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An Act To Govern Publicly Funded Advertising during Campaigns
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1779
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S302 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT 'A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 630, 
L.D. 1779, Bill, "An Act To Govern Publicly Funded Advertising during Campaigns" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in subsection 6 in the 4th line from the end (page 
1, line 19 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "subject to" the following: 
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warning or notice of noncompliance upon the first violation and is subject to' 
Amend the amendment in section I in subsection 6 in the 3rd line from the end (page 
1, line 20 in amendment) by striking out the following: 
"of the advertisement" and 
inserting the following: 'of an advertisement thereafter' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides for a warning or notice of noncompliance for a first 
violation. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COUNTY: Kennebec 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06112/07 
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LD 1779 
LR 1598(04) 
An Act To Govern Publicly Funded Advertising during Campaigns 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A 
If to Committee Amendment If A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Marrache of Kennebec 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Maine Clean Election Fund 
LR1598(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Govern Publicly Funded Advertising during Campaigns
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1779
Committee Amendment CA_A_S246 (Senate)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1014

Majority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 630, L.D. 1779, Bill, "An Act To 
Govern Publicly Funded Advertising during Campaigns" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1014, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Publicly funded advertisements. A candidate may not appear in any broadcast 
or newspaper advertisement that is paid for, in any amount, by a direct appropriation of 
state funds from the General Fund, the Highway Fund, a dedicated account or Other 
Special Revenue Funds. This prohibition applies from the time a person files a petition to 
become a candidate or is named a replacement candidate until the time of the election. A 
candidate who violates this subsection is subject to the penalties prescribed in subsection 
for each broadcast or printing of the advertisement. This subsection does not apply to 
campaign advertisements paid for by disbursements from the Maine Clean Election 
Fund.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
The amendment prohibits a candidate from 
appearing in radio, television or newspaper advertisements broadcast or published from 
the time that candidate becomes a candidate up to the election that are paid for, in any 
amount, by a direct appropriation of state funds. This prohibition does not apply to 
campaign advertisements paid for by disbursements from the Maine Clean Election Fund. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Convene a Working Group To Review Statutory Language and Propose Standards To Ensure the Use of Respectful Language
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1780
Committee Amendment CA_A_H275 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1238, L.D. 1780, "Resolve, To 
Convene a Working Group To Review Statutory Language and Propose Standards To 
Ensure the Use of Respectful Language" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05116107 frae 
LD 1780 
LR 2273(02) 
Resolve, To Convene a Working Group To Review Statutory Language and Propose Standards To 
Ensure the Use of Respectful Language 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs to the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted 
resources. 
LR2273(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Govern Publicly Funded Advertising during Campaigns
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1779
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: RA YE, BLANCHETTE, MARRACHE, NUTTING, PLOWMAN, WESTON, HINCK, HOLMAN, NASS, PINGREE

Legislative Document 
No. 1779 
S.P.630 
March 28, 2007 
An Act To Govern Publicly Funded Advertising during Campaigns 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor and Senators: MARRACHE of 
Kennebec, NUTTING of Androscoggin, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, WESTON of Waldo, 
Representatives: HINCK of Portland, HOLMAN of Fayette, NASS of Acton, PINGREE of 
North Haven. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRS A §1014, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Publicly funded advertising. A candidate may not appear in any television, radio 
or newspaper advertisement that is paid for by public funds, other than with 
disbursements from the Maine Clean Election Fund, during the 6 months preceding a 
primary or general election in which the candidate is running. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits any candidate for public office from appearing in any television, 
radio or newspaper advertisement that is paid for by public funds, other than with 
disbursements from the Maine Clean Election Fund, during the 6 months preceding a 
primary or general election in which he or she is a candidate. 
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An Act To Prevent Duplication in Certification of Medical Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1781
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MILLS
Amends: 22 MRSA §1816

Legislative Document 
No. 1781 
H.P.1243 
House of Representatives, March 29, 2007 
An Act To Prevent Duplication in Certification of Medical Facilities 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MILLS of Farmington . 
