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An Act To Permit Medical and Social Service Professionals To Report Animal Cruelty
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0583
Committee Amendment CA_A_H172 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 450, L.D. 583, Bill, "An Act To Permit 
Medical and Social Service Professionals To Report Animal Cruelty" 
Amend the bill in section 4 in subsection 5 in the last line (page 1, line 27 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "paragraph B." the following: 'A reporter under this 
subsection may assert immunity from civil and criminal liability under Title 34-B, 
chapter 1, subchapter 6.' 
Amend the bill in section 8 in subsection 6 in the last line (page 2, line 17 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "paragraph B." the following: 'A reporter under this 
subsection may assert immunity from civil and criminal liability under Title 34-B, 
chapter 1, subchapter 6.' 
Amend the bill in section 9 in § 190 1 by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 3, lines 
to 6 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 9 in § 190 1 by renumbering the subsections to read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the immunity provided for good faith reporting that is 
established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-B is available as a defense to any civil 
or criminal action brought against a reporter of animal cruelty, abuse or neglect. 
Because the reporting is permissive, this amendment deletes the requirement that a 
report must be made as soon as possible when an immediate response is judged to be 
necessary. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Concerning Animal Control Officers as Mandated Reporters of Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0584
Committee Amendment CA_A_H173 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §3477, 22 MRSA §4011-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 451, L.D. 584, Bill, "An Act 
Concerning Animal Control Officers as Mandated Reporters of Abuse" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Concerning Animal Control Officers as Reporters of Abuse' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3477, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. Permitted reporters. An animal control officer, as defined in Title 7, section 
3907, subsection 4, may report to the department when that person has reasonable cause 
to suspect that an incapacitated or dependent adult has been or is at substantial risk of 
abuse, neglect or exploitation. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §4011-A, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. Permitted reporters. An animal control officer, as defined in Title 7, section 
3907, subsection 4, may report to the department when that person knows or has 
reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It allows municipal animal control officers to 
report suspected adult abuse, neglect or exploitation and suspected child abuse or neglect. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Simplify Notification Procedures for Water Quality Changes
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0586
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: MacDONALD, DOW, EATON, PERCY, PIEH
Amends: 12 MRSA §6172

Legislative Document 
No. 586 
H.P.453 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Simplify Notification Procedures for Water Quality 
Changes 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. 
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: EATON of Sullivan, PERCY of Phippsburg, PIEH of Bremen. 
Printed on recydeli paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6172, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Notification. 
When the commissioner determines that the water quality has 
changed to a level that affects the status of an area or waters under this section, the 
commissioner shall promptly notify interested parties. Notification under this subsection 
must include use of an online notification system, including notifying interested parties 
through electronic mail and posting a notice on the department's publicly accessible 
website. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Marine Resources to promptly notify 
interested parties when the commissioner has determined that the water quality has 
changed to a level that affects the status of an area or waters. Notification must include 
use of an online notification system, including notifying interested parties through 
electronic mail and posting a notice on the department's publicly accessible website. 
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An Act To Allow Civil Penalties for Trespass while Engaging in Activities Regulated by Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0588
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BRYANT, JACKSON, PATRICK, PINEAU, WHEELER
Amends: 12 MRSA §10902

Legislative Document 
No. 588 
H.P.455 
House of Representatives, February 6, 2007 
An Act To Allow Civil Penalties for Trespass while Engaging in 
Activities Regulated by Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representati ves: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, JACKSON of Allagash, PATRICK of Rumford, 
PINEAU of Jay, WHEELER of Kittery. 
Pruued on n:l:ydeJ papt'r 
Be it .enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §10657 is enacted to read: 
§10657. Civil trespass 
1. Prohibition. A person is guilty of civil trespass if, knowing that that person is not 
licensed or privileged to do so, and while engaging in any activity regulated under this 
Part, that person: 
A. Enters or causes a foreign object to enter any place from which that person may 
lawfully be excluded and that is posted in accordance with Title 17-A, section 402, 
subsection 4 or in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders or 
that is fenced or otherwise enclosed in a manner designed to exclude intruders; or 
II 
B. Enters or remains in or causes a foreign object to enter or remain in any place in 
defiance of a lawful order not to enter or an order to vacate that was personally 
communicated to that person by the owner of the place or another authorized person. 
2. Civil Penalties. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for 
which a fine or not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
Sec.2. 12 MRSA §10902, suh-§4, ,A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and as affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
A. 
If a person holding a license or permit under this chapter is convicted of the 
violation of any provision of section 10657 or Title 17-A while on a hunting or 
fishing trip or in the pursuit of wild animals, wild birds or fish, the commissioner 
shall revoke the license or permit held by that person for a period of at least one year, 
except when the killing or wounding of a human being has occurred, in which case 
the commissioner shall revoke the license or permit for at least 5 years. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes a civil trespass law for those involved with activities regulated or 
requiring I icensure by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, Part 13. The "foreign object" 
provision clarifies the scope of the prohibition on trespass for conservation law purposes. 
The bill also makes commission of this violation grounds for mandatory revocation of a 
hunting or fishing license or permit. 
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An Act To Repeal Certain Health Savings Account Provisions
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0589
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: HARLOW

