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An Act To Create a One-time Fee for Veterans Vanity Registration Plates
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0112
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: AUSTIN, TURNER, BROWNE, FITTS, FLOOD, HAMPER, MOORE, PLUMMER, PRESCOTT, ROBINSON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §523

Legislative Document 
No. 112 
H.P.104 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Create a One-time Fee for Veterans Vanity Registration 
Plates 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. 
Cosponsored by Senator TURNER of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, FITTS of Pittsfield, FLOOD of Winthrop, 
HAMPER of Oxford, MOORE of Standish, PLUMMER of Windham, PRESCOTT of 
Topsham, ROBINSON of Raymond. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §523, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 69, §I, is amended 
to read: 
4. 
Veterans vanity plates. 
Upon request and as provided by section 453, the 
Secretary of State shall issue veterans registration plates that are also vanity plates. 
Veterans registration vanity plates are issued in accordance with this section and section 
453, except that there is no annual service fee. The frftflttal one-time service fee of $15 
for vanity plates is credited to the Highway Fund. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a one-time fee for veterans vanity motor vehicle registration plates in 
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place of the current annual fee.
An Act To Designate May 1st of Each Year as Cold War Victory Day
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0111
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DUPREY, BARTLETT, ANNIS, CEBRA, FISHER, WATSON, COURTNEY
Amends: 1 MRSA §150

Legislative Document 
No. 111 
H.P.103 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Designate May 1st of Each Year as Cold War Victory 
Day 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUPREY of Hampden. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CEBRA of Naples, FISHER of Brewer, 
McKANE of Newcastle, SA V AGE of Falmouth, V A UGHAN of Durham, WATSON of Bath, 
Senator: COURTNEY of York. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the subject of this legislation concerns an event that will occur before the 
end ofthe First Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §150 is enacted to read: 
§150. Cold War Victory Day 
In recognition of the long and costly struggle of the Cold War, from the end of World 
War II to the fall of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the State designates the first 
day of Mayas Cold War Victory Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation 
urging citizens, businesses and organizations to observe the day with appropriate activity 
to celebrate democracy's victory. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes May 1 st of each year as Cold War Victory Day.
An Act To Create a One-time Fee for Veterans Vanity Registration Plates
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0112
Committee Amendment CA_A_H16 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 104, L.D. 112, Bill, "An Act To Create a 
One-time Fee for Veterans Vanity Registration Plates" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02116107 ;!!!vae 
LD 112 
LR 1038(02) 
An Act To Create a One-time Fee for Veterans Vanity Registration Plates 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$21,409 
($21,409) 
2008-09 
$28,545 
($28,545) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$28,545 
($28,545) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$28,545 
($28,545) 
Authorizing a one-time fee for veterans vanity vehicle registration plates will decrease Highway Fund revenue 
collected by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles by an estimated $21,409 in fiscal year 2007-08 and by $28,545 for each 
fiscal year thereafter. 
LRI038(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Establish a Recreational Vehicle Veterans Registration Plate
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0113
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SYKES, ANNIS, GIFFORD
Amends: 29-A MRSA §523

Legislative Document 
No. 113 
H.P.105 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Establish a Recreational Vehicle Veterans Registration 
Plate 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SYKES of Harrison. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, GIFFORD of Lincoln, McLEOD 
of Lee. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §523, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A. Recreational vehicle veterans registration plates. The Secretary of State, on 
application and evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482 
and the registration fee required by sections 501, 505 and 506, shall issue a registration 
certificate and a set of veterans registration plates to be used in lieu of regular registration 
plates for a recreational vehicle, as defined in Title 10, section 1432, subsection 18, to 
any person who has served in the United States Armed Forces and who has been 
honorably discharged. 
Each application must be accompanied by the applicant's Armed Forces Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, or certification from the United States Veterans 
Administration or the appropriate branch of the United States Armed Forces verifying the 
applicant's military service and honorable discharge. 
All surplus revenue collected for issuance of the registration plates is retained by the 
Secretary of State to maintain and support this program. 
The surviving spouse of a veteran plate recipient issued plates in accordance with this 
subsection may retain and display the veteran plates as long as the surviving spouse 
remains unmarried. Upon remarriage, the surviving spouse may not use the veteran plates 
on a recreational vehicle, but may retain them as a keepsake. Upon the death of the 
surviving spouse, the family may retain the veteran plates, but may not use them on a 
recreational vehicle. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes a recreational vehicle veterans registration plate.
An Act To Prohibit the Use of a Handheld Cellular Telephone while Operating a Motor Vehicle
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0114
Committee Amendment CA_A_H464 (House)
Committee: Transportation, replaces the bill
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2419

