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An Act To Amend Maine's Bottle Laws II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1696
Committee Amendment CA_A_S325 (Senate)
Amends: 32 MRSA §1863-A, 32 MRSA §1866

Report "A" 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 603, L.D. 1696, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Maine's Bottle Laws" 
II 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1863-A, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 819, §3, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
4. Wine and spirits containers. For wine and spirits containers of greater than 50 
milliliters, the refund value may not be less than 15¢. Beginning April 1, 2008, the 
refund value for wine and spirits containers of greater than 50 milliliters may not be less 
than 5¢. 
Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §1866, sub-§4, ~A, as amended by PL 2003, c. 499, §6, is 
further amended to read: 
A. 
In addition to the payment of the refund value, the initiator of the deposit under 
section I 863-A, subsections I, 2 and 4 shall reimburse the dealer or local redemption 
center for the cost of handling beverage containers subject to section 1863-A, in an 
amount that equals at least 3¢ per returned container for containers picked up by the 
initiator before March I, 2004 ami .. at least 3 1I2¢ for containers picked up on or after 
March 1,2004 and at least 3 3/4¢ for containers picked up on or after March 1,2008. 
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The initiator of the deposit may reimburse the dealer or local redemption center 
directly or indirectly through a party with which it has entered into a commingling 
agreement. 
Sec. 3. 32 MRSA §1866, sub-§4, ~, as corrected by RR 2003, c. I, §34, is 
amended to read: 
B. 
In addition to the payment of the refund value, the initiator of the deposit under 
section 1 863-A, subsection 3 shall reimburse the dealer or local redemption center for 
the cost of handling beverage containers subject to section 1863-A in an amount that 
equals at least 3¢ per returned container for containers picked up by the initiator 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT i4 "to S.P. 603, L.D. 1696 
I 
before March I, 2004 aad~ at least 3 1I2¢ for containers picked up on or after March 
I, 2004 and at least 3 3/4¢ for containers picked up on or after March I, 2008. The 
initiator of the deposit may reimburse the dealer or local redemption center directly or 
indirectly through a contracted agent or through a party with which it has entered into 
a commingling agreement.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and is the majority report of the committee. It 
reduces the minimum refund value for wine and spirits containers of greater than 50 
milliliters to not less than 5¢ beginning April 1,2008. It also increases the handling fee 
for beverage containers to at least 3 3/4¢ for containers picked up on or after March I, 
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2008. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure Fair Wages
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1697
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S570 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 604, 
L.D. 1697, Bill, "An Act To Ensure Fair Wages" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, lines 16 to 31 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'1. Minimum wage. The minimum hourly wage is $6.50 per hour. Starting October 
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1, 2006, the minimum hourly wage is $6.75 per hour. Starting October 1, 2007, the 
minimum hourly wage is $7.00 per hour. Starting October 1, 2008, the minimum hourly 
wage is $7.25 per hour. Starting October 1, 2009, the minimum hourly wage is $7.50 per 
hour. If the highest federal minimum wage is increased in excess of the minimum wage 
in effect under this section, the minimum wage under this section is increased to the same 
amount, effective on the same date as the increase in the federal minimum wage, but in 
no case may the minimum wage exceed the minimum wage otherwise in effect under this 
section by more than $1 per hour.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the increase in the minimum wage proposed in Committee 
Amendment "A" from $7.35 per hour in 2008 and $7.70 per hour in 2009 to $7.25 per 
hour in 2008 and $7.50 per hour in 2009. This amendment also eliminates the increase 
proposed for 2010 and eliminates the annual indexing. 
SPONSOREDBy$ =:: ~~ 
(Senator STRIMLING) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FlSCAL NOTE j{EQt:IRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/06/08 ;:Idac:.. 
123rdMAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 1697 
LR 226(04) 
An Act To Ensure Fair Wages 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Strimling of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
LR0226(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Amend Maine's Bottle Laws II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1696
Committee Amendment CA_B_S326 (Senate)
Amends: 32 MRSA §1863-A, 32 MRSA §1866

Report "C" 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 603, L.D. 1696, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Maine's Bottle Laws" 
II 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1863-A, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 819, §3, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
4. Wine and spirits containers. For wine and spirits containers of greater than 50 
milliliters, the refund value may not be less than 15¢. Beginning April 1, 2008, the 
refund value for wine and spirits containers of greater than 50 milliliters may not be less 
than 5¢. 
Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §1866, sub-§4, ~A, as amended by PL 2003, c. 499, §6, is 
further amended to read: 
A. 
In addition to the payment of the refund value, the initiator of the deposit under 
section 1 863-A, subsections 1, 2 and 4 shall reimburse the dealer or local redemption 
center for the cost of handling beverage containers subject to section 1863-A, in an 
amount that equals at least 3 ¢ per returned container for containers picked up by the 
initiator before March 1, 2004 ftflEl~ at least 3 1I2¢ for containers picked up on or after 
March I, 2004 and at least 4¢ for containers picked up on or after March 1, 2008. 
The initiator of the deposit may reimburse the dealer or local redemption center 
directly or indirectly through a party with which it has entered into a commingling 
agreement. 
Sec. 3. 32 MRSA §1866, sub-§4, ~, as corrected by RR 2003, c. 1, §34, is 
amended to read: 
B. 
In addition to the payment of the refund value, the initiator of the deposit under 
section 1863-A, subsection 3 shall reimburse the dealer or local redemption center for 
the cost of handling beverage containers subject to section 1863-A in an amount that 
equals at least 3¢ per returned container for containers picked up by the initiator 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f3" to S.P. 603, L.D. 1696 
I 
before March I, 2004 aae .. at least 3 1I2¢ for containers picked up on or after March 
I, 2004 and at least 4¢ for containers picked up on or after March I, 2008. The 
initiator of the deposit may reimburse the dealer or local redemption center directly or 
indirectly through a contracted agent or through a party with which it has entered into 
a commingling agreement.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and is the minority report of the committee. It 
reduces the minimum refund value for wine and spirits containers of greater than 50 
milliliters to not less than 5¢ beginning April 1, 2008. It also increases the handling fee 
for beverage containers to at least 4¢ for containers picked up on or after March I, 2008. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure Fair Wages
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1697
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S586 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ",6 "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 604, 
L.D. 1697, Bill, "An Act To Ensure Fair Wages" 
Amend the amendment in the first indented paragraph after the title (page 1, line I 1 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "section 2 and inserting the following:" and 
inserting the following: 'sections 2 and 3.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all ofthe 2nd indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, lines 12 and 13 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in the 5th indented paragraph after the title (page I, line 32 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "section 5." and inserting the following: 
'sections 5 to 7.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 10 (page 2, lines 1 to 16 in 
amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment retains exemptions to the minimum wage and overtime laws that are 
in current law but are removed by the bill and Committee Amendment "A". 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(SeeattM 
SPONSORED BY~~ .1. J;J.--V---
(Senator DOW) 
COUNTY: Lincoln 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09108 frac.. 
LD 1697 
LR 226(06) 
An Act To Ensure Fair Wages 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" g" to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Dow of Lincoln 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Approp riationsl Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
($54,837) 
($54,837) 
Projections 
2009-10 
($60,287) 
($60,287) 
Projections 
2010-11 
($63,141 ) 
($63,141) 
This amendment eliminates the General Fund cost of the bill of$54,837 in fiscal year 2008-09. It restores the 
exemptions to the minimum wage and overtime laws and eliminates the need for one Labor and Safety Inspector 
position in the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor. 
As amended, this bill increases the minimum wage to $7.35 per hour in 2008, $7.70 per hour in 2009 and $8.00 per 
hour in 2010 and provides for an annual adjustment to the minimum wage based on the change in the Consumer Price 
Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). 
As amended, this bill also increases the amount offines and penalties that may be assessed on employers who violate 
the minimum wage and overtime laws and provides that 90% is to be paid to the State and 10% to the affected 
employee. The increase in General Fund revenue is estimated to be $97,800 annually, beginning in fiscal year 2008-
09. 
