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An Act To Prohibit the Sale of Energy Drinks to Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2034
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARRACHE, BRAUTIGAM, FAIRCLOTH, PINGREE, EDMONDS, MARTIN, MITCHELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §2174

Legislative Document 
No. 2034 
H.P.1418 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Prohibit the Sale of Energy Drinks to Minors 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, PINGREE of North 
Haven, Senators: President EDMONDS of Cumberland, MARTIN of Aroostook, MITCHELL 
of Kennebec. 
Printed on rc:cycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2174 is enacted to read: 
§2174. Energy drinks 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. 
"Energy drink" means a soft drink that contains 80 or more milligrams of 
caffeine per 8 fluid ounces advertised as being specifically designed to provide 
energy and generally including a combination of methylxanthines, B vitamins and 
herbal ingredients. 
B. "Minor" means a person who has not attained 18 years of age. 
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2. Prohibition. A person may not sell, furnish, give away or offer to sell, furnish or 
give away an energy drink in this State to a minor. 
3. Violation. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which 
fines may be imposed under subsection 4. 
4. Fines. The following fines apply to violations ofthis section. 
A. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
$50 may be adjudged. 
B. A person who violates subsection 2 after having previously violated subsection 2 
commits a civi 1 violation for which a fine of $100 may be adjudged. 
C. A person who violates subsection 2 after having previously violated subsection 2 
more than once commits a civil violation for which a fine of $500 may be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the sale of energy drinks to minors. An energy drink is a soft drink 
specifica1Jy designed to provide energy and must contain 80 or more milligrams of 
caffeine per 8 fluid ounces.
An Act To Clarify Governmental Liability with Respect to Transfer Stations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2036
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SIMPSON, HOBBINS
Amends: 14 MRSA §8102, 14 MRSA §8104-A

Legislative Document 
No. 2036 
H.P.1420 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Clarify Governmental Liability with Respect to Transfer 
Stations 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative Mll..LS of Farmington. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative: SIMPSON of Auburn, Senator: HOBBINS of York. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maiae as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §8102, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. Transfer station. "Transfer station" means any solid waste facility constructed 
and managed for the transfer of solid waste. 
Sec. 2. 14 MRSA §8104-A, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. Transfer station. A governmental entity is liable for its negligent acts and 
omissions in the construction, operation or maintenance of any transfer station. 
SUMMARY 
This bill addresses an inconsistency in the Maine Tort Claims Act as applied in recent 
Law Court decisions. This bill makes clear that a governmental entity is liable for its 
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negligent acts and omissions in the construction, operation or maintenance of any transfer 
station. A definition of "transfer station" that tracks the Department of Environmental 
Protection's rules is added. 
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An Act To Clarify the Laws Gov~ the Inspection of Medical Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2035
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MILLS
Amends: 22 MRSA §1816

Legislative Document 
No. 2035 
H.P.1419 
House of Representatives, December 21, 2007 
An Act To Clarify the Laws Gov~ 
the Inspection of Medical 
Facilities 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislati ve Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative MILLS of Farmington. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1816, 3rd ~, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 314, § 1 and affected 
by §2, is amended to read: 
AUnless a documented complaint regarding a specific problem is filed against the 
hospital, a hospital licensed under this chapter is exempt from department--inspection 
requirements under this chapter if the hospital is certified by the Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services for participation in the federal Medicare program and holds full 
accreditation status by a health care facility accrediting organization recognized by the 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. If a hospital is certified to participate in the 
federal Medicare program and not accredited by a health care facility accrediting 
organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the 
department shall inspect the hospital every 3 years for compliance with the Centers for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services' conditions of participation. The provisions of this 
paragraph do not exempt a hospital from an inspection by the department in response to a 
complaint or suspected violation of this chapter or of the Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services' conditions of participation or an inspection by another state agency or 
municipality for building code, fire code, life safety code or other purposes unrelated to 
health care facility licensing or accreditation. For purposes of this paragraph, "Centers 
for Medicare and Medicaid Services" means the United States Department of Health and 
Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 
SU~y 
This bill clarifies that state inspections of medical facilities and survey visits are not 
required unless there is a documented complaint regarding 8 specific problem.
An Act To Provide Support for At-risk Youth
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2037
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: PERRY, BRANNIGAN, CONOVER, FAIRCLOTH, PINGREE, PRIEST
Amends: 15 MRSA §3509

Legislative Document 
No. 2037 
H.P.1421 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Provide Support for At-risk Youth 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
J?1~1?1.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CONOVER of Oakland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, PINGREE of North 
Haven, PRIEST of Brunswick. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 15 MRSA §3509 is enacted to read~ 
§3509. At-risk youth program 
The Juvenile Court shall implement an at-risk youth program to address punishment 
and proactive treatment of certaIn juveniles in accordance with this section. 
1. 
Filing of petitions to enroll in program. 
A parent, a school official, the 
Department of Health and Human Services, a guardian ad litem or other legal advocate 
may file a petition with the Juvenile Court to enroll a juvenile in the at-risk youth 
program when the juvenile: 
A. On a regular basis, leaves the care of the juvenile's parents, guardian or legal 
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custodian without that person's consent; 
B. Is habitually truant. For purposes of this paragraph. "habitually truant" has the 
same meaning as in Title 20-A, section 5051-A; or 
C. On a regular basis, exhibits such disruptive behavior at home or at school, or both, 
that the health, safety or welfare of the juvenile or any other person may be 
endangered. 
2. 
Pr02ram agreement. 
Upon acceptance into the at-risk youth program, a 
participating juvenile must enter into a program agreement and may be required to appear 
before the Juvenile Court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a program within the Juvenile Court to address punishment and 
proactive treatment of at-risk youth. Petitions for the program may be filed by a parent, a 
school official, the Department of Health and Human Services, a guardian ad litem or 
other legal advocate when a juvenile regularly runs away from home, exhibits extremely 
disruptive behavior or is habitually truant. 
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An Act To Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2038
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H802 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "H" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1422, 
L.D. 2038, Bill, "An Act To Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
(Representative GERZOF 
TOWN: Brunswick 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2038
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_A_H811 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" (I" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 1422, 
L.D. 2038, Bill, "An Act To Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
(Representative B 
./ 
TOWN : Phippsburg 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2038
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_C_H954 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "Cr to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1422, 
L.D. 2038, Bill, "An Act To Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats" 
Amend the amendment in Part B by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. B-3. Report on test projects. The Department of Marine Resources shall 
submit a report by May I, 2009 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over marine resources matters on the progress of any pilot water quality test 
project undertaken pursuant to section 2 of this Part. 
The committee may submit 
legislation based upon the report to the First Regular Session of the 124th Legislature.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of Marine Resources to report by May 1, 
2009 on the progress of any water quality test project undertaken for testing by private 
laboratories. 
SPONSORED BY: !f!lJtt1ll 7'/t;t.~. 
(Representative MAZUREK) (J 
TOWN: Rockland 
FISCAL \()TF I.:FQURED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07/08 
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LD 2038 
LR 3030(10) 
An Act To Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment flU' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Mazurek of Rockland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources associated with reporting by May 1,2009 on the progress of 
any water quality test projects undertaken for testing by private laboratories can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR3030( I 0) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2038
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, EDMONDS, BLISS, EATON, HILL, MAZUREK, PERCY, PIEH, PINGREE, WEBSTER, BENOIT
Amends: 12 MRSA §6692

Legislative Document 
No. 2038 
H.P.1422 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Recei ved by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by President EDMONDS of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, EATON of Sullivan, HILL of York, MacDONALD 
of Boothbay, MAZUREK of Rockland, PERCY of Phippsburg, PIEH of Bremen, PINGREE of 
North Haven, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senator: BENOIT of Sagadahoc. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6692 is enacted to read: 
§6692. Municipal water sampling 
A municipality may contract with a private entity to conduct water sampling in tn 
area closed by regulation to shellfish harvesting. The municipality may submit that water 
sampling data to the commissioner for the commissioner's consideration in determining 
whether or not to reopen the area to shellfish harvesting. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes a municipality to contract with a private entity to conduct water 
sampling in an area closed by regulation to shellfish harvesting. The municipality may 
submit sampling results to the Commissioner of Marine Resources fOT consideration in 
determining whether or not to reopen the area to shellfish harvesting. 
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Resolve, To Protect Public Health and Promote a Healthy Soft-shell Clam Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2039
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S678 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1423, L.D. 2039, "Resolve, To Protect Public Health and Promote a Healthy Soft-shell 
Clam Industry" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 20 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "2008; and be it further" and inserting the following: '2008.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment 
amends 
Committee 
Amendment 
"A" 
by 
removmg 
the 
appropriations and allocations section. 
SPONSORED BY: !I-_..>o.ooo.ff--=~----I,o::::::>"1"-7:""";;;"'--"""~=--'-
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04114/08 
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LD 2039 
LR 3029(04) 
Resolve, To Protect Public Health and Promote a Healthy Soft-shell Clam Industry 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" 4" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
($79,062) 
($79,062) 
Projections 
2009-10 
($81,434) 
($81,434) 
Projections 
2010-11 
($83,211 ) 
($83,211 ) 
This amendment removes the General Fund appropriations from the bill. With no additional funding, the Department 
of Marine Resources will be required to enforce the new rules regarding the sale of shellstock by a harvester to 
wholesale seafood license holder utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR3029(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2039
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, EDMONDS, EATON, HILL, MAZUREK, PERCY, PIEH, PINGREE, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 2039 
H.P.1423 
House of Representatives, December 21, 2007 
Resolv~ To Protect Public Health and Promote a Healthy Soft-sbell 
Clam Industry 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk ofthe House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by President EDMONDS of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: EATON of Sullivan, HILL of York, MacDONALD of Boothbay, MAZUREK 
of Rockland, PERCY of Phippsburg, PIEH of Bremen, PINGREE of North Haven, WEBSTER 
of Freeport 
Printed on ~cled paper 
Sec. 1. 
Establish rules for purchase of soft-shell clams at landings. 
Resolved: That the Department of Marine Resources shall by rule establish a permit 
system to allow for the faster sale of soft-shell ·clams at the landings where soft-shell 
clams are brought, such as wharfs, boat ramps and other areas, by holders of commercial 
shellfish licenses to holders of wholesale seafood licenses and holders of retail seafood 
licenses certified under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, chapter 625 who are 
purchasing soft-shell clams; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Routine technical rules. Resolved: That rules adopted pursuant to 
section 1 are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Marine Resources to institute a system by rule 
for the sale of soft-shell clams at landings by holders of commercial shellfish licenses to 
holders of wholesale seafood licenses and holders of retail seafood licenses. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2040
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, MARLEY, SCRA TZ, WEDDELL, MARRACHE, ANNIS, CONNOR, DUCHESNE, EBERLE, PATRICK, WAGNER, MITCHELL
Amends: 23 MRSA §1013

Legislative Document 
No. 2040 
liP. 1424 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Ad To Ban the Use of Liquid Calcium Chloride on RDads 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 40 1. 
Presented by Representative MIRAMANT of Camden. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, SCRA TZ of Blue Hill, WEDDELL 
of Frankfort, Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec and 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CONNOR of Kennebunk, DUCHESNE of 
Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland, MacDONALD of Boothbay, PATRICK of Rumford, 
WAGNER of Lewiston, Senator: MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Printed on m,ycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §1013 is enacted to read: 
§1013. Use of liquid calcium chloride prohibited 
The use of liquid calcium chlQlide on any state highways, state aid highways or town 
ways is prohibited for preventing snow from encumbering the highways or town ways. 
SUMMARY 
This, bill bans the use of liquid calcium chloride on all roads in the State for snow 
removal. 
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An Act To Facilitate the Diversion of Persons with Mental Illness and Substance Abuse away from Incarceration through the Co-occurring Disorders Court
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2042
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CANAVAN, MILLS, CRA VEN, CROCKETT, FINLEY, FLOOD, PIOTTI, SIMPSON, MITCHELL, NUTTING

Legislative Document 
No. 2042 
H.P.1426 
House of Representatives, December 21, 2007 
An Act To Facilitate the Diversion of Persons with Mental Illness 
and Substance Abuse away from Incarceration through the 
Co-occurring Disorders Court 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative CANAVAN of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Senator MILLS of Somerset and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CRA VEN of Lewiston, CROCKETT of Augusta, FINLEY of Skowhegan, 
FLOOD of Winthrop, PIOTTI of Unity, SIMPSON of Auburn, Senators: MITCHELL of 
Kennebec, NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
Printed on m:ycled paper 
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. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior, District & Administrative 0063 
Initiative: 
Provides funds to continue the Kennebec County Co-Occurring Disorders 
Court program. 
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GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$100,000 
$100,000 
This bill provides an ongoing General Fund appropriation of $100,000 begirming in 
fiscal year 2008-09 to the Judicial Department to continue funding of the Kennebec 
County Co-Occuring Disorders Court program. 
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An Act To Decrease Energy Costs on Swans Island aad Frenchboro
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2041
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: PINGREE, DAMON, BERRY, BLANCHARD, BLISS, CUMMINGS, FITTS, KOFFMAN, MILLS, BARTLETT

Legislative Document 
No. 2041 
H.P.1425 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Decrease Energy Costs on Swans Island aad Frenchboro 
(EMERGENCy) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Utilities and Energy pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401. 
Presented by Representative PINGREE of North Haven. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BLANCHARD of Old Town, BLISS of South 
Portland, Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, FITTS of Pittsfield, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, 
MILLS of Farmington, Senator: BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Primed 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 reduction of the cost of providing electric service on Swans Island and 
the Town of Frenchboro's islands must be resolved before the end of the legislative 
session; 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, 
lOBe it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 
Swans Island and the Town of Frenchboro's islands electric 
cooperative; 
authority to 
sell 
power under certain 
circumstances. 
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 3207, subsection 1, 
paragraph B, the electric cooperative on Swans Island and the Town of Frenchboro's 
islands, a consumer-owned transmission and distribution company, may sell wholesale 
generation service in order to reduce its cost of providing retail service. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the island electric cooperative on Swans Island and the Town of 
Frenchboro's islands to sell wholesale generation service to reduce its cost of providing 
retail service. 
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An Act To Prohibit Hospitals from Charging for Treatment To Correct Medical Mistakes
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2044
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H907 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "(/" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1428, 
L.D. 2044, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit Hospitals from Charging for Treatment To Correct 
Medical Mistakes" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in § 1721 in subsection 1 in paragraph B in 
subparagraph (14) in the last line (page 2, line 21 in amendment) by inserting after the 
following: "pregnancy" the following: " labor and delivery' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in § 1721 in subsection 1 in paragraph B in 
subparagraph (26) in the first line (page 3, line 6 in amendment) by striking out the 
following: "and" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in § 1721 in subsection 1 in paragraph B in 
subparagraph (27) in the last line (page 3, line 8 in amendment) by striking out the 
following: "facility." and inserting the following: 'facility; and' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in § 1721 in subsection 1 in paragraph B by 
inserting after subparagraph (27) the following: 
'(28) Artificial insemination with the wrong donor sperm or donor egg.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects Committee Amendment "A" by adding language to the 
definition section regarding maternal death and serious disability that was inadvertently 
omitted. This amendment also adds a term to the definition section, which was 
inadvertently omitted, regarding artificial insemination. It is one of 28 mistakes or 
preventable adverse events fo 
ich healt 
facilities are prohibited from charging. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~+=~~ 
________ _ 
(Representa' e PERRY, A.) 
TOWN: Calais 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2048
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H973 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ",3" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1432, 
L.D. 2048, Bill, "An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic 
Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § 1695 by inserting after subsection 3 the 
following: 
'4. Rulemakin2 to determine fees. If the department assesses a fee pursuant to 
subsection 2, paragraph C or subsection 3, the department shall determine the appropriate 
fee through major substantive rulemaking, as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
Under the provIsions of Committee Amendment !lA," the Department of 
Environmental Protection is allowed to assess a fee on a manufacturer or distributor to 
cover the costs to prepare an independent report regarding safer alternatives and to cover 
the department's reasonable costs in managing information it receives from a 
manufacturer or distributor. 
This amendment specifies that the determination of the fee amount must be done 
through major substantive rulemaking. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative TARD 
TOWN: Newport 
FISCAL \OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09/08 Mac.. 
LD 2048 
LR 2877(07) 
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and 
Children's Products 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "/3,, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Tardy of Newport 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs associated with this legislation can be absorbed by the Department of Environmental Protection 
utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR2877(07) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2048
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S607 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" c.,,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1432, L.D. 2048, Bill, "An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from 
Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § 1691 by striking out all of subsection 12 
(page 2, lines 32 to 35 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'12. Safer alternative. "Safer alternative" means an alternative that, when compared 
to a priority chemical that it could replace, has been shown to be less harmful to human 
health or the environment. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the definition of "safer alternative" to mean an alternative 
that, when compared to a priority chemical that it could replace, has been shown to be 
less harmful to human health or the environment. 