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 106, L.D. 114, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Use of a Handheld Cellular Telephone while Operating a Motor Vehicle" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Related to Distracted Driving' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2419 is enacted to read: 
§2419. Distracted driving 
1. Distracted driving. A person may not operate a motor vehicle while distracted. 
For purposes of this section, "distracted" means engaged in an activity not related to the 
actual operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that interferes with the safe operation of 
the vehicle on a public way. 
2. Violation. A person is guilty of distracted driving if that person operates, with 
criminal negligence as defined in Title 17-A, section 35, a motor vehicle while distracted. 
3. Penalty. A violation of this section is a Class E crime that, notwithstanding Title 
17-A, section 1301, is punishable by a fine of not less than $300 for the first offense and a 
mandatory 30-day suspension of the violator's driver's license for a 2nd offense occurring 
within 3 years ofthe first offense.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Transportation, replaces the bill. The amendment defines "distracted" and makes it a 
Class E crime to drive while distracted. The amendment also imposes a fine of $300 for 
the first offense of driving while distracted and a suspension of a person's license for 30 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 106, L.D. 114 
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days for a 2nd offense within 3 years of the first offense. This amendment also amends 
the title to reflect the content of the amendment. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/22/07 frac 
LD 114 
LR 119(02) 
An Act To Prohibit the Use of a Handheld Cellular Telephone while Operating a Motor Vehicle 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes a new Class E crime and a minimum fine of not less than $300 for the first offense. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LRO 119(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Recognize the Metis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0115
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, NASS, CEBRA, HARLOW, HOTHAM, JACOBSEN, TARDY, WEBSTER, COURTNEY

Legislative Document 
No.ttS 
H.P.107 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Recognize the Metis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of 
Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
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Mll...LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator NASS of York and Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, HARLOW of 
Portland, HOTHAM of Dixfield, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, NASS of Acton, TARDY of 
Newport, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senator: COURTNEY of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30 MRSA c. 605 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 605 
METIS EASTERN TRIBAL INDIAN SOCIETY OF MAINE 
RECOGNITION ACT 
§8101. Short title 
This chapter may be known and cited as "the Metis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of 
Maine Recognition Act." 
§8102. Definitions 
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms 
have the following meanings. 
1. Laws of the State. "Laws of the State" means the Constitution of Maine and all 
laws and rules of the State and its political subdivisions and judicial interpretations 
thereof. 
2. Metis. "Metis" means a person who: 
A. Is of Metis Nation ancestry; 
B. Self-identifies as Metis; and 
C. Is a member of the Metis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine. 
3. Metis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine. "Metis Eastern Tribal Indian 
Society of Maine" means the membership society of Metis people in this State. 
4. Metis Nation. "Metis Nation" means the people who are: 
A. Included within the definition of "aboriginal peoples of Canada" within section 35 
of the Constitution Act, 1982 of Canada; and 
B. Descended from the historic aboriginal people then known as Metis who resided 
in the area of North America known as the historic Metis Nation homeland and used 
and occupied as the traditional territory of the Metis. 
§8103. Recognition 
The State recognizes the Metis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine as a distinct 
aboriginal group. 
§8104. Laws of the State 
Nothing in this Act alters the application of the laws of the State to any person or 
entity or extends to any person or entity a legal status that augments or diminishes the 
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person's or entity's rights, powers, privileges or immunities under the laws of the State. 
The Metis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine, Metis people and all property held by 
or for the Metis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine or any Metis person are subject to 
the laws of the State and to the civil and criminal jurisdiction of the courts of the State to 
the same extent as any other person, entity or property. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends state recognition to the Metis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of 
Maine as a distinct aboriginal group. This bill does not alter the application of the laws of 
the State to the Metis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine or Metis people.
An Act To Prohibit Hunting at Range Ponds State Park
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0117
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CRA YEN, BRANNIGAN, HAYES, HINCK, WAGNER, WALCOTT, WEDDELL
Amends: 12 MRSA §11224

