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Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Review and Assess Distance Learning Opportunities for High School Students
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0481
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FARRINGTON, MILLS, CUMMINGS, JACKSON, NORTON

Legislative Document 
No. 481 
H.P.365 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2007 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Review and 
Assess Distance Learning Opportunities for High School Students 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator MILLS of Somerset and Representatives: Speaker CUMMINGS of 
Portland, JACKSON of Allagash, NORTON of Bangor. 
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Sec. 1. Review and assessment. Resolved: That the Department of Education 
shall review and assess distance learning opportunities for public high school students in 
the State. The department shall gather data on current state and local spending on and 
student enrollment in distance learning initiatives, including, but not limited to, the Maine 
. Distance Learning Program, and shall consider options for optimizing the range of 
distance learning opportunities available to students in the State, including, but not 
limited to, increased support for online learning; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the department shall report to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by January 15, 2008 with the department's 
findings under section 1 and any necessary implementing legislation. The Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs may submit legislation based on the report 
to the 
123rd Legislature implementing the 
recommendation of the department. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Education to review and assess distance 
learning opportunities for public high school students and report to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by January 15,2008.
Resolve, To Conduct an Objective and Independent Review of Essential Programs and Services
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0482
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PIEH, DOW, EDGECOMB, FINCH, HOLMAN, PERRY, BOWMAN, SCHNEIDER

Legislative Document 
No. 482 
H.P.366 
House of Representati ves, February 1, 2007 
Resolve, To Conduct an Objective and Independent Review of 
Essential Programs and Services 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PIEH of Bremen. 
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CRA Y of Palmyra, EDGECOMB of Caribou, FINCH of Fairfield, HOLMAN 
of Fayette, PERRY of Calais, Senators: BOWMAN of York, McCORMICK of Kennebec, 
SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve proposes to require that an objective and independent review of the 
essential programs and services school funding formula be conducted by qualified 
researchers. In conducting the review, the researchers shall analyze whether the original 
intent of the essential programs and services design is being met, and whether the 
essential programs and services school funding formula is providing the necessary state 
aid to meet the actual cost of providing elementary, middle and secondary education 
programs, including special education, career and technical education, transportation, 
technology and extracurricular and cocurricular programs. The review will also include 
an assessment of the effect of the essential programs and services school funding formula 
on high-valuation communities and school districts. Finally, the review wiIl include an 
assessment of the impact of recent laws enacting changes to the essentiAl programs and 
services school funding formula and the phase-in of the percentage of the State's share of 
general purpose aid to local schools.
Resolve, To Reduce Paperwork Retention Required by the Maine State Housing Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0480
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CRESSEY, McCORMICK, ANNIS, AUSTIN, CEBRA, HOTHAM, MAREAN, THIBODEAU