SPONSORED BY: =--~~~ry/..::::::;$.~~~.2::::::::::::' 
(Senator HASTINGS) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2048
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_G_S626 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "G" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP. 
1432, L.D. 2048, Bill, "An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from 
Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § 1694 in subsection 1 by striking out all of 
paragraphs B, C and D (page 3, lines 25 to 30 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'B. The chemical has been found through sampling and analysis to be present in 
household dust. indoor air, drinking water or elsewhere in the home environment at 
exposure levels shown to be harmful to human health and the environment; 
C. The chemical has been found through monitoring to be present in fish, wildlife or 
the natural environment at exposure levels shown to be harmful to human health and 
the environment; 
D. The chemical has been added to or is present in a consumer product used or 
present in the home at exposure levels shown to be harmful to human health and the 
environment; , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to add a 
priority chemical to its list of chemicals of high concern if the chemical has been found to 
be at exposure levels shown to be harmful to human health and the environment. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
d.4 rMl? j--JUlis-
(Senator SNOWE-MELLO) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2048
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S606 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" f!J" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1432, L.D. 2048, Bill, "An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from 
Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products" 
II 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § 1694 by striking out all of the last paragraph 
(page 4, lines 5 and 6 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
Under Committee Amendment "A," the identification of priority chemicals by the 
Commissioner of Environmental Protection is exempt from the Maine Administrative 
Procedure Act. This amendment removes that exempti n and requires the identification 
to be done through major substa 
kin . 
SPONSOREDBY: ____ ~----~~~~~~----
(Senator MILLS, P.) 
COUNTY: Somerset 
FISCAL \OTf REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 0411 0/08 
;t:y~c:.. 
LD 2048 
LR 2877(11) 
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and 
Children's Products 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment " F> " to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills, P. of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources 
LR2877( II) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2048
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_F_S623 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" (" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1432, L.D. 2048, Bill, "An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from 
Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in chapter 16-D in § 1691 by inserting after 
subsection 6 the following: 
'7. Children. "Children" means children under 3 years of age.' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in chapter 16-D in § 1691 by renumbering any 
nonconsecutive subsection number to read consecutively. 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in chapter 16-D in § 1692 in the indented 
paragraph in the 2nd line (page 2, line 38 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"vulnerable" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in chapter 16-D in § 1696 in subsection 1 in 
paragraph A in the 2nd line (page 5, line 9 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"vulnerable" 
SUMMARY 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2048
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_D_S618 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "D" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1432, L.D. 2048, Bill, "An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from 
Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 1. 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the provision in Committee Amendment "A" that repeals the 
requirement that the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of 
Health and Human Services, ¥aine Center 
r Disease Control and Prevention submit a 
report every 2 years regard' g the regulation f br 
inated flame retardants. 
SPONSORED BY: -+-----'~___+_1f--_;_,~=--~+-'-------'--
(Senator WEST 
COUNTY: Waldo 
FISCAL \OTE HEQLlRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 0411 0/08 MaC!. 
LD 2048 
LR 2877(09) 
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and 
Children's Products 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment I;]) " to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Weston of Waldo 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection and the Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention in the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR2877(09) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2048
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_H_S627 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "t1 " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1432, L.D. 2048, Bill, "An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from 
Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § 1696 in subsection I by striking out all of 
paragraph A (page 5, lines 8 and 9 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'A. Distribution of the children's product directly or indirectly exposes children and 
vulnerable populations to the priority chemical at exposure levels shown to be 
harmful to human health and the environment; and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Board of Environmental Protection to include In Its 
rules prohibiting the manufacture, sale or distribution of a children's product containing a 
priority chemical if the board finds that the product directly or indirectly exposes children 
and vulnerable populations to the priority chemical at exposure levels shown to be 
harmful to h~d 
the environment. 
SPONSORED BY: ) c\ (,~~r-~ ~ _ ~ 
M ./) 
\ 
(Senator NASS, R.) 
