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An Act To Modify the Informed Growth Act . ".
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0448
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BEAUDETTE, SULLIVAN, BEAULIEU, CAMPBELL, CLEARY, CONNOR, CROCKETT, JOY, SAVIELLO, VALENTINO, WRIGHT, MARRACHE, MITCHELL
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4371

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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124th MAIN LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 448 
H.P.336 
House of Representatives, February 10,2009 
An Act To Modify the Informed Growth Act 
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Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed . 
Presented by Representative BEAUDETTE of Biddeford. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CLEARY of Houlton, 
CONNOR of Kennebunk, CRA Y of Palmyra, CROCKETT of Augusta, JOY of Crystal, 
MacDONALD of Boothbay, SAVIELLO of Wilton, VALENTINO of Sa co, WRIGHT of 
Berwick, Senators: MARRACHE of Kennebec, President MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4371, as ,enacted by PL 2007, c. 347, §1, is amended to 
read: 
§4371. Exemption 
The provisions of this subchapter do not apply to a municipality that has adopted 
economic and community impact review criteria that apply to large scale retail 
development land use permit applications and that require a study of the comprehensive 
economic and community impacts of the proposed large scale retail development for 
consideration, among other evidence, in applying the review criteria to the application 
requirements for determining the economic and community impacts of a large-scale retail 
development on the municipality. 
SUMMARY 
. This bill exempts a municipality that has adopted a review process for large-scale 
retail development applications that include economic and community impacts from the 
Informed Growth Act rather than a municipality that has adopted economic and 
community impact review criteria that require a study. 
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An Act To Modify the Informed Growth Act
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0448
Committee Amendment CA_B_H233 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4371

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT :B" to H.P. 336, L.D. 448, Bill, "An Act To 
Modify the Informed Growth Act" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec.!. 30-A MRSA §4371, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 347, § 1, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place: 
§4371. Exemption 
1. Ordinance. The. provisions of this subchapter do not apply to a municipality that 
has adopted an ordinance that contains requirements for determining the impact of a 
proposed large-scale retail development as defined in section 4366, subsection 6 on 
existing retail establishments and municipal services for the municipality and abutting 
municipalities. The ordinance must require an independent study of the comprehensive 
economic and community impacts for each proposed large-scale retail development. The 
ordinance must include a requirement to consider the findings of the study, among other 
evidence, when reviewing a land use application and must contain standards for 
determining when an impact of a large-scale retail development is detrimental to the 
community. 
2. Comprehensive economic and community impact study. The study pursuant to 
subsection 1 must consider the impact on existing retail operations; sales revenue retained 
and reinvested in the comprehensive economic impact area; the effect on employment 
including projected net job creation and loss; retail wages and benefits; municipal 
revenues generated;. the impact on service and maintenance costs caused by the 
development's construction and operation, including costs of roads and police, fire, 
rescue and sewer services; the amount of public subsidies, including tax increment 
financing; and any other factors identified by the municipality. 
3. Qualified preparer. The study pursuant to subsection 1 must be prepared by a 
preparer qualified by education, training and experience pursuant to section 4367. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMIITEE AMENDMENT~" to H.P. 336, L.D. 448 
4. Public presentation. The study pursuant to subsection 1 must be presented to the 
public consistent with section 4368.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, replaces the bill. It clarifies that a 
municipality is exempt from the Informed Growth Act if the municipality adopts an 
ordinance requiring a determination of the impact of a large-scale retail development on 
the municipality and abutting municipalities and requires an independent study by a 
qualified preparer. It specifies that the study must consider the impact on existing retail 
operations, sales revenue generated and reinvested in the area, the effects on employment, 
retail wages and benefits, municipal revenues generated, the impact on municipal 
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infrastructure and the amount of public subsidies, including tax increment financing. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrat,ve and Financial Services To Sell or Lease the Interests of the State in Certain Real Property Located at 17 School Street in Benedicta, Aroostook County
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0449
Committee Amendment CA_A_H18 (House)

