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Resolve, To Impose a Moratorium on the Acceptance or Processing of an Application To Increase or Revise Licensing of New or Existing Incineration Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1204
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: HOBBINS, BEAUDETTE, BEAUDOIN, PILON

Legislative Document 
No. 1204 
S.P.392 
March 7, 2007 
Resolve, To Impose a Moratorium on the Acceptance or Processing 
of an Application To Increase or Revise Licensing of New or 
Existing Incineration Facilities 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, 
PILON of Saco, V ALENTINO of Saco. 
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Sec. 1. Incinerator moratorium. Resolved: That, prior to July 1, 2008, the 
Department of Environmental Protection may not accept or process an application: 
1. For a new incineration facility; or 
2. To increase the capacity or amend the license of an existing incineration facility. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve imposes a moratorium on the acceptance or processing of applications 
for new incinerator facilities and on increasing the capacity or amending the license of an 
existing incinerator facility. 
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An Act To Amend the Mechanics Lien Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1207
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: McCORMICK, BROWNE

Legislative Document 
No. 1207 
S.P.395 
March 7, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Mechanics Lien Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative: BROWNE of Vassalboro. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the current law to separate the issues of placing a lien for 
nonpayment of services provided and placing a lien for improper workmanship. 
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An Act To License Weekly Housing Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1209
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BROMLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 1209 
S.P.397 
March 7, 2007 
An Act To License Weekly Housing Programs 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland. (BY REQUEST) 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to direct the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt 
rules to license housing programs for weekly tenancies by October 1, 2007. The rules, 
which must be designated as routine technical rules, must provide for weekly payment of 
rent and appropriate procedures for the landlord or tenant to give notice to terminate the 
tenancy. 
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An Act To Decrease the Property Tax Rate
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1211
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HOBBINS, DIAMOND, PINGREE

Legislative Document 
No. 1211 
S.P.399 
March 7, 2007 
An Act To Decrease the Property Tax Rate 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative PINGREE of North 
Haven. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to implement various measures to reduce property tax rates by 5 
mils.
An Act Concerning the Diagnosis, Service and Repair of Motor Vehicles March 7, 2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1210
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: DAMON
Amends: 10 MRSA §1174, 10 MRSA §1185

Legislative Document 
No. 1210 
S.P.398 
An Act Concerning the Diagnosis, Service and Repair of Motor 
Vehicles 
March 7, 2007 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1174, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Service information. Manufacturer to fail to promptly provide to the motor 
vehicle owner or lessee and any motor vehicle repair facility the information necessary to 
diagnose, service or repair a motor vehicle manufactured by that manufacturer. Except as 
provided in this subsection, service information includes information necessary to 
integrate replacement equipment into the vehicle and other information to diagnose, 
service or repair, activate, certify or install motor vehicle equipment in a motor vehicle. 
Service information does not include information that is a trade secret as defined in 
section 1542, subsection 4. 
A. Notwithstanding section 1186, a person who violates this subsection commits a 
civil violation for which a fine of not more than $10,000 may be adjudged for the first 
offense and not more than $20,000 may be adjudged for each subsequent violation. 
B. A motor vehicle owner or the owner of a motor vehicle repair facility may bring a 
civil action to enjoin a violation of this subsection and to recover litigation costs, 
including but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees and expert witness fees: 
Sec.2. 10 MRSA §1185, as enacted by PL 1975, c. 573, is amended to read: 
§1185. Jurisdiction 
Ally Notwithstanding section 1174, subsection 2-A, a person who shall violate 
violates any provisions of this chapter shall be lli subject to the jurisdiction of the courts 
of this State, upon service of process in accordance with Title 14, chapter 203, and 
consistent with the maximum limits of due process as decided by the United States 
Supreme Court. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an automobile manufacturer to provide the owner or lessee and 
repair facilities with the information necessary to diagnose, service or repair, certify, 
activate or install equipment in a motor vehicle it has manufactured.
An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws Concerning Work Licenses .March 7, 2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1206
Committee: Transportation
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1256

