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An Act To Establish a Uniform Building and Energy Code
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2257
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H1005 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/3,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1619, 
L.D. 2257, Bill, "An Act To Establish a Uniform Building and Energy Code" 
Amend the amendment in §9722 in subsection 6 in paragraph H in subparagraph (2) 
in the last line (page 5, line 3 in amendment) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the amendment in §9722 in subsection 6 in paragraph I in the last line (page 
5, line 6 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"buildings." and inserting the 
following: 'buildings;' 
Amend the amendment in §9722 in subsection 6 by inserting after paragraph I the 
following: 
'J. In the adoption and amendment ofthe Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, 
ensure that nontraditional or experimental construction, including but not limited to 
straw bale and earth berm construction, is permissible under the code; and 
K. In the adoption and amendment ofthe Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, 
ensure that building materials from local sawmills, including but not limited to 
nongraded lumber, are permissible under the code.' 
Amend the amendment in §9724 by striking out all of subsection 4 (page 5, lines 41 
and 42 and page 6, lines 1 and 2 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'4. Exception. This section does not prohibit the adoption or enforcement of an 
ordinance of any political subdivision that sets forth provisions for local enforcement of 
building codes. The requirements of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code do 
not apply to: 
A. Log homes or manufactured housing as defined in chapter 951; or 
B. Post and beam or timber frame construction.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board, in 
adopting and amending the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, to ensure that 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT .. 6" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1619, L.D. 2257 
nontraditional or experimental construction, including straw bale and earth berm 
construction, and building materials from local sawmills are permissible under the code. 
This amendment also specifies that the requirements of the Maine Uniform Building and 
Energy Code do not apply to post and beam and timber fr me construction. 
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SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~~~~~~+z~+-_ 
(Representative SMITH, N.), 
TOWN: Monmouth 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish a Unifonn Building and Energy Code
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2257
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H996 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT if'" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1619, 
L.D. 2257, Bill, "An Act To Establish a Unifonn Building and Energy Code" 
Amend the amendment in §9722 in subsection 6 in paragraph H in subparagraph (2) 
in the last line (page 5, line 3 in amendment) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the amendment in §9722 in subsection 6 in paragraph 1 in the last line (page 
5, line 6 in amendment) by striking out the following: "buildings." and inserting the 
following: 'buildings; and' 
Amend the amendment in §9722 in subsection 6 by inserting after paragraph [ the 
following: 
'J. In the adoption and amendment of the Maine Unifonn Building and Energy Code, 
ensure that nontraditional or experimental construction, including but not limited to 
straw bale and earth benn construction, is pennissible under the code,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board, in 
adopting and amending the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, to ensure that 
nontraditional or experimental construction, including straw bale and earth berm 
construction, is permissible un 
r the code. 
SPONSORED BY: ---,~#a~1r-..(.....,.~c:.L:.!-f--f-~4-
(Representative SMITH, N.) 
TOWN: Monmouth 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/1 0/08 frac:.. 
LD 2257 
LR 3523(05) 
An Act To Establish a Uniform Building and Energy Code 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "fro· to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, N. of Monmouth 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Building Codes and Standards, can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR3523(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Establish a Unifonn Building and Energy Code
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2257
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S613 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "fit: to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1619, L.D. 2257, Bill, "An Act To Establish a Unifonn Building and Energy Code" 
Amend the amendment on page 5 in §9724 in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 5, 
line 27 in amendment) by striking out the following: "2,000" and inserting the following: 
'5,000' 
Amend the amendment on page 5 in §9724 in subsection 1 in the 6th line (page 5, 
line 30 in amendment) by striking out the following: "2,000" and inserting the following: 
'5,000' 
Amend the amendment on page 6 in section 4 in §2351 in the 2nd line (page 6, line 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "2,000 inhabitants, and in every town of 
2,000" and inserting the following: '~5,000 inhabitants, and in every town of ~ 
5,000' 
Amend the amendment on page 8 in §2373 in the first paragraph in the 2nd line (page 
8, line 25 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"2,000" and inserting the 
following: '5,000' 
Amend the amendment on page 8 in §2373 in the first paragraph in the 4th line (page 
8, line 27 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"2,000" and inserting the 
following: '5,000' 
Amend the amendment on page 12 by inserting after section 21 the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 18 in the 2nd line (page 12, line 19 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "2,000" and inserting the following: '5,000' 
Amend the bill in section 18 in the 5th line (page 12, line 22 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "2,000" and inserting the following: '5,000" 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1619, L.D. 2257 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the number of residents a municipality, town or city must 
have to enforce the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code and to appoint an 
inspector of b' . 
res' 
000 residents 
SPONSOREDBY:~~ ______ ~~~~~~~_ 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, a Major Substantive Rule of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election· Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2258
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 2258 
H,P.1621 
House of Representatives, March 14,2008 
. Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 3: 
Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election· Practices 
(EMERGENCY) 
... ~ . 
Reported by Representative PATRICK of Rumford for the Commission on Governmental 
Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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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 
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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 3: Maine 
Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, a provisionally adopted major substantive 
rule of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 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 3: Maine Clean 
Election Act and Related Provisions, a major substantive rule of the Commission on 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.
Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Convey a Certain Easement Interest in Lands
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2260
Committee Amendment CA_A_S556 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 889, L.D. 2260, "Resolve, Authorizing 
the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Convey a Certain Easement Interest 
in Lands" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page \- 123LR3556(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/01/08 
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LD 2260 
LR3556(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Convey a Certain Easement 
Interest in Lands 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from the conveyance of the transmission line 
easement can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. This conveyance may also result in a minor General 
Fund revenue increase resulting in no change to the current budget. 
LR3556(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Pertaining to the Definition of "Milk
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2262
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Amends: 7 MRSA §2900, 7 MRSA §2901-D

Legislative Document 
No. 2262 
H.P.1626 
House of Representatives, March 18,2008 
An Act Pertaining to the Definition of "Milk" 
Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 
955, subsection 4. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §2900, sub-§5-A is enacted to read: 
5-A. Fresh milk. "Fresh milk" means milk offered for sale to the public that has not 
been dehydrated, rehydrated or reconstituted in whole or in part and does not contain 
caseins, casein products or caseinates other than those caseins, casein products or 
caseinates that occur naturally. 
Sec. 2. 7 MRSA §2900, sub-§6-A is enacted to read: 
6-A. Maine fresh milk. "Maine fresh milk" means milk consisting entirely of fresh 
milk produced in the State. 
Sec. 3. 7 MRS A §2900, sub-§13-A is enacted to read: 
13-A. Northeastern fresh milk. 
"Northeastern fresh milk" means milk consisting 
entirely of fresh milk produced in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New 
York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine. 
Sec. 4. 7 MRS A §2901-A, as amended by PL 1999, c. 679, Pt. A, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
§2901-A. Standards and labeling 
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this chapter, milk and milk products, 
defined in accordance with standards then in effect that have been adopted by the United 
States Government and labeled in conformity with labeling requirements then in effect 
that have been adopted by the United States Government, are considered to conform with 
the definitions and labeling requirements set forth in this chapter; except that containers 
of milk and cream packaged in Maine must also bear the name and address of the Maine 
licensed milk distributor and sufficient information to identify the milk plant where 
packaged and milk labeled as fresh must comply with section 2901-D. 
Sec. 5. 7 MRSA §2901-D is enacted to read: 
§2901-D. Labeling milk as fresh 
A person may not sell milk labeled as "fresh milk," "Maine fresh milk" or 
"Northeastern fresh milk" unless the milk meets the definition of those terms under 
section 2900, subsection 5-A, 6-A or 13-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the sale of milk labeled as "fresh milk," "Maine fresh milk" or 
"Northeastern fresh milk" unless the milk meets the definition for the term used, as 
enacted in the bill. Civil penalties under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 
2908-A apply as well as the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources' 
authority to apply for an injunction under Title 7, section 2910-A.
