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An Act To Prohibit Construction Companies from Using Certain Heavy Equipment in Residential Neighborhoods
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0963
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McDONOUGH, DOW, ANNIS, FLETCHER, GERZOFSKY, PATRICK, PENDLETON
Amends: 23 MRSA §3055

Legislative Document 
No. 963 
H.P.723 
House of Representati ves, March 1, 2007 
An Act To Prohibit Construction Companies from Using Certain 
Heavy Equipment in Residential Neighborhoods 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative McDONOUGH of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, FLETCHER of Winslow, GERZOFSKY of 
Brunswick, PATRICK of Rumford, PENDLETON of Scarborough. 
Printed 1m n:l.:yded papt:r 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §3055 is enacted to read: 
§3055. Residential areas 
1. Prohibited equipment. A pavement reclaimer or vibratory roller may not be 
used for the construction, maintenance or repair of a street or road in an area zoned as 
residential. 
2. 
Presumed liability. 
A private general contractor that is responsible for 
construction, maintenance or repair of a road, including blasting, is presumed liable for 
damage to private property, including a structure, that is caused by that activity. This 
subsection does not apply to a municipality or state agency that directly performs 
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construction, maintenance or repair of a road without subcontracting to a private entity. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the use of pavement reclaimers and vibratory rollers in the 
construction, maintenance or repair of a street or road in an area zoned as residential. 
This bill also presumes liability on a general contractor responsible for road construction, 
maintenance or repair if that activity, including blasting, damages private property, with 
the exception of a municipality or state agency that directly performs construction, 
maintenance or repair of a road without subcontracting to a private entity. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 328: Rules Governing the Licensing and Inspection of Farm Cheese, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0965
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 965 
H.P.725 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 328: 
Rules Governing the Licensing and Inspection of Farm Cheese, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen for the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted, 
amended, suspended or repealed by the agency; and 
Whereas, the repeal of the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted 
to the Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final repeal of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Repeal. Resolved: That final repeal of portions of Chapter 328: Rules 
Governing the Licensing and Inspection of Farm Cheese, a provisionally repealed major 
substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited 10 the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of the repeal of portions of Chapter 328: 
Rules Governing the Licensing and Inspection of Farm Cheese, a major substantive rule 
of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources. 
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An Act To Make Part 1 of the Maine Criminal Code Gender-neutral
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0966
Committee Amendment CA_A_H187 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,/r" to H.P. 726, L.D. 966, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Part 1 of the Maine Criminal Code Gender-neutral" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 16 and 17. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
The amendment strikes sections from the bill that pertain to defenses to maintain the 
current statutory language, "defendant." 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 007: Implementation of the Essential Programs and Services Funding Model, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0967
Committee Amendment CA_A_H328 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It" to H.P.727, L.D. 967, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 007: 
Implementation of the Essential Programs and 
Services Funding Model, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the resolve by striking ounection 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Adoption. 
Resolved: 
That final adoption of Chapter 007: 
Implementation of the Essential Programs and Services Funding Model, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized only if the provisionally adopted rule is amended in section 
2, subsection 2.01, paragraph B, subparagraph 2 to require that targeted funds plans for 
implementation of a standards-based system must include a step-by-step action plan, 
developed in consultation with the local teacher association, that includes goals, a 
timeline, a detailed description of the activities that will be undertaken with the use of 
targeted funds and the staffing needed to carry out the activities, a proposed budget and a 
budget narrative. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. The amendment provides that final adoption of the provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule is authorized contingent upon the Department of 
Education amending the provisionally adopted rule to require that targeted funds plans for 
implementation of a standards-based system must include a step-by-step action plan, 
developed in consultation with the local teacher association. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05116/07 ;i!lVae 
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LD967 
LR 2497(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 007: Implementation of the Essential Programs 
and Services Funding Model, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with rulemaking can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR2497(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
Resolve, Regarding Legislative R~view of Chapter 007: Implementation of the Essential Programs and Services Funding Model, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0967
House Amendment HA_B_H597 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "f;" to H.P. 727, L.D. 967, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative R~view of Chapter 007: 
Implementation of the Essential Programs and 
Services Funding Model, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the bill by striking out all ofthe emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill by striking out the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
ble and the emergency clause. 
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TOWN: Calais 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 007: Implementation of the Essential Programs and Services Funding Model, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0967
Senate Amendment SA_A_S287 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 727, L.D. 967, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 007: 
Implementation of the Essential Programs and 
Services Funding Model, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill by striking out the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strike_s.,~~~ergency preamble and the emergency clause. 
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(Senator MILLS, P.t· , 
COUNTY: Somerset 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 007: Implementation of the Essential Programs and Services Funding Model, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0967
House Amendment HA_A_H398 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/I,, to H.P. 727, L.D. 967, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 007: 
Implementation of the Essential Programs and 
Services Funding Model, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "authorized" the following: 'only if the provisionally adopted rule is 
amended in section 2, subsection 2.01, paragraph B, subparagraph (2), division (b) to 
require that the step-by-step action plan be developed in documented consultation with 
the local teacher associations and to require the Commissioner of Education to develop 
the documentation process that must be used in developing the action plan' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that final adoption of the provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule is authorized contingent upon the Department of Education amending the 
provisionally adopted rule to require that targeted funds plans for implementation of a 
standards-based system must include a step-by-step action plan developed in documented 
consultation with the local teacher association and to require the Commissioner of 
Education to develop the docllmentation prQc.es$. 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 007: Implementation of the Essential Programs and Services Funding Model, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0967
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 967 
H.P.727 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 007: 
Implementation of the Essential Programs and Services Funding 
Model, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative NORTON of Bangor for the Department of Education pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Printed on recyl.: led paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. 
Adoption. 
Resolved: 
That final adoption of Chapter 007: 
Implementation of the Essential Programs and Services Funding Model, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to 
the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 007: Implementation of the 
Essential Programs and Services Funding Model, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Education.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 587: In-stream Flow and Water Level Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0968
Committee: Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 968 
H.P.728 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 587: 
In-stream Flow and Water Level Standards, a Major Substantive 
Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor for the Department of 
Environmental Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed under 
Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 587: In-
stream Flow and Water Level Standards, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule 
of the Department of Environmental Protection that has been submitted to the Legislature 
for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, 
is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 587: In-stream 
Flow and Water Level Standards, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection. 
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An Act To Eliminate the Estate Recovery Delayed Claims Exeinption
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0970
Committee Amendment CA_A_H325 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §14

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If" to H.P. 730, L.D. 970, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate the Estate Recovery Delayed Claims Exeinption" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Repeal Delayed Estate Recovery' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §14, sub-§2-I, ~C-l, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. DDD, 
§9 and affected by § 17, is repealed.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title ofthe bill and eliminates delayed estate recovery of 
MaineCare benefits. 
FISCAL ;\OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/23/07 frac:.. 
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LD970 
LR 1061(02) 
An Act To Eliminate the Estate Recovery Delayed Claims Exemption 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill eliminates the provisions of MaineCare estate recovery law that allow the State to recover MaineCare 
expenses from deceased MaineCare recipients whose estates have passed to their spouse or disabled child upon the 
death of that spouse or child. While such recoveries have yet to begin because the federal Centers for Medicare at 
Medicaid Services (CMS) has informed the Department of Health and Human Services that exemption provisions in 
the state's estate recovery law violate the federal Deficit Reduction Act of2005, repealing the state's ability to pursue 
these "delayed estate recoveries" even after the provisions objectionable to the CMS are repealed, could result in costs 
to the MaineCare program in the form of reduced estate recoveries. 
LRI061(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 316, Long Term Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0969
Committee Amendment CA_A_H178 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 729, L.D. 969, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Chapter 316, Long Term Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "authorized." and inserting the following: 'authorized; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 1 and before the emergency clause the 
following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 
Public Utilities - Administrative Division 0184 
Initiative: Provides funds for one Utility Analyst position and general operating expenses 
required to carry out the purposes ofthis resolve. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
2008-09 
1.000 
1.000 
$73,487 
$104,129 
$80,639 
$103,690 
$154,126 
$207,819 
This amendment adds a provision to the resolve to provide allocations of Other 
Special Revenue Funds to carry out the provisions of Chapter 316, Long Term 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 729, L.D. 969 
Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a major substantive rule of the Public Utilities 
Commission. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04118/07 .w-ac 
LD969 
LR 2499(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 316, Long Term Contracting and Resource 
Adequacy, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$154,126 
$207,819 
Projections 
2009-10 
$211,137 
Projections 
2010-11 
$214,620 
The bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations to the Public Utilities Commission of $154, 126 in fiscal 
year 2007-08, $207,819 in fiscal year 2008-09, $211,137 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $214,620 in fiscal year 2010-11 to 
provide funds for one Utility Analyst position and general operating expenses required to carry out the purposes of 
this resolve. 
LR2499(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 316, Long Term Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0969
Committee: Utilities and Energy

Legislative Document 
No. 969 
H.P.729 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 316, Long Term 
Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a Major Substantive Rule of 
the Public Utilities Commission 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative BLISS of South Portland for the Public Utilities Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed under 
Joint Rule 218. 
Primed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 316, Long Term 
Contracting and Resource Adequacy, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of 
the Public Utilities Commission that has been submitted to the Legislature for review 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited Ip the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of Chapter 316, Long Term Contracting 
and Resource Adequacy, a major substantive rule of the Public Utilities Commission. 
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An Act To Amend Certain Animal Health Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0971
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: PIEH, NUTTING, PIOTTI, PRATT
Amends: 7 MRSA §1809

Legislative Document 
No. 971 
H.P.731 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
An Act To Amend Certain Animal Health Laws 
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PIEH of Bremen. 
Cosponsored by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representati ves: CRA Y of Palmyra, PIOTTI of Unity , PRATT of Eddington. 
Printed nn n:l:ydeu pa~r 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §1809, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. B, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
1. Permit required. The commissioner may require a person who imports animals 
or fertile avian eggs into the State to obtain a permit before the time of entry. When a 
permit is required, the permit or permit number must accompany the shipment. The 
commissioner may refuse to grant a permit or may issue one subject to quarantine at 
destination if the animals or fertile avian eggs do not meet importation requirements or do 
not comply with the inland fisheries and wildlife laws and rules adopted by the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife under Title 12, chapter 915, subchapter 15 
or Title 12, section 12102 or 12704. The commissioner may require the owner to have 
those animals or fertile avian eggs tested or examined by a veterinarian at the owner's 
expense. 
The commissioner may release those animals or fertile avian eggs from 
quarantine only after the commissioner is satisfied that they are not a disease threat to 
other animals or humans. 
When an animal is animals or fertile avian eggs are brought into the State without a 
required permit, the commissioner or the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
may condemn the animal and order it euthanized without indemnity or condemn the 
fertile avian eggs and order them destroyed without indemnity. 
SUMMARY 
This bill proposes to add fertile avian eggs to the list of imported animals requiring 
importation permits. 
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An Act To Eliminate the Estate Recovery Delayed Claims Exemption
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0970
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: WEBSTER, MARTIN
Amends: 22 MRSA §14

Legislative Document 
No. 970 
H.P.730 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
An Act To Eliminate the Estate Recovery Delayed Claims 
Exemption 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §14, sub-§2-I, ~C-l, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. DDD, 
§9 and affected by § 17, is amended to read: 
C-l. 
If a claim under this subsection is delayed pursuant to paragraph C, the 
provisions of this paragraph apply to any recovery under paragraph C. 
(1) The following assets are exempt from reco .. 'efY: 
(a) The first $100,000 in value of the estate; and 
(b) The value of any asset of the recipient, including the value of the 
primary residence, that passed to the surviving spouse and )lias later" 
transferred by the spouse for the sole benefit of a child who is blind or 
permanently and totally disabled as defined in 42 United States Code, 
Section 1382c. 
(2) 
The amount of MaineCare benefits paid and recoverable under this 
subsection is a claim against the estate of the spouse or the estate of the child if 
that person received any asset for less than fair market value from the recipient 
while the recipient was receiving MaineCare benefits or from the estate of the 
recipient. 
(3) A claim under this paragraph is enforceable as to the value of the asset on 
the date the asset was received by the spouse or child, less any value actually 
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transferred to the recipient. The amount of the claim is not decreased by the fact 
that the asset has been lost, diminished, sold, encumbered, transferred or the title 
otherwise adversely affected after the date of receipt by the spouse or child. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the current exemption for estate recovery of Mai~Care 
expenditures for the surviving spouses, children or disabled children over the age of 21. 
The federal Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services has informed the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of 
MaineCare Services that this provision is in violation of the Deficit Reduction Act of 
2005.
An Act To Delay the Fiscal Sustainability of the Highway Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0972
Committee Amendment CA_A_H232 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fI " 
to H.P. 732, L.D. 972, Bill, "An Act To Delay 
the Fiscal Sustainability of the Highway Fund" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Approved: 05102/07 Mac:. 
LD972 
LR 614(02) 
An Act To Delay the Fiscal Sustainability of the Highway Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$5,604 
$4,996,221 
Projections 
2009-10 
$5,618 
$5,155,971 
Projections 
2010-11 
$5,618 
$4,995,971 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
$0 
($5,604) 
($4,996,221 ) 
($98,175) 
($5,618) 
($5,155,971 ) 
($98,411) 
($5,618) 
($4,995,971) 
($98,411 ) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Suspending the annual indexing of motor fuels for one year will result in a loss of Highway Fund revenue estimated to 
be $4,996,221 in fiscal year 2008-09 and a General Fund revenue loss estimated to be $5,604 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR0614(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend Certain Animal Health Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0971
Committee Amendment CA_A_H80 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,4" to H.P. 731, L.D. 971, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Certain Animal Health Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section I and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 7 MRS A §1809, as amended by PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. B, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
§1809. Permits for state entry 
1. Permit required. The commissioner may require a person who imports animals 
or avian hatching eggs into the State to obtain a permit before the time of entry. When a 
permit is required, the permit or permit number must accompany the shipment. The 
commissioner may refuse to grant a permit or may issue one subject to quarantine at 
destination if the animals or avian hatching eggs do not meet importation requirements or 
do not comply with the inland fisheries and wildlife laws and rules adopted by the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife under Title 12, chapter 915, subchapter IS 
or Title 12, section 12102 or 12704. The commissioner may require the owner to have 
those animals or avian hatching eggs tested or examined by a veterinarian at the owner's 
expense. 
The commissioner may release those animals or avian hatching eggs from 
quarantine only after the commissioner is satisfied that they are not a disease threat to 
other animals or humans. 
When an animal or avian hatching egg is brought into the State without a required permit, 
the commissioner or the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may condemn 
the animal and order it euthanized without indemnity or condemn the avian hatching egg 
and order it destroyed without indemnity. For purposes of this section, "avian hatching 
egg" means an egg of a bird species that is fertile and handled, transported and stored in a 
manner that maintains its viability. "Avian hatching egg" does not include fertile eggs 
marketed for human consumption. 
2. Rules. The commissioner shall adopt rules to establish importation requirements 
necessary to maintain the health of domestic animals. The commissioner, in consultation 
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with the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, shall maintain a list of animals 
for which a permit is required and conditions under which a permit is required for avian 
hatching eggs prior to entering the State. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter l-I-A 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment defines the term "avian hatching egg" and uses that term in place of 
"fertile avian egg." 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Delay the Fiscal Sustainability of the Highway Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0972
Committee: Transportation
Amends: 36 MRSA §3321

Legislative Document 
No. 972 
H.P.732 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
An Act To Delay the Fiscal Sustainability of the Highway Fund 
Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representati ve MARLEY of Portland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §3321, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 688, §8, is amended 
to read: 
1. Generally. Beginning in ~ 
2009, and each calendar year thereafter, the excise 
tax imposed upon internal combustion engine fuel pursuant to section 2903, subsection 1 
and the excise tax imposed upon distillates pursuant to section 3203, subsection 1 are 
subject to an annual rate of adjustment pursuant to this section. On or about February 
15th of each year, the State Tax Assessor shall calculate the adjusted rates by multiplying 
the rates in effect on the calculation date by an inflation index as computed in subsection 
2. The adjusted rates must then be rounded to the nearest 1110 of a cent and become 
effective on the first day of July immediately following the calculation. The assessor 
shall publish the annually adjusted fuel tax rates and shall provide all necessary forms and 
reports to suppliers, distributors and retail dealers. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §3321, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 688, §8, is amended 
to read: 
2. Method of calculation; inflation index defined. The inflation index for 2003 is 
l.11 g, representing annual inflation adjustments for the years 1999 to 2002, inclusi'le. 
Starting in :W04 2009 and every year thereafter, the inflation index is the Consumer Price 
Index as defined in section 5402, subsection 1 for the calendar year ending on the 
December 31 st immediately preceding the calculation date, divided by the Consumer 
Price Index for the prior calendar year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill delays the adjustment for inflation of the excise tax on internal combustion 
engine fuel and distillates for one year until 2009. 
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An Act To Amend the Certification Requirements for Special-purpose School Teachers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0974
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: NASS, STRIMLING, CUMMINGS, LANSLEY, MOORE, RECTOR, RICHARDSON, COURTNEY, TURNER
Amends: 20-A MRSA §13011

Legislative Document 
No. 974 
H.P.734 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Certification Requirements for Special-
purpose School Teachers 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative NASS of Acton. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, LANSLEY of Sabattus, MOORE of 
Standish, RECTOR of Thomaston, RICHARDSON of Carmel, Senators: COURTNEY of 
York, NASS of York, TURNER of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §13011, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. 
Teachers in special education or regional alternative educational 
programs. The state board shall by rule allow a teacher in a regional special education 
or regional alternative educational program or school approved by the commissioner in 
accordance with section 250 I or section 7253 to meet certification requirements by 
substituting demonstrated life experience or work experience for course work or other 
applicable education requirements. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine 
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the State Board of Education to adopt rules allowing a teacher in a 
regional special education or regional alternative educational program or school to meet 
certification requirements by substituting demonstrated life experience or work 
experience for course work or other applicable education requirements.
An Act To Address the Funding Needs of Air and Ground Emergency Medical Services
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0977
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PINGREE, McCORMICK, BARSTOW, BEAUDOIN, CUMMINGS, EMERY, FISCHER, WATSON, DOW, MITCHELL

Legislative Document 
No. 977 
H.P.737 
House of Representatives, March 2,2007 
An Act To Address the Funding Needs of Air and Ground 
Emergency Medical Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PINGREE of North Haven. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, Speaker CUMMINGS of 
Portland, EMERY of Cutler, FISCHER of Presque Isle, WATSON of Bath, Senators: DOW of 
Lincoln, MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
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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. 
The purpose of this bill is to address the funding needs for the provision of air and 
ground emergency medical services in the State to provide for reimbursement of services 
provided by emergency and critical care emergency medical service providers. 
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An Act To Amend the Process for Making Certain Changes to State-owned Land
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0978
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, BRYANT, RICHARDSON, SAVIELLO, MARTIN
Amends: 12 MRSA §598-C

Legislative Document 
No. 978 
H.P.738 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Process for Making Certain Changes to State-
owned Land 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: RICHARDSON of Carmel, SAVIELLO of Wilton, Senator: MARTIN of 
Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §598-C is enacted to read: 
§598-C. Legislative approval for changes to designated lands 
An agency of State Government may not significantly alter a building, close or 
significantly alter the ease of access to a body of water or permanently close, discontinue 
or alter the location of a road within lands designated under section 598-A without 
legislative approval. A public hearing must be held prior to legislative action. This 
section does not apply to agency activities that substantially alter the use of designated 
lands within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 23. 
SUMMARY 
II 
This bill requires legislative approval, including a public hearing, before a building is 
significantly altered, access to a body of water is altered or closed or a road is closed or 
altered on designated lands by an agency of State Government.
An Act To Adjust the Calculation of the Essential Programs and Services Pupil Count to Accurately Reflect Population Change
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0979
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TARDY

Legislative Document 
No. 979 
H.P.739 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
An Act To Adjust the Calculation of the Essential Programs and 
Services Pupil Count to Accurately Reflect Population Change 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative TARDY of Newport. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRS A §15674, sub-§l, ~C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 504, Pt. A, 
§6, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
C. The greatest of the 6 pupil counts for April 1 st and October 1 st of the 3 most 
recent calendar years prior to the year of funding, reported in accordance with section 
6004, including the counts of students enrolled in an alternative program and counted 
in accordance with section 51 04-A. 
Sec. 2. 20-A MRS A §15674, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 504, Pt. A, §6, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the pupil count calculation in determining school operating costs for 
essential programs and services by calculating the greatest of the 6 pupil counts for April 
st and October 1 st of the 3 most recent calendar years prior to funding, as opposed to the 
average of the 2 and 6 pupil counts for April 1 st and October 1 st of the most recent 
calendar year prior to funding.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0980
Committee Amendment CA_A_H366 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 740, L.D. 980, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing the Burial or Cremation of Certain Persons" 
Amend the bill by incorporating t~e attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05109/07 ;tp'ae. 
123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE ( 
LD980 
LR 1840(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Burial or Cremation of Certain Persons 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
The municipalities administer the General Assistance program and the Department of Health and Human Services 
reimburses 50% of the direct cost. If a municipality reaches it's threshold, which is .0003% of it's tax value, the 
reimbursement is 90%. If siblings are removed from the list of relatives who are responsible for burial or crema' 
costs and the municipal cost goes up for these activities state reimbursement costs will go up as well. The amount of 
increased reimbursement by the state can not be predicted. 
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An Act Concerning the Supervision of Nursing Support Staff
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0981
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY, CONNOR, GROSE, PENDLETON
Amends: 32 MRSA §2205-B

Legislative Document 
No. 981 
H.P.741 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
An Act Concerning the Supervision of Nursing Support Staff 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CONNOR of Kennebunk, GROSE of Woolwich, 
PENDLETON of Scarborough. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §2205-B, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Supervision of support staff. A certified nurse practitioner may delegate to the 
employees or support staff of the certified nurse practitioner certain activities relating to 
advanced practice registered nursing carried out by custom and usage when the activities 
are under the control of the certified nurse practitioner. The certified nurse practitioner 
delegating these activities to such persons is legally liable for the activities of those 
persons, and any person in this relationship is considered the certified nurse practitioner's 
agent when performing such delegated activities. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a certified nurse practitioner to delegate certain activities relating to 
advanced practice registered nursing to employees or support staff when those activities 
are carried out by custom and usage and are under the control of the certified nurse 
practitioner, who is legally liable for their activities.
An Act To More Clearly Define Maple Syrup
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0983
Committee Amendment CA_A_H39 (House)
Amends: 7 MRSA §892-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 743, L.D. 983, Bill, "An Act To More 
Clearly Define Maple Syrup" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the amended definition of the term "maple syrup" in this legislation must 
be in effect for the 2007 maple syrup marketing season; 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. 7 MRSA §892-A, sub-§l, ~, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 326, §2, is 
amended to read: 
D. 
"Maple syruP.:' which may also be spelled "maple sirop" or "maple sirup," 
means the liquid derived by concentration and heat treatment of the sap of the maple 
tree trees, (Acer) or by the solution in water of maple sugar or maple concentrate 
made from such sap. The solids content of maple syrup may not be less than 66% by 
weight or more than 69% by weight, as measured in Brix units at a temperature of 68 
degrees Fahrenheit. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. ' 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A, to H.P. 743, L.D. 983 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and makes a number of technical corrections to the 
revised definition of "maple syrup" proposed in the bill. The amendment also makes the 
bill an emergency, so that the revised definition will be in effect for and apply to maple 
syrup marketed this year. 
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An Act To Encourage Youth Hunting
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0982
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CARTER, SHERMAN, JACKSON, PRATT, SAVAGE, TIBBETTS
Amends: 12 MRSA §11402, 12 MRSA §11751-A

Legislative Document 
No. 982 
H.P.742 
House of Representatives, March 2, 2007 
An Act To Encourage Youth Hunting 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CARTER of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: JACKSON of Allagash, PRATT of Eddington, SAVAGE of Falmouth, 
TIBBETTS of Columbia. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11402, sub-§4, ~C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
C. Establish a youth deer hunting day. Notwithstanding section 11501, subsection 2, 
the rules may not preclude a person who takes a deer on youth deer hunting day from 
further hunting for deer, and the rules must allow the person to take an additional 
deer during other open deer seasons. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §11751-A, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A. Exception. Notwithstanding subsection 3, a person who takes a turkey on 
youth spring wild turkey hunting day as established by department rule is not precluded 
from further hunting for turkey and may take an additional turkey during turkey hunting 
season. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person who takes a deer on youth deer hunting day to take one 
additional deer during other open deer seasons. The bill also allows a person who takes a 
turkey on youth spring wild turkey hunting day to take an additional turkey during turkey 
hunting season.