Legislative Document 
No. 1206 
S.P.394 
An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws Concerning Work 
Licenses 
.March 7, 2007 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by·Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1256, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2001, c. 671, §22, is 
further amended to read: 
2. Employment need. A person seeking to qualify for a special restricted license 
based on employment need must file an application. If the applieant qHalifies ltflder 
paragraph A, after passing an examination for operation of a motor yehiele as provided in 
seetioll 1301 a speeial restrieted lieellse mHst be issHed to the applieant. The Secretary of 
State shall adopt major substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A 
to establish the application process and restrictions for a special restricted license under 
this subsection. 
II 
A. 
All applieation mHst iHelHde: 
(1) A signed, notari:led statement from the aJ3plieant and the aJ3plieant's parellt or 
gHardian that 
(a) No readily available altemath,te means of transportation exists; and 
(b) Use of a motor vehicle is necessary for transportation to, from or 
in oonneotion with employment of the applioant; and 
(2) A verifieatioll of employmellt b~r the emplo~rer. 
B. 
This lieense oaly aHthori:les the holder to operate a motor veftiele betweea the 
holder's residenee, sehool and plaee of employment and other plaees aeeessary ia 
direet eOflReetion viith that employmeat Haless aeeompanied by a lieensed driver who 
meets the reqHiremeats of seetioa 1304, sHbseetion 1, paragraph E, sHbparagraphs (1) 
to-t4t. 
SUMMARY 
This bill transfers the application process and restrictions for a special restricted 
license based upon employment need from the motor vehicle laws to the discretion of the 
Secretary of State.
An Act To Create Uniformity among Certain Self-insureds
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1208
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SULLIV AN, MARTIN, WESTON
Amends: 24-A MRSA §6603

Legislative Document 
No. 1208 
S.P.396 
March 7, 2007 
An Act To Create Uniformity among Certain Self-insureds 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator SULLIV AN of York. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, WESTON of Waldo. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §6603, sub-§l, W-l, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 121, Pt. A, 
§ 1, is amended to read: 
F-l. 
Must comply with the requirements of section 2S09-A, subsection 11, 
concerning continued coverage in the event of an employee's being temporarily laid 
off or losing employment because of an injury or disease that the employee claims to 
be compensable under workers' compensation; and 
S 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §6603, sub-§l, ~G, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 688, § 1, is 
amended to read: 
G. 
May not deny coverage to any otherwise eligible employer, employee or 
dependent on the basis of health status or claims experience;;md~ 
Sec. 3. 24-A MRSA §6603, sub-§l, ~, as amended by PL 2001, c. 410, Pt. A, 
§9, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that multiple-employer welfare arrangements will be treated like 
other plans under the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 for 
purposes of small group plan requirements. Multiple-employer welfare arrangements 
IS 
will no longer be required to comply with the standards of the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 24-A, section 280S-B relating to small group health plans and will not have to 
comply with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of 
Insurance, Bureau Rule 750, which addresses standardized health plans, or Rule 850, 
which addresses health plan accountability. Multiple-employer welfare arrangements are 
still required to meet the reporting, actuarial, joint and several liability and group 
solvency standards of Title 24-A, chapter 81. 
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An Act To Exempt Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Active Patient Care from Jury Service
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1212
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HOBBINS, BEAUDOIN
Amends: 14 MRSA §1211

Legislative Document 
No. 1212 
S.P.400 
March 7,2007 
An Act To Exempt Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in 
Active Patient Care from Jury Service 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §1211, as amended by PL 2005, c. 60, § 1, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place: 
§121l. Disqualifications and exemptions from jUry service 
1. Disqualification. A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if that 
prospective juror is not a citizen of the United States, not at least 18 years of age or not a 
resident of the county or is unable to read, speak and understand the English language. 
2. Exemption. The following persons are exempt from serving as jurors: 
A. The Governor; 
B. Judges; 
C. Physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants providing active 
patient care; 
D. Veterinarians with or in an active veterinary medicine practice; 
E. Sheriffs; 
F. Attorneys-at-law; and 
G. All persons exempt under Title 37-B, section 185. 
SUMMARY 
In addition to those currently exempted from jury service, this bill exempts from jury 
service nurse practitioners and physician assistants providing active patient care. 
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An Act To Create Uniformity among Certain Self-insureds
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1208
Committee Amendment CA_A_S130 (Senate)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §6603

