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An Act To Safeguard Imperiled or Critically Imperiled Natural CommUBities within Protected Natural Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2016
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: PERCY, MARTIN, DUCHESNE, KOFFMAN, SA VIELLO, WATSON, DAMON, ROSEN
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-D

Legislative Document 
No. 2016 
H.P.1400 
House of Representati ves, December 21, 2007 
An Act To Safeguard Imperiled or Critically Imperiled Natural 
CommUBities within Protected Natural Resources 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 40l. 
Presented by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, SA VIELLO of Wilton, 
WATSON of Bath, Senators: DAMON of Hancock, ROSEN of Hancock. 
Printed on recyc led paper 
II 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §480-D, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2001, c. 618, §3, is further 
amended to read: 
3. 
Harm to habitats; fisheries. 
The activity will not unreasonably hann any 
significant wildlife habitat, freshwater 'fIIletland plant habitat, threatened or endangered 
plant habitat, imperiled or critically imperiled natural communities, aquatic or adjacent 
upland habitat, travel corridor, freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries or other aquatic 
life. 
In determining whether there is unreasonable hann to significant wildlife habitat, the 
department may consider proposed mitigation if that mitigation does not diminish in the 
vicinity of the proposed activity the overall value of significant wildlife habitat and 
species utilization of the habitat and if there is no specific biological or physical feature 
unique to the habitat that would be adversely affected by the proposed activity. For 
purposes of this subsection, "mitigation" means any action taken or not taken to avoid, 
minimize, rectify, reduce, eliminate or compensate for any actual or potential adverse 
impact on the significant wildlife habitat, including the following: 
A. 
A voiding an impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an 
action; 
B. 
Minimizing an impact by limiting the magnitude, duration or location of an 
activity or by controlling the timing of an activity; 
C. 
Rectifying an impact by repairing, rehabilitating or restoring the affected 
environment; 
D. 
Reducing or eliminating an impact over time through preservation and 
maintenance operations during the life of the project; or 
E. 
Compensating for an impact by replacing the affected significant wildlife 
habitat. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides protection under the Natural Resource Protection Act for imperiled 
or critically imperiled natural communities, as identified by the Department of 
Conservation, that are located within protected natural resources. 
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An Act To Provide for Enforcement of the Office Paper Rec:ycling Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2017
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: BARTLETI, BABBIDGE, CRA YEN, DUCHESNE, EBERLE, KOFFMAN, MAKAS, MIRAMANT, SCHNEIDER
Amends: 38 MRSA §2138

Legislative Document 
No. 2017 
H.P.1401 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Provide for Enforcement of the Office Paper Rec:ycling 
Program 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative W AGNER of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETI of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, CRA YEN of Lewiston, DUCHESNE of Hudson, 
EBERLE of South Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MAKAS of Lewiston, MIRAMANT 
of Camden, Senator: SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §2138, sub-§I, as amended by PL 1995, c. 656, Pt. A, §41, is 
further amended to read: 
1. Office paper recycling mandated. Any person employing 15 or more people at a 
site within the State shall implement an office paper and corrugated cardboard recycling 
program. 
The office may provide technical and marketing assistance and direction to entities within 
the State to assist with meeting this requirement. Municipalities and regional associations 
may assist employers in attaining the objectives ofthis section. 
The department shall adopt major substantive rules, pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, to enforce the provisions of this subsection. The rules must include civil 
penalties as provided in section 349, subsection 2. 
SUMMARY 
Current law requires an employer of 15 or more people to implement an office paper 
and corrugated cardboard recycling program. 
This bill specifies that the Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for 
enforcement of the recycling program and requires the department to adopt rules 
regarding enforcement, including civil penalties.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Granting of Disability Variances from the Zoning Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2020
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CASAVANT, HOBBINS, BEAUDETTE, BEAUDOIN, BRYANT, DUNN, SAMSON, HASTINGS
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4353

Legislative Document 
No. 2020 
H.P.1404 
House of Representati ves, December 21, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Granting of Disability 
Variances from the Zoning Laws 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
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 CASAVANT of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator HOBBINS of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, BRYANT of 
Windham, DUNN of Bangor, FAIltCLOTH of Bangor, MacDONALD of Boothbay, 
SAMSON of Auburn, Senator: HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4353, sub-§4-A, as amended by PL 1995, c. 212, § 1, is 
further amended to read: 
4-A. Disability variance. The board may grant a variance to an owner of a dwelling 
for the purpose of making that dwelling accessible., a person with a disability who 
resides in or regularly uses the dwelling. The board shall restrict any variance granted 
under this subsection sffiely to the installation of equipment or the construction of 
structures necessary for access to or egress from the dwelling by the person with the 
disability and to the construction of a garage or similar structure that will assist the person 
with the disability. The board may impose conditions on the variance, including limiting 
the variance to the duration of the disability or to the time that the person with the 
disability lives in the dwelling. For the purposes of this subsection, a disability has the 
same meaning as a physical or mental haAdieap disability under Title 5, section 4553, 
subsection 7 -A and the term "structures necessary for access to or egress from the 
dwelling" is defined to include railing, wall or roof systems necessary for the safety or 
effectiveness of the structure. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws governing when a variance from the zoning laws may be 
granted to an owner of a dwelling for the purpose of making that dwelling accessible to a 
person with a disability. 
It 
provides that such a variance may be granted for the 
construction of a garage or similar structure that will assist the person with the disability. 
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An Act To Continue the Maine Military Family Relief Fund Voluntary Checkoff
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2021
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S676 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1405, L.D. 202 I, Bill, "An Act To Continue the Maine Military Family Relief Fund 
Voluntary Checkoff' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting 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 funds for the administrative costs associated with the Maine Military 
Family Relief Fund voluntary checkoff. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
ADMINISTRA TIVE AND FINANCIAL 
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$5,000 
$5,000 
2008-09 
$5,000 
$5,000 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P.1405, L.D. 2021 
Veterans Services 0110 
Initiative: Provides an allocation for grants from the Maine Military Family Relief Fund 
to eligible families of persons who are members of the Maine National Guard or Maine 
residents who are members of the Reserves ofthe Armed Forces of the United States. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY 
MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
DEPARTMENTTOTAL-ALLFUNDS 
SECTION TOTALS 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$38,655 
$38,655 
2008-09 
$38,655 
$38,655 
2008-09 
$43,655 
$43,655 
(Senator ROT 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL \OH" HEQllRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04113/08 frac.. 
LD 2021 
LR 3065(04) 
An Act To Continue the Maine Military Family Relief Fund Voluntary Checkoff 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A " 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Other Spec ial Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
($5,000) 
($5,000) 
$5,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
($5,000) 
($5,000) 
$5,000 
Projections 
2010-11 
($5,000) 
($5,000) 
$5,000 
This amendment eliminates the $5,000 General Fund cost of the bill and provides a $5,000 Other Special Revenue 
Funds allocation in fiscal year 2008-09 for Maine Revenue Services. 
LR3065(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Continue the Maine Military Family Relief Fund Voluntary Checkoff
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2021
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FISCHER, SCHNEIDER, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 36 MRSA §5288-A

Legislative Document 
No.202l 
RP.1405 
House of Representatives, December 21, 2007 
An Act To Continue the Maine Military Family Relief Fund 
Voluntary Checkoff 
Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant 
to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle. 
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M1LLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and 
Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick. PATRICK of Rumford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5288-A is enacted to read: 
§S288-A. Maine Military Family Relief Fund voluntary checkoff 
1. Maine Military Family Relief Fund. When filing a return, a taxpayer entitled to 
a refund under this Part may designate that a portion of that refund be paid into the Maine 
Military Family Relief Fund established in Title 37-B, section 158. A taxpayer who is not 
entitled to a refund under this Part may contribute to the Maine Military Family Relief 
Fund by including with that taxpayer's return sufficient funds to make the contribution. 
The contribution may not be less than $1. Each individual income tax return form must 
contain a designation in substantially the following form: "The Maine Military Family 
Relief Fund: ()$1,( )$5,( )$10,( )$250r( ) Other $ .... " 
2. Contributions credited to Maine Military Family Relief Fund, The State Tax 
Assessor shall determine annually the total amount contributed pursuant to subsection 1. 
