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An Act To Increase the Amount of Money a Resident in a Nursing Home May Spend on Personal Expenses
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0880
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, DOW, CEBRA
Amends: 22 MRSA §3274-A

Legislative Document 
No. 880 
S.P.273 
February 27,2007 
An Act To Increase the Amount of Money a Resident in a Nursing 
Home May Spend on Personal Expenses 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: DOW of Lincoln, Representative: CEBRA of Naples. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3274-A, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 563, §4, is amended to 
read: 
§3274-A. Personal needs of nursing home residents 
In administering this chapter, the department shall ensure that eligible individuals 
residing in nursing homes, as defined in section 1812-A, sfl.a.ll have at least m $50 a 
month for personal needs. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the amount of money a nursing home resident may retain for 
personal expenses.
An Act To Create a 5-year Statute of Limitations for Environmental Violations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0882
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, SMITH, SAVAGE
Amends: 38 MRSA §347-A

Legislative Document 
No. 882 
S.P.275 
February 27, 2007 
An Act To Create a 5-year Statute of Limitations for Environmental 
Violations 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: SMITH of Piscataquis, Representative: SAVAGE of Falmouth. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §347-A, suh-§8 is enacted to read: 
8. Limitations on enforcement actions. Notwithstanding Title 14, section 752, any 
enforcement action for civil or administrative penalties brought by the department or the 
Attorney General for a violation of this Title, of rules adopted under this Title or of the 
terms or conditions of a license, permit or order issued by the department must be 
initiated \vithin 5 years of the date of the knowledge by the department or the Attorney 
General of the violation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires enforcement actions for violations of environmental laws to be 
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brought by the Department of Environmental Protection or the Attorney General within 5 
years of the date of knowledge by the department or the Attorney General of the 
violation.
An Act To Create lOa 5-year Statute of Limitations for Environmental Violations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0882
Committee Amendment CA_A_S202 (Senate)
Amends: 38 MRSA §347-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ''A "to S.P. 275, L.D. 882, Bill, "An Act To Create 
lOa 5-year Statute of Limitations for Environmental Violations" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Create a to-year Statute of Limitations for Certain 
Environmental Violations' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §347-A, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8. 
Limitations on air and wastewater discharge enforcement actions. 
The 
following limitations apply to air and wastewater discharge enforcement actions. 
A. If a licensee has reported to the department a violation of chapter 4 or of rules 
adopted under chapter 4, an enforcement action for civil or administrative penalties 
brought by the department or the Attorney General for that violation must be initiated 
within 10 years of the date the licensee reported the violation to the department. 
B. If a licensee has reported to the department a violation of chapter 3, subchapter 1, 
article 2 or of rules adopted under chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 2, an enforcement 
action for civil or administrative penalties brought by the department or the Attorney 
General for that violation must be initiated within 10 years of the date the licensee 
reported the violation to the department.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It requires certain enforcement actions related to 
air emissions and wastewater discharges to be initiated by the Department of 
Environmental Protection or the Attorney General's Office within 10 years of the date 
that the license reported the violation to the department. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow lOa Self-pay Patient To Choose between Generic and Brand-name Medications
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0883
Committee Amendment CA_A_S40 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 281, L.D. 883, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
lOa Self-pay Patient To Choose between Generic and Brand-name Medications" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the indented paragraph in the 11 th line (page 1, line 14 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "With" and inserting the following: 'Except for 
prescribed drugs listed under the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act 
of 1970, 21 United States Code, Section 812, as amended, as Schedule II drugs, with' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the indented paragraph in the 14th line (page 1, line 33 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "With" and inserting the following: 'Except for 
prescribed drugs listed under the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act 
of 1970, 21 United States Code, Section 812, as amended, as Schedule II drugs, with' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment retains the provisions of the bill that allow a self-pay patient to 
purchase prescribed brand-name drugs even if the prescriber has not indicated that the 
prescription is for brand-name only. The amendment excludes from this provision drugs 
that are listed as Schedule II drugs on the federal drug schedule. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07/07 frac::.. 
LD883 
LR 1305(02) 
An Act To Allow a Self-pay Patient To Choose between Generic and Brand-name Medications 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ','A " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Maine Board of Pharmacy within the Office of Licensing and Registration, Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1305(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Personal Watercraft
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0888
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MILLS, BRYANT, PATRICK, PINEAU, THERIAULT, WATSON, GOOLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 888 
H.P.673 
House of Representatives, February 28,2007 
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Personal Watercraft" 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative MILLS of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, PATRICK of Rumford, PINEAU of Jay, 
THERIAULT of Madawaska, WATSON of Bath, Senator: GOOLEY of Franklin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §13001, sub-§23, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
23. Personal watercraft. "Personal watercraft" means any motorized watercraft that 
is 14 feet or less in hull length as manufactured, has as its primary source of propulsion 
an inboard motor powering a jet pump and is capable of carrying one or more persons in 
a sitting, standing or kneeling position. "Personal watercraft" includes, but is not limited 
to, a jet ski, wet bike, surf jet and miniature speedboat. 
"Personal watercraft" also 
includes motorized watercraft whose operation is controlled by a water skier. "Personal 
watercraft" does not include a motorized watercraft that is not capable of being operated 
in excess of 15 miles per hour and does not generate an unreasonable amount of noise. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts a motorized watercraft that is not capable of being operated in 
excess of 15 miles per hour and does not generate an unreasonable amount of noise from 
the definition of "personal watercraft" in the laws governing inland fisheries and wildlife.
An Act To Reduce Watercraft Noise Levels on Lakes
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0887
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: FITTS, BENOIT
Amends: 12 MRSA §13070

