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An Act Regarding the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association 0
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2068
Senate Amendment SA_A_S591 (Senate)

. SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 1463, L.D. 2068, Bill, "An Act Regarding the 
Maine Insurance Guaranty Association" 
0 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 5 the following: 
'Sec. 6. Report. The Executive Director of the Workers' Compensation Board 
shall present the first-quarter compliance report for 2007 regarding the Maine Insurance 
Guaranty Association required pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 39-A, 
section 153, subsection 9 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over labor matters on or before April 1,2007. 
Sec. 7. Effective date. That section of this Act that amends the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 39-A, section 359, subsection 2 takes effect April 1, 2007 or when the 
Executive Director of the Workers' Compensation Board presents the report described in 
section 6 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor 
matters, whichever occurs first.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Executive Director of the Workers' Compensation 
Board to present the first-quarter compliance report for 2007 regarding the Maine 
Insurance Guaranty Association to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over labor matters by April 1, 2007. The amendment also suspends any 
Maine Insurance Guaranty Association penalties until the Workers' Compensation Board 
presents the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association report to the joint standing committee 
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters or April 1, 2007, whichever 
occurs first. 
SPONSORED BY: E5==. :::=r-~_ ~ 
(Senator STRIMLING) ~ 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE REQUlRElt 
(See !l!.tachefl), 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/11106 ?dae 
LD2068 
LR 3215(06) 
An Act Regarding the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,A" 
Sponsor: Senator Strimling 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Delay of revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Suspending the assessment of certain civil penalties to the Maine Guaranty Association until April 1, 2007 may 
decrease the amount of revenue received by the Workers' Compensation Board from civil penalties assessed on the 
Maine Insurance Guaranty Association. The amount can not be determined at this time. 
As amended, the additional costs to the Workers' Compensation Board associated with the auditing, enforcement and 
monitoring of the Maine Guaranty Association and presenting the audit report can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. Providing for the assessment of civil penalties to the Maine Insurance Guaranty may increase 
dedicated revenues to the Workers' Compensation Board beginning in fiscal year 2006-07. The amount can not be 
determined at this time. 
LR3215(6) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Final Repeal of Portions 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 2069
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 2069 
H.P.1464 
House of Representatives, March 14,2006 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Final Repeal of 
Portions 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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1I7.7l!dC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 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 final 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 final repeal 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. 
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 final repeal of Chapter 130: Rules 
for Equivalent Instruction Programs, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Education that has been provisionally repealed. 
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An Act To Increase Wetland Protection tr
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2071
Committee Amendment CA_A_H949 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 1465, L.D. 2071, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Wetland Protection" 
tr 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. 5. 
Rules regarding wetland compensation. 
The Department of 
Environmental Protection shall amend the rules regarding wetland compensation to 
require wetland compensation for 15,000 square feet or more of impact to freshwater 
wetlands. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of Environmental Protection to amend the 
rules regarding wetland compensation to lower the threshold for the amount of wetland 
impact that triggers wetland compensation from 20,000 square feet to 15,000 square feet. 
FISCAL ;\OTE HEQLlRED 
(See attaChed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/03/06 frac:.. 
LD 2071 
LR3234(02) 
An Act To Increase Wetland Protection 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment:if' 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection in implementing this legislation can be absorbed 
by the department utilizing existing budgetary resources. 
LR3n4(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Municipality" as It Relates to the Maine Municipal Bond Bank Act (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2072
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SHERMAN, CLUKEY, ANNIS, CHURCHILL, CURTIS, EDGECOMB, JOY, MOULTON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5903

Legislative Document 
No. 2072 
H.P.1466 
House of Representatives, March 16,2006 
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Municipality" as It Relates to 
the Maine Municipal Bond Bank Act 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon. 
Cosponsored by Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook and 
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1J1.1lJd£~ 
MllLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CHURCHILL of Washburn, CURTIS of 
Madison, EDGECOMB of Caribou, JOY of Crystal, MOULTON of York. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to enable the Maine Municipal Bond Bank to make loans in a timely 
fashion; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §5903, sub-§7-A, ~A, as amended by PL 1997, c. 555, § 1, 
is further amended to read: 
A. 
