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An Act To Amend the Animal Welfare Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2171
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S665 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT 'i3" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1545, L.D. 2171, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Animal Welfare Laws" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 47. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 52. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
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SPONSORED BY: 1f--V---b"L-f-f--~"-H----*---J,L~.,.u.-.a.r:::::::::::-'f 
(Senator ROT 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL:\U f"L Ht=(llIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04115/08 
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LD 2171 
LR 3086(08) 
An Act To Amend the Animal Welfare Laws 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,~" to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
($38,478) 
($38,478) 
Projections 
2009-10 
($71,340) 
($71,340) 
P.-ojections 
2010-11 
($72,548) 
($72,548) 
Decreases the class of crime from a Class C to a Class D, eliminating time served in a state correctional facility. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment eliminates the General Fund cost of the bill by striking the appropriation to the Department of 
Corrections of $3 8,478 in fiscal year 2008-09 for incarceration costs. 
LR3086(08) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Amend the Animal Welfare Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2171
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H982 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "H" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1545, 
L.D. 2171, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Animal Welfare Laws" 
Amend the amendment by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 1. 7 MRS A §621, as amended by PL 2005, c. 620, §21, is further amended 
by inserting after the first paragraph a new paragraph to read: 
The State Controller is authorized to advance up to $500,000 from the Board of 
Pesticides Control account to the Animal Welfare Fund during any state fiscal year if 
requested in writing by the commissioner. The funds must be used to meet expenditures 
of the animal welfare program within the department. The funds must be returned to the 
account before the close of the state fiscal year in which the advance was made.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the State Controller to advance up to $500,000 from the 
Board of Pesticides Control account to the Animal Welfare Fund if requested in writing 
by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources. 
SPONSOREDBY:_'_.'_-S:~/_'_()_·_~ 
______________ __ 
(Representative PIEH) 
TOWN: Bremen 
FISCA.L \OTr 1~F:Qllj{ED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09/08 
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LD 2171 
LR 3086(05) 
An Act To Amend the Animal Welfare Laws 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "!},, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Pieh of Bremen 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment authorizes an advance of up to $500,000 from the Board of Pesticides Control within the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to the Animal Welfare Fund within the Department of Agriculture, Food 
and Rural Resources to meet expenditures of the Animal Welfare Fund program. All funds advanced must be returnee. 
to the Board of Pesticides Control before the close of the fiscal year in which the advance is made. 
LR3086(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Animal Welfare Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2171
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S608 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1545, L.D. 2171, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Animal Welfare Laws" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 12,13, 14, 16,48 and 51. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the language that provides an affirmative defense for various 
violations of the animal welfare laws for agricultural animals kept in compliance with 
best management practices as determined by the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources. 
SPONSORED BY: __ 
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(Senator TURNER) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: Rules for Exemptions to the Ban on Flavored Cigarettes and Cigars, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of the Attorney General
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2170
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document 
No. 2170 
H.P.1544 
House of Representatives, January 24,2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 10: 
Rules for Exemptions to the Ban on Flavored Cigarettes and Cigars, 
a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of the Attorney 
General 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Department of the Attorney General 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
under Joint Rule 218. 
'IJ1~ 1?1.1J?d!:~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
It 
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 10: 
Rules for Exemptions to the Ban on Flavored Cigarettes and Cigars, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of the Attorney General that has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited III the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 10: Rules for 
Exemptions to the Ban on Flavored Cigarettes and Cigars, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of the Attorney General.
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H817 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" j)" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1547, 
L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part L by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. L-4. Raise additional seed money. 
Notwithstanding the procedures set 
forth in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, section 1125, a Maine Clean Election Act 
candidate has a one-time option to raise an additional 5% of seed money in the 2008 and 
2009 general election. If a Maine Clean Election Act candidate chooses to raise the 
additional 5% of seed money, the money must be raised between the day after the 
primary and August 31 st. The candidate may not solicit, accept or collect seed money 
contributions from a prior contributor; the seed money must come from new 
contributors. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a Maine Clean Election Act candidate a one-time option to 
raise an additional 5% of seed money in the 2008 and 2009 general election. The 
candidate must raise the money between the first day after the primary and August 31 st. 