Legislative Document 
No. 480 
H.P.364 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
Resolve, To Reduce Paperwork Retention Required by the Maine 
State Housing Authority 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CRESSEY of Cornish. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, AUSTIN of Gray, CEBRA of Naples, HOTHAM 
of Dixfield, MAREAN of Hollis, McKANE of Newcastle, THIBODEAU of Winterport, 
V A UGHAN of Durham. 
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Sec. 1. Maine State Housing Authority directed to adopt rules regarding 
paperwork. Resolved: That the Maine State Housing Authority shall adopt rules that 
require the recipient of a low-income housing credit pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 30-A, section 4741, subsection 14 to retain paperwork for a period of time 
that is no longer than that required by the federal Internal Revenue Service or successor 
federal agency and no longer than 20 years. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are 
routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine State Housing Authority to adopt rules so that a 
recipient of a low-income housing credit from the Federal Government would not have to 
retain paperwork for longer than required by the Internal Revenue Service or longer than 
years. 
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An Act To Require That Public Schools Start after Labor Day
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0483
Committee Amendment CA_A_H145 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,4" to H.P. 367, L.D. 483, Bill, "An Act To 
Require That Public Schools Start after Labor Day" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, lines 4 to 30 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'1. Number. A school administrative unit shall make provision for the maintenance 
of all of its schools for at least 180 days a year. At least 175 days shall must be used for 
instruction. Except for schools in Aroostook County, instructional days may not begin 
before the official Labor Day holiday of each year. In meeting the requirement of a 180-
day school year, no more than 5 days may be used for in-service education of teachers, 
administrative meetings, parent-teacher conferences, records' days and similar activities. 
A. 
The commissioner may reduce or waive the minimum number of days required 
on application from a school board. The application must be supported in writing 
with a statement of the reasons for the request. 
B. 
Notwithstanding any other section of the statutes, school committees, with the 
approval of the commissioner, may adopt or amend rules necessary to implement an 
extended school year at the local level. The commissioner may make appropriate 
adjustments, not to exceed the allowable subsidy, to ffism:e ensure fair and equitable 
treatment in the distribution of state aid. 
e. 
Notwithstanding this subsection, the commissioner shall promulgate adopt a rule 
to provide that local school units may allow secondary school students to graduate up 
to 5 school days prior to the regular end of the school year. 
D. 
A school administrative unit, operating under a plan approved by the 
commissioner, may provide for the use of up to 5 of the 175 instructional days 
required by this section to be used for screening incoming first year students for the 
purpose of identifying children with disabilities and students at risk of school failure 
as required by state or federal law. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A .. to H.P. 367, L.D. 483 
E. 
NOP>'t'ithstaadiag this subsectioa aad aay other provisioa of law, for school years 
1991 92 aad 199293, a school admiaistrative uait may reduce the aumber of days 
for the maiateaaace of all its schools by 5 days a year. A school admiaistrative uait 
that decides to reduce the aumber of school days for school year 1991 92 or 1992 93, 
or both, shall aotify the commissioaer ia writiag of its plaa.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. It allows schools in Aroostook County to begin before Labor Day. 
It clarifies that the restriction on starting school before Labor Day only applies to 
instructional days. It also repeals obsolete language. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Adjust the School Funding Formula with Regard to Unorganized Territories
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0484
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CARTER, BRYANT, CLARK, PATRICK, PIEH, BOWMAN, GOOLEY, MARTIN, MILLS

Legislative Document 
No. 484 
H.P.368 
House of Representati ves, February 1, 2007 
An Act To Adjust the School Funding Formula with Regard to 
Unorganized Territories 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CARTER of Bethel. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representati ve SA VIELLO of Wilton, Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, PATRICK of Rumford, PIEH of Bremen, Senators: 
BOWMAN of York, GOOLEY of Franklin, MARTIN of Aroostook, MILLS of Somerset. 
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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. 
This bill seeks to adjust the school funding formula to require the unorganized 
territories to pay their full and fair share of educating students from the unorganized 
territories in kindergarten to grade 12. 
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An Act To Provide Free Turkey Hunting Permits to Maine Residents 80 Years of Age or Older
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0485
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SA VIELLO, GOOLEY, CARTER, CLARK, DUCHESNE, MILLS, PRA IT, WHEELER
Amends: 12 MRSA §11155

Legislative Document 
No. 485 
H.P.369 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2007 
An Act To Provide Free Turkey Hunting Permits to Maine 
Residents 80 Years of Age or Older 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator GOOLEY of Franklin and Representatives: CARTER of Bethel, 
CLARK of Millinocket, DUCHESNE of Hudson, McFADDEN of Dennysville, MILLS of 
Fannington, PRA IT of Eddington, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11155, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. Residents 80 years of age or older. A complimentary turkey hunting permit may 
be issued to a resident of the State who is 80 years of age or older upon application to the 
commissioner. 
A. A resident who applies for a complimentary turkey hunting permit under this 
subsection at any time during the calendar year of that resident's 80th birthday may 
be issued the permit regardless of the actual date during that calendar year in which 
that resident attains 80 years of age. The application must be accompanied by a birth 
certificate or other certified evidence of the applicant's date of birth and proof of 
residency. 
B. A complimentary turkey hunting permit issued under this subsection remains 
valid for the remainder of the life of the permit holder, as long as the permit holder 
continues to satisfy the residency requirements set out in section 10001, subsection 
and the permit is not revoked or suspended. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a resident 80 years of age or older to obtain a complimentary turkey 
hunting permit.
An Act Regarding Children in the Child Welfare System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0487
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CANAVAN, MARRACHE, CAMPBELL, MILLER, PENDLETON, TRINW ARD, MILLS, ROSEN, STRIMLING
Amends: 22 MRSA §4004-C, 22 MRSA §4004-D