Legislative Document 
No. 887 
H.P.672 
House of Representatives, February 28,2007 
An Act To Reduce Watercraft Noise Levels on Lakes 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representati ve BRYANT of Windham. 
Cosponsored by Representative FITTS of Pittsfield and 
Senator: BENOIT of Sagadahoc. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §13068-A, sub-§10, ~A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§380 and affected by §422, is amended to read: 
A. 
A person may not operate a motorboat in such a manner as to exceed: 
(1) A noise level of W 85 decibels when subjected to a stationary sound level 
test with and without cutouts engaged and as prescribed by the commissioner; or 
(2) A noise level of ~ 70 decibels when subjected to an operational test 
measured with and without cutouts engaged and as prescribed by the 
commissioner. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §13070, sub-§7, ~, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by c. 655, Pt. B, §382 and affected by §422, is further amended to read: 
B. 
A person may not operate an airmobile in such a manner as to exceed: 
(1) A noise level of W 85 decibels when subjected to a stationary sound level 
test with and without cutouts engaged and as prescribed by the commissioner; or 
(2) 
A noise level of ~ 70 decibels when subjected to an operational test 
measured with and without cutouts engaged and as prescribed by the 
commissioner. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces the permissible stationary sound level of watercraft and airmobiles 
from 90 decibels to 85 decibels and permissible operational sound level from 75 decibels 
to 70 decibels.
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Personal Watercraft
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0888
Committee Amendment CA_A_H153 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 673, L.D. 888, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Definition of "Personal Watercraft"" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 23 in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 10 and 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "is not capable of being operated in excess of 
miles per hour" and inserting the following: 
'does not have a horsepower rating 
greater than 15 horsepower' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement from the bill that the watercraft not be 
capable of being operated in excess of 15 miles per hour and replaces it with the 
requirement that the watercraft not have a horsepower rating greater than 15 horsepower. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/20107 frac:.. 
LD888 
LR 1992(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Personal Watercraft" 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,;4 " 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR1992(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt from Excise Tax Maine Military Personnel Who Are Serving Their Tours of Duty in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0893
Committee Amendment CA_A_H580 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,j} " to H.P. 678, L.D. 893, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt from Excise Tax Maine Military Personnel Who Are Serving Their Tours of 
Duty in Maine" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 16 in the first line (page 1, line 13 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "A" and inserting the following: 'Vehicles owned by a' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Effective date. This Act takes effect November 1,2007.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the motor vehicle excise tax exemption applies to 
motor vehicles owned by an eligible active duty service member and adds an effective 
date. 
FISCAL :\OTI:. J{H2URED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/13/07 Mae 
LD893 
LR 137(02) 
An Act To Exempt from Excise Tax Maine Military Personnel Who Are Serving Their Tours of Duty , 
in Maine 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "fJ,,, 
Committe~: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No state fiscal impact 
The-loss of local motor vehicle excise tax revenue is expected to be minor. 
LR0137(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow and Regulate Additional Pari-mutuel Wagering at Commercial Tracks
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0891
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: PATRICK, BRYANT, JACKSON, MAREAN, MOORE, PINEAU, SA VIELLO, THERIAULT
Amends: 8 MRSA §275-B