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Mll..LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1816, as amended by PL 1997, c. 488, §2, is further amended 
by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
A licensee under this chapter is exempt from department inspection requirements 
under this chapter if the licensee is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services for participation in the federal Medicare program and holds full accreditation 
status by a health care facility accrediting organization recognized by the Centers for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services. If a licensee is certified to participate in the federal 
Medicare program and not accredited by a health care facility accrediting organization 
recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the department shall 
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inspect the licensee every 3 years for compliance with the Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services' conditions of participation. The provisions of this paragraph do not 
exempt a licensee from an inspection by the department in response to a complaint or 
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suspected violation of this chapter or of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' 
conditions of participation or an inspection by another state agency or municipality for 
building code, fire code, life safety code or other purposes unrelated to health care facility 
licensing or accreditation. For purposes of this paragraph, "Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services" means the United States Department of Health and Human Services, 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts a health care facility from Department of Health and Human 
Services inspection requirements if the health care facility is certified to participate in the 
federal Medicare program and accredited by a recognized health care accrediting agency. 
If the health care facility is certified for participation in the Medicare program but not 
accredited, then the facility must be inspected by the department every 3 years. This bill 
does not exempt health care facilities from Department of Health and Human Services 
inspection in response to complaints or suspected violations or by other agencies or 
municipalities for purposes unrelated to health care facility licensing. 
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An Act To Prevent Duplication in Certification of Medical Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1781
Committee Amendment CA_A_H401 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 1243, L.D. 1781, Bill, "An Act To 
Prevent Duplication in Certification of Medical Facilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Prevent Duplication in Certification of Hospitals' 
Amend the bill in section I in the first paragraph in the first line (page I, line 4 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"licensee" and inserting the following: 'hospital 
licensed' 
Amend the bill in section I in the first paragraph in the 2nd line (page I, line 5 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "licensee" and inserting the following: 'hospital' 
Amend the bill in section I in the first paragraph in the 5th line (page I, line 8 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "licensee" and inserting the following: 'hospital' 
Amend the bill in section I in the first paragraph in the 8th line (page I, line II in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "licensee" and inserting the following: 'hospital' 
Amend the bill in section I in the first paragraph in the 10th line (page I, line 13 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "licensee" and inserting the following: 'hospital' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect July I, 2008.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment narrows the scope of the bill to apply to hospitals only and makes 
the law effective July I, 2008. 
FISCAL :\OTE HEQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/31107 
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LD 1781 
LR 1989(02) 
An Act To Prevent Duplication in Certification of Medical Facilities 
Fiscal Note for BiII as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund 
Potential future biennium savings - Federal Expenditures Fund 
The Department of Health and Human Services may experience future savings from streamlining their hospital 
licensing processes. The amount and timing of these savings cannot be determined at this time. 
LR1989(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, To Clarify the Rules of Reimbursement for Personnel Working in Homes Providing Services to Persons with Brain Injuries
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1782
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CAIN, ROTUNDO, MILLS, PINGREE, ROBINSON, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 1782 
H.P.1244 
House of Representati ves, March 29, 2007 
Resolve, To Clarify the Rules of Reimbursement for Personnel 
Working in Homes Providing Services to Persons with Brain 
Injuries 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CAIN of Orono. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: MILLS of Farmington, PINGREE of North Haven, ROBINSON of Raymond, 
WEBSTER of Freeport. 
