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Resolve, To Expand Access to Foreign Language Instruction in Maine Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2083
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: TREAT, BRAUTIGAM, CROCKETT, CUMMINGS, JONES, MARLEY, MAZUREK, NUTTING

Legislative Document 
No. 2083 
H.P.1469 
House of Representatives, December 27,2007 
Resolve, To Expand Access to Foreign Language Instruction in 
Maine Schools 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative TREAT of Hallowell. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CROCKETT of Augusta, 
Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, JONES of Mount Vernon, MARLEY of Portland, 
MAZUREK of Rockland, Senator: NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
Printed on recvr..:kd nuoer 
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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, this legislation must be enacted as an emergency measure in order to 
retain highly qualified foreign language teachers whose first language is not English in 
secondary schools; 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 
Sec. 1. 
Modern and classical language teachers. .Resolved: 
That the 
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Department of Education shall amend its rules concerning testing and certification for 
modem and classical language teachers to authorize provisional certification for an 
individual whose first language is the target language the individual teaches for as long as 
the individual is enrolled in a tutorial program to improve the individual's required basic 
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skills in reading and writing and mathematics. Rules amended or adopted under this 
section are routine technical rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows teachers of modem and classical languages whose primary language 
is not English to retain certification while receiving support to pass the required Praxis 
test. 
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An Act To Protect Vulnerable Children by Allowing the Use of Emergency Medication
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2084
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MILLER, BRANNIGAN, CONNOR, DRISCOLL, JONES, STRANG BURGESS
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3108

Legislative Document 
No. 2084 
H.P.1470 
House of Representatives, December 27,2007 
An Act To Protect Vulnerable Children by Allowing the Use of 
Emergency Medication 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MILLER of Somerville. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CONNOR of Kennebunk, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, JONES of Mount 
Vernon, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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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, municipal employees working in a municipality's summer recreational 
program need to be allowed and trained to administer epinephrine pens before the 2008 
summer recreational program begins; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
lOBe it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3108 is enacted to read: 
§3108. Emergency medication and municipalities 
A municipality that operates a municipal recreational program shall ensure that the 
municipal personnel supervising the municipal recreational program are trained to 
administer medication, including, but not limited to, an asthma inhaler or an epinephrine 
pen, to any child in that municipality's care who requires that medication. Municipal 
personnel who have received the training may administer medication. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a municipality that operates a municipal recreational program 
ensure that the municipal personnel supervising the municipal recreational program are 
trained to administer medication, including, but not limited to, an asthma inhaler or an 
epinephrine pen, to any child in that municipality's care who requires that medication. 
Municipal personnel who have received the training may administer medication. 
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An Act To Protect Vulnerable Children by Allowing the Use of Emergency Medication
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2084
Committee Amendment CA_A_H796 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3108

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,/1 " 
to H.P. 1470, L.D. 2084, Bill, "An Act To 
Protect Vulnerable Children by Allowing the Use of Emergency Medication" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Protect Vulnerable Children by Allowing the Use of Asthma 
Inhalers and Epinephrine Pens' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, municipal employees and volunteers working in a municipality's summer 
recreational program need to be allowed and trained to administer asthma inhalers and 
epinephrine pens before the 2008 summer recreational program begins; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3108 is enacted to read: 
§3108. Asthma inhalers and epinephrine pens 
Municipal employees and volunteers that operate or assist in any municipal 
recreational program or camp may receive training on how to administer asthma inhalers 
and epinephrine pens. Municipal employees and volunteers may possess and administer 
prescribed asthma inhalers and epinephrine pens in order to provide emergency aid. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1470, L.D. 2084 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title and replaces the bill. It allows municipal 
employees and volunteers that operate or assist in any municipal recreational program or 
camp to receive training on how to administer asthma inhalers and epinephrine pens. It 
allows them to possess and administer prescribed asthma inhalers and epinephrine pens in 
order to provide emergency aid. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Protect Children from Secondhand Smoke
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2085
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BLANCHETIE, BRIGGS, CUMMINGS
Amends: 22 MRSA §1549

Legislative Document 
No. 2085 
H.P. 1471 
House of Representati ves, December 27, 2007 
An Act To Protect Children from Secondhand Smoke 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BLANCHETIE of Bangor. 
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Mll.LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland. 
Printed on re(,;'yc led paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1549 is enacted to read: 
§1549. Smoking in motor vehicles when minor is present 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following tenns have the following meanings. 
A. "Motor vehicle" has the same meaning as in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 
42. 
B. 
"Smoking" means inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying a lighted cigarette, 
cigar, pipe, weed, plant, regulated narcotic or other combustible substance. 
2. Prohibition. Smoking is prohibited in a motor vehicle when a person who has not 
attained 18 years of age is present in that motor vehicle, regardless of whether the motor 
vehicle's windows are open. 
3. Penalty; warning. Notwithstanding section 1545, a person who violates this 
section commits a civil violation for which a fine of $50 must be assessed, except that a 
law enforcement officer may give a written warning to an operator or passenger who is in 
violation of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill, modeled on a Bangor city ordinance, prohibits smoking in a motor vehicle 
when a person under 18 years of age is present in that vehicle. Violators are subject to a 
$50 fine or, at the discretion of the law enforcement officer present, a written warning. 
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Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Appropriate Cost-of-living Adjustments for Certain Assisted Housing and Medical and Remedial Private Nonmedical Institutions
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2086
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRYANT, BEAUDOIN, BRIGGS, DRISCOLL, FAIRCLOTH, GERZOFSKY, PENDLETON, RAND, DAMON

Legislative Document 
No. 2086 
H.P.1472 
House of Representatives, December 27, 2007 
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Provide Appropriate Cost-of-living Adjustments for Certain 
Assisted Housing and Medical and Remedial Private Nonmedical 
Institutions 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAUDOIN of Biddeford, BRIGGS of Mexico, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, 
FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, PENDLETON of Scarborough, RAND 
of Portland, Senator: DAMON of Hancock. 
Pnnted on recycled paper 
Sec. 1. 
Cost-of-Iiving adjustments for certain assisted housing and 
medical and remedial private nonmedical institutions. 
Resolved: 
That, 
notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of Health and Human 
Services shall provide cost-of-living adjustments in fiscal year 2008-09 to medical and 
remedial private nonmedical and assisted housing institutions that are reimbursed room 
and board costs under the sections of the department's rules entitled "Principles of 
Reimbursement for Residential Care Facilities - Room and Board Costs" (10-144 Ch. 
115) or under rules entitled "Private Non-medical and Remedial Facilities," Appendix C, 
Medical and Remedial Service Facilities and Appendix F, Non-case Mixed Medical and 
Remedial Services (10-144 Ch. 101, Ch. III, Section 97) or under 10-144 Ch. 101, Ch. II 
and Ch. III, Section 6 in the amount of 2%, as applied to all components of the 
reimbursement rate except the fixed cost component, per year per facility; and be it 
further 
Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
State Boarding Homes Z009 
Initiative: 
Appropriates and allocates funds for the costs of a 2% cost-of-living 
adjustment. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERALEXPENDnmRESFUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2007-88 
$0 
$0 
2088-09 
$970,500 
$970,500 
2008-09 
$1,450,000 
$1,450,000 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide certain 
medical and remedial private nonmedical and assisted housing institutions with a 2% 
cost-of-living adjustment in fiscal year 2008-09. 
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Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of a Public Dock on Mooselookmeguntic Lake
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2087
Committee Amendment CA_A_H804 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It" to H.P. 1473, L.D. 2087, "Resolve, To Study 
the Feasibility of a Public Dock on Mooselookmeguntic Lake" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Public dock feasibility study. Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Conservation, in partnership with other associations and individuals, shall study the 
feasibility of establishing a dock for public use or summer rentals or leases of slip space 
for public use on Mooselookmeguntic Lake to restore public access to the lake since the 
current dock that has been in use has been privately purchased. In undertaking this study, 
the department shall examine possible locations accessible over publicly owned lands.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment directs the Department of Conservation, rather than the Department 
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as in the bill, in partnership with other associations and 
individuals, to study the feasibility of establishing a dock for public use or summer 
rentals on Mooselookmeguntic Lake to restore public access to the lake since the current 
dock has been privately purchased. 
Also in this amendment, the Department of 
Conservation would study the feasibility of leases of slip space and, in undertaking the 
study, examine possible locations accessible over publicly owned lands. 
FISCAL :\OT£ RE(JURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/18/08 frac 
LD 2087 
LR 3050(02) 
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of a Public Dock on Mooselookmeguntic Lake 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~ " 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Conservation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR3050(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of a Public Dock on Mooselookmeguntic Lake
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2087
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: CARTER, BRYANT, BRIGGS, HARLOW, JACKSON, MILLS, PATRICK

Legislative Document 
No. 2087 
H.P.1473 
House of Representatives, December 27, 2007 
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of a Public Dock on 
Mooselookmeguntic Lake 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CARTER of Bethel. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, HARLOW of Portland, JACKSON of Allagash, MILLS 
of Farmington, PATRICK of Rumford. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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Sec. 1. Public dock feasibility study. Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in partnership with other associations and individuals, shall 
study the feasibility of a dock for public use and summer rentals on Mooselookmeguntic 
Lake to restore public access to the lake since the current dock that has been in use has 
been privately purchased. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in partnership 
with other associations and individuals, to study the feasibility of a dock for public use 
and summer rentals on Mooselookmeguntic Lake to restore public access to the lake 
since the current dock has been privately purchased. 
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Resolve, To Direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Allow Maine Residents To Register Their Watercraft Online
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2088
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: DRISCOLL, BRYANT, BRIGGS, JACKSON, PATRICK, PRATT, WHEELER, PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 2088 
H.P.1474 
House of Representatives, December 27,2007 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Allow Maine Residents To Register Their Watercraft Online 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative DRISCOLL of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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Mll.LICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, BRYANT of Windham, JACKSON of Allagash, 
PATRICK of Rumford, PRATT of Eddington, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator: PERRY of 
Penobscot. 
Pnnted on rel.:ycled paper 
Sec. 1. Registering watercraft online. Resolved: That the Department of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall institute a system of registering watercraft through a 
safe and secure website in order to make the registering of watercraft as convenient to the 
public as the online registering of motor vehicles and all-terrain vehicles. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to institute a 
system of registering watercraft through a safe and secure website. 
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An Act To Allow CertaiD Assistance to Bear Hunters
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2089
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: JACKSON, BRYANT, BRAUTIGAM, PATRICK, SA VIELLO, MARTIN, PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 2089 
H.P.1475 
House of Representatives, December 27,2007 
An Act To Allow CertaiD Assistance to Bear Hunters 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, PATRICK of Rumford, SA VIELLO of Wilton, 
Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, PERRY of Penobscot. 
Printed on recycled 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 would amend the hunting laws that regulate the practice and profession of 
guiding. Specifically, this bill would allow individuals who are not licensed as guides to 
provide certain services and assistance to bear hunters, such as providing transportation. 
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An Act To Ensure the Freedom of Family Child Care Providers To Jointly Negotiate with the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2095
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S612 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1481, L.D. 2095, Bill, "An Act To Ensure the Freedom of Family Child Care Providers 
To Jointly Negotiate with the State" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §8308 by inserting after subsection 6 the 
following: 
'7. Exception for certain providers. Any family child care provider who is a 
member, as of May 1, 2008, of an active regional or local family child care provider 
association incorporated as a nonprofit corporation with the Secretary of State may elect, 
but is not required, to become a member of the collective bargaining agent, or pay service 
fees pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment grandfathers the membership, as of May 1, 2008, of an active 
regional or local family child care provider association incorporated as a nonprofit 
corporation with the Secretary of State. This grandfathered status allows but does not 
require the local association members to elect to become a member of the collective 
bargaining agent or to 
servic fees purs 
to the collective bargaining agreement. 
SPONSORED BY: -==--~~~p~~~~~~_ 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Ensure the Freedom of Family Child Care Providers To Jointly Nego~.at~ with the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2095
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H927 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "H" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1481, 
L.D. 2095, Bill, "An Act To Ensure the Freedom of Family Child Care Providers To 
Jointly Nego~.at~ with the State" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §8308 in subsection 1 in paragraph C by 
striking out all of subparagraphs (5) and (6) and inserting the following: 
'(5) Member dues deduction; and' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §8308 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in 
subparagraph (7) in the first line (page 2, line 4 in amendment) by striking out the 
following: "ill" and inserting the following: '(Q}' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §8308 in subsection 1 in paragraph C in 
subparagraph (7) in the 2nd line (page 2, line 5 in amendment) by striking out the 
following: "(Q}" and inserting the following: 'ill' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §8308 in subsection 3 by striking out all of 
paragraph E and inserting the following: 
'E. Unless prescribed or controlled by federal law or regulation, the State and the 
collective bargaining agent of family child care providers may agree through 
negotiations to deduct membership dues from child care subsidy payments. A family 
child care provider who is not a member of the organization of the collective 
bargaining agent may not be charged a representation fee, service fee or fee of any 
other kind. A fee may not be charged against the subsidy payment of a family child 
care provider without the consent of that family child care provider.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that a family child care provider who is not a member of 
the organization of the collective bargaining agent may not be charged a representation 
fee, service fee or fee of any other kind. It further provides that a fee may not be charged 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
HOUSE AMENDMENT" A 
"to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1481, L.D. 2095 
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against the subsidy payment of 
family child care provider. 
are provider without the consent of that 
SPONSORED BY. ------~-+~++~~~-----+-----
(Representative DUP 
TOWN: Hampden 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding International Trade Agreements
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2096
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BRYANT, BRIGGS, CUMMINGS, JACKSON, PINGREE, THERIAULT, TREAT, EDMONDS
Amends: 1 MRSA §30

Legislative Document 
No. 2096 
H.P.1482 
House of Representatives, December 27,2007 
An Act Regarding International Trade Agreements 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representati ve PATRICK of Rumford. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, BRYANT of Windham, Speaker CUMMINGS of 
Portland, JACKSON of Allagash, PINGREE of North Haven, THERIAULT of Madawaska, 
TREAT of Hallowell, Senator: President EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
Printed on recydeJ paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §30 is enacted to read: 
§30. International trade agreements 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. 
"International trade agreement" means a trade agreement or memorandum of 
agreement between the United States Government and a foreign country to which the 
State, at the request of the United States Government, is or would be a party. 
"International trade agreement" does not include a trade agreement or memorandum 
of agreement between the State or a political subdivision of the State and a foreign 
country to which the United States Government is not a party. 
2. Prohibition. Except as provided in subsection 3, a state official, including the 
Governor, may not: 
A. 
Bind the State to the government procurement rules, servIce sector rules or 
investment rules of an international trade agreement; or 
B. Give consent to the United States Government to bind the State to the government 
procurement rules, service sector rules or investment rules of an international trade 
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agreement. 
3. Exception. A state official, including the Governor, may bind the State or give 
consent to the United States Government to bind the State to the government procurement 
rules, service sector rules and investment rules of an international trade agreement only if 
the Legislature, by law, explicitly authorizes the Governor to bind the State or give 
consent to the United States Government to bind the State to the government procurement 
rules, service sector rules and investment rules of that specific international trade 
agreement. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires legislative approval before any state official, including the 
Governor. may bind the State to the procurement rules, service sector rules or investment 
rules of an international trade agreement. It is modeled on similar legislation recently 
enacted in Maryland, Rhode Island and Hawaii. 
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An Act To Clarify the Exemption of Retail Sales of Kerosene from the Sales Tax II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2097
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S667 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1483, L.D. 2097, Bill, "An Act To Clarify the Exemption of Retail Sales of Kerosene 
from the Sales Tax" 
II 
Amend the amendment in section I in subsection 9 in the 4th line (page 1, line 18 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "is exempt when portable" and inserting the 
following: 'in' and in the last line (page 1, line 19 in amendment) by striking out the 
following: "are used" and inserting the following: 'is presumed to meet the requirements 
of this subsection' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that kerosene or home heating oil that is prepackaged or 
dispensed from a tank for retail sale in containers with a capacity of 5 gallons or less is 
presumed to be used for residential cooking and heating and to qualify for a sales tax 
exemption. 
SPONSORED BY:r-__ 
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(Senator ROTUNDO) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
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Approved: 04115/08 
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LD 2097 
LR3119(04) 
An Act To Clarify the Exemption of Retail Sales of Kerosene from the Sales Tax 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" 4" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
($19,739) 
$19,739 
$1,061 
Projections 
2009-10 
($20,507) 
$20,507 
$1,125 
This amendment eliminates the General Fund revenue loss 0[$19,739 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR3119(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
Projections 
2010-11 
($21,327) 
$21,327 
$1,170
An Act To Clarify the Exemption of Retail Sales of Kerosene from the Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2097
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: THOMAS, NASS, AYOTTE, JOHNSON, SA VIELLO, TARDY, DIAMOND, RA YE, SMITH
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 2097 
H.P.1483 
House of Representatives, December 27,2007 
An Act To Clarify the Exemption of Retail Sales of Kerosene from 
the Sales Tax 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative THOMAS of Ripley. 
Cosponsored by Senator NASS of York and 
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MILUCENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, JOHNSON of Greenville, SA VIELLO of Wilton, 
TARDY of Newport, Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, RA YE of Washington, SMITH of 
Piscataquis. 
Printed un recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §34, is further 
amended to read: 
9. 
Coal, oil and wood. 
Coal, oil, wood and all other fuels, except gas and 
electricity, when bought for cooking and heating in buildings designed and used for both 
human habitation and sleeping. For purposes of determining an exemption for kerosene 
pursuant to this subsection, the retail sale of kerosene that is dispensed from a fuel pump 
into individual containers of 5 gallons or less is presumed to meet the requirements of this 
subsection and is exempt from the tax imposed pursuant to this Part. 
Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect August I, 2008. 
II 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides an exemption from the sales tax for sales of fuels used for 
cooking and heating in buildings designed and used for human habitation and sleeping. 
This bill clarifies that kerosene dispensed into containers of 5 gallons or less is presumed 
to be used for such cooking and heating and is thus exempt from sales tax. 
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An Act To Clarify the Exemption of Retail Sales of Kerosene from the Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2097
Committee Amendment CA_A_H754 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ;4" to H.P. 1483, L.D. 2097, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Exemption of Retail Sales of Kerosene from the Sales Tax" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page I, lines 2 to 9 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §34, is further 
amended to read: 
9. 
Coal, oil and wood. 
Coal, oil, wood and all other fuels, except gas and 
electricity, when bought for cooking and heating in buildings designed and used for both 
human habitation and sleeping. Kerosene or home heating oil that is prepackaged or 
dispensed from a tank for retail sale is exempt when portable containers with a capacity 
of 5 gallons or less are used.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the exemption from retail sales tax of kerosene in small 
containers and includes home heating oil in that exemption. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/06/08 
~ac:... 
LD 2097 
LR 3119(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Exemption of Retail Sales of Kerosene from the Sales Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" fj" 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$19,739 
($19,739) 
($1,061) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$20,507 
($20,507) 
($1,125) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$21,327 
($21,327) 
($1,170) 
Provinding a sales tax exemption for kerosene and heating oil dispensed into containers of 5 gallons or less will 
reduce General Fund revenue by $19,739 in fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR3119(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Prevent and Treat Cancer in Maine by Providing a Source of Funding for a Comprehensive Cancer Prevention Program
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2098
Committee Amendment CA_A_H1047 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1484, L.D. 2098, Bill, "An Act To 
Prevent and Treat Cancer in Maine by Providing a Source of Funding 
for a 
Comprehensive Cancer Prevention Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5 (page 2, lines I to II in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. Transfer of funds. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State 
Controller shall transfer $600,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 from the Bureau of Medical 
Services, Federal Block Grant Fund account to the Fund for a Healthy Maine no later 
than June 30, 2009 to fund the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of 
Health's comprehensive cancer screening, detection and prevention program. 
Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS) 
FHM - Bureau of Health 0953 
Initiative: Allocates funds on a one-time basis for the costs of the comprehensive cancer 
screening, detection and prevention program under Public Law 2007, chapter 341. 
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 
All Other 
FUND FOR A HEAL THY MAINE TOTAL 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
$600,000 
$600,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1484, L.D. 2098 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides a one-time allocation of funds for the costs of the 
comprehensive cancer screening, detection and prevention program under Public Law 
2007, chapter 341. 
This amendment also transfers federal funds identified by the 
Department of Audit to the Fund for a Healthy Maine account that originally incurred the 
costs. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04117/08 Mac:.. 
LD 2098 
LR 3327(03) 
An Act To Prevent and Treat Cancer in Maine by Providing a Source of Funding for a 
Comprehensive Cancer Prevention Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A " 
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
Projections 
2010-11 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Transfers 
Fund for a Healthy Maine 
Federal Block Grant Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$600,000 
$600,000 
($600,000) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Provides a one-time allocation offunds for the costs of the comprehensive cancer screening, detection and prevention 
program under Public Law 2007, chapter 34 I. Also transfers federal funds identified by the Department of Audit to 
the Fund for a Healthy Maine account that originally incurred the costs. 
LR3327(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt from Gasoline Tax at the Time of Sale Fuel Used for Off-road Commercial Uses
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2100
Committee Amendment CA_A_H800 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §3218-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'H " 
to H.P. 1486, L.D. 2 100, BiIl, "An-Aet To 
Exempt from Gasoline Tax at the Time of Sale Fuel Used for Off-road Commercial 
Uses" 
Amend the biIl by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §3218-B is enacted to read: 
§3218-B. Optional certificate of exemption 
As an alternative to the refund authorized under section 3218, a person who 
purchases eligible fuel may apply for an exemption certificate under this section. 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the foIlowing meanings. 
A. "Covered year" means the 12-month period for which a certificate is issued under 
this section. The assessor is authorized to determine the covered year. 
B. "Eligible fuel" means special fuel that is eligible for a refund under section 32 18. 
2. Certificate. A person who purchases eligible fuel may apply to the assessor for 
an annual certificate providing for an exemption from the special fuel tax under this 
chapter for eligible fuel. The applicant shall state the estimated number of gallons of 
eligible fuel that the applicant anticipates purchasing during the covered year and include 
payment with the application of a fee in the amount of I ¢ per gaIlon estimated. If the 
certificate is not granted, the fee must be returned to the applicant. 
3. Renewal. A certificate granted under subsection 2 is renewable annually. 
4. Seller requirement. A seIler of fuel from whom special fuel has been purchased 
for which an exemption has been granted shall maintain a copy of the exemption 
certificate in the seller's records and a statement from the purchaser that the fuel is being 
purchased for off-road commercial use.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '11" to H.P. 1486, L.D. 2100 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and provides a simpler system for persons seeking 
an exemption certificate for off-road commercial fuel use and requires the payment of a 
fee of 1 ¢ per gallon estimated to be exempt in order to compensate for special fuel 
revenue currently retained by the State. 
FISCAL VHF I<tQL IRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
( 
Approved: 03117108 Mac 
LD 2100 
LR 3051(02) 
An Act To Exempt from Gasoline Tax at the Time of Sale Fuel Used for Off-road Commercial Uses 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" I)" 
Committee: Taxation 
H 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
.(cvcnuc 
Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
2008-09 
$0 
$985,467 
Projections 
2009-10 
$1,028,947 
Projections 
2010-11 
$1,070,309 
$0 
($985,467) 
($1,028,947) 
($1,070,309) 
The refund for cel1ain motor fuels used for off-highway purposes will reduce Highway Fund revenue by $985,467 in 
fiscal year 2008-09. 
LR30Sl (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Change the Name of the South Bridge between Lewiston and Auburn
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2101
Committee Amendment CA_A_H661 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 1487, L.D. 2101, "Resolve, To Change 
the Name of the South Bridge between Lewiston and Auburn" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 2 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "Bridge" the following: ',state bridge number 3330,' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds the state bridge number designated by the Department of 
Transportation to the resolve to clarifY the location of the bridge. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01117/08 
~aC"-
LD 2101 
LR 2978(02) 
Resolve, To Change the Name of the South Bridge between Lewiston and Auburn 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation associated with the name change can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2978(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Resolve, To Change the Name of the South Bridge between Lewiston and Aubum
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2101
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: WAGNER, ROTUNDO, BEAULIEU, CAREY, CRAVEN, FAIRCLOTH, MAKAS, SAMSON, SIMPSON

Legislative Document 
No. 2101 
H.P.1487 
House of Representati ves, December 27, 2007 
Resolve, To Change the Name of the South Bridge between Lewiston 
and Aubum 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WAGNER of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and 
IY/~ 
/J7·1J?t1C;1~.d~M.~l 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, CAREY of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, 
FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, MAKAS of Lewiston, SAMSON of Auburn, SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Prmleu on recycJeJ paper 
Sec. 1. 
South Bridge between Lewiston and Auburn name change. 
Resolved: That the South Bridge crossing the Androscoggin River between the cities of 
Lewiston and Auburn be renamed the Bernard Lown Peace Bridge, in honor of former 
resident Dr. Bernard Lown, a cardiologist who is recognized for advancing the science of 
heart defibrillation and the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985 as a cofounding 
member of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. 
Both city 
councils unanimously approved the renaming of the bridge in honor of Dr. Bernard 
Lown. 
SUMMARY 
• 
This resolve changes the name of the South Bridge between the cities of Lewiston 
and Auburn to the Bernard Lown Peace Bridge, in honor of former local resident Dr. 
Bernard Lown, a cardiologist who won the Nobel Peace Prize and advanced the science 
of heart defibrillation. Both city councils unanimously approved the renaming of the 
bridge in honor of Dr. Bernard Lown. 
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An Act To Allow Road Associations To Determine Assessments According to Majority Vote Cast at a Duly Held Meeting
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2102
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S560 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " B" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1488, L.D. 2102, Bill, "An Act To Allow Road Associations To Determine Assessments 
According to Majority Vote Cast at a Duly Held Meeting" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §31 0 1 by striking out all of subsection 2 and 
inserting the following: 
'2. Call of meeting. When 4 or more parcels of land are benefited by a private road, 
private way or bridge as an easement or by fee ownership of the private road, private way 
or bridge, the owners of any 3 or more of the parcels, as long as at least 3 of the parcels 
are owned by different persons, may make written application to a notary public to call a 
meeting. The notary may issue a warrant or similar written notice setting forth the time, 
place and purpose of the meeting. Copies of the warrant or similar written notice must be 
mailed by means of the United States Postal Service to the owners of all the parcels 
benefited by the private road, private way or bridge at the addresses set forth in the 
municipal tax records at least 30 days before the date of the meeting. Ifmailing copies of 
the warrant or similar written notice to all such owners is not possible, the notary shall 
post a notice in a public place. The notice must inform the owners of the planned 
meeting's agenda and specity all items to be voted on. Subsequent meetings may be 
called in the same manner or by a commissioner or board appointed at a previous meeting 
pursuant to subsection 5.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates the changes made by Senate Amendment "A" except 
that it removes language requiring the mailing of proxy forms or posting of information 
regarding proxy forms. It removes the language that stipulates that a person acting as a 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT ".6" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1488, L.D. 2102 
proxy may not be an owner of a parcel benefited by' he private road, private way or 
bridge that is the subject 
the meeting. 
It, like 
ena 
Amendment "A", does not 
include a provision for abs nte balloting. 
SPONSOREDBY: __ ~~~~~~~~~J&~ 
(Senator DAMON) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Road Associations To Determine Assessments According to Majority Vote Cast at a Duly Held Meeting
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2102
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S531 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1488, L.D. 2102, Bill, "An Act To Allow Road Associations To Determine Assessments 
According to Majority Vote Cast at a Duly Held Meeting" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §31 01 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 
1, lines 24 to 35 and page 2, lines 1 to 4 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'2. Call of meetin&:. When 4 or more parcels of land are benefited by a private road, 
private way or bridge as an easement or by fee ownership of the private road, private way 
or bridge, the owners of any 3 or more of the parcels, as long as at least 3 of the parcels 
are owned by different persons, may make written application to a notary public to call a 
meeting. The notary may issue a warrant or similar written notice setting forth the time, 
place and purpose of the meeting. Copies of the warrant or similar written notice must be 
mailed by means of the United States Postal Service to the owners of all the parcels 
benefited by the private road, private way or bridge at the addresses set forth in the 
municipal tax records at least 30 days before the date of the meeting. If mailing copies of 
the warrant or similar written notice to all such owners is not possible, the notary shall 
post a notice in a public place. The notice must inform the owners of the planned 
meeting's agenda and specify all items to be voted on. The notice, if mailed, must be 
accompanied by a proxy form. The notice, if posted, must provide information on how to 
obtain a proxy form. 
A person acting as a proxy may not be an owner of a parcel 
benefited by the private road, private way or bridge that is the subject of the meeting. 
Subsequent meetings may be called in the same manner or by a commissioner or board 
appointed at a previous meeting pursuant to subsection 5.' 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §31 0 1 in subsection 4 in the 3rd line (page 2, 
line 11 in amendment) by striking out the following: "another owner to vote in the 
owner's stead" and inserting the following: 'a proxy to vote in the owner's stead, except 
that the proxy may not be an owner of a parcel benefited by the private road, private way 
or bridge that is the subject of the meeting.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the ability of the owners to vote by absentee ballot and 
specifies that any proxy appointed by an owner may not be an owner of a parcel ofland 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT "4 "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1488, L.D. 2102 
,~ .. tt;('t:" 
that is benefited 
',-
meeting. 
SPONSORED BY: 
(Senator DAMON) 
COUNTY: Hancock 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Road Associations To Determine Assessments According to Majority Vote Cast at a Duly Held Meeting
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2102
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H976 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" j(" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1488, 
L.D. 2102, Bill, "An Act To Allow Road Associations To Determine Assessments 
According to Majority Vote Cast at a Duly Held Meeting" 
Amend the amendment in section I in §31 Olin subsection 4 in the 2nd line (page 2, 
line lOin amendment) by inserting after the following: "section" the following: '; except 
that, if the bylaws of the association authorize more than one vote, then each parcel may 
represent no more than 2 votes under this subsection' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" by allowing no more than 2 
votes per parcel if the asso . tion's bylaws authorize more than one vote per parcel. 
SPONSOREDBY:~~~+-~rJ~f7 
________ +-__ 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Road Associations To Determine Assessments According to Majority Vote Cast at a Duly Held Meeting
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2102
Committee Amendment CA_B_H819 (House)
Amends: 23 MRSA §3103

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 43" to H.P. 1488, L.D. 2102, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow Road Associations To Determine Assessments According to Majority Vote Cast at 
a Duly Held Meeting" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §3103, as amended by PL 2005, c. 479, § 1, is further amended 
to read: 
§3103. Contracts for repair; assessments 
The owners, at a meeting held under section 3 101, may authorize a contract to be 
made for making and keeping the way or bridge in repair by the year or for a lesser time 
and may raise money for that purpose and choose assessors to assess it on the owners in 
proportion to each owner's interest. 
An owner's interest is based on the assessed 
valuation for property tax on the o'+'I'ner's parcel that is benefited by the private '+'1'<1)' or 
bridge. The assessors shall deliver their assessment with a warrant for its collection to the 
commissioner. The warrant must be in substance such as is prescribed for collection of 
town taxes. The commissioner shall collect the same as town taxes are collected, and be 
~ liable for neglect of duty as town collectors are for similar neglects.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, strikes the provision 
of law that provided that the assessment for the repair or maintenance of a private way or 
bridge is applied proportionally on the owners according to the assessed valuation for 
property tax. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT