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An Act Regarding the Reporting of Sexual Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0178
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: STRIMLING, DIAMOND

Legislative Document 
No. 178 
S.P.60 
In Senate, January 16, 2007 
An Act Regarding the Reporting of Sexual Abuse 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Printed \ \11 rt'c~ c leJ Pd[XT 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRS A §752-C, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Revival of time-barred actions; 2-year window. Notwithstanding Public Law 
1999, chapter 639, section 2, a claim for damages based upon a sexual act toward a minor 
that was barred as of August 11, 2000 solely because the applicable statute of limitations 
had expired is revived and in that case an action may be commenced within 2 years of 
January 1, 2008. 
SUMMARY 
This bill is modeled on the California statute that revived sexual abuse suits that were 
time-barred by creating a one-year window during which potential plaintiffs were able to 
file civil suits against alleged perpetrators of the sexual abuse. 
This bill creates a 2-year window for claims for which the statute of limitations had 
expired at the time the current law, which imposes no statute of limitations, took effect: 
August 11, 2000. Starting January 1, 2008, persons who were victims of child sexual 
abuse have the opportunity to file civil suits if the action was time-barred as of August 
11, 2000. The revival of these causes of action lasts through the end of 2009.
An Act To Clarify the Requirements for Temporary Licensure of Psychologists
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0177
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BROMLEY, SMITH, AUSTIN, SILSBY

Legislative Document 
No. 177 
S.P.59 
In Senate, January 16,2007 
An Act To Clarify the Requirements for Temporary Licensure of 
Psychologists 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Monmouth and 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, SILSBY of Augusta. 
PI inled \ III recycled p;J.per 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRS A §3824, sub-§5, as amended by PL 1991, c. 144, § 1, is further 
amended to read: 
5. 
Temporary licensure. 
The board shall provide rules for the granting of a 
temporary license to enable psychologists to practice in this State under supervision prior 
to full licensure by the board. An applicant who possesses at least 1,500 hours of 
postdoctoral experience and fulfills all the requirements for licensure, except the written 
examination, may apply to the board for a temporary license. 
Upon receiving a 
completed application and fee and upon the applicant's successful completion of an oral 
examination, the board shall issue a temporary license that entitles the applicant to 
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practice as a psychologist or psychological examiner under supervision while completing 
the requirements for permanent licensure. The temporary license is effective for one 
year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that applicants for temporary licensure by the State Board of 
Examiners of Psychologists must possess at least 1,500 hours of postdoctoral experience. 
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An Act Regarding the Reporting of Sexual Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0178
Committee Amendment CA_A_S204 (Senate)
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 14 MRSA §752-C

Minority ; 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ''A ,. to S.P. 60, L.D. 178, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
the Reporting of Sexual Abuse" 
Amend the bill by striking all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §752-C, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Revival of time-barred actions; one-year window. Notwithstanding Public Law 
1999. chapter 639. section 2. a claim for damages based upon a sexual act toward a minor 
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that was barred as of August 11. 2000 solely because the applicable statute of limitations 
had expired is revived. An action may be commenced under this subsection after January 
1.2008 and no later than December 31.2008. Damages are available only if the plaintiff 
proves by clear and convincing evidence that the named defendant committed a sexual 
act toward the plaintiff when the plaintiff was a minor.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
This amendment provides a one-year window for the bringing of claims against 
individuals accused of committing sexual acts against minors if those claims were time-
barred as of August 11. 2000. rather than the 2-year window proposed in the bill. The 
claims may be filed after January 1, 2008 and no later than December 31. 2008. The 
plaintiff may be awarded damages only if the plaintiff proves by clear and convincing 
evidence that the named defendant committed a sexual act toward the plaintiff when the 
plaintiff was a minor. 
FISCAL :'\OTE REQt:lRED 
(See attac~e~) .. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/28/07 ;?;pac:.. 
LD178 
LR 227(02) 
An Act Regarding the Reporting of Sexual Abuse 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment:;4 " 
, Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund, 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system. 
The collection of additional filing fees may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts 
LR0227(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Provide for a Change in Gender Designation on a Driver's License
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0180
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DOW
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1407

