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An Act To Protect the Solemnity and Dignity of a Funeral or Memorial Service in Maine January 18,2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0246
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HASTINGS, CROSTHWAITE, CEBRA, BOWMAN, COURTNEY, NASS, PLOWMAN, HAMPER, SYKES, TARDY
Amends: 17-A MRSA §501

Legislative Document 
No. 246 
S.P.83 
An Act To Protect the Solemnity and Dignity of a Funeral or 
Memorial Service in Maine 
January 18,2007 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, Representative CEBRA of 
Naples and Senators: BOWMAN of York, COURTNEY of York, NASS of York, PLOWMAN 
of Penobscot, SA V AGE of Knox, Representatives: HAMPER of Oxford, SYKES of Harrison, 
TARDY of Newport. 
Printed nn recyded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §501, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1975, c. 740, §64, is 
further amended to read: 
2. 
In a public or private place, he the person knowingly accosts, insults, taunts or 
challenges any another person with offensive, derisive or annoying words, or by gestures 
or other physical conduct, which would in fact have a direct tendency to cause a violent 
response by an ordinary person in the situation of the person so accosted, insulted, 
taunted or challenged; ef 
Sec.2. 17-A MRSA §501, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1995, c. 258, §l, is further 
amended to read: 
3. 
In a private place, the person makes loud and unreasonable noise that can be 
heard by another person, who may be a law enforcement officer, as unreasonable noise in 
a public place or in another private place, after having been ordered by a law enforcement 
officer to cease the noise.~ 
Sec. 3. 17-A MRSA §501, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A. Within 1,000 feet of a facility or cemetery being used for a funeral, memorial or 
burial service, the person intentionally passes out leaflets or handbills, displays a sign or 
engages in oral protest, education or counseling with knowledge of the funeral, memorial 
or burial service during the 120 minutes immediately preceding the scheduled starting 
time of the funeral, memorial or burial service, during the funeral, memorial or burial 
service or during the 60 minutes immediately following the funeral, memorial or burial 
service. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes it a Class E crime for a person to pass out leaflets or handbills, 
display a sign or engage in oral protest, education or counseling within 1,000 feet of a 
facility or cemetery being used for a funeral, memorial or burial service with knowledge 
of the funeral, memorial or burial service during the 120 minutes immediately preceding 
the scheduled starting time of the funeral, memorial or burial service, during the funeral, 
memorial or burial service or during the 60 minutes immediately following the funeral, 
memorial or burial service.
An Act To Establish Mayas Missing Persons Month
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0249
Committee Amendment CA_A_S14 (Senate)
Amends: 1 MRSA §150

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '~" to S.P. 86, L.D. 249, Bill, "An Act To Establish 
Mayas Missing Persons Month" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Establish May 25th as Missing Persons Day' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §150 is enacted to read: 
§150. Missing Persons Day 
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation establishing May 25th as Missing 
Persons Day. The proclamation must invite and urge citizens, law enforcement agencies, 
family service agencies and other suitable organizations and groups to observe this day 
through appropriate activities.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment establishes May 25th as Missing Persons Day. 
The bill had 
established Mayas Missing Persons Month. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Change Snowmobile Registration Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0250
Committee Amendment CA_A_S70 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " 
to S.P. 87, L.D. 250, Bill, "An Act To Change 
Snowmobile Registration Requirements" 
Amend the bill by striking out sections 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 
Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531 
Initiative: Deappropriates savings in printing and mailing costs generated from 
streamlining snowmobile registration. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
($11,200) 
($11,200) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 87, L.D. 250 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the elimination of the current use of permanent registration 
numbers for snowmobiles. This amendment retains that portion of the bill that repeals 
language regarding that registration numbers awarded to snowmobiles remain with that 
particular snowmobile. This amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations 
section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04124107 frac 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD250 
LR 501(02) 
An Act To Change Snowmobile Registration Requirements 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
2008-09 
($11,200) 
Projections 
2009-10 
($11,200) 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
($11,200) 
($11,200) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2010-11 
($11,200) 
($11,200) 
Beginning in fiscal year 2008-09, eliminating the current use of permanent snowmobile registration numbers will 
result in annual General Fund savings of $11 ,200 to the Department on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. 
LR0501(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish Mayas Missing Persons Month
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0249
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: NUTTING, HOBBINS
Amends: 1 MRSA §150

