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An Act To Exempt Certain .Mobile Homes from the Radon Testing Requirement
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1712
Committee: Legal ahd Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: PERRY

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124th MAINE LEGIS ATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1712 
H.P.1213 
House of Representatives, January 6,2010 
An Act To Exempt Certain .Mobile Homes from the Radon Testing 
Requirement 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant t6 Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Legal ahd Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative MARTIN ~fOrono. 
Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
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Clerk 
Be it emicted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA§6030-D,.suh-§5 is enacted to read: 
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5. Exemption. A mobile home that is not affixed to a permanent foundation is 
exempt. from this section. 
. SUMMARY 
This bi11 exempts rented mobile homes that are not affixed to perinanent foundations 
from mandatory radon testing. 
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An Act To ProtectInformation Maintained by Registers of Deeds
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1714
Committee: judiciary
Sponsors: TREAT, GOODALL, BLODGETT, CROCKETT, FLEMINGS, FLETCHER, FOSSEL, GILBERT, MARTIN, TRINWARD
Amends: 1 MRSA §402, 33 MRSA §651

Legislative Document 
No. 1714 
H.P.1215 
House of Representatives, January 6,2010 
An Act To ProtectInformation Maintained by Registers of Deeds 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on judiciary suggested and ordered printed: ' 
Presented by Representative TREAT of Hallowell. 
Cosponsored by Senator GOODALL of Sagadahoc and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: BLODGETT of Augusta,CROCKETT of Augusta, FLEMINGS of Bar 
Harbor, FLETCHER of Winslow, FOSSEL of Alna,GILBERT of Jay, MARTIN of Eagle 
Lake, TRINWARD of Waterville. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ~, as corrected by RR 2009, c. 1, §2, is amended 
to read: 
P. Geographic information regarding recreational trails that are located on private 
land that are authorized voluntarily as such by the landowner with no public deed or 
guaranteed right of public access, unless the landowner authorizes the release ofthe 
information; aHd· 
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Sec. 2. 
MRSA §402, sub-§3, ~Q, as reallocated by RR 2009, c. 1, §3, is 
amended to read: 
Q. Security plans, staffing plans, security procedures, architectural drawings or risk 
assessments prepared for emergency events that are prepared for or by or kept in the 
custody of the Department of Corrections or a county jail if there is a reasonable 
possibility that public release or inspection of the records would endanger the life or 
physical safety of any individual' or disclose security plans and procedures not 
generally known by the general public. Information contained in records covered by 
this paragraph may be disclosed to state and county officials if necessary to carry out 
the duties of the offiCials, the Department of Corrections or members of the State 
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Board of Corrections under conditions that protect' the information from further 
disclosure~; and 
Sec. 3. 1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
. R Records maintained by registers of deeds under Title 33, chapter 11. 
Sec. 4. 33 MRSA §651, as repealed and replaced by PL 2003, c. 55, §1, IS 
amended by adding at the end a hew paragraph to read: 
Public access to records maintained by a register is governed by this chapter. Title 1, 
chapter 13 does not apply to public access td records maintained by a register. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that records maintained by registers of deeds are not considered 
public records for the purposes of the freedom of access laws in order to clarify that 
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public access to those records is governed by the laws relating to those registers., 
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An Act To Expedite Rulemaking Concerning Agronomic Utilization of Sludge
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1716
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: DUCHESNE, JACKSON, KNIGHT, PERCY, SUTHERLAND, NUTTING
Amends: 38 MRSA §1304

L"egislative Document 
No. 1716 
H.P.1217 
House of Representatives, January 6, 2010 
An Act To Expedite Rulemaking Concerning Agronomic Utilization 
of Sludge 
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Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, PERCY of Phippsburg, SUTHERLAND of 
Chapman, Senator: NUTTING of Androscoggin. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 
MRSA §1304, sub-§l-C, as enacted by PL 1999~ c. 393, §2, is 
amended to read: 
I-C. Rules; agronomic utilization of sludge. Rules adopted by the board relating 
to the agronomic utilization of sludge are major substantive routine technical- rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A 2-A. This subsection takes effect January 
1,2000. 
SUMMARY 
This bilr amends the rule-making authority of the Board of Environmental Protection 
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to eliminate the requirement for legislative approval prior to adoption of rules on' the 
agronomic utilization of sludge. 
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An Act To Provide the Finance Authority of Maine with Flexible Health Care Options
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1715
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: WRIGHT, SCHNEIDER, CLEARY, HUNT, SMITH
Amends: 5 MRSA §285

Legislative Document 
No. 1715 
H.P.1216 
House ofRepre~entatives, January 6, 2010 
An Act To Provide the Finance Authority of Maine with Flexible 
Health Care Options 
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Approved for introduction by a majority ofthe Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WRIGHT of Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Pi mobs cot and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: CLEARY of Houlton, HUNT of Buxton, MacDONALD of Boothbay, 
SMITH of Monmouth. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, like many Maine businesses and nonprofit entiti~s, the Fin'ance Authority 
of Maine has experienced increased costs associated with insuring its employees; and 
Whereas, the Finance Authority of Maine is desirous of limiting or decrea,sing its 
health insurance costs in order to focus limited budgetary resources on its mission of 
providing innovative financial solutions to help Maine citizens pursue business and 
educational opportunities; 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, 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §285, sub-§l, CffF-8 is enacted to read: 
F-8. Any employee of the Finance Authority of Maine; 
Emergency clause; 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill adds the employees of the Finance Authority of Maine to those eligible for 
participation in the state group health plan. 
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An Act To Encourage Tourism by Ensuring the Safety, Accessibility and Availability of Highway Rest Stops and Scenic Overlooks
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1719
Committee Amendment CA_A_H627 (House)

. COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1220, L.D. 1719, Bill, "An Act To 
Encourage Tourism by Ensuring the Safety, Accessibility and Availability of Highway 
Rest Stops and Scenic Overlooks" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 (page I lines 17 to 20 in L.D.) and 
inseliing the following: 
'Sec. 2. Rest areas reopened; Pittsfield. The Department of TranspOJiation 
shall reopen and maintain previously closed rest areas on Interstate 95 southbound and 
northbound in the Town of Pittsfield.' 
Amend the bill by inserting at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maintenance and Operations 0330 
Initiative: Provides funding to reopen and maintain the rest area in Pittsfield and to 
maintain for public use the Medway scenic overlook on a year-round basis. 
HIGHWAY FUND 
All Other 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
2010-11 
$227,300 
$227,300 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Transportation, strikes language directing the Department of Transportation to reopen and 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMM1ITEE AMENDMENT"P"' to H.P. 1220, L.D. 1719 
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maintain the previously closed rest area on Interstate 95 southbound in the Town of 
Sidney. The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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LR 2121(02) 
An Act To Encourage Tourism by Ensuring the Safety, Accessibility and Availability of Highway Rest 
Stops and Scenic Overlooks 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'P" 
Committee: Transportation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Highway Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new civil violations. 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
$0 
$227,300 
$0 
$227,300 
Projections 
2011-12 
$227,300 
$227,300 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts, 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2012-13 
$227,300 
$227,300 
The bi II includes a Highway Fund allocation in fiscal year 20 I 0-11 to the Department of TranspOIiation to reopen and 
maintain the rest area in Pittsfield and to maintain for public use the Medway scenic overlook on a year-round basis. 
Additional costs to the Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority associated with posting of the 
loitering prohibition at all rest areas can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2121 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To. Encourage Tourism by Ensuringtbe Safety, Accessibility and Availability of HigbwayRest Stops and Scenic Overlooks .. Approved for introduction by a majority ofthe Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203. l{eference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. . Presented by Representatiye THOMAS of Ripley. . . . . . . . . Printed on recycled paper .'. 711~ 1I1.11l11C~{
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1719
Committee: Transportation

Legislative Document 
No. 
H.P.1220 
House of Representatives, January 6,2010 
An Act To. Encourage Tourism by Ensuringtbe Safety, Accessibility 
and Availability of HigbwayRest Stops and Scenic Overlooks 
.. Approved for introduction by a majority ofthe Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
l{eference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
. Presented by Representatiye THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the Peopie of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 23 MRSA c. 15, sub-c. 3 is enacted to read: 
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SUBCHAPTER 3 
REST AREAS 
§1411. Loitering prohibited at rest areas 
1. Loitering prohibited. A person may not loiter or remain longer than necessary to 
use the facilities at any rest area maintained by the Department of Transportation or the 
Maine Turnpike Authority .. 
For purposes of this subsection, "loiter" does not include sleeping in a motor vehicle as 
defined by Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 42. 
2. Posting. The Department of Transportation or the Mahle Turnpike Authority 
shalI cause a copy of the prohibition in subsection 1 to be posted in a conspicuous place 
at alI nist areas maintained by the department or the Maine Turnpike Authority. 
3. Violation.· A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for 
which a fine of $500 for the firstoffense and $1,000 for a 2iJd or subsequent offense must 
be imposed. 
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Sec. 2. Rest areas reopened; Sidney' and Pittsfield. 
The Department of 
Transportation shalI reopen and maintain previously closed test areas on Interstate 95 
southbound in the Town of Sidney and on Interstate 95 southbound and northbound in the 
Town of Pittsfield. 
Sec. 3. Scenic overlook in Medway; winter maintenance. The Department 
of Transportation shalI open and maintain for public use year-round, including but not 
limited to snow removal, the scenic overlook on Interstate 95 northbound in the Town of 
Medway. 
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The bill prohibits loitering at rest areas maintained . by the Department of 
Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority.· The bill requires that rest areas on 
Interstate 95 located in Pittsfield and Sidney be reopened. 
The bin directs: the 
Department of Transportation to open and maintain the scenic overlook: i11ll the 1i'0w.ml (!>fr 
. Medway on Interstate 95 northbound, which overlooks Mount Katandi'm. 
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An Act Related to Qualified Waste-to-energy Power
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1720
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: SOCTOMAH, BRIGGS, MITCHELL, PENDLETON

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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124th MAl ELEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1720 
H.P.1221 
House of Representatives, January 6,2010 
An Act Related to Qualified Waste-to-energy Power 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
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MILLICENT M. Mac.F ARLAND 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, MITCHELL of the Penobscot Nation, 
PENDLETON of Scarborough. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
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SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to amend current law to adapt the State's energy policy and laws as 
they relate to the Passamaquoddy Tribe to accommodate federal waste-to-energy 
developments currently before the United States Congress in the American Clean Energy 
and Security Act of2009. 
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An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Commemorative Items Honoring Veterans . Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1721
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CAREY, SULLIV AN, BEAULIEU, FITTS, KNIGHT, LAJOIE, PILON, ROTUNDO, SAVIELLO
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

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Legislative Document 
No. 1721 
H.P.1222 
House of Representatives, January 6,2010 
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An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Commemorative 
Items Honoring Veterans 
. Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant 
to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CAREY of Lewiston. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIV AN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, FITTS of Pittsfield, KNIGHT of Livermore Falls, 
LAJOIE of Lewiston, PILON of Sa co, ROTUNDO of Lewiston, SAVIELLO of Wilton, 
V ALENTINO of Saco. 
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Be it enacted by the People !lftbe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§95 is enacted to read: 
95. Sales of certain commemorative certificates, coins and medals. Sales of 
commemorative certificates, coins and medals issued by the Department of Defense, 
Veterans and Emergency Management, Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services pursuant to 
Title 37-B, section 510. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill provides a state sales tax exemption for commemorative items honoring 
veterans servIng in different conflicts sold by the Department of Defense, Veterans and 
Emergency Management, Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services.
An Act To Strengthen Protection from Abuse anc;lProtection fr~m Harassment Laws "-_. :"':':-:- .. :-:-:: ';'7-:-~' .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1722
Sponsors: HASKELL, SIMPSON, FOSSEL, HANLEY, SYKES
Amends: 5 MRSA §4655, 19-A MRSA §4006

Legislative Document 
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H.P.1223 
House ofRepreseritatiyes,January 6,4010 
An Act To Strengthen Protection from Abuse anc;lProtection fr~m 
Harassment Laws 
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Submitted by the Department ofPublic Safety pursuant to Joint ~ule 204._ 
Reference to the Comrnitteeori Judiciary suggestedhnd order'ed'printed.·;;'· 
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Presented by Representative HASKELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator SIMPSON of Androscoggin and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: FOSSEL of Alna, HANLEY of Gardiner, SYKES of Harrison. 
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. Be it enacted'by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA§4655, sub-§6, -,rA is enacted to read: 
A. . Notwithstanding any other provision of law, service of an order 'may be made 
pursuant to this section through the use of printed electronically transmitted copies of 
orders: 
. Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §4655, sub-§6, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an electronically transmitted report 
made bya person serving an order pursuant to this section constitutes proof that the 
order was served. 
Sec. 3. 19-A MRSA §4006, sub-§6, -,rA is enacted to read: 
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, serVice of an order may be made 
pursuant to this section through the use of printed electronically transmitted copies of 
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orders. 
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Sec. 4. 19-A MRSA §4006, sub-§6,~' is enacted to read: 
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an electronically transmitted report 
made by a person serving an order pursuant to this section constitutes proof that the 
order was served. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows printed copies of electronically transmitted protection from' 
harassment and protection from abuse orders t6 be served on individuals and allows a 
formal report of the service of such an order to be transmitted electronically .. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Section 10: Stream Crossings within Chapter 305 Permit by Rule Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1725
Senate Amendment SA_A_S506 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "it" to H.P. 1224, L.D. 1725, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Section 10: Stream Crossings within Chapter 305 
Permit by Rule Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental 
Protection" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
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FfSCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/31/10 ;:b;?ac::.. 
LD 1725 
LR 2540(09) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Section 10: Stream Crossings within Chapter 305 
Permit by Rule Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,,~, 
Sponsor: Sen. Goodall of Sagadahoc 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
$3,250 
$0 
($3,250) 
$0 
Projections 
2011-12 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
2012-13 
$0 
$0 
Eliminating the emergency preamble for this bill delays the effective date of the bill's impact and removes the revenue 
increase in fiscal year 2009-10. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Section 10: Stream Crossings within Chapter 305 Permit by Rule Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1725
Committee Amendment CA_B_H678 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 8" to H.P. 1224, L.D, 1725, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Section 10: Stream Crossings within Chapter 305 
Permit by Rule Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental 
Protection" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 14 to 18 in L.D.) by 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption not approved. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of 
Section 10: Stream Crossings within Chapter 305 Permit by Rule Standards, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental 
Protection that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is not authorized as submitted. 
The Department of Environmental Protection shall adopt major substantive rules in 
accordance with Public Law 2009, chapter 460, subsections 3 and 4 and resubmit new 
amended rules to the Legislature by Januaty 1, 2011 for review by the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. The amendment denies 
authorization for the Department of Environmental Protection to finally adopt a 
provisionally adopted rule regarding stream crossings and directs the department to 
resubmit rules to the Legislature by Januaty 1,2011. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/2511 0 
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LR 2540(03) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Section 10: Stream Crossings within Chapter 305 
Permit by Rule Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/2,, 
Committee: Natural Resources 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to submit amended rules to the Legislature regarding Section 
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stream crossings within Chapter 305 permit by rule standards may incur minor costs which can be absorbed within '" 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 28: Notification Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1726
Committee Amendment CA_A_H683 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to RP. 1225, L.D. 1726, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 28: 
Notification Provisions for Outdoor 
Pesticide Applications, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food 
and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first paragraph in the last line (page 1, line 18 in 
resolve) by inserting after the following: "is" the following: 'not' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that final adoption of portions of Chapter 28: Notification 
Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a provisionally adopted major substantive 
rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides 
Control is not authorized. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Section 10: Stream Crossings within Chapter 305 Permit by Rule Standards, a MajorSubstantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1725
Committee: Natural Resources

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124th MAINE LEGISLATU 
Legislative Document 
No. 1725 
H.P.1224 
House of Representatives, January 
2010 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Section 10: 
Stream Crossings within Chapter 305 Permit by Rule Standards, a 
MajorSubstantive Rule of the Department of Environmental 
Protection 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson for the Department of Environmental . 
Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes,Title 5, section 8072. 
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Reference to. the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed pursuant 
to Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. Ma~F ARLAND 
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, the Maine Revised Statutes, TitleS, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be. finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-nam~d major substantive rule has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; 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 
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Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: 
That final adoption of pOliions of Section I 0: 
Stream Crossings within Chapter 305 Permit by Rule Standards, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Department of Environmental Protection that has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited III the preamble, this 
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legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Section 10: Stream 
Crossings within Chapter 305 Permit by Rule Standards, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Environmental Protection. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 11: Rules Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program, a Major Substantive Rule 'of the Department of Heaith _ and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1727
Committee: Health and Human Services

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124th MAl E LEGISLATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1727 
H.P.1226 
House of Representatives, January 7, 2010 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 11: 
Rules Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring 
Program, a Major Substantive Rule 'of the Department of Heaith _ ' 
and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by Representative PERRY of Calais for the Department of Health and Human 
Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment 1II1less enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named major substantive rule has been" submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
, Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve 
IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and 
Whereas, in the jlldgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of. the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it, 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 11: 
Rules Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program, a 
provisionally adopted inajor substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human 
Services, Qffice of Substance Abuse that has been submitted to the Legislature for review 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited 
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legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 11: 
Rules 
Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance 
Abuse. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter II: Rules Governing the Controlled -Substances-- Prescription Monitoring- Program, a-Major -Substantive -Rule-of--the---Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1727
Committee Amendment CA_A_H696 (House)

. COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,~ " to H.P. 1226, L.D. 1727, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter II: 
Rules Governing the Controlled 
-Substances-- Prescription Monitoring- Program, a-Major -Substantive -Rule-of--the---
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the last line (page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "authorized" the following: 'as long as the rules are amended to 
include an intervention approach to be undertaken with MaineCare members who are 
determined to be accessing controlled substances in a quantity or with a frequency 
beyond the norm for persons with similar medical conditions or diagnoses and the 
intervention approach does not include terminating the member from MaineCare services' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that the rules under review be amended to include an 
intervention approach to be undertaken with celiain MaineCare members, not to include 
terminating the member from MaineCare services. 
FISCAL lI;OTE REQCIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/05/10 frac:.. 
LD 1727 
LR 2542(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 11: Rules Governing the Controlled 
Substances Prescription Monitoring Program, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health 
and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional costs associated with the final adoption of rules governing the ControIled Substances Prescription 
Monitoring Program can be absorbed by the Department of Health and Human Services utilizing existing budgeted 
resources. 
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Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 28: Notification Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1726
Committee: Agric

Legislative Document 
No. 1726 
H.P.12i5 
House of Representatives, January 7,2010 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 28: 
Notification Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a Major 
Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources, Board of Pesticides Control 
(EMERGENCY) 
. Reported by Representative PIEH of Bremen for the Department of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072. 
Reference to the Committee on Agric.ulture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the LegislahIre" do not. 
becoine effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted "as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by " 
the agency; and 
Whereas, the above-named. major substantive rule" has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review; and 
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve IS necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the nile; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 28: 
Notification Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of 
Pesticides Control that has been" submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
"This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 28: Notification 
Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications, a major substantive rule of the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Board of Pesticides Control. 
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An Act To Strengthen the Ballot Initiative Process
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1730
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S481 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ':0 " 
to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 662, 
L.D. 1730, Bill, "An Act To Strengthen the Ballot Initiative Process" 
Amend the amendment in section 3 in §902-A by striking out all of the first indented 
paragraph (page I, lines 28 to 32 in amendment) and inserting the following; 
'If the registrar or clerk suspects that a petition was submitted in violation of any 
provision of this chapter, the registrar or clerk shall immediately notify the Secretary of 
State and provide a copy of the petition to the Secretary of State.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes language requiring the registrar to make a copy of each 
petition. It retains language requiring the registrar to make a copy of a petition that the 
registrar suspects was submitted in violation of petitjpn requirements. 
SPONSORED BY: 
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COUNTY: Yorl{ 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/25/10 Mac. 
LD 1730 
LR 2310(06) 
An Act To Strengthen the Ballot Initiative Process 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ,,(hI to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. S1ifuvan ofYorl{ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Removes State Mandate 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
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This amendment eliminates the requirement for the registrar or clerk to copy each petition, therefore eliminating the') 
State Mandate reported on the committee amendment. 
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An Act To Strengthen the Ballot Initiative Process" . .
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1730
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_C_S487 (Senate)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §901-A

SENATE AMENDMENT ·L" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 662, 
L.D. 1730, Bill, "An Act To Strengthen the Ballot Initiative Process" . 
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Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §901-A, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2009, c. 341, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
2. 
Required statements; placement of information. +He On each page of a 
petition that contains space intended for voter signatures, the Secretary of State shall 
include a space at the top right or left corner of each petition such page to be submitted to 
the voters, which must be filled in with the name of the circulator collecting signatures on 
that petition and a unIque identifYing number, and include the fiscal impact· of the 
initiative as described in Title I, section 353 directly below the following statement at the 
top of the petition in a type size of no less than 16 points: 
"Freedom of Citizen Information: Before a registered voter signs any initiative 
petition, signature gatherers must offer the voter the opportunity to read the proposed 
initiative summary and fiscal impact statement prepared by the Secretary of State.'" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the indented paragraph in the last line (page I, 
line 25 in amendment) by striking out the following: "of the petition to the registrar." and 
inserting the following: 'the petition to the registrar. If the petitions submitted to the 
registrar are not signed and verified in accordance with this paragraph, the registrar may 
not certify the petitions and is required only to return the petitions.' 
SUMMARY 
This amerdment does the following. 
I. It removes language from Committee Amendment "A" requiring the circulator of 
a petition to affix a unique identifier to the top and bottom of each page of a petition, and 
instead amends existing law to require the Secretary of State to provide space on each 
petition page intended for signatures for the inclusion of a unique identifying number to 
accompany the name of the circulator. 
2. It provides that if petitions are not signed and verified before being submitted to 
the registrar, the registrar is required only to return the petitions. 
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COUNTY: Lincoln 
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LD 1730 
LR 2310(07) 
An Act To Strengthen the Ballot Initiative Process 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "C" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Trahan of Lincoln' 
Fiscal NoteRequired: No 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1731
Committee Amendment CA_A_H646 (House)
Amends: 17 MRSA §314-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 1229, L.D. 1731, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Bingo Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Modernize the Bingo Laws' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
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'Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §314-A, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §4 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
1-A. Sealed ticl{ets. The Chief of the State Police may also issue to any federally 
recognized Indian tribe licenses to sell lucky seven or other similar sealed tickets in 
accordance with section 324-A. The licensee may operate a dispenser to sell the lucky 
seven or other similar tickets. 
As used in this subsection,· "dispenser"· means a 
mechanical or electrical device or machine that, upon the inseliion of money, credit or 
something of value, dispenses printed lucky seven or other similar tickets. The element 
of chance must be provided by the ticket itself, not by the dispenser. The Chief of the 
State Police may adopt rules to facilitate the use of dispensers. Rules adopted pursuant to 
th is subsection are routine technical hIles as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A. 
Sec. 2. Appropl"iations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Licensing and Enforcement - Public Safety 0712 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for training related to lucky seven dispensers. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1229, L.D. 1731 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$0 
$0 
2010-11 
$4,000 
$4,000 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment pmvides that an Indian tribe 
licensed to conduct high-stakes beano and licensed to sell lucky seven or other similar 
tickets rnay use a dispenser to sell the tickets. The amendment specifies that the tickets 
dispensed must provide the element of chance, not the dispenser. 
The amendment 
provides that the Chief of the State Police may adopt routine technical rules to facilitate 
the use of dispensers. The amendment also changes the title of the bill and adds an 
appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LD 1731 
LR 2537(02) 
An Act To Amend the Biilg0 Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
Ap propriations/ Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
("_ .• <'iscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$4,000 
$0 
The bill includes a one-lime Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $4,000 in fiscal year 2010-11 to the 
Department of Public Safety [or training related to lucky seven dispensers. 
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An Act To Exempt ~rom Penalties School Administrative Units That Would Lose Subsidy as a Result of Reorganization
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1733
Sponsors: O'BRIEN, RECTOR, PIEH, PRATT, WESTON