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Preamble. Whereas, current rules limit administrators of certain residential care 
facilities to performing only administrative duties; and 
Whereas, certain residential care facilities for people with brain injuries are small 
and serve a unique group of individuals; and 
Whereas, because the size of the staff of such homes is small, the staff must fulfill a 
variety of roles to best manage the health and safety needs of the individuals for whom 
they provide care; and 
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Whereas, in order to ensure that the costs to the MaineCare program are kept low 
and in order to best serve the citizens of the State, this legislation authorizes the 
administrators of such residential care facilities to perform duties other than 
administrative duties; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Certain administrators not limited. Resolved: That, notwithstanding 
any provision of law or rule to the contrary, the administrator of a residential care facility 
is not limited solely to the performance of administrative duties if that residential care 
facility is: 
I. A 6-bed Level III residential care facility licensed by the Department of Health 
and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification and reimbursed through 
MaineCare; 
2. Limited to residents who suffer from brain injury; and 
3. Not affiliated with a larger or parent organization. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides that, with respect to 6~bed Level III residential care facilities 
for residents who suffer from brain injury that are not affiliated with a larger or parent 
organization, administrators are not limited solely to the performance of administrative 
duties. 
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An Act To Require Photographic Identification in Order To Register To Vote
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1783
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: PRESCOTT, BENOIT, AUSTIN, BEAUDOIN, CONNOR, GOULD, MILLER, ROSEN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §112, 21-A MRSA §152

Legislative Document 
No. 1783 
H.P. 1245 
House of Representatives, March 29, 2007 
An Act To Require Photographic Identification in Order To 
Register To Vote 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PRESCOTT of Topsham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BENOIT of Sagadahoc and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, CONNOR of Kennebunk, 
CRA Y of Palmyra, GOULD of South Berwick, MILLER of Somerville, ROSEN of Bucksport, 
Senator: ROSEN of Hancock. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the subject of this legislation is about elections and the next possible 
statewide election could be before the end of the legislative session; 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: 
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Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §112, sub-§l, ~C is enacted to read: 
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C. To prove residence to the registrar, a person must show photographic proof of 
identification. For the purpose of this paragraph, photographic proof of identification 
is limited to an unexpired and otherwise valid driver's license, a state identification 
card issued by any state of the United States or its territories or the District of 
Columbia showing a photograph, a United States passport or a United States military 
identification card. 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRSA §152, sub-§l, ~, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 407, §8, is 
amended to read: 
M. 
A place for the person's current, valid Maine driver's license number, if 
applicable;-~ or, if the applicant has no driver's license number, tHe last 4 digits of tHe 
flersoH's soeial seel:ifity Hl:lffiber, if applicable; or, if tHe applieaRt Has ReitHer Rl:lmber, 
a fllace to pl:lt "RoRe" or "Rot applicable" a place for the registrar to indicate 
photographic identification was presented as described in section I 12, subsection I, 
paragraph C; and 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the voting requirements to add the requirement of having a valid 
photographic identification card in order to register to vote. 
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An Act To Reduce the Spread oflnfectious Disease through Shared Hypodermic Apparatuses
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1786
Committee Amendment CA_A_H486 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If" to H.P. 1248, L.D. 1786, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce the Spread oflnfectious Disease through Shared Hypodermic Apparatuses" 
Amend the bill in Part A by striking out all of section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes section 2 from Part A of the bill, which attempted to clarity 
protections for employees of the needle exchange programs with affirmative defenses, but 
was unnecessary and confusing. The law will stay as it is with regard to employees of 
needle exchange programs without the removed section. 
FISCAL :\OT£ REQURED 
@ee attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/06/07 ;?;?ac.. 
LD 1786 
LR 1513(02) 
An Act To Reduce the Spread of Infectious Disease through Shared Hypodermic Apparatuses 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "iJ" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the Department of Health and Human 
Services in implementing this bilI can be absorbed by the center utilizing existing budget resources. 
LR1513(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Authorize Municipal Property Tax Deferral Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1784
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BRAUTIGAM, STRIMLING, ADAMS, HARLOW, MARLEY

Legislative Document 
No. 1784 
H.P.1246 
House of Representatives, March 29, 2007 
An Act To Authorize Municipal Property Tax Deferral Programs 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, HARLOW of Portland, MARLEY of Portland . 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA c. 907-B is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 907-B 
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM 
§6241. Definitions 
For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the terms 
used in this chapter have the same meaning as in chapter 907. 
§6242. Municipal authority 
The legislative body of a municipality may by ordinance adopt a program to defer 
property tax payments of persons who own homesteads in the municipality. 
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municipality may choose to restrict the program to persons who are at least 62 years of 
age. 
1. Condition of program. A program adopted under this section must: 
A. Require that the claimant owns a homestead in the municipality; 
B. 
Calculate benefits in a way that provides greater benefits proportionally to 
claimants with lower incomes in relation to their property taxes; and 
C. Specify events requiring payment of deferred property taxes and interest. 
2. Relationship to state Circuitbreaker Program and to municipal property tax 
assistance. Benefits received under a program adopted by a municipality under this 
section are in addition to benefits provided under chapters 907 and 907-A. 
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municipality may, but is not required to, provide that: 
A. Benefits under the program are egual to a percentage of the benefits received by 
the claimant under chapters 907 and 907-A; or 
B. The amount of benefits received under the program are equal to the balance of 
property tax payments remaining after benefits are received by the claimant under 
chapters 907 and 907-A. 
3. Repeal of or02:ram. A municipality that has adopted a program under this 
section may repeal it through the same procedure by which the program was adopted. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes municipalities to establish property tax deferral programs. 
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An Act To Limit the Compensation of Officers and Directors of Nonprofit Corporations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1792
Committee Amendment CA_A_S532 (Senate)
Committee: Judiciary
Amends: 13-B MRSA §713-A

Majority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 636, L.D. 1792, Bill, "An Act To Limit 
the Compensation of Officers and Directors of Nonprofit Corporations" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Require Disclosure of the Compensation of Officers and 
Directors of Public Benefit Nonprofit Corporations' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 13-B MRSA §713-A, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Compensation information. A public benefit comoration that receives at least 
25% of its total funding from one or more municipal. county, state or federal sources 
shall provide to the public information about the total compensation paid by the 
corporation to any director or officer of the corporation if the compensation exceeds 
$250,000 in any 12-month period. The corporation shall make the information available 
by posting the information on its publicly accessible website or through other comparable 
means. "Compensation" includes all remuneration and benefits. 
Sec. 2. Notification. The Secretary of State shall include a statement of the 
requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 13-B, section 713-A, subsection 2-A 
relating to public benefit nonprofit corporations on its website and in any written 
communication with public benefit nonprofit corporations organized in this State.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
It requires every public benefit nonprofit 
corporation organized in this State to publicly disclose the compensation of directors and 
officers that receive compensation of at least $250,000 in any 12-month period if the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A .. to S.P. 636, L.D. 1792 
corporation receives at least 25% of its funding from public sources. "Compensation" is 
defined to include all remuneration and benefits. The Secretary of State shall include a 
statement of this requirement relating to public benefit nonprofit corporations on its 
website and in any written communication with public benefit nonprofit corporations 
organized in this State. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Limit the Compensation of Officers and Directors of Non profit Corporations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1792
Committee Amendment CA_B_S533 (Senate)
Committee: Judiciary

Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" t3 " to S.P. 636, L.D. 1792, Bill, "An Act To Limit 
the Compensation of Officers and Directors of Non profit Corporations" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the indented paragraph in the first line (page 1, line 9 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "$250,000" and inserting the following: '$300,000' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 3 in the second line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "$250,000" and inserting the following: '$300,000' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
This amendment increases the maximum salary compensation that may be paid the 
directors and officers of nonprofit corporations from $250,000 as proposed in the bill to 
$300,000. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Authorize Peaks Island, House Island, Pumpkin Knob and Catnip Island To Secede from the City of Portland
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1793
Committee Amendment CA_A_S151 (Senate)

Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 637, L.D. 1793, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize Peaks Island, House Island, Pumpkin Knob and Catnip Island To Secede from 
the City of Portland" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Mandate preamble. This measure requires one or more local units of government 
to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local 
revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures. Pursuant to 
the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 21, 2/3 of all of the members elected to 
each House have determined it necessary to enact this measure.' 
Amend the bill in Part A in section 2 by striking out all of the first paragraph (page 1, 
lines 22 to 27 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. A-2. 
Referendum election. 
This Part takes effect 90 days after 
adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature for the purpose of 
submitting this Part's provisions to the voters of the Peaks Island territory at a special 
referendum election to be held on June 15, 2008. Warrants must be issued for this 
election notifying the qualified voters to vote on the approval or rejection of this Part.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, clarifies that the agreement between 
the Peaks Island territory and the City of Portland is to be submitted to a referendum 
election of the voters of the Peaks Island territory. It also adds a mandate preamble. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05122/07 
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123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE ( 
LD 1793 
LR 1874(02) 
An Act To Authorize Peaks Island, House Island, Pumpkin Knob and Catnip Island To Secede from 
the City of Portland 
State Mandates 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
State Mandate - Exempted 
Potential future impact - local school administrative units 
Required Activity 
Unit Affected 
Costs 
The required negotiations and binding arbitration process established in section B-2 
Municipality 
Insignifi< 
create a state mandate pursuant to the Maine Constitution. The additional costs to 
the City of Portland to hold meetings and negotiate as part of the proposed 
arbitration process should not be significant. Pursuant to the Mandate Preamble, the 
two-thirds vote of all members elected to each House exempts the state from the 
constitutional requirement to fund 90% of the additional local costs. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Although this legislation will not change the total cost ofK-12 public education or the amount needed to fund the 
state's share, it may affect the distribution of state subsidy to local school administrative units beginning in fiscal year 
2009-10. The impact to individual school administrative units can not be detennined at this time. 
LR1874(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Provide Regional Economic Development Assistance To Ensure Prosperity in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1794
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SCHNEIDER, COURTNEY, BEAUDETTE, BEAULIEU, CLEARY, PRESCOTT, SILSBY

Legislative Document 
No. 1794 
S.P.638 
March 29,2007 
Resolve, To Provide Regional Economic Development Assistance To 
Ensure Prosperity in Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senator: COURTNEY of York, Representatives: BEAUDETTE of Biddeford, 
BEAULIEU of Auburn, CLEARY of Houlton, MacDONALD of Boothbay, PRESCOTT of 
Topsham, SILSBY of Augusta. 
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Sec. 1. Community development assistance for municipalities. Resolved: 
That the Department of Economic and Community Development shall establish a 
position in the department dedicated to providing community development assistance, 
including regional economic development assistance, to municipalities in all areas of the 
State. The focus of this position must be on providing assistance to a municipality, upon 
the application of that municipality to the department, in preserving the character, 
integrity and viability of that municipality, with a special emphasis on preserving 
downtown areas. 
SUMMARY 
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This resolve directs the Department of Economic and Community Development to 
establish a position in the department dedicated to providing community development 
assistance, including regional economic development assistance, to municipalities in all 
areas of the State. The focus of this position must be on providing assistance to a 
municipality, upon the application of that municipality to the department, in preserving 
the character, integrity and viability of that municipality, with a special emphasis on 
preserving downtown areas.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Place Signs on Interstate 95 To Identify the Route to the Fort Knox Historic Site and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory Tower (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1795
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ROSEN, SAVAGE, BROWNE, CEBRA, HOGAN, MARLEY, MAZUREK, THERIAULT, THOMAS

Legislative Document 
No. 1795 
S.P.639 
March 29, 2007 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Place Signs 
on Interstate 95 To Identify the Route to the Fort Knox Historic Site 
and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory Tower 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative ROSEN of Bucksport and Senator: SAVAGE of Knox, 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CEBRA of Naples, HOGAN of Old Orchard 
Beach, MARLEY of Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, THERIAULT of Madawaska, 
THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Sec. 1. 
