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Resolve, To Establish the Study Commission Regarding Teachers' Salaries
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0522
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S317 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT ",4" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 367, 
L.D. 522, "Resolve, To Establish the Study Commission Regarding Teachers' Salaries" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the 2nd line (page I, line 20 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "7" and insel1ing the following: '8' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 1 in the first line (page 1, line 21 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "One Senator," and insel1ing the following: 
'Two Senators, one from each of the 2 political pal1ies having thy' largest number of 
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Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 2 inJhe:'first line (page 1, 1 ine 22 in 
amendment) by insel1ing after the following: "RepresetWatives," the following: 'at least 
one from each of the 2 political parties having iI{~ largest number of members in the 
House,' 
Amend the amendment on page 2 by striking out all of the first indented paragraph 
(page 2, lines 1 and 2 in amendment) 
SUMMARY 
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This amendment increases the number of members on the commfssion from 7 to 8 by 
increasing the number of Senators from one to 2. The amendment also requires that 2 
members from the Senate and the House of Representatives represent the 2 political 
parties that have the greatest number of members in the Senate and the House of 
Representatives. 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
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LD522 
LR 1480(04) 
Resolve, To Establish the Study Commission Regarding Teachers' Salaries 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ')l\" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Bartlett II of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study - Increased cost 
Legislative Cost/Study 
This amendment increases the number of Legislators on the study commission by one additional member, increasing 
the cost of the bill by $420 in fiscal year 2009-10. As amended the general operating expenses of this study are 
projected to be $3,450 in fiscal year 2009-10. The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2009-
for legislative studies. Whether the amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies 
authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature. 
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An Act To .. Provide Assistance to Family Members, Friends and Neighbors Who Provide Home Health Care for Senior Citizens
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0524
Committee Amendment CA_A_H87 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A:, to. H.P. 369, L.D. 524, Bill, "An Act To .. 
Provide Assistance to Family Members, Friends and Neighbors Who Provide Home 
Health Care for Senior Citizens" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DRS) 
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Initiative: Appropriates funds for assistance to family members, friends and neighbors 
providing care for persons who are elderly to enable them to stay in their homes. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2009-10 
$200,000 
$200,000 
2010-11 
$200,000 
$200,000 
This amendment replaces the bill. It appropriates $200,000 per year in funding for 
family members, friends and neighbors who provide care for persons who are elderly. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 04/08/09 frac:.. 
LD524 
LR 1414(02) 
An Act To Provide ASSistance to Family Members, Friends and Neighbors Who Provide Home Health 
Care for Senior Citizens 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A" 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
$200,000 
$200,000 
2010-11 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Projections 
2011-12 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Projections 
2012-13 
$200,000 
$200,000 
Provides ongoing appropriations of $200,000 beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 to the Department of Health and 
Human Services, Long Term Care - Human Services program, for assistance to family, friends and neighbors 
providing care for persons who are elderly to enable them to stay in their homes. 
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An Act To Reduce Misuse of Woodlands by the Public
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0525
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S78 (Senate)
Amends: 17 MRSA §2264-B

SENATE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 370, 
L.D. 525, Bill, "An Act To Reduce Misuse of Woodlands by the Public" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and before the 
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summary and inserting the following: 
'Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Littering on Public Lands' 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §2264-B, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2007, c. 651, §21, is 
further amended to read: 
5. License suspension. Surrender the person's motor vehicle operator's license for a 
period not exceeding 30 days and the person's hunting and fishing licenses issued by the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and \Vildlife for a period of up to one year if the violation 
occun'ed in a state o';vned wildlife management area as designated in Title 12, section 
12708 or a ',vildlife sanctuary as designated in Title 12, section 12706. The court may 
suspend an operator's license for any violation of section 2264-A that involves the use of 
a motor vehicle.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the cOUli's authority to order the surrender of a hunting or 
fishing license issued by theYewtrtment of Inla~heries and Wildlife held by a 
person who violates the Jitfertaws in a staten~wildlife management area or a 
wildlife sanctuary. 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Reduce Misuse of Woodlands by the Public
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0525
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WATSON

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Legislative Document 
No. 525 
H.P.370 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
An Act To Reduce Misuse of Woodlands by the Public 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed, 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath, 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17 MRS A §2264-B, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2007, c. 651, §21, is 
further amended to read: 
5. License suspension. Surrender the person's motor vehicle operator's license for a 
period not exceeding 30 days and the person's hunting and fishing licenses any permit or 
license issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for a period of up to 
one year if the violation occurred in a state o'i'med '.vildlife management area as 
designated in Title 12, section 12708 or a wildlife sanctuary as designated in Title P, 
section 12706. The court may suspend an operator's license for any violation of section 
2264-A that involves the use of a motor vehicle. 
SUMMARY 
TIns bill expands the authority of a court to order the surrender of any pemlit or 
license issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife held by a person who 
violates the litter laws, regardless of whether the littering occurred on lands managed by 
the department. 
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An Act To Reduce Misuse of Woodlands by the Public
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0525
Committee Amendment CA_A_H62 (House)

COMMITTEE AMEN[)MENT ,A " to H.P. 370, L.[). 525, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce Misuse of Woodlands by the Public" 
Amend the bill in section I in subsection 5 in the 2nd and 3rd lines (page 1, lines 5 
and 6 in LD.) by striking out the following: "or license" and inseliing the following: '-,-
license or registration' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds registrations issued by the [)epartment of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife to the list of licenses and permits the court may suspend for littering violations. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LR 1130(02) 
An ActTo Reduce Misuse of Woodlands by the Public 
Fisc.al No~e for BiHas.Am:eilded by Committee Amendment "4,, 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings:. General fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill could result in minor General Fund savings to the Depatiment ofInland Fisheries and Wildlife related to 
disposal costs and: would riot require a change to the budget. 
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An Act To b~rify the Beano and Bingo Laws as They Apply to Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0526
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H484 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "ft" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 371, 
L.D. 526, Bill, "An Act To b~rify the Beano and Bingo Laws as They Apply to 
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Implementation. The Department of Public Safety shall implement the 
provisions of this Act using existing departmental personnel and resources.' 
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SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the appropriations and allocations section and requires the 
Department of Public Safety to implement the provisions of the legislation using existing 
departmental personnel and resources. 
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(Representative TRINW ARD) 
TOWN: Waterville 
FISCAL );OTE REQURED 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/31/09 ;f!;?ac:.. 
1221thMAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD526 
LR 950(04) 
An Act To Clarify the Beano and Bingo Laws as They Apply to Federally Recognized Indian Tribes 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment ,~, to Committee Amendment "A" 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Sponsor: Rep. Trinward of Waterville 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
($58,210) 
($81,473) 
Projections 
2011-12 
($83,532) 
Projections 
2012-13 
($85,655) 
This amendment requires the Depal1ment of Public Safety to implement the bill within existing personnel and 
budgeted resources. The Other Special Revenue Funds allocation and one position required by the Department of 
Public Safety has been eliminated. The impact on other enforcement responsibilities cannot be determined. 
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An Act To Clarify the Beano and Bingo Laws as They Apply to Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0526
Committee: JUdiciary
Sponsors: CLEARY, JACKSON, BEAULIEU, EATON, MCCABE, NASS, PILON, SOCTOMAH, WILLETTE, BLISS
Amends: 17 MRSA §3, 17 MRSA §311, 17 MRSA §314-A

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No. 526 
H.P.371 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2009 
An Act To Clarify the Beano and Bingo Laws as They Apply to 
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes 
Reference to the Committee on JUdiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CLEARY of Houlton. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BEAULIEU of Auburn, EATON of Sullivan, MCCABE of Skowhegan, 
NASS of Acton, PILON of Saco, SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, WILLETTE of 
Presque Isle, Senator: BLISS of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §3U, sub-§7-C is enacted to read: 
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7-C. Reservation. "Reservation" means the Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation as 
defmed in Title 30, section 6203, subsection 5 or the Penobscot Indian Reservation as 
defined in Title 30, section 6203, subsection 8. 
Sec. 2. 17 MRSA §311, sub-§7-D is enacted to read: 
7-D. Trust lands. "Trust lands" means land acquired by the United States Secretary 
of the Interior in trust for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Passamaquoddy Tribe or 
Penobscot Nation. 
Sec. 3. 17 MRSA §314-A, sub-§5, EjfC, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §6 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
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Conduct a game outside the Indian Territory reservation or trust lands of the 
licensed organization. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the laws dealing with high-stakes beano and high-stakes bingo by 
changing the limitation controlling where such games may be conducted from Indian 
Territory to reservation or trust lands. 
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An Act To Clarify the Beano and Bingo Laws as They Apply to Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0526
Committee Amendment CA_A_H442 (House)

LD 526 
LR 950(02) 
An Act To Clarify the Beano and Bingo Laws as They Apply to Federally Recognized Indian Tribes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee A~endment "fl 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
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Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
2009-10 
2010-11 . 
2011-12 
$58,210 
$81,473 
$83,532 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
Projections 
2012-13 
$85,655 
$50,000 
This bill would allow the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians to conduct high-stakes beano and bingo and would result 
in increased· Other Special Revenue Funds revenue of $50,000 beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 related to high-stakes 
beano licensing fees. The biIl includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the Department of Public Safety 
of $58,210 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $81,473 in fiscal year 2010-11 for one Public Safety Inspector II position and 
related administrative costs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
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An Act To Require a Referee of a Land Dispute To Render a Decision within One Year
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0527
Committee Amendment CA_A_H191 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /+' to H.P. 372, L.D. 527, Bill, "An Act To 
Require a Referee of a Land Dispute To Render a Decision within One Year" 
Amend the bill in section I in §501 in the last paragraph in the last line (page I, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "court" the following: 'unless good calise for 
extending this period is shown' 
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Amend the bill in section 2 in § 1153 in the last paragraph in the last line (page I, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "court" the following: 'unless good cause for 
extending this period is shown' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows the reporting period to be extended if good calise is shown. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Create a Traffic Court
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0529
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: PILON, DAMON, CLEARY, HILL, PINGREE, PRIEST, BARTLETT, HOBBINS, PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 529 
H.P.374 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2009 
An Act To Create a Traffic Court 
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PILON of Saco. 
Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLEARY of Houlton, HILL of York, Speaker PINGREE of North Haven, 
PRIEST of Brunswick, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, PERRY of 
Penobscot. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to move the violations bureau from the District Court to the office 
of the Secretary of State. 
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Resolve, To Allow Jenny Powell To Sue the State
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0531
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: BEAUDETTE, SULLIVAN

Legislative Document 
No. 531 
H.P.376 
House of Representatives, February 12,2009 
Resolve, To Allow Jenny Powell To Sue the State 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
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Presented by Representative BEAUDETTE of Biddeford. (BY REQUEST) 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York. 
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Sec. 1. Authorization to sue State. Resolved: That, notwithstanding any 
statute or common law to the contrary, Jenny Powell, who claims to have suffered 
damages in connection with actions taken by the Department of Health and Human 
Services, is authorized to bring a civil action against the Department of Health and 
Human Services. This resolve is a waiver of the State's defense of immunity under the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 14, chapter 741. 
Notwithstanding the application of any statute of limitations barring this action, this 
action must be brought in the York County Superior Court within one year from the date 
this resolve takes effect. Liability and damages, including punitive damages, must be 
determined according to state iaw as in litigation between individuals. This action may 
be heard by a Justice of the Superior Court or by a jury. The Maine Rules of Civil 
Procedure govern the conduct of the action. The Attorney General shall appear, answer 
and defend the action. 
To the extent possible, the Attorney General shall conduct 
negotiations in good faith to resolve this action by settlement. 
The Treasurer of State shall pay any settlement determined by agreement of the 
parties or any judgment, including costs and interest, on final process issued by the 
Superior Court or, if applicable, the Supreme Judicial Court. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve authorizes Jenny Powell to bring a civil action against the Department of 
Health and Human Services for damages in connection with actions taken by the 
Department of Health and Human Services. 
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An Act To Clarify Allowable Practices Concerning Maine Farm Wineries
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0532
Committee Amendment CA_A_H96 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 377, L.D. 532, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify Allowable Practices Concerning Maine Farm Wineries" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Liquor Licenses Issued to Incorporated Civic Organizations' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec.!. 2S-A MRS A §1071, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
6. Server requirements. An incorporated civic organization issued a license in 
accordance with this section shall provide the names of those who will be serving 
alcoholic beverages at the public event or gathering being sponsored. In the event that a 
server from that list is unavailable, a licensed manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, farm 
winery or small brewery that has provided alcoholic beverages to be served at the event 
may provide serving assistance.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and allows for alcoholic beverage manufacturers 
that have provided alcoholic beverages to be served at an event sponsored by an 
incorporated civic organization to assist the organization with serving patrons if a server 
working for the organization becomes unavailable. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Clarify Allowable Practices Concerning Maine Farm Wineries
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0532
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: CEBRA, DIAMOND, PLUMMER, ROBINSON, SARTY, SYKES
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1071

Legislative Document 
No. 532 
H.P.377 
House of Representatives, Febnlary 12, 2009 
An Act To Clarify Allowable Practices Concerning Maine Farm 
Wineries 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: PLUMMER of Windham, ROBINSON of Raymond, SARTY of Denmark, 
SYKES of Harrison. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §1071, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 
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Farm wineries. If wine from a farm winery licensed under section 1355, 
subsection 3 is served at an event under this section, an owner, employee or designated 
representative of the winery may serve the wine at the event. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows an owner, employee or designated representative of a Maine farm 
winery to serve wine from the winery at an event at which an incorporated civic 
organization is licensed to serve or sell liquor. 
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An Act To Establish a State-controlled Casino
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0533
Committee Amendment CA_A_H391 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 378, L.D. 533, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a State-controlled Casino" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Authorizing the Joint Standing Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs 
To Report Out Legislation Regarding the Expansion of Slot Machine and Casino-
style Gambling' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Committee to examine expansion of slot machine and casino-style 
gambling; legislation. Resolved: That the Joint Standing Committee on Legal and 
Veterans Affairs shall gather infonnation to develop a comprehensive policy regarding 
slot machine and casino-style gambling in the State, including, but not limited to, state-
operated gambling facilities, additional slot machine facilities at commercial tracks and a 
competitive bidding process allowing private entities to contract with the State to conduct 
gambling. The committee is authorized to report out legislation to the Second Regular 
Session of the 124th Legislature based on the consideration of the policies listed in this 
seCtion.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which was a concept draft. 
The amendment 
establishes a resolve directing the Joint Standing Committee on Legal and Veterans 
Affairs to develop a comprehensive policy regarding the expansion of slot machine and 
casino-style gambling in the State. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Establish a State-controlled Casino
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0533
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: WATSON

Legislative Document 
No. 533 
H.P.378 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
An Act To Establish a State-controlled Casino 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath. 
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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 authorize the State to contract with an outside entity to establish 
a casino in Maine. Under the bill, the State would have control over all aspects of the 
development of the casino including the location, negotiating the specific tenus of the 
agreement with the operator and the distribution of profits. The license to operate would 
be subject to a fonnal bid process in order to ensure the greatest return to the State. 
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An Act To Require Disclosure to a Potential Signer That a Circulator of Petitions for a Direct Initiative or People's Veto of Legislation Is Being Paid
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0534
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, SULLIVAN, CLARK, CONNOR, HOGAN, PINGREE, TRINWARD, VALENTINO, WHEELER, BRYANT
Amends: 21-A MRSA §904-C

Legislative Document 
No. 534 
H.P.379 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
An Act To Require Disclosure to a Potential Signer That a 
Circulator of Petitions for a Direct Initiative or People's Veto of 
Legislation Is Being Paid 
Reference to the Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CONNOR of Kennebunk, HOGAN of Old Orchard 
Beach, Speaker PINGREE of North Haven, TRINWARD of Waterville, VALENTINO of 
Saco, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator: BRYANT of Oxford. 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §904-C is enacted to read: 
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§904-C. Payment per signature; disclosure required 
A circulator of a petition for a people's veto referendum under the Constitution of 
Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 17 or a direct initiative under the Constitution of 
Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 18 who receives payment or compensation for the 
collection of signatures shall disclose to each person from whom the circulator secures or 
seeks to secure a signature the fact that the circulator is being paid or compensated. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that the circulators of petitions for a direct initiative or a people's 
veto disclose to each potential signer the fact that the circulator is being paid or 
compensated. 
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An Act To Allow the Temporary Placement of Structures To Protect Property from Natural Disasters
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0535
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: CHASE, NASS, HAMPER, HILL, KNIGHT, WEAVER, WHEELER
Amends: 38 MRSA §349-C

Legislative Document 
No. 535 
H.P.380 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
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An Act To Allow the Temporary Placement of Structures To Protect 
Property from Natural Disasters 
Reference to the Committee on Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CHASE of Wells. 
Cosponsored by Senator NASS of York and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: HAMPER of Oxford, HILL of York, KNIGHT of Liverrnore Falls, WEAVER 
of York, WHEELER of Kittery. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §349-C is enacted to read: 
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§349-C. Temporary structures 
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Title or Title 30-A, Part 2, an owner or 
occupier of a property may erect a temporary structure to protect the property from a 
natural disaster, occurrence or event. A structure under this section may only be of a 
nature or scope necessary to protect against the disaster, occurrence or event and must be 
removed as soon as practicable within 7 months of its completion. 
A support or 
substructure for the structure may remain permanently if the support or substructure does 
not interfere with any natural element or process in violation of this Title. A state agency 
or municipality may not require a permit for a structure erected pursuant to this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill allows an owner or occupier of a property to erect a temporary structure on 
the property without a permit to protect the property from a natural disaster, occurrence 
or event. The structure must be removed as soon as practicable within 7 months of its 
completion. A support or substructure for the structure may remain if the support or 
substructure does not interfere with any natural element or process. 
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Resolve, To Return Two-thirds of the Purchase Cost of Sears Island to the People of Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0537
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CEBRA, THOMAS

FIRST R.EGULAR SESSION-2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 537 
H.P.382 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12, 2009 
Resolve, To Return Two-thirds of the Purchase Cost of Sears Island 
to the People of Maine 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
Cosponsored by Representative THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Sec. 1. Rebate authorized. Resolved: That the Department of Administrative 
and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services shall rebate 2/3 of either the amount 
of state funds used to purchase 931 acres on Sears Island or the current market value of 
the 931-acre state-owned portion of Sears Island, whichever is higher, from the General 
Fund to taxpayers who are residents of the State. 
SUMMARY 
TIns resolve directs the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau 
of Revenue Services to rebate 2/3 of either the amount of state funds used to purchase 
acres on Sears Island or the current market value of the 931-acre state-owned portion 
of Sears Island, wmchever is mgher, to taxpayers who are residents of the State. 
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An Act To Consolidate the Department of Marine Resources and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife into a New Department of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0538
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: WATSON

Legislative Document 
No. 538 
H.P.383 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2009 
An Act To Consolidate the Department of Marine Resources and the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife into a New Department 
of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
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CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
Tills bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to combine the Department of Marine Resources and the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to form a new Department of Fish, Wildlife 
and Marine Resources. The consolidation will be accomplished in a way that retains the 
core functions of the two departments and promotes cooperation and collaboration among 
the divisions to ensure that management is integrated. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Allowable Uses of Tax Increment Financing Funds
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0539
Committee Amendment CA_A_H93 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5225

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,,/I " to H.P. 384, L.D. 539, Bill, "Ali Act To 
Amend the Laws Governhlg the Allowable Uses of Tax Increment Financing Funds" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §5225, sub-§l, ~C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 413, §6, is 
further amended to read: 
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Costs related to economic development, . environmental improvements or 
employment training within the municipality, including, but not limited to: 
(I) Costs of funding economic development programs or events developed by 
the municipality or funding the marketing of the municipality as a business or 
arts location; 
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Costs of funding environmental improvement projects developed by the 
municipality for commercial or arts district use or related to such activities; 
(3) Funding to establish permanent economic development revolving loan funds 
or investment funds; 
(4) Costs of services to provide skills development and training for residents of 
the municipality. These costs may not exceed 20% of the total project costs and 
must be designated as training funds in the development program; aH4 
(5) Quality child care costs, including finance costs and construction, staffing, 
training, certification and accreditation costs related to child care; and 
(6) Costs relating to planning, design, construction, maintenance, grooming and 
improvements to new or existing recreational trails determined by the department 
to have significant potential to promote economic development, including bridges 
that are part of the trail corridor, used all or in part for all-terrain vehicles, 
snowmobiles, hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing or other related multiple 
uses; and' 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMlTIEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P.384, L.D. 539 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the allowable uses of tax increment financing proceeds 
for recreational trails may be located outside the tax increment financing district as long 
as they are located within the municipality. The amendment also requires that aJIowable 
recreational trials must be determined by the Department of Economic and Community 
Developmentto have significant potential to promote economic development. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Allowable Uses of Tax Increment Financing Funds 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
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Additional costs tothe Department of Economic and Community Development associated with making the required 
determination can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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Resolve, Regarding the Retention of Dealer Plates in Light of Recent Economic Conditions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0541
Committee Amendment CA_A_H10 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A "to H,P. 386, L.D. 541, "Resolve, Regarding 
the Retention of Dealer Plates in Light of Recent Economic Conditions" 
Amend the resolve by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, it is important to provide immediate relief to small business owners and 
automobile dealers in light of recent economic conditions through a moratorium on dealer 
plate reductions and dealer license denials for failure to sell the required number of motor 
vehicles as provided in statute; and 
Whereas, in the judgment ofthe 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' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the first line (page I, line 1 in L.D,) by inserting 
after the following: "reduction" the following: 'and dealer license denial' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 3rd line (page I, line 3 in L.D.) by inserting 
after the following: "reduced" the following: 'and a motor vehicle dealer may not be 
denied renewal of that dealer's license' 
Amend the resolve by adding before the summalY the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment places a moratorium from February I, 2009 to August 31, 2010 on 
denial of a renewal of a dealer's license solely because the dealer failed to meet minimum 
sales requirements, 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 386, L.D. 541 
The amendment also adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the 
resolve. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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An Act To Promote Forest Certification and Long-term Forest Management
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0540
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: WATSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-C

FIRST REGULARSESSION=2009 
Legislative Document 
No. 540 
H.P.385 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2009 
An Act To Promote Forest Certification and Long-term Forest 
Management 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath. 
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Be it enacted by the People oftbe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5219-C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 627, §90, is further 
amended to read: 
§5219-C. Forest management planning income credits 
Once e:very 10 years In any 10-year period, an individual is allowed a credit credits 
against the tax otherwise due under this Part for the lesser of $200 or $400 and the 
individual's cost for having a forest management and harvest plan developed by a 
licensed professional forester or the individual's costs of independent 3rd-party 
certification, as defined in Title 12, section 8012, subsection 3, and recertification for a 
parcel of forest land in this State greater than 10 acres. The licensed professional forester 
may not be in the regular employ of the individual. This credit may not reduce the tax 
otherwise due under this Part to less than zero. An individual claiming this ~ credit must 
attach a statement from the forester or certifying entity supporting the claim and swear 
that the credit has not been claimed by the individual has not exceeded $400 in the 
previous 10 years. An individual claiming this ~ credit who deducts the cost of the forest 
management and harvest plan or independent 3rd-party certification as an expense under 
the Code must increase federal adjusted gross income by the amount of that expense for 
purposes of the tax imposed by this Part. 
SUMMARY 
This bill changes the existing income tax credit for owners of forest land who have a 
management plan prepared by a professional forester from a maximum of $200 every 10 
years to $400 in any 10-year period and adds forest certification and recertification costs 
as an allowed credit toward the $400 cap. 
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Resolve, Regarding the Retention of Dealer Plates in Light of Recent Economic Conditions
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0541
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BROWNE, GOOLEY, CEBRA, HOGAN, PEOPLES, ROSEN

Legislative Document 
No. 541 
RP.386 
House of Representatives, Febmary 12,2009 
Resolve, Regarding the Retention of Dealer Plates in Light of Recent 
Economic Conditions 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BROWNE of Vassalboro. 
Cosponsored by Senator GOOLEY of Franklin and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, PEOPLES of Westbrook, 
ROSEN of BuckspOli. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Sec. 1. 
Moratorium on dealer plate reduction. 
Resolved: 
That, 
notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 903, the number of 
dealer plates lawfully possessed by a motor vehicle dealer may not be reduced from 
February 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010 solely because of a failure to meet minimum sales 
requirements under section 903, subsection 3; and be it further 
Sec. 2. 
Retroactivity. 
R.esolved: That this resolve applies retroactively to 
February 1,2009. 
SUMMAR.Y 
This resolve places a moratorium from February 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010 on 
reducing the number of dealer plates a motor vehicle dealer may have based on a failure 
to make minimum sales requirements, 
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An Act Concerning the Allocation of Power Generated by GNE, LLC
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0543
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: CLARK, JACKSON, DAVIS, GIFFORD, JOY, SA VIELLO, THOMAS, SHERMAN, SMITH

Legislative Document 
No. 543 
H.P.388 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2009 
An Act Concerning the Allocation of Power Generated by GNE, 
LLC 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered pIinted. 
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket. 
Cosponsored by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and 
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Clerk 
Representatives: DAVIS of Sangerville, GIFFORD of Lincoln, JOY of Crystal, SA VIELLO of 
Wilton, THOMAS of Ripley, Senators: SHERMAN of Aroostook, SMITH of Piscataquis . 
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Be it enacted by the People ofthe State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. P&SL 2001, c. 45, §2-A is enacted to read: 
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Sec. 2-A. Power generated. Power generated by the hydropower facilities must 
first be allocated to the paper production facilities located in Millinocket and East 
Millinocket. 
SUMMARY 
TIlls bill requires that the GNE, LLC hydropower facilities must give the paper mills 
operated in Millinocket and East Millinocket first priority when allocating generated 
power. 
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An Act
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0543
Committee Amendment CA_A_H803 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 388, L.D. 
Concerning the Allocation of Power Generated by GNE, LLC" 
543, Bill, "An Act 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. P&SL 2001, c. 45, §2-A is enacted to read: 
Sec. 2-A. 
Sale of electricity; muni,fipally owned electricity provider. 
Electricity generated by the hydropower facilities that is not under contract to be sold to 
the paper production facilities in Millinocket and East Millinocket or to any other entity 
may be offered for sale by the owner of the hydropower facilities to any municipally 
owned electricity provider serving the Katahdin region, and, if that electricity is so 
offered, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to reach mutually agreeable terms of sale. 
The owner of the hydropower facilities may offer to a municipally owned electricity 
provider serving the Katahdin region a right of first refusal with respect to the purchase of 
electricity generated by the hydropower facilities. 
For the purposes of this section, 
"municipally owned electricity provider" means a municipally owned entity authorized 
under applicable law to buy and sell electricity.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
This amendment provides that electricity 
generated by the hydropower facilities identified in Private and Special Law 2001, 
chapter 45 that is not under contract to be sold to the paper production facilities in 
Millinocket and East Millinocket or to any other entity may be offered for sale by the 
owner of the hydropower facilities to any municipally owned electricity provider serving 
the Katahdin region. The parties to such an offer are required to negotiate in good faith to 
reach mutually agreeable terms of sale. The owner of the hydropower facilities may offer 
to a municipally owned electricity provider serving the Katahdin region a right of first 
refusal with respect to the purchase of electricity generated by the hydropower facilities. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/29/IO;:J!;?ae 
LD543 
LR 1010(02) 
An Ad Concerning the AlBocation of Power Generated by GNE, lLlLC 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment .p" 
. Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail 2nd! Notes 
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An Act Pertaining to the TransCap Trust Fund in the Maine Municipal Bond Bank
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0542
Committee: TranspOliation
Sponsors: CEBRA, BROWNE, HOGAN, MAZUREK, PEOPLES, ROSEN
Amends: 30-A MRSA §6006-G

Legislative Document 
No. 542 
H.P.387 
House of Representatives, February 12, 2009 
An Act Pertaining to the TransCap Trust Fund in the Maine 
Municipal Bond Bank 
Reference to the Committee on TranspOliation suggested and ordered plinted. 
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples. 
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Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, 
MAZUREK of Rockland, PEOPLES of Westbrook, ROSEN of BuckspOli. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §6006-G, sub-§2, ~, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 470, Pt. D, 
§ 1, is amended to read: 
B. Sums transferred to the fund from time to time by the Treasurer of State pursuant 
to Title 29-A, section B-9 453, subsection 2; Title 29-A, section 501, subsection 1; 
Title 29-A, section 504, subsection 1; and Title 29-A, section 603, subsection 1; and 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §6006-G, sub-§4, <;fA, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 470, Pt. D, 
§ 1, is amended to read: 
A. To make grants and loans to the Department of Transportation and municipalities 
under this section, except that such grants may be used only for capital projects that 
have an anticipated useful life of at least 15 years and such bonds may be used only 
for capital projects that have an anticipated useful life of at least 5 years greater than 
the bond term; 
SUMMARY 
This bill: 
1. Eliminates a reference to a section of law that does not exist and cites within the 
TransCap Trust Fund statute the correct sections that concern the transfer by the 
Treasurer of State of certain fees to the fund; and 
2. Clarifies that any grants issued from the fund must be used for capital projects 
with a useful life of at least 15 years. 
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An Act To Amend the Tax Exemption Regarding Leased Property
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0545
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BLISS, MARRACHE

Legislative Document 
No. 545 
S.P.205 
In Senate, February 12,2009 
An Act To Amend the Tax Exemption Regarding Leased Property 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BLISS of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Senator: MARRACHE of Kennebec. 
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Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRS A §6S2, sUb-:o§l, ~ 
as amended by PL 2007, c. 627, §20, is 
further amended to read: 
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The real and personal property leased by and occupied or used solely for its own 
purposes by an incorporated benevqlent and charitable organization that is exempt 
from taxation under section 501 of the Code and the primary purpose of which is the 
operation of a hospital licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services, a 
health maintenance organization or a blood bank are is exempt from taxation. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the tax exemption for the property of institutions and organizations 
to limit the tax exemption for leased property used by hospitals to personal property only. 
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