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An Act To Amend the Conflict of Interest Laws for Notaries Public
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2057
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H747 (House)
Amends: 4 MRSA §9

HOUSE AMENDMENT" fl" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1441, 
L.D. 2057, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Conflict of Interest Laws for Notaries Public" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first 2 indented paragraphs (page I, 
lines II to 14 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of section I and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §9S4-A, as amended by PL 1999, c. 425, § 1, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place: 
§9S4-A. Conflict of interest if notary related 
1. Definition. As used in this section, "registered domestic partner" has the same 
meaning as in Title 22, section 2710. 
2. Familial relationship; conflict of interest. Except as provided in subsection 3, a 
notary public may not perform a notarial act for a person if: 
A. The person requesting the notarial act is a member of the notary public's family. 
For purposes of this paragraph, "member of the notary public's family" means the 
notary public's spouse, registered domestic partner, parent, sibling, child or child's 
spouse; spouse's parent, sibling, child or child's spouse; or registered domestic 
partner's parent, sibling, child or child's spouse; and 
B. The notary public has a conflict of interest. For purposes of this paragraph, a 
conflict of interest exists if the notary public could foreseeably derive some pecuniary 
benefit from the execution of the document being notarized. 
3. Solemnization of certain marriages permitted. Subsection 2 does not limit a 
notary public's power to solemnize the marriage of the notary public's parent; sibling; 
child; spouse's parent, sibling or child; or registered domestic partner's parent, sibling or 
child. 
4. Application. 
This section does not affect or apply to notarial acts performed 
before September I, 2008.' , 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT "/1,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1441, L.D. 2057 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in the 2nd line (page I, line 20 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "subsection I" and inserting the following: 'subsection 2, 
paragraph A' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits a notary public from performing a notarial act for a person 
with whom that notary has a familial relationship, as defined in the amendment, if the 
notary could foreseeably derive some pecuniary benefit from the execution of the 
document being notarized. 
This amendment strikes from the bill the list of persons for 
whom a notary public may not perform a notarial act and instead uses the list of persons 
in current law, with the addition of a registered domestic partner and that partner's parent, 
sibling, child or child's spouse. The effect of this amendment is that a notary may 
perform notarial acts for a 
fa 'ly members as I g as no conflict exists. 
SPONSOREDBY:+--r~~~ ______________ _ 
(Representative 
TOWN: Gorham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Conflict of Interest Laws for Notaries Public
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2057
House Amendment HA_A_H746 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ·4" to H.P. 1441, L.D. 2057, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Conflict of Interest Laws for Notaries Public" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §954-A by striking out all of subsection 1 and inserting 
the following: 
• 1. Familial relationships; conflict of interest. A notary public may not perform a 
notarial act for a person if the notary public has a conflict of interest and that person is the 
notary public's: 
A. Spouse; 
B. Parent; 
C. Sibling; 
D. Child; 
E. Registered domestic partner as provided in Title 22, section 2710; 
F. Spouse's parent; 
G. Spouse's sibling; 
H. Spouse's child; 
I. Child's spouse; 
J. Registered domestic partner's parent; 
K. Registered domestic partner's sibling; 
L. Registered domestic partner's child; 
M. Registered domestic partner's child's spouse; 
N. Grandparent; 
O. Grandparent's spouse; 
P. Grandchild; 
Q. Grandchild's spouse; 
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R. Registered domestic partner's grandparent; 
S. Registered domestic partner's grandparent's spouse; 
T. Registered domestic partner's grandchild; or 
U. Registered domestic partner's grandchild's spouse. 
For purposes of this subsection, a conflict of interest exists if the notary public would 
foreseeably derive some pecuniary benefit from the execution of the document being 
notarized. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits a notary public from performing a notarial act for a family 
member if the notary public would foreseeably derive some pecuniary benefit from the 
execution of the docu 
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g notar' e 
TOWN: Gorham 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Cenftid: of Interest Laws for Notaries Public
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2057
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BARSTOW, SCHNEIDER, CUMMINGS, TARDY, PERRY
Amends: 4 MRSA §9

Legislative Document 
No. 2057 
RP.1441 
House of Representatives, December 21, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Cenftid: of Interest Laws for Notaries Public 
Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and 
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MILUCENT M_ MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, MII.LS of Farmington, TARDY of 
Newport, Senator: PERRY of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §9S4-A, as amended by PL 1999, c. 425, § 1, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place: 
§954-A. Conflict of interest if notary related 
1. Familial relationships; conflict of interest. A notary public may not perform a 
notarial act for a person if that person is the notary public's: 
A. Spouse; 
B. Parent; 
C. Sibling; 
D. Child; 
II 
E. Registered domestic partner as provided in Title 22, section 2710; 
F. Spouse's parent; 
G. Spouse's sibling; 
H. Spouse's child; 
1. Child's spouse; 
J. Registered domestic partner's parent; 
K. Registered domestic partner's sibling; 
L. Registered domestic partner's child; 
M. Registered domestic partner's child's spouse; 
N. Grandparent; 
O. Grandparent's spouse; 
P. Grandchild; 
Q. Grandchild's spouse; 
R. Registered domestic partner's grandparent; 
S. Registered domestic partner's grandparent's spouse; 
T. Registered domestic partner's grandchild; or 
U. Registered domestic partner's grandchild's spouse. 
2. 
Additional relationships. 
Relationships other than those specified under 
subsection 1 formed by virtue of remarriage and not by blood, commonly described by 
using the prefix "step," are also considered a conflict of interest for the purposes of 
1 
subsection 1. 
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3. Solemnization of certain marriages permitted. Notwithstanding subsections 1 
and 2, a notary public may solemnize the marriage of a person under subsection 1, 
paragraph 8, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, N, P, R or T. 
4. Exception. This section does not affect or apply to notarial acts performed before 
the effective date of this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds relationships to the list of relationships considered to pose a conflict of 
interest for a notary public in the conduct of the notary public's responsibilities. It allows 
a notary public to solemnize the marriage of some family members.
Resolve, Authorizing the President of the Maine Community College System To Sell 2 Parcels of Real Property in South Portland
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2058
Committee Amendment CA_A_H663 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1442, L.D. 2058, "Resolve, 
Authorizing the President of the Maine Community College System To Sell 2 Parcels of 
Real Property in South Portland" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01/25/08 ;!;?ac:.. 
LD 2058 
LR 2911(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the President of the Maine Community College System To Sell 2 Parcels of Real 
Property in South Portland 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Funds 
Authorizing the sale of 2 parcels of land in South Portland will increase revenue to the Maine Community College 
System. The appraised market value of the properties is $564,000. Proceeds from the sale will be used to make 
repairs to certain buildings on the campus of the Southern Maine Community College. 
LR29 11(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create Consistency in the Authority of the Public Utilities Commission To Provide Tariff Exemptions
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2060
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BLISS, BARTLETT
Amends: 35-A MRSA §1

Legislative Document 
No. 2060 
H.P.l444 
House of Representati ves, December 21, 2007 
An Act To Create Consistency in the Authority of the Public 
Utilities Commission To Provide Tariff Exemptions 
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Utilities and Energy pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401. 
Presented by Representative BLISS of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 35-A MRSA §1l6, sub-§l,~, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6, 
is amended to read: 
B. 
For the purposes of this section, "intrastate gross operating revenues" means 
intrastate revenues derived from !ired rates and rates that are exempt from filing 
requirements pursuant to rules adopted by the commission under section 307-A, 
except revenues derived from sales for resaJe. 
Sec. 2. 3S-A MRS A §7307, sub-§I, ~A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 29, § 1, is 
amended to :read: 
lOA. filing a tariff revision with the commission identifying the new price OT the 
change in the terms or conditions of service unless the utility is exempt from filing 
tariffs pursuant to rules adopted by the commission under section 307-A; and 
SUMMARY 
The Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 307-A allows the Public Utilities 
Commission to exempt certain telephone utilities from filing tariffs. This bill revises 
sections in the public utilities laws to make them compatible with the authority of the 
Public Utilities Commission to provide tariff exemptions under Title 35-A, section 307-
A.