Fort Knox Historic Site. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Transportation shall erect signs on Interstate 95 to identify the route to the Fort Knox 
Historic Site and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory Tower. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to erect signs on Interstate 95 
to identify the route to the Fort Knox Historic Site and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and 
Observatory Tower. 
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An Act To Fund Maine's HealthlnfoNet Program (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1797
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PINGREE, TURNER, CAIN, CAMPBELL, FISCHER, LEWIN, MILLER, PERRY, WALKER, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 1797 
H.P.1251 
House of Representatives, March 29, 2007 
An Act To Fund Maine's HealthlnfoNet Program 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PINGREE of North Haven. 
Cosponsored by Senator TURNER of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CAMPBELL of Newfield, FISCHER of Presque Isle, 
LEWIN of Eliot, MILLER of Somerville, PERRY of Calais, WALKER of Lincolnville, 
WEBSTER of Freeport. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
HeaIthInfoNet Program 
Initiative: Provides funding for the HealthinfoNet program to create a health information 
exchange and facilitate the use of electronic medical records. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$2,000,000 
$2,000,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This bill appropriates $2,000,000 to Maine's HealthlnfoNet program to fund the 
creation of a health information exchange and to facilitate the use of electronic medical 
records. 
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An Act To Fund Pesticide Education in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1798
Committee Amendment CA_A_H324 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1252, L.D. 1798, Bill, "An Act To 
Fund Pesticide Education in the State" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2421 in the indented paragraph in the 2nd and 3rd 
lines (page 1, lines 7 and 8 in L.D., by striking out the following: "revenues received 
pursuant to Title 36, chapter 717-A and" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
UM Cooperative Extension - Pesticide Education NOll 
Initiative: Establishes a base allocation in fiscal year 2007-08 and fiscal year 2008-09 for 
funds received from the Maine Pesticide Education Fund for pest management and 
pesticide education programs. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
2007-08 
$500 
$500 
2008-09 
$500 
$500 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. It removes the proposed collection of a fee 
on consumer containers of pesticides as a funding source and also adds an appropriations 
and allocations section to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
.. to H.P. 1252, L.D. 1798 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
( 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/22/07 ;t;yae 
LD 1798 
LR 2474(02) 
An Act To Fund Pesticide Education in the State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment -/4-" 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Appropriations! Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$500 
$500 
2008-09 
$500 
$500 
Projections 
2009-10 
$500 
$500 
Projections 
2010-11 
$500 
$500 
This bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations 0[$500 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $500 in fiscal year 
2008-09 to the UM Cooperative Extension program within the University of Maine System to establish base 
allocations in the event that funds are received from the Maine Pesticide Education Fund for pest management and 
pesticide education programs. 
The establishment of the Maine Pesticide Education Fund within the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources will result in increased Other Special Revenue Funds expenditures and revenue incurred and collected, 
respectively, by the department. The amounts can not be determined at this time. 
LR2474(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To ClarifY the Definition of Autism and Eligibility for Services from the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1801
Committee Amendment CA_A_H381 (House)
Amends: 34-B MRSA §6002

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 1256, L.D. 1801, Bill, "An Act To 
ClarifY the Definition of Autism and Eligibility for Services from the Department of 
Health and Human Services" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Clarify the Definition of Autism' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 34-B MRSA §6002, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 824, Pt. U, is repealed and 
the following enacted in its place: 
§6002. Autism defined 
1. Generally. Autism refers to a developmental disorder characterized by a lack of 
responsiveness to other people, gross impairment in communicative skills and unusual 
responses to various aspects of the environment, all usually developing within the first 30 
months of age. 
2. Adult with autism. An adult with autism is an adult who: 
A. 
