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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97 - Private Non-Medical Institution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1620
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 1620 
H.P.1143 
House of Representatives, May 3, 2005 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97 - Private Non-
Medical Institution Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PINGREE of North Haven for the Department of Health and 
Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
'7Y/~ /J7·111~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
until 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 
2-1>. 
requires legislative authorization before major 
substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of 
Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97 
Private 
Non-Medical 
Institution 
Services, 
a 
provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Health and 
Human Services that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-1>., 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 portions of 
Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97 
-
Private Non-Medical Institution Services, a major substantive 
rule of the Department of Health and Human Services. 
Page l-LR2353(1)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 2: Aquaculture Lease Regulations - Lighting Standards and Noise Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Marine Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1619
Committee: Marine Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 1619 
H.P.1142 
House of Representatives, May 3, 2005 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 2: 
Aquaculture Lease Regulations - Lighting Standards and Noise 
Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Marine 
Resources 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg for the Department of Marine 
Resources pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed under 
Joint Rule 218. 
' 
Printed on recycled paper 
/J1~ 
1?7.7I/P£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
until 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A requires legislative authorization before major 
substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency wi thin the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of 
Chapter 2: Aquaculture Lease Regulations - Lighting Standards and 
Noise Standards, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule 
of the Department of Marine Resources 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 portions of 
Chapter 2: 
Aquacultur~ Lease Regulations -
Lighting Standards and 
Noise Standards, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Marine Resources. 
Page l-LR2360(1)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 2: Aquaculture Lease Regulations Lighting Standards and Noise Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Marine Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1619
Committee Amendment CA_A_H408 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 1142, L.D. 1619, "Resolve, 
Regarding 
Legislative 
Review 
of 
Portions 
of 
Chapter 
2: 
Aquaculture 
Lease Regulations 
Lighting Standards 
and Noise 
Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Marine 
Resources" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substitutinq 
the following: 
'Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions 
Aquaculture Lease Regulations -
Lighting Standards 
Visual 
Impact 
Standards, 
a 
Major 
Substantive 
Department of Marine Resources' 
of Chapter 2: 
and Noise and 
Rule 
of 
the 
Further amend the resolve in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 
1, line 24 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "Noise" the 
following: 'and Visual Impact' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects the title of the rules for which 
final adoption is authorized. 
FISCAL :\OTE nEQllRED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR2360(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/12/05 ~ae 
LD 1619 
LR2360(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 2: Aquaculture Lease Regulations -
Lighting Standards and Noise Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Marine 
Resources 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR2360(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 ofl
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 270: Uniform Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1621
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 1621 
H.P.1144 
House of Representatives, May 3,2005 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 270: Uniform 
Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the Maine Health Data Organization 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PINGREE of North Haven for the Maine Health Data 
Organization pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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1J7·771~~ 
MILLICENTM. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. 
Whereas, acts 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; 
and 
until 
and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
after 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-10. requires legislative authorization before major 
substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas. immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to 
record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 
and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety: now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 
270: 
Uniform 
Reporting 
System 
for 
Quality 
Data 
Sets, 
a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine Health 
Data Organization that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-10., is authorized. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 270: 
Uniform 
Reporting 
System 
for 
Quality 
Data 
Sets, 
a 
major 
substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization.
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the MCJUSTIS Policy Board Concerning the Drafting of Crimes and Civil Violations Pursuant to Resolve 1997, Chapter 105, as Amended. This amendment carries out the intent of chapter with regard to the provision for aggravated cruelty to animals, which was to make technical changes only. TOWN: Auburn Page 2-LROOOl(5) HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1622
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H699 (House)
Amends: 17 MRSA §1031

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT ,A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
1145, 
L.D. 
1622, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Correct 
Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine" 
fiAtt 
to R.P. 
Errors 
and 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part D the following: 
'PARTE 
Sec. E·l. 17 MRSA §1031, sub.§I·B, as amended by PL 2003, c. 
452, Pt. I, §15 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is further amended to 
read: 
I-B. 
Aggravated cruelty to animals. 
A person is guilty of 
aggravated cruelty to 
animals 
if that person, 
in 
a 
manner 
manifesting a depraved indifference to animal life or suffering, 
intentionally, knowingly or recklessly: 
A. 