An Act To Encourage Energy Conservation by the Maine State Housing Authority Pursuant to the State Government Evaluation Act Review
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2264
Committee Amendment CA_A_H1004 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ii" to H.P. 1627, L.D. 2264, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage Energy Conservation by the Maine State Housing Authority Pursuant to the 
State Government Evaluation Act Review" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph CC in the 2nd line (page 2, line 8 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "participate" the following: t, with resources derived from 
sources except the conservation program fund under Title 35-A, section 321 I-A, 
subsection 5,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that, in carrying out its authority to support and participate 
in markets that reward energy conservation, the Maine State Housing Authority may use 
resources derived from any source except the conservation program fund established by 
the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, 
section 321 I-A, subsection 5. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Reduce the Amount Collected for the Purpose of the E-9-1-1 System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2265
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: RINES, BARTLETT, BLISS, CUMMINGS, FITTS, FLETCHER, PINGREE, PRATT, TARDY, SMITH
Amends: 25 MRSA §2927

Legislative Document 
No. 2265 
H.P.1628 
House of Representatives, March 19,2008 
An Act To Reduce the Amount Collected for the Purpose of the 
E-9-1-1 System 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative RINES of Wiscasset. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, FITTS of 
Pittsfield, FLETCHER of Winslow, PINGREE of North Haven, PRATT of Eddington, 
TARDY of Newport, Senator: SMITH of Piscataquis. 
Prmtnl un feC) deli pi1pt'r 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2927, sub-§l-B, as amended by PL 2007, c. 68, §5, is further 
amended to read: 
I-B. Statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge. The activities authorized under this chapter are 
funded through a special statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge levied on each residential and 
business telephone exchange line, including private branch exchange lines and Centrex 
lines, cellular or wireless telecommunications service customers, including prepaid 
wireless telephone service customers, interconnected voice over Internet protocol service 
customers and semipublic coin and public access lines. The statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge 
may not be imposed on more than 25 lines or numbers per customer billing account, 
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except that this limitation does not apply to prepaid wireless telephone services. In the 
case of cellular or wireless telecommunications service customers, the place of residence 
of those customers must be determined according to the sourcing rules for mobile 
telecommunications services as set forth in Title 36, section 2556. The statewide E-9-1-1 
surcharge is :S{)¢ 45¢ per month per line or number or, in the case of prepaid wireless 
telephone services, :S{)¢ 45¢ per month or 30-day increment of service per customer. The 
statewide E-9-I-I surcharge must be collected from the customer on a monthly basis by 
each local exchange telephone utility, cellular or wireless telecommunications service 
provider and interconnected voice over Internet protocol service provider and be shown 
separately as a statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge on the customer's bill, except that in the case 
of prepaid wireless telephone service, the collection of the statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge is 
governed by subsection I-C. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces the statewide E-9-1-1 surcharge from 50¢ per month to 45¢ per 
month. 
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An Act To Strengthen Maine's Consumer Protections against "Slamming 1
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2269
Committee Amendment CA_A_H893 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT_ ,,/1 " 
to H.P. 1632, L.D. 2269, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen Maine's Consumer Protections against "Slamming"" 
1 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the 4th and 5th lines (page 1, lines 7 
and 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "without the customer's express authorization 
and" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the 5th line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "is" the following: 'expressly authorized by the customer as' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in subparagraph (3) (page 1, line 12 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "authorization" the following: 'of the customer' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 6 in the first line (page 1, line 21 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "commission" and inserting the following: 'Public Advocate' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the provision of the bill that prohibits a local or intrastate 
interexchange carrier of telecommunications services from initiating a change of a 
customer's carrier without the customer's express authorization. The amendment removes 
the provision of the bill that prohibits such a carrier from misrepresenting its identity or 
services when conversing with potential customers and removes the provision of the bill 
that requires that the carrier make and retain audio recordings of telephone conversations 
with customers who authorize a change of carriers. The amendment changes the customer 
education portion of the bill to require the Public Advocate rather than the Public Utilities 
Commission to provide the customer education. 
