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An Act To Encourage Open Space through Current Use Taxation of Open Space Land Set Aside for Long-term Protection from Development
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0530
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HILL, PERRY, ADAMS, BURNS, CONNOR, GOULD, HANLEY, McCORMICK
Amends: 36 MRSA §1106-A, 36 MRSA §1112

Legislative Document 
No. 530 
H.P.408 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Encourage Open Space through Current Use Taxation of 
Open Space Land Set Aside for Long-term Protection from 
Development 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BURNS of Berwick, CONNOR of Kennebunk, 
GOULD of South Berwick, HANLEY of Gardiner, Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1106-A, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. 
Long-term protected land. 
Open space land set aside for long-term 
protection in a municipality with a critical need for open space land is entitled to a 
reduction from the ordinary assessed value of land, without regard to conservation 
easement restrictions and as reduced by the certified ratio, by 85%. For the purposes of 
this subsection, "municipality with a critical need for open space land" means a 
municipality where the voters have approved a referendum making a determination that 
protection of open space land is vital to maintenance of the character of the municipality 
and that the continued existence of sufficient open space land is threatened without 
further protection, and "open space land set aside for long-term protection" means open 
space land that is protected from development for a minimum of 20 years in a manner 
that is legally enforceable by the municipality where the land is located. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §1112, 5th~, as amended by PL 1993, c. 452, §12, is further 
amended to read: 
For land classified as open space under this subchapter, the penalty is the same as that 
imposed for withdrawal from tree growth classification in section 581 aRd , except that 
for open space land set aside for long-term protection subject to the reduction provided 
under section 1106-A, subsection 2-A the penalty is the same as for withdrawal of 
farmland under this section. A penalty imposed under this section may be assessed and 
collected as a supplemental assessment in accordance with section 713-B. 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits an 85% reduction in property taxes for open space land set aside for 
long-term protection in a municipality where the voters have determined that there is a 
critical need for open space land. The withdrawal penalty for open space land set aside 
for long-term protection is the same as for withdrawal of farmland from classification 
which is the minimum constitutional penalty. 
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Resolve, To Create a Plan for the Downeast Airport Authority
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0532
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: EMERY, RA YE, MARLEY, PERRY, SOCTOMAH, TARDY, THOMAS, TIBBETTS

Legislative Document 
No. 532 
H.P.41O 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
Resolve, To Create a Plan for the Downeast Airport Authority 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative EMERY of Cutler. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, McFADDEN of DennYSVille, McLEOD of Lee, 
PERRY of Calais, SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, TARDY of Newport, 
THOMAS of Ripley, TIBBETTS of Columbia. 
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Sec. 1. Downeast Airport Authority. Resolved: That the Commissioner of 
Transportation, pursuant to the commissioner's authority under Title 6, section 13, is 
directed to create a plan to establish the Downeast Airport Authority for a regional 
commercial public airport in Washington County. The commissioner shall present the 
plan to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation by January 15,2008. The joint 
standing committee may submit a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd 
Legislature to establish the Downeast Airport Authority for a regional commercial public 
airport in Washington County. 
SUMMARY 
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This resolve directs the Commissioner of Transportation to create a plan to establish 
the Downeast Airport Authority for a regional commercial public airport in Washington 
County. The commissioner shall present the plan to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Transportation, which may submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd 
Legislature. 
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An Act To Improve the Method of Taxing Natural Gas for Highway Use
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0531
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BLISS, CAIN, BARTLETT

Legislative Document 
No. 531 
H.P.409 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Improve the Method of Taxing Natural Gas for Highway 
Use 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BLISS of South Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative: CAIN of Orono, Senator: BARTLETT of Cumberland . 
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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 proposes to change the method of taxing compressed natural gas used in 
vehicles so that the BTU value is more accurately reflected and accounted for in 
determining the tax. 
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An Act To Establish "Clean Air - No Idling" Zones
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0533
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BLISS, BERRY, CAIN, CONNOR, EBERLE, KAENRA TH, SIROIS, BARTLETT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2116

