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Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2200
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: McKANE, SULLIVAN, BRAUTIGAM, PRIEST, TREAT, VAUGHAN
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2537

Legislative Document 
No. 2200 
H.P. 1569 
House of Representati ves, February 7, 2008 
An Act To Ensure Full Payment of Annuity Death Benefits 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for J'ntroductJ'on by a m"J'rH-;hr r.f th", T ",.,.;"1'lt;",,, rr.lln,,;l nIT""'lnt tr. ]r.;nt Rule 
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205. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative McKANE of Newcastle, 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, PRIEST of Brunswick. RICHARDSON of 
Warren, TREAT of Hallowell, VAUGHAN of Durham. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2537, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 1969, c. 132, § I, IS 
amended to read: 
10. 
Variable annuity contracts delivered or issued for delivery in this State may 
include as an incidental benefit provisions for payment on death during the deferred 
period of an amount not in excess of the greater of the sum of the premiums or stipulated 
payments paid under the contract or the value of the contract at the time of death. The 
death benefit must be calculated as of the day the death benefit request is received, 
including such proof of death as the insurer may require, and paid no more than one 
business day following the calculation. Any such A variable annuity contract providing 
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such a benefit sHal-l ~ not be deemed to be life insurance and therefore sHal-l ~ not be 
subject to the provisions of this Title governing life insurance contracts. A provision for 
any other benefit on death during the deferred period shall be ~ subject to such insurance 
provISIons. 
IS 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires, for variable annuity contracts, that the death benefit be calculated 
the day the benefit request, including appropriate proof of death, is received and be paid 
within one business day of that date. Current law allows an insurer to calculate the 
benefit as of the date of death of the insured, but not pay the benefit until much later, a 
delay that could result in a loss of value to the annuity during the period the benefit is 
calculated and paid. The intent of this bill is to reduce the loss in value to the beneficiary 
of the variable annuity policy by reducing the time period between calculation and 
payment of the benefit. 
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An Act To Allow the Town of Kittery To Implement a Program To Abate Taxes for Senior Citizens in Exchange for Public Service
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2202
Committee Amendment CA_A_H903 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ",4 " to H.P. 1571, L.D. 2202, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow the Town of Kittery To Implement a Program To Abate Taxes for Senior Citizens 
in Exchange for Public Service" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow a Municipality To Adopt a Program To Provide Property 
Tax Benefits to Senior Citizens' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRS A §6232, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 395, §4, is amended 
to read: 
1. Conditions of program. A Except as provided in subsection I-A, a program 
adopted under this section must: 
A. Require that the claimant has a homestead in the municipality; 
B. Provide benefits for both owners and renters of homesteads; and 
C. 
Calculate benefits in a way that provides greater benefits proportionally to 
claimants with lower incomes in relation to their property taxes accrued or rent 
constituting property taxes accrued. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRS A §6232, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. Volunteer program. A municipality may by ordinance adopt a program that 
permits claimants who are at least 60 years of age to earn benefits up to a maximum of 
$750 by volunteering to provide services to the municipality. A program adopted under 
this subsection does not need to meet the requirements of subsection 1, paragraph B or C. 
Benefits provided under this subsection must be related to the amount of volunteer 
service provided. Benefits received under this subsection may not be considered income 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " 
to H.P. 1571, L.D. 2202 
for purposes of Part 8. 
A municipality may by ordinance establish procedures and 
additional standards of eligibility for a program adopted under this subsection.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides authority to municipalities to adopt property tax benefit 
programs for persons who are at least 60 years of age who provide volunteer services for 
the municipality. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure Adequate Funding for Conservation Districts (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2203
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, BRYANT, CLEARY, FINCH, LUNDEEN, RICHARDSON, THERIAULT, WHEELER, MARTIN

Legislative Document 
No. 2203 
H.P. 1573 
House of Representatives, February 11,2008 
An Act To Ensure Adequate Funding for Conservation Districts 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLEARY of Houlton, FINCH of Fairfield, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, 
RICHARDSON of Carmel, THERIAULT of Madawaska, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator: 
MARTIN of Aroostook. 