Legislative Document 
No. 891 
H.P.676 
House of Representatives, February 28, 2007 
An Act To Allow and Regulate Additional Pari-mutuel Wagering at 
Commercial Tracks 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PATRICK of Rumford. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, JACKSON of Allagash, MAREAN of Hollis, 
McDONOUGH of Scarborough, MOORE of Standish, PINEAU of Jay, SA VIELLO of 
Wilton, THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 8 MRSA §275-B, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Live, simulcast or replayed races. A commercial track may sell pari-mutuel 
pools on live, simulcast or replayed horse races using technology determined by the 
commission by rule as being most beneficial to the industry. Technology allowed under 
this subsection must allow telephone account wagering. Rules adopted to govern 
telephone account wagering pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. 8 MRSA §275-B, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Lucky seven. Lucky seven or similar sealed tickets may be sold by a commercial 
track when that game of chance is licensed by the Chief of the State Police. Lucky seven 
games may be conducted as long as a valid license certificate is properly displayed and 
only during those times when a commercial track is licensed to accept pari-mutuel 
wagers. Twenty-five percent of the gross profit from the sale of lucky seven tickets must 
be forwarded to the commission for deposit into the Animal Welfare Fund established by 
Title 7, section 3906-8, subsection 2. Money deposited in the Animal Welfare Fund 
pursuant to this subsection must be used by the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources for the welfare of equines notwithstanding Title 7, section 3906-8, 
subsection 2. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a commercial track to sell pari-mutuel pools on live, simulcast or 
replayed horse races using technology that must allow telephone account wagering. This 
bill also allows lucky seven or similar sealed tickets to be sold at commercial tracks, with 
25% of the gross proceeds to go to the Animal Welfare Fund for the welfare of equines. 
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An Act To Exempt from Excise Tax Maine Military Personnel Who Are Serving Their Tours of Duty in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0893
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FLOOD, McCORMICK, CAIN, CRAVEN, GILES
Amends: 36 MRSA §1483

Legislative Document 
No. 893 
H.P.678 
House of Representatives, February 28, 2007 
An Act To Exempt from Excise Tax Maine Military Personnel Who 
Are Serving Their Tours of Duty in Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CRAVEN of Lewiston, GILES of Belfast. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1483, sub-§14, as amended by PL 1995, c. 12, §2 and as 
affected by §4, is further amended to read: 
14. 
Antique and experimental aircraft. Antique and experimental aircraft as 
defined in Title 6, section 3, subsections 10-A and 18-E and registered according to the 
provisions of Title 6; aOO 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §1483, sub-§15, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 12, §3 and as 
affected by §4, is amended to read: 
15. Adaptive equipment. Adaptive equipment installed on a motor vehicle owned 
by a disabled person or the family of a disabled person to make that vehicle operable or 
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accessible by a disabled person~; and 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §1483, sub-§16 is enacted to read: 
16. Active military stationed in Maine. A person on active duty serving in the 
Armed Forces of the United States who is permanently stationed at a military or naval 
post, station or base in the State. A member of the Armed Forces of the United States 
stationed in the State who desires to register that member's vehicle in this State shall 
present certification from the commander of the member's post, station or base, or from 
the commander's designated agent, that the member is permanently stationed at that post, 
station or base. For purposes of this subsection, "a person on active duty serving in the 
Armed Forces of the United States" does not include a member of the National Guard or 
the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces. 
SUMMARY 
Under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003, formerly the federal 
Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, a nonresident member of the United States 
Armed Forces is exempt from the excise tax imposed on motor vehicles. 
This bill extends that exemption from the payment of excise tax on motor vehicles to 
all members of the United States Armed Forces, regardless of their state of residency, 
who are permanently stationed at a military or naval post, station or base in Maine. The 
exemption does not apply to members of the National Guard or the Reserves of the 
United States Armed Forces. 
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An Act To Establish a 6-month Registration Period for Farm Truck License Plates
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0894
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: THOMAS, PLOWMAN, BROWNE, CURTIS, FISHER, RICHARDSON, THERIAULT, SCHNEIDER, SHERMAN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §505