Legislative Document 
No. 249 
S.P.86 
January 18,2007 
An Act To Establish Mayas Missing Persons Month 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Senator: HOBBINS of York. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do net become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation concerns an observance occurring at a time before the end 
of this session; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §150 is enacted to read: 
§150. Missing Persons Month 
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside the month of Mayas 
Missing Persons Month. 
The proclamation must invite and urge citizens, law 
enforcement agencies, family service agencies and other suitable organizations and 
groups to observe this month through appropriate activities. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes Mayas Missing Persons Month each year.
An Act To Authorize the Bureau of Warden Service to Provide Assistance to Other Entities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0251
Committee Amendment CA_A_S8 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A" to S.P. 88, L.D. 251, Bill, "An Act To Authorize 
the Bureau of Warden Service to Provide Assistance to Other Entities" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/28/07 
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LD251 
LR 504(02) 
An Act To Authorize the Bureau of Warden Service to Provide Assistance to Other Entities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " S - )l 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
AIIowing the Bureau of Warden Service within the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife to assist, at cost, other 
public and private entities is likely to increase Other Special Revenue Funds expenditures and revenue. The amour 
wiIl depend on the frequency and types of requested assistance and can not be determined at this time. 
LR0504(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Authorize the Bureau of Warden Service to Provide Assistance to Other Entities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0251
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BRYANT, JACKSON, DAMON, HOBBINS, PATRICK, RICHARDSON, WHEELER

Legislative Document 
No. 251 
S.P.88 
January 18,2007 
An Act To Authorize the Bureau of Warden Service to Provide 
Assistance to Other Entities 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative JACKSON of Allagash and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAMON of Hancock, HOBBINS of York, Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, 
PATRICK of Rumford, RICHARDSON of Carmel, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §l0353, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Assistance to other entities and persons. The Bureau of Warden Service may, 
with approval of the commissioner, provide assistance to other entities. including county 
and state agencies, municipalities and private organizations, and persons. The director of 
the Bureau of Warden Service may charge the entities or individuals for these services. 
The Bureau of Warden Service shall report to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters no later than 
January 15th of each year concerning the assistance provided to other entities and persons 
during the previous calendar year. The report must contain information about the types 
of services provided. the number of services and the fees charged by the director of the 
Bureau of Warden Service. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Bureau of 
Warden Service, with approval of the Commissioner ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife, to 
provide assistance to other entities, including county and state agencies, municipalities 
and private organizations, and persons. The director of the Bureau of Warden Service 
may charge the entities or individuals for these services. The Bureau of Warden Service 
shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
inland fisheries and wildlife matters no later than January 15th of each year concerning 
the assistance provided to other entities and persons during the previous calendar year. 
The report must contain information about the types of services provided, the number of 
services and the fees charged by the director of the Bureau of Warden Service.
An Act To Establish Emergency Response to Illegal Introductions of Invasive Fish Species
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0252
Committee Amendment CA_A_S38 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 89, L.D. 252, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish Emergency Response to Illegal Introductions of Invasive Fish Species" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection I-A in the first line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "Whenever" and inserting the following: 'Notwithstanding 
sections 12454, 12456 and 12457 and chapter 923, subchapters 4 and 5, whenever' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes the Commissioner oflnland Fisheries and Wildlife to use 
methods that would otherwise be prohibited by law or rule to take fish that have been 
illegally introduced. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish Emergency Response to Illegal Introductions of . Invasive Fish Species
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0252
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: BRYANT, DAMON, HOBBINS, JACKSON, PATRICK, RICHARDSON, WHEELER
Amends: 12 MRSA §10105

Legislative Document 
No. 252 
S.P.89 
January 18,2007 
An Act To Establish Emergency Response to Illegal Introductions of 
. Invasive Fish Species 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAMON of Hancock, HOBBINS of York, Representatives: JACKSON of Allagash, 
PATRICK of Rumford, RICHARDSON of Carmel, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10105, sub-§I-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. Authorize taking and destruction of fish. Whenever an illegal introduction 
of invasive fish species occurs and the commissioner detennines it necessary for resource 
protection and management, the commissioner may authorize licensed anglers to assist 
the commissioner in the taking and destruction of that invasive fish species. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, when an illegal 
introduction of invasive fish species has occurred, to authorize licensed anglers to assist 
lOin the taking and destruction of that invasive fish species. 
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An Act Concerning Litigation Brought by the Attorney General To . Enforce Provisions of the Forest Practices Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0255
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FLOOD, HOBBINS, BRYANT, MILLS, SA VIELLO, SIMPSON, SMITH, NUTTING, RA YE
Amends: 14 MRSA §1522

Legislative Document 
No. 255 
H.P.211 
House of Representatives, January 18,2007 
An Act Concerning Litigation Brought by the Attorney General To 
. Enforce Provisions of the Forest Practices Laws 
Submitted by the Department of Conservation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator HOBBINS of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, MILLS of Farmington, SA VIELLO of Wilton, 
SIMPSON of Auburn, SMITH of Monmouth, Senators: NUTTING of Androscoggin, RA YE 
of Washington. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §1522, sub-§I, ~, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2, is 
amended to read: 
u. 
Title 38, section 1319-J; aad 
Sec. 2. 14 MRSA §1522, sub-§I, ~, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2, is 
amended to read: 
v. Title 38, section 1367~~ 
Sec. 3. 14 MRSA §1522, sub-§I, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
W. 
Title 12, section 8870; and 
Sec.4. 14 MRSA §1522, sub-§I, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
x. Title 12, section 9701. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Forestry to recover court 
costs when an action or proceeding brought by the Attorney General on the bureau's 
behalf prevails.
An Act To Restrict Takings under Eminent Domain
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0254
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: ANNIS, SMITH, AYOTTE, FINCH, JOY, LEWIN, RICHARDSON, THOMAS
Amends: 1 MRSA §815, 1 MRSA §816

Legislative Document 
No. 254 
H.P.21O 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2007 
An Act To Restrict Takings under Eminent Domain 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft. 
Cosponsored by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, FINCH of Fairfield, JOY of Crystal, LEWIN of Eliot, 
RICHARDSON of Cannel, RICHARDSON of Greenville, THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §815, first~, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 328, §2, is amended to 
read: 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if an entity that has taken property by 
eminent domain fails to use the property for the project or purpose for which that 
property was taken, the condemnee or the condemnee's heirs have a right of first refusal 
to purchase the property as provided in this section. The right may be exercised at a price 
equal to the total compensation paid to the condemnee for the taking pl\ls an asj\lstment 
for any improvements made to tke property and for ckanges in inflation bases upon tke 
Consumer Price IneeK as defined in Title 36, section 5402, subsection 1. The right of 
first refusal automatically terminates once the property is used for the project or purpose 
for which that property was taken. The purpose of a taking may be passive in nature, 
including conservation or preservation. 
Sec. 2. 1 MRSA §816, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. Absolute minimum needed. The State, a political subdivision of the State or 
other entity with eminent domain authority may not condemn more land occupied by a 
business than the absolute minimum necessary for the project or purpose for which the 
eminent domain authority is properly exercised. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the current law that provides the right of first refusal for the former 
owner of a property when the property is not used for the project or purpose for which it 
was taken by eminent domain. This bill requires that the price to be paid by the former 
owner must be equal to the price paid to the owner when the property was taken; no 
adjustments are made for improvements or inflation. 
This bill also prohibits the condemnation of property occupied by a business in 
excess of what is absolutely necessary for the project or purpose for which the power of 
eminent domain is exercised.
An Act To Allow Expense Reimbursement for the Commercial Fishing Safety Council
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0257
Committee Amendment CA_A_H32 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT fI" to H.P. 213, L.D. 257, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Expense Reimbursement for the Commercial Fishing Safety Council" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Marine Patrol - Bureau of 0029 
Initiative: Allocates funds for the costs of providing compensation to members of the 
Commercial Fishing Safety Council. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$1,875 
$1,875 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
$2,500 
$2,500 
Approved: 03115107 
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LD257 
LR 757(02) 
An Act To Allow Expense Reimbursement for the Commercial Fishing Safety Council 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committe Amendment ''It 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$1,875 
2008-09 
$2,500 
Projections 
2009-10 
$2,500 
Projections 
2010-11 
$2,500 
The bill includes additional Other Special Revenue Funds allocations to the Department of Marine Resources in the 
amounts of $1 ,875 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $2,500 in fiscal year 2008-09 for the estimated costs of providing 
compensation to members of the Commercial Fishing Safety Council. The department will use the Watercraft Fund as 
the resource for the allocations. 
LR0757(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Leave to a Spouse in the Case of Death of or Injury to a Member of the Armed Forces
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0256
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: MARLEY
Amends: 26 MRSA §843

