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An Act Regarding School Transportation
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0343
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FINCH, ANNIS, EDGECOMB, NORTON, MITCHELL
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5401

Legislative Document 
No. 343 
H.P.273 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2007 
An Act Regarding School Transportation 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FINCH of Fairfield. 
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Mll..LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, EDGECOMB of Caribou, 
NORTON of Bangor, Senator: MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §5401, sub-§17 is enacted to read: 
17. 
Safety rules for school buses. Rules adopted by the department pursuant to 
section 3 concerning seat belts or child safety seats for school buses are major substantive 
rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that rules adopted by the Department of Education concerning seat 
belts or child safety seats for school buses are major substantive rules. 
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An Act To Modify the Membership of the Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0344
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: PINEAU, SA VIELLO
Amends: 30-A MRSA §873

Legislative Document 
No. 344 
H.P.274 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2007 
An Act To Modify the Membership of the Franklin County Budget 
Advisory Committee 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PINEAU of Jay. 
Cosponsored by Representative SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §873, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 495, is amended to 
read: 
1. Municipal officers and officials. Municipal officers within each commissioner 
district shall caucus and shall elect municipal officers or municipal officials from that 
district to fill vacancies as they arise, for terms as provided in paragraph A. For the 
purposes of this section, "municipal official" means any person working for a 
municipality, whether elected or appointed. 
A. 
Members shall serve for 3-year terms, except that initially each district caucus 
shall select one member for a one-year term, one member for a 2-year term and one 
member for a 3-year term. 
There must be 3 members from each commissioner 
district. If a committee member ceases to be a municipal effieef official during the 
term of membership, the committee member shall resign the membership and the 
next district caucus shall elect a qualified municipal effieef official to fill the 
membership for the remainder of the unexpired term. 
B. A member whose position or department may be directly affected by a budget 
matter may not participate in a discussion or a vote concerning that matter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows municipal officials other than elected officials to serve on the 
Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee, with the provision that a member whose 
position or department may be directly affected by a budget matter may not participate in 
a discussion or a vote on that matter. 
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An Act To Clarify Recent Changes to the Laws Regulating Land Use Ordinances
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0345
Committee Amendment CA_A_H60 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 275, L.D. 345, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify Recent Changes to the Laws Regulating Land Use Ordinances" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
folIowing: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Public Law 2005, chapter 597 takes effect July 1,2007, which is prior to 
the expiration of the 90-day period; and 
Whereas, Public Law 2005, chapter 597 provides that local rate of growth 
ordinances must be based upon the number of building or development permits issued 
over the past 10 years; and 
Whereas, the current language could be interpreted to mean all building permits, 
including permits for minor construction, and not just new residential dwellings; 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, ' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase State Funding of Public Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0346
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CRESSEY, BERRY, STRIMLING, BARSTOW, CEBRA, CLARK, EMERY, ROBINSON, TUTILE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15671

Legislative Document 
No. 346 
H.P.276 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2007 
An Act To Increase State Funding of Public Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CRESSEY of Cornish. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham, Senator STRIMLING of 
Cumberland and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CEBRA of Naples, CLARK of 
Millinocket, EMERY of Cutler, ROBINSON of Raymond, TUTILE of Sanford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §15671, sub-§l, ~A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. 0, 
§32 and affected by §§72 and 74 and c. 12, Pt. WW, §18, is further amended to read: 
A. 
The level of the state share of funding attributable to the cost of the components 
of essential programs and services must be at least 50% of eligible state and local 
General Fund education costs statewide, no later than fiscal year 2006-07; aOO 
Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §15671, sub-§l, ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. 0, 
§32 and affected by §§ 72 and 74 and c. 12, Pt. WW, § 18, is further amended to read: 
B. 
By fiscal year 2008-09 the state share of the total cost of funding public 
education from kindergarten to grade 12, as described by essential programs and 
services, must be 55%. Beginning in fiscal year 2005-06 and in each fiscal year until 
fiscal year 2008-09, the state share of essential programs and services described costs 
must increase toward the 55% level required in fiscal year 2008-09~; and 
Sec. 3. 20-A MRSA §15671, sub-§l, ~C is enacted to read: 
C. 
By fiscal year 2009-10 the state share of the total cost of funding public 
education from kindergarten to grade 12, as described by essential programs and 
services, must be 60%. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the state share of the cost of funding public education to 60% 
beginning with fiscal year 2009-10. 
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An Act To Clarify Recent Changes to the Laws Regulating Land Use Ordinances
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0345
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: KOFFMAN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4360

Legislative Document 
No. 345 
H.P.275 
House of Representatives, January 25,2007 
An Act To Clarify Recent Changes to the Laws Regulating Land 
Use Ordinances 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRS A §4360, sub-§3, ~, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 597, §3 and 
affected by §4, is amended to read: 
B. 
The ordinance sets the number of building or development permits for new 
residential dwellings, not including permits for affordable housing, at 105% or more 
of the mean number of permits issued for new residential dwellings within the 
municipality during the 10 years immediately prior to the year in which the number is 
calculated. The mean is determined by adding together the total number of permits 
issued for new residential dwellings for each year in the prior 10 years and then 
dividing by 10; 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §4360, sub-§3, ~, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 597, §3 and 
as affected by §4, is amended to read: 
D. 
The number of building or development permits for new residential dwellings 
allowed under the ordinance is recalculated every 3 years. 
SUMMARY 
This bill addresses the issue of the state regulation of local rate of growth ordinances, 
which limit the number of building permits issued each year. 
Public Law 2005, chapter 597, which was enacted last year, states that local rate of 
growth ordinances must be based upon the number of building or development permits 
issued over the past 10 years. The current language could be interpreted to mean all 
building permits, including permits for minor construction activity such as adding a deck 
onto an existing dwelling, which are not limited by rate of growth ordinances. 
This bill clarifies that the local rate of growth ordinances must be based upon the 
number of building permits issued only for new residential dwellings over the past 10 
years.
An Act To Limit Contributions to Political Action Committees
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0348
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: CUMMINGS, ROTUNDO, KOFFMAN, PATRICK
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1056-C

Legislative Document 
No. 348 
H.P.278 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2007 
An Act To Limit Contributions to Political Action Committees 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, PATRICK of Rumford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec.!. 21-A MRSA §1056-C is enacted to read: 
§10S6-C. Contribution limitations 
A committee required to register under this chapter may not accept an aggregate 
amount of contributions exceeding $7,500 from anyone source in an election cycle. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits the aggregate amount of contributions to a political action committee 
to $7,500 from anyone source in an election cycle.
An Act To Improve Landowner Relations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0347
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WATSON, BRYANT, CARTER, JACKSON, WHEELER
Amends: 12 MRSA §10054

Legislative Document 
No. 347 
H.P.277 
House of Representatives, January 25,2007 
An Act To Improve Landowner Relations 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CARTER of Bethel, JACKSON of Allagash, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10054, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
6. 
Data collection. The collection of data as needed for the management and 
protection ofthe inland fisheries and wildlife resources; QRQ 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §10054, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §16 
and affected by §422, is further amended to read: 
7. Other. Such responsibilities as specified in state law:; and 
Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §10054, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8. Landowner relations. The coordination of landowner relations activities. The 
bureau may request assistance from other agencies with respect to these activities. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds the coordination of landowner relations activities to the list of 
responsibilities of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Bureau of Warden 
Service. It authorizes the bureau to request assistance from other agencies with respect to 
these activities.
An Act To Provide a Tax Credit for the Purchase of Small Wind Power Generators for Personal or Small Business Use
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0349
Committee Amendment CA_A_H548 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 279, L.D. 349, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide a Tax Credit for the Purchase of Small Wind Power Generators for Personal or 
Small Business Use" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5219-BB in subsection 2 in the 7th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "generator" the following: 'or in more than 
one taxable year' 
Amend the bill in section I in §5219-BB by inserting after subsection 3 the 
following: 
'4. Limitation. A taxpayer claiming a credit under section 5219-AA may not also 
claim a credit under this section in any tax year for the same wind power generator. 
S. Repeal. This section is repealed December 31, 2010.' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services - Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the computer programming costs associated with 
the small wind power generator tax credit. 
GENERAL FUND 
2007-08 
2008-09 
All Other 
$22,000 
$0 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$22,000 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 279, L.D. 349 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the credit for a small wind power generator may be 
claimed in only one taxable year and that the credit may not be claimed if a credit is also 
claimed for the generator as a community wind power generator in any tax year. The 
amendment also provides for the repeal of the credit at the end of201O. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/06/07 :::b'/ac:. 
LD349 
LR 233(02) 
An Act To Provide a Tax Credit for the Purchase of Small Wind Power Generators for Personal or 
Small Business Use 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
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 
$105,945 
$22,000 
($83,946) 
($4,605) 
2008-09 
$75,230 
$0 
($75,230) 
($4,127) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$77,487 
$0 
($77,487) 
($4,250) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$79,811 
$0 
($79,811) 
($4,378) 
The General Fund revenue loss associated with the income tax credit for small wind power generators is $83,946 in 
fiscal year 2007-08 and $75,230 in fiscal year 20~8-09. This bill also includes a one-time General Fund appropriation 
of $22,000 for Maine Revenue Services'computer programming costs. The additional costs associated with requiring 
the Public Utilities Commission to certify which small wind power generators would qualify for a tax credit can be 
absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR0233(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Provide a Tax Credit for the Purchase of Small Wind Power Generators for Personal or Small Business Use
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0349
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BROWNE, McCORMICK, CEBRA, FITTS, HANLEY, HOTHAM, RINES, THOMAS, WATSON, SHERMAN
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-B

Legislative Document 
No. 349 
H.P.279 
House of Representatives, January 25,2007 
An Act To Provide a Tax Credit for the Purchase of Small Wind 
Power Generators for Personal or Small Business Use 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BROWNE of Vassalboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, FITTS of Pittsfield, HANLEY of Gardiner, HOTHAM of 
Dixfield, RINES of Wiscasset, THOMAS of Ripley, WATSON of Bath, Senator: SHERMAN 
of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5219-BB is enacted to read: 
§5219-BB. Small wind power generator credit 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following tenus have the following meanings. 
A. "Commission" means the Public Utilities Commission. 
B. 
"Small wind power generator" means an electricity-generating installation 
certified by the commission at anyone site that includes a turbine of not more than 10 
kilowatts that is powered entirely by wind energy and intended to serve the electricity 
needs of a household or small business. 
2. Credit. A taxpayer is allowed a credit against the tax that would otherwise be due 
under this Part for the installation of a small wind power generator. The credit is equal to 
30% of the cost of a small wind power generator but may not exceed $2,000. A taxpayer 
entitled to a credit that exceeds the taxpayer's total tax due for the tax year in which the 
credit is earned may carry over the excess amount and apply it. to the taxpayer's tax 
liability for any of the next 3 succeeding taxable years. A taxpayer may not claim a credit 
under this section for more than one small wind power generator. The credit allowed, 
including carry-overs, may not reduce the tax otherwise due under this Part to less than 
zero. 
3. Qualification. The credit available under this section is available only for those 
small wind power generators certified as such by the commission. The commission may 
certify any product as a small wind power generator if the commission detenuines that 
the product provides an efficient and effective means of generating electricity for a 
household or small business. 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2007. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an income tax credit for a small wind power generator intended to 
provide electricity to a household or small business.
An Act To Provide a Tax Credit for the Purchase of Small Wind Power Generators for Personal or Small Business Use
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0349
Committee Amendment CA_B_H668 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,B " 
to H.P. 279, L.D. 349, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide a Tax Credit for the Purchase of Small Wind Power Generators for Personal or 
Small Business Use" 
Amend the bill in section I in §5219-BB in subsection 2 in the 7th line (page I, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "generator" the following: 'or in more than 
one taxable year' 
Amend the bill in section I in §5219-BB by inserting after subsection 3 the 
following: 
'4. Repeal. This section is repealed December 31, 20 II.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 26 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "2007" and inserting the following: '2008' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services - Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the computer programming costs associated with 
the small wind power generator tax credit. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
$22,000 
$22,000 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT d3 " 
to H.P. 279, L.D. 349 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the credit for a small wind power generator may be 
claimed only once and limits the credit to tax years beginning in 2008 to 2011. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/24/08 MaC 
LD349 
LR 233(04) 
An Act To Provide a Tax Credit for the Purchase of Small Wind Power Generators for Personal or 
Small Business Use 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,3 " 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
1\ ppropdations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$108,555 
$22,000 
($86,555) 
($4,652) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$77,487 
$0 
($77,487) 
($4,250) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$67,535 
$0 
($67,535) 
($3,705) 
The General Fund revenue loss associated with an income tax credit for a small wind power generator intended to 
provide electricity to a household or a small business is estimated to be $86,555 in fiscal year 2008-09. Maine 
Revenue Services will also require a one-time General Fund appropriation of$22,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 for the 
computer programming costs associated with the small wind power generator credit. 
LR0233(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Citizens from Physical Injury Due to Obstructed Driveways
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0350
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HILL, BOWMAN, BURNS, GERZOFSKY, PINGREE
Amends: 23 MRSA §3455