Legislative Document 
No. 487 
H.P.371 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2007 
An Act Regarding Children in the Child Welfare System 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CANAVAN of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, MILLER of Somerville, PENDLETON of 
Scarborough, TRINW ARD of Waterville, W ALcon of Lewiston, Senators: MILLS of 
Somerset, ROSEN of Hancock, STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4004-C is enacted to read: 
§4004-C. Clinical review of placement decisions 
When the department has determined that a child receiving child welfare services 
requires therapeutic care in a residential or foster care setting or requires other specialized 
mental health care treatment, the department shall, prior to determining the placement 
needs of the child, complete a clinical review by a health care practitioner licensed to 
provide mental health evaluation and treatment. For the purposes of this section, "health 
care practitioner" has the same meaning as in section 1711-C, subsection 1, paragraph F. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §4004-D is enacted to read: 
§4004-D. Assessment 
Beginning July 1,. 2008, the department shall complete an assessment of each child 
leaving the custody of the department and implement a system for providing periodic 
contact with and evaluation of a child who has left custody. The assessment must include 
evaluations of the child at the time of entering and leaving custody. The department shall 
collect the data from the assessments and, while protecting the confidentiality of 
information as provided in section 4008 and the privacy rights of all persons involved, 
make it available to the public on an annual basis. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that when the Department of Health and Human Services has 
determined that a child receiving child welfare services requires therapeutic care in a 
residential or foster care setting or requires other specialized mental health care treatment, 
the department must complete a clinical review. The bill also requires the department to 
assess a child leaving state custody, to have periodic contact with and evaluation of a 
child who has left custody and to collect and make available to the public data on the 
assessments. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0488
Committee Amendment CA_A_H174 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 372, L.D. 488, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Child Support Laws" 
II 
Amend the bill in section I in paragraph A in the 2nd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "weekly biweekly" and inserting the following: 'weekly~ 
biweekly' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
IS 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the bill to continue to allow child support payments to be 
scheduled on a weekly basis and adds in the option of payments on a biweekly basis, as 
proposed by the bill. 
The amendment also deletes section 2 from the bill, which would have allowed 
changes in child support payments without a modification of the child support order by 
the court when the child's residence changed for a period of at least 7 days. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Increase the Authority of the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0489
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TUTTLE, NUTTING, BERUBE, BRYANT, CASAVANT, DUNN, JACOBSEN, LORING, SIMPSON

Legislative Document 
No. 489 
H.P.373 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
Resolve, To Increase the Authority of the Consumer Protection 
Division of the Office of the Attorney General 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, BRYANT of Windham, CASAVANT of Biddeford, 
DUNN of Bangor, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, LORING of the Penobscot Nation, SIMPSON 
of Auburn. 
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Sec. 1. Enforcing mediated decisions. Resolved: That the Attorney General 
shall adopt rules to assist any person who files a complaint with that office concerning 
any loss of money or property, real or personal, as a result of the use or employment by 
another person of a method, act or practice declared unlawful by the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 207 or by any rule issued under Title 5, section 207. The rules 
must require that, if either of the parties does not abide by any solution reached in a 
mediation program administered by the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall 
bring an action either in the Superior Court or the District Court for the aggrieved party. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Attorney General to adopt rules to assist consumers in 
achieving resolution in disputes with businesses when the consumer aJ;ld the business 
have reached a solution in mediation and one party changes its position afterwards.
An Act To Amend the Child Support Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0488
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: EDGECOMB, ROSEN, CARTER, HOGAN, JACKSON, McCORMICK
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1653, 19-A MRSA §2006