Legislative Document 
No. 256 
H.P.212 
House of Representatives, January 18,2007 
An Act To Provide Leave to a Spouse in the Case of Death of or 
Injury to a Member of the Armed Forces 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MARLEY of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §843, sub-§4, ~, as amended by PL 2001, c. 684, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
D. 
A child, parent or spouse with a serious health condition; ef 
Sec. 2. 26 MRSA §843, sub-§4, ~, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 684, §3, is 
amended to read: 
E. 
The donation of an organ of that employee for a human organ transplant~;.,Qr 
Sec. 3. 26 MRSA §843, sub-§4, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
F. 
The death or injury of the employee's spouse if the employee's spouse as a 
member of the state military forces, as defined in Title 37-B, section 102, or the 
United States Anned Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, was killed 
or injured while on active duty. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides leave, under the family medical leave laws, for an employee whose 
spouse is a member of the armed forces who has been killed or injured. 
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An Act To Allow Expense Reimbursement for the Commercial . Fishing Safety Council
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0257
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: McDONOUGH, PERCY
Amends: 5 MRSA §12004-I, 12 MRSA §6034

Legislative Document 
No. 257 
H.P.213 
House of Representatives, January 18,2007 
An Act To Allow Expense Reimbursement for the Commercial 
. Fishing Safety Council 
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative McDONOUGH of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Representative: PERCY of Phippsburg. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §12004-I, sub-§57-E, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 90, § 1, is 
amended to read: 
57-E. 
Marine 
Resources 
Commercial 
Fishing Safety 
Council 
Weae- Expenses 
only 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6034, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
MRSA §6034 
9. Compensation. Members of the council are entitled to compensation according to 
Title 5, chapter 379. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides compensation to members of the Commercial Fishing Safety 
Council for the expenses they incur traveling to meetings.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Setbacks under the Natural Resource Protection Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0258
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: EMERY, RA YE, CROSTHWAITE, CUMMINGS, DUCHESNE, DUPREY, KOFFMAN, MOORE, SA VIELLO
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-B