Legislative Document 
No. 894 
H.P.679 
House of Representatives, February 28, 2007 
An Act To Establish a 6-month Registration Period for Farm Truck 
License Plates 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative THOMAS of Ripley. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CURTIS of Madison, FISHER of Brewer, 
McKANE of Newcastle, RICHARDSON of Greenville, THERIAULT of Madawaska, 
Senators: SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §505, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. Six-month reg:istration. A farm truck may be registered for a 6-month period 
instead of annually. The fee for a 6-month registration for a farm truck is half the annual 
registration fee under subsection 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes an optional 6-month registration period for farm trucks. 
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An Act Concerning Blasting near Residential Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0895
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MITCHELL, CROCKETT, KOFFMAN, SILSBY

Legislative Document 
No. 895 
S.P.283 
February 28, 2007 
An Act Concerning Blasting near Residential Areas 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta and 
Representatives: KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, SILSBY of Augusta. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill, as emergency legislation, proposes to amend the current law concerning 
blasting and the use of explosives to break up or otherwise aid in the extraction or 
removal of a rock or other consolidated natural formation near residential areas. 
Specifically, the bill proposes to change the peak particle velocity standards in urban 
compact areas to protect residential housing developments from excessive continuous 
blasting. Further, the bill proposes to require a natural buffer between gravel pits and 
residential areas.
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for the Cleanup of Hazardous Waste Sites
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0896
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MITCHELL, SILSBY, CROCKETT

Legislative Document 
No. 896 
S.P.284 
February 28, 2007 
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for the Cleanup of 
Hazardous Waste Sites 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative SILSBY of Augusta and 
Representative: CROCKETT of Augusta. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill, as emergency legislation, proposes to create a General Fund bond issue in 
the amount of $10,000,000 to fund cleanup of hazardous waste sites such as the Statler 
Tissue mill site in Augusta. 
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An Act To Increase Educational Opportunities in the Kennebec Valley Region
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0898
Committee Amendment CA_A_S44 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 286, L.D. 898, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Educational Opportunities in the Kennebec Valley Region" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to accelerate the transition of the University of Maine 
at Augusta from an institution focused on 2-year degrees to an institution focused on 
granting 4-year baccalaureate degrees that meets the educational, economic, cultural and 
professional needs of the Kennebec Valley region. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$700,000 
$700,000 
2008-09 
$900,000 
$900,000 
This amendment increases from $200,000 to $900,000 the appropriation in fiscal year 
2008-09 and specifies that such funds are intended to be ongoing rather than one-time 
funds. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to S.P. 286, L.D. 898 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07/07 frac;. 
LD898 
LR 1719(02) 
An Act To Increase Educational Opportunities in the Kennebec Valley Region 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$700,000 
$700,000 
2008-09 
$900,000 
$900,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$900,000 
$900,000 
Projections 
2010-11 
$900,000 
$900,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $700,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $900,000 per year 
beginning in fiscal year 2008-09 to the University of Maine System to accelerate the transition of the University of 
Maine at Augusta from an institution focused on two-year degrees to an institution focused on granting four-year 
baccalaureate degrees. 
LRI719(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Relating to Trains and Train Service in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0897
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MITCHELL, CANAVAN, SAVAGE, CONOVER, KOFFMAN, MAZUREK

Legislative Document 
No. 897 
S.P.285 
February 28,2007 
An Act Relating to Trains and Train Service in the State 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative CANAVAN of Waterville and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: SAVAGE of Knox, Representatives: CONOVER of Oakland, KOFFMAN of Bar 
Harbor, MAZUREK of Rockland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
The bill, as emergency legislation, proposes to implement the recommendations of a 
statewide working group that was established at the request of the Joint Standing 
Committee on Transportation during the Second Regular Session of the 122nd 
Legislature to explore the issue of noise and air pollution attributed to train engines idling 
for long periods of time in various communities. The working group was comprised of 
municipal officials, neighborhood groups, federal and state environmental regulators, 
federal and state departments of transportation, Legislators, railroad representatives and 
additional interested parties. The objective of the working group was to review various 
options and recommendations proposed, such as financial incentives for installing 
auxiliary power units, or APUs. 
The Joint Standing Committee on Transportation 
directed the working group to work toward resolution of issues pertaining to noise and air 
pollution caused by idling trains in residential neighborhoods whether by developing new 
policies or by legislation, if necessary. 
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Specifically, the bill proposes to encourage rail operators to install and use idling 
reduction technologies whenever possible and to assist rail operators in investigating all 
funding sources available to reduce the cost of their installation. Under the bill, the 
Department of Transportation and the Department of Environmental Protection will work 
together to identity and apply through the Northeast Diesel Collaborative and other 
sources for funding to assist in the installation of idling reduction technologies through 
matching grants or loans to the railroads. 
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An Act To Increase Educational Opportunities in the Kennebec Valley Region
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0898
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MITCHELL, CROCKETT, McCORMICK, HANLEY, SILSBY, TREAT

Legislative Document 
No. 898 
S.P.286 
February 28, 2007 
An Act To Increase Educational Opportunities in the Kennebec 
Valley Region 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec, Representatives: HANLEY of Gardiner, SILSBY of 
Augusta, TREAT of Fanningdale. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to accelerate the transition of the University of Maine 
at Augusta from an institution focused on two-year degrees to an institution focused on 
granting four-year baccalaureate degrees that meets the educational, economic, cultural 
and professional needs of the Kennebec Valley region. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$700,000 
$700,000 
2008-09 
$200,000 
$200,000 
This bill makes one-time General Fund appropriations of $700,000 in fiscal year 
2007-08 and $200,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 to the University of Maine System to 
accelerate the transition of the University of Maine at Augusta from an institution focused 
on two-year degrees to an institution focused on granting four-year baccalaureate degrees 
that meets the educational, economic, cultural and professional needs of the Kennebec 
Valley region.
An Act To Require Legislative Review before a Road's Designation or Classification May Be Changed
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0901
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARTIN, FISCHER, JACKSON, THERIAULT

Legislative Document 
No. 901 
S.P.289 
March 1, 2007 
An Act To Require Legislative Review before a Road's Designation 
or Classification May Be Changed 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle and 
Representatives: JACKSON of Allagash, THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This emergency bill seeks to require review by the Legislature before the designation 
or classification of a road may be changed. 
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An Act To Assist Maine Military Families
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0903
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: SCHNEIDER, PATRICK, FISCHER, FISHER, SILSBY
Amends: 26 MRSA §814

Legislative Document 
No. 903 
S.P.291 
March 1, 2007 
An Act To Assist Maine Military Families 
Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant 
to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative PATRICK of Rumford and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, FISHER of Brewer, SILSBY of Augusta. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §814, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 523, §2, is amended to 
read: 
2. Family military leave requirement. Subject to the requirements of subsection 3, 
an employer that employs .w U or more employees shall provide each eligible employee 
up to 15 days of family military leave per deployment, if requested by the employee. 
Family military leave under this subsection may be taken only during the 15 days 
immediately prior to deployment, the 15 days during deployment when the military 
member is granted leave or the 15 days immediately following the period of deployment, 
or both. Family military leave granted under this section may consist of unpaid leave. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law pertaining to reserve training and military service leave. 
Current law provides that employers of 50 or more employees must allow a military 
family member 15 days of unpaid leave either before or after a service member is 
deployed. The bill allows the family members the option of using some of those days of 
unpaid leave while the service member has returned on leave granted from the combat 
theater. In addition, the bill changes the 50 or more employees criterion to 15 or more 
employees. 
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An Act To Make Technical and Supervisory Amendments to the Banking Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0904
Committee Amendment CA_A_S34 (Senate)
Amends: 9-B MRSA §1015

