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An Act To Protect Children from Lead Exposure by Requiring Sufficient Notice of Renovations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0555
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: HINCK, ROTUNDO, BABBIDGE, BARSTOW, BEAUDETTE, EBERLE, FLETCHER, HAYES, PLUMMER, SAMSON
Amends: 38 MRSA §1298

Legislative Document 
No. 555 
H.P.433 
House of Representatives, February 5,2007 
An Act To Protect Children from Lead Exposure by Requiring 
Sufficient Notice of Renovations 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HINCK of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BARSTOW of Gorham, BEAUDETTE of 
Biddeford, EBERLE of South Portland, FLETCHER of Winslow, HAYES of Buckfield, 
PLUMMER of Windham, SAMSON of Auburn. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1298 is enacted to read: 
§1298. Child-occupied structure 
A person who engages in an activity involving lead-based paint, or engages in an 
activity that has a risk of creating a lead hazard, in a residential structure in which a child 
lives must give notice of the activity by posting a sign on the structure and by certified 
mail to every household in the structure at least 30 days before the activity is performed. 
Notice under this section may be given at least 7 days before the activity is performed if 
each adult who lives in the structure signs an acknowledgment and waiver form for that 
particular activity. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a person to give to every household in a residential structure 30 
days' notice by posting and by certified mail of an activity involving lead-based paint or 
that has a risk of creating a lead hazard if the structure is child-occupied. The notice may 
be a 7 days' notice if each adult who lives in the structure signs an acknowledgment and 
waiver form. 
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Resolve, To Reduce the Size of State Government by Four Percent
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0556
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: JOY, MILLS, ANNIS, COTTA, JACOBSEN, LEWIN, MOORE, SA VIELLO, THOMAS

Legislative Document 
No. 556 
H.P.434 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
Resolve, To Reduce the Size of State Government by Four Percent 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JOY of Crystal. 
Cosponsored by Senator MILLS of Somerset and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, COTTA of China, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, 
LEWIN of Eliot, MOORE of Standish, SA VIELLO of Wilton, THOMAS of Ripley, 
V AUGHAN of Durham. 
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Sec. 1. 
State departments directed to conduct evaluation of operations 
for cost savings. Resolved: That each state department shall evaluate its operations 
to determine if any of its programs or personnel could be reduced by 4%. 
When 
conducting this evaluation, each department shall consider reducing those programs or 
personnel, including those employees eligible for retirement, the reduction of which 
would have the least impact on the ability of the department to complete its mission. 
Each department shall report the results of its evaluation and any potential cost savings to 
the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial SerVices by December 15, 2007. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs each state department to conduct an evaluation of its operations 
to determine if any of its programs and personnel could be reduced by 4% without 
affecting the ability of the department to complete its mission. Each department shall 
report the results of its evaluation and any potential cost savings to the Commissioner of 
Administrative and Financial Services by December 15,2007.
Resolve, To Reduce the Size of State Government by Four Percent
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0556
Committee Amendment CA_A_H37 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A, to H.P. 434, L.D. 556, "Resolve, To Reduce the 
Size of State Government by Four Percent" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Achieve Cost Savings of 7% in State Government' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 3 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "4%" and inserting the following: '7%' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "by December 15, 2007" and inserting the following: 'at a date to be 
detennined by the commissioner that is consistent with the supplemental budget process' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, changes the savings percentage that 
state departments should look for from 4% to 7% and changes the reporting date from 
December 15, 2007 to a date set by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial 
Services that is consistent with the supplemental budget process. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03119107 frac. 
LD556 
LR 1669(02) 
Resolve, To Reduce the Size of State Government by Four Percent 
Fiscal Note for Committe Amendment ,A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs associated with directing each state department to report the results of its evaluation to reduce its 
operation by 7% to the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services by a date that is 
consistent with the supplemental budget process can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. As the bill 
requires only evaluation and reporting, the fiscal note makes no comment on the effects of implementation, including 
potential savings. 
LR1669(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Valuation of Land wit'~ Buffer Areas Established under the Natural I 1 Resources Protection Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0559
Committee Amendment CA_A_H505 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §701-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/J.,, to H.P. 437, L.D. 559, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Valuation of Land wit'~ Buffer Areas Established under the Natural 
I 1 
Resources Protection Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §701-A, first" as amended by PL 1999, c. 478, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
In the assessment of property, assessors in determining just value are to define this 
term in a manner that recognizes only that value arising from presently possible land use 
alternatives to which the particular parcel of land being valued may be put. In 
detennining just value, assessors must consider all relevant factors, including without 
limitation, the effect upon value of any enforceable restrictions to which the use of the 
land may be subjected including the effect on value of designation of land as significant 
wildlife habitat under Title 38, section 480-BB, current use, physical depreciation, sales 
in the secondary market, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence. 
Restrictions include but are not limited to zoning restrictions limiting the use of land, 
subdivision restrictions and any recorded contractual provisions limiting the use of lands. 
The just value of land is determined to arise from and is attributable to legally permissible 
use or uses only.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that designation of land as significant wildlife habitat is one 
of the relevant factors that must be considered by local tax assessors when determining 
the just value of land. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Valuation orLand within ButTer Areas Established under the Natural Resources Protection Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0559
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: JOY, ANNIS, JACOBSEN, MOORE, RICHARDSON, SA VIELLO
Amends: 36 MRSA §1106-A

Legislative Document 
No. 559 
H.P.437 
House of Representatives, February 5,2007 
An Act Regarding the Valuation orLand within ButTer Areas 
Established under the Natural Resources Protection Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JOY of Crystal. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, 
MOORE of Standish, RICHARDSON of Carmel, SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as foHows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA § 11 02, sub-§6, ~, as amended by PL 1989, c. 748, § 1, is 
further amended to read: 
D. 
Preserving wildlife or wildlife habitat, including land and buffer areas 
designated by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as significant wildlife 
habitat under Title 38, section 480-BB. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §1106-A, sub-§2, ~, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 452, §9, is 
amended to read: 
B. 
Permanently protected open space land is and land and buffer areas designated 
by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as significant wildlife habitat 
under Title 38, section 480-BB are eligible for the reduction set in paragraph A and 
an additional 30%. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that land and buffer areas designated by the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife as significant wildlife habitat under the natural resources 
protection laws may be classified as open space land and taxed at their current use value 
for property tax purposes. If a current use value is not available, the land may receive a 
reduction in just value for property tax purposes of at least 50%. 
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An Act To Adopt a Flat Corporate Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0562
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MILLS
Amends: 36 MRSA §5200

Legislative Document 
No. 562 
S.P.174 
February 5, 2007 
An Act To Adopt a Flat Corporate Income Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5200, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2005, c. 618, §6 and 
affected by §22, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
1. Imposition and rate of tax. A tax is imposed for each taxable year at the rate of 
8.5% on the Maine net income of each taxable corporation and on each group of 
corporations that derives income from a unitary business carried on by 2 or more 
members of an affiliated group. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the 4-tiered corporate income tax rate and replaces it with a flat rate 
of 8.5%, which is intended to produce the same amount of revenue. 
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An Act To Move the Primary Election from June to September
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0563
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: COURTNEY, HOT HAM, DOW, HASTINGS, PERRY, PLOWMAN, SCHNEIDER, CRESSEY, VALENTINO
Amends: 21-A MRSA §339

Legislative Document 
No. 563 
S.P. 175 
February 5, 2007 
An Act To Move the Primary Election from June to September 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative HOT HAM of Dixfield and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DOW of Lincoln, HASTINGS of Oxford, PERRY of Penobscot, PLOWMAN of 
Penobscot, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representatives: CRESSEY of Cornish, VALENTINO 
of Saco. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §339, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 161, §6, is amended to read: 
. §339. Time and nature of election 
The primary election shall must be held on the 2nd Tuesday of J.ufle September of 
each general election year and is considered to be a separate election for each party wJ:He.h 
that takes part in it. 
This includes the duties of public officials in announcing the 
election, providing forms and ballots, keeping records and any other matter necessary to 
effect the purpose of a primary election. A primary election sl\alt must be conducted the 
same as the general election, as nearly as practicable, for each party. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the date of the primary election from the 2nd Tuesday in June to the 
2nd Tuesday in September. 
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Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Establish a Rest Area on U.S. Route 9 between Calais and Brewer
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0561
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: RA YE, EMERY, TURNER, McFADDEN, PERRY, TIBBETTS

Legislative Document 
No. 561 
S.P.173 
February 5, 2007 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Establish a 
Rest Area on U.S. Route 9 between Calais and Brewer 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representative EMERY of Cutler and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: TURNER ofCumberIand, Representatives: McFADDEN of Dennysville, PERRY of 
Calais, TIBBETTS of Columbia. 
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Sec. 1. 
Rest area. Resolved: That the Department of Transportation shall 
establish and maintain a rest area with modern sanitary facilities at the approximate 
halfway point on u.s. Route 9 between the cities of Brewer and Calais. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to establish and maintain a rest 
area with bathroom facilities on u.s. Route 9 approximately halfway between the cities 
of Brewer and Calais.
An Act To Remove the Sunset on the Exemption of Internet Services from Auctioneer Licensure Requirements
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0565
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: BROMLEY, RECTOR
Amends: 32 MRSA §286

Legislative Document 
No. 565 
S.P. 177 
February 5,2007 
An Act To Remove the Sunset on the Exemption of Internet Services 
from Auctioneer Licensure Requirements 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative RECTOR of Thomaston. 
Pnnted un n:f.:ydt'u papt'r 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
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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, current law provides an exemption from auctioneering licensing 
requirements for a person who receives goods pursuant to a contract to sell those goods 
over the Internet; and 
Whereas, the exemption is scheduled to terminate May 15, 2007; and 
Whereas, that date will pass prior to the statutory adjournment date of the First 
Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature, which will create uncertainty as to the 
application of the auctioneering laws; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
II 
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. 32 MRSA §286, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 349, § 1, is amended to 
read: 
8. Contracted Internet services. This chapter does not apply to an individual who 
takes possession of goods pursuant to a contract for the exclusive purpose of selling those 
goods over the Internet, unless otherwise licensed under this chapter. 
This subsection is repealed May 15, 2007. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides an exemption from licensing as an auctioneer for a person who 
contracts to sell goods over the Internet. The exemption is scheduled to expire on May 
15,2007. 
This bill removes the sunset of the exemption. 
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An Act To Increase the Property Tax Exemption for Certain Veterans and Surviving Spouses
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0566
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: RA YE, SCHNEIDER, MILLS, PIOTTI, HASTINGS, NASS, PERRY, WESTON, EMERY, KNIGHT, LANSLEY, SA VIELLO

Legislative Document 
S.P.178 
An Act To Increase the Property Tax Exemption for Certain 
Veterans and Surviving Spouses 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
No. 566 
February 5,2007 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representative MILLS of Farmington, 
Representative PIOTTI of Unity and Senators: HASTINGS of Oxford, NASS of York, PERRY 
of Penobscot, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: EMERY of Cutler, KNIGHT of 
Livermore Falls, LANSLEY of Sabattus, SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRS A §653, sub-§l, ~C, as amended by PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. MMM, 
§ 1 and affected by §2, is further amended to read: 
C. 
The estates up to the just value of ~ 
$15,000, having a taxable situs in the 
place of residence, of veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States: 
(1) 
During any federally recognized war period, including the Korean 
Campaign, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War and the periods from August 
24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 and December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990, or who 
were awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, when they have reached 
the age of 62 years or when they are receiving any form of pension or 
compensation from the United States Government for total disability, service-
connected or nonservice-connected, as a veteran. A veteran of the Vietnam War 
must have served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, any part of 
which occurred after February 27, 1961 and before May 8, 1975 unless the 
veteran died in service or was discharged for a service-connected disability after 
that date. "Persian Gulf War" means service on active duty on or after August 2, 
I 990 and before or on the date that the United States Government recognizes as 
the end of that war period; or 
(2) Who are disabled by injury or disease incurred or aggravated during active 
military service in the line of duty and are receiving any form of pension or 
compensation from the United States Government for totaL service-connected 
disability. 
The exemptions provided in this paragraph apply to the property of that veteran, 
including property held in joint tenancy with that veteran's spouse or held in a 
revocable living trust for the benefit of that veteran. 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to property tax years beginning on or after 
April 1,2007. 
SUMMARY 
This biIl increases the property tax exemption from $5,000 to $15,000 provided to the 
estates of veterans who served in specified federally recognized war periods. 
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An Act To Expand Tax Incentives for Conservation Easements
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0567
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: NASS, KOFFMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 567 
S.P. l79 
February 5, 2007 
An Act To Expand Tax Incentives for Conservation Easements 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator NASS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRS A §S122, sub-§2, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
Y. To the extent included in federal adjusted gross income, an amount equal to the 
deduction for a qualified conservation contribution allowed under the provisions of 
Section 170 of the Code as of January I, 2007 without regard to any federal 
expiration dates that apply to that Section. 
Sec. 2. Application date. This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after 
January 1,2007. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes an income tax deduction for contributions of conservation 
II 
easements that quality for a federal charitable deduction. This deduction ,continues under 
state law even if the federal deduction expires, as currently scheduled, at the end of 2007. 
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An Act To Reduce Maine's Income Tax Rates by 50 Percent
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0569
Committee Amendment CA_A_S298 (Senate)

Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 181, L.D. 569, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce Maine's Income Tax Rates by 50 Percent" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 8 the following: 
'Sec. 9. Transfer of unallocated funds. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 1585, the State Budget Officer is authorized to transfer the 
unallocated funds appropriated in section 10 by financial order to the Personal Services or 
All Other line categories of the Maine Revenue Services General Fund program upon the 
recommendation of the Executive Director of the Maine Revenue Services within the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services. Funds transferred pursuant to this 
section must be considered an adjustment to appropriations in fiscal year 2007-08 and 
2008-09. 
Sec. 10. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services - Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides funds for the administrative costs associated with reducing income tax 
2S 
rates by 50%. 
GENERAL FUND 
Unallocated 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$150,000 
$150,000 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
$100,000 
$100,000 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 181, L.D. 569 
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This amendment provides for the transfer of unallocated funds and adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/10107 
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LD569 
LR 1469(02) 
An Act To Reduce Maine's Income Tax Rates by 50 Percent 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''/I " 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
Projections 
2010-11 
$823,224,607 
$649,558,612 
$672,514,967 
$696,040,731 
$150,000 
$100,000 
$100,000 
$100,000 
($823,074,607) ($649,458,612) ($672,414,967) ($695,940,731) 
($45,147,553) 
($35,624,312) 
($36,883,521) 
($38,173,964) 
The General Fund revenue loss associated with a 50% reduction in income tax rates is estimated to be $823,074,607 in 
fiscal year 2007-08 and $649,458,612 in fiscal year 2008-09. This bill also includes a General Fund appropriation of 
$150,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $100,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 for Maine Revenue Services' administrative costs. 
LR1469(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Beef Producers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0571
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: THERIAULT, BROWNE, CARTER, JACKSON, LUNDEEN, PATRICK, PIOTTI, THOMAS
Amends: 12 MRSA §12404

Legislative Document 
No. 571 
H.P.438 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Protect Beef Producers 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CARTER of Bethel, JACKSON of 
Allagash, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PATRICK of Rumford, PIOTTI of Unity, THOMAS of 
Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12404, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. Moose. This subsection applies to the taking or killing of moose on property 
where cattle are kept, whether the property is owned or leased. 
A. Notwithstanding section 1240 I, an owner of cattle under this subsection is not 
required to catch moose in the act of damaging property or worrying cattle. The 
owner of cattle shall document, by reporting to a warden, 3 or more incidents of 
damage, after which the owner may kill moose found anywhere and at any time on 
property occupied by cattle. 
B. An owner of cattle may employ an agent to kill moose pursuant to paragraph A 
after receiving written permission from a warden. The warden may either issue a 
certificate or, at the request of the person who killed the moose, remove the moose 
from the property. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person to take or kill moose that are damaging property where 
cattle are kept or worrying the cattle on that property. 
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An Act To Fund the Western Maine Career Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0572
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MILLS, GOOLEY, PATRICK, PINEAU, SAVIELLO, SIMPSON

Legislative Document 
No. 572 
H.P.439 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Fund the Western Maine Career Centers 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative MILLS of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Senator GOOLEY of Franklin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: PATRICK of Rumford, PINEAU of Jay, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SIMPSON 
of Auburn, Senator: MILLS of Somerset. 
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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, the loss of federal funds threatens the career centers in Wilton, Rumford 
and South Paris with immediate closure; 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. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Employment Services Activity 0852 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to sustain the career centers in Wilton, Rumford and 
South Paris. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2006-07 
$350,000 
$350,000 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $350,000 in fiscal year 
2006-07 to sustain the career centers in Wilton, Rumford and South Paris.
An Act To Fund the Western Maine Career Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0572
Senate Amendment SA_A_S361 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 439, L.D. 572, Bill, "An Act To Fund the 
Western Maine Career Centers" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
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. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Employment Services Activity 0852 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to sustain the career centers in Wilton, Rumford and 
South Paris. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Amend the bill by striking out all ofthe emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This amendment strikes the emergency pream~ and clause from the bill and 
eliminates the one-time General Fund appropriatier oq;350,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 
and provides a one-time Gel)er~ F\lnd app!ppriati~f ofS15,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 to 
sustain the career centers in ~. tcfj[R f¢d and ,.Slouth Paris. 
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(Senator ROTUN 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/20107 ;t!;?ac:.. 
LD572 
LR 1986(03) 
An Act To Fund the Western Maine Career Centers 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2006-07 
2007-08 
2008-09 
($350,000) 
$15,000 
$0 
($350,000) 
$15,000 
$0 
Projections 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
This amendment eliminates the General Fund cost of the bill of $350,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 and increases the 
General Fund cost by $15,000 in fiscal year 2007-08. 
LR1986(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Funding for the State's Immunization Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0574
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MILLER, MARRACHE, CAMPBELL, FINLEY, LEWIN, WALKER

Legislative Document 
No. 574 
H.P.441 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Increase Funding for the State's Immunization Program 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative MILLER of Somerville. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, FINLEY of Skowhegan, LEWIN of Eliot, 
W ALCOIT of Lewiston, WALKER of Lincolnville. 
Printed nil n~c)ded paper 
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 budget for the State's immunization program faces a gap of 
. approximately $6,000,000 if it continues providing vaccine supplies at the current level; 
and 
Whereas, the pressure on the budget of the immunization program has required the 
Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention to provide vaccine supplies only to health care providers serving the most 
high-risk populations; and 
Whereas, Maine's immunization program should encourage administration of 
vaccines as a part of a total preventive health care program, so as to provide effective 
entry into a continuous and comprehensive primary care system; and 
Whereas, Maine's public health system should ensure that there is no financial 
barrier to routine childhood vaccinations or annual influenza vaccinations for Maine 
citizens; 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. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
Initiative: Provides funds for the State's immunization program to provide vaccines in 
accordance with guidelines established by the federal Department of Health and Human 
Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
2008-09 
4.000 
4.000 
$228,000 
$239,400 
$6,000,000 
$6,000,000 
$6,228,000 
$6,239,400 
I 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
The bill provides funding for the State's immunization program so that the program 
can provide vaccines to adults and children according to guidelines established by the 
federal Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention . 
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An Act To Expand Jurisdictions of Municipal Housing Authorities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0575
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DRISCOLL, STRIMLING, BABBIDGE, BEAUDETTE, BURNS, PEOPLES, BARTLETT
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4722, 30-A MRSA §4741

Legislative Document 
No. 575 
H.P.442 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Expand Jurisdictions of Municipal Housing Authorities 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DRISCOLL of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, BURNS of 
Berwick, PEOPLES of Westbrook, Senator: BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4722, sub-§l, W, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 
and Pt. C, §106 and amended by PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is 
further amended to read: 
F. 
Act as the public agency of the State for the purpose of accepting federal funds 
or other assistance, or funds or other assistance from any other source, in relation to 
housing activity in those areas aRe for tHose projeets aHtHorizee HReer seetioR 474 1, 
sHBseetioR 2 aRe otHer relevaRt pFOvisioRs of tHis eHapter, except that municipal 
authorities have exclusive jurisdiction to administer federal funds for tenant-based 
housing assistance payments pursuant to 42 United States Code, Section 1437f, for 
projects authorized under section 4741, subsection 2; 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §4741, sub-§8-A is enacted to read: 
8-A. 
Federal funds. Within its area of operation and within the boundaries of 
contiguous communities, to accept federal funds for the administration of tenant-based 
housing assistance payments pursuant to 42 United States Code, Section 1437f, for those 
projects authorized under subsection 2; 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides municipal housing authorities with the exclusive authority to 
administer federal funds within their areas of operation and within the boundaries of 
contiguous communities for the operation and management of housing projects. 
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An Act Concerning the Transport of Inmates in the Custody of the Sheriff
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0577
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: PLUMMER, DIAMOND, BRYANT, GERZOFSKY, HANLEY, PERCY, ROBINSON, TIBBETTS, DAMON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §1501

Legislative Document 
No. 577 
H.P.444 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act Concerning the Transport of Inmates in the Custody of the 
Sheriff 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PLUMMER of Windham. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HANLEY of Gardiner, 
PERCY of Phippsburg, ROBINSON of Raymond, TIBBETTS of Columbia, Senator: DAMON 
of Hancock. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §1501, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. 
Transport of prisoners. The sheriff s custody and charge of a prisoner in a 
county jail under this section includes the authority to transport a prisoner to or from a 
court if that prisoner's presence is required in the court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that a county sheriffs custody and charge of prisoners includes the 
authority to transport a prisoner to and from a court if that prisoner's presence is required 
in the court. 
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An Act To Help Maine People Be Informed Medical Consumers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0578
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PRIEST, SULLIVAN, BRAUTIGAM, CANAVAN, GERZOFSKY, GROSE, WEBSTER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4306

Legislative Document 
No. 578 
H.P.445 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Help Maine People Be Informed Medical Consumers 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CANAVAN of Waterville, GERZOFSKY of 
Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, SA V AGE of Falmouth, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Printed on fel.:)'ded paptr 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §4306, as amended by PL 1999, c. 742, § 15, is further 
amended to read: 
§4306. Enrollee choice of primary care provider 
A carrier offering a managed care plan shall allow enrollees to choose their own 
primary care providers, as allowed under the managed care plan's rules, from among the 
panel of participating providers made available to enrollees under the managed care plan's 
rules. A carrier shall allow physicians, and certified nurse practitioners who have been 
approved by the State Board of Nursing to practice advanced practice registered nursing 
without the supervision of a physician pursuant to Title 32, section 2102, subsection 2-A, 
to serve as primary care providers for managed care plans. A carrier is not required to 
contract with certified nurse practitioners or physicians as primary care providers in any 
manner that exceeds the access and provider network standards required in this chapter or 
chapter 56, or any rules adopted pursuant to those chapters. A carrier HHt5t shall allow 
IS 
enrollees in a managed care plan to change primary care providers without good cause at 
least once annually and to change with good cause as necessary. A carrier shall provide 
reimbursement under a managed care plan for an initial consultation by an enrollee with a 
maximum of 3 primary care providers in a 12-month period to assist an enrollee with 
choosing a primary care provider. 
When an enrollee fails to choose a primary care 
provider, the carrier may assign the enrollee a primary care provider located in the same 
geographic area in which the enrollee resides. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for an initial 
consultation with a primary care provider to assist an enrollee in selecting a primary care 
provider. The bill requires carriers to provide coverage for a maximum of 3 such visits 
for an enrollee in a 12-month period. 
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Resolve, To Extend Fall Fishing Opportunities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0579
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HOLMAN, COURTNEY, CLARK, KNIGHT, MILLS, NASS, RA YE

Legislative Document 
No. 579 
H.P.446 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
Resolve, To Extend Fall Fishing Opportunities 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HOLMAN of Fayette. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
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MILLICENTM. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, MILLS of Farmington, 
NASS of Acton, Senator: RA YE of Washington. 
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Sec. 1. 
Fall catch-and-release season established. Resolved: 
That the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall adopt rules to establish a catch-and-
release fishing season for the months of October and November in all stocked moving 
waters of the State. Rules adopted pursuant to this section 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 adopt rules 
to establish a catch-and-release season in October and November for all stocked moving 
waters of the State.
Resolve, To Investigate Cellular Telephone Use and Driver Safety
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0576
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BABBIDGE, BEAUDETTE, CLARK, FAIRCLOTH, HOGAN, NORTON, RECTOR

Legislative Document 
No. 576 
H.P.443 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
Resolve, To Investigate Cellular Telephone Use and Driver Safety 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, CLARK of Millinocket, 
FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, McDONOUGH of Scarborough, 
McLEOD of Lee, NORTON of Bangor, RECTOR of Thomaston. 
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I 
Sec. 1. 
Department of Public Safety to study cellular telephone use and 
motor vehicle accidents. Resolved: That the Department of Public Safety shall 
study the role the use of cellular telephones have played in motor vehicle accidents. The 
Department of Public Safety shall solicit information from insurance companies 
regarding statistics and other information on cellular telephone use and motor vehicle 
safety and compile information received from law enforcement agencies pursuant to 
section 2 in performing the study required under this section; and be it further 
Sec. 2. 
Law enforcement agencies to report information to Department 
of Public Safety. 
Resolved: 
That a law enforcement agency shall inform the 
Department of Public Safety of any motor vehicle incident, accident, violation or warning 
between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008 in which a cellular telephone was 
involved; and be it further 
Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Public Safety shall submit its 
report along with any recommended legislation to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters by January 
15, 2009. 
The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
criminal justice and public safety matters may submit legislation related to the report to 
the First Regular Session of the 124th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires law enforcement agencies to inform the Department of Public 
Safety of motor vehicle incidents, accidents, violations and warnings from October I, 
2007 to September 30, 2008 in which cellular telephones were involved. This resolve 
requires the Department of Public Safety to study the role that cellular telephones may 
have played in contributing to motor vehicle accidents, using the information received 
from law enforcement agencies as well as from insurance companies, and to report its 
findings and recommended legislation to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters by January 15,2009, 
with the committee having authority to submit legislation based upon the findings of the 
study. 
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An Act To Provide for Punitive Damages against Drunk Drivers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0580
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, NUTTING, BLANCHETTE, BRYANT, DRISCOLL, HANLEY, HASKELL, HILL, MAKAS, SIMPSON
Amends: 14 MRSA §1455

Legislative Document 
No. 580 
H.P.447 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Provide for Punitive Damages against Drunk Drivers 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BRYANT of Windham, DRISCOLL of 
Westbrook, HANLEY of Gardiner, HASKELL of Portland, HILL of York, MAKAS of 
Lewiston, SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Printed lHl recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §1455 is enacted to read: 
§1455. ~UI conviction 
Punitive damages must be determined and awarded to an individual who brings an 
action for an injury incurred in a motor vehicle accident in which the negligent party was 
convicted of operating under the influence under Title 29-A, section 2411 if the 
individual presents a certified copy of the conviction to the court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a court to award punitive damages to a person injured in a motor 
vehicle accident in which the negligent party was convicted of operating under the 
influence if the person presents a certified copy of the conviction to the court. 
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An Act To Create Fairness in Maine's Property Taxes
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0582
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SIMPSON, PERRY, MILLS
Amends: 36 MRSA §332

Legislative Document 
No. 582 
H.P.449 
House of Representatives, February 5,2007 
An Act To Create Fairness in Maine's Property Taxes 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
Representative: MILLS of Farmington. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §332 is enacted to read: 
§332. Periodic revaluation of property 
1. General rule. A municipality shall conduct a revaluation of all taxable property 
within its jurisdiction within 9 years of the prior valuation and shall conduct an update of 
real property valuations every 3 years. 
2. Update requirements. The State Tax Assessor shall adopt rules to specify the 
requirements for updates of valuations under subsection 1. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
3. Transition timetable. The following timetable determines the application of this 
section: 
A. 
For municipalities whose previous revaluation was for the tax year 2000 or 
earlier, the next revaluation must be completed in time to apply to the 2009 tax year; 
B. For municipalities whose previous revaluation was for the tax year 2001 or later, 
the next revaluation must be completed in time to apply to the tax year that is 9 years 
after the first tax year to which the previous revaluation first applied; and 
C. 
Updates required under subsection 1 are required beginning after the first 
revaluation completed under paragraph A or B. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires municipalities to conduct a full revaluation of taxable property for 
property tax purposes every 9 years with real property updates every 3 years. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to Improvident Transfers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0581
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MILLS, HASTINGS, DILL, HOLMAN, NASS, SIMPSON, WATSON, HOBBINS, SMITH

Legislative Document 
No. 581 
H.P.448 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to Improvident Transfers 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MILLS of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford and 
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MllLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DILL of Cape Elizabeth, HOLMAN of Fayette, NASS of Acton, SIMPSON 
of Auburn, WATSON of Bath, Senators: HOBBINS of York, SMITH of Piscataquis. 
Printed on recydeu paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 33 MRS A §1021, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 699, §1, is amended 
to read: 
2. Elderly person. "Elderly person" means a person who is eo 65 years of age or 
older. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases from 60 years of age to 65 years of age the earliest age at which a 
person who is dependent on others must be represented by independent counsel to avoid a 
presumption of undue influence when that person transfers real or personal property or 
money for less than full consideration or execution of a guaranty.