Has received a diagnosis that falls within the category of Pervasive 
Developmental Disorders, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of 
Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association 
and as may be updated by rule adopted by the department in response to updates or 
changes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: and 
B. Has been assessed as having an adaptive behavior score at a level of functional 
impairment as determined by the department.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~,. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P.I256, L.D.ISOI 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment defines autism with respect to 
adults by reference to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and by 
an adaptive behavior score that is at a level of functional impainnent as determined by the 
Department of Health and Human Services. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/24/07 
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123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE ( 
LD 1801 
LR 1063(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Definition of Autism and Eligibility for Services from the Department of Health 
and Human Services 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "11--,, 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs to adopt rules can be absorbed by the Department of Health and Human Services utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
LRI063(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify the Definition of Autism and Eligibility for Services from the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1801
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, ROSEN, FINLEY
Amends: 34-B MRSA §6002, 34-B MRSA §6005

Legislative Document 
No.ISOI 
H.P.1256 
House of Representatives, March 30, 2007 
An Act To Clarify the Definition of Autism and Eligibility for 
Services from the Department of Health and Human Services 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and 
Representative: FINLEY of Skowhegan. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 34-B MRSA §6002, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 824, §U, is amended to 
read: 
§6002. Autism defined 
Autism refers to a developmental drsmder characterized by a lack of responsiveness 
to other people, gross impairment in communicative skills and unusual responses to 
various aspects of the environment, all usually developing within the first 30 months of 
age. For purposes of this chapter, a person with autism is one: 
1. Diagnosis. Whose diagnosis, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 
of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association, 
is: 
A. Autistic Disorder: 
B. Rett's Disorder: 
C. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder: 
D. Asperger's Disorder: or 
E. Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified: and 
2. Assessment. Who has been assessed as having an adaptive behavior score at least 
standard deviations below the mean on an adaptive behavior scale approved for this 
purpose by the department. 
The department shall adopt rules to implement this 
subsection. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
Sec. 2. 34-B MRSA §6005 is enacted to read: 
§6005. Services to adults with autism 
1. Provision of services. The department may provide services to an adult person 
with autism if the person displays substantial functional limitations in 3 or more of the 
following: 
A. Communication; 
B. Self-care; 
C. Self-direction; 
D. Capacity for independent living; and 
E. Learning. 
SUMMARY 
This bill updates the definition of autism by adopting the most recent version of the 
American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental 
Page I - 123LRI063(Ol)-1 
Disorders in which "pervasive developmental disorders" are described as including 5 
separate conditions and by application of a test to assess the applicant's level of adaptive 
functional abilities.
An Act To Preserve Home Care Coordination Services for Long-tenn Care Consumers Served in the Community
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1805
Committee Amendment CA_A_H309 (House)

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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 1260, L.D. 1805, Bill, "An Act To 
Preserve Home Care Coordination Services for Long-tenn Care Consumers Served in the 
Community" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting in its place the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
Long Term Care - Human Services 0420 
Initiative: Appropriates funds on an ongoing basis for home care coordination services for 
consumers of state-funded home-based care programs. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$160,204 
$160,204 
2008-09 
$160,204 
$160,204 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Appropriates and allocates funds on an ongoing basis for home care 
coordination services for consumers of Maine Care home-based care programs. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$415,275 
$415,275 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
$415,275 
$415,275 
I 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A .. to H.P. 1260, L.D. 1805 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$716,265 
$716,265 
2007-08 
$575,479 
$716,265 
$1,291,744 
2008-09 
$716,573 
$716,573 
2008-09 
$575,479 
$716,573 
$1,292,052 
This amendment makes mmor technical corrections to the format of the 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQU1RED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/21107 
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LD 1805 
LR 1778(02) 
An Act To Preserve Home Care Coordination Services for Long-term Care Consumers Served in the 
Community 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$575,479 
$575,479 
$716,265 
2008-09 
$575,479 
$575,479 
$716,573 
Projections 
2009-10 
$575,479 
$575,479 
$716,573 
Projections 
2010-11 
$575,479 
$575,479 
$716,573 
Appropriates and allocates funds on an ongoing basis for home care coordination services for consumers of state-
funded and MaineCare-funded home-based care programs. 
LRl778(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Preserve Home Care Coordination Services for Long-term Care Consumers Served in the Community
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1805
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, WESTON, CRAVEN, FAIRCLOTH, LEWIN, PINGREE, TARDY, BRANNIGAN, MARRACHE, RAYE

Legislative Document 
No. 1805 
H.P.1260 
House of Representatives, March 30, 2007 
An Act To Preserve Home Care Coordination Services for Long-
term Care Consumers Served in the Community 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator WESTON of Waldo and 
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Mll...LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, LEWIN of Eliot, PINGREE 
of North Haven, TARDY of Newport, Senators: BRANNIGAN of Cumberland, MARRACHE 
of Kennebec, RAYE of Washington. 
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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. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Long Term Care - Human Services 0420 
Initiative: Appropriates funds on an ongoing basis for home care coordination services 
for consumers of state-funded home-based care programs. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
2007-08 
$160,204 
$160,204 
2008-09 
$160,204 
$160,204 
Initiative: 
Appropriates and allocates funds on an ongoing basis for home care 
coordination services for consumers of MaineCare home-based care programs. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 
Page I -123LRl778(Ol)-1 
2007-08 
$415,275 
$415,275 
2007-08 
$716,265 
$716,265 
2007-08 
$575,479 
$716,265 
$1,291,744 
2008-09 
$415,275 
$415,275 
2008-09 
$716,573 
$716,573 
2008-09 
$575,479 
$716,573 
$1,292,052 
SUMMARY 
This bill appropriates and allocates funds on an ongoing basis for home care 
coordination services for consumers of state-funded and MaineCare-funded home-based 
care programs.
An Act To Improve Road Safety and Update Bicycling Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1808
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H447 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/l,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 643, 
L.D. 1808, Bill, "An Act To Improve Road Safety and Update Bicycling Laws" 
Amend the amendment on page 2 by striking out all of section 10 (page 2, lines 9 to 
in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the language that provides that operating a bicycle on a 
public way while under the influence is a civil violation subject to a fine of not less than 
$25 and not more than $250. 
SPONSORED BY: -£: . 
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(Representative MI 
S, J.) 
TOWN: Farmington 
FISCAL .'\UTE REQLlRED 
(See attached) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/06/07 Mac 
LD 1808 
LR 1912(04) 
An Act To Improve Road Safety and Update Bicycling Laws 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "ft" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Mills, J. of Farmington 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor savings - Highway Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Removes the violation of operating a bicycle under the influence. 
The reduction of fines may also reduce General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR1912(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve Road Safety and Update Bicycling Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1808
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H448 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" f3" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 643, 
L.D. 1808, Bill, "An Act To Improve Road Safety and Update Bicycling Laws" 
Amend the amendment in section 11 in subsection I-A in the 3rd line (page 2, line 19 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "3 feet" and inserting the following: '2 feet' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 3rd and 4th paragraphs from the end 
before the summary (page 3, lines 14 to 19 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out all of section 14.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces from 3 feet to 2 feet the minimum distance a motorist must 
leave between the motorist's vehicle and a bicycle the motorist is passing. 
This 
amendment also strikes the changes proposed in the bill and Committee Amendment "A" 
to the penalty for failure to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle, which has the effect of 
retaining the provisions in current law, which does not provide for a monetary penalty. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
IA ~ 
(Representative Me 
E) 
TOWN: Newcastle 
FISCAL :\01"1: HEQUlRED 
(See attaChed) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/06/07 Mac:.. 
LD 1808 
LR 1912(05) 
An Act To Improve Road Safety and Update Bicycling Laws 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment" (1:;" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. McKane of Newcastle 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor savings - Highway Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Removes the violation and penalty for failure to wear a helmet while operating a bicycle. 
The reduction of fines may also reduce General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR 1912(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I