Legislative Document 
No. 180 
S.P.63 
In Senate, January 16, 2007 
An Act To Provide for a Change in Gender Designation on a 
Driver's License 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed . 
Presented by Senator DOW of Lincoln. (BY REQUEST) 
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 §1407, as amended by 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, § 15, is further 
amended to read: 
§1407. Change of location or status 
When a person, after applying for or receiving a driver's license or registration, 
moves from the address named in the application or on the license or registration issued 
or changes name that person shall, within 10 days, notify the Secretary of State, in writing 
or by other means approved by the Secretary of State, of the old and new addresses or 
former and new names and of the number of the licenses and registrations held. A person 
who has reassigned gender shall send the Secretmy of State confirmation from a licensed 
physician that the person's gender has been reassigned. The Secretary of State shall 
adopt major substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to 
determine the process for changing a person's gender on the person's driver's license. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a person to notify the Secretary of State with confirmation from a 
physician when that person has reassigned gender and directs the Secretary of State to 
adopt rules to determine the process for changing a person's reassigned gender on the 
person's driver's license.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Cases Involving the Plea or Finding of Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Insanity
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0182
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BARTLETT, BARSTOW, FARRINGTON
Amends: 17-A MRSA §40

Legislative Document 
No. 182 
S.P.65 
In Senate, January 16, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Cases Involving the Plea or 
Finding of Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Insanity 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, FARRINGTON of Gorham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as foHows: 
Sec. 1. 15 MRS A §103, first ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 263, § 1, is further 
amended to read: 
When a court accepts a negotiated plea of not criminally responsible by reason of 
insanity or when a defendant is found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity by 
jury verdict or court finding, the judgment must so state. In those cases the court shall 
order the person committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Health and Human 
Services to be placed in an appropriate institution for the mentally ill or the mentally 
retarded for care and treatment. Upon placement in the appropriate institution and in the 
event of transfer from one institution to another of persons committed under this section, 
notice of the placement or transfer must be given by the commissioner to the committing 
court. 
If the underlying crime for which the defendant pleaded or was found not 
criminally responsible by reason of insanity involved violence, the defendant must be 
placed in an appropriate institution for the mentally ill or the mentally retarded for care 
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and treatment for at least 2 years. 
Sec. 2. 17-A MRSA §40, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2005, c. 263, §7, is further 
amended to read: 
3. 
The issue of insanity must be tried before the same jury as tried the issue of guilt. 
Alternate jurors who were present during the first phase of the trial but who did not 
participate in the deliberations and verdict thereof may be substituted for jurors who did 
participate. The defendant may elect to have the issue of insanity tried by the court 
without a jury unless that defendant is being tried pursuant to subsection 6. 
Sec. 3. 17-A MRS A §40, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. A defendant tried under this section for murder or a Class A crime must be tried 
before a JUry. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a commitment to an appropriate institution for the mentally ill or 
the mentally retarded of at least 2 years for a defendant who pleads or is found not 
criminally responsible by reason of insanity for a crime involving violence and requires a 
defendant who pleads not criminally responsible by reason of insanity for a charge of 
murder or Class A crime to be tried before ajury.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Cases Involving the Plea or Finding of Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Insanity
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0182
Committee Amendment CA_A_S53 (Senate)
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Reported by: Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 65, L.D. 182, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Laws Governing Cases Involving the Plea or Finding of Not Criminally Responsible 
by Reason of Insanity" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 15 MRS A §103, first ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 263, § I, is further 
amended to read: 
When a court accepts a negotiated plea of not criminally responsible by reason of 
insanity or when a defendant is found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity by 
jury verdict or court finding, the judgment must so state. In those cases the court shall 
order the person committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Health and Human 
Services to be placed in an appropriate institution for the mentally ill or the mentally 
retarded for care and treatment. Upon placement in the appropriate institution and in the 
event of transfer from one institution to another of persons committed under this section, 
notice of the placement or transfer must be given by the commissioner to the committing 
court. 
If the underlying crime for which the defendant pleaded or was found not 
criminally responsible by reason of insanity was murder, attempted murder or 
manslaughter, the defendant must be placed in an appropriate institution for the mentally 
i II or the mentally retarded for care and treatment for at least 2 years.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and is the minority report of the Joint Standing 
Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. 
The amendment requires a 
commitment to an appropriate institution for the mentally ill or the mentally retarded of at 
least 2 years for a defendant who pleads or is found not criminally responsible by reason 
of insanity for a crime of murder, attempted murder or manslaughter. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 65, L.D. 182 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/02/07 
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LD 182 
LR 841(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Cases Involving the Plea or Finding of Not Criminally 
Responsible by Reason of Insanity 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Because the bill as amended would limit the proposed two year minimum commitment to the crimes of murder or 
manslaughter, and given that the average lengths of stay at the state psychiatric hospitals for such patients are already 
greater than two years, any additional costs resulting from the bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed by the 
department utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR0841(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Reduce the Cost of Moving Modular Homes and Increase Traffic Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0181
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HASTINGS, HAMPER, DOW, HOBBINS, PLOWMAN, MILLETT, ROBINSON

Legislative Document 
No. 181 
S.P.64 
In Senate, January 16, 2007 
Resolve, To Reduce the Cost of Moving Modular Homes and 
Increase Traffic Safety 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative HAMPER of Oxford and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DOW of Lincoln, HOBBINS of York, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: 
MILLETT of Waterford, ROBINSON of Raymond. 
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Sec. 1. Maine Turnpike Authority to amend rules to allow movement of 
modular homes with load heights up to 14 feet, 6 inches. Resolved: That the 
Maine Turnpike Authority shall amend its rules to allow the issuance of a permit for the 
movement of a modular home with a load height up to 14 feet, 6 inches on portions of the 
Maine Turnpike with clearances of 15 feet or higher when the movement either originates 
or has a destination in the State. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine Turnpike Authority to issue a permit for the movement 
of a modular home with a load height up to 14 feet, 6 inches on portions of the Maine 
Turnpike with clearances of IS feet or higher when the movement either originates or has 
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a destination in the State. 
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An Act To Protect Children's Health on School Grounds
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0184
Committee Amendment CA_B_S74 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1578-B

Reported by: Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",8" to S.P. 67, L.D. 184, Bill, "An Act To Protect 
Children's Health on School Grounds" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1578-B, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 687, is amended 
to read: 
2. Prohibition. Except as provided in subseetions subsection 3 an&4, no student or 
school employee is alio'Ned to use tobacco use in the buildings or on the grounds of any 
elementary or secondary school while sCRool is in session is prohibited. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §1578-B, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1993, c. 342, §4 and 
affected by §9, is repealed. 
Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §1578-B, sub-§5, as amended by PL 1993, c. 342, §4 and 
affected by §9, is repealed. 
Sec. 4. Transition. When a school board and school employees have established a 
designated smoking area through collective bargaining in accordance with the Maine 
Revised Statutes, former Title 22, section 1578-B, subsection 4 and section 1580-A, 
subsection 3, use of tobacco may continue in that designated area until the effective date 
of the next contract negotiated after the effective date of this Act. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. 
It removes the section of the bill that proposed restricting 
brand-specific food or beverage advertising on school grounds. It prohibits the use of 
tobacco on school grounds by members of the public and eliminates the right to establish 
designated smoking areas for school employees. It allows designated smoking areas 
negotiated through collective bargaining to remain until the next negotiated contract. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Children's Health on School Grounds
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0184
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TURNER, CAIN, MARRACHE, FAIRCLOTH, LANSLEY, PINGREE, STRANG BURGESS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6662, 22 MRSA §1578-B

Legislative Document 
No. 184 
S.P.67 
In Senate, January 16,2007 
An Act To Protect Children's Health on School Grounds 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator TURNER of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative CAIN of Orono and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: MARRACHE of Kennebec, Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, LANSLEY of 
Sabattus, PINGREE of North Haven, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §6662, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Food and beverage advertising. Brand-specific food or beverage advertising on 
school grounds is prohibited, except for water and product pack~ 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §1578-B, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 687, is amended to 
read: 
2. Prohibition. Except as provided in subsections 3 and 4, 00 .1! student or school 
employee is not allowed to use tobacco in the buildings or on the grounds of any 
elementary or secondary school while sehool is iA sessioA. 
Sec. 3. 22 MRS A §1578-B, sub-§5, as amended by PL 1993, c. 342, §4 and 
affected by §9, is further amended to read: 
5. Public. Tobacco use by any member of the public, other than an employee or 
student, in school buildings and on school grounds is goyerned by ehapter 262 prohibited. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits brand-specific food or beverage advertising on school grounds, 
except for water and product packaging, and prohibits the use of tobacco on school 
grounds by members of the public. This bill also extends the prohibition on most tobacco 
use on school grounds by employees and students when school is not in session. 
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An Act To Protect Consumers in the Home Appraisal Process
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0183
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BARTLETT, BARSTOW, FARRINGTON
Amends: 9-A MRSA §3, 9-A MRSA §9, 9-B MRSA §447

Legislative Document 
No. 183 
S.P.66 
In Senate, January 16,2007 
An Act To Protect Consumers in the Home Appraisal Process 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, FARRINGTON of Gorham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 9-A MRSA §3-313, first ~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 150, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
A creditor that imposes a fee on a person for the cost of an appraisal of any real estate 
shall furnish to the person, at no cost, one copy of the appraisal upon request, if the 
request is made within 90 days after the creditor has provided notice of action taken on 
the application for credit or the date of the closing, whichever is later, or 90 days after the 
application is withdrawn. An appraiser who conducts an appraisal under this section shall 
physically inspect the property on site and in person as part of the appraisal. 
Sec. 2. 9-A MRSA §9-309, first~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 150, §7, is further 
amended to read: 
A creditor that imposes a fee on a person for the cost of an appraisal of any real 
estate shall furnish to the person, at no cost, one copy of the appraisal upon request, if the 
request is made within 90 days after the creditor has provided notice of action taken on 
the application for credit or the date of the closing, whichever is later, or 90 days after the 
application is withdrawn. An appraiser who conducts an appraisal under this section shall 
physically inspect the property on site and in person as part of the appraisal. 
Sec. 3. 9-B MRSA §447, first~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 150, §8, is further 
amended to read: 
A financial institution that imposes a fee on a person for the cost of an appraisal of 
any real estate shall furnish to the person, at no cost, one copy of the appraisal upon 
request, if the request is made within 90 days after the financial institution has provided 
notice of action taken on the application for credit or the date of the closing, whichever is 
later, or 90 days after the application is withdrawn. An appraiser who conducts an 
appraisal under this section shall physically inspect the property on site and in person as 
part of the appraisal. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that appraisers physically inspect real estate on site while preparing 
an appraisal of that property for a financial institution or creditor that imposes a fee on the 
consumer for the appraisal. 
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An Act To Prohibit Certain Uses of Monosodium Glutamate
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0185
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: ANNIS, SHERMAN, DUCHESNE, FINCH, JOY, RICHARDSON
Amends: 22 MRSA §2156, 22 MRSA §2157

Legislative Document 
No. ISS 
H.P.156 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Prohibit Certain Uses of Monosodium Glutamate 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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Mll..LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, FINCH of Fairfield, JOY of Crystal, 
RICHARDSON of Carmel, RICHARDSON of Greenville. 
PrinteLl on reL:yded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2156, sub-§2 is amended to read: 
2. Substances added or omitted. 
A. 
If any valuable constituent has been in whole or in part omitted or abstracted 
therefrom; eF 
B. 
If any substance has been substituted wholly or in part therefor; eF 
C. 
If damage or inferiority has been concealed in any manner; eF 
D. 
If ;.tny substance has been added thereto or mixed or packed therewith so as to 
increase its bulk or weight, or reduce its quality or strength or make it appear better or 
lOaf greater value than it is~;.J2[ 
E. If monosodium glutamate has been added to the food directly in crystal form by a 
person selling, offering for sale or serving the food or food product in any retail store, 
hotel, restaurant or other public eating place. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §2157, sub-§13, as amended by PL 1991, c. 230, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
13. Monosodium glutamate, MSG. If a person sells, offers for sale or serves in any 
retail store, hotel, restaurant or other public eating place any food or food product, 
whether or not in package form, to whieh that persoll has added that contains 
monosodium glutamate direetly ill erystal form, unless: 
A. 
The package in which that food or food product is offered for sale conspicuously 
bears a label or stamp indicating that the food or food product contains monosodium 
glutamate; 
B. 
When the food or food product is offered for consumption and is not packaged, a 
conspicuous label or sign is placed on the food, immediately next to the food, 
immediately next to the food's listing on the menu, or in an open manner where the 
food order or food product is obtained, indicating that the food or food product 
contains monosodium glutamate; or 
C. 
There is a conspicuously displayed directory to which customers can refer for 
information on the contents of unpackaged products offered for sale. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits persons selling, offering for sale or serving in any retail store, 
hotel, restaurant or other public eating place any food or food product from directly 
adding monosodium glutamate to the food being sold or served. 
It also makes the labeling requirements apply to food that already contains 
monosodium glutamate and deletes references to adding monosodium glutamate in 
crystal form.
An Act To Provide Funding to the St. Francis Water District for New Wells
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0186
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN

Legislative Document 
No. 186 
H.P.157 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Provide Funding to the St. Francis Water District for 
New Wells 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Prulled on rn:ydt'u paper 
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Clerk 
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. 
MAINE MUNICIPAL BOND BANK 
Maine Municipal Bond Bank - Maine Rural Water Association 0699 
Initiative: Appropriates one-time funds for the St. Francis Water District for new wells 
for the water supply. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$50,000 
$50,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This bill makes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $50,000 in fiscal year 
2007-08 for the St. Francis Water District.
An Act To Increase Access to Child Care and Early Education for Maine's Working Families
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0187
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: RAND, MARLEY, PINGREE

Legislative Document 
No. 187 
H.P.158 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Increase Access to Child Care and Early Education for 
Maine's Working Families 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative RAND of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, PINGREE of North Haven, 
W ALCOTT of Lewiston. 
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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. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of Child Care and Head Start 
Initiative: Provides funding to increase the amount of subsidy for the child care subsidy 
program to accommodate the increased cost of care since 2002. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Office of Child Care and Head Start 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$3,000,000 
$3,000,000 
$3,000,000 
$3,000,000 
Initiative: 
Provides funding for child care for at-risk families in order to avoid the 
placement of their children in the custody of the State. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Office of Child Care and Head Start 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
Initiative: Provides funding to increase by 20% the amount of subsidy for child care in 
programs of quality, to expand the number of infants and children receiving the subsidy 
and to expand family income eligibility for the subsidy to 100% of the state median 
mcome. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Office of Child Care and Head Start 
2007-08 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
2008-09 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
Initiative: Provides funding to increase the funding for early Head Start and Head Start 
services to increase by 20 the number of children receiving services per region and to 
expand income eligibility for families. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
2007-08 
$7,000,000 
$7,000,000 
2008-09 
$1,500,000 
$1,500,000 
2008-09 
$7,000,000 
$7,000,000 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $7,000,000 per year for 
subsidized child care, Head Start and early Head Start services.
An Act To Fund Business Attraction Efforts
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0190
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: BEAUDETTE, SULLIVAN, BARSTOW, CASAVANT, FARRINGTON, PRESCOTT, RECTOR, SMITH, WATSON

Legislative Document 
No. 190 
H.P.161 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Fund Business Attraction Efforts 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BEAUDETTE of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CASAVANT of Biddeford, FARRINGTON of 
Gorham, PRESCOTT of Topsham, RECTOR of Thomaston, SMITH of Monmouth, WATSON 
of Bath. 
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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. 
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Administration - Economic and Community Development 0069 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for Maine & Company to support business attraction, 
retention and expansion efforts. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND rOT AL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$200,000 
$200,000 
2008-09 
$200,000 
$200,000 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $200,000 per year beginning 
in fiscal year 2007-08 for Maine & Company to support business attraction, retention and 
expansion efforts.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety To Make a Map A vailable on the Sex Offender Registry
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0192
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SILSBY, DIAMOND, BROWNE, CONNOR, CROCKETT, FLOOD, HILL, MIRAMANT, SAMSON, McCORMICK

Legislative Document 
No. 192 
H.P.163 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety To Make a Map 
A vailable on the Sex Offender Registry 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SILSBY of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CONNOR of Kennebunk, CROCKETT of 
Augusta, FLOOD of Winthrop, HILL of York, MIRAMANT of Camden, SAMSON of 
Auburn, Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
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Sec. 1. Department of Public Safety to make a map available on the sex 
offender registry. Resolved: That the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State 
Police, State Bureau of Identification shall make available on the publicly accessible sex 
offender registry online search service a map that displays where sex offenders reside in 
order for a member of the public to determine the proximity of a sex offender's residence 
to the member of the public's residence. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, State 
Bureau of Identification to make available on the publicly accessible sex offender registry 
online search service a map that displays where sex offenders reside in order for a 
member of the public to determine the proximity of a sex offender's residence to the 
member of the public's residence. 
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An Act To Invest in an Allied Health Center at Northern Maine Community College
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0189
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: FISCHER, SHERMAN, CLEARY, EDGECOMB, JACKSON, JOY, LUNDEEN, THERIAULT, MARTIN

Legislative Document 
No. 189 
H.P.160 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Invest in an Allied Health Center at Northern Maine 
Community College 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLEARY of Houlton, EDGECOMB of Caribou, JACKSON of Allagash, 
JOY of Crystal, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, THERIAULT of Madawaska, Senator: MARTIN of 
Aroostook. 
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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. 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE 
Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to Northern Maine Community College to help fund a 
collaborative allied health center in partnership with the University of Maine at Presque 
Isle, the State and local health care providers. This funding is to be used primarily to 
purchase equipment for the center. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$500,000 
$500,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This bill makes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $500,000 in fiscal year 
2007-08 to Northern Maine Community College to help fund a collaborative allied health 
center in partnership with the University of Maine at Presque Isle, the State and local 
health care providers. This funding is to be used primarily to purchase equipment for the 
center. 
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An Act To Prevent Certain Sex Offenders from Having Contact with Persons less than 14 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0191
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CROCKETT, COURTNEY, FLOOD, HANLEY, ROBINSON, SILSBY, SIMPSON, TIBBETTS, BRYANT
Amends: 17-A MRSA §261

Legislative Document 
No. 191 
H.P.162 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2007 
An Act To Prevent Certain Sex Offenders from Having Contact 
with Persons less than 14 Years of Age 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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Representatives: FLOOD of Winthrop, HANLEY of Gardiner, McDONOUGH of 
Scarborough, ROBINSON of Raymond, SILSBY of Augusta, SIMPSON of Auburn, 
TIBBETTS of Columbia, Senator: BRYANT of Oxford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §261 is enacted to read: 
§261. Prohibited contact with a minor 
1. A person is guilty of prohibited contact with a minor if that person is convicted of 
an offense under this chapter or chapter 12 against another person who has not in fact 
attained 12 years of age and that person intentionally or knowingly has any direct or 
indirect unsupervised contact with another person who has not in fact attained 14 years of 
age. Violation of this section is a Class 0 crime. 
2. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the parent, foster 
parent, guardian or other similar person responsible for the person who had not in fact 
attained 14 years of age granted the defendant permission to initiate, have or continue 
direct or indirect unsupervised contact. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a new Class 0 crime of prohibited contact with a minor. A person is 
guilty of prohibited contact with a minor if that person is convicted of an offense under 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, chapter 11 or chapter 12 against another person 
who has not in fact attained 12 years of age and that person intentionally or knowingly 
has any direct or indirect unsupervised contact with another person who has not in fact 
attained 14 years of age. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution that the parent, foster 
parent, guardian or other similar person responsible for the person who had not in fact 
attained 14 years of age granted the defendant permission to initiate any unsupervised 
contact.
An Act To Promote the Safety of Children
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0195
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SIMPSON, DIAMOND, BLANCHETTE, BRYANT, TARDY
Amends: 34-A MRSA §11255

Legislative Document 
No. 195 
H.P.166 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Promote the Safety of Children 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BRYANT of Windham, TARDY of Newport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 34-A MRSA §11255, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. C, §28 
and affected by Pt. D, §2, is further amended to read: 
2. Law enforcement agencies. Upon receipt of the information concerning the 
conditional release or discharge of a registrant pursuant to section 11254, subsection 2, a 
law enforcement agency shall notify members of a municipality that the law enforcement 
agency determines appropriate to ensure public safety. 
Notice under this subsection must be given to any child care facility licensed under Title 
22, chapter 1673 within the municipality. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a local law enforcement agency notify a licensed child care 
facility within a municipality that a sex offender who is conditionally released or 
discharged may be domiciled, reside, work or go to college or school in that municipality.
An Act To Establish More Probation Officer Positions in the Department of Corrections for Better Oversight of Sex Offenders
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0194
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CROCKETT, McCORMICK, FLOOD, HANLEY, HASKELL, PLUMMER, ROBINSON, SILSBY, COURTNEY, MITCHELL

Legislative Document 
No. 194 
H.P.165 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Establish More Probation Officer Positions in the 
Department of Corrections for Better Oversight of Sex Offenders 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: FLOOD of Winthrop, HANLEY of Gardiner, HASKELL of Portland, 
PLUMMER of Windham, ROBINSON of Raymond, SILSBY of Augusta, Senators: 
COURTNEY of York, MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
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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. 
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF 
Adult Community Corrections 0124 
Initiative: 
Appropriates ongoing funds for 12 new Probation Officer positions to be 
dedicated for the oversight of convicted sex offenders. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
2008-09 
12.000 
12.000 
$634,113 
$892,232 
$75,645 
$100,860 
$709,758 
$993,092 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $709,758 in fiscal year 
2007-08 and $993,092 in fiscal year 2008-09 to establish 12 new Probation Officer 
positions within the Department of Corrections to be dedicated for the oversight of 
convicted sex offenders.
An Act To Modify the Maine Learning Results System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0196
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FINCH

Legislative Document 
No. 196 
H.P.167 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Modify the Maine Learning Results System 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FINCH of Fairfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be itienacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
The bill proposes to enact several modifications to the State's system of learning 
results established in the education laws, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 
222.
An Act To Restrict Access to Certain Websites by Sex Offenders
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0193
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FISCHER, DIAMOND
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1160

Legislative Document 
No. 193 
H.P.164 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Restrict Access to Certain Websites by Sex Offenders 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1160 is enacted to read: 
§1160. Restrictions on sex offenders for websites 
A person convicted of a sex offense as defined in Title 34-A, section 11203, 
subsection 6 or a sexually violent offense as defined in Title 34-A, section 11203, 
subsection 7 may not access a website that is likely to be frequented by minors. A person 
who violates this section commits a Class D crime. 
A person who has one prior 
conviction under this section who violates this section commits a Class C crime. A 
person who has 2 or more convictions under this section who violates this section 
commits a Class B crime. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in 
section 34, subsection 4-A. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when 
determining a sentence. 
Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine State Police Crime Laboratory 
Initiative: Provides funds for the Computer Crimes Unit to detect if sex offenders are 
accessing websites likely to be frequented by minors. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$100,000 
$100,000 
$100,000 
$100,000 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $100,000 per year for the 
Department of Public Safety, Maine State Police Crime Laboratory, Computer Crimes 
Unit to enforce the prohibition of those who are convicted of sex offenses or sexually 
violent offenses from accessing websites likely to be frequented by minors. 
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An Act To Prevent the Domestication of Wild Turkey and Deer
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0197
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: LANSLEY, CEBRA, NASS, ROBINSON, SA VIELLO, VAUGHAN

Legislative Document 
No. 197 
H.P.168 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Prevent the Domestication of Wild Turkey and Deer 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative LANSLEY of Sabattus. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, NASS of Acton, ROBINSON of 
Raymond, SA VIELLO of Wilton, VAUGHAN of Durham. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA § 1 0657 is enacted to read: 
§10657. Feeding wild turkey or deer 
1. Feeding wild turkey. A person may not intentionally feed a wild turkey. 
A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 or more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated of a prior 
violation of this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than 
$500 or more than $1,000 may be adjudged. 
C. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated of 2 or more 
prior violations of this subsection commits a Class E crime. 
D. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
2. Feeding deer. A person may not intentionally feed or provide salt to a deer. 
A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 or more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated of a prior 
violation of this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than 
$500 or more than $1,000 may be adjudged. 
C. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated of 2 or more 
prior violations of this subsection commits a Class E crime. 
D. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
4. Exceptions. This section does not apply to the feeding of wild turkey or deer 
pursuant to section 10105, subsection 10 and chapter 915, subchapter 15 and Title 7 
sections 1809 and 3933 and Title 7, chapters 202 and 202-A. This section does not apply 
to activities of the department conducted pursuant to section 10051. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a person from feeding a wild turkey or deer.
An Act To Increase the Value of an Estate Collectible by Affidavit in Probate Law to $20,000
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0198
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FLOOD, HASTINGS, ADAMS, BERUBE, BROWNE, MAREAN, MILLS, NASS, SIMPSON

Legislative Document 
No. 198 
H.P.169 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Increase the Value of an Estate Collectible by Affidavit in 
Probate Law to $20,000 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BERUBE of Lisbon, BROWNE of Vassalboro, 
MAREAN of Hollis, MILLS of Farmington, NASS of Acton, SIMPSON of Auburn. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 18-A MRS A §3-1201, sub-§(a), ~(1), as enacted by PL 1979, c. 540, §1, 
is amended to read: 
(l). 
The value of the entire estate, wherever located, less I iens and encumbrances, 
does not exceed $-,.:~ $20,00~ 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the amount of personal property of a decedent's estate that can be 
collected by affidavit from $10,000 to $20,000.
An Act To Improve the Lien Process
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0199
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FLETCHER, McCORMICK, CANAVAN, HAMPER, HOLMAN, STRANG BURGESS
Amends: 10 MRSA §4013

Legislative Document 
No. 199 
H.P.170 
House of Representati ves, January 16, 2007 
An Act To Improve the Lien Process 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FLETCHER of Winslow. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, HAMPER of Oxford, HOLMAN of Fayette, 
STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §4013 is enacted to read: 
§4013. Notice to decedent's estate 
: :otice of a lien placed by a governmental entity or for medical expenses on the 
property of a deceased person and notice of discharge of the lien must be sent by 
registered mail to the executor or personal representative of the decedent's estate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires notice of a lien and notice of discharge of a lien on the property of a 
deceased person for a lien placed by a governmental entity or for medical expenses to be 
sent by registered mail to the executor or personal representative of the decedent's estate. 
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