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An Act To Make Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2151
House Amendment HA_C_H1051 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-B

HOUSE AMENDMENT" 6, to H.P. 1531, L.D. 2151, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 3 in the 7th line (page 2, line 42 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "5219-88" and inserting the following: '5219-CC' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 29 the following: 
'Sec. 30. 36 MRSA §5219-BB, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. WW, 
§4, is amended to read: 
7. Allocation of credit. Credits allowed to a partnership, a limited liability company 
taxed as a partnership or mUltiple owners of property must be passed through to the 
partners, members or owners respectively pro rata in the same manner as under section 
5219-G, subsection I or pursuant to an executed agreement among the partners, members 
or owners documenting an alternate allocation method. 
Credits may be allocated to 
partners, members or owners that are exempt from taxation under Section 501 Cc)(3), 
Section 501 (c)(4) or Section 501 Cc)C6) of the Code, and those partners, members or 
owners must be treated as taxpayers for the purposes of this subsection.' 
Amend the bill in section 30 in the first line (page J 2, line 38 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "§5219-BB" and inserting the following: '§5219-CC' 
Amend the bill in section 30 in §52 J 9-BB in the first line (page 13, line J in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "§52 J 9-BB" and inserting the following: '§5219-CC' 
Amend the bill in section 35 in the 6th line (page 15, line J 8 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "2006." the following: 'That section of this Act that amends Title 36, 
section 5219-BB applies retroactively to June 30, 2008.' 
Amend the bill in section 35 in the 7th line (page 15, line 19 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "52 J 9-BB" and inserting the following: '52 J 9-CC' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,6, to H.P. 1531, L.D. 2151 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that certain tax-exempt entities may qualify for the credit 
for rehabilitation of historic properties. The amendment also renumbers a section to read 
consecutively with existing law and corrects cross-references in the bill to reflect the 
renumbering of the section. The amendment also provides that the changes to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 36, sectio 5219-BB are ret oactive to June 30, 2008. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative PIOTTI) 
TOWN: Unity 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2151
Senate Amendment SA_A_S537 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 1531, L.D. 2151, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 23 to 28. 
II 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
the sections of the bill that deal with Maine estate tax. 
IS 
SPONSORED BY: ........ 1_...::-.· v_~,,--,--,,-=~~,--,-(\~. ~~~=-__ 
(Senator NASS, R.) 
COUNTY: York 
FISCAL :-'-OTE REQUIRED 
(Se~ ~t.t~~~e~)_ 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/31/08 frac 
LD 2151 
LR 3080(05) 
An Act To Make Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Nass, R. of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
LR3080(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Make Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2151
Senate Amendment SA_D_S653 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §4071

SENATE AMENDMENT '0> "to H.P. 1531, L.D. 2151, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 27 (page II, lines 38 and 39 in L.D.) and 
II 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 27. 36 MRSA §4071, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2005, c. 622, §22 and 
affected by §33, is further amended to read: 
1. Final federal determination. A Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, 
IS 
~ final federal determination as to any of the following issues also determines the same 
issue for purposes of the tax under this chapter: 
A. 
The inclusion in the federal gross estate of any item of property or interest in 
property; 
B. 
The allowance of any item claimed as a deduction from the federal gross estate; 
or 
E. 
For estates of decedents dying before January 1,2003, the amount of the federal 
credit. 
The State Tax Assessor is not bound by a final federal determination if the assessor 
determines the issue for purposes of tax under this chapter within 3 years of the date that 
the retum was filed or within 90 days of the date that the assessor received notice from 
the taxpayer of the final federal determination, whichever is later.' 
Amend the bill in section 35 in the 2nd line from the end (page IS, line 20 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "section 4062, subsection 2" the following: 'and section 
4071, subsection I' 
Amend the bill in section 35 in the last line (page IS, line 21 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "and section 4071 " 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restores language in current law that requires the State Tax Assessor 
to follow final federal determinations for certain estate tax issues, but limits that 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT "V to H.P. 1531, L.D. 2151 
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requirement by providing that the State Tax Assessor is not bound by a final federal 
determination if the assessor determines the issue for purposes of tax under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 575 with in 3 years of the date that the return was filed 
or within 90 days of the date that the assessor received notice from the taxpayer of the 
final federal determination, whichever' later. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~~~+-________ _ 
(Senator PERRY J) 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2151
Senate Amendment SA_C_S648 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §4071

SENATE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 1531, L.D. 2151, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of secticm 'Z'7 (page II, lines 38 and 39 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
·Sec. 27. 36 MRSA §4071, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2005, c. 622, §22 and 
affected by §33, is further amended to read: 
1. Final federal determination. A Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, 
~ final federal determination as to any of the following issues also determines the same 
issue for purposes of the tax under this chapter: 
A. 
The inclusion in the federal gross estate of any item of property or interest in 
property; 
B. 
The allowance of any item claimed as a deduction from the federal gross estate; 
or 
E. 
For estates of decedents dying before January I, 2003, the amount of the federal 
credit. 
The State Tax Assessor is not bound by a final federal determination if the assessor 
determines the issue for purposes of tax under this chapter within 3 years of the due date 
for filing the return, including any extensions; within 3 years of the date that the return 
was filed; or within one year of the date that the assessor received notice from the 
taxpaver of the final federal determination, whichever is latest.' 
Amend the bill in section 35 in the 2nd line from the end (page 15, line 20 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "section 4062, subsection 2" the following: 'and section 
4071, subsection I' 
Amend the bill in section 35 in the last line (page IS, line 21 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "and section 4071 " 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
1 
SENATE AMENDMENT .. 6 to H.P. 1531, L.D. 2151 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restores language in current law that requires the State Tax Assessor 
to follow final federal determinations for certain estate tax issues, but limits that 
requirement by providing that the State Tax Assessor is not bound by a final federal 
determination if the assessor determines the issue for purposes of tax under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 575 within 3 years of the due date for filing the return, 
including any extension; within 3 years of the date that the return was filed; or within one 
year of the date that the assessor received notice from the taxpayer of the final federal 
determination, whichever is latest. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~~~ 
__ ~~~~~==~ 
(Senator PERRY, 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2151
Senate Amendment SA_F_S696 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §4071

SENATE AMENDMENT" r " 
to H.P. IS31, L.D. 21SI, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 27 (page 11, lines 38 and 39 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 27. 36 MRSA §4071, sub-§l, as amended by PL 200S, c. 622, §22 and 
affected by §33, is further amended to read: 
1. Final federal determination. A Except as provided in subsection I-A, a final 
federal determination as to any of the following issues also determines the same issue for 
purposes of the tax under this chapter: 
A. 
The inclusion in the federal gross estate of any item of property or interest in 
property; 
B. 
The allowance of any item claimed as a deduction from the federal gross estate; 
or 
E. 
For estates of decedents dying before January 1, 2003, the amount of the federal 
credit. 
Sec. 28. 36 MRSA §4071, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. State determination of certain estates. For deaths occurring on or after July 
2S 
I, 2008 but before January I, 2010, the State Tax Assessor is not bound by a final federal 
determination under subsection 1 if the assessor determines the issue for purposes of tax 
under this chapter within 2 years of the date the return was filed or the date the return is 
due, whichever is later.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restores language in current law that requires the State Tax Assessor 
to follow final federal determinations for certain estate tax issues, but limits that 
requirement by providing that for deaths occurring on or after July I, 2008 but before 
Page l-IBLR3080(17)-1 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT"~' to H.P. 1531, L.D. 2151 
January 1, 2010 the State Tax Assessor is not bound by a final federal determination if 
the assessor determines the issue for purposes of tax under the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 36, chapter 575 within 2 years of the date that the return was filed or the date the 
return is due, whichever is later. 
SPONSORED BY: -++-iI 
(Senator PERR 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2151
Senate Amendment SA_E_S688 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §4071

SENATE AMENDMENT" (" to H.P. 1531, L.D. 2151, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 27 (page 11, lines 38 and 39 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 27. 36 MRSA §4071, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2005, c. 622, §22 and 
affected by §33, is further amended to read: 
1. Final federal determination. A Except as provided in subsection I-A, a final 
federal determination as to any of the following issues also determines the same issue for 
purposes of the tax under this chapter: 
A. 
The inclusion in the federal gross estate of any item of property or interest in 
property; 
B. 
The allowance of any item claimed as a deduction from the federal gross estate; 
or 
E. 
For estates of decedents dying before January 1,2003, the amount of the federal 
credit. 
Sec. 28. 36 MRSA §4071, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. State determination of certain estates. For deaths occurring on or after July 
I, 2008, the State Tax Assessor is not bound by a final federal determination under 
subsection 1 if the assessor determines the issue for purposes of tax under this chapter 
within 2 years of the date the return was filed or the date the return is due, whichever is 
later. ' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restores language in current law that requires the State Tax Assessor 
to follow final federal determinations for certain estate tax issues, but limits that 
requirement by providing that for deaths occurring on or after July I, 2008 the State Tax 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
I 
SENATE AMENDMENT"'; " to H.P. 1531, L.D. 2151 
Assessor is not bound by a final federal determination if the assessor determines the issue 
for purposes of tax under the Maine Revise S atutes, Title 36, chapter 575 within 2 years 
of the date that the return was filed r the 
te he return is due, whichever is later. 
SPONSORED BY: ---')f;t.~'f-t-\,--~~~"'---+=~-
(Senator PERRY, 
COUNTY: Penob~jot 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Concerning Technical Changes to the Tax Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2154
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S550 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 823, 
L.D. 2154, Bill, "An Act Concerning Technical Changes to the Tax Laws" 
Amend the amendment in section 34 in subsection 1 in the first paragraph in the 9th 
line (page 1, line 22 in amendment) by striking out the following: "January 1,2008" and 
inserting the following: 'July 1, 2008' 
Amend the amendment in section 34 in subsection 1 in paragraph D in the 4th line 
(page 2, line 6 in amendment) by striking out the following: "January 1, 2008" and 
inserting the following: 'July 1, 2008' 
Amend the amendment in section 35 in §1606 in subsection 2 in the 4th line (page 2, 
line 25 in amendment) by striking out the following: "January 1, 2008" and inserting the 
following: 'July 1, 2008' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the timing for meeting the qualifications under the 
definition of municipal cost component and the qualification for payments and the time 
by which the Treasurer of State must deposit the tax increment financing payments made 
by a tax increment financing district in the unorganized territory from January 1, 2008 to 
July 1,2008. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~hh~~~~ 
______ __ 
(Senator PERRY, 
COUNTY: Penotiscot 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
An Act To Assist Maine's Forest Products Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2155
Committee Amendment CA_A_H660 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 1532, L.D. 2155, Bill, "An Act To 
Assist Maine's Forest Products Industry" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Assist Maine's Forest Products Industry' 
Amend the bill in the last paragraph of the emergency preamble in the last line (page 
1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "therefore," the following: 'be it' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the emergency preamble and before 
the emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Gross vehicle weight limits for 6-axle combination vehicles 
carrying forest products. Resolved: 
That, notwithstanding the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 29-A, section 2354 or 2357, on and after the effective date of this section 
but before April 1, 2008, a vehicle otherwise subject to the weight limit established in 
section 2354, subsection 2 is subject to a temporary tolerance and is not in violation of 
that weight limit if the vehicle is carrying forest products and its gross vehicle weight is 
Jess than 105,000 pounds. 
This temporary tolerance does not otherwise affect the 
application of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 2354 or 2357 or the base 
fine for vehicles that exceed this temporary tolerance.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the act to a resolve and changes the title to reflect the 
change. The amendment provides that, on and after the effective date of this resolve but 
before April 1, 2008, a 6-axle combination vehicle that is registered for 100,000 pounds 
is not in violation of that weight limit if the vehicle is carrying forest products and its 
gross vehicle weight is less than 105,000 pounds. 
FISCAL .\OT.!:. lZEt,JLlRED 
(See attache d)_ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01118/08 
~ac:.. 
LD 2155 
LR 3450(03) 
An Act To Assist Maine's Forest Products Industry 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
Projections 
2010-11 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$1,000 
$0 
$0 
($1,000) 
$0 
$0 
This bill waives the gross vehicle weight violations between 100,000 and lO5,000 pounds for 6-axle combination 
vehicles canying forest products until April 1, 2008. This waiver will reduce the number of overweight truck 
violations and result in a reduction in Highway Fund fine revenue of approximately $1,000 in fiscal year 2007-08. 
Because the waiver will be in effect for only a short time the Department of Transportation does not expect the 
additional wear and tear on roads and bridges to be significant. 
LR3450(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I 
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An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and II Financial Services Regarding Reporting on Lyme Disease and Other Tick-borne Illnesses
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2157
Committee Amendment CA_A_S480 (Senate)

Majority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "-4" to S.P. 825, L.D. 2157, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement the Recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and 
II 
Financial Services Regarding Reporting on Lyme Disease and Other Tick-borne 
Illnesses" 
Amend the bill in section I in § 1645 in subsection I in paragraph C in the first line 
(page I, line 15 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "scientific review of peer-reviewed 
medical literature and studies for" and inserting the following: 'summary or bibliography 
of peer-reviewed medical literature and studies related to the medical management and' 
Amend the bill in section I in § 1645 in subsection I by striking out all of paragraph F 
(page I, lines 25 to 26 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
' F. A summary of the laws of other states enacted during the last year related to the 
diagnosis, treatment and insurance coverage for Lyme disease and other tick-borne 
illnesses based on resources made available by the federal Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention or other organizations.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment clarifies 
the required information in the annual report to be submitted by the Department of Health 
and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 03/11/08 Mac 
LD 2157 
LR 3444(02) 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and 
Financial Services Regarding Reporting on Lyme Disease and Other Tick-borne Illnesses 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" II" 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the Department of Health and Human 
Services can be absorbed by the center utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
Any additional costs to the Bureau of Insurance in the Department of Professional and Financial Services can be 
absorbed by the bureau utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR3444(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 34.1 O( 1 )(B)( 4 )(b )(viii): Atlantic Halibut, Landings Tag, Proposed Fee, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Marine Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2158
Committee Amendment CA_A_H724 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1533, L.D. 2158, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 34.1 O( 1 )(B)( 4 )(b )(viii): 
Atlantic Halibut, 
Landings Tag, Proposed Fee, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Marine 
Resources" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line I 8 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "is authorized." and inserting the following: 
. is authorized only if the rule is amended as follows: 
I. Language is deleted specifying that the landing tag fee will be set at a rate 
determined by the department that will cover the costs of the tag, administration and 
mailing; and 
2. Language is added providing that the landing tag fee will be $1 except that the 
department may increase the fee to cover increased tag, administration and mailing costs 
and that a portion of the tag fee may be used to fund Atlantic halibut research.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment approves the final adoption of the major substantive rule regarding 
halibut tag fees if the rule is amended to set the tag fee at $1 and to allow the Department 
of Marine Resources to increase the fee to cover increased tag, administration and 
mailing costs. It must also provide that a portion of the tag fee may be used to fund 
Atlantic halibut research. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/05/08 
~ac.. 
LD 2158 
LR 3458(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 34.10(l)(B)(4)(b)(viii): Atlantic 
Halibut, Landings Tag, Proposed Fee, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Marine 
Resources 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs associated with rule-making can be absorbed within the Department of Marine Resources' existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR3458(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 34.10(1)(B)(4)(b)(viii): Atlantic Halibut, Landings Tag, Proposed Fee, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Marine Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2158
Committee: Marine Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 2158 
H.P.1533 
House of Representatives, January 17,2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 
34.10(1)(B)(4)(b)(viii): Atlantic Halibut, Landings Tag, Proposed 
Fee, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Marine 
Resources 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative ADAMS of Portland for the Department of Marine Resources 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed under 
Joint Rule 218. 
Pnnlt·L1 un m.:y<.:leu paper 
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1?7.1J?d£~{ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. 
Adoption. 
Resolved: 
That final adoption of portions of Chapter 
34.10(1)(B)(4)(b)(viii): Atlantic Halibut, Landings Tag, proposed fee, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Marine Resources that has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited III the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This 
resolve 
provides 
for 
legislative 
review 
of portions 
of 
Chapter 
34.10(1)(B)(4)(b)(viii): 
Atlantic Halibut, Landings Tag, proposed fee, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Marine Resources. 
• 
Page I - 123LR34S8(Ol)-1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 850: Health Plan Accountability, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2162
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development

Legislative Document 
No. 2162 
H.P.1536 
House of Representatives, January 22,2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 850: 
Health Plan Accountability, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative BEAUDETTE of Biddeford for the Department of Professional 
and Financial Regulation pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
'111~ 1J? 7llac~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the jUdgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 850: 
Health Plan Accountability, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 850: Health Plan 
Accountability, a major substantive rule of the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation. 
Page I - 123LR3468(OI)-1
An Act To Clarify Confidentiality in Child Protective Proceedings
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2161
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 22 MRSA §4008

Legislative Document 
No. 2161 
S.P.828 
January 17,2008 
An Act To Clarify Confidentiality in Child Protective Proceedings 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Senator HOBBINS of York for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary 
pursuant to Joint Order 2008, S.P. 820. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed under Joint Rule 
218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
I 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, legislation that was enacted by Public Law 2007, chapter 335 will take 
effect February 1,2008; and 
Whereas, if the legislation takes effect, the State may be in violation of federal 
requirements pertaining to confidentiality provisions in the child protective laws; 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. 22 MRSA §4008, sub-§3, ~A-2, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 335, §2 and 
affected by §5, is repealed. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §4008, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 335, §3 and affected 
by §5, is repealed. 
Sec. 3. PL 2007, c. 335, §1 is repealed. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect February 1,2008. 
SUMMARY 
The bill removes language enacted last session due to take effect February 1, 2008 
that may violate federal confidentiality provisions. That language allows a parent or legal 
guardian to release information to any person if disclosure is intended to contribute to the 
person's understanding of the action being taken or the person's request for advocacy and 
support in a child protective action. This bill takes effect February I, 2008 to match the 
effective date of Public Law 2007, chapter 335. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 103: Sensible Transportation Policy Act, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Transportation
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2165
Committee Amendment CA_A_H712 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "(1,, to H.P. 1539, L.D. 2165, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 103: Sensible Transportation Policy Act, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Transportation" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/29/08 
~aC!. 
