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An Act To Improve the Control and Prevention of Invasi~lant Infestations II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0153
Committee Amendment CA_A_H28 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~" to H.P. 135, L.D. 153, Bill, "An Act To Improve 
the Control and Prevention of Invasi~lant Infestations" 
II 
Amend the bill in section 5 in subsection 3 in the first line in the headnote (page 2, 
line 15 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Lake" and inserting the following: 
'Nonresident lake' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 5 the following: 
'Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531 
Initiative: Incorporating lake and river protection sticker fees into watercraft registration 
fees will result in Other Special Revenue Funds savings to the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife. Beginning in fiscal year 2007-08, the estimated annual savings in 
printing and mailing costs will be $46,000. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
($46,000) 
($46,000) 
2008-09 
($46,000) 
($46,000) 
This amendment clarifies that the lake and river protection sticker requirement 
applies to nonresidents. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/tto H.P. 135, L.D. 153 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/14/07 
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LD153 
LR 778(02) 
An Act To Improve the Control and Prevention of Invasive Plant Infestations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committe Amendment AI 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Appropriations! Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
($46,000) 
$74,580 
2008-09 
($46,000) 
$124,300 
Projections 
2009-10 
($46,000) 
$124,300 
Projections 
2010-11 
($46,000) 
$124,300 
Incorporating lake and river protection sticker fees into watercraft registration fees will increase Other Special 
Revenue Funds collected by the Department oflnland Fisheries and Wildlife by an estimated $29,832 in fiscal year 
2007-08 and by $49,720 in each fiscal year thereafter. It will also result in an increase in Other Special Revenue 
Funds to the Department of Environmenal Protection of $44,748 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $74,580 in each year 
thereafter. This consolidation of fees will also result in Other Special Revenue Funds savings in printing and mailing 
costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife of $46,000 annually beginning in fiscal year 2007 -08. 
LR0778(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require All Holders of Mahogany Quahog Licenses To Operate Their Own Vessels When Fishing for Quahogs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0156
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: EMERY, DOW, BURNS, PINKHAM, SA VIELLO, THIBODEAU, TIBBETTS, DAMON

Legislative Document 
No. 156 
H.P.138 
House of Representatives, January 12,2007 
An Act To Require All Holders of Mahogany Quahog Licenses To 
Operate Their Own Vessels When Fishing for Quahogs 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative EMERY of Cutler. 
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BURNS of Berwick, CRA Y of Palmyra, McFADDEN of Dennysville, 
PINKHAM of Lexington Township, SA VIELLO of Wilton, THIBODEAU of Winterport, 
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 amend the current law to require that holders of mahogany 
quahog licenses must also be present upon and operating their own vessels while those 
vessels are in the process of fishing for quahogs. 
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An Act To Eliminate the Offset for Social Security and Certain Other Pensions for Unemployment Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0155
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, CLARK, TUTTLE, EDMONDS, PERRY, MARTIN, CUMMINGS, MOORE, ROSEN, TARDY, COURTNEY, RA YE
Amends: 26 MRSA §1193