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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124th MAINE' LEGIS ATURE 
Legislative Document 
No. 1733 
H.P.1231 
'House of Representatives, January 12, 2010 
An Act To Exempt ~rom Penalties School Administrative Units That 
Would Lose Subsidy as a Result of Reorganization 
(EMERGENCY) 
Approved for introduction by a maj ority of the -Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
, Reference to the Comniittee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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Presented by Representative O'BRIEN of Lincolnville. 
Cosponsored by Senator RECTOR of Knox and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: PIEH ofBr~men, PRATT of Eddington, WELSH ofRockpOli, Senator: 
WESTON of Waldo. 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjOllrnment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, current law requires school administrative units to reorganize for 
efficiency and cost savings; and 
Whereas, the reorganization of some school administrative units results in those 
units receiving less state funding for education; and 
Whereas, iL is necessary to provide relief to those school administrative units in 
time for that relief to be taken into consideration in calculating state subsidies for fiscal 
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year 20 I 0-11; and 
Whereas, in the judgnient 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. 20-A MRS A §15696, sub-§2 is enacted to read: 
2. Exception. The adjustments required by subsection I may not be made with 
regard to a school administrative unit that is nonconforming because the unit would lose 
state subsidy as a result of its reorganization under chapter 103-A or if its reorganization 
failed because one of the units paJ1icipating in the reorganization process would lose state 
subsidy as a result of reorganization. 
Emergency clause.. 
In view of the emergency cited 
the preamble, this 
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legislation takes effect when approved: 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that penalties for Ii. school administrative unit that does not conform 
to reorganization requirements do not apply if the school administrative unit-would lose 
state subsidy as a result of its' reorganization or if the reorganization failed because a . 
participating school administrative unit would losestate subsidy. 
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An Act To Clarify Safety Requirements in Acadia National Park
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1737
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S459 (Senate)

SENA TE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 666, 
L.D. 1737, BiII, "An Act To Clarify Safety Requirements in Acadia National Park" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 2, lines 17 to 27 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'3. Violation. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. 
A. A person who, in violation of subsection 2, possesses or uses a firearm that is not 
concealed commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 
17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A. 
B. A person who, in violation of subsection 2, possesses or uses a concealed firearm 
commits a Class D crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, 
section 34, subsection 4-A. 
C. A person who is authorized to use or possess a firearm under subsection 2, 
paragraphs E to G who does not have the required identification or permit in that 
person's possession at all times when possessing or using the firearm commits a civil 
violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the violation provisions in Committee Amendment "A" as 
they pertain to concealed weapons and weapons that are not concealed. 
SPONSORED BY: Ik;t ~ 
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COUNTY: Washington 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify Safety Requirements in Acadia National Park.
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1737
Committee Amendment CA_B_S425 (Senate)

LD 1737 
LR 2527(02) 
An Act To Clarify Safety Requirements in Acadia National Park. 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~' 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial ][mpact Statements 
Establishes new Class E crimes. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
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