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An Act To Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Revenue Services To Convene a Study Group on the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0789
Committee Amendment CA_A_H524 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ft" to H.P. 605, L.D. 789, Bill, 
Decrease the Excise Tax Imposed on Motor Vehicles" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
"An Act To 
'Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Revenue Services To Convene a Study 
Group on the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Study group. Resolved: That the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services shall convene a study group to review 
the motor vehicle excise tax. When choosing members of the study group the bureau 
must invite participation from the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor 
Vehicles, representatives of municipal government and groups representing motor vehicle 
dealers; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Study and recommendations. Resolved: That the study group under 
section 1 shall review the structure and administration of the motor vehicle excise tax, 
including its relationship to the personal property tax, and research taxes on motor 
vehicles imposed in other states. 
The study group shall report its findings and any 
recommendations for improvement to the State's taxation of motor vehicles to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Taxation by January 15, 2008. The committee may submit 
legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature related to the report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve and directs the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services to convene a study 
group on the motor vehicle excise tax and report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Taxation by January 15,2008. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/04/07 
~ae 
LD789 
LR 800(02) 
An Act To Decrease the Excise Tax Imposed on Motor Vehicles 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional costs associated with the working group can be absorbed by Maine Revenue Services utilizing existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0800(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Strengthen Rural Community Investment
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0790
Committee Amendment CA_B_S393 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f:> " to S.P. 239, L.D. 790, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen Rural Community Investment" 
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. 
MAINE RURAL PARTNERS 
Maine Rural Partners N014 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to match federal and private resources to be used to 
support Maine Rural Partners in carrying out its mission of strengthening rural 
community capacity and exploring innovative community investment mechanisms. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$150,000 
$150,000 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It removes the fiscal year 
2007-08 General Fund appropriation from the bill, but maintains the fiscal year 2008-09 
funding level. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 1211 9107 
~ae 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
LD790 
LR 1901(04) 
An Act To Strengthen Rural Community Investment 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" (3" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
2008-09 
$150,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$150,000 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$0 
$150,000 
$150,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2010-11 
$150,000 
$150,000 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 for the Maine Rural Partners to 
match federal and private resources to be used to strengthen rural community capacity and explore innovative 
community investment mechanisms. 
LRI901(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Ensure Equitable Geographic Representation on the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0791
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S107 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 240, 
L.D. 791, Bill, "An Act To Ensure Equitable Geographic Representation on the State 
Board of Education" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the 4th indented paragraph after the title 
(page 1, lines 22 to 23 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment retains language in the bill that provides that the membership of the 
State Board of Education must be broadly representative of municipalities of varying 
SIzes. 
SPONSORED BY: 1~. t ~--­
(SenatorRAYE) 
d 
COUNTY: Washington 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Essential Library Resources to All Maine Communities No. 793 February 15,2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0793
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: EDMONDS, CROCKETT, MITCHELL, ROSEN, ROTUNDO, ADAMS, CROSTHWAITE, CUMMINGS, TARDY

Legislative Document 
S.P.242 
An Act To Provide Essential Library Resources to All Maine 
Communities 
No. 793 
February 15,2007 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by President EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, ROSEN of Hancock, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, Speaker CUMMINGS 
of Portland, TARDY of Newport. 
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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. 
LIBRARY, MAINE STATE 
Maine State Library 0217 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine State Library to be used to make grants 
to improve library collections throughout the State, to support interlibrary deliveries, to 
digitize materials for preservation and statewide access, to improve online data resources 
and to improve area reference and resource centers. Also adds one Librarian II position 
and one Librarian III position for ongoing training for Minerva consortium member 
libraries and to manage and train staff in ensuring database quality and cataloguing 
standards. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
2008-09 
2.000 
2.000 
$125,008 
$132,117 
$2,700,000 
$2,700,000 
$2,825,008 
$2,832,117 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations to the Maine State Library for 
grants to improve library collections throughout the State, to support interlibrary 
deliveries, to digitize materials for preservation and statewide access, to improve online 
data resources and to improve area reference and resource centers. The bill also provides 
funds for 2 librarian positions. 
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An Act To Provide Representation by a Mechanic or Installer on the Manufactured Housing Board
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0794
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HASTINGS, HAMPER, DOW, HOBBINS, CEBRA, HAYES, MILLETT, SIROIS, SYKES
Amends: 10 MRSA §9003