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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 voluntary checkoff to allow owners of snowmobiles 
registered pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 13104 and A TV s 
registered pursuant to Title 12, section 13155 to indicate that a portion of the registration 
fee be used to provide funding to soil and water conservation districts and the Department 
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. 
Currently, $5 of the registration fee for snowmobiles is transferred to a special fund 
and used to assist any entity that has a snowmobile trail-grooming contract with the the 
Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands in the purchase of trail-
grooming equipment. 
Page I - 123LR3419(OI)-1
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Commercial Vehicles (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2204
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, THERIAULT, THOMAS

Legislative Document 
No. 2204 
H.P.1572 
House of Representatives, February 11,2008 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Commercial Vehicles 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
Representatives: THERIAULT of Madawaska, THOMAS of Ripley. 
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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 enact measures designed to alleviate unnecessary burdens placed 
on unnecessary restrictions placed on commercial vehicles and drivers of commercial 
vehicles.
An Act To Require a Municipality To Move a Body Buried in the Wrong Grave (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2201
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: WESTON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3108

Legislative Document 
No. 2201 
H.P. 1570 
House of Representatives, February 7,2008 
An Act To Require a Municipality To Move a Body Buried in the 
Wrong Grave 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PlOTT! of Unity. 
Cosponsored by Senator WESTON of Waldo. 
Printt'u lin recycleJ r_tpt'l 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to provide for timely interments; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3108 is enacted to read: 
§3108. Interment in improper location 
If a dead human body or human remains are interred in an improper location by a 
municipality or an agent of a municipality, under the direction of a municipality or in 
reliance upon the advice of a municipality, that municipality shall exhume that dead 
human body or human remains and reinter them or cause them to be reinterred in a proper 
location at the expense of that municipality. 
Sec. 2. Retroactivity. This Act applies retroactively to January 1, 1998. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that if a dead human body or human remains are interred in an 
improper location by a municipality or an agent of a municipality, under the direction of a 
municipality or in reliance upon the advice of a municipality, that municipality shall 
exhume that dead human body or human remains and reinter them or cause them to be 
reinterred in a proper location at the expense of that municipality.
An Act To Provide Additional Funding for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2208
Senate Amendment SA_A_S427 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1575, L.D. 2208, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Additional Funding for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 (page 1. lines 26 to 30 in L.D.) and 
inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 3. State-municipal revenue sharing program. Notwithstanding any 
provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer $5,000,000 by June 30, 
2008 from the state-municipal revenue sharing program within the Office of the Treasurer 
of State to the unappropriated surplus ofthe General Fund.' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in the last line (page I, line 33 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "Maine Budget Stabilization Fund" and inserting in its place the following: 
'state-municipal revenue sharing program within the Office of the Treasurer of State' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment transfers $5,000,000 from the state-municipal revenue sharing 
program within the Office of the Treasurer of State to the General Fund for the Low-
income Home Energy Assistance Program and specifies that the funds may by used only 
for fuel purchases. Any funds remaining at the end of the fiscal year lapse to the state-
municipal revenue sharing program within the Office of the Treasurer of State. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED ii;;;~~'1 
(Senator ROSEN, R.) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02119/08 
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LD 2208 
LR 3407(06) 
An Act To Provide Additional Funding for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, R. of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$5,000,000 
$5,000,000 
($5,000,000) 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 for the Low-income 
Home Energy Assistance Program within the Maine State Housing Authority to provide heating assistance to eligible 
Maine households. The bill also requires a one-time transfer of $5,000,000 from the State-Municipal Revenue 
Sharing program within the Office ofthe Treasurer to the General Fund to reimburse for the appropriation. 
LR3407(06) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Amend the Axle Weight Laws for Trucks Transporting Unprocessed Agricultural Products and Forest Products
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2209
Committee Amendment CA_B-HA_A_H888 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" fI" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 1576, 
LD. 2209, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Axle Weight Laws for Trucks Transporting 
Unprocessed Agricultural Products and Forest Products" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title and before the first indented 
paragraph the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to 16 
in L.D.) 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 4-A in the last line (page 1, line 24 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: "chapter." the following: 'The exemption under this 
subsection does not apply on the Interstate Highway System, including that portion 
designated as the Maine Turnpike.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause (page 1, lines 25 and 26 in 
L.D.)' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the emergency preamble and emergency clause from the bill. 
