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An Act To Protect Wild Trout from Exotic Species
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1081
Committee Amendment CA_A_H269 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §12757-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ii" to H.P. 799, L.D. 1081, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Wild Trout from Exotic Species" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12757-A is enacted to read: 
§12757-A. Stocking splake 
The commissioner may not stock or issue a permit to stock splake in a water that 
drains into or out of wild brook trout waters that are listed in the department rules.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 13 in L.D.) by inserting after 
the following: "stocking" the following: 'and make that list available to the public no later 
than December 1, 2007' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from 
stocking splake or issuing a permit to stock splake in waters that run into or out of wild 
brook trout waters. The amendment provides that the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife must have the list of waters suitable for splake stocking available to the 
public no later than December 1,2007. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05115107 ;J!;vac:.. 
LD 1081 
LR 1556(02) 
An Act To Protect Wild Trout from Exotic Species 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
LR1556(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Wild Trout from Exotic Species
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1081
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: KOFFMAN, DAMON, WATSON
Amends: 12 MRSA §12757-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1081 
H.P.799 
House of Representatives, March 6, 2007 
An Act To Protect Wild Trout from Exotic Species 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
Representative: WATSON of Bath. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Jrl~1J7.~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12757-A is enacted to read: 
§12757-A. Stocking splake 
1. Prohibition. A person may not stock splake in any waters that drain into or out of 
wild trout waters that are listed in the department rules. 
2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. 
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
B. 
A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
Sec. 2. Splake stocking. The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall 
prepare a list of waters suitable for splake stocking. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits the stocking of splake in any waters that drain into or out of wild 
trout waters. The bill also directs the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to 
prepare a list of waters that are suitable for splake stocking.
An Act To Clarify the Use of Insurance Scores
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1083
Committee Amendment CA_A_H72 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 801, L.D. 1083, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Use of Insurance Scores" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5-A in the last line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "which become effective upon" and inserting the following: 
'on the anniversary date or the effective date of the' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. 
This amendment clarifies that any adjustments in premium after an insurer 
reunderwrites and rerates an insured's policy become effective on the anniversary date or 
the renewal date of the policy. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify the Use of Insurance Scores
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1083
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CANAVAN, SNOWE-MELLO, CROCKEIT, VALENTINO, MARRACHE
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2169-B

Legislative Document 
No. 1083 
H.P.801 
House of Representatives, March 6, 2007 
An Act To Clarify the Use of Insurance Scores 
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint 
Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative CANAVAN of Waterville. 
Cosponsored by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and 
Representatives: CROCKEIT of Augusta, VALENTINO of Saco, Senator: MARRACHE of 
Kennebec. 
Printed on ret:ycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2169-B, sub-§5-A is enacted to read: 
5-A. Rescoring. An insurer that uses insurance scores to underwrite or rate risks, 
upon request of the insured but no more often than once every 12 months, shall obtain an 
updated credit report and recalculate the insurance score and shall reunderwrite and rerate 
the consumer within 30 days of receiving the request. After reunderwriting or rerating 
the insured, the insurer shall make any adjustments necessary, consistent with its 
underwriting and rating guidelines, which become effective upon renewal of the policy. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires an insurer that uses consumer reports in insurance underwriting to 
obtain an updated credit report, recalculate the insured's insurance score and reunderwrite 
and rerate the insured. An insurer must take these steps within 30 days of receiving the 
insured's request but need not do so more often than once in any 12-month period. 
Changes in premium do not become effective until the current policy's renewal.
An Act To Provide Adult Adoptees Access to Their ffriginal Birth Certificates
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1084
Senate Amendment SA_B_S341 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" R " to H.P. 802, L.D. 1084, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Adult Adoptees Access to Their ffriginal Birth Certificates" 
Amend the bill in section 4 in §2768 in the first paragraph in the 2nd line (page 1, 
line 35 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"obtain" and inserting the following: 
'reguest' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in §2768 in subsection 3 in the 3rd line (page 2, line 5 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "subsection 4" the following: 'and if a reguest for 
nondisclosure under subsection 6 has not been filed' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in §2768 by inserting after subsection 5 the foIlowing: 
'6. Request for nondisclosure. A birth parent may prevent release of identifying 
information about that birth parent, including release of the original birth certificate, by 
filing a reguest for nondisclosure with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. The birth 
parent may withdraw the request for nondisclosure at any time.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment aIlows a birth parent to file a request for nondisclosure of 
identifying information about that birth parent, including release of the original birth 
certificate. This amendment is similar to current law in Vermont. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
/.::J 
(See atta~hid) 
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SPONSORED BY: ~r{1~~ 
(Senator HOBBINS) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/19/07 
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LD 1084 
LR 1642(05) 
An Act To Provide Adult Adoptees Access to Their Original Birth Certificates 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "8 " 
Sponsor: Sen. Hobbins of York 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
LRI642(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Provide Adult Adoptees Access to Their Original Birth Certificates
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1084
Committee Amendment CA_A_H601 (House)
Committee: Judiciary

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 802, L.D. 1084, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Adult Adoptees Access to Their Original Birth Certificates" 
Amend the bill in section 5 in §2769 in subsection 3 in paragraph C in the first line 
(page 3, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "I would prefer not to be contacted." 
and inserting the following: 'Do not contact me.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the .f 
•. Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
This amendment revises one of the choices tnat a birth parent can indicate on the 
contact preference form to "Do not contact me." 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/13/07 hac:. 
LD 1084 
LR 1642(02) 
An Act To Provide Adult Adoptees Access to Their Original Birth Certificates 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
The Department of Health and Human Serviceswotild incur additional costs in implementing this bill for the January 
1, 2009 effective date. The bill authorizes the department to increase fees that would help offset these additional costs. 
The exact amount of the additional costs will depend on the department's implementation plan and the additional fees 
will depend on the participation in the program based on that implementation plan. The net impact cannot be 
detennined at this time. 
LR1642(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Adult Adoptees Access to Their Original Birth Certificates
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1084
Senate Amendment SA_C_S344 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" C " to H.P. 802, L.D. 1084, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Adult Adoptees Access to Their Original Birth Certificates" 
Amend the bill in section 4 in §2768 by inserting at the end the following: 
II 
'This section applies to original birth certificates of adopted persons whose adoptions 
are finalized on or after January 1, 2009.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the bill's provision that permits adoptees to have access to 
their birth certificates apply to original birth certificates of persons whose adoptions are 
finalized on or after January 1,2009. 
"-
SPONSORED BY: d~IVW ~ 
(Senator MITCHELL 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
FISCAL :\01'E REQLlRED 
(See attac~ed) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/19107 
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LD 1084 
LR 1642(07) 
An Act To Provide Adult Adoptees Access to Their Original Birth Certificates 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" C " 
Sponsor: Sen. Mitchell of Kennebec 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
This amendment would reduce the current biennium Other Special Revenue Funds costs and fee revenue resuliing 
from the bill by an undetermined amount. 
LR I 642(07) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Adult Adoptees Access to Their Original Birth Certificates
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1084
Senate Amendment SA_A_S340 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 802, L.D. 1084, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Adult Adoptees Access to Their Original Birth Certificates" 
Amend the bill in section 4 in §2768 in subsection 1 in the first line (page 1, line 38 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "li" and inserting the following: 'll' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the minimum age at which an adopted person may obtain a 
copy of that person's birth certificate from 18 to 21. 
SPONSORED BY: ~1 &. ~d­
(Senator BENOIT) 
COUNTY: Sagadahoc 
FISCAL \UTr.. Ht.<lLlRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06118/07 .::tvac:.. 
LD 1084 
LR 1642(03) 
An Act To Provide Adult Adoptees Access to Their Original Birth Certificates 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "A " 
Sponsor: Sen. Benoit of Sagadahoc 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
LR1642(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify Worker Payment for Clothing and Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1086
Committee Amendment CA_A_H371 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 804, L.D. 1086, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify Worker Payment for Clothing and Equipment" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the first paragraph by striking out all of the last 3 
underlined sentences (page 1, lines 8 to 15 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 'The cost 
of uniforms and of their laundering, if the nature of the business requires the employee to 
wear a uniform, the cost of any construction by and for the employer, the cost of tools of 
the trade and' other materials and services incidental to carrying on the employer's 
business and other costs of furnishing facilities primarily for the benefit or convenience 
of the employer may not be considered a "debt." , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the provisions of the bill and incorporates the provisions of 
federal law in Maine statutory determinations as to what, in the context of employee 
compensation required to be returned to the employer for the payment of a debt owed to 
the employer, is considered to be primarily for the benefit or convenience of the employer 
and may not be considered a "debt." 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify Worker Payment for Clothing and Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1086
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: SMITH, SCHNEIDER, BLANCHETTE, GROSE, MIRAMANT, RINES, VALENTINO, BRYANT, DOW, NUTTING
Amends: 26 MRSA §629

Legislative Document 
No. 1086 
H.P.804 
House of Representatives, March 6, 2007 
An Act To Clarify Worker Payment for Clothing and Equipment 
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SMITH of Monmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, GROSE of Woolwich, MIRAMANT of Camden, 
RINES of Wiscasset, VALENTINO of Saco, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, DOW of Lincoln, 
NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
Prinled on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §629, 2nd ~, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 285, is amended to 
read: 
For purposes of this subchapter, the word "debt" means a benefit to the employee. 
:Debe does not include items incurred by the employee in the course of the employee's 
work or dealing with the customers on his the employer's behalf, such as cash shortages, 
inventory shortages, dishonored checks, dishonored credit cards, damages to the 
employer's property in any form or any merchandise purchased by a customer. Uniforms, 
personal protective equipment or other tools of the trade that are considered to be 
primarily for the benefit or convenience of the employer may not be considered a "debt." 
For purposes of this paragraph, "uniforms" includes shirts or other items of clothing 
bearing the company name or logo. The employer may not mandate that an employee 
pay for the cleaning and maintenance of a uniform, but may have a written agreement 
whereby the employee chooses to have a payroll deduction for the cost of cleaning and 
maintenance. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that an employer may not charge an employee for uniforms, 
personal protective equipment or other tools of the trade that are considered to be 
primarily for the benefit or convenience of the employer.
An Act To Create the Maine Natural Resource and Environment . Efficiency Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1089
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: MacDONAlD

Legislative Document 
No. 1089 
H.P.807 
House of Representatives, March 6, 2007 
An Act To Create the Maine Natural Resource and Environment 
. Efficiency Commission 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative MacDONAlD of Boothbay. (BY REQUEST) 
Printed on ra:ycled paper 
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 create the Maine Natural Resource and Environment Efficiency 
Commission, referred to in this concept draft as "the commission," to methodically 
review the structure and operations of all state natural resources and environmental 
agencies and propose specific reforms to eliminate duplication and inefficiency. The 
specific elements of the commission are as follows. 
1. 
The commission consists of 12 bipartisan members appointed jointly by the 
Governor and the leaders of the parties of each House of the Legislature with the largest 
number of members in each House and the second-largest number of members in each 
House. The members must be from the general public, be respected and known for their 
independent-mindedness and have expertise in natural resources, environmental policy, 
planning, administration, economics and engineering. 
2. The goal of the commission is to ensure coordinated and unified natural resources 
conservation and environmental protection policies to support sustainable prosperity and 
quality locations in the State. 
3. The commission is empowered to: 
A. Hire top-quality expert staff to conduct and subcontract sophisticated program 
analysis, manage information flows and prepare reports; 
B. Investigate and identify sources of administrative inefficiencies, program overlap 
and inefficiencies in the delivery of services; 
C. Develop a coherent set of reforms to streamline, reconfigure and improve the 
performance of state natural resource and environmental agencies and programs to 
yield about $2,000,000 to $6,000,000 a year in budget savings; and 
D. Develop criteria for evaluating state natural resources and environmental agencies 
with the assistance of the Office of Program Evaluation and Government 
Accountability, including criteria for administrative efficiency, program quality and 
effectiveness, potential overlap within and between state natural resource and 
environmental agencies and other state or local agencies or programs and overall 
cost-benefit concerns. 
4. The commission would receive an appropriation of $425,000 with which to hire 
staff and carry out its purposes. 
5. 
Savings from the implementation of commission recommendations must be 
apportioned, with 75% going to reduce property taxes and 25% going to the acquisition 
of lands for the protection and preservation of biological diversity and rare, unique or 
endangered species.
An Act To Exempt from the Excise Tax Fuel Used in Certain Farm Trucks
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1092
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PIOTTI, PRA'IT
Amends: 36 MRSA §2903

Legislative Document 
No. 1092 
H.P.81O 
House of Representatives, March 6, 2007 
An Act To Exempt from the Excise Tax Fuel Used in Certain Farm 
Trucks 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PIOTTI of Unity. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRA Y of Palmyra, PRA'IT of Eddington. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §2903, sub-§4, ~, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 738, §4, is 
amended to read: 
E. 
Brought into this State in the fuel tanks of an aircraft; eF 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §2903, sub-§4, V, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 738, §4, is 
amended to read: 
F. 
On which the collection of the tax imposed by this section is precluded by 
federal law or regulation.,..;.Jrr 
Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §2903, sub-§4, ~G is enacted to read: 
G. Bought and used during the harvest season by any person for use in a farm truck 
with a gross weight of more than 25,000 pounds registered pursuant to Title 29-A, 
section 505. 
Sec. 4. Effective date. This Act takes effect October 1,2007. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from the motor fuel tax internal combustion motor fuel purchased 
and used during the harvest season in farm trucks weighing more than 25,000 pounds.
An Act To Exempt Fuels Used in Farm Tractors from the Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1093
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PIOTTI, PRA IT
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 1093 
H.P.811 
House of Representatives, March 6, 2007 
An Act To Exempt Fuels Used in Farm Tractors from the Sales Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PIOTTI of Unity. 
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1J7.71!dC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRA Y of Palmyra, PRA IT of Eddington. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§7-B, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. GGG, §2, 
is amended to read: 
7-B. Products used in commercial agricultural crop production. Sales of fuels 
used in farm tractors, seed, fertilizers, defoliants and pesticides, including, but not limited 
to, rodenticides, insecticides, fungicides and weed killers, for use in the commercial 
production of an agricultural crop. 
Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect October 1,2007. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds fuels used in farm tractors to the current sales tax exemption for 
products used in commercial agricultural crop production.
An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Water Used in Agricultural Production
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1094
Committee Amendment CA_A_H654 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,~ " to H.P. 812, L.D. 1094, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt from the Sales Tax Water Used in Agricultural Production" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRS A §1760, sub-§7-D is enacted to read: 
7-D. Water used in commercial agricultural crop production. Sales of water for 
use in the commercial production of an agricultural crop. 
This subsection is repealed August 1, 2011. 
Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect August 1,2008.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the effective date of the bill to August I, 2008 and provides 
for the repeal of the exemption after 3 years. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 12111/07 ;;J!??ac. 
LD 1094 
LR 1515(02) 
An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Water Used in Agricultural Production 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$86,093 
($86,093) 
($4,627) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$94,065 
($94,065) 
($5, I 60) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$98,768 
($98,768) 
($5,4 18) 
Exempting water used in agricultural production from the sales tax will reduce General Fund revenue by an estimated 
$86,093 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LRI515(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt Fuels Used in Farm Tractors from the Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1093
Committee Amendment CA_A_H454 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 811, L.D. 1093, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Fuels Used in Farm Tractors from the Sales Tax" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Exempt Dyed Fuel from the Sales Tax' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRS A §1760, sub-§7-B, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. GGG, §2, 
is amended to read: 
7-B. Products used in commercial agricultural crop production. Sales of dyed 
fuel, seed, fertilizers, defoliants and pesticides, including, but not limited to, rodenticides, 
insecticides, fungicides and weed killers, for use in the commercial production of an 
agricultural crop.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the proposed sales tax exemption for fuels used in farm 
tractors with a sales tax exemption for dyed fuel. 
¥ISCAL ~on: HE(,!lIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 05122/07 
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LD 1093 
LR 1517(02) 
An Act To Exempt Fuels Used in Farm Tractors from the Sales Tax 
Fiscal Note for BiD as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007·08 
$136,156 
2008·09 
$185,174 
Projections 
2009·10 
$188,877 
Projections 
2010·11 
$192,654 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($136,156) 
($7,469) 
($185,174) 
($10,157) 
($188,877) 
($10,360) 
($192,654) 
($10,568) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Extending a sales tax exemption for dyed fuel will reduce General Fund revenue by an estimated $136,156 in fiscal 
year 2007-08 and $185,174 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LRl5l7(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Water Used in Agricultural Production
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1094
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PIOTTI, PRATT
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 1094 
H.P.812 
House of Representatives, March 6, 2007 
An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Water Used in Agricultural 
Production 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PIOTTI of Unity. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRA Y of Palmyra, PRATT of Eddington. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§7-B, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. GGG, §2, 
is amended to read: 
7-B. Products used in commercial agricultural crop production. Sales of water, 
seed, fertilizers, defoliants and pesticides, including, but not limited to, rodenticides, 
insecticides, fungicides and weed killers, for use in the commercial production of an 
agricultural crop. 
Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect October 1, 2007. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds water to the current sales tax exemption for products used in 
commercial agricultural crop production.
An Act To Encourage Wind Energy Development
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1099
Committee Amendment CA_A_S313 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 351, L.D. 1099, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage Wind Energy Development" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5219-AA, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 646, §7, is 
amended to read: 
4. Repeal. This section is repealed December 31, ~ 
2009. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment extends the community wind 
power generator tax credit in current law. 
Specifically, the amendment changes the 
repeal date for this tax credit from December 3 1, 2007 to December 31, 2009. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 06/13/07 frac:.. 
LD 1099 
LR 1454(02) 
An Act To Encourage Wind Energy Development 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ " 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
2008-09 
$23,725 
Projections 
2009-10 
$47,400 
Projections 
2010-11 
$47,400 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($23,725) 
($1,275) 
($47,400) 
($2,600) 
($47,400) 
($2,600) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The General Fund revenue loss associated with the community wind power generator tax credit is estimated to be 
$23,725 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR1454(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Relating to Safe and Effective Use of Casco Bay Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1097
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BLISS, BROMLEY, DILL, KAENRATH, BARTLETT
Amends: 23 MRSA §403

Legislative Document 
No. 1097 
H.P.815 
House of Representatives, March 6, 2007 
An Act Relating to Safe and Effective Use of Casco Bay Bridge 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BLISS of South Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENTM. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: DILL of Cape Elizabeth. EBERLE of South Portland, KAENRATH of South 
Portland, McDONOUGH of Scarborough. PENDLETON of Scarborough, Senator: 
BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §403 is enacted to read: 
§403. Casco Bay Bridge; time-of-day restrictions on raising 
The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules placing time-of-day restrictions 
on the raising of the drawbridge, known as the Casco Bay Bridge, that carries Route 77 
over the Fore River and connects the cities of Portland and South Portland. 
The 
Department of Transportation shall take into consideration morning and evening 
workweek commuting hours when adopting the rules. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to adopt rules placing time-of-day 
restrictions on the raising of the Casco Bay Bridge, a drawbridge that carries Route 77 
over the Fore River, connecting the cities of Portland and South Portland. 
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An Act To Promote Electricity Transmission Independence
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1098
Committee Amendment CA_A_H151 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 816, L.D. 1098, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote Electricity Transmission Independence" 
Amend the bill in section I in §3204-A in subsection 1 by striking out all of 
paragraphs A, Band C (page 1, lines 9 to II in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'A. Will lower the costs of electricity to consumers in the State; and 
B. Will not have a negative impact on the operation of the transmission system.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3204-A in subsection 3 in the first line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"approval" and inserting the following: 
"approval." 
Amend the bill in section I in §3204-A in subsection 3 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 20 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "federal authority" the following: 'without 
seeking approval for the transmission line from the commission pursuant to section 3132 
or' 
SUMMARY 
This is the minority report of the committee. The amendment makes 2 changes to the 
bill. First, it removes a direct reference to the public interest under the specific criteria 
that would allow the Public Utilities Commission to order a divestiture, relying instead on 
the requirement in current law that the commission considers the public interest in all of 
its actions. Second, it authorizes the commission to investigate and subsequently order a 
divestiture if a utility began construction of a transmission line without first seeking 
approval from the commission, not only after the utility was denied a certificate of public 
convenience and necessity. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/20107 Mac;. 
LD 1098 
LR 1473(02) 
An Act To Promote Electricity Transmission Independence 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
The additional costs associated with this legislation can be absorbed by the Public Utilities Commission utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Support Continued Viability of Affordable Housing II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1100
Committee Amendment CA_A_S289 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 352, L.D. 1100, Bill, "An Act To 
Support Continued Viability of Affordable Housing" 
II 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Revenue Services To Provide Guidance 
Regarding the Valuation of Certain Affordable Housing Property' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Affordable housing valuation. Resolved: That the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services, referred to in this 
resolve as "the bureau," shall review the factors that should be considered by the 
municipal assessors when determining just value of property that qualifies for the low-
income rental housing tax credit under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 
Section 42. The bureau shall prepare guidance to be provided to municipal assessors that 
indicates that the income approach should be considered unless a different approach 
results in a more accurate determination of just value. The bureau may also provide 
further guidance on related issues, such as restricted rents, property use restrictions and 
other factors required in affordable housing for low-income persons pursuant to federal 
laws.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve directing the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services to prepare guidance 
for local assessors regarding appropriate methods of valuing property eligible for federal 
affordable housing credits. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/04/07 Mac:. 
LD 1100 
LR 1442(02) 
An Act To Support Continued Viability of Affordable Housing 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '';1 " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs to provide guidance to municipal assessors can be absorbed by Maine Revenue Services utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1442(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish a Complimentary Moose Permit Drawing for 100% Disabled Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1101
Committee Amendment CA_A_S82 (Senate)

Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 353, L.D. 1101, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a Complimentary Moose Permit Drawing for 100% Disabled Veterans" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report and incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04118/07 
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LD 1101 
LR 1275(02) 
An Act To Establish a Complimentary Moose Permit Drawing for 100% Disabled Veterans 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A " 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$3,612 
($3,612) 
2008-09 
$3,612 
($3,612) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$3,612 
($3,612) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$3,612 
($3,612) 
Beginning in fiscal year 2007-08, the establishment of a special complimentary moose permit drawing for certain 
veterans will result in an estimated annual loss of $3,612 in General Fund revenue collected by the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. 
LR1275(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Support Continued Viability of Affordable Housing
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1100
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SCHNEIDER, LANSLEY, BARTLETT, BRANNIGAN, MARTIN, NASS, PERRY, AUSTIN, CLARK, PILON
Amends: 36 MRSA §652-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1100 
S.P.352 
March 6, 2007 
An Act To Support Continued Viability of Affordable Housing 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative LANSLEY of Sabattus and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BRANNIGAN of Cumberland, MARTIN of 
Aroostook, NASS of York, PERRY of Penobscot, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CLARK 
of Millinocket, PILON of Saco. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §652-A is enacted to read: 
§652-A. Affordable rental housing facilities 
1. Certification. An owner of a low-income rental housing facility who desires to 
secure exemption under this section shall make written application and file written proof 
of entitlement for exemption with the assessors of the municipality in which the property 
is located on or before the first day of April in the year in which the exemption is first 
requested. In the application, the owner shall certify that the property qualifies for the 
low-income rental housing tax credit under Section 42 of the Code. 
A copy of the 
recorded extended low-income housing commitment agreement, other low-income rental 
housing use restriction covenant required by Section 42 of the Code or other low-income 
rental housing use restriction required by the Maine State Housing Authority is sufficient 
proof of entitlement. Upon receiving the application with the required certification and 
proof of entitlement, the assessors shall grant the exemption. The exemption continues in 
effect until the property no longer qualifies for the low-income rental housing tax credit 
under Section 42 of the Code. 
2. 
Exemption. 
All low-income rental housing facilities, including a facility 
functionally related and subordinate to a low-income rental housing facility, that qualify 
for the low-income rental housing tax credit under Section 42 of the Code are exempt 
from taxation. The exemption allowed under this subsection is limited to that part of the 
just value that is in any way, directly or indirectly, attributable to or based on the low-
income rental housing tax credit under Section 42 of the Code. For purposes of this 
section, references to Section 42 of the Code include any successor provisions to Section 
of the Code. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that low-income housing facilities that qualify for the low-income 
housing tax credit under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Section 42 are 
exempt from taxation in this State to the extent ofthe just value attributable in any way to 
or based in any way on the value exempted under the low-income housing tax credit. 
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An Act To Lower Mandatory Group Participation Rates to 60%
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1102
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, COURTNEY, ROSEN, SNOWE-MELLO, CROSTHWAITE, FLETCHER, TARDY, WOODBURY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2850-B

Legislative Document 
No. 1102 
S.P.354 
March 6, 2007 
An Act To Lower Mandatory Group Participation Rates to 60% 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: COURTNEY of York, ROSEN of Hancock, SNOWE-MELLO of 
Androscoggin, Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, FLETCHER of Winslow, 
TARDY of Newport, WOODBURY of Yarmouth. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2850-B, sub-§3, ~, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 445, §30 
and affected by §32, is amended to read: 
D. 
In the large or small group market, for noncompliance with the carrier's 
minimum participation requirements that may not exceed ~ 
60%; 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, for purposes of guaranteed renewal, health insurance carriers are 
permitted to impose minimum participation requirements that may not exceed 75%. This 
bill reduces the minimum participation requirement to 60%. 
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An Act To Ensure Funding for Higher Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1103
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: SCHNEIDER, NORTON, MILLS, CAIN, EDGECOMB, HARLOW, PINGREE, STRANG BURGESS, SUTHERLAND
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10910, 20-A MRSA §12723

Legislative Document 
No. 1103 
S.P.355 
March 6, 2007 
An Act To Ensure Funding for Higher Education 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative NORTON of Bangor and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: MILLS of Somerset, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, EDGECOMB of Caribou, 
HARLOW of Portland, McFADDEN of Dennysville, PINGREE of North Haven, STRANG 
BURGESS of Cumberland, SUTHERLAND of Chapman. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §10910 is enacted to read: 
§10910. Funding 
No later than fiscal year 2014-15 and in every fiscal year thereafter, the percentage of 
funding for the university that is provided from General Fund appropriations must be at 
least 55%. Beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 and in each fiscal year until fiscal year 2014-
15, the percentage of funding for the university that is provided from General Fund 
appropriations must increase toward the 55% level required in fiscal year 2014-15. 
Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §12723 is enacted to read: 
§12723. Funding 
No later than fiscal year 2014-15 and in every fiscal year thereafter, the percentage of 
funding for the system that is provided from General Fund appropriations must be at least 
55%. Beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 and in each fiscal year until fiscal year 2014-15, 
the· percentage of· funding for the system that is provided from General Fund 
appropriations must increase toward the 55% level required in fiscal year 2014-15. 
Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Educational and General Activities 
Initiative: Provides additional funding for a 5% total increase in funding in each year of 
the biennium. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$3,154,821 
$7,771,133 
$3,154,821 
$7,771,133 
This bill provides additional funding for the University of Maine System to provide a 
5% total increase in funding in each year of the biennium. It also provides that no later 
than fiscal year 2014-15 the percentage of funding for the University of Maine System 
and the Maine Community College System that is provided from General Fund 
appropriations must be at least 55%. 
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An Act To Establish a Complimentary Moose Permit Drawing for 100% Disabled Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1101
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, COURTNEY, HOBBINS, ROSEN, CROSTHWAITE, FLETCHER
Amends: 12 MRSA §10853

Legislative Document 
No. 1101 
S.P.353 
March 6, 2007 
An Act To Establish a Complimentary Moose Permit Drawing for 
100% Disabled Veterans 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: COURTNEY of York, HOBBINS of York, ROSEN of Hancock, 
Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, FLETCHER of Winslow. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10853, sub-§14 is enacted to read: 
14. Resident disabled veteran moose permit. The commissioner shall establish a 
special complimentary moose hunting permit drawing for resident disabled veterans. The 
commissioner shall enter an applicant's name in the drawing if the commissioner 
determines the applicant is a resident disabled veteran and is not otherwise ineligible to 
hold a moose hunting permit. For the purposes of this subsection, "resident disabled 
veteran" means a person who: 
A. Is a resident as defined in section 10001, subsection 53; 
B. Is a veteran as defined in Title 37-B, section 505, subsection 2, paragraph A, 
subparagraph (3); and 
C. Has a service-connected disability evaluated at 100% as a result of honorable 
military service and who has served in a combat zone during any armed conflict in 
which participants were exposed to war-risk hazards as defined in 42 United States 
Code, Section 1711 (b). 
Each application must be accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the applicant meets 
the requirements of this subsection. A person issued a complimentary moose hunting 
permit under this subsection is subject to all applicable laws and rules adopted pursuant to 
this Part. 
The commissioner shall determine the number of moose hunting permits issued under this 
subsection but the number issued may not exceed 2% of the total moose hunting permits 
issued annually pursuant to section 11551. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes a special complimentary moose permit drawing for resident 
veterans who are 100% disabled and served in a combat zone. 
It authorizes the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to determine the number of permits to be 
allotted for the special drawing but limits the number to no more than 2% of the total 
number of permits issued annually during the regular moose permit drawing. 
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An Act To Recapitalize the Municipal Investment Trust Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1106
Committee Amendment CA_A_S95 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 358, L.D. 1106, Bill, "An Act To 
Recapitalize the Municipal Investment Trust Fund" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Transfers 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/04/07 frac 
LD 1106 
LR 1578(02) 
An Act To Recapitalize the Municipal Investment Trust Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A " 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
$5,000,000 
$0 
$0 
($5,000,000) 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
This legislation requires the State Controller to transfer $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 from the General Fund to 
the Maine Municipal Bond Bank to capitalize the Municipal Investment Trust Fund. 
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An Act To Recapitalize the Municipal Investment Trust Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1106
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: HOBBINS, MARRACHE, MITCHELL, BEAUDETIE, BEAUDOIN, CROCKETI, PILON

Legislative Document 
No. 1106 
S.P.358 
March 6, 2007 
An Act To Recapitalize the Municipal Investment Trust Fund 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: MARRACHE of Kennebec, MITCHELL of Kennebec, 
Representatives: BEAUDETIE of Biddeford, BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, CROCKETI of 
Augusta, PILON of Saco, V ALENTINO of Saco. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Transfer to Municipal Investment Trust Fund. Notwithstanding any 
other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer $5,000,000 from the 
undedicated revenue of the General Fund to the Maine Municipal Bond Bank to 
capitalize the Municipal Investment Trust Fund no later than June 30, 2008. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the State Controller to transfer $5,000,000 from the undedicated 
revenue of the General Fund to the Maine Municipal Bond Bank to capitalize the 
Municipal Investment Trust Fund no later than June 30, 2008.