COUNTY: York 
FISCAL:' U i L i\ i ,;, 'l~ , i 
(See attached)' , ,L J 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04114/08 
::W-CZC 
LD 2048 
LR 2877(17) 
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and 
Children's Products 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" H " to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Nass, R. of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Limiting circumstances when the board can exercise its authority to ban the sale of a children's product containing a 
priority chemical and designating fewer priority chemicals may result in some minor savings to the Department of 
Enviommental Protection. 
LR2877( 17) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2048
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_L_S643 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ., L-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1432, L.D. 2048, Bill, "An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from 
Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products" 
II 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § 1691 in subsection lOin the 4th line (page 2, 
line 27 in amendment) by inserting after "importer or" the following: 'first' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the definition of the term "manufacturer" to specify that this 
term includes the first domestic distributor of the consumer product as opposed to simply 
the domestic distributor of the consu 
product. 
SPONSOREDBY: ____ ~~~~~==~==~,---
(Senator MARTIN) 
COUNTY: Aroosto 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2048
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_K_S632 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 1(" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1432, L.D. 2048, Bill, "An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from 
Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products" 
II 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § 1697 by inserting after subsection 6 the 
following: 
'7. Telecommunications. The disclosure requirements of section 1695 do not apply 
to a service provider whose name appears on a telecommunications device unless the 
service provider is the actual manufacturer of the device. As used in this subsection, 
"service provider" has the meaning set out in Title 35-A, section 7107, subsection 1, 
paragraph C. ' 
Amend the amendment by in section 2 in § 1697 by relettering the subsections to read 
consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment exempts a service provider whose name appears on a 
telecommunications device from the disclosure requirements of the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 38, section 16~95' 
SPONSORED BY: 
~ _: 
... 
(Senator MARTIN) 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2048
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_J_S631 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "\),, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1432, L.D. 2048, Bill, "An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from 
Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products" 
II 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in chapter 16-D in § 1691 in subsection lOin the 
2nd line (page 2, line 25 in amendment) by striking out the following: "product." and 
inserting the following: 'product, except that when 2 brand names are affixed to the 
consumer product the actual manufacturer of the consumer product is considered the 
IS 
manufacturer.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the definition of "manufacturer" to clarity that if there are 2 
brand names affixed to the consumer product, the actual manufacturer of the consumer 
product is considered the man 
urer. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~ 
_________ ~ 
________ _ 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2048
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_I_S629 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "::c" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1432, L.D. 2048, Bill, "An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from 
Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § 1694 by striking out all of the last paragraph 
(page 4, lines 5 and 6 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
Under Committee Amendment "A," the identification of priority chemicals by the 
Commissioner of Environmental Protection is exempt from the Maine Administrative 
Procedure Act. This amendment removes that exemption and requires the identification 
to be done through routine technical rulemak:ng/ 
SPONSORED BY: ~Mtr 
<=J'J,,--e..1,~ 
(Senator HOBBINS) 
COUNTY: York 
FISCAL \ i) i I HI i,i ( I RED 
(See attacheu) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04114/08 
~aC! 
LD 2048 
LR 2877(20) 
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and 
Children's Products 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" I" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Hobbins of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs associated with routine technical rulemaking added by this amendment can be absorbed by the 
Department of Environmental Protection utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR2877(20) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Ensure That Children's Toys and Products Are Free of Lead
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2053
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H955 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" If., to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1437, 
L.D. 2053, Bill, "An Act To Ensure That Children's Toys and Products Are Free of Lead" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in § 1316-A by striking out all of subsection 3 
(page 2, lines 20 to 25 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'3. Exception. The restrictions imposed in subsection 2 do not apply to consumer 
electronic products in which the lead-containing component is inaccessible to children, 
including but not limited to electronic toys, personal computers, audio and video 
equipment, calculators, wireless telephones, game consoles, hand-held electronic and 
electrical devices that incorporate a video screen used to access interactive software, and 
their related devices and products that comply with the provisions of directive 
2002/95IEC of the European Union as adopted by the European Parliament and the 
Council of the European Union.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment expands the exceptions to the restrictions on lead in children's 
products to include products that comply with a directive of the European Parliament and 
the Council of the European Union. 
SPONSORED BY: 
Qj,0{,~ 
(Representative CON VER) 
TOWN: Oakland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Conserve Gasoline and Preserve Clean Air
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2056
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H786 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "Ii" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1440, 
L.D. 2056, Bill, "An Act To Conserve Gasoline and Preserve Clean Air" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §585-K in subsection 1 by striking out all of 
paragraph A (page 1, lines 15 and 16 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'A. Commercial motor vehicles, as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, 
Section 390.5 (2007), except that a motor vehicle is not required to be used on a 
highway in interstate commerce to be considered a "commercial motor vehicle" for 
purposes of this section;' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §585-K by striking out all of subsection 2 
(page 1, lines 19 to 22 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'2. General requirement for loading and unloading locations. 
A person who 
owns a location where a commercial motor vehicle that is not subject to an exemption 
under subsection 4 loads or unloads may not cause a driver of that vehicle to idle for a 
period longer than 30 minutes by requesting that the vehicle continue running while 
waiting to load or unload at that location. To the maximum extent practical, a person 
subject to this subsection shall minimize delays in loading and unloading operations in 
order to reduce idling times.' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §585-K in subsection 4 in paragraph M in the 
first line (page 2, line 30 in amendment) by striking out the following: "U" and inserting 
the foHowing: 'lQ' 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT "~ "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" t. H.P. 1440, L.D. 2056 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the Committee Amendment. It clarifies that a commercial 
motor vehicle does not have to be used on a highway in interstate commerce to be subject 
to the idling requirements. It amends the requirements for a person who owns a location 
where a commercial motor vehicle loads or unloads. It changes a time limitation for 
motor vehicles that idle when the 
ure is 2 de 
s Fahrenheit or below. 
SPONSOREDBY: ______ ~~~~~~~-----
(Representative HINCK 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Conserve Gasoline and Preserve Clean Air -Amend the amendment in section 1 in §585-K in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph A (page 1, lines 15 and 16 in amendment) and inserting the following: A. Commercial motor vehicles, as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 390.5 (2007), and commercial motor vehicles used on a highway in intrastate commerce;
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2056
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H820 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,jj" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1440, 
L.D. 2056, Bill, "An Act To Conserve Gasoline and Preserve Clean Air" 
-Amend the amendment in section 1 in §585-K in subsection 1 by striking out all of 
paragraph A (page 1, lines 15 and 16 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'A. 
Commercial motor vehicles, as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, 
Section 390.5 (2007), and commercial motor vehicles used on a highway in intrastate 
commerce;' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §585-K by striking out all of subsection 2 
(page 1, lines 19 to 22 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'2. General requirement for loading and unloading locations. A person who 
owns a location where a commercial motor vehicle that is not subject to an exemption 
under subsection 4 loads or unloads may not cause a driver of that vehicle to idle for a 
period longer than 30 minutes by requesting that the vehicle continue running while 
waiting to load or unload at that location. To the maximum extent practical, a person 
subject to this subsection shall minimize delays in loading and unloading operations in 
order to reduce idling times.' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §585-K in subsection 4 in paragraph M in the 
first line (page 2, line 30 in amendment) by striking out the following: "U" and inserting 
the following: 'lQ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A." It clarifies that a commercial 
motor vehicle that is used in interstate commerce or on a highway in intrastate commerce 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT .jJ" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1440, L.D. 2056 
is subject to the idling requirements. It amends the requirements for a person who owns a 
location where a commercial motor vehicle loads or unloads. It changes a time limitation 
for motor vehicles that idle when the temperatur #'s 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 
c-
SPONSOREDBY: ____ ~-·~~~~~~--------
(Representative HIN 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2057
Committee Amendment CA_A_H707 (House)
Amends: 4 MRSA §954-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 1441, L.D. 2057, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Contlict of Interest Laws for Notaries Public" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §954-A by striking out all of subsection 4 (page 2, 
lines 4 and 5 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'4. Application. This section does not affect or apply to notarial acts performed 
before September 1, 2008.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 4 MRSA §954-B is enacted to read: 
§9S4-B. Notarizing own signature 
A notary public may not notarize that notary public's own signature. 
Sec. 3. Application. A notarial act performed by a notary public for a person 
listed in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 954-A, subsection 1 is not a contlict 
of interest if performed before September 1, 2008. 
Sec. 4. Effective date. This Act takes effect September 1, 2008.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits a notary public from notarizing that notary public's own 
signature. It also adds an effective date of September 1, 2008. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT