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Resolve, To Assist Veterans in Need of Shelter II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0662
Committee Amendment CA_A_H459 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/J" to H.P. 511, L.D. 662, "Resolve, To Assist 
Veterans in Need of Shelter" 
II 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Maine State Housing Authority and homeless veterans. 
Resolved: That the Maine State Housing Authority shall work with the Department of 
Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services to 
reach out to identify and promote housing and shelter services throughout the State for 
veterans of the United States Armed Forces who are homeless; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Outreach efforts; report. Resolved: That the Maine State Housing 
Authority is directed to convene a group of stakeholders involved in veterans affairs to 
find methods for improving outreach efforts to homeless veterans in all regions of the 
State and facilitate efforts of nonprofit organizations to draw down any available federal 
grants to assist in meeting the needs of homeless veterans in the State. By January 15, 
2008 the authority shall report on the progress of the outreach efforts pursuant to this 
resolve to the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic 
Development.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve and requires the Maine State Housing Authority 
to work with the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Bureau 
of Maine Veterans' Services, to increase outreach efforts across the State for veterans who 
are homeless and directs the authority to convene a group of stakeholders involved in 
veterans affairs to find methods for improving outreach efforts and using any available 
federal grants to assist in meeting the needs of homeless veterans. 
fISCAL ~OTE RE(JLllli:U 
(Se~ _attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/04/07 frac:.. 
LD662 
LR 2004(02) 
Resolve, To Assist Veterans in Need of Shelter 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" f+" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Funds 
Additional costs to the Maine State Housing Authority to increase outreach efforts to homeless veterans and to 
convene stakeholders involved in veterans affairs to find methods for improving outreach efforts can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. In addition, the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management 
will incur minor additional costs to work with the Maine State Housing Authority to increase outreach efforts for 
homeless veterans. 
LR2004(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Assist Veterans in Need of Shelter
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0662
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: MILLS, McCORMICK, DILL, FISHER, FLOOD, HANLEY, PRATT, WATSON, DAMON, GOOLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 662 
H.P.511 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2007 
Resolve, To Assist Veterans in Need of Shelter 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MILLS of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DILL of Cape Elizabeth, FISHER of Brewer, FLOOD of Winthrop, 
HANLEY of Gardiner, PRATT of Eddington, WATSON of Bath, Senators: DAMON of 
Hancock, GOOLEY of Franklin. 
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Sec. 1. Maine State Housing Authority and homeless veterans. Resolved: 
That the Maine State Housing Authority shall, with input from the Department of 
Veterans Affairs, assess the need for and placement of housing and shelter throughout the 
State for veterans of the United States Armed Forces who are homeless; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Prioritization of projects. Resolved: That the Maine State Housing 
Authority is directed to prioritize its projects to develop plans and financing to provide 
housing and shelter for homeless veterans of the State in cooperation with other public 
and private, national, state, regional and local agencies. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine State Housing Authority, with input from the Bureau 
of Veterans' Services within the Department of Veterans Affairs, to assess the need for 
and placement of housing and shelter throughout the State for homeless veterans and to 
make it a top priority to develop plans and work with local, state, regional and federal 
agencies to provide shelter and housing for homeless veterans. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0663
Committee Amendment CA_A_H102 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P, 512, L.D. 663, 
Update Absentee Ballot Procedures" 
Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRS A §1, sub-§13-A is enacted to read: 
13-A. Domestic partner. "Domestic partner" means the partner of a voter who: 
IS 
A. Has been legally domiciled with the voter for at least 12 months; 
B. Is not legally married to or legally separated from another individual; 
C. Is the sole partner of the voter and expects to remain so; and 
D. Is jointly responsible with the voter for each other's common welfare as evidenced 
by joint living arrangements, joint financial arrangements or joint ownership of real 
or personal property. 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRS A §1, sub-§20, as amended by PL 2001, c. 310, §I, is further 
amended to read: 
20. 
Immediate family. 
"Immediate family" means a person's spouse, parent, 
grandparent, child, grandchild, sister, brother, stepparent, step grandparent, stepchild, 
stepgrandchild, stepsister, stepbrother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, 
sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, guardian ef, former guardian or domestic 
partner,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the use of the term "domestic partner" by creating a 
definition in election law rather than relying on a cross-reference to another title. Current 
law provides that an immediate family member may request an absentee ballot for a 
person. This amendment changes the definition of "immediate family" under the election 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
.. to H.P. 512, L.D. 663 
laws to include domestic partners. The definition of "domestic partner" as written in this 
amendment applies only to election law. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Update Absentee Ballot Procedures
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0663
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: BARSTOW
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1

Legislative Document 
No. 663 
H.P.512 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2007 
An Act To Update Absentee Ballot Procedures 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham. 
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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, domestic partners are not included in the definition of immediate family 
members for the purposes of requesting an absentee ballot; and 
Whereas, many citizens of the State have taken advantage of the domestic partner 
laws; and 
Whereas, these domestic partners are unable to request absentee ballots for their 
partners under the current law; and 
Whereas, the next election will take place before the general effective date of 
legislation passed by the 123rd Legislature; and 
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Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency with in 
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. 21-A MRSA §1, sub-§20, as amended by PL 2001, c. 310, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
20. 
Immediate family. 
"Immediate family" means a person's spouse, parent, 
grandparent, child, grandchild, sister, brother, stepparent, stepgrandparent, stepchild, 
stepgrandchild, stepsister, stepbrother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, 
sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, guardian Sf, former guardian or domestic 
partner as defined in Title 22, section 2710, subsection 2. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that an immediate family member may request an absentee 
ballot for a person. This bill amends the definition of "immediate family member" under 
the election laws to include domestic partners. 
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An Act To Modify the Motor Vehicle Insurance Cancellation Notification Law
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0667
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CANAVAN, DRISCOLL, BARTLETT, BROWNE, FISHER, HARLOW, MAZUREK, PLUMMER, DIAMOND, PLOWMAN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1601-A

Legislative Document 
No. 667 
H.P.516 
House of Representatives, February 8, 2007 
An Act To Modify the Motor Vehicle Insurance Cancellation 
Notification Law 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CANAVAN of Waterville. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative DRISCOLL of Westbrook, Senator BARTLETT of 
Cumberland and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, FISHER of Brewer, HARLOW of 
Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, McDONOUGH of Scarborough, PLUMMER of 
Windham, Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1601-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2005, c. 428, § 1, is 
further amended to read: 
4. Suspension. Except as provided in subsection 5, the Secretary of State, upon 
termiAatioA of a 15 day recoAeiliatioA period deseribed iA sMbseetioA 6 follo't't'iAg receipt 
of the notice required in subsection 1 aAd a lae\, of e,,'ideAee of iAsMraAee, shall suspend, 
within ;W 30 days and in accordance with section 2482, the owner's registration certificate 
and plates for that motor vehicle. The suspension continues until that person provides 
evidence of insurance to the Secretary of State. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §1601-A, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 428, §2, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §1601-A, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2005,.c. 428, §2 and 
affected by §3, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reverses the changes to the statutes involving Insurance cancellation 
notification made by Public Law 2005, chapter 428. 
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Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Make Improvements to U.S. Route 2-A
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0669
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SHERMAN, CLEARY, RA YE, FISCHER, FISHER, JACKSON, JOY, THERIAULT

Legislative Document 
No. 669 
S.P.206 
February 8, 2007 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Make 
Improvements to U.S. Route 2-A 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative CLEARY of Houlton and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: RA YE of Washington, Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, FISHER of 
Brewer, JACKSON of Allagash, JOY of Crystal, THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 1. 
Road project funding. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Transportation shall authorize the release of the funds agreed upon in its memorandum of 
agreement between the department and the Town of Houlton to share costs related to 
preliminary engineering and improvement of a portion of Bangor Street, also known as 
U.S. Route 2-A, from the junction of Military Street to the urban compact line and 
Military Street from Kendall Street to Bangor Street as described in Federal Aid Project 
Identification Number 9192.00. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to authorize the release of the funds 
needed to improve U.S. Route 2-A in Houlton as was agreed upon in a memorandum of 
agreement between the town and the department. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0671
Committee Amendment CA_A_S45 (Senate)
Amends: 10 MRSA §1661-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 208, L.D. 671, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Dealing with the Posting of Gas Prices" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1661-B, sub-§I, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 83, §2, is 
amended to read: 
1. 
Posting required. A retail seller of fuel to be used by vehicles on public 
highways shall post the priee make clearly visible on each pump the price of the fuel 
available at that pump, either by posting a sign of no less than 64 square inches and in a 
manner that is elearly visible to a driver approaehiag the pump or by a price reading, 
digital or analog, built into the pump that must reflect the actual price of the fuel pumped. 
The pump must have a sign of no less than 64 square inches on it if either the price on the 
pump differs from the price posted on the roadside sign due to a difference in grade of 
fuel or service or the retailer does not have a roadside sign. On multi-grade pumps, the 
posted price sftal.I. must be for the lowest priced unleaded regular gasoline. The siga 
sheu.Jd posting must indicate the difference in price for full-service, mini-service and self-
service if more than one grade of service is available at that pump.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It changes current law to permit a retail seller of 
fuel to use price readings, digital or analog, built into the pump that reflect the actual 
price of the fuel pumped to fulfill the statutory requirement to make fuel prices visible at 
the pump. It requires that a sign of no less than 64 square inches be used on the pump if 
either the price on the pump differs from the price posted on the roadside sign due to a 
difference in grade of fuel or service or the retailer does not have a roadside sign. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote Economic Growth through Entrepreneurship, the Creative Economy and Rural Economic Development
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0670
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON, CAIN, FISCHER, MILLS

Legislative Document 
No. 670 
S.P.207 
February 8, 2007 
An Act To Promote Economic Growth through Entrepreneurship, 
the Creative Economy and Rural Economic Development 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed . 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative JACKSON of Allagash and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, FISCHER of Presque Isle, MILLS of Farmington, 
THERIAUL T of Madawaska. 
Printed on recvded paper 
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. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to enhance activities in entrepreneurship education, 
leadership and community outreach; expand academic programs in multimedia software 
and technologies necessary to the support, production and management of the creative 
economy; and create a Center for Rural Sustainable Development to engage in research 
on issues important to those who live in rural areas. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$700,000 
$700,000 
2008-09 
$1,800,000 
$1,800,000 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $700,000 in fiscal year 
2007-08 and $1,800,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 to the University of Maine System to 
enhance activities in entrepreneurship education, leadership and community outreach; 
expand academic programs in multimedia software and technologies necessary to the 
supp0\1, production and management of the creative economy; and create a Center for 
Rural Sustainable Development to engage in research on issues important to those who 
live in rural areas. 
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An Act To Strengthen the Scientific Research Support Capability of the Maine State Museum
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0672
Committee Amendment CA_A_S42 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 209, L.D. 672, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen the Scientific Research Support Capability of the Maine State Museum" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/10107 .Mac:.. 
LD672 
LR 1226(02) 
An Act To Strengthen the Scientific Research Support Capability of the Maine State Museum 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$62,754 
$62,754 
2008-09 
$87,747 
$87,747 
Projections 
2009-10 
$91,628 
$91,628 
Projections 
2010-11 
$95,684 
$95,684 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $62,754 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $87,747 in fiscal year 
2008-09 to the Maine State Museum for one Museum Specialist III position and related all other costs effective 
October 1,2007. 
LRI226(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Strengthen the Scientific Research Support Capability of the Maine State Museum
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0672
Committee Amendment CA_B_S403 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 6" to S.P. 209, L.D. 672, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen the Scientific Research Support Capability of the Maine State Museum" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
MUSEUM, MAINE STATE 
Maine State Museum 0180 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for one Museum Specialist III position beginning 
August I, 2008 in order to allow 2 half-time Ph.D. scientists currently sharing one full-
time position to both work fulltime. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
2008-09 
0.000 
1.000 
$0 
$76,485 
$0 
$1,500 
$0 
$77,985 
This amendment changes the start date for funding for the Museum Specialist III 
position from October 1, 2007 to August 1, 2008 and changes the appropriations amounts 
accordingly. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
1 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 12119107 Mac 
LD672 
LR 1226(04) 
An Act To Strengthen the Scientific Research Support Capability of the Maine State Museum 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" 6 " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$77,985 
$77,985 
Projections 
2009-10 
$90,353 
$90,353 
Frojections 
2010-11 
$93,089 
$93,089 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $77,985 in fiscal year 2008-09 to the Maine State Museum for one 
Museum Specialist III position and related all other costs effective August 1,2007. 
LRI226(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Laws Dealing with the Posting of Gas Prices
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0671
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DIAMOND, ROBINSON, MAREAN, MOORE
Amends: 10 MRSA §1661-B

Legislative Document 
No. 671 
S.P.208 
February 8, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Laws Dealing with the Posting of Gas Prices 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative ROBINSON of Raymond and 
Representatives: MAREAN of Hollis, MOORE of Standish. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it;,enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
S:ec.1. 10 MRSA §1661-B, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 83, §2, is amended 
to read: 
1. 
Posting required. 
A retail seller of fuel to be used by vehicles on public 
highways shall post tHS pries make clearly visible on each pump the price of the fuel 
available at that pump, either by posting a sign of no less than 64 square inches and in a 
manner tHat is elearly visible to a driver approaeAing tHe pl:lmp or by a price reading, 
digital or otherwise, built into the pump, which must reflect the actual price of the fuel 
pumped. On multi-grade pumps, the posted price ffia.l.l must be for the lowest priced 
unleaded regular gasoline. The 5igfl posting should indicate the difference in price for 
full-service, mini-service and self-service if more than one grade of service is available at 
that pump. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the current law to permit price readings built into the fuel pump as a 
means by which retail motor fuel sellers fulfill the requirement to make fuel prices visible 
at the pump. 
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An Act To Strengthen the Scientific Research Support Capability of the Maine State Museum
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0672
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MITCHELL, EDMONDS, SCHNEIDER

Legislative Document 
No. 672 
S.P.209 
February 8. 2007 
An Act To Strengthen the Scientific Research Support Capability of 
the Maine State Museum 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: President EDMONDS of Cumberland, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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. 
MUSEUM, MAINE STATE 
Maine State Museum 0180 
Initiative: 
Provides ongoing funds for one Museum Specialist III position beginning 
October 1, 2007 in order to allow 2 half-time Ph.D. scientists currently sharing one full-
time position to both work full-time. 
IS 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
2008-09 
1.000 
1.000 
$61,254 
$86,247 
$1,500 
$1,500 
$62,754 
$87,747 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $62,754 in fiscal year 2007-
and $87,747 in fiscal year 2008-09 to the Maine State Museum for one Museum 
Specialist III position beginning October 1, 2007 in order to allow 2 half-time Ph.D. 
scientists currently sharing one full-time position to both work full-time.
An Act To Address the Issue of Drive-offs from Service Stations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0673
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DIAMOND, MOORE, MAREAN, ROBINSON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2116

Legislative Document 
No. 673 
S.P.2IO 
February 8, 2007 
An Act To Address the Issue of Drive-offs from Service Stations 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative MOORE of Standish and 
Representatives: MAREAN of Hollis, ROBINSON of Raymond. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2116 is enacted to read: 
§2116. Theft of motor fuels by driving away 
A person commits a civil violation if the person places motor fuel in the person's 
vehicle at a retail fuel outlet and leaves the retail fuel outlet without paying for the motor 
fuel. As used in this section, "retail fuel outlet" means a place at which gasoline or diesel 
fuel is stored and supplied to the public. 
1. Violation. A person who violates this section is subject to a fine of not less than 
$50 and not more than $500. 
SUMMARY 
II 
This bill creates a new traffic infraction of theft of motor fuel by driving away to 
prohibit a person from putting motor fuel into the person's vehicle and then leaving the 
retail fuel outlet without paying for the motor fuel. 
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An Act To Restore Funding to the Maine Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0674
Senate Amendment SA_A_S363 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 211, L.D. 674, Bill, "An Act To Restore 
Funding to the Maine Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL 
COMMISSION 
Maine Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee 0980 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for the Maine Joint Environmental Training Coordinating 
Committee program. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$10,000 
$10,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This amendment reduces")he Genelf1 Fund)ppropriation and makes a General Fund 
appropriation of $10,000 Jfor tisc~~ar 200720 for the Maine Joint Environmental 
Tca;n;ng Coord;nating /l~eefr '1 ~. . / 
SPONSORED BY: ! i CI ttL; { I ;( i·u 
(Senator ROT~DO) 
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COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL \,ITE REQl il{ED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/20107 MaC!. 
LD674 
LR 321(03) 
An Act To Restore Funding to the Maine Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
($10,500) 
($20,500) 
($10,500) 
($20,500) 
Projections 
2009-10 
($20,500) 
($20,500) 
Projections 
2010-11 
($20,500) 
($20,500) 
This amendment reduces the General Fund appropriation by $10,500 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $20,500 in fiscal year 
2008-09 and annually thereafter. The net effect is a one-time General Fund appropriation of $1 0,000 in fiscal year 
2007-08 for the Maine Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee Program. 
LR032 I (03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Eliminate the Interest on Security Deposits for Mobile Homes
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0675
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DAMON, KOFFMAN
Amends: 10 MRSA §9098

Legislative Document 
No. 675 
S.P.212 
February 8, 2007 
An Act To Eliminate the Interest on Security Deposits for Mobile 
Homes 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor. 
Pnntt:d on feCI. cled paper 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §9098, sub-§2, ~, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 73 7, Pt. B, § 1 
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: 
B. 
A mobile home park operator shall return to a tenant the full security deposit 
deposited with the landlord by the tenant, )'lIHS 4% aRRHal iRterest or, if there is actual 
cause for retaining the security deposit or any portion of it, the mobile home park 
operator shall provide the tenant with a written statement, itemizing the reasons for 
the retention of the security deposit or any portion of it, within 21 days after the 
termination of the tenancy or the surrender and acceptance of the premises, 
whichever occurs first. 
(1) The written statement itemizing the reasons for the retention of any portion 
of the security deposit must be accompanied by a full payment of the difference 
between the security deposit and the amount retained. 
(2) 
The mobile home park operator is deemed to have complied with this 
section if the operator mails the statement and any payment required to the 
tenant's last known address. 
(3) 
Nothing in this section precludes the mobile home park operator from 
retaining the security deposit for nonpayment of rent or nonpayment of utility 
charges w\:H€fl that the tenant was required to pay directly to the mobile home 
park operator. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the requirement that a mobile home park operator pay to a tenant 
4% annual interest on the security deposit deposited with the landlord by the tenant.
An Act To Restore Funding to the Maine Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee No. 674 February 8, 2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0674
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MARTIN, FISCHER, THERIAULT

Legislative Document 
S.P.211 
An Act To Restore Funding to the Maine Joint Environmental 
Training Coordinating Committee 
No. 674 
February 8, 2007 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle and 
Representative: THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
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. 
NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL 
COMMISSION 
Maine Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee 0980 
Initiative: 
Appropriates ongoing funds for the Maine Joint Environmental Training 
Coordinating Committee program. 
1 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$20,500 
$20,500 
2008-09 
$20,500 
$20,500 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $20,500 pcr year for the 
Maine Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee program.
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force To Study Maine's Homeland Security Needs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0676
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S352 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ,,1\ "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 213, 
L.D. 676, Bill, "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force To Study 
Maine's Homeland Security Needs" 
Amend the amendment on page 3 by striking out all of the 3 rd indented paragraph 
(page 3, line 7 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of section 21.' 
Amend the amendment on page 3 by striking out all of section 21 (page 3, lines 8 to 
in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the appropriations and allocations section. 
SPONSORED BY: 
Q"fff-t (]drudo 
(Senator ROTUNDO) 
9Y? 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 0611 8/07 
~ac:. 
LD676 
LR 534(06) 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force To Study Maine's Homeland Security 
Needs 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" 
" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
A ppropriationsl Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
($64,100) 
($64,100) 
($27,500) 
2008-09 
($36,600) 
($36,600) 
$0 
Projections 
2009-10 
($36,600) 
($36,600) 
$0 
This amendment eliminates the General Fund and Federal Expenditures Fund costs of the bill. 
LR0534(06) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I 
Projections 
2010-11 
($36,600) 
($36,60l 
$0
An Act To Limit the Eminent Domain Authority of a Transmission and Distribution Utility
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0678
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BARTLETI, BLISS
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3136

Legislative Document 
No. 678 
S.P.215 
February 13,2007 
An Act To Limit the Eminent Domain Authority of a Transmission 
and Distribution Utility 
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETI of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative BLISS of South Portland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3136, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. 
Commission approval; certificate of public convenience and necessity. 
Notwithstanding the authority granted in this section, a transmission and distribution 
utility may not take by right of eminent domain lands and easements necessary for the 
location of a transmission line that requires commission approval pursuant to section 
3132 unless it has received a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the 
commission pursuant to section 3132 approving the construction, rebuilding or relocation 
of the transmission line. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a transmission and distribution utility to obtain approval for the 
construction, rebuilding or relocation of a transmission line pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 3132 before it exercises its eminent domain 
authority for lands and easements relating to the location of the transmission line. 
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An Act To Increase Funding for the Spaying and Neutering of Companion Animals
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0680
Committee Amendment CA_A_S103 (Senate)

Majority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 217, L.D. 680, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Funding for the Spaying and Neutering of Companion Animals" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report. This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/09/07 
~ac::. 
LD680 
LR 1238(02) 
An Act To Increase Funding for the Spaying and Neutering of Companion Animals 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':,4 " 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$94,100 
2008-09 
$100,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$100,000 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($94,100) 
$94,100 
($100,000) 
$100,000 
($100,000) 
$100,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2010-11 
$100,000 
($100,000) 
$100,000 
Changing the distribution of revenue collected from the registration of pet food and commercial feed will result in an 
annual loss of budgeted General Fund revenue and an equivalent increase to the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund 
within the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources. The estmated amounts are $94,100 in fiscal year 
2007-08 and $100,000 in each fiscal year thereafter. 
LR1238(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act Concerning the Examination of Persons in Protective Custody
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0681
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: NUTTING, PERRY, MARRACHE, RA YE, TIBBETTS
Amends: 34-B MRSA §3862

Legislative Document 
S.P.218 
An Act Concerning the Examination of Persons in Protective 
Custody 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
No. 681 
February 9, 2007 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and 
Senators: MARRACHE of Kennebec, RA YE of Washington, Representative: TIBBETTS of 
Columbia. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 34-B MRSA §3862, sub-§l, ~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 423, §4, is 
further amended to read: 
B. 
If the law enforcement officer does take the person into protective custody, shall 
deliver the person immediately for examination as provided in section 3863 or, for a 
person taken into protective custody who has .an advance health care directive 
authorizing mental health treatment, for examination as provided in Title I8-A, 
section 5-802, subsection (d) to determine the individual's capacity and the existence 
of conditions specified in the advance health care directive for the directive to be 
effective. 
If the e~~amiRatioR 006l:irS iR a hosflital efHergeRoy rOOfH, the The 
II 
examination may be performed by a licensed physician, a licensed clinical 
psychologist, a physician's assistant, a nurse practitioner or a certified psychiatric 
clinical nurse specialist. If the e~.affiiRatioR does Rot oOOl:ir iR a hosflital effiergeRo~' 
reOfH, the e~,affiiRatioR ffia~' Be flerfoffiled ORI~! by a lioeAsed flhysioiaA or lioeAsed 
oliAiosl ps~!ohologist. 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires that a law enforcement officer who seeks to have a person 
involuntarily committed to a mental health hospital on an emergency basis must have that 
person examined by a licensed physician, a licensed clinical psychologist, a physician's 
assistant, a nurse practitioner or a certified psychiatric clinical nurse specialist for the 
purpose of determining whether that person poses a likelihood of serious harm. A related 
section of law says that this examination may be performed only by a licensed physician 
or a licensed clinical psychologist if the examination is performed outside a hospital 
emergency room. This bill allows the examination to be performed by any of the health 
care professionals authorized to conduct such examinations, whether the examination is 
performed in a hospital emergency room or elsewhere.
An Act To Allow Schools in the State To Self-insure for Fire, Property and Theft Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0682
Committee Amendment CA_A_S41 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 219, L.D. 682, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Schools in the State To Self-insure for Fire, Property and Theft Insurance" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRS A §1737, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. 00, §2 and 
affected by §4 and amended by c. 114, §2, is further amended to read: 
4. Directed services. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2, the director 
may provide insurance advice or services for family foster homes as defined in Title 22, 
section 8101, subsection 3; specialized children's homes, as defined in Title 22, section 
8101, subsection 5; respite care providers as defined in Title 34-B, section 6201, 
subsection 2-A; the Casco Bay Island Transit District created by Private and Special Law 
1981, chapter 22; the University of Maine System; the Maine Community College 
System; the Maine Maritime Academy; and the State's local workforce investment areas 
designated under the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220. 
The director may provide insurance services for public schools as defined in Title 20-A, 
section 1, subsection 24 if the provisions of subsection 2 are met. 
Notwithstanding 
subsection 2, the director may provide insurance advice for public schools.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment authorizes the Director of the 
Bureau of General Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services to provide insurance services to public schools if those schools meet certain 
criteria under existing law. The criteria include an authorization by law, approval by the 
Governor, the unavailability or unaffordability of coverage in the commercial insurance 
market and a strong public need for the services. Notwithstanding those criteria, the 
amendment authorizes the director to provide insurance advice to public schools. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 219, L.D. 682 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/05/07 frac:.. 
LD682 
LR 1243(02) 
An Act To Allow Schools in the State To Self-insure for Fire, Property and Theft Insurance 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs associated with this legislation can be absorbed by the Risk Management Division within the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR1243(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Funding for the Spaying and Neutering of Companion Animals No. 680 February 9, 2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0680
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: NUTTING, PIEH
Amends: 7 MRSA §714, 7 MRSA §3910-B

Legislative Document 
S.P.217 
An Act To Increase Funding for the Spaying and Neutering of 
Companion Animals 
No. 680 
February 9, 2007 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative PlOTT! of Unity and 
Representative: PIEH of Bremen. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §714, sub-§2, as repealed and replaced by PL 2001, c. 422, §2, 
is amended to read: 
2. Fees. The commissioner shall deposit W 1/4 of the fees collected pursuant to 
subsection I in the General Fund, 1/4 of the fees collected in the Companion Animal 
Sterilization Fund established under section 3910-B and 1/2 of the fees collected in the 
Animal Welfare Fund established under section 3906-B. 
Sec. 2. 7 MRSA §3910-B, sub-§ 1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 510, §6, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Establishment. There is established the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund, 
II 
an interest-bearing account, referred to in this section as "the fund." The fund receives 
money deposited by the Treasurer of State pursuant to Title 36, section 5284-A, revenues 
generated in accordance with this section, all revenue from the surcharges'collected under 
section 3933, subsection 4, money transferred from the Animal Welfare Fund in 
accordance with section 3906-B, subsection 2, money from registration of pet food and 
commercial feed pursuant to section 714, subsection 2 and any money contributed 
voluntarily to the fund. All money deposited in the fund and the earnings on that money 
remain in the fund to be used for the spaying or neutering of companion animals owned 
by persons meeting income limit standards and for the necessary administrative and 
personnel costs associated with the management of the fund and may not be deposited in 
the General Fund or any other fund except as specifically provided by law. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the way the fees collected from the registration of pet food and 
commercial feed is distributed. Currently, 1/2 of the fees collected go to the General 
Fund and the other 1/2 goes to the Animal Welfare Fund. 
This bill directs the 
Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to deposit 1/4 of the fees 
collected in the General Fund, 1/4 of the fees collected in the Companion Animal 
Sterilization Fund and 1/2 of the fees collected in the Animal Welfare Fund. This bill 
also adds language indicating that funds deposited in the Companion Animal Sterilization 
Fund also come from funds from the registration of pet food and commercial feed 
I 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 714, subsection 2.
An Act To Allow Schools in the State To Self-insure for Fire, Property and Theft Insurance February 9, 2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0682
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: NUTTING
Amends: 5 MRSA §1737

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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123rd MAINE . LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 682 
S.P.219 
An Act To Allow Schools in the State To Self-insure for Fire, 
Property and Theft Insurance 
February 9, 2007 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §1737, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. 00, §2 and 
affected by §4 and amended by c. 114, §2, is further amended to read: 
4. Directed services. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2, the director 
may provide insurance advice or services for family foster homes as defined in Title 22, 
section 810 1, subsection 3; specialized children's homes, as defined in Title 22, section 
1, subsection 5; respite care providers as defined in Title 34-B, section 6201, 
subsection 2-A; the Casco Bay Island Transit District created by Private and Special Law 
1981, chapter 22; the University of Maine System; the Maine Community College 
System; the Maine Maritime Academy; elementary and secondary schools in the State; 
and the State's local workforce investment areas designated under the federal Workforce 
Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220. 
Sec. 2. 
Department of Administrative and Financial S.ervices, Risk 
Management Division to develop program for self-insurance. The Department 
of Administrative and Financial Services, Risk Management Division shall develop a 
program to self-insure elementary and secondary schools in the State for property, fire 
and theft liabilities pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 173 7, 
subsection 4. The program must indemnify the State for losses arising from property, fire 
and theft claims made against elementary and secondary schools that participate in the 
reserve fund beginning no later than January I, 2008. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Risk 
Management Division to develop a program to self-insure elementary and secondary 
schools in the State for propel1y, fire and theft losses beginning no later than January I, 
2008. 
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An Act To Limit the Activities of Political Candidates at Polling Places to Voting
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0683
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: DIAMOND, PLUMMER, MOORE
Amends: 21-A MRSA §682

Legislative Document 
No. 683 
S.P.220 
February 9, 2007 
An Act To Limit the Activities of Political Candidates at Polling 
Places to Voting 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative PLUMMER of Windham and 
Representative: MOORE of Standish. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §682, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 568, § 14, is 
further amended to read: 
2. Influence prohibited. On public property within 250 feet of the entrance to the 
voting place as well as within the voting place itself, a person may not: 
A. 
Influence another person's decision regarding a candidate or question that is on 
the ballot for the election that day; or 
B. 
Attempt to influence another person's decision regarding a candidate or question 
that is on the ballot for the election that day. 
These limitations do not prohibit a candidate from attending the voting place and et=aUy 
6SHufUIAieatiAg witA '/sters voting as long as the candidate does not attempt to influence 
tReit: the vote of others. A candidate may not state the name of the office sought or 
request a person's vote. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits a candidate's activities at polling places to voting. 
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