The candidate may not solicit, accept or collect seed money contributions from a prior 
contributor. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~. G:/ M 
(Representati(91
S) 
I 
TOWN: Belf~ 
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FISCAL .\OTE REQL1RED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 
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LD 2173 
LR 3445(30) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment 'H" to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Giles of Belfast 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no effect on General Fund appropriations and revenue and a balanced budget is maintained 
for the 2008-2009 biennium. 
LR3445(30) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Govemment for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_D_H828 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT :D" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1547, 
L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Govemment for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part KK. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes Part KK of Committee Amendment "A". 
It removes the 
language that reestablishes the office of State Nuclear Safety Inspector and that repeals 
the State Nuclear Safety Advisor. 
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SPONSOREDBY:+~ 
__ ~~~~~~~/~~~~+-
______ _ 
(Representative FITTS) 
TOWN: Pittsfield 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 
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LD 2173 
LR 3445(20) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,~" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Fitts of Pittsfield 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no net effect on General Fund appropriations and revenue and a balanced budget 
is maintained for the 2008-2009 biennium. 
LR3445(20) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30,2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_G_H831 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "G "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1547, 
L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30,2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part LLLL. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from Committee Amendment "A" the Part that repeals the 
Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability, thereby restoring that 
office. 
SPONSOREDBY'7~~ ~ 
(Representative LANSLE 
TOWN: Sabattus 
FTSCA L -.;oTE REQUIRED, 
(See at"ta.:~hed). 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 
;tJ;paC! 
LD 2173 
LR3445(09) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment"~" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Lansley of Sabattus 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$0 
$1,187,867 
$0 
$820,386 
$0 
($367,481) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$838,103 
$838,103 
$0 
Projections 
2010-11 
$856,367 
$856,367 
$0 
This amendment will increase the General Fund cost of the bill by $1,187,867 in fiscal year 2008-09. Based on the 
estimated year-end balances, this amendment maintains a balanced budget for the 2008-2009 biennium. 
LR3445(09) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_H_H832 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" H-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1547, 
L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part L by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. L-4. Raise additional seed money. 
Notwithstanding the procedures set 
forth in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 2I-A, section 1125, a Maine Clean Election Act 
candidate has a one-time option to raise additional seed money in the 2008 and 2009 
general election up to an amount that equals the amount of the 5% reduction under 
section 2. If a Maine Clean Election Act candidate chooses to raise the additional seed 
money, the money must be raised between the day after the primary and August 31 st. 
The candidate may not solicit, accept or collect seed money contributions from a prior 
contributor; the seed money must come from new contributors.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a Maine Clean Election Act candidate a one-time option to 
raise an additional amount of seed money in the 2008 and 2009 general election to offset 
the 5% reduction under Part L, section 2. The candidate must raise the money between 
the first day after the primary and August 31 st. The candidate may not solicit, accept or 
collect seed money c 
ibutions from a prior contributor. 
(Representativ 
TOWN: Delfas 
FISCAL ~\Olt: Id:_VL IRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 Mac-
LD 2173 
LR3445(57) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" j..}" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Jiles of Belfast 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no effect on General Fund appropriations and revenue and a balanced budget is maintained 
for the 2008-2009 biennium. 
LR3445(57) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_I_H833 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT 'Y' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1547, 
L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part WW in section 2 in subsection 4 in paragraph A in 
subparagraph (4) in the last line (page 320, line 13 in amendment) by inserting after the 
following: "Authority;" the following: 'and' 
Amend the amendment in Part WW in section 2 in subsection 4 in paragraph A by 
striking out all of subparagraphs (5) to (8) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment eliminates the future diversion of funds from the Maine State 
Housing Authority for the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund for the fiscal years 
2009-10 through 2012-13. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: ---,~:::..;q...L.!!l.---==:::"="':_-A----!:..l!:....I-_( _~..::' 
=-_ 
(Representative 
TOWN: Belfast 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 ;t;r?ae 
LD 2173 
LR 3445(47) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
~ 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "Y' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Giles of Belfast 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2009-10 
$3,320,000 
($3,320,000) 
$3,320,000 
Projections 
2010-11 
$3,720,000 
($3,720,000) 
$3,720,000 
This amendment will have no net effect on General Fund appropriations and revenue and a balanced budget is 
maintained for the 2008-2009 biennium. This amendment will increase the General Fund cost of the bill by 
$3,320,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $3,720,000 in fiscal year 2010-11. 
LR3445(47) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_L_H836 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "L "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1547, 
L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part MMMM the following: 
'PARTNNNN 
Sec. NNNN-I. 22 MRS A §3273, sub-§9, ~C is enacted to read: 
C. Beginning October 1, 2013 and notwithstanding any provision of this section to 
the contrary, the department may not provide supplemental security income to a legal 
immigrant who is not eligible to receive and is not actually receiving benefits under 
this subsection on September 30, 2013.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment terminates, beginning October 1, 2013, the provIsIon of state 
supplemental security income to legal immigrants. A legal immigrant who is enrolled in 
the program and receiving supplemental security income as of September 30, 2013 
continues to be eligible to receive benefits. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative WALKER) 
TOWN: Lincolnville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 hae 
LD 2173 
LR3445(28) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "~,, to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Walker of Lincolnville 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no net effect on General Fund appropriations and revenue and a balanced budget is 
maintained for the 2008-2009 biennium. Fiscal impact will begin in fiscal year 2013-14. 
LR3445(28) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30,2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_N_H838 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "rf" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1547, 
L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30,2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part HHH in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 341, line 31 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: 
"$2,500,000" and inserting the following: 
'$1,000,000' 
Amend the amendment in Part HHH in section 1 by adding a new 2nd paragraph to 
read: 
'Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer 
$1,500,000 of surplus funds not needed for current operations by June 30, 2008 from the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services -
Capital Construction Reserve Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account to the 
Highway Fund for emergency road repairs.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces the transfer from the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of General Services - Capital Construction Reserve Fund, 
Other Special Revenue Funds account to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund 
by $1,500,000 and allocates $1,500,000 to the Highway Fund for emergency road repairs. 
SPONSORED BY: lJ Jt..~ p ~ 
(Representative BROWNE) 
TOWN: Vassalboro 
FTSCA L ,\uTE REQLlRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 MaC! 
LD 2173 
LR 3445(33) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" rJ " to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Browne of Vassalboro 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$1,500,000 
($1,500,000) 
($1,500,000) 
$1,500,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment will increase the General Fund cost of the bill by $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2007-08. Based on the 
estimated year-end balances, this amendment maintains a balanced budget for the 2008-2009 biennium. 
This amendment increases Highway Fund resources by $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2007-08. 
LR344S(33) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_K_H835 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §3762

HOUSE AMENDMENT" K" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1547, 
L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part MMMM the following: 
'PARTNNNN 
Sec. NNNN-l. 22 MRSA §3762, sub-§15, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 695, §I, is 
repealed. 
Sec. NNNN-2. 22 MRSA §3762, sub-§18 is enacted to read: 
18. Limitation on benefits. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the 
contrary, an adult may not receive benefits under this section for more than 60 months.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits to 5 years the length of time that an adult may receive benefits 
under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program or "TANF." A child of that 
adult would continue to receive T ANF benefits as provided in current law. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
SPONSORED BY: 
lM(StT~ 
(Representative WALKER) 
TOWN: Lincolnville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 Mac 
LD 2173 
LR 3445(27) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "K" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Walker of Lincolnville 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no net effect on General Fund appropriations and revenue and a balanced budget is 
maintained for the 2008-2009 biennium. The TANF program would still be required to meet federal maintenance of 
effort financial requirements. 
LR3445(27) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_T_H844 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,ry.: to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1547, 
L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part LLLL. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from Committee Amendment "A" the Part that repeals the 
Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability, thereby restoring that 
office. 
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SPONSORED BY: ----+---,~=-.''''''':c_/-'?~~~~J:'"'''--. _____ _ 
(Representative RINES) 
TOWN: Wiscasset 
FISCAL ~OTE REQUIRED 
(See attacbed) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 frac... 
LD 2173 
LR 3445(38) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,q" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriationsl Allocations 
General Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Rines of Wiscasset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$0 
$1,187,867 
$0 
$820,386 
$0 
($367,481 ) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$838,103 
$838,103 
$0 
Projections 
2010-11 
$856,367 
$856,367 
$0 
This amendment will increase the General Fund cost of the bill by $1,187,867 in fiscal year 2008-09. Based on the 
estimated year-end balances, this amendment maintains a balanced budget for the 2008-2009 biennium. 
LR3445(38) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_V_H847 (House)

LD 2173 
LR 3445(31) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" V" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropria tions/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Giles of Belfast 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,788,124 
Projections 
2009-10 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,788,124 
Projections 
2010-11 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,788,124 
This amendment will increase the General Fund cost of the bill by $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2008-09. Based on the 
estimated year-end balances, this amendment maintains a balanced budget for the 2008-2009 biennium. 
LR3445(31) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S500 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §3762

SENA TE AMENDMENT "{!,,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1547, L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations 
for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part MMMM the following: 
'PARTNNNN 
Sec. NNNN-i. 22 MRSA §3762, sub-§15, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 695, §1, is 
repealed. 
Sec. NNNN-2. 22 MRS A §3762, sub-§18 is enacted to read: 
18. Limitation on benefits. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the 
contrary, an adult may not receive benefits under this section for more than 60 months.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits to 5 years the length of time that an adult may receive benefits 
under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program or liT ANF." A child of that 
adult would continue to receive T ANF benefits as provided in current law. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
~_ _ 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY, lJJ~t ~ 
(Senator RA YE) 
COUNTY: Washington 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 
~ac=. 
LD 2173 
LR 3445(23) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''C; to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Raye of Washington 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no net effect on General Fund appropriations and revenue and a balanced budget is 
maintained for the 2008-2009 biennium. The TANF program would still be required to meet federal maintenance of 
effort financial requirements. 
LR3445(23) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_E_S502 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " £" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1547, L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations 
for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 27 on page 89 in the 2nd initiative in the 
first line (page 89, line 11 in amendment) by striking out the following: "to one provider 
per district" and inserting the following: 'in each of the 8 districts' 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 27 on page 91 in the 3rd initiative in the 
first line (page 91, line 23 in amendment) by striking out the following: "to one provider 
per district" and inserting the following: 'in each of the 8 districts' 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 27 on page 92 in the first initiative in the 
first line (page 92, line 1 in amendment) by striking out the following: "to one provider 
per district" and inserting the following: 'in each of the 8 districts' 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 27 on page 97 in the first initiative in the 
first line (page 97, line 1 in amendment) by striking out the following: "to one provider 
per district" and inserting the following: 'in each of the 8 districts' 
Amend the amendment in Part A in section 28 on page 141 in the first initiative in the 
first line (page 141, line 2 in amendment) by striking out the following: "to one provider 
per district" and inserting the following: 'in each of the 8 districts' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the consolidation of adult mental health crisis services into 
locations instead of7 as proposed in Committee Amendment "A." 
SPONSORED BY: -----'~~~' 
~_.......'.t~. 1~~~/L:"'===::::::--
(Senator RA YE) 
COUNTY: Washington 
FISCAL :\on: REQtlRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 
~ac:.. 
LD 2173 
LR3445(25) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "G, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Raye of Washington 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no net effect on General Fund appropriations and revenue and a balanced budget is 
maintained for the 2008-2009 biennium. 
LR3445(25) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_D_S501 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" D" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1547, L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations 
for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part MMMM the following: 
'PARTNNNN 
Sec. NNNN-I. 22 MRS A §3273, sub-§9, ~C is enacted to read: 
C. Beginning October 1, 2013 and notwithstanding any provision of this section to 
the contrary, the department may not provide supplemental security income to a legal 
immigrant who is not eligible to receive and is not actually receiving benefits under 
this subsection on September 30, 2013.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment terminates, beginning October 1, 2013, the prOVISIOn of state 
supplemental security income to legal immigrants. A legal immigrant who is enrolled in 
the program and receiving supplemental security income as of September 30, 2013 
continues to be CligibletT~enefits. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
t ~ 
(Senator RA YE) 
COUNTY: Washington 
FISCA.L ~OTE HEQLlRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 
~ac 
LD 2173 
LR 3445(24) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" J)" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Raye of Washington 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no net effect on General Fund appropriations and revenue and a balanced budget is 
maintained for the 2008-2009 biennium. Fiscal impact will begin in fiscal year 2013-14. 
LR3445(24) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_F_S503 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "f=" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1547, L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations 
for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part KK. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes Part KK of Committee Amendment "A". It removes the 
language that reestablishes the office of State Nuclear Safety Inspector and that repeals 
the State Nuclear Safety A,7dViSO : .. , 
SPONSORED BY: 
!'?'7~/'< M. 
(Senator SMITH, D.) 
COUNTY: Piscataquis 
FISCAL NOTE REQU1RED 
(See Attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 
~aC':. 
LD 2173 
LR 3445(19) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" F" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, D. of Piscataquis 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no net effect on General Fund appropriations and revenue and a balanced budget 
is maintained for the 2008-2009 biennium. 
LR3445(l9) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_H_S507 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " ~" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1547, L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations 
for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part MMMM the following: 
'PARTNNNN 
Sec. NNNN-I. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations 
and allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior, District & Administrative 0063 
Initiative: Provides funds for intensive case management and for substance abuse testing 
to support operation of the Kennebec County Co-Occurring Disorders Court program. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$85,000 
$85,000 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "H "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1547, L.D. 2173 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides funds to the Judicial Department to continue funding of the 
Kennebec County Co-Occurring Disorders Court program. The funds will be used for 
intensive case management and substance abuse testing. 
~.I 
.. SCALN~~3a 
SPONSORED BY: __ ----I~..-~ 
_____ 
_.,f--V----
(Senator MILLS, P.) 
COUNTY: Somerset 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/27/08 frac 
LD 2173 
LR3445(53) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" U "to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills, P. of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$0 
$85,000 
$0 
$85,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$85,000 
$85,000 
Projections 
2010-11 
$85,000 
$85,000 
This amendment will increase the General Fund cost of the bill by $85,000 in fiscal year 2008-09. Based on 
the estimated year-end balances, this amendment maintains a balanced budget for the 2008-2009 biennium. 
LR3445(53) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law II Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the FiscaC'vears Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2173
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_I_S509 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT "r" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1547, L.D. 2173, Bill, "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations 
for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law 
II 
Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the FiscaC'vears Ending 
June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after Part MMMM the following: 
'PART NNNN 
Sec. NNNN-I. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations 
and allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063 
Initiative: Appropriates funds to restore 7 Official Court Reporter positions. 
GENERAL FUND 
2007-08 
2008-09 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
0.000 
7.000 
Personal Services 
$0 
$600,936 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0 
$600,936 
Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063 
Initiative: Deappropriates funds as a result of the elimination of 7 Law Clerk positions 
and one Director of COUli Facilities position. 
GENERAL FUND 
2007-08 
2008-09 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
0.000 
(8.000) 
Personal Services 
$0 
($609,165) 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0 
($609,165) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "I" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1547, L.D. 2173 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
DEP ARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$0 
($8,229) 
$0 
($8,229) 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment restores funding for the 7 court reporter positions eliminated in 
Committee Amendment "A" and offsets the cost by eliminating 7 Law Clerk positions 
and one Director of Court Facilities position. 
F 
AL NOTE REQUIRED 
/1 
SPONSORED BY: +-r-=-~~~r-~~~~--------
(Senator MILL 
COUNTY: Somerset 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/27/08 frac:.. 
LD 2173 
LR 3445(54) 
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State 
Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" ( "to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills, P. of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$0 
($8,229) 
$0 
($8,229) 
Projections 
2009-10 
($8,482) 
($8,482) 
Projections 
2010-11 
($8,743) 
($8,743) 
This amendment will decrease the General Fund cost of the bill by $8,229 in fiscal year 2008-09. Based on 
the estimated year-end balances, this amendment maintains a balanced budget for the 2008-2009 biennium 
LR3445(54) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act Relating to Studded Tires
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2176
Committee Amendment CA_A_S462 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
"to S.P. 836, L.D. 2176, Bill, "An Act Relating 
to Studded Tires" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRS A §1919, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §24 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
1. Prohibited May 1st to October 1st. Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3, 
from the first day of May to the first day of October, a person may not operate a vehicle 
with tires having metal studs, wires, spikes or other metal protruding from the tire tread. 
Pneumatic tires that feature embedded blocks, studs, flanges, cleats, spikes or other 
protuberances that are retractable may be used any time of the year, except that the 
protuberances may not be engaged or extended from the first day of May to the first day 
of October.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment clarifies that pneumatic tires with 
retractable studs, flanges, cleats, spikes or other protuberances may be used year-round 
provided that the protuberances are not be engaged or extended from the first day of May 
to the first day of October. 
FISCAL NOTE REQYlRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03112/08 frac 
LD 2176 
LR 3410(02) 
An Act Relating to Studded Tires 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Will reduce traffic infractions. A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR3410(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1