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An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_L_H436 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" L" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part XXXX and inserting the following: 
'PART XXXX 
Sec. XXXX-i. Report. The Commissioner of Education shall report by January 
15, 2008 to the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs and 
the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs with a methodology for 
how to distribute the reduction of funding for general purpose aid to school 
administrative units.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes that part of Committee Amendment "A" that provides for 
the reorganization of school administrative units and replaces it with a requirement that 
the Commissioner of Education report on the methodology for distributing the reduction 
of funding for general purpose aid to school administrative units. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~~~~~~~~~ 
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(Representative FLETCHER) 
TOWN: Winslow 
FISCAL ~OTE }{EQLlRED 
(See attac~~) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05/07 ;l;Yae 
LD499 
LR2452(21) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" L " to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher of Winslow 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no net effect on General Fund appropriations and a balanced budget is maintained. The 
impact on fiscal year 2008-09 school subsidies to local school administrative units cannot be determined at this time. 
LR2452(21) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30,2008 and June 30,2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_J_H433 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "J" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30,2008 and June 30,2009" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part QQQQ and inserting the following: 
'PARTQQQQ 
Sec. QQQQ-l. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations 
and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY BDS) 
Mental Health Services - Community 0121 
Initiative: Provides funds for community mental health services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$14,138 
$14,138 
2008-09 
$49,463 
$49,463 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes that Part that authorizes the State to provide Pine Tree 
Development Zone benefits to Maine manufacturing companies that would not otherwise 
qualify for these benefits and instead appropriates funds for mental health services. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT "~,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, L.D. 499 
SPONSOREDBY: ________ ~~~~~~==----
(Representative HINCK) 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/07 frac:.. 
LD499 
LR 2452(24) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "a-" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Hinck of Portland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
$14,138 
$49,463 
$14,138 
$49,463 
Projections 
2009-10 
($35,099) 
$49,463 
$84,562 
Projections 
2010-11 
($62,422) 
$49,463 
$111,885 
This amendment has no net impact on the General Fund balance in fiscal years 2007-08 and 2008-09. A balanced 
budget is maintained. 
LR2452(24) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and AUocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_R_H443 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "R. "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and AUocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 5 in subsection 26 in the last line 
(page 750, line 25 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"103-A." the 
following: 'Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a school union qualifies as a 
regional school unit pursuant to chapter 103-A if the school union meets the applicable 
minimum resident student requirement of chapter 103-A.' 
Amend the amendment in Part x:xxx in section 32 in § 15696 by striking out all of 
subsection 1 (page 793, lines 23 to 38 and page 794, lines 1 and 2 in amendment) and 
inserting the following: 
'1. Authorized adjustment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title, the 
following adjustment to the calculation of subsidy under chapter 606-B is required 
beginning July 1. 2009 for a school administrative unit that is not a conforming school 
administrative unit: 
A. The school administrative unit's total cost of education is reduced by adjusting the 
cost component for system administration under section 15680. subsection I. 
paragraph A to 50%.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT" IZ" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, L.D. 499 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a school union qualifies as a regional school unit and it 
changes the penalties for nonconforming school administrative units by reducing the 
adjustment to the cost component for system administration to 50%. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
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(Repres~ 
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TOWN: Dennysville 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/07 ~e 
LD499 
LR2452(52) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending Ju~e 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "/(." to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. McFadden of Dennysville 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment does not affect General Fund appropriations during the 2008-2009 biennium and a balanced budget is 
maintained. 
LR2452(52) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S205 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 35 in subsection 2 in the first line 
(page 794, line 35 in amendment) by striking out the following: "August 3], 2007" and 
inserting the following: 'August 17,2007' 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 35 in subsection 2 in the last 
blocked paragraph in the first and 2nd lines (page 795, lines 8 and 9 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "September 15, 2007" and inserting the following: 'August 
24,2007' 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 35 in subsection 4 in the first line 
(page 795, line 23 in amendment) by striking out the following: "December 1,2007" and 
inserting the following: 'October 26, 2007' 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 35 in subsection 7 in paragraph A in 
the last line (page 797, line 24 in amendment) by striking out the following: "December 
1,2007" and inserting the following: 'November 9, 2007' 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 35 in subsection 7 in paragraph C in 
the last line (page 797, line 31 in amendment) by striking out the following: "14" and 
inserting the following: '10' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment alters the timeline for school consolidation compliance. 
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SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator MILLS, P.) 
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COUNTY: Somerset 
FISCAL ,on: J~EQlilRED 
(See attaChed) , 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/07 ,;:tvae 
LD499 
LR24S2(36) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ".A " to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills, P. of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment does not affect General Fund appropriations during the 2008-2009 biennium and a balanced budget is 
maintained. 
LR2452(36) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S206 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "8" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 13 by adding after § 1512 the 
following: 
'§1513. Voluntary municipal contributions 
Any municipality may voluntarily contribute extra funds to the support of any school 
within the regional school unit and may designate the services to be supported by such 
funds.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment permits a municipality to voluntarily contribute to the support of 
any school and designate services to be supported by the contribution. 
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SPONSORED BY: ( 
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(Senator MILLS, p.r·"~ 
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COUNTY: Somerset 
FlSC At NOTE REQUIRED 
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(Soo Attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/07 Mac:.. 
LD499 
LR 2452(37) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" B" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Fund Detail by Section 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills, P. of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
This amendment does not affect General Fund appropriations during the 2008-2009 biennium and a balanced budget i~ 
maintained. 
LR2452(37) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S207 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "t!, "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 32 in §15696 in subsection 1 in the 
frrst line (page 793, line 23 in amendment) by striking out the following: "Authorized 
adjustments. II and inserting the following: 'Adjustments.' 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 32 in§15696 in subsection 1 in the 
first paragraph in the last 2 lines (page 793, lines 25 and 26 in amendment) by striking out 
the following: 
"is not a conforming school administrative unit" and inserting the 
following: 'has failed to approve a reorganization plan on or before November 4. 2008. 
and to implement the plan by July 1. 2009' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies what constitutes a nonconforming school administrative 
unit for purposes of imposing penalties. 
SPONSORED BY: ----t-......:....-~"'=:-----:c.......=:........---:; 
(Senator MILLS, P.) 
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COUNTY: Somerset 
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(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05107 ~e 
LD499 
LR2452(40) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "e "to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills, P. of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment does not affect General Fund appropriations during the 2008-2009 biennium and a balanced budget is 
maintained. 
LR2452(40) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_D_S208 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ''.1)'' to COMMITIEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 13 in § 1486 in subsection I in the 
first paragraph in the last line (page 774, line 8 in amendment) by inserting after the 
following: "meeting" the following: 'if the proposed budget exceeds 105% of the total 
amount projected for essential programs and services' 
SUMMARY 
Under this amendment, the budget validation process is required only if the proposed 
budget exceeds 105% of the total amount rojected for essential programs and services. 
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SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator MILLS, P.) 
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COUNTY: Somerset 
Ji'ISCAL ~OTE RE(Jl lULU 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05107 hae 
LD499 
LR24S2(38) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "1> "to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills, P. of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment does not affect General Fund appropriations during the 2008-2009 biennium and a balanced budgpt ;s 
maintained. 
LR2452(38) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain II Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_E_S209 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" &" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
II 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 35 in subsection 6 by striking out all 
of paragraph F (page 797, lines 5 to 15 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'F. The plan must reorganize administrative functions, duties and noninstructional 
personnel in order that the projected expenditures of the reorganized school unit in 
fiscal year 2008-09 for system administration, transportation, special education and 
facilities and maintenance do not exceed the legislatively approved rates for essential 
programs and services for those expenditure categories. ' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
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SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator MILLS, P.tJ 
COUNTY: Somerset 
FISCAL :-;OTE REQ\.ilRED 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05/07 .:6Pae 
LD499 
LR24S2(39) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" 1£" to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills, P. of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment does not affect General Fund appropriations during the 2008-2009 biennium and a balanced budgt'.' 
maintained. 
LR2452(39) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_K_S216 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ,,/<." to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30,2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX by inserting after section 46 the following: 
'Sec. XXXX-47. Calculation of reductions. In calculating reductions pursuant 
to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15680, subsection 1, paragraphs A and 
B and section 15681-A, subsections 2-A and 3-A, the Commissioner of Education may 
not calculate the reductions based on a school administrative unit's essential programs 
and services expenditures but shall instead calculate the reductions based on a school 
administrative unit's essential programs and services allocations.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that, in calculating reductions pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15680, subsection 1, paragraphs A and Band 
section 1568I-A, subsections 2-A and 3-A, the Commissioner of Education may not 
calculate the reductions based on a school administrative unit's essential programs and 
services expenditures but shall instead calculate the reductions based on a school 
administrative unit's essential progra 
and services allocations. 
SPONSORED BY:/--;.~_--t--r---T+-----
(Senator BAR 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL ~OTE REQtlRED 
(See attacbed) 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05/07 frac:.. 
LD499 
LR 2452(44) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "/<." to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Bartlett of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment does not affect General Fund appropriations during the 2008-2009 biennium and a balanced budget is 
maintained. 
LR2452(44) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain J J Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the J 2 Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_G_S211 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" G" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
J J 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
J 2 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part XXXX and inserting the following: 
'PARTXXXX 
Sec. XXXX-I. Report. The Commissioner of Education shall report by January 
15, 2008 to the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs and 
the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs with a methodology for 
how to distribute the reduction of funding for general purpose aid to school 
administrative units.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes that part of Committee Amendment "A" that provides for 
the reorganization of school administrative units and replaces it with a requirement that 
the Commissioner of Education report on the methodology for distributing the reduction 
of funding for~fftl-pu 
se aid to school administrative units. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator NASS, R.) 
COUNTY: York 
FJSCAL NOTE REQUlRED 
(See Attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05107 frac.. 
LD499 
LR 2452(09) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" G " to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Nass, R. of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment will have no net effect on General Fund appropriations and a balanced budget is maintained. The 
impact on fiscal year 2008-09 school subsidies to local school administrative units cannot be determined at this time. 
LR2452(09) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_N_S219 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "/I,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 13 in section §I451 in the 2nd 
indented paragraph in the last line (page 752, line 5 in amendment) by inserting after the 
folJowing: "citizenship." the following: 'Regional school units are not required to operate 
secondary school facilities. A regional school unit that does not operate a secondary 
school facility may enter into a contract for the education of its secondary school students 
pursuantto section 1479, subsection 2.' 
Amend the amendment ip Part XXXX in section 13 in section § 1479 in the first 
indented paragraph in the last line (page 769, line 36 in amendment) by striking out the 
following: "12." and inserting the following: '12, except that a regional school unit is not 
required to operate a secondary school facility. A regional school unit that does not 
operate a secondary school facility may enter into a contract for the education of its 
secondary school students pursuant to subsection 2.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
, 
SENATE AMENDMENT "IV " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P~ 383, LD. 499 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that a regional school unit is not required to operate a 
secondary school facility. A regional school unit that does not operate a secondary 
school facility may enter into a contract for the education of its secondary school 
students. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSO~~*1 
(Senator ROSEN, R.) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/07 
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LD499 
LR2452(10) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''/I'' to Committee Amendment" A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, R. of Hancock 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment has no net General Fund impact and a balanced budget is maintained. 
LR2452(l0) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_O_S220 (Senate)

FmST REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE AMENDMENT" 0 ., to COMMmEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 5 in subsection 26 in the last line 
(page 750, line 25 in amendment) by inserting after the following: 
"103-A." the 
following: 'Notwithstanding any other provision of law. a school union qualifies as a 
regional school unit pursuant to chapter 103-A if the school union meets the applicable 
minimum resident student requirement of chapter 1 03-A.' 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 32 in §15696 by striking out all of 
subsection 1 (page 793, lines 23 to 38 and page 794, lines 1 and 2 in amendment) and 
inserting the following: 
'1. Authorized adjustment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title. the 
following adjustment to the calculation of subsidy under chapter 606-B is required 
beginning July 1. 2009 for a school administrative unit that is not a conforming school 
administrative unit: 
A. The school administrative unifs total cost of education is reduced by adiusting the 
cost component for system administration under section 15680, subsection 1, 
paragraph A to 50%. ' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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SENATE AMENDMENT" /)" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, L.D. 499 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a school union qualifies as a regional school unit and it 
changes the penalties for nonconfonning school administrative units by reducing the 
adjustment to the cost component for system administration to 50%. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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(Senator RA YE) 
COUNTY: Washington 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05/07 ;t!vae 
LD499 
LR2452(48) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" 0" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Raye of Washington 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment does not affect General Fund appropriations during the 2008-2009 biennium and a balanced budget is 
maintained. 
LR2452(48) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30,2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_Q_S222 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT" Q " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30,2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of Part XXXX and inserting the following: 
'PART XXXX 
Sec. XXXX-i. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations 
and allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 
Initiative: Restores funds deappropriated from General Purpose Aid for Local Schools in 
Part A, section 22 to reflect the savings to school administrative units as a result of 
reorganization into regional school units. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$36,518,661 
$36,518,66 I 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes Part XXXX, which provides a framework for the 
reorganization of school administrative units into regional school units, from the 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" a" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, L.D. 499 
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committee amendment. It adds an appropriations and allocations section that restores 
funds to the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05/07 Mac:.. 
LD499 
LR 2452(30) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "~" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Sen. Schneider of Penobscot 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$0 
$36,518,661 
$0 
$36,518,661 
Projections 
2009-10 
$36,518,661 
$36,518,661 
Projections 
2010-11 
$36,518,661 
$36,518,661 
This amendment increases the General Fund cost of the bill by $36,518,661 in fiscal year 2008-09. Based on available 
balances, a balanced budget is not maintained. 
LR2452(30) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0499
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_T_S229 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" I " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, 
L.D. 499, Bill, "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the 
Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 13 in § 1461 in subsection 3 m 
paragraph B by inserting after subparagraph (4) the following: 
'(5) The plan must preserve or enhance opportunities for school choice that exist 
prior to consolidation into a regional school unit.' 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 35 in subsection 6 in paragraph E in 
the last line (page 797, line 4 in amendment) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 35 in subsection 6 in paragraph F in 
subparagraph (2) in the last line (page 797, line 15 in amendment) by striking out the 
following: "2008-09." and inserting the following: '2008-09; and' 
Amend the amendment in Part XXXX in section 35 in subsection 6 by inserting after 
paragraph F the following: 
'G. The plan must preserve or enhance opportunities for school choice that exist 
prior to consolidation into a regional school unit.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" r" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 383, L.D. 499 
SUMMARY 
This amendment preserves options for choice that exist prior to the organization of 
regional school units. 
(Senator MILLS, P.) 
COUNTY: Somerset 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/05/07 Mac:.. 
LD499 
LR 2452(42) 
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, 
General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper 
Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30,2008 and June 30, 2009 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ";" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Mills, P. of Somerset 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No net fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment does not affect General Fund appropriations during the 2008-2009 biennium and a balanced budget is 
maintained. 
LR2452(42) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Definition of Health Care Facility To Include Hospice Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0500
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DIAMOND, PENDLETON, BOWMAN, HOBBINS, ROTUNDO, TURNER, McDONOUGH
Amends: 22 MRSA §2053

Legislative Document 
No. 500 
S.P. 165 
February 1, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Definition of Health Care Facility To Include 
Hospice Facilities 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative PENDLETON of Scarborough and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BOWMAN of York, HOBBINS of York, McCORMICK of Kennebec, ROTUNDO 
of Androscoggin, TURNER of Cumberland, Representative: McDONOUGH of Scarborough. 
Printed 011 re-.:ydeu parer 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, it is imperative that funding be available as soon as practicable so that 
hospice facilities may begin to provide end-of-life care for those individuals in need of 
such care; 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, 
lOBe it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2053, sub-§3-A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 407, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
3-A. Health care facility. "Health care facility" means a nursing home that is, or 
will be upon completion, licensed under chapter 405; a residential care facility that is, or 
will be upon completion, licensed under chapter 1663; a continuing care retirement 
community that is, or will be upon completion, licensed under Title 24-A, chapter 73; an 
assisted living facility that is, or will be upon completion, licensed under chapter 1664; a 
hospital; a community mental health facility; a scene response air ambulance licensed 
under Title 32, chapter 2-B and the rules adopted thereunder; a facility of a hospice 
program that is, or will be upon completion, licensed under chapter 1681; or a community 
health center. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority Act to 
authorize the financing of hospice facilities. 
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An Act To Ensure That Maine Residents Have Reliable Winter Heating Assistance
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0502
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: FLETCHER, ROSEN, HINCK, PLUMMER, RECTOR, SCHATZ, STRANG BURGESS, TREAT, PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 502 
H.P.385 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
An Act To Ensure That Maine Residents Have Reliable Winter 
Heating Assistance 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FLETCHER of Winslow. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: COIT A of China, HINCK of Portland, PLUMMER of Windham, RECTOR 
of Thomaston, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, TREAT of 
Farmingdale, Senator: PERRY of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY 
Low Income Home Energy Assistance - MSHA 0708 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine State Housing Authority for the Low 
Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to provide necessary heating 
assistance funding for Maine residents in a timely manner. Funding received from the 
Federal Government for LIHEAP must be used to offset the General Fund appropriation. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$17,000,000 
$17,000,000 
$17,000,000 
$17,000,000 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $17,000,000 per year 
beginning in fiscal year 2007-08 to the Maine State Housing Authority for the Low 
Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to provide necessary heating 
assistance funding for Maine residents in a timely manner. Funding received from the 
Federal Government for LIHEAP must be used to offset the General Fund appropriation.
An Act To Provide Relief to the Commuters on Casco Bay Islands
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0501
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MARLEY, STRIMLING, RAND, STRANG BURGESS

Legislative Document 
No. 501 
H.P.384 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2007 
An Act To Provide Relief to the Commuters on Casco Bay Islands 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative MARLEY of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
Representatives: RAND of Portland, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves 0306 
Initiative: 
Appropriates funds to the Casco Bay Island Transit District to stabilize 
passenger, vehicle and freight rates and to make ferry transportation affordable to year-
S 
round residents served by the transit district. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$750,000 
$750,000 
$750,000 
$750,000 
This bill makes ongoing appropriations to the Casco Bay Island Transit District to 
stabilize passenger, vehicle and freight rates and to make ferry transportation affordable 
to year-round residents served by the transit district. 
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An Act To Require the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Reserve 250 Moose Permits for Residents Who Have Never Received One
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0504
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: THOMAS, SHERMAN, ANNIS, CEBRA, GIFFORD, HANLEY, JACKSON, JOY, LEWIN, RICHARDSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §11154

Legislative Document 
No. 504 
H.P.387 
House of Representatives, February 1,2007 
An Act To Require the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife To Reserve 250 Moose Permits for Residents Who Have 
Never Received One 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative THOMAS of Ripley. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CEBRA of Naples, GIFFORD of Lincoln, 
HANLEY of Gardiner, JACKSON of Allagash, JOY of Crystal, LEWIN of Eliot, 
RICHARDSON of Greenville. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11154, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
2. Issuance of moose hunting permits. In accordance with section 11552, the 
commissioner may issue moose hunting permits and may establish the number of moose 
hunting permits to be issued for each wildlife management district established by the 
commissioner by rule open to moose hunting. 
The commissioner shall reserve 250 
moose permits for resident applicants who have never obtained a moose permit. No more 
than 10% of the moose hunting permits may be issued to nonresident and alien hunters. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to reserve 250 
moose permits for resident applicants who have never obtained a moose permit. 
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An Act Regarding the Authority of the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Issue Permits to Beagle Clubs To Trap Snowshoe Hares
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0503
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, BRYANT, JACKSON, RICHARDSON, SA VIELLO, WHEELER, NASS

Legislativ~ Document 
No. 503 
H.P.386 
House of Representatives, February 1, 2007 
An Act Regarding the Authority of the Commissioner of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife To Issue Permits to Beagle Clubs To Trap 
Snowshoe Hares 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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1J7. 7iltU~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, JACKSON of Allagash, McLEOD of Lee, NASS of 
Acton, RICHARDSON of Carmel, SA VIELLO of Wilton, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator: 
NASS of York. 
Prinled nn rel:Yc It!t..I paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, it is important to clarify as soon as possible the authority of the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to issue permits as described in this 
legislation; 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, 
lOBe it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §12261 is enacted to read: 
§12261. Trapping snowshoe hares by beagle club 
The commissioner may issue a permit to a beagle club to take live snowshoe hares 
subject to the following conditions. 
1. Traps labeled. A trap must be plainly labeled with the name of the beagle club 
and the telephone number of a contact person. 
2. 
Traps checked daily. A trap must be checked at least once in every calendar 
day. 
3. Use of snowshoe hares. Snowshoe hares may be used to stock running areas of 
the beagle club to which the permit is issued pursuant to this section. Snowshoe hares 
may not be transported out of the State or sold or given to any other beagle club or entity. 
4. 
Cottontail rabbits. 
A cottontail rabbit caught in a trap must be released 
immediately. 
5. Trapping season for snowshoe hares. The trapping season for trapping allowed 
under this section starts September 1 st and ends April 30th of each calendar year. 
6. Reporting of trapped cottontail rabbits. A beagle club that is issued a permit 
pursuant to this section shall file with the department no later than July 1 st of each 
calendar year a report of cottontail rabbits trapped. 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies the authority of the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
to issue a permit to a beagle club to take live snowshoe hares for use by that beagle club. 
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