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An Act To Improve the Child Welfare Ombudsman Function
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0219
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BROMLEY, SNOWE-MELLO, FAIRCLOTH
Amends: 22 MRSA §4087-A

Legislative Document 
No. 219 
S.P.72 
In Senate, January 18,2005 
An Act To Improve the Child Welfare Ombudsman Function 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary ofthe Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, Representative: FAIRCLOTH 
of Bangor. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4087-A, sub-§6. as enacted by PL 2001, 
c. 
439, Pt. X, §5, is amended to read: 
6. 
Confidentiality of 
records. 
Information or 
records 
maintained by the program relating to a complaint or inquiry are 
confidential and may not be disclosed unless the disclosure is 
permitted by law and consented to by the ombudsman or ordered by 
court. 
The reports and records of the ombudsman are not subject 
to subpoena, discovery or introduction into evidence in a civil 
or criminal action for any purpose. 
Records maintained by the 
program are not public records as defined in Title 1, chapter 13. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides strict confidentiality to the reports and 
records of the director of the ombudsman program, which provides 
services to children and families who are receiving child welfare 
services from the Department of Health and Human Services.
An Act To Support the Disclosure of Information to Relatives Who Are Likely To Provide Care to Children
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0220
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TURNER, SHIELDS, SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 22 MRSA §4008

Legislative Document 
No. 220 
S.P.73 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Support the Disclosure of Information to Relatives Who 
Are Likely To Provide Care to Children 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator TURNER of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative SHIELDS of Auburn and 
Senator: SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4008, sub-§2, ,E, as amended by PL 2001, c. 
696, §17, is further amended to read: 
E. 
A 
person 
having 
the 
legal 
responsibility 
or 
authorization to educate, 
care for or supervise a child, 
parent or custodian who is the subject of a record, or a 
member of a 
panel appointed by the department to review 
child deaths and serious injuries. 
This includes a member 
of a treatment team or group convened to plan for or treat a 
child or family that is the subject of a record. 
This may 
also include a member of a support team for foster parents, 
if 
that 
team 
has 
been 
reviewed 
and 
approved 
by 
the 
department. 
This 
may 
also 
include 
relatives 
or 
other 
persons in the child' s 
family or community support system 
who are likely to become caregivers for the child; 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits disclosure of information in child welfare 
cases to relatives who are likely to become caregivers to the 
child to facilitate placing children with relatives.
An Act To Undedicate County Fees for Recording Deeds
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0222
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: PERRY, BARSTOW, ANDREWS, DAMON, SCHNEIDER
Amends: 33 MRSA §752

Legislative Document 
No. 222 
S.P.75 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Undedicate County Fees for Recording Deeds 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: ANDREWS of York, DAMON of Hancock, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 33 MRSA §752, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 503, 
§1, is amended to read: 
2. 
Account. 
The surcharge imposed in subsection 1 must be 
transferred to the county treasurer who shall deposit it in a 
separate non1apsing account within 30 days of receipt. 
Meae~-4H 
tRe-a€€e~H~-~~~~~~~-feF-Hse-a£-~~~~-~-9f-tRe 
eeHaty~ 
account. 
Interest earned on the account must be credited to the 
Sec. 2. 33 MRSA §752. sub-§3. as amended by PL 2003, c. 294, 
§L is further amended to read: 
3. 
Expenditures from account. 
The money in the account 
established in subsection 2 mHst-ge-Hsee-~et is available for use 
as a general revenue of the county, including, but not limited 
~ 
the restoration, re-creation and preservation of the records 
recorded 
in 
the office of 
the 
reqister of 
deeds, 
including 
preservation by creation of a diqital imaqe stored on magnetic or 
optical media. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows counties to use the $3 surcharge on the 
recording of deeds as general revenue for the county.
An Act To Restrict Placement of Political Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0221
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: MILLS
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

Legislative Document 
No. 221 
S.P.74 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Restrict Placement of Political Signs 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§I, ~H, as amended by PL 1999, c. 
152, Pt. G, §2, is further a~ended to read: 
H. 
Signs 
bearing 
political 
messages 
relating 
to 
an 
election, primary or referendumT-~£eviQeQ-~Ra~-~Rese. 
These 
signs may not be placed within the right-of-way prior to 6 
weeks before the election, primary or referendum to which 
they 
relate 
and 
must 
be 
removed 
by 
the 
candidate 
or 
political committee not later than one week 
thereafter~ 
political sign must be placed at least 3 feet from the paved 
surface of the public way and must be placed with permission 
of 
the 
landowner 
of 
the 
nearest 
property abutting 
the 
right-of-way; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill restricts the placement of political signs to at 
least 3 feet from the paved surface of public ways and requires 
receiving permission from abutting landowners. 
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An Act To Amend the Law Governing Student Rates on Maine State Ferry Service Ferries
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0224
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DAMON, PINGREE, SAVAGE, BOWEN, KOFFMAN, MAZUREK, MERRILL
Amends: 23 MRSA §4405

Legislative Document 
No. 224 
S.P.77 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Student Rates on Maine State 
Ferry Service Ferries 
Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative PINGREE of North Haven and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: SAVAGE of Knox, Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, KOFFMAN of Bar 
Harbor, MAZUREK of Rockland, MERRILL of Appleton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §4405. first,. as enacted by PL 1981, c. 456, 
Pt. A, §88, is amended to read: 
The Department of Transportation shall grant to the towns of 
North Haven, Vinalhaven, Isleboro, Swan's Island and Frenchboro 
R 
free 
use 
of 
the 
scheduled 
ferry 
service 
e~FiR~--~Be--FeFige 
SeF~emgeF-ls~-~g-J~Re-l§~B-eaeB-yeaF for: 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the free use of the scheduled Maine State 
Ferry Service to the towns of North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, 
Swan's 
Island 
and 
Frenchboro 
for 
school 
functions 
or 
school-sponsored activities from September 1st to June 15th each 
year to year-round. 
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An Act To Create a Family Reunion Day in August
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0223
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: GAGNON, COWGER, DAVIS, WESTON, CANAVAN, CUMMINGS, MARRACHE
Amends: 1 MRSA §148

Legislative Document 
No. 223 
S.P.76 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Create a Family Reunion Day in August 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, DAVIS of Piscataquis, WESTON of 
Waldo, Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CUMMINGS of Portland, MARRACHE 
of Waterville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §148 is enacted to read: 
§148. 
Family ReunioD Day 
In recognition of the value and importance of families, the 
State designates the Monday after the first full weekend of 
August as Family Reunion Day. 
The Governor shall annually issue 
a proclamation urging citizens, businesses and organizations to 
observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity. 
SUMMARY 
This bill designates the Monday after the first full weekend 
of August as Family Reunion Day.
An Act To Ban Automated Teller Machines from within 500 Feet of Slot Machine Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0227
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: STRIMLING, GLYNN, ANDREWS, BRAUTIGAM, PILON, SCHATZ
Amends: 8 MRSA §1037

Legislative Document 
No. 227 
S.P.80 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Ban Automated Teller Machines from within 500 Feet of 
Slot Machine Facilities 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative GLYNN of South Portland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: ANDREWS of York, Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, PILON of Sa co, 
SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 8 MRSA §IOOl, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. 
Automated teller machine. 
"Automated teller machine" 
has the same meaning as "satellite facility" as defined by Title 
9-B, section 131, subsection 35. 
Sec. 2. 8 MRSA §1037 is enacted to read: 
§I037. 
Automated teller machines 
An automateLteller J!lJH::hine may not be located within a s.!,ot 
machine facility at a commercial track or a building associated 
with the slot machine facility or within 500 feet of the slot 
machine facility or a building associated with the slot machine 
facility. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
prohibits 
the 
location 
of 
automated 
teller 
machines within a slot machine facility at a commercial track or 
within 500 feet of a slot machine facility. 
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An Act To Provide Funding for the Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0228
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: RA YE, DAMON, EMERY, KAELIN, PERCY

Legislative Document 
No. 228 
S.P.81 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Downeast Institute for Applied 
Marine Research and Education 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representative DUGA Y of Cherryfield and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: DAMON of Hancock, Representatives: EMERY of Cutler, KAELIN of Winterport, 
McFADDEN of Dennysville, PERCY of Phippsburg. 
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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. 
DONHEAST INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED MARINE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION 
Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education 
Ini tiative: 
Appropriates funds for the Downeast Institute for 
Applied Marine Research and Education. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2005-06 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2006-07 
$15,000 
$15.000 
This bill provides 
a 
General 
Fund 
appropriation to 
the 
Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Report on Certain MaineCare Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0229
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, GLYNN, ROSEN, WESTON, CAMPBELL, LEWIN, LINDELL, SHIELDS, TRAHAN, VAUGHAN

Legislative Document 
No. 229 
S.P.82 
In Senate, January 18, 2005 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Report on Certain MaineCare Practices 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative GLYNN of South Portland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: ROSEN of Hancock, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: CAMPBELL of 
Newfield, LEWIN of Eliot, LINDELL of Frankfort, SHIELDS of Auburn, TRAHAN of 
Waldoboro, VAUGHAN of Durham. 
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Sec. 1. Report on certain MaineCare practices. Resolved: 
That by 
January 15, 2006 the Department of Health and Human Services and 
the Bureau of Insurance shall provide 
a 
report to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services regarding 
the Private Health Insurance 
Premium Program under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 22, section IS. 
The report must include 
information 
regarding 
the 
purchase 
of 
insurance 
for 
persons 
S 
enrolled in the MaineCare program, including costs and savings to 
the 
MaineCare 
program 
and 
premium 
revenues 
and 
expenses 
for 
claims of the health insurance carriers for 
covered persons. 
Health insurance carriers providing coverage under the Private 
Health 
Insurance 
Premium 
Proqram 
shall 
cooperate 
with 
the 
department in the collection of data necessary for the report 
required 
by 
this 
resolve. 
The 
Joint 
Standing 
Committee 
on 
Insurance and Financial Services may report out legislation to 
the Second Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This 
resolve directs the Department of Health and 
Human 
Services and the Bureau of Insurance to provide a report to the 
Joint Standing 
Committee 
on 
Insurance 
and Financial Services 
regardinq the Private Health Insurance Premium Proqram, incluchnq 
information on the purchase of insurance for persons enrolled in 
the MaineCare program, costs and savings to the MaineCare program 
and 
premium 
revenues 
and 
expenses 
for 
claims 
of 
the health 
insurance 
carriers 
providing 
coveraqe. 
The 
r~solve 
direct~ 
health insurance carriers providing coverage under the Private 
Health Insurance Premium Program to cooperate with the department. 
Page l-LROS14 (1)
An Act To Provide Funding for the Downeast Institute for Applied Marine. Research and Education Amend the bill by striking out all of section and inserting in its place the following: . Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. appropriations and allocations are made. The following IXMNEAST IHSTITU".rE FOR APPLIED MARINE RESEARCH AIm EDUCATION Dovneast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education. GENERAL FOlO) All Other GENERAL FUND TOTAL SENATE Page l-LR1206(4) 2005-06 $0 $0 2006-07 $15,000 $15,000 AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0228
Senate Amendment SA_A_S679 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ,,/t. to S.P. 81, L.D. 228, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Funding for the Downeast Institute for Applied Marine. 
Research and Education" 
Amend 
the bill by 
striking out all 
of 
section 
and 
inserting in its place the following: 
. Sec. 
1. 
Appropriations 
and 
allocations. 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
The 
following 
IXMNEAST IHSTITU".rE FOR APPLIED MARINE RESEARCH AIm EDUCATION 
Dovneast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education 
Initiative: 
Provides ongoing funds for the Downeast Institute 
for Applied Marine Research and Education. 
GENERAL FOlO) 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SENATE 
Page l-LR1206(4) 
2005-06 
$0 
$0 
2006-07 
$15,000 
$15,000' 
AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT A 
.. to S.P. 81, L.D. 228 
SUMMARY 
This amendment eliminates the General Fund appropriation for 
fiscal year 2005-06. 
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COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: OS/22/06 ~ae 
LD228 
LR 1206(04) 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''4.'' 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2005-06 
($15,000) 
($15,000) 
2006-07 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
This amendment decreases the General Fund cost of the bill by $15,000 in fiscal year 2005-06. 
Projections 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
As amended, this bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $15,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2006-
to the Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education. 
LR1206(4) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Authorize the Public Advocate To Repl'esent Consumers in Federal Regulation of Railroads
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0230
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S188 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT ,A" to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
169, L.D. 230, Bill, "An Act To Authorize the Public Advocate To 
Repl'esent Consumers in Federal Regulation of Railroads" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in that part designated 
"S17llo" in subsection 6 in the 3rd line (page 3, line· 24 in 
amendment) 
by 
striking 
out 
the 
following: 
"committee" 
and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'committees' 
Further 
amend 
the 
amendment 
in section 
in that part 
designated "SI7Ilo" in subsection 6 in the 4th line (page 3, line 
in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"matters" the 
following: 
'and transportation matters' 
Further 
amend the 
amendment in section 
in that part 
designated "SI7Ilo" in subsection 7 in the 7th line (page 3, line 
in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"committee" and 
2 
inserting in its place the following: 
'committees' 
Further 
amend 
the 
amendment 
in section 
in that part 
designated "SI7Ilo" in subsection 7 in the 8th line (page 3, line 
in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"matters may" 
and inserting in its place the following: 
'and transportation 
matters may jointly' 
SENATE, AMENDMENT 
SENATE 
AMENDMENT ,A .. to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H.P. 
L.D. 230 
169, 
Further amend the amendment in section 4. in the 2nd line 
(page 4, line 25 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"may" and inserting in its place the following: 
'and the Joint 
Standing Committee on Transportation may jointly' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the Joint Standing Committee on 
Utilities 
and 
Energy 
and 
the 
Joint 
Standing 
Committee 
on 
Transportation 
may 
jointly report out legislation concerning 
railroad freight service to the Second Regular Session of the 
122nd Legislature. 
It also provides that the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities 
and 
energy matters 
and 
the 
joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters may 
jointly report out legislation to the Second Regular Session of 
the 123rd Legislature concerning railroad service quality after 
reviewing 
a 
report submitted by the Public Advocate to both 
committees. 
COUNTY: 
Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Authorize the Public Advocate To Represent Consumers in Federal Regulation of Railroads
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0230
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: HOTHAM, KAELIN, MARLEY, MOODY, PATRICK, SA VIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 230 
H.P.169 
House of Representatives, January 18,2005 
An Act To Authorize the Public Advocate To Represent Consumers 
in Federal Regulation of Railroads 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HOTHAM of Dixfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator SA V AGE of Knox and 
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1J1.7l!~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representati ves: FLETCHER of Winslow, KAELIN of Winterport, MARLEY of Portland, 
McKENNEY of Cumberland, MOODY of Manchester, PATRICK of Rumford, SA VIELLO of 
Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA § 1702, sub-§5. as amended by PL 1999, c. 
398, Pt. A, §26 and affected by §§104 and 105, is further amended 
to read: 
5. 
Intervention on behalf of public. 
The Public Advocate 
may, 
on 
behalf 
of 
the 
using 
and 
consuming 
public, 
or 
any 
particular group of consumers, petition to initiate, or intervene 
and appear in, 
any proceedings before the commission, 
appeals 
from orders of the commission, or proceedings before state and 
federal agencies and courts in which the subject matter of the 
action affects 
the 
customers 
of 
any utility 
8F L 
competitive 
service provider or railroad doing business in this State, except 
that the Public Advocate may not intervene in any proceeding in 
which 
the 
commission 
staff 
is 
representing 
a 
position 
substantially 
similar 
to 
that 
of 
the 
Public 
Advocate, 
as 
determined by the Public Advocate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides the Public Advocate with authority to 
ini tiate and intervene or appear 
J.I1 proceedings before state and 
federal agencies and courts on behalf of customers of a railroad.
An Act To Provide for Registration of Certain Snowmobile Trail-grooming Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0231
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TRAHAN, WATSON

Legislative Document 
No. 231 
H.P.170 
House of Representatives, January 18,2005 
An Act To Provide for Registration of Certain Snowmobile Trail-
grooming Equipment 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro. 
Cosponsored by Representative: WATSON of Bath. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA H3104-A is enacted to read: 
§13104-A. 
Registration; trail-grooming equipment 
L 
Fee. 
The registration fee for trail-grooming equipment 
is $30. 
2. 
Eligibility. 
Only entities that have approved contract~ 
for 
snowmobile 
trail-grooming 
grants 
with 
the 
Department 
of 
Conservation, 
Bureau 
of 
Parks 
and 
Lands, 
Uff-Road 
Vehicle 
Division are eligible for registration under this section. 
3. 
Term of registration. 
Registration for trail-grooming 
equipment is valid from the date of issuance until the date that 
the equipment is sold or transferred. 
SUMMARY 
This 
bill 
establishes 
a 
reaistration 
fee 
fOl' 
certain 
snowmobile trail-grooming equipment.
An Act To Enhance Highway Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0232
Committee Amendment CA_A_H578 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A'to H.P. 171, L.D. 232, Bill, "An 
Act To Enhance Highway Safety" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05117/05 ""'ae 
LD232 
LR0981(02) 
An Act To Enhance Highway Safety 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class C crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts 
LR0981(2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Enhance Highway Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0232
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: TRAHAN, DOW, BRYANT-DESCHENES, CROSTHWAITE, RECTOR, TARDY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2413

Legislative Document 
No. 232 
H.P. 171 
House of Representatives, January 18,2005 
An Act To Enhance Highway Safety 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRYANT -DESCHENES of Turner, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, 
McKANE of Newcastle, McLEOD of Lee, RECTOR of Thomaston, TARDY of Newport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2413. sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. 
Aggravated 
punishment 
category. 
Notwi thstanding 
subsection 1, a person commits a Class C crime if, with criminal 
negligence as defined in Title l7-A, 
section 35, 
that person 
drives a motor vehicle in any place in a manner that endangers 
the property of another or a person, including the operator or 
passenger in the motor vehicle being driven, and causes serious 
bodily injury, as defined in Title 17 -A, section 2, subsection 
23, to another person. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §2413. sub-§3. as enacted by PL 1993, c. 
683, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §S, is amended to read: 
3. 
Penalties. 
In addition to any other penalty, the court 
shall suspend the driver's license of a person convicted under 
subsection 1 for not less than :10 days nor more than 180 days, 
which minimum may not be suspended. 
In addition to any other 
penalty, the court shall suspend the driver's license of a person 
~onvicted under subsection I-A for not less than 180 days nor 
more than 2 years, which minimum may not be suspended. 
If the 
court fails to suspend the license, the Secretary of State shall 
impose the minimum period of suspension. 
SUMMARY 
]0 
1.Jnder 
current 
law 
a 
person 
,.,he> 
operates 
'" 
vehicle 
.ill 
a 
qrossly negligent manner and causes the death of another person 
commits the Class A crime of manslaughter. 
If the person drives 
the vehicle with exactly the same kind of gross negligence but 
does not cause a death, the only crime available for prosecution 
is driving to endanger, a Class E crime, even if a person suffers 
significant 
and 
permanent 
injury. 
This 
bill 
increases 
the 
sentencing level to Class C if the State both pleads and proves 
that 
the 
criminally 
negligent 
drivina 
caused 
serious 
bodily 
iniury and imposes a license suspension period of not less than 
days and not more than 2 years. 
Page l-LR098l(1)
An Act To Change the Definition of "Snowmobile
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0233
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TRAHAN, McKANE, WATSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §13001

Legislative Document 
No. 233 
H.P.172 
House of Representatives, January 18,2005 
An Act To Change the Definition of "Snowmobile" 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro. 
Jrj~m.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: McKANE of Newcastle, WATSON of Bath. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §13001. sub-§25. as enacted by PL 
2003, 
c. 
414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by c. 614, §9, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place: 
25. 
Snowmobile. 
"Snowmobile" 
means 
a 
self-propelled 
vehicle manufactured for off-road travel on snow that: 
A. 
Has a curb weight of not more than 1,000 pounds; 
B. 
Does not exceed 50 inches in width; 
c. 
Is driven by a track or tracks in contact with the snow; 
and 
D. 
Is steered by a ski or skis in contact with the snow. 
"Snowmobile" does not include a 
tracked vehicle engaged in a 
trail-grooming activity on a statewide snowmobile trail system or 
public right-of-way that is open to snowmobiling. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the definition of "snowmobile" to match the 
definition in federal law. 
Page l-LR0948 (1)
An Act To Establish a Transparent Pricing Formula for Distilled Spirits
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0234
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: TUTILE

Legislative Document 
No. 234 
H.P.173 
House of Representatives, January 18,2005 
An Act To Establish a Transparent Pricing Formula for Distilled 
Spirits 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTILE of Sanford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
'-77/~ /h.1l!~ 
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 require that the pricing formula the 
State adopts for liquor be made available to the public. 
The 
State 
must 
give 
notice 
of 
price 
changes 
and 
provide 
an 
opportuni ty 
for 
interested 
parties 
to 
make 
comments. 
The 
resulting liquor prices must be based upon an objective standard.
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage to H. P. 174,
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H734 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "f}.. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" 
235, Bill, "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" 
to H. P. 174, 
Amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the first line (page 
1, line 26 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"The" 
and 
inserting in its place 
the 
following: 
'~he Except 
as 
provided in this subsection, the' 
Further amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 6th, 7th 
and 8th lines (page 1, lines 31 to 33 in amendment) by striking 
out the following: 
"Starting October 1, 2006, the minimum hourly 
wage is $6.75 per hour. 
Starting October 1, 2007, the minimum 
hourly wage is $7.00 per hour." and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'An employer with employees who work at least a total 
of 160 hours per week or with gross revenues of $500,000 or more 
per year shall pay a 
minimum hourly wage of $6.75 per hour 
starting October 1, 2006 and $7.00 per hour starting October 1, 
2007. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the increase in ml.nl.mum wage 
applies only to employers with employees who work at least a 
total of 160 hours per week or with gross revenues of $500,000 or 
more per year. 
TOWN: 
Hampden 
Page l-LR0714(5) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_C_H803 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "e" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P • 174, 
L.D. 235, Bill, "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" 
Amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 7th line (page 1, 
line 32 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "hour" 
the following: 'for a person 18 years of age or older and $6.50 
per hour for a person who has not attained 18 years of age' 
Further amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 8th line 
(page 1, line 33 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"h2J,u:" the following: 
I for a person 18 years of age or older and 
$6.50 per hour for a person who has not attained 18 years of age' 
SUMMARY 
This 
amendmen~ provides that the increases in the minimum 
wage apply only to a person 18 years of age or older. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representa 
TOWN: 
Newfield 
HOUSE 
Page l-LR0714(14) 
AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage to H.P. 174,
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_D_H916 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,P" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" 
L.D. 235, Bill, "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" 
to H.P. 174, 
Amend the amendment in sUbsection 1 in the 6th line (page 1, 
line 31 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"2..Q.Q..Q" and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'lQQ1' 
Further amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 7th and 
8th lines (page 1, lines 32 and 33 in amendment) by striking out 
the following: 
"Starting October 
L 
2007 ( 
the minimum hourl'y 
wage is $7.00 per hour." 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays the increase in the minimum wage to 
$6.75 per hour to October 1, 
2007 and eliminates the further 
increase proposed in Committee Amendment "A." 
SPONSORED BY: 
TOWN: 
Page l-LR0714(19) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage to H.P. 174,
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H735 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ./3" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" 
L.D. 235, Bill, "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" 
to H.P. 174, 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of subsection 1 
(page 1, lines 26 to 39 in amendment) and inserting in its place 
the following: 
• 1. Minimum wage. 
The ml.nl.mum hourly wage is $§Tl§ ~ 
per hour. 
S~a~~ia§-~~R~~£Y-~,--~~r-~Re-ffiJ~~~~~1r~-is 
$§T+9-~--ReQ£T--~~r~~-~~R~~£Y--~r-~~~--~he-~~~-Rea~ly 
wa§e-~~~~rb~-¥9£-~-r--S~a~~iR§-~~--~r-~~~47-~~-ffiiRiffiaffi 
Rea~ly-~-is-~~-Fe~-~~---S~a~~iR§-~~--lT-~,-~Re 
ffiiRiffiQffi-Re~£~Y-~~~r~-~~-Rea~T Starting October 1, 2006, 
the minimum hourly wage is $6.75 per hour. 
Starting October L 
2007, the minimum hourly wage is $7.00 per hour. 
Notwithstanding 
this subsection, the minimum hourly wage for a person who has not 
attained 18 years of age is 80% of the minimum hourly wage 
otherwise provided in this subsection. 
If the highest federal 
minimum wage is increased in excess of the minimum wage in effect 
under this section, 
the 
ml.nl.mum 
wage 
under this section is 
increased to the same amount, effective on the same date as the 
increase in the federal minimum wage, but in no case may the 
minimum wage exceed the minimum wage otherwise in effect under 
this section by more than $1 per hour.' 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
,-6" 
HOUSE AMENDMENT '/!;" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H. P . 174, L . D . 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the m~n~mum hourly wage for a 
person who has not attained 18 years of age is 80% of the minimum 
hourly wage otherwise required. 
SPONSORED BY:· 
~ 
(Representativb JACOBSE 
' ....... 
j 
/ 
',./ 
TOWN: 
Waterboro 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage to H.P. 174,
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_E_H917 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,~ to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" 
L.D. 235, Bill, "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" 
to H.P. 174, 
Amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 6th line (page 1, 
line 31 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"2..QQ.6." and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'1QQI' 
Further amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 7th and 
8th lines (page 1, lines 32 and 33 in amendment) by striking out 
the following: 
"Starting October 1. 
2007, 
the minimum hourly 
wage is $7.QO per hour." 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays the increase in the minimum wage to 
$6.75 per hour to October 1, 
2007 and eliminates the further 
increase proposed in Committee Amendment "A." 
(Representativ 
TOWN: 
Hampden 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage to H. P. 174,
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_H_H968 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT 'H' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" 
235, Bill, "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" 
to H. P. 174, 
Amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 8th line (page 1, 
line 33 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"hour." 
the following: 
'.s.t;prting October L 
2008 and every October 1st 
thereafter, the Commissioner of Labor shall adjust the minimum 
hourly wage by any positive percentage change in the Consumer 
Price Index from January 1st to December 31st of the previous 
year. 
For purposes of this subsection, 
"Consumer Price Index" 
means the average over a 12-month period of the National Consumer 
Price Index, not seasonally adjusted, published monthly by the 
Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department of Labor 
designated as the "National Consumer Price Index for All Urban 
Wage Earners and Clerical Workers." , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that, starting October 1, 2008, and 
every October 1st thereafter, the Commissioner of Labor shall 
adjust the minimum hourly wage by any positive percentage change 
in the National Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners 
and Clerical Workers in the previous year. 
SPONSORED BY'~~ 
(Representati~ E ER) 
TOWN: 
Portland 
!'I::-.L\L \UTE }{E("JLlRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/06/06 ;1vac:.. 
LD235 
LR 0714(24) 
An Act to Increase the Minimum Wage 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,'If, to Committee Amendment "It" 
Sponsor: Rep. Eder 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined future biennium cost increase - All Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Requiring that the minimum hourly wage be adjusted on October 1,2008 and every October 1 thereafter, by the 
positive percent change in the Consumer Price Index will result in a future cost to the State as an employer. The 
amount and timing of the impact can not be determined and will depend on when the increase in the minimum wage 
results in it surpassing the lowest hourly wage rate paid to state employees. 
Additional costs to the Department of Labor associated with adjusting the minimum hourly wage can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0714(24) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_I_H969 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT .;:r;. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 174, 
L.D. 235, Bill, "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" 
Amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 7th line (page 1, 
line 32 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"~" and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'$7.25' 
Further amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 8th line 
(page 1, line 33 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"£L.QQ" and inserting in its place the following: 
'~' 
Further amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 8th line 
(page 1, line 33 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"~" the 
following: 
'Starting October 
1, 
2008 
and 
every 
October 1st thereafter, the Commissioner of Labor shall adjust 
the minimum hourly wage by any positive percentage change in the 
Consumer Price Index from January 1st to December 31st of the 
previous year. 
For purposes of this subsection, 
"Consumer Price 
Index" means the average over a 12-month period of the National 
Consumer Price Index, not seasonally adjusted, published monthly 
by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department of 
Labor designated as the "National Consumer Price Index for All 
Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers." , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides increases in the minimum hourly wage 
to $7.25 and $8.00 per hour effective October 1, 2006 and October 
1, 2007, 
respectively, 
and provides that, starting October 1, 
Page l-LR07l4(25) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
",. -\. 
..-:-
HOUSE AMENDMENT :1--" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 174, L.D. 
2008, and every October 1st thereafter, the Commissioner of Labor 
shall adjust the minimum hourly wage by any positive percentage 
change in the National Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage 
Earners and Clerical Workers in the previous year. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Representative EDER) 
TOWN: 
Portland 
FisCAL~OTE REQt:1RED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/06/06 frac:.. 
LD235 
LR 0714(25) 
An Act to Increase the Minimum Wage 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment;£: to Committee Amendment fl" 
Sponsor: Rep. Eder 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetennined future biennium cost increase - All Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The minimum wage increases in October of 2006 and October of 2007 would have no impact on State employees. 
However, requiring that the minimum hourly wage be adjusted on October 1, 2008 and every October 1 thereafter by 
any positive percent change in the Consumer Price Index will result in a future cost to the State as an employer. The 
amount and timing of the impact can not be determined and will depend on when the increase in the minimum wage 
results in it surpassing the lowest hourly wage rate paid to state employees. 
Additional costs to the Department of Labor associated with adjusting the minimum hourly wage can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0714(25) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_G_H957 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "(f,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 174, 
L.D. 235, Bill, "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" 
Amend the amendment in sUbsection 1 in the 7th line (page 1, 
line 32 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"~" and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'~' 
Further amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 8th line 
(page 1, line 33 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"li....QQ" and inserting in its place the following: 
'~' 
Further amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 8th line 
by 
inserting 
after 
the 
following: 
"hour." 
the 
following: 
'Starting October L 
2008 and every October 1st thereafter, the 
Commissioner of Labor shall adjust the minimum hourly wage by any 
positive percentage 
change 
in the 
Consumer 
Price 
Index 
from 
January 1st to December 31st of the previous year. 
For purposes 
of this subsection, 
"Consumer Price Index" means the average 
over a 12-month period of the National Consumer Price Index, not 
seasonally adjusted, published monthly by the Bureau of Labor 
Statistics, United States Department of Labor designated as the 
"National Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-United 
States City Average." , 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
..... '0-
HOUSE AMENDMENT "(},, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 174, L.D. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides increases in the minimum hourly wage 
to $7.25 and $8.00 per hour effective October 1, 2006 and October 
1, 
2007, 
respectively, 
and provides that, starting October 1, 
2008, and every October 1st thereafter, the Commissioner of Labor 
shall adjust the minimum hourly wage by any positive percentage 
change in the Consumer Price Index in the previous year. 
SPONSORED BY, ~ 
~ 
(Representative 
ER) 
TOWN: 
Portland 
FISCAL :\OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/06 ;fIdcze. 
LD235 
LR 0714(22) 
An Act to Increase the Minimum Wage 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,(1-11 to Committee Amendment "A-" 
Sponsor: Rep. Eder 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined future biennium cost increase - All Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Requiring that the minimum hourly wage by adjusted on October 1,2008 and every October 1 thereafter, by the 
positive percent change in the Consumer Price Index will result in a future cost to the State as an employer. The 
amount and timing of the impact can not be determined and will depend on when the increase in the minimum wage 
results in it surpassing the lowest hourly wage rate paid to state employees. 
Additional costs to the Department of Labor associated with adjusting the minimum hourly wage can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0714(22) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage to H.P. 174,
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_F_H955 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "F" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" 
L.D. 235, Bill, "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" 
to H.P. 174, 
Amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 7th and 8th lines 
(page 1, lines 
and 
in amendment) 
by striking out the 
following: 
"the minimum hourly wage is $6.75 per hour. 
Starting 
October 1, 2007, the minimum hourly wage is $7.00 per hour." and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'and every October 1st 
thereafter, the Commissioner of Labor shall adjust the minimum 
hourly wage by any percentage change in the Consumer Price Index 
from January 1st to December 31st of the previous year. 
For 
purposes of this subsection, 
"Consumer Price Index" means the 
average over a 
12-month period of the National Consumer Price 
Index, not seasonally adjusted, published monthly by the Bureau 
of Labor Statistics, United States Department of Labor designated 
as 
the 
"National 
Consumer 
Price 
Index 
for 
All 
Urban 
Consumers-United States City Average." , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provisions that provide increases 
in the minimum hour ly wage 
to $6.75 and $7.00 per hour 
and 
instead provides that starting October 1, 2006, and every October 
1st thereafter, 
the 
Commissioner 
of 
Labor 
shall adjust 
the 
minimum hourly wage by any percentage change in the Consumer 
Price Index in the previous year. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
~ 
(Representativ 
EDER) 
TOWN: 
Portland 
FISCAL ~OTE REQlJIRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/06 frac 
LD235 
LR 0714(21) 
An Act to Increase the Minimum Wage 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ",:;. to Committee Amendment ,A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Eder 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined future biennium cost increase - All Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Requiring that the minimum hourly wage by adjusted on October 1, 2006 and every October 1 thereafter, by the 
percent change in the Consumer Price Index will result in a future cost to the State as an employer. The amount and 
timing of the impact can not be determined and will depend on when the increase in the minimum wage results in it 
surpassing the lowest hourly wage rate paid to state employees. 
Additional costs to the Department of Labor associated with adjusting the minimum hourly wage can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0714(21) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S466 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "e." to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H. P. 
174, L.D. 235, Bill, "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" 
Amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 7th line (page 1, 
line 32 in amendment) by striking out the following: "~" and 
inserting in its place the following: .~. 
Further amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 8th line 
(page 1, line 33 in amendment) 
by striking out the following: 
"$7. DD 
per hour." 
and inserting in its place the following: 
. $6.85 per hour. 
Starting October L 
2008, the minimum hour ly 
wage is $7.00 per hour.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the minimum wage to $7.00 per hour 
over 
a 
3-year period. 
Committee 
Amendment 
"A" 
increases 
the 
minimum wage to $7.00 per hour over a 2-year period. 
SPONSORED BY, ~ L 
(Senator COWGER) 
COUNTY: 
Kennebec 
Page l-LR0714(13) 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S459 (Senate)

SENATE 
AMENDMENT "6,, to COMMITTEE 
AMENDMENT 
"A" to H. P. 
174, L.D. 235, Bill, "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" 
Amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 6th line (page 1, 
line 31 in amendment) by striking out the following: "2006" and 
inserting in its place the following: '£QQI' 
Further amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 8th line 
(page 1, line 33 in amendment) 
by striking out the following: 
"£QQI" and inserting in its place the following: 
'.2..Q.Qji' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the increase in the minimum 
wage does not take effect until October 1, 2007. 
SPONSORED BY: ;qt;;«d."I()f!£ 7JuL[b-" 
(Senator SNOWE-MELLO) 
COUNTY: 
Androscoggin 
Page l-LR0714(10) 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage H.P.
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 0235
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S454 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to 
174, L.D. 235, Bill, "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" 
H.P. 
Amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 7th line (page 1, 
line 32 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "hour" 
the following: 'for a person 18 years of age or older and $6.50 
per hour for a person who has not attained 18 years of age' 
Further amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 8th line 
(page 1, line 33 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"hour" the following: 'for a person 18 years of age or older and 
$6.50 per hour for a person who has not attained 18 years of age' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the increases in the minimum 
wage apply only to a person 18 years of age or older. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator COU TN 
\ 
COUNTY: 
York '. 
SENATE 
AMENDMENT