Legislative Document 
No. 533 
H.P.411 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Establish "Clean Air - No Idling" Zones 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BLISS of South Portland. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CAIN of Orono, CONNOR of 
Kennebunk, EBERLE of South Portland, KAENRA TH of South Portland, SIROIS of Turner, 
Senator: BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2116 is enacted to read: 
§2116. Clean air - no idling zones 
1. 
Establishment of zones. The following areas are designated as clean air - no 
idling zones: 
A. 
Areas within 100 feet of Maine State Ferry Service loading areas; 
B. 
Areas within 100 feet of state-controlled drawbridges; and 
C. 
Areas within 100 feet of a public building that are designated as areas where 
smoking is prohibited. 
2. Prohibition. An operator of a vehicle may not allow that vehicle's engine to idle 
for more than 5 consecutive minutes when the vehicle is not in motion and the vehicle is 
in a clean air - no idling zone. 
3. Exceptions. Subsection 2 does not apply to the following vehicles: 
A. On-duty emergency vehicles; and 
B. 
Vehicles with refrigeration units requiring engine power. 
4. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a 
fine not to exceed $1,000 may be imposed. 
5. 
Signs. The department shall install signs at each clean air - no idling zone that 
clearly indicate that idling is not permitted within the zone. 
6. Marketing and education. The department, with assistance and input from the 
affected community, shall undertake a marketing and education campaign to promote 
compliance with this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes "clean air - no idling zones" to protect public health and the 
environment by reducing tailpipe emissions and to conserve fuel by restricting the 
unnecessary operation of motor vehicle engines. 
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An Act To Promote Efficiency in the Use ofthe Communications Equipment Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0536
Committee Amendment CA_A_H294 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "j} " to H.P. 414, L.D. 536, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote Efficiency in the Use ofthe Communications Equipment Fund" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/20107 Mac:.. 
LD536 
LR 1159(02) 
An Act To Promote Efficiency in the Use of the Communications Equipment Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" /J" 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Increasing the maximum amount of dedicated funds in the Communications Equipment Fund allocated for 
communications equipment purchases by $62,500 per year beginning in fiscal year 2007-08 and decreasing the 
maximum amount allocated for the discount program for emergency alert telecommunications services for low-income 
persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing by the same amount results in no net fiscal impact to the Communications 
Equipment Fund beginning in fiscal year 2007-08. 
LRl159(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Maine Turnpike Authority To Study the Relocation of the York Toll Booth
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0534
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WEAVER, BOWMAN, CHASE, GOULD, HILL, LEWIN, WHEELER, COURTNEY, NASS

Legislative Document 
No. 534 
H.P.412 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
Resolve, Directing the Maine Turnpike Authority To Study the 
Relocation of the York Toll Booth 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WEAVER of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOWMAN of York and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: CHASE of Wells, GOULD of South Berwick, HILL of York, LEWIN of 
Eliot, SA V AGE of Falmouth, WHEELER of Kittery, Senators: COURTNEY of York, NASS 
of York. 
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Sec. 1. Study relocation of toll booth. Resolved: That the Maine Turnpike 
Authority may not relocate the York toll booth until the authority has had the opportunity 
to study the need for and the expense of replacing a functional toll booth. The authority 
shall gather information on various approaches to address the issue of relocating the toll 
booth. In gathering the information, the authority shall hold informational sessions for 
discussions with interested parties; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Maine Turnpike Authority shall submit a 
report to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation no later than December IS, 
2007. The report must include recommendations on whether to relocate the York toll 
booth. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine Turnpike Authority to study the need for and expense 
of replacing the York toll booth. The Maine Turnpike Authority is required to report to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation no later than December 15, 2007. 
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An Act to Protect the Machiasport Clam Flats along the Machias River from Emuent Contamination
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0537
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: EMERY, RA YE, ADAMS, PERCY, PERRY, TARDY, TIBBETTS, DAMON

Legislative Document 
No. 537 
H.P.415 
House of Representatives, February 5,2007 
An Act to Protect the Machiasport Clam Flats along the Machias 
River from Emuent Contamination 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative EMERY of Cutler. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, McFADDEN of Dennysville, McLEOD of Lee, 
PERCY of Phippsburg, PERRY of Calais, TARDY of Newport, TIBBETTS of Columbia, 
Senator: DAMON of Hancock. 
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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 proposes to require repairs to the Machias Waste Water Treatment Facility 
to prevent the runoff of sewage into the Machias River to protect the Machiasport clam 
flats. 
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An Act To Authorize a Court To Appoint Counsel in Protection from Abuse Hearings
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0540
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FITTS, BRAUTIGAM, HOLMAN, ROBINSON, TARDY
Amends: 19-A MRSA §4005

Legislative Document 
No. 540 
H.P.418 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Authorize a Court To Appoint Counsel in Protection 
from Abuse Hearings 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FITTS of Pittsfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, HOLMAN of Fayette, 
ROBINSON of Raymond, TARDY of Newport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §4005, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. 
Court-appointed attorney. The court may appoint an attorney at the State's 
expense for an indigent defendant of a complaint filed under this section if the defendant 
has other matters before a court or government agency that may be prejudiced by an 
adverse ruling in the proceeding brought under this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a court to appoint an attorney at the State's expense for an indigent 
defendant in a protection from abuse hearing if the defendant has other matters before a 
court or government agency that may be prejudiced by an adverse ruling in the protection 
from abuse hearing.
An Act To Encourage the Owners of Sole Proprietorships To Hire More Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0541
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: SA VIELLO, RA YE, FLETCHER, GREELEY, LANSLEY, MUSE, WOODBURY

Legislative Document 
No. 541 
H.P.419 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Encourage the Owners of Sole Proprietorships To Hire 
More Employees 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: FLETCHER of Winslow, GREELEY of Levant, LANSLEY of Sabattus, 
McFADDEN of Dennysville, MUSE of Fryeburg, WOODBURY of Yarmouth. 
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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 encourage the owners of sole proprietorships to hire more 
employees by reducing the regulatory burdens placed on employers during the 
probationary period for employees.
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Environmental Protection To Locate and Remediate a Gasoline Spill Contaminating a Private Well
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0542
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: PRATT, FISHER, ROSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 542 
H.P.420 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Environmental Protection To 
Locate and Remediate a Gasoline Spill Contaminating a Private 
Well 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
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Mll...LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PRATT of Eddington. (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Representative: FISHER of Brewer, Senator: ROSEN of Hancock. 
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Sec. 1. Locate and remediate oil spill. Resolved: That the Department of 
Environmental Protection shall locate a gasoline spill contaminating the private well of 
Norris and Linda Nickerson of Holden and take all steps to ensure the spill is remediated; 
and be it further 
Sec. 2. Purchase property. Resolved: That, if the contamination of the private 
well of Norris and Linda Nickerson of Holden is not located and remediated, the State of 
Maine shall purchase the contaminated property from Norris and Linda Nickerson of 
Holden. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Environmental Protection to locate and 
remediate a gasoline spill that is contaminating the private well of Norris and Linda 
Nickerson of Holden or to buy the property from them.
Resolve, To Establish the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law Review Committee
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0543
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H956 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "if-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 421, 
L.D. 543, "Resolve, To Establish the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law Review Committee" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 3 in amendment) by 
inserting after the following: "force" the following: 'no more than 10 members who are' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits to 10 the number of members of the task force invited by the 
Director of the Maine Forest Service w' 'n the Depa 
nt of Conservation. 
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(Representative PlOT 
TOWN: Unity 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Establish the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law Review Committee
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0543
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S526 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 421, 
L.D. 543, "Resolve, To Establish the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law Review Committee" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, lines 
to 23 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
, 1. The advisability of revising the timing of determining the forest growth rate 
portion and whether the current method of determining stumpage values should be 
broadened to provide for larger regions;' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 (page 2, lines 1 to 6 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Members of task force. Resolved: That the Director of the Maine 
Forest Service within the Department of Conservation shall invite to participate in the 
task force one member of each of the following groups: the Maine Forest Products 
Council, the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine, the Maine Municipal 
Association and the Maine Association of Assessing Officers. The State Tax Assessor 
shall appoint a person from the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Maine Revenue Services to participate in the task force; and be it further' 
SUMMARY 
The amendment clarifies the scope of review requested regarding Maine Tree Growth 
Tax Law issu~s 
participants to be included in the review. 
SPONSORE~BY: l<;c\c;..r~A· J~ 
(Senator NASS, R.) 
COUNTY: York 
SENA TE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Establish the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law Review Committee
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0543
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S588 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT"!?" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 421, 
L.D. 543, "Resolve, To Establish the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law Review Committee" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, lines 
to 23 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'1. The advisability of revising the timing of determining the forest growth rate 
portion and whether the current method of determining stumpage values should be 
broadened to provide for larger regions;' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 3 in amendment) by 
inserting after the following: "task force" the following: 'no more than 7 members who 
are' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the scope of review requested regarding Maine Tree 
Growth Tax Law and limits to 7 the number of members of the task force invited by the 
Director of the Maine Forest Service within the Department of Conservation. 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Amend Its Rules Regarding Noise Abatement Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0546
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: KAENRATH, BLISS, EBERLE

Legislative Document 
No. S46 
H.P.424 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Amend Its 
Rules Regarding Noise Abatement Costs 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
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Presented by Representative KAENRATH of South Portland. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, EBERLE of South Portland. 
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Preamble. Whereas, under the statewide noise policy adopted by the Department 
of Transportation, if a highway project results in noise levels that approach or exceed the 
noise abatement criteria for the corresponding land use category, the area or site subjected 
to the excessive noise levels may be eligible for a noise abatement program; and 
Whereas, the statewide noise policy limits to $20,000 the maximum cost of noise 
abatement per affected property; and 
Whereas, this amount has not been adjusted for inflation in many years; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. 
Amendment of statewide noise policy. 
Resolved: 
That the 
Department of Transportation shall amend the eligibility requirements contained in the 
statewide noise policy adopted pursuant to 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 772 
(2005) in accordance with this section. 
1. The overall cost of abatement of $20,000 per affected property must be adjusted 
by a factor that represents the annual inflation adjustment for each year between the 
adoption of the statewide noise policy and the effective date of this resolve and must 
thereafter be adjusted annually for inflation. 
SUMMARY 
Under the existing statewide noise policy adopted by the Department of 
Transportation, there is an abatement cost limit of $20,000 per affected property. This 
resolve requires that the cost limit be adjusted by a factor that represents the annual 
inflation adjustment for each year since the statewide noise policy was adopted and 
directs that the amount thereafter be adjusted annually for inflation. 
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Resolve, To Name the Bridge on Route 201 in Jackman over the Moose River the Veterans Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0545
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PINKHAM, MILLS

Legislative Document 
No. 545 
H.P.423 
House of Representatives, February 5,2007 
Resolve, To Name the Bridge on Route 201 in Jackman over the 
Moose River the Veterans Memorial Bridge 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PINKHAM of Lexington Township. 
Cosponsored by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
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Sec. 1. Veterans Memorial Bridge. Resolved: That the bridge on Route 201 
in the Town of Jackman crossing the Moose River be named the Veterans Memorial 
Bridge. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve names the bridge on Route 201 in Jackman crossing the Moose River the 
Veterans Memorial Bridge.
An Act To Create Fairness in E-9-1-1 Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0547
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: FITTS

Legislative Document 
No. 547 
H.P.425 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Create Fairness in E-9-1-1 Funding 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FITTS of Pittsfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the current law to require the prepaid wireless and the 
broadband markets of telephone service to collect funding for E-9-1-1 services. 
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An Act To Prevent Abuse of Pet Ownership Rights
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0548
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: MAKAS, ROTUNDO, GERZOFSKY, GILES, GROSE, HARLOW, HINCK, KNIGHT, WAGNER, TURNER
Amends: 7 MRSA §4011

Legislative Document 
No. 548 
H.P.426 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Prevent Abuse of Pet Ownership Rights 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MAKAS of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and 
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MllLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GILES of Belfast, GROSE of Woolwich, 
HARLOW of Portland, HINCK of Portland, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, WAGNER of 
Lewiston, Senator: TURNER of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §4011, sub-§l-A, ~, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 490, §21, is 
amended to read: 
B. 
A person who owns a cat or dog, or the owner's agent, may kill that owner's cat 
or dog by shooting with a firearm provided only if the shooting is done to protect 
public safety or to end the suffering of a severely injured or ill cat or dog and the 
following conditions are met. 
(1) The shooting is performed by a person 18 years of age or older using a 
weapon and ammunition of suitable caliber and other characteristics to produce 
instantaneous death by a single shot. 
(2) Death is instantaneous. 
(3) Maximum precaution is taken to protect the general public, employees and 
other animals. 
(4) Any restraint of the cat or dog during the shooting does not cause undue 
suffering to the cat or dog. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the owner of a cat or dog to shoot that cat or dog only if it is done to 
protect the safety of the public or to end the severely injured or ill cat or dog's suffering.
An Act To Fund the Purchase of Maine State Retirement System Time by Certain Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0549
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, BRYANT, CLARK, PATRICK, TUTTLE, STRIMLING

Legislative Document 
No. 549 
H.P.427 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Fund the Purchase of Maine State Retirement System 
Time by Certain Veterans 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CLARK of Millinocket, PATRICK of Rumford, 
TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, (BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE) MAINE STATE 
Retirement System - Retirement Allowance Fund 0085 
Initiative: Appropriates funds to allow for 3 members per year who the Maine State 
Retirement System has determined are qualified to purchase military service credit at a 
subsidized rate pursuant to Public Law 2003, chapter 693. 
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GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$88,202 
$88,202 . 
2008-09 
$127,138 
$127,138 
This bill makes General Fund appropriations of $88,202 in fiscal year 2007-08 and 
$127,13 8 in fiscal year 2008-09 to the Maine State Retirement System to allow for 3 
members per year who the Maine State Retirement System has determined are qualified 
to purchase military service credit at a subsidized rate pursuant to Public Law 2003, 
chapter 693. 
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An Act To Allow the Independent Practice of Dental Hygiene
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0550
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: CLARK, HANLEY, JACKSON, PATRICK, SA VIELLO
Amends: 32 MRSA §1073

Legislative Document 
No. 550 
H.P.428 
House of Representatives, February 5,2007 
An Act To Allow the Independent Practice of Dental Hygiene 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: HANLEY of Gardiner, JACKSON of Allagash, PATRICK 
of Rumford, SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1073, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1997, c. 107, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
2. Rules. Adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act 
that are necessary for the implementation of this chapter. The rules may include, but 
need not be limited to, requirements for licensure, requirements for dental hygienists 
engaging in independent practice, interviews for licensing and renewal, continuing 
education, inactive licensure status, use of general anesthesia and fees for providing a list 
of addresses of licensed professionals upon request; 
Sec. 2. 32 MRSA § 1 095, as amended by PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, § 79, is further 
amended to read: 
§1095. Definition 
The dental hygienist who practices under the supervision of a dentist of record, or 
independently, may perform duties as defined and set forth in the rules of the Board of 
Dental Examiners, except that nothing in this subchapter may be construed to affect the 
practice of medicine or dentistry or to prevent students of a dental college, university or 
school of dental hygiene from practicing dental hygiene under the supervision of their 
instructors. 
Sec. 3. 32 MRS A §1098-F is enacted to read: 
§1098-F. Independent practice 
A dental hygienist may practice independently and perform duties as defined and set 
forth in the rules adopted by the board. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows dental hygienists to practice independently and perform duties as 
defined by the Board of Dental Examiners.
An Act To Fund the Purchase of Maine State Retirement System Time by Certain Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0549
Committee Amendment CA_A_H500 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 427, L.D. 549, Bill, "An Act To Fund 
the Purchase of Maine State Retirement System Time by Certain Veterans" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, (BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE) MAINE STATE 
Retirement System - Retirement Allowance Fund 0085 
Initiative: Appropriates funds to allow 3 members per year who the Maine State 
Retirement System has determined are qualified to purchase military service credit at a 
subsidized rate pursuant to Public Law 2003, chapter 693. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$177,597 
$177,597 
2008-09 
$151,739 
$151,739 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations section ofthe bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05117/07 
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LD549 
LR 1663(02) 
An Act To Fund the Purchase of Maine State Retirement System Time by Certain Veterans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$177,597 
$151,739 
$177,597 
$151,739 
Projections 
2009-10 
$166,987 
$166,987 
Projections 
2010-11 
$31,969 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $177 ,597 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $151,739 in fiscal year 2008-09 
to the Maine State Retirement System for the cost associated with allowing 3 members per year who the System has 
determined are qualified to purchase military service credit at a subsidized rate pursuant to Public Law 2003, Chapter 
693. These amounts were based on estimates provided by the Retirement System in February 2007 for the ten 
members who were determined to be qualified in 2004, 2005 and 2006. 
Because this legislation does not describe the order in which qualified members would be funded, this fiscal note 
assumes that funding will be provided based on qualified members' 1st eligibility date. 
LR 1663(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create the Maine Health Card Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0551
Committee Amendment CA_A_H206 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT:A ,; to H.P. 429, L.D. 551, Bill, "An Act To Create 
the Maine Health Card Program" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3194 in subsection 2 in the 4th line (page 1, line 19 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "health" and inserting the following: 'program' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Office of Integrated Access and Support - Central Office Z020 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for the costs of establishing and operating the Maine Health 
Card program. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$300,000 
$300,000 
2008-09 
$300,000 
$300,000 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment corrects a 
drafting error in the bill and adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 05102/07 
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LD551 
LR 2199(02) 
An Act To Create the Maine Health Card Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A." 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ ';'I1ocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$300,000 
$300,000 
$300,000 
$300,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$300,000 
$300,000 
Projections 
2010-11 
$300,000 
$300,000 
Provides an appropriation of $300,000 in each of 2007-08 and 2008-09 for the costs of the Office ofIntegrated Access 
and Support in the Department of Health an Human Services to establish and operate a new Maine Health Card 
program, including the costs of card production, mailing, outreach, and computer support. It is assumed any 
additional'personal services needs and costs can absorbed utilizing existing resources. 
LR2199(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide for Punitive Damages against Sex Offenders
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0552
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WATSON, BRAUTIGAM, HANLEY, PRATT, SIMPSON, WOODBURY
Amends: 14 MRSA §1455

Legislative Document 
, 
No. 552 
H.P.430 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Provide for Punitive Damages against Sex Offenders 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, HANLEY of Gardiner, PRATT 
of Eddington, SIMPSON of Auburn, WOODBURY of Yarmouth. 
Printed on recYl.:ied paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §1455 is enacted to read: 
§1455. Sex offenses 
Punitive damages must be determined and awarded to an individual who is the victim 
of a gross sexual assault under Title I7-A, section 253 and who brings an action against 
the person convicted of committing the gross sexual assault if the individual presents a 
certified copy of the conviction to the court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a court to award punitive damages to a victim of a gross sexual 
assault if the victim sues the defendant for the gross sexual assault and presents a certified 
copy of the conviction to the court. •
An Act To Create the Maine Health Card Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0551
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PINKHAM, CAMPBELL, PERRY, SAVIELLO, WEBSTER
Amends: 22 MRSA §3194

Legislative Document 
No. 551 
H.P.429 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Create the Maine Health Card Program 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative PINKHAM of Lexington Township. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, PERRY of Calais, SAVIELLO of 
Wilton, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3194 is enacted to read: 
§3194. Maine Health Card program 
There is established to assist qualifying individuals with the costs of paying for health 
care the Maine Health Card program, referred to in this section as "the program." 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. "Health care practitioner" has the same meaning as in section 1711-C, subsection 
1, paragraph F. 
B. "Program benefit" means a medically necessary health service provided by a 
health care practitioner who participates in the MaineCare program or a prescribed 
covered drug as defined in section 2681, subsection 2, paragraph A-I. 
C. "Qualifying person" means a person or family whose household income after 
taxes is equal to or below 350% of the nonfarm income official poverty level and 
who are without health care coverage. 
2. Operation of the program. Under the program a qualifying person who has 
enrolled may use a Maine Health Card program card and be eligible to pay for a program 
benefit at the MaineCare rate of reimbursement. 
The health care practitioner who 
provides the health benefit to the enrolled person may not biII the person for any charge 
in addition to the amount payable with the Maine Health Card program card. 
3. Rules. The department shall adopt rules to implement the program. 
Rules 
adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the Maine Health Card program to enable uninsured persons to 
pay the MaineCare price for medically necessary health services and prescribed covered 
drugs. 
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An Act To Allow for Corporate Ownership of Dental Practices
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0553
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CLARK, HANLEY, JACKSON, JOY, SA VIELLO
Amends: 32 MRSA §1081

Legislative Document 
No. 553 
H.P.431 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Allow for Corporate Ownership of Dental Practices 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: HANLEY of Gardiner, JACKSON of Allagash, JOY of 
Crystal, SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
Printed on ret:ycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1081, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. 0, §21, is 
further amended to read: 
4. Corporations; names. A corporation may Het practice, offer or undertake to 
practice or hold itself out as practicing dentistry. Every person practicing dentistry as an 
employee of another shall cause that person's name to be conspicuously displayed and 
kept in a conspicuous place at the entrance of the place where the practice is conducted. 
This sl:lbseetioR does Rot prohibit a lieeRsed deRtist from praetieiRg deRtistl)' as aR 
employee of aRother lieeRsed deRtist iR this State, as aR emplo~'ee of a RORprofit 
eorporatioR, as aR emplo~'ee of a state hospital or state iRStitl:ltioR where the oRly 
reml:lReratioR is from the State or from a eorporatioR that pro'lides deRtal serviee for its 
emplo~'ees at RO profit to the eorporatioR. This subsection does not prohibit affect the 
practice of dentists who have incorporated their practices pursuant to Title 13, chapter 22-
A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the prohibition on corporations engaging in the practice of 
dentistry. 
The Maine Professional Service Corporation Act continues to apply to 
incorporated dental practices. 
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An Act To Protect Children from Lead Exposure by Requiring Sufficient Notice of Renovations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0555
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H290 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "If" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 433, 
L.D. 555, Bill, "An Act To Protect Children from Lead Exposure by Requiring Sufficient 
Notice of Renovations" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 3 by striking out all of paragraph G 
(page 2, lines 18 and 19 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'G. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of up to $500 per violation may be assessed. This paragraph is enforceable in either 
District Court or Superior Court.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the provision of Committee Amendment "A" that imposes a 
penalty of the greater of actual damages or $100 and instead provides for a civil violation, 
subject to a fine of up to $500 per violation, 
~rceable in either District Court or 
Superior Court. 
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SPONSOREDBY: ______ ~~4_~r=~=_------
/' 
(Representative HINfK) 
TOWN: Portland 
FISCAL .\OTE REQLlRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/21107 ;!:Pac:. 
LD555 
LR 2120(06) 
An Act To Protect Children from Lead Exposure by Requiring Sufficient Notice of Renovations 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" A" to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Hinck of Portland 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Eliminates civil suits and replaces with civil violations. 
Elimination of filing.fees and the collection of additional fines may result in a minor net gain in General Fund 
revenue. 
LR2120(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Amend the Shellfish Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0554
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, McDONOUGH
Amends: 12 MRSA §6601, 12 MRSA §6602