LR0226(06) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Ensure Fair Wages
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1697
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S628 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "c..,,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 604, 
L.D. 1697, Bill, "An Act To Ensure Fair Wages" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 6th indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, line 33 in amendment) and all of section 10 (page 2, lines 1 to 16 in amendment) 
and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after section 9 the following: 
'Sec. 10. Administration. The Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards 
shall perform any increase in the number of inspections and investigations associated 
with the removal of several major exemptions from the minimum wage and overtime 
provisions under this Act within its existing resources.' , 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards to 
perfonn any inspection or investigation associated with the removal of several major 
exemptions from the minimum wage and overtime provisions under the Act using its 
existing resources. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SPONSORED BY: 4;-=~!;~C::;;;~~-~~~52:~:;;-~~ 
(Senator STRIMLING) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 04114/08 :tvae 
LD 1697 
LR 226(10) 
An Act To Ensure Fair Wages 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" ~" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Strimling of Cumberland 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
($54,837) 
($54,837) 
Projections 
2009-10 
($60,287) 
($60,287) 
This amendment eliminates the ongoing General Fund cost of the bill beginning in fiscal year 2008-09. 
Projections 
2010-11 
($63,141) 
($63,141) 
This amendment requires the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor to perform /lny additional 
inspections and investigations associated with the removal of several major exemptions from the minimum wage and 
overtime provisions within existing budgeted resources. According to information provided by the Department of 
Labor, the Bureau of Labor Standards will meet the requirements of this amendment by balancing the work between 
the new requirements and the random inspections currently done. 
LR0226(lO) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure Fair Wages
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1697
Senate Amendment SA_A_S587 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT 'A-" to S.P. 604, L.D. 1697, Bill, "An Act To Ensure 
Fair Wages" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 8 and 9. 
II 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes provisions regarding employees' remedies and provisions 
that increase penalties for violation of the minimu 
e laws. 
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S PO N SO RED BY: --'-"'~.,.,.L----=----c'_'-"------"'--"--""--""'-"L....:=..-' 
(Senator DOW) 
COUNTY: Lincoln 
P'ISCAL l\()lL i{U..!lIREO 
(See altachcd) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/09/08 frac:.. 
LD 1697 
LR 226(07) 
An Act To Ensure Fair Wages 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Dow of Lincoln 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$0 
$97,800 
$0 
($97,800) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$97,800 
($97,800) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$97,800 
($97,800) 
This amendment increases the ongoing General Fund cost of the bill by $97,800 per year beginning in fiscal year 2008-
09. This amendment eliminates the provisions in the bill that increased the amount of fines and penalties that may be 
assessed on employers who violate the minimum wage and overtime laws. 
LR0226(07) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, To Improve Maine's Homemaker Services Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1699
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: EDMONDS, PINGREE, MARRACHE

Legislative Document 
No. 1699 
S.P.606 
March 23, 2007 
Resolve, To Improve Maine's Homemaker Services Program 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by President EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative PINGREE of North Haven and Senator: MARRACHE of 
Kennebec. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 1. Homemaker services program. Resolved: That the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall increase the pay rate of those homemaker services 
providers who assist lower-income senior citizens from $17.00 to $18.75 per hour. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to increase the 
pay rate of the homemaker services providers who assist lower income senior citizens 
from $17.00 to $18.75 per hour.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 103: Board of Pesticides Control Regulatory Agenda, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1700
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 1700 
H.P.1183 
House of Representatives, March 23, 2007 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 103: 
Board of Pesticides Control Regulatory Agenda, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Order 2006, H.P. 1055. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Pnnted on re.:yded 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 103: 
Board of Pesticides Control Regulatory Agenda, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 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 In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 103: Board of 
Pesticides Control Regulatory Agenda, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources.
