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An Act To Change the Timing of the Health Care Occupations Report and To Add and Clarify Definitions Relating to Swimming Pools and Spas
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2105
Committee Amendment CA_A_H874 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" fo" to H.P. 1491, L.D. 2105, Bill, "An Act To 
Change the Timing of the Health Care Occupations Report and To Add and Clarify 
Definitions Relating to Swimming Pools and Spas" 
Amend the bill in section 8 in §2666 by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 3, lines 
and 35 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'I. Employment; eommunieable disease. 
No person having a communicable 
disease may be employed or vlOrk at a public s"\'imming pool or spa.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the bill by repealing the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, 
section 2666, subsection 1, which prohibits a person having a communicable disease from 
working at a public pool or spa. 
FISCAL :'-IOTE REQL"1RED 
(See attacbed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 03/27/08 
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LD 2105 
LR3192(02) 
An Act To Change the Timing of the Health Care Occupations Report and To Add and Clarify 
Definitions Relating to Swimming Pools and Spas 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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 
Additional costs to the Center for Workforce Research and Infonnation within the Department of Labor can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR3192(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Change the Timing of the Health Care Occupations Report and To Add and Clarify Definitions Relating to Swimming Pools and Spas
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2105
Senate Amendment SA_A_S574 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 1491, L.D. 2105, Bill, "An Act To Change 
the Timing of the Health Care Occupations Report and To Add and Clarify Definitions 
Relating to Swimming Pools and Spas" 
Amend the bill in section 7 in §2665 by striking out all of the 2nd indented paragraph 
(page 3, lines 28 to 31 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'The design criteria to be followed by the department in the review and approval is 
the minimum standard for pl:lblic swimming all pools and the minimum standard for 
j'ffibHe all spas published by the ·National Swimming Pool Institl:lte American National 
Standards Institute and the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals or successor 
organizations. 
The design criteria standards that the department is using to review and approve pools 
and spas must be posted annually on the department's publicly accessible website.' 
Amend the bill in section 8 in §2666 in subsection 3 in the 2nd line (page 4, line 4 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"capable individual" and inserting the following: 
'capable individl:lal person as defined in standards by American National Standards 
Institute and the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals or successor organizations' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment differs from the bill in that the design criteria to be followed by the 
Department of Health and Human Services in the review and approval of pools and spas 
applies to all pools and spas and not just public pools and public spas as defined by the 
American Standards Institute and the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals or 
successor organizations. 
The amendment also replaces a "capable individual" as the 
person who shall assume the responsibility of supervising a public pool or spa with a 
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SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1491, L.D. 2105 
"person" as defined by standards of the American Standards Institute and the Association 
of Pool and Spa Professionals or successor organizations. The amendment also requires 
the Department of Health and Human Services to annually publish on the department's 
publicly accessible website thrStandards the <;lepartment is using for the reviewing and 
approval of pools and spas. / 
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Approved: 04/04/08 
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LD 2105 
LR 3192(04) 
An Act To Change the Timing of the Health Care Occupations Report and To Add and Clarify 
Definitions Relating to Swimming Pools and Spas 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Weston of Waldo 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed by the department utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
LIZ3 192(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, To Adopt Respectful Language in Programs Affecting Developmental Services
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2108
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: WEBSTER, BRANNIGAN

Legislative Document 
No. 2108 
H.P.1494 
House of Representati ves, December 31, 2007 
Resolve, To Adopt Respectful Language in Programs Affecting 
Developmental Services 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland. 
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Clerk 
Sec. 1. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of Health and Human Services shall 
change the name of its programs serving people with mental retardation or autism to refer 
to devel~pmental services programs. The department shall take steps to amend its rules, 
policies, guidelines, publications and forms to reflect this more respectful language as 
soon as practicable;'and be it further 
Sec. 2. Resolved: That, in implementing the name changes required in section 1, 
the department shall consult with and be guided by the report and recommendations of 
the working group convened by the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council in 
accordance with Resolve 2007, chapter 62; and be it further 
Sec. 3. Resolved: That, in order to further implement the adoption of respectful 
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language described in section 1 in state law affecting developmental services, the 
department may submit legislation for introduction to the First Regular Session of the 
124th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to change the 
name of its programs for persons with mental retardation or autism to developmental 
services programs and to be guided by the working group convened by the Maine 
Developmental Disabilities Council pursuant to Resolve 2007, chapter 62 in making any 
changes to rules and other publications to reflect the change in terminology. 
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An Act To Secure the Sites Necessary for the Statewide Radio and Network System II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2111
Committee Amendment CA_A_H670 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 1497, L.D. 2111, Bill, "An Act To 
Secure the Sites Necessary for the Statewide Radio and Network System" 
II 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 0 1131108 
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LD 2111 
LR 3083(02) 
An Act To Secure the Sites Necessary for the Statewide Radio and Network System 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Costs Absorbed - OAFS 
This legislation authorizes the Bureau of General Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services to purchase or lease real property for the implementation of the Statewide Radio and Network System. 
Pursuant to PL 2007, chapter 240, the Statewide Radio and Network System received a General Fund appropriation of 
$1,652,757 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $3,423,253 in fiscal year 2008-09 for debt service for approved development 
projects. Language authorizing the purchase or lease of property was not included in that legislation. Contained in 
the Governor's proposed supplemental budget is a reduction of $800,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 for a 6 month delay in 
financing scheduled in fiscal year 2008-09. Despite the proposed reduction, the Bureau of General Services has 
indicated that any costs associated with the purchase or lease of real property to complete the project can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR3083(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Secure the Sites Necessary for the Statewide Radio and Network System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2111
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BARSTOW, SCHNEIDER
Amends: 5 MRSA §1742

Legislative Document 
No. 2111 
H.P.1497 
House of Representatives, December 31,2007 
An Act To Secure the Sites Necessary for the Statewide Radio and 
Network System 
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §1742, sub-§19-B is enacted to read: 
19-B. Real property interests acquired by State. To acquire, in the name of the 
State, by lease, purchase, interagency transfer, financial order or otherwise all real 
property or real property interests necessary for the purpose of siting communications 
structures and equipment required by the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Office of Information Technology pursuant to section 1520; 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides authority for the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Bureau of General Services to conduct property transactions as necessary for 
the implementation of the statewide radio and network system, pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1520. This bill remedies an apparent oversight in the 
statute, which requires that the radio and network system be established and provides a 
fund ing mechan ism, but does not provide the necessary real property transaction 
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authority. 
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An Act To Secure the Sites Necessary for the Statewide Radio and Network System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2111
Senate Amendment SA_A_S424 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 1497, L.D. 2111, Bill, "An Act To Secure 
the Sites Necessary for the Statewide Radio and Network System" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 19-B in the last line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: 
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This 
subsection is repealed 5 years after the effective date of this subsection;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds language to the bill that repeals the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 5, section 1742, subsection 19-B 5 years aft r the subsection takes effect. 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/1 1108 frac:.. 
LD 2111 
LR 3083(04) 
An Act To Secure the Sites Necessary for the Statewide Radio and Network System 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Schneider of Penobscot 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential Acceleration of Property Acquisition - General Fund 
Establishing a time limitation on the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to purchase or lease 
property for the purpose of siting communication structures and equipment may result in expenditures for property 
acquisition occurring earlier than expected. It is assumed that the time limit will not prevent the project from moving 
forward because 5 years should be adequate to acquire the needed property. 
LR3083(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2110
Committee Amendment CA_A_H737 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §737-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1496, L.D. 2110, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Election Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 7, 8, 9 and 10 and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 7. 21-A MRSA §737-A, first ~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 426, §27, is 
further amended to read: 
For the purposes of this section, a candidate may also be a write-in candidate who has 
met the qualifications of section 722-A. If, after an initial tally of the ballots, the margin 
bePNeen the nHmber of votes cast for the leading eandidate and the nHmber of votes east 
for the 2nd plaee eandidate is less than 1% of the total nHmber ofvotes east in that raee, a 
reeoHnt is presHmed neeessar)'. 
Sec. 8. 21-A MRSA §737-A, 2nd ~, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 473, §31 and 
affected by §46, is amended to read: 
Once a recount is triggered by this presHmption, or a reeoHnt is requested, the 
Secretary of State shall notify the State Police, who shall take physical control of all 
ballots and related materials involved in the recount as soon as possible. 
Sec. 9. 21-A MRS A §737-A, 4th ~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 426, §28, is 
further amended to read: 
A lesffig candidate in any eleetion who is the apparent loser and who desires a 
recount must file with the Secretary of State a written request for a recount within 5 
business days after the election. 
The recount is held under the supervision of the 
Secretary of State, who shall allow the candidate's representatives or counsel to recount 
the ballots. The candidate may not act as a counter of ballots. ' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1496, L.D. 2110 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes from the bill the provisions that would make a recount 
automatic for races with a margin of less than 1 % of the total votes cast in a race. In 
order for a recount to occur under this amendment it must be requested by the apparent 
losing candidate. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/06/08 ;tvac:.. 
LD 2110 
LR 3226(02) 
An Act To Amend the Election Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "j} " 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
This act clarifies that the signed statement of the Treasurer of the State regarding the ratification of a bond issue may 
be printed on the ballot or may be printed as a separate document made available to voters. It also amends the laws 
governing absentee voters, clarifies requirements of voter's lists, and provides for recounts only if requested by the 
apparent losing candidate. Minor cost savings could be achieved by not requiring the signed Treasurer's statement to 
be printed on the ballot. 
LR3226(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Committee To Study the Prison Industries Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2113
Committee Amendment CA_A_H705 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 1499, L.D. 2113, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement the Recommendations of the Committee To Study the Prison Industries 
Program" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §3002-B in subsection 3 in paragraph C in the last line 
(page 2, line 5 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "; and" and inserting the following: 
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Amend the bill in section 2 in §3002-B in subsection 3 in paragraph D in the last line 
(page 2, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "1761(2006)." and inserting the 
following: '1761(2006); and' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §3002-B in subsection 3 by inserting after paragraph D 
the fo1\owing: 
'E. Rev iewing the cost-benefit ratio of the prison industries programs.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds to the duties of the Prison Industries Advisory Council the duty 
to review the cost-benefit ratio of the prison industries programs. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LD 2113 
LR 3391(02) 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Committee To Study the Prison Industries 
Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The additional costs associated with establishing the Prison Industries Advisory Council can be absorbed by the 
Department of Corrections utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR3391(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Requiring the State To Use Valid Risk and Preventive Factors for Youth Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2114
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: WESTON, RECTOR, SAVAGE, MIRAMANT

Legislative Document 
No. 2114 
S.P.804 
December 31, 2007 
Resolve, Requiring the State To Use Valid Risk and Preventive 
Factors for Youth Programs 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator WESTON of Waldo. 
Cosponsored by Representative RECTOR of Thomaston and 
Senator: SAVAGE of Knox, Representative: MIRAMANT of Camden. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Sec. 1. Biannual survey of students. Resolved: That the State shall, in its 
biannual survey of students, use a survey of students in grades 6 to 12 that reliably and 
validly Pleasures those risk and protective factors shown by research to predict adolescent 
health and behavior problems, including substance abuse and delinquency. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the State, in its biannual survey of students, to use a survey of 
students in grades 6 to 12 that reliably and validly measures those risk and protective 
factors shown by research to predict adolescent health and behavior problems, including 
substance abuse and delinquency.
An Act To Limit Liability for Businesses and Employees Who Work with Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2115
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WESTON, EDMONDS, ROSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 2115 
S.P.805 
December 31, 2007 
An Act To Limit Liability for Businesses and Employees Who Work 
with Liquefied Petroleum Gas 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator WESTON of Waldo. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: President EDMONDS of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRS A §1658-B is enacted to read: 
§1658-B. Liquefied petroleum gas; limited liability 
Legal action may not be commenced against a person who is engaged in the business 
of selling at retail, supplying, handling or transporting liquefied petroleum gas if an 
alleged injury, damage or loss was caused by: 
1. 
Repair of equipment. 
The alteration or repair of liquefied petroleum gas 
equipment or a liquefied petroleum gas appliance if the alteration or repair was done 
without the knowledge and consent of the liquefied petroleum gas seller, supplier, handler 
or transporter; or 
2. Use of equipment. The use of liquefied petroleum gas equipment or a liquefied 
petroleum gas appliance in a manner or for a purpose other than that for which the 
equipment or appliance was intended and the injury, damage or loss could reasonably 
have been expected to result. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the liability of suppliers, transporters, handlers and sellers of liquefied 
petroleum gas for actual and punitive damages related to the modification, repair or use 
of liquefied petroleum gas equipment or appliances by any other person.
Resolve, Requiring the State To Use Valid Risk and Preventive Factors for Youth Programs II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2114
Committee Amendment CA_A_S448 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 804, L.D. 2114, "Resolve, Requiring 
the State To Use Valid Risk and Preventive Factors for Youth Programs" 
II 
Amend the resolve in section I in the 2nd line (page I, line 2 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "that" the following: " at both the state and local level,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the biannual survey of students referenced in the bill 
must reliably and validly measure the risk and protective measures specified in the bill at 
both the state and local level. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/04/08 frac:.. 
LD 2114 
LR 3093(02) 
Resolve, Requiring the State To Use Valid Risk and Preventive Factors for Youth Programs 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with using valid and reliable survey instruments in its 
surveys of students to predict adolescent health and behavior problems can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR3093(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide for the Construction of a Warehouse in Eastport
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2116
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: RA YE, DAMON, McFADDEN

Legislative Document 
No. 2116 
S.P.806 
December 31, 2007 
An Act To Provide for the Construction of a Warehouse in Eastport 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representati ve EMERY of Cutler and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: DAMON of Hancock, Representative: McFADDEN of Dennysville. 
Prmteu Ull reL'ydeJ paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the legislation must take effect immediately to lessen potential economic 
hardship on the port of Eastport; 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. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Ports and Marine Transportation 0298 
Initiative: Provides funds on a one-time basis for the construction of a warehouse at the 
port of Eastport. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$1,200,000 
$1,200,000 
2008-09 
$0 
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Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited 10 the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $1,200,000 in fiscal year 
2007-08 to the Administration - Ports and Marine Transportation program within the 
Department of Transportation. This appropriation provides funds for the construction of 
a warehouse at the port of Eastport. 
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An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2118
Committee Amendment CA_A_S428 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 808, L.D. 2118, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for 
the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2009" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 4. Supplemental information. As required by the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 23, section 1961, subsection 6, the following statement of the revenues in 2009 that 
are necessary for capital expenditures and reserves and to meet the requirements of any 
resolution authorizing bonds of the Maine Turnpike Authority during 2009, including 
debt service and the maintenance of reserves for debt service and reserve maintenance, is 
submitted. 
Turnpike Revenue Bond Resolution Adopted 
April 18, 1991; Issuance of Bonds Authorized 
Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
23, section 1968, subsections 1 and 2 
Debt Service Fund 
Reserve Maintenance Fund 
General Reserve Fund, to be applied as 
follows: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2009 
$26,726,176 
25,000,000 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 808, L.D. 2118 
TOTAL 
Capital Improvements 
Debt Service Fund under the General 
Special Obligation Bond Resolution 
Adopted May 15, 1996; Issuance of 
Bonds Authorized Pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1968, 
subsection 2-A 
SUMMARY 
(3,156,175) 
2,465,663 
$51,035,664 
This amendment corrects amounts included in the statement of revenues submitted 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1961, subsection 6. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02119/08 frac 
LD 2118 
LR 3415(02) 
An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike 
Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,'11 " 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Maine Turnpike Authority 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill makes allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority funds of $46,494,386 for the authority's operating 
expenses for the calendar year ending December 31,2009. Maine Turnpike Authority revenue of $97,530,050 is 
budgeted to fund those allocations. Included in the budgeted revenue but not allocated is $2,465,663 to payoff bonds 
authorized by the Legislature for specified Department of Transportation projects. These bonds were issued by the 
Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1968, subsection 2-A. This bill 
also includes budgeted revenue of $25,000,000 for the Reserve Maintenance Fund, $26,726,176 for the Debt Service 
Fund and ($3,156,175) for capital improvements at new interchanges. The funds that are not allocated in the bill are 
not subject to the transfer limitations in section 2 ofthe bill. 