Legislative Document 
No. 155 
H.P.137 
House of Representatives, January 12,2007 
An Act To Eliminate the Offset for Social Security and Certain 
Other Pensions for Unemployment Benefits 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senators: 
President EDMONDS of Cumberland, PERRY of Penobscot, Senator MARTIN of Aroostook 
and Representatives: Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, MOORE of Standish, ROSEN of 
Bucksport, TARDY of Newport, Senators: COURTNEY of York, McCORMICK of Kennebec, 
RA YE of Washington, ROSEN of Hancock. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §1193, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 149, §4, is repealed. 
Sec. 2. 26 MRS A §1193, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10. Receiving pension. Except as provided in this subsection, for any week with 
respect to which the individual is receiving a governmental or other pension, retirement 
or retired pay, annuity or any other similar periodic payment under a plan maintained or 
contributed to by a base period or chargeable employer. 
A. The individual receives benefits with no reduction under this subsection if: 
(1) The individual is receiving a pension paid under the United States Social 
Security Act or any other pension or plan to which the individual made at least 
50% of the contributions; 
(2) All contributions to the plan were made by the individual and an employer or 
any other person or organization who is not a base period or chargeable 
employer; or 
(3) The services performed for the employer by the individual during the base 
period, or remuneration received for these services, did not affect the individual's 
eligibility for, or increase the amount of, that pension, retirement or retired pay, 
annuity or similar payment. 
B. If the individual contributed to the plan, but not at least 50% of the contributions, 
the individual receives a benefit reduced by the prorated weekly amount of the 
pension after deduction of that portion of the pension that is directly attributable to 
the percentage of the contributions made to the plan by that individual. The benefit 
may not be reduced below zero. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the pension offset against unemployment benefits for persons 
who receive Social Security or any other pension or plan to which the individual made at 
least 50% of the contributions. If the person contributed some amount to the pension, but 
less than 50%, the offset is made after deduction of that portion of the pension that is 
directly attributable to the percentage of the contributions made to the pension by that 
person. 
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An Act To Provide Safe All-terrain Vehicle Access on Public Ways
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0160
Committee Amendment CA_A_H25 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §13157-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ')~C' to H.P. 142, L.D. 160, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Safe All-terrain Vehicle Access on Public Ways" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §13157-A, sub-§6, ~, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§414 and as affected by §422, is amended to read: 
H. 
Notwithstanding paragraphs A to G, an A TV may be operated on the extreme 
right of a public way or as directed by the appropriate governmental unit within the 
public way of a municipality or an unorganized or unincorporated township if the 
appropriate governmental unit has designated the public way as an A TV -access route. 
An A TV must travel in the same direction as motor vehicle traffic on a public way 
designated as an A TV -access route. A public way designated by an appropriate 
governmental unit as an A TV -access route must be posted conspicuously at regular 
intervals by that governmental unit with highly visible signs designating the A TV-
access route. 
Before designating a public way as an A TV -access route, the 
appropriate governmental unit shall make appropriate determinations that A TV travel 
on the extreme right of the public way or as directed by the appropriate governmental 
unit within the public way may be conducted safely and will not interfere with 
vehicular traffic on the public way. For purposes of this paragraph, "appropriate 
governmental unit" means the Department of Transportation, county commissioners 
or municipal officers within their respective jurisdictions. The jurisdiction of each 
appropriate governmental unit over public ways pursuant to this paragraph is the 
same as its jurisdiction over the passage of vehicles on public ways pursuant to Title 
29-A, section 2395. 
Municipal or county law enforcement officials having 
jurisdiction have primary enforcement authority over any route established under this 
paragraph. ' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A to H.P. 142, L.D. 160 
SUMMARY 
The amendment gives municipalities, 
in 
addition to the Department of 
Transportation, more flexibility in determining how and where A TV access occurs. The 
amendment also requires that A TV s travel in the same direction as motor vehicle traffic 
on a public way designated as an A TV-access route. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/05/07 ~ac 
LD 160 
LR 613(02) 
An Act To Provide Safe All-terrain Vehicle Access on Public Ways 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Am~ndment "A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
LR0613(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Provide Safe All-terrain Vehicle Access on Public Ways
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0160
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARLEY, BRYANT, PIEH
Amends: 12 MRSA §13157-A