Legislative Document 
No. 554 
H.P.432 
House of Representatives, February 5,2007 
An Act To Amend the Shellfish Laws 
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Representative: McDONOUGH of Scarborough. 
Pnnleu on recydeu p:.tper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6601, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2005, c. 434, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
4. Personal use exception. A person may take or possess no more than 1/2 bushel 
one peck of shell stock or 3 bushels of "hen" or "surf' clams for personal use in one day 
without a license, unless municipal ordinances further limit the taking of shellfish. This 
subsection does not apply to individuals whose ability to obtain a shellfish license has 
been suspended by the commissioner. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6602 is enacted to read: 
§6602. Surf clam boat license 
1. License required. A person may not use a boat for dragging for the harvesting of 
surf clams unless that boat carries a current surf clam boat license issued by the 
conurusslOner. 
2. Licensed activity. A surf clam boat license issued under this section may be used 
for harvesting surf clams. The holder of a surf clam boat license may also possess or 
transport surf clams within state limits or sell surf clams the holder has taken to a 
wholesale seafood license holder certified under section 6856. The license also authorizes 
the captain and crew members aboard the licensed boat when engaged in harvesting surf 
clams to undertake these activities. 
3. Eligibility. A surf clam boat license may be issued only to an individual who is a 
resident of this State. 
4. Exception. In anyone day, a person may take or possess not more than 3 bushels 
of surf clams for personal use without a surf clam boat license. 
5. Fee. The fee for a surf clam boat license is $230. 
6. Violation. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which 
a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes the following changes to Maine's shellfish laws: 
1. It reduces the amount of shell stock an individual may harvest per day for personal 
use from 112 bushel to one peck; 
2. It prevents persons who have had their shellfish harvesting license suspended from 
being able to harvest for personal use; and 
3. It creates a new surf clam boat license, which allows vessels engaged in harvesting 
surf clams to obtain one license that covers all crew members.
An Act To Create Fairness in the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax by Implementing the Recommendations of the Secretary of State's Task Force on Registration Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0558
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PENDLETON

Legislative Document 
No. 558 
H.P.436 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Create Fairness in the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax by 
Implementing the Recommendations of the Secretary of State's Task 
Force on Registration Fees 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PENDLETON of Scarborough. 
Pruned on n:cydet..l paper 
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MllLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to implement the recommendations of the Secretary of State's task 
force to study the municipal excise tax and motor vehicle registration fees. 
The 
recommendations include: 
1. Flattening the current excise tax rate imposed on motor vehicles pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 1482 to provide for a lower initial rate from 
the current 24 mills and a more gradual decrease in the rate; 
2. Phasing in gradually a decrease in the top excise tax rate from 24 mills to 18 mills, 
the national average; 
3. Enhancing the vehicle registration form to make it clear that the motor vehicle 
excise tax is municipal revenue to be used by the municipality at its discretion; 
4. Requiring municipalities to include in their town reports an explanation of the 
implementation and distribution of the motor vehicle excise tax; and 
5. 
Developing an educational program, working in conjunction with the Maine 
Municipal Association, to allow municipal agents who collect motor vehicle excise 
taxes to provide consistent and correct information to citizens regarding the use of 
motor vehicle excise tax revenue by the municipality.
An Act To Increase the Penalty for Late Filings by Lobbyists
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0557
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: HARLOW
Amends: 3 MRSA §319

Legislative Document 
No. 557 
H.P.435 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Increase the Penalty for Late Filings by Lobbyists 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland. (BY REQUEST) 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 3 MRSA §319, sub-§l, as repealed and replaced by PL 1993, c. 691, §22, 
is amended to read: 
1. 
Failure to file registration or report. ARy A person who fails to file a 
registration or report as required by this chapter may be assessed a fine of $-W() $200 for 
each person listed or who should have been listed on the lobbyist registration for every 
month the person fails to register or is delinquent in filing a report pursuant to section 
317. The commission may waive the penalty in whole or in part if the commission 
determines the failure to register or report was due to mitigating circumstances. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the penalty for late filings by a lobbyist from $100 to $200.