Legislative Document 
No. 350 
H.P.280 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2007 
An Act To Protect Citizens from Physical Injury Due to Obstructed 
Driveways 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOWMAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BURNS of Berwick, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, PINGREE of North 
Haven. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §3455 is enacted to read: 
§3455. Obstruction of driveways 
A bar, cable or similar obstruction blocking a driveway leading onto public or private 
land from a public way must be marked with reflective material that is highly visible 
during day or night and may not be more than 3 feet high. For purposes of this section, 
"obstruction" does not include a gate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a bar, cable or similar obstruction, not including a gate, that is 
blocking a driveway leading onto public or private land from a public way be marked 
with reflective material that is highly visible during day or night and not be more than 3 
feet high. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0353
Committee Amendment CA_A_H34 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~" to H.P. 283, L.D. 353, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require a 2/3 Vote of Each 
House of the Legislature To Enact or Increase a Tax or License Fee" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03115107 Mac 
LD353 
LR 1015(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require a 2/3 Vote of Eac] 
House of the Legislature To Enact or Increase a Tax or License Fee 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committe Amendment Iff 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-07 
General 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions increases the ballot length, an additional 
appropriation of $8,000 or more may be required. 
LRI015(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Create the Maine Fishery Infrastructure Tax Credit Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0358
Committee Amendment CA_A_H581 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ~" to H.P. 288, L.D. 358, Bill, "An Act To Create 
the Maine Fishery Infrastructure Tax Credit Program" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Application. This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 
1,2009.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an application date to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQliJRED 
.. , : .... 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/13/07 ;tJ;pac 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
LD358 
LR 1167(02) 
An Act To Create the Maine Fishery Infrastructure Tax Credit Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
2008-09 
$5,936 
Projections 
2009-10 
$39,106 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($5,936) 
($80) 
($39,106) 
($536) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2010-11 
$88,876 
($88,876) 
($1,219) 
The General Fund revenue loss associated with this income tax credit is estimated to be $5,936 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LRl167(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Identify the Methodology Used To Develop a Fiscal Note
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0360
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: BURNS, BOWMAN, ADAMS, BRAUTIGAM, CARTER, FAIRCLOTH, HILL, MARLEY, WATSON, WHEELER
Amends: 3 MRSA §163-A