Any city, town, special district, county, plantation or municipal village 
corporation within the State, including any corporation owned entirely by any entity 
specified in this paragraph and providing water, sewer or electric service or 
perfonning other essential governmental functions; 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the definition of "municipality" in the Maine Municipal Bond Bank 
Act to include any corporation owned entirely by any city, town, special district, county, 
plantation or municipal village corporation within the State and providing water, sewer or 
electric service or perfonning other essential governmental functions. 
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An Act Relating to Payday Loans
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2076
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development

Legislative Document 
No. 2076 
H.P.1469 
House of Representatives, March 16,2006 
An Act Relating to Payday Loans 
Reported by Representative SMITH of Monmouth for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Order 2005, H.P. 1433. 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on rei.:ycled paper 
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1'h.71Iu£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 9-A MRS A Art. 3, Pt. 6 is enacted to read: 
PART 6 
PAYDAY LOANS 
§3-601. Payday loan; definition 
"Payday loan" means a supervised loan or other credit transaction in which a cash 
advance is made to a consumer in exchange for the consumer's personal check or in 
exchange for the consumer's authorization to debit the consumer's deposit account and 
when the parties agree either that the check will not be cashed or deposited or that the 
consumer's deposit account will not be debited until a designated future date. 
§3-602. Territorial application 
Notwithstanding section 1-201, this Act applies to a payday loan transaction if the 
lender, wherever located, enters into a payday loan transaction with a consumer who is 
located in this State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill defines "payday loan" and also clarifies that the Maine Consumer Credit 
Code applies to a payday lender, wherever located, that makes a payday loan to a 
consumer located in this State. 
Page I - 122LR3231(1)-1
An Act Relating to Payday Loans If
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2076
Committee Amendment CA_A_H982 (House)
Amends: 9-A MRSA §1

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,{1, to H.P. 1469, L.D. 2076, Bill, "An Act Relating 
to Payday Loans" 
If 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 1. 9-A MRSA §1-201, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2001, c. 371, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
1. 
Except as otherwise provided in this section, this Act applies to consumer credit 
transactions and open-end credit plans made or entered into in this State. For purposes of 
this Act, a consumer credit transaction or open-end credit plan is made or entered into in 
this State if: 
A. 
A signed writing evidencing the obligation or offer of the consumer is received 
by the creditor in this State; 6f 
B. 
The creditor, wherever located, induces the consumer who is a resident of this 
State to enter into the transaction or open-end credit plan by face-to-face, mail, 
telephone or electronic mail solicitation in this State~,;..Q! 
C. With respect to a payday loan, the lender, wherever located, enters into a payday 
loan transaction with a consumer who is located in this State. 
Sec. 2. 9-A MRSA §1-301, sub-§28-A is enacted to read: 
28-A. "Payday loan" means a supervised loan or other credit transaction in which a 
cash advance is made to a consumer in exchange for the consumer's personal check or in 
exchange for the consumer's authorization to debit the consumer's deposit account and 
when the parties agree either that the check will not be cashed or deposited or that the 
consumer's deposit account will not be debited until a designated future date. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It provides for the integration of the regulation of 
Internet-based payday lending into the Maine Consumer Credit Code. It provides a 
COMMITTEE A'MENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,~ to H.P. 1469, L.D. 2076 
1, definition of "payday loan" in the definition section of thec::od~ and amends the territorial 
application provision of the Code to clarify that it applies to~ payday lenders, wherever 
located, that make payday loans to consumers in this State. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Adjustments to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2077
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H998 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,4, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 811, 
L.D. 2077, Bill, "An Act To Make Adjustments to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway" 
Amend the amendment in section 5 by striking out all of subsection 4 and inserting in 
its place the following: 
'4. Duty. The duty of the commission is to make recommendations on the design of a 
bridge to replace the existing Henderson Brook Bridge within the Allagash Wilderness 
Waterway. In performing this duty, the commission shall consider the economic, 
environmental and aesthetic issues associated with the design, the location of the bridge, 
including an alternative location outside of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway or within 
the immediate area of the existing bridge, approaches to the bridge and the configuration 
of a motor vehicle access site to the watercourse at the bridge. In considering the location 
of the bridge at its current location, the commission shall consider designs that locate the 
bridge abutments away from the edge of the watercourse to the extent that is within 
economic and engineering constraints. In conducting its study, the commission shall 
consult with engineering professionals experienced in bridge design and construction, 
including, but not limited to, design professionals affiliated with the Advanced 
Engineered Wood Composites Center at the University of Maine.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Commission to Study the Henderson Brook Bridge in 
the Allagash Wilderness Waterway to consider alternative locations to the bridge outside 
of the Allagash Wildem~ay. ~., 
SPONSORED BY: 
Ja-J I_.~ 
(Representative KOFFMAN) 
L 
TOWN: Bar Harbor 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Encourage the Preservation of Historic Structures (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2079
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GAGNON, MARRACHE, BRENNAN, COURTNEY, MITCHELL, PERRY, CANAVAN, CLOUGH, LERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 2079 
S.P.812 
In Senate, March 21, 2006 
An Act To Encourage the Preservation of Historic Structures 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARRACHE of Waterville and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, COURTNEY of York, MITCHELL of Kennebec, 
PERRY of Penobscot, Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CLOUGH of Scarborough, 
LERMAN of Augusta. 
Pnntc:d 011 ft'l:y<.:led p<lPC:f 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRS A §5219-R, as amended by PL 2001, c. 526, §5 and affected by 
§6, is further amended to read: 
§5219-R. Credit for rehabilitation of historic properties 
A taxpayer is allowed a credit against the tax imposed under this Part equal to the 
amount of credit claimed by the taxpayer for the taxable year under Section 47 of the 
Code with respect to expenditures incurred after December 31, 1999 for a certified 
historic structure located in the State. The credit is nonrefundable and is limited to 
$100,000 annually per taxpayer. A taxpayer is allowed an additional credit not to exceed 
$100,000 annually per taxpayer for expenditures that otherwise meet the requirements of 
this section and are expended for a certified historic structure located in a municipality 
that is eligible to receive a distribution from the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund under 
Title 30-A, section 5681, subsection 4-B in at least one month during the calendar year 
that expenditures are made and that has experienced a decline in population as 
determined by the latest Federal Decennial Census. A credit received under this section 
is subject to the same recapture provisions as apply to a credit received under Section 47 
of the Code and to any available federal carry-back or carry-forward provisions. A credit 
received under this section is transferable. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an additional tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties 
not to exceed $100,000 annually per taxpayer for expenditures that meet the requirements 
in current law for a tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties and are expended 
for a certified historic structure located in a municipality that is eligible to receive a 
distribution from the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund in at least one month during the 
calendar year that expenditures are made and that has experienced a decline in population 
as determined by the latest Federal Decennial Census. The bill also provides that a tax 
credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties is transferable.
An Act To Accelerate Private Investment in Maine's Wireless and Broadband Infrastructure
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2080
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S675 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "4,, to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
1471, L.D. 2080, Bill, "An Act To Accelerate Private Investment 
in Maine's Wireless and Broadband Infrastructure" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 4. 
Further amend the 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
consecutively. 
bill by relettering 
letter 
or 
section 
SUMMARY 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
The 
amendment 
eliminates 
the 
proposed 
reimbursement 
of 
certain taxes 
relating 
to 
advanced 
communications 
technology 
infrastructure. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY~ 
~do 
(Senator ROTUNDO) 
COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
Page l-LR3l22(4) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/21/06 Mac::.. 
LD 2080 
LR 3122(04) 
An Act to Accelerate Private Investment in Maine's Wireless and Broadband Infrastructure 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2007-08 
($474,000) 
$474,000 
$26,000 
Projections 
2008-09 
($474,000) 
$474,00: 
$26,000 
This amendment eliminates the proposed reimbursement of certain taxes relating to advanced communications 
technology infrastructure which also eliminates the $500,000 sales and use tax revenue loss beginning in fiscal year 
2007-08. 
LR3122(4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Relating to the Seed Potato Board
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2081
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 2081 
H.P.1472 
House of Representatives, March 21, 2006 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Joint Standing 
Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Relating to 
the Seed Potato Board 
Reported by Representative PIOTTI of Unity for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 
955, subsection 4. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Primed on recycled paper 
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1?7.1TI~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Seed Potato Board 0397 
Initiative: Appropriates funds on an ongoing basis for operational equipment needed at 
the Porter Seed Farm in Masardis. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$30,000 
$30,000 
This bill appropriates $30,000 to the Seed Potato Board for equipment needed at the 
Porter Seed Farm in Masardis. 