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to H.P. 337, L.D. 449, "Resolve, Authorizing 
the Commissioner of Administrat,ve and Financial Services To Sell or Lease the Interests 
of the State in Certain Real Property Located at 17 School Street in Benedicta, Aroostook 
County" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03118/09 
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LR 536(02) 
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Sell or Lease the 
Interests of the State in Certain Real Property Located at 17 School Street in Benedicta, Aroostook 
County 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "H" 
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Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Authorizing the sale or lease of a parcel of land in Benedicta may increase Other Special Revenue Funds revenue in 
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the Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund. Since the appraised market value and the negotiated sale, 
price of the property are unknown at this time, the amount of revenue can not be determined. 
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An Act To Clarify the Sales Tax Exemption for Commercial Agricultural Crop Production
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0450
Committee Amendment CA_A_H74 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/+ " to H.P. 338, L.D. 450, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Sales Tax Exemption for Commercial Agricultural Crop Production" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Include Commercial Silvicultural Crop Production in the Sales Tax 
Exemption for Certain Products Used in Commercial Agricultural Crop Production 
Activities' 
Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 7-B and inserting the 
following: 
'7-B. 
Products used in commercial agricultural and silvicultural crop 
production. Sales of seed, fertilizers, defoliants and pesticides, including, but not limited 
to, rodenticides, insecticides, fungicides and weed killers, for use in the commercial 
production of an agricultural or silvicultural crop.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the language in the bill to change the application of the 
sales tax exemption to include all commercial silvicultural crops. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/09/09 :%Pac:.. 
124th MAINE LEGISLATURE' 
LD450 
LR 851(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Sales Tax Exemption for Commercial Agricultural Crop Production 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,#1J' 
Committee: Taxation 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
.2009-10 
$26,250 
($26,250) 
2010-11 
$35,500 
($35,500) 
Projections 
2011-12 
$36,000 
($36,000) 
Projections 
2012-13 
$37,000 
($37,000) 
This bills expands the sales tax exemption for products used in commercial agricultural crop production to apply to 
silvicultural (forestry) crop production. The expansion of the sales tax exemption is expected to reduce sales tax 
revenue. The administrative cost to Maine Revenue Services to enact this legislation can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Clarify the Sales Tax Exemption for Commercial Agricultural Crop Production
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0450
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: SA VIELLO, GOOLEY, DAVIS, HARVELL, SARTY, THOMAS
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document 
No. 450 
H.P.338 
House of Representatives, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Clarify the Sales Tax Exemption for Commercial 
Agricultural Crop Production 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SA VIELLO of Wilton. 
Cosponsored by Senator GOOLEY of Franklin and 
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MILLICENT M, MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CRA Y of Palmyra, DAVIS of Sangerville, HARVELL of Farmington, 
SARTY of Denmark, THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§7-B, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. GGG, §2, 
is amended to read: 
7-B. Products used in commercial agricultural crop production. Sales of seed, 
fertilizers, defoliants and pesticides, including, but not limited to, rodenticides, 
insecticides, fungicides and weed killers, for use in the commercial production of an 
agricultural crop. 
For purposes of this subsection, "commercial production of an 
agricultural crop" includes the growing of trees on land used primarily for growth of trees 
to be harvested, such as land that qualifies for taxation under the Maine Tree Growth Tax 
Law. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the sales tax exemption for products used in commercial 
agricultural crop production applies to products used in commercial forestry. 
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An Act To Clarify the Law Regarding Reinstatement of a Driver's License
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0451
Committee Amendment CA_A_H38 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2551-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/I,, to H.P. 339, L.D. 451, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify the Law Regarding Reinstatement of a Driver's License" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2551-A,sub-§3, ~A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. 
A, §7, is amended to read: 
A. A conviction of operating a motor vehicle without a license if the license had 
expired and was not suspended or revoked; ilIl€J 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §2551-A, sub-§3, ~, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, 
§7, is amended to read: 
B. A conviction of operating after suspension when the suspension is based upon a 
failure to pay child support~; and 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §2551-A, sub-§3, ~C is enacted to read: 
C. A conviction of operating after suspension when the suspension is based solely on 
a failure to pay the reinstatement fee required by section 2486.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which replaces the bill, excludes a conviction for "operating after 
suspension" as an offense used to define "habitual offender" when the suspension upon 
which the conviction is predicated is based solely on failure to pay a reinstatement fee. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/24/09 
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LR 1711(02) 
An Act 1'0 Clarify the Law Regarding Reinstatement of a Driver's License 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,i}', 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Decreases the number of criminal traffic cases. 
A reduction in fines wiII decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
LR 1711 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act To Require Motorcyclists To Wear Helmets
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0453
Committee Amendment CA_A_H297 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to·::·H.P. 341, L.~. 453, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Motorcyclists To Wear Helmets" 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 
Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 
Initiative: Provides funds for one part-time Assistant Clerkposition. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2009-10 
0.500 
$4,569 
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$4,569 
2010-11 
0.500 
$6,498 
$6,498 
SUlVp\1ARY 
This amend~ent adds an appropriations~ ~i1d: ~llocations section . 
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FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMI'TTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04115/09 
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An Act To Require Motorcyclists To Wear Henmets 
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Fiscan Note Required: Yes 
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2009-10 
·2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
($3~,091) 
($49,902), 
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($49,506) 
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General Fund 
Revenue 
G'enetal Fund 
9ther Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$4,569 
$36,660 
$~,840., 
$6,498 
$5'6,400 
. $13,600 
$6,693 
$56,400 
$13,600 
$6,894 
$56,400 
$13,600 
The General Fund revenue increase associated with the anticipated increase in traffic infractions is 'estimated to be 
$36,660 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $56,400 in fiscal year 201 0-1 ~. rhy corresponding increase in Other Special 
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Revenue Funds from the related surcharges is estimated to be $8;840 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $13,600 in fiscal year 
2010-11. This bill also includes a General Fund appropriation of $4,569 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $6,498 in fiscal 
year 2010-11 for the Judicial Branch for one .part-:tim~ A~~,istant Clerk position to process the additional tickets . 
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An Act To Clarify the Law Regarding Reinstatement of a Driver's License
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0451
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BRIGGS, BRYANT, CONNOR, PRATT, SHAW, THERIAULT, TREAT, WHEELER, GERZOFSKY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2434, 29-A MRSA §2482

