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An Act To Correct the Law Regarding Portability of Pension Benefits for Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2177
Committee Amendment CA_A_S464 (Senate)
Amends: 5 MRSA §17656

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 837, L.D. 2177, Bill, "An Act To 
Correct the Law Regarding Portability of Pension Benefits for Law Enforcement Officers 
and Firefighters" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §17656, sub-§l, ~C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 491, §97, is 
further amended to read: 
C. 
If the new employer makes the election provided under paragraph B, or the 
member makes the election provided under paragraph D, all funds in the applicable 
retirement program contributed by the member's fonner employer on account of the 
member's previous employment must be transferred to the account of the new 
employer and must be used to liquidate the liability incurred by reason of the 
previous employment.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph D in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "subsection I" and inserting the following: 'paragraph A' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 5 MRS A §18253, sub-§l, ~C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 491, §201, is 
further amended to read: 
C. 
If the new employer makes the election provided under paragraph B, or the 
member makes the election provided under paragraph E, all funds in the applicable 
retirement program contributed by the member's former employer on account of the 
member's previous employment must be transferred to the account of the new 
employer and must be used to liquidate the liability incuITed by reason of the 
previous employment.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph E in the 3rd line (page 1, line 24 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "subsection I" and inserting the following: 'paragraph A' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to S.P. 837, L.D. 2177 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes clear that employer contributions are transferred to the new 
retirement plan when a law enforcement officer or firefighter elects to pay for portability 
of service and compensation under this bill. 
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(See attache~)_ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03112/08 frac 
LD 2177 
LR 3036(02) 
An Act To Correct the Law Regarding Portability of Pension Benefits for Law Enforcement Officers 
and Firefighters 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact 
Because any cost associated with this legislation is to be fully paid by the individual member, there is no fiscal impact 
to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System or to the State. 
LR3036(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Public Confidence in Government by Expanding Public Disclosure
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2178
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H917 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT 41" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 838, 
L.D. 2178, Bill, "An Act To Increase Public Confidence in Government by Expanding 
Public Disclosure" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § I 0 16-E by striking out all of subsection 2 
(page 2, lines 6 to 19 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § 1 0 16-E by renumbering the subsections to 
read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement that Legislators and their immediate 
families disclose their inv~"3. I /J--... 
SPONSOREDBY: ___ !~ 
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(Representative WALKER) 
TOWN: Lincolnville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Relating to Studded Tires (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2176
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DIAMOND, MARLEY, MAZUREK, PEOPLES, ROSEN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1919

Legislative Document 
No. 2176 
S.P.836 
January 28,2008 
An Act Relating to Studded Tires 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority ofthe Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative MARLEY of Portland and Senator: SA V AGE of Knox, 
Representatives: MAZUREK of Rockland, PEOPLES of Westbrook, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1919, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. 
Exemption. 
Subsection 1 does not apply to pneumatic tires that feature 
embedded blocks, studs, flanges, cleats, spikes or other protuberances that are retractable. 
The protuberances may be engaged or extended only between October 1 st and May 31st 
of each year on roads that contain ice or snow. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides an exemption for year-round use of pneumatic tires with retractable 
studs, flanges, cleats, spikes or other protuberances. 
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An Act To Increase Public Confidence in Government by Expanding Public Disclosure
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2178
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H918 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "6,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 838, 
L.D. 2178, Bill, "An Act To Increase Public Confidence in Government by Expanding 
Public Disclosure" 
Amend the amendment in section 6 in subsection 2-A in the 2nd line (page 4, line 8 
in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"Secretary of State" and inserting the 
following: 'Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that sworn and notarized statements of interests must be 
filed with the Commission on Gover.nmental Ethics and.Election Practices and not with 
the Secretary of State ... -"""". 
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SPONSOREDBY: ____ ~ 
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(Representative PATRICK) 
TOWN: Rumford 
FISC-H. \On )U(!UIU.:n 
(See attacbed) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/02108 frac 
LD 2178 
LR 3294(05) 
An Act To Increase Public Confidence in Government by Expanding Public Disclosure 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,6" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Patrick of Rumford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR3294(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Public Confidence in Government by Expanding Public Disclosure II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2178
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_F_H963 (House)

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HOUSE AMENDMENT" 1-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 838, 
L.D. 2178, Bill, "An Act To Increase Public Confidence in Government by Expanding 
Public Disclosure" 
II 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § I 016-E by striking out all of subsection 2 
(page 2, lines 6 to 19 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'2. Disclosure of investment information. A Legislator filing a statement under 
this section shall report: 
IS 
A. The value range of the total aggregate investment interest greater than $10,000 
held by the Legislator; and 
B. The value range of the total aggregate type of investment interest greater than 
$10,000 held by a member of the Legislator's immediate family and the name of that 
member ofthe Legislator's immediate family. 
For purposes of this subsection, "investment interest" includes holdings in publicly traded 
stocks, investment accounts managed by investment advisors or broker-dealers, corporate 
bonds, closely held businesses and other ownership interests.' 
Amend the amendment in section 6 in subsection 2-A by striking out all of 
paragraphs E and F (page 4, lines 27 to 31 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'E. The value range of the total aggregate investment interest greater than $10,000 
held by the executive employee; and 
F. The value range of the total aggregate investment interest greater than $10,000 
held by a member of the executive employee's immediate family and the name of that 
member of the executive employee's immediate family.' 
Amend the amendment in section 6 in subsection 2-A by striking out all of the 
blocked paragraph (page 4, lines 32 to 38 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'For purposes of this subsection, "investment interest" includes holdings in publicly 
traded stocks, investment accounts managed by investment advisors or broker-dealers, 
corporate bonds, closely held businesses and other ownership interests.' 
Page \- 123LR3294(10)-1 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT "y. to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 838, L.D. 2178 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires a Legislator or a member of the Legislator's immediate 
family and an executive employee or a member of the executive employee's immediate 
family to disclose the total aggregate investment interest instead of each investment 
interest. The amendment also strikes the language that requires publicly traded stocks to 
be listed on the disclosure form by the name under which they are traded and that requires 
investment accounts managed by investment advisors or broker-dealers be listed on the 
form with the name of the investment advisor and broker-dealer and describe the general 
category of investments included in the account. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative G 
TOWN: Belfast' 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase Public Confidence in Government by Expanding Pub lic Disclosure
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2178
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_D_H945 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "P" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 838, 
L.D. 2178, Bill, "An Act To Increase Public Confidence in Government by Expanding 
Pub lic Disclosure" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 (page 2, lines 35 to 39 in 
amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 10 (page 5, lines 15 to 19 in 
amendment) 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 12 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the language that requires that completed disclosure forms 
of Legislators and executive employees, including the Governor, be made available over 
the Internet. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY, ?tr CtfJ 1;,~ 
(Representative G~ i 
TOWN: Belfast 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/02/08 
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LD 2178 
LR3294(08) 
An Act To Increase Public Confidence in Government by Expanding Public Disclosure 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ';P" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Giles of Belfast 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
2008-09 
($35,000) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$0 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
This amendment removes the requirement for publication of Legislator and executive employee disclosure forms on a 
publicly accessible website. The Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the Commission on Governmental Ethics 
and Election Practices of$35,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 has been eliminated since an online system to accommodate 
this disclosure would no longer be necessary. 
LR3294(08) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Increase Public Confidence in Government by Expanding Public Disclosure II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2178
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S609 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 838, 
L.D. 2178, Bill, "An Act To Increase Public Confidence in Government by Expanding 
Public Disclosure" 
II 
Amend the amendment in section I in subsection 4 in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page I, 
lines 16 and 17 in amendment) by striking out the following: ", the range of income 
derived from each source" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § I 0 16-E in subsection 4 in paragraph A in the 
first line (page 2, line 32 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "$100,000;" the 
following: 'and' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § I 016-E in subsection 4 by striking out all of 
paragraphs Band C (page 2, lines 33 and 34 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'B. $100,001 or more.' 