FISCAL .\OTE /{EQLlRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/31108 ;::b?ac 
LD 2269 
LR 3560(02) 
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Consumer Protections against "Slamming" 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'ff " 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs associated with this legislation can be absorbed by the Office of the Public Advocate and the Public 
Utilities Commission utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR3560(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Consumer Protections against "Slamming
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2269
Senate Amendment SA_A_S569 (Senate)
Amends: 35-A MRSA §2102

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 1632, L.D. 2269, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen Maine's Consumer Protections against "Slamming"" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §2102, sub-§l, ~A is enacted to read: 
A. 
The commission may not grant approval to a telephone utility under this 
subsection unless the telephone utility submits evidence satisfactory to the 
commission that the telephone utility has at least $250,000 in fixed assets in this State 
or the telephone utility purchases and maintains a surety bond satisfactory to the 
commission in the amount of $250,000 to ensure the telephone utility has the 
financial ability to meet its obligations under this Title. This paragraph does not 
apply to a telephone utility authorized to provide telephone service in this State on 
the effective date of this paragraph.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, a telephone utility may not furnish service in any municipality in 
which another telephone utility is furnishing services without the approval of the Public 
Utilities Commission. 
This amendment adds a provision to the bill to provide that the commission may not 
grant such approval to a telephone utility not currently authorized to provide service in 
this State unless the telephone utility provides satisfactory evidence that the telephone 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT" 
"to H.P. 1632, L.D. 2269 
utility has at least $250,000 in fixed assets in this State or the telephone utility purchases 
and maintains a surety bond in the amount of $250,000 to ensure it has the financial 
ability to meet its obligations under tne utility laws. 
SPONSORED BY: ~/---~ 
(Senator BAR~ 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FTSC-\L .'\OTE REQLlRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/08 
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LD 2269 
LR 3560(04) 
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Consumer Protections against "Slamming" 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Bartlett of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs associated with this legislation can be absorbed by the Public Utilities Commission utilizing existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR3560(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Change the Formula for Calculation of the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2270
Committee: Taxation
Amends: 36 MRSA §1482

Legislative Document 
No. 2270 
H.P.1633 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2008 
An Act To Change the Formula for Calculation of the Motor 
Vehicle Excise Tax 
Reported by Representative PIOTTI of Unity for the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation 
pursuant to Resolve 2007, chapter 107. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed under Joint Rule 
218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1482, sub-§l, ~C, as amended by PL 2001, c. 671, §32, is 
further amended to read: 
C. 
For the privilege of operating a motor vehicle or camper trailer on the public 
ways, each motor vehicle, other than a stock race car, or each camper trailer to be so 
operated is subject to excise tax as follows, except as specified in subparagraph (3): a 
sum equal to ;!4 21 mills on each dollar ofthe maker's list price for the first or current 
year of model, ++--l-,Q.ll. mills for the 2nd year, ~ 
U mills for the 3rd year, M 11 
mills for the 4th year, ~ 
mills for the 5th year, 4.5 mills for the 6th year, 4 mills 
for the 7th year and -4lJ. mills for the etll 8th and succeeding years. The minimum 
tax is $5 for a motor vehicle other than a bicycle with motor attached, $2.50 for a 
bicycle with motor attached, $15 for a camper trailer other than a tent trailer and $5 
for a tent trailer. The excise tax on a stock race car is $5. 
(1) On new registrations of automobiles, trucks and truck tractors, the excise tax 
payment must be made prior to registration and is for a one-year period from the 
date of registration. 
(2) Vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan are subject to 
an excise tax determined on a monthly proration basis if their registration period 
is less than 12 months. 