FIRST REGULAR SESSJON 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ".;1 " to S.P. 396, L.D. 1208, Bill, "An Act To 
Create Uniformity among Certain Self-insureds" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §6603, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. 
Access to health care services. 
In accordance with this subsection, an 
arrangement may offer a managed care plan on a pilot basis with approval of the 
superintendent that does not adhere to any geographic access requirements set forth in 
section 4303, subsection 1 or in rules adopted by the superintendent. An arrangement 
may not offer a managed care plan that includes terms and conditions that have a 
detrimental financial impact on a covered person or that requires a covered person to 
travel outside the United States for health care services. The superintendent shall report 
annually beginning January IS, 2009 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over insurance and financial services matters on the status of any pilot 
program approved under this subsection. This subsection takes effect January 1, 2008 
and is repealed January 1, 20 11.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
The amendment allows a multiple employer 
welfare arrangement to offer a managed care plan that does not adhere to any geographic 
access requirements on a pilot basis with approval of the Superintendent of Insurance. 
The amendment prohibits an arrangement from including terms and conditions in the 
managed care plan that have a detrimental financial impact on a covered person or that 
require a covered person to travel outside of the United States for health care services. 
The amendment requires the Superintendent of Insurance to report to the Legislature on 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 396, L.D. 1208 
the status of any approved pilot program on an annual basis. The provision is repealed 
after 3 years. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05115/07 frac:.. 
LD 1208 
LR 1791(02) 
An Act To Create Uniformity among Certain Self-insureds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "..4 " 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional cost to the Bureau of Insurance in the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation in 
implementing this bill can be absorbed by the bureau utilizing existing budget resources. 
LRI791(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish Spousal Support Guidelines
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1213
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HOBBINS, BEAUDETTE, BEAUDOIN, PILON, VALENTINO

Legislative Document 
No. 1213 
S.P.401 
March 7, 2007 
An Act To Establish Spousal Support Guidelines 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
/ 
Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, 
PILON of Saco, VALENTINO of Saco. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to establish guidelines for the calculation of spousal support. The 
guidelines would allow the court to exercise discretion in setting aside the guidelines in 
exceptional circumstances or to take into account unique facts. 
The intent of the 
legislation is to assist litigants and practitioners in arriving at a fair, equitable spousal 
support figure based upon both parties' gross and net income, child support and tax 
situation.
Resolve, To Establish a Study Commission To Stimulate Telecommunications Investment, Economic Development and Job Creation
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1216
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: EDMONDS, BLISS, BARTLETT

Legislative Document 
No. 1216 
S.P.404 
March 7, 2007 
Resolve, To Establish a Study Commission To Stimulate 
Telecommunications Investment, Economic Development and Job 
Creation 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by President EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative BLISS of South Portland and Senator: BARTLETT of 
Cumberland. 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve proposes to establish a study commission to study the current regulations 
in the telecommunications industry and develop recommendations to promote investment, 
economic development and job creation.
An Act To Improve Health Standards in Piercing Procedures •
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1217
Committee Amendment CA_A_S104 (Senate)
Amends: 32 MRSA §4321