Prior to the beginning of the next year, the State Tax Assessor shall deduct the cost of 
administering the Maine Military Family Relief Fund checkoff, but not exceeding $2,000 
annually, and report the remainder to the Treasurer of State, who shall forward that 
amount to the Maine Military Family Relief Fund. 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies retroactively to tax years beginning on or 
afterJanuary 1,2007. 
SU~RY 
This bill reintroduces the provision to the voluntary contribution checkoff on Maine 
individual income tax returns for the Maine Military Family Relief Fund, which provides 
grants to eligible families of persons who are members of the Maine National Guard or 
Maine residents who are members of the Reserves of the Armed Forces of the United 
States who have been called to military duty. The original section of law automatically 
repealed on December 31,2007. 
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An Act To Provide Degree-granting Authority to the Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2025
Committee Amendment CA_A_H759 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 1409, L.D. 2025, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Degree-granting Authority to the Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design" 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble by striking out all of the 5th indented 
paragraph (page 1, lines 12 to 14 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Whereas, the Landing School cannot apply for national accreditation by the 
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, a private 
independent accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of 
Education, until authorized by the Legislature; and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects an error in the emergency preamble of the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2024
Committee Amendment CA_A_H694 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 1408, L.D. 2024, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses" 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect September 1,2008.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an effective date of September 1, 2008 to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01123/08 frae.. 
LD 2024 
LR 2883(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the State Board of Nursing, affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2883(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To Repeal the Cap on Rental Rates for State Submerged Lands
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2023
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: FLOOD, MILLS, PIOITI, SA VIELLO
Amends: 12 MRSA §1862

Legislative Document 
No. 2023 
H.P.1407 
House of Representati ves, December 21, 2007 
An Act To Repeal the Cap on Rental Rates for State Submerged 
Lands 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator MILLS of Somerset and 
Representatives: PIOITI of Unity, SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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. 1. 12 MRSA §1862, sub-§2, ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 134, §3, is 
repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the current cap of $1,200 per year on rental rates for submerged 
lands leased from the State. 
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An Act To Designate Certain Rules of the Bureau of State Police as Major Substantive Rules
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2022
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BROWNE, McCORMICK, CHASE, JACKSON, MAZUREK, SA VIELLO, THOMAS, DIAMOND
Amends: 29-A MRSA §555

Legislative Document 
. No.2022 
H.P.1406 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Designate Certain Rules of the Bureau of State Police as 
Major Substantive Rules 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative BROWNE of Vassalboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator McCORMICK of Kennebec and 
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MILUCENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CHASE of Wells, JACKSON of Allagash, MAZUREK of Rockland, 
McLEOD of Lee, SA VIELLO of Wilton, THOMAS of Ripley, Senators: DIAMOND of 
Cumberland, SHERMAN -of Aroostook. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. l. 29-A MRSA §555, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
1. Rulemaking authority. The Bureau of State Police, in this section referred to as 
"the bureau," may, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procec:k.tre Act, modify 
or decline to adopt any of the federal regulations or amendments referenced in this 
section, adopt rules to ensure proper enforcement of this subchapter and to promote the 
safety of the operation of motor carriers over the highways. This authority includes the 
right to make rules related to the length of duty of drivers. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5. chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §555, sub-§2, ~A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
A. 
The Maine Administrative Procedure Act does Rot apply applies to the adoption 
by reference of federal regulations under this subsection. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police rule-
making authority designation regarding the adoption of any federal regulation or 
amendments to ensure proper enforcement of motor carrier safety is major substantive.
An Act To Clarify the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Approved fOf introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2024
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: PERRY, FAIRCLOTH, PRIEST
Amends: 32 MRSA §2102

Legislative Document 
No. 2024 
H.P.1408 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Clarify the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered 
Nurses 
Approved fOf introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, PRIEST of Brunswick. 
Printed on ret.:yc led paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §2102, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1985, c. 724, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
4. License. A "license" is an authorization to practice nursing as a professional nurse 
ef~ practical nurse or ndvanced practice registered nurse. 
Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §2102, sub-§5-A, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 379, §5 and 
affected by § II, is amended to read: 
5-A. Advanced practice registered nurse. "Advanced practice registered nurse" 
means an individual who is currently licensed under this chapter aRa aJ3J3re· .. ea by tke 
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to practice advanced practice registered nursing as defined in subsection 2-A. 
II 
"A.P.R.N." is the abbreviation for the title of "advanced practice registered nurse." An 
advanced practice registered nurse may use the abbreviation "A.P.R.N." or the title or 
abbreviation designated by the national certifying body. 
"Advanced practice registered nurse" includes a certified nurse practitioner, a certified 
IS 
nurse midwife, a certified clinical nurse specialist and a certified nurse anesthetist who 
are licensed under this chapter ana are aJ3J3re,'ea b)' ike l:Ieam to practice advanced 
practice registered nursing. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the language providing for authority to practice as an advanced 
practice registered nurse to provide a one-step licensing process rather than the two-step 
process currently in place. 
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Resolve, To Reimburse School Administrative District No. II for the State Share of Retirement Contributions Paid in Error
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2026
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S677 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1410, L.D. 2026, "Resolve, To Reimburse School Administrative District No. II for the 
State Share of Retirement Contributions Paid in Error" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Amend the resolve by striking out everyth ing after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Reimbursement to School Administrative District No. 11 for 
retirement contributions paid in error. Resolved: 
That, notwithstanding any 
other provision of law, the Governor must include in the biennial budget bill for the 2010-
2011 biennial budget funding in the amount of $90,788 for the reimbursement to School 
Administrative District No. 11 for the State's share of retirement contributions paid by the 
school district in error to be offset by a reduction in the fiscal year 2009-10 appropriation 
for teacher retirement.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve and provides that the Governor must include in 
the biennial budget bill for the 2010-2011 biennial budget funding in the amount of 
$90,788 for the reimbursement to School Administrative District No. 11 for the State's 
share of retirement contributions paid by the school district in error to be offset by a 
reduction in the fiscal year 2009-10 appropriation for teacher retirement. 
SPONSORED BY: -f---"-I.,,"'7--f-t-----;rlf----lo.,~"--...:::...-~~~~ 
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(Senator ROT 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04116/08 flJt:?ac. 
LD 2026 
LR 3140(04) 
Resolve, To Reimburse School Administrative District No. 11 for the State Share of Retirement 
Contributions Paid in Error 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
Projections 
2010-11 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($90,788) 
$0 
($90,788) 
$0 
This amendment eliminates the one-time General Fund cost of $90,788 in fiscal year 2007-08. 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
As amended, this bill provides that the Governor must include in the Biennial Budget Bill for the 20 I 0-20 II biennial 
budget funding in the amount of $90,788 for the reimbursement to School Administrative District No. II for the 
State's share of retirement contributions paid by the school district in error to be offset by a reduction the fiscal year 
2009-10 appropriation for teacher retirement. 
LR3140(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, To Reimburse School Administrative District No. 11 Cor the State Share of Retirement Contributions Paid in Error
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2026
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TREAT, HANLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 2026 
H.P.141O 
House of Representati ves, December 21, 2007 
Resolve, To Reimburse School Administrative District No. 11 Cor the 
State Share of Retirement Contributions Paid in Error 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative TREAT of Hallowell. 
Cosponsored by Representative: HANLEY of Gardiner. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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MILUCENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, School Administrative District No. 11 funds were used in error to pay for 
contributions to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System; and 
Whereas, the payment ihould have been made from state funds; and 
Whereas, the funds are needed for this year's school budget; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. State subsidy adjustment. Resolved: 
That the Commissioner of 
Education shall make a state subsidy adjustment to School Administrative District No. 11 
for contributions to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System that should have 
been paid by the Department of Education from state funds but were instead paid in error 
by School Administrative District No. 11 from local funds. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Commissioner of Education to make a state subsidy 
adjustment to School Administrative District No. 11 for contributions to the Maine Public 
Employees Retirement System that should have been paid by the Department of 
Education from state funds but were instead paid in error by School Administrative 
District No. 11 from local funds.
Resolve, To Reimburse School Administrative District No. 11 for the State Share of Retirement Contributions Paid in Error
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2026
Committee Amendment CA_A_H702 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 1410, L.D. 2026, "Resolve, To 
Reimburse School Administrative District No. 11 for the State Share of Retirement 
Contributions Paid in Error" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Reimbursement. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Administrative 
and Financial Services shall reimburse School Administrative District No. 11 for 
contributions to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System that were paid in error 
by School Administrative District No. 11 from local funds; and be it further 
Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves - Finance 0306 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to reimburse School Administrative District No. 11 
for retirement contributions made to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System that 
should have been paid by the State. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$90,788 
$90,788 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This amendment specifies that the reimbursement to School Administrative District 
No. 11 for retirement contributions it made that should have been paid by the State must 
be made by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services from an 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A .. to H.P. 1410, L.D. 2026 
appropriation for that purpose, rather than by the Commissioner of Education through a 
subsidy adjustment as proposed in the resolve. 
This amendment also adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/08/08 ;tvac.. 
LD 2026 
LR 3140(02) 
Resolve, To Reimburse School Administrative District No. 11 for the State Share of Retirement 
Contributions Paid in Error 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
Projections 
2010-11 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$90,788 
$90,788 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $90,788 to the Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves program 
within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to reimburse School Administrative District No. 11 
for retirement contributions made in error. Based on information provided by the Maine Public Employees 
Retirement System and the Department of Education, the amount paid to the Retirement System by SAD 11 was 
$107,597. Of that amount, the Retirement System has reimbursed $16,809 to SAD 11, leaving a balance of $90,788 to 
be paid by the State. 
LR3140(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of!
An Act To Provide Parents of Children with Disabilities Access to Ombudsman Services
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2027
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FLOOD, SULLIVAN, CANAVAN, GILES

Legislative Document 
No. 2027 
H.P.1411 
House of Representati ves, December 21, 2007 
An Act To Provide Parents of Children with Disabilities Access to 
Ombudsman Services 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 40l. 
Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, GILES of Belfast. SAVIELLO of Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA c. 303, sub-c. 4 is enacted to read: 
SUBCHAPTER 4 
OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM 
§7351. Ombudsman program 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. 
"Ombudsman" means the director of the program and persons employed or 
volunteering to perform the work of the program. 
B. "Program" means the ombudsman program established under this section. 
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2. Program established. The ombudsman program is established as an independent 
program within the Executive Department to provide ombudsman services to the children 
and families in the State regarding special education programs and special education 
services and to provide support to students with disabilities and their parents, guardians 
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and educators. 
3. Services. The program shall provide services directly or under contract. The 
program shall: 
A. Provide information to help families and educators understand state and federal 
laws, rules and regulations regarding special education services and to access training 
and support, technical information services and mediation services as appropriate; 
B. Act as a liaison between parents and school administrative units; and 
C. Help parties to a dispute explore options for resolving conflicts. 
4. Report. The ombudsman shall report to the Governor, the department and the 
Legislature before January 1 st each year on the activities and services of the program and 
recommendations for changes in policy, rule or law to improve the provision of services. 
5. Oversight. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over education matters shall review the operations of the program and may make 
recommendations to the Governor regarding the services under this section. The joint 
standing committee may submit legislation that it determines necessary to implement this 
section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates an ombudsman program to provide services to children and families 
in the State regarding special education programs and special education services and to 
provide support to students with disabilities and their parents, guardians and educators.
An Act To Equalize the Tax Burden for Education across Municipalities of the Lower Kennebec River Region Authorized To Fonn a Regional School Unit Pursuant to Private and Special Law 2007, Chapter 25
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2028
Committee Amendment CA_A_H912 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" II" to HP. 1412, L.D. 2028, Bill, "An Act To 
Equalize the Tax Burden for Education across Municipalities of the Lower Kennebec 
River Region Authorized To Fonn a Regional School Unit Pursuant to Private and 
Special Law 2007, Chapter 25" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Clarify the Authority of the Board of Directors of Regional 
School Unit No.1' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. P&SL 2007, c. 25, §18-A is enacted to read: 
Sec. 18-A. Tuition arrangements for Arrowsic students. 
The board of 
directors may negotiate and enter into a tuition contract with the Georgetown School 
Committee for students from the Town of Arrowsic to attend the Georgetown Central 
School in accordance with the provisions set out in this section. 
1. Duration. The duration of the tuition contract may be from 2 to 10 years. 
2. Other provisions. The tuition contract may include other provisions the parties 
determine necessary. 
3. 
Additional requirements. 
The tuition contract must meet any additional 
requirements set forth in rules established by the Commissioner of Education and must be 
filed with the commissioner. 
4. Ratification. The tuition contract must be ratified by a majority vote of both the 
board of directors and the Georgetown School Committee.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"~ "to H.P.1412, L.D. 2028 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Education 
and Cultural Affairs. The amendment strikes and replaces the bill to clarify the authority 
of the board of directors of Regional School Unit No. I to negotiate and enter into a 
tuition contract with the Georgetown School Committee for students from the Town of 
Arrowsic to continue to have the opportunity to attend the Georgetown Central School. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/24/08 
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LD 2028 
LR3031(02) 
An Act To Equalize the Tax Burden for Education across Municipalities of the Lower Kennebec River 
Region Authorized To Form a Regional School Unit Pursuant to Private and Special Law 2007, 
Chapter 25 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment II~ II 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Although this legislation will not change the total state and local cost of funding K -12 public education or the State's 
share of that cost, it may affect the amount of funds required to be raised by member municipalities in the Lower 
Kennebec River Regional School Unit for the local share. The impact to each member municipality can not be 
determined at this time. 
LR3031 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Reduce Property Taxes, Eliminate Duplication aad Streamline Government by Unifying the State Priseas and County Jails
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2029
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, NUITING, BARSTOW, FAIRCLOTH, PLUMMER, SA VIELLO, WEBSTER, BRYANT

Legislative Document 
No. 2029 
H.P.1413 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Reduce Property Taxes, Eliminate Duplication aad 
Streamline Government by Unifying the State Priseas and County 
Jails 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator NUITING of Androscoggin and 
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MILUCENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BRYANT of Windham, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, 
HilL of York, PLUMMER of Windham, SA VIELLO of Wilton, WEBSTER of Freeport, 
Senator: BRYANT of Oxford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. This bill proposes to merge 
the administration of county jails and state prisons under 'One unified state agency. 
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An Act To Allow Nondangerous Drivers To Obtain a Work-restricted License
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2030
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MILLS, MARLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 2030 
liP. 1414 
House of Representatives, December 21, 2007 
An Act To Allow Nondangerous Drivers To Obtain a Work-
restricted License 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Oerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 40 1. 
Presented by Representative MILLS of Farmington. 
Cosponsored by Representative: MARLEY of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
S 
This bill proposes to expand the availability of a so-called "work-restricted license," 
which currently allows a person whose driver's license has been revoked due to 
conviction as a habitual offender to obtain a limited license to operate a motor vehicle 
between the person's residence and place of employment. This bill would make work-
restricted licenses available to persons who have been convicted of driving to endanger or 
operating after suspension. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2031
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: PRATT, CARTER
Amends: 12 MRSA §12913

Legislative Document 
No. 2031 
RP.1415 
House of Representatives, December 21, 2007 
All Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Whitewater Rafting 
Allocation System 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative PRATT of Eddington. 
Cosponsored by Representative: CARTER of BetheL 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12913, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
4. Conditions for holding allocations. Allocations are a privilege extended by the 
State for the use of a limited public resource. The departmeat may suspend, revoke or 
reduce the number of allocations when it is advisable to do so for better management of 
the resource or for protection of public safety and welfare. An outfitter's allocations are 
subject to forfeiture or suspension by the department only if the outfitter fails to maintain 
the conditions of its license, fails to eOAtiAwe IdsiAg its al\oeatioAs prodweti'lel)' OF fails to 
maiAtaiA a t:jl:lalit)' of serviee eOAsisteAt witA tAe pl:lblie iAterest or for the protection of 
public safety. 
SUMMARY 
This bi11 changes the conditions under which a commercial whitewater outfitter's 
allocation for taking passengers on whitewater trips is subject to forfeiture or suspension 
by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. It provides that such an allocation is 
subject to forfeiture or suspension by the department only if the outfitter fails to maintain 
the conditions of its license or for the protection of public safety.
An Act To Implement a Consent Judgment Regarding OxyContin . Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2032
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY, CONOVER, FAIRCLOTH, PINGREE, PRIEST

Legislative Document 
No. 2032 
RP. 1416 
House of Representatives, December 21,2007 
An Act To Implement a Consent Judgment Regarding OxyContin 
. Abuse 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CONOVER of Oakland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, PINGREE 
of North Haven, PRIEST of Brunswick. TREAT of HallowelL 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 
Transfer of funds for prescription drug abuse prevention 
purposes. The Treasurer of State shall transfer $719,000 from the General Fund as 
follows: 
1. Administration. One hundred fifty thousand dollars to the Department of Health 
and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse for the purpose of administering a 
prescription drug monitoring program; and 
2. Grants. Five hundred sixty-nine thousand dollars to the Department of Health 
and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse for the purpose of issuing grants to 
private nonprofit organizations to provide services related to preventing prescription drug 
abuse, addiction or diversion, including, but not limited to, education, outreach, 
prevention or monitoring programs. 
SUMMARY 
The State of Maine through its Attorney General has received funds from Purdue 
Pharma, Inc., Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Purdue Frederick Company, Inc. pursuant to a 
consent judgment entered by the Kennebec County Superior Court in Docket No. CV-07-
143. This judgment settled a civil action regarding Purdue's promotional and marketing 
practices for the prescription drug OxyContin. The consent judgment directed these 
funds to programs for prescription drug abuse prevention. The funds received by the 
Attorney General were transferred to the General Fund without designation for any 
purpose. This bill directs that those funds be directed to the Department of Health and 
Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse for the purpose of funding prescription drug 
abuse prevention or monitoring programs. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Adopt Rules Governing the Use of Lakes by Licensed Child Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2033
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H975 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT~to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1417, 
L.D. 2033, "Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Adopt 
Rules Governing the Use of Lakes by Licensed Child Care Facilities" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the 
following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Adopt 
Rules Governing Water Activities Offered by Licensed Child Care Facilities' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in the last line (page 2, line 5 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "." and inserting the following: '; and be it further' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Notice regarding water activities. Resolved: That the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall adopt rules that require a family child care provider or 
child care facility that offers water activities without a lifeguard on duty to provide 
written notice to the parent or guardian of every child who participates in water activities 
that there will not be a lifeguard on duty. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Department of Health and Human Services, in its 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 'H' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1417, L.D. 2033 
rulemaking, to require a licensed child care facility and certified family child care 
provider that offers water activities either at a pool or in open water to notify in writing 
the parent or guardian of a child who participates in water activities that there will not be 
a lifeguard on duty. 
SPONSOREDBY~ [, D. ____ 
(Representative DRISCOLL) 
TOWN: Westbrook 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Adopt Rules Governing the Use of Lakes by Ucensed Child Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2033
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SA VIELLO, BRYANT, GILES, KNIGHT, PLUMMER, STRANG BURGESS, TARDY, DIAMOND, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 2033 
H.P.1417 
House of Representatives, December 21, 2007 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Adopt Rules Governing the Use of Lakes by Ucensed Child Care 
Facilities 
(EMERGENcy) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 19, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, GILES of Belfast, KNIGHT of 
Livermore Falls, PLUMMER of Windham, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, TARDY of 
Newport, Senators: DIAMOND of Ctlmberland, SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
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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 Department of Health and Human Services has adopted rules 
governing the use of pools by licensed child care facilities; and 
Whereas, these rules do not address the use of lakes and ponds by licensed child 
care facilities; and 
Whereas, it is imperative that this issue be addressed prior to the summer season; 
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 
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immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec.!. Adoption of rules. Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall adopt rules governing the use of lakes and ponds by licensed child care 
facilities. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rules 
governing the use of lakes and ponds by licensed child care facilities.