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " 
to S.P. 292, L.D. 904, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Technical and Supervisory Amendments to the Banking Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 21 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 21. 9-B MRSA §1015, sub-§l, ~C, as amended by PL 1997, c. 182, Pt. A, 
§ 11, is further amended to read: 
C. Acquisition or establishment by a Maine financial institution or a Maine financial 
institution holding company of a financial institution outside of the State of MaiRe, 
including a foreign bank, in excess of 5% of the voting shares of such institution;' 
Amend the bill in section 25 in paragraph B in the 2nd line (page 7, line 11 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "; and" and inserting the following: 't-aRd ~' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the language consistent with another section of the bill 
relating to the actions taken by a Maine financial institution or Maine financial institution 
holding company that require the approval of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. 
The amendment also corrects a punctuation error. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/30107 frae 
LD904 
LR 758(02) 
An Act To Make Technical and Supervisory Amendments to the Banking Laws 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A " 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Bureau of Financial Institutions in the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation can be absorbed by the bureau utilizing existing budget resources. 
LR0758(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0905
Committee Amendment CA_A_H202 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,4 " to H.P. 680, L.D. 905, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Maine Administrative Procedure Act To Strengthen Safeguards for Small 
Businesses" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5-A in paragraph A in the first line (page 1, 
line 14 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" and inserting the following: 'of the 
types and an' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5-A in paragraph C in the first line (page 1, 
line 19 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "A statement" and inserting the following: 
'A brief statement' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5-A in paragraph D in the first line (page 1, 
line 20 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "alternative" and inserting the following: '~ 
reasonable alternative' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 5 the following: 
'Sec. 6. 5 MRS A §8057-A, sub-§l, ~, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 574, §7, is 
amended to read: 
D. 
An analysis of the rule, including a description of hO\v the agency considers 
whether the rule vlould impose an economic burden on small business as described in 
section 8052, subsection 5 A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the language of the bill that requires agencies to prepare 
economic impact statements of proposed rules on small businesses. The amendment 
clarifies that the statement will identify the types of small businesses subject to the rule, 
that the statement will be brief and that reasonable alternatives will be described rather 
than all alternatives. The amendment also repeals a similar but voluntary requirement in 
current law to prevent two parallel processes. 
FISCAL :-'OTE REQt.:lRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/02/07 Mac 
LD90S 
LR 715(02) 
An Act To Amend the Maine Administrative Procedure Act To Strengthen Safeguards for Small 
Businesses 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,~" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Federal Expenditures Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
LR0715(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify Municipal Responsibility in Providing Emergency Service during a Declared Emergency
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0906
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STRIMLING, CANAVAN, CARTER, GROSE, HILL, MARLEY, WALCOTT, WHEELER
Amends: 23 MRSA §3105

Legislative Document 
No. 906 
H.P.681 
House of Representatives, March 1,2007 
An Act To Clarify Municipal Responsibility in Providing 
Emergency Service during a Declared Emergency 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representati ve BURNS of Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CARTER of Bethel, GROSE of Woolwich, HILL 
of York, MARLEY of Portland, WALCOTT of Lewiston, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §3105 is amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
In the case of a declared emergency when access to individuals residing along a 
private way is impossible, a town or village corporation shall use its highway equipment 
to make the private way passable to ensure the health or safety of those residing along it. 
The town or village corporation may seek reimbursement for the actual cost of using the 
highway equipment from the residents of a private way after using highway equipment to 
make the private road passable under this paragraph. 
SUMMARY 
Under this bill, if a private road upon which individuals live is impassable because of 
a declared emergency, a town or village corporation must use its highway equipment to 
make that way passable. The town or village corporation may seek reimbursement after 
the fact for the actual cost of using the highway equipment.
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Facilities Dispensing Flammable Liquids
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0907
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HASKELL, SIMPSON
Amends: 25 MRSA §2481

Legislative Document 
No. 907 
H.P.682 
House of Representatives, March 1, 2007 
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Facilities Dispensing Flammable 
Liquids 
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HASKELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Representative: SIMPSON of Auburn. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2481, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 652, §9, is amended 
to read: 
5. 
Permit. 
"Permit" means the nontransferable penrusslOn granted by the 
commissioner for a person to install, construct or otherwise establish an aboveground 
flammable liquid storage facility or any facility that dispenses flammable liquids. 
Sec. 2. 25 MRS A §2483, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 652, §9, is amended to read: 
§2483. Permits; requirements; fees 
A person may not install, construct or otherwise establish an aboveground flammable 
liquid storage facility or any facility that dispenses flammable liquids without a permit. 
The commissioner shall issue a permit to a person who: 
1. 
Application. 
Submits to the commissioner a completed application form 
furnished by the commissioner accompanied by any required fees; aM 
2. Construction plans; technical specifications. Submits with the application a 
complete set of construction plans and technical specifications showing the layollt of the 
aboveground flammable liquid storage facility~ or any other facility that dispenses 
flammable liquids; and 
3. Compliance. Demonstrates compliance with all rules adopted pursuant to this 
chapter. 
Sec. 3. Applicability to existing facilities. Each existing facility dispensing 
flammable liquids that was constructed prior to the effective date of this Act and does not 
have a permit required by this Act shall submit a permit application within 120 days after 
the effective date of this Act. 
SUMMARY 
The bill requires that a permit be obtained prior to installing, constructing or 
establishing any flammable liquid dispensing facility. 
Already existing facilities also 
would need to apply for a permit. 
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An Act To Ensure the Safety of Facilities Dispensing Flammable Liquids
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0907
Committee Amendment CA_A_H213 (House)
Amends: 25 MRSA §2481, 25 MRSA §2483

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/J " to H.P. 682, L.D. 907, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure the Safety of Facilities Dispensing Flammable Liquids" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2481, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 652, §9, is amended 
to read: 
5. 
Permit. 
"Permit" means the nontransferable permission granted by the 
commissioner for a person to install, construct or otherwise establish an aboveground 
flammable liquid storage facility or a retail motor fuel facility dispensing flammable 
liquids to the public. 
Sec. 2. 25 MRS A §2482, sub-§2, ~, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 652, §9, is 
amended to read: 
B. This section does not apply to the storage of flammable substances or dispensing 
of propane and natural gas that are li regulated by the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation under Title 32. 
Sec. 3. 25 MRSA §2483, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 652, §9, is amended to read: 
§2483. Permits; requirements; fees 
A person may not install, construct or otherwise establish an aboveground flammable 
liquid storage facility or a retail motor fuel facility dispensing flammable liquids to the 
public without a permit. The commissioner shall issue a permit to a person who: 
1. 
Application. 
Submits to the commissioner a completed application form 
furnished by the commissioner accompanied by any required fees; and 
2. Construction plans; technical specifications. Submits with the application a 
complete set of construction plans and technical specifications showing the layout of the 
aboveground flammable liquid storage facility or retail motor fuel facility dispensing 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 682, L.D. 907 
flammable liquids to the public, demonstrating compliance with all rules adopted 
pursuant to this subchapter.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which required that a person obtain a permit from 
the Commissioner of Public Safety before installing, constructing or establishing any 
flammable liquid dispensing facility, and instead applies to a retail motor fuel facility 
dispensing flammable liquids. These requirements do not apply to the dispensing of 
propane and natural gas, which is regulated by the Department of Professional and 
Financial Regulation. 
FISCAL '.;on: REQURED 
(~ee_ a..ttached)_ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05102/07 
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LD907 
LR 905(02) 
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Facilities Dispensing Flammable Liquids 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/J " 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
LR0905(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Support Central Maine Community College
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0909
Committee Amendment CA_A_H146 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 684, L.D. 909, Bill, "An Act To 
Support Central Maine Community College" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. The amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/07 frac.. 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD909 
LR 470(02) 
An Act To Support Central Maine Community College 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
2007-08 
2008-09 
2009-10 
$150,000 
$150,000 
$150,000 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$150,000 
$150,000 
$150,000 
LR0470(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I 
Projections 
2010-11 
$150,000 
$150,000
An Act To Amend State Employees' Bargaining Agents' Election Contributions
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0913
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: ROBINSON, DOW, CEBRA, CROSTHWAITE, DUPREY, HAMPER, MILLETT, SYKES, THOMAS
Amends: 26 MRSA §979-F

Legislative Document 
No. 913 
H.P.688 
House of Representati ves, March 1, 2007 
An Act To Amend State Employees' Bargaining Agents' Election 
Contributions 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ROBINSON of Raymond. 
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, DUPREY of Hampden, 
HAMPER of Oxford, MILLETT of Waterford, SA V AGE of Falmouth, SYKES of Harrison, 
THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §979-F, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Political contribution. Upon the written request of 10% of the members of a 
bargaining unit made to the executive director of the board, a bargaining agent under this 
chapter shall conduct by secret ballot within that bargaining unit a poll of political party 
affiliation of the members of the unit. The results of the poll must be made public and the 
bargaining agent shall ensure that monetary contributions made by the agent to political 
parties, to political action committees whose principal officers or primary fund-raisers or 
decision makers are political candidates or political officeholders and to the campaigns of 
political candidates are made in such a way that the total percentage of money given to a 
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candidate or candidates from each political party is the same as the percentage of 
members of that bargaining unit that indicated an affiliation with that political party. The 
percentage of the monetary contributions from members of a bargaining unit who 
indicated no political party affiliation must be divided among the political parties in the 
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same percentage as the political party affiliation of the bargaining unit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires any labor organization that represents state employees to make 
political contributions based on political party in the same percentages as the members of 
a bargaining unit indicate by secret ballot their party affiliations. For those members who 
do not indicate any affiliation to a political party the contribution must be divided to 
reflect the percentages of party affiliation in the bargaining unit. The trigger for the poll 
by secret ballot is a written request made by 10% of the members of a bargaining unit 
made to the Executive Director of the Maine Labor Relations Board.