Legislative Document 
No. 258 
H.P.214 
House of Representatives, January 18,2007 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Setbacks under the Natural 
Resource Protection Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative EMERY of Cutler. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, 
DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUPREY of Hampden, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, McFADDEN of 
Dennysville, MOORE of Standish, SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §480-BB, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 116, §5, is 
amended to read: 
1. Definition of area. Include a definition of the 00ffef area to be regulated, except 
that the area to be regulated may not exceed 100 feet from the high water mark of a 
vernal pool depression; from the edge of an area used by shorebirds for nesting, feeding 
or staging; or from the edge of an inland wetland complex that has documented 
outstanding use by waterfowl or wading birds; 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that criteria adopted by the Department of Environmental 
Protection to regulate significant vernal pools, waterfowl and wading bird habitat and 
shorebird nesting, feeding and staging areas may not regulate an area exceeding 100 feet 
from the edge of the protected feature. 
The intent of the bill is to reduce the area 
regulated from 250 feet to 100 feet.
An Act To Provide an Income Tax Deduction for Teachers To Account for the Purchase of Supplies
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0260
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HARLOW, BABBIDGE, BLANCHETTE, CUMMINGS, KOFFMAN, MAKAS, MARLEY, SMITH, SUTHERLAND

Legislative Document 
No. 260 
H.P.216 
House of Representatives, January 18,2007 
An Act To Provide an Income Tax Deduction for Teachers To 
Account for the Purchase of Supplies 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, 
Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MAKAS of Lewiston, 
MARLEY of Portland, SMITH of Monmouth, SUTHERLAND of Chapman. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §S122, sub-§2, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
Y. For an individual employed full time during the tax year as a teacher certified 
under Title 20-A, chapter 501, an amount equal to 2% of gross income from 
employment as a teacher. 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2007. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an income tax deduction for full-time teachers equal to 2% of their 
gross income from teaching. 
The deduction is intended to compensate teachers for 
supplies and other items they purchase without reimbursement to support their work.
An Act To Clarify the Composition of the Advisory Council on Tax-deferred Arrangements
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0259
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TUITLE, STRIMLING
Amends: 5 MRSA §884

Legislative Document 
No. 259 
H.P.215 
House of Representatives, January 18,2007 
An Act To Clarify the Composition of the Advisory Council on Tax-
deferred Arrangements 
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 TUITLE of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §884, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2001, c. 503, §2, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
3. Employee representatives. The employee representatives of the advisory council 
are 7 classified state employees, one from each bargaining unit, appointed by the 
Governor from each bargaining unit recognized under Title 26, chapter 9-B, 
recommended by the employee organization certified to represent the unit. 
Employee representatives are appointed for terms of 3 years, except that of the first 
appointments, one must be for one year, one for 2 years and one for 3 years. 
SUMMARY 
II 
The bill clarifies the composition of the Advisory Council on Tax-deferred 
Arrangements to provide that employee representatives are recommended by the 
employee organizations certified to represent units under the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 26, chapter 9-B. Currently, the law identifies the employee organizations by name. 
Since this provision was enacted a new organization, the Maine State Law Enforcement 
Association, has been certified to represent one of the units.
An Act To Amend the Credit for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0262
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: KOFFMAN, MARTIN, ADAMS, BRAUTIGAM, HINCK, PILON, RECTOR, SIMPSON, ROTUNDO
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-R

Legislative Document 
No. 262 
H.P.218 
House of Representatives, January 18, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Credit for Rehabilitation of Historic 
Properties 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, HINCK of Portland, 
PILON of Saco, RECTOR of Thomaston, SIMPSON of Auburn, V ALENTINO of Saco, 
Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5219-R, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. H, §1, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
1. 
Credit allowed. A taxpayer who claims a credit under Section 47 of the Code 
with respect to expenditures incurred after December 31, 1999 for a certified historic 
structure located in the State is allowed a credit for the taxable year against the tax 
imposed under this Part equal to 25% of such expenditures. A taxpayer who incurs not 
less than $50,000 and up to $250,000 in qualified rehabilitation expenditures in the 
rehabilitation of a certified historic structure located in the State may claim a credit equal 
to 25% of such expenditures, whether or not the taxpayer claims a credit under Section 47 
of the Code. The credit is fully refundable. A credit received under this section is subject 
to the same recapture provisions as apply to a credit received under Section 47 of the 
Code. The State Historic Preservation Officer is authorized to establish a schedule of 
processing fees, the proceeds of which must be used solely for the support of the 
administration ofthe historic rehabilitation tax credit program. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the amount of historic rehabilitation tax credit a taxpayer may take 
if the taxpayer received a credit under the United States Internal Revenue Code from an 
amount equal to the credit the taxpayer received under the Code to an amount equal to 
25% of the expenditures incurred after December 31, 1999 for a certified historic 
structure. This bill also allows a historic rehabilitation tax credit for a taxpayer who did 
not receive a credit under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 25% of 
expenditures if the taxpayer expend~d from $50,000 to $250,000 on a certified historic 
structure. This bill makes the credit fully refundable and authorizes the State Historic 
Preservation Officer to establish a schedule offees for the historic rehabilitation tax credit 
program, the proceeds of which will go to administering the program.
An Act To Amend the Temporary Registration Plate Law
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0264
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S87 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §501