Legislative Document 
No. 488 
H.P.372 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
An Act To Amend the Child Support Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou. (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and 
Representatives: CARTER of Bethel, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, JACKSON of Allagash, 
Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §1653, sub-§8, ~A, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 
and affected by Pt. E, §2, is amended to read: 
A. 
Either parent of a minor child shall contribute reasonable and just sums as child 
support payable weekly biweekly, monthly or quarterly. In an action filed under 
section 1654, the court may require the child's nonprimary care provider to pay past 
support. Availability of public welfare benefits to the family may not affect the 
decision of the court as to the responsibility of a parent to provide child support. The 
court shall inquire of the parties concerning the existence of a child support order 
entered pursuant to chapter 65, subchapter II 2., article 3. If an order exists, the court 
shall consider its terms in establishing a child support obligation. A determination or 
modification of child support under this section and a determination of past support 
must comply with chapter 63. 
Sec.2. 19-A MRSA §2006, sub-§5, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
F. 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the child support obligation for the 
party with whom the child is living for a period of at least 7 days is reduced in an 
amount commensurate with the time the child lives with that party. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the child support laws in 2 ways. First, this bill revises the payment 
schedule of child support from weekly payments to biweekly payments. 
Second, it 
eliminates the requirement that child support be paid during the time the child is living 
with the child support obligor, as long as that time period is at least 7 days.
An Act To Clarify Reporting of Contributions and Expenditures by Persons Involving a Ballot Question
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0490
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: ROBINSON, PLOWMAN, CEBRA, LANSLEY, MILLETI, PLUMMER, TARDY, THOMAS, VAUGHAN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1052, 21-A MRSA §1056-B

Legislative Document 
No. 490 
H.P.374 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
An Act To Clarify Reporting of Contributions and Expenditures by 
Persons Involving a Ballot Question 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed 
Presented by Representative ROBINSON of Raymond. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, FlITS of Pittsfield, LANSLEY of Sabattus, MILLETI of 
Waterford, PLUMMER of Windham, TARDY of Newport, THOMAS of Ripley, VAUGHAN 
of Durham. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1052, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A. Expressly advocate. "Expressly advocate" means to communicate in a way 
that in context can have no other meaning than to urge the election or defeat of a 
candidate, party or ballot question. 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRSA §1056-B, first ~, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 729, §8, is 
amended to read: 
Any person not defined as a political committee who solieits aRd reeeives 
eORtribtltioRs or makes eKfleRdit\:lFes, other thaR by eORtribHtiOR to a flolitieal aetioR 
eommittee, aggregatiRg iR eKeess of $1 ,5()() expressly advocates or purchases political 
advertising for the purpose of initiating, promoting, defeating or influencing in any way a 
ballot question must file a report with the commission. 
In the case of a municipal 
election, a copy of the same information must be filed with the clerk ofthat municipality. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the reporting requirement for a person engaged in political activity 
from a person who solicits and receives or makes expenditures aggregating in excess of 
$1,500 in regards to a ballot question to a person who expressly advocates or purchases 
political advertising in regards to a ballot question.
An Act To Clarify Who Receives Money from Fines for Violations of Maine's Soft-shelled Clam Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0492
Committee Amendment CA_A_H205 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 376, L.D. 492, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify Who Receives Money from Fines for Violations of Maine's Soft-shelled Clam 
Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §6671, sub-§12 is enacted to read: 
12. Municipal fines. A fine collected pursuant to this section must be paid to the 
municipality in which the violation occurred.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and clarifies that fines issued pursuant to a violation 
of a municipal shellfish conservation ordinance must be paid to the municipality in which 
the violation occurred. 
FISCAL .'\u rE REQLlRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/02/07 ,frac:.. 
LD492 
LR 1114(02) 
An Act To Clarify Who Receives Money from Fines for Violations of Maine's Soft-shelled Clam Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$3,000 
$4,000 
($3,000) 
($4,000) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$4,000 
($4,000) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$4,000 
($4,000) 
This legislation proposes that revenue received from soft-shelled clam violations, which currently are deposited into 
the General Fund, be paid to municipalities. This will reduce General Fund revenue by $3,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 
and by $4,000 annually thereafter. 
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An Act To Set Limits on Political Action Committee Contributions
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0491
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: BEAUDOIN, GOULD, MUSE, PATRICK, PINKHAM, NUITING
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1056-C