Legislative Document 
No. 360 
H.P.290 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2007 
An Act To Identify the Methodology Used To Develop a Fiscal Note 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BURNS of Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOWMAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CARTER of Bethel, 
FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, HILL of York, MARLEY of Portland, WATSON of Bath, 
WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 3 MRSA §163-A, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 501, Pt. B, §5, is 
amended to read: 
10. Collection of fiscal information. To collect and assemble factual information 
concerning the fiscal affairs of the State for the use of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Appropriations and Financial Affairs of the Legislature in formulating its proposals for 
appropriations and to collect and assemble fiscal information concerning other revenue 
funds for the use of any joint standing committee in formulating proposals for allocation 
acts. 
Any fiscal note prepared by legislative staff to be attached to any legislative 
document or amendment must identify the methodology used to develop the note and an 
analysis of the methodology. including a statement of why that particular methodology 
was used; 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires each fiscal note attached to a legislative document or an amendment 
to identify the methodology used to develop the note and an analysis of the methodology, 
including a statement of why that particular methodology was used.
An Act To Link Sewer Extension Funding to Comprehensive Planning
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0359
Committee: Natural Resources
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4349-A

Legislative Document 
No. 359 
H.P.289 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2007 
An Act To Link Sewer Extension Funding to Comprehensive 
Planning 
Reported by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor for the Community Preservation 
Advisory Committee pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 4350, 
subsection 10. 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed under 
Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4349-A, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. State investment in sewer line extension. Notwithstanding subsection 1. the 
State may make an investment in an extension of a sewer line only if the extension is 
consistent with a comprehensive plan adopted in accordance with the procedures, goals 
and guidelines established in this subchapter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill implements a recommendation of the Community Preservation Advisory 
Committee. The bill provides that the State may invest in a sewer line extension only 
when the extension is consistent with a comprehensive plan.
An Act To Create a Waiting Period for Firearms
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0361
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CRAVEN, ROTUNDO, BABBIDGE, BRAUTIGAM, CANAVAN, GERZOFSKY, MAKAS, MAZUREK, STRIMLING

Legislative Document 
No. 361 
H.P.291 
House of Representatives, January 25,2007 
An Act To Create a Waiting Period for Firearms 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CANAVAN of 
Waterville, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, MAKAS of Lewiston, MAZUREK of Rockland, 
W AGNER of Lewiston, Senator: STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
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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 create a 10-day waiting period for the purchase of a rifle or a 
shotgun by a person under 21 years of age.
An Act To Stop Misleading Drug Advertisements
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0364
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, RA YE, FINLEY, LEWIN, MOORE, PERRY, SA VIELLO, TREAT, WALCOTT, MARRACHE
Amends: 22 MRSA §2700-A

Legislative Document 
No. 364 
H.P.294 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2007 
An Act To Stop Misleading Drug Advertisements 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: FINLEY of Skowhegan, LEWIN of Eliot, MOORE of Standish, PERRY of 
Calais, SA VIELLO of Wilton, TREAT of Farmingdale, WALCOTT of Lewiston, Senator: 
MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2700-A, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 392, § 1, IS 
amended to read: 
2. 
Regulated advertisement requirement. 
Beginning October 15, 2005, a 
manufacturer may not present or cause to be presented in the State a regulated 
advertisement, unless that advertisement meets the requirements concerning misbranded 
drugs and devices and prescription drug advertising of federal law and regulations under 
United States Code, Sections 331 and 352(n) and 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 
(2004) and state rules. A manufacturer may not present or cause to be presented in 
the State a regulated advertisement that includes false or misleading information, as 
prohibited under 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 202 (2004), or contains language 
recommending that viewers, listeners or readers ask physicians about any specific 
prescription drug. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the use of false or misleading prescription drug advertisements in 
the State by prescription drug manufacturers and also prohibits the use of language 
recommending the public to ask physicians about the use of any prescription drug.
Resolve, To Promote Community Integration for Individuals with Brain Injuries
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0365
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRA VEN, MAKAS, STRIMLING, BABBIDGE, BRAUTIGAM, BURNS, CAMPBELL, PERRY, WAGNER, WALCOTT

Legislative Document 
No. 365 
H.P.295 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2007 
Resolve, To Promote Community Integration for Individuals with 
Brain Injuries 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CRA VEN of Lewiston. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative MAKAS of Lewiston, Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland 
and Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, BURNS of 
Berwick, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CANA V AN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, WAGNER 
of Lewiston, WALCOTT of Lewiston. 
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Sec. 1. 
Community integration Medicaid waive... 
Resolved: 
That by 
January 1, 2008 the Department of Health and Human Services shall apply for a waiver 
from the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services to operate a MaineCare waiver program to promote community 
integration for individuals with brain injuries. The waiver program must be designed to 
allow a person with a brain injury who is eligible for services at the nursing facility level 
to choose to receive services in a home or in a community-based setting. In designing the 
waiver program, prior to submitting the application for the waiver, the department shall 
provide information to and seek input from a broadly representative group of interested 
parties, including MaineCare members with brain injuries, families and friends of 
MaineCare members with brain injuries and providers of services to persons with brain 
injuries. The department shall provide reports to the Legislature by April 15, 2008, 
January 15,2009 and April 15,2009 regarding its progress in applying for and securing 
the waiver. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to apply by 
January 1, 2008 for a federal waiver to operate a MaineCare waiver program to allow a 
person with a brain injury who is el igible for services at the nursing facility level to 
choose to receive services in a home or in a community-based setting. 
The resolve 
provides for public information and input from interested parties. The resolve requires 
reports to the Legislature by April 15, 2008, January 15, 2009 and April 15, 2009 
regarding the department's progress in applying for and securing the waiver. 
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An Act To Make Additions and Deletions to the List of State Endangered and Threatened Species
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0366
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H106 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 296, 
L.D. 366, Bill, "An Act To Make Additions and Deletions to the List of State Endangered 
and Threatened Species" 
Amend the amendment in paragraph TT (page 1, line 16 in amendment) by striking 
out the following: "islandia" and inserting the following: 'islandica' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corr:.~ •. :_~~~~lling 
error. 
SPONSORED BY: _< .. ~..--::Z " _  
(Representative JA~ 
TOWN: Allagash 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Additions and Deletions to the List of State Endangered and Threatened Species
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0366
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S51 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 296, 
L.D. 366, Bill, "An Act To Make Additions and Deletions to the List of State Endangered 
and Threatened Species" 
Amend the amendment in paragraph TT (page 1, line 16 in amendment) by striking 
out the following: "islandia" and inserting the following: 'islandica' 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~ __ ~ 
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(Senator BRYANT, B.) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make Additions and Deletions to the List of State Endangered and Threatened Species
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0366
Committee Amendment CA_A_H59 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 296, L.D. 366, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Additions and Deletions to the List of State Endangered and Threatened Species" 
Amend the bilI in section 1 in subsection 3 by striking out all of paragraph GG (page 
2, line 7 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'GG. 
Pine barrens zanclognatha, Zanclognatha martha, threatened~~' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 by striking out all of paragraph TT (page 
2, line 20 in L.D.) and inserting the folIowing: 
'TT. Barrow's goldeneye, Bucephala islandia, threatened; and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the bill by making technical changes to certain scientific 
names. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Encourage Employers To Defray the Cost of College for the Children of Their Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0368
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HARLOW, MAKAS, NORTON, MILLS

Legislative Document 
No. 368 
H.P.298 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2007 
An Act To Encourage Employers To Defray the Cost of College for 
the Children of Their Employees 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: MAKAS of Lewiston, McFADDEN of Dennysville, 
NORTON of Bangor, Senator: MILLS of Somerset. 
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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. An amount equal to contributions deductible under section 530 of the Code made 
by an employer to a Coverdell education savings account of a child of an employee. 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2007. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an income tax deduction for contributions made by employers to a 
Coverdell education savings account of a child of an employee.
An Act To Require High-speed Internet Access for All Maine Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0369
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: KNIGHT, SMITH, BEAUDETTE, BERUBE, CURTIS, FLETCHER, HANLEY, MAKAS, PINGREE, SA VIELLO, BENOIT
Amends: 35-A MRSA §7102, 35-A MRSA §7109

Legislative Document 
No. 369 
H.P.299 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2007 
An Act To Require High-speed Internet Access for All Maine 
Residents 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative KNIGHT of Livermore Falls. 
Cosponsored by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, BERUBE of Lisbon, CURTIS of Madison, 
FLETCHER of Winslow, HANLEY of Gardiner, MAKAS of Lewiston, PINGREE of North 
Haven, SA VIELLO of Wilton, Senator: BENOIT of Sagadahoc. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §7102, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. 
Hieh-speed Internet access. "High-speed Internet access" means a connection 
to the Internet that provides a data transmission speed of more than 200 kilobits per 
second from the Internet to a user's computer or from the user's computer to the Internet 
or in both directions. 
Sec. 2. 35-A MRSA §7109 is enacted to read: 
§7109. Hieh-speed Internet access 
A telephone utility shall provide high-speed Internet access to any Maine resident 
upon request, except that a telephone utility is not required to provide high-speed Internet 
access to a resident of an unorganized territory. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires telephone utilities operating in Maine to provide high-speed Internet 
access to any Maine resident who requests it, except for residents of unorganized 
territories. 
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An Act To Protect Emergency Room Personnel from Civil Liability
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0367
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MacDONALD, McKANE, WOODBURY, DOW
Amends: 14 MRSA §164-B

Legislative Document 
No. 367 
H.P.297 
House of Representatives, January 25, 2007 
An Act To Protect Emergency Room Personnel from Civil Liability 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: McKANE of Newcastle, WOODBURY of Yarmouth, 
Senator: DOW of Lincoln. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §164-B is enacted to read: 
§l64-B. Immunity from civil liability for health care practitioners in emergency 
!!!!!!!!! 
A health care practitioner, as defined in Title 22, section 1711-C, subsection 1, 
paragraph F. who. while employed in an emergency room of a hospital, examines a 
patient who has requested a prescription for a scheduled drug, as described and listed in 
Title 17-A, section 1102, and denies a prescription to that patient is not liable in a civil 
action for damages resulting from the decision to deny the prescription for the scheduled 
drug. 
SUMMARY 
This bill protects from legal liability in a civil action an emergency room health care 
practitioner who examines a patient requesting a prescription for a scheduled drug and 
denies the prescription for the scheduled drug to the patient. 
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An Act To Protect Young Consumers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0371
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: NUTTING
Amends: 9-A MRSA §8

Legislative Document 
No. 371 
S.P. 115 
January 25, 2007 
An Act To Protect Young Consumers 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 9-A MRSA §8-301, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 243, §§25 and 26 and 
amended by c. 551, §3, is further amended to read: 
§8-301. Issuance of credit cards 
Ne A credit card may not be issued except in response to a request or application 
therefor. A credit card may not be issued to an individual under 21 years of age without 
the written consent of the individual's parent or guardian. This prohibition does These 
prohibitions do not apply to the issuance of a credit card in renewal of, or in substitution 
for, an accepted credit card. 
SUMMARY 
II 
This bill prohibits the issuance of a credit card to an individual under 21 years of age 
without the written consent of the individual's parent or guardian. 
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An Act To Strengthen the Crime of Gross Sexual Assault as It Pertains to Persons Who Furnish Drugs to Victims
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0372
Committee Amendment CA_A_S251 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 116, L.D. 372, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen the Crime of Gross Sexual Assault as It Pertains to Persons Who Furnish 
Drugs to Victims" 
Amend the bill in section I in paragraph A in the 2nd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "furnishing," the following: 'as defined in section 1101, 
subsection 18, paragraph A,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the definition of "furnish" is the same as that currently 
in the Maine Criminal Code. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQLIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/06/07 frac:.. 
LD372 
LR 198(02) 
An Act To Strengthen the Crime of Gross Sexual Assault as It Pertains to Persons Who Furnish Drugs 
to Victims 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A " 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class B crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs. Sentences of more than nine months must 
be served in state correctional facilities. The average cost to the state for each sentence is $98,327 based on an 
average length of stay of 2 years 7 months. Sentences of nine months or less imposed for a Class B crime must be 
served in county jails. The average cost to a county for each sentence is $26,677 based on an average length of stay of 
months and 12 days. The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0198(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen the Crime of Gross Sexual Assault as It Pertains to Persons Who Furnish Drugs to Victims
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0372
Committee Amendment CA_B_S398 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/!; " to S.P. 116, L.D. 372, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen the Crime of Gross Sexual Assault as It Pertains to Persons Who Furnish 
Drugs to Victims" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the 2nd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "furnishing," the following: 'as defined in section 1101, 
subsection 18, paragraph A,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the definition of "furnish" is the same as that currently 
in the Maine Criminal Code. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Change the Membership of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission To Add Seats for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0373
Committee Amendment CA_A_S77 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '/4 " to S.P. 117, L.D. 373, Bill, "An Act To 
Change the Membership of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission To Add Seats for 
the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the State" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/18/07 ;tvae 
LD373 
LR 779(02) 
An Act To Change the Membership of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission To Add Seats for 
the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the State 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Other Funds 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Funds 
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Increasing membership for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the state will result in additional tribal revenue 
to the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission. It is anticipated that the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians will 
contribute $11,900 annually as tribal revenue once they are officially added to the Maine Indian Tribal State 
Commission. Included in the Governor's biennial budget, LD 499, is continued funding of $34,277 for fiscal years 
2007-08 and 2008-09 for the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission. The commission will incur some additional 
costs to service the four new additional members, including their per diem and travel expenses. 
LR0779(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen the Crime of Gross Sexual Assault as It Pertains to Persons Who Furnish Drugs to Victims
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0372
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: NUTTING, SIMPSON, DIAMOND, HASTINGS, BLANCHETTE, CARTER, HOLMAN, MILLS, PIEH, SA VIELLO
Amends: 17-A MRSA §253

Legislative Document 
No. 372 
S.P. 116 
January 25,2007 
An Act To Strengthen the Crime of Gross Sexual Assault as It 
Pertains to Persons Who Furnish Drugs to Victims 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative SIMPSON of Auburn and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, HASTINGS of Oxford, Representatives: 
BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CARTER of Bethel, HOLMAN of Fayette, MILLS of Farmington, 
PIEH of Bremen, SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §253, sub-§2, ~A, as amended by PL 2001, c. 383, §15 and 
affected by § 156, is further amended to read: 
A. 
The actor has substantially impaired the other person's power to appraise or 
control the other person's sexual acts by furnishing, administering or employing 
drugs, intoxicants or other similar means. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B 
CrIme; 
Sec.2. 17-A MRSA §253, sub-§3, as repealed and replaced by PL 1989, c. 401, 
Pt. A, §4, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
3. 
It is a defense to a prosecution under subsection 2, paragraph A that the other 
person voluntarily consumed or allowed administration of the substance with knowledge 
of its nature, except that it is no defense when: 
A. The other person is a patient of the actor and has a reasonable belief that the actor 
is administering the substance for medical or dental examination or treatment; or 
B. The other person is in fact 14 or 15 years of age. 
SUMMARY 
In order to improve the ability to prosecute certain gross sexual assaults, this bill 
amends the crime of gross sexual assault by adding the element of furnishing drugs or 
intoxicants to a victim in order to substantially impair the victim's power to appraise or 
control the victim's sexual acts. Currently, a prosecutor must meet a higher standard by 
proving that the actor employed or administered the drugs or intoxicants to the victim. 
The bill also specifies that an actor cannot raise as a defense to gross sexual assault that 
the victim voluntarily consumed or allowed the administration of the drugs or intoxicants 
if the victim was 14 or 15 years of age. 
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