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An Act To Improve the Health of MaIne Citizens and Safety of Pedestrians
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0862
Sponsors: HARLOW, GOOLEY, BRIGGS, DAVIS, GOODE, MARTIN, MORRISON, SCHATZ, WILLETTE
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2056

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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124th MAINE L GISLATURE 
. FIRST REGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
. No. 862 
H.P.593 
House of Representatives; March 5, 2009 
An Act To Improve the Health of MaIne Citizens and Safety of 
Pedestrians 
Reference to the Committee. on Transportation suggested and ordered printed, 
Presented by Representative HARLOW of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator GOOLEY of Franklin and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, DAVIS of Sangerville, GOODE of Bangor, MARTIN of 
brono, MORRISON of South Portland, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, STUCKEY ofPortl~md, 
WILLETTE of Presque Isle. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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. Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2056, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
2. Pedestrian on way. Where sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian shall walk 
facing approaching traffic on t~e left side of the public way or the way's shoulder when 
practicable. An operator of a motor vehicle who is passing a pedestrian on a public way 
or the way's shoulder shall 'exercise due care by leaving a distance between the motor 
vehicle and the pedestrian of not less than 3 feet while the motor vehicle is passing the 
pedestrian. A motor vehicle operator may pass a pedestrian in a no-passing zone only 
When it is safdo do so. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the operator of a motor vehicle, when passing a pedestrian on a 
public way, to provide that pedestrian' with at least 3 feet of clearance and allows the 
operator to pass the pedestrian when it is safe to do so, even in a no-passing zone. This 
bill is based on the current law regarding the requirements for passing a bicycle on a 
public way. 
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An Act To Permanently' Establish the Position of Director of Recreational Access and Landowner Relations . Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and. ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0863
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: WATSON

Legislative Document 
No. 863 
H.P.594 
House of Representatives, March 5, 
An Act To Permanently' Establish the Position of Director of 
Recreational Access and Landowner Relations 
. Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and. 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath. 
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Be it elllacted by the People ofthe State of Maillle as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
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SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant tb JointRule 208. 
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This bill seeks to permanently establish the position' of Director of Recreational 
Access and Landowner.Relations in the Departrp.ent of Conservation, subject to sufficient 
funding. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0866
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: GOODE, BUTTERFIELD, MARTIN, STEVENS

FIRST REGULAR SE.SSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
·No.866 
H.P.597 
House of Representatives, March 5,2009 
Res'olve, To Examine Data Discrepancies and Adequately Identify 
and Serve Children with Brain Injuries 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative GOODE of Bangor. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BUTTERFIELD of Bangor, CUSHIN9 of Hampden, 
MARTIN of Orono, STEVENS of Bangor. 
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Sec. L Review data. Resolved: That the Department of Education shall review 
the 2004 study ofrnembers of MaineCare under 18 years of age who were identified with 
a diagnosis of brain injury arid compare it to the 2007 Office of Special Services data that 
indicated only 81 children statewide identified as having a brain injury; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Evaluation. Resolved: That the Department of Education shall, in 
consulta,tion with the Department of Health and Human Services, educators, and 
pediatricians, evaluate the steps needed to better identify, educate and coordinate services 
consistent with best evidence-based practices for students with brain injuries in order to 
maximize each child's recovery and education. The department shall also iFlvesHgate 
available tests for educators in order to develop a plan for annual health screening of 
children and -youth in schools that includes a set of questions designed specifically to 
identify possible brain injury; and be it further 
Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Education shall report to the 
Joint Standing Corninittee on Education and Cultural Affairs by February 15,2010 with 
its findings, recommendations and suggested legislation. The Joint Standing Committee 
on Education and Cultural Affairs is authorized to submit legislation on screening and 
educating, children with brain injuries to the' Second Regular Session of the 124th 
Legislature. 
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This resolve requires the Department of Education to review the discrepancy in 
information available in data from MaineCare and the Office of Special Services 
regarding the number of children in the State identified with brain injuries. 
The 
'department shall also investigate the availability of testing and screening that is available 
to develop a plan to instihite annual health screening of children and youth in schools for 
brain injury; The department shall report to the Legislature by February 15,2010 with its 
findings, recommendations and suggested legislation. 
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An Act To Provide for the Certification of Teachers in a Critical Teacher S~ortage Area
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0864
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: JOHNSON, CROCKETT, DAVIS, SMITH
Amends: 20-A MRSA §130

