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An Act To Clarify Prescription Drug Labels
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1827
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: THOMPSON, ADAMS, BRAUTIGAM, BURNS, FAIRCLOTH, GROSE, HOGAN, SCHATZ, PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 1827 
H.P.1267 
House of Representati ves, January 3, 2006 
An Act To Clarify Prescription Drug Labels 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative THOMPSON of China. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, BURNS 
of Berwick, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GROSE of Woolwich, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, 
SCHATZ of Blue Hill, Senator: PERRY of Penobscot. 
Prinled on re(;ycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRS A §13781, 4th 11, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 710, 
§5, is amended to read: 
Any pharmacist who substitutes a generic and therapeutically 
equivalent drug under this section shall inform the person to 
whom 
the 
drug 
is 
dispensed 
of 
the 
substitution. 
When 
any 
substitution is made under this section, the pharmacist shall 
cause the name of the generic and therapeutically equivalent 
drug, the name of the drug as it appeared on the prescription, 
the name or abbreviation of the drug manufacturer or distributor 
of that substitute drug and all other information as required by 
section 13794 to appear 
on the container label of the drug 
dispensed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a pharmacist who fills a prescription 
using a generic drug to include on the prescription container the 
name of the drug as it appeared on the prescription. 
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An Act To Improve Water Monitoring at Clam Flats
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1828
Committee Amendment CA_A_H784 (House)

COMMITTE~ AMENDMENT ,A, to ,H.P. 1268, L.D. 1828, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Water Monitoring at Clam Flats " 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
emergency clause and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Bureau of Resource Management 0027 
Initiative: 
Appropriates funds for the Public Health Division's Growing Area 
Classification Program and for the Biotoxin Monitoring Program through the 
establishment of 7 seasonal Conservation Aide positions and by providing necessary 
operational costs. 
" 
GENERAL FUND 
PosmONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2005-06 
3.500 
$68,939 
$23,063 
$92,002 
2006-07 
3.500 
$181,981 
$64,190 
$246,171 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report and replaces the bill. 
The amendment 
appropriates funds for the Public Health Division's Growing Area Classification Program 
and for the Biotoxin Monitoring Program through the establishment of 7 seasonal 
Conservation Aide positions and by providing necessary operational costs. 
FISCAL NOl'E RE®1REO 
(See~ 
", 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/22/06 :;t;?ae 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD 1828 
LR2480(02) 
An Act To Improve Water Monitoring at Clam Flats 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ff' 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Majority Report 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
$92,002 
2006-07 
$246,171 
Projections 
2007-08 
$253,257 
Appropriationsl Allocations 
General Fund 
$92,002 
$246,171 
$253,257 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2008-09 
$262,426 
$262,426 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations in the amounts of $92,002 and $246,171 in fiscal years 2005-06 and 
2006-07, respectively, for the Department of Marine Resources to cover the costs of 7 seasonal Conservation Aide 
positions and necessary operating costs. 
LR2480(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Water Monitoring at Clam Flats
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1828
Committee Amendment CA_B_H785 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT E, to H.P. 1268, L.D. 1828, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Water Monitoring at Clam Flats" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Bureau of Resource Management 0027 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for overtime costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$2,184 
$2,184 
2006-07 
$10,500 
$10,500 
This amendment is the minority report and replaces the bill. 
The amendment 
appropriates funds for overtime costs within the Department of Marine Resources 
associated with monitoring water quality. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUlRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02122/06 ~ae 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD 1828 
LR2480(03) 
An Act To Improve Water Monitoring at Clam Flats 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ::8' 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Minority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
2005-06 
2006-07 
2007-08 
$2,184 
$10,500 
$10,826 
Appropriationsl Allocations 
General Fund 
$2,184 
$10,500 
$10,826 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2008-09 
$11,269 
$11,269 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations in the amounts of $2,184 and $10,500 in fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-
07, respectively, for the Department of Marine Resources to cover overtime costs. 
LR2480(3) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow for Access to Digital Phone Service for Customers in Rural Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1829
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: ROBINSON, DIAMOND, AUSTIN, CEBRA

Legislative Document 
No. 1829 
H.P.1269 
House of Representatives, January 3,2006 
An Act To Allow for Access to Digital Phone Service for Customers 
in Rural Areas 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Utilities and Energy pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401. 
Presented by Representative ROBINSON of Raymond. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CEBRA of Naples. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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. 
S 
This bill would provide to customers in rural areas of the State access to digital 
telephone service provided by Internet service providers.
An Act To Improve Water Monitoring at Clam Flats
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1828
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: EMERY, RA YE, McFADDEN, PERRY

No. 1828 
Legislative Document 
H.P.1268 
House of Representatives, January 3,2006 
An Act To Improve Water Monitoring at Clam Flats 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 40l. 
Presented by Representative EMERY of Cutler. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
Representatives: McFADDEN of Dennysville, PERRY of Calais. 
Printed on recycled paper 
I 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the public health and welfare may be adversely affected by undetected 
episodes of red tide; and 
Whereas, water monitoring efforts in Washington County need to be improved in 
anticipation of the spring clamming season; 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, 
II 
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. 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Bureau of Resource Management 0027 
Initiative: Establishes one additional Marine Resource Scientist I position to be used for 
water monitoring purposes in Washington County. 
GENERAL FUND 
2005-06 
2006-07 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
1.000 
1.000 
$20,332 
$77,887 
$2,622 
$5,277 
$22,954 
$83,164 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes one additional Marine Resource Scientist I position to be used 
for water monitoring purposes in Washington County. 
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An Act To Clarify Provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Regarding Promotions
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1830
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: PATRICK, MAYO, DUPLESSIE, HOTHAM
Amends: 28-A MRSA §708

Legislative Document 
No. 1830 
H.P. 1270 
House of Representatives, January 3, 2006 
An Act To Clarify Provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Laws 
Regarding Promotions 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Legal and Veterans Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative PATRICK of Rumford. 
Cosponsored by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, HOTHAM of Dixfield. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §708, sub-§5, as enac ted by PL 1993, c. 615, 
§4, is amended to read: 
5. 
Combination packages. 
Notwithstanding 
subsection 
3, 
agency liquor store licensees may offer for sale any package or 
combination of packages of spirits or use marketing promotions 
for spirits that the commission has approved for sa;te---i-n--st:at:e 
1~~Y9F--s~9Fes use 
in 
the 
State, 
as 
long 
as 
the 
package, 
combination of packages or promotion conforms with the standards 
set forth in regulations under the Federal Alcohol Administration 
Act. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the law regarding promotions in agency 
liquor stores to allow licensees to offer for sale any package or 
combination of packages of spirits or use marketing promotions 
for spirits that the State Liquor and Lottery Commission has 
approved for use in the State as long as they conform to the 
standards of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. 
Confusion 
over this issue has resulted from the current reference in law to 
items approved for sale in "state liquor stores" since those no 
longer exist.
An Act To Allow Law Enforcement Agencies To Maintain Public Sex Offender Registry Websites
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1831
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CURLEY, SNOWE-MELLO, DUNN, HANLEY
Amends: 34-A MRSA §11221

Legislative Document 
No. 1831 
H.P. 1271 
House of Representatives, January 3,2006 
An Act To Allow Law Enforcement Agencies To Maintain Public 
Sex Offender Registry Websites 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk ofthe House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CURLEY of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: DUNN of Bangor, HANLEY of Gardiner. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 34-A MRSA §11221, sub-§l1, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 
423, §13, is amended to read: 
11. 
Maintenance by bureau. 
Only the bureau ffiay is required 
tQ maintain a sex offender registry on the Internet for purposes 
of 
public 
access 
as 
described in subsection 
9. 
baw 
A 
law 
enforcement 
a~eaeies agency 
may 
maintain 
~ReiF its 
own 
sex 
offender 
Fe~is~Fies registry for 
internal 
use 
only by 
~Rese 
a~eae:ies that agency or for use by the public as described in 
subsection 9, paragraph A and may provide a link to the bureau's 
Internet sex offender registry. 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires the State Bureau of Identification to 
maintain a sex offender registry; other law enforcement agencies 
are permitted to maintain a sex offender registry, but only for 
internal use by those agencies. 
This bill maintains the requirement that the bureau maintain 
a sex offender registry on the Internet but also allows other law 
enforcement agencies to maintain a sex offender registry that is 
accessible by the public. 
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An Act To Prevent the Introduction of Pathogens into the State That Threaten the Health of Maine's Fish and Wildlife Resources Further amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 13 (page 1, lines 25 to 35 in L.D.) and inserting ln its place the following: . 13. Prevention of introduction of harmful pathogens into Maine's fish and wildlife pqpulation. To prevent the introduction of pathogens into the State that pose a significant risk to the health of Maine' s unig;ue fish and wildlife populations. the commissioner may prohibit or otherwise regulate the transportation of a fish or wildlife species or any part of a fish or wildlife species into or within the State. The commissioner may adopt rules to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5. chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.· Page 1-LR2614(2) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1832
Committee Amendment CA_A_H742 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1272, L.D. 1832, Bill, 
Act To Prevent the Introduction of Chronic Wasting Disease" 
"An 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
. An Act To Prevent the Introduction of Pathogens into the State 
That Threaten the Health of Maine's Fish and Wildlife Resources' 
Further amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of 
subsection 13 (page 1, lines 25 to 35 in L.D.) and inserting ln 
its place the following: 
. 13. 
Prevention of introduction of harmful pathogens into 
Maine's 
fish 
and 
wildlife 
pqpulation. 
To 
prevent 
the 
introduction of pathogens into the State that pose a significant 
risk 
to 
the 
health 
of 
Maine' s 
unig;ue 
fish 
and 
wildlife 
populations. the commissioner may prohibit or otherwise regulate 
the transportation of a fish or wildlife species or any part of a 
fish 
or 
wildlife 
species 
into 
or 
within 
the 
State. 
The 
commissioner may adopt rules to carry out the purpose of this 
subsection. 
Rules 
adopted 
pursuant 
to 
this 
subsection 
are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5. 
chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.· 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~~. 
~~ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A .. to H.P. 1272, L.D. 1832 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
authorizes 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife to adopt rules to prevent the introduction 
of pathogens into the State that pose a 
significant risk to 
Maine's fish and wildlife resources. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMM/rrEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01125/06 ~ac:.. 
LD 1832 
LR2614(02) 
An Act To Prevent the Introduction of Chronic Wasting Disease 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4, 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR2614(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prevent the Introduction of Chronic Wasting Disease
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1832
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WATSON, PERRY, HANLEY, JACKSON, LUNDEEN, MILLER, MILLS, MOODY
Amends: 12 MRSA §10105

Legislative Document 
No. 1832 
H.P. 1272 
House of Representatives, January 3,2006 
An Act To Prevent the Introduction of Chronic Wasting Disease 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority ofthe Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: HANLEY of Gardiner, JACKSON of Fort Kent, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, 
MILLER of Somerville, MILLS of Farmington, MOODY of Manchester. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted 
as emergencies; and 
Whereas, 
chronic 
wasting 
disease 
is 
a 
fatal, 
highly 
infectious disease that has devastated deer and moose populations 
in other states; and 
Whereas, chronic wasting disease is an immediate threat to 
Maine's deer and moose population; and 
Whereas, immediate action is necessary to prevent the spread 
of this disease into Maine's deer and moose population; 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. 12 MRSA §10105, sub-§13 is enacted to read: 
13. Prevention of chronic wasting disease. 
To prevent the 
introduction of 
chronic wasting disease 
into 
the 
StateL_~~~ 
commissioner may prohibit a person from transporting or having 
transported into the State any part of any member of the fami.J.-y 
Cervidae hunted in or 
taken 
from 
a 
commercial hunting area, 
including white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus; 
mul~ __ ~~PI, 
Odocoileus hemionus; caribou, Rangifer tarandus j 
or moose, 
A] ces 
alces. 
The 
commissioner shall adopt rules to carry out 
tb~ 
purposes of this subsection. 
Rules 
adopted pursuant to this 
subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5 L 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife to adopt rules to prohibj t 
the transportation into 
the State of white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, 
~oose, caribou or 
any member of the deer family taken from a 
commer"c ial hunting 
area in order to protect Maine's deer and moose population from 
chronic wasting disease. 
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An Act To Change the Charter of the Saint Francis Water District
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1833
Committee Amendment CA_A_H746 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A, to H.P. 1273, L.D. 1833, Bill, "An Act To 
Change the Charter of the Saint Francis Water District" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Change the Charter of the St. Francis Water District' 
Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before 
the summary and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 1. P&SL 1989, c. 51, §8, first sentence is amended to read: 
All the affairs of the district shall be are managed by an elected board of trustees 
composed of 3 members of the legal voters of the district. 
One trustee may be a 
municipal officer of the Town of St. Francis. A trustee who is also a municipal officer 
shall abstain from any vote of municipal officers on a question relating to compensation 
of the trustees pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 6410, 
subsection 7.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It amends the charter of the St. Francis Water 
District to allow one member of the water district board of trustees to be a municipal 
officer of the Town of St. Francis. The amendment requires a trustee who is also a 
municipal officer to abstain from voting on the compensation of trustees. 
The 
amendment also corrects the name of the town in the bill title. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Change the Charter of the Saint Francis 'Vater District
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1833
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: JACKSON

Legislative Document 
No. 1833 
H.P.1273 
House of Representatives, January 3, 2006 
An Act To Change the Charter of the Saint Francis 'Vater District 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Utilities and Energy pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. P&SL 1989, c. 51, §8, first sentence is amended to read: 
All the affairs of the district shall be are managed by an elected board of trustees 
composed of 3 members of the legal voters of the district. 
Selectmen may serve as 
members of the board of trustees. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the charter of the Saint Francis Water District to allow town 
selectmen to serve on the water district board.
An Act To Accommodate Victims of Identify Theft
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1834
Committee Amendment CA_A_H759 (House)
Amends: 10 MRSA §1317

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1274, L.D. 1834, Bill, "An 
Act To Accommodate Victims of Identity Theft" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1317, sub-§I, as amended by PL 1981, c. 610, 
§8, is further amended to read: 
1. Aqency procedures for corrections. A consumer reporting 
agency shall adopt reasonable procedures to enable a consumer to 
correct any inaccurate information in his the consumer's file" 
For 
the 
purposes 
of 
this 
section, 
"inaccurate 
information" 
includes, 
but 
is 
not 
limited 
to, 
materially 
incomplete 
information 
within 
the 
scope 
of 
the 
report 
requested 
and 
information in the report that is the result of identity theft. 0 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendment 
replaces 
the 
bill. 
It clarifies 
that 
information contained in a consumer's credit report as a result 
of 
identity theft 
is 
considered 
inaccurate 
information 
for 
purposes of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and is subject to 
correction by the consumer reporting agency. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page l-LR2971(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/08/06 ~ae 
LD 1834 
LR 2971(02) 
An Act To Accommodate Victims of Identify Theft 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "All 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Office of Consumer Credit Regulation in the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation in implementing this bill can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2971(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Accommodate Victims of Identity Theft
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1834
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BRYANT, CUMMINGS, DUNN
Amends: 10 MRSA §1313-D

Legislative Document 
No. 1834 
H.P. 1274 
House of Representatives, January 3, 2006 
An Act To Accommodate Victims of Identity Theft 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
plinted pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representati ve GROSE of Woolwich. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUNN of 
Bangor. Senator: BRYANT of Oxford. 
Printellllll ft'cydt:u papt'r 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1313-D, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 243, §3 
and affected by §4, is amended to read: 
§1313-D. Duties of consumer reporting agency if 
security freeze is in place 
If a 
security freeze is in place, 
a 
consumer reporting 
agency may not change any of the following official information 
in a consumer report without sending written confirmation of the 
change to the consumer within 30 days of the change being posted 
to the consumer's file: 
name, 
date of birth, social security 
number and address. 
Written confirmation is not required for 
technical modifications of 
a 
consumer's official information, 
including name and street abbreviations, complete spellings and 
transposi tion of numbers or letters. 
In the case of an address 
change, the written confirmation must be sent to the new address 
and the former address. 
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agency shall expunge any information in the file of a consumer 
that resulted from identity theft. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that if a security freeze is in place, a 
consumer reporting agency shall expunge any information in the 
file of a consumer that resulted from identity theft. 
Page l-LR2971(I)
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Assessment of Property Taxes in the Event of a Change of Ownership of the Property
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1836
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CRA YEN, PERRY, ROTUNDO, MOODY
Amends: 36 MRSA §502

No. 1836 
Legislative Document 
H.P. 1276 
House of Representatives, January 3,2006 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Assessment of Property 
Taxes in the Event of a Change of Ownership of the Property 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative CRA YEN of Lewiston. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais, Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and 
Representative: MOODY of Manchester. 
Prmted l\l1 1 C'C) cled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 36 MRSA §502, as amended by PL 1997, c. 216, §l, is 
further amended to read: 
§502. 
Property taxable; tax year 
All real estate within the State, all personal property of 
residents of the State and all personal property within the State 
of persons not residents of the State ~s ~ 
subject to taxation 
on the first day of each April as provided; and the status of all 
taxpayers and of such taxable property must be fixed as of that 
date. 
Upon receipt of 
a 
declaration of value under 
section 
4641-D reflecting a 
change of ownership in real property, the 
assessor !'Ray shall change the records of the municipality to 
reflect the identity of the new ownerT-~~ and send notice of tax 
liabili ties is--sen-t.--bet,R to the new owner 
aBe.--t-Q--t,Re-~--et 
reeere-~-~--~Re-~~~~-~~~--wReB--~-~~~~~~~--aeerHee. 
The 
taxable year is from April 1st to April 1st. Notwithstanding this 
section, proration of taxes must be over the period specified in 
section 558. 
Following 
a 
change 
in ownership, 
the previous 
owner 
i~ 
exempt 
from 
any 
tax liability incurred after 
the 
change 
of 
ownership as long as the previous owner provides the assessor 
with notice that the property has been transferred, the name of 
the new owner, the location of the property and a copy of the 
executed deed. 
SUMMARY 
Currently, if real property is transferred after April 1st 
of each year, the owner of record as of April 1st is liable for 
taxes assessed against the property until written notice has been 
sent to the appropriate tax assessor notifying the assessor of 
the change. 
The assessor then has the option of changing the tax 
records to reflect the name of the new owner. 
This bill requires the assessor to change the records once 
notice of the change in ownership is received. 
Additionally, 
this bill exempts the previous owner from liability for any taxes 
incurred after the change in ownership as long as the previous 
owner 
provides 
certain 
information, 
such 
as 
a 
copy 
of 
the 
executed deed, to the assessor. 
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An Act To Create Fairness in Liquor Licensing Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1838
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: WEBSTER, PERCY, PATRICK

Legislative Document 
No. 1838 
H.P.1278 
House of Representatives, January 3,2006 
An Act To Create Fairness in Liquor Licensing Fees 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Legal and Veterans Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Cosponsored by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg and 
Representative: PATRICK of Rumford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Ir/~ 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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 create a progressive fee for certain liquor licensing based on the 
volume of sales. 
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An Act To Protect Retirement Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1837
Sponsors: SMITH, MARTIN, PARADIS
Amends: 14 MRSA §4422

Legislative Document 
No. 1837 
H.P.1277 
House of Representatives, January 3. 2006 
An Act To Protect Retirement Funds 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. RefelTed to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative SMITH of Van Buren. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
Representative: PARADIS of Frenchville. 
Printed (1;) recycled PJpt'l 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §4422, sub-§13, ,E, as amended by PL 2001, c. 
306, §4, is further amended to read: 
E. 
A payment or account under 
a 
stock bonus, 
pension, 
profitsharing, 
annuity 
or 
similar 
plan 
or 
contract 
on 
account of illness, disability, death, 
age or length of 
service, 
~e-~£~~~-~a&~&a&ly-Be€essa£y-~~--~-sHppeF~ 
ef-~Re-QeB~eF-aBQ-aBy-QepeBQeB~-ef-~Re-QeB~eFT unless: 
(1) 
The plan or contract was established by or under 
the auspices of an insider that employed the debtor at 
the time the debtor's rights under the plan or contract 
arose; 
(2) 
The payment is on account of age or length of 
service; and 
(3) 
The plan or contract does not qualify under the 
United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 
40l(a), 403(a), 403(b), 408, 408A or 409; or 
Sec. 2. 14 MRSA §4422. sub-§13, V, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 
306, §5, is amended to read: 
F. 
A payment or account under 
an individual retirement 
account or similar plan or contract on account of illness, 
disabili ty, death, age or length of service 
~e--t-he--s-urn--ef 
$l9TGGG--eF--~e--~Re--eH~eB~--FeaseBaB~y--BeeessaFy--feF--~Re 
sHppeF~-~~-~~-~~--aBQ--a&y-~-~--~he--QeB~eFT 
wR~eReveF-~s-~Fea~eF. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from creditors, including in bankruptcy 
proceedings, the full value of individual retirement accounts and 
"Roth individual retirement accounts" established under Section 
408A of the United States Internal Revenue Code. 
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An Act To Clarify the Accountability of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1839
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY

l,egislative Document 
No. 1839 
H.P. 1279 
House of Representatives, January 3,2006 
An Act To Clarify the Accountability of Advanced Practice 
Registered Nurses 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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 amend the laws governing advanced practice registered nursing 
by clarifying the accountability of advanced practice registered nurses and by defining 
certain terms that apply to advanced practice registered nursing. 
Page I - 122LR2852(1)-1
An Act To Allow the Use of Fallen Apples in Apple Cider
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1841
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: TWOMEY, SAVIELLO
Amends: 7 MRSA §543-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1841 
H.P.1281 
House of Representatives, January 3, 2006 
An Act To Allow the Use of Fallen Apples in Apple Cider 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative TWOMEY of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Representative: SAVIELLO of Wilton. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §543-A, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 175, 
§1, is amended to read: 
2. 
Accepted 
processing 
methods. 
All 
cider 
sold, 
advertised, offered or exposed for sale must be heat treated, 
treated by ultraviolet light or pressed under a state-approved 
hazard and critical control plan unless the cider bears a warning 
label in accordance with subsection 3. 
A state-approved hazard 
and critical control plan must prohibit the pressing of apples 
for use in cider that have dropped from tae trees 
~ef'-~-iB 
eieeE located on property where livestock and poultry. as defined 
in section 1302. subsection 3. are present. 
For the purposes of 
this section, "heat treated" means heated to a temperature of 
155' Fahrenheit or higher for no more than 10 seconds. 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits the pressing of apples for use in 
cider if those apples have dropped from the trees. 
This bill prohibits the pressing of apples that have dropped 
from trees for use in cider only if there is livestock or poultry 
present on the property. 
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An Act To Promote Recycling of Cellular Telephones
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1840
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: BABBIDGE, BRYANT, CUMMINGS, EBERLE, FAIRCLOTH, HARLOW, PERRY, SULLIVAN
Amends: 38 MRSA §2143

Legislative Document 
No. 1840 
H.P. 1280 
House of Representatives, January 3, 2006 
An Act To Promote Recycling of Cellular Telephones 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CUMMINGS of Portland, EBERLE 
of South Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, HARLOW of Portland, PERRY of Calais, 
Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, SULLIVAN of York. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §2143 is enacted to read: 
§2l43. 
Cellular telephone recycling 
For the purposes of this section, a cellular telephone is a 
mobile wireless telephone device that is designed to send or 
receive transmissions through a cellular radiotelephone service 
as defined in 47 
Code of Federal Regulations, 
Section 22.99 
(2005). 
A 
cellular 
telephone 
does 
not 
include 
a 
wireless 
telephone 
device 
that 
is 
integrated 
into 
the 
electrical 
architecture of a motor vehicle. 
1. 
System established. 
Effective August 1, 2006, a person 
or retail establishment selling or offering for retail sale 
cellular telephones shall have a system for the acceptance and 
collection of used cellular telephones for reuse, recycling or 
proper disposal that includes at a minimum all of the following: 
A. 
The return from a consumer of a used cellular telephone 
that the retailer previously sold to the consumer, at no 
cost to that consumer. 
The retailer may require proof of 
purchase; 
B. 
The 
acceptance of 
a 
used cellular telephone 
from 
a 
consumer who is purchasing a 
new cellular telephone from 
that retailer. at no cost to that consumer; 
C. 
Mechanisms to ensure safe disposal of any hazardous 
parts of cellular telephones not resold or reused; and 
D. 
The posting of an 8.5" by 11" written notice provided by 
the department pursuant to subsection 2 that includes the 
display of the universal recycling symbol and the notice: 
"State law requires us to accept used cellular telephones 
for 
recycling 
in 
exchange 
for 
new 
cellular 
telephones 
purchased. " 
2. 
Inspection 
and 
enfor~ment. 
The 
department 
shall 
produce, 
print 
and 
distrilmtJL_the 
notices 
required 
under 
subsection 1, 
paragraph D. 
The department shall enforce the 
prov~s~ons of 
this 
section 
and 
may 
inspect 
premises 
where 
cellular telephones are sold. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
requires 
a 
retail 
establishment 
that 
sells 
cellular telephones to accept used cellular telephones for reuse, 
recycling or proper disposal of hazardous parts of the telephone. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1842
Committee Amendment CA_A_H890 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §2902

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 1282, L.D. 1842, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Living Wills of Terminally III Persons" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow Certain End-of-life-care Decision-makers To Consent to 
Organ and Tissue Donation' 
Amend the bill by striking everything after the enacting clause and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2902, suh-§2, as enacted by PL 1969, c. 193, is amended to 
read: 
2. Others. Any of the following persons, in order of priority stated, when persons in 
prior classes are not available at the time of death, and in the absence of actual notice of 
contrary indications by the decedent, or actual notice of opposition by a member of the 
same or a prior class, may give all or any part of the decedent's body for any purposes 
specified in section 2903: 
A. The spouse; 
A-I. An agent designated by a durable health care power of attorney or an advance 
health-care directive under Title 18-A, Article 5, Part 8; 
A-2. A registered domestic partner, as defined in Title 22, section 2710; 
B. An adult son or daughter; 
C. Either parent; 
D. An adult brother or sister; 
E. A guardian of the person of the decedent at the time offfis death; or 
F. Any other person authorized or under obligation to dispose of the body.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
;~rc.. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,tP to H.P. 1282, L.D. 1842 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
This amendment amends the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act to include in the 
prioritized list of decision-makers both agents appointed under a durable health-care 
power of attorney or an advance health-care directive and registered domestic partners. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Living Wills of Terminally III Persons
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1842
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GROSE

Legislative Document 
No. 1842 
H.P. 1282 
House of Representatives, January 3, 2006 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Living Wills of Terminally 
III Persons 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative GROSE of Woolwich. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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 set forth standard language to be included in living wills to 
provide increased guidance and certainty in situations when a patient is terminally ill or 
when a doctor has determined that all lifesaving means have been exhausted.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Excise Tax on New Automobiles
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1844
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SCHATZ, RICHARDSON, HOGAN, PINGREE, DAMON

Legislative Document 
No. 1844 
H.P.1284 
House of Representatives, January 3,2006 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Excise Tax on New 
Automobiles 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
Cosponsored by Speaker RICHARDSON of Brunswick and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, PINGREE of North Haven, Senator: 
DAMON of Hancock. 
Printed ('In re!.:ycJed 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 amend the laws governing the excise tax on new automobiles. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1844
Committee Amendment CA_A_H912 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1482

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,4, to H.P. 1284, L.D. 1844, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing the Excise Tax on New Automobiles" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting in its 
place the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1482, sub-§l, <]IC, as amended by PL 2001, c. 671, §32 is 
further amended to read: 
C. 
For the privilege of operating a motor vehicle or camper trailer on the public 
ways, each motor vehicle, other than a stock race car, or each camper trailer to be so 
operated is subject to excise tax as follows, except as specified in subparagraph (3): a 
sum equal to ~ 21 112 mills on each dollar of the maker's list price for the first or 
current year of model, 17 112 mills for the 2nd year, 13 112 mills for the 3rd year, 10 
mills for the 4th year, 6 112 mills for the 5th year and 4 mills for the 6th and 
succeeding years. The minimum tax is $5 for a motor vehicle other than a bicycle 
with motor attached, $2.50 for a bicycle with motor attached, $15 for a camper trailer 
other than a tent trailer and $5 for a tent trailer. The excise tax on a stock race car is 
$5. 
(1) On new registrations of automobiles, trucks and truck tractors, the excise tax 
payment must be made prior to registration and is for a one-year period from the 
date of registration. 
(2) Vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan are subject to 
an excise tax determined on a monthly proration basis if their registration period 
is less than 12 months. 
(3) For commercial vehicles manufactured in model year 1996 and after, the 
amount of excise tax due for trucks or truck tractors registered for more than 
26,000 pounds and for Class A special mobile equipment, as defined in Title 29-
A, section 101, subsection 70, is based on the purchase price in the original year 
of title rather than on the list price. 
Verification of purchase price for the 
application of excise tax is determined by the initial bill of sale or the state sales 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 11, to H.P.1284, L.D.I844 
tax document provided at point of purchase. The initial bill of sale is that issued 
by the dealer to the initial purchaser of a new vehicle. 
For motor vehicles being registered pursuant to Title 29-A, section 405, subsection 1, 
paragraph C, the excise tax must be prorated for the number of months in the 
registration. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the excise tax on motor vehicles and camper trailers in the 
first model year from 24 mills to 21 1/2 mills. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require Legislative Approval of Changes Made to the Educational Assessment Testing
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1843
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, CLARK, RICHARDSON, TARDY, BRENNAN

Legislative Document 
No. 1843 
H.P.1283 
House of Representatives, January 3, 2006 
An Act To Require Legislative Approval of Changes Made to the 
Educational Assessment Testing 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 28,2005. Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Representative CLARK of Millinocket and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: Speaker RICHARDSON of Brunswick, TARDY of Newport, Senator: 
BRENNAN of Cumberland. 
Printed on rt:cYl:led paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20·A MRSA §6202, first" 
as amended by PL 2005, c. 
446, §3, is further amended to read: 
The 
commissioner 
shall establish 
a 
statewide 
assessment 
program 
to 
measure 
and evaluate 
on 
a 
continuing basis 
the 
academic achievements of students at grades 4, 8 and 11 in the 
content areas of the system of learning results established in 
section 6209 specified by the commissioner. 
The commissioner may 
elect to provide for the use of alternative measures of student 
achievement in grade 11, except that any alternative measure mast 
be submitted to the Legislature for its approval prior to being 
~. This 
assessment 
applies 
to 
students 
in 
the 
public 
elementary and 
secondary schools 
and in all private schools 
approved for tuition whose school enrollments include at least 
60% 
publicly-funded students, 
as 
determined 
by 
the 
previous 
school 
year's 
October 
and 
April 
average 
enrollment. 
The 
assessment 
program 
must 
be 
adapted 
to 
meet 
the 
needs 
of 
exceptional students as defined in section 7001, subsection 2 or 
other students as defined under rules by the commissioner. 
SUMMARY 
Current 
law 
requires 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Education 
to 
establish a statewide assessment program to measure and evaluate 
achievement of learning results. 
The current assessment program 
used for students in grades 4, 8 and 11 is the Maine Educational 
Assessment. 
The 
commissioner 
is 
permitted 
to 
establish 
an 
alternative assessment for students in grade 11. 
This 
bill 
requires 
the 
alternative 
assessment 
program 
approval. 
commissioner 
to 
submit 
to 
the 
Legislature 
for 
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its