LD 2165 
LR 3466(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 103: Sensible Transportation Policy 
Act, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Transportation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with rule-making can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR3466(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 157: C02 Budget Trading Program Waiver and Suspension, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2164
Committee: Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 2164 
H.P.1538 
House of Representatives, January 22,2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 157: 
C02 Budget Trading Program Waiver and Suspension, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor for the Department of 
Environmental Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072, 
subsection 2. 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed under 
Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption ofthe rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 157: 
C02 Budget Trading Program Waiver and Suspension, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection that has been submitted 
to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 157: C02 Budget 
Trading Program Waiver and Suspension, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: Uniform Reporting System for Health Care Quality Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2163
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 2163 
H.P. 1537 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: 
Uniform Reporting System for Health Care Quality Data Sets, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Maine Health Data Organization 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 270: 
Uniform Reporting System for Health Care Quality Data Sets, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 270: 
Uniform 
Reporting System for Health Care Quality Data Sets, a major substantive rule of the 
Maine Health Data Organization.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 103: Sensible Transportation Policy Act, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Transportation
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2165
Committee: Transportation

Legislative Document 
No. 2165 
H.P.1539 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 103: 
Sensible Transportation Policy Act, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Transportation 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative MARLEY of Portland for the Department of Transportation 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed under Joint 
Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
I 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption ofthe rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
I I 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 103: 
Sensible Transportation Policy Act, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the 
Department of Transportation that has been submitted to the Legislature for review 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 103: Sensible 
Transportation Policy Act, a major substantive rule of the Department of Transportation.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 120: Release of Data to the Public, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2167
Committee Amendment CA_A_H860 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4,, to H.P. 1542, L.D. 2167, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 120: Release of Data to the Public, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 14 to 17 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 120: 
Release of Data to the Public, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine 
Health Data Organization that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized only if 
provisions are added to the rule regarding the collection, release and use of prescriber 
data.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes final adoption of portions of Chapter 120: Release of 
Data to the Public, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine Health 
Data Organization, as long as certain changes to the rule are made regarding the 
collection, release and use of prescriber data. 
FISCAL \OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 frac 
LD 2167 
LR 3463(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 120: Release of Data to the Public, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,;.4" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Maine Health Data Organization can be absorbed by the organization utilizing existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR3463(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 120: Release of Data to the Public, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2167
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 2167 
H.P.1542 
House of Representatives, January 22,2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 120: 
Release of Data to the Public, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Maine Health Data Organization 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Maine Health Data Organization 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
I 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 120: 
Release of Data to the Public, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Maine 
Health Data Organization that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 120: Release of 
Data to the Public, a major substantive rule of the Maine Health Data Organization. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 294: Rules Governing the Qualifications for Local Health Officers, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2166
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 2166 
H.P. 1541 
House of Representatives, January 22,2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 294: 
Rules Governing the Qualifications for Local Health Officers, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Department of Health and Human 
Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
Pnntnl lln reqcled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve IS necessary to record the 
Legislature'S position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 294: 
Rules Governing the Qualifications for Local Health Officers, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center 
for Disease Control and Prevention that has been submitted to the Legislature for review 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited \0 the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 294: 
Rules 
Governing the Qualifications for Local Health Officers, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 15: Batterer Intervention Program Certification, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Corrections
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2168
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Legislative Document 
No. 2168 
H.P.1543 
House of Representatives, January 22, 2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 15: 
Batterer Intervention Program Certification, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Corrections 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick for the Department of Corrections 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
.Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 15: 
Batterer Intervention Program Certification, a provisionally adopted maj or substantive 
rule of the Department of Corrections that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited m the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 15: 
Batterer 
Intervention Program Certification, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Corrections.
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining To Storm Water Management and To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Drinking Water Management
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2169
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S666 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 830, 
L.D. 2169, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining To Storm Water Management 
and To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Drinking Water Management" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the 
following: 
'An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Drinking Water 
Management and Wastewater Management' 
Amend the amendment in section B-6 in the 11th line (page 2, line 2 in amendment) 
by striking out the following: "clean water" and inserting the following: 'wastewater' 
Amend the amendment in section B-I0 by striking out all of the question (page 2, 
lines 15 to 17 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'''Do you favor a $3,400,000 bond issue to support drinking water 
programs, to support the construction of wastewater treatment facilities 
and to leverage $17,000,000 in other funds?'" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment ch 
to wastewater for the 
treatment facility state r v 
SPONSOREDBY:~~ __ ~~ 
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(Senator ROTUNDO) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT