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An Act Regarding Final Agency Action Subject to Appeal Pursuant to the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0041
Committee: Labor
Amends: 39-A MRSA §360

Legislative Document 
No. 41 
S.P.16 
In Senate, January 9, 2007 
An Act Regarding Final Agency Action Subject to Appeal Pursuant 
to the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 
Reported by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland for the Workers' Compensation Board 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 39-A, section 152, subsection II. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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. 39-A MRSA §360, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 and 
affected by §§9 to 11, is amended to read: 
3. Appeal. ImpositioR of a p8Ralty A decision of the board under this section is 
deemed to be final agency action subject to appeal to the Superior Court, as provided in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter ¥Ill. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 11004, execution 
of a penalty assessed under this section is stayed during the pendency of any appeal under 
this subsection. The Attorney General shall represent the board in any appeal under this 
subsection or the board may retain private counsel for that purpose. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that decisions issued by the Workers' Compensation Board pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 39-A, section 360 are final agency action subject to 
appeal to the Superior Court whether or not a penalty is imposed.
An Act To Repeal Term Limits for Legislators
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0042
Committee Amendment CA_A_S167 (Senate)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §553

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 27, L.D. 42, Bill, "An Act To Repeal 
Term Limits for Legislators" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Extend the Limits on Legislative Terms from 4 to 6 Terms' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 and 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §553, sub-§l, as enacted by IB 1993, c. 1, § 1 and affected 
by §2, is amended to read: 
1. State Senate. A person may not serve more than -4- Q consecutive terms as a state 
Senator. 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRSA §553, sub-§2, as enacted by IB 1993, c. 1, §I and affected 
by §2, is amended to read: 
2. State Representative. A person may not serve more than -4- Q consecutive terms 
as a member of the state House of Representatives. 
Sec. 3. Application. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, 
section 553, subsections 1 and 2, a person elected to serve a 4th consecutive term as a 
state Senator in the 123rd Legislature is ineligible to serve as a state Senator in the 124th 
Legislature, and a person elected to serve a 4th consecutive term as a member of the state 
House of Representatives in the 123rd Legislature is ineligible to serve as a member of 
the state House of Representatives in the 124th Legislature.' 
Amend the bill in section 3 by striking out all of the question (page 1, line 13 in L.D.) 
and inserting the following: 
'''Do you favor extending term limits for Legislators from 4 to 6 terms?'" 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 27, L.D.42 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
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This amendment differs from the bill, which proposes to repeal tenn limits, in that it 
extends tenn limits for Legislators from 4 to 6 tenns. 
Under the amendment, the 
extension of allowable tenns does not apply to members of the Legislature who are 
currently serving a 4th consecutive tenn as a Senator or as a member of the House of 
Representatives. Like the bill, this amendment submits the proposed alteration in the law 
governing tenn limits to the voters for approval. 
FISCAL l\OTE REQU1RED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/24/07 )l!;t?ac:.. 
LD42 
LR 112(02) 
An Act To Repeal Term Limits for Legislators 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
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. 
LROI12(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Health and Human Services To Exclude Veterans Education Assistance from Income in Determining Eligibility for the Food Stamp Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0043
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: COURTNEY, CAMPBELL, BROWNE, DUPREY, HOTHAM, MAREAN, NASS, THOMAS, WHEELER

Legislative Document 
No. 43 
S.P.28 
In Senate, January 9, 2007 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Exclude Veterans Education Assistance from Income in 
Determining Eligibility for the Food Stamp Program 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield and 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, DUPREY of Hampden, HOTHAM of Dixfield, 
MAREAN of Hollis, NASS of Acton, THOMAS of Ripley, WHEELER of Kittery. 
Sec.!. Income for determining food stamps eligibility. Resolved: That the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall modify all state rules necessary to result 
in educational benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs being 
excluded in computing household income under the eligibility requirements for the 
federal food stamp program pursuant to the United States Farm Security and Rural 
Investment Act of 2002, Section 4102, including, but not limited to, rules related to 
Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to modify all 
state rules necessary to exclude educational benefits from the United States Department 
of Veterans Affairs in the computation of household income to determine eligibility for 
food stamps as allowed by the United States Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 
2002, Section 4102. 
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An Act To Require Changes in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula Concerning Labor Market Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0044
Committee Amendment CA_A_H210 (House)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,Ii " 
to H.P. 42, L.D. 44, Bill, "An Act To Require 
Changes in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula Concerning Labor 
Market Areas" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. This amendment incorporates a fiscal note to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/23/07 Mac:.. 
LD44 
LR 6(02) 
An Act To Require Changes in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula Concerning 
Labor Market Areas 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "It" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Requiring the regional adjustment to the salary and benefits costs of teachers and other school personnel that is based 
on labor market areas in the State to be 1.0 beginning in fiscal year 2007-08 will not affect the General Fund 
appropriation needed to fund the State's share of General Purpose Aid for Local Schools in fiscal year 2007-08 or in 
future years. However, this requirement will change the distribution of state subsidy among local school 
administrative units beginning in fiscal year 2007-08. Although the impact to individual school units can not be 
determined at this time, those local units with a regional adjustment component that is currently greater than 1.0 will 
receive less subsidy and those local units with a regional adjustment component that is currently less than 1.0 will 
receive more subsidy. 
LR0006(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Require Changes in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula Concerning Labor Market Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0044
Senate Amendment SA_A_S329 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 42, L.D. 44, Bill, "An Act To Require 
Changes in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula Concerning Labor 
Market Areas" 
Amend the bill in section I in the first indented paragraph in the 2nd to last line (page 
1, line 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "2007-08" and inserting the following: 
'2008-09' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the effective date of the change to fiscal year 2008-09. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Senator RA YE) 
COUNTY: Washington 
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(:'~l <ll£ached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06115/07 .;tvae. 
LD44 
LR 6(03) 
An Act To Require Changes in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula Concerning 
Labor Market Areas 
J<'iscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Raye of Washington 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Requiring the regional adjustment to the salary and benefits costs of teachers and other school personnel that is based 
on labor market areas in the State to be 1.0 beginning in fiscal year 2008-09 will not affect the General Fund 
appropriation needed to fund the State's share of General Purpose Aid for Local Schools in fiscal year 2008-09 or in 
future years. However, this requirement will change the distribution of state subsidy among local school 
administrative units beginning in fiscal year 2008-09. Although the impact to individual school units can not be 
determined at this time, those local units with a regional adjustment component that is currently greater than 1.0 will 
receive less subsidy and those local units with a regional adjustment component that is currently less than 1.0 will 
receive more subsidy. 
LR0006(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Repeal Term Limits for Legislators
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0042
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: STRIMLING, PATRICK, MARTIN, NUTTING, PLOWMAN, RA YE, HOLMAN, MOORE, NASS, TUTTLE
Amends: 21-A MRSA §553

Legislative Document 
No. 42 
S.P.27 
In Senate, January 9, 20C7 
An Act To Repeal Term Limits for Legislators 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative PATRICK of Rumford and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, NUTTING of Androscoggin, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, 
RA YE of Washington, Representatives: HOLMAN of Fayette, MOORE of Standish, NASS of 
Acton, TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Printed on rel:~ '-' led parlt'r 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §553, sub-§l, as enacted by IB 1993, c. I, §I and affected 
by §2, is repealed. 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRS A §553, sub-§2, as enacted by IB 1993, c. I, § I and affected 
by §2, is repealed. 
Sec. 3. 
Statutory referendum procedure; submission at statewide 
election; form of question; effective date. This Act must be submitted to the legal 
voters of the State at a statewide election held on the Tuesday following the first Monday 
of November following passage of this Act. The municipal officers of this State shall 
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notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns and plantations to meet, in the 
manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election, to vote on the acceptance or 
rejection ofthis Act by voting on the following question: 
"Do you favor repealing term limits for Legislators?" 
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question 
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square 
below the word "Yes" or "No." The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and 
declared in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of 
State in the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall 
review the returns and, if it appears that a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of 
the Act, the Governor shall proclaim that fact without delay, and the Act takes effect 30 
days after the date of the proclamation. 
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all 
ballots, returns and copies of this Act necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
referendum. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates term limits for Legislators if the people of the State favor the idea 
at a referendum. 
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An Act To Require Changes in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula Concerning Labor Market Areas
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0044
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: EDGECOMB, SHERMAN, AYOTTE, BROWNE, LUNDEEN, SUTHERLAND, RAYE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15682

Legislative Document 
No. 44 
H.P.42 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Require Changes in the Essential Programs and Services 
Funding Formula Concerning Labor Market Areas 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, BROWNE of Vassalboro, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, 
McFADDEN of Dennysville, SUTHERLAND of Chapman, Senator: RAYE of Washington. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as foHows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §15682, first ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. AAAA, 
§9, is further amended to read: 
The commissioner shall make a regional adjustment in the total operating allocation 
for each school administrative unit determined pursuant to section 15683. The regional 
adjustment must be based on the regional differences in teacher salary costs within labor 
market areas in the State, as computed by a statewide education policy research institute, 
and must be applied only to appropriate teacher salary and benefits costs as calculated 
under section 15678 and salary and benefit costs of other school-level staff who are not 
teachers as calculated under section 15679. 
Beginning in fiscal year 2007-08, the 
regional adjustment must be 1.0 for all labor market areas in the State. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that, beginning in fiscal year 2007-08, the regional adjustment to 
the salary and benefits costs of teachers and other school personnel that is based on labor 
market areas in the State must be 1.0 for all labor market areas in the State. 
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An Act To Place Lifetime Restraining Orders on Violent Sex Offenders and Predatory Sex Offenders
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0045
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: JACOBSEN, COURTNEY, CAMPBELL, CEBRA, DUPREY, LEWIN, ROBINSON, NASS
Amends: 17-A MRSA §261

Legislative Document 
No. 45 
H.P.43 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Place Lifetime Restraining Orders on Violent Sex 
Offenders and Predatory Sex Offenders 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JACOBSEN of Waterboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, CEBRA of Naples, DUPREY of Hampden, 
LEWIN of Eliot, McLEOD of Lee, NASS of Acton, ROBINSON of Raymond, Senator: NASS 
of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as foHows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §261 is enacted to read: 
§261. Standing criminal restraining order 
1. As part of the sentence for a violation of section 253, or for a violation of this 
chapter when a person, having in fact attained 18 years of age, violates this chapter and 
the victim has not in fact attained 12 years of age at the time of the crime, the court may 
issue a standing criminal restraining order under this section. 
2. The standing criminal restraining order takes effect when the person is released 
from confinement. 
3. 
The standing criminal restraining order may include, but is not limited to, 
enjoining the person from: 
A. Residing within 10 miles of the victim's residence; and 
B. Residing within 10 miles of where the offense was committed. 
4. A standing criminal restraining order remains in effect until modified or revoked 
by the court for good cause shown. 
5. Violation of a standing criminal restraining order is a Class D crime. 
6. The standing criminal restraining order must contain the following language: 
"This order remains in effect until modified or revoked by the court for good cause 
shown. In accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 261, violation 
of a standing criminal restraining order is a Class D crime." 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the authority of the court to issue a standing criminal restraining 
order that applies to persons convicted of certain sex offenses. The standing criminal 
restraining order takes effect when the defendant is released from confinement and 
continues until modified or revoked by the court for good cause shown. The order may 
include, but is not limited to, enjoining the defendant from residing within 10 miles of the 
victim's residence or within 10 miles of where the offense occurred. Violation of the 
order is a Class D crime. 
The standing criminal restraining order is available to the court for gross sexual 
assault crimes as well as any sexual assaults in which the actor is at least 18 years of age 
and the victim is under 12. 
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Resolve, To Deny Family Status to Fetuses
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0049
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DUPREY, PLOWMAN, CEBRA

Legislative Document 
No. 49 
H.P.47 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
Resolve, To Deny Family Status to Fetuses 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUPREY of Hampden . 
Cosponsored by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
Representative: CEBRA of Naples. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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Sec. 1. Rulemaking. Resolved: That, by January 1, 2008, the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall amend the rules for all public assistance programs to 
deny fetuses familial status. In amending the rules the department shall prohibit the 
counting of a fetus as a family member in the computation of income for the family unit. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend the rules for 
all public assistance programs to deny fetuses familial status by January 1, 2008. In 
amending the rules the department shall prohibit the counting of a fetus as a family 
member in the computation of income for the family unit. The rules would be routine 
technical rules. 
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An Act To Prohibit the Promotion of Travel for Sex Tourism
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0047
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FAIRCLOTH
Amends: 10 MRSA §1141, 10 MRSA §1144

Legislative Document 
No. 47 
H.P.45 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Prohibit the Promotion of Travel for Sex Tourism 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor . 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1141, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A. 
Travel for commercial sexual purposes. "Travel for commercial sexual 
purposes" means travel. transportation or vacation services provided for the purposes of 
enabling the customer to engage in prostitution or engage a prostitute as defined in Title 
17-A, section 851 or to engage in a sexual act, sexual contact or sexual touching, as 
defined in Title 17-A, section 251, for which anything of value is given to, promised or 
received by a person. 
Sec.2. 10 MRSA §1144 is enacted to read: 
§1144. Engaging in travel for commercial sexual purposes 
1. Violation. A provider of travel services or a travel agent is guilty of engaging in 
travel for commercial sexual purposes if the travel agency or agent intentionally or 
knowingly advertises or furnishes travel. transportation or vacation services for travel for 
commercial sexual purposes. 
2. Penalty. Engaging in travel for commercial sexual purposes is a Class C crime. 
Sec. 3. Maine Revised Statutes headnote amended; revision clause. In the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, chapter 202-B, in the chapter headnote, the words 
"prohibited credit card practices involving providers of travel services" are amended to 
read "prohibited practices involving providers of travel services" and the Revisor of 
Statutes shall implement this revision when updating, publishing or republishing the 
statutes. 
SUMMARY 
This bill, which is based on a law passed in Washington State, prohibits travel 
agencies within the State from engaging in travel for commercial sexual purposes. 
"Travel for commercial sexual purposes" is defined as advertising or arranging for travel 
with the intention of enabling the customer to engage in prostitution or to engage a 
prostitute or to engage in a sexual act, sexual contact or sexual touching for which 
anything of value is given, promised or received. The bill also makes a violation of this 
prohibition a Class C crime, with a penalty of up to 5 years in prison and up to a $5,000 
fine. 
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An Act To Exempt Training and Educational Research Costs from the Voluntary Spending Cap
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0048
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HASKELL, BRANNIGAN, CRA VEN, HAYES, MAKAS, WALCOTT, DIAMOND

Legislative Document 
No. 48 
H.P.46 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Exempt Training and Educational Research Costs from 
the Voluntary Spending Cap 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HASKELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CRA VEN of Lewiston, HAYES of Buckfield, MAKAS of Lewiston, 
W AGNER of Lewiston, WALCOTT of Lewiston, Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. PL 2005, c. 394, §4, sub-§I, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section. costs related to training 
employees and educational research projects. including biomedical research. are 
excluded from the targets established and methodology for calculating cost increases 
and consolidated operating margins. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes training and educational research costs from the voluntary spending 
cap on the State's hospitals and other health care providers. 
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Resolve, Regarding Costly Computer Processes at the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0050
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DUPREY, PLOWMAN, CAMPBELL, CEBRA, FLOOD, LEWIN, ROBINSON, COURTNEY

Legislative Document 
No. SO 
H.P.48 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
Resolve, Regarding Costly Computer Processes at the Department 
of Health and Human Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUPREY of Hampden. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, CEBRA of Naples, FLOOD of Winthrop, LEWIN 
of Eliot, McKANE of Newcastle, ROBINSON of Raymond, Senator: COURTNEY of York. 
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Sec. 1. Department of Health and Human Services payment of child care 
providers. Resolved: That by October 1, 2007 the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall amend its computer processing procedures for the reimbursement of 
providers of child care for children of participants in the ASPIRE program. 
The 
department must simplify the billing procedures and provide reimbursement to a child 
care provider through one check per month for all children of ASPIRE participants cared 
for by that provider. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its 
computer processing procedures for the reimbursement of providers of child care for 
children of participants in the ASPIRE program by October 1, 2007. The department 
must simplify the billing procedures and provide reimbursement to a child care provider 
through one check per month for all children of ASPIRE participants cared for by that 
provider. 
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An Act To Establish a Lifetime Tribal License
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0051
Committee Amendment CA_A_H228 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §10853

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 49, L.D. 51, Bill, "An Act To Establish 
a Lifetime Tribal License" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Provide Native Americans with Lifelong Licenses and Permits to 
Hunt, Fish and Trap' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10853, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
8. Native American. The commissioner shall issue a hunting, trapping and fishing 
license, including permits, stamps and other permission needed to hunt, trap and fish, to 
aay ~ Native American, 10 years of age or older, of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the 
Penobscot Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the Aroostook Band of 
Micmacs that is valid for the life of that Native American without any charge or fee if the 
Native American presents a certificate from the respective reservation governor, the 
Aroostook Micmac Council or "Wesget-Sipu" stating that the person described is a 
Native American and a member of that nation, band or tribe. Holders of these licenses 
are subject to this Part, including, but not limited to, a lottery or drawing system for 
issuing a particular license or permit. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and amends the law regarding complimentary 
licenses for Native Americans to provide that these licenses are valid for life and to 
include the permits, stamps and other permissions that may be needed to hunt, fish and 
trap in the State. It also provides that a complimentary hunting, fishing and trapping 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ~ "to H.P. 49, L.D. 51 
license or pennit is subject to any lottery or drawing system for issuing that license or 
penn it such as the lottery system for moose hunting pennits. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish a Lifetime Tribal License
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0051
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SOCTOMAH, RA YE, LORING, MILLER, PERRY, TIBBETTS
Amends: 12 MRSA §10851

Legislative Document 
No. 51 
H.P.49 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Establish a Lifetime Tribal License 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and Representatives: LORING of the 
Penobscot Nation, MILLER of Somerville, PERRY of Calais, TIBBETTS of Columbia. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10851, sub-§2 is enacted to read: 
2. Resident tribal members. The commissioner shall issue a resident tribal lifetime 
hunting, trapping and fishing license to any federally recognized Native American, 10 
years of age or older, of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation, the Houlton 
Band of Maliseet Indians or the Aroostook Band of Micmacs without any charge or fee if 
the Native American presents a certificate from the respective reservation governor or 
chief, stating that the person described is a Native American and a member of that nation, 
band or tribe and a resident of Maine. Holders of these licenses are subject to this Part. 
SUMMARY 
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This bill establishes a lifetime tribal license for hunting, trapping and fishing to 
certified members of Maine's recognized Indian tribes. 
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An Act To Review the Department of Environmental Protection's Procedures in Issuing Written Approval for New Building Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0052
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: BERUBE, NUTfING

Legislative Document 
No. 52 
H.P.50 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Review the Department of Environmental Protection's 
Procedures in Issuing Written Approval for New Building Projects 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BERUBE of Lisbon. 
Cosponsored by Senator: NUTfING of Androscoggin. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
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This bill proposes to establish a review of the Department of Environmental 
Protection's process for issuing written approval of new construction projects, including 
the length of time between the request for approval and the issuance of that approval by 
the department.
An Act To Provide a Tax Credit for College Education Costs When the Person Creates Jobs following Graduation
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0053
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DUPREY, PLOWMAN, ANNIS, AUSTIN, CEBRA, EDGECOMB, ROBINSON, VAUGHAN, COURTNEY

Legislative Document 
No. 53 
H.P.51 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Provide a Tax Credit for College Education Costs When 
the Person Creates Jobs following Graduation 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUPREY of Hampden . 
Cosponsored by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, AUSTIN of Gray, CEBRA of Naples, 
EDGECOMB of Caribou, McKANE of Newcastle, ROBINSON of Raymond, VAUGHAN of 
Durham, Senator: COURTNEY of York. 
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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 provide an income tax credit for any graduate of a 4-year degree 
program in Maine who starts a business that creates jobs for at least 5 full-time equivalent 
employees in the first year and 10 full-time equivalent employees in subsequent years. 
The credit is equal to 1/4 of the cost of a 4-year college degree at any Maine college and 
can be used annually for up to 4 years in a row. 
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An Act To Conform Maine Law with Federal Law Regarding Tax Credits for Adoptions
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0054
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DUPREY, PLOWMAN, CEBRA, ROBINSON, COURTNEY, SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-B

Legislative Document 
No. 54 
H.P.52 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Conform Maine Law with Federal Law Regarding Tax 
Credits for Adoptions 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUPREY of Hampden. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, McKANE of Newcastle, ROBINSON of Raymond, 
Senators: COURTNEY of York, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
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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. Credit for adoptions 
A taxpayer is allowed a credit against the tax imposed under this Part equal to 20% of 
the amount of credit allowed to the taxpayer for the taxable year under Section 23 of the 
Code with respect to qualified adoption expenses. The credit is nonrefundable and is 
subject to the same carry-forward provisions as are available under Section 23 of the 
Code. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates a state income tax credit equal to 20% of the federal income tax 
credit for qualified adoption expenses. 
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An Act To Amend the Law Regarding a License To Operate an Attended Sales Promotion
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0055
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SMITH, DAMON, BROWNE, CARTER, LUNDEEN, MAREAN, PIEH, THERIAULT, NUTTING
Amends: 29-A MRSA §957

Legislative Document 
No. 55 
H.P.53 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding a License To Operate an 
Attended Sales Promotion 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SMITH of Monmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CARTER of Bethel, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, 
MAREAN of Hollis, PIEH of Bremen, THERIAULT of Madawaska, Senators: NUTTING of 
Androscoggin, SA V AGE of Knox. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §957, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2001, c. 361, §27, is 
further amended to read: 
3. Attended sales promotion. The Secretary of State may issue to a dealer a 30-day 
license to operate an attended sales promotion. A request for an attended sales promotion 
must be submitted to the Secretary of State at least 48 hours before the proposed 
promotion date and must contain the proposed promotion date and location. 
The 
promotion and any use of a location must comply with applicable building codes and 
zoning and land use ordinances. A new vehicle dealer who requests a license under this 
subsection for a promotion involving new vehicles may not locate the promotion outside 
that dealer's area of responsibility as defined by the dealers's dealer's franchise agreement. 
A dealer who operates an attended sales promotion at an agricultural fair or other 
agricultural event is exempt from this subsection if the sales promotion does not include 
motor vehicles. The fee for a 30-day attended sales promotion license is $75 per location. 
The license for a location may be renewed 2 times in a calendar year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that a vehicle or industrial equipment dealer who operates an 
attended sales promotion at an agricultural fair or other agricultural event is exempt from 
obtaining a dealer license only if the sales promotion does not include motor vehicles. 
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An Act To Allow Farm Trucks That Weigh over 9,000 Pounds To Be Eligible for Specialty License Plates
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0056
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BROWNE, SHERMAN, CLARK, EDGECOMB, GIFFORD, JACOBSEN, MAREAN, MILLER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §468

Legislative Document 
No. 56 
H.P.54 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Allow Farm Trucks That Weigh over 9,000 Pounds To 
Be Eligible for Specialty License Plates 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BROWNE of Vassalboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, EDGECOMB of Caribou, GIFFORD of Lincoln, 
JACOBSEN of Waterboro, MAREAN of Hollis, McLEOD of Lee, MILLER of Somerville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §468, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 623, §5, is amended 
to read: 
8. Weight limit. A specialty license plate may be issued for an automobile or 
pickup truck that does not exceed 6,000 pounds except that a farm truck that weighs over 
9,000 pounds may be issued a specialty plate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a farm truck that weighs more than 9,000 pounds to be issued a 
specialty license plate.
An Act To Ensure State Budget Funding for Wastewater Treatment Facilities and Water Supply Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0058
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: FLOOD, SHERMAN, CROCKETT, FITTS, HANLEY, ROSEN, SILSBY, McCORMICK

Legislative Document 
No. 58 
H.P.56 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Ensure State Budget Funding for Wastewater Treatment 
Facilities and Water Supply Facilities 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CROCKETT of Augusta, FITTS of Pittsfield, HANLEY of Gardiner, ROSEN 
of Bucksport, SILSBY of Augusta, Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Drinking Water Enforcement 0728 
Initiative: 
Appropriates funds for grants and loans for public drinking water 
improvements that will be matched with federal funds. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
2007-08 
$1,700,000 
$1,700,000 
2007-08 
$1,700,000 
$1,700,000 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Land and Water Quality 0248 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for wastewater treatment facilities. 
GENERAL FUND 
2007-08 
All Other 
$1,200,000 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$1,200,000 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
2007-08 
GENERAL FUND 
$1,200,000 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
$1,200,000 
2008-09 
$1,700,000 
$1,700,000 
2008-09 
$1,700,000 
$1,700,000 
2008-09 
$1,200,000 
$1,200,000 
2008-09 
$1,200,000 
$1,200,000 
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SECTION TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$2,900,000 
$2,900,000 
2008-09 
$2,900,000 
$2,900,000 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $2,900,000 per year for 
grants and loans for public drinking water systems and wastewater treatment facilities.
An Act To Recognize Gold Star Parents and Family Members
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0062
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S350 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 60, 
L.D. 62, Bill, "An Act To Recognize Gold Star Parents and Family Members" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything from the 2nd indented paragraph to 
the end (page I, lines 27 to 34, page 2, lines 1 to 6 in L.D.). 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the General Fund appropriations for the Department of 
Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management for a medal system to recognize certain 
members of the United States Armed Forces. The department will have to implement this 
program using currently budgeted resources. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Senator ROTUNDO) 
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COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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LR 176(04) 
An Act To Recognize Gold Star Parents and Family Members 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" 
" to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
($5,000) 
($5,000) 
2008-09 
($1,500) 
($1,500) 
Projections 
2009-10 
($1,500) 
($1,500) 
Projections 
2010-11 
($1,500) 
($1,500) 
The amendment removes the General Fund appropriations for the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management that were necessary for the department to implement a medal system to recognize certain members of the 
armed services. The department will have to implement the program using currently budgeted resources and as a 
result, certain previously mandated responsibilities may not be accomplished. 
LROI76(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Increase Access to After-school Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0063
Committee Amendment CA_A_H1002 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "H" to H.P. 61, L.D. 63, Bill, "An Act To Increase 
Access to After-school Programs" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Study Ways To Increase Access to After-school Programs' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Study. Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human Services 
and the Department of Education shall, within existing resources, gather information 
pertaining to methods to establish and fund after-school programs in communities that 
currently do not have after-school programs. 
In gathering this information the 
departments shall seek input from the Maine Afterschool Network and shall report the 
results to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
education and cultural affairs by January 15,2009. After receipt and review ofthe report, 
the joint standing committee is authorized to submit legislation to the First Regular 
Session of the 124th Legislature regarding the subject matter of the report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Department of Health and Human Services and the 
Department of Education, within existing resources, to gather information pertaining to 
ways to establish and fund after-school programs. 
The amendment directs the 
departments to seek input from the Maine Afterschool Network and report to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural 
affairs by January 15, 2009. The committee is authorized to submit legislation regarding 
the report. 
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(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 0411 0/08 *ac. 
LD63 
LR540(04) 
An Act To Increase Access to After-school Programs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment .. 4 
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Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services to gather the 
required information can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Add Abortion Providers to the List of Mandated Reporters to the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0061
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DUPREY, PLOWMAN, CEBRA, LEWIN, COURTNEY, SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 22 MRSA §4011-A

Legislative Document 
No. 61 
H.P.59 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Add Abortion Providers to the List of Mandated 
Reporters to the Department of Health and Human Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUPREY of Hampden. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, LEWIN of Eliot, McKANE of Newcastle, Senators: 
COURTNEY of York, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4011-A, sub-§I, ~A, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 
599, §8 and affected by §§9 and 14, is amended to read: 
A. 
When acting in a professional capacity: 
(1) An allopathic or osteopathic physician, resident or intern; 
(2) An emergency medical services person; 
(3) A medical examiner; 
(4) A physician's assistant; 
(5) A dentist; 
(6) A dental hygienist; 
(7) A dental assistant; 
(8) A chiropractor; 
(9) A podiatrist; 
(10) A registered or licensed practical nurse; 
(11) A teacher; 
(12) A guidance counselor; 
(13) A school official; 
(14) A children's summer camp administrator or counselor; 
(15) A social worker; 
(16) A court-appointed special advocate or guardian ad litem for the child; 
(17) A homemaker; 
(18) A home health aide; 
(19) A medical or social service worker; 
(20) A psychologist; 
(21) Child care personnel; 
(22) A mental health professional; 
(23) A law enforcement official; 
(24) A state or municipal fire inspector; 
(25) A municipal code enforcement official; 
(26) A commercial film and photographic print processor; 
(27) 
A clergy member acquiring the information as a result of clerical 
professional work except for information received during confidential 
communications; 
(28) A chair of a professional licensing board that has jurisdiction over mandated 
reporters; aHd 
(29) A humane agent employed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources; and 
(30) A provider of abortion services when that provider knows or has reasonable 
cause to suspect that a child under 16 years of age has been sexually abused by a 
family member. When a report is made under this subparagraph, the department 
shall keep confidential that the child had sought abortion services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes providers of abortion services mandatory reporters of child sex abuse 
with regard to a child under 16 years of age when the provider knows or has. reasonable 
cause to suspect that the child has been sexually abused by a family member. The bill 
makes confidential the information that the child had sought abortion services.
An Act To Recapitalize the Maine Downtown Center
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0064
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: WATSON, BEAUDETTE, BENOIT, FISCHER, GROSE, HANLEY, PERRY, PINEAU, SMITH, TUTTLE, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 64 
H.P.62 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Recapitalize the Maine Downtown Center 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, Senator BENOIT of Sagadahoc 
and Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, GROSE of Woolwich, HANLEY of Gardiner, 
PERRY of Calais, PINEAU of Jay, SMITH of Monmouth, TUTTLE of Sanford, WEBSTER 
of Freeport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 
State Planning Office 0082 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to recapitalize the Maine Downtown Center. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$300,000 
$300,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This bill makes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $300,000 to the Executive 
Department, State Planning Office to recapitalize the Maine Downtown Center.