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An Act To Clarify the Status of a Case following the Establishment of Permanent Guardianship
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0505
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY, CONNOR, GROSE
Amends: 22 MRSA §4038-B

Legislative Document 
No. 505 
H.P.388 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2007 
An Act To Clarify the Status of a Case following the Establishment 
of Permanent Guardianship 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CONNOR of Kennebunk, GROSE of Woolwich, 
W ALCOTT of Lewiston. 
Printed on rel:ycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4038-B, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 372, §6, IS 
amended to read: 
2. 
Subsequent permanency planning hearings. 
Unless subsequent judicial 
reviews are not required pursuant to subsection 6 or section 4038, subsection I-A, the 
District Court shall conduct a permanency planning hearing within 12 months of the date 
of any prior permanency planning order. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §4038-B, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Permanency guardian. If a child is placed with a permanency guardian pursuant 
to subsection 4, paragraph A, subparagraph (3), subsequent judicial review is not required 
unless a party petitions the court under this chapter to change the permanency plan. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that under the child protection laws a court does not need to review 
a permanency plan once a child has been placed with a permanency guardian unless a 
party petitions the court to change the plan. 
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An Act To Rescind the Statute of Limitations on the Ability To File a Civil Suit in Cases Dealing with Unlawful Sexual Contact
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0506
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MacDONALD, DOW, CLEARY, MAZUREK, PIEH
Amends: 14 MRSA §755

Legislative Document 
No. 506 
H.P.389 
House of Representati ves, February 1, 2007 
An Act To Rescind the Statute of Limitations on the Ability To File 
a Civil Suit in Cases Dealing with Unlawful Sexual Contact 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MacDONALD of Boothbay. 
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLEARY of Houlton, MAZUREK of Rockland, PIEH of Bremen. 
Printed on rtX:yclt:d paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §755 is enacted to read: 
§755. Unlawful sexual contact 
An action based upon a complaint of unlawful sexual contact may be commenced at 
any time. For purposes of this section, "unlawful sexual contact" has the same meaning 
as delineated in Title 17-A, section 255-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill removes the statute of limitations for a civil action based upon the complaint 
of unlawful sexual contact.
An Act Recognizing Native American Religion in Maine Prisons and Jails
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0507
Committee Amendment CA_A_H784 (House)
Amends: 34-A MRSA §3048

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 390, L.D. 507, Bill, "An Act 
Recognizing Native American Religion in Maine Prisons and Jails" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Require the Accommodation of Religious Practices in 
Correctional Facilities' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 34-A MRSA §3048 is enacted to read: 
§3048. Religious services 
The commissioner shall adopt rules that provide for the accommodation of any 
prisoner who expresses a desire to practice a religion of the prisoner's choice as long as 
the practice does not present a threat to the safety, security or orderly management of the 
facility in which the prisoner is housed. The rules must be consistent with all federal 
requirements. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules as defined in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. Rule-making process. The Commissioner of Corrections shall use the 
February 28, 2008 draft of the Department of Corrections policy "Religious Services, 
General Guidelines" as a basis for the rules adopted under the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 34-A, section 3048.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It requires the Commissioner of Corrections to 
adopt rules, consistent with all federal requirements, including the Religious Land Use 
and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, 42 United States Code, Chapter 21 C, to 
provide for the accommodation of prisoners' religious practices. The rules may limit or 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4-" to H.P. 390, L.D. 507 
prohibit practices that present a threat to the safety, security or orderly management of the 
facility. 
The Department of Corrections' religious services draft policy, dated February 28, 
2008, must serve as the basis of the rules. The rules are routine technical. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/04/08 
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LD507 
LR 392(02) 
An Act Recognizing Native American Religion in Maine Prisons and Jails 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "If " 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase -'General Fund 
The additional costs associated with this legislation can be absorbed by the Department of Corrections utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR0392(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Concerning Citizens' Initiatives and Public Disclosure of Influence
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0508
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: DILL, MARRACI-IE, BLISS, CAIN, CASAVANT, MILLS
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1056-B

Legislative Document 
No. 508 
H.P.391 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
An Act Concerning Citizens' Initiatives and Public Disclosure of 
Influence 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DILL of Cape Elizabeth. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARRACI-IE of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, CAIN of Orono, CASAVANT of Biddeford, 
MILLS of Farmington. 
Printed on ret:yded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRS A §1056-B, first ~, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 729, §8, is 
amended to read: 
Any person not defined as a political committee who solicits and receives 
contributions or makes expenditures, other than by contribution to a political action 
committee, aggregating in excess of ~ 
$3,000 for the purpose of initiating, 
promoting, defeating or influencing in any way a ballot question must file a report with 
the commission. In the case of a municipal election, a copy of the same information must 
be filed with the clerk of that municipality. 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRSA §1056-B, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
I-A. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. "Expenditure" includes any staff time used and any in-kind expenditures made for 
the purpose of initiating, promoting, defeating or influencing in any way a ballot 
question. 
Sec. 3. 21-A MRSA §1056-B, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Identification of excess contributions. If the reported contributions exceed the 
reported expenditures by more than $5,000, the person filing the report under this section 
shall identify the souces ofthe contributions that make up the difference. 
SUMMARY 
This bill raises the amount of contributions or expenditures that triggers the 
requirement for a person not defined as a political committee but who solicits 
contributions or makes expenditures to influence a ballot question to file a report with the 
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices from $1,500 to $3,000. The 
bill also classifies in-kind expenditures and staff time as expenditures for purposes of 
reporting and requires the identification of contributions that make up a difference when 
contributions exceed expenditures by more than $5,000.
An Act To Amend Laws Pertaining to Entry into the Lobster Fishery
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0509
Committee Amendment CA_A_H255 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "il " 
to H.P. 392, L.D. 509, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Laws Pertaining to Entry into the Lobster Fishery" 
Amend the bill in section 8 in subsection 8 by inserting after paragraph A the 
following: 
'A-I. A person who is issued a Class I lobster and crab fishing license and is under 
years of age may declare any zone as that person's declared lobster zone if that 
person lives on a year-round basis on an island within the coastal waters that is not 
connected to the mainland by any man-made structure.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report and provides that a person that lives year-
round on an island that is not connected to the mainland is not required to go on the 
waiting list proposed in the bill for people under 18 years of age. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/07/07 frae 
LD509 
LR 653(02) 
An Act To Amend Laws Pertaining to Entry into the Lobster Fishery 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
LR0653(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend Laws Pertaining to Entry into the Lobster Fishery
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0509
Committee Amendment CA_B_H256 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,B" to H.P. 392, L.D. 509, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend Laws Pertaining to Entry into the Lobster Fishery" 
Amend the bill in section 8 in subsection 8 by inserting after paragraph A the 
following: 
'A-I. A person who is issued a Class I lobster and crab fishing license and is under 
years of age may declare any zone as that person's declared lobster zone if that 
person lives year-round on an island within the coastal waters or within Zone A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report and provides that a person who lives year-
round on an island or in lobster fishing Zone A is not required to go on to the waiting list 
proposed in the bill for people under 18 years of age. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/07 107 
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LD509 
LR 653(03) 
An Act To Amend Laws Pertaining to Entry into the Lobster Fishery 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~" 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
LR0653(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Membership of the Advisory Council on Tax-deferred Arrangements
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0510
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: PERRY, CONNOR, GROSE, PIOTTI
Amends: 5 MRSA §884

Legislative Document 
No. 510 
H.P.393 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
An Act To Amend the Membership of the Advisory Council on Tax-
deferred Arrangements 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CONNOR of Kennebunk, GROSE of Woolwich, PIOTTI of 
Unity. 
Printed on n:cyded paptr 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as foHow§: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §884, first ~, as amended by PL 2001, c. 503, § 1, is further 
amended to read: 
The Advisory Council on Tax-deferred Arrangements, established by section 12004-
I, subsection 25, shall meet at least once a year, review the operations of the arrangements 
program and advise the Department of Administrative and Financial Services on matters 
of policy relating to the activities under the arrangements program. Members of the 
advisory council are entitled to compensation as provided in chapter 379. All appointed 
or elected members serve at the pleasure of their appointing or electing authorities. The 
advisory council consists of M 11 members as follows. 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §884, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2001, c. 503, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
3. Employee representatives. The employee representatives of the advisory council 
are + ~ classified state employees appointed by the Governor as follows: 
A. 
FWe Six employees recommended to the Governor by the Maine State 
Employees Association, one from each executive branch bargaining unit represented 
by the Maine State Employees Association, one from the judicial employee 
bargaining unit and one from the legislative employee bargaining unit; 
B. 
One employee recommended to the Governor by the American Federation of 
State and Municipal Employees; and 
C. 
One employee recommended to the Governor by the Maine State Troopers 
Association. 
Employee representatives are appointed for terms of 3 years, except that of the first 
appointments, one must be for one year, one for 2 years and one for 3 years. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the number of members on the Advisory Council on Tax-deferred 
Arrangements from 10 members to 11 members. This bill also amends the composition 
of the council to provide employee representatives from the judicial employee bargaining 
unit and the legislative employee bargaining unit. 
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An Act To Study the Feasibility of Locating a New Bridge in the St. David Area II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0511
Committee Amendment CA_A_H17 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,14" to H.P. 394, L.D. 511, Bill, "An Act To Study 
the Feasibility of Locating a New Bridge in the St. David Area" 
II 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section I and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Highway and Bridge Improvement 0406 
Initiative: Allocates funds on a one-time basis to study the feasibility of locating a new 
bridge in the St. David area. Any unspent funds not needed for the costs of the study are 
to be used for the costs of an environmental impact study required by the federal National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969. 
HIGHWAY FUND 
All Other 
HIGHW A Y FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$200,000 
$200,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
The amendment eliminates the appropriation of funds from the Highway Fund to the 
Madawaska Bridge Committee that was included in the bill to defray expenses incurred 
by the committee in its effort to locate a new bridge in the St. David area. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/05/07 .::b?ac 
LD511 
LR 1321(02) 
An Act To Study the Feasibility of Locating a New Bridge in the St. David Area 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
Projections 
2010-11 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$200,000 
$200,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes a one-time Highway Fund allocation of$200,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 to the Department of 
Transportation to study the feasibility of locating a new bridge in the St. David area. 
LRI321(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I 
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An Act To Study the Feasibility of Locating a New Bridge in the St. David Area
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0511
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S655 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 394, 
L.D. 511, Bill, "An Act To Study the Feasibility of Locating a New Bridge in the St. 
David Area" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
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'Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Locating a Border Crossing in the St. 
David Area' , 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the first indented paragraph 
and before the summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Study. Resolved: That the Department of Transportation shall study the 
feasibility of locating a border crossing in the St. John River Valley including the St. 
David area. In undertaking this study, the department shall invite the participation of and 
seek input from the New Brunswick Department of Transportation and the United States 
General Services Administration.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the bill to a resolve, clarifies the scope of the study to 
include the St. John River Valley and requires the Department of Transportation to seek 
input from the New Bru wick Department of 
nsportation and the United States 
General Services Admi . trat n. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
(Senator DAMON) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
FISCAL .';on: H[<jURED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04116108 ;t;p'ac:.. 
LD511 
LR 1321(06) 
An Act To Study the Feasibility of Locating a New Bridge in the St. David Area 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" ~, to Committee Amendment "B" 
Sponsor: Sen. Damon of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
Projections 
2010-11 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriatio nsf Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($200,000) 
($200,000) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment creates a resolve to study the feasibility of a bridge in the St. David area. The Department of 
Transportation currently has federal planning funds on hand which can be used to cover all the costs of this study, 
estimated to be $30,000. The $200,000 Highway Fund allocation in fiscal year 2007-08 has been removed. The 
Department states that the New Brunswick Department of Transportation has indicated its willingness to help fund 
this study. 
LR1321(06) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I 
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An Act To Study the Feasibility of Locating a New Bridge in the S1. David Area
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0511
Committee Amendment CA_B_H643 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT:3" to H.P. 394, L.D. 511, Bill, "An Act To Study 
the Feasibility of Locating a New Bridge in the S1. David Area" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'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 Highway Fund allocation to the Department of Transportation to 
study the feasibility of locating a new bridge in the S1. David area is to take place in fiscal 
year 2007-08; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Higbway and Bridge Improvement 0406 
Initiative: Allocates funds on a one-time basis to study the feasibility of locating a new 
bridge in the S1. David area. Any unspent funds not needed for the costs of the study are 
to be used for the costs of an environmental impact study required by the federal National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969. 
HIGHWAY FUND 
All Other 
2007-08 
$200,000 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~" to H.P. 394, L.D. 511 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
$200,000 
$0 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment eliminates the appropriation of funds from the Highway Fund to the 
Madawaska Bridge Committee that was included in the bill to defray expenses incurred 
by the committee in its effort to locate a new bridge in the St. David area. 
The amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill as 
$200,000 from the Highway Fund will be allocated in fiscal year 2007-08. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 01103/08 
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LD511 
LR 1321(04) 
An Act To Study the Feasibility of Locating a New Bridge in the St. David Area 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,:5" 
Committee: Transportation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$200,000 
$200,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
This emergency bill provides a Highway Fund allocation of $200,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 on a one-time basis to 
study the feasibility of locating a new bridge in the St. David area. Any unspent funds not needed for the costs of the 
study are to be used for the costs of an environmental impact study required by the federal National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969. 
LR1321(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Study the Feasibility of Locating a New Bridge in the St. David Area
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0511
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: THERIAULT, MARTIN, JACKSON, MARLEY, MAZUREK, PEOPLES, THOMAS

Legislative Document 
No. 511 
H.P: 394 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2007 
An Act To Study the Feasibility of Locating a New Bridge in the St. 
David Area 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: HOGAN o{Old Orchard Beach, JACKSON of Allagash, MARLEY of 
Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, PEOPLES of Westbrook, THOMAS of Ripley. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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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. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves 0306 
Initiative: Allocates funds on a one-time basis to the Madawaska Bridge- Committee to 
defray expenses incurred by the committee in its effort to locate a new bridge in the St. 
David area. 
IDGHWAYFUND 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL 
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
HIGHWAY FUND 
DEPARTMENTTOTAL-ALLFUNDS 
- TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Highway and Bridge Improvement 0406 
2007-08 
$10,000 
$10,000 
2007-08 
$10,000 
$10,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
Initiative: Allocates funds on a one-time basis to study the feasibility of locating a new 
bridge in the St. David area. Any unspent funds not needed for the costs of the study are 
to be used for the costs of an environmental impact study required by the federal National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969. 
IDGHWAYFUND 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$200,000 
$200,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
IDGHWAYFUND 
2007-08 
$200,000 
2008-09 
$0 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SECTION TOTALS 
HIGHWAY FUND 
SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
$200,000 
2007-08 
$210,000 
$210,000 
$0 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This bill allocates funds from the Highway Fund for the Department of 
Transportation to study the feasibility of locating a new bridge in the St. David area and 
specifies that any unspent funds not needed for the costs of the study are to be used for 
the costs of an environmental impact study required by the federal National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Cfhe,biH'also allocates funds to the Madawaska Bridge 
Committee to defray 'expenses incurred by the committee in its effort to locate a new 
bridge in the St. David area. 
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An Act To ° Amend Laws Relating to Persons Serving as Permanency Guardians or Receiving Permanency Guardianship Subsidies
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0515
Committee Amendment CA_A_S176 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ")1 " to S.P. 170, L.D. 515, Bill, "An Act To 
° Amend Laws Relating to Persons Serving as Permanency Guardians or Receiving 
Permanency Guardianship Subsidies" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 8 (page 2, lines 30 to 32 in L.D.) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes from the bill the section eliminating the consideration of 
permanency guardianship subsidy payments as gross income for income tax purposes. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Make More Affordable the Surcharge on the Sale of Dogs and Cats That Have Not Been Neutered
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0516
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, VAUGHAN, GOOLEY, CEBRA
Amends: 7 MRSA §3933

Legislative Document 
No. 516 
S.P.171 
February 2,2007 
An Act To Make More Affordable the Surcharge on the Sale of Dogs 
and Cats That Have Not Been Neutered 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative VAUGHAN of Durham and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: GOOLEY of Franklin, Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, McKANE of Newcastle. 
Printed ~)n recydeJ paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §3933, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 281, §7, is amended to 
read: 
4. Surcharge on sale of dogs and cats that have not been neutered. A person 
maintaining a pet shop shall collect a surcharge of $U $5 on each cat or dog sold that has 
not been neutered and forward the entire surcharge to the department for deposit in the 
Companion Animal Sterilization Fund established under section 391 O-B. 
SUMMARY 
This bill reduces the surcharge collected by pet shops on each dog or cat sold that has 
not been neutered from $25 to $5. 
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An Act To Protect Community Safety by Amending Maine's Bail Code
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0514
Committee Amendment CA_A_S198 (Senate)

LD514 
LR39(02) 
An Act To Protect Community Safety by Amending Maine's Bail Code 
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 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Any additional costs associated with this legislation will be absorbed by the Judicial Department utilizing existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0039(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Promote Public Safety by Establishing a Multiple-OUI Registry
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0517
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BABBIDGE, AYOTTE, CLARK, CONNOR, CROCKETT, DRISCOLL, PEOPLES, SILSBY, TUTTLE

Legislative Document 
No. 517 
H.P.395 
House of Representatives, February 2, 2007 
Resolve, To Promote Public Safety by Establishing a Multiple-OUI 
Registry 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, CLARK of Millinocket, CONNOR of 
Kennebunk, CROCKETT of Augusta, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, PEOPLES of Westbrook, 
SILSBY of Augusta, TUTTLE of Sanford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 1. Secretary of State to establish a multiple-OUI registry. Resolved: 
That the Secretary of State shall establish and maintain a registry that can be accessed by 
the public on the Internet that lists a person convicted of operating under the influence 
under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 2411, subsection 5, paragraph B, C 
or D for the period of time that person's driver's license is suspended for that offense. 
The registry must list the person's name, year of birth and municipality of residence and 
include a photograph. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Secretary of State to create and maintain an online registry 
accessible to the public that lists the names, dates of birth and municipalities of residence 
and includes photographs of people convicted of a second or subsequent QUI and 
requires the information to remain on the registry for the period of time that their licenses 
are suspended for that offense.
An Act To Ensure Access to MaineCare Services
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0520
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BEAUDOIN, MARTIN, BOLAND, CROCKETT, MILLER, PERCY, SMITH, VALENTINO

Legislative Document 
No. 520 
H.P.398 
House of Representatives, February 2, 2007 
An Act To Ensure Access to MaineCare Services 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BEAUDOIN of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BOLAND of Sanford, CROCKETT of Augusta, MILLER of Somerville, 
PERCY of Phippsburg, SMITH of Monmouth, VALENTINO of Saco. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRS A §3174-LL is enacted to read: 
. §3174-LL. Practitioner incentives 
The department shall provide incentives through the rules of reimbursement for 
health care practitioners, as defined in section 1711-C, subsection 1, paragraph F, in the 
MaineCare program to provide incentives to practitioners in order to increase the number 
of MaineCare members served by the practitioners. The department shall adopt rules to 
provide increased reimbursement levels or other incentives for practitioners with a high 
proportion of patients who are MaineCare members by January 1, 2008. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill ensures access to MaineCare services by providing incentives for health care 
practitioners to serve MaineCare members. The incentives, which will be established by 
routine technical rulemaking that must be completed by January 1, 2008, may include 
reimbursement or other incentives. 
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An Act To Provide for Enforcement of Land Use Limitations Relating to Cemeteries
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0523
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: HANLEY, EDMONDS
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4452

Legislative Document 
No. 523 
H.P.401 
House of Representatives, February 2, 2007 
An Act To Provide for Enforcement of Land Use Limitations 
Relating to Cemeteries 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Gardiner. 
Cosponsored by President EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 13 MRS A §1035 is amended to read: 
§ 1 035. Penalties 
\l!R:oever Except for violations of section 1371-A, a person who fails to comply with 
or violates any of the provisions of this chapter in respect to the establishment, 
maintenance or operation of a cemetery, community mausoleum, crematory or 
columbarium, or to the disposal of dead human bodies shall is subject, unless another 
penalty is provided under this chapter, be punished by to a fine of not less than $100 nor 
more than $500, or ey to imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or ey to both. A 
violation of section 13 71-A is a civil violation punishable by a fine of not less than $100 
nor more than $500. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §4452, sub-§3, ~-2 is enacted to read: 
B-2. Notwithstanding paragraph B, the maximum penalty for violation of a law or 
ordinance identified in subsection 5, paragraph T is $500. 
Sec. 3. 30-A MRSA §4452, sub-§5, ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 240, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
R. 
The laws pertaining to harbors in Title 38, chapter 1, subchapter 1, local harbor 
ordinances adopted in accordance with Title 38, section 7 and regulations adopted by 
municipal officers pursuant to Title 38, section 2; aOO 
Sec. 4. 30-A MRSA §4452, sub-§5, ~S, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 240, §6, is 
amended to read: 
S. 
Local ordinances and ordinance provisions regarding storm water, including, but 
not limited to, ordinances and ordinance provisions regulating nonstorm water 
discharges, construction site runoff and postconstruction storm water management, 
enacted as required by the federal Clean Water Act and federal regulations and by 
state pennits and rules7; and 
Sec. 5. 30-A MRS A §4452, sub-§5, VI is enacted to read: 
T. Laws pertaining to limitations on construction and excavation near burial sites in 
Title 13, section 13 71-A and local ordinances and regulations adopted by 
municipalities in accordance with this section and section 3001 regarding those 
limitations. 
SUMMARY 
This bill specifies that a violation of the statutory limitations on construction and 
excavation near burial sites is a civil violation punishable only by fine. This provision is 
enforceable by municipalities. 
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An Act To Exempt Registered Farm Trucks from Commercial Inspection
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0524
Committee Amendment CA_A_H183 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1753

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 402, L.D. 524, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Registered Farm Trucks from Commercial Inspection" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Establish the Fee for Commercial Inspections for Farm Trucks' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1753, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
3. Fee. +He Except as provided in this subsection, the fee for an inspection under 
this section is based on the inspector's normal hourly labor charge and is due whether or 
not the vehicle passes inspection. A licensed inspection station shall post the hourly labor 
charge in a conspicuous place. 
The fee for an inspection under this section of a farm truck registered under section 505 is 
$45. The inspection fee is payable whether the vehicle passes inspection or not.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title to reflect the content of the 
amendment. This amendment establishes the fee for commercial inspections of farm 
trucks. Under current law, the fee for a commercial inspection is based on the inspector's 
normal hourly rate. The amendment sets the fee at $45. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt Registered Farm Trucks from Commercial Inspection
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0524
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PIEH, NUTTING, CARTER, HOLMAN, MAREAN, MARLEY, PERCY, PIOTTI
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1753

Legislative Document 
No. 524 
H.P.402 
House of Representatives, February 2, 2007 
An Act To Exempt Registered Farm Trucks from Commercial 
Inspection 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PIEH of Bremen. 
Cosponsored by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: CARTER of Bethel, CRA Y of Palmyra, HOLMAN of Fayette, MAREAN of 
Hollis, MARLEY of Portland, PERCY of Phippsburg, PIOTTI of Unity, Senator: 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 §1753, sub-§4, ~D, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and as affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
D. 
A farm tFl:Jel. or a fish truck exempted under section 1752; aftd 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRS A §1753, sub-§4, ~, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and as affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
E. 
A trailer or semitrailer displaying a valid certificate of inspection from another 
state or a federally approved commercial vehicle inspection program until the normal 
expiration of its certificate of inspection~; and 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §1753, sub-§4, W is enacted to read: 
F. A farm truck registered under section 505. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts farm trucks from commercial vehicle inspections, but retains the 
regular inspection requirements. 
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Resolve, To Stimulate Tourism Development Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0525
Committee Amendment CA_A_H69 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" (.) " to H.P. 403, L.D. 525, "Resolve, To Stimulate 
Tourism Development Projects" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 2 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "develop" the following 'within existing resources' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the Office of Tourism is required to develop a nature-
based tourism program within existing resources. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/02/07 
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LD525 
LR 731(02) 
Resolve, To Stimulate Tourism Development Projects 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This bill requires the Office of Tourism within the Department of Economic and Community Development to develop 
a nature-based tourism program within existing resources. The department has estimated the cost to be approximately 
$45,650 in fiscal year 2007-08. It is unclear whether there will be sufficient resources available within the Tourism 
Marketing Promotion Fund in fiscal year 2007-08 to absorb the cost of this program without impacting existing 
programs and services. 
LR073 1(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Stimulate Tourism Development Projects
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0525
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: ANNIS, SMITH, DUCHESNE, JOY, KOFFMAN, MIRAMANT, RICHARDSON, SA VIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 525 
H.P.403 
House of Representatives, February 5,2007 
Resolve, To Stimulate Tourism Development Projects 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft. 
Cosponsored by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, JOY of Crystal, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, 
MIRAMANT of Camden, RICHARDSON of Carmel, RICHARDSON of Greenville, 
SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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Sec. 1. 
The Office of Tourism to develop a nature-based tourism 
program. Resolved: That the Office of Tourism shall develop a nature-based tourism 
program in 3 separate areas of the State and target and coordinate its tourism 
development efforts in these areas so that the program will serve as a model for future 
tourism efforts throughout the State; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Reporting date established. Resolved: That the Office of Tourism 
shall report on its progress in developing the nature-based tourism program to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development by February 1, 
2008. 
• 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Office of Tourism to develop a nature-based tourism program 
in 3 separate areas of the State and requires the office to report on its progress in 
developing the program to the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and 
Economic Development by February 1,2008. 
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An Act To Increase Eligibility for the Dirigo Health Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0526
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CONOVER, STRIMLING, BERRY, BRAUTIGAM, BRYANT, FAIRCLOTH, PERRY, PIOTTI, SMITH, BARTLETT

Legislative Document 
No. 526 
H.P.404 
House of Representatives, February 5,2007 
An Act To Increase Eligibility for the Dirigo Health Program 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CONOVER of Oakland. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, BRYANT of 
Windham, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, PERRY of Calais, PIOTTI of Unity, SMITH of 
Monmouth, Senator: BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRS A §6903, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 469, Pt. A, §8, is 
amended to read: 
6. 
Eligible employee. 
"Eligible employee" means an employee of an eligible 
business who works at least ;W lQ hours per week for that eligible business. "Eligible 
The board shall, by rule, define "eligible employee" does Rot to permit an eligible 
business to include an employee who works on a temporary eF~ substitute basis or wOO 
does Rot work more thaR 26 'weeks aRRually seasonal basis if inclusion of such employee 
does not result in reduction or elimination of coverage or reduction of hours for eligible 
.. 
employees of an eligible business working more than 10 hours per week. 
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SUMMARY 
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This bill reduces the number of hours an employee of an eligible business must work 
per week from 20 to lOin order to be eligible to enroll in the Dirigo Health Program. 
The bill also requires the Board of Directors of Dirigo Health to adopt a ruie that allows 
an eligible business to include employees who work on a temporary, substitute or 
seasonal basis as eligible to enroll in the Dirigo Health Program so long as inclusion of 
such employees does not result in the reduction of hours or the reduction or elimination 
of coverage for eligible employees working more than 10 hours per week. 
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An Act To Improve the Business Equipment Tax Exemption
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0528
Committee Amendment CA_A_H453 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §66

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 406, L.D. 528, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Business Equipment Tax Exemption" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Make BETR Better' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §66S1, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2005, c. 623, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Eligible property. "Eligible property" means qualified business property first 
placed in service in the State, or constituting construction in progress commenced in the 
State, after April 1, 1995, but does not include property that qualifies for exemption 
pursuant to chapter 105, subchapter 4-C. "Eligible property" includes, without limitation, 
repair parts, replacement parts, additions, accessions and accessories to other qualified 
business property placed in service on or before April 1, 1995 if the part, addition, 
accession or accessory is first placed in service, or constitutes construction in progress, in 
the State after April 1, 1995, unless such property qualifies for exemption pursuant to 
chapter 105, subchapter 4-C. 
"Eligible property" includes used qualified business 
property if the qualified business property was first placed in service in the State, or 
constituted construction in progress commenced in the State, after April 1, 1995 and does 
not qualify for exemption under chapter 105, subchapter 4-C. "Eligible property" also 
includes inventory parts.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that used qualified business property may qualify for the 
Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement program if it was first placed in service in the 
State, or constituted construction in progress commenced in the State, after April 1, 1995 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "1+,, to H.P. 406, L.D. 528 
and does not qualify for exemption under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 
105, subchapter 4-C. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Encourage Newly Retired Veterans To Reside in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0529
Committee Amendment CA_A_H559 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 407, L.D. 529, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage Newly Retired Veterans To Reside in Maine" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 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 military retirement benefits income tax exemption. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$11,000 
$11,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. It strikes and replaces the 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/07/07 frac.. 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD529 
LR 1143(02) 
An Act To Encourage Newly Retired Veterans To Reside in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A-" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$371,237 
2008-09 
$506,742 
Projections 
2009-10 
$753,490 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$11,000 
$0 
$0 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($360,237) 
($19,760) 
($506,742) 
($27,796) 
($753,490) 
(.$41,331 ) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$1,023,370 
$0 
($1,023,370) 
($56,134) 
Exempting from the state income tax certain military retitrement benefits will reduce General Fund revenue by an 
estimated $360,237 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $506,742 in fiscal year 2008-09. This bill also includes a one-time 
General Fund appropriation of $11 ,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 for the Maine Revenue Services' computer programming 
costs. 
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An Act To Encourage Newly Retired Veterans To Reside in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0529
Committee Amendment CA_B_H560 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "8,, to H.P. 407, L.D. 529, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage Newly Retired Veterans To Reside in Maine" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph M in the first paragraph in the 2nd line (page 
1, line 5 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "the amount" and inserting the following: 
'up to $15,000' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 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 military retirement benefits income tax exemption. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$11,000 
$11,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It limits the income tax 
exemption for newly retired veterans to $15,000. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06107/07 Mae. 
LD529 
LR 1143(03) 
An Act To Encourage Newly Retired Veterans To Reside in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'E" 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$298,187 
$11,000 
($287,187) 
($15,753) 
2008-09 
$382,916 
$0 
($382,916) 
($21,004) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$542,465 
$0 
($542,465) 
($29,755) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$702,013 
$0 
($702,013) 
($38,507) 
Exempting from the state income tax certain military retitrement benefits will reduce General Fund revenue by an 
estimated $287,187 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $382,916 in fiscal year 2008-09. This bill also includes a one-time 
General Fund appropriation of $11,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 for Maine Revenue Services' computer programming 
costs. 
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