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An Act To Improve Oral Health Care for Maine's Children
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0100
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CLEARY, GILES, MARTIN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6454

FIRST P...EGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 100 
H.P.84 
House of Representatives, January 12, 2009 
An Act To Improve Oral Health Care for Maine's Children 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SMITH -of Monmouth. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLEARY of Houlton, GILES of Belfast, MARTIN of Orono. 
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Be it enacted by the People of tile State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRS A §6451, su~-§i, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is 
amended to read: 
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Student right to screening for sight and hearing defects and oral health 
problems. Each student sflaU must be screened periodically to determine whether tItey 
fla¥€ the student has sight or hearinRdef~cts OI'! oral health problems. 
Sec. 2. 20-A MRS A §6451, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
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Oral health screening. 
Oral health screening under this section may be 
performed by a dentist ora dental hygienist licensed, under Title 32, chapter 16, 
subchapter 4. Each student must be screened prior to beginni~g kindergal1en, or upon 
entry into the school district when entering grades 1 to 6, and periodically thereafter to 
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determine whether the student has oral health problems. 
Sec. 3. 20-A MRSA §6454, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 653, §1, 'is amended to 
read: 
§6454. Oral he~lth assess.me~ts ~n.d screenings 
The commIssIoner shall cooperate with the Commissioner of Health and Human 
Services in implementing a grant program developed in accordance with Title 22, section 
2128 to implement the requirements of section 6451 with regard to oral health screening 
and to increase the provision of oral health assessments or screenings for children 
entering elementary schooL A child whose parent objectsin,wrijing to, an oral health 
assessment or screening on religious grounds may not be assessed or scr'eened. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill expands health screening in schools to include ond health screening. The 
bill requires oral health screening for students prior to entering kindergarten and for new 
'students to a school district entering grades 1 to 6 and periodically thereafter. The bill 
coordinates oral health screening done under the new requirement with oral health 
screening done through a grant program with the Department of Health and Human 
SeiVices under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6454 and Title 22, section 
2128. 
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An Act To Exempt a Door Prize Awarded at a Fishing Tpurna,ment from Being Classified as a Game of Chance .. ' :" .,
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0102
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: BRYANT, BLANCHARD
Amends: 17 MRSA §331

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 102 
H.P.86 
House of Representatives, January 12,2009 
An Act To Exempt a Door Prize Awarded at a Fishing Tpurna,ment 
from Being Classified as a Game of Chance 
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Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
Representative: BLANCHARD of Old Town. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §331, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1975, c. 424, §1, is amended to 
read: 
3.  Door prizes. Distribution of tickets to any event upon which appear details 
concerning any prize to be given away as a result of a drawing is to be considered a game 
of chance within the meaning of this chapter, except that such distribution of tickets 
containing only the words "Door Prize," without further description, shall be are excluded 
from the provisions of this chapter, 
provided that as long as no promotional materials or 
presentations, written or oral, 
shall further describe the door prize.  Distribution of tickets 
to a fishing tournament permitted under Title 12, section 12504, 12504-A or 12505 upon 
which appear details concerning a prize to be given away as a result of a drawing is not a 
game of chance within the meaning of this chapter. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a door prize offered by an organization conducting a fishing 
tournament permitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is not a game of 
chance for purposes of licensing games of chance pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 17, chapter 14.
An Act To Increase the Allowable Contributions to Traditionally Funded Campaigns
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0105
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: DAVIS, SMITH, SARTY, SAVIELLO, TARDY, THOMAS, TRAHAN

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. lOS 
H.P.89 
House of Representatives, January 12, 2009 
An Act To Increase the Allowable Contributions to Traditionally 
Funded Campaigns 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. 
Cosponsored by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: SARTY of Denmark, SAVIELLO of Wilton, TARDY of Newport, THOMAS 
of Ripley, Senator: TRAHAN of Lincoln. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRS A §1015, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, § 10, 
is further amended to read: 
1. Individuals. An individual may not make contributions to a candidate in support 
. of the candidacy of one person aggregating more than ~ 
$2,000 in any election for a 
gubernatorial candidate er~ more than ~ 
$500 in any election for any etflef candidate 
for the State Senate or the State House of Representatives or more than $250 for any 
other candidate. This limitation does not apply to contributions in supp0l1 of a candidate 
by that candidate or that candidate's spouse or domestic paI1ner. 
Sec. 2. 21-A MRS A §1015, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, § 11, 
is further amended to read: 
2. Committees; corporations; associations. A political committee, political action 
committee, other committee, firm, partnership, corporation, association or organization 
may not make contributions to a candidate in support of the candidacy of one person 
aggregating more than ~ 
$2,000 in any election for a gubernatorial candidate er~ more 
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$500 in any election for anyetflef candidate for the State Senate or the State 
House of Representatives or more than $250 for any other candidate. 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the amount of allowable contributions to the campaigns of 
candidates for the State Senate and the State House of Representatives who do not 
participate in Maine Clean Election Act funding from $250 to $500 and the amount of 
allowable contributions to the campaigns of candidates for Governor who do not 
participate in Maine Clean Election Act funding from $500 to $2,000. 
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An Act To Prohibit Constitutional Officers from Endorsing Candidates for the Legislature , Refer~nce to the Committee on Legaland Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0106
Committee: Legaland Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: CEBRA, BROWNE, PLUMMER, SARTY
Amends: 5 MRSA §81-B, 5 MRSA §191-C

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 106 
H.P.90 
House of Representatives, January 12, 2009 
An Act To Prohibit Constitutional Officers from Endorsing 
Candidates for the Legislature , 
Refer~nce to the Committee on Legaland Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, PLUMMER of Windham, SARTY 
of Denmark. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §81-B is enacted to read: 
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§81-B. Limitation of office 
The Secretary of State may not endorse candidates for the Legislature or use or allow 
to be used the title of Secretary of State for a political purpose not necessary for the 
administration ofthe Department of the Secretary of State. 
Sec. 2. 5 MRS A §121-B is enacted to read: 
§121-B. Limitation of office 
The Treasurer of State may not endorse candidates for the Legislature or use or allow 
to be used the title of Treasurer of State for a political purpose. not necessary for the 
administration of the office of the Treasurer of State. 
Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §191-C is enacted to read: 
§191-C. Limitation of office 
The Attorney General may not endorse candidates for the Legislature or use or allow 
to be used the title of Attorney General for a political purpose not necessary for the 
administration of the Department of the Attorney General. 
SUMMARY 
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This bill prohibits constitutional officers from endorsing candidates for the 
Legislature or using their titles or allowing their titles to be used for political purposes not 
necessary for the administration of their offices. 
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An Act To Fund Fully the Purchase of Military Time
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0104
Committee Amendment CA_A_H111 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 88, L.D. 104, Bill, "An Act To Fund 
Fully the Purchase of Military Time" 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble in the 4th whereas paragraph (page I, line 
lOin L.D.) by striking out the following: "6" and insel1ing the following: '4' 
Amend the bill in the emergency preamble in the 6th whereas paragraph (page I, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "6" and inserting the following: '4' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the 9th line (page 1, line 31 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "$193,988" and inserting the following: '$164,0 IS' 
Amend the bill in section I in the 11th line (page I, line 33 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "$193,988" and inserting the following: '$164,0 IS' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects the amount necessary to provide one-time funds to 
subsidize the purchase of military service credit for the members of the Maine Public 
Employees Retirement System who applied and were determined eligible to purchase the 
service credit for calendar year 2004 per Public Law 2003, chapter 693. The amendment 
is necessary because the original calculation was based on 6 individuals who are eligible. 
Since 2 of those individuals have already retired, the new calculation is based on the 4 
remaining individuals who were determined eligible to purchase service credit for 
calendar year 2004. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/20/09 *ac 
LD 1041 
LR 590(02) 
An Act To Fund Fully the Purchase of Military Time 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 4" 
Committee: Labor 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2008-09 
2009-10 
$164,015 
$0 
$164,015 
$0 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $164,0 15 in fiscal year 2008-09 to the Maine Public 
Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for the cost associated with subsidizing the purchase of military service 
credit for 4 members who were determined to be eligible in calendar year 2004 pursuant to Public Law 2003, Chapter 
693. 
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An Act To Fund Fully the Purchase of Military Time
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0104
Committee: Labor

Legislative Document 
No. 104 
H.P.88 
House of Representatives, January 12,2009 
An Act To Fund Fully the Purchase of Military Time 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presen~ed by Repres.entative DAVIS ?,f Sangerville. 
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Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Public Law 2003, chapter 693 expands the number of members who may 
be eligible to purchase military service credit at a subsidized rate; and 
Whereas, Public Law 2003, chapter 693 allows the additional.members to purchase 
the service credit only when funds are appropl:iated by the Legislature that are sufficient 
to subsidize the purchase of service credit for all members who applied and were 
determined eligible in a particular calendar year; and 
Whereas, the Maine Public Employees Retirement System has determined the cost 
for the 6 members that applied and were found eligible to purchase military service credit 
for calendar year 2004; and 
Whereas, the amount necessary to subsidize the purchase of the service credit was 
determined based on the assumption that it would be appropriated in the current fiscal 
year; and 
Whereas, the cost to subsidize the purchase' oUhe service credit for the 6 eligible. 
members may increase if it is not appropriated in the current fiscal year; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 
Retirement System - Subsidized Military Service Credit 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to subsidize the purchase of military service credit for 
the members who applied and were determined eligible to purchase the service credit for 
calendar year 2004 per Public Law 2003, chapter 693. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2008-09 
$193,988 
$193,988 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
2010-11 
$0 
$0 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill provides one-time funds to subsidize the purchase of military service credit 
for the members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System who applied and 
were determined eligible to purchase the service credit for calendar year 2004 per Public 
Law 2003, chapter 693.
An Act To Change the Classification of Man-made Wetlands
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0107
Committee Amendment CA_A_H28 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 91, L.D. 107, Bill, "An Act To Change 
the Classification of Man-made Wetlands" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Approved: 03/09/09 ;t;?ac. 
LD 107 
LR 467(02) 
An Act To Change the Classification of Man-made Wetlands 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$20,500 
2010-11 
$20,500 
Projections 
2011-12 
$20,500 
Projections 
2012-13 
$20,500 
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Revenue 
General Fund 
($20,500) 
($20,500) 
($20,500) 
($20,500)) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill exempts certain man-made wetlands from state regulation under the Natural Resources Protection Act, 
eliminates the Department of Environmental Protection's jurisdiction and results in lower DEP licensing fees. 
Additional related DEP staff costs can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0108
Committee Amendment CA_A_H139 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 92, L.D. 108, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Terms for State 
Senators and Members of the House of Representatives to 4 Years" 
Amend the resolution in page 1, line 8 by striking out the following: "2012," and 
inserting the following: '2014,' 
Amend the resolution in page 3, line 26 by striking out the following: "2012?" and 
inserting the following: '2014?' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the year in which 4-year terms would begin from 2012 to 
2014 to coincide with gubernatorial elections. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 0411 0/09 frac. 
LD 108 
LR 91(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Terms for 
State Senators and Members of the House of Representatives to 4 Years 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/}" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund 
Future biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Referendum Costs 
MonthN ear 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-09 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of$107,250 may be required. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
If approved by the voters, this bill may result in savings to the Legislature depending on the resulting policy changes 
implemented by the Legislative Council. 
This legislation proposes a constitutional amendment that beginning with the general election held in 2012 the 
Legislative election would occur every four years. This process would result in cost savings to the Maine Clean 
Election Fund~ If this legislation were to go forward, 2014 would be the first year savings would be realized, which 
are estimated at $4,200,000 in Other Special Revenue Funds. 
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An Act To Change the Classification of Man-made Wetlands
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0107
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: THOMAS, TRAHAN, CLARK, DAVIS, GIFFORD, JOHNSON, JOY, SA VIELLO, GOOLEY
Amends: 38 MRSA §480, 38 MRSA §480-B

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 107 
H.P.91 
House of Representatives, January 12,2009 
An Act To Change the Classification of Man-made Wetlands 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative THOMAS of Ripley, 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CRA Y of Palmyra, DAVIS of Sangerville, 
GIFFORD of Lincoln, JOHNSON of Greenville, JOY of Crystal, SA VIELLO of Wilton, 
Senator: GOOLEY of Franklin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §480~B, sub-§4, EijJB, as amended by PL 1995, c. 460, § 1 and 
affected by § 12, is fmiher amended to read: 
B. 
Inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and for a 
duration sufficient to suppOIi, and whlefl that under normal circumstances do support, 
a prevalence of wetland vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soils; afIfl. 
Sec. 2. 38 MRSA §480-B, sub-§4, ~C, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 809, §2, is 
amended to read: 
C. Not considered part of a great pond, coastal wetland, river, stream or brook-;-; and 
Sec. 3. 38 MRSA §480-B, sub-§4, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
D. Not man-made wetlands. 
Sec. 4. 38 MRSA §480-B, sub-§5-B is enacted to read: 
5-B. Man-made wetlands. "Man-made wetlands" means wetlands that are created 
solely as a result of human activity, except that "man-made wetlands" does not include 
wetlands created in connection with a compensation project pursuant to section 480-Z. 
SUMMARY 
The bill exempts man-made wetlands from state regulation under the Natural 
Resources Protection Act unless the man-made wetlands were created in connection with 
a compensation project. 
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Resolve, To Name Part of Route 16 the Alton E. Worcester Highway
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0111
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JOHNSON, SMITH, DAVIS

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 111 
H.P.95 
House of Representatives, January 12, 2009 
Resolve, To Name Part of Route 16 the Alton E. Worcester Highway 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JOHNSON of Greenville. 
Cosponsored by Senator SMITH of Piscataquis and 
Representative: DAVIS of Sangerville. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Sec. 1. Alton E. Worcester Highway. Resolved: That the part of Route 16 
that extends northeast from the town line between Mayfield Township and Kingsbury 
Plantation to the town line between Kingsbury Plantation and the Town of Abbot be 
named the Alton E. Worcester Highway. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve names the part of Route 16 that runs through Kingsbury Plantation from 
Mayfield Township to the Town of Abbot the Alton E. Worcester Highway. 
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An Act To Exempt Residential Electricity from Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0109
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DAVIS, TRAHAN, CROCKETT, SARTY, SAVIELLO, TARDY, THOMAS
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

FIRST R-EQUI,AR SF,SSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 109 
H.P.93 
House of Representatives, January 12, 2009 
An Act To Exempt Residential Electricity from Sales Tax 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DAVIS of Sangerville. 
Cosponsored by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: CROCKETT of Bethel, SARTY of Denmark, SAVIELLO of Wilton, 
TARDY of Newport, THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§9-B, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §35, is 
fllliher amended to read: 
9-B. Residential electricity. Sale and delivery of the first 750 kilowatt hoUl's of 
residential electricity per month. For purposes of this subsection, "residential electricity" 
means electricity furnished to buildings designed and used for both human habitation and 
sleeping, with the exception of hotels. '.\There residential electricity is furnished through 
one meter to more than one residential unit and where the transmission and distribution 
utility applies its tariff on a per unit basis, the furnishing of electricity is considered a 
separate sale for each unit to '""hich the tariff applies. For purposes of this subsection, 
"delivery" means transmission and distribution; 
Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to sales of residential electricity on or after 
October 1, 2009. 
SUMMARY 
Current law exempts from sales tax the first 750 kilowatt-hours of residential 
electricity per month. This bill amends the law to exempt from sales tax the sale and 
delivery of all residential electricity. 
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An Act To Allow School Buses To Travel at the Posted Speed Limit on the Interstate and the Maine Turnpike
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0110
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BROWNE, CUSHING, DAVIS, GIFFORD, HANLEY, HAYES, THIBODEAU, JACKSON
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2074

FIR~T F-E(;ULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No.UO 
H.P.94 
House of Representatives, January 12,2009 
An Act To Allow School Buses To Travel at the Posted Speed Limit 
on the Interstate and the Maine Turnpike 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CRA Y 0 f Palm yra. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CUSHING of Hampden, DAVIS 
of Sangerville, GIFFORD of Lincoln, HANLEY of Gardiner, HAYES of Buckfield, 
THIBODEAU of Winterport, Senator: JACKSON of Aroostook. 
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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 §2074, sub-§l, ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 577, §30, is 
further amended to read: 
E. On ways with a higher maximum speed limit, 45 miles per hour for a school bus 
transporting pupils to and from school. At all other times, a school bus may not 
exceed 55 miles per hour, except that on an interstate highway, as defined in Title 23, 
section] 903, subsection 3, and on the turnpike, as defined in Title 23, section 1964, 
subsection 9, a school bus may not exceed the posted speed limit. 
SUMMARY 
The bill allows school buses to travel at the posted speed limit on Maine's portion of 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Overnight Parking of Recre~tional Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0114
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY, McFADDEN, WILLETTE

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr-~~2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 114 
H.P.98 
House of Representatives, January 12, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Overnight Parking of 
Recre~tional Vehicles 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered plinted. 
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: McFADDEN of Dennysville, WILLETTE of Presque Isle. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend the laws to resolve the problems presented by the 
overnight parking of recreational vehicles in shopping center parking lots, including but 
not limited to the issues of waste disposal resulting from such overnight stays. 
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An Act To Allow Political Signs on Private Property Only
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0116
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: EBERLE, BERRY, BUTTERFIELD, HINCK, KAENRA TH, MORRISON, BLISS
Amends: 23 MRSA §1913-A

FIRST REGULAR SESSI01~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 116 
H.P. 101 
House of Representatives, January 13, 2009 
An Act To Allow Political Signs on Private Property Only 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative EBERLE of South Portland. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BUTTERFIELD of Bangor, 
HINCK of Portland, KAENRA TH of South POliland, MORRISON of South Portland, Senator: 
BLISS of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 23 MRS A §1913-A, sub-§l, ~, as amended by PL 1999, c. 152, Pt. G, 
§2, is further amended to read: 
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Signs bearing political messages relating to an election, primary or referendum, 
provided that these. These signs may oot be placed '.vithin the right of ',','0)' prior to 
only on private property 6 weeks before the election, primary or referendum to which 
they relate and must be removed by the candidate or political committee not later 
than one week thereafter. A person placing a political sign must have the permission 
of the landowner prior to placing the sign. 
If the sign is placed without the 
permission of the landowner, the landowner may remove the sign; and 
Sec. 2. 23 MRSA §1913-A, sub-§2, EITE, as amended by PL 1991, c. 387, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
E. 
Signs bearing political messages with the permission of the landowner pursuant 
to subsection 1, paragraph H; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill restricts the placing of political signs to private property. 
The bill also requires the permission of a landowner before a political sign may be 
placed on private property and allows a landowner to remove the sign if permission was 
not obtained. 
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Resolve, To Facilitate the Creation of a Memorial for the Families and Friends of Children Who Have Died by Violence
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0117
Committee Amendment CA_A_H16 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to H.P. 102, L.D. 117, "Resolve, To Facilitate 
the Creation of a Memorial for the Families and Friends of Children Who Have Died by 
Violence" 
Amend the resolve in section 4 in the 5th line (page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "construction" and inserting the following: 'design, construction, 
installation and maintenance' 
Amend the resolve in section 4 in the 6th line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "authorized." and inserting the following: 'authorized; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve by inserting after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. 5. Account established. Resolved: That the Director of the Bureau of 
General Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services shall 
establish an account to administer state and local funds, gifts and other contributions 
under section 4 pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 153 or as 
otherwise approved by the Director of the Bureau of General Services.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that no General Fund money may be used for design, 
construction, installation and maintenance of the memorial for families and friends of 
children who have died by violence. It also directs the Director of the Bureau of General 
Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to establish an 
account for the administration of funds, gifts and other contributions accepted by the 
Capitol Planning Commission for the memorial. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03117/09 Mac:.. 
LD 117 
LR 307(02) 
Resolve, To Facilitate the Creation of a Memorial for the Families and Friends of Children Who Have 
Died by Violence 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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received for this memorial. The Bureau of General Services will establish an account to accomodate receipt and' 
expenditure of contributions from all sources. The bill prohibits the use of General Fund money to support the 
construction costs. 
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An Act To Further Facilitate the Provision of Educational Loans for Maine Students and Families
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0118
House Amendment HA_A_H92 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §11407

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,11 " to S.P. 40, L.D. 118, Bill, "An Act To Further 
Facilitate the Provision of Educational Loans for Maine Students and Families" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause 'and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §11407, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2003, c. 112, §4, is 
further amended to read: 
1. Origination of loans. Any entity acquiring student loan notes may not originate 
federally guaranteed loans, except as authorized in chapter 417-F. The entity may .not 
discriminate against any financial institution or credit uriion authorized to do' business in 
this State or any other entity with respect to the acquisition of loans. The entity shall 
adopt policies regarding conflict of interest.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment resolves a conflict between laws to make clear the Finance 
Authority of Maine is g~d 
to origi~).eraIlY guaranteed studem loans. 
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An Act To Further Facilitate the Provision of Educational Loans for Maine Students and Families
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0118
Committee Amendment CA_A_S19 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ii " 
to S.P. 40, L.D. 118, Bill, "An Act To Further 
Facilitate the Provision of Educational Loans for Maine Students and Families" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 0311 3/09 Mac.. 
LD 118 
LR 330(02) 
An Act To Further Facilitate the Provision of Educational Loans for Maine Students and Families 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential contingent liability - General Fund 
Postponing the deadline after which the Finance Authority of Maine may not establish a capital reserve fund pursuant 
to Public Law 2007, c. 665 from June 30, 2009 until June 30,2010 extends the period of time in which the moral 
obligation of the State is pledged for student loan bonds. Public Law 2007, c. 665 requires the Finance Authority of 
Maine to certify to the Governor the amount necessary to restore the balance in the Capital Reserve Fund to no less 
than the applicable capital reserve requirement and requires the certified amount to be appropriated and paid to the 
Finance Authority of Maine during that fiscal year. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Public Water System Operation Fees January 13,2009
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0119
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: COURTNEY, NUTTING, SIMPSON
Amends: 22 MRSA §2660-E

FIRST REGULAR SESSI01~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 119 
S.P.41 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Public Water System 
Operation Fees 
January 13,2009 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator COURTNEY of York. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: NUTTING of Androscoggin, SIMPSON of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2660-E, sub-§l, as amended by PL 1995, c. 581, §4, IS 
further amended to read: 
1. 
Rules. 
The department shall establish fee formulas by rules adopted in 
accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The department must consult 
with and consider the advice of the commission in preparing the rules. Proposed rules 
issued by the depaJ1ment under this section must include the fee formulas and collection 
and transfer schedules developed by the commission. Fee formulas adopted under this 
section must be equitable. Fees may be based on, but are not limited to, the population 
served, service connections, volume of water pumped or available seats, campsites, 
rooms or lots, and may include fixed or graduated fee formulas or combinations of the fee 
formulas. The base fee may be no more than $W $75 per year per public water system. 
The base plus per capita fee may be no more than $30,000 per year per public water 
>lV>ltem_ 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the annual base fee imposed on public water systems operating in 
the State from $50 to $75. This bill also removes language that limits the base plus per 
capita fee to no more than $30,000 per year per public water system. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0121
Committee: State and Local Govemment
Sponsors: FLOOD, MILLETT, NUTTING, ROBINSON
Amends: 3 MRSA §2

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Presented by Representative FLOOD of Winthrop. 
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Cosponsored by Representatives: MILLETT of Waterford, NUTTING of Oakland, 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 3 MRSA §2, 2nd EU, as amended by PL 1985, c. 166, is further amended to 
read: 
The first regular session of the Legislature, after its convening, shall adjourn no later 
than the 3rd '.Vednesday first Wednesdayin June and the 2nd regular session of the 
Legislature shall adjourn no later than the 3rd Wednesday 2nd Wednesday in April. The 
Legislature, in case of emergency, may by a vote of 2/3 of the members of each House 
present and voting, extend the date for adjournment for the first or 2nd regular session by 
no more than 5 legislative days, and in case of further emergency, may by a vote of 2/3 of 
the members of each House present and voting, further extend the date for adjournment 
by 5 additional legislative days. The times for adjournment for the first and 2nd regular 
sessions may also be extended for one additional legislative day for the purpose of 
considering possible objections of the Governor to any bill or resolution presented to hlm 
the Governor by the Legislature under the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, PartThird, 
Section 2. 
SUMMARY 
This bill advances the statutory adjournment date of the Legislature by 10 business 
days in the first regular session and by 5 business days in the second regular session. 
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An Act To Reduce the Length of the Legislative Sessions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0121
Committee Amendment CA_A_H137 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 1+" to H.P. 103, L.D. 121, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce the Length of the Legislative Sessions" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LEGISLA TURE 
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Initiative: Recognizes savings from a reduction in the length of legislative sessions. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2009-10 
($26,312) 
($65,800) 
($92,112) 
2010-11 
($55,158) 
($131,600) 
($186,758) 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04115/09 .:b:?ac:.. 
LD 121 
LR 76(02) 
An Act To Reduce the Length of the Legislative Sessions 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
($92,112) 
($186,758) 
($92,112) 
($186,758) 
Projections 
2011-12 
($94,576) 
($94,576) 
Projections 
2012-13 
($191,686) 
($191,686) 
The bill reduces appropriations to the Legislature for savings attributable to reduction in the length of legislative 
sessions beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 from reduced legislator expenses and session-only employee personal 
services costs. These amounts may be affected by pending biennial budget decisions of the Legislative Council. 
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An Act To Correct the Law Concerning Private Investigators License Qualifications
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0122
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: HASKELL
Amends: 32 MRSA §8105

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Legislative Document 
No. 122 
H.P.104 
House of Representatives, January 13,2009 
An Act To Correct the Law Concerning Private Investigators' 
License Qualifications 
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HASKELL of Portland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §8105, sub-§5, as- amended by PL 2001, c. 298, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
5. Application. Submits an application whiefl that contains the following: 
SA. Full name; 
B. Full current address and addresses for the prior 5 years; 
C. The date and place of birth, height, weight and color of eyes; 
D. A statement granting the chief of police authority to· check the criminal records of 
any law enforcement agency. The applicant must agree to submit to having his 
fingerprints taken by the issuing authority if it becomes necessary to resolve any 
question as to his the applicant's identity; and 
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E. Answers to the following questions: 
(1) Are you currently under indictment or information for a crime for which the 
possible penalty is imprisonment for a period equal. to or exceeding one year? 
(2) Have you ever been convicted of a crime for which the possible penalty was 
imprisonment for a period equal to or exceeding one year? 
(3) Are you a fugitive from justice? 
(4) Are you an unlawful user of or addicted to marijuana or any other drug? 
(5) Have you been adjudged mentally defective or been committed to a mental 
institution within the past 5 years? or 
(6) Are you an illegal alien? 
By affixing his the applicant's signature, the applicant certifies that the information in the 
application provided by him the applicant is true and correct and that he the applicant 
understands that an affirmative answer to any of the questions in paragraph E, 
subparagraph (5) is cause for refusal and any false statement may result in prosecution as 
provided in section 8114. 
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This bill corrects a provision of law concerning private investigators' license 
qualifications. 
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An Act To Remove Game Sanctuary Status for Certain Lands in the Town of Orrington
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0124
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: ROSEN
Amends: 12 MRSA §12706

FIRST REGULAR SESSIO~~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 124 
H.P. 108 
House of Representatives, January 15, 2009 
An Act To Remove Game Sanctuary Status for Certain Lands in the 
Town of Orrington 
Submitted by the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative ROSEN of Bucksport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §12706,sub-§1,~, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is repealed.' 
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An Act To Prohibit Telephone Line-item Charges Not Representing Services Requested by the Customer or Required by Law
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0127
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: ADAMS, BOWMAN, BLANCHARD, DOSTIE, VAN WIE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §7309

FIRST P~GULAR SESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 127 
H.P. III 
Honse of Representatives, January 15,2009 
An Act To Prohibit Telephone Line-item Charges Not Representing 
Services Requested by the Customer or Required by Law 
Submitted by the Office of the Public Advocate pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative ADAMS of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BOWMAN of York and 
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MILUCENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, DOSTIE of Sabattus, VAN WIE of New 
Gloucester,. WAGNER of Lyman. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §7309 is enacted to read: 
§7309. Unlawful telephone line-item charges 
A telephone utility may not include any line-item charge in a bill to a customer except a 
line-item charge that represents an actual service requested by the customer or a line-item 
charge that is specifically authorized by federal or state law. 
SUMMARY 
This bill prohibits a tdephone utility from including line-item charges on telephone bills, 
except those that represent actual services requested by a customer or that are specifically 
required by federal or state law. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0129
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: MITCHELL, PINGREE, DIAMOND, SULLIVAN, BECK, BRIGGS, GOODE, TUTTLE

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Legislative Document 
No. 129 
S.P.48 
January 15,2009 
Resolve; Directing the Secretary of State To Conduct a Pilot 
Program for Early Voting for the November 2009 Election' 
Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by President MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Speaker PINGREE of North Haven and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, GOODALL ofSagadahoc, SULLIVAN of York, 
Representatives: BECK of Waterville, BRIGGS of Mexico, CORNELL du HOUX of 
Brunswick, GOODE of Bangor, TUTTLE of Sanford. 
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Sec. 1. Secretary of State to ,conduct a pilot program for early voting. 
Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall administer a pilot program that allows 
selected municipalities to conduct early voting at polling places up to 10 days prior to 
election day, November 3, 2009. The Secretary of State shall select the municipalities to 
participate in the program, subject to the consent of the municipal clerks. 
In 
administering the early voting program, the Secretary of State shall use findings of the 
April 1, 2007 report and pilot program for early voting and the February 25, 2008 report 
on the November 2007 pilot program for early voting from the Office of the Secretary of 
.State anfbest practices used by other states that have early voting laws; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Reporting date established. Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall 
submit a report by January 15, 2010 to the Joint Standing Committee on Legal and 
Veterans Affairs detailing the results of the pilot pr<;lgram under section 1. The report 
may include suggested legisl~tion necessary to implement early voting. The committee 
may submit legislation regarding early voting to the Legislature during the Second 
Regular Session of the 124th Legislature. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Secretary of State to administer a pilot program for early 
voting that would allow.se!ected municipalities to conduct early voting at polling places 
up to 10 days prior to the November 3, 2009;election day. 
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