LR3415(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Amend Certain Laws Related to Environmental Protection -. -
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2119
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H987 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" H" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 809, 
L.D. 2119, BilI, "An Act To Amend Certain Laws Related to Environmental Protection" 
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Amend the amendment by striking out alI of section 1 (page 1, lines 12 to 31 in 
amendment) 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the provisions of Committee Amendment "A" that 
increased the maximum sP/.feet0$2~O)OO until September 1,2009. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require That Sellers of Scrap Metal Provide Identification
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2120
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: McFADDEN, KOFFMAN, RA YE, BROWNE, EDGECOMB, SCHATZ, SUTHERLAND, SHERMAN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3901

Legislative Document 
No. 2120 
H.P.1500 
House of Representati ves, December 31, 2007 
An Act To Require That Sellers of Scrap Metal Provide 
Identification 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative McFADDEN of Dennysville. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, Senator RA YE of Washington and 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CRA Y of Palmyra, EDGECOMB of Caribou, 
McDONOUGH of Scarborough, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, SUTHERLAND of Chapman, 
Senator: SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3901, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 and Pt. C, 
§ I 06 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is further 
amended to read: 
§3901. Records; definitions 
Every dealer in junk shall keep a record of the name of every person selling junk to 
that dealer and the registration number of the motor vehicle used by that seller to deliver 
the junk. Every dealer in junk shall require a person selling old iron, chains, brass, 
stainless steel, copper, tin, lead or other base metals to provide to that dealer written 
documentation of the seller's identity. A dealer in junk may provide payment to a person 
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selling old iron, chains, brass, stainless steel, copper, tin, lead or other base metals only in 
the form of a check for which the dealer maintains a record of the pavee, check number 
and name of the financial institution upon which the check is drawn. These records sfla.tl 
must be open for the inspection of any officer of the law. Whoever fails to make a record 
as provided by this section commits a civil violation for which a tine of not more than 
$100 may be adjudged. 
As used in this section, the word "junk" means old iron, chains, brass, stainless steel, 
copper, tin, lead or other base metals, old rope, old bags, rags, waste paper, paper 
clippings, scraps of woolens, clips, bagging, rubber and glass, and empty bottles of 
different kinds when less than one gross, and all articles discarded or no longer used as a 
manufactured article composed of anyone or more of the materials mentioned. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires sellers of scrap metal to provide written documentation of their 
identity to junk dealers. It requires a junk dealer to provide payment to a seller of scrap 
metal in the form of a check for which the dealer maintains a record of the payee, check 
number and name of the financial institution upon which the check is drawn. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 64: Maine School Facilities Program and School Revolving Renovation Fund, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2122
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 2122 
H.P.1502 
House of Representatives, January 3, 2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 64: 
Maine School Facilities Program and School Revolving Renovation 
Fund, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative NORTON of Bangor for the Department of Education pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve IS necessary to record the 
Legislature'S position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
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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 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 64: 
Maine School Facilities Program and School Revolving Renovation Fund, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 64: Maine School 
Facilities Program and School Revolving Renovation Fund, a major substantive rule of 
the Department of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, Parts I and II, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2121
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 2121 
H.P.1501 
House of Representatives, January 3,2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, 
Parts I and II, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Education and the State Board of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative NORTON of Bangor for the Department of Education and the 
State Board of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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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, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 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 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, Parts I and II, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education and the 
State Board of Education that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 115: Certification, 
Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel, Parts I and II, a major substantive 
rule of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2123
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 2123 
H.P.1503 
House of Representatives, January 3, 2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 61: State Board 
of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, 
a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and the 
State Board of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative NORTON of Bangor for the Department of Education and the 
State Board of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 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 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 61: State 
Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education and the State Board of 
Education that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 61: State Board of 
Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a major substantive rule 
of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2123
Committee Amendment CA_A_H868 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,4·,,"io H.P. 1503, L.D. 2123, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital 
School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
and the State Board of Education" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 61: 
State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education and the 
State Board of Education that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized except 
that: 
1. Definition of non-conforming school. 
The portion of Section 1 of the rule 
designated as subsection 27, "Non-Conforming School" is not authorized for final 
adoption and must be removed; and 
2. Penalty for non-conforming schools. The 10-point penalty in the portion of 
Section 3 of the rule designated as subsection 7 within "Priority C: 
Program and 
Planning" is not authorized for final adoption and must be removed. 
The Department of Education and the State Board of Education are not required to 
hold hearings or undertake fmiher proceedings prior to final adoption of the rule in 
accordance with this emergency resolve.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the loint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. It requires that, prior to final adoption ofthe rule, the State Board of 
Education must remove the provisions that establish a 1 O-point penalty in the rating score 
for major capital school construction projects for school administrative units that do not 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1503, L.D. 2123 
conform to the requirements for school district reorganization pursuant to Public Law 
2007, chapter 240, Part XXXX by July 1,2009. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/24/08 Mac:.. 
LD 2123 
LR 3425(03) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major 
Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
the State Board of Education 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "n" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with making the required changes prior to final adoption 
of portions of Chapter 61 can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Minimize Carbon Dioxide Emissions from New Coal-powered Industrial and Electrical Generating Facilities in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2126
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: MacDONALD, STRIMLING, MARTIN, ADAMS, BEAUDETTE, BLISS, DUCHESNE, EBERLE, FAIRCLOTH, HOGAN, KOFFMAN, MILLER, MIRAMANT, PIEH, PINGREE, SCHATZ, TREAT, WATSON, BARTLETT, BROMLEY, BRYANT, DAMON, NUTTING, SCHNEIDER

Legislative Document 
No. 2126 
H.P.1506 
House of Representatives, January 3,2008 
An Act To Minimize Carbon Dioxide Emissions from New Coal-
powered Industrial and Electrical Generating Facilities in the State 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland, Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, BLISS of South Portland, 
DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, HOGAN of 
Old Orchard Beach, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MILLER of Somerville, MIRAMANT of 
Camden, PIEH of Bremen, PINGREE of North Haven, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, TREAT of 
Hallowell, WATSON of Bath, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BROMLEY of 
Cumberland, BRYANT of Oxford, DAMON of Hancock, NUTTING of Androscoggin, 
SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill seeks to meet Maine's climate goals and to promote development of new 
clean energy and carbon reduction technologies by requiring that new industrial and 
electrical generating facilities that use coal as a feedstock attain the lowest achievable 
emissions rate, as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 582, subsection 
7-E-2, for emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The provisions of the bill 
would apply to new enterprises that generate electricity or other products for commerce; 
require an air emissions license pursuant to Title 38, section 590 or 591-A; use coal as an 
energy feedstock; and emit 5,000 or more tons of carbon dioxide per year. 
The 
Department of Environmental Protection shall enforce the provisions of this bill through 
new source review under the federal Clean Air Act, 42 United States Code, Sections 7401 
to 7671 q (2007). 
In calculating emissions under this bill, the department shalI consider 
the net emissions from the full life cycle of alI fuel feedstocks, except that carbon dioxide 
that is captured at the facility and that is permanently disposed of in geological 
formations in compliance with applicable laws and rules may not be counted as emissions 
from the facility. At a minimum, the department's determination of the lowest achievable 
emissions rate must require a rate of emissions of greenhouse gases that is no higher than 
the rate of emissions of greenhouse gases for a facility that uses natural gas as its energy 
feedstock.
An Act To Increase the Per Diem for Members of the Workers Compensation Board
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2127
Committee: Labor
Amends: 5 MRSA §12004-G, 39-A MRSA §151

Legislative Document 
No. 2127 
H.P.1507 
House of Representatives, January 3, 2008 
An Act To Increase the Per Diem for Members of the Workers' 
Compensation Board 
Reported by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford for the Workers' Compensation Board 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 39-A, section 152, subsection 11. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §12004-G, sub-§35, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §5 
and affected by §§9 to 11, is amended to read: 
35. 
Workers' 
Compensation 
Workers' 
Compensation 
Board 
Lost ','lages up to 
$+00;- $200 per 
diem and 
expenses 
39-A MRSA §151 
Sec. 2. 39-A MRSA §151, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 and 
affected by §§9 to 11, is amended to read: 
6. Salary; expenses. A board member is entitled to a per diem of $100 per day 
$200. Members of the board receive their actual, necessary, cash expenses while on 
official business of the board. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the compensation for Workers' Compensation Board members to 
$200 per day. 
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An Act To Correct the Uniform Limited Partnership Act of 2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2128
Committee Amendment CA_A_S440 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 4 " to S.P. 811, L.D. 2128, Bill, "An Act To 
Correct the Uniform Limited Partnership Act of 2007" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
IS 
Whereas, the Uniform Limited Partnership Act of 2007 should be corrected as soon 
as possible to remove potential ambiguity; 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,' 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection 5 in the last line (page I, line 6 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "2" and inserting the following: '11' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and an emergency clause to make the 
legislation take effect as soon as approved. The bill contains a retroactivity provision 
making the change to the law apply retroactively to July 1,2007. 
The Maine Revised Statutes, Title 31, former chapter II contained the limited 
partnership laws, and it was repealed by Public Law 2005, chapter 543. This amendment 
corrects the cross-reference to that repealed chapter. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT