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An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1810
House Amendment HA_A-SA_A_S236 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1262, L.D. 
1810, Bill, "An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act" 
Amend the amendment by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 2. Construction. Nothing in this Act may be construed to limit the ability of 
a municipality that, after the effective date of this Act, adopts economic and community 
impact review criteria that apply to large-scale retail development land use permit 
applications to be exempt from the provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, 
chapter 187, subchapter 3-A in accordance with Title 30-A, section 4371.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a municipality that, after the effective date of this Act, 
adopts economic and community impact review criteria that apply to large-scale retail 
development land use permit applications may be exempt from the provo 'ons of the 
Informed Growth Act. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
COUNTY: Penobscot 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1810
House Amendment HA_A_H383 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,'11" to H.P. 1262, L.D. 1810, Bill, "An Act To Enact the 
Informed Growth Act" 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'§4371. Exemption 
The provisions of this subchapter do not apply to a municipality that has adopted 
economic and community impact review criteria that apply to large-scale retail 
development land use permit applications and that require a study of the comprehensive 
economic and community impacts of the proposed large-scale retail development for 
consideration, among other evidence, in applying the review criteria to the application.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides an exemption from the Informed Growth Act, which is 
enacted in the bill, for a municipality that has adopted economic and community impact 
review criteria that apply to large-scale retail development land use permit applications 
and that require a study of the comprehensive economic and community impacts of the 
proposed large-scale retail development for consideration, among other evidence, in 
applying the review criteria to the application. 
SPONSOREDBY'-S~~ 
(Representative BEAUDETTE) 
TOWN: Biddeford 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/30107 ;:t7fac.. 
LD 1810 
LR 2241(04) 
An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "((,, 
Sponsor: Rep. Beaudette of Biddeford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Providing an exemption from certain Informed Growth Act provisions for some municipalities may reduce the number 
of times the State Planning Office will be involved in the permitting process proposed in the bill. This change will 
result in minor savings to the State Planning Office. As amended, the bill is still a funded mandate to other 
municipalities. 
LR2241 (04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1810
Senate Amendment SA_B_S292 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ".11" to H.P. 1262, L.D. 1810, Bill, "An Act To Enact the 
Informed Growth Act" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subchapter 3-A by inserting after §4370 the following: 
'§4371. Municipal waiver option 
By vote of its municipal officers, a municipality may waive its right to apply the 
provisions of this subchapter to an application for a land use permit.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a municipal waiver option for a municipality to waive the right 
to apply the provisions for a land use permit by vote of i. 
unicipal officers. 
SPONSORED BY: 
Iq~l:(" 
(Senator MILLS, P.) 
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COUNTY: Somerset 
fISCAL :\OTE HF.QrJRED 
(See auacbed) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/11/07 
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LD 1810 
LR 2241(11) 
An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,,8 " 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills, P. of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Eliminates the state mandate 
This amendment allows a municipality the option to waive the right to apply the provisions under the Informed 
Growth Act for a land use permit and removes the state mandate. As amended, the bill still provides a $40,000 fee 
charged to permit applicants to be paid to the State Planning Office as reimbursement to municipalities for activities 
still required if the option to waive is not exercised. 
LR2241 (11) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1810
Senate Amendment SA_A_S291 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to HP. 1262, L.D. 1810, Bill, "An Act To Enact the 
Informed Growth Act" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subchapter 3-A by inserting after §4370 the following: 
'§4371. Municipal waiver option 
By vote of its legislative body, a municipality may waive its right to apply the 
provisions of this subchapter to an application for a land use permit.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a municipal waiver option for a municipality to waive the right 
to apply the provisions for a land .u 
... s. e .wmit ~ 
~,9~f it. s legislative body. 
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SPONSORED BY: 
- /··~/lh./ . ".(t./ 
(Senator MILLS, P.) 
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COUNTY: Somerset 
FISCAL ~()Tr HEQURED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/11/07 
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State Mandates 
Required Activity 
LD 1810 
LR 2241(10) 
An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "4 " 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills, P. of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Unfunded 
Requiring legislative bodies of municipalities to vote in order to waive rights to 
apply certain proposed provisions to an application for a land use penn it is a 
mandate for those municipalities where a town meeting would need to be held. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Unit Affected 
Costs 
Municipality 
Insignificant 
This amendment adds the unfunded mandate described above. As amended here, the bill would also continue to have 
the funded mandate described in the fiscal note for the committee amendment, which could now be avoided by the 
new option to waive. If either of the choices were mandate-free (they are not), then neither would be a mandate as 
there would be a mandate-free way to avoid the otherwise mandated activities. If a viable choice is available there is 
no requirement. 
LR224 I (10) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1810
Senate Amendment SA_C_S312 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" C "to H.P. 1262, L.D. 1810, Bill, "An Act To Enact the 
Informed Growth Act" 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'§4371. Exemption 
The provisions of this subchapter do not apply to a municipality that has adopted a 
municipalwide zoning ordinance based on a comprehensive plan pursuant to this chapter.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides an exemption from the Informed Growth Act, which is 
enacted in the bill, for a municipality that has adopted a zoning ordinance based on the 
comprehensive plan pursuant to t~ M~?e Revis~.~ ,~es, Title 30-A, chapter 187. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(~(.J,. / /~ /{ 
(Senator MILLS, P.) -.. 
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COUNTY: Somerset 
FISCAL :\OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06112/07 
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LD 1810 
LR 2241(12) 
An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment tIC " 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills, P. of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
This amendment provides an exemption from the Informed Growth Act for certain municipalities who have adopted a 
municipal-wide zoning ordinance based on their comprehensive plan. This exemption may reduce the number of 
times the State Planning Office will be involved in the permitting process proposed in the bill. This change will result 
in minor savings to the State Planning Office. As amended, the bill is still a funded mandate to other municipalities. 
LR2241{l2) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1810
Senate Amendment SA_D_S328 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 0" to H.P. 1262, L.D. 1810, Bill, "An Act To Enact the 
Informed Growth Act" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subchapter 3-A by inserting after §4370 the following: 
'§4371. Municipal waiver option 
By vote of its legislative body, a municipality may waive its right to apply the 
provisions of this subchapter at any time.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a municipal waiver option for a municipality to waive the right 
to apply the provisions of this subchapter at any t' e by vote of its legislative body. 
SPONSOREDBY:_~~~~~~~~~ __ 
(Senator HASTINGS) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
FISCAL :\on: REQLlRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06114/07 ... ae 
State Mandates 
Required Activity 
LD 1810 
LR 2241(13) 
An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" D " 
Sponsor: Sen. Hastings of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Unfunded 
Requiring legislative bodies of municipalities to vote in order to waive rights to 
apply the proposed provisions of the Informed Growth Act is a mandate for those 
municipalities where a town meeting would need to be held. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Unit Affected 
Costs 
Municipality 
Insignificant 
This amendment adds the unfunded mandate described above. As amended here, the bill would also continue to have 
the funded mandate described in the fiscal note for the committee amendment, which could now be avoided by the 
new option to waive. If either of the choices were mandate-free (they are not), then neither would be a mandate as 
there would be a mandate-free way to avoid the otherwise mandated activities. If a viable choice is available there is 
no requirement. 
LR2241 (13) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Facilitate Collection of Money Owed to the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1813
Committee Amendment CA_A_H346 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If" to H.P. 1265, L.D. 1813, Bill, "An Act To 
Facilitate Collection of Money Owed to the State" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment deletes from the bill the proposed language to allow the State to add 
a fee to cover the costs of collecting money owed the State. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/21/07 Mac.. 
LD 1813 
LR 1003(02) 
An Act To Facilitate Collection of Money Owed to the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ " 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LRI 003(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory" .
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1816
Committee Amendment CA_A_H307 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~,, to H.P. 
1268, L.D. 
1816, "Resolve, 
Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real 
Estate in the Unorganized Territory" . 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/22/07 
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LD 1816 
LR 699(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate 
in the Unorganized Territory 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " ~" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Revenue received from the sale of real estate in the unorganized territory will increase Other Special Revenue Funds 
in the Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund and will be used to reduce future tax assessments in the 
unorganized territory. 
LR0699(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1819
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H573 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,1/ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 648, 
L.D. 1819, "RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To 
Restrict Tax Increases" 
Amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the headnote (page 1, line 13 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "tax." and inserting the following: 'tax; 
exemptions and credits.' 
Amend the amendment in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 15 in amendment) 
by inserting after the following: "decreased" the following: 'nor may any tax exemption 
be repealed or tax credit be reduced or repealed' 
Amend the amendment in the question in the 3rd line (page 1, line 21 in amendment) 
by inserting after the following: "sales tax" the following: 'or to repeal or reduce a tax 
exemption or credit' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the 2/3 vote requirement for changes in tax rates 
includes the repeal or reduction of a tax credit or repeal of a tax exemption. 
SPONSORED BY: :ijuj'1-- A-/)""y 
(Representative T 
y) 
TOWN: Newport 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1819
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H596 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "g" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 648, 
L.D. 1819, "RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To 
Restrict Tax Increases" 
Amend the amendment in the 2nd indented paragraph in the last line (page 1, line 16 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "Legislature; and" and inserting the 
following: 'Legislature. The 2/3 vote requirement of this subsection does not apply to 
legislation that is subject to a statewide referendum before it may take effect; and' 
Amend the amendment after the 3rd indented paragraph in the question in the last 
line (page 1, line 22 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "payment" the 
following: 'and except for statewide referenda' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment would exempt from the 2/3 vote requirement any legislation subject 
to a referendum. 
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SPONSORED BY: 
~.</ "T,.r'//)r::--' --.c.._'_m. 
(Representative l\)t£LS, J.) 
TOWN: Farmington 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1819
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S317 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 648, 
L.D. 1819, "RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To 
Restrict Tax Increases" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the resolution by striking out all of the 4th line after the title (page 1, line 4 
in L.D.)' 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the first question and 
inserting the following: 
'Amend the resolution by striking out all of Part B and Part c.' 
SUMMARY 
This arne 
SPONSORED BY: ) 
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(Senator NASS, R.) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1819
Committee Amendment CA_B_S272 (Senate)
Committee: Taxation

Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"!3" to S.P. 648, L.D. 1819, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Restrict Tax Increases" 
Amend the resolution by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To 
Allow Municipalities To Opt Out of the Unreimbursed Portion of the 
Homestead Property Tax Exemption' 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of Part A. 
Amend the resolution in Part B by striking out all of the first line (page 1, line 38 in 
L.D.) 
Amend the resolution in Part B by striking out all of subsection 6 (page 2, lines 6 to 
lOin L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'6. Local limitation on homestead exemption. Subject to procedural conditions 
enacted by the Legislature, a municipality may, by majority vote at a referendum held 
expressly for the purpose, limit the amount of the general homestead exemption to the 
amount for which the reimbursement from the State represents 100% of the property tax 
loss attributable to the homestead exemption. A municipality may reverse the decision to 
limit the homestead exemption by a subsequent referendum. ' 
Amend the resolution in Part B by striking out all of the question (page 2, lines 18 to 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'''Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to allow municipalities to limit 
the amount of the general homestead exemption to the amount fully reimbursable by 
the State?'" 
Amend the resolution by striking out all of Part C. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 13 .. to S.P. 648, L.D. 1819 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation. 
It removes those parts of the constitutional resolution that required a 2/3 vote to alter 
certain taxes and that authorized a local sales tax. The amendment retains the authority of 
municipalities to opt out of the unreimbursed portion of the general homestead exemption 
by holding a municipal referendum subject to procedural conditions enacted by the 
Legislature and to reverse that decision by a subsequent referendum. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/08/07 
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LD 1819 
LR 625(03) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Restrict Tax Increases 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "13" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
MonthN ear 
Election Type 
Nov-07 
General 
Question 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions increases the ballot length, an additional 
appropriation of $8,000 or more may be required. 
LR0625(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 131: The Maine Federal, State and Local Accountability Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1821
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 1821 
H.P.1269 
House of Representatives, April 4, 2007 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 131: 
The Maine Federal, State and Local Accountability Standards, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative NORTON of Bangor for the Department of Education pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Pnnted on recycled paper 
'I1J~ /n. 771d£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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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 Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
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the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 131: The 
Maine Federal, State and Local Accountability Standards, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited 10 the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 131: The Maine 
Federal, State and Local Accountability Standards, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Education.
An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1823
Committee Amendment CA_A_H413 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1271, L.D. 1823, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/29/07 frac:.. 
LD 1823 
LR 2565(02) 
An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
N"et Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$761,481 
($761,481) 
($41,769) 
2008-09 
$1,222,920 
($1,222,920) 
($67,080) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$1,251,360 
($1,251,360) 
($68,640) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$1,265,580 
($1,265,580) 
($69,420) 
Exempting from the sales tax meals provided to certain employees will reduce General Fund revenue by an estimated 
$761,481 in fiscal year 2007 -08 and $1,222,920 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR2565(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1823
House Amendment HA_A_H515 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/I,, to H.P. 1271, L.D. 1823, Bill, "An Act To Exempt 
Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax" 
Amend the bill in section 3 by striking out all of paragraph F and inserting the 
following: 
'F. Provided without charge to an employee of an eating establishment as defined in 
Title 22, section 2491, subsection 7 during hours while that employee is paid for 
working, up to a maximum cost to the employer of $2 per day.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the exemption applies to meals provided without 
charge to an employee during hours while the employee is paid for working, and reduces 
the maximum cost to the employer ofthe meal subject to the exemption from $6 to $2. 
SPONSORED BY: ~~/ 
(Representative BERRY) 
TOWN: Bowdoinham 
FISCAL ~OTE REQL1RED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/08/07 
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LD 1823 
LR2565(05) 
An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,,~ " 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Berry of Bowdoinham 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
($507,654) 
$507,654 
$27,846 
2008-09 
($815,280) 
$815,280 
$44,720 
Projections 
2009-10 
($834,240) 
$834,240 
$45,760 
Projections 
2010-11 
($843,720) 
$843,720 
$46,280 
This amendment will reduce the General Fund revenue loss of the bill by $507,654 in fiscal year 2007-08 and 
$815,280 in fiscal year 2008-09. The bill as amended results in a General Fund revenue loss of $253,827 in fiscal 
year 2007-08 and $407,640 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR2565(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1823
Senate Amendment SA_A_S243 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1271, L.D. 1823, Bill, "An Act To Exempt 
Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax" 
Amend the bill in section 3 by striking out all of paragraph F and inserting the 
following: 
'F. Provided without charge to an employee of an eating establishment as defined in 
Title 22, section 2491, subsection 7 during hours while that employee is paid for 
working, up to a maximum cost to the employer of $2 per day.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the exemption applies to meals provided without 
charge to an employee during hours while the employee is paid for working, and reduces 
the maximum cost to the employer of the meal subject to the exemption from $6 to $2. 
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COUNTY: Peno _ t 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/07/07 .... ae 
LD 1823 
LR 2565(04) 
An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Perry, J. of Penobscot 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
($507,654) 
$507,654 
$27,846 
2008-09 
($815,280) 
$815,280 
$44,720 
Projections 
2009-10 
($834,240) 
$834,240 
$45,760 
Projections 
2010-11 
($843,720) 
$843,720 
$46,280 
This amendment will reduce the General Fund revenue loss of the bill by $507,654 in fiscal year 2007-08 and 
$815,280 in fiscal year 2008-09. The bill as amended results in a General Fund revenue loss of $253,827 in fiscal 
year 2007-08 and $407,640 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR2565(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Declare a Moratorium on the Sale and Installation of High-emissions Outdoor Wood Boilers That Do Not Meet the Current Federal Environmental Protection Agency Standards for Wood Stoves
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1824
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H603 (House)
Committee: Natural Resources on the status of the resolution of complaints regarding outdoor wood boilers

HOUSE AMENDMENT "f(" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1272, 
L.D. 1824, Bill, "An Act To Declare a Moratorium on the Sale and Installation of High-
emissions Outdoor Wood Boilers That Do Not Meet the Current Federal Environmental 
Protection Agency Standards for Wood Stoves" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all ofthe emergency preamble. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 
Routine technical rulemaking; outdoor wood boilers. 
The 
Department of Environmental Protection shall adopt rules related to outdoor wood 
boilers. 
The rules must include provisions relating to siting, operation and labeling 
requirements, stack heights, dealer and manufacturer reporting, public notification of 
emission standards and operation and siting requirements, code enforcement officer 
training, nuisance conditions and existing inventory issues. The rules must provide for 
enforcement of the rules by the Department of Environmental Protection. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this section and the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 610-B are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
Amend the amendment in section 4 by striking out all of subsection I and inserting 
the following: 
'1. Report regarding resolution of outdoor wood boiler complaints. Beginning 
on the first day of the month following the effective date of this Act, and every month 
thereafter by the first day of the month until January 1, 2008, the Department of 
Environmental Protection shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Natural 
Resources on the status of the resolution of complaints regarding outdoor wood boilers. 
The committee may submit legislation regarding the resolution of complaints to the 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause from 
Committee Amendment "A"; changes the type of rulemaking to routine technical rules; 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT • .ft:, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1272, L.D. 1824 
and allows the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources to submit legislation to 
the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature regarding resolution of complaints 
regarding outdoor wood boiler 
SPONSORED BY: ____ 
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__ 
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____________ __ 
TOWN: Bar Harbor 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1823
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BERRY, PERRY, BEAUDOIN, BRAUTIGAM, CLARK, FINCH, HINCK, HOBBINS, MITCHELL
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 1823 
H.P.1271 
House of Representatives, April 4, 2007 
An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service 
Employees from the Sales and Use Tax 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CLARK of 
Millinocket, FINCH of Fairfield, HINCK of Portland, Senators: HOBBINS of York, 
MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§6, ~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 502, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
D. 
To residents of incorporated nonprofit church-affiliated congregate housing 
facilities for the elderly in which at least 75% of the units are available for leasing to 
eligible lower-income residents; and 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§6, ~, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 502, §3, is 
amended to read: 
E. Served by colleges to employees of the college when the meals are purchased 
with debit cards issued by the colleges~; and 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§6, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
F. Provided to an employee of an eating establishment as defined in Title 22, section 
2491, subsection 7 while that employee is actually working, up to a maximum cost to 
the employer of $6 per day. 
Sec. 4. Effective date. This Act takes effect October 1, 2007. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from the sales and use tax meals, up to a maximum cost to the 
employer of $6 per day, provided to an employee of an eating establishment while that 
employee is working. 
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An Act To Declare a Moratorium on the Sale and Installation of High-emissions Outdoor Wood Boilers That Do Not Meet the Current Federal Environmental Protection Agency Standards for Wood Stoves
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1824
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S338 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ''A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1272, L.D. 1824, Bill, "An Act To Declare a Moratorium on the Sale and Installation of 
High-emissions Outdoor Wood Boilers That Do Not Meet the Current Federal 
Environmental Protection Agency Standards for Wood Stoves" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 
Routine technical rulemaking; outdoor wood boilers. 
The 
Department of Environmental Protection shall adopt rules related to outdoor wood 
boilers. The rules must include provisions relating to siting, operation and labeling 
requirements, stack heights, dealer and manufacturer reporting, public notification of 
emission standards and operation and siting requirements, code enforcement officer 
training, nuisance conditions and existing inventory issues. The rules must provide for 
enforcement of the rules by the Department of Environmental Protection. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this section and the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 610-B are 
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
Amend the amendment in section 4 by striking out all of subsection I and inserting 
the following: 
'1. Report regarding resolution of outdoor wood boiler complaints. Beginning 
on the first day of the month following the effective date of this Act, and every month 
thereafter by the first day of the month until January 1, 2008, the Department of 
Environmental Protection shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Natural 
Resources on the status of the resolution of complaints regarding outdoor wood boilers. 
The committee may submit legislation regarding the resolution of complaints to the 
Amend the amendment by striking out all ofthe emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause from 
Committee Amendment "A"; changes the type of rulemaking to routine technical rules; 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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"to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1272, L.D. 1824 
and allows the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources to submit legislation to 
the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature regarding resolution of complaints 
regarding outdoor w 
boil rs. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~ ____________________ __ 
(Senator MAR 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow a County Jail To Assess a Surcharge on Bail as a Processing Fee (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1826
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BARSTOW
Amends: 15 MRSA §1032, 30-A MRSA §1661

Legislative Document 
No. 1826 
H.P.1274 
House of Representatives, April 4, 2007 
An Act To Allow a County Jail To Assess a Surcharge on Bail as a 
Processing Fee 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 15 MRSA §1032 is enacted to read: 
§1032. Surcharge on bail as processing fee 
A county jail may assess a surcharge on the bail of a person processed by that county 
jail as a processing fee as set forth in Title 30-A, section 1510. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §1661 is enacted to read: 
§1661. Processing fee 
. 1. Processing fee. A person processed by a county jail may be held liable for a 
processing fee of $50. The jail may collect a processing fee from money generated by the 
person from whatever source, including a surcharge on that person's bail, and apply the 
fee collected to defray the cost of processing the person. 
2. Limitations. The processing fee under subsection 1 may not be assessed if its 
imposition creates an excessive financial hardship, as determined by the sheriff, on a 
dependent of the person against whom the fee is assessed. A payment made for the 
support of such a dependent that is required by the Department of Health and Human 
Services may not be used for the processing fee. 
3. Civil action for recovery of expenses. Notwithstanding this section, a county 
may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover the processing fee 
under subsection 1. The following assets of a person are not subject to judgment under 
this subsection: 
A. Real property that the person holds in joint ownership; 
B. 
Assets, earnings or other sources of income that the person holds in joint 
ownership; and 
C. Income, assets, earnings or other property, both real and personal, owned by the 
person's spouse or family. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a person processed by a county jail may be held liable for a 
processing fee of $50, which may be in the form of a surcharge on the bail of that person.
An Act To License Certified Professional Midwives To Promote Greater Public Safety and Access
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1827
Committee Amendment CA_A_H450 (House)
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1275, L.D. 1827, Bill, "An Act To 
License Certified Professional Midwives To Promote Greater Public Safety and Access" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation 
To Conduct a Sunrise Review Regarding the Practice of Licensed Midwifery' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Sunrise review of the practice of licensed midwifery. Resolved: 
That the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall conduct an 
independent assessment of the proposal to license certified professional midwives 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12015, subsection 3, paragraph 8; 
and be it further 
Sec. 2. Reporting date established. Resolved: That no later than February 15, 
2008, the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall submit a report 
following the review under section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on Business, 
Research and Economic Development. The committee is authorized to submit legislation 
on the subject matter of the report to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd 
Legislature. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that directs the Commissioner of 
Professional and Financial Regulation to conduct an independent assessment of the 
proposal to license certified professional midwives and to submit a report to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development by February 15, 
2008. The amendment also authorizes the committee to submit legislation on the subject 
matter of the report to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
FISCAL :\"OTE REQUIRED 
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LD 1827 
LR 2142(02) 
An Act To License Certified Professional Midwives To Promote Greater Public Safety and Access 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "h, 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation associated with conducting the required 
sunrise review can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2142(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow a Casino in Oxford County
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1828
Committee Amendment CA_A_H446 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '/} " to H.P. 1276, L.D. 1828, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow a Casino in Oxford County" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Gambling Control Board To Adopt Rules Providing 
for a Contract To Operate a Casino in Maine' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Gambling Control Board to adopt rules providing for a contract 
to operate a casino in Maine. Resolved: That the Department of Public Safety, 
Gambling Control Board shall adopt rules to provide for a state contract with a private 
entity to operate a casino in Maine. The rules must include the minimum requirements 
for a bid subject to the competitive bid process prescribed by the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 5, chapter 155, including, but not limited to, a profit-sharing agreement with the 
State to benefit the General Fund. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major 
substantive rules as defined in the Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Gambling Control Board to propose recommended legislation. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Board shall 
propose to the Joint Standing Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs a statutory 
framework for licensing and oversight of casino gambling, including, but not limited to, 
slot machines, card games and other casino-style games of chance. The joint standing 
committee may submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd 
Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment creates a resolve that replaces the bill. The amendment requires the 
Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Board to adopt rules to provide for a 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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competitive bid process for a contract between a private entity and the State to operate a 
casino in Maine. It also requires the board to propose legislation establishing a statutory 
framework for licensing and oversight of casino gambling to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs, which is authorized to submit legislation to the 
FISCAL :\OTE RE(JllREl) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/07 .wac 
LD 1828 
LR 2525(02) 
An Act To Allow a Casino in Oxford County 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR2525(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Amend the Banking Laws Regarding the Establishment of Branches by Financial Institutions with Affiliates That Engage in Commercial Activity
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1829
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Order S
Amends: 9-B MRSA §331

Legislative Document 
No. 1829 
S.P.651 
April 5, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Banking Laws Regarding the Establishment 
of Branches by Financial Institutions with Affiliates That Engage in 
Commercial Activity 
Reported by Senator SULLIVAN of York for the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance 
and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 575 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint 
Rule 401. 
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JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 9-B MRS A §131, sub-§6-B is enacted to read: 
6-B. Commercial activity. "Commercial activity" means any activitv in which a 
bank holding company, a financial holding companv, a national bank or a Dational bank 
financial subsidiary may not engage under federal law. 
Sec. 2. 9-B MRSA §331, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1997, c. 398, Pt. E, § 1, is 
further amended to read: 
2. Statewide branching. Subject to the conditions and limitations contained in this 
chapter, a financial institution may establish a branch eft:i€e anywhere within this State, 
except that a financial institution may not establish a branch within 1.5 miles of any 
location of an affiliate where the affiliate engages in commercial activity and may not 
conduct any commercial activity at any branch. 
Sec.3. 9-B MRS A §376, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Commercial activity prohibited. An out-of-state financial institution may not 
establish or maintain a branch in this State within 1.5 miles of any location of an affiliate 
where the affiliate engages in commercial activity. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds "commercial activity" to the definitions included in the Maine banking 
laws and clarifies that out-of-state financial institutions and their affiliates, like Maine 
financial institutions and their affiliates, are prohibited from conducting any commercial 
activity at in-state branches and cannot establish a branch within 1.5 miles of the location 
of an affiliate where the affiliate engages in any commercial activity.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 872: Exemptions from the Ban on Sale of Mercury-added Switches, Relays and Measuring Devices, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1830
Committee: Natural Resources

Legislative Document 
No. 1830 
H.P.I277 
House of Representatives, April 5,2007 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 872: 
Exemptions from the Ban on Sale of Mercury-added Switches, 
Relays and Measuring Devices, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor for the Department of 
Environmental Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed under 
Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 872: 
Exemptions from the Ban on Sale of Mecury-added Switches, Relays and Measuring 
Devices, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of 
Environmental Protection that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 872: Exemptions 
from the Ban on Sale of Mercury-added Switches, Relays and Measuring Devices, a 
major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization and Approval of Educational Personnel Part I and II, Requirements for Specific Certificates and Endorsements, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1831
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document 
No. 1831 
H.P.1278 
House of Representatives, April 5, 2007 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization and Approval of Educational Personnel 
Part I and II, Requirements for Specific Certificates and 
Endorsements, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Education 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative NORTON of Bangor for the Department of Education pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed under Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 115: 
Certification, Authorization and Approval of Educational Personnel Part I and II, 
Requirements for Specific Certificates and Endorsements, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 115: Certification, 
Authorization and Approval of Educational Personnel Part I and II, Requirements for 
Specific Certificates and Endorsements, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Education.