(3) For commercial vehicles manufactured in model year 1996 and after, the 
amount of excise tax due for trucks or truck tractors registered for more than 
26,000 pounds and for Class A special mobile equipment, as defined in Title 29-
A, section 101, subsection 70, is based on the purchase price in the original year 
of title rather than on the list price. 
Verification of purchase price for the 
application of excise tax is determined by the initial bill of sale or the state sales 
tax document provided at point of purchase. The initial bill of sale is that issued 
by the dealer to the initial purchaser of a new vehicle. 
For motor vehicles being registered pursuant to Title 29-A, section 405, subsection 1, 
paragraph C, the excise tax must be prorated for the number of months in the 
registration. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces the motor vehicle excise tax in the first year and the 8th and 
subsequent years, increases the tax in the 2nd to 7th year and lengthens the schedule for 
reduction of the tax to recognize that motor vehicles have a longer useful life on average 
than when the current formula was adopted.
Resolve, To Temporarily Suspend the Rate-setting Procedures for the Forest Products Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2273
Senate Amendment SA_A_S492 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " 
to S.P. 896, L.D. 2273, "Resolve, To Temporarily 
Suspend the Rate-setting Procedures for the Forest Products Industry" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the 3rd paragraph from the end in the last line 
(page 2, line 16 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "department." the following: 
'Records collected by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to its 
responsibilities under this resolve are subject to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 16, 
section 614, subsection 1.' 
Amend the resolve in section 3 in the 2nd line (page 2, line 29 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
"forest products harvesting and hauling services" and inserting the 
following: 'the compensation of forest harvesters and haulers' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the reference to the committee of jurisdiction and clarifies 
that certain records obtained by the Department of the Attorney General in conducting its 
study may be kept confidential pursuant to law. 
SPONSORED BY, ~ 
(Senator MARTIN) 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Temporarily Suspend the Rate-setting Procedures for the Forest Products Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2273
House Amendment HA_A_H810 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" /f:; to S.P. 896, L.D. 2273, "Resolve, To Temporarily 
Suspend the Rate-setting Procedures for the Forest Products Industry" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the 3rd paragraph from the end in the last line 
(page 2, line 16 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "department." the following: 
'Records collected by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to its 
responsibilities under this resolve are subject to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 16, 
section 614, subsection I.' 
Amend the resolve in section 3 in the 2nd line (page 2, line 29 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
"forest products harvesting and hauling services" and inserting the 
following: 'the compensation offorest harvesters and haulers' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the reference to the committee of jurisdiction and clarifies 
that certain records obtained by the Department of the Attorney General in conducting its 
study may be kept confidential pursuant to law. 
SPONSORED By:~d--c-
(Representative. 
K 
) 
TOWN: Allagash 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2274
Committee Amendment CA_A_H952 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A- "_to H.P. 1639, L.D. 2274, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Municipal Tree Growth Reimbursement Formula" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the 2nd blocked paragraph by striking 
out the first sentence (page 1, lines 28 to 30 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 'A 
municipality may not receive a reimbursement payment under this section that would 
exceed an amount determined b:y calculating the tree gro'lt'th tax loss less the municipal 
savings in educational costs attributable to reduced state valuation.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in subparagraph 4 in the 
2nd line (page 2, line 12 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "land" the following: 
'and the average value of tree growth land' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment deletes language that is inconsistent with the changes in the bill and 
inserts language in the definition of "reduced tree growth valuation" that was 
inadvertently omitted. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Authorizing the Creation of a Veterans Campus and the Conveyance of the State's Interest in Certain Real Property in the City of Bangor
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2275
Committee Amendment CA_A_S568 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 904, L.D. 2275, "Resolve, Authorizing 
the Creation of a Veterans Campus and the Conveyance of the State's Interest in Certain 
Real Property in the City of Bangor" 
Amend the resolve by inserting after the 8th indented paragraph after the title the 
following: 
'Whereas, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of 
General Services is authorized by its existing authority pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, chapter 153 to lease to the Maine Veterans' Homes the land described in 
this resolve to allow Maine Veterans' Homes to begin site work for the development of 
the integrated veterans' campus in Bangor as soon as possible; and' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 7 (page 5, lines 13 to 20 in L.D.) 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes out section 7, which relates to the existing authority of the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services to 
lease the property described in the resolve to allow Maine Veterans' Homes to begin site 
work as soon as possible, and moves the language to the preamble. 
FISCAL \OTf: 1~E(Ji ll{ED 
{See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03/08 .:?dac:.. 
LD 2275 
LR 3553(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the Creation of a Veterans Campus and the Conveyance ofthe State's Interest in 
Certain Real Property in the City of Bangor 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A. " 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Costs associated with the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services conveying 
certain state property in Bangor to establish a veterans' campus can be absorbed by the department utilizing existing 
budgeted resources. Any proceeds generated from the sale of state property must be deposited in the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services, Capital Repair and Improvement account. 
Proceeds from the lease of state property must be deposited in the Real Property Internal Service Fund. 
LR3553(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve the Administration of State-Municipal Revenue Sharing
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2276
Committee Amendment CA_A_H951 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 1641, L.D. 2276, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Administration of State-Municipal Revenue Sharing" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes provisions from the bill regarding distributions from the 
Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services. 
¥ISCAL :\on: IU.(jl IIH'.!) 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/08 MaC 
LD 2276 
LR 3563(02) 
An Act To Improve the Administration of State-Municipal Revenue Sharing 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Office of the Treasurer of State can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR3563(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create Efficiencies in Professional Licensing Laws Pursuant to the State Government Evaluation Act Review of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2278
House Amendment HA_A_H967 (House)
Amends: 10 MRSA §8003-G

HOUSE AMENDMENT .• ;1" to H.P. 1644, L.D. 2278, Bill, "An Act To Create 
Efficiencies in Professional Licensing Laws Pursuant to the State Government Evaluation 
Act Review of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph A in subparagraph (II) in the last line (page 
I, line 34 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "subsection 5-8" and inserting the 
following: IsectiQI1J~001:G' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4 (page 3, lines I to 16 in L.o.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 4. 10 MRSA §8003-G is enacted to read: 
§8003-G. Duty to require certain information from applicants and licensees 
The Office of Licensin-K- and Registration, referred to in this subsection as "the 
office," including the licensing boards and commissions and regulatory functions within 
the office. shall require: 
1. 
Respond to inquiries. 
All applicants for license renewal to rcspond to all 
inquirics set forth on rcnewal forms; and 
2. Report in writing. All licensees and applicants for licensure to report in writing 
to the office no later than 10 days after the change or event, as the case may bc: 
A. Chal1g~~f nam~_Qr-'Lclclres§; 
B. C rim inal conv iction; 
C. 
Revocation, suspension or other disciplinary action taken in this or any other 
jurisdiction against any occupational or professional license held by the applicant or 
licensee; or 
D. Any material change in the conditions or qualifications set forth in the original 
application for licensure submitted to the office.' 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
IIO"S': AMENDMENT ·ff' t" H.P. '644, C.D. 22" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment moves the statutory provision pertaining to the duty to require 
certain information from applicants and licensees from the general administrative 
authority of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations, Office of 
Licensing and Registration to a new section of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10 to 
permit the office and the boards, commissions and regulatory function within the office to 
enforce this provision. 
SPO NSO RED BY: ---+'>'I-D'".I=-'-+---"t::>'"'""'--=,.Lf)4LI""F-+-
TOWN: Monmouth 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarity and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2280
House Amendment HA_B_H916 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "8,, to H.P, 1645, L.D. 2280, Bill, "An Act To Clarity 
and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units" 
Amend the biT! by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 20-A MRS A §1002, sub-§2-B is enacted to read: 
2-8. Waiver of restriction on volunteers. Notwithstanding subsection 2-A, the 
commissioner, upon application by the school board or superintendent of a small or 
geographically isolated school, may waive the restrictions of subsection 2-A when the 
number of school volunteers is significantly limited by the size of the community in 
which the school is located, The commissioner shall adopt routine technical rules, as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, to implement the provisions of this 
subsection.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits a member of a school board or that member's spouse from 
serving as a volunteer in a public school over which the member's school board has 
jurisdiction if the volunteer has primary responsibility for a curricular, cocurricular or 
extracurricular program or activity and reports directly to the superintendent, principal, 
athletic director or other school administrator. 
This amendment allows the Commissioner of Education to waive this restriction upon 
application by the school board or superintendent of a small or geographically isolated 
school if the number of vOlun,teers is limi"ted bY7£he 
si e of the, community in which the 
school is located. 
/ I I r1 
SPONSORED BY: 
" [/W t, 
. 
(Representative WALKER) 
TOWN: Lincolnville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2280
House Amendment HA_D_H988 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "V" to H.P. 1645, L.D. 2280, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 25 the following: 
'Sec. 26. 
Formation of regional school unit by School Union 60 and 
School Administrative District No. 12. 
Notwithstanding the minimum regional 
school unit size requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 1461, 
subsection 3, paragraph B, School Union 60 and School Administrative District No. 12 
are authorized to submit a reorganization plan for consolidation into a regional school 
unit to the Commissioner of Education. The commissioner may not disapprove the plan 
on the basis of the size ofthe proposed school unit.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides an exception to the minimum regional school unit size 
requirements for School Union 60 and School Administrative District No. 12 to allow 
them to submit a plan for reorganization as a regional school unit due to their geographic 
isolation and the low population density of northern Piscataquis and Somerset counties. 
The Commissioner of Education may not disapprove the plan solely because it fails to 
meet the minimum size requirements. 
SPONSOREDBy: ___ ~_~ 
__ jf-__ ~~~~~ 
___________ , 
I' 
(Representative JOHNSON) 
TOWN: Greenville 
FISCAL NOIE iH~('i( 'I{U, 
(See attached) 
.1 
Page \- 123 LR3490(l1 )-1 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09/08 Mac.. 
LD 2280 
LR 3490(11) 
An Act To Clarify and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" V" 
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson of Greenville 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
This amendment will not change the total state and local cost of K-12 public education or the State's share of that cost. 
Providing an exception to the minimum regional school unit size requirements for School Union 60 and School 
Administrative District 12 due to their geographic isolation and low population density is not expected to significantly 
change the amount of savings anticipated to be achieved as a result ofthe reorganization of school administrative unit 
into regional school units pursuant to Public Law 2007, chapter 240, Part XXXX. 
LR3490(l1) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Clarify and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2280
Senate Amendment SA_B_S563 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 8" to H.P. 1645, L.D. 2280, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 20-A MRS A §1002, sub-§2-B is enacted to read: 
2-B. Waiver of restriction on volunteers. Notwithstanding subsection 2-A, the 
commissioner, upon application by the school board or superintendent of a small or 
geographically isolated school, may waive the restrictions of subsection 2-A when the 
number of school volunteers is significantly limited by the size of the community in 
which the school is located. The commissioner shall adopt routine technical rules, as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, to implement the provisions of this 
subsection. ' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits a member of a school board or that member's spouse from 
serving as a volunteer in a public school over which the member's school board has 
jurisdiction if the volunteer has primary responsibility for a curricular, cocurricular or 
extracurricular program or activity and reports directly to the superintendent, principal, 
athletic director or other school administrator. 
This amendment allows the Commissioner of Education to waive this restriction upon 
application by the school board or superintendent of a small or geographically isolated 
school if the number of volunteers is limited by the size of the community in which the 
school is located. 