Amend the amendment in section 5 in subsection 2 in paragraph D in the 2nd line 
(page 3, line 30 in amendment) by striking out the following: ", a range of income 
derived from each source" 
Amend the amendment in section 7 in subsection 2-B in paragraph A in the first line 
(page 5, line I in amendment) by inserting after the following: "$100,000;" the following: 
'and' 
Amend the amendment in section 7 in subsection 2-B by striking out all of 
paragraphs Band C (page 5, lines 2 and 3 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'B. $100,001 or more.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes language from Committee Amendment "A" that requires 
disclosure of the range of income derived from each source of income. This amendment 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 838, L.D. 2178 
also changes the language regarding the disclosure of value ranges of investments and 
real property by changing the highest value range to be disclosed to "$100,001 or more," 
rather than "$200,001 or mon 
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SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Senator MARRACHE) 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure the Integrity of Prepaid Calling Accounts
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2180
Committee Amendment CA_A_H744 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" fi " 
to H.P. 1550, L.D. 2180, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure the Integrity of Prepaid Calling Accounts" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §7308 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 1, lines 
and 7 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'2. Prohibition on retroactive rate increase for prepaid calling services. 
A 
provider of prepaid calling services may not increase the rate charged for the quantity of 
service that the consumer purchased until the balance of the purchased service is 
consumed or expires in accordance with an expiration date of which the consumer had 
notice at the time of purchase. The quantity of service must be determined by the rates, 
terms and conditions in effect at the time of the purchase.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the provision in the bill that prohibits the reduction in the 
value of a prepaid calling service after the time of service. The amendment specifies that 
the quantity of prepaid calling service must be determined by the rates, terms and 
conditions in effect at the time of purchase and the provider of such service is prohibited 
from increasing the rate charged for the service purchased until the service is consumed 
or expires in accordance with a known expiration date. 
FISCA.L ."UTE R1:::<JURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/1 0/08 frac 
LD 2180 
LR 3377(02) 
An Act To Ensure the Integrity of Prepaid Calling Accounts 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs associated with this legislation can be absorbed by the Public Utilities Commission utilizing existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR3377(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure the Integrity of Prepaid Calling Accounts
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2180
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: ADAMS, DAMON, BERRY, BLISS, CAMPBELL, CAREY, CONNOR, EATON, BARTLETT
Amends: 35-A MRSA §7308

Legislative Document 
No. 2180 
H.P.1550 
House of Representatives, January 31, 2008 
An Act To Ensure the Integrity of Prepaid Calling Accounts 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ADAMS of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BLISS of South Portland, CAMPBELL of 
Newfield, CAREY of Lewiston, CONNOR of Kennebunk, EATON of Sullivan, 
MacDONALD of Boothbay, Senator: BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §7308 is enacted to read: 
§7308. Prepaid calling service 
1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "prepaid calling service" has the same 
meaning as in Title 36, section 2551, subsection 9. 
2. Value may not be reduced. The value of a prepaid calling service may not be 
reduced after that service is purchased. 
3. Notice of rate increase for prepaid calling service purchased by telephone or 
on the Internet. A provider of a prepaid calling service shall notify a consumer of the 
prepaid calling service of an increase in the rate charged for that service before that 
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consumer purchases additional service from that provider by telephone or on the Internet. 
This notice may be in the form of a telephone recording. 
4. 
Notice of variance between in-state and interstate rates. A provider of a 
prepaid calling service shall notify a consumer of the prepaid call ing service if that 
provider charges different rates for in-state and interstate service. 
If that service is 
purchased in a store, this notice must be on the packaging of the prepaid calling service 
product. If that service is purchased by telephone, this notice must be in the form of a 
telephone recording. If that service is purchased on the Internet, this notice must be on the 
website on which that service is purchased. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the value of a prepaid calling service may not be reduced after 
that service is purchased. This bill provides that a provider of a prepaid calling service 
shall notify a consumer of the prepaid calling service of an increase in the rate charged 
for that service before that consumer purchases additional service from that provider by 
telephone or on the Internet. This bill provides that a provider of a prepaid calling service 
shall notify a consumer of the prepaid calling service if that provider charges different 
rates for in-state and interstate service. 
Page I - 123LR3377(OI)-1
An Act To Protect Consumers' Gift Card Interests (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2181
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SIMPSON, NUTTING, BEAULIEU, KOFFMAN, SMITH, VALENTINO, HASTINGS
Amends: 33 MRSA §1953

Legislative Document 
No. 2181 
H.P. 1551 
House of Representati ves, January 31, 2008 
An Act To Protect Consumers' Gift Card Interests 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, SMITH of Monmouth, 
VALENTINO of Saco, Senator: HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 33 MRSA §1953, sub-§l, ~G, as repealed and replaced by PL 2005, c. 
357, §4, is amended to read: 
G. 
A gift obligation or stored-value card, 2 years after December 31st of the year in 
which the obligation or the most recent transaction involving the obligation or stored-
value card occurred, whichever is later, including the initial issuance and any 
subsequent addition of value to the obligation or stored-value card. A period of 
limitation may not be imposed on the owner's right to redeem the gift obligation or 
stored-value card. The amount unclaimed is 60% of the gift obligation's or stored-
value card's face value. Notwithstanding section 1956, fees or charges may not be 
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imposed on gift obligations or stored-value cards, except that the issuer may charge a 
transaction fee for the initial issuance and for each occurrence of adding value to an 
existing gift obligation or stored-value card. These transaction fees must be disclosed 
in a separate writing prior to the initial issuance or referenced on the gift obligation or 
stored-value card. If the gift obligation or stored-value card is redeemed in person 
and a balance of less than $5 remains following redemption, the merchant redeeming 
the card must refund the balance in cash to the consumer. This paragraph does not 
apply to prefunded bank cards; 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a merchant redeeming a gift obligation or stored-value card to 
refund a balance on the card of less than $5 to the consumer as long as the card is 
redeemed in person by the consumer. 
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An Act To Allow Civil Penalties for Damaging Utility Property or for Theft of Utility Services (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2182
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BLISS, BARTLETT, ADAMS, BRAUTIGAM, CAIN, DILL, EBERLE, FLETCHER, KAENRATH
Amends: 35-A MRSA §2705

Legislative Document 
No. 2182 
H.P.1552 
House of Representatives, January 31, 2008 
An Act To Allow Civil Penalties for Damaging Utility Property or 
for Theft of Utility Services 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BLISS of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CAIN of Orono, DILL of 
Cape Elizabeth, EBERLE of South Portland, FLETCHER of Winslow, KAENRATH of South 
Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 35-A MRSA §2705, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6, is 
amended to read: 
2. Repair. The cost of equipment repair or replacement, as necessary; aRt! 
Sec. 2. 35-A MRSA §2705, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6, is 
amended to read: 
3. Other costs. All other reasonable costs to the utility, including attorney fees and 
costs of undertaking and completing the investigation resulting in a determination of 
liability~; and 
Sec. 3. 35-A MRSA §2705, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Penalty. A fine of $2,500 due and payable to the utility for each offense of utili!y 
services wrongfully obtained or each offense of damaging, destroying or tampering with 
utility property. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes a civil penalty of $2,500 per offense for theft of utility services 
or for damaging or tampering with utility property. The penalty may be assessed only 
following a successful civil action by the utility in a court of competent jurisdiction. 
Page I - 123LR3459(OI)-1
Resolve, To Place a Sign on the Maine Turnpike for the Black Mountain of Maine Ski Area (AFfER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2183
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BRIGGS, BRY ANT, CAMPBELL, CAREY, CARTER, CRA VEN, HAYES, JONES, MILLS, PATRICK

Legislative Document 
No. 2183 
H.P. 1553 
House of Representatives, January 31, 2008 
Resolve, To Place a Sign on the Maine Turnpike for the Black 
Mountain of Maine Ski Area 
(AFfER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BRIGGS of Mexico. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRY ANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, CAREY of Lewiston, CARTER of Bethel, 
CRA VEN of Lewiston, HAYES of Buckfield, JONES of Mount Vernon, MILLS of 
Farmington, PATRICK of Rumford. 
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Sec. 1. Install signs on Maine Turnpike. Resolved: That the Department of 
Transportation shall erect signs on the Maine Turnpike at the appropriate exits 
northbound and southbound to indicate directions to the Black Mountain of Maine ski 
area in Rumford. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to erect signs on the Maine 
Turnpike at the appropriate exits to indicate directions to the Black Mountain of Maine 
ski area in Rumford. 
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An Act To Provide for the 2008 and 2009 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2185
Committee Amendment CA_A_S473 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 843, L.D. 2185, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide for the 2008 and 2009 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity 
Bonds" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03116/08 
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LD 2185 
LR 3460(02) 
An Act To Provide for the 2008 and 2009 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds 
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 
No fiscal impact 
The establishment of the allocations of the state ceiling on private activity bonds for calendar years 2008 and 2009 
will not affect the general or moral obligation of the State. 
LR3460(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding the Operations of the Greater Portland Public Development Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2186
Committee Amendment CA_A_H809 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4,, to H.P. 1556, L.D. 2186, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Operations of the Greater Portland Public Development Commission" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMiTTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/21/08 
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LD 2186 
LR 3432(02) 
An Act Regarding the Operations of the Greater Portland Public Development Commission 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation authorizes the transfer of the Greater Portland Public Development Commission's remaining funds and 
assets to a Maine nonprofit corporation upon termination of its operations. Current law requires that when the 
Commission terminates its operations and all assets are liquidated it must pay the Maine Public Employees Retirement 
System for any amounts owed for retirement benefits for its employees and then tum over any remaining amount to 
the General Fund. The Maine Public Employees Retirement System has indicated nothing is owed by the 
Commission. Current assets of the Commission were $641,039 as of December 31, 2007. Allowing the Commission 
to transfer its assets to a Maine nonprofit corporation instead of to the General Fund will result in a loss of 
undedicated revenue to the General Fund. 
LR3432(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Designate Certain Application and Licensing Information Provided to the State Harness Racing Commission as Confidential
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2191

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Legislative Document 
No. 2191 
H.P. 1561 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2008 
An Act To Designate Certain Application and Licensing 
Information Provided to the State Harness Racing Commission as 
Confidential 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen for the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Resolve 2007, Chapter 128, section 8. 
Printed Ull rt"cyclnl rMlle! 
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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, materials included in an application for a commercial race track are of a 
proprietary nature; and 
Whereas, a designation of confidentiality expedites the submission of records and 
the application review process; and 
Whereas, timely decisions by the State Harness Racing Commission on applications 
for licensing commercial race tracks are beneficial to all sectors of the harness racing 
industry; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 8 MRS A §270-A is enacted to read: 
§270-A. Confidentiality of records and information 
For the purposes of Title 1, section 402, subsection 3, the types of records and 
information listed in section 1006, subsection 1 when collected by or provided to the 
commission are designated as confidential and may not be disclosed except as provided 
in section 1006, subsection 2. This section applies to information or records included in 
an application or materials required by the commission for issuance of a commercial 
track license, including records obtained or developed by the commission related to an 
applicant or licensee. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill is the report of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry. It designates as confidential certain information provided to or developed 
by the State Harness Racing Commission as part of the application review process for 
issuing a commercial race track license. The bill cross-references the confidentiality 
provisions in the statutes governing the Gambling Control Board to specify the types of 
information and records that are confidential. 
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An Act To Increase Access to Dental Care
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2192
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SUTHERLAND, FAIRCLOTH, HARLOW, KNIGHT, NORTON, BOWMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 2192 
H.P.1562 
House of Representatives, February 5, 2008 
An Act To Increase Access to Dental Care 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SUTHERLAND of Chapman. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, HARLOW of Portland, KNIGHT 
of Livermore Falls, NORTON of Bangor, Senator: BOWMAN of York. 
Prlllted \)11 ft'l:ydeo p,lpef 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to provide incentives to recent graduates from dental school or 
dentists practicing in another state to practice in underserved areas in Maine. 
1. Qualifications. A dentist would qualify for tax incentives if the dentist: 
A. Is licensed to practice in Maine; 
B. Agrees to practice for at least 5 years in an underserved area of Maine; and 
C. Joins an existing dental practice, establishes a new dental practice or purchases an 
existing dental practice. 
2. Underserved areas. The Department of Health and Human Services would be 
required to define and identify "underserved areas" using a federal designation and 
limiting underserved areas to those areas scoring in the bottom quartile for all areas in the 
State. 
3. Tax incentives. A dentist who qualifies and practices in an underserved area 
would be eligible for: 
A. An exemption from the state sales tax on dental equipment and supplies used in 
the dentist's practice for a period of 5 years from the date of the start of the practice 
or from the first day the dentist begins practicing in an underserved area; and 
B. 
An exemption from state income tax for income earned as a dentist while 
practicing in the underserved area for a period of 5 years from the date the dentist 
starts practicing in the underserved area. 
4. Change in designation of underserved area. If, during the 5 years the dentist is 
practicing in an underserved area, the area is no longer designated as an underserved area, 
the dentist would continue to remain eligible for the tax incentives for the remainder of 
the 5-year period. 
5. Early termination. If a dentist who has taken advantage of the tax incentives 
ceases to practice in an underserved area before the end of the 5-year commitment, the 
dentist would be required to repay the state income and sales tax for the years in which 
the dentist received those tax exemptions.
An Act Regarding Clinical Review of Certain Requests for Involuntary Mental Health 1 Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2193
Committee Amendment CA_A_S445 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 844, L.D. 2193, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Clinical Review of Certain Requests for Involuntary Mental Health 
1 
Treatment" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/04/08 
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LD 2193 
LR 3484(02) 
An Act Regarding Clinical Review of Certain Requests for Involuntary Mental Health Treatment 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''1/ " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Costs resulting from additional appeals to the Superior Court can be absorbed by the Judicial Department utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. The additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services can also be 
absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR3484(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Regarding Clinical Review of Certain Requests for Involuntary Mental Health Treatment
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2193
House Amendment HA_A_H886 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
The following document is provided by the 
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 
http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib 
Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied 
(searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions) 
Date: '-/-1- () <D 
L.D.2193 
(Filing No. H- ~ ~ ~) 
Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House. 
123RD LEGISLATURR 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,1/ " to S.P. 844, L.D. 2193, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Clinical Review of Certain Requests for Involuntary Mental Health Treatment" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 3 in the first paragraph in the last line (page 
2, line 5 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "subsection." the following: 'For the 
purposes of this subsection, involuntary treatment is limited to medication for the 
treatment of mental illness and medication for the management of side effects.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that involuntary treatment IS limited to medication for 
mental illness and medication to manage sid 
fects. 
SPONSORED BY: -¥-~=-=~-I--==~~ ____ 
_ 
(Represe 
TOWN: Calais 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 26: Standards for Indoor Pesticide Applications and Notification for All Occupied Buildings Except K-12 Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2194
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 2194 
H.P.1564 
House of Representatives, February 6,2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 26: 
Standards for Indoor Pesticide Applications and Notification for All 
Occupied Buildings Except K-12 Schools, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board 
of Pesticides Control 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen for the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 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 26: 
Standards for Indoor Pesticide Applications and Notification for All Occupied Buildings 
Except K-12 Schools, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control 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 m the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 26: Standards for 
Indoor Pesticide Applications and Notification for All Occupied Buildings Except K-12 
Schools, a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources, Board of Pesticides Control.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 29: Standards for Water Quality Protection, Section 5, Restrictions on Pesticide Application To Control Browntail Moths near Marine Waters, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2195
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document 
No. 2195 
H.P.1565 
House of Representatives, February 6,2008 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 29: 
Standards for Water Quality Protection, Section 5, Restrictions on 
Pesticide Application To Control Browntail Moths near Marine 
Waters, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen for the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed under Joint Rule 218. 
Prmleo nn rei.:ydeJ pdpt'l 
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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 29: 
Standards for Water Quality Protection, Section 5, Restrictions on Pesticide Application 
to Control Browntail Moths Near Marine Waters, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of 
Pesticides Control 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 29: Standards for 
Water Quality Protection, Section 5, Restrictions on Pesticide Application to Control 
Browntail Moths Near Marine Waters, a major substantive rule of the Department of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control. 
Page I - 123LR3504(OI)-1
An Act To Ensure Landowner Access to Land That Is Intersected by a Railroad
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2199
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S600 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 847, 
L.D. 2199, Bill, "An Act To Ensure Landowner Access to Land That Is Intersected by a 
Railroad" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in § 1712 in subsection 5 in the first line (page 2, 
line 17 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "Advocate" the following: 
'~ 
within budgeted resources,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Public Advocate to provide staff to the Railroad 
Crossing Information Council within budgeted resources of the Public Advocate. 
SPONSORED BY: L/'I~r 
(Senator MARRACHE) 
I 
~ 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
~ 
FISCAL NOTE REQLlRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09108 
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LD 2199 
LR 3479(04) 
An Act To Ensure Landowner Access to Land That Is Intersected by a Railroad 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A " 
to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Marrache of Kennebec 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
($8,000) 
($8,000) 
Projections 
2009-10 
($8,000) 
($8,000) 
Projections 
2010-11 
($8,000) 
($8,0~, > 
This amendment requires the Office of Public Advocate to provide the staffing required in the committee amendment 
without additional funding. Removing the $8,000 funding is not expected to significantly impact other programs and 
services. 
LR3479(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure Landowner Access to Land That Is Intersected by a Railroad (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2199
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARRACHE
Amends: 23 MRSA §7229

Legislative Document 
No. 2199 
S.P.847 
February 7, 2008 
An Act To Ensure Landowner Access to Land That Is Intersected 
by a Railroad 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
Printed nil rec~c1eJ pape! 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §7229, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 398, §8, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place: 
§7229. Maintenance charges for private crossings 
1. Bisected property. A railroad corporation shall provide and maintain a private 
crossing for property that is owned by the same owner and is located on both sides of the 
railroad. 
2. 
Fees prohibited. 
A railroad corporation may not collect maintenance and 
insurance charges under subsection 1 from a private property owner who uses a right-of-
way on a private crossing to access the owner's property. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires railroad corporations to provide and maintain private crossings on 
land bisected by the railroad. 
It also prohibits railroad corporations from collecting 
maintenance and insurance fees from property owners using rights-of-way on private 
crossings. 
Page I - 123LR3479(OI)-l
An Act To Ensure Full Payment of Annuity I>eath Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2200
Committee Amendment CA_A_H772 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENI>MENT " ,4" to H.P. 1569, L.D. 2200, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure Full Payment of Annuity I>eath Benefits" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRS A §2537, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 1969, c. 132, §l, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
10. A variable annuity contract delivered or issued for delivery in this State may 
include as an incidental benefit a provision for payment on death during the deferred 
period of an amount equal to the greater of the sum of the premiums or stipulated 
payments paid under the contract and the value of the contract at the time of death. The 
beneficiary under the contract may not be paid any other amount. A variable annuity 
contract that includes such incidental benefit may not be deemed to be life insurance and 
therefore is not subject to the provisions of this Title governing life insurance contracts. A 
variable annuity contract with a provision for any other benefit on death during the 
deferred period is subject to the provisions of this Title governing life insurance contracts. 
A payment on death pursuant to a variable annuity contract under this subsection must be 
made in accordance with section 2436. 
This subsection applies to variable annuity 
contracts delivered or issued for delivery in this State on or after January 1, 2009.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
The amendment permits a variable annuity 
contract to include as an incidental benefit a provision for payment on death during the 
deferred period of an amount equal to the greater of the sum of the premiums or 
stipulated payments paid under the contract and the value of the contract at the time of 
death. The amendment prohibits the payment of any other amount to the beneficiary. 
The amendment also requires that the payment on death must be made in accordance with 
the prompt pay law. The provision applies to variable annuity contracts delivered or 
issued for delivery on or after January 1,2009. 
FISCAL ",OTE REQL1RED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/13/08 frac 
LD 2200 
LR 3382(02) 
An Act To Ensure Full Payment of Annuity Death Benefits 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A" 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Bureau of Insurance in the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation can be 
absorbed by the bureau utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR3382(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1