Legislative Document 
No. 451 
H.P.339 
House of Representatives, Febmary 10, 2009 
An Act To Clarify the Law Regarding Reinstatement of a Driver's 
License 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BRIGGS of Mexico. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLARI( of Millinocket, CONNOR of Kennebunk, PRATT of Eddington, 
SHAW of Standish, THERIAULT of Madawaska, TREAT of Hallowell, WHEELER of 
Kittery, Senator: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2434, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
1. Notification by court. The court shall inform the defendant of the suspension and 
that a reinstatement fee must be paid in order for the defendant's license to be reinstated. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §2434, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
2. Acknowledgement of receipt of notice. The defendant shall aclmowledge this 
notice in writing on a form provided by the court. The form must include a statement that 
the license may be reinstated only upon payment of the reinstatement fee to the Secretary 
of State. 
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Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §2482, suh-§2, cue, as amended by PL 2003, c. 434, §34 
and affected by §37, is further amended to read: 
C. If the suspension or revocation is imposed by an authority other than a court, the 
right of the person to request a hearing and the procedure for requesting a hearing; 
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Sec. 4. 29-A MRSA §2482, sub-§2, W, as amended by PL 1997, c. 776, §50, is 
further amended to read: 
F. If the suspension or revocation is based on a report under section 2481, that a copy 
of the report of the law enforcement officer and any blood-alcohol test certificate will 
be provided to the person upon request to the Secretary of State,.; and 
Sec. 5. 29-A MRSA §2482, sub-§2, 'lfG is enacted to read: 
G. The license may only be reinstated upon payment of the reinstatement fee. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that upon the suspension of a driver's license, the court or the 
Secretary of State inform the driver that the license will be reinstated only upon payment 
of the reinstatement fee. 
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An Act To Provide Representation for Dog Clubs on the Animal Welfare Advisory Council
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0454
Committee Amendment CA_A_S243 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 157, L.D. 454, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Representation for Dog Clubs on the Animal Welfare Advisory Council" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Expand Representation on the Animal Welfare Advisory Council' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the first line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "li" and inserting the following: 'H' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph D in the first line (page 1, 
line 9 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or breeding" and inserting the following: 'eF 
breeding' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph H in the first line (page 1, 
line 13 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "who" the following: 'owns a pet and' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in paragraph M in the last line (page 1, 
line 21 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph N (page 1, 
line 22 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'N. One member who holds a kennel license issued under section 3923-C; and 
O. One member representing licensed breeding kennels.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment revises appointees to the Animal Welfare Advisory Council to 
include a representative of a municipally licensed kennel and provides for a member 
representing boarding kennels and one representing breeding kennels and a member who 
owns a pet. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Representation for Dog Clubs on the Animal Welfare Advisory Council .....
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0454
Sponsors: NASS, CAIN, DAVIS, JACKSON, RECTOR, HILL, KENT, MILLER, PENDLETON, THERIAULT
Amends: 7 MRSA §3906-C

Legislative Document 
No. 454 
S.P. 157 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Provide Representation for Dog Clubs on the Animal 
Welfare Advisory Council 
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Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservat'ion and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator NASS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative CAIN of Orono and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DAVIS of Cumberland, JACKSON of Aroostook, RECTOR of Knox, 
Representatives: HILL of York, KENT of Woolwich, MILLER of Somerville, PENDLETON 
of Scarborough, THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §3906-C,sub-§1, as amended by PL 2003, c. 405, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
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1. Membership. The council-consists of -h!- U members appointed by the Governor 
as follows: 
A. 
One member representing municipal interests; 
B. 
One animal control officer; 
C. 
One member representing licensed animal shelters; 
D. 
One member representing licensed boarding or breeding kennels; 
E. 
One member representing licensed pet shops; " 
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G. 
One member who is or has been a veterinarian licensed to practice in the State; 
H. 
One member who represents the interests of the public in animal welfare, 
generally; 
I. One attorney with experience in animal welfare law; 
J. 
One cooperative extension agent or specialist; 
K. One member with expertise in equine care; 
L. 
One member with expertise" "in livestock representing a statewide farming 
organization; iHi€l 
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One member representing a State based state-based animal advocacy grouJr. ~ 
and 
N. One member representing a state-based federation of dog clubs. 
In making the appointment of the veterinarian member, the Governor shall consider 
nominations made by the Maine Veterinary Medical Association. 
SUMMARY 
This bill &dds a representative from a state-based federation of dog clubs, such as the 
Federation of Maine Dog Clubs, to the Animal Welfare Advisory Council. 
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An Act To Provide Representation for Dog Clubs on the Animal Welfare Advisory Council
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0454
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H501 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/I,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 157, 
L.D. 454, Bill, "An Act To Provide Representation for Dog Clubs on the Animal Welfare 
Advisory Council" 
Amend the amendment on page 1 by inserting after paragraph 0 the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1 in the blocked paragraph in the last line 
(page 1, line 24 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "Association." the following: 
'In making the appointment of the person holding a kennel license issued under section 
3923-C, the Governor shall consider nominations made by state-based dog clubs.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires the Governor to consider nominations made by state-based 
dog clubs in making the appointment of the person holding a municipal kennel license to 
the Animal Welfare Advisory Council. 
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TOWN: Bremen 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Parents' Rights
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0455
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SULLIV AN

Legislative Document 
No. 455 
S.P. 158 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act Regarding Parents' Rights 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SULLIV AN of York. (BY REQUEST) 
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Secretary of the Senate 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill 'proposes to amend the law to prevent discrimination against parents with 
mental illness. 
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An Act To Provide Free Admission to State Parks to Veterans and MilitalY Personnel
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0456
Senate Amendment SA_A_S74 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 159, L.D. 456, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
Free Admission to State Parks to Veterans and MilitalY Personnel" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjoumment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to be in effect for the upcoming summer season; 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,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved, except as otherwise indicated.' 
SUMMARY 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Nuisance Beaver
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0457
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: NUTTING
Amends: 12 MRSA §12404

FIKST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 457 
S.P.160 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act Regarding Nuisance Beaver 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12404, sub-§2, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by c. 655, Pt. B, §242 and affected by §422, is further amended to read: 
2. Beaver. A person may not take or kill beaver under sections 12401 and 12402. 
The commissioner may cause agents of the department to take nuisance beaver at any 
time. The commissioner shall authorize a municipality to remove a nuisance beaver by 
hunting at any time if the muniCipality demonstrates to the commissioner's satisfaction 
that beaver-related activities have repeatedly blocked or partially blocked a public 
roadway culvert jeopardizing the integrity of that road. 
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, a municipality that wishes to remove a nuisance beaver must hire 
an animal control agent licensed by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to 
trap the nuisance beaver. This bill requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife to authorize a municipality to remove nuisance beaver by hunting if the 
municipality demonstrates that beaver-related activities have repeatedly jeopardized the 
integrity of a public road. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources To Develop Recommendations for Licensing Equine Boarding Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0458
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: NUTTING