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 220, 
L.D. 264, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Temporary Registration Plate Law" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 1 and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §SOl, sub-§7, ~A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
A. A temporary registration permit is for one trip only: 
(1) Between the points of origin and destination and intermediate points, as set 
forth in the permit; or 
(2) From the point of origin to the destination and back to the point of origin, 
including any intermediate points, as set forth in the permit.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §501, sub-§7, ~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, 
§5 and affected by § 19, is further amended to read: 
D. 
The fee for the ~ temporary registration permit issued under paragraph A, 
subparagraph 0) is $12. The fee for a temporary registration permit issued under 
paragraph A. subparagraph (2) is $25.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment retains the provisions of current law that allow a temporary 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 220, L.D. 264 
registration permit for a on~way trip to be issued~a fee of $12. 
registration permit for a ro:lmd trip to be issued fi 
a fee of $25. 
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SPONSORED BY: _.....:!tl::--.t~2;::z;~:£f::~.,~+-~~~~~ 
(Senator DAMON) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
FISCAL :\OTE REQl:lRED 
(See attached) 
It allows a temporary 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05104/07 
~ac:. 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
LD264 
LR 299(04) 
An Act To Amend the Temporary Registration Plate Law 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A " to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Damon of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$10,800 
($10,800) 
2008-09 
$14,400 
($14,400) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$14,400 
($14,400) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2010-11 
$14,400 
($14,400) 
The net incremental effect of this amendment on the fiscal impact of Committee Amendment "A" will be a decrease of 
Highway Fund revenue to be collected by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles within the Department of the Secretary of 
State. The estimated decreases are $10,800 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $14,400 in each fiscal year thereafter. 
LR0299(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To ° Amend the Temporary Registration Plate Law
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0264
Committee Amendment CA_A_H127 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §501

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 220, L.D. 264, Bill, "An Act To 
° Amend the Temporary Registration Plate Law" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRS A §501, sub-§7, ~A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
A. A temporary registration permit is for one trip only, bePNeen the poiflts of origifl 
afld destiflatiofl afld ifltermediate poiflts from the point of origin to the destination and 
back to the point of origin, including any intermediate points, as set forth in the 
permit. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §501, sub-§7, ~C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
C. The Secretary of State may not issue a temporary registration permit that is valid 
for longer than ~ 10 days from the effective date of the registration. 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §501, sub-§7,~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §5 
and affected by § 19, is further amended to read: 
D. 
The fee for the temporary registration permit is m $15.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill. 
This amendment modifies the temporary registration permit law: 
1. To allow a permit holder to make a round trip under the permit; 
2. To decrease the period of validity of a permit from 15 days to 10 days; and 
3. To increase the fee for the permit from $12 to $15. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A .. to H.P. 220, L.D. 264 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/19/07 MaC!. 
LD264 
LR 299(02) 
An Act To Amend the Temporary Registration Plate Law 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
($12,900) 
$12,900 
2008-09 
($17,200) 
$17,200 
Projections 
2009-10 
($17,200) 
$17,200 
Projections 
2010-11 
($17,200) 
$17,200 
The net effect of certain changes regarding the issuance of temporary registration permits will be an increase of 
Highway Fund revenue collected by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles within the Department of the Secretary of State. 
The estimated increases are $12,900 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $17,200 in each fiscal year thereafter. 
LR0299(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Temporary Registration Plate Law
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0264
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HAMPER, HASTINGS, AUSTIN, CEBRA, DUPREY, PRESCOTI, ROBINSON, THOMAS, VAUGHAN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §501

