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An Act To Restrict Use of Trails Designed for All-terrain Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0455
Committee Amendment CA_A_H291 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §13157-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .fJ, " to H.P. 354, L.D. 455, Bill, "An Act To 
Restrict Use of Trails Designed for All-terrain Vehicles" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Protect the All-terrain Vehicle Trail System' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §13157-A, sub-§5-A is enacted to read: 
5-A. Operating a truck, pickup truck or passenger vehicle on an ATV trail. A 
person may not operate a truck, pickup truck or passenger vehicle on a designated A TV 
trail that is not on a gravel road system unless that use has been authorized by the 
landowner or the landowner's agent or it is necessitated by an emergency involving the 
safety of a person or property. 
For purposes of this subsection, "pickup truck" and 
"truck" have the same meanings as in Title 29-A, section 101, subsections 55 and 88, 
respectively, and "passenger vehicle" means a self-propelled 4-wheel motor vehicle 
designed primarily to carry passengers on public roads. 
A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits a truck, pickup truck or passenger vehicle from operating 
on a designated all-terrain vehicle trail that is not on a gravel road system unless that use 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 354, L.D. 455 
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has been authorized by the landowner or the landowner's agent or it is necessitated by an 
emergency involving the safety of a person or property. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05118/07 
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LD455 
LR 1195(02) 
An Act To Restrict Use of Trails Designed for All-terrain Vehicles 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment II~ II 
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 new civil violations and Class E crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LRI195(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restrict Use of Trails Designed for All-terrain Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0455
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, PERRY, PATRICK, BRYANT, MARTIN

Legislative Document 
No. 455 
H.P.354 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2007 
An Act To Restrict Use of Trails Designed for All-terrain Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representative: PATRICK of Rumford, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, MARTIN of 
Aroostook. 
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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 clarify the definition of an all-terrain vehicle in the statutes and 
further proposes to enact restrictions on the use of all-terrain vehicle trails, including 
limiting truck use on the trails designed for all-terrain vehicle use. 
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An Act To Reduce the Excise Tax on New Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0459
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: JACKSON, PERRY, BRYANT, COURTNEY, MARTIN, STRIMLING

Legislative Document 
No. 459 
H.P.358 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2007 
An Act To Reduce the Excise Tax on New Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, COURTNEY of York, MARTIN of Aroostook, STRIMLING 
of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRS A §1482, sub-§4, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
B. 
For the purpose of calculating the excise tax due on a motor vehicle pursuant to 
subsection I, paragraph C, for the first or current year of the model of the motor 
vehicle, the maker's list price must be reduced by $3,000. 
SUMMARY 
Current law bases the excise tax for motor vehicles on the maker's list price. 
This bill, for the purpose of computing the excise tax, reduces the maker's list price 
by $3,000 for the first or current year of the motor vehicle. 
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An Act To Protect Holders of Small Bank Accounts
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0456
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: HINCK, MARRACHE, ANNIS, BRAUTIGAM, CONNOR, CONOVER, FITTS, MARLEY, TREAT, WEDDELL
Amends: 9-B MRSA §428

Legislative Document 
No. 456 
H.P.355 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2007 
An Act To Protect Holders of Small Bank Accounts 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HINCK of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CONNOR of 
Kennebunk, CONOVER of Oakland, FITTS of Pittsfield, MARLEY of Portland, TREAT of 
Farmingdale, WEDDELL of Frankfort. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 9-B MRSA §428, as amended by PL 2001, c. 211, § 13, is further amended 
to read: 
§428. Inactive deposits or accounts 
All moneys in unclaimed accounts in each financial institution authorized to do 
business in this State must be disposed of according to Title 33, chapter 41. A financial 
institution must send a registered letter to the last known address of the account holder of 
an unclaimed account and wait 30 days before money in that account is disposed of 
pursuant to this section. If a financial institution does not send a registered letter as 
required by this section, then the financial institution is liable to the account holder for the 
value of the money in the account at the time the account was disposed of pursuant to this 
section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires financial institutions to send a registered letter to the last known 
address of an account holder of an inactive account before disposing of the money in the 
account pursuant to the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. If the financial institution does 
not send a registered letter, the institution is liable to the account holder for the value of 
the account when the money was disposed. 
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An Act To Protect Holders of Small Bank Accounts
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0456
Committee Amendment CA_A_H40 (House)
Amends: 9-B MRSA §428

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT :It, to H.P. 355, L.D. 456, Bill, "An Act To Protect 
Holders of Small Bank Accounts" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
9-B MRSA §428, as amended by PL 2001, c. 211, §13, IS further 
amended to read: 
§428. Inactive deposits or accounts 
All moneys in unclaimed accounts in each financial institution authorized to do 
business in this State must be disposed of according to Title 33, chapter 41. A financial 
institution must send a written notice by certified mail with return receipt requested to the 
last known address of the account holder of an unclaimed account unless the financial 
institution has a reasonable belief that the address is not accurate. A financial institution 
must wait at least 30 days after sending a notice before money in an unclaimed account 
may be disposed of pursuant to this section. A financial institution may recoup the costs 
associated with mailing a written notice pursuant to this section from the money in an 
unclaimed account.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and replaces the bill. 
The 
amendment requires financial institutions to send written notice by certified mail with 
return receipt requested to account holders of unclaimed accounts and wait at least 30 
days after sending the notice before disposing of the money in the account according to 
the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. The amendment does not require a notice to be 
sent if the financial institution has a reasonable belief that the last known address of the 
account holder is not accurate. The amendment also permits the financial institution to 
recoup the costs associated with mailing a written notice from the money in the 
unclaimed account. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A to H.P. 355, L.D. 456 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
... evenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/13/07 haC'-
LD 456 
LR 895(02) 
An Act To Protect Holders of Small Bank Accounts 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committe AmendmentA, 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$5,000 
($5,000) 
2008-09 
$5,000 
($5,000) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$5,000 
($5,000) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$5,000 
($5,000) 
Allowing financial institutions to recoup costs associated with mailing written notices by certified mail to owners of 
unclaimed accounts will reduce amounts turned over to the Unclaimed Property Fund and subsequently reduce the 
amount transferred to the General Fund at the end of each fiscal year by approximately $5,000 annually. This estimate 
is based on 625 accounts per year and certified mail costs of $8.29 per account. 
LR0895(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Nonprofit Employers To Disclose All Benefits A vailable, Including Unemployment Insurance, to Employees and Prospective Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0457
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: WEBSTER, STRIMLING, BURNS, CRESSEY, TUTTLE, SULLIV AN

Legislative Document 
No. 457 
H.P.356 
House of Representatives, January 30,2007 
An Act To Require Nonprofit Employers To Disclose All Benefits 
A vailable, Including Unemployment Insurance, to Employees and 
Prospective Employees 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BURNS of Berwick, CRESSEY of Cornish, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: 
SULLIV AN of York. 
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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 nonprofit organizations to disclose the benefits provided 
with employment, including unemployment insurance, so an employee will know if 
unemployment benefits are available.
An Act To Prevent Persons Convicted of Child Molestation from Being Buried in a Maine Veterans' Cemetery
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0458
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: PATRICK, BRYANT, CARTER, CHASE, GOULD, MILLS, NASS, TARDY
Amends: 37-B MRSA §504

Legislative Document 
No. 458 
H.P.357 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2007 
An Act To Prevent Persons Convicted of Child Molestation from 
Being Buried in a Maine Veterans' Cemetery 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PATRICK of Rumford. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CARTER of Bethel, CHASE of Wells, GOULD of South Berwick, MILLS of 
Farmington, NASS of Acton, TARDY of Newport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 37-B MRSA §504, sub-§4, ~G is enacted to read: 
G. Notwithstanding paragraphs Band C, a person may not be buried after January 1, 
2008 in any cemetery of the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System if that 
person has been convicted by a Maine court for the crime of sexual act, sexual abuse, 
sexual assault, sexual contact, sexual touching, sexual exploitation or incest and the 
victim was under 18 years of age at the time the offense was committed or if that 
person has been convicted of a similar crime by any other state, provincial or federal 
court and the victim was under 18 years of age at the time the offense was committed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the burial of a person in a cemetery of the Maine Veterans' 
Memorial Cemetery System if that person has been convicted by a court in Maine, or in 
any other state, provincial or federal court of a sexual crime against minors.
An Act Authorizing the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts To Confer the Degree of Doctor of Visual Arts
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0462
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CUMMINGS, EDMONDS, NORTON, TURNER

Legislative Document 
No. 462 
H.P.361 
House of Representatives, January 30, 2007 
An Act Authorizing the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual 
Arts To Confer the Degree of Doctor of Visual Arts 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by President EDMONDS of Cumberland and 
Representative: NORTON of Bangor, Senator: TURNER of Cumberland. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, authorization by the Legislature is required for any institution of higher 
education to confer academic, educational, literary or professional degrees, upon the 
recommendation of the State Board of Education; and 
Whereas, the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts has successfully 
applied to the State Board of Education for a recommendation of degree-granting 
authority; and 
Whereas, it is necessary to grant this authority in order that the Institute for 
Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts may begin offering degree programs for students 
beginning in the fall of 2007; and 
Whereas, the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts must initiate 
immediately a federally required waiting period before the institute may apply for federal 
loans for students; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Degree. Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts, of Portland, is 
authorized to confer upon all who successfully complete its prescribed course of study the 
degree of Doctor of Visual Arts as is usually conferred by like institutions of higher 
learning. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited to the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts to confer the 
degree of Doctor of Visual Arts upon students in accordance with the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 20-A, section 10704. On December 13,2006 the State Board of Education 
voted unanimously to approve the institute's application to confer the degree and 
transmitted its recommendation to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and 
Cultural Affairs in accordance with the Department of Education's rules, Chapter 149. 
The bill is an emergency because the institute needs the authorization to initiate a federal 
waiting period prior to applying for federal loans for students. 
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An Act To Create the Marine Research Matching Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0463
Committee Amendment CA_A_S105 (Senate)

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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",4 "to S.P. 150, L.D. 463, Bill, "An Act To Create 
the Marine Research Matching Fund" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of Innovation 0995 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine Technology Institute to fund the Marine 
Research Matching Fund. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
2008-09 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
This amendment makes technical changes to the initiative in the bill's appropriations 
and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attacbed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03/07 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD463 
LR 1198(02) 
An Act To Create the Marine Research Matching Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':A " 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$1,000,000 
2008-09 
$1,000,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$1,OOq,ooo 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2010-11 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of$I,OOO,OOO per year beginning in fiscal year 2007-08 to the 
Office of Innovation within the Department of Economic and Community Development to be used by the Maine 
Technology Institute to provide matching funds for marine research grants. 
LRI198(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit School Administrative Units from Advocating in Political Activity
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0465
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TURNER, STRANG BURGESS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4010

Legislative Document 
No. 465 
S.P.152 
February 1, 2007 
An Act To Prohibit School Administrative Units from Advocating in 
Political Activity 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator TURNER of .cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland. 
Printed OR recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 20-A MRSA §4010 is enacted to read: 
§4010. Political activities prohibited 
Political activities are prohibited in school administrative units as follows. 
1. Prohibition. A member of a school board. a superintendent or an employee of a 
school administrative unit may not engage in political activity in the form of sending 
information to students' households. including any material that is intended to influence a 
voter's opinion or that expressly advocates for or against any political candidate. 
referendum question or issue that is placed on the ballot for voters. 
2. Exceptions. Subsection 1 does not apply to the adoption of the annual school 
budget or other school budget questions that require voter approval. 
3. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which 
a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 for each offense may be adjudged. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits members of a school board, superintendents and employees of a 
school administrative unit from engaging in political activity that is intended to influence 
a voter's opinion or that expressly advocates for or against any political candidate, 
referendum question or issue that is placed on the ballot for voters. The bill also provides 
a penalty for persons who violate this prohibition on political activity. 
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An Act Regarding the Protection and Advocacy Agency Advisory Council
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0467
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRANNIGAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §12004-I

Legislative Document 
No. 467 
S.P.154 
February 1, 2007 
An Act Regarding the Protection and Advocacy Agency Advisory 
Council 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland. 
Printed on re9c led paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §12004-I, sub-§47-A, as repealed and replaced by PL 1995, c. 
462, Pt. A, §9, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the section of law that requires the advisory council of the protection 
and advocacy agency for persons with disabilities to file a report with the Secretary of 
State. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Compulsory School Attendance No. 468 February 1, 2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0468
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BOWMAN, NORTON, SULLIVAN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5052-A

Legislative Document 
S.P.155 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Compulsory School 
Attendance 
No. 468 
February 1, 2007 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BOWMAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative NORTON of Bangor and 
Senator: SULLIVAN of York. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of tbe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §5052-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 41S, §21, is 
amended to read: 
3. Duties. The duties of an attendance coordinator shaH include, but are not he 
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limited to, the following: 
A. 
When notified by a principal that a student's attendance is irregular, interviewing 
the student and the parent or parents or guardian or guardians to determine the cause 
of the irregular attendance and file a written report with the principal; 
B. 
Filing an annual report with the superintendent summarizing school year 
activities, findings and recommendations regarding truants; afld 
C. 
Serving as a member of the dropout prevention committee in accordance with 
section SI 03~ ; and 
D. Serving as the liaison between the school and the local law enforcement agency in 
matters pertaining to student absenteeism under sections SOO I-A and SOSI-A. 
IS 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds to the duties of the attendance coordinator serving as the liaison 
between the school and the local law enforcement agency in matters pertaining to student 
absenteeism.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0468
Committee Amendment CA_A_S63 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ';4 " to S.P. 155, L.D. 468, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Compulsory School Attendance" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a mandate preamble to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04118107 frac=. 
State Mandates 
LD468 
LR 1541(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Compulsory School Attendance 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Exempted 
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Required Activity 
U nit Affected 
Costs 
Requiring school attendance coordinators to serve as the liaison between the school 
School 
Insignificant 
and the local law enforcement agency in matters pertaining to student absenteeism 
represents a state mandate pursuant to the Constitution of Maine. The additional 
local costs can not be determined at this time but are not expected to be significant. 
Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all members elected to 
each House exempts the State from the constitutional requirement to fund 90% of 
the additional local costs. 
LR1541 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide County Commissioners with an Enforcement Mechanism with Regard to Parking Ordinances
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0466
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: DOW, McKANE, PIEH
Amends: 30-A MRSA §121

Legislative Document 
No. 466 
S.P.153 
February 1, 2007 
An Act To Provide County Commissioners with an Enforcement 
Mechanism with Regard to Parking Ordinances 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DOW of Lincoln. 
Cosponsored by Representative McKANE of Newcastle and 
Representative: PIEH of Bremen. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §121, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1991, c. 733, §10, is 
further amended to read: 
4. Parking areas. The county commissioners may layout parking areas on county 
lands near county buildings and may enact ordinances for the reasonable use of those 
areas and enforce them by suitable penalties. Any violation of these ordinances is a civil 
violation. 
The county commissioners may authorize a sheriffs deputy, certified by the Maine 
Criminal Justice Academy under Title 25, section 2803-A, subsection 8, to represent the 
county in District Court in the prosecution of alleged violations of unpaid penalties 
pursuant to an ordinance enacted under this subsection. The county commissioners may 
delegate to the county's sheriff their power under this subsection to authorize sheriff s 
deputies to represent the county. 
County public parking areas are subject to any applicable requirements of the Maine 
Human Rights Act, Title 5, chapter 337, subchapter ¥~. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides the same enforcement authority for sheriffs deputies as presently 
exists for municipal law enforcement officers under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-
A, section 2671, subsection 3, thereby providing the county commissioners with an 
enforcement mechanism with regard to the parking ordinances they are allowed to enact 
under Title 30-A, section 121.
An Act To Disseminate "Lessons Learned" from Medical Injury Claims
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0469
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BOWMAN, NORTON, MARRACHE
Amends: 32 MRSA §3269

Legislative Document 
No. 469 
S.P.156 
February 1, 2007 
An Act To Disseminate "Lessons Learned" from Medical Injury 
Claims 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BOWMAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative NORTON of Bangor and 
Senator: MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §3269, sub-§8-B is enacted to read: 
8-B. Informational report. By March 1st of each year, the board shall submit to 
the Legislature and to all surgeons and physicians practicing medicine in Maine a report 
consisting of an analysis of all medical injury claims filed pursuant to subsection 8-A 
with the board for the preceding year. 
The report may not include names or other 
identifying information of any parties in the claims, but there must be a determination of 
causation in the board's findings of negligence. The report must also include suggested 
actions to minimize reoccurrence of negligence. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Board of Licensure in Medicine each year to analyze and create 
a report of all claims of medical injury filed in the State in the preceding year to 
determine cause and to suggest possible means of prevention of reoccurrence. The report 
will not include names of any of the parties in any claim and must be sent out to all 
surgeons and physicians practicing medicine in Maine and to the Legislature by March 
st of each year.
An Act To Clarify the Status of Lots Greater than 40 Acres on Plans Recorded for Unorganized Territory Land before September 21, ·2001
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0471
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: MILLS
Amends: 12 MRSA §682-B

Legislative Document 
No. 471 
S.P.158 
February 1, 2007 
An Act To Clarify the Status of Lots Greater than 40 Acres on Plans 
Recorded for Unorganized Territory Land before September 21, 
·2001 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §682-B, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. Lots greater than 40 acres depicted on plan recorded prior to September 21. 
2001. A lot or parcel is not considered a subdivision if the lot or parcel is at least 40 
acres in size as depicted on a plan recorded at the registry of deeds prior to September 21, 
2001 and if, at the time the plan was recorded, the plan complied with the subdivision law 
for land under Maine Land Use Regulation Commission jurisdiction in effect at the time 
the plan was recorded. 
SUMMARY 
This bill further clarifies the intent of the Legislature by enactment of 2001 Public 
I 
Law, Chapter 43 I to exempt from the Land Use Regulation Commission's subdivision 
laws lots of 40 or more acres depicted on a plan that was recorded before September 21, 
I and that was in compliance at the time of recording.
An Act To Clarify Land Planning in the Unorganized and Deorganized Townships of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0472
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S132 (Senate)
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 159, 
L.D. 472, Bill, "An Act To Clarify Land Planning in the Unorganized and Deorganized 
Townships of the State" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of the first paragraph (page 1, 
lines 31 and 32 and page 2, lines 1 to 6 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Presentation of the comprehensive land use plan for areas within 
the jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission. At least 30 
days prior to a scheduled vote by the commission on final adoption, but in no case later 
than December 3,2007, the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission shall submit to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry the most recent 
draft of the tentative comprehensive land use plan developed pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 685-C, subsection 1. In addition to the draft plan, the 
commission shall provide an accompanying report that includes:' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the original intent of Committee Amendment "A." Under 
Committee Amendment "A," the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission is required to 
hold public hearings to collect information to be used to establish the land use plan. This 
amendment clarifies the process and timing of the presentation of the comprehensive land 
use plan developed by the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. It requires the commission to 
present the final draft to the committee at least 30 days prior to a scheduled vote by the 
commission on adoption of the plan. If the final draft is not completed before December 
3, 2007, the commission must present the most recent revision of the plan to the 
committee by that date. 
SPONSOREDBY:~ 
(Senator NUTT 
, J.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify Land Planning in the Unorganized and Deorganized Townships of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0472
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S137 (Senate)
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

SENATE AMENDMENT" 13" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 159, 
L.D. 472, Bill, "An Act To Clarify Land Planning in the Unorganized and Deorganized 
Townships of the State" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by striking out all of the first paragraph (page 1, 
lines 31 and 32 and page 2, lines 1 to 6 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Presentation of the comprehensive land use plan for areas within 
the jurisdiction of the Maine I"and Use Regulation Commission. At least 30 
days prior to a scheduled vote by the commission on final adoption, but in no case later 
than December 3,2007, the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission shall submit to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry the most recent 
draft of the tentative comprehensive land use plan developed pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 685-C, subsection 1. In addition to the draft plan, the 
commission shall provide an accompanying report that includes:' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the original intent of Committee Amendment "A." Under 
Committee Amendment "A," the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission is required to 
hold public hearings to collect information to be used to establish the land use plan. This 
amendment clarifies the process and timing of the presentation of the comprehensive land 
use plan developed by the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. It requires the commission to 
present the final draft to the committee at least 30 days prior to a scheduled vote by the 
commission on adoption of the plan. If the final draft is not completed before December 
3, 2007, the commission must present the most recent revision of the plan to the 
committee by that date .. /;) 
/ 
SPONSORED BY: +~2? J Jh l( W"" 
(Senator SHERMm l 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify Land Use Regulation in Unorganized and Deorganized Townships February 1, 2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0473
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: MILLS
Amends: 12 MRSA §681

Legislative Document 
No. 473 
S.P.160 
An Act To Clarify Land Use Regulation in Unorganized and 
Deorganized Townships 
February 1, 2007 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
Printed on recyded paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §681, 2nd ~, as amended by PL 1973, c. 569, § 1, is further 
amended to read: 
In addition, the Legislature declares it to be in the public interest, for the public 
benefit and for the good order of the people of this benefit of the property owners and 
residents of the unorganized and deorganized townships of the State;- to encourage the 
well planned and well managed multiple use of land and resources aRd. The Legislature 
acknowledges the importance of these areas to the continued vitality of the State and to 
local economies by supporting and promoting forest management and agricultural 
activities. Finally, the Legislature desires to encourage the appropriate use of these lands 
by the residents of Maine and visitors, in pursuit of outdoor recreation activities, 
including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and camping. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the purpose of land use regulation in the unorganized and 
deorganized townships of the State by confirming that such regulation is for the benefit of 
property owners and residents of these areas, as well as the public benefit. The bill also 
provides that the Legislature acknowledges that these areas are important to the continued 
vitality of the State and to local economies by promoting forest management and 
agricultural activities.
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Rename State Bridge Number 5278 the Ryan Quirion Guthrie Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0474
Committee Amendment CA_A_S15 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "{J.:' to S.P. 161, L.D. 474, "Resolve, To Direct the 
Department of Transportation To Rename State Bridge Number 5278 the Ryan Quirion 
Guthrie Bridge" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "95" and inserting the following: '295' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 4th line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "Piscataqua" and inserting the following: 'Presumpscot' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes 2 corrections to the bill by clarifying that the bridge is on 
Interstate 295 and the name of the river the bridge spans is the Presumpscot River. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/05/07 Mae 
LD474 
LR 2131(02) 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Rename State Bridge Number 5278 the Ryan 
Quirion Guthrie Bridge 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " S -15 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
LR2131 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Rename State Bridge Number 5278 the Ryan Quirion Guthrie Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0474
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARRACHE

Legislative Document 
No. 474 
S.P. 161 
February 1, 2007 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Rename 
State Bridge Number 5278 the Ryan Quirion Guthrie Bridge 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
I 
Sec. 1. State bridge number 5278 renamed. Resolved: That the Department 
of Transportation shall designate with appropriate signs and notices state bridge number 
5278 on Interstate 95, commonly known as the Staples Point Bridge, as it crosses the 
Piscataqua River as the Ryan Quirion Guthrie Bridge to honor the memory of Ryan 
Guthrie, who died in an accident at that site. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate with appropriate 
signs and notices state bridge number 5278 on Interstate 95, commonly known as the 
Staples Point Bridge, as the Ryan Quirion Guthrie Bridge in memory of the boy who died 
lOin an accident at that site. 
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An Act To Prevent Additional Housing Charges for Persons Requiring In-home Care
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0475
Committee Amendment CA_A_S280 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 162, L.D. 475, Bill, "An Act To 
Prevent Additional Housing Charges for Persons Requiring In-home Care" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 7309 in the first paragraph in the last line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "tenant." the following: 'A landlord may 
request a letter from the Department of Health and Human Services to verify a tenant's 
eligibility for the use of in-home or community support services. This section is repealed 
January 1,2009.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that a landlord may request a letter from the Department of 
Health and Human Services to verify that a tenant is eligible for the use of in-home or 
community support services. This amendment also adds a provision to repeal the section 
of law enacted in this legislation effective January I, 2009. 
FISCAL :'IOTE REQt:lRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/09/07 
~ae 
LD475 
LR 2073(02) 
An Act To Prevent Additional Housing Charges for Persons Requiring In-home Care 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment.::4 " 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed by the department utilizing 
existing budget resources. 
LR2073(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prevent Additional Housing Charges for Persons Requiring In-home Care February 1, 2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0475
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: MARRACHE, CLARK, MUSE, PERRY, PINGREE, TREAT, WEBSTER
Amends: 22 MRSA §7309

Legislative Document 
No. 475 
S.P.162 
An Act To Prevent Additional Housing Charges for Persons 
Requiring In-home Care 
February 1, 2007 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representati yes: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, CLARK of Millinocket, MUSE 
of Fryeburg, PERRY of Calais, PINGREE of North Haven, TREAT of Farmingdale, 
WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Printed OJl n:l:ycleJ paf"C:r 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §7309 is enacted to read: 
§7309. In-home providers 
A landlord may not charge a tenant additional rent or utilities for a person who 
provides in-home and community support services to the tenant. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a landlord from charging additional rent or utilities from a tenant 
for a provider of in-home and community services.
An Act To Deter Parental Alienation
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0477
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BARTLETT, HOBBINS, MARRACHE, MITCHELL
Amends: 19-A MRSA §4006

Legislative Document 
No. 477 
S.P.I64 
February 1, 2007 
An Act To Deter Parental Alienation 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: HOBBINS of York, MARRACHE of Kennebec, MITCHELL of 
Kennebec. 
Printed on rtcyded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §4006, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. Parties with minor children. If a protection order is sought under this chapter 
on behalf of a minor child and the only evidence of abuse is from one parent of the minor 
child against the other parent of the minor child and the court determines relief should be 
granted, the order must be made without a finding of abuse against the minor child. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a protection order granting relief not be issued with a finding of 
abuse against the minor child when the protection order is sought on behalf of a minor 
child and the only evidence of abuse is from one parent of the minor child against the 
other parent of the minor child.
An Act Regarding Licensure Testing by the Oil and Solid Fuel Board
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0479
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DRISCOLL, BARTLETT, BABBIDGE, BRYANT, CLARK, FARRINGTON, JACKSON, PEOPLES, WOODBURY
Amends: 32 MRSA §2403

Legislative Document 
No. 479 
H.P.363 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
An Act Regarding Licensure Testing by the Oil and Solid Fuel 
Board 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DRISCOLL of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
1f/~/J1.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BRYANT of Windham, CLARK of Millinocket, 
FARRINGTON of Gorham, JACKSON of Allagash, PEOPLES of Westbrook, TUTfLE of 
Sanford, WOODBURY of Yarmouth. 
. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.!. 32 MRSA §2403, first~, as amended by PL 1983, c. 553, §38, is further 
amended to read: 
Applicants for a master or journeyman's oil burner technician or master solid fuel 
burner technician license shall present to the board a written application for examination, 
containing such information as the board may require, 'accompanied by the prescribed fee. 
Examinations shall must be in whole or in part in writing, sHaH must be conducted by the 
board and shall must be of a thorough and practical character commensurate with the 
responsibilities of the type of license applied for. The board shall provide at least one 
examination site per county and provide for an applicant to take an examination online. 
II 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Oil and Solid Fuel Board to provide at least one license 
examination site per county and for online examinations for licensure. 
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An Act Regarding the Certification of the Required Driving Time for a License for Certain Persons under 21 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0478
House Amendment HA_A_H4 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1304

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,If, to H.P. 362, L.D. 478, Bill, "An Act Regarding the 
Certification of the Required Driving Time for a License for Certain Persons under 21 
Years of Age" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1304, sub-§l,~, as amended by PL 2003, c. 286, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
H. 
A person under 21 years of age may not apply for a license unless: 
(1) A period of 6 months has passed from the date the person was issued an 
instruction permit; and 
(2) The person has completed a minimum of 35 hours of driving, including 5 
hours of night driving, while accompanied by a parent, guardian or licensed 
driver at least 20 years of age. The parent, stepparent or guardian, or a spouse or 
employer pursuant to section 1302, subsection 1, paragraphs Band C, must 
certify the person's driving time on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. 
A parent, stepparent, guardian, spouse or employer who certifies a driving log 
pursuant to this subsection and was not the licensed driver accompanying the 
applicant must provide the name and address of the licensed driver who 
accompanied the applicant for the majority of the 35 hours of driving. 
The 
Secretary of State may complete the certification for an applicant at least 18 years 
of age and who has no parent, stepparent, guardian, spouse or employer if the 
applicant provides the name and address of the licensed driver who accompanied 
the applicant for the majority of the 35 hours of driving. 
A person 21 years of age or older is not required to submit certification of driving 
time to the Secretary of State. ' 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires a person under 21 years of age applying for a driver's license to 
complete 35 hours of driving accompanied by a parent, guardian or licensed driver. The 
applicant's parent, stepparent, guardian, spouse or employer must certify the applicant's 
driving time, but is not required to be the person who accompanied the applicant. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT If to H.P. 362, L.D. 478 
This amendment requires the person certifying the driving log of the applicant to 
provide the name and address of the person who accompanied the applicant for a majority 
of the required 35 hours. This amendment also allows the Secretary of State to complete 
the certification of a person between 18 and 21 years of age who does not have a parent, 
stepparent, guardian, spouse or employer if the applicant provides the name and address 
ofthe person accompanyi 
the applicant for the majority of the required 35 hours. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~ 
__ +-________ +-______ _ 
(Representative MA 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT