
S.P.92 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Provide an Exemption from Discrimination Laws to 
Fitness Centers 
Reference to the Committee on judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and 
Senators: ANDREWS of York, NUTTING of Androscoggin, PERRY of Penobscot, 
PLOWMAN of Penobscot, RA YE of Washington, Representatives: LANSLEY of Sabattus, 
MAKAS of Lewiston, SHIELDS of Auburn. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §4553. sub-§5-B is enacted to read: 
5-B. 
Fit)1e$!i __ 
C;~l!-t;.~.r. 
"fitness 
center" 
means 
an 
establishment. 
whether operated for profit or not for profit. 
that provides as its priID.Q._U-l?lu~PQSe services or facilities that 
are purported to assist patrons in physical exercise, in weight 
~rol or in figure 
development. 
"fitness center" 
does 
not 
include an organization offering training or facilities only for 
an individual sport or a weight reduction center. 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §4553, sub-§8. 1fI, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 
393, §7, is amended to read: 
1. 
A park, zoo, amusement park, race course, skating rink, 
fair, bowling alley, golf course, golf club, country club, 
gymnasium, health spa, shooting gallery, billiard or pool 
parlor, 
swimming pool, seashore accommodation or boardwalk 
or other place of recreation, exercise or 
health~~~ept 
that "place of public accommodation" 
does not include 
a 
fitness center; 
Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §4553. sub-§l1 is enacted to read: 
11. 
Weight reduction center. 
"Weight 
reduction center" 
means 
an estabHshment that provides 
as its primary purpose 
instruction, supervision or cQunseling for diet or weight loss or 
m.ainlinance and does not provide physical exercise services on 
the premises. 
This bill 
discrimination 
fitness center 
SUMMARY 
provides 
an 
exception to 
the 
law prohibiting 
in places of public accommodation to permit 
a 
to provide facilities and services exclusively to 
persons of one sex. 
Page l-LR0676(1)
An Act To Allow Counties To Recover the Cost of Cleaning Up Hazardous Spills
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0271
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: COWGER, KOFFMAN, ANDREWS, McFADDEN, SAMPSON, SCHATZ, THOMPSON
Amends: 38 MRSA §1318

Legislative Document 
No. 271 
S.P.91 
In Senate, January 18,2005 
An Act To Allow Counties To Recover the Cost of Cleaning Up 
Hazardous Spills 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator COWGER of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: ANDREWS of York, Representatives: McFADDEN of Dennysville, SAMPSON of 
Auburn, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, THOMPSON of China. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1318.A. as amended by PL 1991, c. 817, §33, 
is further amended to read: 
SI318-A. 
Recovery by State. counties and municipalities for 
expenditures for removal of discharges 
1. 
Responsible party. The responsible party or the person 
causing the discharge is liable for all acts and omissions of its 
servants and agents wsies that are committed wi thin the course 
and scope of their employment. 
2. 
State. 
counties 
and 
municipalities 
to 
recover 
for 
expenditures for removal. 
Any person who permits, causes or is 
responsible for a prohibited discharge shall reimburse the State L 
counties and municipalities for all costs incurred, 
including 
personnel costs, in removing the discharge, including costs for 
ensuring public safety. 
Funds recovered under this section must 
be 
deposited to 
the 
account 
from 
which 
they were 
expended. 
Requests from the State for reimbursement, if not paid wi thin 30 
days of demand, may be turned over to the Attorney General for 
collection or may be submitted to a collection agency or agent or 
an attorney retained by the department with the approval of the 
Attorney General pursuant to Title 5, section 191, or, for county 
QX municipal cost, to the District Attorney for collection. 
In any suit to enforce claims of the State, a county or a 
municipality under this section, it is not necessary for the 
State, county or -a- municipality to plead or prove negligence in 
any form or manner on the part of the person causing, permitting 
or 
responsible 
for 
the 
discharge. 
The 
State, 
county 
or 
municipality need only plead and prove the fact of the prohibited 
discharge and that the discharge occurred while the hazardous 
matter was in the custody or control of the person causing, 
permitting or responsible for the discharge. 
This bill entitles 
costs 
associated 
with 
materials. 
SUMMARY 
counties to 
prohibited 
reimbursement 
discharges 
of 
for 
removal 
hazardous
An Act To Provide an Exemption from Discrimination Laws to Fitness Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0272
Committee Amendment CA_A_S137 (Senate)
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 5 MRSA §4592

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to S.P. 92, L.D. 272, Bill, "An Act 
To 
Provide 
an 
Exemption 
from Discrimination Laws 
to Fitness 
Centers" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
Further amend the bill by inserting at the end before the 
summary the following: 
'Sec. 4. 5 MRSA §4592, as amended by PL 1995, c. 511 , § 2 and 
affected by §3, is further amended by adding after the first 
paragraph a new paragraph to read: 
This 
section does 
not prohibit 
a 
fitness 
center 
whose 
services or facilities are intended for the exclusive use of 
persons of the same sex from providing the use of those services 
or 
f~cilities exclusively to persons of that sex, from denying 
the use of those 
services or facilities to persons 
of 
the 
opposite 
sex 
or 
from 
directly 
or 
inairectly 
publishing, 
circulating, displaying or mailing any written communication to 
the effect that the use 9f those services or facilities are 
provided exclusively to persons 9f the same sex ana are denied to 
persons of the opposite sex.' 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
consecutively. 
or renumber ing any 
number 
to 
read 
COMMITTEE -,AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to S.P. 92, L.D. 272 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing 
Committee on Judiciary. 
This amendment corrects the bill to exempt fitness centers 
from 
the 
law 
that 
prohibits 
discrimination 
in 
public 
accommodations to allow fitness centers to provide facilities and 
services to exclusively one sex. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the So-called Katie Beckett Benefits in the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0273
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN, EDMONDS, NUTTING, ROTUNDO, CANAVAN, DUDLEY, PARADIS, WALCOTT

Legislative Document 
No. 273 
S.P.93 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act Regarding the So-called Katie Beckett Benefits in the 
MaineCare Program 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by President EDMONDS of Cumberland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary ofthe Senate 
Senators: NUTTING of Androscoggin, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representatives: 
CANAVAN of Waterville, DUDLEY of Portland, PARADIS of Frenchville, WALCOTT of 
Lewiston. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRS A §3173-F~ as enacted by PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. K, 
§9, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals 
the provision of 
law authorizing the 
Department of Health and Human Services to apply for a waiver or 
amend a pending or current waiver in the MaineCare program to 
impose cost sharing for children receiving coverage under the 
so-called Katie Beckett provisions. 
These provlslons provide 
benefits to children with disabilities who receive services while 
residing at home. 
Premiums under that cost sharing arrangement 
were associated with collection from families of $900,000 in the 
2004-05 supplemental budget.
An Act To Raise the University of Maine System Debt Ceiling
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0274
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: TURNER, McKENNEY, BRENNAN, SCHNEIDER, WOODCOCK, CAIN, DAVIS

Legislative Document 
No. 274 
S.P.94 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Raise the University of Maine System Debt Ceiling 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator TURNER of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, WOODCOCK of Franklin, 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, DAVIS of Falmouth. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRS A §10952. sub-§7. as amended by PL 2003, c. 
451, Pt. NN, §l, is further amended to read: 
7. 
Borrow money. 
To borrow money pursuant to this chapter 
and issue evidences of indebtedness to finance the acquisition, 
construction, reconstruction, improvement or equipping of anyone 
project, or more than one, or any combination of projects, or to 
refund evidences of indebtedness hereafter issued or to refund 
general obligation debt of the State, or to refund any such 
refunding evidences of indebtedness or for anyone, or more than 
one, 
or all of 
those purposes, 
or 
any 
combination of those 
purposes, and to provide for the security and payment of those 
evidences of indebtedness and for the rights of the holders of 
them, 
except 
that 
any 
borrowing 
pursuant 
to 
this 
chapter, 
exclusive of borrowing to refund evidences of indebtedness, to 
refund general obligation debt of the State, or to fund issuance 
costs or necessary reserves, 
may not exceed in the aggregate 
principal 
amount 
outstanding 
at 
any 
time 
$11QyQQQyQQQ 
$220,000,000, 
and 
except 
that 
no 
borrowing 
may 
be 
effected 
pursuant to this chapter unless the amount of the borrowing and 
the project or projects are submitted to the legislative Office 
of Fiscal and Program Review for review by the joint standing 
committee 
of 
the 
Legislature 
having 
jurisdiction 
over 
appropriations 
and financial affairs at least 60 
days before 
closing on such borrowing for the project or projects is to be 
initiated; 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the tax-exempt borrowing authority for 
the University of Maine System from $170,000,000 to $220,000,000. 
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An Act Regarding the So-called Katie Beckett Benefits in the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0273
Committee Amendment CA_A_S647 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §3173-F

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 93, L.D. 273, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the So-called Katie Beckett Benefits in the MaineCare 
Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3173-F, sub-§I, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 
20, Pt. K, §9, is amended to read: 
1. 
Premiums. 
The 
department 
may 
apply to 
the federal 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a waiver or amend 
a 
pending 
or 
current 
waiver 
under 
the 
Medicaid 
program 
authorizing the department to impose cost sharing on some or all 
persons eligible for MaineCare under the Katie Beckett option 
authorized by the federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility 
Act of 1982. 
Premiums must be implemented on a sliding scale. 
The 
department 
must 
consult 
with 
stakeholders 
prior 
to 
implementing 
changes 
under 
this 
section 
and 
comply 
with 
applicable federal requirements regarding public participation 1n 
the development of the Katie Beckett waiver policy.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of Health and Human 
Services 
to 
consult 
with stakeholders prior to 
implementing 
changes to the Katie Beckett waiver policy. 
FISCAL :\,OTf: REQURED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR0048(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04127/06 Mac 
LD273 
LR 0048(02) 
An Act Regarding the So-called Katie Beckett Benefits in the MaineCare Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
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 budgetary resources. 
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