The amendment also provides that the axle weight limits and axle weight tolerances 
exemption in the bill does not apply on the Interstate Highway System, including that 
portion designated a 
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SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative THOMAS 
TOWN: Ripley 
FISCAL .\OTt RJ::(JLlRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/31108 Mac 
LD 2209 
LR 3477(04) 
An Act To Amend the Axle Weight Laws for Trucks Transporting Unprocessed Agricultural Products 
and Forest Products 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" k- to Committee Amendment "B" 
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas of Ripley 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Elimination of potential revenue decrease - Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment provides that the axle weight limits and tolerances exemption does not apply on the Interstate 
Highway System and the Maine Turnpike. Therefore, the Federal weight limits specified in USC Title 23 should nC" 
be exceeded and the approximately $29 million in federal funds that Maine receives from the Federal Highway 
Administration should not be withheld. 
I.R 14 77(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2209
Committee Amendment CA_B_H872 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "8,, to H.P. 1576, L.D. 2209, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Axle Weight Laws for Trucks Transporting Unprocessed Agricultural 
Products and Forest Products" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/27/08 frac:=. 
LD 2209 
LR3477(03) 
An Act To Amend the Axle Weight Laws for Trucks Transporting Unprocessed Agricultural Products 
and Forest Products 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "(3,, 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - Federal Expenditures Fund 
Current biennium revenue decrease - Highway Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
This bill allows an axle weight limit exception for vehicles transporting unprocessed agricultural products or forest 
products. This exception will reduce the number of overweight truck violations and result in an undetermined 
reduction in Highway Fund fine revenue beginning in fiscal year 2008-09. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The Department of Transportation indicates that allowing certain vehicles to exceed the axle weight limits and axle 
weight tolerance restrictions could result in a significant fiscal impact due to additional highway and bridge 
deterioration. Additional pavement wear and tear could be millions of dollars per year and bridge remaining service 
life could be decreased. The Department indicates that additional highway and bridge po stings may be necessary to 
protect asset serviceability. Additionally, capital projects may be deferred to cover the additional cost. 
The bill as written would exceed the Federal weight limits specified within the United States Code Title 23 for the 
portion of the Maine Turnpike designated Interstate 95 and 495 and that portion of Interstate 95 from the southern 
terminus of the Maine Turnpike to the New Hampshire state line. The Federal Highway Administration indicates that 
because of this the bill could result in the withholding of Maine's National Highway Apportionment, which is 
approximately $29 million per year. 
LR3477(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 29: Standards for Water Quality Protection, Section 6, Buffer Requirement, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control.
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2211
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 2211 
H.P. 1578 
House of Representatives, February 12,2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 29: 
Standards for Water Quality Protection, Section 6, Buffer 
Requirement, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides 
Control. 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen for the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 29: 
Standards for Water Quality Protection, Section 6, Buffer Requirement, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources, Board of Pesticides Control that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 29: Standards for 
Water Quality Protection, Section 6, Buffer Requirement, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control. 
Page I - 123LR3509(OI)-1
An Act To Increase the Amount of Value of a Residence Protected from Bankruptcy Proceedings
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2215
Committee Amendment CA_A_S490 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 853, L.D. 2215, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Amount of Value of a Residence Protected from Bankruptcy Proceedings" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the 2nd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$100,000" and inserting the following: '$47,500' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the 7th line (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$200,000" and inserting the following: '$95,000' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the next to the last line (page 1, line 12 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "$100,000" and inserting the following: '$47,500' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph A in the last line (page 1, line 13 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$200,000" and inserting the following: '$95,000' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph B in the first line (page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$200,000" and inserting the following: '$95,000' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph B in the 8th line (page 1, line 23 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$200,000" and inserting the following: '$95,000' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph B in the 9th line (page 1, line 24 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "$400,000" and inserting the following: '$190,000' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment increases the exemption from attachment and execution in current 
law, including under the bankruptcy laws, of a debtor's interest in the debtor's residence 
from $35,000 to $47,500 and from $70,000 to $95,000 if the minor dependents of the 
debtor reside in the residence or if the debtor is 60 years of age or older or physically or 
mentally disabled whereas the bill increases the amounts to $100,000 and $200,000, 
respectively. 
The increases in the amendment are more in line with actual home price increases in 
the State than those proposed in the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Amount of Value of a Residence Protected from Bankruptcy Proceedings (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2215
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: PERRY
Amends: 14 MRSA §4422

Legislative Document 
No. 2215 
S.P.853 
February 14,2008 
An Act To Increase the Amount of Value of a Residence Protected 
from Bankruptcy Proceedings 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
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 §4422, sub-§I, ~A, as amended by PL 2003, c. 47, § I, is 
further amended to read: 
A. 
Except as provided in paragraph B, the debtor's aggregate interest, not to exceed 
$35,000 $100,000 in value, in real or personal property that the debtor or a dependent 
of the debtor uses as a residence, in a cooperative that owns property that the debtor 
or a dependent of the debtor uses as a residence, or in a burial plot for the debtor or a 
dependent of the debtor, provided except that if minor dependents of the debtor have 
their principal place of residence with the debtor, the debtor's aggregate interest may 
not exceed $70,000 $200,000 and provided further except that if the debtor's interest 
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is held jointly with any other person or persons, the exemption may not exceed in 
value the lesser of $35,000 $100,000 or the product of the debtor's fractional share 
times $70,000 $200,000. 
Sec. 2. 14 MRSA §4422, sub-§I, ~B, as amended by PL 2003, c. 47, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
B. 
The debtor's aggregate interest, not to exceed $70,000 $200,000 in val ue, in 
property described in paragraph A, if the debtor or a dependent of the debtor is either 
a person 60 years of age or older or a person physically or mentally disabled and 
because of such disability is unable to engage in substantial gainful employment and 
whose disability has lasted or can be expected to last for at least 12 months or can be 
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expected to result in death; provided except that if the debtor's interest is held jointly 
with any other person or persons, the exemption may not exceed in value the lesser of 
$70,000 $200,000 or the product of the fractional share of the debtor's interest times 
$140,000 $400,000. This paragraph does not apply to liens obtained prior to its 
effective date or to judgments based on torts involving other than ordinary negligence 
on the part of the debtor. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the exemption from attachment and execution under the 
bankruptcy laws of a debtor's interest in the debtor's residence from $35,000 to $100,000 
and from $70,000 to $200,000 if the minor dependents of the debtor reside in the 
residence or if the debtor is 60 years of age or older or physically or mentally disabled. 
Page I - 123LR3399(Ol)-1
An Act To Streamline and Ensure Adequate Funding for the Bureau of Air Quality
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2216
Senate Amendment SA_B_S494 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "8,, to H.P. 1582, L.D. 2216, Bill, "An Act To 
Streamline and Ensure Adequate Funding for the Bureau of Air Quality" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 5 the following: 
'Sec. 6. Air quality monitors. The Department of Environmental Protection 
shall install, maintain and oversee air quality monitors in the Town of Bradley. 
Sec. 7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 
Initiative: Allocates funds for the installation and maintenance of air quality monitors in 
the Town of Bradley. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
Capital Expenditures 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$75,000 
$75,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT "g .. to H.P. 1582, L.D. 2216 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Department of Environmental Protection to install, 
maintain and oversee air quality monitors in the Town of Bradley. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED~~H1 
(Senator ROSEN, R.) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/08 Mac:.. 
LD 2216 
LR 3339(04) 
An Act To Streamline and Ensure Adequate Funding for the Bureau of Air Quality 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
seal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment " ~" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, R. of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$0 
$75,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$25,000 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
This amendment allocates Other Special Revenue Funds of $75,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 and $25,000 in fiscal year 
2009-10 for the installation and maintenance of air quality monitors in the Town of Bradley. Any additional costs to 
the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed by the department utilizing existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR3339(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Sell 2 Certain Parcels of Land in the Unorganized Territory
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2217
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S583 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1583, L.D. 2217, "Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Sell 2 Certain Parcels 
of Land in the Unorganized Territory" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first 3 lines after the title (page 1, 
lines 12 to 14 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 19 in amendment) by 
inserting after the following: "Griffin" the following: 'and in a parcel located in Madrid 
Township, Franklin County formerly owned by Mary A. Jackson' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the 4th line (page 1, line 20 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "parcel" and inserting the following: 'parcels' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 (page 2, lines 1 to 4 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Description of parcel in Madrid Township; sale. Resolved: That 
the parcel of real estate situated in Madrid Township is Map FR029, Plan 9, Lots 8 and 
II, formerly owned by Mary A. Jackson. The State Tax Assessor is directed to sell the 
parcel as is to the estate of Mary A. Jackson for $558.99. The directive to sell to the 
estate of Mary A. Jackson expires 90 days after the effective date ofthis resolve; and be it 
further 
Sec. 4. Sale in the event of nonperformance. Resolved: That, if the parcels 
identified in sections 2 and 3 of this resolve are not purchased as provided in those 
sections within the timeframe provided, the State Tax Assessor may sell the parcels to the 
person with the next highest bid opened pursuant to the process authorized by Resolve 
2007, chapter 65.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds back provisions directing the sale of a certain parcel of real 
estate in Madrid Township but varies from the bill in that it provides that the sale must be 
to the estate of the former owner and, if the sale is not completed within the time 
provided, that the parcel must be sold to the highest bidder pursuant to the bid process 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1583, L.D. 2217 
that app lied to that parcel. The amendment also removes language relating to remediation 
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(Senator GOOLEy) 
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CO UNTY: Franklin 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote Transparency and Accountability in Campaigns and Governmental Ethics
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2219
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H992 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "il" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1585, 
LD. 2219, Bill, "An Act To Promote Transparency and Accountability in Campaigns and 
Governmental Ethics" 
Amend the amendment on page 3 in subsection 3-A in the 8th line (page 3, line 14 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"records" the following: 
'unless the 
Legislator against whom the complaint is made submits a written request that the 
complaint and all accompanying materials be made public' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a Legislator against whom a complaint alleging a violation of 
legislative ethics has been made to request that the complaint be made public even if the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices decides to not pursue the 
complaint. 
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SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~~~ 
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TOWN:Ru 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09/08 Mac:.. 
LD 2219 
LR 2853(06) 
An Act To Promote Transparency and Accountability in Campaigns and Governmental Ethics 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "H" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Patrick of Rumford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2853(06) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Promote Transparency and Accountability in Campaigns and Governmental Ethics
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2219
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S601 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 
1585, L.D. 2219, Bill, "An Act To Promote Transparency and Accountability in 
Campaigns and Governmental Ethics" 
Amend the amendment on page 3 in subsection 3-A in the 8th line (page 3, line 38 in 
amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"records" the following: 'unless the 
Legislator against whom the complaint is made submits a written request that the 
complaint and all accompanying materials be made public' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a Legislator against whom a complaint alleging a violation of 
legislative ethics is made to request that the complaint be made public even if the 
commission decides not to p~lsue the complaint. 
SPONSORED BY: 4 ~eie 
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(Senator MARRACHE) 
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COUNTY: Kennebec 
FISCAL NOTE REQLlRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09/08 ?Jvac:.. 
LD 2219 
LR 2853(05) 
An Act To Promote Transparency and Accountability in Campaigns and Governmental Ethics 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A " to Committee Amendment "B" 
Sponsor: Sen. Marrache of Kennebec 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2853(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Assist Maine's Forest Products Industry 1
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2222
Committee Amendment CA_A_H775 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '4" to H.P. 1588, L.D. 2222, "Resolve, To Assist 
Maine's Forest Products Industry" 
1 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
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Approved: 03/11108 
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LD 2222 
LR3483(02) 
Resolve, To Assist Maine's Forest Products Industry 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "f) " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
$474,500 
($474,500) 
$0 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($474,500) 
($25,500) 
$474,500 
$25,500 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Changing the timing ofthe Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement period for certain persons engaged in the forestry 
or logging industry will reduce General Fund revenue by $474,500 in fiscal year 2007-08 and increase General Fund 
revenue by $474,500 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR3483(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Expand the Natural Resources Protection Act Compensation Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2223
Senate Amendment SA_A_S456 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to H.P. 1589, L.D. 2223, Bill, "An Act To Expand 
the Natural Resources Protection Act Compensation Program" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
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SPONSORED BY: _~~ 
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(Senator MART 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03112/08 frac:.. 
LD 2223 
LR 3510(04) 
An Act To Expand the Natural Resources Protection Act Compensation Program 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Martin of Aroostook 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Other Funds 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Funds 
This legislation expands the Natural Resource Protection Act to provide another option for wetland compensation 
utilizing the in-lieu fee program for significant wildlife habitats. The Department of Environmental Protection will 
contract with the Nature Conservancy to handle the fees and administer the program. The Nature Conservancy, with 
oversight from the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the 
State Planning Office and other federal agencies will award grants to project sponsors to encourage the protection of 
wetland and habitat areas across the state. The Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife will develop an alternate fee structure for designated significant wildlife areas. 
LR3510(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Aid Victims of Identity Theft in Securing a Police Report and To Aid Victims in Court Proceedings When Their Identities Have Been Stolen and Falsely Used
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2220
Committee Amendment CA_A_H958 (House)

COMMITTEE-AMENDMENT ,,{J, "to H.P. 1586, L.D. 2220, Bill, "An Act To Aid 
Victims of Identity Theft in Securing a Police Report and To Aid Victims in Court 
Proceedings When Their Identities Have Been Stolen and Falsely Used" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Aid Victims of Identity Theft in Securing a Police Report' 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment deletes section 2 of the bill, which proposed a procedure to obtain a 
finding of factual innocence when a person's identity is stolen and falsely used in a court 
prosecution. It adds a mandate preamble and a fiscal note. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 04/04/08 Mac 
LD 2220 
LR3446(02) 
An Act To Aid Victims of Identity Theft in Securing a Police Report and To Aid Victims in Court 
Proceedings When Their Identities Have Been Stolen and Falsely Used 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "f+" 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Exempted 
Requiring a law enforcement agency to make a police report of identity theft and 
provide the complainant with a copy of that report is a state mandate pursuant to the 
Maine constitution. Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the two-thirds vote of all 
members elected to each House exempts the State from the constitutional 
requirement to fund 90% of the additional local costs. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Unit Affected 
Municipality 
County 
Costs 
Insignificant 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety, State Police will be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR3446(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the State's Cash Investment Policies
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2226
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S687 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 858, 
L.D. 2226, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the State's Cash Investment 
Policies" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 3, lines 7 
to II in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'3. Prior to making a deposit of cash pool funds into a state-chartered or federally 
chartered credit union, the Treasurer of State shall convene a study group, conduct a 
study and develop a community reinvestment requirement for credit unions that is 
comparable to that of banks. 
The study group members must include stakeholders 
representing financial institutions in this State and the Superintendent of Financial 
Institutions, and the study group shall develop measurements for credit unions 
comparable to those contained in the federal Community Reinvestment Act, 12 United 
States Code, Section 290 I, et seq. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Treasurer of State, prior to making a deposit of cash 
pool funds into a state-chartered or federally chartered credit union, to convene a study 
group, conduct a study and develop a community reinvestment requirement for credit 
unions that is comparable to that of banks. The study group members must include 
stakeholders representing financial institutions in this State and the Superintendent of 
Financial Institutions, and the study group shall develop measurements for credit unions 
comparable to those contained in the federal Community Reinvestment Act, 12 United 
States Code, Section 290 I, et seq. ----
SPONSORED BY: _--=-I-=-( ~ 
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(Senator TURNER) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL \OTE RF:QURED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04117/08 ;tpac.. 
LD 2226 
LR 3400(04) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the State's Cash Investment Policies 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A " to Committee Amendment" A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Turner of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional costs associated with the proposed study can be absorbed by the Treasurer of State utilizing existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR3400(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, To Provide a Rebate of Diesel Fuel Taxes Paid by Maine's Forest Products Industry (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2228
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SCHNEIDER, JACKSON, BRYANT, DOW, RA YE, SHERMAN, SMITH, CLARK, KNIGHT, THOMAS

Legislative Document 
No. 2228 
S.P.860 
February 26, 2008 
Resolve, To Provide a Rebate of Diesel Fuel Taxes Paid by Maine's 
Forest Products Industry 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative JACKSON of Allagash and Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, 
DOW of Lincoln, RA YE of Washington, SHERMAN of Aroostook, SMITH of Piscataquis, 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, THOMAS of Ripley. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Maine is dependent on its natural resources-based economy; and 
Whereas, the price of diesel fuel in Maine is at an all-time high and is devastating 
the Maine economy, especially with regard to loggers and truckers hauling forest 
products; and 
Whereas, this legislation provides a rebate of taxes paid from January I, 2008 to 
April 30, 2008 on diesel fuel used by vehicles carrying forest products; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Rebate; vehicles carrying forest products. Resolved: That a person 
who purchases and uses diesel fuel for purposes of carrying forest products and who has 
paid the tax imposed pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 459 is 
entitled to a rebate in the amount of the tax paid during the period of January 1, 2008 to 
April 30, 2008. In order to receive a rebate pursuant to this section, the person must file 
an application for a rebate on a form prescribed by the State Tax Assessor within 12 
months from the date of purchase. The State Tax Assessor shall mail a rebate to a person 
who qualifies for a rebate under this section within 60 days of receiving a properly filed 
application. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited m the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides a rebate of taxes paid from January 1,2008 to April 30,2008 
on diesel fuel used by vehicles carrying forest products.
Resolve, To Provide a Rebate of Diesel Fuel Taxes Paid by Maine's Forest Products Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2228
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H981 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "f}" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 860, 
L.D. 2228, "Resolve, To Provide a Rebate of Diesel Fuel Taxes Paid by Maine's Forest 
Products Industry" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to 
in L.D.)' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 22 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "paid." and inserting the following: 'paid; and be it further' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Transfer from General Fund to Highway Fund. Resolved: That, 
notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 142, the State Controller 
shall transfer $4,357,500 no later than July 31, 2008 and $2,905,000 no later than June 
30, 2009 from the General Fund to the Highway Fund to offset the Highway Fund 
revenue reduction in this resolve. 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency clause (page 1, lines 22 and 
in L.D.)' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides funding for the refunds from the General Fund. It also 
removes the emergency preamble and clause. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative PIOTTI) ~ 
TOWN: Unity 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09108 
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LD 2228 
LR 3453(06) 
Resolve, To Provide a Rebate of Diesel Fuel Taxes Paid by Maine's Forest Products Industry 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "H" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Piotti of Unity 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
Projections 
2010-11 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$7,262,500 
($4,357,500) 
($2,905,000) 
$4,357,500 
($4,357,500) 
$0 
($7,262,500) 
$0 
$7,262,500 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Requiring a transfer from the General Fund to the Highway Fund will increase the General Fund cost of the bill by 
$7,262,500 in fiscal year 2008-09. This amendment also increases Highway Fund revenue by $4,357,500 in fiscal 
year 2007-08 and decreases Highway Fund revenue by $4,357,500 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR3453(06) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0
An Act To Minimize the Potential for Slope Failure in Gravel Pits
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2227
Amends: 38 MRSA §490-D

Legislative Document 
No. 2227 
S.P.859 
February 26, 2008 
An Act To Minimize the Potential for Slope Failure in Gravel Pits 
Reported by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook for the Joint Standing Committee on Natural 
Resources pursuant to Public Law 2007, chapter 364 and ordered printed under Joint Rule 401. 
Printed on recycled paper 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §490-D, sub-§9, ~C is enacted to read: 
C. If a reclaimed slope or working pit is adjacent to steep slopes and a protected 
natural resource, measures must be taken to prevent storm water from ponding at the 
base of the reclaimed slope or working pit. 
SUMMARY 
This bill is submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources 
pursuant to Public Law 2007, chapter 364. The bill amends the water quality protection 
and storm water management performance standard for excavations in gravel pits. It 
requires that measures be taken to prevent storm water from ponding at the base of a 
reclaimed slope or a working pit that is adjacent to steep slopes and a protected natural 
resource. 
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