Legislative Document 
No. 117 
H.P.109 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Prohibit Hunting at Range Ponds State Park 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CRA YEN of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: HAYES of Buckfield, HINCK of Portland, WAGNER of Lewiston, 
WALCOTT of Lewiston, WEDDELL of Frankfort. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11224 is enacted to read: 
§11224. Hunting in Range Ponds State Park 
1. Prohibition. A person may not hunt in Range Ponds State Park. 
2. Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. 
A. A person who violates subsection I commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not less than $100 or more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B. 
A person who violates subsection 1 after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits hunting in Range Ponds State Park. 
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An Act To Provide Funding for the Drinking Water Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0118
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: HAYES, MARTIN, CARTER, JACKSON, MIRAMANT, PINGREE, TARDY

Legislative Document 
No. 118 
H.P.IIO 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Drinking Water Program 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HAYES of Buckfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CARTER of Bethel, JACKSON of Allagash, MIRAMANT of Camden, 
PINGREE of North Haven, TARDY of Newport. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next 
fiscal year; and 
Whereas, one-time funding for grants and loans for public drinking water 
improvements is needed prior to June 30, 2007 in order to match federal grants for this 
purpose; 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, 
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therefore, 
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. 
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Drinking Water Enforcement 0728 
Initiative: Appropriates funds on a one-time basis for grants and loans for public drinking 
water improvements. These funds will be matched by $8,300,000 in federal funds. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2006-07 
$1,660,000 
$1,660,000 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $1,660,000 in fiscal year 
2006-07 to match 20% of an $8.3 million federal grant for public drinking water 
improvements.
An Act To Provide Transitional Support for the Downeast Heritage Museum in Calais
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0120
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: PERRY, RA YE, EMERY, GROSE, TIBBETTS, WATSON

Legislative Document 
No. 120 
H.P. 112 
House of Representati yes, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Provide Transitional Support for the Downeast Heritage 
Museum in Calais 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representati yes: CRA YEN of Lewiston, EMERY of Cutler, GROSE of Woolwich, 
McFADDEN of Dennysville, TIBBETTS of Columbia, WATSON of Bath. 
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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. 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Economic and Community Development 0069 
Initiative: Provides funds for the Downeast Heritage Museum in Calais for the first 2 
years of a 5-year funding effort to raise $1,000,000 to support the museum in its 
becoming self-sustaining. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$250,000 
$250,000 
2008-09 
$225,000 
$225,000 
This bill makes General Fund appropriations of $250,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 and 
$225,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 to the Downeast Heritage Museum in Calais for the first 
years of a 5-year funding effort to raise $1,000,000 to support the museum in its 
becoming self-sustaining. 
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An Act To Strengthen the Home Construction Contract Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0121
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CRAVEN, ROTUNDO, HASKELL, MAKAS, SAMSON, SIMPSON, SMITH, TREAT, WAGNER, WALCOTT
Amends: 10 MRSA §1487-A, 10 MRSA §1490, 10 MRSA §1490-A

Legislative Document 
No. 121 
H.P.113 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Strengthen the Home Construction Contract Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: HASKELL of Portland, MAKAS of Lewiston, SAMSON of Auburn, 
SIMPSON of Auburn, SMITH of Monmouth, TREAT of Farmingdale, WAGNER of 
Lewiston, WALCOTT of Lewiston. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1487-A is enacted to read: 
§1487-A. Bond 
A contractor who enters into a contract under this chapter must post a bond of 
$10,000 to ensure compliance with this chatper. 
Sec. 2. 10 MRSA §1490, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Court costs and attorney's fees. A iudgment against a contractor for a violation 
of the contract executed pursuant to this chapter must include court costs and reasonable 
attorney's fees. 
Sec. 3. 10 MRSA §1490-A is enacted to read: 
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§1490-A. Resolution of disputes 
Upon complaint from a party to a contract executed pursuant to this chapter, the 
Attorney General shall enforce the alternative dispute resolution terms agreed to by the 
parties pursuant to section 1487, subsection 8. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws relating to construction contracts by: 
I. Directing the Attorney General to enforce the provision of the contract requiring 
the contractor to submit to dispute resolution; 
2. Requiring a contractor that is subject to the construction contract provisions to 
post a $10,000 bond to ensure the contract's warranty provision; and 
3. Requiring a judgment against a contractor for a violation of a contract to include 
court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. 
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An Act To Amend the Authority of a Motor Vehicle Investigator
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0122
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HANLEY, DIAMOND, BLANCHARD, BURNS, DUPREY, GERZOFSKY, MAZUREK, PINGREE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §152

Legislative Document 
No. 122 
H.P.114 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Amend the Authority of a Motor Vehicle Investigator 
Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Gardiner. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, BURNS of Berwick, DUPREY of Hampden, 
GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, MAZUREK of Rockland, PINGREE of North Haven, 
V AUGHAN of Durham, Senator: SA V AGE of Knox. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §152, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2001, c. 361, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
2. Deputize agents, examiners and investigators. Appoint and deputize agents, 
examiners and motor vehicle investigators, stationed at convenient places, to receive 
applications for registration and licenses for the operation of vehicles, to conduct 
examinations and to perform assigned duties. 
iI, motor vehicle investigator may enforce section 254, chapters 5, 7, 9 and 11, section 
1754, chapter 15, subchapters II and Ill, chapter 19, subchapter II, chapter 23, subchapter 
III and those provisions of Title 17 A that relate to duties assigned under this Title with 
the powers throughout the State that a sheriff has in a county. Enforcement pO\",er does 
not include provisions under section 2054, subsection 2, paragraph D and does not 
include authority to make routine motor vehicle stops; 
A motor vehicle investigator has the powers and duty to enforce all provisions of this 
Title and Title 17 -A and all the laws of the State with the same powers that a sheriff has 
in a county. A motor vehicle investigator is at all times subject to all other investigatory 
duties assigned by the Secretary of State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the powers of and provides full law enforcement authority to 
certified law enforcement officers working for the Secretary of State.
An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0123
Committee Amendment CA_A_H142 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 115, L.D. 123, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07/07 *ac.. 
LD 123 
LR 50(03) 
An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$169,480 
$169,480 
2008-09 
$174,136 
$174,136 
Projections 
2009-10 
$177,793 
$177,793 
Projections 
2010-11 
$181,527 
$181,527 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $169,480 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $174,136 in fiscal year 
2008-09 for the University of Maine System to establish and maintain a center that would offer labor education and 
policy development for students and community organizations. 
Estimates for fiscal year 2009-10 and fiscal year 2010-11 are determined by inflating the FY 2008-09 cost estimate by 
the projected growth in the Consumer Price Index of 2.1 % per year as developed by the Consensus Economic 
Forecasting Commission's February 2007 report. 
LR0050(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0123
Committee Amendment CA_B_H664 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 11" to H.P. 115, L.D. 123, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 2 to 13 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 
Initiative: 
Provides ongoing funds to establish and maintain a center within the 
University of Maine System that would offer labor education and policy development for 
students and community organizations. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
$174,136 
$174,136 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" g " to H.P. 115, L.D. 123 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. The amendment strikes the General Fund appropriation proposed in 
the bill for fiscal year 2007-08 and retains the ongoing General Fund appropriation of 
$174,136 in fiscal year 2008-09 to establish and maintain a center within the University 
of Maine System that would offer labor education and policy development for students 
and community organizations. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 12110/07 frac=. 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD 123 
LR 50(08) 
An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "g" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
2007-08 
2008-09 
2009-10 
$0 
$174,136 
$174,136 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
$174,136 
$174,136 
LR0050(08) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
Projections 
2010-11 
$174,136 
$174,136
An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0123
Committee Amendment CA_C-HA_A_H926 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" ff" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "C" to H.P. 115, 
L.D. 123, Bill, "An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine 
System" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the 
following: 
'Resolve, To Support the Establishment of a Labor Center at the University 
of Southern Maine and To Require the Board of Trustees of the University of 
Maine System To Reexamine the Mission of the University of Maine System' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 25 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: 
"System." and inserting the following: 'System; and be it 
further' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Reexamination of mission of University of Maine System. 
Resolved: 
That the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System shall 
reexamine the mission of the University of Maine System in light of the Charter of the 
University of Maine System and the university's status as a land-grant institution. The 
examination conducted by the board of trustees pursuant to this section must include, but 
is not limited to, a review of the provisions governing the duties of the board of trustees 
in the Charter of the University of Maine System in Section 4-B, subsection 1.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System to 
reexamine the mission of the University of Maine System in light of the Charter of the 
University of Maine System and the university's status as a land-grant institution. The 
examination conducted by the board of trustees must include, but is not limited to, a 
review of the provisions governing the duties of the board of trustees in the Charter of the 
University of Maine System in Section 4-B, subsection 1. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "p .. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "C" to H.P. 115, L.D. 123 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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TOWN: Standish 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03/08 ;t;?ac:.. 
LD 123 
LR 50(12) 
An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "/1,, to Committee Amendment "C" 
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, G. of Standish 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the University of Maine System for the Board of Trustees to reexamine the mission of the System, 
including its status as a land-grant institution, can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0050(l2) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0123
Committee Amendment CA_C-HA_B_H964 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "13,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "C" to H.P. 115, 
L.D. 123, Bill, "An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine 
System" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the 
following: 
'Resolve, To Support the Inclusion of Labor Education at Maine Public 
Institutions of Higher Education' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 15 to 25 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Support inclusion of labor education at Maine public institutions 
of higher education. Resolved: That the Legislature supports the inclusion of labor 
education as part of a comprehensive course offering at all Maine public institutions of 
higher education. For purposes of this resolve, "labor education" refers to, but is not 
limited to, the history and role of working people and the labor movement in public 
policy and topics such as workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, collective 
bargaining and labor law. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the provisions of Committee Amendment "C" that support 
the establishment of a labor center and instead expresses the support of the Legislature for 
the inclusion of labor education at Maine public institutions of higher education. 
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TOWN: Chapman 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0123
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TUTTLE, EDMONDS, ADAMS, BLISS, BOLAND, BRYANT, BURNS, CAIN, CANAVAN, CLARK, CUMMINGS, DILL, EBERLE, FISCHER, HARLOW, JACKSON, MARLEY, MILLER, NORTON, PATRICK, PENDLETON, PINEAU, PINGREE, PRIEST, RAND, RINES, TREAT, WATSON, WEBSTER, BOWMAN, HOBBINS, ROTUNDO, STRIMLING

Legislative Document 
No. 123 
H.P.115 
House of Representatives, January 9.2007 
An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine 
System 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by President EDMONDS of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BLISS of South Portland, BOLAND of Sanford, 
BRYANT of Windham, BURNS of Berwick, CAIN of Orono, CANAVAN of Waterville, 
CLARK of Millinocket, Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, DILL of Cape Elizabeth, EBERLE 
of South Portland, FISCHER of Presque Isle, HARLOW of Portland, JACKSON of Allagash, 
MARLEY of Portland, MILLER of Somerville, NORTON of Bangor, PATRICK of Rumford, 
PENDLETON of Scarborough, PINEAU of Jay, PINGREE of North Haven, PRIEST of 
Brunswick, RAND of Portland, RINES of Wiscasset, THERIA UL T of Madawaska, TREAT of 
Farmingdale, WATSON of Bath, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senators: BOWMAN of York, 
BRYANT of Oxford, HOBBINS of York, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, STRIMLING of 
Cumberland. 
Printed 011 rec)'.:leJ paper 
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. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 
Initiative: 
Provides ongoing funds to establish and maintain a center within the 
University of Maine System that would offer labor education and policy development for 
students and community organizations. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$169,480 
$169,480 
2008-09 
$174,136 
$174,136 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $169.480 in fiscal year 
2007-08 and $174,136 in fiscal year 2008-09 to establish and maintain a center within the 
University of Maine System that would offer labor education and policy development for 
students and community organizations.
An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0123
Committee Amendment CA_C_H908 (House)
Committee: Education, removes the appropriation from the bill, changes the bill to a resolve and provides that the Legislature supports the endorsement of the Chancellor of the University of Maine System of the concept of the establishment of a labor center at the University of Southern Maine

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" t" to H.P. 115, L.D. 123, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Support the Establishment of a Labor Center at the University 
of Southern Maine' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Se~. 1. Support for establishment of labor center. Resolved: That the 
Legislature supports the endorsement of the Chancellor of the University of Maine 
System of the concept of the establishment of a labor center at the University of Southern 
Maine. This center would draw on knowledge from a number of different fields of study 
and offer labor education and policy development, including, but not limited to, courses 
in the history and role of working people and the labor movement and training and policy 
workshops on topics such as workers' compensation, unemployment insurance and labor 
law, to students and community organizations. The Legislature endorses the 
recommendation of the faculty of the University of Southern Maine that a labor center be 
established at the University of Southern Maine using existing budgeted resources of the 
University of Maine System.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education, removes the appropriation from the bill, changes the bill to a resolve and 
provides that the Legislature supports the endorsement of the Chancellor of the 
University of Maine System of the concept of the establishment of a labor center at the 
University of Southern Maine. This center would draw on knowledge from a number of 
different fields of study and offer labor education and policy development, including, but 
not limited to, courses in the history and role of working people and the labor movement 
and training and policy workshops on topics such as workers' compensation, 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "t" to H.P. 115, L.D. 123 
I 
unemployment insurance and labor law, to students and community organizations. The 
amendment also provides that the Legislature endorses the recommendation of the faculty 
of the University of Southern Maine that a labor center be established at the University of 
Southern Maine using existing budgeted resources of the University of Maine System. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow the Recovery of Reasonable Attorney's Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0124
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: HARLOW, BLANCHETTE, BRAUTIGAM, HANLEY, HOGAN
Amends: 26 MRSA §629

Legislative Document 
No. 124 
H.P. 116 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Allow the Recovery of Reasonable Attorney's Fees 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, 
HANLEY of Gardiner, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, McDONOUGH of Scarborough, 
W ALCOTT of Lewiston. 
Printt'J ()Il rccyi.:It'J paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §629, as amended by PL 1983, c. 652, §5, is further amended by 
adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
A judgment in favor of an employee under this section must include, in addition to 
the actual damages, liquidated damages equal to the amount of actual damages plus the 
costs of suit, including reasonable attorney's fees. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a judgment in favor of an employee in an action brought 
against an employer for an unfair agreement include, in addition to the actual damages, 
liquidated damages equal to the amount of actual damages plus the costs of suit, 
including reasonable attorney's fees.
An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0123
Senate Amendment SA_A_S138 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 115, L.D. 123, Bill, "An Act To Establish a 
Labor Center within the University of Maine System" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System 
and To Restore Lost Funding to the Bureau of Labor Education' 
Amend the bill by striking outall of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to establish and maintain a center within the University . 
of Maine System that would offer labor education and policy development for students 
and community organizations and to restore lost funding to the Bureau of Labor 
Education at the University of Maine. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$254,480 
$254,480 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
$259,136 
$259,136 
SENATE AMENDMENT" II "to H.P. 115, L.D. 123 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the General Fund appropriations by $85,000,each year in 
fiscal year 2007-08 and in fiscal year 2008-09. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/22/07 frae 
LD 123 
LR 50(06) 
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An Act To Establish a Labor Center within the University of Maine System 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
.. ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Strimling of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$85,000 
$85,000 
$85,000 
$85,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$85,000 
$85,000 
Projections 
2010-11 
$85,000 
$85,000 
This amendment increases the General Fund cost of the bill by $85,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2007-08. 
As amended, this bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $254,480 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $259,136 
in fiscal year 2008-09 for the University of Maine to establish and maintain a center that would offer labor education 
and policy development for students and community organizations and restore lost funding for the Bureau of Labor 
Education at the University of Maine. 
LR0050(06) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, To Expedite a Workers' Compensation Case
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0125
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: TUTTLE, CLARK, JACKSON, WEDDELL