Causes extreme physical pain to an animal; 
B. 
Causes the death of an animal; or 
C. 
Physically tortures an animal. 
Violation of this subsection is a Class C crime. 
Notwithstanding 
Title 17-A, section l301, the court shall impose a fine of not 
less than $1,000 
and not more 
than $10,000 for 
a first or 
subsequent 
violation 
of 
this 
subsection. 
The 
sentencing 
provisions in subsection 3-B also apply to a person convicted of 
aggravated cruelty to animals.' 
Page l-LR0001(5) 
HOUSEl AMENDMENT 
:,t!'. <.<"t ',., 
~+~ ,~ .. 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT "A" to H. P . 
L.D. 1622 
1145, 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects an omission of the designation of 
criminal class for aggravated cruelty to animals. 
This omission 
occurred in Public Law 2003, chapter 452, "An Act To Implement 
Recommendations 
of 
the 
MCJUSTIS 
Policy 
Board 
Concerning 
the 
Drafting of Crimes and Civil Violations Pursuant to Resolve 1997, 
Chapter 105, as Amended." 
This amendment carries out the intent 
of chapter 
with regard to the provision for 
aggravated 
cruelty to animals, which was to make technical changes only. 
TOWN: 
Auburn 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1622
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S391 (Senate)
Amends: 10 MRSA §11

SENATE 
AMENDMENT ,,"B. to COMMITTEE 
1145, 
L.D. 
1622, 
Bill, 
"An 
Act 
To 
Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine" 
AMENDMENT 
Correct 
"A" to 
Errors 
H.P. 
and 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part D the following: 
'PARTE 
Sec. E·l. 10 MRSA §11, sub·§8, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 699, 
§2, is further amended to read: 
8. 
Staff. 
The Office of Policy and Legal Analysis shall 
provide the necessary staff support for the operation of the 
commission. 
The Legislatiye Council may curtail that staffing 
when the Legislature is in regular or special session. 
After one 
year, the commission shall assess the need for and qualifications 
of a staff person, for example, an executive director. 
If the 
commission determines that it requires such a person, it may 
request additional funds from the Legislature.' 
Further amend 
any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
the amendment by 
Part 
letter 
or 
relettering or renumbering 
section 
number 
to 
read 
Page l-LR0001(7) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
B 
SENATE AMENDMENT "B· to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1145, 
L.D. 1622 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the Legislative Council to curtail 
the staffing provided by the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis 
to the Citizen Trade Policy Commission when the Legislature is in 
regular or special session. 
~~ 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator HOBBINS) 
COUNTY: 
York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require the Inspection of All Commercial Trailers at Time of Sale
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1623
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, MARLEY, DAMON, GAGNON, FISHER

Legislative Document 
No. 1623 
S.P.600 
In Senate, May 3, 2005 
An Act To Require the Inspection of All Commercial Trailers at 
Time of Sale 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative MARLEY of Portland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAMON of Hancock, GAGNON of Kennebec, Representative: FISHER of Brewer. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 29-A MRSA §I753, sub-§I-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. 
Inspection required at time of sale. 
Notwithstanding 
the provisions of subsection 4, 
a trailer or semitrailer used 
with a commercial vehicle must have a valid inspection sticker at 
the time of sale or the seller shall give a notice to the buyer 
that the vehicle needs to be inspected. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that at the time of purchase a trailer or 
semitrailer must have a valid inspection sticker, or the buyer 
must be given notice that the trailer or semitrailer needs to be 
inspected. 
. Page l-LRI869(1)
An Act To Require State-owned and State-leased Property To Be Cleaned with Products That Are Not Harmful to the Environment or People (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1624
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: PERRY
Amends: 5 MRSA §1878

Legislative Document 
No. 1624 
S.P.601 
In Senate. May 3.2005 
An Act To Require State-owned and State-leased Property To Be 
Cleaned with Products That Are Not Harmful to the Environment 
or People 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Councd pursuant to Joint Rule 205. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §1878 is enacted to read: 
§1878. 
Environmentally friendly products 
No late~n July 1, 2010, the Dep~rtment of Administrative 
and Financial Services shall ensure that only environmentally 
frie..ndly and nontoxic cleaning products are used to clean all 
state-owned 
and 
state-leased 
properties. 
The 
Department 
of 
b~inistrative and Financial Services may adopt routine technical 
rules pursuant to chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to carry out the 
purposes of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Department of Administrative 
and 
Financial Services to adopt rules to provide for the use no later 
than July 1, 2010 of only environmentally friendly and nontoxic 
cleaning 
products 
to 
clean all 
state-owned 
and 
state-leased 
properties. 
Page l-LR2228(1)
An Act To Fully Fund the Homestead Exemption
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1625
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S610 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to s. P. 
602, 
L.D. 
1625, 
Bill, 
"An Act 
To Fully Fund the 
Homestead 
Exemption" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first line 
after the first indented paragraph after the title (page 1, line 
in amendment) 
Further amend the amendment in Part A by striking out all of 
sections 3 to 5 and inserting in their place the following: 
'Sec. A-3. Application. 
This Part applies to property tax 
valuations determined on or after April 1, 2007. 
Sec. A·4. Effective date. 
This Part takes effect July 1, 2007.' 
Further amend the amendment by striking out all of Part B. 
Further amend the amendment 
any 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
consecutively. 
by relettering or renumbering 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
Page l-LR2265(6) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
..• ~, 
'l\. 
SENATE 
AMENDMENT 
.. A .. to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to S.P. 602, 
L.D. 1625 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays the increase in state reimbursement 
for the homestead exemption until July 1, 2007. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator COU 
COUNTY: 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04112/06 ~ac:. 
LD 1625 
LR2265(06) 
An Act To Fully Fund the Homestead Exemption 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,A." to Committee Amendment 'A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Courtney 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriationsl Allocations 
General Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
2005-06 
2006-07 
$0 
$0 
($33,600,000) 
$0 
($33,600,000) 
$0 
Projections 
2007-08 
Projections 
2008-09 
$37,846,373 
$39,462,823 
$37,846,373 
$39,462,823 
$0 
$0 
The additional cost of reimbursing municipalities 100% of the property t~ revenue loss associated with the 
homestead exemption is estimated to be $37,283,325 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $38,327,258 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
This amendment also removes the General Fund appropriations and transfers. 
LR2265(6) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded Construction Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1628
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H645 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
1146, L.D. 1628, Bill, "An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and 
Health Training for Workers on State-funded Construction Projects" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first 2 
paragraphs after the title and inserting in their place the 
following: 
'Amend 
the bill in section 
in that part 
"§1309-A" 
by 
striking out all of 
subsections 
inserting in their place the following: 
designated 
and 
and 
, 1. 
Training reg:uirement. 
For any contract for a public 
work entered into on or after July 1. 
2007 
and amounting to 
$lOO« 000 or more« the contract between the public authority and 
the successful bidder must contain a 
provision in which the 
successful bidder and all subcontractors of the successful bidder 
certify that one employee from each company at the work site has 
successfully completed a course in construction safety approved 
by 
the 
United 
States 
Occupational 
Safety 
and 
Health 
Administration that is no shorter than 10 hours in duration. 
The 
successful bidder and all subcontractors of the successful bidder 
must provide to the public authority documentation of successful 
completion of the course required by this section with the first 
certified payroll report.' , 
Page l-LR2023(4) 
HOUSE l AMENDMENT 
HOUSE 
AMENDMENT 
.. /I.. to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
L.D. 1628 
SUMMARY 
"A" to H.P. 
1146, 
This amendment requires that one employee from each company 
at a 
work site must have successfully completed a 
course in 
construction safety approved by the United States Occupational 
Safety and Health Administration. 
SPONSORED BY, a ;ffQ 
(Representative HALL) 
, 
TOWN: 
Holden 
HOUSE' AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded Construction Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1628
Committee Amendment CA_B_H732 (House)

LD 1628 
LR2023(05) 
An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded 
Construction Projects 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~, 
Committee: Labor 
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 
$380,960 
$380,960 
Projections 
2007-08 
$380,960 
$380,960 
Projections 
2008-09 
$380,960 
$380,96l 
Implementing the proposed training requirement for state funded construction projects will require General Fund 
appropriations to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services of $380,960 annually beginning in fiscal 
year 2006-07. This estimate assumes companies will pass on the full cost of training in their bids for state contracts. 
LR2023(5) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded Construction Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1628
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: BRYANT, CLARK, HUTTON, JACKSON, PINEAU, SAVIELLO, SMITH, TUTTLE, WATSON
Amends: 26 MRSA §1309-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1628 
H.P.1146 
House of Representatives, May 3, 2005 
An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for 
Workers on State-funded Construction Projects 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representati ve PATRICK of Rumford. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACKSON of Fort Kent, 
PINEAU of Jay, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SMITH of Van Buren, TUTTLE of Sanford, 
WATSON of Bath. 
Printed on recyded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §1309-A is enacted to read: 
§1309-A. 
Contract t~~~~in p~ovision relative to occupational 
health and safety training 
1. 
Training reguirement. 
For any contract for a public 
work entered into on or after July L 
2007 and amounting to 
UO, 000 or more, the contract between the public authority and 
the successful bidder must contain a 
prov~s~on in which the 
successful bidder and all subcontractors of the successful bidder 
certify that each employee to be employed at the work site has 
.s-.ll~sfully completed a course in constructioI}. safety approved 
by 
the 
United 
States 
Occupational 
Safety 
and 
Health 
Administration that is no shorter than 10 hours in duration. 
The 
successful bidder and all subcontractors of the successful bidder 
must provide to the public authority documentation of successful 
completion of 
the 
course 
reguired 
by 
this 
section 
by 
each 
employee with the first certified payroll report. 
2. 
Penalties and enforcement. 
In addition to the penalties 
provided in section 1312, 
any contractor or subcontractor who 
willfully and knowingly violates this section is subject to the 
following actions: 
A. 
Removal from the work site by the Director of the Bureau 
of Labor Standards of any employee for whom documentation 
reguired by this section is not provided; and 
B. 
Cancellation 
of 
the 
contract 
or 
enforcement 
of 
performance of the contract by the public authority that is 
a party to the contract. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
requires 
that 
a 
contractor 
or 
subcontractor 
entering into a contract for a public work on or after July 1, 
2007 
that 
is 
for 
$10,000 
or 
more 
provide 
documentation 
demonstrating that all employees working on that project have 
completed a construction safety training course, no shorter than 
hours in duration, approved by the United States Occupational 
Safety and Health Administration. 
The bill also specifies that, 
in addition to fines provided in existing law, violation of these 
requirements may result in removal of employees for whom the 
required documentation is not provided, as well as cancellation 
or enforcement of performance of the contract. 
Page l-LR2023(1)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands To Restore the Taylor Camps (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1630
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, CARR, CLARK, PINEAU, SMITH, BRYANT

Legislative Document 
No. 1630 
H.P.1148 
House of Representatives, May 3, 2005 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Conservation, Bureau of 
Parks and Lands To Restore the Taylor Camps 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 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: CARR of Lincoln, CLARK of Millinocket, PINEAU of Jay, SMITH of Van 
Buren, Senator: BRYANT of Oxford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 1. 
Taylor camps. 
Resolved: 
Conservation, 
Bureau 
of 
Parks 
and 
restoration of 
the 
Taylor 
camps 
on 
Waterway pursuant to the River Drivers 
2005. 
That 
the 
Department 
of 
Lands 
shall 
commence 
the 
Allagash Wilderness 
Agreement by the end of 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Conservation, Bureau 
of Parks and Lands to commence restoration of the Taylor camps on 
the Allagash Wilderness Waterway by the end of 2005. 
Page l-LR2207(l)
An Act To Enable Bulk Purchasing of Heating Oil Eligible for Federal Reimbursement
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1629
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: RICHARDSON, MARTIN, JACKSON, PARADIS, SMITH

Legislative Document 
No. 1629 
H.P.1147 
House of Representatives, May 3, 2005 
An Act To Enable Bulk Purchasing of Heating Oil Eligible for 
Federal Reimbursement 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Speaker RICHARDSON of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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1I1.7T/0£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, PARADIS of Frenchville, SMITH of Van Buren. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes 
to 
provide 
the 
Maine 
State 
Housing 
Authority bonding authority to enable the purchase of heating oil 
in bulk from qualified vendors, at a discount, for persons who 
are eligible to receive assistance from the federal Low-Income 
Home Energy Assistance Program in advance of receipt of federal 
funds for that heating oil. 
Page l-LR0161(1)
Resolve, Requiring the State To Reimburse Providers for Costs Incurred Due to MaineCare Reimbursement Delays (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1631
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: KAELIN, WESTON, BOWEN, MILLETT

Legislative Document 
No. 1631 
H.P.1149 
House of Representatives, May 3,2005 
Resolve, Requiring the State To Reimburse Providers for Costs 
Incurred Due to MaineCare Reimbursement Delays 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
1J1~ 
1??7I/dC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative KAELIN of Winterport. 
Cosponsored by Senator WESTON of Waldo and 
Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, MILLETT of Waterford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 1. Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse 
providers. Resolved: 
That the Department of Health and 
Human 
Services shall reimburse providers for costs, including, but not 
limited to, interest, bank fees and accounting fees, incurred due 
to MaineCare reimbursement delays. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human 
Services to reimburse providers for costs, including, but not 
limited to, interest, bank fees and accounting fees, incurred due 
to MaineCare reimbursement delays.
An Act To Prohibit the Disposal of Dangerous and Unsafe Material in Solid Waste Facilities Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1633
Committee Amendment CA_A_H551 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. fJ .. to H. P. 1151, L.D. 1633, Bill, "An 
Act To Prohibit the Disposal of Dangerous and Unsafe Material in 
Solid Waste Facilities" 
Amend 
the bill 
in 
section 
in 
that 
part 
designated 
"§1316-0." in subsection 1 in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 1, 
lines 33 and 34 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "might 
present a 
dangerous or unsafe situation" and inserting in its 
place the following: 'is capable of or likely to cause injury' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 in that part designated 
"§1316-P." in the first paragraph in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 
1, lines 45 and 46 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "has 
been so identified or knows may be" and inserting in its place 
the following: 'is' 
Further amend the bill in section 2 in the last line (page 
2, line 13 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "baggage." 
the 
following: 
'Rules 
adopted 
pursuant 
to this 
section 
are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 
375, 
subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report. 
It provides that 
rules adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection to 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1151, L.D. 1633 
define 
"dangerous 
or 
unsafe material" 
are 
routine 
technical 
rules. 
It also clarifies the definition of "dangerous or unsafe 
material." 
FISCAL l'\OTE REQUH.ED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/19105 hac:.. 
LD 1633 
LR 2302(03) 
An Act To Prohibit the Disposal of Dangerous and Unsafe Material in Solid Waste Facilities 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "II" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs associated with developing an outreach effort on the disposal of propane tanks can be absorbed 
by the Department of Environmental Protection utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR2302(3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require the Secretary of State To Collect Information on Operating-under-the-influence Convictions from Other Jurisdictions before Issuing a Driver's License in Maine (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1632
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HALL, CLARK, DUPREY, FITTS, GERZOFSKY, GREELEY, JACKSON, ROSEN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1301

Legislative Document 
No. 1632 
H.P.1150 
House of Representatives, May 3, 2005 
An Act To Require the Secretary of State To Collect Information on 
Operating-under-the-influence Convictions from Other 
Jurisdictions before Issuing a Driver's License in Maine 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HALL of Holden. 
/J'l~ 11?·711~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DUPREY of Hampden, FITTS of 
Pittsfield, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GREELEY of Levant, JACKSON of Fort Kent, 
McKENNEY of Cumberland, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1301, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10. 
Disclosure of 001 convictions. 
An applicant for 
a 
driver's license or for the renewal of a driver's license shall 
disclose 
any 
QUI 
convictions 
from 
another 
jurisdiction that 
occurred in the 10 years prior to the application. 
The Secretary 
of State may inquire of a licensee at any time regarding that 
licensee's 
OUI 
convictions 
from 
another 
jurisdiction 
that 
occurred in the 10 years prior to the inquiry. 
As used in this 
subsection. the term "QUI convictions" has the same meaning as in 
section 2401. subsection 9. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that an applicant for a driver's license 
or for the renewal of a driver's license shall disclose any OUI 
convictions from another jurisdiction that occurred in the 10 
years prior to the application. 
The Secretary of State may 
inquire of a licensee at any time regarding that licensee's OUI 
convictions from another jurisdiction that occurred in the 10 
years prior to the inquiry. 
Page l-LR2328(1)
An Act Unsafe Material in Amend the bill in section in that part designated S1316-P." in the first paragraph in the first line (page 1, line in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Class E crime" and inserting in its place the following: 'ciyil violation for which a fine of not more than $SOO may be assessed SUMMARY This amendment changes the penalty for concealing or disposing dangerous or unsafe material from a Class E crime to a civil violation. SPONSORED BY: ;)l~~ (Representat~. MILLS) TOWN: Farmington FISCAL ~OTE REQUREI;J (See attached) Page 1-LR2302(S) HOUSE. AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1633
House Amendment HA_A_H622 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT .. !}. 
To Prohibit the Disposal 
Solid Waste Facilities" 
to H. P. l1S1, 
of Dangerous 
L.D. 
and 
1633, Bill, "An Act 
Unsafe Material in 
Amend 
the 
bill 
in 
section 
in 
that 
part 
designated 
"S1316-P." in the first paragraph in the first line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Class E crime" and 
inserting in its place the following: 'ciyil violation for which 
a fine of not more than $SOO may be assessed' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
changes 
the 
penalty 
for 
concealing 
or 
disposing dangerous or unsafe material from a Class E crime to a 
civil violation. 
SPONSORED BY: 
;)l~~ 
(Representat~. MILLS) 
TOWN: 
Farmington 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUREI;J 
(See attached) 
HOUSE. AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 06/01105 ~ae 
LD 1633 
LR2302(05) 
An Act To Prohibit the Disposal of Dangerous and Unsafe Material in Solid Waste Facilities 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,4, 
Sponsor: Rep. Mills 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates a Class E crime and replaces it with a new civil violation. 
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
~R2302(5) -'Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding the Disposal of Propane Tanks and Other Dangerous Material Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and inserting in its place the following: Sec. 1. Education regarding disposal of propane tanks. Resolved: That the Department of Environmental Protection shall develop an educational outreach effort for the purpose of educating the public on the proper disposal of propane tanks and other dangerous materials, including, but not limited to flammable liquids or solids and explosive materials such as dynamite or fireworks. The educational outreach effort must include the updating of any lists prepared by the department that provide information to the public regarding where propane tanks can be returned .. SUMMARY This amendment is the minority report. The amendment directs the Department of Environmental Protection to develop an educational outreach effort for the purpose of educating the Page l-LR2302(3) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1633
Committee Amendment CA_B_H552 (House)

of the Clerk of 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 1151, L.D. 1633, Bill, "An 
Act To Prohibit the Disposal of Dangerous and Unsafe Material in 
Solid Waste Facilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the fOllowing: 
'Resolve, 
Regarding the Disposal of Propane Tanks 
and Other 
Dangerous Material' 
Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the 
title and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Education regarding disposal of propane tanks. Resolved: 
That the Department of Environmental Protection shall develop an 
educational outreach effort for the purpose of educating the 
public 
on 
the 
proper 
disposal 
of 
propane 
tanks 
and other 
dangerous materials, 
including, 
but not limited to 
flammable 
liquids or solids and explosive materials such as dynamite or 
fireworks. 
The 
educational outreach effort must 
include the 
updating of any lists prepared by the department that provide 
information to the public regarding where propane tanks can be 
returned .. 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
is 
the 
minority 
report. 
The 
amendment 
directs the Department of Environmental Protection to develop an 
educational outreach effort for 
the purpose of educating the 
Page l-LR2302(3) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'fJ" to H.P. 1151, L.D. 1633 
public 
on 
the 
proper 
disposal 
of 
propane 
tanks 
and 
other 
dangerous materials. 
FISCAL ~OTE H H~ \ Ii{ r I) 
(S~e atta~bed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/19/05 ~ae 
LD 1633 
LR2302(03) 
An Act To Prohibit the Disposal of Dangerous and Unsafe Material in Solid Waste Facilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "g" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional costs associated with developing an outreach effort on the disposal of propane tanks can be absorbed 
by the Department of Environmental Protection utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR2302(3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Abstinence To Be Offered as an Alternative Education Program for Grades 7 to 12
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1639
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, DUPREY, CEBRA, CRESSEY, HALL, LANSLEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §1912

Legislative Document 
No. 1639 
S.P.605 
In Senate, May 3, 2005 
An Act To Allow Abstinence To Be Offered as an Alternative 
Education Program for Grades 7 to 12 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed . 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative DUPREY of Hampden and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, CRESSEY of Cornish, HALL of Holden, LANSLEY of 
Sabattus. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 22 MRSA §1912 is enacted to read: 
§1912. 
Alternative or additional education program 
The 
governing 
body 
of 
a 
school 
adm~nistrative unit 
as 
defined in Title 20-A, section L 
subsection 26 may choose to 
offer abstinence education for grades 7 to 12 in place of or in 
addition to any comprehensive family life education that takes 
place in a school pursuant to this chapter. 
For purposes of this 
section, "abstinence education" has the same meaning as in 42 
United States Code, Section 710(b)(2) (2005). 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
allows 
the 
governing 
body 
of 
a 
school 
administrative unit to choose to offer abstinence education for 
grades 7 to 12 in place of or in addition to any comprehensive 
family life education that takes place in a school. 
• 
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An Act To Clarify and Harmonize State Policy on Groundwater Management
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1643
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H711 (House)

HOUSE 
AMENDMENT ,;4-" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" 
to H. P. 
1158, L.D. 1643, Bill, "An Act To Clarify and Harmonize State 
Policy on Groundwater Management" 
Amend the amendment on page 2 by striking out all of the 3rd 
paragraph 
before 
the 
summary 
(page 
2, 
lines 
to 
in 
amendment) and inserting in its place the following: 
'Further amend the bill in Part C by striking out all of 
section 5 (page 5, lines 33 to 37 in L.D.) and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'Sec. C-5. Report. 
The work group established under section 
of this Part shall provide updates or reports to the council as 
determined by the council. 
The council shall submit its final 
report and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters no 
later than November 1, 2007.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment brings Part C of the bill into conformity 
with the Joint 
Rules 
and 
Standards 
for 
Legislative 
Studies 
adopted by the Legislative Council. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~ 
'1 
(Representative DUPLESSIE) 
TOWN: 
Westbrook 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Unused Pharmaceutical Disposal Program
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1644
House Amendment HA_A_H426 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §2700

HOUSE AMENDMENT "I/., to S.P. 609, L.D. 1644, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Unused Pharmaceutical Disposal Program" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §2700, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. 
eontingeDC.Y. 
The 
program must operate with funding 
solely from the fund proVided in subsection 5. 
The program may 
begin operation for 2 yean on July 1st gt any year in which 
notice is given by April 1st by the director of the agency to the 
State Budget Officer that funding has been procured for the fund 
that is sufficient to operate the program for 2 years.' 
Further amend the bill by 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
consecutively. 
relettering 
or 
section 
SUMMARY 
or renumbering 
number 
to 
any 
read 
This 
amendment 
amends 
the bill by adding a 
contingency 
prov1s1on to the Unused Pharmaceutical Disposal Program. 
The 
contingency provision requires that the program operate with 
funding only from the Unused Pharmaceutical Disposal Program Fund 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT .. /I to S.P. 609, L.D. 1644 
and establishes the procedure for notification to the State 
Budget Officer that funding has been procured. 
The amendment 
authorizes operation of the program for 2 years when funding for 
years has been procured. 
SPONSORED BY: 
{Representative PI 
TOWN: 
North Haven 
FISCAL ~OTl:: REQlilRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
• 
Approved: 05118/05 ~ac:. 
LD 1644 
LR2350(03) 
Am Act Regarding the Unused Pharmaceutical Disposal Program 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,,if 
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Contingent cost - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This amendment establishes that operation of the Unused Pharmaceutical Disposal Program is contingent upon 
adequate funding received by the Pharmaceutical Disposal Program Fund. Currently, the fund is not projected to 
receive any significant revenue and absent resources from that source, the program will not be operational during the 
2006-07 biennium. It is estimated that the annual costs to operate the program will be approximately $220,000. 
LR2350(3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Unused Pharmaceutical Disposal Program
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1644
Committee: Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Order S
Amends: 22 MRSA §2700

Legislative Document 
No. 1644 
S.P.609 
In Senate, May 3, 2005 
An Act Regarding the Unused Pharmaceutical Disposal Program 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Senator Mayo for the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human 
Services pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 576 and printed under Joint Rule 401. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the beginning date of July 1, 2005 of the Unused 
Pharmaceutical Disposal 
Program, 
enacted by Public 
Law 
2003, 
chapter 
679, 
is 
contingent 
upon 
the 
acquisition of 
outside 
funding that has not been obtained; and 
Whereas, enactment of a later beginning date of July 1, 2006 
will allow for a more orderly beginning for the program; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency wi thin the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2700, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 679, 
§1 and affected by §4, is amended to read: 
5. 
Unused Pharmaceutical Disposal Program Fund; 
funding. 
The Unused Pharmaceutical Disposal Program Fund, referred to in 
this chapter as "the fund," is established within the agency to 
be used by the director of the agency to fund or assist in 
funding the program. 
Any balance in the fund does not lapse but 
is carried forward to be 
expended for the 
same 
purposes in 
succeeding fiscal years. 
The fund must be deposited with and 
maintained and administered by the agency. 
The agency may accept 
funds into the fund from any non-General Fund r --nonpub-1-.i-o---fl:iBs 
source, 
including grants or contributions of money 
or other 
things of value, that it determines necessary to carry out the 
purposes 
of this chapter. 
Money 
received by 
the 
agency 
to 
establish and maintain the program must be used for the expenses 
of administering this chapter. 
Sec. 2. PL 2003, c. 679, §4 is amended to read: 
Sec. 4. Effective date. 
That section of this Act that enacts 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, chapter 604 takes effect 
July 1, aQQ5 lQUQ. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
. Page l-LR2350(1) 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
allows 
the 
acceptance 
into 
the 
Unused 
Pharmaceutical Disposal Program Fund of public funds that are not 
General Fund funds and changes the beginning date of the program 
from July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2006. 
This bill is an emergency 
bill that takes effect when approved.
Resolve, Fisheries and Wildlife To and Brook Trout Habitat Directing Coordinate the Department of and Facilitate Restoration Efforts Inland Salmon
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1648
Committee Amendment CA_A_H483 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H. P . 1161, L.D. 1648, "Resolve, 
Fisheries and Wildlife To 
and 
Brook 
Trout 
Habitat 
Directing 
Coordinate 
the Department of 
and 
Facilitate 
Restoration Efforts" 
Inland 
Salmon 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'Resolve, 
Directing the Department of 
Inland Fisheries 
and 
Wildlife To Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Program To 
Assess Riverine Habitats in Maine' 
Further amend the resolve by striking out everything after 
the title and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'- 'Sec. 1. Assessment. Resolved: 
That the Department of Inland 
Fisheries 
and Wildlife shall determine the 
scope, 
structure, 
activities and costs of a program to assess habitats provided by 
rivers and streams in Maine. 
The department shall report its 
findings and recommendations for coordinating restoration efforts 
concerning these habitats to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by January 2, 2006.' 
This 
Department 
amendment 
of Inland 
SUMMARY 
replaces 
the 
Fisheries and 
resolve 
Wildlife 
Page l-LR2333(2) 
and 
directs 
to determine 
the 
the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·tt .. to H.P. 1161, L.D. 1648 
scope, structure, acti vi ties and costs of a program to assess 
habitats provided by rivers and streams in Maine and report its 
findings to the Legislature by January 2, 2006. 
FISCAL NOTE REQIDRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05/19/05 ~ae 
LD 1648 
LR2333(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Coordinate and Facilitate 
Salmon and Brook Trout Habitat Restoration Efforts 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment if, 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR2333(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1