Legislative Document 
No. 491 
H.P.375 
House of Representati ves, February 1, 2007 
An Act To Set Limits on Political Action Committee Contributions 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative V ALENTINO of Saco. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, GOULD of South Berwick, 
MUSE of Fryeburg, PATRICK of Rumford, PINKHAM of Lexington Township, TUlTLE of 
Sanford, Senator: NUITING of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1056-C is enacted to read: 
§1056-C. Contribution limitations 
1. Maximum contribution. A committee required to register under this chapter 
may not accept an aggregate amount of contributions from a person exceeding $1,000 in 
a primary campaign and $1,000 in a campaign for a general election. 
2. Leadership campaiens. A committee required to register under this chapter 
having the purpose of promoting a campaign for President of the Senate, Speaker of the 
House of Representatives, leader or assistant leader of a party in the Senate or leader or 
assistant leader of a party in the House of Representatives may not accept an aggregate 
amount of contributions from a person exceeding $500. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits contributions to a political action committee by: 
1. Limiting the aggregate amount of contributions from anyone source to $1,000 in a 
primary campaign and $1,000 in a campaign for a general election; and 
2. Limiting the aggregate amount of contributions from anyone source to $500 for 
promoting a leadership campaign. 
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An Act To Clarify Who Receives Money from Fines for Violations of Maine's Soft-shelled Clam Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0492
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: MacDONALD, DAMON, PIEH, WEBSTER
Amends: 12 MRSA §6682

Legislative Document 
No. 492 
H.P.376 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
An Act To Clarify Who Receives Money from Fines for Violations of 
Maine's Soft-shelled Clam Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
Representatives: PIEH of Bremen, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6682 is enacted to read: 
§6682. Fines 
A fine collected pursuant to a violation of this subchapter pertaining to soft-shelled 
clams must be paid to the municipality in which the violation occurred. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a fine collected for a violation of soft-shelled clam laws be paid 
to the municipality in which the violation occurred.
An Act To Exempt Emergency Vehicles from Tolls on the Maine Turnpike
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0496
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: EBERLE, STRIMLING, BLANCHEITE, FISHER, FLOOD, HANLEY, STRANG BURGESS, HOBBINS
Amends: 23 MRSA §1984

Legislative Document 
No. 496 
H.P.380 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
An Act To Exempt Emergency Vehicles from Tolls on the Maine 
Turnpike 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative EBERLE of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHEITE of Bangor, FISHER of Brewer, FLOOD of Winthrop, 
HANLEY of Gardiner, McDONOUGH of Scarborough, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, 
W AGNER of Lewiston, Senator: HOBBINS of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §1984 is enacted to read: 
§1984. Emergency services 
If a municipality provides emergency services to the authority, then an emergency 
vehicle of that municipality is exempt from paying tolls on the turnpike regardless of the 
reason the vehicle is using the turnpike. 
For purposes of this section, "emergency 
services" has the same meaning as in Title 30-A, section 451, subsection 5. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts a municipality's emergency vehicles from tolls on the Maine 
Turnpike if that municipality provides emergency services to the Maine Turnpike 
Authority. 
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An Act To Add the Combat Infantryman Badge to the Special Commemorative Decals for Veterans License Plates
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0495
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FLETCHER, McCORMICK, CARTER, CEBRA, CROSTHWAITE, FISCHER, FISHER, GERZOFSKY, SYKES, VAUGHAN

Legislative Document 
No. 495 
H.P.379 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
An Act To Add the Combat Infantryman Badge to the Special 
Commemorative Decals for Veterans License Plates 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FLETCHER of Winslow. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CARTER of Bethel, CEBRA of Naples, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, 
FISCHER of Presque Isle, FISHER of Brewer, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, SYKES of 
Harrison, VAUGHAN of Durham. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRS A §523, sub-§5, f{, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 433, §9 and 
affected by §28, is amended to read: 
T. 
Iraq Campaign Medal; aRd 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRS A §523, sub-§5, ~, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 433, §9 and 
affected by §28, is amended to read: 
U. 
Afghanistan Campaign Medal~ ; and 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRS A §523, sub-§5, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
V. Combat Infantryman Badge. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds the Combat Infantryman Badge, established by the War Department in 
1943 to recognize the skill and heroism of the American infantry, to the list of special 
commemorative decals for sets of special veterans registration plates.
An Act To Allow Funeral Processions To Use Certain Lights
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0497
Committee Amendment CA_A_H47 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 381, L.D. 497, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Funeral Processions To Use Certain Lights" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph H in the 6th line (page 1, line 9 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "owned and" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph H in the 7th and 8th lines (page 1, lines 10 
and 11 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "alternate flashing of the vehicle's 
headlights or" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a lead vehicle in a funeral procession to use a device that 
provides for a white flashing strobe light in the front grille if that vehicle is operated by a 
licensed funeral home. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Funeral Processions To Use Certain Lights
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0497
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HANLEY, SHERMAN, BERRY, NASS, THOMAS, WEDDELL
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2054

Legislative Document 
No. 497 
H.P.381 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
An Act To Allow Funeral Processions To Use Certain Lights 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Gardiner. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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1I7·71I~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, NASS of Acton, THOMAS of Ripley, WEDDELL 
of Frankfort. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2054, sub-§2, ~, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 10, §1, is 
amended to read: 
H. 
A vehicle in a funeral procession may be equipped with a flashing light. The 
light must emit a yellow beam of light. The light may not be more than 5 inches in 
diameter and must be placed on the dashboard. The light must be shielded so that the 
emitted light does not interfere with the operator's vision. The flashing light may be 
used only when the vehicle is used in a funeral procession. In addition, a vehicle 
owned and operated by a licensed funeral home and used as a lead vehicle in a 
funeral procession may use a device that provides for alternate flashing of the 
vehicle's headlights or a white flashing strobe light in the front grille. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a lead vehicle in a funeral procession to use a device that provides for 
alternate flashing of the vehicle's headlights or a white flashing strobe light in the front 
grille if that vehicle is owned and operated by a licensed funeral home.
An Act To Limit the Charges for a Lost Cell Phone
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0498
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: CRESSEY, COURTNEY, ADAMS, AUSTIN, FARRINGTON, FISHER, FLETCHER, GERZOFSKY, PENDLETON, VAUGHAN

Legislative Document 
No. 498 
H.P.382 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2007 
An Act To Limit the Charges for a Lost Cell Phone 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CRESSEY of Cornish. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
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m·711dC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, AUSTIN of Gray, FARRINGTON of Gorham, FISHER 
of Brewer, FLETCHER of Winslow, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, PENDLETON of 
Scarborough, VAUGHAN of Durham. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA c. 228 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 228 
CELLULAR TELEPHONES 
§1500-G. Charges for lost cellular telephone 
A wireless telecommunications provider may not charge more than $50 in wireless 
telephone service charges for a lost or stolen cellular telephone after the telephone has 
been reported lost or stolen. For purposes of this section, "wireless telephone service" has 
the same meaning as in section 1496-B, subsection 4 and "wireless telecommunications 
provider" has the same meaning as in section 1496-B, subsection 5. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a wireless telecommunications provider from charging more than 
$50 in wireless telephone service charges for a lost or stolen cellular telephone after the 
telephone has been reported lost or stolen. 
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An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_D_H427 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §3173-C

HOUSE AMENDMENT" D" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part GGG by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. GGG-2. 22 MRSA §3173-C, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8. Copayments required. Beginning October 1, 2007, copayments charged to a 
member in accordance with this section must be paid by the member in order for the 
service to be reimbursed under the MaineCare program. The department shall adopt rules 
to implement this subsection. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine 
technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment establishes that, beginning October 1, 2007, copayments are 
required to be paid by a MaineCare member for the service to be reimbursed under the 
MaineCare program. The Department of Health and Human Services is directed to adopt 
routine technical rules to implement this provision. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: 
Itt/tf ~­
(Representative WALKER) 
TOWN: Lincolnville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/07 
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LD499 
LR 2452(33) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" 0" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Walker of Lincolnville 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment may result in savings to the MaineCare program. No adjustments to appropriations are made and a 
balanced budget is maintained. 
LR24S2(33) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_E_H428 (House)

,/ 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "/:; " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part CCCC in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 737, line 9 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "$3,700,000" and inserting the following: 
'$3,000,000' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment returns $700,000 to the Public Utilities Commission, Emergency 
Services Communications Bureau to supplement a shortage in emergency funding. 
SPONSOREDBY: ____ (~~~'~~~,~~~.~~~~(------------
(Representative RINES) 
TOWN: Wiscasset 
FISCAL NOTE }U~QU ~t]l 
(See attllehi6, 
Page \- 123LR2452(22)-1 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/07 
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LD499 
LR 2452(22) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,,6, to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Rines of Wiscasset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
2006-07 
2007-08 
2008-09 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$700,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
! 
Transfers 
General Fund 
($700,000) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment increases the General Fund cost of the bill by $700,000 in fiscal year 2006-07. Based on available 
balances, a balanced budget is not maintained.
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_F_H429 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "P" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX by inserting after section 46 the following: 
'Sec. XXXX-47. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
The following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves - Finance 0306 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to the Kittery School District to offset a portion of the 
lower-than-expected state subsidy for fiscal year 2007-08 due to the downward 
reprojection in General Fund revenues. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$250,000 
$250,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment offsets a portion of the money lost for special education costs in the 
Kittery School District due to the downward reprojection in General Fund revenues by 
the operation of Part C. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT" p.. to COMMITIEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, L.D. 499 
(See attached) 
SPONSOREDBy:_A(/_p~_~=~ 
______ _ 
(Representative WHEELER) 
TOWN: Kittery 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
\ 
Approved: 06/04/07 frae 
LD499 
LR2452(25) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30,2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" Ft, to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Wheeler of Kittery 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
2007·08 
2008-09 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$250,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
$250,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment increases the General Fund cost ofthe bill by $250,000 in fiscal year 2007-08. Based on available 
balances, a balanced budget is not maintained. 
LR2452(25) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_H_H431 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT 4J" to.COMMITIEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 32 in §15696 in subsection 1 by 
striking out all of paragraph A (page 793, lines 27 and 28 in amendment) and inserting 
the following: 
'A. The minimum state allocation under section 15689, subsection 1 for the school 
administrative unit is limited to that school administrative unit's special education 
costs as calculated pursuant to section 15681-A. subsection 2 mUltiplied by 55%;' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the language that proposes to eliminate the minimuIil state 
allocation for school administrative units that vote not to participate in a consolidation 
plan and instead reduces such a school administrative unit's minimum state allocation to 
55% of that unit's approved special education costs. 
SPONSORED~£f{;a~J 
(Representative WEAVER) 
TOWN: York 
FISCAL :\OTE REQt.:lRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/07 ;l;vac.. 
LD499 
LR2452(1l) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "r! "to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Weaver of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment has no net General Fund impact during the 2008-2009 biennium and a balanced budget is maintained. 
LR2452(11) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_I_H432 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs proposed legislation necessary to implement this requirement

A"" 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "J,..." to COMMfITEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX by inserting after section 46 the following: 
'Sec. XXXX-47. Maximum disparity between mill rates. Notwithstanding 
any other provision of law to the contrary, beginning July 1,2008, no municipality may 
pay as part of its local allocation more than twice the mill rate of any other municipality 
within that same school administrative unit. 
No later than January 31, 2008, the 
Commissioner of Education shall submit to the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs proposed legislation necessary to implement this section. Following 
receipt and review of the proposed legislation, the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs may submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of 
the 123rd Legislature.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that no municipality may pay as part of its local allocation 
more than twice the mill rate of any other municipality within that same school 
administrative unit, and directs that the Commissioner of Education shall submit to the 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
..".-
HOUSE AMENDMENT';;", to COMMIITEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, L.D. 499 
J oint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs proposed legislation 
necessary to implement this requirement. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: ~tJ. e~ 
(Representative BABBIDG 
- cf -
TOWN: Kennebunk 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/07 hac:: 
LD499 
LR2452(35) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
.A"'" 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ''Y'' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Babbidge of Kennebunk 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment does not affect General Fund appropriations during the 2008-2009 biennium and a balanced budget is 
maintained. 
LR2452(35) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1