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An Act To Increase Access to After-school Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0063
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: BARSTOW, BOWMAN, BEAUDETTE, CONOVER, EATON, FARRINGTON, ROBINSON, SCHATZ, BARTLETT, SCHNEIDER

Legislative Document 
No. 63 
H.P.61 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Increase Access to After-school Programs 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOWMAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, CONOVER of Oakland, EATON of Sullivan, 
FARRINGTON of Gorham, ROBINSON of Raymond, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, Senators: 
BARTLETT of Cumberland, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
After-school Program Grants 
Initiative: Provides funds for grants to establish after-school programs in communities 
that currently do not have such programs. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$500,000 
$500,000 
2008-09 
$500,000 
$500,000 
This biJI provides funds for grants to establish after-school programs in communities 
that currently do not have such programs. 
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An Act To Provide Funding for Mentoring Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0065
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: FISCHER, EDMONDS

Legislative Document 
No. 65 
H.P.63 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Provide Funding for Mentoring Programs 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle. 
Cosponsored by President EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Jobs for Maine's Graduates 0704 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to provide grants to eligible mentoring programs 
pursuant to the requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 331. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$100,000 
$100,000 
2008-09 
$100,000 
$100,000 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $100,000 per year to fund 
the Maine Mentoring Partnership Grant Program. 
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An Act To Ban Salvia Divinorum
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0066
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BARSTOW, BARTLETI, NUTTING, COURTNEY, FARRINGTON, PLUMMER, SCHATZ, SMITH, SCHNEIDER
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1101, 17-A MRSA §1102, 17-A MRSA §1103

Legislative Document 
No. 66 
H.P.64 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Ban Salvia Divinorum 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senators: BARTLETI of Cumberland, NUTTING of Androscoggin, Senator 
COURTNEY of York and Representatives: FARRINGTON of Gorham, PLUMMER of 
Windham, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, SMITH of Monmouth, Senator: SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1101, sub-§10-A is enacted to read: 
to-A. "Salvia divinorum" means the herb frequently referred to as "Ska Maria 
Pastora" and "Diviner's Sage," which is a perennial herb in the mint family that 
resembles sage. 
Sec. 2. 17-A MRSA §1102, sub-§4, ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 430, §2 and 
affected by § 1 0, is further amended to read: 
D. 
Butyl nitrite or isobutyl nitrite; aRd 
Sec. 3. 17-A MRSA §1102, sub-§4, ~, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 430, §3 and 
affected by § 1 0, is amended to read: 
E. 
A methamphetamine precursor drug.,.; and 
Sec.4. 17-A MRSA §1102, sub-§4, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
F. Salvia divinorum. 
Sec. 5. 17-A MRSA §1103, sub-§3, ,A, as amended by PL 1997, c. 481, §3, is 
further amended to read: 
A. 
More than one pound of marijuana or salvia divinorum; 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds salvia divinorum to the list of Schedule Z drugs, which currently 
includes marijuana. Under this bill, possession of salvia divinorum is a Class E crime. 
Trafficking or furnishing of salvia divinorum is a Class D crime. Trafficking may be 
proven by possession of more than a pound of salvia divinorum. 
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An Act To Ban Salvia Divinorum
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0066
Committee Amendment CA_B_H118 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" g " 
to H.P. 64, L.D. 66, Bill, "An Act To Ban 
Salvia Divinorum" 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 1 O-A (page 1, lines 3 to 5 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'to-A. Salvia divinorum. "Salvia divinorum" means the herb Salvia divinorum and 
includes Salvinorin A and Divinorin A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is one of 2 minority reports of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety. 
The majority report is also "ought to pass as 
amended" and the second minority report is "ought not to pass." 
This amendment 
clarifies the definition of "Salvia divinorum." 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/03/07 
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LD66 
LR 586(03) 
An Act To Ban Salvia Divinorum 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "g" 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class D crimes. 
Establishes new Class E crimes. 
Increases correctional and judicial costs. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0586(03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Reduce the Cost of the Operation of County Jails
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0067
Committee Amendment CA_A_H546 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 65, L.D. 67, Bill, "An Act To Reduce 
the Cost of the Operation of County Jails" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF 
Correctional Medical Services Fund 0286 
Initiative: Provides additional funds for medical and health-related costs of offenders in 
the department's custody. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$131,225 
$131,225 
2008-09 
$195,962 
$195,962 
County Jail Prisoner Support and Community Corrections Fund 0888 
Initiative: Provides additional funds to contract with the county jails to house additional 
prisoners. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$6,904,721 
$10,433,494 
$6,904,721 
$10,433,494 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A .. to H.P. 65, L.D. 67 
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$7,035,946 
$10,629,456 
$7,035,946 
$10,629,456 
This amendment is the minority report. This amendment adds an appropriations and 
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allocations section. 
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FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/08/07 Mac 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD67 
LR 574(02) 
An Act To Reduce the Cost of the Operation of County Jails 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '74 " 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$7,035,946 
$10,629,456 
Projections 
2009-10 
$12,043,756 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$7,035,946 
$10,629,456 
$12,043,756 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2010-11 
$13,646,270 
$13,646,270 
This legislation shifts the cost of inmates serving between six and nine months from county responsibility to state 
responsibility. Since the adult population in the state correctional system exceeds capacity, the Department of 
Corrections will have to contract with the county jails to house these prisoners. This requirement will require General 
Fund appropriations of$7,035,946 in fiscal year 2007-08, $10,629,456 in fiscal year 2008-09, $12,043,756 in fiscal 
year 2009-10 and $13,646,270 in fiscal year 2010-11. 
LR0574(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of J
An Act To Provide a Reward for Information Regarding the Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0068
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HARLOW, BLANCHETfE, CAMPBELL, CROSTHW AITE, FLOOD, HOGAN, SMITH, SHERMAN
Amends: 17-A MRSA §201

Legislative Document 
No. 68 
H.P.66 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Provide a Reward for Information Regarding the 
Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLANCHETfE of Bangor, CAMPBELL of Newfield, 
CROSTHW AITE of Ellsworth, FLOOD of Winthrop, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, SMITH 
of Monmouth, W ALCOTT of Lewiston, Senator: SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §201, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. When there is reasonable cause to believe that a law enforcement officer has been 
murdered, the Governor shall, upon application in writing by the Attorney General or the 
district attorney for the county in which the alleged crime was committed, offer a reward 
of $25,000 for evidence that leads directly to the conviction of the murderer under this 
section or section 202. Upon satisfactory proof that the terms of the reward offer have 
been complied with, the Governor shall draw a warrant upon the Treasurer of State for 
the payment of the reward. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides for a $25,000 reward for information that leads directly to a 
conviction for the murder of a law enforcement officer.
An Act To Impose Zero Tolerance for Methamphetamine Production
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0069
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CEBRA, CROSTHWAITE, FLETCHER, HAMPER, LANSLEY, ROBINSON, SA VIELLO, COURTNEY, SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1252

Legislative Document 
No. 69 
H.P.67 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Impose Zero Tolerance for Methamphetamine 
Production 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, FLETCHER of Winslow, 
HAMPER of Oxford, LANSLEY of Sabattus, ROBINSON of Raymond, SA VIELLO of 
Wilton, Senators: COURTNEY of York, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1252, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 
10. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2, the court shall order a period of 
imprisonment of at least 25 years to life for a defendant convicted of the offense of 
trafficking in methamphetamine when it was proved the defendant manufactured 
methamphetamine. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a prison sentence of 25 years to life for a person convicted of 
trafficking in methamphetamine when it was proved the defendant manufactured 
methamphetamine. 
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An Act To Improve MaineCare Members' Access to Information
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0072
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARRINGTON, BARTLETT, ADAMS, BARSTOW, CAMPBELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §20

Legislative Document 
No. 72 
H.P.70 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Improve MaineCare Members' Access to Information 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BARSTOW of Gorham, CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §20 is enacted to read: 
§20. MaineCare benefits manual free for members 
The department shall provide a printed copy of the MaineCare benefits manual to a 
MaineCare member free of charge at the request of that member. The department may 
charge the actual cost of postage to a member for a manual that is mailed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that the Department of Health and Human Services shall provide a 
printed copy of the MaineCare benefits manual to a MaineCare member free of charge at 
the request of that member. The department may charge the actual cost of postage to a 
member for a manual that is mailed. 
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An Act To Place Land in Centerville in Trust
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0073
Committee Amendment CA_A_H239 (House)
Amends: 30 MRSA §6205

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 71, L.D. 73, Bill, "An Act To Place 
Land in Centerville in Trust" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 (page 1, lines 21 to 25 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 30 MRSA §6205, sub-§l, ~-1 is enacted to read: 
D-l. 
Land acquired by the secretary for the benefit of the Passamaquoddy Tribe in 
Centerville consisting of Parcels A, Band C conveyed by Bertram C. Tackeff to the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe by quitclaim deed dated July 27, 1981, recorded in the 
Washington County Registry of Deeds in Book 1147, Page 251, to the extent that the 
land is acquired by the secretary prior to January 31, 2017, is not held in common 
with any other person or entity and is certified by the secretary by January 31, 2017 
as held for the benefit of the Passamaquoddy Tribe.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the land eligible for trust status consists of particular 
parcels listed in the deed from Bertram C. Tackeffto the Passamaqoddy Tribe. 
This amendment also enacts the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30, section 6205, 
subsection 1, paragraph D-l rather than paragraph E to avoid a potential conflict. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit Credit Checks for Purposes of Employment
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0075
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: BARSTOW, BARTLETT, BLISS, CEBRA, FARRINGTON, PINGREE
Amends: 5 MRSA §7051, 26 MRSA §597

Legislative Document 
No. 75 
H.P.73 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Prohibit Credit Checks for Purposes of Employment 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BARSTOW of Gorham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, CEBRA of N aples, FARRINGTON of Gorham, 
PINGREE of North Haven. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §7051, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8. Credit check prohibited. The director or director's agent may not perform or 
require a credit check on an employee or a prospective employee as a condition of hiring, 
appointment or employment. 
Sec. 2. 26 MRSA §597, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 366, is amended by adding at 
the end a new paragraph to read: 
An employer or agent of an employer may not perform or require a credit check on 
an employee or a prospective employee as a condition of hiring or employment. 
SUMMARY 
II 
This bill prohibits an employer, including the State, from running a credit check on a 
prospective or current employee as a condition of hiring, appointment or employment.
An Act To Eliminate the Fee To Operate High-stakes Beano
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0076
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: LORING, SCHNEIDER, GROSE, LUNDEEN, RAND, SIMPSON, SOCTOMAH, SNOWE-MELLO
Amends: 17 MRSA §314-A

Legislative Document 
No. 76 
H.P.74 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Eliminate the Fee To Operate High-stakes Beano 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LORING of the Penobscot Nation. 
Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and 
Representatives: GROSE of Woolwich, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, RAND of Portland, 
SIMPSON of Auburn, SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, TU1TLE of Sanford, 
Senators: SA V AGE of Knox, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §314-A, sub-§4, as repealed and replaced by PL 1991, c. 426, 
§4, is amended to read: 
4. Term of license; fee may not be charged. A license issued under this section is 
valid for a period of one year. The aRnual lieense fee for a high stal,es beano lieense is 
$50,000, payable in advanee in quarterly installments. All lieense fees must be paid to 
the Treasurer of State to be eredited to the General fund. A fee may not be charged for a 
license issued under this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill eliminates the annual fee for a high-stakes beano license.
An Act To Exempt Certain Parents and Caretakers from Jury Duty
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0074
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BRYANT, DIAMOND, GROSE, PATRICK, PERRY
Amends: 14 MRSA §1211

Legislative Document 
No. 74 
H.P.72 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Exempt Certain Parents and Caretakers from Jury Duty 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: GROSE of Woolwich, PATRICK of Rumford, PERRY of Calais. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 14 MRSA §1211, as amended by PL 2005, c. 60, § 1, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place: 
§1211. Disqualifications and exemptions from jUry service 
1. Disqualification. A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if that 
prospective juror is not a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age and a 
resident of the county or is unable to read, speak and understand the English language. 
2. Exemption. The following persons are exempt from serving as jurors: 
A. The Governor: 
B. Judges; 
C. Physicians and dentists providing active patient care; 
D. Veterinarians with or in an active veterinary medicine practice; 
E. Sheriffs; 
F. Attorneys-at-law; 
G. All persons exempt under Title 37-B, section 185; 
H. A mother who is breast-feeding a child; 
I. A parent of a child who has not attained 10 years of age if the court determines 
that service of the parent as a juror would jeopardize the safety of the child; and 
J. A caretaker of an elderly or disabled person if that person requires full-time 
attention from the caretaker. 
SUMMARY 
In addition to those currently exempted for jury duty, this bill exempts from jury duty 
a mother who is breast-feeding a child; a parent of child who has not attained 10 years of 
age ifthe court determines that service of the parent as a juror would jeopardize the safety 
of the child; and a caretaker of an elderly or disabled person if that person requires full-
time attention from the caretaker.
An Act To Eliminate the Fee To Operate High-stakes Beano
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0076
Committee Amendment CA_A_H83 (House)
Amends: 17 MRSA §314-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 74, L.D. 76, Bill, "An Act To 
Eliminate the Fee To Operate High-stakes Beano" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Temporarily Reduce the Fee To Operate High-stakes Beano' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §314-A, sub-§4, as repealed and replaced by PL 1991, c. 426, 
§4, is amended to read: 
4. Term of license; fees. A license issued under this section is valid for a period of 
one year. The annual license fee for a high-stakes beano license is $50,000, payable 
except that the annual license fee due in 2008 and 2009 is $25,000. License fees may be 
paid in advance in quarterly installments. All license fees must be paid to the Treasurer 
of State to be credited to the General Fund. 
Sec. 2. Report. By February 1, 2009, the Chief of the State Police shall submit a 
report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over matters 
pertaining to beano and games of chance on the enforcement and administrative functions 
conducted with regard to the conduct of high-stakes beano during calendar year 2008.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It reduces the annual license fee due to be paid in 
2008 and 2009 to the Chief of the State Police for the operation of high-stakes beano 
from $50,000 to $25,000. This amendment also requires the Chief of the State Police to 
issue a report that describes enforcement and administrative functions conducted with 
regard to the conduct of high-stakes beano during 2008. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 74, L.D. 76 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/30107 Mac:::.. 
Revenue 
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LR 665(02) 
An Act To Eliminate the Fee To Operate High-stakes Beano 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($25,000) 
($25,000) 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
Temporarily reducing the annual license fee for a high stakes beano license will decrease Other Special Revenue 
Funds revenue collected by the Department of Public Safety by $25,000 in each of fiscal years 2007-08 and 2008-09. 
The Licensing and Enforcement program within the department has adequate resources to maintain the currently 
budgeted level of services through fiscal year 2008-09 without any position eliminations. 
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An Act To Provide for the Safety of Elver Fishermen Using Dip Nets
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0077
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: PENDLETON, BARTLETf, McDONOUGH
Amends: 12 MRSA §6575-B

Legislative Document 
No. 77 
H.P.75 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Provide for the Safety of Elver Fishermen Using Dip Nets 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PENDLETON of Scarborough. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETf of Cumberland and 
Representative: McDONOUGH of Scarborough. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6575-B, sub-§5, as amended by PL 1997, c. 575, §4, is 
further amended to read: 
5. Use of dip nets. It is unlawful for a person to use a dip net to fish for or take 
elvers while standing in the coastal waters of the State except during the 2 hours before 
high tide and the 2 hours after high tide. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a person to use a dip net to fish for elvers while standing in the 
coastal waters of the State during the 2 hours before high tide and the 2 hours following 
high tide. 
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An Act To Protect Neighborhoods from Scrap Metal Pollution
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0078
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: HARLOW, ADAMS, BRAUTIGAM, CAMPBELL, CLARK, HOGAN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3754-A

Legislative Document 
No. 78 
H.P.76 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Protect Neighborhoods from Scrap Metal Pollution 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, 
CAMPBELL of Newfield, CLARK of Millinocket, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, 
McDONOUGH of Scarborough, W ALCOIT of Lewiston. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts of the Legislature do not become effective 
until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, current laws regarding the storage of scrap materials do not adequately 
protect the public health and safety, and facilities are currently requesting authority to 
store scrap materials; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3754-A, sub-§5, ~C, as amended by PL 2005, c. 247, §2 
and affected by §7, is further amended to read: 
C. 
Junk, scrap metal, vehicles or other solid wastes may not be placed or deposited, 
directly or indirectly, into the inland waters or tidal waters of the State or on the ice 
of inland waters or tidal waters of the State or Oft the baaks within 1,000 feet of 
inland waters or tidal waters ift sseh a maftfter that they may fall or be washed iftto 
these 'lIsters of the State; 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §3754-A, sub-§5, ~C-l is enacted to read: 
C-l. Junk. scrap metal, vehicles or other solid wastes may not be placed within 700 
feet of a residence of an abutting property owner; 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes 
effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits junkyards and automobile graveyards from placing material within 
1,000 feet of inland and tidal waters or within 700 feet of a residence. 
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An Act To Provide for the Safety of Elver Fishermen Using Dip Nets
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0077
Committee Amendment CA_A_H7 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §6575-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to H.P. 75, L.D. 77, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
for the Safety of Elver Fishermen Using Dip Nets" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow Fishermen To Stand in the Coastal Waters To Harvest 
Elvers with a Dip Net' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6575-B, suh-§5, as amended by PL 1997, c. 575, §4, is 
repealed.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report and it replaces the bill, which proposed to lift 
for certain hours the prohibition against using a dip net to catch elvers while standing in 
the coastal waters of the State. This amendment removes the prohibition entirely. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02115/07 
f/b:I'ac:.. 
LD77 
LR 831(02) 
An Act To Provide for the Safety of Elver Fishermen Using Dip Nets 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Reduces the number of Class 0 crimes. 
A reduction in the collection of fines may decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0831 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Make Changes to the Maine Residents Property Tax Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0080
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: McKANE, WESTON, CROSTHWAITE, DRISCOLL, PINGREE, WATSON, COURTNEY, STRIMLING

Legislative Document 
No. 80 
H.P.78 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Make Changes to the Maine Residents Property Tax 
Program 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative McKANE of Newcastle. 
Cosponsored by Senator WESTON of Waldo and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, PINGREE of 
North Haven, WATSON of Bath, WOODBURY ofYannouth, Senators: COURTNEY of 
York, STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to change the Maine Residents Property Tax Program, referred to 
in this summary as "the program," established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, 
chapter 907 in the following ways. 
1. The name of the program would be changed. 
2. The filing dates would be changed to correspond to the income tax year. 
3. 
An applicant would be able to use the Maine income tax form to apply for 
reimbursement under the program. 
4. 
Any rental income earned by the applicant on the subject property would be 
treated the same as other income earned by the applicant and would not disqualify the 
applicant from participation in the program. 
5. 
The income of a dependent who is a full-time student in a postsecondary 
educational institution and living away from home would be excluded from inclusion in 
the income of the applicant for purposes of determining eligibility and the level of 
reimbursement.
An Act To Update the Property Tax Exemption for Parsonages
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0081
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: FARRINGTON, BARTLETT, ADAMS
Amends: 36 MRSA §6

Legislative Document 
No. 81 
H.P.79 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Update the Property Tax Exemption for Parsonages 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative SA V AGE of Falmouth, Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland 
and Representative: ADAMS of Portland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §6S2, sub-§l, ~G, as amended by PL 1971, c. Ill, is further 
amended to read: 
G. Houses of religious worship, including vestries, and the pews and furniture within 
the same; tombs and rights of burial; and property owned and used by a religious 
society as a parsonage to the value of $20,000 $100,000, and personal property not 
exceeding $6,000 in value, but so much of any parsonage as is rented is liable to 
taxation. For purposes of the tax exemption provided by this paragraph a parsonage 
shall mean means the principal residence provided by a religious society for its 
elergyman cleric whether or not located within the same municipality or place as the 
house of religious worship where the elergyman cleric regularly conducts religious 
services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the property tax exemption for a parsonage from $20,000 to 
$100,000. 
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Resolve, To Create a Study Commission To Evaluate the County Tax Structure
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0082
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ROBINSON, DIAMOND, AUSTIN, CEBRA, FITTS, JACOBSEN, MOORE, SYKES

Legislative Document 
No. 82 
H.P.80 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
Resolve, To Create a Study Commission To Evaluate the County 
Tax Structure 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ROBINSON of Raymond. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CEBRA of Naples, FITTS of Pittsfield, JACOBSEN of 
Waterboro, McDONOUGH of Scarborough, MOORE of Standish, SA V AGE of Falmouth, 
SYKES of Harrison. 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve proposes to establish a study commission to evaluate the county tax 
structure as it relates to property valuation. The goal of the study is to construct a 
solution that would uncouple the county tax base from property tax and land valuation. 
The study commission will examine different ways to assess county taxes, including, but 
not limited to, assessment based on the population or on consequential services rendered.
An Act To Provide Equity for the Penobscot Nation in the Return of Tax Revenue
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0083
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: LORING, MITCHELL, MILLS, RAND, SOCTOMAH, WATSON, WOODBURY, NASS, SNOWE-MELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 83 
H.P.81 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Provide Equity for the Penobscot Nation in the Return of 
Tax Revenue 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
1f/~1?1.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative LORING of the Penobscot Nation. 
Cosponsored by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and 
Representatives: MILLS of Farmington, RAND of Portland, SOCTOMAH of the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe, WATSON of Bath, WOODBURY of Yarmouth, Senators: NASS of 
York, SA V AGE of Knox, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRS A §1815-A is enacted to read: 
§1815-A. Tax from sales occurring on Penobscot Indian Island Reservation 
1. 
Penobscot Sales Tax Fund. The Penobscot Sales Tax Fund, referred to in this 
section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated account to be administered by the 
Treasurer of State for the purpose of returning sales tax revenue to the Penobscot Nation 
pursuant to subsections 2 and 3. 
2. 
Monthly transfer. By the 20th day of each month, the assessor shall notify the 
State Controller and the Treasurer of State of the amount of revenue attributable to the tax 
collected under this Part in the previous month on sales occurring on the Penobscot 
Indian Island Reservation reduced by the transfer to the Local Government Fund required 
by Title 30-A, section 5681. When notified by the assessor, the State Controller shall 
transfer that amount to the Penobscot Sales Tax Fund. 
3. Monthly payment. By the end of each month, the Treasurer of State shall make 
payments to the Penobscot Nation from the Penobscot Sales Tax Fund equal to the 
amounts transferred into the fund. 
SUMMARY 
This bill returns sales tax revenues generated on the Penobscot Indian Island 
Reservation to the Penobscot Nation in the same way as the law currently returns sales 
tax revenues generated on the Passamaquoddy reservation at Pleasant Point and Indian 
Township to the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
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An Act To Standardize Documentation Requirements for a Driver's License or Nondriver Identification Card
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0084
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: THOMAS, PLOWMAN, CEBRA, JOY, LANSLEY, LEWIN

Legislative Document 
No. 84 
H.P.82 
House of Representatives, January 9,2007 
An Act To Standardize Documentation Requirements for a Driver's 
License or Nondriver Identification Card 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative THOMAS of Ripley. 
Cosponsored by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, JOY of Crystal, LANSLEY of Sabattus, LEWIN of Eliot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRS A §1301, sub-§6, as repealed and replaced by PL 2005, c. 250, 
§2, is amended to read: 
6. Social security number. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the social 
security number of any applicant for a license or non driver identification card must be 
recorded on the application, and the Secretary of State may not issue a license or 
non driver identification card to a person who does not possess and provide a valid social 
security number. The Secretary of State shall collect, store and verify the social security 
number of an applicant for a license or nondriver identification card and may use that 
number to establish a permanent license number or nondriver identification number. This 
subsection does not apply to a person who provides written proofto the Secretary of State 
that the person is ineligible to receive a social security number and provides written 
proof, evidence or documentation for each application that the applicant's presence in the 
United States is authorized under federal law. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an applicant for a driver's license or nondriver identification card to 
provide the Secretary of State written proof, evidence or documentation that the 
applicant's presence in the United States is authorized under federal law ifthe applicant is 
ineligible to receive a social security number.
Resolve, To Designate a Portion of U.S. Route 1 in Indian Township Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation as the Captain Tomah Lewey Memorial Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0085
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SOCTOMAH, RA YE, CLEARY, LORING, MILLER, PERRY, TIBBETTS

Legislative Document 
No. 85 
H.P.83 
House of Representatives, January 9, 2007 
Resolve, To Designate a Portion of U.S. Route 1 in Indian Township 
Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation as the Captain Tomah Lewey 
Memorial Highway 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
'I7/~frJ.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
Representatives: CLEARY of Houlton, LORING of the Penobscot Nation, MILLER of 
Somerville, PERRY of Calais, TIBBETTS of Columbia. 
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I 
Sec. 1. Designate a portion of U.S. Route 1 in Indian Township as the 
Captain Tomah Lewey Memorial Highway. Resolved: That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate the portion of u.s. Route I that goes through Indian 
Township Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation from the Indian Township and Princeton 
bridge to the town line at Topsfield as the Captain Tomah Lewey Memorial Highway in 
memory of a notable Passamaquoddy Indian who was one of the first permanent residents 
of Indian Township and who surveyed the early road in the 1800s that later became 
known as U.S. Route 1; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Signs erected. Resolved: That the Department of Transportation shall 
erect appropriate signs along the portion of U.S. Route 1 designated under section 1 that 
identify that portion as the Captain Tomah Lewey Memorial Highway. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve names the portion of u.s. Route 1 that goes through Indian Township 
Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation from Princeton to Topsfield as the Captain Tomah 
Lewey Memorial Highway in honor of one of the first permanent residents of Indian 
Township. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Printed Informational Handouts on Child Care Guidelines
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0087
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: SNOWE-MELLO, VAUGHAN

Legislative Document 
No. 87 
S.P.31 
In Senate, January 9,2007 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Provide Printed Informational Handouts on Child Care 
Guidelines 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin. 
Cosponsored by Representative VAUGHAN of Durham. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
I 
Sec. 1. Printed information on child care guidelines. Resolved: That the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall provide to any person upon request a 
printed copy of the child care information that is available on the department's website, 
including, but not limited to, guidance for selecting a child care provider; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Fee. Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human Services shall 
identify costs associated with providing a printed copy of the child care information 
under section 1 and charge persons requesting the printed information a fee to cover those 
costs. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a 
printed copy of the child care information that is available on the department's website, 
including, but not limited to, guidance for selecting a child care provider. It requires the 
department to identify costs associated with providing the printed information and to 
charge persons requesting the information a fee to cover those costs.
Resolve, To Encourage the Use of Safe Chemicals in Public Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0088
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BARTLEIT, FARRINGTON, BOWMAN, BRANNIGAN, MITCHELL, SULLIV AN, GROSE, MAKAS, NORTON, PERCY

Legislative Document 
No. 88 
S.P.32 
In Senate, January 9, 2007 
Resolve, To Encourage the Use of Safe Chemicals in Public Schools 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLEIT of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BOWMAN of York, BRANNIGAN of Cumberland, MITCHELL of Kennebec, 
SULLIV AN of York, Representatives: GROSE of Woolwich, MAKAS of Lewiston, 
NORTON of Bangor, PERCY of Phippsburg. 
Sec. 1. Department of Education to compile list of safe alternatives for 
chemicals used in schools as cleaning agents and pesticides. Resolved: That 
the Department of Education shall compile a list of safe alternatives to chemicals used in 
schools as cleaning agents and pesticides and shall distribute the list to every school 
administrative unit in the State. The Department of Education shall contact every school 
administrative unit in the State and compile and maintain a publicly available list of 
school administrative units that commit to using safe alternatives to chemicals. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Education to compile a list of safe 
alternatives to chemicals used in schools as cleaning agents and pesticides and to 
distribute the list to every school administrative unit in the State and make publicly 
available a list of school administrative units that commit to using safe alternatives to 
chemicals. 
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An Act To Require the Collection of Information on Vehicle Accidents on Private Property
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0086
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BARTLETT, BRANNIGAN, DRISCOLL, PEOPLES
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2251

Legislative Document 
No. 86 
S.P.30 
In Senate, January 9,2007 
An Act To Require the Collection of Information on Vehicle 
Accidents on Private Property 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
Representatives: DRISCOLL of Westbrook, PEOPLES of Westbrook. 
PrinteJ nn rer.:ycb.l ra~r 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
. Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2251, sub-§l, as amended by PL 1999, c. 61, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Definition. As used in this section, "reportable accident" means an accident on 
private property or on a public way, or a place where public traffic may reasonably be 
anticipated, resulting in bodily injury or death to a person or apparent property damage of 
$1,000 or more. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that an accident report be filed for a motor vehicle accident on 
private property as current law requires for an accident on a public way.
An Act To Repeal the Automatic Increase in the Gasoline Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0089
Committee Amendment CA_A_S293 (Senate)

Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 33, L.D. 89, Bill, "An Act To Repeal 
the Automatic Increase in the Gasoline Tax" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Approved: 0611 2/07 ;!;Pac 
LD89 
LR 560(02) 
An Act To Repeal the Automatic Increase in the Gasoline Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';.t} " 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$6,388 
$7,925,707 
2008-09 
$15,503 
$16,672,920 
Projections 
2009-10 
$21,256 
$21,926,390 
Projections 
2010-11 
$27,981 
$27,711,855 
($6,388) 
($15,503) 
($21,256) 
($27,981) 
($7,925,707) 
($16,672,920) 
($21,926,390) 
($27,711,855) 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($111,905) 
($271,579) 
($372,356) 
($490,165) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Repealing the annual indexing offuel taxes will reduce Highway Fund revenue by an estimated $7,925,707 in fiscal 
year 2007-08 and $16,672,920 in fiscal year 2008-09. The corresponding General Fund revenue loss is estimated to 
be $6,388 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $15,503 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR0560(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Repeal the Automatic Increase in the Gasoline Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0089
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: COURTNEY, McKANE, DOW, SNOWE-MELLO, CAMPBELL, CEBRA, DUPREY, JACOBSEN, LANSLEY, MAREAN
Amends: 36 MRSA §2903, 36 MRSA §3203

Legislative Document 
No. 89 
S.P.33 
In Senate, January 9, 2007 
An Act To Repeal the Automatic Increase in the Gasoline Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative McKANE of Newcastle and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DOW of Lincoln, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, Representatives: 
CAMPBELL of Newfield, CEBRA of Naples, DUPREY of Hampden, JACOBSEN of 
Waterboro, LANSLEY of Sabattus, MAREAN of Hollis. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 36 MRSA §2903, sub-§I, as amended by PL 2001, c. 688, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Excise tax imposed. An excise tax is imposed on internal combustion engine fuel 
used or sold within this State, including sales to the State or a political subdivision of the 
State, at the rate of~ 26.8¢ per gallon, except that the rate is 3.4¢ per gallon on internal 
combustion engine fuel, as defined in section 2902, bought or used for the purpose of 
propelling jet or turbojet engine aircraft. The tax rate pre¥ided by this seetieR is s\:lbjeet 
te aRR\:Ial iRfiatieR adj\:lstmeRt p\:lrs\:laRt te seetieR 3321 e~(eept vt'ith respeet te the tax 
impesed \:IpeR fuel be\:lght er \:Ised fer the p\:lrpese ef prepelliRg jet er t\:lrbejet eRgiRe 
aireraft. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §3203, sub-§I, as amended by PL 2001, c. 688, §5, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Generally. Except as provided in section 3204-A, an excise tax is levied and 
imposed on all suppliers of distillates sold, on all retailers of low-energy fuel sold and on 
all users of special fuel used in this State for each gallon of distillate at the rate of 2# 
26.3¢ per gallon and for each gallon of low-energy fuel based on the British Thermal 
Unit, referred to in this subsection as "BTU," energy content for each fuel as compared to 
gasoline. IR the ease ef distillates, the tax rate pFevided b~' this seetieR is s\:lbjeet te 
aRR\:Ia} iRfiatieR adj\:lstmeRt p\:lrs\:laRt te seetioR 3321. Applicable BTU values are as 
follows. 
Fuel type 
BTU content per Formula (BTU 
Tax rate 
gallon 
value fuellBTU 
Gasoline 
Methanol (M85) 
Ethanol (E85) 
Propane 
Compressed 
Natural Gas 
115,000 
65,530 
81,850 
84,500 
100,000 (BTU 
per 100 standard 
cubic feet) 
value gasoline) 
x tax rate 
gasoline 
100%x~ 
26.8¢ 
57%x~ 
26.8¢ 
71%x~ 
26.8¢ 
73%x~ 
26.8¢ 
87%x~ 
26.8¢ 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA c. 465, as amended, is repealed. 
~26.8¢ per 
gallon as 
authorized in 
section 2903 
~~per 
gallon 
~ 
18.9¢ per 
gallon 
+6¢ 19.4¢ per 
gallon 
~23.2¢per 
standard 
cubic feet 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the annual inflation indexing of the excise tax on motor fuel. The 
bill also amends the relevant statutes to reflect the current rate of tax as changed by 
inflation indexing.