SPONSORED BY: _+-2~-'""llo.L.-'~",--,'~_t;_._b~· 
......=....:,JL-/<L-~_ --.-:::--
(Senator RA YE) 
COUNTY: Washington 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2280
Senate Amendment SA_D_S599 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ,]) "to H.P. 1645, L.D. 2280, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 25 the following: 
'Sec. 26. Formation of regional school unit by School Union 60 and 
School Administrative District No. 12. Notwithstanding the minimum regional 
school unit size requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 1461, 
subsection 3, paragraph B, School Union 60 and School Administrative District No. 12 
are authorized to submit a reorganization plan for consolidation into a regional school 
unit to the Commissioner of Education. The commissioner may not disapprove the plan 
on the basis of the size of the proposed school unit.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides an exception to the minimum regional school unit size 
requirements for School Union 60 and School Administrative District No. 12 to allow 
them to submit a plan for reorganization as a regional school unit due to their geographic 
isolation and the low population density of northern Piscataquis and Somerset counties. 
The Commissioner of Education may not disapprove the plan solely because it fails to 
meet the minimum size requirements. 
SPONSOREDB4</{& 
(Senator SMITH, D.) 
COUNTY: Piscataquis 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09/08 MaC! 
LD 2280 
LR 3490(12) 
An Act To Clarify and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "1>" 
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, D. of Piscataquis 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
This amendment will not change the total state and local cost ofK-12 public education or the State's share of that cost. 
Providing an exception to the minimum regional school unit size requirements for School Union 60 and School 
Administrative District 12 due to their geographic isolation and low population density is not expected to significantl~ 
change the amount of savings anticipated to be achieved as a result of the reorganization of school administrative units 
into regional school units pursuant to Public Law 2007, chapter 240, Part XXXx. 
LR3490( 12) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Clarify and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2280
Senate Amendment SA_F_S679 (Senate)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1461

SENATE AMENDMENT ,,( "to H.P. 1645, L.D. 2280, Bill, "An Act To Clarify 
and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §1461, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. XXXX, 
§ 13, is amended to read: 
5. 
Referendum on reorganization plan. 
The municipal officers of each 
municipality in a proposed reorganized school administrative unit or any approved 
alternative organizational structure shall place a warrant article substantially as follows 
on the ballot of a municipal referendum conducted in accordance with the referendum 
procedures applicable to the school administrative unit of which the municipality is a 
member. 
"Article: 
Do you favor approving the school administrative reorganization plan 
prepared by the (insert name) Reorganization Planning Committee to reorganize 
(insert names of affected school administrative units) into a regional school unit or 
any approved alternative organizational structure, with an effective date of (insert 
date)? 
Yes No" 
THe followiRg statemeAt must aeeompaAy the artiele: 
"ExplaRation: 
A "YES" vote means that you approve of the (m\:Jnieipality or seRool 
administrative \:JAit) joiAing tRe proposed regional seRool unit. 
The finaAeial 
penalties HAder tRe MaiAe Revised Statl:ltes, Title 20 A, seetion 15696 to the 
existing seRool administrative \:JAits vAil no longer apply to the proposed regioAal 
seh 0 0 I Hnit. '" 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT ,,~ " to H.P. 1645, L.D. 2280 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the provisions of the law governing referenda on 
school reorganization plans apply to any approved alternative organizational structure. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~ 
(Senator BOWMAN) 
COUNTY: York 
--
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of a Task Force Convened To Evaluate and Recommend Revisions Regarding the Statutory Definition of Service Dog
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2285
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S598 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" II: " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1648, L.D. 2285, Bill, "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of a Task Force 
Convened To Evaluate and Recommend Revisions Regarding the Statutory Definition of 
"Service Dog"" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 2nd to 6th paragraphs after the title 
(page 1, lines 15 to 24 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment retains reference to the mentally disabled in sections of the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 17, chapter 47, subchapter 2. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
~~ 
(Senator STRIMLING) 
. 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT