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An Act Regarding Alcoholic Beverage Tastings
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0498
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H305 (House)

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FIRST REGULAR, SEssioN 
HOUSE AMENDMENT ",fI-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 353, 
L.D. 498, Bill, "An Act Regarding Alcoholic Beverage Tastings" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 5 and inserting the following: 
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'Sec. 5. Implementation. The Department of Public Safety shall implement the 
provisions of this Act using existing departmental personnel and resources.' 
SUMMARY 
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An Act To Amend the Employment Practices Laws
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0496
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: TUTTLE
Amends: 26 MRSA §629

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No. 496 
H.P.351 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2009 
An Act To Amend the Employment Practices Laws 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §629, sub-§4, a~ repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 524, §1, 
is amended to read: 
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Deduction of service fees. Publi9 employers may shall deduct service fees owed 
by an employee to a collective baigainlng agent from the employee's pay, without signed 
authorization from the employee, and rerrlit those fees to the bargaining agent, as long as: 
A. The fee obligation arises from a lawfully executed and implemented collective 
bargaining agreement; and' 
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In the event a fee payor owes any arrears on the payor's fee obligations, the 
deduction authorized under this subsection may include an installment on a payment 
plan to reimburse all arrears', but may not exceed in each pay period 10% of the gross 
pay owed. . 
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SUMMARY 
Current law allows public employers to deduct service fees owed by an employee to a 
collective bargaining agent from employee's pay. This bill requires an employer to 
deduct the fees. 
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An Act To Conserve Energy in Residential Leasehold Tenancies
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0497
Committee Amendment CA_A_H161 (House)
Amends: 14 MRSA §6021

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,11 " to H.P. 352, L.D. 497, Bill, "An Act To 
Conserve Energy in Residential Leasehold Tenancies" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §6021, sub-§6-A is enacted to read: 
6-A. Agreement regarding provision of beat. A landlord and tenant under a lease 
or a tenancy at will may enter into an agreement for the landlord to provide heat at less 
than 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The agreement must: 
A. Be in a separate written document, apart from the lease, be set forth in a clear and 
conspicuous format, readable in plain English and in at least 12-point type, and be 
signed by both parties to the agreement; 
B. State that the agreement is revocable by either party upon reasonable notice under 
the circumstances; 
C. Specifically set a minimum temperature for heat, which may not be less than 62 
degrees Fahrenheit; and 
D. Set forth a stated reduction in rent that must be fair and reasonable under the 
circumstances. 
An agreement under this subsection may not be entered into or maintained if a person 
over 65 years of age or under 5 years of age resides on the premises. A landlord is not 
responsible if a tenant who controls the temperature on the premises reduces the heat to 
an amount less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit as long as the landlord complies with 
subsection 6, paragraph B or if the tenant fails to inform the landlord that a person over 
years of age or under 5 years of age resides on the premises.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment allows a landlord and tenant to 
agree for the landlord to provide heat at less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit but no lower than 
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degrees Fahrenheit if the agreement is in a separate written document, includes a 
provision for revocation with reasonable notice by either party and provides for a fair and 
reasonable reduction in rent. The amendment clarifies that a landlord and tenant may not 
enter into such an agreement if someone older than 65 years of age or younger than 5 
years of age resides on the premises. 
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An Act Regarding Alcoholic Beverage Tastings
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0498
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S326 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 353, 
L.D. 498, Bill, "An Act Regarding Alcoholic Beverage Tastings" 
Amend the amendment on page 4 by striking out all of section 5 (page 4, lines 15 to 
in amendment) and inselting the following: 
'Sec. 5. Implementation. The Department of Public Safety shall implement the 
provisions of this Act using existing departmental personnel and resources.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the appropriations and allocations section and directs the 
Department of Public Safety to implement the legislation within its existing resources. 
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LD498 
LR 341(13) 
An Act Regarding Alcoholic Beverage Tastings 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment '*' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cumberland 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
($93,856) 
($93,856) 
2010-11 
($71,652) 
($71,652) 
Projections 
2011-12 
($73,711) 
($73,711) 
Pr:ojections 
2012,.13 
($75,834) 
($75,834) 
This amendment provides for the Department of Public Safety to implement the bill within existing personnel and 
budgeted resources. The General Fund appropriation required by the Depat1ment of Public Safety has been 
eliminated. 
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An Act Regarding Alcoholic Beverage Tastings
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0498
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_C_H545 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "{!.,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 353, 
L.D. 498, Bill, "An Act Regarding Alcoholic Beverage Tastings" 
Amend the amendment on page 2 by inserting after paragraph M the following: 
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Taste-testing activities must be conducted' in a manner that precludes the 
possibility of observation by children. The Department of Public Safety shall report 
annually by January 15th to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over alcohol regulation matters regarding the operation and effectiveness 
of this paragraph.' 
Amend the amendment in § 1205 in subsection 2 by striking out all of paragraphs J 
and K (page 3, lines 3 to 6 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'J. The retail licensee must notifY the Bureau of Liquor Enforcement bureau of the 
date and time scheduled for an on premise taste testing all taste-testing events; and 
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The retail licensee must purchase all wine served at a taste testing from a 
wholesale licensee~; and 
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Taste-testing activities must be conducted in a manner that precludes the 
possibility of observation by children. The Department of Public Safety shall report 
annually by January 15th to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over alcohol regulation matters regarding the operation and effectiveness 
. of this paragraph.' 
Amend the amendment in § 1207 in subsection 2 by insel1ing after paragraph K the 
following: 
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Taste-testing activities must be conducted in a manner that precludes the 
possibility of observation by children. The DepaJ1ment of Public Safety shall rep0l1 
annually by January 15th to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over alcohol regulation matters regarding the operation and effectiveness 
of this paragraph.' 
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This amendment requires that wine, spirits and malt liquor taste-tasting activities be 
conducted in a manner that will prevent observation by children. This amendment also 
requires that the Department of Public Safety report annually to the Legislature regarding 
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Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0498
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H485 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "/3,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 353, 
L.D. 498, Bill, "An Act Regarding Alcoholic Beverage Tastings" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first 3 paragraphs (page 1, lines 11 to 
and page 2, lines 1 to 11 in amendment) 
Amend the amendment in § 1205 in subsection 2 in paragraph H in the last line (page 
2, line 38 in amendment) by striking out the following: "sections 460 and" and inserting 
the following: 'section' 
Amend the amendment on page 3 in the 3 rd indented paragraph in the last line (page 
3, line 16 in amendment) by striking out the following: "460," 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in § 1207 in subsection 1 in the last line (page 3, 
line 24 in amendment) by striking out the following: "460 or" 
Amend the amendment in section 4 in § 1207 in subsection 2 in paragraph H in the 
last line (page 4, line 4 in amendment) by striking out the fo]]owing: "460 or" 
(Representative WEBSTER) 
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An Act To Conserve Energy in Residential Leasehold Tenancies
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0497
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: TUTTLE

FIRST REGULAR SESSIur~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 497 
H.P.352 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2009 
An Act To Conserve Energy in Residential Leasehold Tenancies 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 14 MR.SA §6030-:-D is enacted to read: 
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§6030-D. Energy conservation measures 
A landlord may provide heat at less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit if stated in an 
agreement for the rental of the dwelling unit. The agreement must be a written lease with 
. the minimum temperature for the heat, which may not be below 62 degrees Fahrenheit, 
specifically stated.· The agreement must provide a reduction in rent or other specified fair 
consideration to the tenant in exchange for an agreed temperature below 68 degrees 
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This bill allows a landlord and tenant to agree in a written lease for the landlord to . 
provide heat at less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit to a minimum of 62 degrees Fahrenheit if 
the lease provides a reduction in rent or other consideration for the lower heat. 
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An Act To Require the State To Issue Requests for Proposals for the Shredding of State Documents
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0499
Committee: State and Local Government sugge
Sponsors: TRAHAN
Amends: 5 MRSA §1816-B

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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No~ 499 
S.P.194 
In Senate, February 12,2009 
An Act To Require the State To Issue Requests for Proposals for the 
Shredding of State Documents 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government sugge.sted and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator TRAHAN of Lincoln. (BY REQUEST) 
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Be it enacted by tllne People oftllne State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §1816-B is enacted to read: 
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§1816-B. Destruction of documents 
A contract under section 1816-A for the service of the destruction of documents of a 
state agency is subject to subchapter I-A. 
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This bill requires that a contract for the service of the destruction of documents of a 
state agency is subject to the competitive bid process. 
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An Act To Include as Authorized Project Costs the Construction or Improvement of Buildings Used by Municipalities for Purposes of Designating Municipal Development Districts
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0500
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SCHNEIDER, CLEARY, SMITH

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In Senate, February 12,2009 
An Act To Include as Authorized Project Costs the Construction or 
Improvement of Buildings Used by Municipalities for Purposes of 
Designating Municipal Development Districts 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLEARY of Houlton, SMITH of Monmouth. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MR.SA §5225, sub-§l, G[D, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 669, §1, is 
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D. Costs of constructing or iinproving facilities or buildings asOO leased by State 
Government or a municipal government that are located in approved downtown tax 
increment fmancing districts. 
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This bill includes the costs of construction or improvement of buildings leased by 
State Government or a municipal government that are located in downtown tax increment 
financing districts in authorized project costs of a development program. 
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An Act To Require Additional Information in the Annual Reports of Nonprofit Corporations
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0502
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BOWMAN, PRlEST
Amends: 13-B MRSA §1301

Legislative Document 
No. 502 
In Senate, February 12,2009 
An Act To Require Additional Information in the Annual Reports of 
Nonprofit Corporations 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed . 
Presented by Senator BOWMAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative PRlEST of Brunswick. 
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JOY J. O'BRlEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 13-B MRSA §1301, sub-§l, ,0, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. B, 
§27 and affected by Pt. G, §4, is amended to read: 
D. A brief statement of the character of the activities in which the domestic or 
foreign corporation is actually engaged in this State, if any; iffifi 
Sec. 2. 13-B MRSA §1301, sub-§l, EUE, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 323, Pt. B, 
§27 and affected by Pt. G, §4, is amended to read: 
E. The address of its principal office, wherever located7';' 
Sec. 3. 13-B MRSA §1301, sub-§l, W is enacted to read: 
F. The salary paid by or on behalf of the corpotatibn to each individual whose name 
is listed by operation of paragraph C for the 12-month period to which the annual 
report applies; and 
Sec.4. 13-B MRSA §1301, sub-§l, GffG is enacted to read: 
G. A summary of the corporation's gross revenues and gross expenses for the 12-
month period to which the annual report applies. 
SUMMARY. 
This bill adds to the content reqqirements of the annual report that nonprofit 
corporations must file with the Secretary of State: 
1. The salaries paid to the president, treasurer, registered agent, secretary or clerk 
and directors; and . 
2. A summary of annual gross revenues and gross expenses. 
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An Act To Regulate Foreclosure Negotiators
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0503
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BOWMAN, TREAT

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No. 503 
S.P. 198 
In Senate, February 12,2009 
An Act To Regulate Foreclosure Negotiators 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator BOWMAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative TREAT of Hallowell. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MR.SA §6183 is enacted to read: 
§6183. Debt management services related to residential mortgage loans 
A person that engages in debt management services as described in section 6172, 
subsection 2, paragraph D related to a consumer's residential mortgage loan shall comply 
with the requirements of this chapter governing debt management service providers, 
except for section 6174-B, section 6177, subsection 1 and section 6179, subsections 1 and 
3. In addition, the consumer's right to cancel the agreement by providing a written notice 
of cancellation to the other party pursuant to section 6176, subsection 2, paragraph E is 
effective for only 7 calendar days after the agreement is signed by the consumer. 
Sec. 2. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1,2010: 
SUMMAR.Y 
This bill clarifies that businesses --acting as" foredcisure negotiators relating to 
residential mortgages are subj ect to the laws regulating debt management service 
providers, but exempts those businesses from certain provisions of current law, such as 
the requirements to provide credit counseling services and to provide the consumer with 
certain internal business records. In addition, since foreclosure negotiators arrange for 
the purchase of property, the bill establishes a 7-day period during which an agreement 
may be cancelled as opposed to the current law's ongoing right to cancel, which is 
tailored to the activities of traditional debt management service providers. The bill 
retains consumer protections such as the requirement to register with the Department of 
Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection, post a 
surety bond to ensure compliance and· accountability with -the law· and provide written 
agreements to consumers. The bill has an effective date of January 1, 2010. 
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An Act To Ensure Maine's Energy Security and Reduce Dependence on Oil
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0501
Committee: N litural Resources
Sponsors: PERRY, BUTTERFIELD, GOODE, MARTIN

Legislative Document 
No. 501 
S.P.196 
In Senate, February 12, 2009 
An Act To Ensure Maine's Energy Security and Reduce Dependence 
on Oil 
Reference to the Committee on N litural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative BUTTERFIELD of Bangor and 
Representatives: GOODE of Bangor, MARTIN of Orono. 
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Secretary of the Seriate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
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This bill proposes to increase the State's energy security while reducing the State's 
reliance on oil by: 
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Setting aside 85% of revenues derived from the Regional Greenhouse Gas 
Initiative to: 
A. hnmediately establish an insulation and energy auditing training program at every 
community college in the State; 
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B. Provide a tax exemption for purchases of building insulation; 
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iTlSulation; 
D. EStablish a low-interest marginal risk loan program for equipment and costs to 
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Provide a progressive tax credit to companies interested in. maxjmizing the 
insulation value of their buildings, with a higher insulation value receiving a larger 
tax credit; and 
F. Insulate homes of low-income residents; 
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2. 
Redirect~g the focus of the Public Utilities Commission's Efficiency Maine 
program from electricity use reduction to energy use reduction by: 
A. Aggressively promoting the reduction of oil use; 
B. Requiring that preference be given to an energy-saving project based on the return 
of investment of the project, regardless of the energy source; 
C.Promoting the use of heat pump technology, giving top economic incentives to 
exceptionally high coefficients of performance; and 
D. Aggressively pursuing Internet-based demand-side management programs; and 
3. Establish a tax on oil equal to the BTU tax on electricity, the proceeds to fund 
Efficiency Maine. 
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An Act To Enhance Economic Development in Rural Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0504
Sponsors: GOOLEY, SA VIELLO, SMITH, BRYANT, CLARK, CROCKETT, DAVIS, HARVELL, MILLER, PINKHAM

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No. 504 
S.P.199 
In Senate, February 12,2009 
An Act To Enhance Economic Development in Rural Maine 
Reference to the Committee on Business~Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator GOOLEY of Franklin. 
Cosponsored by Representative SA VIELLO of Wilton and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: SMITH of Piscataquis, Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CLARK of 
Millinocket, CROCKETT of Bethel, DAVIS of Sangerville, HARVELL of Farmington, 
MILLER of Somerville, PINKHAM of Lexington Township. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT Jl)RAFT 
SUMMARY 
. This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Amend Its Rules Pertaining to Youth Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Day
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0505
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MARRACHE, SAVIELLO, TRAHAN, DAVIS, EBERLE, FLETCHER

Legislative Document 
No. 505 
S.P.200 
In Senate, February 12,2009 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
To Amend Its Rules Pertaining to Youth Spring Wild Turkey 
Hunting Day 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton and 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: TRAHAN of Lincoln, Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, EBERLE of South 
Portland, FLETCHER of Winslow. 
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Sec. 1. Rules. Resolved: That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
shall amend its rules pertaining to the youth spring wild turkey hunting day so that a 
youth may hunt on that day without a license or a wild turkey permit. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to amend its 
rules pertaining to the youth spring wild turkey hunting day so that a youth may hunt on 
thatday without a license or a wild turkey pennit. 
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An Act To Require Reimbursement for Search and Rescue Operations
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0510
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SAVIELLO, CLARK, DAVIS, GIFFORD, GOOLEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §101, 12 MRSA §10108

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No. 510 
H.P.355 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
An Act To Require Reimbursement for Search and Rescue 
Operations 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton. 
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Cosponsored by Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DAVIS of Sangerville, GIFFORD of 
Lincoln, Senator: GOOLEY of Franklin. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §101OS, sub-§4, ~, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by c. 655, Pt. B, §22 and affected by §422, is further amended to read: 
D. 
The commissioner may shall recover all costs directly related to a specific search 
and rescue operation: 
(1) From the person for whom the search and rescue operation was conducted 
unless that person either holds a valid license or registration issued under tlns 
Part for outdoor recreational activities or holds a valid Maine Rescue Card issued 
under section 10108, subsection 12; or 
(2) If a person lmowingly provided false infonnation that led to a search and 
rescue operation, from the person who provided that false infonnation. 
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §10108, sub-§12 is enacted to read: 
12. Maine Rescue Card program. The commissioner shall develop and adnlinister 
a Maine Rescue Card that insures the holder against costs that may be incurred by the 
State for search and rescue operations carried out on behalf of that person. The fee for the 
card is $20 annually. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes the Maine Rescue Card program, which insures the holder 
against costs that may be incurred by the State for search and rescue operations carried 
out on behalf of the holder. The fee for the card is $20 annually. 
This bill also requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to recover 
the costs directly related to a specific search and rescue operation from the person for 
whom the search and rescue operation was conducted unless that person either holds a 
Maine Rescue Card or a valid license or registration for outdoor recreational activities 
issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. 
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An Act To Support District Attorney Check Diversion Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0511
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: HASKELL
Amends: 32 MRSA §11002

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H.P.356 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12,2009 
An Act To Support District Attorney Check Diversion Programs 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
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Presented by Representative HASKELL ofPOIiland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §11002, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2007, c. 214, § 1, is further 
amended to read: 
5. Debt. "Debt" means any obligation or alleged obligation of a consumer to pay 
money arising out of a transaction in which the money, propeliy, insurance or services 
that are the subject of the transaction are primarily for personal, family or household 
purposes, whether or not the obligation has been reduced to judgment. "Debt" includes 
any obligation or alleged obligation for payment of child support owed to, or owed by, a 
resident of this State and any obligation or alleged obligation relating to a check returned 
because of insufficient funds if a consumer is subiect to an enforcement uro£Tam oDerated 
bv a urivate entity. 
SUMMARY 
TIns bill amends the definition of "debt" in the Maine Fair Debt Collection Practices 
Act to give district attorneys the option of using check diversion programs. Public Law 
2007, chapter 214 added language that limited the check diversion options available to 
district attorneys. This bill strikes that language. 
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An Act To Facilitate Voting by Maine Residents in the Military Who Are Deployed Overseas
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0512
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: WILLETTE, JACKSON, AYOTTE, BICKFORD, CLARK, THERIAULT, VAN WIE, WAGNER
Amends: 21-A MRSA §752

FIRST REGULAR SESSIOr~-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 512 
H.P.357 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2009 
An Act To Facilitate Voting by Maine Residents in the Military Who 
Are Deployed Overseas 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WILLETTE of Presque Isle. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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Representatives: AYOTTE of Caswell, BICKFORD of Auburn, CLARK of Easton, 
THERIAULT of Madawaska, VAN WIE of New Gloucester, WAGNER of Lyman. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §752, first~, as amended by PL 1985, c. 357, §8, is further 
amended to read: 
At least 3 months before any election, the Secretary of State shall furnish each 
municipality with a reasonable number of dated absentee ballot applications. 
A 
reasonable time, not less than W 60 days unless an emergency exists, before any election, 
the Secretary of State shall furnish each municipality with a reasonable number of 
absentee ballots and return enveiopes. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the time when the Secretary ofStatemtist furnish a municipality 
with a reasonable number of absentee ballots and return envelopes from at least 30 days 
to at least 60 days before any election. 
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An Act To Clarify Criminal Responsibility in the Sale of Alcohol and Tobacco to Minors
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0514
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: EDGECOMB

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Legislative Document 
No. 514 
H.P.359 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
An Act To Clarify Criminal Responsibility in the Sale of Alcohol 
and Tobacco to Minors 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MR.SA §1555-B, sub-§8, CffA-l, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, 
§9 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
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An employer of a person who violates subsection 1, :&; 3 or 4 commits a civil 
violation for which a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $1,500, plus court 
costs, must be adjudged. The fine may not be suspended. 
. Sec. 2. 28-A MR.SA §2078, sUb-:§2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45,Pt. A, §4, is 
amended to read: 
2. Employee or agent equally guilty. Any agent or other person in the employment 
of or on the premises of another, who violates or in any manner assists in violating any 
law relating to liquor, is equally guilty with the principal and is subject to the same 
penalties, except that the employer of a person who sells liquor to a minor is not 
responsible for the sale and is not subject to penalties for the sale. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the law to specify that only the person who furnishes tobacco or 
liquor to a minor is criminally responsible for the act. 
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An Act To Allow a Municipality To Recover Emergency Response Costs from a Natural Gas Utility in Certain Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0515
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: DRISCOLL, BARTLETT, CLARK, PEOPLES, TRINW ARD, TUTTLE, BRANNIGAN
Amends: 38 MRSA §1317

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House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
An Act To Allow a Municipality To Recover Emergency Response 
Costs from a Natural Gas Utility in Certain Cases 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative DRISCOLL of Westbrook. 
Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and 
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Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, PEOPLES of Westbrook, TRINW ARD of 
Waterville, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: BRANNIGAN of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1317, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 730, §2, is amended 
to read: 
2. Hazardous matter. "Hazardous matter" means substances identified by the board 
under section 1319 that present a present or potential danger to the people of the State or 
to its natural environment when deposited on land or discharged on or into waters of the 
State or ambient air. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, "hazardous matter" 
includes natural gas that has been released into ambient air. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the term "hazardous matter" includes· natural gas that has been 
released into ambient air in order for that event to qualify for reimbursement when 
municipalities recover emergency response costs. 
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An Act To Require That a Majority of the Members of the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission Reside in the Commission's Jurisdiction
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0516
Committee Amendment CA_A_H387 (House)
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

COMMIITEE AMENDMENT "A ,; to H.P. 361, L.D. 516, Bill, "An Act To 
Require That a Majority of the Members of the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission 
Reside in the Commission's Jurisdiction" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Increase the Number of Members of the Maine Land Use Regulation 
Commission Who Reside in the Commission's Jurisdiction' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §683 in the 7th line from the end (page 1, line 19 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: ".4." and inserting the following: '1' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The bill increases the number of members of the 
Maine Land Use Regulation Commission who must reside within the jurisdiction of the 
commission from 2 to 4. This amendment requires instead that 3 members reside within 
the jurisdiction ofthe commission. 
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An Act To Require That a Majority of the Members of the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission Reside in the Commission's Jurisdiction
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0516
Senate Amendment SA_A_S278 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 361, L.D. 516, Bill, "An Act To Require 
That a Majority of the Members of the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission Reside 
in the Commission's Jurisdiction" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the indented paragraph in 6th line from the end (page 
1, line 20 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: 
"jurisdiction" the following: 'or 
residents of municipalities adjacent to the jurisdiction' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows the residential requirement to be fulfilled if a member is a 
resident of a municipality adJ.j~~~. 
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An Act To Authorize the Employment of Animal Control Officers by Animal Shelters
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0517
Committee Amendment CA_A_H192 (House)
Amends: 7 MRSA §3947, 7 MRSA §3949

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 362, L.D. 517, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize the Employment of Animal Control Officers by Animal Shelters" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Clarify a Municipality's Authority To Contract withan Animal Shelter 
for Services' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §3947, first C[, as amended by PL 2007, c. 439, §26, is further 
amended to read: 
Each municipality shall appoint one or more animal control officers whose duties are 
enforcement of sections 3911,3912,3916,3921,3924,3943,3948,3950, 3950-A, 3952 
and 4041 and Title 17, section I 023~ responding to reports of animals suspected of having 
rabies in accordance with Title 22, sections 1313 and 13 13-A and any other duties to 
control animals as the municipality may require. 
A municipality may appoint an 
employee of an animal shelter as an animal control officer as long as the person meets the 
qualifications and training requirements of this section. 
Sec. 2. 7 MRSA §3949, as amended by PL 1997, c. 690, §32, is further amended 
by adding after the first paragraph a new paragraph to read: 
A municipality may contract with an animal shelter licensed under section 3932-A 
for other animal control services. A municipality may not contract with a shelter for the 
performance of the duties of an animal control officer as specified in section 3947 unless 
an employee of that shelter is the appointed animal control officer for that municipality 
and the duties of an animal control officer are performed by the person so appointed.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It clarifies that a municipality may appoint a 
person employed by an animal shelter as an animal control officer. Like the bill, it 
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authorizes a municipality to contract with a licensed animal shelter for animal control 
services, but it restricts the performance of certain duties to an employee of that shelter 
who is the appointed animal control officer for the municipality. 
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An Act To Expand the Diagnostic Function of Denturists
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0519
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: SHAW, JACKSON, CLARK, CLEARY, EATON, FOSSEL, GILBERT, GILES, HUNT
Amends: 32 MRSA §1100-B

Legislative Document 
No. 519 
H.P.364 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2009 
An Act To Expand the Diagnostic Function of Denturists 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: CLARK of 
Millinocket, CLEARY of Houlton, EATON of Sullivan, FOSSEL of Alna, GILBERT of Jay, 
GILES of Belfast, HUNT of Buxton, WALSH INNES ofYannouth. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1100-B, sub-§3, E{fC, as amended by PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, 
§88, is further amended to read: 
C. 
The procedures incidental to the procedures specified in paragraphs A and B, as 
defmed by the board, including the taking of x-rays by a denturist before providing 
and fabricating any denture. A denturist may not take an x-ray without possessing a 
dental radiographer's license issued pursuant to section 1100-1. A denturist may own 
x-ray equipment. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows the taking of x-rays by qualified denturists. 
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An Act Authorizing COlleges and Universities To Regulate Public Safety on Their Campuses
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0520
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: ROTUNDO
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10009

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No. 520 
H.P.365 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
An Act Authorizing COlleges and Universities To Regulate Public 
Safety on Their Campuses 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative ROTUNDO of Lewiston. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §10009 is enacted to read: 
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§10009. Regulation of public safety on college and university campuses 
1. Definition. As used in this· 'section the following terms have the following 
meanings. 
6A. "College or university" means any· postsecondary educational institution, 
including: 
(1) Any degree-granting educational institution regulated under chapter 409; 
(2) Any university in the University of Maine System; 
(3) Any college in the Maine Community College System; and 
(4) The Maine Maritime Academy. 
2. Power to regulate. Nothing in Title 25, section 2011 limits the power of any 
college or university to regulate the possession of fIrearms on the property of the college 
or university. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes colleges and universities to regulate the possession of fIrearms on 
their campuses. 
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An Act To Ensure Continued Support for Local Adult Education Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0521
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CROCKETT, RAYE, MARTIN, MILLETT, NASS, NELSON, STRANG BURGESS, ALFOND, COURTNEY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §8605, 20-A MRSA §15681

Legislative Document 
No. 521 
H.P.366 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
An Act To Ensure Continued Support for Local Adult Education 
Programs 
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator RAYE of Washington and 
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Representatives: MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MILLETT of Waterford, NASS of Acton, NELSON 
of Falmouth, STRANG BURGESS of Cumberland, Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, 
COURTNEY of York, NASS of York. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §8605, sub-§2, ~, as amended by PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §29 
and affected by §§72 and 74 andc. 12, Pt. WW, §18, is further amended to read: 
B. 
The unit in which such a person resides must be reimbursed in accordance with 
chapter 606-B, the funds to be used in direct support of the unit's adult education 
courses for the students under this section. 
Sec. 2 .. 20-A MRSA§15671, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. LL, §1, 
is further amended to read: 
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6. Targeted funds. Funds for technology, implementation of a standards-based 
system and the costs of additional investments in educating children in kindergarten to 
grade 2 and secondary school-age persons enrolled in adult education courses as 
described in section 15681 must be provided as targeted allocations. 
School 
administrative units shall submit a plan for the use of these funds and receive funding 
based on approval of the plan by the commissioner. 
Sec. 3. 20-A MRS A §15681, sub-§l, C1ffD is enacted to read: 
D. 
To receive targeted funds for secondary school-age persons enrolled in adult 
education courses, the students must be eligible in accordance with section 8605. 
Sec. 4. 20-A MRSA §15681, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Secondary school-age persons enrolled in adult education courses funds. For 
targeted secondary school-age persons enrolled in adult education courses funds, the 
commissioner shall calculate the amount that may be made available to eligible school 
administrative units in accordance with the pupil counts for secondary school-age persons 
enrolled in adult education courses under section 15674 and operating allocation in 
section 15753. 
SUMMARY 
This bill directs that the state subsidy for secondary school-age students enrolled in 
adult education courses is, in fact, used to support those courses. 
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