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S.P.161 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources To Develop Recommendations for Licensing Equine 
Boarding Facilities 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Sec. 1. Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to develop 
recommendations for licensing equine boarding facilities. Resolved: That the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall develop a proposal for 
licensing equine boarding facilities. The proposal must include a definition of "equine 
boarding facility" that specifies the minimum number of equines kept to meet the 
defmition and require a license. The proposal must include a graduated fee schedule that 
increases with the number of equines kept. The proposal must include provisions for 
inspection of licensed equine boarding facilities by state humane agents; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to submit 
legislation. Resolved: That the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources 
shall submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 124th Legislature no later 
than January 5, 2010 to implement the proposal under section 1 for the licensing of 
equine boarding fatilities. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to 
develop a proposal to license equine boarding facilities and to submit legislation to the 
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An Act To Provide Free Admission to State Parks to Veterans and Military Personnel
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0456
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLISS, GERZOFSKY, GOODALL, BEAULIEU, CROCKETT, KRUGER, PRIEST, WHEELER
Amends: 12 MRSA §1819

Legislative Document 
No. 456 
S.P. 159 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Provide Free Admission to State Parks to Veterans and 
Military Personnel 
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BLISS of Cumberland. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative CORNELL du HOUX of Brunswick and 
Senators: GERZOFSKY of Cumberland, GOODALL of Sagadahoc, McCORMICK of 
Kennebec, Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, CROCKETT of Bethel, KRUGER of 
Thomaston, PRIEST of Brunswick, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §1819, last~, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 678, §13, is amended 
to read: 
AHy A disabled veteran displaying on the veteran's motor vehicle special designating 
plates or placards issued in accordance with Title 29-A, section 523, subsections 1 and 2~ 
an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States who presents a valid United 
States Department of Defense identification card or a former member of the Armed 
Forces of the United States who presents documentation including valid discharge papers 
or a United States Department of Veterans Affairs identification card that confirms the 
person is a former member of the Armed Forces of the United States is not required to 
pay a fee for admission to any state-owned park, camping area or beach. 
SUMMARY 
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This bill allows for free admission for any active duty member or veteran of the 
Armed Forces of the United States to any state-owned park, camping area or beach. 
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Resolve, To Evaluate Climate Change Adaptation Options for the State
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0460
Senate Amendment SA_A_S25 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ,A " to S.P. 163, L.D. 460, "Resolve, To Evaluate 
Climate Change Adaptation Options for the State" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 4 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 4. Funding. Resolved: That the costs to prepare the report must be borne 
by the department within its existing resources.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the authorization of the Department of Environmental 
Protection to accept public and private funds to pay the costs of preparing the report. 
Instead, this amendment requires the department to complete the report within the 
existing resources of the department. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COUNTY: Oxford 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/26/09 frac.. 
LD460 
LR 529(04) 
Resolve, To Evaluate Climate Change Adaptation Options for the State 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ';4 " 
Sponsor: Sen. Hastings HI of Oxford 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Still minor cost - General Fund 
The amendment eliminates the ability to accept outside funding. The additional costs to the Department of 
Environmental Protection associated with development of the stakeholder group and preparing a report can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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An Act To Amend the Retail Tobacco and Liquor Licensing Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0462
Senate Amendment SA_A_S163 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 165, L.D. 462, Bill, "An Act To Amend the 
Retail Tobacco and Liquor Licensing Laws" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, prompt implementation of revised licensing procedures for retail tobacco 
establishment licenses is necessary to ensure that prorated licensing fees are assessed for 
licenses set to expire as of March 31, 2010, and timely implementation of the new 
licensing system is related to the public health; 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,' 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow Nonresident Property Owners To Vote on Municipal Budget Matters Reference to-the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0463
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: SHERMAN, JOY

Legislative Document 
No. 463 
S.P. 166 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Allow Nonresident Property Owners To Vote on 
Municipal Budget Matters 
Reference to-the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SHERMAN of Aroostook. 
Cosponsored by Representative JOY of Crystal. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRS A §l11-B is enacted to read: 
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§111-B. Municipal budget matters 
Notwithstanding section 111, a person who is at least 18 years of age and a citizen of 
the United States and who is an owner of real property in a municipality may vote in an 
electioIi on a municipal budget matter for that municipality. If the person is not registered 
to vote in the municipality, the municipal clerk shall confIrm the person's eligibility to 
vote under this subsection by referencing the municipal tax roll. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows a nonresident owner of real propeliy in a municipality to vote on 
municipal budget matters in that municipality as long as the nonresident property owner 
is at least 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States. 
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An Act To Suspend the Cost-of-living Adjustment for Legislators' Salaries for the Second Regular Session of the 124th Legislature
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0464
Committee Amendment CA_A_S255 (Senate)
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs, this savings would not be available for deappropriation

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 167, L.D. 464, Bill, "An Act To 
Suspend the Cost-of-living Adjustment for Legislators' Salaries for the Second Regular 
Session of the 124th Legislature" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Legislature 0081 
Initiative: Deappropriates funds resulting from savings associated with the suspension of 
cost-of-I iving adjustments for Legislators' salaries during the Second Regular Session of 
the 124th Legislature. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
($45,856) 
($45,856) 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
This amendment includes a General Fund deappropriation to reflect savings resulting 
from suspension of the cost-of-living adjustment. 
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(See attached) 
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Approved: OS/24/09 MaC':-
LD464 
LR 1624(02) 
An Act To Suspend the Cost-of-living Adjustment for Legislators' Salaries for the Second Regular 
Session of the 124th Legislature 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "IA" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($45,856) 
($45,856) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 . 
The bill includes a one-time General Flind deappropriation of $45,856 in fiscal year 2009-10 associated with savings 
from the suspension of cost,of living adjustments for legislators' salaries during the Second Regular Session of the 
124th Legislature. 
The Biennial Budget Bill, LD 353 as amended, also includes this provision. Assuming that the budget passes as 
amended by the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, this savings would not be 
available for deappropriation. 
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An Act To Amend Maine's School Construction Laws To Reduce the Percentage for Art to 0.5%
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0465
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, SMITH, WESTON, PENDLETON
Amends: 27 MRSA §453

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Legislative Document 
No. 465 
S.P. 168 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Amend Maine's School Construction Laws To Reduce 
the Percentage for Art to 0.5% 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: SMITH of Piscataquis, WESTON of Waldo, Representative: 
PENDLETON of Scarborough. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 27 MRSA §453, sub-§l, as amended by PL 1999, c. 706, §8, is further 
amended to read: 
1. 
Amount; gifts and donations. 
A contracting agency, except a school 
administrative unit, 
shall expend out of money appropriated or allocated by the 
Legislature for the construction of a public building or facility, except for a correctional 
facility, a minimum amount of 1 % of the construction portion of the appropriation or 
allocation, for the purpose of acquiring, transporting and installing works of art. School 
units that have decided to participate in the Percent for Art Program shall expend a 
minimum amount of +% 0.5% of the cost of the eligible school construction project or of 
any building or facility that is part of an eligible project or $50,000, whichever is less. 
Donations and gifts to the contracting agency may be used to offset the minimum amount 
identified in this subsection. The value of works of art received as a donation or a gift 
must be determined by the commission. 
SUMMARY 
This bill decreases from 1% to 0.5% the percentage of the cost of a school 
construction project that must be spent on art. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0466
Committee Amendment CA_A_S118 (Senate)
Amends: 31 MRSA §625, 31 MRSA §703

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ,t{" to S.P. 169, L.D. 466, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Limited Liability Company Laws Concerning Management Standards" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section I the following: 
'Sec. 2. 31 MRSA §625, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Certificate effective. A certificate filed under this section is effective even if an 
amendment to the articles of organization was not filed as required under section 623, 
former subsection 5.' 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the last blocked paragraph in the 4th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "duties" the following: 'under this section' 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 31 MRSA §703, sub-§I, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 718, Pt. A, § 1, is 
amended to read: 
1. Persons authorized to wind up a limited liability company. Unless otherwise 
provided in the operating agreement or articles of organization, the managers or, if there 
is no manager, a majority in interest of the members or one or more liquidating trustees 
approved by the members may wind up a limited liability company's affairs. 
The 
Superior Court, upon cause shown, may wind up a limited liability company's affairs 
upon application of a member or a member's legal representative or assignee and in 
connection with the winding up may appoint a liquidating trustee. The failure to comply 
with the provisions of section 623, former subsection 5 does not affect the rights, duties, 
powers or authority of persons winding up the affairs of a company pursuant to this 
section.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ~"to S.P. 169, L.D. 466 
SUMMARY 
Section 1 of the bill repeals the requirement that the articles of organization of a 
limited liability company be amended if the person winding up the affairs of the limited 
liability company is not listed on the articles. This amendment clarifies that even if the 
articles of organization were not amended before the certificate of cancellation was filed 
under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 31, section 623, former subsection 5, the 
certificate is still effective. 
This amendment clarifies that the limited liability company member who is not a 
manager does not owe any duties under the section of law that spells out the duties of the 
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limited liability company and the other members. 
This amendment also amends the provisions concerning the winding up of a limited 
liability company to specify that the failure to comply with the former listing requirement 
does not affect the rights, duties, powers or authority of persons winding up the affairs of 
the limited liability company. 
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An Act To Exempt School Administrative District 12, School Union 37 and School Union 60 from the Laws Requiring School Administration Consolidation
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0467
Committee Amendment CA_A_S186 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,~ "to S.P. ]70, LD. 467, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt School Administrative District 12, School Union 37 and School Union 60 from 
the Laws Requiring School Administration Consolidation" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
FISCAL :\OTE i{EVLlRED 
(See aUached) . 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/07/09 'Mac. 
LD467 
LR283(02) 
An Act To Exempt School Administrative District 12, School Union 37 and School Union 60 from the 
Laws Requiring School Administration Consolidation 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amend~ent "A" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No State fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Exempting certain towns and school unions from the minimum student enrollment requirements in the laws governing 
the reorganization of school administrative units will not impact the total state and local cost of funding K-12 public 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Terrorizing
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0468
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HOBBINS, VALENTINO
Amends: 17-A MRSA §21

Legislative Document 
No. 468 
S.P.171 
In Senate, February 10,2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Terrorizing 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative VALENTINO of Saco. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §21O, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2003, c. 143, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
1. 
A person is guilty of terrorizing if that person in fact communicates to any person 
a threat to commit or to cause to be committed a crime of violence dangerous to human 
.J+fe, against the person to whom the communication is made or another, and the natural 
and probable consequence of such a threat, whether or not such consequence in fact 
occurs, is: 
A. To place a reasonable person, the person to whom the threat is communicated or 
the person threatened in reasonable fear that the crime will be committed. Violation 
of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or 
B. To cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly or facility of public transport 
or to cause the occupants of a building to be moved to or required to remain in a 
designated secured area. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the scope of the criminal offense of terrorizing by eliminating the 
need for a crime of violence to be dangerous to human life and by broadening the effect 
of a communicated threat to not only putting the person to whom the threat is 
communicated or the person threatened but also any reasonable person in reasonable fear 
that the crime will be committed. 
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An Act To Strengthen Rural Community Investment
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0469
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: RA YE, SMITH, RECTOR, SCHNEIDER, BROWNE, PINGREE, PIOTTI, SAVIELLO, SCHATZ, TILTON

Legislative Document 
No. 469 
S.P.172 
In Senate, February 10, 2009 
An Act To Strengthen Rural Community Investment 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Monmouth and 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: RECTOR of Knox, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representatives: BROWNE of 
Vassalboro, Speaker PINGREE of North Haven, PIOTTI of Unity, SAVIELLO of Wilton, 
SCHATZ of Blue Hill, TILTON of Harrington. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Strengthen rural development. Maine Rural Partners, a nonprofit 
organization that is Maine's federally recognized state rural development council, shall: 
1. Complete pilot projects underway in the Town of Strong and Washington County 
to build innovative strategic plans and to create community investment mechanisms; 
2. Prepare an analysis of the potential for attracting and leveraging investment in 
rural Maine communities; and 
3. Make recommendations to the Legislature and Governor regarding methods of 
encouraging such investment. 
Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
MAINE RURAL PARTNERS (NEW) 
Maine Rural Partners (NEW) 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to match federal and private resources to be used to 
support Maine Rural Partners in carrying out its mission of strengthening rural 
community capacity and exploring innovative community investment mechanisms. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires Maine Rural Partners to: 
2009-10 
$150,000 
$150,000 
2010-11 
$150,000 
$150,000 
1. Complete pilot projects underway in the Town of Strong and Washington County 
to build innovative strategic plans and to create community investment mechanisms; 
2. Prepare an analysis of the potential for attracting and leveraging investment in 
rural Maine communities; and 
3. Make recommendations to the Legislature and Governor regarding methods of 
encouraging such investment. 
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