Legislative Document 
No. 264 
H.P.220 
House of Representatives, January 18,2007 
An Act To Amend the Temporary Registration Plate Law 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HAMPER of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CEBRA of Naples, DUPREY of Hampden, PRESCOTI of 
Topsham, ROBINSON of Raymond, THOMAS of Ripley, VAUGHAN of Durham. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 29-A MRSA §501, sub-§7, ~A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
A. 
A temporary registration permit is for one trip only, between the points of origin 
and destination and intermediate points set forth in the permit, or one round trip only, 
from the point of origin to a temporary destination and back to the point of origin. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the use of a temporary registration permit, which currently may be 
used only for a one-way trip, to be used for a round trip, as long as the entire trip occurs 
within 15 days. The purpose of this change, for example, is to allow a vehicle to be 
transported from a dealer to a garage and back to the dealer. 
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An Act To Allow a Weight Tolerance for Vehicle Auxiliary Power Units
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0265
Committee Amendment CA_A_H36 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A, to H.P. 221, L.D. 265, Bill, "An Act To Allow a 
Weight Tolerance for Vehicle Auxiliary Power Units" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03115/07 frae 
LD265 
LR 611(02) 
An Act To Allow a Weight Tolerance for Vehicle Auxiliary Power Units 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committe Amendment 'A' 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue decrease - Highway Fund 
Current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Current biennium revenue decrease - Law Enforcement Agency Reimbursement Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Entending a weight tolerance for certain vehicle auxiliary power units will result in a reduction in fine revenue to 
three funds that benefit from such fines. 87% is Highway Fund, 7% is General Fund and 6% is the Law Enforceml.d' 
Agency Reimbursement Fund. 
LR0611(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow a Weight Tolerance for Vehicle Auxiliary Power Units
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0265
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: THERIAULT, DAMON, CEBRA, HOGAN, JACKSON, MARLEY, MAZUREK, THOMAS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2360

Legislative Document 
No. 265 
H.P.221 
House of Representatives, January 18,2007 
An Act To Allow a Weight Tolerance for Vehicle Auxiliary Power 
Units 
Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, JACKSON of Allagash, 
MARLEY of Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §lOl, sub-§7-A is enacted to read: 
7-A. Auxiliary power unit. "Auxiliary power unit" means an integrated system 
that: 
A. Provides heat, air conditioning, engine warming or electricity components on a 
heavy duty vehicle; and 
B. Is certified by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection 
Agency under 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 89 as meeting emissions 
standards. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §lOl, sub-§27-A is enacted to read: 
27-A. Heavy duty vehicle. "Heavy duty vehicle" means a vehicle powered by a 
diesel engine that has a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds. 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §2360, sub-§18 is enacted to read: 
18. Exception to fine schedule for vehicle auxiliary power units. For a heavy 
duty vehicle equipped with an auxiliary power unit, the gross vehicle weight or axle 
weight used to determine the fine for a violation under this section is the actual gross 
vehicle weight or axle weight reduced by 400 pounds. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends a weight tolerance for vehicle auxiliary power units in the laws 
governing highway weight limits for vehicles.
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0266
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CEBRA, DIAMOND, BROWNE, BRYANT, CRESSEY, MARLEY, PLUMMER, ROBINSON, SYKES, HASTINGS