Legislative Document 
No. 160 
H.P.142 
House of Representatives, January 12,2007 
An Act To Provide Safe All-terrain Vehicle Access on Public Ways 
Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MARLEY of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
Representative: PIEH of Bremen. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §13157-A, sub-§6, ~H, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 
§414 and as affected by §422, is amended to read: 
H. 
Notwithstanding paragraphs A to G, an ATV may be operated on the eJ{treme 
right of a within the public way of a municipality or an unorganized or 
unincorporated township if the appropriate governmental unit has designated the 
public way as an A TV -access route. A public way designated by an appropriate 
governmental unit as an ATV -access route must be posted conspicuously at regular 
intervals by that governmental unit with highly visible signs designating the ATV-
access route. 
Before designating a public way as an A TV -access route, the 
appropriate governmental unit shall make appropriate determinations that A TV travel 
on the extreme right of within the public way may be conducted safely and will not 
interfere with vehicular traffic on the public way. Location of travel within the public 
way is determined on a case-by-case basis. For purposes of this paragraph, 
"appropriate governmental unit" means the Department of Transportation, county 
commissioners or municipal officers within their respective jurisdictions. 
The 
jurisdiction of each appropriate governmental unit over public ways pursuant to this 
paragraph is the same as its jurisdiction over the passage of vehicles on public ways 
pursuant to Title 29-A, section 2395. Municipal or county law enforcement officials 
having jurisdiction have primary enforcement authority over any route established 
under this paragraph. 
SUMMARY 
This bill will allow the Department of Transportation more flexibility in providing 
safe access for ATV users within the public way by determining how and where ATV 
access occurs on a case-by-case basis.
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Cellular Telephones by Minors while Driving I I
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0161
Committee Amendment CA_A_H348 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2116

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 143, L.D. 161, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Use of Cellular Telephones by Minors while Driving" 
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Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Prohibit the Use of Electronic Devices by Minors while Driving' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2116 is enacted to read: 
§2116. Use of electronic devices by minors while operating motor vehicles 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. "Handheld electronic device" means any handheld electronic device that is not 
part of the operating equipment of the motor vehicle, including but not limited to an 
electronic game, device for sending or receiving electronic mail, text messaging 
device or computer. 
B. "Mobile telephone" means a device used to access a wireless telephone service. 
C. "Using" means manipulating, talking into or otherwise interacting with a mobile 
telephone or handheld electronic device but does not include passively listening to 
music or other recorded sounds emanating from a handheld electronic device. 
2. Prohibition. A person who has not attained 18 years of age may not operate a 
motor vehicle while using a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device. 
3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which 
a fine of not less than $50 for the first offense and not less than $250 for a 2nd or 
subsequent offense may be adjudged.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.A " to H.P. 143, L.D. 161 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and amends the title to reflect the content of the 
amendment. This amendment retains the provision of the bill prohibiting a person who 
has not attained 18 years of age from operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile 
telephone, but expands that prohibition to include handheld electronic devices that are not 
part of the operating equipment of a motor vehicle. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05122/07 frac 
LD 161 
LR 25(02) 
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Cellular Telephones by Minors while Driving 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A " 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new traffic infractions. 
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenues by a minor amount. 
LR0025(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Nonnative Baitfish
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0163
Committee Amendment CA_A_H66 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §10001

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,~ " to H.P. 145, L.D. 163, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Use of Nonnative Baitfish" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Prohibit the Use of Black chin Shiners as Baitfish' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10001, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
6. Baitfish. "Baitfish" means only those species in the following list: 
A. 
Lake chub, (Couesius plumbeus); 
B. 
Eastern silvery minnow, (Hybognathus regius); 
C. 
Golden shiner, (Notemigonus cryso1eucas); 
D. 
Emerald shiner, (Notropis atherinoides); 
E. 
Bridle shiner, (Notropis bifrenatus); 
F. 
Common shiner, (Luxilus cornutus); 
G. 
Blacknose shiner, (Notropis heterolepis); 
H. 
Spottail shiner, (Notropis hudsonius); 
I. 
Northern red belly dace, (Phoxinus eos); 
J. 
Finescale dace, (Phoxinus neogaeus); 
K. 
Fathead minnow, (Pimephales promelas); 
L. 
Blacknose dace, (Rhinichthys atratulus); 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 145, L.D. 163 
M. 
Longnose dace, (Rhinichthys cataractae); 
N. 
Creek chub, (Semotilus atromaculatus); 
O. 
Fallfish, (Semotilus corporal is); 
P. 
Pearl dace, (Margariscus margarita); 
Q. 
Banded killifish, (Fundulus diaphanus); 
R. 
Mummichog, (Fundulus heteroclitus); 
S. 
Longnose sucker, (Catostomus catostomus); 
T. 
White sucker, (Catostomus commersoni); 
U. 
Creek chubsucker, (Erimyzon oblongus); and 
V. 
American eel, (Anquilla rostrata},-afld~ 
W. Blaekehin shiner, (}l'otropis heterodon).' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report. It prohibits the use of blackchin shiners as 
baitfish in inland waters. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/07 
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LD163 
LR 218(02) 
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Nonnative Baitfish 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes a new Class E crime. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0218(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Cellular Telephones by Minors while Driving
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0161
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HOGAN, JACKSON, COURTNEY, BLANCHARD, HANLEY, HOTHAM, MAZUREK, PATRICK, PIEH, SIMPSON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1311, 29-A MRSA §13, 29-A MRSA §2116

Legislative Document 
No. 161 
H.P.143 
House of Representatives, January 12,2007 
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Cellular Telephones by Minors while 
Driving 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative JACKSON of Allagash, Senator COURTNEY of York and 
Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, HANLEY of Gardiner, HOTHAM of Dixfield, 
MacDONALD of Boothbay, MAZUREK of Rockland, PATRICK of Rumford, PIEH of 
Bremen, SIMPSON of Auburn. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1311, sub-§l, ~A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 286, §4, is 
amended to read: 
A. 
Carry passengers other than immediate family members unless accompanied by 
a licensed operator who meets the requirements of section 1304, subsection 1, 
paragraph E; or 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §13U, sub-§l, ~, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 286, §4, is 
amended to read: 
B. 
Operate a motor vc:,ir:le between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.~ 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §1311, sub-§l, ~C, as enacted by PL 2003. c. 286, §4, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 4. 29-A MRSA §2116 is enacted to read: 
§2116. Cellular telephone use by minor prohibited while operating motor vehicle 
1. Prohibition. A person who has not attained 18 years of age may not operate a 
motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone. For the purpose of this section, "cellular 
telephone" means a device used to access wireless telephone service. 
2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which 
a fine of not less than $50 for the first violation and not less than $250 for a 2nd or 
subsequent violation may be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a person who has not attained 18 years of age from using a cellular 
telephone while operating a motor vehicle. The bill makes the offense a traffic infraction.
An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Track All Stocking and Transfers of Fish
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0162
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: PERRY, KOFFMAN, SIROIS, WHEELER
Amends: 12 MRSA §12758-A

Legislative Document 
No. 162 
H.P.144 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Track All Stocking and Transfers of Fish 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representati ve WATSON of Bath. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, SIROIS of Turner, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12758-A is enacted to read: 
§12758-A. Fish stocking and transfers 
Beginning January 1, 2008, the commissioner shall track and record all the 
department's fish stocking events and transfers in inland waters, including, but not limited 
to, accidental releases. The data collected pursuant to this section must be made available 
to the public. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to track and 
record all stocking and transfers of fish in inland waters and to make that information 
publicly available. 
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An Act To Prohibit the Use of Nonnative Baitfish
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0163
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WATSON, PERRY, FINCH, KOFFMAN, SIROIS, WHEELER
Amends: 12 MRSA §10001

Legislative Document 
No. 163 
H.P.145 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Nonnative Baitfish 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: FINCH of Fairfield, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, SIROIS of Turner, 
WHEELER of Kittery. 
Printed on recyded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10001, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
6. Baitfish. "Baitfish" means only those species in the following list: 
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
G. 
H. 
I. 
J. 
K. 
L. 
M. 
N. 
O. 
P. 
Q. 
R. 
S. 
T. 
U. 
V. 
W. 
Lake chub, (Couesius plumbeus); 
eastern silYeF)' miRRow, (MyeogRadtl:ls regil:ls); 
Golden shiner, (Notemigonus crysoleucas); 
emerals shiRer, (}'lotroflis atheriRoises); 
Bridle shiner, (Notropis bifrenatus); 
Common shiner, (Luxilus cornutus); 
Blacknose shiner, (Notropis heterolepis); 
8flottail shiRer, (Notroflis hl:lssoRil:ls); 
Northern redbelly dace, (Phoxinus eos); 
Finescale dace, (Phoxinus neogaeus); 
Fathead minnow, (Pimephales promelas); 
Blacknose dace, (Rhinichthys atratulus); 
Longnose dace, (Rhinichthys cataractae); 
Creek chub, (Semotilus atromaculatus); 
Fallfish, (Semotilus corporal is); 
Pearl dace, (Margariscus margarita); 
Banded killifish, (Fundulus diaphanus); 
Mummichog, (Fundulus heteroclitus); 
Longnose sucker, (Catostomus catostomus); 
White sucker, (Catostomus commersoni); 
Creek chubsucker, (Erimyzon oblongus); and 
American eel, (Anguilla rostrata},-aHd.:. 
Blaci,ehiR shiRer, O'Jotroflis heterosoR). 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the use of nonnative fish as bait in inland waters. 
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An Act To Designate the Arctic Charr as a State Heritage Fish
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0165
Committee Amendment CA_A_H14 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §12461

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A-, to H.P. 147, L.D. 165, Bill, "An Act To 
Designate the Arctic Charr as a State Heritage Fish" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec.2. 12 MRSA §12461, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 180, §2, is amended to read: 
§12461. State heritage fish waters 
1. Adoption of state heritage fish waters. The commissioner shall adopt by rule 
for each state heritage fish under Title 1, section 212-A a list of native \'lFool{ trout ~ 
heritage fish waters composed of lakes and ponds that contain eastern brook· tFout that 
state heritage fish and have never been stocked according to any reliable records. The list 
of native brook trout waters authorized for adoption by Resolve 2005, chapter 172 is a list 
of state heritage fish waters for purposes of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
2. Addition of waters to list. The commissioner may adopt rules to amend the ~ list 
established 4ft under subsection 1 to add a lake or pond if that lake or pond meets criteria 
established by the commissioner for classifying a lake or pond as nati';e brook trout 
watefs a state heritage fish water. Rules adopted to add a lake or pond to the ~ list 
established under subsection 1 are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A. 
3. Removal of waters from list. The commissioner may by rule remove a lake or 
pond from the ~ list established 4ft under subsection 1. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
4. Stocking state heritage fish. The commissioner may not stock or issue a permit 
to stock fish in a lake or pond listed as native brook trout a state heritage fish water under 
this section. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A 
to H.P. 147, L.D. 165 
5. Fishing restrictions. A person may not use live fish as bait or possess live fish to 
be used as bait on a lake or pond listed as Rative brook trout a state heritage fish water 
under this section. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that each fish listed as a state heritage fish has a list of state 
heritage fish waters specific to that fish. It also clarifies that a person may not use in or 
possess on a state heritage fish water live fish as bait. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02116/07 
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LD165 
LR 231(02) 
An Act To Designate the Arctic Charr as a State Heritage Fish 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR0231 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Nonnative Baitfish
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0163
Committee Amendment CA_B_H67 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" '& to H.P. 145, L.D. 163, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Use of Nonnative Baitfish" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 
Initiative: Appropriates additional funds on a one-time basis for necessary training 
pertaining to approved species that can be used for baitfish. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Public Information and Education, Division of 0729 
2007-08 
$35,000 
$5,000 
$40,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Initiative: Appropriates additional funds on a one-time basis for necessary training 
pertaining to approved species that can be used for baitfish. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$8,000 
$8,000 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
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.... 
~. 
, 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ".8 .. to H.P. 145, L.D. 163 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$48,000 
$0 
$48,000 
$0 
This amendment is the minority report. It adds an appropriations and allocations 
section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/02/07 frae. 
LD 163 
LR 218(03) 
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Nonnative Baitfish 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment::B " 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class E crimes. 
$48,000 
$0 
$48,000 
$0 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
The Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife will require an additional General Fund appropriation of $48,000 on 
a one-time basis in fiscal year 2007-08 for the costs of training wardens and disseminating necessary public 
information about which species may be used as baitfish. 
LR0218(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Fin-clip All Stocked Fish
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0164
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WATSON, PERRY, KOFFMAN, WHEELER
Amends: 12 MRSA §12758-A