An Act To Establish a Wellness Tax Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2059
Committee Amendment CA_A_H805 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,4" to H.P. 1443, L.D. 2059, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a Wellness Tax Credit" 
Amend the bill in section 
in §5219-BB by striking out all of subsection 3 and 
inserting the following: 
'3. 
Condition of eligibility. 
An employing unit shall establish a wellness 
certification program for each participating employee for whom a credit is claimed under 
this section that requires each participating employee to identify wellness goals and 
specify health behaviors the employee intends to follow to reach those goals and shall 
provide regularly scheduled monitoring of wellness goals progress by the wellness 
program administrator.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 5219-BB in subsection 4 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "$100" and inserting the following: '$50' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §5219-BB in subsection 4 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "employee" the following: 'participating in a 
wellness certification program under subsection 3' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services - Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the computer programming costs associated with 
the wellness tax credit. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
2007-08 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
$22,000 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·4· to H.P. 1443. L.D. 2059 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0 
$22,000 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires employers claiming a wellness credit to establish a wellness 
certification program that requires each participating employee to identify wellness goals 
and behaviors and to monitor those goals and reduces the credit per employee from $100 
to $50. 
FISCAL \OTE REQLIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/13/08 
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LD 2059 
LR 2914(02) 
An Act To Establish a Wellness Tax Credit 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
"ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$374,616 
$22,000 
($352,616) 
($18,950) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$1,894,745 
$0 
($1,894,745) 
($103,931) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$1,947,515 
$0 
($1,947,515) 
($106,826) 
Establishing an income tax credit for employers who provide a wellness program for their employees will reduce 
General Fund revenue by $352,616 in fiscal year 2008-09. This bill also includes a one-time General Fund 
appropriation of $22,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 for Maine Revenue Services to support the computer programming 
costs associated with this credit. 
LR2914(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Education Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2062
Committee Amendment CA_A_H780 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'fl " to HP. 1446, L.D. 2062, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Education Laws" 
Amend the bill in Part A by inserting after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. A-S. 20-A MRSA §S401, sub-§ 17 is enacted to read: 
17. Rules. The department may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this 
section. A rule authorized or provisionally adopted by the department pursuant to this 
subsection or Title 29-A, section 2311 after January 1, 2008 that concerns the 
transportation of public preschool students is a major substantive rule and subject to 
legislative review in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. An 
amendment to a rule adopted pursuant to this subsection or Title 29-A, section 2311 prior 
to January 1, 2008 is considered a major substantive rule when the amendment concerns 
the transportation of public preschool students, and it is subject to legislative review in 
accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
Amend the bill in Part A by inserting after section 15 the following: 
'Sec. A-16. 29-A MRS A §2311, as affected by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 and 
amended by PL 1995, c. 82, § 1, is further amended to read: 
§2311. Rules 
The Commissioner of Education may adopt or amend rules consistent with this Title 
and in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, concerning school bus 
construction, equipment, operation and identification. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "it .. to H.P. 1446. L.D. 2062 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that any adoption or amendment of a rule by the 
Department of Education that concerns the transportation of public preschool students is a 
major substantive rule and subject to legislative review. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03111108 
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LD 2062 
LR3190(02) 
An Act Regarding Education Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "ft " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with continuing to serve as the State intermediate 
educational unit beyond June 30, 2008 can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with the requirement that adoption or amendment of a rule 
concerning the transportation of public preschool children is a major substantive rule and subject to legislative review 
can also be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR3190(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Education Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2062
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S496 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1446, L.D. 2062, Bill, "An Act Regarding Education Laws" 
Amend the amendment in Part A, section 16 in §2311 in the last line (page 1, line 29 
in amendment) by inserting after the following: "section" the following: 'that concern 
the transportation of public preschool students' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes consistent language contained in the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 20-A and Title 29-A regarding the adoption of rules concerning the transportation of 
public preschool students. ------,........., 
SPONSOREDBY:-==-____________________ _ 
(Senator BOWMAN) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Preserve Access to Assisted Living Services for Maine's Elderly and Disabled Citizens
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2063
Committee Amendment CA_A_H922 (House)

COMMITTEE -AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1447, L.D. 2063, "Resolve, To 
Preserve Access to Assisted Living Services for Maine's Elderly and Disabled Citizens" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 4th line (page 1, line 27 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "3% " and inserting the following: '$205,000 per year' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Appropriates and allocates funds to increase the MaineCare reimbursement 
rates for tax credit assisted living services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
$54,720 
$54,720 
2008-09 
$99,030 
$99,030 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT'~ " to H.P. 1447, L.D. 2063 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the 3% increase in the reimbursement rate for tax credit 
assisted living projects proposed in the resolve with an increase of $205,000 per year. 
The amendment removes the section of the resolve pertaining to service-hold days. The 
amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04'02iO~ ~ac 
LD 2063 
LR 3299(02) 
Resolve, To Preserve Access to Assisted Living Services for Maine's Elderly and Disabled Citizens 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,14 " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
so 
$0 
SO 
2008-09 
$54,720 
$54,720 
$99,030 
Projections 
2009-10 
$72,960 
$72,960 
$132,041 
Appropriates $54,720 in fiscal year 2008-09 for the state share of the costs of increasing the MaineCare 
reimbursement rates for tax credit assisted living services. 
LR3299(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I 
Projections 
2010-11 
$72,960 
$72,960 
$132,041
An Act To Amend Maine's Scallop Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2071
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S597 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT '13 " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1455, L.D. 2071, Bill, "An Act To Amend Maine's Scallop Laws" 
Amend the amendment in the 9th indented paragraph in the first line (page 2, line 1 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "or 2007" and inserting the following: " 2007 
or 2008' 
Amend the amendment in the 11 th indented paragraph in the first line (page 2, line 4 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "March 3" and inserting the following: 'May 
I' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 8 (page 2, line 35 and page 3, 
lines 1 to 24 in amendment). 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
The amendment increases the number of people eligible to obtain a scallop fishing 
license by increasing the eligibility period from between 2005 and March 3, 2008 to 
between 2005 and May 1, 20 
. The amendment also 
. es the language that deals with 
drag width. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
(Senator DAMON) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
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(See i1lti1ched) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09108 
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LD 2071 
LR 3069(08) 
An Act To Amend Maine's Scallop Laws 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" e,,, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Damon of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment increases the number of people eligible to obtain a scallop fishing license and could result in a minor 
increase in Other Special Revenue Funds revenue to the Department of Marine Resources in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR3069(08) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Amend Maine's Scallop Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2071
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S572 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1455, L.D. 2071, Bill, "An Act To Amend Maine's Scallop Laws" 
Amend the amendment in Part A by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. A-I. 12 MRS A §6073-B, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 522, §2, is repealed and 
the following enacted in its place: 
§6073-B. Harvester license exemption; scallops and aquaculture 
The holder of a lease issued under section 6072, 6072-A or 6072-B or a license 
issued under section 6072-C is exempt from any requirement under: 
1. Cultured organisms. Sections 6421, 6501, 6748, 6748-A, 6748-0, 6751, 6801-A 
and 6803 to hold a separate license for the removal, possession, transport or sale of the 
cultured organisms, except for molluscan bivalve shellfish, not including scallops as 
provided in subsection 2, from the leased area or the licensed gear; and 
2. 
Scallops. 
Sections 6701, 6702 and 6703 to hold a separate license for the 
removal, possession, transport or sale of scallops from the leased area or the licensed gear 
when the final product form is the adductor muscle only. This exemption does not apply 
to scallops in any other form. ' 
Amend the amendment in section 8 in §6727-A by striking out all of subsection 2 and 
inserting the following: 
'2. Rules to reduce size limits. The commissioner shall adopt by rule the maximum 
width of a drag or combination of drags used to fish for scallops as follows: 
A. For chain sweep drags or so-called "mud drags," the size of the drag must be 
limited to 5 feet, 6 inches from one extreme outside edge of the mouth of the drag or 
combination of drags to the opposite extreme outside edge; and 
B. For so-called "rock drags," prior to July 1, 2012, the size of the drag must be 
limited to 10 feet, 6 inches from one extreme outside edge of the mouth of the drag or 
combination of drags to the opposite extreme outside edge. Beginning July 1, 2012, 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P.1455, L.D. 2071 
the size of the drag must be limited to 5 feet, 6 inches from one extreme outside edge 
of the mouth of the drag or combination of drags to the opposite extreme outside 
edge. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment distinguishes between chain sweep drags, also referred to as "mud 
drags," and so-called "rock drags" for purposes of rulemaking limiting the size of the 
drags. The maximum size of rock drags is limited to 10 feet, 6 inches prior to July I, 
2012, after which the maximum size is limited to 5 feet, 6 inches, the same size as chain 
sweep drags. 
This amendment also amends a section of law regarding harvester license exemptions 
that was enacted in Public Law 2007, chapter 522 and is being amended in Committee 
Amendment "A" to avoid a potential conflict between the public law and that 
amendment. 
SPONSORED BY: 9~:;;t. Q~ 
(Senator DOW) 
COUNTY: Lincoln 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Conform the Laws Governing Underground Oil Storage Tanks to the Requirements of the Federal Energy Policy Act
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2072
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H749 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" 4" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1456, 
L.D. 2072, Bill, "An Act To Conform the Laws Governing Underground Oil Storage 
Tanks to the Requirements of the Federal Energy Policy Act" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first paragraph after the title (page 1, 
lines 12 to 14 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 3 in §565-A in subsection 1 in the last paragraph in the last line 
(page 3, line 2 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "days." the following: 
'Notwithstanding the issuance of an administrative order under this subsection, the 
commissioner may authorize the owner or operator of the underground oil storage tank to 
dispense any remaining oil in the tank if, in the commissioner's jUdgment, doing so will 
not pose a threat of release of product or will reduce that threat.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes language that would require the Commissioner of 
Environmental Protection to find that the threat of an oil release is imminent before the 
commissioner can issue an administrative order prohibiting the operation of an oil storage 
tank that is out of compliance with the operation and maintenance requirements of Maine 
law. 
The amendment authorizes the owner or operator of an oil storage tank that is subject 
to an administrative order prohibiting operation of the tank to dispense any remaining oil 
in the tank if the commissioner finds that doing so will not pose a threat of release of 
product or will reduce that threat. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative EBERLliB' 
TOWN: South Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend Maine's Scallop Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2071
House Amendment HA_A_H889 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT '/(" to H.P. 1455, L.D. 2071, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
Maine's Scallop Laws" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §6706 by inserting after subsection 3 the following: 
'4. Repeal. This section is repealed July 1, 2012.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a repeal date of July 1, 2012 to the new provision establishing 
a limited entry system for scallop licensing. 
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(Representative PERdy) 
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TOWN: Phippsburg 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Conform the Laws Governing Underground Oil Storage Tanks to the Requirements of the Federal Energy Policy Act
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2072
Committee Amendment CA_A_H743 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4,, to H.P. 1456, L.D. 2072, Bill, "An Act To 
Conform the Laws Governing Underground Oil Storage Tanks to the Requirements of the 
Federal Energy Policy Act" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in §565-A in subsection 1 in the 7th line (page 2, line 27 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "to the tank and" the following: " if a threat of 
release is imminent,' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in §565-A in subsection 4 in the 3rd to 6th lines (page 3, 
lines 17 to 20 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or provide the tank owner or 
operator with a red tag for that purpose. Immediately upon receipt of a red tag from the 
department, the owner or operator shall affix the tag, in plain view, to the tank fill pipe" 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reqUIres a threat of release to be imminent in order for the 
Commissioner of Environmental Protection to issue an administrative order to cease 
operation of an underground oil storage tank. 
It also removes the authority of the 
Department of Environmental Protection to allow a tank owner or operator to affix a red 
tag to a tank and instead requires department staff to affix the tag. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• 
Approved: 03/05/08 
~ae 
LD 2072 
LR 3076(02) 
An Act To Conform the Laws Governing Underground Oil Storage Tanks to the Requirements of the 
Federal Energy Policy Act 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,4 " 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Federal Expenditures Fund 
This legislation adds certain training and certification requirements for owners and operators of underground oil 
storage tanks. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the Department of Environmental 
Protection a federal grant of $188,000 to implement this program. The Department of Environmental Protection will 
use approximately $21,000 of the federal grant for personal services by allowing current staff paid by the 
Groundwater Oil Clean-Up Fund to journal the cost of time spent on this project to the grant. The remainder of the 
grant will be used for contractual services and other miscellaneous expenses. 
LR3076(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend Motor Vehicle Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2075
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H991 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,/I " 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1459, 
LD. 2075, Bill, "An Act To Amend Motor Vehicle Laws" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, lines 11 and 12 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 1 to 7. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 14 (page 13, lines 5 to 14 in 
amendment) 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes those provisions of Committee Amendment "A" that 
amend the laws governing Maine Environmental Trust Fund registration plates, lobster 
registration plates, Maine Black Bears registration plates, University of Maine System 
registration plates, sportsmen registration plates and We Support Our Troops registration 
plates. This amendment also removes the appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attac~d) 
SPONSOREDBY:~ ~<-~ 
(Representative JAC 
ON) 
TOWN: Allagash 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09/08 hac 
LD 2075 
LR 3227(05) 
An Act To Amend Motor Vehicle Laws 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" fl., to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson of Allagash 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$75,000 
($123,014) 
($75,000) 
$75,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$72,500 
($126,014) 
($72,500) 
$72,500 
Projections 
2010-11 
$62,500 
($126,514) 
($62,500) 
$62,500 
This amendment eliminates the deposit of $1 of each specialty license plate initial contribution, and $1 of each annual 
renewal into the Specialty License Plate Fund and will result in a decrease in allocation of Other Special Revenue 
Funds of$123,014 in fiscal year 2008-09 to the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. It will also result in an 
allocation to the various Other Special Revenue Funds accounts to which the specialty license plates are deposited in 
the same amount. This amendment also eliminates the deposit of $10 of each initial Sportsman license plate fee, and 
$5 of each Sportsman annual renewal fee, to the Highway Fund and will decrease Highway Fund revenues in fiscal 
year 2008-09 by $75,000 and increase the various Other Special Revenue Funds accounts to which the specialty 
license plate fees are deposited by the same amount. 
LR3227(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Amend Motor Vehicle Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2075
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S633 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1459, L.D. 2075, Bill, "An Act To Amend Motor Vehicle Laws" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, lines 11 and 12 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 1 to 7. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 14 (page 13, lines 5 to 14 in 
amendment) 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes those provisions of Committee Amendment "A" that 
amend the laws governing Maine Environmental Trust Fund registration plates, lobster 
registration plates, Maine Black Bears registration plates, University of Maine System 
registration plates, sportsmen registration plates and We Support Our Troops registration 
plates. This amendment also removes the appropriations and allocations section. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~--dt~~~--=~_L...n~::::..... 
(Senator BRYANT, B.) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04115/08 
~ae 
LD 2075 
LR 3227(07) 
An Act To Amend Motor Vehicle Laws 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A " to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Bryant, B. of Oxford 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Highway Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$75,000 
($123,014) 
($75,000) 
$75,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$72,500 
($126,014) 
($72,500) 
$72,500 
Projections 
2010-11 
$62,500 
($126,514) 
($62,500) 
$62,500 
This amendment eliminates the deposit of $1 of each specialty license plate initial contribution, and $1 of each annual 
renewal into the Specialty License Plate Fund and will result in a decrease in allocation of Other Special Revenue 
Funds of $123,014 in fiscal year 2008-09 to the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. It will also result in an 
allocation to the various Other Special Revenue Funds accounts to which the specialty license plates are deposited in 
the same amount. This amendment also eliminates the deposit of $1 0 of each initial Sportsman license plate fee, and 
$5 of each Sportsman annual renewal fee, to the Highway Fund and will decrease Highway Fund revenues in fiscal 
year 2008-09 by $75,000 and increase the various Other Special Revenue Funds accounts to which the specialty 
license plate fees are deposited by the same amount. 
LR3227(07) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1 .
An Act To Increase the State Subsidy for Adult Education within the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2077
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CROCKEIT, MARTIN, BLANCHARD, BRIGGS, CAIN, MILLS, TREAT, EDMONDS, MITCHELL, ROTUNDO

Legislative Document 
No. 2077 
H.P.1463 
House of Representati yes, December 27, 2007 
An Act To Increase the State Subsidy for Adult Education within 
the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CROCKEIT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
7J1~ 
1I7.1lld£~ 
MIlLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, BRIGGS of Mexico, CAIN of Orono, MILLS 
of Farmington, TREAT of Hallowell, Senators: President EDMONDS of Cumberland, 
MITCHELL of Kennebec, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. 
Printed on recyc led paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next 
fiscal year; and 
Whereas, additional funding for adult education is needed prior to June 30, 2008, in 
order to expand educational resources for adults in transition; and 
II 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Adult Education 0364 
Initiative: Provides funds to increase the state subsidy for adult education by 6% in fiscal 
year 2007-08 and by 6% in fiscal year 2008-09. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$370,652 
$370,652 
2008-09 
$376,652 
$376,652 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the state subsidy for adult education by 6% in fiscal year 2007-08 
and by 6% in fiscal year 2008-09. 
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, ,.
Resolve, To Determine Methods of Securing a Trained Laboratory Workforce for Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2078
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: PENDLETON, DIAMOND, AYOTTE, BRYANT, CUMMINGS, MAKAS, RICHARDSON, MITCHELL

Legislative Document 
No. 2078 
H.P.1464 
House of Representatives, December 27,2007 
Resolve, To Determine Methods of Securing a Trained Laboratory 
Workforce for Maine 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PENDLETON of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
17/~/J7.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, BRYANT of Windham, Speaker CUMMINGS of 
Portland. FLETCHER of Winslow, MAKAS of Lewiston, McDONOUGH of Scarborough, 
RICHARDSON of Carmel, Senator: MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 1. Working group; shortage crisis of trained laboratory technicians. 
Resolved: That the Department of Economic and Community Development, Maine 
Office of Innovation shall administer a working group to study the lack of qualified 
laboratory technicians in the State, which will result in a decrease of economic 
development, a decrease in access to health care and an increased risk of medical errors; 
and be it further 
Sec. 2. 
Working group members. Resolved: 
That the Maine Office of 
Innovation's working group must at least include a member of the Maine Clinical 
Laboratory Management Association, the Maine Hospital Association, the University of 
Maine System, the Maine Community College System, a private college or university in 
Maine, a Maine nonprofit laboratory and a Maine for-profit biotechnology company. The 
working group shall study the shortage of trained laboratory technicians and explore how 
the State's educational systems can address the shortage of qualified laboratory 
technicians; and be it further 
Sec. 3. 
Report to Legislature. 
Resolved: 
That the Maine Office of 
Innovation's working group shall analyze how the shortage of trained laboratory 
technicians can be resolved and report its findings to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over business, research and economic development 
matters by January 15,2009. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Economic and Community Development, 
Maine Office of Innovation to administer a working group to study the current shortage 
of trained qualified laboratory technicians and to report back to the Legislature its 
findings as to how the educational systems ofthe State can help to relieve the shortage. 
Page I -123LR2987(Ol)-1
An Act To Strengthen the Crime of Visual Sexual Aggression against a Child
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2079
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HILL, DIAMOND, FAIRCLOTH, GERZOFSKY, HANLEY, HASKELL
Amends: 17-A MRSA §256

Legislative Document 
No. 2079 
H.P.1465 
House of Representatives, December 27, 2007 
An Act To Strengthen the Crime of Visual Sexual Aggression 
against a Child 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HILL of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
!r/~frl.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HANLEY of 
Gardiner, HASKELL of Portland. 
Printed on m.::yded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §256, sub-§l, ~A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 655, §I, is 
further amended to read: 
A. 
For the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire or for the purpose of 
causing affront or alarm, the actor, having in fact attained 18 years of age, in a public 
or private place, exposes the actor's genitals to another person or causes the other 
person to expose that person's genitals to the actor and the other person, not the 
actor's spouse, has not in fact attained 14 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is 
a Class 0 crime; 
Sec. 2. 17-A MRSA §256, sub-§l, ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 655, § 1, is 
II 
further amended to read: 
B. 
For the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire, the actor, having in fact 
attained 18 years of age, in a public or private place, exposes the actor's genitals to 
another person or causes the other person to expose that person's genitals to the actor 
and the other person, not the actor's spouse, has not in fact attained 12 years of age. 
V iolation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the crime of visual sexual aggression against a child to clarify that 
the crime applies when the exposure occurs in either a public or private place. 
Page I - 123LR2848(OI)-1
An Act To Better Coordinate and Reduce the Cost of the Delivery of State and County Correctional Services
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2080
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H1003 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "If" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1466, 
L.D. 2080, Bill, "An Act To Better Coordinate and Reduce the Cost of the Delivery of 
State and County Correctional Services" 
Amend the amendment in section 30 in § 1803 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in the 
2nd line (page 16, line 2 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "inmates." the 
following: 'For a county that has county jail debt in existence on July 1, 2008, the board 
shall determine a proportionate share of the county's annual debt service to be included in 
the boarding rates established for housing inmates in that county.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the State Board of Corrections to determine a proportionate 
share of annual debt servi 
or th se counties that have county jail debt on July 1,2008. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~~~~~~ 
_____ _ 
(Representative WATSON) 
TOWN: Bath 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit the Retail Sale and Distribution of Novelty Lighters
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2081
Committee Amendment CA_A_H704 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 1467, L.D. 2081, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit the Retail Sale and Distribution of Novelty Lighters" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2467 in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraphs 
A and B (page 1, lines 23 to 25 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'A. A lighter manufactured prior to January 1, 1980; 
B. A lighter incapable of being fueled or lacking a device necessary to produce 
combustion or a flame; or 
C. Any mechanical or electrical device primarily used to ignite fuel for fireplaces or 
for charcoal or gas grills.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2467 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 1, lines 
to 28 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'2. Prohibition; penalty. A person may not sell at retail, offer for retail sale or 
distribute for retail sale or promotion in this State a novelty lighter. A person who 
violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 
may be imposed.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a novelty lighter does not include a lighter incapable of 
being fueled. The bill stated that a lighter lacking fuel was not a novelty lighter, which 
allowed for the possibility that such a lighter and a device to light it could be sold 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
• \. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ~"to H.P. 1467, L.D. 2081 
... 
separately. The amendment also clarifies that a novelty lighter does not include a device 
that is primarily used to light a fireplace or grill. The amendment adds language to the 
prohibition on retail sale to include a prohibition on stocking the product on retail shelves 
and a prohibition on offering a novelty lighter as a promotion with another retail product. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/25/08 p/ac:.. 
LD 2081 
LR 2972(02) 
An Act To Prohibit the Retail Sale and Distribution of Novelty Lighters 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new civil violations. The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor 
amounts. 
LR2972(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Expand Access to Foreign Language Instruction in Maine Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2083
Committee Amendment CA_A_H733 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
"to H.P. 1469, L.D. 2083, "Resolve, To Expand 
Access to Foreign Language Instruction in Maine Schools" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 10 to 17 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
World language teachers. 
Resolved: 
That the State Board of 
Education shall amend its rules concerning testing and certification for world language 
teachers to specify that a targeted need certificate held by an individual whose first 
language is the target language that the individual teaches may be renewed annualIy if the 
individual documents the need for an extension and is enrolled in a tutorial program to 
improve the individual's required basic skills in reading and writing and mathematics. 
The rule amendment must also specify that there is no limit on the number of times this 
type of certification may be renewed under these conditions. Notwithstanding the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 13011, subsection 9, rules amended or adopted 
under this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the provision of the resolve concerning modern and 
classical language teachers. 
It requires the State Board of Education to adopt routine 
technical rules concerning testing and certification for world language teachers to allow 
an individual whose first language is the target language that the individual teaches to 
renew that individual's targeted need certificate annually upon meeting certain 
requirements and to specify there is no limit on the number of times the certificate may be 
renewed under those conditions. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/04/08 ;::b:?ac 
LD 2083 
LR 2925(02) 
Resolve, To Expand Access to Foreign Language Instruction in Maine Schools 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the State Board of Education associated with rulemaking can be absorbed within existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR2925(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1