Legislative Document 
No. 589 
H.P.456 
House of Representatives, February 6,2007 
An Act To Repeal Certain Health Savings Account Provisions 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland. 
PnnteJ on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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 proposes to repeal certain provisions regarding health savings accounts. 
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An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded Construction Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0591
Committee Amendment CA_A_H635 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 458, L.D. 591, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded 
Construction Projects" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1309-A in subsection 1 in the first line (page 1, line 5 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "a public work" and inserting the following: 'public 
works' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1309-A in subsection 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 6 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "2008 and amounting to $10,000" and inserting the 
following: '2009 and amounting to $100,000' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Labor, clarifies that the employee training requirement imposed by the bill applies only to 
state public works and only to those works entered into on or after July 1, 2009. It also 
increases the amount of the contract from $10,000 to $100,000 as the minimum bid for 
the application of the training requirement. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 1211 1107 
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LD591 
LR 1078(03) 
An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded 
Construction Projects 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "f;, " 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor associated with rulemaking can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR I 078(03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded Construction Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0591
Senate Amendment SA_A_S429 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 458, L.D. 591, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded Construction 
Projects" 
Amend the bill in section I in § 1309-A in subsection I in the 7th line (page I, line II 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "duration." the following: 'A temporary 
employee or an employee provided by an employee leasing company as defined in Title 
32, section 14051, subsection 3 who is under the direct supervision and control of a 
successful bidder or subcontractor is considered an employee of that successful bidder or 
subcontractor for the purposes of this section.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds language that clarifies that temporary employees and 
employees provided by an employee leasing company are conside 
employees for the 
purpose of the traini~~ 
SPONSORED~-==7~74~~~~~&~~~~=-~~~ 
(Senator DI~MOND) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded Construction Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0591
Senate Amendment SA_B_S431 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 6 " to H.P. 458, L.D. 591, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded Construction 
Projects" 
Amend the bill in section I in § 1309-A in subsection I in the 4th and 5th lines (page 
I, lines 8 and 9 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "each employee to be employed" 
and inserting the following: 'one employee from each company' 
Amend the bill in section I in § 1309-A in subsection I in the 7th line (page I, line II 
in L.D.) by inserting after "duration." the following: 'A temporary employee or an 
employee provided by an employee leasing company as defined in Title 32, section 
14051, subsection 3 who is under the direct supervision and control of a successful bidder 
or subcontractor is considered an employee of that successful bidder or subcontractor for 
the purposes of this section.' 
Amend the bill in section I in § 1309-A in subsection I in the 8th line (page I, line 
12) by inserting after "documentation" the following: 'within 30 days of when each 
contractor and subcontractor begins work on the project' 
Amend the bill in section I in § 1309-A by striking out all of subsection 2 and 
inserting the following: 
'2. 
Penalties and enforcement. In addition to the penalties provided in section 
1312, any contractor or subcontractor who willfully and knowingly violates this section is 
subject to the removal from the work site by the Director of the Bureau of Labor 
Standards of any employee for whom documentation required by this section is not 
provided.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that one employee from each company at a work site must 
have successfully completed a course in construction safety no shorter than 10 hours that 
meets the guidelines approved by the federal Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration. The amendment also clarifies that a temporary employee or an employee 
provided by an employee leasing company is considered an employee for purposes of the 
required training course. The amendment adds a provision that allows contractors and 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" t>" to H.P. 458, L.D. 591 
subcontractors 30 days to submit evidence that trammg has been completed. The 
amendment also removes 
ncellation of the co 
t as a penalty if the contractor 
knowingly violates the se 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
(Senator DAMON) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded Construction Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0591
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: PATRICK, BRYANT, BLANCHARD, HOGAN, JACKSON, PINEAU, SMITH, THERIAULT, TUTTLE
Amends: 26 MRSA §1309-A

Legislative Document 
No. 591 
H.P.458 
House of Representatives, February 6,2007 
An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for 
Workers on State-funded Construction Projects 
Reference to the Committee on Labor 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: BLANCHARD of Old Town, BRYANT of Windham, HOGAN of Old 
Orchard Beach, JACKSON of Allagash, PINEAU of Jay, SMITH of Monmouth, THERIAULT 
of Madawaska, TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §1309-A is enacted to read: 
§1309-A. 
Contract to contain provision relative to occupational health and safety 
training 
1. 
Training requirement. For any contract for a public work entered into on or 
after July 1, 2008 and amounting to $10,000 or more, the contract between the public 
authority and the successful bidder must contain a provision in which the successful 
bidder and all subcontractors of the successful bidder certify that each employee to be 
employed at the work site has successfully completed a course in construction safety 
approved by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration that is no 
shorter than 10 hours in duration. The successful bidder and all subcontractors of the 
successful bidder must provide to the public authority documentation of successful 
completion ofthe course required by this section by each employee with the first certified 
payroll report. 
2. 
Penalties and enforcement. In addition to the penalties provided in section 
1312, any contractor or subcontractor who willfully and knowingly violates this section is 
subject to the following actions: 
A. 
Removal from the work site by the Director of the Bureau of Labor Standards of 
any employee for whom documentation required by this section is not provided; and 
B. 
Cancellation of the contract or enforcement of performance of the contract by 
the public authority that is a party to the contract. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a contractor or subcontractor entering into a contract for a 
public work on or after July 1,2008 that is for $10,000 or more provide documentation 
demonstrating that all employees working on that project have completed a construction 
safety training course, no shorter than 10 hours in duration, approved by the United States 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The bill also specifies that, in addition 
to fines provided in existing law, violation of these requirements may result in removal of 
employees for whom the required documentation is not provided, as well as cancellation 
or enforcement of performance of the contract. 
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Resolve, To Establish a Second Public Safety Answering Point for Kennebec County
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0593
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S184 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ';A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 184, 
L.D. 593, "Resolve, To Establish a Second Public Safety Answering Point for Kennebec 
County" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Concerning Public Safety Answering Points in the State' , 
Amend the amendment by inserting before section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Retention of equipment. 
Resolved: 
That, notwithstanding any 
provision of law to the contrary, municipalities that have invested in the acquisition of 
public safety answering point equipment, or have invested in accommodating the 
installation of or supporting public safety answering point equipment, may retain that 
equipment if the public safety answering point located within that municipality was 
closed in accordance with the reduction of public safety answering points pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 25, section 2926, subsection 2-A; and be it further' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 184, L.D. 593 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that municipalities that have invested in the acquisition of 
public safety answering point equipment, or have invested in accommodating the 
installation of public safety answering point equipment, may retain that equipment if the 
public safety answering point located within that municipality was closed in accordance 
with the reduction of public safety answering points required by the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 25, section 2926, subsection 2-A. 
SPONSOREDBY:~ ~, 
(Senator SULLIVAN) 
COUNTY: York 
FISCAL 1\: : .. ;,~_,< ,-,J"LD 
(See attached) 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/31107 
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LD593 
LR 918(05) 
Resolve, To Establish a Second Public Safety Answering Point for Kennebec County 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A " to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs associated with this legislation can be absorbed by the Emergency Services Communication Bureau 
within the Public Utilities Commission utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR0918(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, To Establish a Second Public Safety Answering Point for Kennebec County
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0593
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: MARRACHE, CANAVAN, CONOVER, FLETCHER, TRINWARD

Legislative Document 
No. 593 
S.P.184 
February 6, 2007 
Resolve, To Establish a Second Public Safety Answering Point for 
Kennebec County 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative CANAVAN of Waterville and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: CONOVER of Oakland, FLETCHER of Winslow, TRINWARD of 
Waterville. 
PrintcJ (111 rt'l.:yl:leJ papt'r 
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 Public Utilities Commission's rules governing the E-9-1-1 system 
require that no more than one public safety answering point be supported in Kennebec 
County as of October I, 2007, and the commission has stated its intent to make a 
determination on the consolidation of public safety answering points in Kennebec County 
after March I, 2007; and 
Whereas, the Waterville Communications Center presently serves as the public 
safety answering point for northern Kennebec County; and 
Whereas, the City of Waterville is concerned that a single public safety answering 
point for Kennebec County will result in higher costs and diminished service for the 
residents of northern Kennebec County; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Public safety answering points in Kennebec County. Resolved: 
That the Public Utilities Commission shall amend the rules governing the statewide 
enhanced 9-1-1 system to require 2 public safety answering points in Kennebec County, 
one of which must be located in Waterville. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Public Utilities Commission to amend the rules for the E-9-
I-I system to require 2 public safety answering points in Kennebec County and require 
that one of those points be located in Waterville. Under current rules, there may be no 
more than one public safety answering point in Kennebec County.
Resolve, To Establish lOa Second Public Safety Answering Point for Kennebec County
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0593
Committee Amendment CA_A_S152 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 184, L.D. 593, "Resolve, To Establish 
lOa Second Public Safety Answering Point for Kennebec County" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "County" the fonowing: 'until October 31, 20 II' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 20 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Waterville." and inserting the following: 'Waterville; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Emergency Services Communication Bureau 0994 
Initiative: Provides funds for the projected costs associated with the maintenance of the 
Waterville public safety answering point. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
2007-08 
2008-09 
All Other 
$118,500 
$118,500 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
$118,500 
$118,500 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 184, L.D. 593 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the requirement in the bill for 2 r'Public safety 
answering points in Kennebec County, including one in Waterville, will be in effect until 
October 31,2011. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/09/07 
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LD593 
LR 918(02) 
Resolve, To Establish a Second Public Safety Answering Point for Kennebec County 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':4 " 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$118,500 
2008-09 
$118,500 
Projections 
2009-10 
$118,500 
Projections 
2010-11 
$118,500 
This legislation includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the Emergency Services Communication 
Bureau within the Public Utilities Commission of$118,500 annually beginning in fiscal year 2007-08 and ending in 
fiscal year 2010-11 for the maintenance of the Waterville Public Safety Answering Point. There is a sufficient fund 
balance within the E-9-1-1 fund to cover the additional rulemaking and required maintenance costs. 
LR09l8(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Define "Livable Wage
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0595
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: STRIMLING, CLARK, CHASE, CONOVER, PILON
Amends: 26 MRSA §1405

Legislative Document 
No. 595 
S.P. 186 
February 6, 2007 
An Act To Define "Livable Wage" 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative CLARK of Millinocket and 
Representatives: CHASE of Wells, CONOVER of Oakland, PILON of Saco. 
Printell \)1} rec)clt:J parer 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §l-A is enacted to read: 
§l-A. Livable wage defined 
As used in this Title, unless the context otherwise indicates, "livable wage" means the 
statewide average livable wage for a single-parent. one-child household as reported by 
the Department of Labor in the most recent annual report required pursuant to section 
1405. 
Sec. 2. 26 MRSA §1405 is enacted to read: 
§1405. Livable wage; calculation 
1. Calculation. By December 31, 2007 and annually thereafter, the department shall 
II 
calculate livable wages for households in the State's counties and metropolitan statistical 
areas by family size and as statewide averages by developing an annual basic needs 
budget for the following family sizes: 
A. Single person; 
B. Single parent and one child; 
C. Single parent and 2 children; 
D. Two parents, with one earner and 2 children; and 
E. Two parents, with 2 earners and 2 children. 
By January 30, 2008 and annually thereafter, the department shall report the livable 
wages calculated pursuant to this subsection to the Legislature. 
Sec. 3. Livable wage calculation. In calculating the livable wages pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 26, section 1405, the Department of Labor shall use the 
methodology set forth by the Maine Center for Economic Policy in the report entitled 
"Getting By: Maine Livable Wages in 2004." 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Labor to annually calculate the livable wage for 
various household sizes using the methodology used by the Maine Center for Economic 
Policy and to report the livable wage calculations to the Legislature. The bill also defines 
"livable wage." The bill is based on the work of the Study Commission Regarding 
Livable Wages established pursuant to Resolve 2005, chapter 128.
An Act To Repeal the Laws Governing Long-term Foster Care
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0596
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, FAIRCLOTH
Amends: 22 MRSA §4064

Legislative Document 
No. 596 
S.P.187 
February 6, 2007 
An Act To Repeal the Laws Governing Long-term Foster Care 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor. 
Printell ()11 ree:;. cl~d paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4064, as amended by PL 1997, c. 39, § 1, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the laws that give the Department of Health and Human Services 
authority to place children in long-term foster care, either by agreement with the foster 
parents or pursuant to a court order. 
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Resolve, To Allow Municipalities To Purchase Burn Permit Software
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0598
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BARTLETT, BARSTOW, BRANNIGAN, FARRINGTON

Legislative Document 
No. 598 
S.P. 190 
February 8, 2007 
Resolve, To Allow Municipalities To Purchase Burn Permit 
Software 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed . 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: BRANNIGAN of Cumberland, Representative: FARRINGTON of Gorham. 
Printed on recycled paper 
S~c. 1. 
Department of Conservation, Maine Forest Service to allow 
municipalities to purcHase burn permit software. Resolved: 
That the 
Department of Conservation; Maine Forest Service shall allow municipalities to purchase 
and use burn permit software sold from a private party if all statutory requirements of 
issuing burn permits are metby the software. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Conservation, Maine Forest Service to allow 
municipalities to purchase and use burn permit software from a private party if all 
statutory requirements of issuing burn permits are met by the software. 
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Resolve, To Regulate Blasting Operators
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0597
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MITCHELL, CROCKETT, KOFFMAN, SILSBY

Legislative Document 
No. 597 
S.P. 189 
February 8, 2007 
Resolve, To Regulate Blasting Operators 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Sec. 1. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal 
to adopt rules to regulate blasting companies. Resolved: That the Department 
of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal shall adopt rules to regulate companies 
and individuals that conduct blasting operations. The rules must address: 
1. Registration for any individual or company that conducts blasting operations; 
2. Standards for a certificate of competency required to be issued to a registrant for 
which the State Fire Marshal determines minimum levels of expertise and knowledge in 
the field of blasting; and 
3. 
Standards of financial capacity for registrants in case of personal injury or 
property damage that may occur during a registrant's blasting operations. 
These 
standards may also include bonding. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Publ ic Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal 
to adopt rules to regulate companies and individuals that conduct blasting operations, 
including requiring registration, certificates of competency and a showing of financial 
capacity by the blasting concerns in case of personal injury or property damage. 
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An Act To Create an Airport Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0599
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARRACHE, DAMON, SAVAGE, SCHNEIDER, MARLEY, TRINW ARD

Legislative Document 
No. 599 
S.P.191 
February 8. 2007 
An Act To Create an Airport Authority 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: DAMON of Hancock, SAVAGE of Knox, SCHNEIDER of 
Penobscot, Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, TRINW ARD of Waterville. 
Pnnted on recycled paper 
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 proposes creation of an airport authority to regulate aviation. 
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An Act To Improve Revenue Sharing
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0600
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 600 
S.P. 192 
February 8, 2007 
An Act To Improve Revenue Sharing 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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 proposes to repeal state-municipal revenue sharing. The total savings to the 
State would be used to fund an increase in the homestead property tax exemption to 
reduce property taxes on homestead residential property. 
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Resolve, To Direct the Bureau of General Services To Develop a Purchasing Pool for Political Subdivisions of the State and School Administrative Units
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0601
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 601 
S.P. 193 
February 8, 2007 
Resolve, To Direct the Bureau of General Services To Develop a 
Purchasing Pool for Political Subdivisions of the State and School 
Administrative Units 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
Printed on r~cycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
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Sec. 1. Purchasing pool development. Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, through the Bureau of General Services, shall 
develop a purchasing pool to permit any political subdivision of the State or school 
administrative unit to make purchases of any motor vehicles used by that political 
subdivision or school administrative unit by providing a system of central purchasing to 
secure the best possible price and eliminating duplication of work and research among the 
political subdivisions and school administrative units. 
SUMMARY 
II 
This resolve directs the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau 
of General Services to develop a centralized statewide purchasing pool for political 
subdivisions of the State and school administrative units to buy motor vehicles so that all 
pol itical subdivisions and school administrative units are getting the best prices and 
information. 
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An Act To Support the Capital Riverfront Improvement District
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0603
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MITCHELL, CROCKETT, SILSBY

Legislative Document 
No. 603 
S.P. 195 
February 8, 2007 
An Act To Support the Capital Riverfront Improvement District 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta and 
Representative: SILSBY of Augusta. 
Pnnted on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, funds are necessary to continue a project that is now in progress; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Capital Riverfront Improvement District 
Initiative: Provides funds for the Capital Riverfront Improvement District. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$100,000 
$100,000 
2008-09 
$100,000 
$100,000 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited 
the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes General Fund appropriations in fiscal year 2007-08 and fiscal year 
2008-09 for the Capital Riverfront Improvement District.
An Act To Support the Capital Riverfront Improvement District
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0603
Senate Amendment SA_A_S362 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 195, L.D. 603, Bill, "An Act To Support the 
Capital Riverfront Improvement District" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Capital Riverfront Improvement District 
Initiative: Provides funds for the Capital Riverfront Improvement District. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$20,000 
$20,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
SUMMA_~Y/"\ 
This amendment makps~1me/-time aenen:/iun~llpprophation of $20,000 in fiscal 
year 2007-08 for the CapJtal R,iveffront ~PToveJeT}t District. 
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SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator ROT 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL ~OTE REQuIRED 
(~e!~J.t~~hed) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/20107 
;:tvaC! 
LD603 
LR 713(03) 
An Act To Support the Capital Riverfront Improvement District 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '';4 " 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
($80,000) 
($100,000) 
($80,000) 
($100,000) 
Projections 
2009-10 
($100,000) 
($100,000) 
Projections 
2010-11 
($100,000) 
($100,000) 
This amendment reduces the General Fund cost of the bill by $80,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 and eliminates the 
ongoing General Fund cost of the bill of $1 00,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2008-09. 
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An Act To Clarify the Confirmation Process of the Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0604
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: STRIMLING, GERZOFSKY, DIAMOND, HASTINGS, GROSE
Amends: 37-B MRSA §704

Legislative Document 
No. 604 
S.P. 196 
February 8. 2007 
An Act To Clarify the Confirmation Process of the Director of the 
Maine Emergency Management Agency 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, HASTINGS of Oxford, Representative: GROSE of 
Woolwich. 
Pnnted on recycled paper 
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 122nd Legislature had determined that the appointment of the 
Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency should be confirmed by the 
Legislature; and 
Whereas, the language regarding the confirmation requirement was inadvertently 
dropped from the final legislation approved by the 122nd Legislature; and 
Whereas, presently, an appointee is awaiting confirmation as the Director of the 
Maine Emergency Management Agency and needs to undergo the confirmation process; 
and 
Whereas, the confirmation process needs to be clarified to allow the appointee to be 
confirmed; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety: now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 37-B MRSA §704, first ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 634, § 11, is further 
amended to read: 
The Maine Emergency Management Agency, as previously established and in this 
chapter called the "agency," is under the supervision of the Director of the Maine 
Emergency Management Agency, who in this chapter is called the "director." 
The 
director must be qualified by education. training or experience in managing emergencies 
or in the emergency management profession and is appointed by the Governor upon 
recommendation of the commissioner. subject to review by the joint standing committee 
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over the Department of Public Safety and 
confirmation by the Legislature. The director serves at the pleasure of the Governor. 
Emergency clause. 
fn view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill corrects an omission in the law concerning the appointment of the Director 
of the Maine Emergency Management Agency by adding that the director must be 
confirmed by the Legislature. 
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An Act To Improve Electrical Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0607
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: ROTUNDO
Amends: 25 MRSA §2362

Legislative Document 
No. 607 
S.P. 199 
February 8, 2007 
An Act To Improve Electrical Safety 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed . 
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2362 is enacted to read: 
§2362. Nonlicensed electrical work 
If an individual who is not licensed under Title 32, chapter 17 installs or alters an 
electrical system or equipment, the installation or alteration must be inspected by a person 
licensed under Title 32, chapter 17 or an inspector of buildings or deputy inspector 
appointed under section 2351. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that electrical work performed by a nonlicensed individual be 
inspected by a licensed electrician or a municipal code enforcement officer. 
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An Act To Eliminate the Super Pack Hunting License
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0605
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MARRACHE, TUTTLE, SCHNEIDER
Amends: 12 MRSA §11109-A

Legislative Document 
No. 605 
S.P. 197 
February 8, 2007 
An Act To Eliminate the Super Pack Hunting License 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford and 
Senator: SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 
MRSA §11109-A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §6 and 
repealed and replaced by c. 477, §4, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the super pack hunting license. 
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An Act To Extend the Statute of Limitations for Certain Medical Malpractice Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0608
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: ROTUNDO
Amends: 24 MRSA §2902

Legislative Document 
No. 608 
S.P.200 
February 8. 2007 
An Act To Extend the Statute of Limitations for Certain Medical 
Malpractice Cases 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed . 
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Prmted on r~cycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24 MRSA §2902, as repealed and replaced by PL 1985, c. 804, §§ 13 and 
22, is amended to read: 
§2902. Statute of limitations for health care providers and health care practitioners 
Actions for professional negligence sfl.a+l must be commenced within 3 years after the 
cause of action accrues plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered the 
injury. For the purposes of this section, a cause of action accrues on the date of the act or 
omission giving rise to the injury. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 14, section 
853, relating to minority, actions for professional negligence by a minor sfl.a+l must be 
commenced within 6 years after the cause of action accrues injury is discovered or within 
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years after the minor reaches the age of majority, whichever first occurs. Thi~ section 
does not apply where the cause of action is based upon the leaving of a foreign object in 
the body, in '""hich case the cause of action shall accrue ,,,,,hen the plaint.iff discovers or 
reasonably should have discovered the harm. For the purposes of this section, the term 
"foreign object" does not include a chemical compound, 
prosthetic aid or object 
intentionally implanted or permitted to remain in the patient's body as a pat1 of the health 
care or professional services. 
If the provision in this section reducing the time allowed for a minor to bring a claim 
is found to be void or otherwise invalidated by a court of proper jurisdiction, then the 
statute of limitations for professional negligence shall be ~ 2 years after the calise of 
action accrues injurv is discovered, except that no claim brought under the 3-year statute 
may be extinguished by the operation of this paragraph. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the statute of limitations for medical malpractice from beginning 
when the act or omission happens to beginning when the harm is discovered by the 
plaintiff. 
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An Act To Protect Licensed Pawnbrokers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0606
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ROTUNDO
Amends: 25 MRSA §3508

Legislative Document 
No. 606 
S.P. 198 
February 8, 2007 
An Act To Protect Licensed Pawnbrokers 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed . 
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Pflnted on ft!cyc!ed paper 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §3508 is enacted to read: 
§3508. Pawnbrokers 
Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, unless written consent is obtained a 
law enforcement officer may not take possession of suspected stolen property in the 
possession of a pawnbroker licensed under Title 30-A, section 3961 without a warrant 
clearly describing the property. If a law enforcement officer suspects that a pawnbroker 
is in possession of suspected stolen property, the officer must show the pawnbroker a 
copy of the police report that describes the stolen property with particularity, request that 
the pawnbroker place a hold on the property until a warrant is obtained, return to the 
pawnbroker with a warrant that clearly describes the property to be seized and give the 
pawnbroker a copy of the warrant and a receipt for the property with a statement that the 
property will be held for a court proceeding to determine the ownership of the property. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a law enforcement officer from seizing suspected stolen property 
from a pawnbroker without a warrant. A law enforcement officer who suspects that a 
pawnbroker is in possession of stolen property must show the pawnbroker the police 
report describing the stolen propelty, ask the pawnbroker to place the property on hold, 
return with a warrant that describes the property and upon seizure of the property give the 
pawnbroker a copy of the warrant and a receipt for the property along with a statement 
that the property will be held for determination by the court as to ownership. 
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