Legislative Document 
No. 266 
H.P.222 
House of Representatives, January 18,2007 
An,ActT(lFullyFUrid~the.ProjectTo.Replacethe:Roitte=302 Bridge 
in Naples 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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MILUCENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, BRYANT of Windham, CRESSEY of Cornish, 
MARLEY of Portland, PLUMMER of Windham, ROBINSON of Raymond, SYKES of 
Harrison, Senator: HASTINGS of Oxford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
S~y 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill seeks to fully fund in the Highway Budget the Department of 
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Transportation's' project for the replacement of the Route 302 bridge in the Town of 
Naples with a drawbridge of the department's specification. The project also includes the 
construction of a temporary bridge structure during the construction of the permanent 
bridge. 
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Resolve, Establishing the Task Force To Eliminate Outdated or Unnecessary Laws and Rules To Stimulate Job Creation
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0270
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: ROBINSON, BROMLEY, AUSTIN, BEAULIEU, MAREAN, RECTOR, SMITH, SYKES

Legislative Document 
No. 270 
H.P.204 
House of Representatives, January 18,2007 
. Resolve, Establishing the Task Force To Eliminate Outdated or 
Unnecessary Laws and Rules To Stimulate Job Creation 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ROBINSON of Raymond. 
Cosponsored by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland and 
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MllLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BEAULIEU of Auburn, CRA Y of Palmyra, MAREAN of 
Hollis, RECTOR of Thomaston, SA V AGE of Falmouth, SMITH of Monmouth, SYKES of 
Harrison. 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. This resolve proposes to 
create a task force composed of Legislators and members of the small business 
cob:imunity. The task force woald be required to examine laws and rules relating to the 
regulation of small business and report back to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd 
Legislature with recommendations to alter or eliminate those laws or rules that are 
unnecessary or outdated.
An Act To Permit Andover College To Issue Degrees under New Ownership
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0271
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MAKAS, ROTUNDO, BERUBE, CRA VEN, CUMMINGS, NORTON, SAMSON, SMITH, WAGNER, WALCOTT

Legislative Document 
No. 271 
H.P.205 
House of Representatives, January 18,2007 
An Act To Permit Andover College To Issue Degrees under New 
Ownership 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative MAKAS of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, CRA VEN of Lewiston, Speaker CUMMINGS of 
Portland, NORTON of Bangor, SAMSON of Auburn, SMITH of Monmouth, WAGNER of 
Lewiston, WALCOTT of Lewiston. 
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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, Andover College was purchased by Kaplan Higher Education 
Corporation; and 
Whereas, Andover College was given authority to issue degrees under its new 
ownership for one year until full permission is granted by the Legislature; and 
Whereas, it is imperative that this legislation be passed as soon as possible so that 
Andover College may continue to issue degrees; 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. 
Issue degrees. 
Andover College may issue degrees under its new 
ownership to all who satisfactorily complete the courses of instruction as the directors of 
the Kaplan Higher Education Corporation may from time to time prescribe. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes Andover College to issue degrees under its new ownership.
An Act To Help Save the Homes of Some Persons Who Enter Nursing Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0273
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: TUTfLE, MARRACHE, CAMPBELL, PERRY, WALCOTT
Amends: 22 MRSA §14

Legislative Document 
No. 273 
H.P.207 
House of Representatives, January 18,2007 
An Act To Help Save the Homes of Some Persons Who Enter 
Nursing Facilities 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTfLE of Sanford. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, PERRY of Calais, WALCOTT of Lewiston. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §14, sub-§2-I, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
H. A claim against real estate that is or was the primary residence of the MaineCare 
recipient and that is owned by the recipient may not be made under this subsection 
until the recipient or the guardian of the recipient has stated in writing that the 
recipient has no intention of returning to live in the residence. 
SUMMARY 
This bill will assist a MaineCare recipient entering a nursing facility to save the 
recipient's residence by prohibiting estate recovery action against the residence until the 
recipient has stated in writing that the recipient has no intention of returning to live in the 
residence.