Legislative Document 
No. 794 
S.P.243 
February 15, 2007 
An Act To Provide Representation by a Mechanic or Installer on the 
Manufactured Housing Board 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
Cosponsored by Representative HAMPER of Oxford and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DOW of Lincoln, HOBBINS of York, Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, HAYES 
of Buckfield, MILLETT of Waterford, SIROIS of Turner, SYKES of Harrison. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §9003, sub-§I, as amended by PL 1993, c. 642, § 1 0, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Established. The Manufactured Housing Board, established by Title 5, section 
12004-A, subsection 22 and located within the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, has the responsibility of administering and enforcing this chapter. The board 
consists of 9 lQ members appointed by the Governor. 
Sec. 2. 10 MRSA §9003, sub-§2, ~G, as repealed and replaced by PL 1995, c. 
462, Pt. A, §26, is amended to read: 
lOG. One member who is a builder of manufactured housing; aOO 
Sec. 3. 10 MRSA §9003, sub-§2, ~, as repealed and replaced by PL 1995, c. 
462, Pt. A, §26, is amended to read: 
H. 
One member with a minimum of2 years of practical experience in building code 
administration and enforcement and with current employment as a code enforcement 
officer~; and 
Sec. 4. 10 MRSA §9003, sub-§2, ~ is enacted to read: 
I. One member who is a mechanic or installer. 
Sec. 5. 10 MRSA §9003, sub-§7, as amended by PL 1991, c. 391, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
7. Meetings. F+ve Six members of the board constitute a quorum. The board shall 
meet at the written request of the director or of a majority of the members of the board. 
The board shall determine the time and place of meetings. 
At least 6 meetings per 
calendar year must be held. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the membership of the Manufactured Housing Board from 9 to 10 
members in order to provide for the appointment of a licensed installer or mechanic to the 
board. The bill also changes the quorum from 5 to 6 to reflect the additional member on 
the board. 
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An Act To Ensure Equitable Geographic Representation on the State Board of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0791
Committee: Education and Cultural AtTairs
Sponsors: RA YE, SUTHERLAND, BOWMAN, MILLS, SCHNEIDER, WESTON, EDGECOMB, TARDY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §401

Legislative Document 
No. 791 
S.P.240 
February 15, 2007 
An Act To Ensure Equitable Geographic Representation on the 
State Board of Education 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural AtTairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representative SUTHERLAND of Chapman <md 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BOWMAN of York, MILLS of Somerset, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, WESTON of 
Waldo, Representatives: EDGECOMB ofCariholl, McFADDEN of Dennys\ilk, PI~GREE of 
North Haven, TARDY of Newport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §401, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is 
amended to read: 
1. Appointment. The state board shall consist consists of 9 members '""ho shall be, 
appointed by the Governor. Four members must reside in the State's First Congressional 
District, 4 members must reside in the State's Second Congressional District and one 
member may reside in either the First Congressional District or the Second Congressional 
District. Of the 9 members, 2 members must reside in a municipality with a population of 
10,000 or more; 2 members must reside in a municipality with a population between 
5,000 and 9,999; 4 members must reside in a municipality with a population of 4,999 or 
less, with a resident of a municipality or unorganized territory with a population of less 
than 1,500 appointed to at least one, but not more than 2, of these 4 seats; and one 
member may be appointed from any community, without regard to population. Each 
appointment shall be ~ subject to review by the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over education and to confirmation by the Legislature. 
Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §401, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1987, c. 851, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
2. 
Composition. 
The membership of the state board sfl.al.l must be broadly 
representative of the public and the geographic regions of the State and of municipalities 
of varying sizes. A person whose income is derived in substantial portion from work as a 
teacher or as an administrator in an educational institution may ~ not be eligible for 
appointment to or service on the state board. Members must have l! strong interest in and 
knowledge of education. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the composition of the State Board of Education by requiring that 
membership of the board be broadly representative of the geographic regions of the State 
and of municipalities of varying sizes. 
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An Act To Extend the Solar Energy Rebate Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0795
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BENOIT, PRESCOTT, BARTLETT, RA YE, SNOWE-MELLO, BLANCHARD, FLETCHER, HINCK, HOLMAN
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3211-C

Legislative Document 
No. 795 
S.P.244 
February 15,2007 
An Act To Extend the Solar Energy Rebate Program 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BENOIT of Sagadahoc. 
Cosponsored by Representative PRESCOTT of Topsham and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, RA YE of Washington, SNOWE-MELLO of 
Androscoggin, Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, FLETCHER of Winslow, 
HINCK of Portland, HOLMAN of Fayette. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3211-C, sub-§6, as reallocated by RR 2005, c. 1, §17, is 
amended to read: 
6. Limitation to residents of State; repeal. Participation in the solar energy rebate 
program and fund established in this section is limited to residents of the State. This 
section is repealed December 31, ~ 
2010. 
SUMMARY 
This bill extends the assessment on transmission and distribution utilities to fund the 
solar energy rebate program for 2 years. 
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An Act To Create the Endangered or Threatened Marine Species Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0796
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DAMON, PERCY

Legislative Document 
S.P.245 
No. 796 
February 15, 2007 
An Act To Create the Endangered or Threatened Marine Species 
Fund 
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §6978 is enacted to read: 
§6978. Endangered or Threatened Marine Species Fund 
The Endangered or Threatened Marine Species Fund, referred to in this section as 
"the fund," is established within the department. 
1. Sources. The commissioner may receive donations and funding from any source 
on behalf of the fund. 
2. Purpose; use of fund. The purpose of the fund is to support activities related to 
the management of endanlljred or threatened marine species. All money received into 
the fund must be used for the purposes of the fund. 
3. Interest and balances credited t4) fund. Any interest earned on' the money in the 
fund must be credited to the fund. UneJ(pended balances in the fund at the end of the 
fiscal year do not lapse but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year and credited to 
the fund to be used for the purposes of this section. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill allows the Department of Marine Resources to accept donations of 
equipment and funding from any source to assist with its work on behalf of endangered or 
threatened marine species. 
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An Act To Create the Endangered or Threatened Marine Species Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0796
Committee Amendment CA_A_S12 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,4, to S.P. 245, L.D. 796, Bill, "An Act To Create 
the Endangered or Threatened Marine Species Fund" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section I the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Bureau of Resource Management 0027 
Initiative: Beginning in fiscal year 2007-08, the Bureau of Resource Management 
program within the Department of Marine Resources will require an initial base Other 
Special Revenue allocation of $500 to reflect the establishment of the Endangered or 
Threatened Marine Species Fund. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$500 
$500 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
$500 
$500 
Approved: 02/28/07 frac:.. 
LD796 
LR 657(02) 
An Act To Create the Endangered or Threatened Marine Species Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~ " S - /:J... 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
. .'iscal Dctail and Notcs 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$500 
$500 
Projections 
2009-10 
$500 
Projections 
2010-11 
$500 
Beginning in fiscal year 2007-08, the Bureau of Resource Management program within the Department of Marine 
Resources will require an initial base Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $500 to reflect the establishment of 
the Endangered or Threatened Marine Species Fund. 
LR0657(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Conform State Law with Federal Law Regarding Bankruptcy Exemptions
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0797
Committee Amendment CA_A_S141 (Senate)
Amends: 14 MRSA §4422

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 246, L.D. 797, Bill, "An Act To 
Conform State Law with Federal Law Regarding Bankruptcy Exemptions" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Clarify the Exemption of Federal, State and Local Public 
Assistance Benefits under State Bankruptcy Law' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §4422, sub-§13, ~A, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 431, §2, is 
amended to read: 
A. A social security benefit, unemployment compensation or a federal, state or local 
public assistance benefit, including, but not limited to, the federal earned income tax 
credit and additional child tax credit;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title and replaces the bill. The amendment clarifies that 
federal and state public assistance benefits, including the federal earned income tax credit 
and additional child tax credit, are exempt property in bankruptcy proceedings. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Standardize Inshore Dragging Seasons for Scallops and Sea Cucumbers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0798
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DAMON, PERCY
Amends: 12 MRSA §6811

Legislative Document 
No. 798 
S.P.247 
February 15, 2007 
An Act To Standardize Inshore Dragging Seasons for Scallops and 
Sea Cucumbers 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6811, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 672, § 1, is amended to read: 
§6811. Sea cucumber harvesting season 
Unless modified by rules adopted under section 6171-A, it is unlawful for a person to 
fish for or take sea cucumbers from July 1st April 16th to September November 30th, 
both days inclusive. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the sea cucumber dragging season from July 1 st to September 30th 
to April 16th to November 30th to align with the scallop season. 
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An Act To Conform State Law with Federal Law Regarding Bankruptcy Exemptions No. 797 February 15,2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0797
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SULLIVAN, McKANE, BOWMAN, RICHARDSON, VAUGHAN
Amends: Title 11, Section 6, Title 11, Section 8, 14 MRSA §4426

Legislative Document 
S.P.246 
An Act To Conform State Law with Federal Law Regarding 
Bankruptcy Exemptions 
No. 797 
February 15,2007 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator SULLIVAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative McKANE of Newcastle and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: BOWMAN of York, Representatives: RICHARDSON of Warren, VAUGHAN of 
Durham. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §4426, as amended by PL 1989, c. 286, §2, is further amended 
to read: 
§4426. Exemptions in bankruptcy proceedings 
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the United States Code, Title 11, Section 
522(b), a debtor may exempt from property of the debtor's estate under United States 
Code, Title 11, only that property exempt under the United States Code, Title 11, Section 
522(b )(2)(A) and (B), except that any debtor eligible for a residence exemption under 
section 4422, subsection 1, paragraph B, may exempt the amount allowed in that 
paragraph. 
SUMMARY 
This bill conforms Maine law to the federal law regarding exemptions in bankruptcy 
proceedings.
An Act To Enhance the Maine State Grant Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0800
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: MITCHELL, CUMMINGS, ROSEN, TURNER, CAIN, EBERLE, FISCHER, HASKELL, RECTOR, STRANG BURGESS

Legislative Document 
No. 800 
S.P.249 
February 15,2007 
An Act To Enhance the Maine State Grant Program 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland and 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: ROSEN of Hancock, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, 
EBERLE of South Portland, FISCHER of Presque Isle, HASKELL of Portland, RECTOR of 
Thomaston, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland. 
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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. 
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE 
Student Financial Assistance Programs 
Initiative: Provides funds to augment the Maine State Grant Program by $9,600,000 in 
each fiscal year of the biennium. 
II 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$9,600,000 
$9,600,000 
2008-09 
$9,600,000 
$9,600,000 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $9,600,000 per year to the 
Finance Authority of Maine for the Maine State Grant Program to enhance postsecondary 
educational opportunities for Maine students attending Maine colleges and universities. 
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An Act To Stimulate the Economy in the St. John Valley
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0803
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MARTIN, THERIAULT, FISCHER, JACKSON, LUNDEEN, SUTHERLAND

Legislative Document 
No. 803 
S.P.252 
February 16,2007 
An Act To Stimulate the Economy in the St. John Valley 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 15,2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, JACKSON of Allagash, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, 
SUTHERLAND of Chapman. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This biIl is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to promote economic growth in the St. John VaIley. SpecificaIly, 
the biIl would authorize Aroostook County to send out to the voters a bond issue for 
economic development. The bond amount is to be determined by Aroostook County 
Commissioners. 
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An Act To Prevent Overcharging for Prescription Drug Copayments
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0807
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H593 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §2699

HOUSE AMENDMENT "4,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 607, 
L.D. 807, Bill, "An Act To Prevent Overcharging for Prescription Drug Copayments" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in paragraph H in the first line (page 1, line 14 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "Beginning January 1, 2008, a" and inserting 
the following: 'A' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §2699, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, § 10 and 
affected by § 11, is repealed. 
Sec. 3. Application. That section of this Act that enacts the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 22, section 2699, subsection 2, paragraph H applies to contracts between a 
pharmacy benefits manager or insurer and a pharmacy executed or renewed on or after 
January 1,2008.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an application clause al1(,l repeals an outdated provision of law. 
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TOWN: Calais 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prevent Overcharging for Prescription Drug Copayments
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0807
Committee Amendment CA_A_H482 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §2699

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It" to H.P. 607, L.D. 807, Bill, "An Act To 
Prevent Overcharging for Prescription Drug Copayments" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2699, sub-§2, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
H. Beginning January 1, 2008, a pharmacy benefits manager or insurer shall require 
a contracted pharmacy to charge to an enrollee or insured person the pharmacy's 
usual and customary price of filling the prescription or the contracted copayment, 
whichever is less.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It requires a pharmacy benefits manager or insurer 
shall require a contracted pharmacy to charge to an enrollee or insured person the 
pharmacy's usual and customary price of filling the prescription or the contracted 
copayment, whichever is less. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prevent Overcharging for Prescription Drug Copayments
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0807
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: TREAT, MARRACHE, BEAUDOIN, CAMPBELL, CARTER, CLEARY, MAZUREK, MILLER, EDMONDS, SULLIVAN

Legislative Document 
No. 807 
H.P.607 
House of Representatives, February 16,2007 
An Act To Prevent Overcharging for Prescription Drug 
Copayments 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 15,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to loint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 40l. 
Presented by Representative TREAT of Farmingdale. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec and 
7J1~ /h. 77!P£~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CARTER of Bethel, 
CLEARY of Houlton, MAZUREK of Rockland, MILLER of Somerville, Senators: President 
EDMONDS of Cumberland, SULLIVAN of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRS A §13784, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 375, § 1 and 
affected by RR 2003, c. 2, § 120, is amended to read: 
3. Retail price. With each prescription dispensed, the pharmacist shall disclose to 
the patient in writing the usual and customary price of the prescription and the cost of any 
payment toward the price required of the patient. In cases in which the cost of filling a 
prescription without charging the patient's insurance company is less than the patient's 
insurance copayment, the pharmacist shall disclose this information to the patient and 
charge the patient the lesser amount. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires pharmacists to notify patients when the cost of filling a prescription 
without insurance is less than the patient's insurance copayment and requires the 
pharmacist to charge the patient the lower amount.
An Act To Amend the Adverse Possession Law
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0809
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SIMPSON, HOBBINS

Legislative Document 
No. 809 
H.P.609 
House of Representatives, February 16,2007 
An Act To Amend the Adverse Possession Law 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 15,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator HOBBINS of York. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §SI0-A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 244, § 1, is amended to read: 
. §810-A. Mistake of boundary line establishes hostility 
If a person takes possession of land by mistake as to the location of the true boundary 
line and possession of the land in dispute is open and notorious, under claim of right, 
hostile and continuous for the statutory period, the hostile nature claim of right element of 
the claim is established and no further evidence of the knowledge or intention of the 
person in possession is required. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the adverse possession law and makes it consistent with the original 
intent of the Legislature and with the holding of Dombkowski v. Ferland.
An Act To Exempt Dietary Supplements from the Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0811
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BOLAND
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752, 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 811 
H.P.611 
House of Representatives, February 16,2007 
An Act To Exempt Dietary Supplements from the Sales Tax 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 15,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative BOLAND of Sanford. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§2-D is enacted to read: 
2-D. 
Dietary supplement. 
"Dietary supplement" means a product, other than 
tobacco, that: 
A. 
Is intended to supplement the diet that bears or contains one or more of the 
following dietary ingredients: 
. 
(1) A vitamin, a mineral, an herb or other botanical; 
(2) An amino acid, a dietary substance for use by humans to supplement the diet 
by increasing the total daily intake; or 
(3) A concentrate, metabolite, constituent or extract; 
B. Is intended for ingestion in pill, capsule, tablet or liquid form; 
C. Is not represented for use as a conventional food or the sole item of a meal or diet; 
and 
D. Is labeled as a dietary supplement. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§90 is enacted to read: 
90. Dietary supplements. Sales of dietary supplements. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts dietary supplements, as defined, from sales tax. The definition for 
dietary supplements is the same as in the federal Dietary Supplement Health and 
Education Act of 1994. 
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An Act To Improve Solid Waste Management
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0810
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: DUCHESNE, SMITH, ANNIS, BABBIDGE, EBERLE, KOFFMAN, WAGNER

Legislative Document 
No. 810 
H.P.61O 
House of Representatives, February 16,2007 
An Act To Improve Solid Waste Management 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 15,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson. 
Cosponsored by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, EBERLE of South 
Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, McDONOUGH of Scarborough, WAGNER of Lewiston. 
Printed on rel: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 amend the laws governing the duties and responsibilities for 
managing solid waste. Under current law, responsibility for managing solid waste is 
shared by the Department of Environmental Protection and the State Planning Office. 
This bill would revise those duties and responsibilities in order to eliminate redundancy, 
as well as to eliminate any inadvertent gaps in oversight. 
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An Act To Amend the Driver's License Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0812
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MARLEY, DAMON, HOGAN, MAZUREK, PEOPLES, ROSEN, THOMAS, DIAMOND, SAVAGE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1251

Legislative Document 
No. 812 
H.P.612 
House of Representatives, February 16,2007 
An Act To Amend the Driver's License Laws 
Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 15,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative MARLEY of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MAZUREK of Rockland, PEOPLES of 
Westbrook, ROSEN of Bucksport, THOMAS of Ripley, Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, 
SAVAGE of Knox. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1251, sub-§l-B is enacted to read: 
I-B. Residency requirement. A license may not be issued to a nonresident. An 
applicant for a license must provide the residential address within the State where the 
applicant resides. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRS A §1410, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 437, §40, is 
amended to read: 
1. Application. Any person who is a state resident efJ nonresident temporarily 
domiciled in the State with a mailing address in person on active duty in the United States 
Armed Forces, the spouse and child of a nonresident person on active duty in the United 
States Armed Forces or a student enrolled in a university, college or school within the 
State may apply for an official state nondriver identification card. The application must 
be on a form provided by the Secretary of State and include any supporting documents 
and information the Secretary of State ay rule reqHires required to establish identity and 
residency. 
A. 
The application form must include, directly above the signature line, the 
following notice to the applicant: 
"I understand that knowingly supplying false 
information on this form is a Class D crime under Title 17 -A, punishable by 
confinement of up to 364 days or by monetary fine of up to $2,000, or both." 
SUMMARY 
This bill restricts the issuance of driver's licenses and nondriver identification cards to 
residents of the State, except that nonresident students and persons on active military duty 
and the spouses and children of persons on active military duty may be issued nondriver 
identification cards. 
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An Act To Provide an Energy Allowance to At-home Patients Using Ventilators
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0813
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BROWNE, RA YE, AUSTIN, CAMPBELL, HAMPER, LEWIN, PRESCOTT, SMITH, WATSON, McCORMICK
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3214

Legislative Document 
No. 813 
H.P.613 
House of Representatives, February 16,2007 
An Act To Provide an Energy Allowance to At-home Patients Using 
Ventilators 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 15,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Utilities and Energy pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 
401. 
Presented by Representative BROWNE of Vassalboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CAMPBELL of Newfield, HAMPER of Oxford, LEWIN 
of Eliot, PRESCOTT of Topsham, SMITH of Monmouth, WATSON of Bath, Senator: 
McCORMICK of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3214, sub-§5, ~A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 132, § 1, is 
amended to read: 
A. 
The equitable-treatment program must be available to any person who: 
(1) Is eligible for benefits under the transmission and distribution utility's low-
income assistance program established in accordance with subsection 2; and 
(2) Provides documentation from a doctor that the person for health reasons 
needs an oxygen pump or ventilator at least 8 hours each day. 
Sec. 2. 35-A MRSA §3214, sub-§5, ~, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 132, § 1, is 
amended to read: 
B. 
The equitable-treatment program must be designed to ensure that the low-
income assistance benefits provided under this section to persons who qualify under 
paragraph A mitigate, to an extent that is reasonably equivalent in each transmission 
and distribution utility territory, electric charges associated with the operation of an 
oxygen pump or ventilator. The commission may not reduce any assistance provided 
under any low-income assistance program established under subsection 2 in order to 
satisfy the requirements of this paragraph. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides similar treatment in the laws governing needs-based low-income 
assistance for low-income electricity consumers who use ventilators as is provided to 
those who use oxygen pumps. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Establishment of Residency for Convicted Sex Offenders after Release from Prison
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0815
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: NASS, CRESSEY, VAUGHAN, PLOWMAN, MUSE
Amends: 17-A MRSA §261, 34-A MRSA §1403

Legislative Document 
No. 815 
S.P.258 
February 16,2007 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Establishment of 
Residency for Convicted Sex Offenders after Release from Prison 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 15,2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
Presented by Senator NASS of York. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRESSEY of Com ish, VAUGHAN of Durham and 
Senator: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representative: MUSE of Fryeburg. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. I. 17-A MRSA §261 is enacted to read: 
§261. Residence or domicile prohibited 
A person convicted of an offense under this chapter or chapter 12 may not 
intentionally or knowingly establish or maintain a residence or domicile in a municipality 
that does not have its own police department or other resident law enforcement agency or 
officer. A violation of this section is a Class D crime. For purposes of this section, 
"domicile" means the place where a person has that person's established, fixed, permanent 
or ordinary dwelling place or legal residence to which, whenever the person is absent, the 
person has the intention of returning. A person may have more than one residence but 
only one domicile. For purposes of this section, "residence" means that place or those 
places, other than a domicile, in which a person may spend time living, residing or 
dwelling. 
Sec. 2. 34-A MRSA §1403, sub-§12 is enacted to read: 
12. Payment for sex offender residence prohibited. Notwithstanding any other 
provision of this section or chapter, the commissioner may not use any department funds 
or resources or any other state funds or resources to pay housing costs for a person who 
has been convicted and sentenced for an offense under Title 17 -A, chapter 1 1 or 12. 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes it a Class D crime for a person convicted of a sex offense under the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17 -A, chapter 11 or 12 to intentionally or knowingly 
establish or maintain a residence or domicile in a municipality that does not have its own 
police department or other resident law enforcement agency or officer. 
This bill also prohibits the Commissioner of Corrections from using any Department 
of Corrections funds or resources or any other state funds or resources to pay housing 
costs for a person who has been convicted and sentenced for an offense under Title 17-A, 
chapter 11 or 12.
An Act To Support the Maine Keeping Seniors Home Program Recei ved by the Clerk of the House on February 16, 2007. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to loint Rule 401.
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0817
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, MARRACHE, BEAUDOIN, CONNOR, FINLEY, GROSE, LEWIN, PERRY, RAYE

Legislative Document 
No. 817 
H.P.614 
House of Representatives, February 20, 2007 
An Act To Support the Maine Keeping Seniors Home Program 
Recei ved by the Clerk of the House on February 16, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to loint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, CONNOR of Kennebunk, FINLEY of 
Skowhegan, GROSE of Woolwich, LEWIN of Eliot, PERRY of Calais, W ALCOIT of 
Lewiston, Senator: 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 
Bureau of Health 0143 
Initiative: Appropriates funds for the statewide Keeping Seniors Home program. 
II 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$350,000 
$350,000 
2008-09 
$350,000 
$350,000 
This bill makes an ongoing General Fund appropriation of $350,000 in fiscal years 
2007 -08 and 2008-09 to the Department of Health and Human Services for the statewide 
Keeping Seniors Home program administered by Western Maine Community Action, Inc. 
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An Act To Provide Support for the Volunteer Medical Ride Network
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0818
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, MARTIN, BEAUDOIN, CONNOR, FINLEY, GROSE, LEWIN, PERRY, WALCOTT, WALKER

Legislative Document 
No. 818 
H.P.615 
House of Representatives, February 20, 2007 
An Act To Provide Support for the Volunteer Medical Ride 
Network 
Received by the Clerk of the House on February 16,2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations and Financial Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, CONNOR of Kennebunk, FINLEY of 
Skowhegan, GROSE of Woolwich, LEWIN of Eliot, PERRY of Calais, WALCOTT of 
Lewiston, WALKER of Lincolnville. 
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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 
Bureau of Elder and Adult Services 0140 
Initiative: Appropriates funds on a one-time basis for direct grants to each area agency 
on aging to support the volunteer medical ride network. These funds are to be distributed 
to each area agency on aging via the guidelines identified in the federal Older Americans 
Act of 1965. Any unexpended money appropriated for this purpose may not lapse but 
must be carried forward for use in subsequent fiscal years for this purpose. 
1 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$50,000 
$50,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This bill makes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $50,000 in fiscal year 
2007-08 for direct grants to local area agencies on aging to support the volunteer medical 
ride network. These funds are to be distributed to each area agency on aging via the 
guidelines identified in the federal Older Americans Act of 1965. The funds will be used 
to support and expand a volunteer medical ride network focused on using volunteers to 
transport Maine's elderly to health care services such as kidney dialysis and cancer 
therapy. 
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An Act To Improve the Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0816
Committee Amendment CA_A_S115 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-R

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 259, L.D. 816, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Historic Preservation Tax Credit" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5219-R, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Credit for certain local historic landmark developer; Lockwood Mill Historic 
District. Notwithstanding subsection 1, a taxpayer that is entitled to a credit under 
Section 47 of the Code for 2 or more buildings located in the Lockwood Mill Historic 
District in the City of Waterville is allowed a refundable credit in an amount equal to the 
credit determined by the taxpayer under Section 47 of the Code for the taxable year. The 
refundable credit allowed by this subsection is in lieu of the credit that is allowed to the 
taxpayer by subsection 1 or that would otherwise be passed through to its partners or 
shareholders, if any. The credit is allowed only for tax years that begin on or after 
January 1, 2007 but before January 1, 2011. The credit allowed for a calendar year must 
be prorated among tax years based on the respective number of days of the tax year in the 
calendar year and may not exceed $1,500,000 annually. A taxpayer's unused credit 
amounts may be carried forward only through the 2010 tax year. In the event that more 
than one taxpayer qualifies for the refundable credit allowed by this subsection, the 
maximum annual credit amount and credit carry-forward limitations established by this 
subsection apply to all such taxpayers collectively, and if necessary, the State Tax 
Assessor shall prorate the credits among those taxpayers based on their respective shares 
of incurred qualified rehabilitation expenditures.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the credit provided by the bill is available to qualified 
taxpayers eligible for a federal historic rehabilitation credit with regard to the Lockwood 
Mill Historic District in Waterville, Maine and eliminates other requirements specified in 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ''A "to S.P. 259, L.D. 816 
the hill. The amendment also clarifies the process for applying the credit and deletes the 
application date, which is unnecessary. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
evenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 05102/07 
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LD816 
LR 1087(02) 
An Act To Improve the Historic Preservation Tax Credit 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''A " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$0 
$1,422,000 
Projections 
2009-10 
$1,422,000 
Projections 
2010-11 
$1,422,000 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
($1,422,000) 
($78,000) 
($1,422,000) 
($78,000) 
($1,422,000) 
($78,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill may reduce General Fund revenue by a maximum of$I,422,000 per year ($1,500,000 - 5.2% revenue 
sharing) as a result ofthe refundable income tax credit. 
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