Legislative Document 
No. 164 
H.P.146 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Fin-clip All Stocked Fish 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
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/J7.1ild£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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Representatives: KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, WHEELER of Kittery. 
Printed on n:c)'clcu paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12758-A is enacted to read: 
§12758-A. Fin-clip required 
Fish stocked by the department must be fin-clipped prior to release in the inland 
waters. 
SUMMARY 
• 
This bill requires that all fish stocked by the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife in the inland waters be fin-clipped prior to release. 
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An Act To Require the Standardization of Fishing Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0166
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WATSON, PERRY, KOFFMAN, WHEELER
Amends: 12 MRSA §10103

Legislative Document 
No. 166 
H.P. 148 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Require the Standardization of Fishing Rules 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, WHEELER of Kittery . 
Prmted nil ret.:ydeu paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10103, sub-§13 is enacted to read: 
13. Coding system for fishing regulation. The commissioner shall adopt a coding 
system that provides codes for all fishing laws and rules published as an abstract pursuant 
to subsection 7. 
SUMMARY 
• 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to adopt a 
coding system for the department's annual fishing regulations abstract that assigns codes 
for all fishing regulations. 
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An Act To Allow Military Personnel Stationed in Maine To Register All-terrain Vehicles As Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0167
Committee Amendment CA_A_H58 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
"to H.P. 149, L.D. 167, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Military Personnel Stationed in Maine To Register All-terrain Vehicles As Residents" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out subsection 11 (page 1, lines 3 to 16 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'11. Member of United States Armed Forces permanently stationed in State. A 
person is eligible to register an A TV owned by that person at the resident fee if that 
person is: 
A. Serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and is permanently stationed at 
a military or naval post, station or base in the State; or 
B. 
The spouse or child of a person under paragraph A if the spouse or child 
permanently resides with that person. 
A member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in the State or the spouse 
or child of that member who desires to register an A TV in this State shall present 
certification from the commander of the member's military or naval post, station or base, 
or from the commander's designated agent, that the member is permanently stationed at 
that post, station or base.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds clarifying language to the bill and removes the requirement 
that A TV registration fees be allocated to the municipality in which the post, station or 
base is located. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/0 1107 
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LD 167 
LR 298(02) 
An Act To Allow Military Personnel Stationed in Maine To Register All-terrain Vehicles As Residents 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
LR0298(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To End Fraud in Maine's Welfare Benefit Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0168
Committee Amendment CA_A_H163 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,II "to H.P. 150, L.D. 168, Bill, "An Act To End 
Fraud in Maine's Welfare Benefit Programs" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To End Fraud in Maine's Welfare Benefit Programs' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Verification of eligibility. Resolved: That by October 1, 2007 the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall take action to decrease the incidence of 
welfare fraud by amending the rules related to the MaineCare program and the 
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and to the determination of eligibility 
for the federal food stamp program to require verification of eligibility. The rules must 
require verification of income and residence through independent sources such as check 
stubs and rent receipts or through automated systems for the exchange of infonnation 
with the Department of Labor, the United States Social Security Administration and the 
United States Internal Revenue Service to the extent allowed by federal and state law 
applicable to the circumstances of the applicant. Rules adopted under this section are 
routine technical rules as defined by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the bill to a resolve and attempts to address and mitigate 
fraud in the MaineCare program and in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
program and in determining eligibility for the federal food stamp program. 
The 
amendment requires routine technical rulemaking that would require verification of 
eligibility through verification of income and residence. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 150, L.D. 168 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04125/07 frac:.. 
LD 168 
LR 526(02) 
An Act To End Fraud in Maine's Welfare Benefit Programs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services in implementing this bill can be absorbed by 
the department utilizing existing budget resources. 
LR0526(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To End Fraud in Maine's Welfare Benefit Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0168
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: WALCOTT, MARRACHE, BURNS, CAMPBELL, CRAVEN, GROSE, LEWIN, MAKAS

Legislative Document 
No. 168 
H.P.150 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To End Fraud in Maine's Welfare Benefit Programs 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WALCOTT of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BURNS of Berwick, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CRAVEN of Lewiston, 
GROSE of Woolwich, LEWIN of Eliot, MAKAS of Lewiston. 
Pnllled un rt'9deJ parer 
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 enact measures that would address and mitigate fraud in the 
State's welfare benefit programs, such as, but not limited to, MaineCare and Temporary 
Assistance for Needy Families. 
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An Act To Allow Military Personnel Stationed in Maine To Register All-terrain Vehicles As Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0167
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: LANSLEY, COURTNEY, CEBRA, COTTA, EDGECOMB, HAMPER, ROBINSON, SA VIELLO
Amends: 12 MRSA §13155

Legislative Document 
No. 167 
H.P.149 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Allow Military Personnel Stationed in Maine To Register 
All-terrain Vehicles As Residents 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative LANSLEY of Sabattus . 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
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frJ· 7J7t!£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, COTTA of China, EDGECOMB of Caribou, HAMPER of 
Oxford, McKANE of Newcastle, ROBINSON of Raymond, SA VIELLO of Wilton, 
V AUGHAN of Durham. 
Printed on re\:ycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §13155, sub-§l1 is enacted to read: 
11. Member of United States Armed Forces permanently stationed in State. A 
person may register in this State an A TV owned by that person pursuant to subsection 3 
at the resident fee specified in subsection 5 if that person is: 
A. A person serving in the Armed Forces of the United States who is permanently 
stationed at a military or naval post, station or base in the State; or 
B. 
The spouse or child of a person under paragraph A if the spouse or child 
r permanently resides with that person. 
A member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in the State or the spouse 
II 
or child of that member who desires to register an A TV in this State shall present 
certification from the commander of the member's mi litary or naval post, station or base, 
or from the commander's designated agent, that the member is permanently stationed at 
that post, station or base. The fee for registration of an A TV pursuant to this subsection 
must be allocated as if the person registering the A TV were a resident of the municipality 
in which the post, station or base is located. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is 
permanently stationed at a military or naval post, station or base in Maine or the spouse 
or child of that member to register an A TV in Maine at the cost of a resident registration. 
The registration fees attributable to such a registration are allocated to the municipality in 
which the military or naval post, station or base is located. 
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An Act To Place Land in Township 21 in Trust
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0169
Committee Amendment CA_A_H241 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It" to H.P. 151, L.D. 169, Bill, "An Act To Place 
Land in Township 21 in Trust" 
Amend the bill in section 3 by striking out paragraph E (page 1, lines 22 to 25 in 
L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'E. Land acquired by the secretary for the benefit of the Passamaquoddy Tribe in 
Township 21 consisting of Gordon Island in Big Lake, conveyed by Domtar Maine 
Corporation to the Passamaquoddy Tribe by corporate quitclaim deed dated April 30, 
2002, recorded in the Washington County Registry of Deeds in Book 2624, Page 301, 
to the extent that the land is acquired by the secretary prior to January 31, 2017, is not 
held in common with any other person or entity and is certified by the secretary by 
January 31, 2017 as held for the benefit of the Passamaquoddy Tribe.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the land eligible for trust status is Gordon Island in 
Big Lake, acquired from Domtar Maine Corporation by the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0172
Committee Amendment CA_A_H385 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '/+ " 
to H.P. 154, L.D. 172, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Veterans Tax Reimbursement 0407 
Initiative: Provides funds to reimburse municipalities for 50% of the local tax revenue 
loss associated with increasing the property tax exemption for veterans. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$359,800 
$359,800 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/29/07 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD 172 
LR246(02) 
An Act To Increase the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" ~ " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
2008-09 
$359,800 
Projections 
2009-10 
$372,393 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
$359,800 
$372,393 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2010-11 
$385,427 
$385,427 
The cost of reimbursing municipalities for 50% of the local revenue loss is estimated to be $359,800 in fiscal year 
2008-09. 
LR0246(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the County Share of the Real Estate Transfer Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0174
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: RA YE, BLANCHARD, BENOIT, DAMON, NASS, PERRY, SCHNEIDER, JOY, KNIGHT, SCHATZ
Amends: 36 MRSA §4641-B

Legislative Document 
No. 174 
S.P.56 
In Senate, January 16, 2007 
An Act To Increase the County Share of the Real Estate Transfer 
Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representative BLANCHARD of Old Town and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BENOIT of Sagadahoc, DAMON of Hancock, NASS of York, PERRY of 
Penobscot, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representatives: JOY of Crystal, KNIGHT of 
Livermore Falls, SCHATZ of Blue Hill. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §4641-B, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 559, Pt. I, §4 and 
affected by § IS, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
3. Disposition of funds. On or before the 10th day of each month, each register of 
deeds shall pay over to the State Tax Assessor a percentage of the tax collected pursuant 
to this section during the previous month based on the following schedule: 
A. Beginning February 2008, 80% of the tax collected. The remaining 20% is 
retained for the county by the register of deeds and accounted for to the county 
treasurer as reimbursement for services rendered by the county in collecting the tax; 
and 
B. 
Beginning February 2{)09, 70% of the tax collected. The remaining 30% is 
retained for the county by the register of deeds and accounted for to the county 
treasurer as reimbursement for services rendered by the county in collecting the tax. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the portion of the real estate transfer tax that is retained by a 
county to 30%, from the current level of 10%, by increasing the percentage 10% each of 
years, beginning February 2008. 
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An Act To Fund Youth Conservation Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0175
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S79 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 57, 
L.D. 175, Bill, "An Act To Fund Youth Conservation Education" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Public Information and Education, Division of 0729 
Initiative: Allocates additional funds for youth conservation education purposes. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$25,000 
$25,000 
2008-09 
$25,000 
$25,000 
This amendment provides the appropriations and allocations section that was 
inadvertently omitted from the committee amendment. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~_--::---.-r~..!!...L..-="':==-_-\.-:~_-7"'I-__ 
(Senator BRYANT, 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/02/07 ;t!;pae 
LD 175 
LR 452(04) 
An Act To Fund Youth Conservation Education 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A " to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Bryant, B. of Oxford 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$25,000 
$25,000 
2008-09 
$25,000 
$25,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$25,000 
$25,000 
Projections 
2010-11 
$25,000 
$25,000 
This amendment adds the necessary allocation section which was inadvertently left off the committee amendment. 
This amendment does not change the fiscal impact of the original committee amendment. 
LR0452(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Notice to the General Public about Proposed Initiative Questions
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0176
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: STRIMLING
Amends: 21-A MRSA §906

Legislative Document 
No. 176 
S.P.58 
In Senate, January 16,2007 
An Act To Provide Notice to the General Public about Proposed 
Initiative Questions 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
PrillteLl ()!J rn:)cleJ paplT 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
I 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to provide the public with its benefits in advance of the next statewide 
election; 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. 21-A MRSA §906, sub-§6, ~C-l is enacted to read: 
C-l. 
The Secretary of State shall give reasonable notice to the general public of the 
proposed initiative question and provide a period of no less than 30 days for 
comments from the general public with respect to the accuracy of the proposed 
initiative question. After accepting and reviewing that commentary, the Secretary of 
State shall finalize the initiative question. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Secretary of State to provide notice to the general public when 
the Secretary of State drafts a question that will be on a ballot for a citizen initiative. The 
bill also requires the Secretary of State to provide a 30-day opportunity for members of 
the general public to provide comments with respect to the accuracy of the proposed 
question. After accepting and reviewing all commentary submitted, the Secretary of State 
would then finalize the initiative question.