Legislative Document 
No. 864 
H.P.595 
House ofRepre~entatives, March 5,2009 
An Act To Provide for the Certification of Teachers in a Critical 
Teacher S~ortage Area 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Bethel, DAVIS of Sangerville, Senator: 
SMITH of Piscataquis. 
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Be iLenacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §130H, sllllb-§l1 is enacted to read: 
11. Critical teacher shortage need certificate; renewal. The state board shall 
adopt rules that establish criteria under which a critical teacher shortage need certificate 
may be issued. This need certificate may be issued only.to a person holding a bachelor's 
degree and teaching in a cntical teacher shortage area. A critical teacher shortage need is 
detennined by the superintendent when a shortage of teachers in the school administrative 
unit meets the critical teacher shortage criteria established in rules adopted by the state 
board. The superintendent may issue this certificate for a period not to exceed one year. 
If the superintendent detennines that a .critical teacher shortage need continues to exist in 
. the school administrative unit after the expiration of the certificate, the superintendent 
may certify the teacher for an indefinite period of time based on a positive 
recommendation from a peer review team of teachers within the school administrative 
unit. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules in accordance 
with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a superintendent may certify a teacher for a period not to 
exceed one year when there is a critical teacher shortage need in the school administrative 
unit that meets criteria established by rules adopted by the State Board of Education. The 
critical teacher shortage need certificate may be renewed by the superintendent if the 
superintendent deterniines that the critical teacher shortage need in the school 
administrative unit still exists after the expiration of the certificate and upon a positive 
recommendation of the teacher from a peer review team of teachers within the school 
adririnistrative unit. 
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An Act Regarding Unemployment Compensation
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0867
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: CAIN
Amends: 26 MRSA §1082

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 867 
H.P.598 
House of Representatives, March5, 2009 
An Act Regarding Unemployment Compensation 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CAIN of Orono. 
Cosponso'red by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BUTTERFIELD of Bangor, CUSHING of Hampden, FLOOD of Winthrop, 
GOODE of Bangor, PRIEST ofBnmswick, THIBODEAU of Winterport. 
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Be it enacted by the People oftbe.state of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §1082, sub-§14, ~A, as ffi11ended by PL 1995, c. 657, §2 and 
affected by § 10, is further amended to read: 
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The Director of Unemployment Compensation or a representative of the 
commissioner duly authorized by the commissioner to do so shall determine whether 
an employing unit is an employer and whether· services performed for or in 
connection with the business of the employing unit constitute employment, and shall 
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give written notice of the determination to the employing unit. The written notice 
must include documentation of all information gathered explaining the reasoning and 
evidence used to make the determination. When investigating a claim of 
unemployment, the director shall provide equal treatment of the' claimant and the 
alleged employer. Records of all interviews and documentation must be kept and 
made available to both parties. Unless the employing unit, within 30 calendar days 
after notification was mailed to its last known address, files an· appeal from that 
determination, the determination ~s final. 
SUMMARY 
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This bill requires the DireCtor of Unemployment Compensation, when sending a 
. written notice bf determination of employment, to include the· documentation that 
supported the determination. The bill also requires the director to treat both claimant and 
employer equally and to make available the record of interviews and documentation to 
. both parties. 
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An Act To 1m prove Transportation for Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0870
Committee Amendment CA_A_H342 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·Ii" to H.P. 601, L.D. 870, Bill, "An Act To 
1m prove Transportation for Veterans" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/18/09 frac 
LD870 
LR 1857(03) 
An Act To Improve Transportation for Veterans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A, 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
,General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note. 
2009-10 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2010-11 
$15,000 
$15,000 
Projections 
2011-12 
$15,000 
$15,000 
Projections 
2012-13 
$15,000 
$15,000 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation 0[$15,000 beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 to the Department of 
Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to support the operating costs of the disabled American veterans 
transportation network. 
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An Act To Improve Transportation for Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0870
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: ROTUNDO, ROSEN, BEAULIEU, CAIN, CAREY, NUTTING, ROBINSON, WAGNER, CRAVEN

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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Legislative Document 
No. 870 
H.P.601 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
An Act To Improve Transportation for Veterans 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
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Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, CAIN of Orono, CAREY of Lewiston, LAJOIE Of 
Lewiston, NUTTING of Oakland, ROBINSON of Raymond, WAGNER of Lewiston, Senator: 
CRAVEN of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
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Initiative: Appropriates ongoing funds to support the operating costs of the. disabled 
American veterans transportation network, which provides round-trip transportation 
services to Veterans' Administration medical facilities. 
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GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
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2009-10 
$15,000 
$15,000 
2010-11 
- $15,000 
$15,000 
This bill makes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $15,000 per year to support 
the operating costs of the disabled American veterans transportation network, which 
provides round-trip transportation services to Veterans' Administration medical facilities. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0874
Committee Amendment CA_A_H223 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,4" to H.P, 605, L.D. 874, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Axle Weights" 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection 8 in the 3rd line (page I, line 5 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "subchapter" the following: 'by less than 5,000 pounds' 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection 8 by inserting after the first paragraph the 
following: 
'This subsection does not apply to vehicles traveling on the Interstate Highway System 
except that portion of Interstate 95 designated as the Maine Turnpike.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that if a vehicle that exceeds the axle weight limits and 
axle weight tolerance restrictions imposed under state law by less than 5,000 pounds is 
within the maximum gross vehicle weight, the applicable fine must be reduced by 50%. 
The, amendment also clarifies that this provision does not apply to vehicles traveling on 
the Interstate Highway System except for that portion of Interstate 95 designated as the 
Maine Turnpike. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05/01109 wac.' 
LD874 
LR 469(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Axle Weights 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment it 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
CUlTent biennium cost increase - Highway Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
A reduction in fines will decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Reducing fines for certain vehicles that exceed the axle weight limits and axle weight tolerance restrictions could 
result in increased violations of the restrictions. The Department of Transportation indicates that exceeding the axle 
weight limits and axle weight tolerance restrictions could result in a fiscal impact due to additional highway and 
bridge deterioration. The department has estimated the cost at approximately $100,000 annually. Since additional 
resources are not available, it is likely that this cost will either increase the Highway Fund structural gap, or that 
capital projects may be defelTed to cover the additional cost. 
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An Act To Provide a Tax Credit to Certain Heating Fuel Contract Consumers
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0872
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: STEVENS, MILLS, BLODGETT, CROCKETT, CUSHING, FLAHERTY, GOODE, KAENRATH, PRATT
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-D

Legislative Document 
No. 872 
H.P.603 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
An Act To Provide a Tax Credit to Certain Heating Fuel Contract 
Consumers 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative STEVENS of Bangor. 
Cosponsored by Senator MILLS of Somerset and 
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Representatives: BLODGETT of Augusta, CROCKETT of Bethel, CUSHING of Hampden, 
FLAHERTY of Scarborough, GOODE of Bangor, KAENRATH of South Portland~ MAGNAN 
of Stockton Springs, PRATT of Eddington. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5219-DD is enacted to read: 
§5219-DD. Credit for heating fuel contrac~ loss 
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following tenns have the following meanings. 
A. "Average price of heating fuel" means the price of heating fuel for the taxable 
year as determined by the Governor's Office of Energy Independence and Security. , 
' B. "Contract loss" means the difference between the price per gallon for heating fuel 
as set in a heating' fuel contract and 'the average, price of heating fuel actually 
delivered to the person pursuant to a heating fuel contract if the average price of the 
heating fuel decreases to a lesser price after the parties have entered into the heating 
fuel contract 
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"Heating fuel" means oil or propane 'used for the heating of a residence or 
business. 
D. "Heating fuel contract" means a contract between a heating fuel supplier and a 
person in which the person agrees t6 pay a set amount for heating fuel supplied to 
that person for at least 6 months but no more than 12 months. 
E. "Heating fuel supplier" means a person 'licensed as a business in this State that 
supplies heatfug fuel to another business or residence. 
2. Credit allowed. A taxpayer is allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this 
Part for each taxable year equal to the contract loss incurred for that taxable year. 
3. Limitation;' carry-over. The credit provided by this section may not reduce the 
, tax otherwise due under this Part below zero. Arty unused portion of the credit may be 
carried over to the following year or years until exhausted. 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2009. 
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This bill allows a person who enters into a contract for the supply of heating fuel at a 
locked-in price for,at'least 6 months but no more than 12 months to obtain an income tax 
credit for the excess cost of that heating, fuel if the average actual price of that heating 
fuel decreases after the part;ies enter into the contract. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Axle Weights
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0874
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: THOMAS, JACKSON, BROWNE, CEBRA, COTTA, HARVELL, MARTIN, MAZUREK, GOOLEY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2353, 29-A MRSA §2360

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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. Legislative Document 
No. 874 
H.P.605 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Axle Weights 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered plinted. 
Presented by Representative THOMAS of Ripley. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CEBRA of Naples, COTTA of China, HARVELL 
of Farmington, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MAZUREK of Rockland, THERlAULT of 
Madawaska,Senator: GOOLEY of Franklin . 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2353, sub-§8 is enacted to read: . 
8. Vehicles within maximum gross vehicle weight limits. Notwithstanding any 
provision of this subchapter to the contrary, if a vehicle that exceeds axle weight limits 
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and axle weight tolerance restrictions imposed by this subchapter is within the applicable 
maximum gross vehicle weight limit including tolerances, the fme imposed under this 
subchapter is reduced by 50%. 
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Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §2360, sub-§7, as affected by PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 
and amended by Pt. C, §9 and affected by §15, is further amended to read: 
7. Redistribution of load. Notwithstanding subsections 1 to 6, when an officer 
determines that a vehicle that is within the gross vehicle weight limit is in violation of an 
axle weight limit, the officer shall permit the operator to redistribute the load once before 
proceeding. If redistribution brings' the vehicle into compliance with axle limits, then the 
fine is reduced as follows: 
. A. If the violation is less than 2,000 pounds, no penalty; and 
B. If the violation is less than 3,000 pounds, by 66o/ot-afl:d:. 
C. If the violation is less than 4.000 Bounds. bv 50%. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that if a vehicle that exceeds the axle weight limits and axle weight 
tolerance restrictions imposed under state law is within the maximum gross vehicle 
. weight, the applicable fme must be reduced by 50%. This bill also amends existing law 
regarding the reduction of fmes following the successful redistribution of loads to bring 
vehicles into compliance with axle limits. 
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Resolve, To Create a Surrounding Community Advisory Panel for the Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0876
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: CAIN, SCHNEIDER

Legislative Document 
No. 876 . 
H.P.607 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
Resolve, To Create a Surrounding Community Advisory Panel for 
the Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town 
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Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CAIN of Orono, 
Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
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Sec. 1. Resolve 2003, c. 93, §1, sub-§5, ~, amended. Resolved: That 
Resolve '2003, c. 93, §1, sub-§5, ~ , as <;lmended by PL 2005, c. 341, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
E. Serve as a liaison between the Penobscot Nation and the disposal facility operator 
or the office to facilitate communications during the development and operation of 
the disposal facility and provide members of the, Penobscot Nation, with updated 
information about the project, including providing explanations of any technical 
terms; and be it further.!. 
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Sec. 2. Resolve 2003, c. 93, §1, sub-§6, enacted. Resolved: That Resolve 
2003, c. 93, §1, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
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6. The towns of Greenbush, Milford, Bradley, 9rono, Glenburn and Hudson and 
Argyle Township shall jointly establish a single surrounding community advisory panel, 
referred to in this subsection as "the panel," for the purpose of maldng recommendations 
to the joint citizen advisory corrimittee established pursuant to subsection 5. 
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municipal officers of each member municipality shall appoint 2 members to the panel and 
the Penobscot County commissioners shall appoint 2 members from Argyle Township; 
and be it further 
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SUMMARY 
This resolve establishes a surrounding community advisory panel for the purpos~ of 
making recommendations to the Juniper Ridge Landfill joint citizen advisory committee. 
The member communities of the panel include the towns of Greenbush, Milford, Bradley, 
Orono, Glenburn and Hudson and Argyle Township. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Reporting of Crimes on the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants - Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0877
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MILLER
Amends: 22 MRSA §1812-G

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No. 
H.P.608 
House of Representatives, March 5, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Reporting of Crimes on 
the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants 
- Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MILLER of Somerville. 
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Cosponsored byRepresentatives: CONNOR of Kennebunk, PERRY of Calais, WEBSTER of 
Freeport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1812-G, sub-§6, c;fA, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 376, §2, is 
amended to read: 
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An individual may riot be. employed in a hospital, nursing facility, home health. 
agency or assisted housing program as a certified nursing assistant if that individual 
has been convicted in a court of law of· a crime involving abuse, .neglect or· 
misappropriation of property in a health care setting or a crime involving sexual 
assault, domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal threatening, domestic 
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violence terrorizing, domestic violence stalking, domestic violence reckless conduct 
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or stalking; and 
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. SUMMARY 
Current law 'prohibits an individual from employment as a certified nursing assistant 
in certain settings if the individual has been convicted of a crime involving abuse, neglect 
or misappropriation of property in a health care setting. This bill amends the list of crimes 
that preclude an individual from employment as a certified nursing assistant in certain 
settings to add ~rimes involving sexual assault, dorriestic violence and stalking. 
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An Act To Improve the. Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund Reference to the COl:n~ittee on Natural Resources .suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0880
Sponsors: SMITH
Amends: 38 MRSA §569-A

. Legislative Document 
No. 880 
S.P.328 
In Senate, March 5, 2009 
An Act To Improve the. Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund 
Reference to the COl:n~ittee on Natural Resources .suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §569-A, sub-§8, fljfA, as amended by PL 2005, c. 157, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
A. Administrative expenses, personal services and equipment costs of the department 
related to the administration and enforcement of this subchapter, except that total 
disbursements for personal services may not exceed $3,700,000 per fiscal year 
multiplied by an annual adjustment factor of 4% beginning in fiscal year 2005 065% 
of the balance of the fund; 
Sec. 2. 38 MRSA §569-A, sub-§12-A is enacted to read: 
12-A. Audit. The department shall conduct an annual audit of the admlnistration of 
the fund to ensure that standard accounting practices are being followed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill limits administrative expenses, personal services and equipment costs 
related to the administration and enforcement of the Ground Water Oil Clean':up Fund to 
5% of the balance of the fund and requires the Department of Environmental Protection 
to conduct an annual audit of the administration of the fund to ensure that standard 
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An Act To Consolidate and Modernize Maine's Courts
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0882
Committee Amendment CA_A_S154 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 330, L.D. 882, Bill, "An Act To 
Consolidate and Modernize Maine's Courts" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the 4th line (page 1, line 20 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "$61,000,000" and inserting the following: '$67,500,000' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides funds for the debt service cost associated with a $67,500,000 increase 
in the authorization to issue securities to support courthouse construction and renovation 
costs and for additional debt service for similar securities previously authorized. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2009-10 
$109,375 
$109,375 
2010-11 
$573,824 
$573,824 
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This amendment corrects the total amount to be available for the identified court 
construction and renovation projects. 
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The amendment also adds and appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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An Act To Consolidate and Modernize Maine's Courts 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ';,4" 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations! Allocations 
General Fund 
Bond Issues 
Maine GovFac Auth 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note.Required: Yes 
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2009-10 
2010-11 
$109,375 
$573,824 
$109,375 
$573,824 
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Principal 
Rate (%) 
$67,500,000 
5.25% 
Projections 
2011-12 
$2,112,877 
$2,112,877 
Interest 
$37,209,375 
Projections 
2012-13 
$5,364,748 
$5,364,748 
Total Cost 
$104,709,375 
This bill increases the authorization of the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority to issue securities by $67,500,000 
to fund a new courthouse in Augusta, .the renovation of a courthouse in Dover-Foxcroft and planning for court facility 
upgrades in Machais. It includes a General Fund appropriation of$109,375 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $573,824 in 
fiscal year 2010-11 to the Judicial Branch for debt service costs related to bond issues totaling $74,258,764, which 
include the $67,500,000 authorized in this bill and an additional amount previously authorized. Level debt service 
payments (as opposed to level principal payments) are assumed for four different issue dates. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0883
Committee Amendment CA_A_S53 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 331, L.D. 883, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Charter of the Tenants Harbor Standard Water District" 
Amend the bilI by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. P&SL 1997, c. 17, §5 is amended to read: 
Sec. 5. Terms of trustees. AfteJ: Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 35-A, section 6410, subsection 1, after the election of the first board, trustees are 
elected to 3-year terms in accordance with Title 35 A, section 6410, subsection 1 this 
section. When the term of office of a trustee expires, the trustee's successor is elected at 
large by a plurality vote of the voters of the district at the annual meeting of the district. 
A vacancy is filled in the same manner for the unexpired term by a special election called 
by the trustees. The trustees shall make and keep a complete list of all registered voters 
resident in the district. Notice of annual meetings and special elections to elect trustees 
must be published not less than 4 weeks before the meeting or election.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the language in the bill regarding the election of trustees of 
the Tenants Harbor Standard Water District. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Tenants Harbor Standard Water District
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0883
Sponsors: RECTOR, KRUGER, TRAHAN

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Legislative Document 
No. 883 
S.P.33 
In Senate, March 5, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Tenants Harbor Standard 
Water District 
(EMERGENCy) 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy s-qggested and, ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator RECTOR of Knox; 
Cosponsored by Representative KRUGER of Thomaston and 
Senator: TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjoUl11Il1,ent unless enacted as'eme:rgencies; and 
Whereas, it is imperative that the election of the board 0'[ trustees, of the Tenants 
Harbor Standard Water District be clarified; and 
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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, 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as, follows: 
Sec. I. P&SL 1997, c. 17, §5 is amended to read: 
Sec. 5. Terms of trustees. After the election of the first board, trustees are 
elected to 3-year terms in accordance with at the annual meeting of the district. 
Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 6410, subsection 1", 
when theterm of office of a trustee expires, the trustee's successor is elected at large by a 
plurality vote of the voters of the district. A vacancy is filled in the same manner for the 
unexpired term by a special election called by the trustees. The trustees shall make and 
keep a complete list of all registered voters resident in the district. Notice of annual 
meetings and special elections, to elect trustees must be published not less than 4 weeks 
before the meeting or election. 
Se~. 2. Retroactivity. This Act is retroactive to January 1, 1999. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the charter of the Tenants Harbor Standard Water District by 
changing the way the board of trustees is elected. The changes are retroactive to January 
1, 1999. 
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An Act To ProvideJncome Tax Equity for Working Spouses
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0884
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SMITH, CHASE, HASTINGS, NASS, CLARK, DAVIS, JOHNSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §5221-A

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Legislative Document 
No. 884 
S.P.332 
In Senate, March 5, 2009 
An Act To ProvideJncome Tax Equity for Working Spouses 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis. 
Cosponsored by Representative CHASE of Wells and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: HASTINGS of Oxford, NASS of York, Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, 
DAVIS of Sangerville, JOHNSON of Greenville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5221-A is enacted totead: 
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§5221-A. Optional separate returns by husband and wife 
Notwithstanding section 5221, a husband and wife who have filed a joint· federal 
income tax return may file as single individuals under this Part and claim items of 
income, exemptions and deductions that apply to the individual separately. The assessor 
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apply' jointly. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules for purposes of 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. . 
SUMMARY 
This bill permits spouses to file separate income tax returns as single individuals 
rather than being subject to the higher marginal tax rates that may apply if they filed 
jointly. 
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An Act To Consolidate and Modernize Maine's Courts
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0882
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MITCHELL, TARDY, HASTINGS, RA YE, SMITH, BLODGETT, CROCKETT, DAVIS, PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 882 
S.P.330 
In Senate, March 5, 2009 
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Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by President MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative TARDY of Newport and 
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Secretary, of the Senate, 
Senators: HASTINGS of Oxford, RA YE of Washington, SMITH of Piscataquis, 
Representatives: BLODGETT of Augusta, CROCKETT of Augusta, DAVIS of Sangerville, 
McFADDEN of Dennysville, PERRY of Calais. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 4 MR.SA §1606, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 460, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
2. Limitation on securities issued. The authority may not issue securities in excess 
of $128,000,000 $189,000,000 outstanding at anyone time, of which no less than 
$75,000;000 $136,000,000 must be specifically allocated to projects relating to the 
Judicial Branch, except for the i'ssuance of revenue refunding securities authorized by 
section 1610 and securities issued under section.1610-A. The amount of securities that. 
may be outstanding in the name of the authority may be increased by the Legislature. 
upon a showing by the authority that its available revenues are sufficient to .support 
additional issuance of securities and that the issuance of securities will not materially 
impair the credit standing of the authority, the investment status of securities issued by 
the authority or the ability of the authority to fulfill its commitments to holders of 
securities. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize the authority to issue 
securities to fund the construction, reconstruction, purchase or acquisition of facilities 
without a majority vote of approval in each House of the Legislature. 
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Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1606, subsections 1 and 2, the 
Maine Governmental Facilities Authority is authorized to issue securities in its own name 
in an amount up to $61,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs associated with the 
construction of a new courthouse in Augusta, the renovation of a courthouse in Dover-
. Foxcroft and planniJ.?-g for court facilities upgrades in Machias. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the maximum amount of securities that may be issued by the 
Maine Governmental Facilities Authority for specific allocation to the judicial branch. 
Tl}.e increase will be used to fund projects for court facilities in Augusta, Dover-Foxcroft 
and Machias. 
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Resolve, To Ensure the Health of Maine Children by Requiring a Certain Vaccination
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0881
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRYANT, JONES, BRANNIGAN, MARRACHE, CROCKETT, PERRY

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No. 881 
S.P.329 
In Senate, March 5,2009 
Resolve, To Ensure the Health of Maine Children by Requiring a 
Certain Vaccination 
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Cosponsored by Representative JONES of Mount Vernon and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRANNIGAN of Cumberland, MARRACHE of Kennebec, Representatives: 
CROCKETT of Bethel, PERRY of Calais. 
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Sec .. 1. Meningococcal meningitis; vaccination required. Resolved: That 
the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for-Disease Control shall 
amend its rules, pursuant to _ the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6359, 
subsection 2, governing immunizations· required for school children to require the 
administration of an adequate dosage of an immunizing agent against meningococcal 
meningitis for students who are -II years of age or older, beginning with the 2010-2011 
_school year. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules asdefmed 
in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
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This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center 
for Disease Control to amend its rules goverlling immunizations of school children _ to _ 
require vaccinations against-meningococcal memngitis for students who are 11 years of 
age or older, beginning with the 2010-2011 school year. 
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An Act To Amend the Reporting Requirements for Independent Expenditures for Political Campaigns Reference to the Cominittee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0887
Sponsors: DAVIS, COURTNEY, SMITH, AUSTIN, FITTS, JOY, STRANG BURGESS, TARDY
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1019

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In Senate, March 5, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Reporting Requirements for Independent 
Expenditures for Political Campaigns 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: COURTNEY of York, PLOWMAN ofPenobs,cot, SMITH of 
Piscataquis, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, FITTS of Pittsfield, JOY of Crystal, STRANG 
BURGESS of Cumberland, TARDY of Newport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1019;..B, sub-§3, ~, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 448, §3, is 
amended to reqd: . 
B. 
A report required by this subsection must contain an itemized account of each 
contribution or expenditure aggregating in excess of $100 in anyone candidate's 
election, the date and purpose of each contribution or expendinve and the name of 
each payee or creditor. For expenditures categorized as printing and graphics or print 
media advertisements, and for the printing services component of expenditures 
categorized as "mail house," a copy of the· mail piece or print· media ad for each 
candidate listed on the independent expenditure report must be included, which the 
commission shall post as part of the independent expenditure report on the 
commission's publicly accessible· website. 
The report must state whether the 
contribution or expenditure is in support of or in opposition to the candidate and must 
include, under penalty of peIjury, as provided in Title 17-A, section 451, a statement 
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under oath or affmnation whether the contribution or expenditure is made in 
cooperation,consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, the 
candidate or an authorized cominittee or agent of the candidate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the campaign finance laws to require that the report of independent 
expenditures include copi~s of mail pieces. and print media. 
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An Act To Limit Liability for Certain Noncommercial Aviation Activities
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0889
Sponsors: NASS
Amends: 14 MRSA §159-A

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Legislative Document, 
No. 889 
S.P.339 
In Senate, March 5,2009 
An Act To Limit Liability for Certain Noncommercial Aviation' 
Activities 
Reference to the Committee,on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator NASS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative BICKFORD bf Auburn. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §159-A, sub-§l, ~, as amended by PL 2001, c. 113, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
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"Recreational or harvesting activities" means recreational activities conducted 
out-of-doors, including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, 
environmental education and research, hiking, recreational caving, sight-seeing, 
operating 
snow-traveling 
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all-terrain 
vehicles, 
skiing, 
hang-gliding, 
noncommercial aviation activities, dog sledding, equine activities, boating, sailing, 
canoeing, rafting, biking, picnicking, swimming or activities involving the harvesting 
or gathering of forest, field or marine products.· It includes entry of, volunteer 
maintenance and improvement of, use of and passage over premises in order to 
pursue these activities. 
"Recreational or harvesting activities" does not include 
commercial agricultural or timber harvesting. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the landowner recreational liability law to include noncommercial 
aviation activities in the definition of "recreational or harvesting activities." A landowner 
who allows recreational or harvesting activities on the landowner's property is not liable 
for injuries or property damage that happens to those members of the public taking part in 
that activity. 
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