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Resolve, To Make University of Maine System Tuition Affordable
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0821
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MOORE

Legislative Document 
No. 821 
H.P.618 
House of Representatives, February 20, 2007 
Resolve, To Make University of Maine System Tuition Affordable 
(EMERGENCY) 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 16,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative MOORE of Standish. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This emergency resolve proposes to direct the University of Maine System to reduce 
by 10% the salaries of all administrative positions within the system and to use those 
savings to lower tuition for Maine resident students.
An Act To Provide Supplemental Funding for Mileage Reimbursement for Volunteers for Meals on Wheels Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0819
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, RA YE, BEAUDOIN, CONNOR, FINLEY, GROSE, LEWIN, PERRY, WALCOTT, WALKER

Legislative Document 
No. 819 
H.P.616 
House of Representatives, February 20, 2007 
An Act To Provide Supplemental Funding for Mileage 
Reimbursement for Volunteers for Meals on Wheels Programs 
(EMERGENCY) 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 16,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, CONNOR of Kennebunk, FINLEY of 
Skowhegan, GROSE of Woolwich, LEWIN of Eliot, PERRY of Calais, WALCOTT of 
Lewiston, WALKER of Lincolnville. 
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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, motor fuel prices have risen dramatically over the past year; and 
Whereas, meals on wheels programs rely on volunteer drivers to deliver food to 
participants; and 
Whereas, it is necessary to reimburse the volunteer drivers for mileage to ensure the 
continued viability of the meals on wheels programs; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
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therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Elder and Adult Services, Bureau of 
Initiative: 
Provides funds to reimburse volunteers for meals on wheels programs for 
increased travel expenses resulting from increased motor fuel costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
2007-08 
All Other 
$75,000 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$75.000 
2008-09 
$75,000 
$75,000 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill appropriates funds to reimburse volunteers for meals on wheels programs 
for increased travel expenses resulting from increased motor fuel costs. 
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An Act To Amend the Funeral Service Licensing Laws Recei ved by the Clerk of the House on February 16, 2007. Referred to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 40l.
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0820
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: PENDLETON, SHERMAN, AUSTIN, BEAUDETTE, RECTOR, SMITH
Amends: 32 MRSA §1400

Legislative Document 
No. 820 
HP.6l7 
House of Representatives, February 20, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Funeral Service Licensing Laws 
Recei ved by the Clerk of the House on February 16, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 40l. 
Presented by Representative PENDLETON of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, RECTOR of Thomaston, 
SMITH of Monmouth. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1400, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2001, c. 169, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
5. Practice of funeral service. "Practice of funeral service" means the engagement 
of a person in the care or disposition of the human remains or in the practice of 
disinfecting and preparing by embalming or otherwise the human remains for the funeral 
service, transportation of human remains to the place of burial or cremation, or the 
practice of helping to meet the emotions and disposition of the bereaved or the practice of 
funeral directing or embalming as presently known, whether under these titles or 
designations or otherwise. "Practice of funeral service" also means making arrangements 
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for funeral services or selling funeral supplies to the public or making financial 
arrangements for the rendering of such services or the sale of such supplies. "Practice of 
funeral service" does not mean the ownership or operation of a cemetery, crematorium, 
mausoleum or columbarium or any other facility used for burial of human remains. 
"Practice of funeral service" does not include the transportation of human remains by an 
authorized person or the transportation of human remains by the owner of a closed hearse 
or other vehicle used exclusively for the purpose of transporting human remains in a 
sealed container from a licensed funeral establishment where the human remains have 
been prepared for burial or cremation to a location within or without the State. 
A license for the practice of funeral service as used in this chapter is the license given to a 
person who is engaged in the practice of funeral service as age¥e defined in this 
subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows individuals who own closed hearses or other appropriate vehicles to 
transport human remains in sealed containers from a licensed funeral establishment to a 
location in or outside the State without being required to become licensed by the State 
Board of Funeral Service. 
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An Act To Eliminate Fees for Resident Junior Hunters
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0822
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CLARK, CLEARY, CRAY, CURTIS, GIFFORD, JACKSON, THERIAULT, WATSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §11109

Legislative Document 
No. 822 
H.P.619 
House of Representatives, February 20, 2007 
An Act To Eliminate Fees for Resident Junior Hunters 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 16,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representati ve PRATT of Eddington. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CLEARY of Houlton, CRAY of 
Palmyra, CURTIS of Madison, GIFFORD of Lincoln, JACKSON of Allagash, THERIAULT 
of Madawaska, WATSON of Bath. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11109, sub-§3, ~A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §4, 
is further amended to read: 
A. 
A resident junior hunting license, for a person 10 years of age or older and under 
years of age, is $+ free. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the fee for a resident junior hunting license. 
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Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Extend the Coyote Night Hunting Season
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0824
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CLARK, BRYANT, JACKSON, LUNDEEN, WHEELER

Legislative Document 
No. 824 
H.P.621 
House of Representatives, February 20,2007 
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife To Extend the Coyote Night Hunting Season 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 16, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: JACKSON of Allagash, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Sec. 1. Coyote night hunting season. 
Resolved: That the Commissioner of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall amend its rules relating to the coyote night hunting 
season so that there will be no closed season for hunting coyote at night. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this resolve are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to allow 
hunting of coyote at night throughout the year.
Resolve, To Create an Effective Coyote Control Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0823
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CLARK, BRYANT, JACKSON, LUNDEEN, WHEELER

Legislative Document 
No. 823 
H.P.620 
House of Representatives, February 20, 2007 
Resolve, To Create an Effective Coyote Control Program 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 16,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, JACKSON of Allagash, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, 
WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Sec. 1. Coyote control program. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife shall review the existing coyote control program. In reviewing the 
program, the commissioner shaIl establish methods of controlling the coyote population 
and set goals to manage the coyote population; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: 
That the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife shall report the commissioner's findings and recommendations under section 1 
to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by December 30, 2007. 
The Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may submit legislation 
related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
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This resolve directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to review the 
existing coyote control program. The commissioner shall report the commissioner's 
findings and recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife by December 30,2007. The Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife may submit legislature to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature. 
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Resolve, To Create an Effective Coyote Control Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0823
Committee Amendment CA_A_H190 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 620, L.D. 823, "Resolve, To Create an 
Effective Coyote Control Program" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Create an Effective Deer Habitat Enhancement and Coyote 
Control Program' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Deer habitat enhancement and coyote control program. 
Resolved: That the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall establish a 
working group to review existing programs and efforts related to creating, enhancing and 
maintaining critical deer habitat in the State and reducing predation of deer by coyotes. 
In reviewing the programs and efforts, the working group shall look for ways to improve 
and increase wintering habitat for deer and for ways to increase the survivorship of deer 
on a year-round basis. The working group shall also establish methods of controlling 
coyote populations and set goals to manage the coyote populations; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: 
"commissioner's findings and recommendations" and inserting the 
following: 'working group's findings, recommendations and draft legislation' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to 
establish a working group to review existing programs and efforts for creating, enhancing 
and maintaining critical deer habitat in the State and reducing predation of deer by 
coyotes. 
FISCAL ;\"OTE REQUlRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/20107 ;?dac.. 
LD823 
LR 1550(02) 
Resolve, To Create an Effective Coyote Control Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,,4 " 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
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An Act To Allow Special Olympics Maine To Conduct an Open Bass Fishing Tournament
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0825
Committee Amendment CA_A_H230 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to H.P. 622, L.D. 825, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Special Olympics Maine To Conduct an Open Bass Fishing Tournament" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Donate proceeds. An amount equal to 100% of the gross proceeds 
received from the entry fee charged for the tournament conducted under section 1 must be 
either donated to Special Olympics Maine or awarded to participants as prizes.' 
Amend the bill striking out all of section 3. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that 100% instead of 25% of gross proceeds received from 
entry fees for a bass tournament involving Special Olympics Maine be donated to Special 
Olympics Maine or be awarded to participants as prizes. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Inland Waters and Property Owners
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0826
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MOORE

Legislative Document 
No. 826 
H.P.623 
House of Representatives, February 20,2007 
An Act To Protect Inland Waters and Property Owners 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 16,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to loint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to loint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative MOORE of Standish. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to improve the process for getting permits from the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for events on lakes. The process will provide for local input 
and clear guidelines, especially for denials of permits. 
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An Act To Allow Special Olympics Maine To Conduct an Open Bass Fishing Tournament
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0825
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, SHERMAN, BARSTOW, CAIN, CASAVANT, CLARK, CLEARY, CONOVER, CRESSEY, CROCKETT, DRISCOLL, EATON, FINLEY, FLOOD, HILL, HOGAN, MILLS, PATRICK, PEOPLES, PILON, PINKHAM, PRATT, SIROIS, SMITH, SUTHERLAND, THERIAULT, TUTTLE, WEBSTER, WHEELER

Legislative Document 
No. 825 
H.P.622 
House of Representatives, February 20, 2007 
An Act To Allow Special Olympics Maine To Conduct an Open Bass 
Fishing Tournament 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 16,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CAIN of Orono, CASAVANT of Biddeford, 
CLARK of Millinocket, CLEARY of Houlton, CONOVER of Oakland, CRESSEY of Cornish, 
CROCKETT of Augusta, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, EATON of Sullivan, FINLEY of 
Skowhegan, FLOOD of Winthrop, HILL of York, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MILLS of 
Farmington, PATRICK of Rumford, PEOPLES of Westbrook, PILON of Saco, PINKHAM of 
Lexington Township, PRATT of Eddington, SIROIS of Turner, SMITH of Monmouth, 
SUTHERLAND of Chapman, THERIAULT of Madawaska, TUTTLE of Sanford, WEBSTER 
of Freeport, WHEELER of Kittery. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follow!.: 
Sec. 1. 
Open bass tournament. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 12, section 12505, the private nonprofit corporation Special Olympics Maine or a 
successor organization may conduct an open bass tournament on Cobbossee Lake on the 
first Sunday in May of each year. Special Olympics Maine may designate a bass fishing 
club or other entities to sponsor or host the event. 
Sec. 2. Donate proceeds. An amount equal to 25% of the gross proceeds received 
from the entry fee charged for the tournament conducted under section I must be donated 
to Special Olympics Maine. 
Sec. 3. Exempt. The tournament authorized under section 1 is exempt from the 
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 12505 and rules adopted pursuant to that 
section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows Special Olympics Maine to hold an open bass fishing tournament 
every year on the first Sunday in May on Cobbossee Lake. The tournament is exempt 
from the rules that govern open bass fishing tournaments. 
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An Act To Allow Certain Special Education Teachers To Acquire Time from the Maine State Retirement System
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0827
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: DRISCOLL, STRIMLING, CLARK, FAIRCLOTH, JACKSON, PEOPLES, PINGREE, TUTTLE
Amends: 5 MRSA §17752

Legislative Document 
No. 827 
H.P.624 
House of Representatives, February 20, 2007 
An Act To Allow Certain Special Education Teachers To Acquire 
Time from the Maine State Retirement System 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 16,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative DRISCOLL of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, JACKSON of Allagash, 
PEOPLES of Westbrook, PINGREE of North Haven, TUTTLE of Sanford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §17752, sub-§l, ~C is enacted to read: 
C. If a member can provide the board with satisfactory evidence that the member 
performed any work as a teacher of a child with a disability, as defined in Title 20-A, 
section 700 I, subsection I-B, before July I, 1976, in a private or parochial school or 
other school that is not part of a public school system, the member must be granted 
one year of service credit for each year in which any work was performed. Prior 
service credit for this work must be calculated on the basis of school years. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows teachers ·to obtain service credit in the Maine State Retirement 
System for years in which they taught children with disabilities in private schools before 
such children were provided access to the public school system. 
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An Act To Create a Back-to-school Sales Tax-free Weekend Each Year
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0829
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: McLEOD, CEBRA, AYOTTE, BROWNE, FLETCHER, JACOBSEN, LEWIN, SYKES, THIBODEAU, TIBBETTS
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 829 
H.P.626 
House of Representatives, February 20,2007 
An Act To Create a Back-to-school Sales Tax-free Weekend Each 
Year 
(EMERGENCY) 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 16,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative McLEOD of Lee. 
Cosponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, BROWNE of Vassalboro, FLETCHER of Winslow, 
JACOBSEN of Waterboro, LEWIN of Eliot, SYKES of Harrison, THIBODEAU of 
Winterport, TIBBETTS of Columbia. 
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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, tax relief is an issue of great concern to the people of the State; and 
Whereas, this bill exempts from sales tax sales during the 3rd full weekend of 
August, a time when back-to-school shopping occurs; and 
Whereas, this bill provides tax relief and stimulates the State's economy; and 
Whereas, this relief needs to be provided as soon as possible; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§90 is enacted to read: 
90. Third weekend in August. Sales during the 3rd full weekend in August. For 
purposes of this subsection, "weekend" means a contiguous Saturday and Sunday in the 
same month, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and ending at midnight Sunday. 
Sec. 2. Rules. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of 
Revenue Services shall adopt routine technical rules pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to carry out the provisions of Title 36, 
section 1760, subsection 90. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes an annual sales tax-free weekend during the 3rd full weekend of 
August. 
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An Act To Change the Process for Applying for Reimbursement of Fuel Taxes Recei ved by the Clerk of the House on February 16, 2007. Referred to the Committee on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0828
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CURTIS
Amends: 36 MRSA §2908

Legislative Document 
No. 828 
H.P.625 
House of Representatives, February 20, 2007 
An Act To Change the Process for Applying for Reimbursement of 
Fuel Taxes 
Recei ved by the Clerk of the House on February 16, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative CURTIS of Madison. 
Cosponsored by Representative: CRA Y of Palmyra. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §2908, as repealed and replaced by PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. B, §31, 
is amended to read: 
§2908. Refund of tax in certain cases; time limit 
A person who purchases and uses internal combustion engine fuel for any 
commercial use other than in the operation of a registered motor vehicle on the highways 
of this State or, except as provided in section 2910, in the operation of an aircraft and 
who has paid the tax imposed by this chapter on that fuel is entitled to reimbursement in 
the amount of the tax paid, less I ¢ per gallon, upon presenting to the State Tax Assessor a 
sworn statement accompanied by the original invoices or other evidence as the assessor 
may require. The statement must show the total amount of internal combustion engine 
fuel so purchased and used by that person for a commercial use other than in the 
operation of registered motor vehicles on the highways of this State or in the operation of 
aircraft. 
A refund application on a form prescribed by the State Tax Assessor schedule to be 
filed with the income tax return of a person seeking reimbursement pursuant to this 
section must be filed to claim a refund pursuant to this section. Interest must be paid at 
the rate determined pursuant to section 186, calculated from the date of receipt of the 
monthly claim, for all proper claims not paid within 30 days of receipt. Applications for 
refunds must be filed with the assessor within 12 months from the date of purchase. 
All fuel that qualifies for a refund under this section is subject to the use tax imposed 
by chapter 215. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a person who is entitled to a refund of fuel taxes may apply for 
reimbursement of these taxes by filing a refund application on a schedule to be filed with 
that person's income tax return. The bill eliminates the 1 ¢ per gallon reduction in the 
amount of fuel taxes reimbursed and reimburses a person for the total of the eligible 
taxes. It also eliminates provisions regarding interest on unpaid claims and the time for 
filing that are no longer applicable to a refund application filed on a schedule with a 
person's income tax return.
An Act To Permit the Use of Pictorial Graphics and Photographs on Changeable Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0830
Committee Amendment CA_A_H61 (House)
Committee: Transportation, clarifies that a changeable sign may consist only of alphabetic or numeric text on a plain background and may not include any graphic, pictorial or photographic images unless the municipality in which the sign is located adopts an ordinance to the contrary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 627, L.D. 830, Bill, "An Act To Permit 
the Use of Pictorial Graphics and Photographs on Changeable Signs" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph B by striking out all of subparagraph (3) 
(page 2, lines 1 and 2 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'(3) May consist only of alphabetic or numeric text on a plain background and 
may not include any graphic, pictorial or photographic images unless the 
municipality in which the sign is located adopts an ordinance to the contrary and 
notifies the Department of Transportation in writing of that ordinance. If a 
municipal ordinance is adopted, the municipality is responsible for the 
administration of that ordinance.' 
SUMMARY 
The amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Transportation, clarifies that a changeable sign may consist only of alphabetic or numeric 
text on a plain background and may not include any graphic, pictorial or photographic 
images unless the municipality in which the sign is located adopts an ordinance to the 
contrary. Administration of the ordinance is the responsibility of the municipality. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Permit the Use of Pictorial Graphics and Photographs on Changeable Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0830
Committee Amendment CA_B_H62 (House)
Committee: Transportation, clarifies that a changeable sign may consist only of alphabetic or numeric text on a plain background and may not include any graphic, pictorial or photographic images unless the municipality in which the sign is located adopts an ordinance to the contrary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 627, L.D. 830, Bill, "An Act To Permit 
the Use of Pictorial Graphics and Photographs on Changeable Signs" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph B by striking out all of subparagraph (3) 
(page 2, lines 1 and 2 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'(3) May consist only of alphabetic or numeric text on a plain background and 
may not include any graphic, pictorial or photographic images unless the 
municipality in which the sign is located adopts an ordinance to the contrary and 
notifies the Department of Transportation in writing of that ordinance. 
If a 
municipal ordinance is adopted, the municipality is responsible for the 
administration of that ordinance.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3. 
SUMMARY 
The amendment, which is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Transportation, clarifies that a changeable sign may consist only of alphabetic or numeric 
text on a plain background and may not include any graphic, pictorial or photographic 
images unless the municipality in which the sign is located adopts an ordinance to the 
contrary. Administration ofthe ordinance is the responsibility of the municipality. 
The amendment also strikes the repeal of the provision of law that limits displays to 
no more than 50% of the surface area of a changeable sign. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Permit the Use of Pictorial Graphics and Photographs on Changeable Signs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0830
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_A_H177 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "11,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 627, 
L.D. 830, Bill, "An Act To Permit the Use of Pictorial Graphics and Photographs on 
Changeable Signs" 
Amend the amendment in subparagraph (3) in the first line (page 1, line 13 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "only" and inserting the following: 'ooly' and 
by inserting after the following: "plain" the following: 'or colored' 
Amend the amendment in subparagraph (3) in the 2nd line (page 1, line 14 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "not" and inserting the following: 'Ref' and by 
striking out the following: "any" and inserting the following: 'any' 
Amend the amendment by adding at the end the following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Application; existing ordinance. If an ordinance regulating changeable 
signs is in effect on the effective date ofthis Act, that ordinance continues in effect and is 
not superseded by the changes made in this Act. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively." 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies Committee Amendment "B" so that graphic, pictorial or 
photographic images are generally allowed on either a plain or colored background on a 
changeable sign unless a municipal ordinance does not allow those elements. 
SPONSORED BY: ~iO~ 
(Representative BROWNE) 
TOWN: Vassalboro 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Ticket Refunds
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0831
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: ADAMS, BARTLETT, BEAUDOIN, BRYANT, CONNOR, CROCKETT, PATRICK, SILSBY, SMITH

Legislative Document 
No. 831 
H.P.630 
House of Representatives, February 23,2007 
An Act Regarding Ticket Refunds 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ADAMS of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, BRYANT of Windham, CONNOR of Kennebunk, 
CROCKETT of Augusta, PATRICK of Rumford, SILSBY of Augusta, SMITH of Monmouth, 
V ALENTINO of Saco. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 8 MRSA c. 32 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 32 
LARGE VENUES 
§1101. Definitions 
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms 
have the following meanings. 
1. Large venue. "Large venue" means a place of public assembly used for theater, 
concerts, expositions, sports events and other live performances that has at least a 1,000-
person capacity. 
§1102. Tickets 
A ticket for an event in a large venue must display a telephone number that a ticket 
purchaser may call at no cost for information about how to obtain a refund in case of a 
cancellation, postponement, unscheduled charge or another legitimate reason. 
The 
information required by this section must be clearly and legibly printed on the ticket. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a ticket for an event at a venue that has at least a 1,000-person 
capacity have a clearly legible telephone number printed on it for a purchaser to call at no 
cost to obtain refund information. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety To Convene a Working Group To Review the Functioning of College and University Law Enforcement Departments
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0832
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BARSTOW, SCHNEIDER, CAIN, FARRINGTON, FISCHER, GERZOFSKY, SILSBY

Legislative Document 
No. 832 
H.P.631 
House of Representatives, February 23, 2007 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety To Convene a 
Working Group To Review the Functioning of College and 
University Law Enforcement Departments 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, FARRINGTON of Gorham, FISCHER of Presque Isle, 
GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, SILSBY of Augusta. 
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Sec. 1. Convene working group. Resolved: That the Department of Public 
Safety shall convene a working group to review the functioning of college and university 
law enforcement departments. In convening the working group, the department shall 
invite the participation of representatives of colleges or universities, law enforcement 
officers, chiefs of college or university law enforcement departments, the Maine State 
Police, the Maine Chiefs of Police Association and other interested parties. In conducting 
the review, the working group shall examine the roles, responsibilities, jurisdiction and 
benefits of college and university law enforcement departments. The department shall 
report on the results of the study by the working group, including any necessary 
implementing legislation, by January 30, 2008 to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Upon its receipt and review of the recommendations, 
the joint standing committee may submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 
123rd Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Public Safety to convene a working group to 
review the functioning of college and university law enforcement departments. 
Specifically, the working group is directed to examine the roles, responsibilities, 
jurisdiction and benefits of such law enforcement departments. The department is 
directed to report the results of the study to the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal 
Justice and Public Safety by January 30, 2008. 
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An Act To Support the Maine Patent Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0833
Committee Amendment CA_B_H637 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" IS" to H.P. 632, L.D. 833, Bill, "An Act To 
Support the Maine Patent Program" 
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. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Maine Patent Program 0931 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to the Maine Patent Program at the University of 
Maine School of Law. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$250,000 
$250,000 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations section of the bill and 
makes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $250,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 for the 
University of Maine School of Law's Maine Patent Program. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 12/1 9107 
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LD833 
LR2042(04) 
An Act To Support the Maine Patent Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ",8 " 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
Projections 
2010-11 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$250,000 
$0 
$250,000 
$0 
This biIJ includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $250,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 for the University of 
Maine School of Law's Maine Patent Program. 
LR2042(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I 
$0 
$0
An Act To Support the Maine Patent Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0833
Committee Amendment CA_A_H225 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,4 " 
to H.P. 632, L.D. 833, Bill, "An Act To 
Support the Maine Patent Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Maine Patent Program 0931 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to the Maine Patent Program at the University of 
Maine Law School. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$250,000 
$250,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03/07 frac=. 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD833 
LR2042(02) 
An Act To Support the Maine Patent Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
2007-08 
2008-09 
2009-10 
$250,000 
$0 
. $0 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$250,000 
$0 
$0 
LR2042(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
$0
Resolve, To Create a Study Commission To Review and Report on the Possibility of Making All Public School Teachers in Maine Employees of the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0834
Committee Amendment CA_A_H404 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 633, L.D. 834, "Resolve, To Create a 
Study Commission To Review and Report on the Possibility of Making All Public School 
Teachers in Maine Employees of the State" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
FISCAL :\'OTE REQClRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/29/07 frac.. 
LD834 
LR 188(02) 
Resolve, To Create a Study Commission To Review and Report on the Possibility of Making All Public 
School Teachers in Maine Employees of the State 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The general operating expenses of this Commission are projected to be $4,285 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $4,910 in 
fiscal year 2008-09. The Legislature's proposed budget includes $30,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $20,000 in fisc~ 
year 2008-09 for legislative studies. Whether the amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the numbt-, 
of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with the Commissioner serving on the Commission can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRO 188(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Support the Maine Patent Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0833
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FISCHER, HOBBINS, BABBIDGE, BRYANT, CUMMINGS, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 833 
H.P.632 
House of Representatives, February 23, 2007 
An Act To Support the Maine Patent Program 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator HOBBINS of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BRYANT of Windham, Speaker CUMMINGS 
of Portland, Senator: SHERMAN 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. 
University of Maine School of Law 
Maine Patent Program 
Initiative: 
Provides funds to support the Maine Patent Program at the University of 
Maine School of Law 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$250,000 
$250,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
SUMMARY 
The bill makes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $250,000 in fiscal year 
2007-08 for the University of Maine School of Law's Maine Patent Program. 
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An Act
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0838
Committee Amendment CA_A_H197 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 637, 
Protecting the Confidentiality of Prescription Information" 
L.D. 838, Bill, "An Act 
Amend the bill in section I in § I 7 I l-E in subsection 4 in paragraph D in the first line 
(page 2, line 35 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "individual" the following: 'or 
the individual's health care provider' 
Amend the bill in section I in § 17 I l-E in subsection 4 in paragraph E in the first line 
(page 2, line 39 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Transfers" and inserting the 
following: 'The transfer or use of prescription drug information' 
Amend the bill in section I in § I 7 I I -E in subsection 4 in paragraph E in the last line 
(page 2, line 41 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "; and" and inserting the following: 
'.' 
,. 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 17 I 1-E in subsection 4 in paragraph F in the last line 
(page 3, line 2 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "prescriber." and inserting the 
following: 'prescriber; and' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 1711-E in subsection 4 by inserting after paragraph F 
the following: 
'G. The transfer or use of prescription drug information for a purpose listed in 
section 17Il-C, subsection 6, paragraph B, paragraphs D to M and paragraph P, as 
long as the information is not used for a commercial purpose.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment clarifies 
that prescriber information may be used for the following: 
1. Care management communications to an individual's health care provider; 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. ~" to H.P. 637, L.D. 838 
2. Pharmacy reimbursement, prior authorization and formulary compliance, patient 
care management, utilization review, health care research and transfers required by law; 
and 
3. 
Noncommercial purposes for which disclosure is allowed under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 1711-C, subsection 6, paragraph B, paragraphs 0 to M 
and paragraph P. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/25107 
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LD838 
LR 56(02) 
An Act Protecting the Confidentiality of Prescription Information 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4 " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new violations of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of the Attorney General can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR0056(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Provide Immunity from Tort Claims against the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation when Performing Maintenance Operations within the State of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0843
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SIMPSON, DAMON

Legislative Document 
No. 843 
H.P.642 
House of Representatives, February 23,2007 
An Act To Provide Immunity from Tort Claims against the State of 
New Hampshire Department of Transportation when Performing 
Maintenance Operations within the State of Maine 
Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRS A §171 is enacted to read: 
§171. Immunity for State of New Hampshire 
1. Venue. Claims against the State of New Hampshire, its employees or officials for 
damages caused by New Hampshire's maintenance, construction, cleaning, clearing and 
repair of public ways, state-owned railroads and other public transportation-related 
facilities located in Maine must be brought in the Superior Court for the county where 
one or more of the claimants reside or have a principal place of business, or where the 
activity or property that is the subject of the proceeding is located. The court may grant a 
change of venue for good cause shown. 
2. Damages cap. Damages for any claim brought under subsection 1 are limited to 
the cap on liability as expressed in New Hampshire's statutes that may be applicable to 
claims or actions brought against New Hampshire within that state. 
3. Reciprocity. The limitation of liability set out in this section applies only if New 
Hampshire has enacted, no later than the date giving rise to the claim, a statute that 
reciprocally limits Maine's liability for claims brought in New Hampshire. 
4. Limitation. The limitation on recovery by an injured party or parties may not be 
less than the limit expressed in section 8105. 
5. Statute of limitations. A claim permitted under this section is barred from the 
courts of this State unless an action in court is begun within 2 years after the cause of 
action accrues, except that, if the claimant is a minor when the cause of action accrues, 
the action may be brought within 2 years of the minor's attaining 18 years of age. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits claims brought in Maine courts against the State of New Hampshire 
for damages resulting from the maintenance, construction, cleaning, clearing and repair of 
public highways, state-owned railroads and other public transportation facilities. This bill 
limits damage awards to the cap on liability that would apply to the State of New 
Hampshire if the claim had been brought in New Hampshire. 
The limitation on a 
recovery may not be less than the tort liability limit expressed in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 14, section 8105.
An Act To Change the Name of the Division of Labor Market Information Services to the Center for Workforce Research and Information
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0844
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: RECTOR, DIAMOND, AUSTIN, DUNN, JACKSON, LANSLEY, SA VIELLO, SYKES, SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 26 MRSA §1401-A, 26 MRSA §2031

Legislative Document 
No. 844 
H.P.643 
House of Representatives, February 23, 2007 
An Act To Change the Name of the Division of Labor Market 
Information Services to the Center for Workforce Research and 
Information 
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative RECTOR of Thomaston. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, DUNN of Bangor, JACKSON of Allagash, LANSLEY of 
Sabattus, SA VIELLO of Wilton, SYKES of Harrison, Senator: SNOWE-MELLO of 
Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §1401-A, sub-§2, ~F, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. G, 
§ 15, is amended to read: 
F. 
The Division of Labor Market Information Services Center for Workforce 
Research and Information; 
Sec. 2. 26 MRSA §2031, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 665, Pt. DD, §5 and 
affected by § 12, is amended to read: 
3. Interdepartmental review team. An application for funding under the program 
must be reviewed by an interdepartmental review team. The review team consists of 2 
representatives from the Department of Labor, one of whom must be from the Division of 
Labor Market Information Services Center for Workforce Research and Information, and 
representatives from the Department of Economic and Community Development. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the name of the Department of Labor's Division of Labor Market 
Information Services to the Center for Workforce Research and Information. 
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