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 405, L.D. 1217, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Health Standards in Piercing Procedures" 
• 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §4321, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 206, §1, is amended 
to read: 
2. Body piercing. "Body piercing" means the creation of an opening in the body of 
a human being for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration. This includes, but 
is not limited to, piercing of an ear, lip, tongue, nose or eyebrow. "Body piercing" does 
not, for the purpose of this chapter, include piercing an eaf earlobe with a disposable, 
single-use stud or solid needle that is applied using a mechanical device to force the 
needle or stud through the eaf earlobe. Piercing in an area other than the earlobe, located 
at the lower end of the ear, is "body piercing" as defined in this subsection and subject to 
the licensing requirements of this chapter.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It improves health standards for body piercing by 
classifying all piercing of the ear except for the earlobe as body piercing. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQllRED 
i~e~llttachedt 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05109/07 
~ac:. 
123rd MAINE LEGISLATTJRE 
LD 1217 
LR 2284(02) 
An Act To Improve Health Standards in Piercing Procedures 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services in implementing this bill can be absorbed by 
the department utilizing existing resources. 
LR2284(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve the Competitiveness of Maine's Boat Building Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1214
Committee Amendment CA_A_S469 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It " to S.P. 402, L.D. 1214, BilI, "An Act To 
Improve the Competitiveness of Maine's Boat Building Industry" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the folIowing: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRS A §1760, sub-§25, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §39, is 
further amended to read: 
25. Watercraft sold to nonresidents. Sales of watercraft to a person that is not a 
resident of this State, when the watercraft is intended to be sailed or transported outside 
the State immediately upon within 12 months of delivery by the selIer; sales to a person 
that is not a resident of this State, under contracts for the construction of a watercraft 
intended to be sailed or transported outside the State immediately upon within 12 months 
of delivery by the selIer, of materials to be incorporated in the watercraft; and sales to a 
person that is not a resident of this State for the repair, alteration, refitting, reconstruction, 
overhaul or restoration of a watercraft intended to be sailed or transported outside the 
State immediately upon within 12 months of delivery by the seller, of materials to be 
incorporated in the watercraft. Unless the watercraft is present in the State, for a purpose 
other than temporary storage, for more than 30 days during tHe 12 montH period .l2. 
months following its date of purchase or is registered in Maine without also being 
registered in another state or documented with a location in this State, within R 24 
months of the date of purchase, the purchaser is exempt from the use tax.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment extends the sales tax exemption for sales of watercraft to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
, f, Iif.' 
,t:--
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A. " 
to S.P. 402, L.D. 1214 
nonresidents to permit the watercraft to remain in the State for up to 12 months after 
purchase. If the watercraft remains in the State or returns to the State within the 2nd year 
after purchase, a use tax would be due. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/04/08 ;:t;yac:.. 
LD 1214 
LR 1920(02) 
An Act To Improve the Competitiveness of Maine's Boat Building Industry 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
~evenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
2008-09 
$309,327 
Projections 
2009-10 
$318,270 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($309,327) 
($16,623) 
($318,270) 
($17,458) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2010-11 
$327,818 
($327,818) 
($17,982) 
Expanding the sales tax exemption for certain watercraft purchases by nonresidents will reduce General Fund revenue 
by an estimated $309,327 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR1920(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Health Standards in Piercing Procedures
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1217
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, SAVAGE, WOODBURY
Amends: 32 MRSA §4321

Legislative Document 
No. 1217 
S.P.405 
March 7, 2007 
An Act To Improve Health Standards in Piercing Procedures 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
JOYJ. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: COUR1NEY of York, SAVAGE of Knox, Representative: 
WOODBURY of Yarmouth. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §4321, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 206, §I, is amended 
to read: 
2. Body piercing. "Body piercing" means the creation of an opening in the body of 
a human being for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration. This includes, but 
is not limited to, piercing of an ear, lip, tongue, nose or eyebrow. "Body pieraiBg" does 
Bot, fer the pHrpose of this ahapter, iBalHde pieraiBg aB ear with a disposable, siBgle Hse 
stHd or solid Beedle that is applied HsiBg a meahaBiaal deviae to ferae the Beedle or stud 
throHgh the ear. 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes in the laws concerning body piercing the piercing of an ear with a 
disposable, single-use stud or solid needle that is applied using a mechanical device to 
force the needle or stud through the ear.
An Act To Attract New Capital for Innovative Businesses through Equity Investment in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1215
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MILLS

Legislative Document 
No. 1215 
S.P.403 
March 7, 2007 
An Act To Attract New Capital for Innovative Businesses through 
Equity Investment in Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MILLS of Somerset. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
The bill establishes a Fund of Funds whose governing board is authorized to issue 
shares in one or more venture capital funds focused on business sectors with strong 
prospects for expansion in Maine. At least 50% of the aggregate money raised through 
the fund must be invested in Maine. 
The board may guarantee a rate of return sufficient to attract necessary capital for 
diversified investments in the sectors targeted by each fund. Should any fund fall short of 
its guarantee in the third to tenth year of its existence, investors may be awarded 
refundable state tax credits to pay 50% of the loss. Aggregate credits may not exceed 
$20,000,000 per year. 
If the Maine State Retirement System chooses to invest in any of the funds, the State 
will appropriate 50% of any losses the Maine State Retirement System may incur during 
the third to tenth years of share ownership. 
Each year that any fund returns a profit in excess of the return owed to shareholders, 
50% of the excess must be deposited into a separate guarantee account to be held and 
conservatively invested by the governing board. Shares issued more than 10 years after 
the effective date of this bill will no longer be entitled to state tax credits. Recourse will 
be limited to payments from the guarantee account upon such terms and conditions as the 
governing board may determine.
An Act To Further Limit Retrospective Denials of Previously Paid Health Insurance Claims
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1218
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MARRACHE, TURNER, McCORMICK, CANAVAN, CONOVER, CROCKETT, PERRY, TREAT
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4303

Legislative Document 
No. 1218 
S.P.406 . 
March 7, 2007 
An Act To Further Limit Retrospective Denials of Previously Paid 
Health Insurance Claims 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator TURNER of Cumberland and Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec, 
Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CONOVER of Oakland, CROCKETT of Augusta, 
McKANE of Newcastle, PERRY of Calais, TREAT of Fanning dale. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §4303, sub-§10, ~, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 218, §9, is 
amended to read: 
B. 
The time that has elapsed since the date of payment of the previously paid claim 
does not exceed +8 12 months. The retrospective denial of a previously paid claim 
may be permitted beyond +8 12 months from the date of payment only for the 
following reasons: 
(1) The claim was submitted fraudulently; 
(2) The claim payment was incorrect because the provider or the insured was 
already paid for the health care services identified in the claim; 
(3) The health care services identified in the claim were not delivered by the 
provider; 
(4) The claim payment was for services covered by Title XVIII, Title XIX or 
Title XXI of the Social Security Act; 
(5) 
The claim payment is the subject of adjustment with another insurer, 
administrator or payor; or 
(6) The claim payment is the subject of legal action. 
SUMMARY 
The bill shortens the time frame from 18 months to 12 months in which a health 
insurance carrier may deny retrospectively a health insurance claim submitted by a health 
care provider and processed and paid in accordance with the standards in effect at the 
time of submission.
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Kennebunk Light and Power District
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1221
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H713 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" 1+" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 422, 
L.D. 1221, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Charter of the Kennebunk Light and Power 
District" 
Amend the amendment in the 2nd occurrence of section 3 in the last paragraph in the 
last line (page 2, line 36 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "selection." the 
following: 'The party seeking to purchase the franchise and facilities of the other party 
shall pay the cost of the appraisal.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the party seeking to purchase the franchise and facilities of 
the other party to pay the (cost ~ aJ independent appraisal. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
(Representative FLETCHER) 
TOWN: Winslow 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Control Flooding
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1219
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: MITCHELL, MARTIN, CANAVAN, CROCKETT, FLETCHER, SILSBY
Amends: 38 MRSA §465-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1219 
S.P.407 
March 7, 2007 
An Act To Control Flooding 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: MARTIN of Aroostook, Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, 
CROCKETT of Augusta, FLETCHER of Winslow, SILSBY of Augusta. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §465-A, sub-§l, ~A, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 698, §15, is 
amended to read: 
A. Class GPA waters shall be of such quality that they are suitable for the designated 
uses of drinking water after disinfection, recreation in and on the water, fishing, 
industrial process and cooling water supply, flood control, hydroelectric power 
generation and navigation and as habitat for fish and other aquatic life. The habitat 
shall be characterized as natural. 
Sec. 2. 38 MRSA §465-A, sub-§l, ~A, as amended by PL 2003, c. 227, §5 and 
affected by §9 and PL 2005, c. 561, §10, is further amended to read: 
A. Class GPA waters must be of such quality that they are suitable for the designated 
uses of drinking water after disinfection, recreation in and on the water, fishing, 
agriculture, industrial process and cooling water supply, flood control, hydroelectric 
power generation, navigation and as habitat for fish and other aquatic life. The 
habitat must be characterized as natural. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds flood control to the list of suitable designated uses for Class GPA 
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An Act To Ensure Continued Education in Boatbuilding at the Marine Technology Center
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1220
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: RA YE, EMERY, McFADDEN

Legislative Document 
No. 1220 
S.P.408 
An Act To Ensure Continued Education in Boatbuilding at the 
Marine Technology Center 
(EMERGENCy) 
March 7, 2007 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative EMERY of Cutler and Representative: McFADDEN of 
Dennysville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is an emergency concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to require the Maine Community College System to maintain 
instruction and recruitment for students at the Marine Technology Center at the 
Washington County Community College in Eastport for the 2007-2008 school year or 
until a new entity is operating at the school, whichever is sooner. 
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An Act To Amend the Charter of the Kennebunk Light and Power District
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1221
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H714 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" 13" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 422, 
L.D. 1221, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Charter of the Kennebunk Light and Power 
District" 
Amend the amendment by inserting at the end before the last indented paragraph the 
following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. 5. Legislative intent. It is the intent of the Legislature that this Act may not 
be cited as legislative precedent supporting the enactment of other legislation affecting 
the service area of any public utility other than the Kennebunk Light and Power District.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a section to clarify that, due to the unique circumstances of the 
geographic line drawn by the Legislature for purposes of electricity transmission and 
distribution for the Town of Kennebunk, the Legislature intends that this legislation not 
be cited as precedent in legislation affectin 
he service areas of other public utilities. 
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TOWN: Calais 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prevent Violence against Maine Families and To Provide Adequate Intervention in Cases of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1224
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: DIAMOND, FISCHER, BENOIT, MITCHELL, TURNER, CAIN, CRAVEN, FLOOD, MILLS, TIBBETTS

Legislative Document 
No. 1224 
S.P.425 
March 8, 2007 
An Act To Prevent Violence against Maine Families and To Provide 
Adequate Intervention in Cases of Domestic Violence and Sexual 
Assault 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle and Senators: BENOIT of 
Sagadahoc, MITCHELL of Kennebec, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: CAIN of 
Orono, CRAVEN of Lewiston, FLOOD of Winthrop, MILLS of Farmington, TIBBETTS of 
Columbia. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Purchased Social Services 
Initiative: Provides funds for the department to contract with community-based agencies 
to provide school-based and community-based domestic violence and sexual assault 
projects for education, prevention and provision of direct services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$4,600,000 
$4,600,000 
2008-09 
$4,600,000 
$4,600,000 
This bill makes a General Fund appropriation of $4,600,000 in each of fiscal years 
2007-08 and 2008-09 for the Department of Health and Human Services to contract with 
community-based agencies to provide school-based and community-based sexual assault 
and domestic violence prevention education and to sustain the efforts already in place to 
protect Maine citizens from domestic violence and sexual assault and to provide services 
to victims of those crimes. 
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An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Repeal of the Personal Property Tax on Business Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1225
Committee: Taxation

Legislative Document 
S.P.426 
An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Repeal of the Personal 
Property Tax on Business Equipment 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
No. 122S 
March 8, 2007 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator PE RR Y of Penobscot. 
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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. 
Public Law 2005, chapter 623 established a property tax exemption for ~Iigible 
business equipment that is first subject to property tax assessment on or after April 1, 
2008 in the absence of the exemption. The law requires the State to reimburse 
municipalities for 50% of the lost property tax revenue associated with the exemption, as 
is provided by the Constitution of Maine. 
This bill proposes to make minor technical changes to the property tax exemption for 
eligible business equipment. 
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An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Repeal of the Personal Property Tax on Business Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1225
Committee Amendment CA_A_S327 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §693

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 426, L.D. 1225, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Technical Changes to the Repeal of the Personal Property Tax on Business Equipment" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
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'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §693, sub-§I, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 623, §1, is amended 
to read: 
1. Reporting. On or before May 1 st of each year, a taxpayer claiming an exemption 
under this section shall file a report with the assessor of the taxing jurisdiction in which 
the property would otherwise be subject to taxation. 
The report must identify the 
property for which exemption is claimed and must be made on a form prescribed by the 
State Tax Assessor or substitute form approved by the State Tax Assessor. The State Tax 
Assessor shall furnish copies of the form to each municipality in the State and the form 
must be made available to taxpayers prior to April 1st annually. The assessor of the 
taxing jurisdiction may require the taxpayer to sign the form and make oath to its truth. If 
the report is not filed by April I st, the filing deadline is automatically extended to May 
st without the need for the taxpayer to request or the assessor to grant that extension. 
Upon written request, the assessor may at any time grant further extensions of time to file 
the report. Failure to file the report in a timely manner, including any extensions of time, 
disqualifies the property involved from exemption for that tax year. The assessor of the 
taxing jurisdiction may require in writing that a taxpayer answer in writing all reasonable 
inquiries as to the property for which exemption is requested. A taxpayer has 30 days 
from receipt of such an inquiry to respond. Upon written request, a taxpayer is entitled to 
a 30-day extension to respond to the inquiry and the assessor may at any time grant 
additional extensions upon written request. The answer to any such inquiry is not binding 
on the assessor. 
All notices and requests provided pursuant to this subsection must be made by personal 
delivery or certified mail and must conspicuously state the consequences of the taxpayer's 
failure to respond to the notice or request in a timely manner. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"..J "to S.P. 426, L.D. 1225 
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If an exemption has already been accepted and the State Tax Assessor subsequently 
determines that the property is not entitled to exemption, a supplemental assessment must 
be made within 3 years of the original assessment date with respect to the property in 
compliance with section 713, without regard to the limitations contained in that section 
regarding the justification necessary for a supplemental assessment. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides an automatic extension for reports under the business 
equipment tax exemption. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require Posting of the State's Debt
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1227
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: THOMAS, COURTNEY, ANNIS, CEBRA, GIFFORD, JOY, LEWIN, THIBODEAU
Amends: 5 MRSA §282

Legislative Document 
No. 1227 
H.P.869 
House of Representatives, March 8. 2007 
An Act To Require Posting of the State's Debt 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative THOMAS of Ripley. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CEBRA of Naples, CRA Y of Palmyra, CURTIS 
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of Madison, GIFFORD of Lincoln, JOY of Crystal, LEWIN of Eliot, THIBODEAU of 
Winterport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §282, sub-§7, as amended by PL 200 I, c. 333, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
7. Value of fringe benefits. To ensure that all publications that state the salary of an 
employee or of a position in State Government also include a statement of the dollar 
value of the fringe benefit package provided. For purposes of this subsection, "fringe 
benefits" includes an employer's cost of an employee's health insurance, dental insurance 
and retirement but does not include the amount paid to cover any unfunded liability; atHi 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §282, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 333, §3, is amended to 
read: 
8. Serve as director of Clean Government Initiative. To serve as a director, along 
with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, of the Clean Government Initiative 
established in Title 38, section 343-H~; and 
Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §282, sub-§9 is enacted to read: 
9. State debt information. To post and maintain on the publiclv accessible website 
of the department a detailed disclosure of the State's debt. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services 
post on the Department of Administrative and Financial Services' publicly accessible 
website a detailed disclosure of the State's debt. 
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An Act To Protect Young Passengers of Transportation Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1226
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SULLIVAN, FISHER, DAMON, MARLEY, ROSEN
Amends: 25 MRSA §2157

Legislative Document 
No. 1226 
S.P.427 
March 8, 2007 
An Act To Protect Young Passengers of Transportation Providers 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SULLIVAN of York. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative FISHER of Brewer and Senator: DAMON of Hancock. 
Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2157 is enacted to read: 
§2157. Transportation providers to maintain list of minor passengers 
A person or entity that operates a transportation service, including. but not limited to, 
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an airline, bus, passenger ship or railroad service, shall maintain a list of passengers who 
have not attained 18 years of age and provide that list to a law enforcement agency upon 
the request of that law enforcement agency. 
A person or entity that operates a 
transportation service shall maintain this list for at least one year after a Qassenger on the 
list used that transQortation service. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a person or entity that operates a transportation service, including, 
but not limited to, an airline, bus, passenger ship or railroad service, to maintain a list of 
passengers who have not attained 18 years of age and provide that list to a law 
enforcement agency upon the request of that law enforcement agency. 
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An Act To Create a Certificate of Need Process for the Construction of Correctional Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1228
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ROBINSON, DIAMOND
Amends: 34-A MRSA §1217

Legislative Document 
No. 1228 
H.P.870 
House of Representatives, March 8, 2007 
An Act To Create a Certificate of Need Process for the Construction 
of Correctional Facilities 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative ROBINSON of Raymond. 
Cosponsored by Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland . 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 34-A MRSA §1217 is enacted to read: 
§ 1217. Certificate of need for facility construction 
1. Certificate of need. The department shall issue a certificate of need, upon a 
showing of need through an application from a county, for a new or expanded 
correctional facility for that county. A county may not construct or expand a correctional 
facility without a certificate of need under this subsection. 
2. Criteria. The criteria that the department shall consider in determining whether 
to issue a certificate of need includes: 
A. Consolidation through economy of scale; 
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B. Medical service cost containment; 
C. Validation of the revenue stream; and 
D. Verification of specialization certification. 
3. Rules. The department shall adopt major substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to carry out the purposes of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a county apply for a certificate of need from the Department of 
Corrections before the county may construct or expand a correctional facility. The bill 
lists the criteria that the Department of Corrections must consider before issuing a 
certificate of need. 
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An Act To Prohibit Sex Offenders from Areas around Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1229
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CRA YEN, ROTUNDO, BEAULIEU, CANAVAN, CLARK, WAGNER, WALCOTT, WEBSTER, HOBBINS
Amends: 17 MRSA §2873

Legislative Document 
No. 1229 
H.P.871 
House of Representati ves. March 8. 2007 
An Act To Prohibit Sex Offenders from Areas around Schools 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CRA YEN of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, CANAVAN of Waterville, CLARK of Millinocket. 
GROSE of Woolwich, WAGNER of Lewiston, WALCOTT of Lewiston, WEBSTER of 
Freeport. Senator: HOBBINS of York. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §2873 is enacted to read: 
§2873. Sex offender prohibited areas 
A person required to register under Title 34-A, chapter 15 may not be present within 
yards of a public or private elementary or secondary school or preschool facility. A 
violation ofthis section is a Class D crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes it a Class D crime for a person who is required to register under the 
Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act of 1999 to be present within 250 yards of 
lOa public or private elementary or secondary school or preschool facility. 
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An Act To Serve the Best Interests of Children in Divorce
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1231
Committee: Judiciary

Legislative Document 
No. 1231 
H.P.873 
House of Representatives. March 8. 2007 
An Act To Serve the Best Interests of Children in Divorce 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representati ve WEBSTER of Freeport. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill would enact measures to ensure that the best interests of children are served 
in divorce. 
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