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An Act To Streamline the Appeals Process for the Determination of Certain Health Insurance Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0743
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MAYO, PERRY, MILLS, SULLIVAN, MARRACHE
Amends: 24 MRSA §2317-B, 24-A MRSA §2747, 24-A MRSA §2816

Legislative Document 
No. 743 
S.P.241 
In Senate, February 10,2005 
An Act To Streamline the Appeals Process for the Determination of 
Certain Health Insurance Benefits 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MAYO of Sag ada hoc. 
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: MILLS of Somerset, SULLIVAN of York, Representative: MARRACHE of 
Waterville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24 MRSA §2317-B, sub-§10, as amended by PL 2001, c. 
258, Pt. G, §l, is repealed. 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §2747, as amended by PL 2003, c. 428, Pt. 
H, §4, is repealed. 
Sec. 3. 24-A MRSA §2816, as amended by PL 1981, c. 698, §1l0, 
is further amended to read: 
§2816. 
Requirements 
No policy of group or blanket health insurance sball may, 
except as provided in section 2829, be delivered or issued for 
delivery in this State, unless the policy contains in substance 
each and all of the provisions set forth in sections 2817 to 
2828, 
or 
provisions 
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the 
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to 
the 
holders 
of 
such 
certificates or 
not 
less 
favorable 
to 
the 
holders 
of 
such 
certificates 
and 
more 
favorable 
to 
policyholders. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the requirement that health 
carriers 
offer 
members 
in 
the 
nongroup 
market 
arbitration for the determination of certain benefits. 
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insurance 
nonbinding
An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Laws Establishing the Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0744
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MAYO, RINES, DOW, BISHOP, GROSE, HUTTON, MILLER, TRAHAN

Legislative Document 
No. 744 
S.P.242 
In Senate, February 10,2005 
An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Laws Establishing the 
Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Representative RINES of Wiscasset and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: DOW of Lincoln, Representatives: BISHOP of Boothbay, GROSE of Woolwich, 
HUTTON of Bowdoinham, MILLER of Somerville, TRAHAN of Waldoboro. 
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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 
expiration 
of 
the 
90-day 
period 
to 
allow 
Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority to issue 
fashion; and 
effect before the 
the 
Lincoln 
and 
bonds in a timely 
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 MRS A §1851, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. 
Establisbment. 
The Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty 
Jail Authority is est_ablished as 
a 
public body corporate and 
politic and a public instrumentality of the counties, 
and the 
exercise by the authority of the powers conferred by this chapter 
must be 
deemed 
and held to be 
the performance of essential 
governmental functions. 
Sec. 2. Retroactivity. 
That section of this Act that enacts 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 1851, subsection 
applies retroactively to December 8, 2003. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides for the establishment of the Lincoln and 
Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority as a public body corporate 
and politic and a public instrumentality of the counties. 
Page l-LR1382 (l)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0744
Committee Amendment CA_A_S31 (Senate)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §1910

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to S.P. 242, L.D. 744, Bill, 
Act 
To 
Make 
Technical 
Changes 
to 
the 
Laws 
Establishing 
Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §1910 is enacted to read: 
§1910. 
Liability 
"An 
the 
The liability of the jail authority is governed by Title l4~ 
chapter 741. 
A member of the jail authority, a member of a board 
of the jail authority and an employee of the jail authority are 
not subject to any personal liability for haying acted in the 
service of their duty within the course and scope of membership 
or employment to carry out a power or duty under this chapter.' 
Further amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 2. Retroactivity. 
Those sections of this Act that enact 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 1851, subsection 
and section 1910 apply retroactively to December 8, 2003.' 
Further amend the bill by relettering 
nonconsecutive 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
consecutively. 
Page l-LR13 82 ( 2) 
or renumbering any 
number 
to 
read 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A." to S.P. 242, L.D. 744 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a new section that clarifies that the 
liability of the jail authority and its personnel is governed by 
the Maine Tort Claims Act and that members and employees of the 
jail authority are not personally liable for actions taken within 
the course and scope of their respective duties on behalf of the 
authority. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Grocery Staples" To Include Pure Maple Syrup under the Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0745
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: WESTON, DAVIS, FLETCHER, RICHARDSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752

Legislative Document 
No. 745 
S.P.243 
In Senate, February 10, 2005 
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Grocery Staples" To Include 
Pure Maple Syrup under the Tax Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator WESTON of Waldo. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: FLETCHER of Winslow, 
McLEOD of Lee, RICHARDSON of Skowhegan. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§3-B, as amended by PL 1999, c. 
698, §1 and affected by §3, is further amended to read: 
3-B. 
Grocery 
staples. 
"Grocery 
staples" 
products, 
including, 
but 
not 
limited to, 
pure 
ordinarily consumed for human nourishment. 
means 
food 
maple 
syrup, 
"Grocery staples" does not include spirituous, malt or vinous 
liquors; soft drinks, iced tea, sodas or beverages such as are 
ordinarily dispensed at bars or soda fountains or in connection 
with bars or soda fountains; 
medicines, 
tonics, 
vitamins 
and 
preparations 
in liquid, 
powdered, 
granular, 
tablet, 
capsule, 
lozenge or pill form, 
sold as dietary supplements or adjuncts, 
except when sold on the prescription of 
a 
physician; water, 
including mineral bottled and carbonated waters and ice; dietary 
substitutes; candy and confections; and prepared food. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that pure maple 
syrup is 
a 
grocery 
staple and thus exempt from sales tax. 
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An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption during the Holiday Season for Nonprofit Organizations That Purchase Gifts for Underprivileged Children
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0747
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MAYO, HUTTON
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 747 
S.P.245 
In Senate, February 10, 2005 
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption during the Holiday 
Season for Nonprofit Organizations That Purchase Gifts for 
Underprivileged Children 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc. 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: HUTTON of Bowdoinham, McCORMICK of West 
Gardiner. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§88 is enacted to read: 
88. 
Organizations 
purchasing gifts 
for 
underprivileged 
children. 
From Thanksgiving Day to December 31st of every year, 
sales to an incorporated nonprofit organization whose primary 
purpose is providing gifts for underprivileged children. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a sales tax exemption during the holiday 
season 
to 
incorporated 
nonprofit 
organizations 
whose 
primary 
purpose is providing gifts to underprivileged children.
An Act To Exempt Tax on Leased Property Used by Maine's Public Higher Education Institutions
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0746
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PERRY, HUTTON, MITCHELL, BARSTOW, FISCHER
Amends: 36 MRSA §652, 36 MRSA §1752

Legislative Document 
No. 746 
S.P.244 
In Senate, February 10,2005 
An Act To Exempt Tax on Leased Property Used by Maine's Public 
Higher Education Institutions 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, FISCHER of 
Presque Isle. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 36 MRS A §501. sub-§9-A is enacted to read: 
9-A. 
State-sponsored 
postsecondary 
educational 
institution. 
"State-sponsored 
postsecondary 
educational 
institution" means 
the University of Maine System, 
the Maine 
Community College System and the Maine Maritime Academy. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §652. sub-§l. ~M is enacted to read: 
M. 
Real and personal property leased by and occupied or 
used 
solely 
for 
its 
own 
purposes 
by 
a 
state-sponsored 
postsecondary educational institution. 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§14-F is enacted to read: 
14-F. 
State-sponsored 
postsecondary 
educational 
institution. 
"State-sponsored 
postsecondary 
educational 
institution" means the University of Maine 
System, 
the Maine 
Community College System and the Maine Maritime Academy. 
Sec. 4. 36 MRS A §1760. sub-§88 is enacted to read: 
88. 
State-sponsored postsecondary educational institution 
lease 
arrangements. 
Sales 
to 
entities 
that 
lease 
real 
or 
personal property to a state-sponsored postsecondary educational 
institution to the extent the items are used entirely within the 
leased property that is occupied by or used solely for 
the 
purposes 
of 
the 
state-sponsored 
postsecondary 
educational 
institution. 
This exemption does not apply where title is held 
or taken as security for any financing arrangement. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts real and personal property leased by a 
state-sponsored 
postsecondary 
educational 
institution 
from 
property taxation. 
It also exempts from taxation certain sales 
to 
a 
lessor 
of 
a 
state-sponsored 
postsecondary 
educational 
institution. 
Page I-LRl1l0(1)
An Act Requiring Equal Retirement Benefits for Corrections Officers and Mental Health Workers with 25 Years of State Service
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0748
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_A_H935 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,./f., to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to s. P. 246, 
L.D. 748, Bill, "An Act Requiring Equal Retirement Benefits for 
Corrections Officers and Mental Health Workers with 25 Years of 
State Service" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency 
preamble. 
Further amend the amendment in section 4 in the 2nd line 
(page 2, line 34 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"30" and inserting in its place the following: 
'15' 
Further amend the amendment in section 4 in the last 2 lines 
(page 
2, 
lines 
and 40 in amendment) 
by striking out the 
following: 
"July 15" and inserting in its place the following: 
'September l' 
Further amend the 
amendment by striking out all of the 
emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
removes 
the 
emergency 
preamble 
and 
the 
emergency clause and changes the deadline for the first meeting 
of the Commission To Study Eliminating the Normal Retirement Age 
for Corrections Officers and Mental Health Workers from July 15 
to September 1, 2006. 
SPONSORED BY: jJ~~ 
(Representative HUTTON) 
TOWN: 
Bowdoinham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Requiring Equal Retirement Benefits for Corrections Officers and Mental Health Workers with 25 Years of State Service
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0748
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: GAGNON, DUPLESSIE, EDMONDS, STRIMLING, CUMMINGS

Legislative Document 
No. 748 
S.P.246 
In Senate, February 10, 2005 
An Act Requiring Equal Retirement Benefits for Corrections 
Officers and Mental Health Workers with 25 Years of State Service 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: President EDMONDS of Cumberland, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representative: 
CUMMINGS of Portland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This 
concept 
draft 
proposes 
to 
create 
parity 
between 
retirement benefits for corrections officers and mental health 
workers 
by 
adding direct-care 
mental 
health 
workers 
in 
the 
Department of Health and 
Human 
Services to the 
1998 Special 
Plan. 
Under that plan, a worker qualifies for service retirement 
benefits if that worker either: 
1. 
Is 55 years of age wi th 10 years of credi table service 
in a covered capacity; or 
2. 
Has 25 years of creditable service. 
In the latter case, the worker is eligible for a 
reduced 
benefit. 
Page l-LR0129(l)
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0749
Committee Amendment CA_A_S223 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
.. A .. to S.P. 247, L.D. 749, Bill, 
Act 
To 
Limit the Political Activity of the 
Members 
of 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices" 
"An 
the 
Amend 
the 
bill 
in 
section 
by 
striking out 
all 
of 
subsection 6 and inserting in its place the following: 
'6. 
Prohibited activities. 
A member of the commission may 
not engage in political fund-raising to promote the election or 
defeat of a candidate, passage or defeat of a ballot measure or 
endorse a political candidate. 
This prohibition does not apply 
to fund-raisin9 for campaigns or endorsement of candidates at the 
county or municipal level or out-of-state nonfederal elections.' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment, 
which 
is 
the 
majority 
report 
of 
the 
committee, prohibits members of the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices from participating in fund-raising 
for political campaigns, including ballot measures, except at the 
local level and out-of-state nonfederal elections. 
Page l-LR0344(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0749
Committee Amendment CA_B_S224 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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L.D. 749 
DATE: S·~· 05 
(Filing No. S- ~4-
LEGAL AND VETERANS AFFAIRS 
Reported by: 
MINORITY 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Secretary 
of the Senate. 
SENATE 
122ND LEGIS LA TURE 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·B, to S.P. 247, L.D. 749, Bill, 
Act 
To 
Limit 
the Political Activity of 
the 
Members 
of 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices" 
"An 
the 
Amend 
the bill 
in 
section 
by 
striking 
out 
all 
of 
subsection 6 and inserting in its place the following: 
'6. 
Prohibited activities. 
A member of the commission may 
not 
engage 
in political fund-raising or endorse 
a 
political 
~anQiQate, tXQtpt for 
cond~dat.s for f.dlrol or muniQipal of&ice 
or for political office outside of the State.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. 
It specifies that a 
member of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election 
Practices may not participate in political fund-raising except at 
the federal or local level and out-of-state elections. 
Page l-LR0344(3) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Limit the Political Activity of the Members of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0749
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: GAGNON, TURNER, FISHER
Amends: 1 MRSA §1002

Legislative Document 
No. 749 
S.P.247 
In Senate, February 10, 2005 
An Act To Limit the Political Activity of the Members of the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: TURNER of Cumberland, Representative: FISHER of Brewer. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §l002, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1991, c. 86, is 
further amended to read: 
2. 
Qualifications. 
The members of the commission must be 
persons of recognized judgment, probity and objectivity. A person 
may not be appointed to this commission who is a member of the 
Legislature or who was a member of the previous Legislature, 
9F 
who was a declared candidate for an elective county, state or 
federal office within 2 years prior to the appointment, 
9F who 
now holds an elective county, state or federal office, 9F who is 
an officer of a political committee, party committee or political 
action committee or who holds a position in a political party or 
campaign. 
Sec. 2. 1 MRSA §1002, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
] fl 
6. 
Prohibited activitie&. 
A member of the commission may 
not 
engage 
in poJitical fund-raising or endorse 
a 
political 
candidate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a 
person who 
holds 
a position in a 
poli tical party or campaign from serving on the Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices and prohibits members 
of the commission 
from engaging in political fund-raising or 
endorsing a political candidate.
An Act To Clarify the Authority of Podiatrists To Use Assistants
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0750
House Amendment HA_A_H115 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "Il" to S.P. 248, L.D. 750, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Authority of Podiatrists To Use Assistants" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative 
TOWN: 
Monmouth 
HOUSE 
Page l-LR1496(3) 
AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/06/05 ~aC!. 
LD750 
LR 1496(03) 
An Act To Clarify the Authority of Podiatrists To Use Assistants 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" " 
Sponsor: Rep. Smith of Monmouth 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetennined current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine within the Office of Licensing and Registration, Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation will incur additional Other Special Revenue Funds expenditures beginning in 
fiscal year 2005-06 for the costs associated with approving certain training programs and competency evaluations for 
podiatric assistants. If existing allocations are not sufficient additional allocations may be requested through financial 
order. 
LR1496(3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Retired Teachers' Health Insurance Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0758
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: GLYNN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13451

Legislative Document 
No. 758 
H.P.535 
House of Representatives, February 15,2005 
An Act To Increase Retired Teachers' Health Insurance Benefits 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative GLYNN of South Portland . 
Printed on req'cled paper 
/Jf~ 
1?7.7lldC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 20-A MRSA §13451. sub-§3. 1[1[B and C. as amended by PL 
2003, c. 451, Pt. 00, §1, are further amended to read: 
B. 
Thirty-five percent from July 1, 2002 
~e until July 31, 
2003; aaa 
C. 
Forty percent 
af~ef' from July 31, 2003T until July 31, 
2006; 
Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §13451. sub-§3, 1[1[D to F are enacted to read: 
D. 
Sixty percent from July 31, 2006 until July 31, 2007; 
E. 
Eighty percent from July 31, 2007 to July 31, 2008; and 
F. 
One hundred percent after July 31, 2008. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases 
the State's contribution for health 
insurance for retired educators from 40% to 100%, phased in over 
years. 
• 
• 
•
An Act To Increase Retired Teachers' Health Insurance Benefits Amend the amendment by inserting after section the following: · Sec. 4. Open enrollment period. Notwi ths tanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 13451, subsection 2, a retired teacher who meets the requirements of Title 20-A, section 13451, subsection 2 except that the retired teacher did not participate in the group health plan for one year immediately prior to retirement is eligible to participate in the retired
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0758
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S274 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT ·A· to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H. P. 
535, L.D. 758, Bill, "An Act To Increase Retired Teachers' Health 
Insurance Benefits" 
Amend 
the 
amendment 
by 
inserting after 
section 
the 
following: 
· Sec. 4. Open enrollment period. 
Notwi ths tanding the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, 
section 13451, 
subsection 2, 
a 
retired teacher who meets the requirements of Title 20-A, section 
13451, 
subsection 2 except that the retired teacher did not 
participate in the group health plan for one year immediately 
prior to retirement is eligible to participate in the retired 
teachers I. health insurance plan if that retired teacher enrolls 
in the plan between January 1, 
2006 and June 30, 
2006. 
The 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of 
Human Resources, Division of Employee Health and Benefits shall 
advertise 
the 
open 
enrollment 
period 
and 
administer 
the 
enrollment 
of 
retired 
teachers 
eligible 
for 
group 
health 
insurance pursuant to this section.' 
Further amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any 
nonconsecutive 
consecutively. 
Part 
letter 
or 
section 
number 
to 
read 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits a retired teacher from participating 
in the State' s group health insurance plan for retired teachers 
if that teacher did not participate in the health insurance plan 
for at least one year immediately prior to retiring. 
Page l-LR0680(7) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
,,",," 
SENATE 
AMENDMENT A· to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
535, 
L.D. 758 
This amendment establishes a 6-month open enrollment period 
in the State' s group heal th insurance plan for retired teachers 
for those teachers who are otherwise eligible except that they 
did not participate in the health insurance plan offered by the 
State immediately before retiring. 
CAL NOTE REQUIRED 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator PLOWMAN) 
COUNTY: 
Penobscot 
SENATE 
(See att 
d) 
AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide For Special Antlerless Deer Permits to Certain Disabled Hunters
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0759
Sponsors: JACKSON, PERRY, LUNDEEN, MOODY, PARADIS, SMITH, WHEELER, MARTIN
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document 
No. 759 
H.P.536 
House of Representatives, February 15,2005 
An Act To Provide For Special Antlerless Deer Permits to Certain 
Disabled Hunters 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife-suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
111~ 
1I1.7J?ac~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MOODY of Manchester, PARADIS of Frenchville, 
SMITH of Van Buren, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator: MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Printed on recyded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11152. sub-§2, as 
614, 
§9 and repealed and replaced by 
affected by §422, is amended to read: 
affected by PL 2003, 
c. 
655, Pt. 
B, 
§120 
c. 
and 
2. 
Authority to regulate taking of antlerless deer. 
The 
commissioner may regulate the taking of antlerless deer within an 
area of the State as necessary to maintain deer populations in 
balance with available habitat if the demarcation of each area 
follows recognizable physical boundaries such as rivers, roads 
and railroad rights-of-way. 
This subsection does not apply to a 
person with a special antlerless deer permit under subsection 7. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §11152, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
1. 
Special antlerless de~rmit. The commissioner shall 
issue a special antler1ess deer permit to an eligible person who 
is suffering from the loss of or the permanent loss of use of 
both 
lower 
extremities. 
A 
person 
who 
is 
issued 
a 
special 
antlerless 
deer 
permit 
under 
this 
subsection 
may 
take 
an 
antlerless deer in any part of the State open to the taking of 
any deer. 
The person suffering from the loss of or the permanent 
loss 
of 
use 
of 
both 
lower 
extremities 
must 
provide 
the 
CQmmissioner with a letter s~ned by a physician licensed in the 
State confirming the person's condition. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a 
special antlerless deer license that 
allows a person with ambulatory disability to take an antlerless 
deer anywhere in the State where any deer may be taken. 
An 
applicant for 
the license must provide 
a letter signed by 
a 
licensed physician confirming the ambulatory disability. 
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An Act To Provide For Special Anterless Deer Permits to Certain Disabled Hunters
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0759
Committee Amendment CA_A_H225 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A .. to H.P. 536, L.D. 759, Bill, "An 
Act To Provide For Special Antlerless Deer Permits to Certain 
Disabled Hunters" 
Amend 
the bill 
in 
section 
subsection 7 (page 1, lines 17 to 26 
its place the following: 
by 
striking out all 
of 
in L.D.) and inserting in 
'7. 
Special antlerless deer permit. 
The commissioner shall 
issue a special antlerless deer permit to an eligible person who 
is a resident and is suffering from the loss of or the permanent 
loss of use of both lower extremities. 
The commissioner shall 
issue a permit upon application and after the applicant verifies 
that person' s ambulatory disability with a letter signed by a 
physician 
licensed 
in 
the 
State 
confirming 
the 
person' s 
condition. 
A person who is issued a 
special antlerless deer 
permit under this subsection may take an antlerless deer in any 
part of the State open to the taking of antlerless deer pursuant 
to subsection 3.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits eligibility for the special antlerless 
deer permit to residents and clarifies that these permits may be 
issued only in areas already open to antlerless deer hunting. 
The amendment also clarifies that an eligible person must submit 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·ft· to H.P. 536, L.D. 759 
an application and provide verification of disability before 
being issued a permit. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/22/05 hac 
LD759 
LR0209(02) 
An Act To Provide For Special Anterless Deer Permits to Certain Disabled Hunters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ft" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR0209(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Assist Municipalities in Recruiting Emergency Services Personnel
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0760
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: RECTOR, BLANCHETTE, BOWEN, CLARK, DUPLESSIE, NASS, PINGREE, RINES, SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2706

Legislative Document 
No. 760 
H.P.537 
House of Representatives, February 15,2005 
An Act To Assist Municipalities in Recruiting Emergency Services 
Personnel 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative RECTOR of Thomaston. 
Cosponsored by Senator SA V AGE of Knox and 
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1I1.11!d£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BOWEN of Rockport, CLARK of Millinocket, 
DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, NASS of Acton, PINGREE of North Haven, RINES of Wiscasset, 
Senator: SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Printed on recycled p:.lpt'f 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §2706 is enacted to read: 
S2706. Emerq~nc~:r_v.i<;~s~SQD..Ite_::t...L-p~];ticipation in group 
health plan offered to municipal employees 
If 
a 
group 
healt~lan is 
made 
available 
to 
municipal 
employees, 
a municipali ty must of fer coverage under that group 
hea~th plan to 
a 
person 
em~ed by or under contract to 
a 
rrlUnicipali ty or municipalities to provide emergency services as 
Qefined in section 451, 
sll.bsection 5. 
A municiJ;>ality is not 
r~quired to pay any porti-.91J of the premill.m for the group health 
plan for a person eligible for coverage under this section unless 
re..mtired to do 
so under 
a 
collective bargaining agreement or 
other contractual obligation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a municipality to offer coverage under a 
group health plan provided to its employees to a person employed 
by or under contract with the municipality to provide emergency 
services. 
The bill does not require that a municipality pay for 
coverage for emergency services personnel. 
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An Act To Extend the Deer Hunting Season by One Week
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0761
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TUTTLE
Amends: 12 MRSA §11401

Legislative Document 
No. 761 
H.P.538 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2005 
An Act To Extend the Deer Hunting Season by One Week 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
7f/~ 
frJ.1J?d£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11401, sub-§I, ~A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 
414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
A. 
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection and 
sections 10952, 11152, 11403 and 11404 or by rule adopted by 
the commissioner pursuant to section 11402, 
subsection 4, 
there is an open season for deer in each calendar year in 
all 
counties 
of 
the 
State 
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eH~enaS-B€YB£B-~--~~&r-~Re-~€~~~~~-~~~~~-s~aF~ 
ae-lateF--tRan from the 4th Monday preceding Thanksgiving to 
the 2nd Saturday following Thanksgiving. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the regular firearm deer hunting season by 
one week. 
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An Act To Provide Moose Permits to Persons 75 Years of Age or Older with Hunting Experience
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0762
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACOBSEN, COURTNEY, CARR, CHURCHILL, FLOOD, JOY, MAREAN, TARDY, WHEELER
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document 
No. 762 
H.P.539 
House of Representatives, February 15,2005 
An Act To Provide Moose Permits to Persons 75 Years of Age or 
Older with Hunting Experience 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JACOBSEN of Waterboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
'-7Y/~ frJ.1llP£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CHURCHILL of Washburn, FLOOD of Winthrop, JOY of 
Crystal, MAREAN of Hollis, McLEOD of Lee, TARDY of Newport, WHEELER of Kittery. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11154. sub-H3 is enacted to read: 
13. 
Persons 75 years of age of older. 
Notwithstanding the 
other provisions of this section, the commissioner may issue a 
moose permit to an eligible person who is 75 years of age or 
older who has held a hunting permit issued under this chapter for 
of the previous 5 years. 
A permit issued under this subsection 
is not transferable and does not affect the number of permits 
that may be issued by the commissioner under this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person 75 years of age or older who has 
held a hunting permit for 3 of the past 5 years to receive a 
moose 
permit 
upon application to 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife. 
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An Act To Prohibit the Issuance of a Driver's License to an Undocumented Illegal Alien
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0763
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACOBSEN, COURTNEY, CARR, CHURCHILL, FLOOD, JOY, MAREAN, TARDY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1301

Legislative Document 
No. 763 
H.P.540 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2005 
An Act To Prohibit the Issuance of a Driver's License to an 
Undocumented Illegal Alien 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JACOBSEN of Waterboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
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frJ.11l~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CHURCHILL of Washburn, FLOOD of Winthrop, JOY of 
Crystal, MAREAN of Hollis, McFADDEN of Dennysville, McLEOD of Lee, TARDY of 
Newport. 
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. 
Proof of citizenship. 
An applicant for a license must 
provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal residency 
inside the United States. 
If an applicant does not provide proof 
of citizenship or documention of legal residency, the Secretary 
of State shall notify the United States Department of Homeland 
Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, or 
successor organization, that the applicant may be an undocumented 
illegal alien. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an applicant for a driver's license to 
provide proof of citizenship or documentation that the applicant 
is 
a 
legal 
resident 
in the 
United States. 
This bill also 
requires the Secretary of State to notify the United States 
Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and 
Immigration Services if an applicant fails to provide such proof. 
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Resolve, To Study Ways To Create More Teachers of Modern and Classical Languages
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0764
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BOWLES, COURTNEY, CARR, CUMMINGS, DUPLESSIE, EDGECOMB, MOULTON, NASS, OTT, BRENNAN

Legislative Document 
No. 764 
H.P.541 
House of Representatives, February 15,2005 
Resolve, To Study Ways To Create More Teachers of Modern and 
Classical Languages 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BOWLES of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
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/h.11!u£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, 
EDGECOMB of Caribou, MOULTON of York, NASS of Acton, OTT of York, Senator: 
BRENNAN of Cumberland. 
Printed on rel,;yded paper 
Sec. 1. Determination of need for teachers of modern and classical 
languages. 
Resolved: 
That 
the 
Department 
of 
Education 
shall 
determine if there is a shortage of teachers in the areas of 
modern and classical languages in public and private institutions 
of learning 
~n this State. 
If the department determines that 
there is a shortage, the department shall determine whether any 
shortage is the result of a lack of college students selecting 
language as 
a 
field of study or the institutions' failure to 
retain 
those 
teachers. 
The 
department 
shall 
determine 
what 
methods, such as scholarships and grants, may be used to reduce 
the shortage. 
The department shall report back to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by January 
15, 
2006 with the department's determination and any necessary 
implementing 
legislation. 
The 
Joint 
Standing 
Committee 
on 
Education may report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of 
the l22nd Legislature implementing the 
recommendations of the 
department. 
SUMMARY 
This 
resolve 
requires 
the 
Department 
of 
Education 
to 
determine whether there is a shortage of teachers of classical 
and modern languages in this State and, if a shortage exists, 
suggest ways to alleviate the shortage. 
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An Act To Support the New Century Community Program
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0766
Committee Amendment CA_A_H227 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P. 543, L. D. 
Act To Support the New Century Community Program" 
6 6 , Bill , 
"An 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of the last 
lines (page 1, lines 17 to 20 in L.D.) and inserting in their 
place the following: 
'GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
.p 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000' 
This 
amendment provides 
a 
reduction to the 
increase in 
funding to the New Century Community Program. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 04/15/05 ~ae 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD766 
LR 1372(02) 
An Act To Support the New Century Community Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment If' 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Mfairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
2005-06 
2006-07 
2007-08 
$0 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
LR1372(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
Projections 
2008-09 
$1,000,000 
$1,OOO,OtJv
An Act Requiring That Contributions for a Clean Election Candidate Be from the Candidate's Political Party
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0765
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: TUTTLE, PLOWMAN, ADAMS, CLARK, COLLINS, CUMMINGS, DUPLESSIE, FISHER, HOTHAM, PATRICK
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document 
No. 765 
H.P.542 
House of Representatives, February 15, 2005 
An Act Requiring That Contributions for a Clean Election 
Candidate Be from the Candidate's Political Party 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
'7Yl~ 1J7. 7J?a£;:f-d~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
• 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, CLARK of Millinocket, COLLINS of Wells, 
CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, FISHER of Brewer, HOTHAM of 
Dixfield, PATRICK of Rumford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1125. sub-§3, ~~A to C, as enacted by IB 
1995. c. 1. §17. are amended to read: 
A. 
For a 
registered 
party 
as 
providing a 
gubernatorial candidate. at least 2.500 verified 
voters of this State from the 
same political 
the 
candidate 
must 
support 
the 
candidacy 
by 
qualifying contribution to that candidate; 
B. 
For 
a 
candidate for the State Senate, 
at least 150 
verified registered voters from the candidate's electoral 
division and from the same political party as the candidate 
must 
support 
the 
candidacy 
by 
providing 
a 
qualifying 
contribution to that candidate; or 
C. 
For a candidate for the State House of Representatives. 
at least 50 verified registered voters from the candidate's 
electoral division and from the same political party as the 
candidate 
must 
support 
the 
candidacy 
by 
providing 
a 
qualifying contribution to that candidate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the contributions required for Maine 
Clean Election Act 
candidates 
be 
from voters 
from 
the 
same 
political party as the candidate. 
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An Act To Support the New Century Community Program
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0766
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, WESTON, BOWLES, TARDY, DAVIS, EDMONDS, MAYO

Legislative Document 
No. 766 
H.P.543 
House of Representatives, February 15,2005 
An Act To Support the New Century Community Program 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representati ve KAELIN of Winterport. 
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/J7.1J?I!£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Senator WESTON of Waldo and 
Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, TARDY of Newport, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, 
President EDMONDS of Cumberland, MAYO of Sagadahoc. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
The 
following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL, 
MAINE STATE 
New Century Community Program 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the New Century Community 
Program to be administered by the Maine State Cultural Affairs 
Council. 
Any amounts unencumbered at the end of each fiscal year 
do not lapse but must be carried forward to be used for the same 
purpose. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$4,500,000 
$4,500,000 
This bill provides funding to the New Century Community 
Program. 
The goals of the program are to strengthen local 
cultural 
resources, 
including 
community 
arts 
activities, 
humanities programs and historic preservation activities; provide 
educational services beyond the reach of the standard educational 
system; and preserve both the State's material culture and its 
built environment through grants for preservation and restoration. 
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Resolve, To for Maine's
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0769
Committee Amendment CA_A_H345 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 546, L.D. 769, 
Examine Smoking Prevention and Cessation Programs 
Youth" 
"Resolve, To 
for Maine's 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'Resolve, To Examine Smoking Cessation Programs for Maine·s Youth' 
Further amend the resolve in section 1 in the 3rd and 4th 
lines 
(page I, lines 
and 
in L.D.) 
by striking out the 
following: 
"seek to prevent young people 
from using tobacco 
products and that" 
Further amend the resolve in section 2 in the 2nd line (page 
1, line 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"December 1, 
2005" and inserting in its place the following: 
'January 31, 
2006' 
Further amend the resolve in section 2 in the 5th, 6th and 
7th lines (page 1, lines 13 to 15 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: 
"and may include proposed rules and legislation to 
change existing programs or establish new programs" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment deletes smoking prevention programs from the 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .~ .. to H.P. 546, L.D. 769 
review, changes the report date from December 1, 2005 to January 
31, 2006 and deletes authorization for the Department of Health 
and Human Services to propose rules and legislation. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/15/05 ;t;vac:.. 
LD769 
LR1285(02) 
Resolve, To Examine Smoking Prevention and Cessation Programs for Maine's Youth 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services in implementing this bill can be absorbed by 
the department utilizing existing resources. 
LR1285(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve the Affordability of Health Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0767
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: GLYNN, LINDELL, RICHARDSON, MILLS
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2752

Legislative Document 
No. 767 
H.P.544 
House of Representatives. February 15.2005 
An Act To Improve the Affordability of Health Insurance 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative GLYNN of South Portland. 
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frl.17ld£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: LINDELL of Frankfort, McKANE of Newcastle, 
RICHARDSON of Warren, V A UGHAN of Durham, Senator: MILLS of Somerset. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2752, sub·§2, as amended by PL 1997, c. 
616, §4, is further amended to read: 
2. 
Procedures before legislati ve committees. 
Wheneve r 
a 
legislative measure 
containing 
a 
mandated 
health benefit is 
proposed, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over the proposal shall hold a public hearing and 
determine the level of support for the proposal among the members 
of the committee. 
If there is support for the proposed mandate 
among a majority of the members of the committee, the committee 
may refer the proposal to the Bureau of Insurance for review and 
an evaluation pursuant to subsection 3. 
Once a 
review and an 
evaluation Bas have been completed, the committee shall review 
the findings of the bureau. 
A proposed mandate 
may not be 
enacted into law unless 
.Q, review and an evaluation pursuant to 
subsection 3 Bas have been completed and the rate of increase in 
the Consumer Price Index for medical care services meets the 
standard set forth in subsection 4. 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §2752. sub·§4 is enacted to read: 
~Con~umer Price 
Inde~_for ~dical care services. 
A 
proposed mandate may not be enacted into law unless the rate of 
increase in the Consumer Price Index for medical care services as 
reported b~e United States Department of Labor, 
Bureau of 
Labor Statistics remains at zero or below zero for 2 consecutive 
years. 
The superintendent shall file an annual report with the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over health insurance matters no later than the last day of 
January certifying the rate of increase in the Consumer Price 
Index for medical services for the previous year. 
SUMMARY 
]8 
This bill prohibits the adoption of new health insurance 
mandates unless the rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index 
for medical care services remains at zero or less than zero for 2 
consecutive years. 
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