Resolve, To Review the Disciplinary Process of the Board of Licensure in Medicine
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1701
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: PINGREE, ROTUNDO, GROSE, MILLER, MILLS, ROSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 1701 
H.P.1184 
House of Representatives, March 23, 2007 
Resolve, To Review the Disciplinary Process of the Board of 
Licensure in Medicine 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PINGREE of North Haven. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: GROSE of Woolwich, MILLER of Somerville, MILLS of Farmington, 
PERR Y of Calais, Senator: ROSEN of Hancock. 
Prulled Oil rel.:ycleJ p<.lpt'f 
Sec. 1. 
Review of disciplinary process and report to Legislature. 
Resolved: That the Director of the Maine Quality Forum shall convene a group of 
stakeholders of the Board of Licensure in Medicine, including representatives of the 
board, particularly its consumer advocate, as well as representatives of the Office of the 
Attorney General, the Maine Medical Association and the public and others at the 
director's discretion, to review the board's current disciplinary process, to consider 
improvements in the due process afforded to both licensees and complainants and to 
ensure as much transparency in the disciplinary process as possible. The director shall 
submit a report based upon the review, including necessary implementing legislation, to 
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over business, research 
and economic development matters no later than January 15, 2008. The joint standing 
committee may submit a bill based on the report to the Second Regular Session of the 
123rd Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Director of the Maine Quality Forum to convene a 
stakeholder group to review the disciplinary process of the Board of Licensure in 
Medicine and to make a report on any recommended improvements in the due process 
protections for both licensees and complainants and in the transparency of the 
disciplinary process.
An Act To Allow Stores under 10,000 Square Feet To Be Open on Certain Holidays (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1702
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: COTTA, MITCHELL, BOLAND, HAYES, LANSLEY, WEAVER, WEDDELL, WESTON

Legislative Document 
No. 1702 
H.P.1185 
House of Representatives, March 23, 2007 
An Act To Allow Stores under 10,000 Square Feet To Be Open on 
Certain Holidays 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative COTTA of China. 
Cosponsored by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BOLAND of Sanford, CRA Y of Palmyra, HAYES of Buckfield, LANSLEY 
of Sabattus, WEAVER of York, WEDDELL of Frankfort, Senator: WESTON of Waldo. 
Pnnted on recyded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17 MRS A §3204, sub-§2, ~HH, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §55 
and as affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
HH. 
Stores with more than 5,000 square feet of interior customer selling space that 
engage in retail sales and that do not require, as a condition of employment, that their 
employees work on Sundays. If an employer decreases the average weekly work 
hours of an employee who has declined to work on Sundays, it is prima facie 
evidence that the employer has required Sunday work as a condition of employment 
in violation of this section, unless the employer and employee agreed that the 
employee would work on Sundays when the employee was initially hired. In no 
event, however, may any store having more than ~ 
10,000 square feet of interior 
customer selling space be open on Easter Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas 
l3 
Day. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows stores having under 10,000 square feet of interior customer selling 
space to be open on Easter Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The current 
maximum is 5,000 square feet.
An Act To Regulate Presettlement Lawsuit Funding (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1703
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BRAUTIGAM, CLEARY, HINCK, PRIEST, DAMON, MILLS
Amends: 9-A MRSA §1

Legislative Document 
No. 1703 
H.P.1186 
House of Representatives, March 23, 2007 
An Act To Regulate Presettlement Lawsuit Funding 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representati ve TREAT of Farmingdale. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CLEARY of Houlton, HINCK 
of Portland, PRIEST of Brunswick, Senators: DAMON of Hancock, MILLS of Somerset. 
Printed on recydeo p:lptr 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 9-A MRSA §1-301, sub-§40, as amended by PL 1987, c. 396, §8, IS 
further amended to read: 
40. 
"Supervised loan" means a consumer loan, including a loan made pursuant to 
open end credit, in which the rate of the finance charge, calculated according to the 
actuarial method, exceeds 12 114% per year, or wffi6h that is secured by an interest in real 
estate. "Supervised loan" includes a loan or advance made to a civil litigant who is a 
Maine resident without regard to whether the loan or advance is secured by an interest in 
property or must be repaid based on the outcome of the litigation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that pre settlement lawsuit funding constitutes supervised lending 
subject to the Maine Consumer Credit Code. As a result, lenders who engage in this type 
of lending would be required to be licensed to operate in the State and make the loans 
subject to the same interest rate limits and disclosure requirements as other consumer 
loans. 
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Resolve, To Study the Enactment Procedures for Municipal Ordinances
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1705
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BARSTOW, STRIMLING, CUMMINGS, FAIRCLOTH, PINGREE, SIMPSON, TARDY, BARTLETT, COURTNEY

Legislative Document 
No. 1705 
H.P.1188 
House of Representatives, March 23, 2007 
Resolve, To Study the Enactment Procedures for Municipal 
Ordinances 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
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MllLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representati ves: BERUBE of Lisbon, Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of 
Bangor, PINGREE of North Haven, SIMPSON of Auburn, TARDY of Newport, Senators: 
BARTLETT of Cumberland, COURTNEY of York. 
Printed on rel.:yded paper 
Sec. 1. Study of municipal ordinance enactment procedures. Resolved: 
That the Executive Department, State Planning Office, referred to in this resolve as "the 
office," shall convene a working group to study and reform the laws governing the 
enactment procedures for municipal ordinances. The office shall invite the participation 
of all interested parties. 
The office shall report the findings, recommendations and 
implementing legislation of the working group to the Joint Standing Committee on State 
and Local Government no later than January 15,2008. The Joint Standing Committee on 
State and Local Government may submit a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 
123rd Legislature implementing the recommendations of the working group regarding 
changes to municipal ordinance enactment procedures. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Executive Department, State Planning Office to convene a 
working group of persons interested in studying and reforming the laws governing the 
enactment procedures for municipal ordinances. The office is required to report to the 
Joint 
Standing 
Committee on 
State 
and 
Local 
Government 
with 
findings, 
recommendations and legislation to implement those recommendations.
An Act To Make Changes in the Laws Regarding Raffles
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1704
Committee Amendment CA_A_H457 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,~ " to H.P. 1187, L.D. 1704, Bill, "An Act To 
Make Changes in the Laws Regarding Raffles" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 2 to 6 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of paragraph A and inserting the 
following: 
'A. 
The Chief of the State Police may issue one special exempt raffle license per 
year to any organization, department or class eligible to hold a raffle under subsection 
without obtaining a license. The special exempt raffle license entitles the licensee 
to hold one raffle in which the holder of a winning chance receives something of 
value worth more than $10,000 but not more than $75,000. A raffle licensed under 
this paragraph may be structured as a progressive raffle that is divided into a 
maximum of 12 multiple drawings with previous entries rolled into subsequent 
drawing pots and with the final drawing to be held within 12 months of the first. 
Drawings must be used to randomly select a smaller group to be eligible for the final 
prize to be awarded after the final drawing. Section 341 does not apply to raffles 
licensed under this section.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes a provision in the bill that permits raffle tickets to be sold up 
to one hour after a beano game as an exception to current law. This amendment specifies 
that multiple drawing raffles are progressive raffles that are divided into a maximum of 
drawings with previous entries rolled into subsequent drawings. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Changes in the Laws Regarding Raffies
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1704
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: BRYANT, PLUMMER, DIAMOND
Amends: 17 MRSA §331

Legislative Document 
No. 1704 
H.P.1187 
House of Representatives, March 23, 2007 
An Act To Make Changes in the Laws Regarding Raffies 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representative: PLUMMER of Windham, Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Prillted on recy<.:led paper 
1· 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17 MRS A §324-A, sub-§2,~, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §10 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
B. 
Raffle tickets may be sold in accordance with chapter 14. Notwithstanding the 
other provisions of this section, raffle tickets may be sold up to one hour after the 
beginning of a "beano" game. 
Sec. 2. 17 MRSA §331, sub-§8-A, ~A, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 796, §3, is 
amended to read: 
A. 
The Chief of the State Police may issue one special exempt raffle license per 
year to any organization, department or class eligible to hold a raffle under subsection 
without obtaining a license. The special exempt raffle license entitles the licensee 
to hold one raffle in which the holder of a winning chance receives something of 
value worth more than $10,000 but not more than $75,000. 
The raffle may be 
di vided into multiple drawings with the final drawing to be held within 12 months of 
the first. Drawings must be used to randomly select a smaller groups to be eligible 
for the final prize to be awarded after the final drawing. Section 341 does not apply 
to raffles licensed under this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the period of time during which raffle tickets may be sold at a beano 
game. It also provides that a raffle for a prize valued at greater than $10,000 but less than 
$75,000 may be divided into multiple drawings.
Resolve, Establishing a Commission To Review State House and Capitol Complex Security Issues
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1706
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: GROSE, BURNS, CAMPBELL, GREELEY, LORING, PRIEST, WALCOTT

Legislative Document 
No. 1706 
H.P.1189 
House of Representatives, March 23, 2007 
Resolve, Establishing a Commission To Review State House and 
Capitol Complex Security Issues 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative GROSE of Woolwich. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BURNS of Berwick, CAMPBELL of Newfield, GREELEY 
of Levant, LORING of the Penobscot Nation, PRIEST of Brunswick, WALCOTT of Lewiston. 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve proposes to establish a commission to review State House and Capitol 
complex security issues. In conducting the review, the commission shall explore: 
1. 
Different means of screening visitors to the Capitol complex for weapons, 
including but not limited to knives, firearms and objects that may be used as weapons; 
2. 
Creative methods of enhancing the security presence in the capitol complex, 
including but not limited to the recruitment of experienced retired law enforcement 
officers; 
3. Methods of facilitating continuing education opportunities for capitol complex 
security personnel that are specifically targeted to enhancing the performance of the 
duties of security personnel; and 
4. 
The availability of creative funding for enhanced security, including but not 
limited to federal funds and outside funding.
An Act To Require Municipalities To Enforce the Collection of the State Excise Tax on Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Certain Recreational Vehicles Owned by Maine Residents Registered Outside the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1707
Committee Amendment CA_A_H526 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 1190, L.D. 1707, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Municipalities To Enforce the Collection of the State Excise Tax on Motor 
Vehicles, Watercraft and Certain Recreational Vehicles Owned by Maine Residents 
Registered Outside the State" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Revenue Services To Convene a Study 
Group on Excise Tax Enforcement' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Study group. Resolved: That the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services shall convene a study group to explore 
opportunities for more effective enforcement of motor vehicle and watercraft excise 
taxes. When choosing members of the study group, the bureau must invite participation 
from the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, the Department 
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, representatives of municipal government and groups 
representing motor vehicle and watercraft dealers; and be it further 
Sec.2. Study and recommendations. Resolved: That the study group under 
section 1 shall review the extent of evasion of the motor vehicle and watercraft excise 
taxes, especially in border areas of the State, and identify strategies to decrease the extent 
of evasion. The study group shall report its findings and any recommendations to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Taxation by January 15,2008. The committee may submit 
legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature relating to the report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and directs the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services to convene a study group to identify 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT' ~ 
t. H.P. 1190, L.D. 170' 
I 
strategies to decrease evasion of motor vehicle and watercraft excise taxes and report to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation by January 15, 2008. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05/07 Mae 
LD 1707 
LR 2543(02) 
An Act To Require Municipalities To Enforce the Collection of the State Excise Tax on Motor 
Vehicles, Watercraft and Certain Recreational Vehicles Owned by Maine Residents Registered 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Outside the State 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" n" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs associated with the study group can be absorbed by Maine Revenue Services utilizing existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2543(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Require Municipalities To Enforce the Collection of the State Excise Tax on Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Certain Recreational Vehicles Owned by Maine Residents Registered Outside the State (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1707
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: WHEELER, BOWMAN, BURNS, CHASE, HILL, MARLEY, MAZUREK, PILON, TUTTLE, COURTNEY
Amends: 36 MRSA §1491-A, 36 MRSA §1507

Legislative Document 
No. 1707 
H.P. 1190 
House of Representatives, March 23, 2007 
An Act To Require Municipalities To Enforce the Collection of the 
State Excise Tax on Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Certain 
Recreational Vehicles Owned by Maine Residents Registered 
Outside the State 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WHEELER of Kittery. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOWMAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BURNS of Berwick, CHASE of Wells, HILL of York, MARLEY of Portland, 
MAZUREK of Rockland, PILON of Saco, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: COURTNEY of 
York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1491-A is enacted to read: 
§1491-A. Municipal enforcement 
A municipality shall enforce the provisions of this chapter against a resident of the 
municipality that registers a vehicle outside of the State to avoid the tax under this 
chapter. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §1507 is enacted to read: 
§1507. Municipal enforcement 
A municipality shall enforce the provisions of this chapter against a resident of the 
municipality that registers a watercraft outside of the State to avoid the tax under this 
chapter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires municipalities to enforce the excise tax laws against residents of the 
municipalities that register their motor vehicles, aircraft or watercraft outside of the State 
to avoid the State's excise tax laws. 
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An Act To Exempt Persons 65 Years of Age or Older Whose Income Is Below the Poverty Line from Paying Property Taxes on Their Homes
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1708
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BEAUDOIN, SULLIVAN, ADAMS, CONNOR, GROSE, HILL, HOGAN, MILLER, SILSBY, WHEELER
Amends: 36 MRSA §6

Legislative Document 
No. 1708 
H.P. 1191 
House of Representatives, March 23, 2007 
An Act To Exempt Persons 65 Years of Age or Older Whose Income 
Is Below the Poverty Line from Paying Property Taxes on Their 
Homes 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BEAUDOIN of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, CONNOR of Kennebunk, GROSE of Woolwich, HILL 
of York, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MILLER of Somerville, SILSBY of Augusta, 
WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §6S4, sub-§l, ~G is enacted to read: 
G. The homestead as defined in section 681 of a person who is 65 years of age or 
older and whose income is below the poverty thresholds for persons 65 years of age 
or older most recently established by the United States Census Bureau. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an exemption from residential property taxes for the home of a 
person who is 65 years of age or older and whose income is below poverty thresholds.
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1718
Committee Amendment CA_A_H316 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1201, L.D. 1718, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reduce the Size of the 
Legislature" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05109/07 haC! 
LD 1718 
LR 1980(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reduce the Size of the 
Legislature 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A " 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Future biennium net savings - General Fund 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Nov-07 
General 
Question 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions increases the ballot length, an additional 
appropriation of $8,000 or more may be required. 
If this constitutional amendment is approved by the voters, the size of the Legislature will be reduced by 19 
Representatives and 2 Senators. Reducing the size ofthe Legislature will result in cost savings to the Legislative 
budget in the Personal Services and All Other line categories beginning in fiscal year 2014-15. The projected future 
savings are estimated to be $861,242 in fiscal year 2014-15, $750,461 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $946,497 in fiscal 
year 2016-17. The Legislature will also require a General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2013-14 to conduct the 
redistricting. Based upon the amount of funds appropriated and spent for this purpose in fiscal year 2002-03, the cost 
in fiscal year 2013-14 is estimated to be $525,000. 
LR1980(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority To Conduct a Study of Possible Western Connector Roads to Municipal Centers in Cumberland and York Counties
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1720
Committee Amendment CA_A_H487 (House)
Committee: Transportation, incorporates a fiscal note

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" j)-" to H.P. 1203, L.D. 1720, "Resolve, Directing 
the Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority To Conduct a Study 
of Possible Western Connector Roads to Municipal Centers in Cumberland and York 
Counties" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Transportation, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/07 hac:. 
LD 1720 
LR668(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority To Conduct 
a Study of Possible Western Connector Roads to Municipal Centers in Cumberland and York 
Counties 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" n" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Minor cost increase - Maine Turnpike Authority 
LR0668(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow the Creation of a School District in Northern Franklin County
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1722
Committee Amendment CA_A_H405 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. l205, L.D. 1722, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow the Creation of a School District in Northern Franklin County" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05104/07 
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LD 1722 
LR 2496(02) 
An Act To Allow the Creation of a School District in Northern Franklin County 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined fiscal impact - General Fund 
Undetermined fiscal impact - school administrative units 
The fiscal impact, either positiive or negative, of allowing school administrative units that are municipalities or sch 
administrative districts to combine with other school administrative districts or allowing unincorporated townships. 
join or create school administrative districts can not be determined at this time. 
LR2496(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Veterinarians To Notify Municipalities of Rabies Vaccinations of Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1727
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: HILL, COURTNEY, BLANCHETTE, CARTER, GERZOFSKY, LUNDEEN, PRATT
Amends: 7 MRSA §3916

Legislative Document 
No. 1727 
H.P.121O 
House of Representatives, March 26, 2007 
An Act To Require Veterinarians To Notify Municipalities of Rabies 
Vaccinations of Dogs 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CARTER of Bethel, GERZOFSKY of 
Brunswick, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PRATT of Eddington. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §3916, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Notice to municipality. A veterinarian who issues a certificate of rabies 
vaccination for a dog pursuant to subsection 2 shall, within one month of issuing the 
certificate, forward by mail, e-mail or fax a copy of that certificate to the clerk of the 
municipality in which the owner resides or, if the owner resides in the unorganized 
territory, to the dog recorder in that unorganized territory or, in the absence of a duly 
authorized dog recorder, to a dog recorder in the nearest municipality or unorganized 
territory in the same county in which the owner resides. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a veterinarian who issues a certificate of rabies vaccination for a 
dog to forward within one month of issuing the certificate a copy of the certificate to the 
clerk of the municipality in which the owner resides or, if the owner resides in the 
unorganized territory, to the dog recorder in that unorganized territory or, in the absence 
of a duly authorized dog recorder, to a dog recorder in the nearest municipality or 
unorganized territory in the same county in which the owner resides.
An Act To Strengthen the Authority of Concealed Weapons Permits and Define the Term "Crossbow" in Maine Law
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1728
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY
Amends: 15 MRSA §393, 25 MRSA §2003

Legislative Document 
No. 1728 
H.P.1211 
House of Representatives, March 26, 2007 
An Act To Strengthen the Authority of Concealed Weapons Permits 
and Define the Term "Crossbow" in Maine Law 
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 15 MRSA §393, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 419, §9 and affected 
by § 12, is further amended to read: 
2. Application after 5 years. A person subject to the provisions of subsection 1 
may, after the expiration of 5 years from the date that the person is finally discharged 
from the sentences imposed as a result of the conviction or adjudication, apply to the 
Commissioner of Public Safety for a permit to carry a firearm or crossbow. That person 
may not be issued a permit to carry a concealed firearm pursuant to Title 25, chapter 252. 
A permit issued pursuant to this subsection is valid for 4 years from the date of issue 
unless sooner revoked for cause by the issuing authority. 
Sec. 2. 15 MRS A §393, sub-§7, ~A-l is enacted to read: 
A-I. "Crossbow" means a mechanical device equipped with a working safety that 
propels an arrow or bolt, consists of, but is not limited to, strings, cables and prods, is 
transversely mounted on either a shoulder or handheld stock that is at least 25 inches 
in length and is mechanically held at full or partial draw and released by a trigger or 
similar mechanism that is incorporated into the stock or by hand. 
Sec. 3. 25 MRSA §2003, sub-§I, ~, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 
341, §3, is amended to read: 
B. 
Is not disqualified to possess a firearm pursuant to Title 15, section 393 aOO~ is 
not disqualified as a permit holder under that same section and is not disqualified to 
possess a firearm under federal law. 
SUMMARY 
This bill: 
1. Provides that a person may not be issued a concealed weapons permit if the person 
is disqualified from having a firearm under state or federal law; 
2. 
Places an expiration term on permits issued pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 15, section 393, subsection 2; and 
3. Provides a definition for "crossbow," a term currently not defined in Maine law, 
for law enforcement purposes.