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Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Establish a Task Force To Develop a Plan for the Maine State Cultural Building in Augusta
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2082
House Amendment HA_A_H886 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,If, to H.P. 1473, L.D. 2082, "Resolve, Directing the 
Secretary of State To Establish a Task Force To Develop a Plan for the Maine State 
Cultural Building in Augusta" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 4th line (page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "from the" the following: 'Capitol Planning Commission; the' 
Further amend the resolve in section 2 in subsection 5 in the last line (page I, line 33 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "; and be it further" and inserting in its place the 
following: '.' 
Further amend the resolve in section 2 by inserting at the end after subsection 5 the 
following blocked paragraph: 
'Recommendations for building and grounds improvements must be consistent with the 
Capitol Planning Commission master plan and rules; and be it further' 
Further amend the resolve in section 3 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 36 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "legislation" the following: Jointly' 
Further amend the resolve in section 3 in the 4th line (page 1, line 37 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: 
"matters" the following: 
'and the Capitol Planning 
Commission' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a representative from the Capitol Planning Commission to the 
task force and requires the report of the task force to be also submitted to the commission. 
Finally, the amendment requires that recommendations of the task force be consistent 
with the Capitol Planning Commission master Ian and rules. 
SPONSOREDBY' __ -7~~ 
__ ~~~ 
____ ~ 
__ __ 
(Representative 
TOWN: Gorham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify the Taxable Status of Parts Provided under a Service Contract
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2084
Committee Amendment CA_A_S551 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to S.P. 815, L.D. 2084, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
the Taxable Status of Parts Provided under a Service Contract" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 31-A and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'31-A. Machinery and equipment repair parts. Parts used in the performance of a 
service contract for the repair of machinery and equipment for any organization or 
government agency if the parts would have been exempt under this section if purchased 
directly by the organization or government agency.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that parts used in performance of a service contract for an 
organization or government agency are exempt from sales tax if the parts would have 
been exempt if purchased directly by the organization or government agency. 
FISCAL NOTE REQIDRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/30106 :t?ac:.. 
LD2084 
LR 3190(02) 
An Act to Clarify the Taxable Status of Parts Provided under a Service Contract 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$85,562 
($85,562) 
($4,598) 
Projections 
2007-08 
$99,540 
($99,540) 
($5,460) 
Projections 
2008-09 
$106,176 
($106,17( 
($5,824) 
This bill will reduce Sales and Use Tax revenue by an estimated $90,160 in fiscal year 2006-07, resulting in a General 
Fund revenue loss of $85,562. 
LR3190(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify the Taxable Status of Parts Provided under a Service Contract (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2084
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, CRA YEN

Legislative Document 
No. 2084 
S.P.815 
In Senate, March 21, 2006 
An Act To Clarify the Taxable Status of Parts Provided under a 
Service Contract 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative CRA YEN of Lewiston. 
PrmteJ Illl rl'l:~clt'd r.tpt'f 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as fulIo" s: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRS A §1760, sub-§31-A is enacted to read: 
31-A. Machinery and equipment repair parts. Parts provided to a nonprofit entity 
for the repair of machinery and equipment pursuant to a service contract. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that parts provided to a nonprofit entity for the repair of equipment 
pursuant to a service contract are exempt from sales tax. 
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An Act To Clarify the Sales Tax Exemption for Air Ambulance Services
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2085
Committee Amendment CA_A_S589 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A, to S.P. 816, L.D. 2085, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
the Sales Tax Exemption for Air Ambulance Services" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 26 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by 
striking 'outthe following: 'incorporated nonprofit ambulance' and inserting in its place 
the following: 'incoporated nonprofit ambulance' 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 2. Retroactivity. This Act applies retroactively to sales that occurred on or 
after December 1, 2004.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment applies the sales tax exemption to nonprofit ambulance services that 
are not incorporated and applies the exemption retroactively to sales to an, air ambulance 
service that is organized as a limited liability company if all of the members of the 
company are incorporated nonprofit organizations. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Appro,,;,ed: 04/07/06 ~ae 
LD 2085 
LR3249(02) 
An Act to Clarify the Sales Tax Exemption for Air Ambulance Services 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
Projections 
2007-08 
Projections 
2008-09 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$524,959 
($524,959) 
($28,212) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill will reduce Sales and Use Tax revenue by an estimated $553,171 in fiscal year 2006-07, resulting in a 
General Fund revenue loss of $524,959. 
LR3249(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0 
$0
An Act To Clarify the Sales Tax Exemption for Air Ambulance Services
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2085
Sponsors: PERRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 2085 
S.P.816 
In Senate, March 21, 2006 
An Act To Clarify the Sales Tax Exemption for Air Ambulance 
Services 
Reported by Senator PERR Y of Penobscot for the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation 
pursuant to Joint Order 2006, S.P. 808. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
Printt'll on reqded ra~r 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§26, as amended by PL 1997, c. 723, § 1, is further 
amended to read: 
26. 
Nonprofit fire departments and nonprofit ambulance services. Sales to 
incorporated nonprofit fire departments and to incorporated nonprofit ambulance services 
and sales made on or after December 1, 2004 to an air ambulance service established as a 
limited liability company if all of the members of the limited liability company are 
incorporated nonprofit organizations. 
Sec. 2. Retroactivity. This Act applies retroactively to December 1, 2004. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that sales made on or after December 1, 2004 to an air ambulance 
service established as a limited liability company are exempt from sales tax if all of the 
members of the limited liability company are incorporated nonprofit organizations. 
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An Act To Implement Recommendations Concerning Temporary Guardian and Conservator Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2087
Committee Amendment CA_A_H1023 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 1475, L.D. 2087, Bill, "An 
Act To 
Implement Recommendations Concerning Temporary Guardian 
and Conservator Laws" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection (a) in the 5th 
line (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"ex parte order" and inserting in its place the following: 
'eN 
FaF~e order, ex parte or otherwise,' 
Further amend the bill in section 3 in subsection (a) In the 
5th 
line 
(page 
3, 
line 
in 
L.D. ) 
by 
striking 
out 
the 
following: 
"ex parte order" 
and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'eH-FaF~e order, ex pgrte or otherwise, 
I 
SUMMARY 
The 
bill 
requires 
notice 
temporary guardian or temporary 
before 
the 
appointment 
of 
a 
conservator in most situations. 
This amendment clarifies that the Probate Court may appoint a 
temporary 
guardian 
or 
a 
temporary 
conservator 
by 
an 
order 
appropriate to the case, whether ex parte or otherwise. 
Page l-LR3211(3) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04111106 frac 
LD 2087 
LR 3211(03) 
An Act To Implement Recommendations Concerning Temporary Guardian and Conservator Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment tAt 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs associated with implementation of this legislation can be absorbed by the Department of Health 
and Human Services utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
FISCAL 'iOTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
LR3211 (3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Facilitate the Regionalization of Emergency Communications Dispatching Services
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2086
Committee Amendment CA_A_S583 (Senate)

COMMIDEE AMENDMENT A" to S.P. 818, L.D. 2086, Bill, "An Act To 
Facilitate the Regionalization of Emergency Communications Dispatching Services" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 by striking out all of paragraph B (page 1, 
line 15 in L.D.) and inserting in its place the following: 
'B. Has not previously withdrawn all of the member's accumulated contributions.' 
SUMMARY 
This amen4ment clarifies that a member of the Maine State Retirement System under 
the provisions of the bill may make an election to include previous creditable service with 
current service as long as the member has accumulated contributions, even though 
contributions may have been withdrawn by that member in the past. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 04/06/06 ~ac:. 
LD 2086 
LR 3194(02) 
An Act To Facilitate the Regionalization of Emergency Communications Dispatching Services 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4" 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Allowing certain participating local district (PLD) employees who become employed by the Department of Public 
Safety as a result of the consolidation of public safety dispatching services to elect to include the previously earned 
PLD service credit with service earned as a State employee may result in increased costs to the State. The amount can 
not be determined at this time. Because there are significant differences between the PLD regular plan and the State 
employee regular plan, the impact and cost of this portability provision will vary by individual member. The actual 
cost of this measure will depend on which specific employees elect to have their previously earned service credit 
included with service credit earned as a state employee. 
LR3194(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: Significant Wildlife Habitat, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2090
Committee Amendment CA_B_H984 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B, to H.P. 1481, L.D. 2090, Resolve, "Resolve, 
Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: Significant Wildlife Habitat, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "authorized." and inserting in its place the following: 'authorized only if 
the rule is amended to provide that the definition of "shorebird coastal feeding area" 
includes a zone of 250 feet around the feeding area; and be it further' 
Further amend the resolve by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Adoption of rules. Resolved: That rules concerning significant wildlife 
habitat adopted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife that define habitat for 
species appearing on the official state or federal lists of endangered and threatened 
species and high and moderate value travel corridors are major substantive rules as 
defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, directs that the rule be amended to 
provide that the definition of "shorebird coastal feeding area" includes a zone of 250 feet 
around the feeding area. This change will make the rules of the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife and the rules of the Department of Environmental Protection 
regarding significant wildlife habitat consistent with each other. The amendment also 
requires that rules adopted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife that define 
habitat for species appearing on the official state or federal lists of endangered and 
threatened species and high and moderate value travel corridors are major substantive 
rules. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: Significant Wildlife Habitat, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of fuland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2090
Committee Amendment CA_A_H983 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A, to H.P. 1481, L.D. 2090, Resolve, "Resolve, 
Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: Significant Wildlife Habitat, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of fuland Fisheries and Wildlife" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "authorized" the following: 'only if the rule is amended to provide 
that the definition of "shorebird coastal feeding area" includes a zone of 250 feet around 
the feeding area' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, directs that the rule be amended to 
provide that the definition of "shorebird coastal feeding area" includes a zone of 250 feet 
around the feeding area. This amendment will make the rules of the Department of 
fuland Fisheries and Wildlife and the rules of the Department of Environmental 
Protection regarding significant wildlife habitat consistent with each other. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: Significant Wildlife Habitat, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2090
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Legislative Document 
No. 2090 
H.P.1481 
House of Representatives, March 23, 2006 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: 
Significant Wildlife Habitat, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative WATSON of Bath for the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
Prinled on recycled paper 
7JJ~ 
/J1.7l1~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
\Vhereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative .L.dlori'ation before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
"'hereas, 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 
0 
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 portions of Chapter lO: 
Significant Wildlife Habitat, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 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 y'ey\ of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve 
takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 10: Significant 
Wildlife Habitat, a major substantive rule of the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife.
An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Pine Tree Development Zones
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2091
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H1065 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,~, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1483, 
L.D. 2091, Bill, "An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Pine Tree 
Development Zones" 
Amend the amendment in the first indented paragraph after the title in the last line by 
inserting after the following: "2010" the following: '. Only a qualified business with a 
base level of employment equal to zero is eligible to receive Pine Tree Development 
Zone benefits under this subparagraph' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that only a qualified business with a base level of 
employment equal to zero is eligible to receive Pine Tree Development Zone benefits 
under the provisions of the laws governing Pine Tree Development Zones that determine 
eligibility of property based on a recent loss of population or jobs. 
SPONSORED BY: HV ~ 
(Representative DRISCOLL) 
TOWN: Westbrook 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Pine Tree Development Zones
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2091
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S638 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1483, 
L.D. 2091, Bill, "An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Pine Tree 
Development Zones" 
Amend the amendment in the first indented paragraph after the title in the last line by 
inserting after the following: "2010" the following: '. Only a qualified business with a 
base level of employment equal to zero is eligible to receive Pine Tree Development 
Zone benefits under this subparagraph' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that only a qualified business with a base level of 
employment equal to zero is eligible to receive Pine Tree Development Zone benefits 
under the provisions of the laws governing Pine Tree Development Zones that determine 
eligibility of property based on a recent loss of population or jobs. 
~
n 7/-::S~' 
SPONSORED BY: ~~7/---'J-
.7 
(Senator BARTLET ) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Pine Tree Development Zones
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2091
Committee Amendment CA_A_H1026 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A, to H.P. 1483, L.D. 2091, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Changes to the Laws Regarding Pine Tree Development Zones" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph H in subparagraph (2) in the last line (page 
1, line 12 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "application" the following: " as long 
as an application for a waiver under this subparagraph is received by August 1, 2010' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that applications for a waiver of the Pine Tree Development 
Zone wage and unemployment requirements for property contained within an industrial 
site that has sustained a minimum loss of 500 workers must be received by August 1, 
2010. 
FISC.-\.L ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 0411 2/06 frac 
LD 2091 
LR 3196(02) 
An Act to Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Pine Tree Development Zones 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A' 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Det~il and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
This biIl may reduce Individual Income Tax, Corporate Tax and Sales and Use Tax revenue if there is a business 
failure that meets the criteria for one of the waivers in the bill and the location becomes eligible for Pine Tree Zone 
benefits. The potential annual revenue loss in the initial years of benefit eligibility is approximately $960,000 baseL 
on an assumed re-investment level of $50 million and the hiring of approximately 375 workers. 
The additional costs to the Department of Economic and Community Development can be absorbed by the department 
utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR3196(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Pine Tree Development Zones
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2091
House Amendment HA_A_H2091 (House)

L.D.2091 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ./;" to H.P. 1483, L.D. 2091, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Changes to the Laws Regarding Pine Tree Development Zones " 
Amend the bill by inserting before section 1 the following: 
PART A 
Further amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
PART B 
Sec. B-1. 
Transfer from Maine Budget Stabilization Fund; General 
Fund. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer 
$1,000,000 by June 30, 2007 from the Maine Budget Stabilization. Fund to the 
unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. 
Sec. B-2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF 
Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 
Initiative: Appropriates funds to be paid as a grant to the Town of Canton for the purpose 
of moving the village of Canton from the flood plain. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "If to H.P. 1483, L.D. 2091 
Further amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the transfer of $1,000,000 from the Maine Budget 
Stabilization Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund in fiscal year 2006-
07. The amendment also includes a General Fund appropriation of $1,000,000 in fiscal 
year 2006-07 for the purpose of moving the village of Canton from the flood plain. 
FISCAL NOTE REQIDRED 
tl) 
? 
SPONSORED BY: _-~-\---"''-'-''-~~.------+:~'-'----~ __ 
_ 
(Representative HO 
TOWN: Dixfield 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05118/06 frac:.. 
LD 2091 
LR 3196(08) 
An Act to Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Pine Tree Development Zones 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment '* 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
\ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Hotham 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
2006-07 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$1,000,000 
$0 
$1,000,000 
Projections 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment authorizes the transfer of $1 ,000,000 from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund to the 
unappropriated surplus of the General Fund in fiscal year 2006-07. The amendment also includes a General Fund 
appropriation of$I,OOO,OOO in fiscal year 2006-07 to the Maine Emergency Management Agency within the 
Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management for the purpose of moving the village of Canton from 
the flood plain. 
LR3196(8) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow a Second Opportunity To Elect Coverage under the State Group Health Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 2092
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S690 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT 'it to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1484, 
L.D. 2092, Bill, "An Act To Allow a Second Opportunity To Elect Coverage under the 
State Group Health Plan" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 2-C in the 5th and 6th lines (page 1, 
lines 22 and 23 in amendment) by striking out the following: "the school" and inserting 
in its place the following: 'a school in School Administrative District Number 10' 
Further amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Retired Teachers' Health Insurance 
Initiative: Provides funds for the State's share of the cost of health insurance premiums 
for 2 former employees of School Administrative District No. 10 that have been 
identified as being eligible to have a 2nd opportunity to rejoin the teacher group health 
plan after retirement. 
GENERAL FUND 
2005-06 
$0 
2006-07 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
$4,373 
$0 
$4,373 
SENATE AMENDMENT A' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "An to H.P. 1484, L.D. 2092 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits the 2nd election opportunity to teachers III School 
Administrative District Number 10 only. 
SPONSORED BY:I __ 
-+-_#------'~ __ 
_'_ __ 
_ 
(Senator ROTUNDO) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05122/06 ;tvac:.. 
LD2092 
LR3148(04) 
An Act to Allow a Second Opportunity for Retired Teachers To Elect To Rejoin the Teacher Group 
Accident and Sickness and Health Insurance Plan 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'A" to Committee Amendment 'A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$4,373 
$4,373 
Projections 
2007-08 
$6,530 
$6,530 
Projections 
2008-09 
$7,314 
$7,314 
This amendment restricts the provision that allows a teacher who has at least 25 years of creditable service but had 
their employment terminated prior to retirement because their position was eliminated as a result of the closure of the 
school where the teacher was employed to have a second opportunity to rejoin the teacher group health plan after 
retirement to School Administrative District No. 10. 
As amended, this bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $4,373 in fiscal year 2006-07 to the Retired Teachers' 
Health Insurance program within the Department of Education for the cost associated with the State providing 45% of 
the cost of the annual premiums for two former employees that have been identified as being eligible under this 
provision effective September 1,2006. Additional General Fund appropriations may be required if other former 
employees are identified. 
LR3148(4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1