Legislative Document 
No. 125 
H.P.117 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
Resolve, To Expedite a Workers' Compensation Case 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, JACKSON of Allagash, WEDDELL 
of Frankfort. 
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Sec. 1. 
Review workers' compensation case. 
Resolved: 
That the Joint 
Standing Committee on Labor shall review the case of Joseph Greenier, Workers' 
Compensation Board case #89021459E. The Joint Standing Committee on Labor shall 
make recommendations to the Workers' Compensation Board for the resolution of the 
case. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Joint Standing Committee on Labor to review the case of 
Joseph Greenier. The resolve also requires the committee to make recommendations to 
the Workers' Compensation Board for resolution of the case. 
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Resolve, To Expedite lOa Workers' Compensation Case
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0125
Committee Amendment CA_A_H642 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,~ "to H.P. 117, L.D. 125, "Resolve, To Expedite 
lOa Workers' Compensation Case" 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Preamble. Whereas, the Workers' Compensation Board issued a decision in the 
case of Joseph Greenier, Case # 89021459E; and 
Whereas, there is reason to believe that Joseph Greenier did not comprehend the 
complexities of the administrative procedures; and 
Whereas, Joseph Greenier was not afforded an advocate in the case; and 
Whereas, information relevant to the case was allegedly lost or misplaced and 
process notification may not have been received; and 
Whereas, there may be a genuine dispute as to the facts of the case; and 
Whereas, because of the special circumstances of this case, a review is necessary 
and appropriate; now, therefore, be it: 
Sec. 1. Review workers' compensation case. Resolved: That, notwithstanding 
any provision of law to the contrary, the Workers' Compensation Board shall hold a 
hearing to review the case of Joseph Greenier, Workers' Compensation Board case 
#89021459E. 
After 
reviewing the case, the board shall report its findings and 
recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over labor matters by January 15, 2009. The joint standing committee may submit 
legislation relating to the report to the First Regular Session of the 124th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Labor, directs the Workers' Compensation Board to hold a hearing to review the case of 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
.. to H.P. 117, L.D. 125 
Joseph Greenier in light of the extraordinary circumstances and to report its findings and 
recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over labor matters by January 15,2009, which then may submit legislation relating to the 
report to the First Regular Session of the 124th Legislature. 
FISCAL :\OTf: REQURED 
~See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 12113/07 frac:.. 
LD125 
LR 161(02) 
Resolve, To Expedite a Workers' Compensation Case 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Workers' Compensation Board associated with holding the required hearing and submitting the 
required report can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRO 161 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Increase Public Access to Glazier Lake
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0126
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: THERIAULT, MARTIN, AYOTTE, CLARK, GIFFORD, JACKSON, LUNDEEN, PEOPLES, PRATT, SUTHERLAND

Legislative Document 
No. 126 
H.P. 118 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
Resolve, To Increase Public Access to Glazier Lake 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, CLARK of Millinocket, GIFFORD of Lincoln, 
JACKSON of Allagash, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PEOPLES of Westbrook, PRATT of 
Eddington, SUTHERLAND of Chapman. 
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Sec. 1. Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to negotiate access to 
Glazier Lake. Resolved: That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall 
negotiate with a landowner whose land has access to Conners Cove on Glazier Lake in 
Aroostook County for public access to Glazier Lake. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to negotiate with 
a private owner of land that has access to Conners Cove on Glazier Lake in Aroostook 
County for public access to Glazier Lake. 
Page I - 123LR0925(Ol)-1
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0127
Committee Amendment CA_A_H115 (House)
Amends: 17 MRSA §324-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 119, L.D. 127, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Pertaining to Beano" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §324-A, sub-§2, ~C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, § 1 0 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
C. 
Lucky seven or similar sealed tickets may be sold when that game of chance is 
licensed by the Chief of the State Police and when a valid license certificate is 
properly displayed. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section and section 
312, lucky seven games may be conducted during the period beginning 2 hours 
before and ending 2 hours after a "beano" game. 
Notwithstanding any other rule, lucky seven or other similar sealed tickets may be 
sold that have a sale value of $1 or less, and a person who sells or distributes "beano" 
cards or materials used to play "beano" prior to the conduct of "beano" as a volunteer, 
as provided in this section, is permitted to play in the "beano" game.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes an incorrect reference in the bill. It allows a person who 
sells or distributes beano cards or materials used to play beano prior to a beano game as a 
volunteer to play in the beano game. Current Department of Public Safety rules prohibit 
a person who sells beano cards or materials from participating in beano. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow County Commissioners To Appoint Registers of Deeds
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0130
Committee Amendment CA_A_H6 (House)

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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'H" to H.P. 122, L.D. 130, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
County Commissioners To Appoint Registers of Deeds" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/09/07 Mac.. 
LD 130 
LR 797(02) 
An Act To Allow County Commissioners To Appoint Registers of Deeds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,rA" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Unfunded 
State Mandates 
Unit Affected 
This bill establishes an alternative procedure of petition by voters for changing the 
County 
position of elected register of deeds to an appointed register of deeds. Requiring 
counties to submit the question to county voters if 1 0% of those who voted at the 
last gubernatorial election petition for it is a state mandate. The costs of submitting 
the question to voters is somewhat mitigated by allowing it to be submitted at the 
next regular or special statewide election. 
LR0797(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
Costs 
Significant