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An Act To Improve Child Support Services
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1541
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SIMPSON, RA YE

Legislative Document 
No. 1541 
H.P.1066 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
An Act To Improve Child Support Services 
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SIMPSON of Auburn. 
Cosponsored by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 19-A MRS A §2103, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A. 
Service fee. In the case of an individual who has never received assistance 
under a state program and for whom the State has collected at least $500 in child support, 
the State shall impose an annual fee for each child support enforcement case that is: 
A. 
Retained by the State from child support collected on behalf of the individual 
after the collected support exceeds $500; 
B. 
Paid by the individual applying for services; 
C. 
Recovered from the noncustodial parent; or 
D. 
Paid by the State out of its own funds. The annual fee may not be considered as 
an administrative cost of the State for operation of child support enforcement services 
and must be considered income to the program under which the individual has 
received child support enforcement services. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds language necessary to comply with requirements set out in the federal 
Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, which now requires Maine to impose an annual service 
fee in each case in which an individual has never received assistance under a state 
program and from which child support collections total over $500 in a year.
An Act To Clarify the Use of Tips in Payment of Service Employees
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1543
Committee Amendment CA_A_H370 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A. " 
to H.P .. 1068, L.D. 1543, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Use of Tips in Payment of Service Employees" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 2 by striking out all of the blocked 
paragraph (page 1, lines 18 to 28 in 1.D.) and inserting the following: 
'The tips received by a service employee become the property of the employee and may 
not be shared with the employer. Service employees may volunteer to pool their tips to 
be split among other service employees or may volunteer to share a part of their tips with 
other employees who do not generally receive tips directly from customers. Tips that are 
automatically included in the customer's bill or that are charged to a credit card must be 
given to the service employee. A tip that is charged to a credit card must be paid by the 
employer to the employee by the next regular payday and may not be held while the 
employer is awaiting reimbursement from a credit card company.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the word "evenly" from language allowing service 
employees to split tips and strikes a provision allowing an employer to deduct a prorated 
percentage of the credit card charge from an employee's tip. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/24/07 hac. 
123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE ( 
LD 1543 
LR 966(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Use of Tips in Payment of Service Employees 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A " 
Committee: Labor 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor associated with updating the 
information that is required to be posted by an employer pursuant to Title 26, §668 can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0966(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit a Maine Clean Election Act Candidate from Recruiting a Primary Opponent
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1547
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: HINCK, BABBIDGE, CANAVAN, CLARK, DILL, DRISCOLL, HILL, SA VIELLO, WALCOTT
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document 
No. 1547 
H.P.1072 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
An Act To Prohibit a Maine Clean Election Act Candidate from 
Recruiting a Primary Opponent 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HINCK of Portland. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, CANAVAN of Waterville, 
CLARK of Millinocket, DILL of Cape Elizabeth, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, HILL of York, 
SA VIELLO of Wilton, WALCOTT of Lewiston. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
15. Prohibited acts. A certified candidate or a participating candidate may not 
directly or indirectly recruit or attempt to recruit an opposing candidate in a primary 
election. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a Maine Clean Election Act candidate or a candidate who is 
seeking to become a Maine Clean Election Act candidate from directly or indirectly 
recruiting or attempting to recruit an opposing candidate in a primary election.
An Act Concerning Nonprofit Political Action Committees
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1548
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: TUTTLE, CUMMINGS, FAIRCLOTH, PATRICK, PINGREE, BRYANT
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1052, 21-A MRSA §1053

Legislative Document 
No. 1548 
H.P. lO73 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
An Act Concerning Nonprofit Political Action Committees 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, 
PATRICK of Rumford, PINGREE of North Haven, Senator: BRYANT of Oxford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1052, sub-§5, ~A, as amended by PL 2005, c. 575, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
A. 
Includes: 
( I) Any separate or segregated fund established by any corporation, membership 
organization, cooperative eF, labor organization or nonprofit entity whose 
purpose is to influence the outcome of an election, including a candidate or 
question; 
(2) Any person who serves as a funding and transfer mechanism and spends 
money to initiate, advance, promote, defeat or influence in any way a candidate, 
campaign, political party, referendum or initiated petition in this State; 
(3) Any organization, including any corporation eF, association or nonprofit 
entity, that has as its major purpose advocating the passage or defeat of a ballot 
question and that makes expenditures other than by contribution to a political 
action committee, for the purpose of the initiation, promotion or defeat of any 
question; and 
(4) Any organization, including any corporation eF, association or nonprofit 
entity, that has as its major purpose advocating the passage or defeat of a ballot 
question and that solicits funds from members or nonmembers and spends more 
than $1,500 in a calendar year to initiate, advance, promote, defeat or influence in 
any way a candidate, campaign, political party, referendum or initiated petition, 
including the collection of signatures for a direct initiative, in this State; and 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRSA §1053, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 161, §6, is 
amended to read: 
4. 
Form of organization. 
The form or structure of organization, including 
cooperatives, corporations, voluntary associations, partnerships, nonprofit entities or any 
other structure by which the committee functions. The date of origin or incorporation 
must also be specified; 
SUMMARY 
This bill includes nonprofit entities in the laws governing required reporting by 
political action committees.
An Act To Require Employees Injured at Work To Report Those Injuri~~ within 24 Hours .
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1546
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: DUPREY, SNOWE-MELLO, SYKES, PLOWMAN
Amends: 39-A MRSA §301

Legislative Document 
No. 1546 
H.P.1071 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
An Act To Require Employees Injured at Work To Report Those 
Injuri~~ within 24 Hours 
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Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUPREY of Hampden. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and 
Representative: SYKES of Harrison, Senator: PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 39-A MRSA §301, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 and affected 
by §§9 to 11, is amended to read: 
§301. Notice of injury within 24 hours 
Proceedings for compensation under this Act, except as provided, may not be 
maintained unless a notice of the injury is given within 9(:) says 24 hours after the date of 
injury. The notice must include the time, place, cause and nature of the injury, together 
with the name and address of the injured employee. The notice must be given by the 
injured employee or by a person in the employee's behalf, or, in the event of the 
employee's death, by the employee's legal representatives, or by a dependent or by a 
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person in behalf of either. 
The notice must be given to the employer, or to one employer if there are more 
employers than one; or, if the employer is a corporation, to any official of the 
corporation; or to any employee designated by the employer as one to whom reports of 
accidents to employees should be made. It may be given to the general superintendent or 
to the supervisor in charge of the particular work being done by the employee at the time 
of the injury. Notice may be given to any doctor, nurse or other emergency medical 
personnel employed by the employer for the treatment of employee injuries and on duty 
at the work site. If the employee is self-employed, notice must be given to the insurance 
carrier or to the insurance carrier's agent or agency with which the employer normally 
does business. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the workers' compensation laws to require a 24-hour notice of injury 
by an employee from the current requirement of a 90-day notice of injury.
An Act To Amend the Term Limitation Laws for State Legislators
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1550
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: VALENTINO
Amends: 21-A MRSA §553

Legislative Document 
No. 1550 
H.P.I075 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Term Limitation Laws for State Legislators 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative VALENTINO of Saco. 
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Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 3 MRS A §21-A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 403, § 1 and affected by §3, is 
amended to read: 
§21-A. President of Senate; term limitation 
A person may not serve as President of the Senate for more than ;; 2. consecutive 
legislatiye bienniums Legislatures. Service in that capacity before December ~ 1, ~ 
2008 is not included in the calculation of years served. 
Sec. 2. 3 MRS A §41-A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 403, §2 and affected by §3, is 
amended to read: 
§41-A. Speaker of House of Representatives; term limitation 
A person may not serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives for more than;; 2. 
consecutive legislatiye bienniums Legislatures. Service in that capacity before December 
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2008 is not included in the calculation of years served. 
Sec. 3. 21-A MRSA §553, sub-§l, as enacted by IE 1993, c. 1, §I and affected 
by §2, is repealed. 
Sec. 4. 21-A MRS A §553, sub-§2, as enacted by IE 1993, c. 1, §1 and affected 
by §2, is repealed. 
Sec. 5. 21-A MRSA §553, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. 
State Legislators. Beginning with terms of office that begin on or after 
December 3, 2008, a person may not serve: 
A. More than 4 consecutive terms as a state Senator; 
B. More than 4 consecutive terms as a member of the House of Representatives; and 
C. More than 8 cumulative terms as a state Legislator regardless of whether the 
terms served are in one chamber or both. 
Sec. 6. Contingent effective date. This Act takes effect only if a resolution 
proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Maine takes effect to increase terms for 
Senators and members of the House of Representatives from 2 years to 4 years beginning 
with the general election held in 2008. 
SUMMARY 
This bill affects term limits for Legislators in the following ways and is contingent 
upon a constitutional amendment's being adopted and ratified at referendum to increase 
the number of years for a legislative term from 2 to 4. 
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I. Legislators would have a lifetime cumulative limit of 8 terms regardless of where 
those terms are serve. The limit on 4 consecutive terms in one chamber would remain 
intact, thereby requiring a break in service to return to service in the same chamber for a 
45th term. 
2. The limits for serving as President of the Senate and Speaker of the House would 
be 2 consecutive Legislatures.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1550
Committee Amendment CA_A_H506 (House)
Amends: 3 MRSA §21-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" tl." to H.P. 1075, L.D. 1550, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Term Limitation Laws for ~t~te Legislators" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 and 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 3 MRSA §21-A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 403, §1 and affected by §3, is 
amended to read: 
§21-A. President of Senate; term limitation 
A person may not serve as President of the Senate for more than J. ~ consecutive 
legislative bienniums years. Service in that capacity before December 2, +99:2- 2014 is 
not included in the calculation of years served. The President of the Senate is determined 
at the beginning of the first regular session and again at the beginning of the next odd-
numbered regular session of the Legislature. 
Sec. 2. 3 MRS A §41-A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 403, §2 and affected by §3, is 
amended to read: 
§41-A. Speaker of House of Representatives; term limitation 
A person may not serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives for more than J. ~ 
consecutive legislative bieHl'liums years. Service in that capacity before December 2, 
+99:2- 2014 is not included in the calculation of years served. The Speaker of the House of 
Representatives is determined at the beginning of the first regular session and again at the 
beginning ofthe next odd-numbered regular session of the Legislature.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 5 and 6 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. 21-A MRS A §553, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. 
State Legislators. Beginning with terms of office that begin on or after 
December 2, 2014, a person may not serve: 
A. More than 2 consecutive terms as a State Senator; or 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT· ft" '" H.P. 1075, L.D. 1550 
B. More than 2 consecutive terms as a member of the House of Representatives. 
Sec. 6. Contingent effective date. This Act takes effect only if a resolution 
proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Maine takes effect to increase terms for 
Senators and members of the House of Representatives from 2 years to 4 years beginning 
with the general election held in 2014.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the term limit laws to maintain the current maximum of 8 
years in each chamber rather than the 16 years proposed by the bill. Like the bill, this 
amendment is contingent upon a constitutional amendment's being adopted and ratified at 
referendum to increase the number of years for a legislative term from 2 years to 4 years 
and would not take effect until the 2014 general election. The amendment also requires 
the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House to be reelected by their 
respective chambers at the beginning of the next odd-numbered regular session of the 
Legislature, which, if the constitutional amendment increasing the length of a legislative 
term is ratified, would be the third regular session. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish a Seasonal Ban on the Operation of Outdoor Wood Boilers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1551
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: ADAMS, BABBIDGE, BERRY, HINCK, KOFFMAN, PRIEST
Amends: 38 MRSA §582, 38 MRSA §610-B

Legislative Document 
No.ISSI 
H.P.1076 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
An Act To Establish a Seasonal Ban on the Operation of Outdoor 
Wood Boilers 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representati ve TREAT of Farmingdale. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BERRY 
of Bowdoinham, CAN A V AN of Waterville, HINCK of Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, 
PRIEST of Brunswick. 
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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, it is now the height of the wood burning season; and 
Whereas, it is imperative for this Act to take effect immediately because the date 
that prohibits the use of outdoor wood boilers will have passed before the 90 days will 
have lapsed; 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. 38 MRSA §582, sub-§8-C is enacted to read: 
8-C. Outdoor wood boiler; outdoor hydronic heater. "Outdoor wood boiler" or 
"outdoor hydronic heater" means a fuel burning device: 
A. Designed to burn wood or other solid fuels; 
B. 
That the manufacturer specifies for outdoor installation or in structures not 
normally occupied by humans; and 
C. That heats building space and water through the distribution, typically through 
pipes, of a fluid heated in the device, typically water or a water and antifreeze 
mixture. 
Sec. 2. 38 MRSA §610-B is enacted to read: 
§610-B. Outdoor wood boilers; prohibition 
A person may not operate an outdoor wood boiler or outdoor hydronic heater from 
April 1 st to November 1 st. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill defines "outdoor wood boiler" and prohibits the operation of an outdoor 
wood boiler between April 1 st and November 1 st. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1552
Committee Amendment CA_A_H266 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4,, to H.P. 1077, L.D. 1552, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Reduction in 
the Size of the Legislature" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05114/07 Mae 
LD 1552 
LR 787(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Reduction 
in the Size of the Legislature 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "4,, 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Referendum Costs 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential current biennium net savings - General Fund 
MonthlY ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Nov-07 
General 
Referendum 
Length 
Standard 
If the constitutional amendment is approved by the voters, the size of the Legislature will be reduced by 46 
representatives, allowing a reduction of the Personal Services and All Other line categories of the Legislative budget 
by $1,790,328 in fiscal year 2008-09, $1,571,588 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $1,969,067 in fiscal year 2010-1l. These 
savings will be reduced by the cost in fiscal year 2007-08 to conduct redistricting. Based on the amount spent for this 
purpose in fiscal year 2002-03, the cost in 2007-08 is estimated to be $450,000. 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions increases the ballot length, an additional 
appropriation of $8,000 or more may be required. 
LR0787(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Remove the Tax-exempt Status on Land Purchased by Nonprofit Groups for Conservation
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1555
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CLARK, SHERMAN, ANNIS, AYOTTE, HANLEY, JACKSON, JOY, LUNDEEN, PATRICK, SA VIELLO

Legislative Document 
No. 1555 
H.P.1080 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
An Act To Remove the Tax-exempt Status on Land Purchased by 
Nonprofit Groups for Conservation 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, AYOTTE of Caswell, HANLEY of Gardiner, 
JACKSON of Allagash, JOY of Crystal, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PATRICK of Rumford, 
SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to repeal the property tax exemption for certain land if the land is 
purchased by a nonprofit organization for conservation or preservation purposes and the 
owner restricts public access to the land for recreational purposes such as hiking, 
camping, hunting, trapping, fishing or snowmobiling. 
The bill would apply to land 
purchased in blocks of 100 or more acres either as a single parcel or in an aggregate of 
contiguous acres. The bill also proposes to remove such land from eligibility for current 
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use valuation under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law unless the land is maintained for 
commercial production. 
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An Act To Assist Snowmobile Clubs with Local Property Taxes
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1554
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CLARK, MARTIN, CONNOR, JACKSON, JOY, PATRICK, THERIAULT, BRYANT, MILLS, SHERMAN

Legislative Document 
No. 1554 
H.P.1079 
House of Representatives, March 20,2007 
An Act To Assist Snowmobile Clubs with Local Property Taxes 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CONNOR of Kennebunk, JACKSON of Allagash, JOY of Crystal, PATRICK 
of Rumford, THERIAULT of Madawaska, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, MILLS of 
Somerset, SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to permit a municipality to compensate a snowmobile club subject 
to property tax for the public benefits provided by the club to the municipality. 
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An Act To Improve the Process for Adjustment for Sudden and Severe Disruption of Valuation
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1558
Committee Amendment CA_A_H360 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.-P. 1083, L.D. 1558, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve the Process for Adjustment for Sudden and Severe Disruption of Valuation" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §208-A by adding after subsection 5 the following: 
'6. Report. By February 1st, annually, the State Tax Assessor shall submit a report 
to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation 
matters identifying all requests for adjustment of equalized valuation under this section 
during the previous calendar year, the assessor's determination regarding each request and 
the amount of any payments made by the Commissioner of Education under subsection 5, 
paragraph A.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a requirement that the State Tax Assessor provide an annual 
report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation 
matters containing information regarding requests for adjustment to equalized valuation. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/22/07 frac:.. 
LD 1558 
LR 947(02) 
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An Act To Improve the Process for Adjustment for Sudden and Severe Disruption of Valuation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation will not affect the determination of the total state and local cost of providing K-12 public education or 
the calculation of the State's share. Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with performing the 
required calculation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
Additional costs to Maine Revenue Services associated with municipal requests for valuation adjustments can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0947(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Eliminate the Placement of Campaign Signs on Public Property
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1561
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FINCH, JOY, WALCOTT
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1561 
H.P.1086 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
An Act To Eliminate the Placement of Campaign Signs on Public 
Property 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FINCH of Fairfield. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: JOY of Crystal, WALCOTT of Lewiston. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§l, ~G, as amended by PL 1999, c. 152, Pt. G, 
§2, is further amended to read: 
G. 
Hand-held or similar signs not affixed to the ground or buildings; and 
Sec. 2. 23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§l, ~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 152, Pt. G, 
§2, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
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This bill repeals the authority to erect campaign signs on public property. 
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An Act To Restrict the Placement of Political Signs by Requiring Permission
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1562
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: VALENTINO
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1562 
H.P.1087 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
An Act To Restrict the Placement of Political Signs by Requiring 
Permission 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative VALENTINO of Saco. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§l, ~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 152, Pt. G, 
§2, is further amended to read: 
H. 
Signs bearing political messages relating to an election, primary or referendum, 
provided that these. These signs may not be placed within the right-of-way prior to 6 
weeks before the election, primary or referendum to which they relate and must be 
removed by the candidate or political committee not later than one week thereafter~ 
A person placing a political sign must have the permission of the landowner of the 
nearest property abutting the right-of-way. 
If the sign is placed without the 
permission of the landowner, the landowner may remove the sign; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the permission of a landowner before a sign may be placed within a 
right-of-way. The bill also allows a landowner to remove the sign if permission was not 
obtained. 
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Resolve, To Name 3 Bridges in Honor of Medal of Honor Recipients
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1563
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FISHER, DAMON, CEBRA, GERZOFSKY, HOGAN, MARLEY, PEOPLES, ROSEN, THERIAULT

Legislative Document 
No. 1563 
H.P.1088 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
Resolve, To Name 3 Bridges in Honor of Medal of Honor Recipients 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FISHER of Brewer. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HOGAN of Old Orchard 
Beach, MARLEY of Portland, PEOPLES of Westbrook, ROSEN of Bucksport, THERIAULT 
of Madawaska, Senator: SA V AGE of Knox. 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This resolve seeks to name 3 bridges in honor of Medal of Honor recipients. 
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Resolve, To Encourage Financial Education of Children from Kindergarten to Grade 12
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1564
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PRIEST, SULLIVAN, BRAUTIGAM, CANAVAN, CONOVER, GERZOFSKY, GROSE, RICHARDSON, TREAT

Legislative Document 
No. 1564 
H.P.1089 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
Resolve, To Encourage Financial Education of Children from 
Kindergarten to Grade 12 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative PRIEST of Brunswick. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CANAVAN of Waterville, CONOVER of 
Oakland, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, McKANE of Newcastle, 
RICHARDSON of Warren, TREAT of Farmingdale. 
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Sec. 1. 
Treasurer of State to organize seminar. 
Resolved: 
That the 
Treasurer of State, in conjunction with the University of Maine System, the Institute for 
Financial Literacy, Jump Start, Inc. and other interested parties, shall organize a seminar 
in November 2007 to provide training on teaching financial literacy to students from 
kindergarten to grade 12. 
The Treasurer of State shall pay for the expenses of the 
seminar under this section from available funds in the Unclaimed Property Fund under 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 33, section 1964; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Department of Education to allow continuing education credits 
for seminar. Resolved: That the Department of Education shall allow the seminar in 
section 1 to qualify for continuing education credits for teachers and education personnel. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Treasurer of State to organize a seminar in November 2007 
for training in teaching financial literacy to students from kindergarten to grade 12, paid 
for from available funds in the Unclaimed Property Fund. This resolve also directs the 
Department of Education to allow the seminar to qualify for continuing education credits 
for teachers and education personnel.
Resolve, To Expand Access to Early Childhood Education to All Children 4 Years of Age and Older
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1565
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MAKAS, STRIMLING, BRAUTIGAM, HARLOW, MILLER, NORTON, SIMPSON, WAGNER, WALCOTT, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 1565 
H.P.1090 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
Resolve, To Expand Access to Early Childhood Education to All 
Children 4 Years of Age and Older 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative MAKAS of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, HARLOW of Portland, MILLER of Somerville, 
NORTON of Bangor, SIMPSON of Auburn, WAGNER of Lewiston, WALCOTT of 
Lewiston, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
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Sec. 1. Expansion of access to early childhood education. Resolved: That 
the Department of Education shall develop a pilot program to expand access to preschool 
education to children 4 years of age and older. The pilot program must provide up to 2 
years of preschool education to prepare children for learning in the mainstream public 
school system through individualized attention with a focus on cognitive skills and social 
development and a de-emphasis on testing. The pilot program must be in place in time 
for the 2008-09 school year. 
The department shall fund the pilot program through 
existing revenue sources and may solicit donations; however, municipal revenue may not 
be used to fund the pilot program. 
Beginning in 2008, the department shall report annually by January 15th to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters 
regarding the implementation of and participation in the pilot program. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Education to develop a pilot program to 
provide up to 2 years of preschool education to children 4 years of age and older. The 
objective of the pilot program is to prepare children for learning in the mainstream public 
school system through individualized attention with a focus on cognitive skills and social 
development and a de-emphasis on testing. 
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Resolve, To Encourage Financial Education of Children from Kindergarten to Grade 12
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1564
Committee Amendment CA_A_H402 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1089, L.D. 1564, "Resolve, To 
Encourage Financial Education of Children from Kindergarten to Grade 12" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of sections 1 and 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Treasurer of State to organize seminar. 
Resolved: 
That the 
Treasurer of State, in conjunction with the University of Maine System, the Maine 
Community College System, the Institute for Financial Literacy, Jump Start, Inc. and 
other interested parties, shall organize a seminar in November 2007 to provide training on 
teaching financial literacy to public school students from kindergarten to grade 12; and be 
it further 
Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF 
Administration - Treasury 0022 
Initiative: Provides funds for costs associated with hosting a statewide seminar, including 
speakers, materials and food. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
This amendment adds the Maine Community College System to the parties the 
Treasurer of State is directed to work with in organizing the seminar. 
It removes 
language relating to the Department of Education's allowing the seminar to qualify for 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A " 
to H.P. 1089, L.D. 1564 
credits for continuing education. It also adds an appropriations and allocations section to 
the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/29107 ;J!;t?ac.. 
LD 1564 
LR 1876(02) 
Resolve, To Encourage Financial Education of Children from Kindergarten to Grade 12 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A-" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Mfairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2008-09 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
This resolve includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Office of the Treasurer of State of$15,000 for 
fiscal year 2007-08 for the additional costs associated with hosting a statewide seminar including speakers, materials 
and food. Additional costs to the Maine Community College System and the University of Maine System can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1876(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow the State Timely Opportunity To Participate in Settlement Negotiations for MaineCare Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1566
Committee Amendment CA_A_H167 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 1091, L.D. 1566, Bill, "An Act To 
Allow the State Timely Opportunity To Participate in Settlement Negotiations for 
MaineCare Benefits" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/29107 frac:.. 
LD 1566 
LR 826(02) 
An Act To Allow the State Timely Opportunity To Participate in Settlement Negotiations for 
MaineCare Benefits 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '4" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium savings - General Fund 
This bill could result in increased savings to the MaineCare program as a result of increased recoveries under the 
MaineCare third party liability program. The amount of these recoveries and resulting MaineCare savings cannot be 
determined at this time. 
LR0826(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Demonstrate Cost Savings by Preventing the Onset of Severe Mental Illness in Youth
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1567
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S670 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 
1092, L.D. 1567, "Resolve, To Demonstrate Cost Savings by Preventing the Onset of 
Severe Mental Illness in Youth" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the substitute title and before 
the summary and inserting the following: 
'Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Review and report. Resolved: That the Department of Health and 
Human Services shall review the Portland Identification and Early Referral program, 
referred to in this section as the PIER program, and shall report by January 15, 2009 to 
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human 
services matters on the PIER program and options for expanding and funding the 
program. The report must address training needs, program costs, prevention, savings from 
early intervention and maximization of federal funding. The joint standing committee of 
the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters may submit 
legislation regarding the PIER program to the First Regular Session of the 124th 
Legislature.' , 
SUMMARY 
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(Senator ROT 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL ~OTE REQllRED 
(See attached) 
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SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04117/08 
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LD 1567 
LR 1757(06) 
Resolve, To Demonstrate Cost Savings by Preventing the Onset of Severe Mental Illness in Youth 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment" A" to Committee Amendment "8" 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2008-09 
($298,704) 
($298,704) 
($101,296) 
The fiscal note reflects the incremental impact ofthis amendment. 
Projections 
2009-10 
($298,704) 
($298,704) 
($101,296) 
Projections 
2010-11 
($298,704) 
($298,704) 
($101,296) 
The amendment eliminates the need for appropriations and allocations, leaving minor costs that can be absorbed by 
the Department of Health and Human Services utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR 1757(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Explore the Feasibility of Enrolling the Legislature as an Employer Group in Dirigo Health
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1568
Committee Amendment CA_A_H513 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1093, L.D. 1568, "Resolve, To Explore 
the Feasibility of Enrolling the Legislature as an Employer Group in Dirigo Health" 
Amend the bill by striking out section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Legislature as employer group explored. Resolved: That the State 
Employee Health Commission, in consultation with Dirigo Health, shall evaluate and 
issue a report on the feasibility of enrolling the Legislature as an employer group in the 
Dirigo Health Program pursuant to Title 24-A, chapter 87. The evaluation must take 
special consideration of the effect of the Legislature's being part of the Dirigo Health 
Program on retirees who are Legislators and may not consider the inclusion of legislative 
employees and their dependents. The commission shall submit its report to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services by December 15, 2007 with any 
suggested legislation. The Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services 
is authorized to submit a bill concerning this report to the Second Regular Session of the 
123rd Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that the State Employee Health Commission consult with 
Dirigo Health in evaluating and issuing a report on the feasibility of enrolling the 
Legislature as an employer group in the Dirigo Health Program. The amendment clarifies 
that legislative employees are not included. The amendment also clarifies that the Joint 
Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services may submit a bill to the Second 
Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06107/07 ;:r!I?ac:.. 
LD 1568 
LR 1884(02) 
Resolve, To Explore the Feasibility of Enrolling the Legislature as an Employer Group in Dirigo 
Health 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" Pt." 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Multiple Funds 
The additional costs to the State Employee Health Commission and the Dirigo Health Agency in completing the 
evaluation and issuing the required report can be absorbed utilizing existing budget resources of the commission and 
the agency. 
This legislation directs the State Employee Health Commission to evaluate the feasibility of the Legislature as an 
employer group in the Dirigo Health Program. Until the report is issued in December of2007, it is not possible to 
determined the fiscal impact of this proposal on the Legislature. 
LR1884(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Explore the Feasibility of Enrolling the Legislature as an Employer Group in Dirigo Health
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1568
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: MILLER, MARTIN, BRAUTIGAM, CONOVER, PINGREE, WEBSTER

Legislative Document 
No. 1568 
H.P. 1093 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
Resolve, To Explore the Feasibility of Enrolling the Legislature as 
an Employer Group in Dirigo Health 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MILLER of Somerville. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CONOVER of Oakland, PINGREE of North 
Haven, WEBSTER of Freeport. 
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Sec. 1. Legislature as employer group explored. Resolved: That the State 
Employee Health Commission shall evaluate and issue a report on the feasibility of 
enrolling the Legislature as an employer group in the Dirigo Health Program pursuant to 
Title 24-A, chapter 87. The evaluation must take special consideration of the effect of the 
Legislature's be-ing part of the Dirigo Health Program on retirees who are Legislators. 
The commission shall submit its report to the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and 
Financial Services by December 15, 2007 with any suggested legislation. 
The Joint 
Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services is authorized to submit a bill 
concerning this report. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the State Employee Health Commission to evaluate the feasibility 
of the Legislature's being an employer group in the Dirigo Health Program and what 
effect that would have on retirees who are Legislators.
An Act To Allow Certain Veterans Who Did Not Previously Qualify To Buy Maine State Retirement System Time at a Subsidized Rate
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1569
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: TUTTLE, ANNIS, CLARK, WHEELER

Legislative Document 
No. 1569 
H.P.1094 
House of Representatives, March 20, 2007 
An Act To Allow Certain Veterans Who Did Not Previously Qualify 
To Buy Maine State Retirement System Time at a Subsidized Rate 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft and 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, WHEELER of Kittery. 
Printed on recYl: led paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, (BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE) MAINE STATE 
Retirement System - Retirement Allowance Fund 0085 
Initiative: Appropriates funds to allow for 3 members per year who the Maine State 
Retirement System has determined are qualified to purchase military service credit at a 
subsidized rate pursuant to Public Law 2003, chapter 693. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2007-08 
$88,202 
$88,202 
2008-09 
$127,138 
$127,138 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes General Fund appropriations of $88,202 in fiscal year 2007-08 and 
$127,13 8 in fiscal year 2008-09 to the Maine State Retirement System to allow for 3 
members per year who the Maine State Retirement System has determined are qualified 
to purchase military service credit at a subsidized rate pursuant to Public Law 2003, 
chapter 693.
An Act To Support Commercial Groundfishing
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1570
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: RECTOR, DAMON, ADAMS, CUMMINGS, EMERY, PERCY, PERRY, EDMONDS
Amends: 36 MRSA §1752, 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 1570 
H.P.1095 
House of Representatives, March 20,2007 
An Act To Support Commercial Groundfishing 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative RECTOR of Thomaston. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, Speaker CUMMINGS of Portland, EMERY of Cutler, 
MacDONALD of Boothbay, PERCY of Phippsburg, PERRY of Calais, Senators: President 
EDMONDS of Cumberland, SA V AGE of Knox. 
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I 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the commercial groundfishing industry in Maine is in dire economic 
circumstances; and 
Whereas, sales taxes on diesel fuel significantly curtail a commercial groundfishing 
operation's ability to remain profitable and economically viable; and 
Whereas, neighboring states provide sales tax exemptions to commercial fishing 
operations, providing incentives for them to base their operations at ports outside Maine; 
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. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§l-H is enacted to read: 
I-H. Commercial ground fishing boat. "Commercial groundfishing boat" means a 
boat that is federally permitted to harvest northeast multispecies operated by a person 
who holds a commercial fishing license issued by the State and used for harvesting 
northeast multispecies. As used in this subsection, "northeast multi species" has the same 
meaning as in 50 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 648.2 (2006). 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§8, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
D. 
Diesel internal combustion engine fuel bought and used for the purpose of 
operating or propelling a commercial groundfishing boat. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts diesel fuel used for the purpose of operating or propelling a 
commercial groundfishing boat from the sales tax. "Commercial groundfishing boat" is 
defined as a boat that is licensed to harvest and is used for harvesting northeast 
multispecies fish.